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Greenlight Capital Sends Letter to Special Committee of Vitesco Technologies Regarding Schaeffler AG Tender Offer and Merger Proposal

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Montag, November 6, 2023
Technology, EV, Electric Vehicles, Finance, Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Batteries, Asset Management, Step, Capital market, IPO, Sale, Capital, Federal Executive Boards, Depression, History, Continental AG, Greenlight Capital, United Nations Special Committee on Palestine, Conference, Committee, Supervision, Continental, Electrification, EBIT, Multimedia, Growth, Supervisory board, ICE, Negotiation, Letter, Cryptocurrency, Management, Security (finance), Property management, Risk management, Marketing, Schaeffler Group, Vitesco Technologies

Greenlight Capital, Inc. (“Greenlight”), today sent the following letter to the Special Committee of the Supervisory Board of Vitesco Technologies Group AG (“Vitesco”) and Mr. Andreas Wolf, Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer of Vitesco, regarding Schaeffler AG’s (“Schaeffler”) proposed €91.00 per share cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Vitesco and proposed three-step transaction to merge Vitesco into Schaeffler.

Key Points: 
  • Greenlight Capital, Inc. (“Greenlight”), today sent the following letter to the Special Committee of the Supervisory Board of Vitesco Technologies Group AG (“Vitesco”) and Mr. Andreas Wolf, Chairman of the Executive Board and Chief Executive Officer of Vitesco, regarding Schaeffler AG’s (“Schaeffler”) proposed €91.00 per share cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Vitesco and proposed three-step transaction to merge Vitesco into Schaeffler.
  • To: Special Committee of the Supervisory Board of Vitesco Technologies Group AG and Mr. Andreas Wolf, Chairman of the Executive Board (CEO)
    Dear members of the Special Committee and Mr. Wolf,
    Funds managed by Greenlight Capital, Inc. and its affiliates collectively hold approximately 3.5% of Vitesco Technologies Group AG (“Vitesco”) shares outstanding.
  • We identified Vitesco as the winner in “Electrification” post spin-off from Continental AG and we have been a supportive long-term shareholder.
  • Vitesco could initiate this spinoff process and aim to implement the spinoff before Schaeffler would have time to propose its undesirable share-for-share merger.

ISS National Lab Research Announcement Seeking Tissue Engineering and Biomanufacturing Proposals Opens

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Mittwoch, Oktober 4, 2023
Tissue, ISS National Lab, SPACE, Knee, Redwire, Neurodegenerative disease, Commercial Resupply Services, International Space Station, BFF, Cartilage, Research, Science, Regenerative medicine, Parkinson's disease, NASA, Patient, LEO, Drug discovery, Diagnosis, B cell, Scientific research on the International Space Station, Health, Step, Environment, ISS, Disease, Pharmaceutical industry

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new research announcement to leverage the unique environment of the International Space Station (ISS) to advance tissue engineering and biomanufacturing is now open.

Key Points: 
  • KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A new research announcement to leverage the unique environment of the International Space Station (ISS) to advance tissue engineering and biomanufacturing is now open.
  • The ISS National Laboratory® is soliciting concepts for applied research and technology development for regenerative medicine applications seeking to demonstrate space-based manufacturing and production activities for terrestrial applications.
  • Both NASA and the ISS National Lab have prioritized utilization of the space station for in-space production applications and manufacturing opportunities, and this research announcement reflects a desire to build on this growing area of emphasis.
  • The ISS National Lab is seeking proposals in the areas of regenerative medicine and biofabrication as well as associated technologies that may benefit from the unique conditions on the space station.

