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Acino completes acquisition of M8 Pharmaceuticals significantly expanding presence and capabilities in Latin America

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Monday, December 4, 2023

This acquisition provides Acino with access to the two largest pharmaceutical markets in Latin America, significantly expanding its geographic footprint and strengthening its position in the region.

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  • This acquisition provides Acino with access to the two largest pharmaceutical markets in Latin America, significantly expanding its geographic footprint and strengthening its position in the region.
  • Integration of the M8 portfolio, pipeline, and operations with Acino is underway while both businesses continue to focus on their day-to-day operations.
  • Andrew Bird, Interim CEO at Acino commented: “I am delighted to complete this transformational deal for Acino.
  • I extend a warm welcome to nearly 300 new colleagues at M8 who have now joined the Acino family.”
    Joel Barlan, CEO at M8 commented: “Today marks an exciting new chapter for M8 and Acino.

Children and Megan Khang win at CPKC Women's Open; nearly $3.5 million raised for heart health in B.C.

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Monday, August 28, 2023

"On behalf of the entire CPKC family, I want to congratulate Megan Khang on her win!

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  • "On behalf of the entire CPKC family, I want to congratulate Megan Khang on her win!
  • Together, we raised the biggest amount ever during our sponsorship of this this event, this year all in support of children's heart health in B.C.
  • "CPKC is honored to continue making a lasting difference in communities across Canada through CPKC Has Heart, our community investment program supporting heart health initiatives," Creel added.
  • "Over the last decade as title sponsor of the CPKC Women's Open, through CPKC Has Heart we've raised nearly $20 million for children's heart health."

Jaguar Transportation Inc. Acquired by Luminus Management in Partnership with Lilium Group and Gateway Transport – a Consortium of Prominent Mexican Industrial Interests

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Monday, July 17, 2023

The transaction was completed in partnership with Lilium Group LLC (“Lilium”), a private equity firm focused on transportation and industrial investments, and Gateway Transport Investments LLC (“Gateway”), a consortium of prominent Mexican investors active in the industrial and transportation sectors.

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  • The transaction was completed in partnership with Lilium Group LLC (“Lilium”), a private equity firm focused on transportation and industrial investments, and Gateway Transport Investments LLC (“Gateway”), a consortium of prominent Mexican investors active in the industrial and transportation sectors.
  • Together, Luminus and its partners expect to make substantial investments to expand Jaguar’s service offerings to new and existing customers.
  • Jaguar will remain headquartered in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico and the current management team is expected to continue in their present roles.
  • Most notably, Jaguar holds the only active Neutral Foreign Investment Permit which grants a majority US-owned company freedom to operate in the same manner as a Mexican national carrier.

New CPKC climate commitment aligned with SBTi Business Ambition for 1.5⁰C and Net Zero

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

"This represents an important milestone in the sustainability journey for the new CPKC," said Keith Creel, CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • "This represents an important milestone in the sustainability journey for the new CPKC," said Keith Creel, CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "It comes early in our integration and reaffirms our commitment to operating sustainably as we grow our business for the future.
  • This new commitment builds on the foundational work addressing climate change already underway, including our industry-leading Hydrogen Locomotive Program."
  • This consolidated target replaces individual former CP and KCS targets to provide a single SBTi validated target while CPKC continues its ongoing integration work.

Ring the Bell! Every Day is Taco Tuesday® at Taco John's®!

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taco John's® has proudly owned the Taco Tuesday® trademark since 1989. In celebration of this non-anniversary, beginning today – conveniently, Taco Tuesday® – Taco John's® is rolling out a special Taco Tuesday® deal – $2 for 2 Tacos (crispy or softshell). Every day, all day, May 16 - May 31, through the Taco John's® Mobile App, for Bigger Bolder Rewards Members.

Key Points: 
  • In celebration of this non-anniversary, beginning today – conveniently, Taco Tuesday® – Taco John's® is rolling out a special Taco Tuesday® deal – $2 for 2 Tacos (crispy or softshell).
  • Every day, all day, May 16 - May 31, through the Taco John's® Mobile App , for Bigger Bolder Rewards Members.
  • "I'd like to thank our worthy competitors at Taco Bell for reminding everyone that Taco Tuesday® is best celebrated at Taco John's®," said Taco John's® CEO Jim Creel.
  • More fine print, for the litigious people out there (you know who you are): $2 for 2 Regular Crispy or Softshell Tacos available every day of the week – including Taco Tuesday®, Taco Wednesday, Taco Thursday, Taco Friday, Taco Saturday, Taco Sunday and Taco Monday – from May 16-31, 2023.

Ring the Bell! Every Day is Taco Tuesday® at Taco John's®!

