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EQS-News: Henkel delivers very strong organic sales growth and significant earnings improvement in 2023

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Mercredi, mars 13, 2024

Organic sales growth was very strong at 4.2 percent.

Key Points: 
  • Organic sales growth was very strong at 4.2 percent.
  • The Adhesive Technologies business unit generated strong organic sales growth of 3.2 percent, which was driven by the business areas Mobility & Electronics, as well as Craftsmen, Construction & Professional.
  • The Consumer Brands business unit achieved very strong organic sales growth of 6.1 percent, driven particularly by the Laundry & Home Care and Hair business areas.
  • Adjusted return on sales (adjusted EBIT margin) in fiscal 2023 was significantly higher year on year at 11.9 percent (2022: 10.4 percent).

Internet Safety Labs Report: Consumers Don’t Recognize Personal and Societal Harms Associated with Internet-Connected Products

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Mardi, mars 5, 2024

When it comes to product safety, there’s a double standard among consumers for connected vs. unconnected products.

Key Points: 
  • When it comes to product safety, there’s a double standard among consumers for connected vs. unconnected products.
  • Internet Safety Labs (ISL) finds this interesting because there are objectively fewer resources available to help people understand the safety risks of internet-connected products.
  • The research makes clear that consumers don’t recognize the real risks behind mass data collection,” said Lisa LeVasseur, executive director of Internet Safety Labs.
  • Internet Safety Labs invites experts, business leaders and individuals interested in advancing standards for software product safety and ethical Internet practices to visit its website to learn more about how to work with ISL .

Tapestry, Inc. Appoints Kevin Hourican and David Elkins to Board of Directors

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Jeudi, février 29, 2024

The appointments of Mr. Hourican and Mr. Elkins to the Board bring the membership to eleven, including ten independent directors.

Key Points: 
  • The appointments of Mr. Hourican and Mr. Elkins to the Board bring the membership to eleven, including ten independent directors.
  • Kevin and David bring significant strategic and financial expertise, with successful track records of delivering innovation and disciplined global growth, including deep M&A experience.
  • Upon his appointment, Kevin Hourican said, "I am excited to be joining the Board of Directors of Tapestry, an innovative, purpose-driven company with a consumer-led approach to building enduring brands.
  • Upon his appointment, David Elkins stated, “I’m honored to join Tapestry’s Board of Directors at this important chapter in the company’s history.

Bureau Veritas becomes the market leader in Consumer Products Services in Mexico through the acquisition of “ANCE S.A de C.V.”, a leader in the testing and certification services for Electrical and Electronics consumer products

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Jeudi, février 22, 2024

ANCE S.A de C.V. is the Mexican leader for conformity assessment covering many segments including electrical and electronic products, household appliances, and lighting and wireless products.

Key Points: 
  • ANCE S.A de C.V. is the Mexican leader for conformity assessment covering many segments including electrical and electronic products, household appliances, and lighting and wireless products.
  • It positions Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services as the market leader in Mexico.
  • Hinda Gharbi, Chief Executive Officer of Bureau Veritas, commented: “We are delighted to welcome ANCE S.A de C.V. to Bureau Veritas.
  • Jointly, we will offer comprehensive testing, certification and global market solutions that are truly unique in our industry.”

Enterra Business WarGaming™ Now Available on SAP® Store

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Mardi, février 20, 2024

Enterra Solutions, LLC, a leader in autonomous value chain optimization, planning, and decision-making solutions, today announced that Enterra Business WarGaming™ is now available on SAP® Store , the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings.

Key Points: 
  • Enterra Solutions, LLC, a leader in autonomous value chain optimization, planning, and decision-making solutions, today announced that Enterra Business WarGaming™ is now available on SAP® Store , the online marketplace for SAP and partner offerings.
  • Enterra Business WarGaming™ integrates with SAP S/4HANA® and SAP S/4HANA® Cloud and delivers anticipatory analytics to systemically scale enterprise competitiveness and resiliency for customers.
  • “Enterra Business WarGaming™ will help solve this pervasive industry need by enabling companies to continuously identify and evaluate demand signals and recalibrate industry strategies at the speed of the market.
  • Enterra Business WarGaming™ then orchestrates the execution of recommended plays through Enterra’s value chain business applications across marketing, sales, and supply chain.

