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Jan Gurander proposed as new Chairman of Essity

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Monday, October 23, 2023

STOCKHOLM, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jan Gurander has had a long and successful career within the Volvo Group, starting as CFO in 2014. He held the position of acting President and CEO during part of 2015 and was Executive Vice President from 2016 to 2022. Prior to his career at the Volvo Group, Jan Gurander has held the position of CFO in a number of international companies and has a background in the financial sector as well as extensive experience in the capital markets.

Key Points: 
  • The Nomination Committee of Essity Aktiebolag (publ) proposes that Jan Gurander be appointed Chairman and member of Essity's Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting in March 2024.
  • STOCKHOLM, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jan Gurander has had a long and successful career within the Volvo Group, starting as CFO in 2014.
  • Jan Gurander is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Skanska and Essity.
  • The Nomination Committee of Essity Aktiebolag (publ) comprises representatives of four of the company's largest shareholders and the Chairman of the Board, Pär Boman.

Jan Gurander proposed as new Chairman of Essity

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 23, 2023

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jan Gurander has had a long and successful career within the Volvo Group, starting as CFO in 2014. He held the position of acting President and CEO during part of 2015 and was Executive Vice President from 2016 to 2022. Prior to his career at the Volvo Group, Jan Gurander has held the position of CFO in a number of international companies and has a background in the financial sector as well as extensive experience in the capital markets.

Key Points: 
  • The Nomination Committee of Essity Aktiebolag (publ) proposes that Jan Gurander be appointed Chairman and member of Essity's Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting in March 2024.
  • STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jan Gurander has had a long and successful career within the Volvo Group, starting as CFO in 2014.
  • Jan Gurander is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Skanska and Essity.
  • The Nomination Committee of Essity Aktiebolag (publ) comprises representatives of four of the company's largest shareholders and the Chairman of the Board, Pär Boman.

LDR Growth Partners Acquires ATI Corporation, Leading Northeast Grading Products and Loader Attachment Company

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

ATI is a U.S.-headquartered and family-owned business specializing in manufacturing skid steer and track loader attachments with a focus on precision grading attachments.

Key Points: 
  • ATI is a U.S.-headquartered and family-owned business specializing in manufacturing skid steer and track loader attachments with a focus on precision grading attachments.
  • "With manufacturing being one of the largest sectors of opportunity within the United States, LDR considers manufacturing companies like ATI critical to the future growth of the American economy.
  • These companies provide vital jobs and local investment for communities across the nation," said Lauren Gore, Partner at LDR Growth Partners.
  • ATI has demonstrated a commitment to operational excellence and exceptional quality precision grading attachments, cultivating its reputation rooted in delivering unparalleled products and exceptional customer service.

Publicis Groupe : Third Quarter 2023 Revenue

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

On January 4, 2023, Publicis announced the acquisition of Yieldify, a London-based marketing technology company.

Key Points: 
  • On January 4, 2023, Publicis announced the acquisition of Yieldify, a London-based marketing technology company.
  • On January 10, 2023, Publicis announced the acquisition of Advertise BG, one of the leading performance marketing agencies in Bulgaria.
  • On May 23, 2023, Publicis announced the acquisition of full stake in Publicis Sapient AI Labs, an innovative artificial intelligence research and development joint venture launched in 2020 in partnership between Publicis Sapient, Elder Research and Tquila.
  • Corra will augment Publicis Sapient’s existing expertise in commerce solutions, including Adobe Commerce, while extending Publicis Sapient’s offerings in digital and omnichannel commerce.

EQS-News: Abivax announces the start of the roadshow for its proposed global offering and proposed Nasdaq listing

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Offering”) and a concurrent offering of ordinary shares in certain jurisdictions outside of the United States (the “European Private Placement”, and together, the “Global Offering”).

Key Points: 
  • Offering”) and a concurrent offering of ordinary shares in certain jurisdictions outside of the United States (the “European Private Placement”, and together, the “Global Offering”).
  • All securities to be sold in the Global Offering will be offered by the Company.
  • The Company has applied to list its ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “ABVX”.
  • Morgan Stanley and Leerink Partners are acting as joint global coordinators for the proposed Global Offering and joint bookrunners for the U.S. Offering.

