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Magnachip Reports Results for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

A reconciliation of GAAP results to non-GAAP results is included in this press release.

Key Points: 
  • A reconciliation of GAAP results to non-GAAP results is included in this press release.
  • Beginning in Q1, the Company will begin reporting results under its newly organized businesses: MSS (Mixed-Signal Solutions) and PAS (Power-Analog Solutions).
  • While actual results may vary, Magnachip currently expects the following:
    Consolidated revenue to be in the range of $46 to $51 million, including approximately $3 million of Transitional Foundry Services.
  • These statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results could differ materially from our current expectations.

Pacific Advisors Welcomes Jeffery Clemons and Louis Richards to Leadership Team

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Jeffery Clemons assumes the role of Managing Partner of Pacific Advisors Southern California, while Louis Richards joins as Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • Jeffery Clemons assumes the role of Managing Partner of Pacific Advisors Southern California, while Louis Richards joins as Managing Director.
  • Jeffery Clemons brings over three decades of invaluable experience in the financial industry to Pacific Advisors.
  • Both Jeffery and Louis embody Pacific Advisors' core values of integrity, community elevation, teamwork, continuous improvement, and problem-solving.
  • Pacific Advisors warmly welcomes Jeffery and Louis to its leadership team and looks forward to their valuable contributions in driving the firm's continued growth and success.

Groundbreaking Study Finds Whole Blood and Plasma Nutrient Tests Should Not be Used for Diagnosing Cardiac Issues in Dogs

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal nutritionists and veterinarians from BSM Partners, the largest pet care research and consulting firm, and the Chief of Cardiology at the University of Missouri's Veterinary Health Center, published the results of a seven-month study that found no correlation between plasma, whole blood, skeletal and cardiac muscle taurine concentrations in dogs. This development indicates diagnoses of cardiac disease in dogs must not rely solely on blood tests. The research appeared in a peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition.

Key Points: 
  • This development indicates diagnoses of cardiac disease in dogs must not rely solely on blood tests.
  • The research appeared in a peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition .
  • "This particular research found that blood tests are not a reliable indicator for nutrient levels in the heart," said Dr. Sydney McCauley PhD, PAS, Dpl.
  • Blood samples were collected every 30 days throughout the seven-month study and cardiac endomyocardial and skeletal muscle biopsies were performed at the beginning and end of the study.

New actions from RBC to support client decarbonization efforts and the transition to a greener economy

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

These actions are included as part of the release of the RBC Climate Report 2023 , an annual update from the bank on progress made against the bank's climate strategy.

Key Points: 
  • These actions are included as part of the release of the RBC Climate Report 2023 , an annual update from the bank on progress made against the bank's climate strategy.
  • "The actions we are announcing today will help support our clients in their efforts to reduce emissions, contribute to bringing more renewable energy online and provide needed capital to innovative climate solutions."
  • Absolute emissions from the oil & gas sector must decline over time as part of the transition to a net-zero economy.
  • This includes support for clients' decarbonization efforts alongside the acceleration of the bank's strategy to prioritize working with clients who are proactively taking steps to decarbonize.

Celent report reveals Equisoft's leading position in LATAM with most new Policy Administration System implementations

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

MONTREAL, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Equisoft, a leading provider of digital business solutions for the insurance and wealth industries, has won the most Policy Administration System (PAS) deals in Latin America among vendors reviewed by Celent for their report on deal trends.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Equisoft, a leading provider of digital business solutions for the insurance and wealth industries, has won the most Policy Administration System (PAS) deals in Latin America among vendors reviewed by Celent for their report on deal trends.
  • The "Latin America Life Policy Administration Systems Deal Trends, 2023 Edition" report offers a comprehensive overview of the vendor scene, based on data from 22 life insurance PAS vendors who underwent a detailed Request for Information (RFI) process.
  • "Conducting thorough vendor due diligence demands a deep understanding of the solution providers available and their offerings.
  • This report serves as a valuable tool for life insurers looking to refine their vendor evaluation and selection process," commented Fabio Sarrico, Insurance Analyst – LATAM & EMEA at Celent.

Dr. Jose Villar Wins 2024 March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jose Villar, a University of Oxford Professor has been named the 2024 recipient of the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition. Dr. Villar, a Professor of Perinatal Medicine at Oxford's Nuffield Department of Women's and Reproductive Health and the former Coordinator of Maternal and Perinatal Health at the World Health Organization (WHO) has spent more than a half century researching the effect of maternal nutrition on the health, growth, and development of babies. The award will be presented to Dr. Villar at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) on May 4 in Toronto, Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Prominent Oxford scientist led studies on fetal growth, newborn size, and preterm postnatal growth
    ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Jose Villar, a University of Oxford Professor has been named the 2024 recipient of the March of Dimes Agnes Higgins Award in Maternal-Fetal Nutrition.
  • The award will be presented to Dr. Villar at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) on May 4 in Toronto, Canada.
  • They present a universal blueprint for healthy growth and development from early gestation to two years of age.
  • That is the challenge ahead, and I couldn't be prouder to continue it alongside March of Dimes."

New Study Published in Journal of Medical Regulation Affirms Removing Barriers to PA Practice Improves Patient Access to High-quality Care

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Removing barriers to physician associate/assistant (PA) practice improves access to high-quality, cost-effective care and maintains patient safety, according to an article published today in the Journal of Medical Regulation (JMR).

Key Points: 
  • ALEXANDRIA, VA, Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Removing barriers to physician associate/assistant (PA) practice improves access to high-quality, cost-effective care and maintains patient safety, according to an article published today in the Journal of Medical Regulation (JMR).
  • The research also demonstrated that almost all PA practice reforms lead to a reduction in MMPRs for PAs and physicians.
  • “Modernizing PA practice laws will strengthen team-based care and expand patient access at a time when so many communities are struggling to keep up with patient demands,” AAPA CEO Lisa M. Gables, CPA, said.
  • “In fact, more than two-fifths of U.S. adults say their community does not have the resources needed to keep people healthy .

Premier, Inc.’s PINC AI™ Applied Sciences and Datavant Collaborate to Enable Next-Generation Clinical Trials

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Through this new and expanded effort, PAS will leverage Datavant’s trial tokenization solution and data connectivity platform to link clinical trial data and PAS real-world data and generate real-world evidence that propels clinical research innovation.

Key Points: 
  • Through this new and expanded effort, PAS will leverage Datavant’s trial tokenization solution and data connectivity platform to link clinical trial data and PAS real-world data and generate real-world evidence that propels clinical research innovation.
  • This will provide deeper insights into the benefits and risks of medical interventions in real-world settings within and beyond the controlled environments of clinical trials.
  • In another clinical trial, a sponsor is building a real-world evidence control arm using PAS’ real-world data connected by Datavant at the patient level while preserving patient privacy.
  • “We’ve now tokenized over 100 clinical trials, and we’re excited to broaden our work with PAS and accelerate innovation with connected data.”

LiveOnNY Announces Strategic Collaboration With New York State Society of Physician Assistants to Raise Awareness for Organ Donation and Advance Health Outcomes

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

Both LiveOnNY and NYSSPA share a common mission to improve healthcare and positively impact the lives of individuals throughout New York State and across the nation.

Key Points: 
  • Both LiveOnNY and NYSSPA share a common mission to improve healthcare and positively impact the lives of individuals throughout New York State and across the nation.
  • The impact of LiveOnNY on New Yorkers who live on through organ and tissue donation and their families cannot be underscored enough.
  • On behalf of the more than 20,000 PAs practicing in New York, I am incredibly grateful to have the support of LiveOnNY.
  • Learn more about LiveOnNY at: http://www.LiveOnNY.org
    Learn more about the New York State Society of PAs at: https://www.nysspa.org/

Envision Energy Featured Once Again in WEF Report for ESG Excellence

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

GENEVA, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Economic Forum (WEF) has unveiled its "World Transitioning Industrial Clusters Annual Report", highlighting the remarkable achievements of industrial clusters worldwide in their journey towards sustainability. Among them, the Ordos Net Zero Industrial Park stands out, recognized for its innovative approach to achieving net-zero emissions. This distinction underscores Envision Energy's exceptional Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and its contributions to the renewable energy revolution.

Key Points: 
  • This distinction underscores Envision Energy's exceptional Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and its contributions to the renewable energy revolution.
  • Additionally, Envision Energy invites students to its headquarters to inspire interest in new energy, environmental protection, and green, low-carbon development.
  • In 2021, Envision Energy joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and committed to achieving the "Business Ambition for 1.5°C".
  •  With these ambitious commitments, Envision Energy demonstrates its dedication to sustainable development, carbon neutrality, and a greener and more environmentally friendly world.