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Leading MSP Compliance Program Releases Easy to Use Compliance Tools for MSPs (Managed Services Providers) of all Sizes and Maturity Levels

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

CHAPEL HILL, N.C., March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MSPAlliance®, the global industry association and certification body for the Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, and Managed Services Provider (MSP) industry, today announced new enhancements to its Cyber Verify compliance program for MSPs and cloud providers.

Key Points: 
  • Cyber Verify, built by MSPs exclusively for MSPs, is a program designed to help MSPs achieve compliance, MSP operational maturity, improve cybersecurity, and deliver powerful Compliance as a Service solutions to an increasingly diverse and complex customer base.
  • The latest release, featuring innovative components in 2024, is designed to empower MSPs across diverse sizes and maturity levels.
  • Updated Framework Mappings for Levels 1, 2, & 3: Align compliance requirements with organizational maturity levels for enhanced scalability.
  • "Based on the MSP framework designed by MSPs 20 years ago, Cyber Verify is actively helping MSPs of all sizes and maturity levels, achieve their compliance and security goals."

Kamux Corporation's Financial Statements Bulletin for January 1--December 31, 2023: Revenue grew and adjusted operating profit increased significantly during the fourth quarter

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Friday, March 1, 2024

HÄMEENLINNA, Finland, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kamux Corporation's Financial Statements Bulletin for January 1—December 31, 2023: Revenue grew and adjusted operating profit increased significantly during the fourth quarter

Key Points: 
  • In the last quarter of the year, our revenue grew by 8.4% and was EUR 242 million.
  • As a result of the good gross profit development, our adjusted operating profit developed positively despite being burdened by e.g.
  • The Group's adjusted operating profit was EUR 5.5 million (+164%) in the fourth quarter and EUR 18.0 million (+3.2%) for the whole year.
  • Kamux expects its adjusted operating profit for 2024 to exceed its 2023 adjusted operating profit, which was EUR 18.0 million.

Kamux's share-based incentive plan for 2024-2026

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Friday, March 1, 2024

HÄMEENLINNA, Finland , March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 

Key Points: 
  • Kamux Corporation's Board of Directors has decided to approve a new long-term incentive Plan for the Group's key persons for 2024–2026 (the "Plan").
  • The Board of Directors has selected 38 key persons, including the CEO, to participate in the Plan.
  • In accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan, the Board of Directors may decide during the performance period on the admission of new participants to the Plan.
  • The Board of Directors has resolved that the above-mentioned long-term share-based incentive plan for the CEO will be discontinued as of January 1, 2024 and that CEO Tapio Pajuharju will participate in the company's new share-based incentive plan described above as of January 1, 2024 (the "Plan").

Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association Updates the Environmental Stewardship Program and is Working Hard to Promote Sustainability

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Monday, February 26, 2024

RESTON, Va., Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In today's modern world, sustainability is at the very heart of everything that we do. As part of KCMA's effort to build a more sustainable future, we developed the Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) in 2006 and the standard has been updated several times including the recent 2024 edition. The program requires practices that benefit both the environment and our communities.

Key Points: 
  • As part of KCMA's effort to build a more sustainable future, we developed the Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) in 2006 and the standard has been updated several times including the recent 2024 edition.
  • Recent updates to the ESP program include the use of the KCMA Carbon Calculator to calculate and report their net CO2 emissions.
  • KCMA developed the program to help cabinet manufacturers gain ESP certification through a rigorous process that follows the ESP Guidance Document and ESP 01-24 standard.
  • That is why KCMA developed the Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP) to certify if cabinet manufacturers are producing cabinets in an environmentally friendly way," remarked KCMA CEO Betsy Natz.

Valmet to deliver electrostatic precipitators to Nordic Paper's Bäckhammar mill in Sweden

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

ESPOO, Finland, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will deliver electrostatic precipitators (ESP) for the existing recovery boiler in Nordic Paper's Bäckhammar mill in Kristinehamn, Sweden. The take over is scheduled to be in the end of 2025.

Key Points: 
  • Valmet Oyj's press release February 13, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. EET
    ESPOO, Finland, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will deliver electrostatic precipitators (ESP) for the existing recovery boiler in Nordic Paper's Bäckhammar mill in Kristinehamn, Sweden.
  • Through the installation of new electrostatic precipitators, the emissions of dust into the air will be reduced by more than two-thirds.
  • The delivery of new electrostatic precipitators strengthens our partnership with Nordic Paper in both scope and depth.
  • Valmet will deliver electrostatic precipitators (ESP) for the existing recovery boiler in Nordic Paper's Bäckhammar mill in Kristinehamn, Sweden.

