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Forbo completes current share buyback program

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

As of March 16, 2022, Forbo Holding Ltd has repurchased a total of 165,000 shares as part of the current share buyback program.

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  • As of March 16, 2022, Forbo Holding Ltd has repurchased a total of 165,000 shares as part of the current share buyback program.
  • Under the share buyback program authorized by the Ordinary General Meeting of April 5, 2019, Forbo repurchased a total of 165,000 shares between March 22, 2021, and March 16, 2022, either via the second trading line of the SIX Swiss Exchange (90,165 shares) or at a fixed price (74,835 shares).
  • This corresponds to 10% of the share capital of Forbo Holding Ltd as currently entered in the commercial register.
  • The share buyback program 2019-2022 is thereby completed and the Board of Directors of Forbo Holding Ltd will propose to the Ordinary General Meeting of April 1, 2022, to cancel the 165,000 repurchased shares and reduce the share capital of Forbo Holding Ltd accordingly.

Hanwha Solutions supplies Samsung Electronics with recycled ocean-bound materials for Galaxy devices

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Thursday, March 3, 2022

"Expanding them into automotive electronics and textile materials, we are seeking to envision sustainable solutions for the planet."

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  • "Expanding them into automotive electronics and textile materials, we are seeking to envision sustainable solutions for the planet."
  • SEOUL, South Korea, March 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With mounting calls for marine protection and sustainable planet, Hanwha Solutions joined the foray by working with Samsung Electronics to upcycle discarded fishing nets and incorporate them in Samsung's latest Galaxy devices.
  • The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary Hanwha Compound said it supplied Samsung with eco-conscious materials consisting of recycled polyamide collected from abandoned fishing nets.
  • Hanwha Solutions aims to deliver sustainable solutions for the planet through smart energy solutions and customer-focused materials.

Little Spoon Announces Clean Label Project Certification and Expansion of Babyblends Line

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Thursday, February 24, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Little Spoon, the leading direct-to-consumer baby + kids nutrition brand and go-to solution for the modern parent, announces that its line of baby purees, Babyblends, is now Clean Label Project certified.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Little Spoon, the leading direct-to-consumer baby + kids nutrition brand and go-to solution for the modern parent, announces that its line of baby purees, Babyblends, is now Clean Label Project certified.
  • Little Spoon will also be expanding the Babyblends line to include a new unique offering for parents, Transition Meals.
  • Now withits Clean Label Project verification stamp of approval, parents can be confident that the 100% organic, non-GMO and OU Kosher certified Little Spoon Babyblends are also free ofheavy metals, pesticide residues, plasticizers, and other chemicals of concern.
  • "Little Spoon is here to support families with a suite of solutions that meet your standards at every eating stage.

Global Polymerization Additives Market Growth Opportunities: Meeting the Increasing Demand for Plastics in Developing Economies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The polymerization additives market comprises segments including nucleating agents, stabilizers, antiblock, slip, antistatic, and others (including processing aids and organic peroxides).

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  • The polymerization additives market comprises segments including nucleating agents, stabilizers, antiblock, slip, antistatic, and others (including processing aids and organic peroxides).
  • The growth of the polymerization additives market underpins the increasing penetration of polymers across different end-use industries, including packaging, construction, automotive, consumer goods, electrical and electronics, and medical.
  • Stabilizers, on the other hand, accounted for the largest share by volume in the global polymerization additives market in 2020.
  • Packaging contributed to the largest share in the global polymerization additives market in 2020 by value and volume.

Outlook on the Metakaolin Global Market to 2028 - Presence of Major Market Players and Increasing Number of Construction Projects Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The "Metakaolin Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Metakaolin Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Based on application, the metakaolin market is segmented into ceramics, mortars & concrete admixtures, refractories, and others.
  • The key findings and recommendations highlight crucial progressive industry trends in the global metakaolin market, thereby allowing players to develop effective long-term strategies.
  • Scrutinize in-depth the market trends and outlook coupled with the factors driving the market, as well as those hindering it.

