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The firm was originally founded as Greenworks Lending in 2015 but changed its name after Nuveen acquired it in 2021.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
In 2012, SK Hynix took on its current name after SK Telecom acquired a controlling stake.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
The 23-year-old dropped to the ground as the crowd chanted his name after becoming the first men's wildcard to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for 25 years.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The network changed its name after it was spun off from Comcast into a new company called Versant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2026
“So you decided to accept your name after all, Margaret,” Henrietta Von Marsh said, a smug smile sliding across her face.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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