Number of Shares and Voting Rights of Innate Pharma as of October 3, 2023

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Monday, October 9, 2023

(1) The total number of theoretical voting rights (or “gross” voting rights) is used as the basis for calculating the crossing of shareholding thresholds.

Key Points: 
  • (1) The total number of theoretical voting rights (or “gross” voting rights) is used as the basis for calculating the crossing of shareholding thresholds.
  • In accordance with Article 223-11 of the AMF General Regulation, this number is calculated on the basis of all shares to which voting rights are attached, including shares whose voting rights have been suspended.
  • The total number of theoretical voting rights includes voting rights attached to AGAP 2016, i.e.
  • (2) The total number of exercisable voting rights (or “net” voting rights) is calculated without taking into account the shares held in treasury by the Company, with suspended voting rights.

CIRO receives delegation of powers for mutual fund dealers in Quebec

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

The delegation of powers allows CIRO to act as the organization that will register dealing representatives of mutual fund dealers as well as conduct compliance examinations for mutual fund dealers with activities in Quebec as is the case for investment dealers.

Key Points: 
  • The delegation of powers allows CIRO to act as the organization that will register dealing representatives of mutual fund dealers as well as conduct compliance examinations for mutual fund dealers with activities in Quebec as is the case for investment dealers.
  • "This delegation will increase consistency and efficiency in the delivery of regulation in Quebec, which is to the benefit of Quebecers and the Quebec financial services industry," said Claudyne Bienvenu, Vice-President, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, CIRO.
  • We look forward to working with the AMF and the new member firms in smoothly transferring  oversight to CIRO in Montreal."
  • CIRO and the AMF will work together on a timeline for implementation of the delegation of powers.

Vantiva Announces it has entered into an agreement with CommScope to acquire CommScope’s Home Networks in exchange for a 25% stake in Vantiva SA., a key milestone in its strategic roadmap

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

The planned acquisition of CommScope Home Networks represents a transformational transaction for Vantiva, as it would significantly increase Vantiva’s Connected Home capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • The planned acquisition of CommScope Home Networks represents a transformational transaction for Vantiva, as it would significantly increase Vantiva’s Connected Home capabilities.
  • In the last twelve months ending June 2023, CommScope Home Networks and Vantiva’s Connected Home generated $[1.5]bn and €[2.0]bn in sales, respectively.
  • “This planned strategic acquisition represents a unique transformative opportunity for Vantiva,” said Luis Martinez-Amago, CEO of Vantiva.
  • “It will enable us to reinforce Vantiva’s Connected Home operations, accelerate our innovation roadmap and expand into new markets through additional commercial partnerships.

Technicolor Creative Studios: Business Update and First Half 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, October 2, 2023

Net financial debt at nominal value amounted to €5773 million at the end of June 2023, compared with €650 million at the end of December 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Net financial debt at nominal value amounted to €5773 million at the end of June 2023, compared with €650 million at the end of December 2022.
  • IFRS net debt amounted to €613 million as of June 30, 2023, compared with €739 million as of December 31, 2022.
  • Therefore, Technicolor Creative Studios expects its rebound to be postponed by one year.
  • As a consequence of the above, the Company is publishing the following forward-looking assumptions:
    For 2023: revenue contraction and adjusted EBITDA after lease to decrease by c.€40m compared to first half 2023.

COFACE SA: Moody's upgrades Coface's main operating company to A1 IFSR, stable outlook

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

COFACE SA: Moody's upgrades Coface's main operating company to A1 IFSR, stable outlook

Key Points: 
  • COFACE SA: Moody's upgrades Coface's main operating company to A1 IFSR, stable outlook
    The rating agency Moody’s, on 28th September 2023, has upgraded the financial strength rating (Insurance Financial Strength Rating – IFSR) for Coface to A1 from A2.
  • The agency has also changed the outlook for Coface to stable from positive.
  • This rewards Coface teams’ work and recognizes the high level of service offered to our clients.
  • The Coface Group disclaims any intention or obligation to publish an update of these forecasts, or provide new information on future events or any other circumstance.