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Shonan iPark Outlines New Operational Structure to Provide Scale and Sustainable Long-Term Growth for the Ecosystem

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

In addition, IIF and Mitsubishi Corp. have agreed to acquire a portion of the shares of the new company and together with Takeda, will oversee operations for Shonan iPark.

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  • In addition, IIF and Mitsubishi Corp. have agreed to acquire a portion of the shares of the new company and together with Takeda, will oversee operations for Shonan iPark.
  • The companies will collaborate to execute on a shared vision to further develop Shonan iPark and the surrounding area's ecosystem in a multifaceted manner.
  • Shonan iPark opened in April 2018 when Takeda transformed its research site into Japan's first pharma-led science park opening its doors to the world.
  • To support its aim of further developing this life science ecosystem, Shonan iPark has decided to shift to the aforementioned new management structure.

Tatsuo Tanaka Appointed as Japan Chair to Apollo

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Monday, December 26, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Tatsuo Tanaka has been named as Japan Chair to Apollo.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Tatsuo Tanaka has been named as Japan Chair to Apollo.
  • It is a privilege to serve as their Japan Chair as we bring Apollo’s expertise to new institutional partners and individual investors across the country,” said Mr. Tanaka.
  • This appointment reflects our long-term commitment to the Japan market, and we believe Mr. Tanaka will help accelerate our growing asset management and retirement services businesses in Japan,” said Matt Michelini, Partner and Head of Asia-Pacific for Apollo.
  • As Japan Chair, Mr. Tanaka will continue to support the entirety of Apollo’s asset management platform, including its equity business which is led by Tetsuji Okamoto, Partner and Head of Japan Private Equity.

Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Helps Fill Tech Employment Gap by Collaborating to Empower Youth with Disabilities

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Friday, January 6, 2023

Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) will present at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on the benefits of harnessing the use of assistive technology to prepare and empower youth with disabilities to access workforce training programs to help fill today’s high-tech employment gap and contribute to a global, sustainable smart society.

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  • Mitsubishi Electric and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF) will present at this week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas on the benefits of harnessing the use of assistive technology to prepare and empower youth with disabilities to access workforce training programs to help fill today’s high-tech employment gap and contribute to a global, sustainable smart society.
  • Since 1991, MEAF has worked with nonprofit partners to develop curricula, learning technologies, and corporate alliances to promote inclusive, quality education to empower youth with disabilities and prepare them for the competitive job market.
  • “We are working to address the tech skills gap by supporting organizations that help build a pipeline of diverse, capable and reliable talent to meet the workforce needs of today and tomorrow,” said Webb.
  • “Our offerings span many industries that are vital contributors to growing a smart society,” Webb said.

Ushr’s HD Map Data Helps Enable Hands-Off Driving on Nissan Ariya’s ProPILOT Assist 2.0

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Sunday, January 22, 2023

Ushr Inc. announced today it is supplying its high-definition map data (“HD map”) to Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist 2.0* advanced driver assistance system for the new 2023 Nissan Ariya all-electric crossover.

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  • Ushr Inc. announced today it is supplying its high-definition map data (“HD map”) to Nissan’s ProPILOT Assist 2.0* advanced driver assistance system for the new 2023 Nissan Ariya all-electric crossover.
  • Ushr also provides its HD map of United States motorways to Mitsubishi Electric, which leverages the data in its High-Definition Location Module (HDLM).
  • Ushr’s precise HD map and Mitsubishi Electric’s robust HDLM solution allow Nissan to deliver an exceptionally confident and accurate hands-off driving experience to its customers.
  • Ushr’s HD map data supports ProPILOT Assist 2.0’s Intelligent Cruise Control, Speed Limit Assist, Speed Adjust by Route, Steering Assist, Lane Change Assist, and Route Assist features.

Nickel 28 Letter From the Chairman

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (“Nickel 28” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NKL) (FSE: 3JC0) provides the following update to shareholders from its Executive Chairman, Mr. Anthony Milewski.

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  • Nickel 28 Capital Corp. (“Nickel 28” or the “Company”) (TSXV: NKL) (FSE: 3JC0) provides the following update to shareholders from its Executive Chairman, Mr. Anthony Milewski.
  • As one of the few nickel producers listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange or TSX Venture Exchange, Nickel 28 is a unique vehicle providing shareholders with leverage to the price of nickel and cobalt through our interest in the producing Ramu Nickel mine as well as royalties on quality Canadian-based nickel sulphide deposits – Dumont and Turnagain.
  • Moreover, the longer than anticipated affects of COVID-19 on Chinese and other economies and increased nickel supply from Indonesia meant that for much of 2022 nickel inventories were actually increasing.
  • Its unique mix of producing and development nickel and cobalt projects provide investors with significant leverage to higher nickel and cobalt prices as the world continues its transition to a low carbon future.

