MSCI All Country Venture-Backed Private Company Indexes are designed to help investors and wealth managers allocate, analyze and benchmark a fast-evolving asset class (BUSINESS WIRE) -- MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) has launched two MSCI All Country Venture-Backed Private Company Indexes, advancing the firm’s commitment to empowering investors with clear, transparent insights on the performance of private assets globally. With these indexes, MSCI is applying decades of index construction expertise to calculate the performance of venture-backed private company shares based on secondary market transaction data. Private companies that receive funding from venture capital investors often operate in high-growth, technology-driven industries that have garnered growing interest from investors and wealth managers in recent years. While such companies do not trade on centralized exchanges, over-the-counter secondary markets play a key role in providing liquidity and facilitating price discovery. Ve ... Read more »

New AI-powered solution empowers organizations to identify, benchmark and mitigate risk efficiently

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Diligent, the leading governance, risk and compliance (GRC) SaaS company, today announced Diligent AI Risk Essentials (AI Risk Essentials), a new solution designed to initiate and strengthen an organization’s enterprise risk management (ERM) program. Supported by benchmarking risk data from SEC 10-K filings, AI Risk Essentials can be implemented in less than a week, enabling GRC professionals to immediately prepare for board-level discussions, swiftly identify risks, conduct risk assessments, implement mitigation strategies and monitor progress.

AI Risk Essentials builds on Diligent’s track record of AI innovation, including the release of GovernAI, a suite of AI-powered features within the Diligent One Platform designed to streamline governance and risk workflows, saving valuable time for boards, executives and legal profess ... Read more »

VENICE, Italy - Thursday, 24. April 2025

New facility to be built by the Municipality of Venice in the Bosco dello Sport in Tessera (VE)

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Plans for a new city stadium – to be used for football, Serie A rugby and other events such as concerts – have been unveiled and presented to the Municipality of Venice.

Maffeis Engineering and Populous, the world-leading sports architecture and design practice firm in the field of sports and entertainment, have been commissioned for the design and engineering work by the consortium of companies composed of Costruzioni Bordignon, Fincantieri Infrastrutture and Ranzato Impianti, which was awarded the contract for the project in March 2024.

The new Serie A stadium will have 18,500 seats. It will be part of a major sports masterplan built in Tessera in the new Bosco dello Sport, a multifunctional, 116-hectare hub in the northern part of the city, designed to integrate sport, social life, e ... Read more »

WROCŁAW, Poland & ESPOO, Finland - Thursday, 24. April 2025

The full-stack superconducting quantum computer IQM Spark will be installed at Wrocław University of Science and Technology (WUST) in Poland in Q2 2025.
WUST intends to use the system to spearhead research work mainly in the field of computer science.
The deployment also builds on IQM's ongoing efforts to expand Poland's quantum ecosystem through collaboration with key players and investment in local talent.
With an office in Warsaw, IQM aims to become the premier provider of quantum solutions in the Central and Eastern Europe market.
 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The first quantum computer in Poland developed by IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, will be operational at the Wrocław University of Science and Technology (WUST) in the second quarter of this year.

This instalment of a full-stack quantum computer marks a critic ... Read more »

 Son Altesse Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, membre du Conseil suprême et souverain de Charjah, a visité la 29ème édition du Salon international du livre de Mascate, qui se tient au Centre de congrès et d'expositions d'Oman autour du thème « La diversité culturelle : richesse des civilisations ».

Lors de sa visite, Son Altesse a signé son dernier opus, « Les Portugais à la mer d'Oman : Annales Historiques 1497 EC - 1757 EC » (The Portuguese in the Sea of Oman : Annals of History 1497 CE - 1757 CE), publié par Al Qasimi Publications.

Une délégation d’accompagnement et des dignitaires

Le souverain de Charjah était accompagné d'une délégation de dignitaires comprenant : Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Présidente de l'Autorité du livre de Sharjah (SBA) ; Son Excellence Khalid bin Hilal Al Busaidi, ministre du Diwan de la Cour royale ; Son Excellence Mohammed bin Nekhaira A ... Read more »

 His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, visited the 29th edition of the Muscat International Book Fair, held under the theme "Cultural Diversity: A Treasure of Civilisations", at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.

During his visit, on Thursday, His Highness signed his most recent histo ... Read more »

ZUG, Switzerland -
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Galderma Group AG (SIX:GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced its sales performance for the first quarter of 2025.

Net sales: Achieved 1,129 million USD in net sales, up 8.3% year-on-year on a constant currency basis, primarily driven by volume, complemented by favorable mix

Results ahead of expectations: Net sales benefited from focused execution, favorable phasing in Injectable Aesthetics, and stronger than expected ramp-up of Nemluvio

Broad-based growth: Strong performance momentum across product categories and across geographies, with constant currency year-on-year growth of 9.9% for Injectable Aesthetics, 7.8% for Dermatological Skincare, and 4.9% for Therapeutic Dermatology, which includes net sales of 39 million USD for Nemluvio® (nemolizumab)

Innovation, science and education leadership: Further advanced its category le ... Read more »

Acquisition will Enhance End-to-End Capabilities and Service to Healthcare Customers Needing Temperature-Controlled Logistics Solutions in North America

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- UPS (NYSE: UPS) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Andlauer Healthcare Group Inc. (TSX: AND) (“AHG”), a leading North American supply chain management company headquartered in Canada and offering customized third-party logistics and specialized cold chain transportation solutions for the healthcare sector.

Under the terms of the agreement, AHG shareholders will receive CAD $55.00 per share in cash, representing a total purchase price of approximately CAD $2.2 billion (USD $1.6 billion). This transaction will extend the global portfolio of end-to-end cold chain capabilities available to UPS Healthcare customers, who increasingly seek temperature-controlled and precision logistics solutions.

