Boating

Women, Minorities Closing the Gap Among America's Fishing Participants

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

The 2020 Special Report on Fishing found that:

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  • The 2020 Special Report on Fishing found that:
    3.7 million African Americans participate in fishing, an increase of nearly 1 million over the last 10 years.
  • The activity gained more than 3 million new participants last year, the highest in five years.
  • The new participation data comes as Americans overall take increased interest in fishing as a remedy for COVID-19-related stress and anxiety.
  • Through spotlighting the personal experiences of diverse fishing participants, RBFF is committed to challenging stereotypes and empowering the next generation in fishing and boating.

ASSA ABLOY files simplified public tender offer for the remaining outstanding shares of agta record

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Monday, August 24, 2020

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has today filed, with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF), a proposed simplified public tender offer to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of the Swiss company agta record ag ("agta record") at a price of EUR 70.58 per agta record share (the "Offer").

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has today filed, with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF), a proposed simplified public tender offer to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of the Swiss company agta record ag ("agta record") at a price of EUR 70.58 per agta record share (the "Offer").
  • ASSA ABLOY today announced that it has filed, via its indirectly and wholly owned subsidiary ASSA ABLOY Euro Holding AB, the draft tender offer document with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF - Autorit des marchs financiers) relating to its proposed simplified public tender offer for the purchase of all of the remaining shares of agta record (Euronext Paris: AGTA) at an adjusted[1]purchase price of EUR 70.58 per share.
  • agta record has also today filed its draft offer document in response to ASSA ABLOY's Offer.
  • The Board of Directors of agta record, which was renewed after the completion of the acquisition by ASSA ABLOY of the 54% shareholding in agta record, has also unanimously recommended the Offer and has approved the application to Euronext Paris for the delisting of the agta record shares after the closing of the Offer.

ASSA ABLOY files simplified public tender offer for the remaining outstanding shares of agta record

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 24, 2020

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has today filed, with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF), a proposed simplified public tender offer to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of the Swiss company agta record ag ("agta record") at a price of EUR 70.58 per agta record share (the "Offer").

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has today filed, with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF), a proposed simplified public tender offer to purchase the remaining outstanding shares of the Swiss company agta record ag ("agta record") at a price of EUR 70.58 per agta record share (the "Offer").
  • ASSA ABLOY today announced that it has filed, via its indirectly and wholly owned subsidiary ASSA ABLOY Euro Holding AB, the draft tender offer document with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF - Autorit des marchs financiers) relating to its proposed simplified public tender offer for the purchase of all of the remaining shares of agta record (Euronext Paris: AGTA) at an adjusted[1]purchase price of EUR 70.58 per share.
  • agta record has also today filed its draft offer document in response to ASSA ABLOY's Offer.
  • The Board of Directors of agta record, which was renewed after the completion of the acquisition by ASSA ABLOY of the 54% shareholding in agta record, has also unanimously recommended the Offer and has approved the application to Euronext Paris for the delisting of the agta record shares after the closing of the Offer.

ASSA ABLOY acquires Access-IS in the UK

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Monday, August 17, 2020

"I am very pleased to welcome Access-IS and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group.

Key Points: 
  • "I am very pleased to welcome Access-IS and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • Access-IS is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • The company will reinforce our current offering within extended access technologies and will provide complementary growth opportunities," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
  • no: +46-8-506-485-72
    The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions.

ASSA ABLOY acquires Access-IS in the UK

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Monday, August 17, 2020

"I am very pleased to welcome Access-IS and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group.

Key Points: 
  • "I am very pleased to welcome Access-IS and their employees into the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • Access-IS is a strategic technological addition to the ASSA ABLOY Group.
  • The company will reinforce our current offering within extended access technologies and will provide complementary growth opportunities," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
  • no: +46-8-506-485-72
    The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions.

EU Commission clears acquisition of agta record

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Monday, August 17, 2020

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY, a 39% shareholder of the Swiss company agta record ag ("agta record"), has received clearance by the EU Commission to indirectly acquire the 54% shareholding in agta record from the shareholders of Agta Finance (the "Acquisition").

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY, a 39% shareholder of the Swiss company agta record ag ("agta record"), has received clearance by the EU Commission to indirectly acquire the 54% shareholding in agta record from the shareholders of Agta Finance (the "Acquisition").
  • After the Acquisition ASSA ABLOY will own approximately 93% of the share capital and voting rights of agta record.
  • Immediately after the Acquisition, ASSA ABLOY will file a proposed simplified public tender offer for the remaining outstanding shares of agta record, listed on Euronext Paris, at an adjusted price of 70.54 EUR per agta record share (the "Offer").
  • Based on external financial information for 2019 for both agta record and ASSA ABLOY, the acquisition of agta record adds around 4% to ASSA ABLOY's consolidated revenue, excluding the Divestiture.

EU Commission clears acquisition of agta record

Retrieved on: 
Monday, August 17, 2020

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY, a 39% shareholder of the Swiss company agta record ag ("agta record"), has received clearance by the EU Commission to indirectly acquire the 54% shareholding in agta record from the shareholders of Agta Finance (the "Acquisition").

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Aug. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY, a 39% shareholder of the Swiss company agta record ag ("agta record"), has received clearance by the EU Commission to indirectly acquire the 54% shareholding in agta record from the shareholders of Agta Finance (the "Acquisition").
  • After the Acquisition ASSA ABLOY will own approximately 93% of the share capital and voting rights of agta record.
  • Immediately after the Acquisition, ASSA ABLOY will file a proposed simplified public tender offer for the remaining outstanding shares of agta record, listed on Euronext Paris, at an adjusted price of 70.54 EUR per agta record share (the "Offer").
  • Based on external financial information for 2019 for both agta record and ASSA ABLOY, the acquisition of agta record adds around 4% to ASSA ABLOY's consolidated revenue, excluding the Divestiture.

Global Yacht Charter Market Analysis and Outlook 2019-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 31, 2020

The "Yacht Charter - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Yacht Charter - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The Global Yacht Charter market accounted for $15.36 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach $27 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 7.3% during the forecast period.
  • The yacht charter market in Europe has been expanding, owing to the high preference for nautical tourism in the region.
  • Some of the key players profiled in the Yacht Charter Market include Boat International Media Ltd., Boatbound Inc., Burgess, Charter Yachts Australia, CharterWorld LLP, Dream Yacht Charter, Fairline Yacht, Fraser Yacht, Incrediblue Ltd., Inter Yacht Charter, Mertello Yachting and Company, Nicholson Yachts and Northrop & Johnson.

InventHelp Inventor Develops Convenient Selfie Stick Accessory for Boats (FLA-3300)

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Thursday, July 30, 2020

The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to stabilize a selfie stick on a watercraft.

Key Points: 
  • The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to stabilize a selfie stick on a watercraft.
  • In doing so, it eliminates the need to constantly hold a selfie stick or camera.
  • As a result, it prevents the stick from shifting or moving due to the rocking of the boat and it could improve the quality of pictures or video taken during water-based recreational activities.
  • "My design provides a hands-free way to use a selfie stick while boating."

ASSA ABLOY: Quarterly Report Q2 2020

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Friday, July 17, 2020

All five divisions reported significant declines in organic growth due to COVID-19.

Key Points: 
  • All five divisions reported significant declines in organic growth due to COVID-19.
  • Entrance Systems, reporting organic growth of -8%, was the division least impacted
    To meet a regulatory precondition by the EU Commission for ASSA ABLOY to acquire agta record, agreements for the sale of certain agta record and ASSA ABLOY businesses were signed in June