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

CHEYENNE, Wyo., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Taco John's® has proudly owned the Taco Tuesday® trademark since 1989. In celebration of this non-anniversary, beginning today – conveniently, Taco Tuesday® – Taco John's® is rolling out a special Taco Tuesday® deal – $2 for 2 Tacos (crispy or softshell). Every day, all day, May 16 - May 31, through the Taco John's® Mobile App, for Bigger Bolder Rewards Members.

Key Points: 
  • In celebration of this non-anniversary, beginning today – conveniently, Taco Tuesday® – Taco John's® is rolling out a special Taco Tuesday® deal – $2 for 2 Tacos (crispy or softshell).
  • Every day, all day, May 16 - May 31, through the Taco John's® Mobile App , for Bigger Bolder Rewards Members.
  • "I'd like to thank our worthy competitors at Taco Bell for reminding everyone that Taco Tuesday® is best celebrated at Taco John's®," said Taco John's® CEO Jim Creel.
  • More fine print, for the litigious people out there (you know who you are): $2 for 2 Regular Crispy or Softshell Tacos available every day of the week – including Taco Tuesday®, Taco Wednesday, Taco Thursday, Taco Friday, Taco Saturday, Taco Sunday and Taco Monday – from May 16-31, 2023.

Emergent Cold Latin America Acquires Qualianz

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Emergent Cold Latin America (Emergent Cold LatAm or the Company), the fastest-growing temperature-controlled storage and logistics service provider in Latin America, announced today the acquisition of Qualianz, a premier storage and logistics platform with operations in Mexico City, Mexico State, Monterrey, Querétaro and Tijuana.

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  • Emergent Cold Latin America (Emergent Cold LatAm or the Company), the fastest-growing temperature-controlled storage and logistics service provider in Latin America, announced today the acquisition of Qualianz, a premier storage and logistics platform with operations in Mexico City, Mexico State, Monterrey, Querétaro and Tijuana.
  • Qualianz has a diverse customer base across cold and dry segments, driven by its superior service quality, broad offerings, and advanced technology solutions.
  • The Qualianz management team, which has extensive experience across the food, logistics, and financial industries, will join Emergent Cold LatAm and lead its Mexico operations and investment activities.
  • “Adding Qualianz to our growing network is a big step forward in our vision to become the most dynamic temperature-controlled logistics partner in Latin America,” said Neal Rider, CEO of Emergent Cold LatAm.

Arcosa, Inc. Completes Sale of its Storage Tanks Business

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE: ACA) (Arcosa or the Company), a provider of infrastructure-related products and solutions, today announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its storage tanks business to Black Diamond Capital Management, LLC for $275 million in cash.

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  • Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE: ACA) (Arcosa or the Company), a provider of infrastructure-related products and solutions, today announced it has completed the previously announced sale of its storage tanks business to Black Diamond Capital Management, LLC for $275 million in cash.
  • Antonio Carrillo, President and CEO of Arcosa, commented, I am pleased to announce the successful completion of the sale of our storage tanks business, a significant milestone that reflects our ongoing commitment to shareholder value creation and portfolio simplification.
  • I want to recognize the great legacy and contributions of the storage tanks business and thank its employees for their service and dedication to Arcosa.
  • As previously disclosed, our forecast for the storage tanks business was for revenues of approximately $245-255 million and Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $52-55 million for full year 2022.

Arcosa, Inc. Announces Agreement to Sell Its Storage Tanks Business for $275 Million

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Reported within the Companys Engineered Structures segment, revenues were approximately $200 million in 2021.

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  • Reported within the Companys Engineered Structures segment, revenues were approximately $200 million in 2021.
  • At spin, we prioritized improving the margins of our storage tanks business, which was unprofitable in 2018.
  • Our team has done a fantastic job introducing lean initiatives and reinvigorating growth in this business, creating an attractive platform for future capital investment.
  • Arcosa reports its financial results in three principal business segments: the Construction Products segment, the Engineered Structures segment, and the Transportation Products segment.

Clayton Homes Talks About Reimagining and Reinventing Leadership Development

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Monday, April 25, 2022

Boca Raton, FL, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clayton Homes is a diverse builder committed to quality and durability, offering traditional site-built homes and off-site housing.

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  • Boca Raton, FL, April 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clayton Homes is a diverse builder committed to quality and durability, offering traditional site-built homes and off-site housing.
  • Once we established that wellness culture, we started getting deeper into how that can shape our leadership development, he said.
  • Since then, Clayton has launched mid-level management Ignite leadership development and entry-level management programs.
  • Our cloud-based platform delivers evidence-based insights in the areas of Learning and Development, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, and HR for corporate organizations and HCM solution providers.