TrueLearn Adds Picmonic to USMLE Digital Learning Platform

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Dienstag, Oktober 3, 2023
Faculty, USMLE, Student, Anxiety, Curriculum, Picmonic, National library, Acquisition, Risk, Knowledge, Step, Nursing, Tutoring

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The United States Medical Licensing Exams® (USMLE®) are perhaps the most challenging tests on the planet, causing significant anxiety among medical students competing for residencies.(1) While officials recently changed USMLE Step 1 from a three-digit score to a pass/fail model to help reduce this stress, students indicated that they would not spend as much time preparing for Step 1,(2) and overall USMLE Step 1 pass rates dipped from 88% in 2021 to 82% in 2022.(3)

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  • (3)
    "We are very excited to offer Picmonic as an integrated solution on our platform," said TrueLearn CCO Kate Campbell.
  • To help students excel in medical school and on the USMLE board exams, TrueLearn has integrated Picmonic into its digital learning and analytics platform.
  • Acquired by TrueLearn in 2021, Picmonic provides 2,000+ audiovisual mnemonic lessons, covering major medical school content and topics, and 23,000+ need-to-know facts.
  • "We are very excited to offer Picmonic as an integrated solution on our platform," said TrueLearn CCO Kate Campbell.

Inca One and Swiss Better Gold Association Announce the First Step 1 Accreditation of a Processing Plant in Peru

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Freitag, September 29, 2023
Partnership, Accreditation, Miner, GOLD, FSE, Plant, Inca Empire, SBG, Social Security Government Pension Offset, INCA, Gold, Artisan, ESG, Social, Step, Mining, Biophysical environment

SBG is a non-profit industry association dedicated to improving social and environmental conditions in ASGM communities and facilitating the entry of responsible artisanal gold to the Swiss market.

Key Points: 
  • SBG is a non-profit industry association dedicated to improving social and environmental conditions in ASGM communities and facilitating the entry of responsible artisanal gold to the Swiss market.
  • Yesterday, SBG announced (see SBG Press Release ) its first Step 1 accreditation of a processing plant in Peru.
  • The Company provides crucial processing services to government-permitted artisanal and small-scale miners, who rely on authorized milling facilities to process their gold-bearing material.
  • The partnership between the Swiss Better Gold Association and Inca One Gold Corporation demonstrates a strong commitment of the parties to contribute to positive change in the ASGM sector.

UroViu Corporation Appoints Ali Amiri as New President and Chief Operating Officer

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Mittwoch, September 6, 2023
Marketing, Electronics, Carbon, Gynaecology, Executive Committee, Artificial intelligence, KARL, LOS, Robotics, Step, Management, Medical device

Amiri will also advise the UroViu Board on its long-term strategies and product roadmap.

Key Points: 
  • Amiri will also advise the UroViu Board on its long-term strategies and product roadmap.
  • Amiri brings a wealth of global industry experience and expertise to UroViu, having served in a variety of leadership roles at KARL STORZ for over three decades.
  • Most recently, Amiri served as the Vice President, Operations at KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, where he also contributed as a long-term member of its Executive Committee.
  • By using a reusable handle with embedded electronics, UroViu has the lowest carbon footprint among all suppliers of sterile single-use endoscopes.

Steps to Achieve a Successful Supply Chain Management Process

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Freitag, September 1, 2023
Steps, Supply chain management, Step, Retail

NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SpendEdge, a global leader in procurement market intelligence space recently highlighted the best possible order to carry out a successful supply chain management process.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SpendEdge , a global leader in procurement market intelligence space recently highlighted the best possible order to carry out a successful supply chain management process.
  • In the resource, the market intelligence leader focused on the steps for a successful supply chain management process as managing the supply chain is crucial for every business to ensure an effective procurement process.
  • The experts at SpendEdge have shared the Steps for a Successful Supply Chain Management Process that includes:

Science in Space to Cure Disease on Earth--the International Space Station National Lab and NASA Announce New Funding Opportunity

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Mittwoch, August 9, 2023
Learning, White House, Cell biology, Partnership, Therapy, Life, SPACE, Biotechnology, Cancer, Quality of life, ISS National Lab, International Space Station, Research, Scientific research on the International Space Station, College of Engineering (KNUST), United States national laboratories, EDT, Biology, White, Regenerative medicine, NLRA, Chemistry, NASA, Patient, Tissue engineering, Artemis, China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy, Cancer Moonshot, Diagnosis, Government, American Cancer Society, Health, Step, ISS, Disease, Pharmaceutical industry, Science

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is collaborating with NASA on a solicitation to advance research on cancer and other diseases.

Key Points: 
  • KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory is collaborating with NASA on a solicitation to advance research on cancer and other diseases.
  • Cancer and other disease-related research on the space station is of critical importance not only to the ISS National Lab and NASA but also to the Biden-Harris administration.
  • Partnering with the ISS National Lab on this research is another exciting step toward supporting astronaut health during future Artemis missions."
  • Those interested in learning more about this research announcement can attend a webinar hosted by the ISS National Lab on August 24, 2023, at 1 p.m. EDT.

UroMems Announces First-Ever Smart Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant in a Female Patient

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Donnerstag, Juli 20, 2023
Pressure, Male, Step, Depression, Magic, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Safety, Perception, Urethra, SUI, Quality of life, Woman, Medication, Pelvic floor, Disorder, Teaching hospital, Trial of the century, Urinary incontinence, AUS, AP-HP, Patient, Physician, Social stigma, MEMS, Stress incontinence, FDA, Regulation of food and dietary supplements by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Sorbonne University, Food, Female, ANSM, Pharmaceutical industry, Nursing, Medical device

GRENOBLE, France and MINNEAPOLIS, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UroMems, a global company developing innovative, mechatronics technology to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI), announced today that it has successfully completed the first-ever implant of the UroActive™ smart, automated artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in a female patient. This milestone indicates a new era for millions of women suffering from SUI, and results of this clinical study will contribute to the design and implementation of UroMems' pivotal clinical trial in Europe and the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Initial clinical study results will inform pivotal clinical trial in U.S. and Europe
    GRENOBLE, France and MINNEAPOLIS, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UroMems , a global company developing innovative, mechatronics technology to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI), announced today that it has successfully completed the first-ever implant of the UroActive™ smart, automated artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) in a female patient.
  • "We are addressing the observations by so many physicians that there is a vast unmet need for a better way to definitively treat this female population."
  • UroActive is the first smart active implant that treats SUI, powered by a MyoElectroMechanical System (MEMS).
  • While mild SUI is addressed by pelvic floor re-education and bulking agents, moderate and severe SUI historically have only had two options: mesh sling or manually-operated artificial urinary sphincter.

Forex Capital Funds Develops Prop Trading Industry with Innovative Trader Funding Program

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Donnerstag, Juli 13, 2023
Transfer, Wire, Risk management, Capital, Step, FCF, Marketing, Cryptocurrency, PayPal

Rotterdam, Netherlands--(Newsfile Corp. - July 13, 2023) - Forex Capital Funds, an emerging provider of trader funding programs, has recently announced the launch of its new initiative that aims to transform the prop trading industry.

Key Points: 
  • Rotterdam, Netherlands--(Newsfile Corp. - July 13, 2023) - Forex Capital Funds, an emerging provider of trader funding programs, has recently announced the launch of its new initiative that aims to transform the prop trading industry.
  • Forex Capital Funds' commitment to trader success is reflected in their payout system, where all Forex Capital Traders enjoy an 80% profit split.
  • Step 3 involves actively referring traders by sharing the unique link with their network and promoting Forex Capital Funds' trader funding program.
  • Consequently, Forex Capital Funds thrives on transforming the prop trading industry by making trader funding accessible, cost-effective, and empowering.

Fresh Step® and Jonathan Van Ness Aren't "Kitten" About Cat Adoption

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Dienstag, Juli 11, 2023
Human, Education, Best Friend, One and a Half Summer, Privacy, Cat, Friends, Best Friends Animal Society, Happiness, Confusion, Step, Step Inside, Environment, Poultry farming

OAKLAND, Calif., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National Kitten Day, Fresh Step® and Jonathan Van Ness are helping kittens and cats from Best Friends Animal Society, a leading animal welfare organization, to find forever homes. Fresh Step, a premier cat litter brand, will cover feline adoption fees* at Best Friends Animal Society locations nationwide from July 10 to July 16, 2023. 

Key Points: 
  • Fresh Step, a premier cat litter brand, will cover feline adoption fees* at Best Friends Animal Society locations nationwide from July 10 to July 16, 2023.
  • "I'm a proud parent to five gorgeous adopted cats," said Jonathan Van Ness.
  • "Sadly, litter box rejection is one of the top reasons why cats are returned to shelters," said Eric Jamison, marketing director, Fresh Step.
  • **
    To help new owners set their cat up for success, Fresh Step offers these litter box basics:
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