Clearwater Paper Reports Fourth Quarter and Year End 2023 Results; Strategic Update

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Mardi, février 20, 2024

Segment operating income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $27 million compared to $18 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Segment operating income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $27 million compared to $18 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the segment was $37 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $27 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Segment operating income for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $31 million compared to operating income of $2 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the segment was $46 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, up from $18 million in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Road to Workplace Equality Still Steep But Employers Making Gains Through Initiative, Innovation

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Jeudi, mars 7, 2024

The " World of Work Outlook for Women in 2024 " finds less than half (41%) of employers report attaining full gender equity.

Key Points: 
  • The " World of Work Outlook for Women in 2024 " finds less than half (41%) of employers report attaining full gender equity.
  • "In a world of talent shortages, we need everyone contributing to employment in a meaningful way.
  • Bringing women into the workforce with an equal playing field is an economic imperative, not a nice-to-have," said Becky Frankiewicz, ManpowerGroup Chief Commercial Officer.
  • The data draws on ManpowerGroup's 2024 Q2 Employment Outlook Survey of more than 40,000 employers in 42 countries, along with additional proprietary sources.

TONIES INTRODUCES ITS NEWEST TONIE THAT WILL MAKE YOU WANNA SHOUT "IT'S BLIPPI!"

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Mardi, mars 5, 2024

PALO ALTO, Calif., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- tonies®, the original screen-free audio entertainment system for young children, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Blippi Tonie. Blippi joins the world of tonies® for the first time with his educational and entertaining adventures that make learning fun and inspire children's natural curiosity. Children, along with their friend Blippi, explore new places and learn about the world around them through stories, song and screen-free play. Blippi is making his tonies® debut just in time for spring holidays, travel and everyday fun, giving kids a new adventure to discover imagination.

Key Points: 
  • Blippi is making his tonies® debut just in time for spring holidays, travel and everyday fun, giving kids a new adventure to discover imagination.
  • "Blippi is such a worldwide phenomenon and hands-down one of the most eagerly anticipated launches for tonies ever," said Christoph Freehsee, president of tonies® USA.
  • "We are very excited to partner with tonies to bring the joy of Blippi to existing and new fans.
  • Dressed in his signature orange and blue, the new Blippi Tonie is available for $17.99 at Amazon, us.tonies.com , Walmart.com and specialty stores.

Wiliot Recognized as a Visionary in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Indoor Location Services

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Lundi, mars 4, 2024

SAN DIEGO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wiliot, the Internet of Things pioneer whose ambient IoT Visibility Platform is enabling trillions of "things" to gain intelligence, today announced that it has been recognized by Gartner® as a Visionary in the Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Indoor Location Services by Nick Jones, Annette Zimmermann and Tim Zimmerman.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first time that Wiliot has been recognized in a Gartner Magic Quadrant report, and it comes on the heels of Wiliot's recognition in eight Gartner Hype Cycle™ reports.
  • In 2022, Wiliot was named a Cool Vendor by Gartner in their report titled, "Cool Vendors™ in Indoor Location Technologies and Sensors."
  • Click here to download the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Indoor Location Services.
  • Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Indoor Location Services, Nick Jones, Annette Zimmermann, and Tim Zimmerman, February 28.

Ethisphere Names Kimberly-Clark as One of the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies®

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Lundi, mars 4, 2024

DALLAS, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark has received the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies ® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark has received the 2024 World's Most Ethical Companies ® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
  • Kimberly-Clark has been recognized for six consecutive years and nine times overall and is one of only 3 honorees in the Consumer Products industry.
  • In 2024, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 20 countries and 44 industries.
  • To view the full list of this year's honorees, please visit the World's Most Ethical Companies website, at https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.com/honorees .