This award recognizes companies that promote positive work cultures

GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — OSM Worldwide, the fifth-largest nationwide eCommerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) parcel shipper, today announced the company has been named an official “Great Place to Work” organization for the fifth consecutive year. This annual award, considered to be “the global authority on workplace culture,” recognizes organizations that stand apart from their peers in creating a workplace that goes above and beyond for their employees.

“We take tremendous pride in creating a work environment that attracts great people to our organization and keeps them here. This prestigious award is an excellent reflection of our collective efforts,” said Eric Hermonson, vice president of human resources at OSM Worldwide. “At our organization’s core, we value our people over our business results. Having won this certification for five consecutive years, we understand the value this designation brings. We are especially proud of this year’s award because, over the past 12 months, we have added 52% more employees to our workforce while carefully ensuring our company culture remains intact.”

In order to apply for recognition, companies must provide a detailed employer statement about company culture and background on people practices in the workplace, then submit it for staff members to complete engagement surveys. In total, 93 percent of OSM Worldwide employees surveyed said it is a great place to work, citing being treated fairly and having pride in their work as the top ranked reasons why.

“At the heart of this award is our people. They make this possible,” said Gaston Curk, CEO at OSM Worldwide. “Recognitions like this demonstrate our commitment to our team, and for that, we’re appreciative.”

About OSM

OSM Worldwide is the fifth-largest nationwide eCommerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) parcel shipper delivering 98% of all shipments in 2 to 5 days. Ranked one of the fastest-growing companies on the Crain’s Chicago Business Fast 50 List for over a decade (#40 in 2023) as well as the Inc. 5000 list for 13 consecutive years (#2,649 in 2023), OSM is delivering more for clients through agile decision-making and a performance culture that advocates for their business growth and success. Headquartered just west of Chicago (Glendale Heights, Ill.) with additional facilities in Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, and York, Pa., OSM Worldwide provides eCommerce and DTC package delivery to every address in the U.S. For more information, visit osmworldwide.com.

Media Contact
Bryan Tapella, OSM Worldwide, 1 312 766 5527, [email protected], https://www.osmworldwide.com/

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Spark I Acquisition Corporation’s First SPAC Launches

NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Spark I Acquisition Corporation (the “Company”), a special purpose acquisition company, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 10,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market or Nasdaq, and trade under the ticker symbol “SPKLU” beginning on October 6, 2023. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. After the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and warrants are expected to be listed on Nasdaq under the symbols “SPKL” and “SPKLW,” respectively.

The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. It will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic region in its identification and acquisition of a target company, although the Company will likely focus its search on targets that are late-stage technology startups in Asia, or a U.S. technology company with a strong Asia presence or strategy, with enterprise value greater than $1 billion. The Company is led by its Chief Executive Officer and Chairman James Rhee, Chief Operating Officer and Board Member Kurtis Jang, and Chief Financial Officer and Board Member Ho Min (Jimmy) Kim.

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is acting as the sole book-running manager of the offering. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,500,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any.

The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained from Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., Attention: 499 Park Avenue, 5th Floor , New York, NY 10022 or by email: [email protected].

A registration statement relating to these securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on September 29, 2023. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities law of any such state or jurisdiction.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the initial public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the offering filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, http://www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or change after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Media Contact

Eunbit Jang, Spark 1 Acquisition Corp, 650-454-5244, [email protected], www.sparklabsgroup.com

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