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Insurify Completes Acquisition of Compare.com

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Insurify, Inc. (“Insurify”), America’s top-rated virtual insurance agent to compare, buy and manage insurance, has completed the acquisition of Inspop USA, LLC and its subsidiary, Compare.com Insurance Agency, LLC (“Compare.com”), a pioneer in the U.S. online auto insurance comparison market.

Key Points: 
  • Insurify, Inc. (“Insurify”), America’s top-rated virtual insurance agent to compare, buy and manage insurance, has completed the acquisition of Inspop USA, LLC and its subsidiary, Compare.com Insurance Agency, LLC (“Compare.com”), a pioneer in the U.S. online auto insurance comparison market.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome the talented Compare team, and the well-established brand, and proven technology into Insurify.
  • This combination allows Insurify to realize the benefits of the respective brands, platforms, and operations to effectively deliver next-generation solutions to consumers and carrier partners.
  • This acquisition is a positive outcome, but it’s always sad to see valued colleagues leave the Admiral family.

Hornbill partners with i3Works to spread the benefits of Enterprise Service Management in the UK

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

LONDON, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hornbill, a leading Enterprise Service Management (ESM) technology and solutions provider, today announced a new strategic partnership with i3Works, a UK management consulting and services company. The partnership further supports Hornbill's double-digit growth in the ESM market and increases the consultancy offerings available to customers across digital transformation, IT service best practice, and implementation of ITSM and ESM projects.

Key Points: 
  • Hornbill announces strategic partnership with i3Works to provide consultancy offerings across digital transformation and IT service best practices in the ESM market.
  • LONDON, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hornbill, a leading Enterprise Service Management (ESM) technology and solutions provider, today announced a new strategic partnership with i3Works, a UK management consulting and services company.
  • The ESM market is one of the strongest in the UK economy, with annual growth forecasted at 18.7% until at least 2027.
  • i3Works' bring a range of capabilities across Service Management disciplines, including consultancy throughout the ITIL Service Value System and associated practices.

Zephyr Releases PSN Top Guns List for Q4 2022 Highlighting Best-In-Class Separate Accounts, Managed Accounts and Managed ETF Strategies

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Monday, March 27, 2023

NEW YORK, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zephyr, a subsidiary of Informa plc (LSE: INF), and a recognized leader in investment management technology for wealth managers and advisors, has released its highly anticipated PSN Top Guns List for Q4 2022. The list provides the best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies and serves as an important reference for investors and asset managers.

Key Points: 
  • The list provides the best performing separate accounts, managed accounts, and managed ETF strategies and serves as an important reference for investors and asset managers.
  • The following strategies made the PSN Top Guns list for the Europe Universe:
    "Global bonds (FTSE World Government ex.
  • In addition to PSN Top Guns Best-In-Class Separate Accounts, Managed Accounts and Managed ETF Strategies, the company also announced PSN Top Guns Manager of the Decade.
  • The complete list of PSN Top Guns , PSN Top Guns Manager of the Decade and an overview of the methodology, can be found here .

Valmet to supply a new container board making line to DS Smith in Italy

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Monday, March 27, 2023

ESPOO, Finland, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will supply a new container board machine with extensive packages of automation, services, and industrial internet applications to DS Smith Paper Italia S.r.l at their Porcari (Lucca) site in Italy.

Key Points: 
  • ESPOO, Finland, March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valmet will supply a new container board machine with extensive packages of automation, services, and industrial internet applications to DS Smith Paper Italia S.r.l at their Porcari (Lucca) site in Italy.
  • Valmet as a market leader in innovative board making technologies has developed a number of sustainable solutions to meet the market needs.
  • Our unique offering together with the production potential of the container board machine were the decisive factors for DS Smith," says Kari Räisänen, Sales Director, Board and Paper Mills, Paper business line, Valmet.
  • Valmet's delivery will include a recycled linerboard making line from broke collection to a reel and winder as well as board machine process ventilation systems.

Adial Pharmaceuticals Engages The Keswick Group to Advance Partnering Activities for the Clinical Development of AD04 for Alcohol Use Disorder

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

The Keswick Group is led by Tony Goodman, a current member of Adial’s board of directors.

