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STORE Capital Corporation (NYSE: STOR) announced the addition of David Edwards, Ph.D., and Jawad Ahsan as new members of its Board of Directors, effective February 17, 2022. This expands the board to nine directors, with eight being independent. David brings expertise in data-driven optimization and risk management, while Jawad's strong finance background enhances the board's capabilities. The company also noted the retirement of board member Einar Seadler, who has served for six years. The addition of these members aims to bolster STORE's governance and strategic direction.

Axon, a leader in connected public safety technologies, announced it will release its fourth quarter 2021 financial results after market close on February 24, 2022. A live webinar will occur at 5 p.m. ET the same day, featuring CEO Rick Smith and other executives, to discuss financial performance. Axon also plans to participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on March 9, 2022. More than 262,000 lives have been positively impacted by Axon's technologies. Archived recordings of the events will be available on their investor relations website.

Axon, the leader in public safety technologies, has opened its first European R&D office in London as part of its global expansion strategy. The company has appointed Ran Mokady as site lead and Senior Vice President of Real-Time Operations. Mokady brings over 30 years of experience from companies like Microsoft and Amazon. The London hub aims to attract engineers to enhance Axon's mission of creating innovative safety technologies. This expansion marks Axon's fourth R&D facility, complementing its existing offices in Seattle, Ho Chi Minh City, and Scottsdale.

On January 31, 2022, Axon (NASDAQ: AXON) announced the retirement of Dr. Richard Carmona from its board after 15 years. He will guide important governance changes until the spring 2022 shareholder meeting. The company held an ESG roadshow from October 2021 to January 2022, receiving feedback from institutions representing 30% of shares. As a result, Axon plans to recommend declassifying the board for annual elections, implementing a majority voting standard, granting proxy access to shareholders, and reducing the threshold for calling special meetings to 25% of shares outstanding.

On January 18, 2022, Axon announced the launch of the TASER Bolt 2, a new personal safety device designed for consumer self-defense. The device features a 15-foot range, enhanced accuracy for low light, and can alert emergency dispatch upon discharge when paired with a companion app. It can immobilize attackers for up to 30 seconds and includes LASER targeting. The TASER Bolt 2 is priced at $449 and is available for preorder, with shipping set to start in Spring 2022. The launch aims to empower customers in personal safety.

Axon (Nasdaq: AXON) has announced that the Dutch National Police (DNP) will equip its officers with TASER conducted energy devices (CEDs), enhancing public safety and officer de-escalation capabilities. Shipments of the TASER X2 began last year, with deployment planned throughout 2022. Axon has established a long-term partnership with Technisch Bureau H.A. Muller B.V. to support this initiative. The collaboration aims to improve safety for both law enforcement and the public in the Netherlands, positioning the DNP at the forefront of public safety technology.

On December 15, 2021, Axon (Nasdaq: AXON) announced a significant partnership with PRIMECorp to implement its Axon Evidence digital evidence management platform across all police services in British Columbia. This modernization initiative aims to enhance the sharing and management of digital evidence among law enforcement and justice sector partners. Following a comprehensive two-year evaluation process, PRIMECorp selected Axon Evidence to improve operational efficiency and ensure the security of policing data, impacting over 9,500 police officers in the province.

Axon, a leader in connected public safety technologies, launched Axon Attorney Premier on December 8, 2021. This digital evidence management system is tailored for prosecutors and defense attorneys to streamline the discovery process. With the increasing volume of digital evidence, the software enhances efficiency by allowing legal professionals to manage various forms of evidence, including audio, video, and documents in one secure location. Axon aims to optimize discovery workflows, ensuring attorneys spend less time on administrative tasks and more on case management.

Axon reported a robust Q3 2021, achieving a 39% revenue increase to $232 million and a net income of $49 million, aided by a $51 million tax benefit. The company's annual recurring revenue surged 42% to $289 million, primarily from federal and international deployments. Significant strength in bookings was noted, with Q3 bookings reaching $488 million, up 54%. Axon has raised its total addressable market estimate from $27 billion to $52 billion, highlighting new growth opportunities in consumer safety and justice software.