Equiniti (EQ) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Notified, the award-winning global provider of public relations (PR) and investor relations (IR) solutions and services. This strategic combination will provide an end-to-end IR and shareholder engagement platform, empowering issuers with a seamless suite of IR, PR and share registry solutions.EQ, trusted by thousands of public companies worldwide, has long been at the forefront of shareholder management.With Notified?ÇÖs focus in IR webcasting, earnings communications, and stakeholder engagement, EQ expands its service offering to provide a holistic solution that meets the evolving needs of corporate issuers, investors and financial stakeholders. Notified?ÇÖs PR and IR platforms provide world-class media monitoring, audience insights, and award-winning solutions like GlobeNewswire, a leading global news distribution network for press releases, financial disclosures, and multimedia content, enhancing engagement and shareholder confidence.Through this strategic acquisition, EQ and Notified will unite their complementary strengths to expand communications solutions that support clients from private companies preparing for growth to pre-IPO and beyond through the full corporate lifecycle.This announcement builds on the successful integration of EQ and AST, and the recent acquisition by EQ of Issuer Direct, further solidifying EQ?ÇÖs position as a global leader in shareholder services. Adding Notified complements EQ?ÇÖs capabilities while providing the scale and resources to advance Notified?ÇÖs PR and IR vision.Dan Kramer, CEO of EQ Shareholder Services, commented: ?Ç£EQ and Notified are an excellent fit for each other, both trusted by the world?ÇÖs leading brands to deliver best-in-class solutions. This acquisition will enhance our ability to provide seamless, end-to-end shareholder and corporate communications services. We?ÇÖre excited about the value this will bring to our clients at every stage of their journey.?Ç¥Nimesh Dav??, President of Notified, commented: "This marks an exciting new chapter for Notified, our clients, and EQ. By combining Notified?ÇÖs leadership in investor and public relations with EQ?ÇÖs global expertise in shareholder services, we will be better able to bring new and innovative products and services to our customers at scale?Çöenhancing our ability to deliver exceptional service and value, while equipping customers with the tools and insights to engage their audiences and build trust more effectively than ever before.?Ç¥

Notified, a globally trusted technology partner for investor relations and public relations professionals, and CLEAR, the secure identity company, have announced an exclusive agreement to integrate CLEAR?« identity verification technology into Notified?ÇÖs GlobeNewswire?« press release distribution platform. This collaboration will enhance trust in financial, regulatory and corporate communications by confirming that press releases are issued by a verified individual.GlobeNewswire?ÇÖs integration of CLEAR Verified offers an industry-leading identity verification system that will be available in existing press release distribution workflows. Current CLEAR users verify in one step, while new users enroll seamlessly with an I.D. and a quick selfie. After authentication, a ?ÇÿCLEAR Verified?ÇÖ digital badge is added to press releases on GlobeNewswire.com, giving audiences confidence that company news was published by a verified individual.?Ç£Notified delivers the critical innovations that ensure the press release remains the gold standard and trusted source of corporate news,?Ç¥ said Erik Carlson, Chief Operating Officer at Notified. ?Ç£Our exclusive partnership with CLEAR enhances GlobeNewswire?ÇÖs industry-leading security standards and brings peace of mind to our customers and their audiences while protecting the fidelity of the corporate narrative.?Ç¥?Ç£Ensuring the authenticity of corporate communications is more critical than ever in today?ÇÖs fast-paced digital landscape,?Ç¥ said Kasra Moshkani, EVP of CLEAR Verified. ?Ç£CLEAR has long been a trusted resource for identify verification, and our partnership with Notified extends this trust to press releases. By integrating CLEAR Verified into GlobeNewswire, we provide an additional layer of security, assuring audiences that the information they receive is from a verified source.?Ç¥Key benefits of CLEAR Verified press releases for GlobeNewswire customers include:Enhanced Security: Additional layer of authentication for secure news distribution.Flexibility: Choose ?Ç£CLEAR Verified?Ç¥ for all releases or only those deemed critical and sensitive.Advanced Privacy Measures: CLEAR's security protocols safeguard your personal information. You are always in control of your information, and CLEAR will never sell your data. To learn more, visit clearme.com.Beyond GlobeNewswire: Enrollees can use CLEAR to verify your identity everywhere it is accepted.