“Next-generation treatments are driving more ... Read more »

OSLO, Norway -
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aqualung Carbon Capture (“Aqualung”), a pioneering leader in membrane carbon dioxide (CO2) capture and separation technology, is excited to announce the successful first close of its funding round. This round is backed by Aqualung’s Joint Development Agreement (JDA) partner, one of the largest global membrane manufacturers, along with other strategic investors including Liquid Gas Equipment Ltd (LGE), wholly owned by Babcock International Group, Tupras Ventures, and Delek Innovation, the CVC of Delek (US) Holdings.

This capital raise represents a significant milestone in Aqualung’s mission to establish itself as a leading carbon capture company. Over the past four years, Aqualung’s pilot units have successfully demonstrated its innovative non-pressurized facilitated transport membrane solution to be cost effective and applicable across various industries, including natural gas processing, lime kilns, and w ... Read more »

  LONDON - Thursday, 24. April 2025 AETOSWire Print 

Global system aims to incentivise procurement of more sustainable building materials
System will provide transparency and trust, and help governments and businesses identify and buy more sustainable cement and concrete, the world’s most used substance after water
 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announces the launch of Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for Cement and Concrete - a first-of-its-kind transparent global rating system that will enable cement and concrete to be identified based on their carbon footprints. The ratings system is designed to help customers prioritise sustainability when selecting construction materials by using a clear and intuitive AA to G scale.

Inspired by well-known appraising schemes such as the EU’s Energy Performance Certificates and the US Home ... Read more »

As the global travel and tourism industry prepares for the highly anticipated Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, Thrifty Car Rental UAE is set to introduce a new smart mobility solution aimed at enhancing how residents and visitors navigate the region.

With innovation, flexibility, and convenience now shaping the future of travel, this tech-powered launch marks a major milestone in Thrifty’s mission to deliver seamless, customer-first experiences. Backed by a legacy of trust and service excellence in the UAE, Thrifty Car Rental is embracing change to serve a new generation of travellers. Their new solution is designed to meet rising demand for seamless, flexible mobility—whether for business, leisure, or long-term stays.

“The Middle East’s travel sector is undergoing rapid transformation, and we are excited to play a role in shaping its future,” said Suhale Showkat, Head of Retail at Thrifty UAE. “At Thrifty UAE, we continue to deve ... Read more »

Acquisition creates a world-class large-scale manufacturing hub in San Diego region with state-of-the-art aseptic facilities for prefilled syringes, cartridges and high potent formulations such as ADCs, complementing existing global sterile fill-finish and advanced drug delivery operations.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- PCI Pharma Services (“PCI”) – a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on innovative biopharma therapies – is acquiring an entire equity stake in Ajinomoto Althea, Inc. (“Althea”), a US-based sterile fill-finish CDMO and 100% subsidiary of Japan-based Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Scheduled for completion in May 2025, the acquisition provides PCI with its first-ever North American manufacturing location for prefilled syringes and cartridges – including isolator technology for these formats – as well as high potent manufacturing suitable for antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).

Althea&rs ... Read more »

Amman, Jordan 
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC (Hikma, Group), the multinational pharmaceutical group, today provides an update on current trading ahead of its Annual General Meeting.

Riad Mishlawi, Hikma’s CEO, said:

“We are pleased to reiterate our Group guidance for 2025. As a global company with strong local expertise and footprint, we are leveraging our manufacturing proficiency and advanced technologies to meet the needs of our customers and patients across our markets. Looking ahead, and recognising the broader geo-political challenges, we are well-positioned. Our step up in R&D investment, alongside local manufacturing enhancements, and strategic partnerships will continue to strengthen our portfolio and pipeline and ensure sustained success."

Injectables

Our global Injectables business is delivering a solid revenue performance, driven by each of our three geographies. We are seeing strong demand for our products acro ... Read more »

NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, France - Thursday, 24. April 2025 AETOSWire  

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bureau Veritas (BOURSE:BVI):

Q1 2025 Key figures1

› Revenue of EUR 1,558.7 million, up 8.3% year-on-year and up 7.3% organically
› Strong organic growth from Industry at +14.3%, Marine & Offshore at +11.8% and Certification at +10.9% with moderate growth for Agri-Food & Commodities at +6.0%, Consumer Products Services at +3.4%, and Buildings & Infrastructure at +2.5%
› Positive scope effect of 1.4%, from bolt-on acquisitions (+3.0% contribution), net of disposals (-1.6% contribution)
› Negative currency impact of 0.4%, resulting from the euro’s appreciation against most currencies

Q1 2025 Highlights

› Steady and consistent growth in every region, demonstrating clear business plans and showing strong execution
› Broad growth across all activities. Capex activities dri ... Read more »

MUMBAI, India 
Order Inflow at USD 6 Billion, up 6% on full-year basis

(BUSINESS WIRE)--LTIMindtree [NSE: LTIM, BSE: 540005], a global technology consulting and digital solutions company, announced its consolidated results today for the fourth quarter and full year ended Mar 31, 2025, as approved by its Board of Directors.

“We concluded FY25 with a revenue growth of 5% in constant currency terms and an EBIT margin of 14.5%. Our key verticals and a major geography drove our yearly growth despite an ongoing challenging macro environment. The robust order inflow, driven by a significant array of AI-led deal wins, illustrates the pervasive integration of AI across our service offerings.

Venu Lambu’s transition to LTIMindtree has been seamless and supports our strategic goals. His growing understanding of the organisation, combined with our ability to secure large deals, strong presence in tech-intensive sectors, and robust balance sheet, po ... Read more »