Day: December 17, 2021

Leuven, 17 December 2021 (17.40 CET) Prof. Dr. Marc De Ceuster becomes new chairman of KBC AncoraPhilippe Vanclooster appointed as independent director On 26 November, Herman Vandaele stepped down as independent director and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Almancora Beheersmaatschappij NV – statutory director of KBC Ancora. The Board of Directors elected Fintrac BV, represented by Prof. Dr. Marc De Ceuster, as the new chairman. To replace Herman Vandaele as director, Philippe Vanclooster was appointed by the General Meeting. New mandates for Prof. Dr. Marc De CeusterIn addition to being chairman of the Board of Directors, Marc De Ceuster also chairs the Nomination Committee and the Remuneration Committee, succeeding Herman Vandaele. In his turn, Marc De Ceuster is succeeded by Philippe Vanclooster as member of the Audit Committee,...

Suominen Corporation ANNOUNCEMENT 17.12.2021          Suominen Corporation: SHARE REPURCHASE 17.12.2021     In the Helsinki Stock Exchange         Trade date 17.12.2021  Bourse trade Buy  Share SUY1V  Amount 9,700 SharesAverage price/ share 5.0332 EURTotal cost 48,822.04 EUR          Suominen Corporation now holds a total of 906 154 sharesincluding the shares repurchased on 17.12.2021          On behalf of Suominen Corporation       Nordea Bank Oyj         Janne Sarvikivi Sami Huttunen       For additional information, please contact:  Toni Tamminen, CFO, Suominen Corporation  tel. +358 (0)10 214 3051         www.suominen.fi    

European Commission decision on marketing authorization anticipated first quarter of 2022 Oxbryta would be the first oral treatment available in Europe to directly inhibit sickle hemoglobin (HbS) polymerization, the underlying molecular cause of sickle cell disease HbS polymerization and red blood cell sickling drive deterioration of red blood cell health and result in hemolysis and hemolytic anemia, leading to inflammation, organ damage and early death SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. (GBT) (NASDAQ: GBT) today announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopted a positive opinion recommending marketing authorization for Oxbryta® (voxelotor) tablets for the treatment of hemolytic anemia due to sickle...

In line with Norges Bank’s decision to raise the base rate, SpareBank 1 SMN is to raise its interest rates on mortgages and deposits by up to 0.25 percentage point. Green first-home mortgages will be the bank’s cheapest ordinary loan at 1.60 per cent. The background for the interest rate change is the decision by Norges Bank (Norway’s central bank), taken at its interest rate meeting on 16 December, to raise the base rate. This affects the cost of the money that the banks borrow in order to lend to their customers. “It was expected that Norges Bank would increase the base rate again in December, from a historically low level. Despite the increase in Covid19-cases, the interest hike is a sign that the Norwegian economy is doing well”, says Nelly Maske, executive director at Retail Banking, SpareBank 1 SMN. SpareBank...

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Brookfield announced today it has closed its latest flagship real estate debt fund, Brookfield Real Estate Finance Fund VI (BREF VI), with total capital commitments of over $4 billion, exceeding an initial target of $3 billion. A diverse group of nearly 50 LPs committed to BREF VI, including public and private pension plans, labor organizations, endowments and foundations, financial institutions, and insurance companies. The United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia Pacific are all represented among the investors in the Fund. Brookfield committed $400 million to the fund highlighting its longstanding alignment of interests with investors. Andrea Balkan, Managing Partner who oversees the Fund, said, “Our fundraising effort has gone exceptionally well, and we appreciate the strong...

Drivers will be respecting the bumps at the 500 Miles of Sebring on Saturday at 7:30 am EDTLe Mans Virtual Series Sebring RaceLast race of 2021MIAMI, Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The final Le Mans Virtual Series round of 2021, the 500 Miles of Sebring, takes place tomorrow (Saturday, December 18) on the legendary and historic Sebring International Raceway (FL) track layout. The approximately four hours of racing will provide a last opportunity for teams to pit their strategic wits and for drivers to display their skill, experience, and knowledge prior to the 24 Hours of Le Mans Virtual final that will be held entirely online in January. This race may yet prove to be one of the most challenging to date for the competitors. The fourth of five rounds for the 2021-22 season will see 114 pro and sim race drivers...

– Company’s Board of Directors Forms Special Committee of Independent Directors to Analyze Issues Raised in Report with Assistance of Leading International Law Firm – – Company Reaffirms Recently Increased Full Year 2021 Growth Outlook – BARRANQUILLA, Colombia , Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tecnoglass, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGLS) (“Tecnoglass” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of architectural glass, windows, and associated aluminum products serving the global residential and commercial end markets, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) has formed a Special Committee of independent directors (the “Special Committee”). The Special Committee has retained Covington & Burling LLP, which will be supported by a leading global accounting firm, to assist the Special Committee...

Shelby Township, Michigan, Dec. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Resgreen Group International (OTC PINK: RGGI), a leading mobile robot company, provided an update of activity since the Assembly Show in Rosemont, IL. Parsh Patel stated, “We have been extremely busy returning requested information regarding the stable of its Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), Flagship AGV, PullBuddy and now LilBuddy, the Light Load version of PullBuddy that performs its own path planning, always selecting the shortest distance to its destination, and detecting obstacles in its way. I have reestablished past relationships in the AMR industry and along with my staff have forged new ones. We have also been asked and have submitted proposals to several substantial companies in a variety of industrial sectors requiring material handling, The company has also...