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KKR Acquires Potter Global Technologies

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Monday, November 27, 2023

KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that investment funds managed by KKR have acquired Potter Global Technologies (“Potter” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of fire and life safety equipment, from Gryphon Investors.

Key Points: 
  • KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that investment funds managed by KKR have acquired Potter Global Technologies (“Potter” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of fire and life safety equipment, from Gryphon Investors.
  • KKR plans to support the Company in its continued growth organically and through add-on acquisitions.
  • Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Potter is a trusted global provider of fire safety and emergency communication equipment used by thousands of customers across diverse end markets including education, multi-family, industrial, and healthcare.
  • KKR will support Potter in implementing a broad-based employee ownership program to allow all of its employees to have the opportunity to participate in the benefits of ownership of the Company.

Increase in economic optimism stalls, rising interest rates seen as biggest challenge to economic growth: CPA Canada Business Monitor (Q3 2023)

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

“The economy is no longer seen as resilient as higher interest rates make their way through the economy and are truly felt across Canada,” says David-Alexandre Brassard, CPA Canada’s chief economist.

Key Points: 
  • “The economy is no longer seen as resilient as higher interest rates make their way through the economy and are truly felt across Canada,” says David-Alexandre Brassard, CPA Canada’s chief economist.
  • “The historic surge in population has been behind most of the recent growth in spending and economic activities.
  • Many now see interest rates remaining higher for longer than was initially expected,” adds Brassard.
  • The report draws upon business insights of professional accountants in leadership positions in privately and publicly held companies.

Alchemer Hires Former Qualtrics Sales Executive As Chief Revenue Officer

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Alchemer – a global leader in experience management and enterprise feedback technology – today announced the hiring of Brandon Hodges as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Key Points: 
  • Alchemer – a global leader in experience management and enterprise feedback technology – today announced the hiring of Brandon Hodges as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
  • Hodges most recently spent 18 years at Qualtrics and Oracle, companies recognized for having great sales-driven cultures.
  • Hodges will assume full responsibility for Alchemer’s go-to-market operations, including domestic and international sales, partnerships, new and expansion sales, customer retention and account management, and sales operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230829474977/en/
    Brandon Hodges, Alchemer Chief Revenue Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are excited to add a sales leader of Brandon’s caliber to Alchemer,” said David Roberts, CEO of Alchemer.

Economic optimism climbing despite recession expected this year: CPA Canada Business Monitor (Q2 2023)

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Tuesday, July 4, 2023

TORONTO, July 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Optimism is climbing among top business leaders surveyed by CPA Canada, even as a majority of respondents continue to expect a recession this year, suggesting economic resiliency amid lingering inflationary wage and interest rate pressures.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, July 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Optimism is climbing among top business leaders surveyed by CPA Canada, even as a majority of respondents continue to expect a recession this year, suggesting economic resiliency amid lingering inflationary wage and interest rate pressures.
  • Still, roughly two-thirds (68 per cent) of survey respondents said they anticipate a 2023 recession.
  • “Business leaders expect a recession as higher interest rates make their way through the economy, but the rebound in optimism suggests that senior-level CPAs are noticing the resiliency of the Canadian economy,” says David-Alexandre Brassard, CPA Canada’s chief economist.
  • “The question is whether an additional rate hike would truly reduce the restaurant, entertainment, hotels and travel expenses of Canadians.”
    The CPA Canada Business Monitor is issued quarterly, based on a survey conducted by CPA Canada using the survey platform Alchemer.

CULT Food Science Announces Artificial Intelligence Partnership for Taste Optimization in Cultivated Foods

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

Alcheme Bio's proprietary approach utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to revolutionize how cultured product companies optimize for flavor and nutrition.

Key Points: 
  • Alcheme Bio's proprietary approach utilizes artificial intelligence and machine learning to revolutionize how cultured product companies optimize for flavor and nutrition.
  • The outcome is products that consumers love to eat which is vital in ensuring adoption of cultivated meats, dairies and other cell-cultivated foods.
  • "Flavoring is an after-thought for most cultivated companies right now because of the limitations of today's flavoring approaches.
  • We're excited to be building out our platform in partnership with CULT."

KKR to Acquire Leading Testing and Measurement Instrument Provider Industrial Physics from Union Park Capital

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which investment funds managed by KKR will acquire Industrial Physics (or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of testing and measurement instruments, from Union Park Capital (“UPC”).

Key Points: 
  • KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which investment funds managed by KKR will acquire Industrial Physics (or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of testing and measurement instruments, from Union Park Capital (“UPC”).
  • KKR plans to support the Company in its continued growth organically and through add-on acquisitions.
  • Industrial Physics’ leading products are used to test, measure, inspect and validate the quality of products and samples, ensuring that they are made to specification and are safe for end users.
  • “Testing and measurement is an attractive market that is poised to continue growing as focus on product quality and supply chain transparency intensifies.

Alchemer Releases 2023 Mobile Customer Engagement Benchmark Report

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Alchemer – a global leader in experience management and enterprise feedback technology – today launched the eighth-annual Mobile Customer Engagement Benchmark Report.

Key Points: 
  • Alchemer – a global leader in experience management and enterprise feedback technology – today launched the eighth-annual Mobile Customer Engagement Benchmark Report.
  • Alchemer Mobile’s in-app customer feedback platform helps app providers measure shifts in customer emotion and gather actionable feedback across their mobile customer journeys.
  • Using proactive mobile communication tools, Alchemer Mobile strengthens customer understanding to manage brand reputation, create seamless customer experiences, and validate product roadmaps.
  • This report highlights for app publishers the best ways to immediately strengthen performance and customer sentiment using the Alchemer Mobile in-app feedback solution.”

Researchscape International Announces ResearchStory Enterprise Productivity Suite for Alchemer Platform Users

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchscape International , a survey-research consultancy and SaaS firm, has introduced a new edition of ResearchStory Enterprise for Alchemer platform users that automates many aspects of survey research.

Key Points: 
  • SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchscape International , a survey-research consultancy and SaaS firm, has introduced a new edition of ResearchStory Enterprise for Alchemer platform users that automates many aspects of survey research.
  • Where ResearchStory finds the story in survey data, ResearchStory Enterprise is a productivity suite that automates survey programming, data review and translation of open-ended responses.
  • ResearchStory Enterprise also offers a custom utility for the bulk deletion of problematic responses from Alchemer.
  • For more information about Researchscape Story Enterprise, contact Tony Cheevers at [email protected] or at 888-983-1675.

Survey Management Global Market Report 2022: Featuring Alchemer, Checkbox Technology, Ipsos Group, Momentive, SurveyLegend & More

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Monday, January 16, 2023

The publisher offers market share analysis by the key player considering their contribution to the overall market.

Key Points: 
  • The publisher offers market share analysis by the key player considering their contribution to the overall market.
  • The methodology behind the estimation of value generated from market revenue utilizes multiple data pointers that combine primary and secondary sources.
  • The market is highly competitive and characterized by the presence of a large number of international and regional players in the market.
  • This research report categorizes the survey management to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Survey Management Global Market Report 2022: Increasing Use Of Drone Surveys In Telecom And Construction Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

The publisher offers market share analysis by the key player considering their contribution to the overall market.

Key Points: 
  • The publisher offers market share analysis by the key player considering their contribution to the overall market.
  • The methodology behind the estimation of value generated from market revenue utilizes multiple data pointers that combine primary and secondary sources.
  • The market is highly competitive and characterized by the presence of a large number of international and regional players in the market.
  • This research report categorizes the survey management to forecast the revenues and analyze the trends in each of the following sub-markets: