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Western Forest Products Further Demonstrates Its Sustainability Commitment with Closing of Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) ("Western" or the "Company") announced today the transition of its current Credit Facility into a $250 million Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility (the "Amended Credit Facility"), further demonstrating Western's leadership in sustainability.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) ("Western" or the "Company") announced today the transition of its current Credit Facility into a $250 million Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility (the "Amended Credit Facility"), further demonstrating Western's leadership in sustainability.
  • The pricing grid and covenant package of the Amended Credit Facility is consistent with the current Credit Facility and will provide increased flexibility for Western to execute on its strategic priorities.
  • "Our Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility further demonstrates Western's strong leadership and commitment to industry leading sustainability and ESG practices," said Don Demens, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • About Western Forest Products Inc.
    Western is an integrated forest products company building a margin-focused log and lumber business to compete successfully in global softwood markets.

Augury Joins the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators Community to Transform the Future of Manufacturing with Machine Health

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

Augury , a global leader in AI-based Machine Health driven by artificial intelligence, today announced that it has joined the World Economic Forums Global Innovators Community.

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  • Augury , a global leader in AI-based Machine Health driven by artificial intelligence, today announced that it has joined the World Economic Forums Global Innovators Community.
  • As a member of the World Economic Forum community, Augury will be contributing to two initiatives that will help usher in the future of manufacturing.
  • The Global Lighthouse Initiative brings together manufacturing leaders that are applying Industry 4.0 technologies at scale to drive financial and operational efficiencies.
  • The World Economic Forum is delighted to welcome Augury in our Global Innovators community, said Francisco Betti, Head of Advanced Manufacturing and Production at the World Economic Forum.

Inari Selected for World Economic Forum's Global Innovators Community

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

The World Economic Forum provides the Global Innovators Community with a platform to engage with public- and private-sector leaders and to contribute new solutions to overcome current crises and build future resiliency.

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  • The World Economic Forum provides the Global Innovators Community with a platform to engage with public- and private-sector leaders and to contribute new solutions to overcome current crises and build future resiliency.
  • "Inari is honored to join this distinguished group of companies spearheading innovation to build a stronger, more sustainable global community," said Inari CEO Ponsi Trivisvavet.
  • "I have been inspired by the World Economic Forum through our involvement as a 2019 Technology Pioneer and look forward to continuing our work with the Forum through the Global Innovators Community.
  • To learn more about the Global Innovators Community, visit the World Economic Forum website .

Genetron Health Enters into Platform Partnership with World Economic Forum

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Friday, July 2, 2021

BEIJING, July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetron Holdings Limited (Genetron Health or the Company, NASDAQ: GTH), a leading precision oncology platform company in China that specializes in offering molecular profiling tests, early cancer screening products and companion diagnostics development, announced a new partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), under its Health and Healthcare Platform.

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  • BEIJING, July 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genetron Holdings Limited (Genetron Health or the Company, NASDAQ: GTH), a leading precision oncology platform company in China that specializes in offering molecular profiling tests, early cancer screening products and companion diagnostics development, announced a new partnership with the World Economic Forum (WEF), under its Health and Healthcare Platform.
  • Genetron Health, as a platform partner, will contribute its research insights, technologies, and industry experience to future projects with the WEF through the Platform of Shaping the Future of Health and Healthcare .
  • Together, Genetron Health and the WEF will work to drive more impact and action in the global healthcare industry.
  • Through participating in the WEFs past dialogues and research projects, Genetron Health has found that the WEFs Health and Healthcare Platform shares many of its values and goals.

Sherlock Communications from Brazil dominates at Davos Communications Awards

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

The President Maxim Behar also announced the Association's upcoming projects Davos Online Communications Summit with Paul Holmes on July 8, 2021 and the new Davos Digital Awards for 2021, which will be announced soon on www.wcfaglobal.com

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  • The President Maxim Behar also announced the Association's upcoming projects Davos Online Communications Summit with Paul Holmes on July 8, 2021 and the new Davos Digital Awards for 2021, which will be announced soon on www.wcfaglobal.com
    The Davos Communications Awards , launched by the World Communications Forum Association in 2021, are global prestigious awards that recognize exceptional professional work done by businesses, governments and academia in public relations, marketing, branding, social media, CSR and leadership.
  • Winning a Davos Communications Award is an opportunity for professionals and businesses to pitch themselves as the best, to stand out from the competition, increase their credibility, and motivate their teams.
  • The World Communications Forum was founded in 2010 in Davos, Switzerland, where the Association was registered in 2014.
  • In 2021, the WCFA organized its 'Global Communications Summit' on Zoom, bringing together more than 450 top communications experts globally.

Sherlock Communications from Brazil dominates at Davos Communications Awards

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 1, 2021

The President Maxim Behar also announced the Association's upcoming projects Davos Online Communications Summit with Paul Holmes on July 8, 2021 and the new Davos Digital Awards for 2021, which will be announced soon on www.wcfaglobal.com

Key Points: 
  • The President Maxim Behar also announced the Association's upcoming projects Davos Online Communications Summit with Paul Holmes on July 8, 2021 and the new Davos Digital Awards for 2021, which will be announced soon on www.wcfaglobal.com
    The Davos Communications Awards , launched by the World Communications Forum Association in 2021, are global prestigious awards that recognize exceptional professional work done by businesses, governments and academia in public relations, marketing, branding, social media, CSR and leadership.
  • Winning a Davos Communications Award is an opportunity for professionals and businesses to pitch themselves as the best, to stand out from the competition, increase their credibility, and motivate their teams.
  • The World Communications Forum was founded in 2010 in Davos, Switzerland, where the Association was registered in 2014.
  • In 2021, the WCFA organized its 'Global Communications Summit' on Zoom, bringing together more than 450 top communications experts globally.

Western Forest Products Inc. Announces Release Date of Second Quarter 2021 Results and Conference Call Details

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) ("Western" or the "Company") second quarter 2021 financial and operating results will be released on Thursday, August 5, 2021.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, June 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) ("Western" or the "Company") second quarter 2021 financial and operating results will be released on Thursday, August 5, 2021.
  • Western will host its second quarter 2021 analyst conference call on Friday, August 6, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. PDT (12:00 p.m. EDT).
  • Don Demens, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Stephen Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will discuss the Company's second quarter 2021 results followed by a question and answer session with the analyst community.
  • About Western Forest Products Inc.
    Western is an integrated forest products company building a margin-focused log and lumber business to compete successfully in global softwood markets.

UpGuard Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

UpGuard , the Australia-based cybersecurity company, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum's "Technology Pioneers".

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  • UpGuard , the Australia-based cybersecurity company, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum's "Technology Pioneers".
  • With their selection as Technology Pioneer, Co-Founder and Co-CEO Mike Baukes will be invited to participate at World Economic Forum activities, events and discussions throughout the year.
  • "We're excited to welcome UpGuard to our 2021 cohort of Technology Pioneers," says Susan Nesbitt, Head of the Global Innovators Community, World Economic Forum.
  • About World Economic Forum: The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.

Propy Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

With their selection as Technology Pioneer, Propy CEO Natalia Karayaneva will be invited to participate at World Economic Forum activities, events and discussions throughout the year.

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  • With their selection as Technology Pioneer, Propy CEO Natalia Karayaneva will be invited to participate at World Economic Forum activities, events and discussions throughout the year.
  • Were excited to welcome Propy to our 2021 cohort of Technology Pioneers, says Susan Nesbitt, Head of the Global Innovators Community, World Economic Forum.
  • Were thrilled to be recognized as a pioneer by the World Economic Forum, said Propy CEO, Natalia Karayaneva.
  • About World Economic Forum: The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.

FinMkt Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021

With their selection as Technology Pioneer, CEO and co-founder of FinMkt, Luan Cox , will be invited to participate at World Economic Forum activities, events and discussions throughout the year.

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  • With their selection as Technology Pioneer, CEO and co-founder of FinMkt, Luan Cox , will be invited to participate at World Economic Forum activities, events and discussions throughout the year.
  • "We're excited to welcome FinMkt to our 2021 cohort of Technology Pioneers," says Susan Nesbitt, Head of the Global Innovators Community, World Economic Forum.
  • We look forward to their contribution to the World Economic Forum in its commitment to improving the state of the world."
  • About World Economic Forum: The World Economic Forum, committed to improving the state of the world, is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation.