Day: December 13, 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mizuho Americas today announced it is integrating the primary capital advisory services of Capstone Partners and the secondary liquidity solutions business of Greenhill Private Capital Advisory under a newly created Mizuho Private Capital Advisory platform, serving general partners (GPs) and limited partners (LPs) with a comprehensive set of solutions.
“GPs and LPs are looking for a wide range of solutions, and with the acquisition of Greenhill, we are able to add complementary capabilities to Capstone’s private capital advisory business,” said Jerry Rizzieri, President & CEO, Mizuho Securities USA.
Greenhill Private Capital Advisory, part of Greenhill and Co. acquired earlier this month, and Capstone Partners, acquired last year, will retain their distinct brands, leadership, and...
Augmedix Partners with Google Cloud to Bring Medically-Tuned AI Technology to Ambient Documentation
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The general availability launch of MedLM will further advance Augmedix’s ambient medical documentation product performance
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Augmedix (Nasdaq: AUGX), a healthcare technology company that delivers industry-leading, ambient medical documentation and data solutions, announced today that it has been piloting Google Cloud’s Med-PaLM 2 and will integrate Google Cloud’s newly introduced MedLM technology into its technology stack. This model suite uses the latest AI developments adapted for healthcare use cases and meets Augmedix’s stringent requirements around AI safety, compliance, and enterprise scalability.
MedLM, now generally available to allowlisted customers, builds on Google Cloud’s Med-PaLM 2 generative AI (gen AI) large language model (LLM). MedLM is purposefully built to provide...
Nextech3D.ai Granted First in a Series of AI Patents for Generating 3D Models from Computer Aided Design (CAD) Data
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TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Nextech3D.AI (OTCQX: NEXCF) (CSE: NTAR) (FSE: EP2), a Generative AI-Powered 3D model supplier for Amazon, P&G, Kohls and other major e-commerce retailers is pleased to announce the grant of a patent by USPTO for 3D model generation from Computer Aided Design (CAD) data. Receiving this first patent, as part of the Company’s previously announced portfolio of patents filed in 2022, reinforces and validates Nextech3D.ai’s commitment to increasing shareholder value by investing in 3D technology and innovating with AI-powered solutions.
Link to the patent online at USPTO site: patent # 11823328
Nextech3D.ai CEO Evan Gappelberg commented, “The timing of this patent approval could not be better! In 2023, we are witnessing a paradigm shift in technology...
Reykjavík Energy and Nordic Investment Bank enter Green Financing Agreement
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Reykjavík Energy (Orkuveita Reykjavíkur; OR) and the Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) have agreed on a green loan financing of energy and utility projects in the amount of USD 100 million, corresponding to about ISK 13.8 billion. The financing will solidify ON Power‘s electricity generation in the Hengill area and enhance Veitur Utilities‘ district heating system in Iceland‘s capital area. The loan agreement is for 10 years and can be drawn on for 18 months from signing.
Increased demand for heat and power
The use of hot water has significantly increased in line with the construction of new housing in recent years. Also, the demand for thermal energy from various industries is also growing, resulting in Veitur Utilities revising plans for obtaining geothermal water. In recent years, the increased demand has been entirely met by upgrading capacity...
Richemont announces Laurent Malecaze as new President & CEO of Chloé
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13 DECEMBER 2023
RICHEMONT ANNOUNCES LAURENT MALECAZE AS NEW PRESIDENT & CEO OF CHLOÉ
Richemont announces that Riccardo Bellini has decided not to renew his mandate as President and CEO of Chloé – after four years in the role. The decision was made in full collaboration with the Group to allow a proper completion of his mission and a smooth onboarding and start of the new Creative Director.
During his tenure as President and CEO of Chloé, Riccardo has led a successful elevation and transformation of the brand, overseeing a period of growth and strong results both financially and creatively. He oversaw the appointment of Chemena Kamali as new Creative Director and the development of her first Fall 24 collection, making Chloé ready for another successful chapter. Riccardo’s vision and leadership was also instrumental in transforming...
