SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Wednesday, 13. November 2024 AETOSWire 

Clinical Research Supports Economic Growth and Development, While Making a Global Difference

(BUSINESS WIRE)--QPS Holdings, LLC announced today that their Springfield campus, QPS Missouri, has launched a new Cell Therapy business unit. The unit’s first achievement is the opening of a new Leukopak collection and blood product processing center. This facility is designed to meet the exponentially growing demand for blood products to support cell and gene therapy work. QPS is a full service CRO that’s dedicated to supporting drug development from conceptualization through to commercial launch. This facility is providing critical raw materials for the research and development of cell therapies but will soon be supporting clinical and commercial cell therapy companies and patients. In addition, this new facility will support the local economy by providing stipends to blood product donors. ... Read more »

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany 
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Sports company PUMA has announced its new Vision 2030 sustainability goals, which expand on the strong progress the brand has made.

“With Vision 2030 we have elevated and evolved our current 10FOR25 sustainability goals to achieve impact on a larger scale across our business in climate, circularity and human rights. We are setting the bar higher to stay true to our responsibility to be FOREVER. BETTER. throughout our business, for people and the planet,” said Anne-Laure Descours, Chief Sourcing Officer.

PUMA has set new greenhouse gas reduction targets, which were approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as aligned with a 1.5-degree scenario. By 2030, PUMA seeks to cut its absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 90% (market based) from a 2017 baseline year and has committed to reduce absolute Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from its supply chain and logistics by 33% compared ... Read more »

STOCKHOLM - Wednesday, 13. November 2024 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, the Swedes have officially become smoke-free. Smoking prevalence across the country reduced to 5.3%. Remarkably, among those who have been benefited from Swedish policies during their entire life, it reduced to 4.5%. People from other countries in Europe who have moved to Sweden would be three times more likely to smoke if they had not moved (24%1 vs 7.8%).

Quit Like Sweden, a platform dedicated to sharing the “Swedish Experience,” is celebrating this milestone with calls for other nations to improve millions of lives around the world.

“This isn’t just Sweden’s victory – it’s a proof of concept for the entire world,” said Suely Castro, Founder of Quit Like Sweden.

“Today, we can celebrate a public health revolution. By complementing smo ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, 14. November 2024

Keturah, the revolutionary global luxury wellbeing real estate and hospitality concept has announced key construction milestones with the completion of shoring, piling, excavation and infrastructure works at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside. The project’s main contractor, CECEP Techand Middle East, has commenced construction on the AED 2.8 billion development, which is scheduled for completion by Q4 2027.

Located within Keturah Resort, the first fully wellness-certified resort in the MENA region, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Creekside comprises 200 residences across seven buildings and 12 mansions, each featuring exclusive yacht berthing for residents. Homeowners will benefit from an impressive range of world-class facilities, including a wellness center, a Clubhouse, complete with a private members-only club, a ladies’ club, a kids’ club, fine dining and Michelin-star res ... Read more »

First-ever global ranking for Allianz Group places the company at #17 of the Top 25 World’s Best Workplaces™ globally
This global award builds on the 52 Allianz entities certified as a Great Place To Work®
Allianz’s strategic focus on upskilling, flexible work arrangements, and a strong culture of diversity are distinctive factors in the ranking
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- For the first time, Allianz placed among the 25 World's Best Workplaces 2024™ at #17. The respected annual employer ranking conducted by Great Place To Work® measures trust in employers and is based on anonymous employee feedback. This first-ever global ranking for Allianz Group is on top of the 52 individual Allianz entities that have already been recognized by Great Place To Work® in the 2023-2024 survey cycle.

“This ranking is a powerful acknowledgment of Allianz’s continuous investment in creating a workplace where employees ar ... Read more »

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 King’s College Hospital London – Dubai is proud to introduce Dubai’s first dedicated Paediatric and Adult Liver Transplant Centre, marking a pivotal chapter in a legacy of over 40 years of pioneering liver care. Part of the esteemed King’s Liver Transplant Centre of Excellence UK, this centre embodies the long-standing relationship between the UAE and K ... Read more »

MUNICH - 
Group Targets Upper Half of Full-Year Outlook

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- November 13, 2024

3Q 2024:

Total business volume advances 17.3 percent to 42.8 billion euros

Operating profit increases 13.6 percent and reaches 3.9 billion euros, attributable to very good results in the Property-Casualty segment

Shareholders’ core net income reaches 2.5 billion euros, an increase of 23.0 percent

9M 2024:

Total business volume rises 9.6 percent to 133.9 billion euros

Operating profit increases by 7.9 percent to 11.8 billion euros driven by all business segments

Shareholders’ core net income advances 12.3 percent to 7.6 billion euros

Strong Solvency II capitalization ratio of 209 percent1

Outlook:

Following the strong performance in the first nine months of the year, Allianz expects the 2024 operating profit to be in the upper half of the target range of 14.8 billion euros, p ... Read more »

 Cloud-native organizations to gain full understanding over every identity in the cloud, secured with Zero Standing Privileges and at cloud velocity

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global leader in  ... Read more »

Recognition honours top 25 companies building the best workplace cultures in the world

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Experian today announced it was named one of the World’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 by Fortune and Great Place to Work®, which recognises a select 25 global companies that are building the best workplace cultures in the world. The honour highlights Experian’s people-first workplace culture that promotes inclusivity, fosters collaboration and innovation, and prioritises team member well-being, personal growth, and advancement.

