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Milliman analysis: Competitive pension risk transfer costs increases from 100.3% to 100.9% in April

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Mercoledì, Maggio 22, 2024

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI).

Key Points: 
  • Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI).
  • As the pension risk transfer (PRT) market continues to grow, it has become increasingly important to monitor the annuity market for plan sponsors that are considering transferring retiree pension obligations to an insurer.
  • During April, the estimated cost to transfer retiree pension risk to an insurer in a competitive bidding process increased from 100.3% of a plan’s accounting liabilities (accumulated benefit obligation, or ABO) to 100.9% of those liabilities.
  • The competitive bidding process is estimated to save plan sponsors about 2.4% of PRT costs as of April 30.

Global Blood Group Typing Industry Report 2024-2028: Strategic Automation Integration to Revolutionize Blood Group Testing - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Mercoledì, Maggio 22, 2024

The "Global Blood Group Typing Industry, Forecast to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Blood Group Typing Industry, Forecast to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This study provides an overview of the global blood group typing industry, which is expected to witness significant growth, driven by factors like increased public awareness, improved healthcare infrastructure, government initiatives, and rising per capita income.
  • The increasing prevalence of diseases associated with blood, such as sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, lymphoma, leukemia, and hemophilia, is also supporting the growth of blood group typing.
  • Major market players are prioritizing research and development (R&D) investments to offer innovative devices, improve safety, enhance storage duration, and promote industry growth.

EQS-News: ABO Wind: Zielvolumen der Anleihe erreicht, Zinsspanne auf 7,5 bis 8 % p.a. eingegrenzt

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Venerdì, Maggio 3, 2024

The approval of the securities prospectus by the CSSF should not be understood as an endorsement of the securities offered.

Key Points: 
  • The approval of the securities prospectus by the CSSF should not be understood as an endorsement of the securities offered.
  • The securities prospectus alone includes the information for investors required by law.
  • It is neither an offer to sell nor an offer to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States of America.
  • The forward-looking statements are based on current estimates and assumptions made by the Company to the best of its knowledge.

EQS-News: ABO Wind: Green bond successfully placed

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Venerdì, Maggio 3, 2024

ABO Wind AG has successfully placed its 2024/2029 bond (ISIN: DE000A3829F5, WKN: A3829F).

Key Points: 
  • ABO Wind AG has successfully placed its 2024/2029 bond (ISIN: DE000A3829F5, WKN: A3829F).
  • The Green Bond met with great interest from institutional investors and asset managers as well as private investors and was significantly oversubscribed at the original target volume of 50 million euros.
  • In accordance with ABO Wind's framework for Green Bonds, the funds will be invested in the development and construction of wind and solar parks as well as battery storage systems (individually and in combination).
  • As the Second Party Opinion of the expert imug rating also confirms, the planned and documented use of fund for the bond is in line with the guidelines of the Green Bond Principles issued by the International Capital Market Association (ICMA).

EQS-News: ABO Wind: Subscription period for new 2024/2029 bond via the Frankfurt Stock Exchange starts today

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Venerdì, Maggio 3, 2024

The approval of the securities prospectus by the CSSF should not be understood as an endorsement of the securities offered.

Key Points: 
  • The approval of the securities prospectus by the CSSF should not be understood as an endorsement of the securities offered.
  • The securities prospectus alone includes the information for investors required by law.
  • It is neither an offer to sell nor an offer to purchase or subscribe for securities in the United States of America.
  • The forward-looking statements are based on current estimates and assumptions made by the Company to the best of its knowledge.

Milliman analysis: Competitive pension risk transfer costs decreases from 102.1% to 100.3% in March

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Venerdì, Aprile 26, 2024

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI).

Key Points: 
  • Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI).
  • As the pension risk transfer (PRT) market continues to grow, it has become increasingly important to monitor the annuity market for plan sponsors that are considering transferring retiree pension obligations to an insurer.
  • During March, the estimated cost to transfer retiree pension risk to an insurer in a competitive bidding process decreased from 102.1% of a plan’s accounting liabilities (accumulated benefit obligation, or ABO) to 100.3% of those liabilities.
  • The competitive bidding process is estimated to save plan sponsors about 2.3% of PRT costs as of March 31.

Alpha Blue Ocean Group and Europlasma, Expert in Depollution Solutions, Announce the Signing of a New €30 Million Financing Agreement

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Giovedì, Aprile 25, 2024

Environmental Performance Financing (EPF), a subsidiary of the Alpha Blue Ocean group, is proud to announce its collaboration with Europlasma (ALEUP:FP), a leader in depollution, material recovery, and decarbonation solutions, for the establishment of a bond financing arrangement.

Key Points: 
  • Environmental Performance Financing (EPF), a subsidiary of the Alpha Blue Ocean group, is proud to announce its collaboration with Europlasma (ALEUP:FP), a leader in depollution, material recovery, and decarbonation solutions, for the establishment of a bond financing arrangement.
  • This partnership will strengthen Europlasma's market position while contributing to the achievement of essential environmental objectives.
  • Pierre Vannineuse, CIO and Founder of Alpha Blue Ocean: "We are delighted to announce the renewal of our partnership with Europlasma for a 7th significant financing contract.
  • After seven years of fruitful collaboration with Europlasma, this new contract once again illustrates the success of our joint efforts.

EQS-News: ABO Wind reports another record result and growing pipeline

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Mercoledì, Aprile 10, 2024

With a net profit of EUR 27.3 million, the ABO Wind Group has exceeded the previous year's record figure of EUR 24.6 million by eleven percent.

Key Points: 
  • With a net profit of EUR 27.3 million, the ABO Wind Group has exceeded the previous year's record figure of EUR 24.6 million by eleven percent.
  • ABO Wind increased its revenue by 29 per cent to 299.7 million euros in 2023.
  • As a service provider, ABO Wind generated a revenue of 17.8 million euros in the financial year (previous year: 15.9 million euros, an increase of twelve per cent).
  • For example, a French industrial company has just secured the electricity from an ABO Wind solar farm currently under construction.

STAAR Surgical Celebrates Three Million Lens Milestone at ASCRS Meeting, Unveils New EVO ICL Data and Latest Innovation for 2024

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Martedì, Aprile 2, 2024

Furthering the momentum behind its flagship product, EVO ICL, the company is proud to showcase the clinical, practice and innovation advantages through a series of posters, presentations and educational programs.

Key Points: 
  • Furthering the momentum behind its flagship product, EVO ICL, the company is proud to showcase the clinical, practice and innovation advantages through a series of posters, presentations and educational programs.
  • STAAR Surgical can be found at Booth 527 and additional ASCRS event information is available at https://ascrs.org/annual-meeting .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240402599401/en/
    “EVO ICL is the next logical step in refractive innovation.
  • The website offers surgeons access to a wealth of resources, including publications, key clinical outcomes data, and more.

Milliman analysis: Competitive pension risk transfer costs increase from 101.8% to 102.1% in February

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Venerdì, Marzo 15, 2024

Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI).

Key Points: 
  • Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI).
  • As the pension risk transfer (PRT) market continues to grow, it has become increasingly important to monitor the annuity market for plan sponsors that are considering transferring retiree pension obligations to an insurer.
  • During February, the estimated cost to transfer retiree pension risk to an insurer in a competitive bidding process increased from 101.8% of a plan’s accounting liabilities (accumulated benefit obligation, or ABO) to 102.1% of those liabilities.
  • The competitive bidding process is estimated to save plan sponsors about 1.5% of PRT costs as of February 29.