SAT NOV 23 Soup Lunch The Ky. Hillbilly Jeep Krew will be serving free soup from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Living Bread Soup Kitchen at 321 S. Maple Street in Somerset. The Jilted Jarflies and The Catdaddies The Jilted Jarflies and the Catdaddies will be performing at Jack’s Axes from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Somerset Santa’s Workshop Somerset Santa’s Workshop will be at Nutty Nanas at Somerset Mall, 4150 US-27, Somerset, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System The Magic School Bus will be at The Center For Rural Development, 2292 S Hwy 27 #300, Somerset, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. SUN NOV 24 Somerset Santa’s Workshop Somerset Santa’s Workshop will be at Nutty Nanas at Somerset Mall, 4150 US-27, Somerset, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Grinch Days at Nutty Nanas Grinch Days will be at Nutty Nanas at Somerset Mall, 4150 US-27, Somerset, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. TUE NOV 26 Thanksgiving Feast The Living Bread Soup Kitchen and South Maple Street Baptist Church will be serving a free Thanksgiving dinner Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the dining room at 321 S. Maple Street in Somerset. FRI NOV 29 Somerset Santa’s Workshop Somerset Santa’s Workshop at Nanas at Somerset Mall, 4150 US-27, Somerset, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Country Christmas Festival Country Christmas Festival at Bear Wallow Farm, 1225 Piney Grove Rd, Nancy, from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m. SAT NOV 30 PCHS Class of 1962 The Pulaski County High School Class of 1962 will meet at Mr. Gatti’s at 5:30 p.m. Please check in with Diane or Joann upon arrival. Grinch Days at Nutty Nanas Grinch Days at Nutty Nanas at Somerset Mall, 4150 US-27, Somerset, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Somerset Santa’s Workshop Somerset Santa’s Workshop at Nanas at Somerset Mall, 4150 US-27, Somerset, from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. TUE NOV 26 Free Thanksgiving Feast The Living Bread Soup Kitchen and Maple Street Baptist Church will host a free Thanksgiving Feast from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the dining room at 309 S. Maple St. in Somerset. TUE DEC 3 The Nutcracker The Center for Rural Development and Lake Cumberland Performing Arts present The Nutcracker performed by the Kentucky Ballet Theatre. It will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 p.m. in the Cornelia Dozier Cooper Theatre. Reserved Seating. Tickets are $35 + fees for adults and $25 + fees for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased at www.centertech.com or at the Box Office. SAT DEC 7 Chimney Rock Baptist Church Singing The Chimney Rock Baptist Church will host a singing at 6 p.m., featuring The Gospel Traditions and the Chimney Rock Boys. Pastor Josh Wesley and the church invite everyone to attend. MON DEC 9 Northern Elementary SBDM Northern Elementary’s Site Based Decision Making council will hold its December meeting at 3:30 p.m. in the school’s library. TUE DEC 10 Merry and Bright: A Night with the Arts Community More than 500 middle and high school students in the Somerset and Pulaski County area will showcase their talents in band, choir, drama, and the visual arts at the first-ever Merry and Bright: A Night with the Arts Community Christmas Event on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 6 p.m. at The Center for Rural Development. This holiday event, presented by The Center for Rural Development and Lake Cumberland Performing Arts, will highlight 11 performances and more than 120 artworks on display. Each performing group will have a 30-minute time slot. Free Community Event. ONGOING Food Box Give-A-Way A food box give-a-way will take place on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located on Columbia Street in Somerset. Tax-Aide Volunteers AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers in the Somerset area. Volunteers can serve in a variety of roles. In addition to tax preparation assistance, we need client facilitators, technology specialists, managers and interpreters. Volunteers do not have to be AARP members or have prior tax experience. All AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year to ensure they know and understand the latest changes and additions to the U.S. Tax Code. New members will work with a mentor. Volunteer at www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer or call 1-888-227-7669. For more information, call 423-724-8445. GriefShare GriefShare will begin a grief counseling program on September 8 which will continue through December 1. Meetings will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each Sunday at Community Harvest Church of God in Somerset. Cost: $20 for workbook, with scholarships available. For more info or to register, go to griefshare.org/findagroup and search for the church. You can join any time and do not have to attend every session. Living Bread Soup Kitchen The Living Bread Soup Kitchen serves meals every Tuesday and Thursday at 3 p.m. They also serve food boxes on the third Tuesday of each month. Watch our Facebook page for pop-up food and clothing giveaways. The kitchen is located at 321 S. Maple Street in Somerset, behind the Pulaski County Public Library building. Pulaski County Democratic Women’s Club The Pulaski County Democratic Women’s Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of the month at Democratic headquarters, 105 W. Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset. Guest speakers present each month on a variety of topics. All are welcome. Alzheimer’s Support Group Alzheimer’s Support Group will meet every 2nd Monday of the month at Cumberland Church of Christ at 6 p.m. Somerset Newcomers Meet the first Monday of each month for lunch at Reno’s in Burnside at 11 a.m. If you are interested in joining us, please email somersetkynewcomers@gmail.com . TOPS TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) meets at 6 p.m. every Monday at Rocky Hollow Recreation Center upstairs in the meeting room. Weigh-in from 5 to 6 p.m. Join us and Take Off Pounds Sensibly! Contact Sandra Bertram at 606-679-7747 for more information. Lake Cumberland Country Jammers Will meet each Thursday in the Ferguson Community Center from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission is $3. For more information, call 425-0900. A Cumberland Country Music Night Every Tuesday at the Neighborhood Senior Living Center, 100 Neighborly Way in Somerset. Takes place from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Classic country, gospel and comedy performances by the local Cumberland Country Jammers. Free admission, free refreshments. For more information, call 606-677-2906. PFLAG Somerset PFLAG Somerset meet the fourth Thursday of each month (except in November which is Thanksgiving). They meet at A New Beginning Achievement Center, 600 Bogle Street, from 5:30 p.m. to 7: 30 p.m. Somerset Women’s Experience Strength and Hope (ESH) Al Anon Family Group Meetings held each Monday at 10 a.m. at the Pulaski County Public Library, unless the library is closed. Contact 606-382-0945 or 606-425-2015. Nelson Valley Baptist Church Is holding AWANA classes for all ages every Wednesday night, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is fun, food and learning about the Lord. Everyone is invited. Somerset-Pulaski County Ministerial Association Ministers and all leaders are cordially invited to our monthly meeting every first Wednesday of the month at 12 noon in the Pulaski County Public Library, 305 S. Main St., Somerset. We meet in the library conference room. Bring your own lunch. Kiwanis Club of Somerset Meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 12 noon at Mellow Mushroom. If you would like more information about the club, please call 606-678-5985. Somerset Independent Schools Alumni and Aquatic Center Somerset Alumni Aquatic Center, 100 East Somerset Church Rd., is now open to the public from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. The Alumni Center is closed on Sundays. The Alumni Center offers Water Aerobics Class on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Kaye Keller, instructor). For more information, please call 606-679-7248 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays. Somerset Newcomers for Women Somerset Newcomers for women meet on the first Monday of the month at Reno’s in Burnside @ 11:30 a.m. If you are new to the area of Somerset and would like more information, please contact us at somersetkynewcomers@gmail.com . Science Hill Independent School The Science Hill Board of Education will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the Boardroom at Science Hill Independent School District at 5 p.m., except for April and October when it will be held on the 3rd Tuesday. Kentucky Public Retirees Lake Cumberland Chapter of KPR meets the third Monday of each month at 11:30 a.m. at Mellow Mushroom. For more information, contact president Bruce Brown at 606-305-9960. Lake Cumberland Beekeepers’ Association Lake Cumberland Chapter meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the lower classroom at the Pulaski County Extension Office. For more information, visit lakecumberlandbeekeepers.com or call the local extension office at 606-679-6361. Family to Family Support Group Family members of mentally ill people, sponsored through NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) meets at the Cancer Treatment Center on the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Questions? Call Lori, 317-443-6237. Civil Air Patrol #357 Meeting every Tuesday 6-8 p.m. at the Hal Rogers Fire Training Center, Building 4, 180 Oak Leaf Lane. Contact Capt. Stacy Foncannon, Squadron Commander, 606-492-9987. Meadowlark Extension Homemakers Club Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 1 o’clock at the Pulaski County Extension Office. Janice Harris is the president. Salvation Army Has a new address which is P.O. Box 967, Somerset. Phone number is 502-777-6693. Pulaski County Extension Center Join them as they walk the streets of Somerset each Thursday at noon. Select your own route or walk one that has been mapped out. Meet in the parking lot across from God’s Food Pantry. Free incentives are given weekly. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings Meets Mondays and Thursdays at 8 p.m. AA meets at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. Al-Anon meetings are for family/friends of alcoholics/addicts who need support and meet at St. Mildred’s Tuesdays at 6 p.m. There is also a Women’s Only meeting at the Public Library on Mondays at 10 a.m. For more info, please call St. Mildred Church at 678-5051. Volunteers needed to knit or crochet baby hats for Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital Come by the Pulaski County Extension Office and pick up a pattern if you would be willing to make baby hats. Several ladies are still making these hats monthly but they could use your help. New Hope Group of Alcoholics Anonymous Meets at 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays at St. Mildred Catholic Church, 203 South Central Ave. For more info: 606-416-8633. Science Hill Branch Library “A Little Bit of Magic,” a learning environment for preschoolers, age 2-5. Wednesdays, 11-11:45 a.m. Stories, games, art, science, counting, shapes, colors, sharing and working with other children. Bingo at the Waynesburg Masonic Lodge Meets Tuesday and Friday of each month with the exception of second Friday of the month. Sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary #45. Shopville Branch Public Library Storytime every Wednesday, 10:30 a.m. Somerset American Legion Post #38 (located at 500 Enterprise Drive) Has a service officer available every Tuesday and Thursday, 8-11 a.m. Call (606) 425-5017 for more information. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Science Hill Lodge 414 Bingo session at 7 p.m. every Saturday and 2 p.m. every Sunday at Bingo Dome No. 2 on Enterprise Drive behind Somerset Mall. Eighty percent of proceeds to go to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. For more info call David Bass at 423-2969. Independent Order of Odd Fellows Science Hill Lodge 414 Is accepting new members and would like to invite old members looking for a lodge to join. Accepting men and women. Meetings on first and third Monday of each month, 6 p.m. Info: David Bass, 423-2969. Widows Eat Together Lunch at Ruckels, noon, second Thursday of each month. The only cost is your meals. Long-term Care Ombudsman Program Volunteers needed nationwide to make this program work. Its goal is to help assure that long-term care facility residents live harmoniously and with dignity, feeling free to voice complaints or concerns without reprisal. After training, volunteers spend 6-8 hours a month visiting assigned nursing homes. They talk with residents and observe conditions. If there is a complaint, they take it to their district ombudsman for resolution. Interested volunteers can contact the District Long-term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-264-7093. SAFY (Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth) Meetings every second and fourth Tuesday at 5 p.m. for persons to learn more about therapeutic foster care. Held at the office at 3540 South U.S. 27, Suite 4, Light 21, Somerset. Hinkle Bell Extension Homemakers Meets the third Monday of each month. President is Betty Waddle. Nelson Valley Baptist Church AWANA each Wednesday night beginning at 6:30 p.m. Classes are available for age 2 years through high school. For additional information on the program call AWANA Director at 606-271-6552. Nelson Valley Baptist is located at 2651 Ky. 39, Science Hill. Lake Cumberland Area Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group Meets second Monday of each month beginning at 6 p.m. at Cumberland Church of Christ, 154 Turner St., Somerset. For additional information, call 606-219-0700. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group Meetings open to everyone. 3rd Friday of each month, 10-11 a.m. at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital. Contact Arlene, Senior Friends Advisor, 678-3274. Pisgah’s Tuesday Night Jam Weekly, 6:30 p.m. Old Pisgah Schoolhouse. $2 donation. Proceeds benefit local charities. Free refreshments. Musicians and members of the community who enjoy country, bluegrass, folk, gospel music welcome. West off South Hwy. 27 at light #25 onto 914 Bypass. Schoolhouse is on the left. VFW Post 269 Meets third Thursday of each month except December. Free dinner at 6 p.m. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. Mending Fences Cowboy Church Meets every Thursday of at 6 p.m. If you are struggling with any addiction, join us! 1083 Columbia Ave., Monticello, KY 42633. KSP Post 11 Post will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual in Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley counties. Special attention paid to seatbelt adherence, sobriety, insurance and registration violations. Somerset Junior Women’s Club General meeting is the second Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., at Pulaski County Public Library. All ladies welcome to come. Ages 18-101. DAV Monthly meeting the LAST Thursday of each month, July through October, beginning at 6:30 p.m. November and December are holiday events yet to be scheduled. Located at 349 W. Ky. 635, Science Hill (in the Head Start Building). Somerset Garden Club Meets once a month at various local locations for informational, plant artistry and social luncheons. We are looking forward to new members interested in gardening and our city projects. Contact Czarina Cain at 859-537-7160. Small Business Squad Networking group meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 8:30 a.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/SmallBusinessSquad . Love Divine Baptist Church Revelation Bible Study, Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. by Bro. Vestal Meece. Welcome. Wayne County Chapter #105 DAV & Auxiliary Meets first Monday of each month at Senior Citizens Center. 6-6:30 p.m. Refreshments; 6:30-7:30 p.m. DAV & Auxiliary Meets. Monticello, KY. Commander Jeff Morgan, 606-307-8719. Free Bible Studies Send request to: Bible Study, P.O. Box 44, Science Hill KY 42553. Or call: 931-227-6764 with Full Name, Mailing Address and ZIP Code. Speed Art Memories at the Museum Meets on the third Wednesday of every months from 1-2:30 p.m. EST, combining a tour of a gallery or special exhibition with a hands-on art-making activity. Designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Registration is required through the Alzheimer’s Association. Please call 1-800-272-3900.

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The much-anticipated grand finale of the 59th TAGS Awards 2024, organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), celebrated excellence in corporate reporting, with a diverse range of organisations – from multinationals and conglomerates to SMEs and NGOs – showcasing their commitment to high standards in financial and non-financial reporting by embracing the principles of transparency, accountability, governance, and sustainability while also leading the way in raising the standards of corporate reporting. Held amidst much celebration at the Shangri-La Colombo on 12 December in the presence of the country’s corporate elite, the event highlighted the transformative role of enriching corporate reporting practices, complemented by a digital edge. Shining at the pinnacle was conglomerate Hayleys PLC, which clinched the coveted Gold award for ‘Overall Excellence in Corporate Reporting,’ while Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC secured the Silver, and both Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and Softlogic Life Insurance PLC shared the spotlight by jointly taking home the Bronze. The grand finale was graced by Sri Lanka Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chief Representative Tetsuya Yamada as Chief Guest and Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) Chairman Senior Prof. D.B.P.H. Dissabandara as Guest of Honour. Also in attendance were CA Sri Lanka President Heshana Kuruppu, Vice President Tishan Subasinghe, Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) Chairman Dilshan Wirasekara, TAGS Awards Chairperson Chamila Cooray, CA Sri Lanka CEO Lakmali Priyangika, and CSE CEO Rajeeva Bandaranaike. During the grand finale, a total of 10 organisations were recognised as the ‘Top 10’ for their outstanding corporate reporting. The companies were Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC, Ceylinco Life Insurance Ltd., Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC, Hayleys PLC, Hatton National Bank PLC, John Keells Holdings PLC, LB Finance PLC, People’s Leasing & Finance PLC, Sampath Bank PLC, and Softlogic Life Insurance PLC. In the special awards segment, outstanding achievements in corporate reporting were also celebrated across multiple categories. Under the ‘Corporate Governance Disclosure – Financial Services’ category, Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC secured the Gold, Hatton National