South Korea Elevator and Escalator Market Report 2022-2028: Increasing Older Buildings and Adoption of New Technologies to Create Demand For Maintenance And Modernization Programs - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, December 27, 2022

The South Korea elevator and escalator market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.42% during 2022-2028.

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  • The South Korea elevator and escalator market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.42% during 2022-2028.
  • The South Korea elevator market by the installed base is expected to reach 1 million units by 2028.
  • Further, the South Korea escalator market by the installed base is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.16%.
  • The project is expected to last five years and was announced in 2022, boosting the South Korea elevator & escalator market.

U.S. restaurants per capita at lowest point in 25 years, MUFG says

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of U.S. restaurants – including chain franchises and independent stores – has not yet rebounded to pre-pandemic levels, and is still meaningfully lower than what it was before the advent of COVID-19, according to Nick Cole, Head of Restaurant and Hospitality Finance at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE: MUFG).

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  • "The number of restaurants per capita is at its lowest point in 25 years against a backdrop of population growth," Cole notes.
  • "This supply/demand imbalance bodes well for restaurant chains even in the face of potential softening demand as we head into 2023."
  • "Throughout much of the year, we have seen consistently higher sales figures due to rising menu prices and stable foot traffic.
  • "Most restaurants report that they are fully staffed now, however it is costing them more to do it.

Origis Energy and Mitsubishi Power to Bring Battery Energy Storage Projects to the Southeast United States

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Origis Energy, one of America’s largest solar and energy storage developers, has contracted Mitsubishi Power Americas to deliver three utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects totaling 150 megawatts / 600 megawatt hours.

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  • Origis Energy, one of America’s largest solar and energy storage developers, has contracted Mitsubishi Power Americas to deliver three utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects totaling 150 megawatts / 600 megawatt hours.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221220005063/en/
    Rendering of representative solar plus storage project, including solar energy and battery energy storage system clean energy solutions.
  • (Credits: Origis Energy and Mitsubishi Power)
    Origis will use the Mitsubishi Power Emerald storage solution for the three projects, successively coming online over the next two years.
  • Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power) headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, employs more than 2,300 power generation, energy storage, and digital solutions experts and professionals.

Scala Data Centers issues R$ 2 billion in green debentures

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Monday, December 19, 2022

SÃO PAULO , Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scala Data Centers, the leading Latin American platform of sustainable data centers in the Hyperscale market, announces the issuance of green debentures in the amount of R$ 2 billion, with maturity of five years. The offering – which is the largest ever carried out in Brazil and the first of its kind in the country's data center sector – took place after the company proved that it has an investment structure aligned with the most important criteria of the green debenture principles.

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  • Transaction is the largest of its kind in Brazil and the first in the country's data center sector
    SÃO PAULO , Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scala Data Centers, the leading Latin American platform of sustainable data centers in the Hyperscale market, announces the issuance of green debentures in the amount of R$ 2 billion, with maturity of five years.
  • "Our successful green debentures offering reflects the confidence of investors and the market in our clean data center expansion plan," said Marcos Peigo, CEO and Co-Founder of Scala.
  • "Scala is guided by an innovative, long-term and sustainable strategy, which makes green financing especially meaningful to us.
  • Scala Data Centers is the leading Latin American platform of sustainable data centers in the Hyperscale market.

EzFill To Launch Streamlined Payment System

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

MIAMI, FL, Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EzFill Holdings, Inc. (“EzFill” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EZFL), a pioneer and emerging leader in the mobile fuel industry, announced that it is launching EzFill Pay, a new simplified way for drivers to order and pay for gas. The new payment system will enable EzFill to open “pop-up” gas stations at parking lot locations in all of its service areas. EzFill Pay is a streamlined payment system which will allow drivers the ability to pay for fuel without having to first download the app.

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  • The new payment system will enable EzFill to open “pop-up” gas stations at parking lot locations in all of its service areas.
  • EzFill Pay is a streamlined payment system which will allow drivers the ability to pay for fuel without having to first download the app.
  • Potential customers will have the opportunity to experience the convenience of EzFill mobile fueling and may do so with our newest payment feature: EzFill Pay, an easy-to-use one-time payment system.
  • Payment will be completed using a simple link, where customers will enter payment information.