Curated for You Launches Innovative Email and SMS Purchase Intent Triggers to Revolutionize Customer Engagement

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Monday, February 12, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Curated for You (CFY), a pioneering force in lifestyle marketing technologies, unveiled today its groundbreaking Purchase Intent Email and SMS Trigger platform. This cutting-edge solution is set to redefine the marketing landscape by focusing not on past consumer actions but on predicting future purchasing behaviors.

Key Points: 
  • While traditional email triggers have been widely successful, with abandoned cart trigger emails generating an 18% conversion rate, innovation has been scarce, primarily focusing on reactions to past consumer actions.
  • Key Features of CFY's Purchase Intent Platform:
    Predictive Insights: Utilizes advanced algorithms to predict future purchasing actions, enabling brands to engage with customers proactively.
  • Customized Engagement: Offers highly tailored segments, copy, and visuals, ensuring each communication is relevant and engaging to the intended audience.
  • This innovative approach is expected to enhance customer engagement and drive significant increases in conversion rates, setting a new standard for email and SMS marketing strategies.

ESP Associates Names Dave Dickey as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

ESP Associates, Inc. (“ESP” or the “Company”), an ENR Top 500 multidisciplinary engineering design, planning, and geospatial firm, announced today that C. David (Dave) Dickey, Jr., AICP has joined the firm as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).

Key Points: 
  • ESP Associates, Inc. (“ESP” or the “Company”), an ENR Top 500 multidisciplinary engineering design, planning, and geospatial firm, announced today that C. David (Dave) Dickey, Jr., AICP has joined the firm as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).
  • Dave brings a wealth of expertise to ESP, having served in a number of senior and executive leadership roles within the AEC community over more than 35 years of experience.
  • Dave is an outstanding leader whose extensive management experience and exceptional strategic capabilities make him an ideal choice for our next CEO.
  • As ESP continues its transformational journey, we look forward to working with Dave to build a broadly diversified, market leading infrastructure growth platform that delivers lasting value for employees, clients, and shareholders.”

ChampionX Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results, Increases Share Repurchase Authorization to $1.5 Billion and Raises Quarterly Dividend by 12%

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Monday, February 5, 2024

For the fourth quarter of 2023, revenue was $943.6 million, net income attributable to ChampionX was $77.2 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $198.1 million.

Key Points: 
  • For the fourth quarter of 2023, revenue was $943.6 million, net income attributable to ChampionX was $77.2 million, and adjusted EBITDA was $198.1 million.
  • Cash flow from operating activities was $169 million during the fourth quarter, which represented 219% of net income attributable to ChampionX.
  • We returned $135 million of cash to our shareholders in the fourth quarter, through our regular cash dividend of $17 million and approximately $118 million of ChampionX share repurchases.
  • ChampionX announces that our Board of Directors approved an increase to our share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”).

Valmet to deliver a tissue paper making line, tissue converting equipment and a biomass boiler to Suzano Papel e Celulose in Brazil

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

ESPOO, Finland, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will deliver a complete tissue line including a tissue making line and converting equipment to Suzano Papel e Celulose in Brazil. The order also includes a biomass boiler. This is Valmet's first combined order with tissue making and tissue converting lines after the acquisition of tissue converting business in late 2023. The tissue order also includes an extensive automation package, flow control valves and Valmet Industrial Internet solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Valmet Oyj's press release on January 30, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. EET
    ESPOO, Finland, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will deliver a complete tissue line including a tissue making line and converting equipment to Suzano Papel e Celulose in Brazil.
  • This is Valmet's first combined order with tissue making and tissue converting lines after the acquisition of tissue converting business in late 2023 .
  • The tissue making line and biomass boiler orders are included in Valmet's orders received of the fourth quarter 2023 and the tissue converting equipment order of the first quarter 2024.
  • The tissue making line, converting equipment and the biomass boiler will be installed at the Aracruz mill in Espírito Santo, Brazil.

Raymond James Financial Reports Fiscal First Quarter of 2024 Results

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Quarterly net revenues increased 8% over the prior year’s fiscal first quarter primarily driven by higher asset management and related administrative fees.

Key Points: 
  • Quarterly net revenues increased 8% over the prior year’s fiscal first quarter primarily driven by higher asset management and related administrative fees.
  • Sequentially, quarterly net revenues declined 2% primarily resulting from lower asset management and related administrative fees due to lower balances at the beginning of the current quarter compared to the preceding quarter.
  • The average yield on Raymond James Bank Deposit Program third-party bank balances increased 6 basis points over the preceding quarter to 3.66% in the fiscal first quarter.
  • Other segment pre-tax income increased sequentially primarily due to a large provision for litigation and regulatory matters in the preceding quarter.