Bank PLC won the Silver, while Softlogic Life Insurance PLC and Ceylinco Life Insurance Ltd. shared the Bronze. In the ‘Corporate Governance Disclosure – Non-Financial Services’ category, Hayleys PLC won Gold, Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC bagged the Silver, and John Keells Holdings PLC earned the Bronze. Hayleys PLC also excelled in the ‘Integrated Reporting’ category, winning Gold, with Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC and Softlogic Life Insurance PLC taking Silver and Bronze, respectively. Similarly, Hayleys PLC also clinched Gold in the ‘Sustainability Reporting’ category, followed by Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC winning the Silver and John Keells Holdings PLC taking the Bronze. The ‘Digitally Transformative Reporting’ category saw Softlogic Life Insurance PLC win the Gold, while Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC and Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC were joint Silver winners, and Hayleys PLC walked away with the Bronze. Meanwhile, for the first time in the 59-year history of the competition, CA Sri Lanka also integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its evaluation process, underscoring its commitment to innovation and staying at the forefront of global trends. Addressing the gathering, Kuruppu emphasised that numerous technological advancements have been implemented by organisations this year to enhance user-friendly access to information, leveraging artificial intelligence and natural language processing for analysis and interpretation. “While technology drives efficiency, sustainability shapes purpose. The global emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations has elevated the importance of sustainability in corporate reporting. Although many large-scale corporations and export-oriented businesses have prioritised these efforts, there is still potential for further improvements,” he said, adding that embracing sustainability is not merely a response to global trends but it is a commitment to creating long-term value for all stakeholders. In her speech, Cooray highlighted that, at their best, annual reports excel in disclosure, clarity, and consistency, as they serve as powerful narratives, reflecting an organisation’s values, societal contributions, and roadmap for future growth. She said that these reports are the cornerstone of stakeholder communication, fostering trust, inspiring confidence, and setting benchmarks for responsible corporate conduct. “The TAGS Awards stand as a testament to the importance of these core principles. Since its inception in 1964 under its original banner as the Annual Report Awards, this initiative has inspired organisations for nearly 60 years to achieve the highest standards in reporting,” Cooray said. In addition to the main and special awards, organisations were also honoured across 34 different sectors, showcasing the diversity of corporate reporting excellence across industries.BOSTON, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A Duck Creek Technologies, fornecedora de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do seguro de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral, nomeou três executivos experientes para a sua equipe de liderança sênior global com o objetivo de incentivar o crescimento e a transformação da empresa e seus clientes. Esses executivos são William Magowan, vice-presidente sênior de vendas da América do Norte; Elodie Hilderal, diretora administrativa da EMEA; e Christian Erickson, diretor administrativo da APAC. Juntos, eles trabalharão com a organização para criar novas oportunidades de expansão e aumento de receita, garantindo a entrega de experiências de classe mundial para clientes e parceiros da Duck Creek em todo o mundo. William, Elodie e Christian têm uma vasta experiência em tecnologia de seguros, inclusive na Duck Creek: William Magowan voltou à Duck Creek como Vice-Presidente Sênior de Vendas da América do Norte, com seus 20 anos de experiência como líder de vendas no setor de tecnologia de seguros. Ele tem um forte histórico de desenvolvimento e liderança de equipes de vendas de alto desempenho, impulsionando a inovação de produtos e fornecendo valor comprovado ao cliente. Elodie Hilderal foi nomeada Diretora Administrativa da EMEA após seu papel altamente bem-sucedido como Vice-Presidente de Vendas da Duck Creek. Elodie é uma líder completa com sólida experiência no setor de software empresarial de seguros e resseguros, tendo ocupado durante 15 anos cargos de liderança em vendas, serviços profissionais e sucesso do cliente. Christian Erickson traz mais de 25 anos de experiência em software corporativo, nuvem, segurança cibernética e serviços profissionais para sua nova função como Diretor Administrativo da APAC . Antes de