Merger of Tallinna Kaubamaja Grupp subsidiaries
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Tallinna Kaubamaja Grupp AS published a stock exchange notice on the 26th of September 2023 announcing the intragroup restructuring, during which the security industry companies Skarabeus Julgestusteenistus OÜ and Caesari Turvateenistuse Aktsiaselts, which were acquired earlier this year, will merge with Viking Security AS. In accordance with the information published in the stock exchange notice on the 26th of September 2023, the merger decision of Viking Security AS (the acquiring company), Skarabeus Julgestusteenistus OÜ and Caesari Turvateenistuse Aktsiaselts (the companies being acquired) was adopted on the 27th of October 2023 and an entry of the merger in the commercial register was made on 13 December 2023.
Pursuant to the merger agreement concluded on the 26th of September 2023, the legal successor of both Skarabeus Julgestusteenistus...
Performance Shipping Inc. Announces Completion of Sale and Delivery of 2007 Built M/T P. Kikuma to New Owners
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ATHENS, Greece, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Performance Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ: PSHG), (“we” or the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership of tanker vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has completed the previously announced sale of the 2007-built Aframax tanker vessel M/T P. Kikuma for US$39.3 million, with delivery of the vessel to her new owners.
Following the sale of the P. Kikuma, the Company’s fleet currently consists of seven (7) Aframax tankers, and one (1) LNG-ready LR2 Aframax tanker expected to be delivered during the fourth quarter of 2025.
Commenting on the delivery, Andreas Michalopoulos, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, stated:
“As previously announced, the completion of the sale of our oldest Aframax tanker results in an even more...
Bankrate Recognizes Texas Capital as the Best Regional Bank in 2024
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DALLAS, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: TCBI), the parent company of Texas Capital, announced today the firm has been named by Bankrate as the Best Regional Bank in the consumer financial services company’s award program for 2024.
Bankrate’s evaluation process for the best regional bank category involved a comprehensive analysis of financial institutions with fewer than 500 branches in the U.S., focusing on their presence within a specific region. The criteria encompassed a diverse range of factors, including the breadth of products offered, competitive annual percentage rates (APYs), minimum account opening requirements, avoidance of monthly service fees, overdraft charges, the extent of the ATM network, associated fees and the integration of digital features. Bankrate singled out...
IF Metall selects Innofactor to further develop and support a membership management system
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Innofactor Plc Inside Information, on December 13, 2023, at 16:20 Finnish time
The Swedish labor union Industriarbetarförbundet Metall (IF Metall) has selected Innofactor to continue the development, maintenance and support of a membership management system. The system has been provided earlier by Innofactor, and it is based on Microsoft’s Dynamics CRM and Innofactor’s own IPs.
The contract period is 2,5 years. Innofactor’s estimate of the total value of the procurement is approximately EUR 1.6 million.
IF Metall is a labor union with over 300,000 members, who work in large parts of the Swedish industry, including in the plastics, pharmaceuticals, building materials, steel, chemical and engineering industries.
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SYLA Technologies Updates 2023 Full Year Financial Guidance with Upward Revision of Income from Continuing Operations and Earnings Per Share
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TOKYO, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SYLA Technologies Co., Ltd. (“SYLA” or “the Company”), operator of the largest membership real estate crowd-funding platform in Japan, Rimawari-kun, today announced its updated financial guidance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, revising the previous guidance announced on May 17, 2023, and corrected on July 3, 2023 (the “Previous Guidance”).
Updated Financial Guidance for Full Year 2023Revenues are expected to be ¥22,500 million, a reduction from the Previous Guidance of ¥24,700 – ¥26,700 million
Income from continuing operations (excluding income from the mining business) is expected to be ¥1,450 million, an increase from the Previous Guidance of ¥850 – ¥980 million.
Earnings per share*1, 2 is expected to be ¥2,600, an increase from the Previous Guidance of ¥1,359 – ¥1,637.
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