Day: October 17, 2024
FUKUOKA, Japan, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Astec, a global manufacturer of medical equipment for assisted reproduction, has acquired Life Whisperer, a non-invasive and rapid embryo and egg (oocyte) assessment tool designed to improve pregnancy outcomes for IVF patients.
Life Whisperer comprises three AI algorithms. Life Whisperer Viability assesses images of embryos to determine the likelihood that the embryo will lead to a pregnancy. Life Whisperer Genetics evaluates an embryo’s morphological quality and its likelihood of being genetically normal (euploid). Life Whisperer Oocyte evaluates images of oocytes (single or group culture) to determine how likely the oocytes are to form a good quality embryo, or blastocyst. Multiple international studies have shown Life Whisperer can improve pregnancy and live birth outcomes.
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Biotalys Appoints Kamal El Mernissi as Chief Business Development Officer
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Company Expands Senior Leadership Team with Experienced Agriculture Executive to Drive Partnerships
Ghent, BELGIUM, Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Press Release
Biotalys (Euronext Brussels: BTLS), an Agricultural Technology (AgTech) company developing protein-based biocontrol solutions for sustainable crop protection, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kamal El Mernissi as Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO).
“I’m delighted to welcome Kamal to the Executive Committee of Biotalys,” said Simon Moroney, Chairman of Biotalys. “With more than 15 years of experience in agriculture and a broad variety of leadership positions in marketing and sales, he is an excellent addition to the leadership team. The board looks forward to working with Kamal as he builds the company’s roster of partnerships, with a focus on maximizing...
IMCD acquires Blumos Group to accelerate its growth in the life science markets in Latin America
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Photo_IMCD acquires Blumos Group to accelerate its growth in the life science markets in Latin AmericaPhotographed, from left to right:•Roberto Blum, CEO Blumos Group •Myriam Araya, General Manager Solutec•Nicolas Kaufmann, Latin America President IMCD•Ofelia Carranza, General Manager Sonutra Blumos•Nicolas Kantorowicz, General Manager Blumos S.AROTTERDAM, The Netherlands (17 October 2024) – IMCD N.V. (“IMCD” or “Company”), a global leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Importadora y Distribuidora Blumos SpA, Transportes Blumos SpA, Comercial e Industrial Solutec SpA, all in Chile, Sonutra Blumos SAC in Peru and Blumos S.A. in Argentina (jointly the “Blumos Group”).
Established in 1945 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile and...
Nokia Corporation Interim Report for Q3 2024
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Nokia CorporationInterim Report17 October 2024 at 08:00 EEST
Nokia Corporation Interim Report for Q3 2024
Strong gross margin improvement amidst ongoing market weaknessQ3 net sales declined 7% y-o-y in constant currency (-8% reported) as growth in Network Infrastructure and Nokia Technologies was offset by decline in Mobile Networks primarily in India and a divestment in Cloud and Network Services.
Order intake remained strong in Network Infrastructure, while the sales recovery continues to be slower than expected.
Comparable gross margin in Q3 increased by 490bps y-o-y to 45.7% (reported increased 500bps to 45.2%), with improvements across business groups, particularly in Mobile Networks.
Q3 comparable operating margin increased 160bps y-o-y to 10.5% (reported up 70bps to 5.7%), mainly due to higher gross margin, continued cost control...
Nestlé announces changes to its organization and its Executive Board
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[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR]
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Nestlé announces changes to its organization and its Executive BoardThe Nestlé Board of Directors has approved changes to the company’s organization, effective as of January 1, 2025. As a result, Nestlé is also announcing changes to its Executive Board. Zone Latin America (LATAM) and Zone North America (NA) will merge to form Zone Americas (AMS), which will be led by Steve Presley. He will relocate to Nestlé’s headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland.
Zone Greater China Region (GCR) will become part of Zone Asia, Oceania and Africa (AOA), under the leadership of Remy Ejel. David Zhang will step down from the Executive Board and will remain Chairman and CEO of the Greater China Region....
Springview Holdings Ltd Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
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Singapore, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Springview Holdings Ltd (the “Company” or “Springview”), a company that designs and constructs residential and commercial buildings in Singapore, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 1,500,000 Class A ordinary shares at a public offering price of US$4.00 per Class A ordinary share. The ordinary shares have been approved for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market and are expected to commence trading on October 17, 2024 under the ticker symbol “SPHL.”
The Company expects to receive aggregate gross proceeds of US$6 million from the Offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and other related expenses payable by the Company. The Offering is expected to close on or about October 17, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
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Euro Manganese Announces Successful Completion of Demonstration Plant Continuous Operation Program
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Euro Manganese Inc. (TSX-V and ASX: EMN; OTCQB: EUMNF; Frankfurt: E06) (the “Company” or “EMN”) is pleased to announce the on-site Demonstration Plant successfully completed a 5-day continuous operation program for the production of high-purity electrolytic manganese metal at the Company’s Chvaletice Manganese Project (“Chvaletice” or the “Project”) in the Czech Republic. The Demonstration Plant achieved key technical targets which form part of the necessary conditions for accessing the next draw-down from the Orion financing package announced on November 28, 2023.
HighlightsThe Demonstration Plant hosts six of the main process stages of the Project’s metallurgical flowsheet. The electrowinning stage can be operated on a continuous basis with the qualified solution...
Business Transformation Industry Leader Appointed to Lead FTI Consulting’s North Asia Offering
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today announced the appointment of transformation and change management expert Sunny Yi as a Senior Managing Director and Leader of the North Asia Business Transformation practice.
Mr. Yi has more than 30 years of industry and consulting experience in transformation, change management, organisation and leadership design. He has specialised expertise in the financial services, private equity, manufacturing and service-provider industries.
“Sunny brings unrivalled expertise to our clients in Asia, having led some of the most significant transformations for private equity and financial services organizations in the region,” said Roy Huang, Head of Asia & Caribbean at FTI Consulting. “This is a pivotal moment for companies in Asia who need to keep momentum...