Global Market for Plastics Compounding, 2021-2026 Featuring BASF SE, Clariant AG, Mitsui Chemicals, Toray Industries Inc. LyondellBasell, and SABIC - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 31, 2022

The "Global Market for Plastics Compounding 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Market for Plastics Compounding 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Asia-Pacific market volume for plastic compounding should grow from $247.4 billion in 2021 to $293.0 billion pounds by 2026 with a CAGR of 3.4% for the period of 2021-2026.
  • Among the latest trends, utilization of bioplastics in the global market is increasingly becoming popular, which is anticipated to further expand the industry share.
  • Mitsui Chemicals, LyondellBasell, SABIC and others are among the leading players in the global market.

Bobbie Is First-Ever Infant Formula To Receive The Clean Label Project Purity Award and Certification as a Pesticide-Free Product

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Bobbie , the first Organic, European-style infant formula that is manufactured in the U.S. and meets FDA requirements, announced it received the Clean Label Project Purity Award as well as certification as a Pesticide-Free product.

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  • Bobbie , the first Organic, European-style infant formula that is manufactured in the U.S. and meets FDA requirements, announced it received the Clean Label Project Purity Award as well as certification as a Pesticide-Free product.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220125005905/en/
    Bobbie is proud to bring together top quality ingredients and partners to create an unprecedented organic, Clean Label Project certified infant formula.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Since Bobbie launched in 2021, Bobbie remains committed to changing the infant formula industry ounce-by-ounce as the only mom founded and led infant formula company in the U.S.
  • Bobbie is proud to bring together top quality ingredients and partners to create an unprecedented organic, Clean Label Project certified infant formula.

Summit Cosmetics Corporation Announces Expansion of its Green Portfolio; Signs Global Distribution Agreement with NXTLEVVEL Biochem

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

The agreement is for a five-year term and grants sales rights to SCC and its sister cosmetic companies, all of which are Sumitomo Corporation Group Companies.

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  • The agreement is for a five-year term and grants sales rights to SCC and its sister cosmetic companies, all of which are Sumitomo Corporation Group Companies.
  • These affordable bio-based chemicals are essential to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and will play a critical role in the reduction of carbon emissions.
  • "This agreement will grant our product line access to new markets and customers that can take advantage of our innovative, biobased solutions."
  • A privately held company headquartered in The Netherlands, NXTLEVVEL is a commercial scale manufacturer of next generation biomass-derived chemicals.

Worldwide Aseptic Packaging Industry to 2026 - Rising Environmental Concerns and Government Policies are Driving Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, January 17, 2022

Furthermore, due to rising environmental concerns, various governing agencies across the globe are implementing stringent regulations to minimize waste generation.

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  • Furthermore, due to rising environmental concerns, various governing agencies across the globe are implementing stringent regulations to minimize waste generation.
  • The Asia Pacific is one of the fastest-growing aseptic packaging markets, owing to massive technology adoption and increasing concerns regarding product safety and shelf-life.
  • However, with local enterprises entering the aseptic packaging industry, Tetra Pak's shares in the Chinese market have reduced.
  • In addition, growth in pharmaceutical exports may provide a favorable market for aseptic packaging vendors and support the growth of the aseptic packaging market.

OpenGate Capital Acquires Diversified Commodity and Specialty Chemical Distribution Business Chemsolv Inc.

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022

OpenGate Capital , a global private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Chemsolv Inc. (Chemsolv), a leading regional distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals and value-added service provider.

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  • OpenGate Capital , a global private equity firm, announced today that it has acquired Chemsolv Inc. (Chemsolv), a leading regional distributor of commodity and specialty chemicals and value-added service provider.
  • The business was acquired from the Austin family, who continue to retain an ownership stake and role in the company.
  • In addition to distribution, Chemsolv provides other value-added services including solvent recovery, blending, packaging, formulation, transportation, and transloading.
  • Chemsolv, Inc. is a growing organization that is poised for the future in the US chemical distribution industry.