Gillette Gaming Alliance members will compete in two-day tournament for cash prize of $25,000

BOSTON-Wednesday 2 February 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Gillette (NYSE: PG), the world’s largest male grooming company, announced today its latest initiative in gaming and esports: The Gillette Cup. The two-day tournament, which kicks off on February 3, will be hosted by esports hosts and commentators including Alan “Bricey” Brice and Iain Chambers. Additionally, the Gillette Cup will feature members of the Gillette Gaming Alliance as they compete in the Gillette Bed Battles, a map built in Fortnite Creative, alongside members of the global Fortnite community. The Gillette Gaming Alliance, now in its fourth year, is a team of global streamers selected to represent the brand and create content for audiences worldwide.

Gillette, a pioneer for non-gaming brands in the esports industry, launched the custom-built Gillette Bed Battles map in No ... Read more »

In conjunction with the acquisition, Block has appointed former Afterpay Director Sharon Rothstein to serve as a member of its Board of Directors

SAN FRANCISCO-Tuesday 1 February 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Block, Inc. (NYSE: SQ) and Afterpay Limited today announced the successful completion of the Scheme of Arrangement under which Block has acquired all of the issued shares in Afterpay. This transaction aims to enable Block to better deliver compelling financial products and services that expand access to more consumers and help drive incremental revenue for sellers of all sizes.

“We’re excited to welcome the Afterpay team to Block and are eager to get to work,” said Jack Dorsey, Block co-founder and CEO. “Together, we’ll deliver even better products and services for sellers and consumers while staying true to our shared purpose of making the financial system more fair and accessible to everyone.”

The ac ... Read more »

The Group affirms its capabilities as a global mobility leader during this challenging time

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday 7 February 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

Keolis Group, the company in charge of operating and maintaining Dubai Metro and operating Dubai Tram, through its subsidiary Keolis-MHI, formed with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) and Mitsubishi Corporation (MC)[1], announced its participation in the MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition 2022. The event, jointly organized by the International Association of Public Transport (UITP) and the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai, is taking place at the Dubai World Trade Center until 8 February 2022.

As a strategic sponsor, Keolis will not only be exhibiting (stand 5C20) but will also be participating in the congress. Bernard Tabary, CEO International Keolis Group, joined the panel discussion titled “Mobility in the post-pandemic world” while Annelise Avril, Senior EVP, Marketing, Innova ... Read more »

The oversubscribed round validates the Layer 2 network’s long-term vision and propels Qredo to an impressive $460 million valuation

LONDON-Monday 7 February 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Qredo, the decentralized Layer 2 infrastructure for the custody and settlement of digital assets, today announced the close of one of the largest Series A rounds completed to date in crypto and blockchain-related markets.

Qredo’s $80 million USD Series A raise was led by  ... Read more »

• Delivered Q3 FY2021 Year-to-Date Growth in Reported Revenue of +11%

• Grew Q3 FY2021 Year-to-Date Reported Operating Profit to 462.5 Billion Yen ($4.0B) and Delivered Competitive Underlying Core Operating Profit Margin of 29.4%

• 14 Global Brands Represent 42% of Year-to-Date Core Revenue with +12% Underlying Growth and Further Growth Expected in Q4 FY2021

OSAKA, Japan-Monday 7 February 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Takeda (TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced strong financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year 2021 (period ended December 31, 2021) driven by robust topline growth of its 14 global brands. Based on the strong third-quarter results and business momentum, the company upgraded forecasts for full fiscal year revenue, reported and core operating profit, reported and core EPS and free cash flow.

Takeda remains positioned for long-term business growth with solid marg ... Read more »

London, United Kingdom,-Monday 7 February 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma), the multinational pharmaceutical company, announces an exclusive licensing agreement with South Korea-based Celltrion, Inc. and Celltrion Healthcare, Inc. (Celltrion) for Remsima® subcutaneous (SC), the first subcutaneous formulation of infliximab.

The agreement provides Hikma with exclusive rights to commercialise Remsima® SC, the world’s first subcutaneous formulation of infliximab, in all of its MENA markets.  It builds on Hikma’s existing partnership with Celltrion for three of its biosimilar products, Truxima® (rituximab),  Remsima® (infliximab) and Herzuma® (trastuzumab). Remsima® SC is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and a number of other conditions.      

“We are very excited to build on the success of our long-term agreement with Celltrion and add Remsima® subcutaneous to ... Read more »

TK Elevator supplies more than 170 mobility solutions for Doha Oasis, the prestigious residential, commercial and mall complex in the heart of Doha

Innovative elevator system TWIN provides faster people transportation, saves waiting time and reduces consumption of energy

Doha, Qatar - Düsseldorf, Germany,-Monday 7 February 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

TK Elevator makes a significant contribution to the development of the unique residential, commercial and mall complex, Doha Oasis in Qatar. With more than 170 transport systems, the company provides maximum indoor mobility efficiently, safely and comfortably.

Doha Oasis exhibits the typical challenges associated with rapid urbanization. These include ensuring the highest possible transportation capacity as well as maximum energy efficiency and space utilization. TK Elevator is meeting these requirements – among other things – with two TWIN elevator systems, the only elevators with two cabins operatin ... Read more »

- Collaboration on ExxonMobil project to advance OPA system from test bed to real-world production process facility -

TOKYO-Monday 7 February 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Yokogawa Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6841) announces that it has been selected by ExxonMobil as the system integrator for the first field trial of an Open Process Automation* (OPA) system designed to operate an entire production facility. The field trial will take place at an ExxonMobil manufacturing facility located on the U.S. Gulf Coast, replacing the existing distributed control system (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC) with a single, integrated system that meets the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS™). The project will incorporate enhanced control capabilities enabled through the implementation of OPA technologies and interfaces.

“ExxonMobil is excited to have reached this important milestone with Yokogawa and progress the first field trial of an ... Read more »