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Livento Group announces the settlement of the promissory note and an equity investment

Livento Group

NuGene International, Inc./ Livento Group, Inc. (OTC: NUGN ), a fully public reporting holding company to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has obtained new financing from leading institutional investor in the United States. The investor has acquired an old note of Livento Group from Kodiak Capital Group LLC. (“KCG”) and as part of the transaction, Livento Group has issued 40,000 shares of its newly created Series E Preferred Stock. Livento’s management has announced that a potential loss/dispute has been averted, where KCG could have claimed an outstanding balance on the note, including interest and penalties, exceeding $600,000. In addition to acquiring an old pending note of Livento Group, the investor has agreed to make an initial investment of up to $750,000 in the company in restricted F class shares. The Investment is expected to have a positive impact on Livento Group’s financial position and represents a significant step forward in the company’s continued growth strategy. Furthermore, the investor has expressed its intention to invest additional funds in Livento Group at a later stage. The investment is seen as a validation of Livento Group’s business model and its management team’s ability to execute its growth plans. Livento Group is gaining significant attention in the investment industry with its innovative approach to building great businesses. This investment is a significant vote of confidence in Livento Group’s potential for growth and innovation. As one of the prominent institutional investors in the United States, this company is renowned for its ability to identify promising companies and support their development and expansion. Livento Group’s potential for success is underscored by this investment, serving as a compelling testament to their capabilities. “Securing this investment fills us with immense excitement,” expressed David Stybr, CEO of Livento Group. The infusion of capital will empower us to persistently drive innovation, introducing novel products and services to the market. We eagerly anticipate a prosperous partnership ahead.” The investment will provide Livento Group with the necessary resources to accelerate its growth and expand its reach in the market. The access to capital provided by the investor will be used by Livento for further investment by the group. About Livento Group, Inc. Livento Group (OTC: NUGN ) is focused on acquiring and developing companies with disruptive business models. The company recently launched BOXO Productions, a film and television production subsidiary led by a top actor and producers in the industry. For more information, visit www.liventogroup.com and www.boxoproductions.com. Safe Harbor Statement: This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements as predictions, projections, or references future events and expectations, possibilities or similar. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. Although the Company believes the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, the Company is unable to give any assurance that its expectations will be attained due to several variable factors. Factors or events that could cause actual results to differ may emerge, and it is impossible for the Company to predict all of them. Some of these risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, in customer order patterns, changes in consumer trends, and various other factors beyond the Company's control. Although the Company intends to provide public updates, it undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Contact: David Stybr, CEO Livento Group, Inc. ir@liventogroup.com Livento Group | LinkedIn | Twitter Boxo Productions | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook Contact Details Livento Group, Inc. ir@liventogroup.com

May 25, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

World Record Travel by Travelport: 7 Wonders of the World in Less than 7 Days

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tfcL-uWQy s Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, and Jamie McDonald, a British adventurer better known as “ Adventureman ”, today announced a new world record – the fastest time to visit the new Seven Wonders of the World, achieved in less than seven days. Confirmed by Guinness World Records, the journey was achieved in 6 days, 16 hours, and 14 minutes, using only public transportation. The challenge was set to Adventureman by Travelport in order to put the company’s modern retail platform, Travelport+, to the test, proving that the company’s technology allows its travel agency partners to simply plan, book and manage even the world’s most complex trip. “When we began upgrading our agency partners to Travelport+ in 2021, it was with the intent of making the complicated travel industry easier and faster to navigate,” said Greg Webb, Chief Executive Officer at Travelport. “This epic adventure was the ultimate test for our platform – could we take the world’s most complex trip and make it simple? Could we ensure it was easy to service? Would the platform be agile enough to accommodate whatever unforeseen bumps the trip encountered? Six days, sixteen hours and fourteen minutes later, we had our answer: yes, yes and yes. This trip also proves that, after a few challenging years for the industry, travel is most definitely back and better than ever.” Travelport+ provides global travel agents with modern retail technology that allows them to compare millions of travel routes and select the best one for each individual traveller. Travelbag, a travel agency who has been a longtime partner of Travelport, booked all aspects of Adventureman’s trip via Travelport+, and they were able to search, filter, find, compare and build the most complex itinerary with ease using Smartpoint Cloud. Adventureman had round-the-clock access to a dedicated Travelbag Travel Specialist who, on his request, tracked evolving travel restrictions, identified schedule changes, and made necessary tweaks to his itinerary in real time. He also was able to access Travelport’s Trip Manager feature on the go, in order to add ancillaries and extras (meals, paid seats, etc.) to his itinerary. For travelers who want to visit one, or all, of the seven modern wonders themselves, Travelbag has a range of packages available, allowing travelers to visit all seven wonders of the world themselves (packages starting from £31,000) or visit an individual wonder (packages starting at £1,300 per person). Depending on each traveler’s individual requirements, Travelbag can tailor-make the perfect holiday. “At Travelbag, we’ve planned and booked thousands of trips, and yet, even we had never seen an itinerary this complex before,” said Caroline Foxwell, Sales and Service Leader at Travelbag. “The retailing tools from Travelport+ are so powerful – Smartpoint Cloud made booking and servicing this trip so easy, it practically did the job for us. Travelport+ helps us to build the perfect itinerary for our clients, time and again, even when that client is a globetrotting, world record-setting superhero!” Adventureman began the trip at the Great Wall of China, the world's longest human-made structure, and the world-record clock started ticking the moment he left the first wonder via toboggan. Second, he visited India’s Taj Mahal – the country’s top tourist destination, which is widely considered a symbol of eternal love. From there, he traveled to Jordan and then by bus to the ancient city of Petra, whose carved rose-red sandstone rock facades, tombs, and temples became even more famous from their role in Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade. Departing Jordan, Adventureman flew to Rome to see its legendary Colosseum, envisioning ancient gladiator battles before he made time for a quick pizza pit stop (the only non-airplane food he consumed during the trip). Christ the Redeemer, the world’s largest art deco statue, brought Adventureman to Brazil, where he was equally in awe of the view from its platform as he was of the statue itself. The sixth wonder, Machu Pichu (an Incan citadel nearly 8,000 feet above sea level) was Adventureman’s favorite: he plans to go back one day and bought a stuffed llama toy there to bring back for his daughter. Finally, after only 6 days, 16 hours and 14 minutes, he reached Chichén Itzá, an archeological site that was a hallowed place of ceremony in the Mayan culture. For Adventureman, a main focus of the record-breaking trip was raising funds for his charity, the Superhero Foundation. As a child, Jamie was diagnosed with a rare spinal condition called syringomyelia, and doctors warned his parents that he might lose the ability to walk. Through the help of many doctors, hospitals and his family, his health improved, starting him on his lifelong mission of giving back to sick kids around the world. To kick start fundraising efforts, Travelport has donated $22,856, a dollar for every mile that Jamie, a Pride of Britain winner, traveled for this challenge. The money will be utilized to continue the charity’s mission: helping families in need fund treatments, therapies and equipment that aren’t freely available to them through their traditional or local healthcare support system. “In my previous adventures, I’ve run solo across America (the equivalent of 210 marathons) and have cycled 22,000 kilometers from Thailand to the United Kingdom, and yet, this was certainly my most complex, complicated trip yet,” said Jamie McDonald, better known as Adventureman. “With travel, there are just so many variables – weather, restrictions, delays, customs, traffic, cancellations, you name it. When you’re attempting to set a world record, speed and agility are absolutely key. There was no other partner besides Travelport that could’ve made this all possible.” For the trip to be endorsed by Guinness World Records, Adventureman had to abide by several rules: Use only scheduled public transportation, with licensed taxi rides unable to exceed 50 kilometers Keep a logbook with clearly indexed evidence (receipts, tickets, etc.) supporting each step Obtain receipts and/or tickets everywhere available Use accurate professional equipment (i.e. GPS tracking equipment) Take videos and photos showing the applicant, the location and the date at each site visited Get a written or recorded statement from an official member of staff, local dignitary and/or police officer at each site Understand that the ‘clock’ starts the moment the challenger leaves the first wonder site, and it does not stop for any reason until the challenger sets foot in the final site Protecting the environment is of the utmost importance to both Travelport and Adventureman. The company calculated the carbon emissions from Adventureman’s trip using using the Travel Impact Model, a shared framework for calculating air travel emissions maintained by Google and developed as part of Travalyst, an independent not-for-profit organization of which Travelport is a member. Travalyst is working to unify industry tools and information to bring sustainable travel to the mainstream. As such, the total CO2 emissions of the world record trip was 2,523 kg. Travelport will remove these emissions with high-quality carbon dioxide removal services from Climeworks. To learn more about the Seven Wonders Challenge, to book a trip to the Seven Modern Wonders, or to make a donation to the Superhero Foundation, please visit Travelport.com/7wonders Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

May 24, 2023 04:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Two Regional DB Schenker Distribution Centers Earn their FSSC 22000 Certification

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Two DB Schenker Canada regional DCs have earned their FSSC 22000 certification, a comprehensive certification program that covers food safety management requirements for food manufacturers, packaging material manufacturers and food processors. In response to one long-time customer’s request for help meeting its own FSSC 22000 requirements, DB Schenker sprang into action and got both DCs certified quickly. DB Schenker operates two regional distribution centers (DCs) for that global food and candy manufacturer. The global logistics provider also handles all distribution and importing for the manufacturer in Canada. “Instead of waiting for the certification to be mandated, we decided to tackle it proactively and get our two regional DCs certified,” said Nina Arkhipova, a quality assurance manager at DB Schenker. “There was really no point in waiting, so we just got out ahead of the mandate and did it on our own.” A food safety management system certification scheme developed by the Foundation for Food Safety Certification, FSSC 22000 is required by many food retailers and manufacturers because it demonstrates that a company has a robust food safety management system in place. The certification also incorporates additional requirements for programs like Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP). DB Schenker’s newly-certified facilities include two regional distribution centers with 900,000 square feet of space and 200 employees. The 24/7 operation ships roughly 100,000 cases per day to 700 ship-to locations from coast to coast plus the US, Australia, New Zealand and Japan inbound globally, including raw materials and packaging materials from producers to the plants. Fara Ali, a DB Schenker quality assurance manager, said the path to FSSC 22000 certification began when the global logistic provider decided to develop an even more robust, quality system that was geared specifically towards food safety. The reasoning was simple: large grocers and retailers that the logistics provider serves were likely to make the certification standard for all of their suppliers. Looking ahead, DB Schenker plans to expand the FSSC 22000 certification into a new regional DC to support future growth. It also plans to maintain and improve upon its food safety and quality program, and views the FSSC 22000 certification as an asset for securing future business opportunities. About DB Schenker Americas DB Schenker is one of the largest Integrated Logistics Service Providers in the Americas with more than 10,000 employees in 123 locations providing over 27 million sq. ft. of distribution operations to its clients. DB Schenker’s Americas presence includes Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Guatemala, Mexico, Panama, Peru, United States and Venezuela. DB Schenker offers land transport and air and ocean freight, as well as comprehensive logistics solutions and global supply chain management services from a single source. With integrated partners across the Americas, DB Schenker provides the best combination of intimate local practices knowledge and global capabilities. www.DBSchenker.com Contact Details Nicholas Leighton +1 949-478-5880 nick.leighton@nettresultsLLC.com Company Website https://www.dbschenker.com

May 24, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Benchmark Holdings "on track" after first half

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Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

May 24, 2023 05:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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ToolsGroup and illycaffè to Present at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium, June 5-7, in Barcelona

ToolsGroup

ToolsGroup announced today that we are exhibiting at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo 2023 in Barcelona, Spain, June 5-7. The ToolsGroup team gained compelling insights from the Gartner Symposium in Florida earlier this month and is excited to keep this momentum going in Europe. We’re also pleased to announce that one of ToolsGroup’s valued customers, illycaffè, has been selected to present on June 7 (Session SPS34, Room 111 Level P1). The presentation will provide an in-depth view of how the company’s adoption of ToolsGroup Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+) enables the Italian coffee company to embrace a more holistic planning approach. “illycaffè’s success is a testament to the company’s focus on sustainable practices and to the significant benefits of the probabilistic forecasting method,” said ToolsGroup CMO, Kevin Young. “This AI-driven capability gives companies an in-depth understanding of demand. It allows them to match inventory to customer needs, enhancing the consumer experience while avoiding detrimental excesses. We’re excited to see our partnership with illycaffè continue to flourish and drive profitable, customer-centric business practices.” illycaffè was experiencing steady organic growth, serving customers in 140 countries worldwide and managing a broad product portfolio amid significant disruption. Thanks to ToolsGroup’s AI-powered probabilistic forecasting engine, the company improved and accelerated its forecasting and planning processes. With SO99+, illycaffè has the speed, data insights, and maneuverability to plan and manage inventory sustainably while supporting business growth and satisfying customers. The company’s long-time partnership with ToolsGroup helped it deliver a superior consumer experience, even in the midst of the pandemic, and continues to sustain its high standards for customer satisfaction and efficient inventory management across its network. Interested in learning more about ToolsGroup’s solutions? Book a meeting here and stop by booth #113. About Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo™ Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo conference delivers must-have insights, strategies and frameworks for chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) and supply chain leaders to think big and drive real impact within their organizations. Join a global community of CSCOs and supply chain executives in 2023. For more information visit: https://www.gartner.com/en/conferences/emea/supply-chain-spain About ToolsGroup ToolsGroup’s innovative AI-powered solutions enable retailers, distributors, and manufacturers to navigate through supply chain uncertainty. Our retail and supply chain planning suites empower a new level of intelligent decision making and unlock powerful business improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory - delighting customers and achieving financial and ESG KPIs. Stay in touch with ToolsGroup on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, or visit www.toolsgroup.com. Contact Details MKPR Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com ToolsGroup Mark Gallant +1 978-808-0123 mgallant@toolsgroup.com Company Website https://www.toolsgroup.com

May 23, 2023 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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NAFA Announces First-Ever Fleet Safety Symposium

NAFA Fleet Management Association

NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, announces its first-ever Fleet Safety Symposium taking place June 22-23 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Spanning two days, the event will focus on the most critical aspects of fleet safety programs, including technology, policies, driver training, emerging legislation, and trends. Ensuring a safe work environment for employees is vital, and the need for effective fleet safety programs could not be more urgent. NAFA’s Fleet Safety Symposium offers attendees critical insights from expert speakers and fleet management professionals. “We are thrilled to present our first-ever Fleet Safety Symposium to the fleet community,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “Safety is a top priority for fleet managers, and this event will be an excellent opportunity for professionals to learn from each other and stay current on the latest trends and best practices for effective fleet safety programs.” A line-up of seasoned industry leaders will present sessions covering "Real Life Examples from Fleet Professionals," "Legal Policies to Protect Your Fleet," "Cannabis Legalization and the Impact on Your Fleet," "NETS Benchmarking Safety Report," and more interactive discussions with industry experts. View the Fleet Safety Symposium 2023 program and register today. More information on the speakers and sessions will be available soon. NAFA Fleet Management Association is the membership organization for professionals who manage the mobility requirements of vehicle fleets that include commercial, public safety, trucks, and buses of all types and sizes; and a wide range of military and off-road equipment for corporations, governments, universities, utility fleets, and law enforcement in North America and across the globe. NAFA’s members are responsible for the specification, acquisition, maintenance, repair, fueling, risk management, and remarketing of more than 4.8 million vehicles that drive an estimated 84 billion miles each year. NAFA’s members control assets and services well above $122 billion each year. For more information, please visit www.nafa.org, and communicate with NAFA on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Contact Details Keaveny Hewitt +1 919-622-5276 cgallagher@onwrdupwrd.com Company Website https://www.nafa.org/

May 18, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Surge Battery Metals: Fully Funded With Promising Metal-Rich Projects, This Mining Company Looks To The Future

Surge Battery Metals

Greg Reimer, President and CEO of Surge Battery Metals (OTCPINK: NILIF) (TSX.V: NILI) (FRA: DJ5), was recently a guest on Benzinga’s All Access. Surge Battery Metals is an early exploration mining company with three lithium projects in Nevada and one metal project in British Columbia. The company is committed to being a key component in the push toward a sustainable future through enabling the electrification of the automobile market. The company has had some exciting news of late, including some additions to the leadership team. The company is also fully funded through the near future after a recent few private placements. The company continues to see strong results from its sites, especially its flagship Nevada project. Watch the full interview here: Surge Battery Metals Inc. is a Canadian based exploration company focused on locating and developing high value deposits of clean energy battery metals that are vital to the rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Investor Relations info@surgebatterymetals.com Company Website https://surgebatterymetals.com

May 18, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Hybridan analyst says EU regulations will help drive EV circular economy in the UK

Hybridan LLP

Hybridan LLP associate director of research Emily Liu takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the drivers for the electric vehicle (EV) circular economy. For the UK's car manufacturing industry, Liu said meeting EU requirements for free trade regulations necessitates a robust supply chain that includes mining, battery materials, and car manufacturers. The financial benefits lie in opportunities for mining exploration and development, battery material innovation, and urban mining recycling plants, presenting exciting prospects for investors, she added. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

May 17, 2023 03:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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More Than Just a Room: How Airbnb Can Help You Travel Like a Local -- on a Budget

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Want to travel like a local, but on a budget? Airbnb is a great option for those looking to experience a destination authentically without breaking the bank. Recently, Airbnb Superhosts, Rhonda Voo and Eric Alan conducted a satellite media tour to talk about their experience being Airbnb hosts and how it helped them connect with people and have authentic experiences. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/6OnoHquTFMg In the current economic environment, people want to travel affordably. And after years of being isolated during the pandemic, they're looking for ways to connect with people and have authentic experiences. With the pandemic finally over, this summer is anticipated to be the biggest travel season of all time. Airbnb is expecting a record 300 million people to travel and host on Airbnb this year. To prepare, Airbnb is making the most extensive set of improvements to the platform ever, starting with the introduction of Airbnb Rooms, an all-new take on the original Airbnb. They’re also launching over 50 new features and upgrades that address top feedback from our guests and Hosts across the end-to-end Airbnb experience. Introducing Airbnb Rooms Airbnb began as a way to stay in a room in someone else’s home. This original idea of sharing a home offers two unique benefits. First, it’s more affordable for guests. More than 80% of private rooms are under $100/night, with an average rate of $67/night. Second, staying with a Host is a great way to meet someone new and experience the city like a local. In the current economic environment, people want to travel affordably. And after years of being isolated during the pandemic, they're looking for ways to connect with people and have authentic experiences. Now is the perfect time to stay in a room in someone else’s home. But for even more people to try it, they have to feel comfortable staying with a Host. Airbnb Rooms, an all-new take on the original Airbnb. Guests have told us that they want to know more about who they're staying with. Every Airbnb Room features a Host Passport, which helps guests get to know their Host before booking their stay. Airbnb has also created a Rooms category with over 1 million listings, redesigned filters and added new privacy features. 50+ new features and upgrades based on Hosts and Guests feedback: In preparation for an anticipated record-setting travel season, Airbnb is improving nearly every aspect of their service, here are some of the upgrades: Host Passport - Exclusive to Airbnb Rooms, the Host Passport helps you get to know your Host before booking your stay. Simply tap the Host Passport to view a larger photo and details Hosts have shared about themselves, including where they went to school, what they do for work, a fun fact about themselves, the amount of social interaction during the stay, and much more. Airbnb Rooms category - Airbnb Rooms are easy to discover, with a new category featuring a curated set of 1 million private bedrooms. Each listing includes access to shared spaces, such as the kitchen, living room, and backyard. Redesigned filters - Redesigned the “type of place” filter to make it easy to switch between Airbnb Rooms, entire homes, or all types of places. It’s simple to view the average price for each type of place with an enhanced price filter that updates based on your choice. New privacy features - Privacy is important. All Airbnb Rooms will clearly indicate if the bedroom door has a lock. The listing page also shows whether the bathrooms are shared or private, and whether people other than the Host will be in the home during your stay. To improve our service, Airbnb took a design-driven approach. They started by storyboarding the guest and Host journey - from sign up to checking out and created a blueprint of the experience - every screen, every policy, and every interaction with customer support mapped out. Then, analyzed millions of customer service tickets and mapped them across the journey. They also reviewed thousands of social media posts and spoke with hundreds of thousands of guests and Hosts about how to improve Airbnb. To find out more about the Airbnb 2023 Summer Release and how to become a host, visit Airbnb. About Rhonda and Erica Rhonda Voo and Eric Alan are superhosts of a private room in their stunning home in LA. Rhonda and Eric are both creatives at heart, pursuing careers in art and advertising – over the years they transformed their modest home into what is now an architecturally significant landmark in LA. After raising their three daughters, they noticed there was plenty of extra room around the house and decided to open their home to guests on Airbnb. Their experience continues to be rewarding — both financially and personally, making meaningful connections with visitors from around the globe. About Airbnb Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home and has since grown to 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer one-of-a-kind stays and unique Experiences that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

May 16, 2023 03:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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