BASEL, Switzerland-Thursday 14 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

Rhizen Pharma announces presentations at AACR showcasing its differentiated clinical stage PARP and DHODH programs

Preclinical data on Rhizen’s differentiated PARP inhibitor RP12146, indicates a superior haematological safety profile that the company expects will translate through ongoing clinical trials.

Preclinical data on Rhizen’s best-in-class DHODH inhibitor RP7214, indicates that it is active across AML models both as a single agent and in combination with SOC agents.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Rhizen Pharmaceuticals AG (Rhizen), a Switzerland-based privately held, clinical-stage oncology & inflammation-focussed biopharmaceutical company, announced the release of data on its differentiated next-generation clinical-stage PARP (Poly ADP-Ribose Polymerase) and DHODH (DiHydro Orotate DeHydrogenase) inhibitor programs at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) 2022 Annual Me ... Read more »

Clinical data clear major test for the first precision neurodevelopmental disorders discovery platform, with a first application in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

GENEVA-Wednesday 13 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- STALICLA, a Swiss clinical stage biotech company leading omics-based drug development for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs), announced today the highly successful completion of the phase 1b trials for its lead drug candidate STP1. These clinical data clear the way for a first application of STALICLA’s precision medicine discovery platform in autism spectrum disorders.

The goal of this phase 1b, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of a two-week oral treatment with STP1 in a subgroup of patients with ASD. In addition to showing good safety and tolerability profiles, and dose-dependent target engagement, STP1 treatment resulted in positive signals in c ... Read more »

MIAMI-Wednesday 13 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Management Committee of I Squared Capital is pleased to announce that two dynamic industry veterans are joining our global team. Damian Darragh is joining as a Fund Partner for the ISQ Global Infrastructure Equity Funds covering renewables and the energy transition in the U.S. and Europe, bringing the total number of I Squared Capital partners to twelve. Tito Vidaurri is joining as a Senior Policy Advisor focusing on Mexican investment opportunities, as well as Latin America more broadly.

Sadek Wahba, Chairman and Managing Partner of I Squared Capital said, “This is an exciting time in the history of I Squared Capital as our platform and team continue to expand. We are truly excited to have Damian and Tito join us as we seek to identify unique opportunities across regions and sectors. Damian will be integral in our pursuit of energy transition investments and Tito will lead our coverage of Mexi ... Read more »

ZURICH & LONDON & NOIDA, Ind-Wednesday 13 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, has expanded its global partnership with Avaloq, a leading provider of digital banking solutions. HCL will now develop a world-class lifecycle management center for Avaloq clients and invest in ongoing training and development for HCL teams working with Avaloq products. These investments will combine HCL’s deep domain knowledge in financial services with Avaloq’s expertise in digital wealth management technology, to accelerate innovation across the industry.

The new lifecycle management center will harness HCL’s digital transformation execution framework (FENIX 2.0) and next-generation AI and automation (DRYiCE™) products to drive efficiency. HCL is upskilling its wealth management teams globally by enrolling them in specialized training from the Avaloq Academy and building program-specific ... Read more »

PUMA Running Athlete Molly Seidel talks about her passion for running and how she wants to inspire young women for PUMA’s “She Moves Us” platform

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany-Wednesday 13 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Running athlete Molly Seidel frankly spoke about the sacrifices and challenges of being a female elite runner in a “She Moves Us” video conversation for Sports company PUMA: “I’ve had to challenge male standards in my sport in the sense that there are very certain ideas about body image that have been prevalent in running for a long time, in a male dominated sport. And I think as American female distance running takes over, we’ve shown that you don’t have to be any one kind of body type to succeed. That you can have success being whoever you are.”

The Olympic Bronze Medalist, ... Read more »

(Pursuant to the provision of its Articles of Incorporation in accordance with Article 459, paragraph 1 of the Companies Act of Japan)

OSAKA, Japan-Wednesday 13 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO:4502/NYSE:TAK) (“Takeda”) today provided an update on the status and announced the completion of the acquisition of its own shares, which has been carried out pursuant to the provision of its Articles of Incorporation in accordance with Article 459, paragraph 1 of the Companies Act of Japan, based on the resolution of the Board of Directors’ meeting held on October 28, 2021.
Details of the acquisition of shares is below.

Shares acquired in April 2022:

 

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Class of shares acquired:

Shares of common stock

 

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Number of shares acquired:

6,907,500 shares

 

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Acquisition cost of shar ... Read more »

MOORESTOWN, N.J-Wednesday 13 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- OPEX® Corporation, a global leader in Next Generation Automation for almost 50 years, has introduced innovative, leading-edge technology to its suite of Document and Mail Automation solutions.

Included with OPEX’s new Gemini™ high-volume scanner is “Right-Speed™,” a unique scanning capability that enables different types of documents to be scanned at different speeds without changing equipment. This allows the Gemini scanner to maximize throughput and operational efficiency. With its unrivaled “Right-Speed” technology and paper handing, software configurability, scalability for the future, and best-in-class service, the Gemini solution is ideal for service bureaus, BPOs, government institutions, tax entities, medical records companies, insurance agencies, law firms, and a host of other industries.

With scan speeds of up to 240 pages per minut ... Read more »

HDF acquires 70% of KGL’s NewGen project, the first industrial project to produce carbon-free hydrogen from a mix of renewable and energy efficient-sourced power in Trinidad

BORDEAUX, France-Tuesday 12 April 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Hydrogène de France ("HDF Energy") - mnemonic code: HDF - announces that it has acquired a 70% majority stake in the NewGen project in Trinidad, led by the local company Kenesjay Green Ltd ("KGL"). KGL, the project developer, will retain the remaining 30% of the share capital of NewGen, which will be jointly owned by KGL and an investment vehicle that will allow for the inclusion of additional local investors. HDF Energy is thus leveraging its technological expertise in hydrogen, its know-how in the development of green energy plants and its local presence in the Caribbean.

When completed, the 200+ Million USD NewGen plant will be the world largest clean hydrogen producing facility of its ki ... Read more »

Thales strengthens its status as a cybersecurity leader with the creation of a new Security Operations Center on the African continent, based in Morocco.

This operations center provides Moroccan and African administrations and businesses with effective supervision resources in the field of cybersecurity.

Increasingly targeted by cyber-attacks, the continent's businesses witnessed a rise in risk exposure during the pandemic with a broader field of attack.

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Thales is opening a new Cyber Security Operations Center (SOC) in Morocco, the sixth in its international network. This center will provide real-time protection against cyber-attacks in the country and across the African continent as a whole.

The digital transformation of African societies, as illustrated by the extensive use of mobile payments across the continent, and the rise in teleworking due to the health crisis, have had a major impact on Africa's vulnerability to cybe ... Read more »