ingressar na Duck Creek, Christian atuou como gerente geral dos segmentos de serviços financeiros e seguros em várias empresas, incluindo Cognizant e Accenture, onde foi responsável pelo crescimento, sucesso do cliente e serviços profissionais. “As nomeações de William, Elodie e Christian marcam um momento crucial para a Duck Creek. Suas experiências em liderança e expertise da indústria os tornam ideais para o alcance de um crescimento e expansão sem precedentes do nosso alcance global em 2025", disse Mike Jackowski, CEO da Duck Creek Technologies. “Como a Duck Creek é pioneira em tecnologia de seguros, nossos clientes esperam que estabeleçamos o padrão de excelência, desde as soluções que implantamos até as experiências do cliente que oferecemos. Todos esses três executivos têm o histórico, o know-how e o sucesso comprovado para ajudar a garantir que a Duck Creek continue liderando nosso setor, para o benefício duradouro das companhias de seguros e dos segurados.” Sobre a Duck Creek Technologies A Duck Creek Technologies é fornecedora global de soluções inteligentes que definem o futuro do setor de seguros de propriedade e acidentes (P&C) e geral. Somos a plataforma utilizadas como base dos sistemas de seguros modernos, permitindo que a indústria capitalize o poder da nuvem para executar operações ágeis, inteligentes e perenes. Autenticidade, propósito e transparência são fundamentais para a Duck Creek, e acreditamos que o seguro deve estar disponível para indivíduos e empresas quando, onde e como eles mais precisarem. Nossas soluções líderes do mercado estão disponíveis de forma independente ou como um pacote completo disponíveis em Duck Creek OnDemand . Visite www.duckcreek.com para obter mais informação. Siga a Duck Creek nas nossas redes sociais para obter as mais recentes informações – LinkedIn e X . Contato com a Mídia: Marianne Dempsey/Tara Stred duckcreek@threeringsinc.com

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Sanctuary Advisors LLC bought a new position in Urban Edge Properties ( NYSE:UE – Free Report ) during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 11,740 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock, valued at approximately $269,000. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in UE. Point72 Hong Kong Ltd bought a new stake in Urban Edge Properties in the 2nd quarter worth $50,000. GAMMA Investing LLC grew its stake in shares of Urban Edge Properties by 25.9% in the third quarter. GAMMA Investing LLC now owns 2,740 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $59,000 after purchasing an additional 563 shares during the last quarter. Signaturefd LLC increased its holdings in Urban Edge Properties by 91.6% during the 2nd quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 2,755 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $51,000 after purchasing an additional 1,317 shares during the period. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. increased its holdings in Urban Edge Properties by 36.0% during the 3rd quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 4,612 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $97,000 after purchasing an additional 1,221 shares during the period. Finally, Quest Partners LLC bought a new position in Urban Edge Properties during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $101,000. 94.94% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. Analyst Ratings Changes Separately, Evercore ISI reduced their target price on Urban Edge Properties from $23.00 to $22.00 and set an “in-line” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, December 24th. Urban Edge Properties Trading Down 1.1 % NYSE:UE opened at $21.37 on Friday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $22.51 and a 200-day moving average price of $20.87. The stock has a market cap of $2.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.58 and a beta of 1.53. The company has a current ratio of 1.30, a quick ratio of 1.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13. Urban Edge Properties has a 12 month low of $15.81 and a 12 month high of $23.85. Urban Edge Properties ( NYSE:UE – Get Free Report ) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 30th. The real estate investment trust reported $0.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $112.26 million during the quarter. Urban Edge Properties had a net margin of 59.23% and a return on equity of 20.89%. Equities analysts predict that Urban Edge Properties will post 1.32 EPS for the current year. Urban Edge Properties Announces Dividend The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 13th will be issued a $0.17 dividend. This represents a $0.