Key Points: 
  • The Keswick Group is led by Tony Goodman, a current member of Adial’s board of directors.
  • Mr. Goodman’s career spans over 23 years in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
  • He is the founder and Managing Director of The Keswick Group, LLC.
  • Mr. Goodman has also served as the Director of Strategic Marketing and Business Development at PRA International.

H&E Equipment Services Appoints Suzanne H. Wood as Director

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HEES) announced effective March 13, 2023, Suzanne H. Wood has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).

Key Points: 
  • H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: HEES) announced effective March 13, 2023, Suzanne H. Wood has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”).
  • In connection with Ms. Wood’s appointment, the size of the Board was expanded from ten to eleven directors.
  • Wood is highly qualified to serve as a director on the Board of the Company given her extensive experience in the construction and rental industries.
  • She brings a wealth of industry knowledge to her role,” says Executive Chairman and Director John Engquist.

Life Science and Healthcare Industry Executive Adam Deutsch Joins uMotif Board as Company Brings the Next-Generation of eCOA/ePRO to Expanding Global Market

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

BOSTON, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- uMotif – one of the clinical trial technology market's fastest growing companies – bolstered its status as the leader in next-generation eCOA/ePRO with the announcement that life science and healthcare executive Adam Deutsch has joined its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • In bringing strong business acumen and a thoughtful approach to transforming companies, Deutsch is focused on how to better serve the research participant.
  • uMotif CEO Steve Rosenberg ( LinkedIn ) said, "Adam has an impeccable track record of guiding the growth of private and public companies in our industry.
  • uMotif Chairman of the Board Steve Powell ( LinkedIn ) said, "we're delighted to welcome Adam Deutsch to the uMotif Board.
  • His expertise in creating healthcare and life science market leaders will greatly benefit uMotif as it pursues its ambitious growth plans.

One United Properties targets consolidated gross profit of EUR 125.9 million in 2023

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The net profit is estimated to reach EUR 107.3 million in 2023, a 5% increase versus 2022, with the net margin expected at 37%.

Key Points: 
  • The net profit is estimated to reach EUR 107.3 million in 2023, a 5% increase versus 2022, with the net margin expected at 37%.
  • The total investments and CAPEX costs for 2023, including land acquisitions and development costs, are estimated at EUR 235.6 million.
  • For 2022, One United Properties posted a consolidated turnover of EUR 235.4 million, a 4% increase compared to 2021.
  • The gross profit reached EUR 116.2 million, a 5% year-on-year decline, while the bottom line decreased by 1%, amounting to EUR 101.9 million.

One United Properties targets consolidated gross profit of EUR 125.9 million in 2023

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The net profit is estimated to reach EUR 107.3 million in 2023, a 5% increase versus 2022, with the net margin expected at 37%.

Key Points: 
  • The net profit is estimated to reach EUR 107.3 million in 2023, a 5% increase versus 2022, with the net margin expected at 37%.
  • The total investments and CAPEX costs for 2023, including land acquisitions and development costs, are estimated at EUR 235.6 million.
  • For 2022, One United Properties posted a consolidated turnover of EUR 235.4 million, a 4% increase compared to 2021.
  • The gross profit reached EUR 116.2 million, a 5% year-on-year decline, while the bottom line decreased by 1%, amounting to EUR 101.9 million.

Insurify To Acquire Compare.com, Strengthening Market Leadership Position and Empowering Consumers to Find and Buy the Right Insurance For Their Needs

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Monday, March 6, 2023

As part of the transaction, Admiral will retain a minority stake in Insurify and continue to serve as a strategic shareholder.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the transaction, Admiral will retain a minority stake in Insurify and continue to serve as a strategic shareholder.
  • Allie Feakins, Compare.com’s CEO, will join Insurify as SVP of Insurance and lead insurance operations for the combined company.
  • “Over the past 10 years, we have observed firsthand the rapid growth of Insurify as one of leading auto insurance comparison platforms.
  • We are excited that Insurify chose to acquire Compare.com and the opportunity to extend our business model to a full-service insurance agency.