In its 14th year of producing this prestigious international list, Great Place To Work® surveyed 6.2 million employees worldwide on key factors that create great workplaces and analysed company workplace programmes that impact 18 million employees globally. Organisations were assessed on their efforts to create great workplaces and positively impact people and communities across multiple countries around the world.

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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Agility Robotics, creator of the leading bipedal Mobile Manipulation Robot (MMR) DigitⓇ, today announced during an appearance at global technology conference Web Summit that Schaeffler has made a minority investment in the company. In addition to the investment, the companies have signed an agreement in which Schaeffler, the motion technology company, intends to purchase humanoid robots from Agility Robotics for use across the whole global Schaeffler plant network.

 

Andreas Schick, Chief Operating Officer of Schaeffler AG, said: “In disruptive times, implementing innovative manufacturing solutions is crucial to be successful. Here, humanoids play an important role. We, at Schaeffler, will integrate this technology into our operations and see the potential to deploy a sign ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO - Thursday, 14. November 2024

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Global strengthens its platform in New Zealand through a Collaboration Agreement with Three Sixty Capital Partners, a strategic M&A advisory firm based in Auckland.

Founded in 2012, Three Sixty Capital Partners is a trusted leader in business sales and acquisitions services for mid-market companies in New Zealand and Australia, specializing in mergers, acquisitions, and equity raising for mid-market businesses in New Zealand and Australasia. The firm’s four partners – Greg Young, Richard Wood, Peter Jeffs, and Mark Smitheram -- bring extensive, hands-on experience and deep industry insights to a diverse client base that includes private equity firms, tax advisors, legal professionals, and mid-market companies. The firm’s sector expertise includes FMCG, technology, infrastructure, and logistics.

“Our collaboration with Andersen Global will deliver enhanced value ... Read more »

ESPOO, Finland - Wednesday, 13. November 2024 AETOSWire  

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tecnotree, a global digital Business Support Systems (BSS) provider and a leader in digital transformation solutions, has announced its latest collaboration with a leading MVNE in EMEA. This partnership will harness the multi-tenant capabilities of Tecnotree’s state-of-the-art MVNE platform to drive digital telecom transformation in the region.

This win will empower Tecnotree to help the MVNE to streamline its telecom operations, enabling multiple virtual network operators (MVNOs) to leverage a single, robust infrastructure seamlessly. This platform will play a key role in creating a digital footprint by supporting the growth of new digital services, enhancing operational efficiency, and accelerating the onboarding of MVNOs. Tecnotree’s MVNE solution is designed with a customer-first approach, offering a robust digital ecosystem that enables MVNOs to easily configure product ... Read more »

 SAN FRANCISCO - Wednesday, 13. November 2024 AETOSWire

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Global continues to build its multidisciplinary platform in South Africa through a Collaboration Agreement with Merchantec Capital, an M&A and investment banking firm based in Johannesburg.

Operating for over two decades, Merchantec Capital offers a diverse range of services, including mergers and acquisitions advisory, valuations, equity and debt capital raising services, corporate governance, JSE equity and debt sponsor services, research, and wealth management. The firm works with public companies, large corporations, privately-owned businesses, management teams, and private equity firms, providing strategic solutions that meet both local and international business needs.

“Providing objective, one-stop solutions for clients has been a key objective and driving force behind our growth to date,” shared Executive Director Marcel Goncalves. “This coll ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bureau Veritas is honored and proud to announce that it has improved its ESG performance in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), achieving a score of 84/100 for 2024. This places the company as #2 among 184 companies in the Professional Services Industry category - which encompasses the TIC sector.

This achievement is the result of advancements in environmental, social and governance (ESG) areas. On the environmental front, the company has seen improvements in its Environmental Policy and Management. Socially, the focus has been on enhancing Customer Satisfaction. In terms of governance, Bureau Veritas has leveraged good practices in Transparency and Reporting, as well as Risk and Crisis Management.

This recognition marks the sixth consecutive year that Bureau Veritas has been ranked among the top-performing companies in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI). This reflects the company's continuous efforts to be a ... Read more »