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💸 Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD, TSX: LSPD), facing a class-action securities lawsuit in the U.S. Eastern District of New York, achieved a complete dismissal of the case, affirming no adequate legal basis for the allegations. The lawsuit stemmed from a report by Spruce Point Capital Management in September 2021, labeled with inaccuracies and mischaracterizations. Lightspeed, led by founder and CEO Dax Dasilva, claimed to have always operated with integrity and transparency.

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💸 Astrid PANOSYAN-BOUVET, Ministre chargée du Travail et de l’Emploi, launches the fourth edition of Boost entrepreneurs au féminin with CCI Paris on March 6. Île-de-France has 29.5% female entrepreneurs compared to the 33.5% national average. The program, initiated in 2023, has supported over 150 female entrepreneurs and is sponsored by Philippe HOUZE, Carole SOTTEL, and Jean-Paul AGON.

🏍 BMW's R 1300 GS, a leading motorcycle in the adventure and trail segment since 1980 with over a million units produced, undergoes significant updates for the 2024 model year. The bike features a lighter weight and enhanced equipment, including a raised handlebar adjustable by 30mm for off-road riding, a modernized and lighter frame with rethought engine/chassis integration, and advancements in telelever (front) and paralever (rear) suspension systems. The Boxer 1300 engine now produces 145hp and 149Nm of torque at 6,500rpm, catering to riders of different heights with various seat options.

🍴 Martin Williams will become the CEO of UK's iconic restaurant group D&D London, which will rebrand to Evolv, effective March 31, 2025. Williams has a recognized background in hospitality and managing established brands. Simon Wilkinson, Board Director, looks forward to Williams leading the next phase of organic growth and acquisitions after a period of stabilization and targeted transformation, following record commercial performance during the holidays and a strong January.

🏫 Dartagnans announced the first edition of "La Nuit des Monuments" from May 1-3, 2025, following the success of "La Nuit des Châteaux," which draws tens of thousands annually across France and Europe. The event will showcase various historic and contemporary monuments—like abbeys, manors, theaters, mills, and museums—for unique nocturnal experiences. Dartagnans, known for their event expertise, will offer tailored support including ticketing and national promotion. 2025 will also see "La Nuit des Châteaux" in autumn (October 17-19), marking two major heritage events in one year. Since 2019, "La Nuit des Châteaux" has attracted over 135,000 visitors with 300 participating monuments.

💰 PPHE Hotel Group awarded stock options to three executive team members: co-CEO Greg Hegarty, CFO Daniel Kos, and General Counsel Inbar Zilberman, under the PPHE Executive Incentive Plan 2020. Each received options for 12,000 ordinary shares related to the EVP Annual Bonus Plan. Additionally, Kos and Zilberman exercised options for 22,000 ordinary shares each. Transactions complied with European Market Abuse Regulation and shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange. This aligns executive interests with shareholders through share-based incentives.

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🍕 Chef Paul Pairet announced in November from Paris that his Shanghai restaurant Ultraviolet, opened in 2012, will close in March 2025. The Michelin-starred establishment (three stars for nearly 8 years) is rumored to be shutting due to local authority preemption of its "secret building" and significant surrounding construction affecting the experience. Pairet's other ventures, MMB, Polux, Carbon, remain open, hinting at future culinary projects at the age of 60, potentially in Asia, but not necessarily China.