Volvo

Invitation to the Volvo Group report on the first quarter 2024

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Volvo Group report for the first quarter 2024 will be published on April 17, at 7.20 a.m. CEST.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Volvo Group report for the first quarter 2024 will be published on April 17, at 7.20 a.m. CEST.
  • The Volvo Group will be represented by President and CEO Martin Lundstedt and CFO Mats Backman.
  • Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions.
  • The Volvo Group is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, employs more than 100,000 people and serves customers in almost 190 markets.

Should Distracted Driving Laws Apply to Your Dog? Erie Insurance Survey Shows Americans Equally Divided on the Issue

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Monday, April 1, 2024

ERIE, Pa. , April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Laws restricting cell phone usage to prevent distracted driving are becoming more commonplace. But what about legislation designed to address another common distraction in your car—your cute fluffy dog? That was the focus of a recent survey commissioned by Erie Insurance and conducted online by The Harris Poll, which documented that a vast majority of dog owners with a driver's license (92%) take their dogs in the car with them.  

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  • ERIE, Pa. , April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Laws restricting cell phone usage to prevent distracted driving are becoming more commonplace.
  • According to a study conducted by Volvo in 2019, drivers with unrestrained dogs were distracted more than 10% of the total driving time.
  • According to the Erie Insurance survey, the majority of dogs (69%) sit in the back seat when they're in the car.
  • Rather, Erie Insurance wants to spotlight a potential safety risk this Distracted Driving Awareness Month by providing tips for a safer, more relaxing ride with your pup.

Forsman & Bodenfors Springboards in the UK as Crispin Porter Bogusky London Becomes Part of the F&B Collective

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

LONDON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW)'s Forsman & Bodenfors, the global creative collective, today announced it will integrate Crispin Porter Bogusky's UK agency, CPB London, four months after it opened a satellite office in London. CPB London CEO, Helen James, will lead the newly combined entity, managing the team and reporting to Forsman & Bodenfors' global CEO, Toby Southgate. The London agency will now become a major hub in the global Forsman & Bodenfors collective.

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  • LONDON, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW)'s Forsman & Bodenfors , the global creative collective, today announced it will integrate Crispin Porter Bogusky's UK agency, CPB London, four months after it opened a satellite office in London.
  • CPB London CEO, Helen James, will lead the newly combined entity, managing the team and reporting to Forsman & Bodenfors' global CEO, Toby Southgate.
  • The London agency will now become a major hub in the global Forsman & Bodenfors collective.
  • James commented, "It's incredibly exciting to be welcomed into the Forsman & Bodenfors family, a brand we've long respected and indeed felt akin to in Europe.

New number of votes in AB Volvo

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of votes in AB Volvo has changed due to the conversion of a total of 1,490 Series A shares to a total of 1,490 Series B shares.

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  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of votes in AB Volvo has changed due to the conversion of a total of 1,490 Series A shares to a total of 1,490 Series B shares.
  • Today, 28 March 2024, the last trading day of the month, there are a total of 2,033,452,084 registered shares in AB Volvo.
  • The number of votes in the company amounts to 603,831,402.4 based on the number of registered shares.
  • This information is information that AB Volvo (publ) is obliged to make public pursuant to the Financial Instruments Trading Act.

Setting the Standard: Opus IVS Delivers Unprecedented Diagnostic Support with Giotto Release 22.1

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

DEXTER, Mich., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Opus IVS™, the global leader in diagnostics, ADAS calibration, programming, and on-demand remote expert support; today proudly announces the launch of Giotto software's latest iteration - release 22.1, has been seamlessly integrated into the DriveSafe and DrivePro products.

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  • Furthermore, Opus IVS introduces enhanced EV coverage for GM trucks and Hyundai while adding DoIP support across the vehicle coverage.
  • Opus IVS continues to lead the way in innovation, empowering repair technicians with state-of-the-art technology that drives the industry forward.
  • Discover the importance of the Giotto release 22.1 today and unlock a world of possibilities for safe, complex vehicle repair.
  • Opus IVS offers remote technical support connecting shops with 100+ brand-specific Dealer Master Technicians for trouble code interpretation, OEM service procedures, and diagnostics.

Volvo Financial Services, JA Worldwide Expand Partnership, Bringing Financial Literacy Education to More Youth

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

GREENSBORO, N.C., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Financial Services (VFS) today announced a continuation of its partnership with JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide through 2025, bringing financial literacy skills and knowledge to even more youth around the world.

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  • GREENSBORO, N.C., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Financial Services (VFS) today announced a continuation of its partnership with JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide through 2025, bringing financial literacy skills and knowledge to even more youth around the world.
  • VFS and JA established their partnership in 2022, with VFS employee volunteers and JA educators working together to bring financial literacy skills to youth through JA's proven curriculum.
  • "Renewing and expanding our partnership with VFS will enable even more Volvo volunteers to serve as financial mentors and role models to JA students.
  • Strong financial literacy skills makes a positive impact on several SDGs, including helping empowering women and girls and supporting quality education.

Volvo Financial Services, JA Worldwide Expand Partnership, Bringing Financial Literacy Education to More Youth

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

GREENSBORO, N.C., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Financial Services (VFS) today announced a continuation of its partnership with JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide through 2025, bringing financial literacy skills and knowledge to even more youth around the world.

Key Points: 
  • GREENSBORO, N.C., March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Volvo Financial Services (VFS) today announced a continuation of its partnership with JA (Junior Achievement) Worldwide through 2025, bringing financial literacy skills and knowledge to even more youth around the world.
  • VFS and JA established their partnership in 2022, with VFS employee volunteers and JA educators working together to bring financial literacy skills to youth through JA's proven curriculum.
  • "Renewing and expanding our partnership with VFS will enable even more Volvo volunteers to serve as financial mentors and role models to JA students.
  • Strong financial literacy skills makes a positive impact on several SDGs, including helping empowering women and girls and supporting quality education.

Annual General Meeting of AB Volvo

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Annual General Meeting adopted the income statement and balance sheet as well as the consolidated income statement and the consolidated balance sheet. In accordance with the Board's proposal, the Meeting resolved that an ordinary dividend of SEK 7.50 per share and an extraordinary dividend of SEK 10.50 per share should be paid to the shareholders. April 2, 2024 was decided as the record date for the right to receive dividends.

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  • AB Volvo held its Annual General Meeting on March 27, 2024.
  • GOTHENBURG, Sweden, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Annual General Meeting adopted the income statement and balance sheet as well as the consolidated income statement and the consolidated balance sheet.
  • The auditing firm Deloitte AB was re-elected as Auditor for the period until the close of the Annual General Meeting 2025, in accordance with the Election Committee's proposal and the Board's and the Audit Committee's recommendation.
  • The Annual General Meeting approved the Board's remuneration report.

Generative AI takes center stage at SAS Innovate

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Monday, March 25, 2024

CARY, N.C., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Generative AI has captured the public's imagination because it makes data and AI more accessible to people of varying job roles and experience. Yet for many organizations, putting AI into practice and generating trustworthy insights remain huge challenges.

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  • The best place to learn how to build value with AI is SAS Innovate , the data and AI experience for business leaders, technical users and SAS partners.
  • "Innovation is at the core of how SAS serves its customers, and that's what SAS Innovate celebrates," said Jennifer Chase, Chief Marketing Officer at SAS.
  • A new event at SAS Innovate this year is an express version of the annual SAS Hackathon.
  • SAS will also host SAS Innovate on Tour , a series of complimentary in-person events in Asia, Europe and Latin America from May through September (registration coming soon).

Multi Image Group's (MIG) Long List of Recently Renewed Clients and Why They Keep Coming Back for More

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Friday, March 22, 2024

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi Image Group (MIG) is proud of our 45-year legacy of partnerships with world-class clients from a diverse range of industry verticals.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Multi Image Group (MIG) is proud of our 45-year legacy of partnerships with world-class clients from a diverse range of industry verticals.
  • MIG is proud of the fact that 93% of our business year-to-year is from existing clients.
  • Some of MIG's clients who have recently renewed their contracts are Travelers, Intuitive, Volvo Group and more.
  • These clients trust MIG as their event production partner year to year due to MIG's fierce commitment to delivering unparalleled excellence and innovation in all projects undertaken.