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.18%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 13th. Urban Edge Properties’s payout ratio is 30.49%. Insider Transactions at Urban Edge Properties In other Urban Edge Properties news, CFO Mark Langer sold 93,962 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, November 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.57, for a total transaction of $2,214,684.34. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 35,816 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $844,183.12. This represents a 72.40 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website . Also, CEO Jeffrey S. Olson sold 240,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, December 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $22.45, for a total value of $5,388,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now owns 1,931 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $43,350.95. This trade represents a 99.20 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Company insiders own 3.10% of the company’s stock. About Urban Edge Properties ( Free Report ) Urban Edge Properties is a NYSE listed real estate investment trust focused on owning, managing, acquiring, developing, and redeveloping retail real estate in urban communities, primarily in the Washington, DC to Boston corridor. Urban Edge owns 76 properties totaling 17.1 million square feet of gross leasable area. Featured Stories Want to see what other hedge funds are holding UE? 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Book Teaches Resilience to Tomorrow’s Youngest Designers and EntrepreneursUS authorities on Tuesday charged the man suspected of gunning down a health insurance CEO in New York earlier this month with murder, including a charge of second-degree murder "as an act of terrorism." Mangione, 26, is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare chief executive Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street on December 4, triggering a nationwide manhunt that ended last week when he was spotted at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. The former data engineer remains jailed in that state as he fights efforts to extradite him to New York to face charges there over the killing, which brought into focus widespread public anger against the US health care system. Mangione "is charged with one count of murder in the first degree and two counts of murder in the second degree, including one count of murder in the second degree as an act of terrorism," said Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg. Bragg said the terrorism charge was included because the shooting met the prerequisites for such a determination under New York law. "In its most basic terms, this was a killing that was intended to evoke terror and we've seen that reaction," he said. "This was not an ordinary killing." The maximum penalty for the murder charges Mangione faces is life in prison without parole, Bragg said. The suspect was also charged with several crimes related to his possession of a weapon, which authorities said was a 3D-printed "ghost gun." "We allege he... took out a nine-millimeter 3D-printed ghost gun equipped with a 3D-printed suppressor and shot (Thompson) once in the back and once in the leg," said Bragg. "These weapons are increasingly proliferating throughout New York City and the entire country. Evolving technology will only make this problem worse," he said. "Last year, over 80 ghost guns and ghost gun parts were recovered in Manhattan alone." In the wake of Thompson's killing, many social media users have lionized Mangione, with some even calling for further killings of other CEOs. Jessica Tisch, the New York City police commissioner, criticized members of the public who had praised the murder. "In the nearly two weeks since Mr Thompson's killing, we have seen a shocking and appalling celebration of cold-blooded murder," said Tisch. Mangione is due in Pennsylvania court on Thursday for a hearing on his extradition to New York. Police say a "life-changing, life-altering" back injury may have motivated Mangione, although they added that there was "no indication" that he was ever a client of UnitedHealthcare. When he was arrested, Mangione had a three-page handwritten text criticizing the US health care system. Police have said that Mangione's fingerprints matched those found near the crime scene, and that shell casings match the gun found on him when he was arrested. Bragg said that the suspect traveled to New York on November 24 with the intention of murdering Thompson. On December 4, he is alleged to have waited "for nearly an hour" outside the hotel where Thompson was shot early that morning. "This was a frightening, well planned, targeted murder that was intended to cause shock and attention and intimidation," said district attorney Bragg. bur-aha/md

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