CITIC Group

Cathay Pacific

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited £500,000 for failing to protect the security of its customers’ personal data. Between October 2014 and May 2018 Cathay Pacific’s computer systems lacked appropriate security measures which led to customers’ personal details being exposed.

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Cathay Pacific Airways Limited £500,000 for failing to protect the security of its customers’ personal data. Between October 2014 and May 2018 Cathay Pacific’s computer systems lacked appropriate security measures which led to customers’ personal details being exposed.

Global Air Cargo Market 2020-2024 | Evolving Opportunities with Air France-KLM SA and Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. | Technavio

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Tuesday, March 3, 2020

In addition, the rise in the popularity of air cargo digitization is anticipated to boost the growth of the air cargo market.

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  • In addition, the rise in the popularity of air cargo digitization is anticipated to boost the growth of the air cargo market.
  • Therefore, the rise in global e-commerce sales is expected to fuel the growth of the global air cargo market during the forecast period.
  • Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. operates its business through segments such as Passenger services, Cargo services, and Catering, recoveries and other services.
  • The company offers air cargo services through its Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon businesses.

CN Bio Innovations raises $9 million USD (c. £6.9 million GBP)

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Monday, March 2, 2020

CN Bio Innovations (CN Bio), a leading cell culture company that has developed organ-on-chip laboratory instruments to improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug discovery, today announced it has raised $9 million USD (circa 6.9 million GBP) investment, led by CITIC Securities Investment Co., Ltd., and supported by existing investor CN Innovations Holdings Ltd.

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  • CN Bio Innovations (CN Bio), a leading cell culture company that has developed organ-on-chip laboratory instruments to improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug discovery, today announced it has raised $9 million USD (circa 6.9 million GBP) investment, led by CITIC Securities Investment Co., Ltd., and supported by existing investor CN Innovations Holdings Ltd.
  • CN Bio has also announced the relocation and expansion of its headquarters to the Cambridge Science Park, UK, including 4,000 sq.
  • CN Bios micro-physiological systems enable researchers to study drug metabolism, toxicology and specific disease models on single- and multi-organ systems.
  • Building on over ten years of research and development of organ-on-chip technology, CN Bio is an exciting and promising investment.

Parthenon Capital Sells ScentAir

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Parthenon Capital, a leading growth-oriented private equity firm, announced today that it sold its position in portfolio company ScentAir Holdings, Inc (ScentAir or the Company).

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  • Parthenon Capital, a leading growth-oriented private equity firm, announced today that it sold its position in portfolio company ScentAir Holdings, Inc (ScentAir or the Company).
  • The private equity arm of CITIC Capital Holdings Limited (CITIC Capital) led the new investment in the Company.
  • Parthenon Capital initially invested in ScentAir in December 2014.
  • ScentAir CEO Dan Connors added, On behalf of the management team at ScentAir, wed like to thank Parthenon Capital for their effective sponsorship of our business these past five years.

Predictive Technology Group and Atrin Pharmaceuticals Announce Molecular Diagnostic Oncology Development Collaboration

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

We are very pleased to work with Atrin Pharmaceuticals, a recognized leader in the development of anti-cancer therapeutics targeting DDR, said Bradley Robinson, president and chief executive officer of Predictive Technology Group.

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  • We are very pleased to work with Atrin Pharmaceuticals, a recognized leader in the development of anti-cancer therapeutics targeting DDR, said Bradley Robinson, president and chief executive officer of Predictive Technology Group.
  • We believe that this collaboration may become a game changer in oncology, as treatment continues to progress towards individualized precision medicine.
  • The goal of this collaboration is to develop actionable predictive molecular and companion diagnostics and therapeutics for these common disorders and related cancers.
  • CLSACapital Markets Limited, a CITIC Securities Company, under its mandate with Predictive Technology Group, will continue to introduce potential strategic partners and provide relevant regulatory guidance to Predictive Technology Group.

Cityneon Acquires Animax Designs

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Monday, January 13, 2020

Animax Designs is a world leader in animatronic and interactive characters, animated costumes and puppets, serving major movie studios such as The Walt Disney Company, NBC Universal, Warner Bros and companies such as Feld Entertainment

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  • Animax Designs is a world leader in animatronic and interactive characters, animated costumes and puppets, serving major movie studios such as The Walt Disney Company, NBC Universal, Warner Bros and companies such as Feld Entertainment
    Cityneon is an existing major client of Animax, which builds the dinosaurs in Cityneon's Jurassic World: The Exhibition touring sets
    SINGAPORE, Jan. 13,2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Cityneon Holdings ("Cityneon", the "Company"/collectively with its subsidiaries, the "Group") today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Animax Designs, Inc. ("Animax"), a world leader and global provider of animatronic characters.
  • Animax Designs, Inc., which is based in Nashville, Tennessee in the US, was founded by Chuck Fawcett in 1989 and just celebrated their 30th year anniversary in the creation of cutting-edge animatronic and interactive characters, animated costumes, and puppets.
  • The Animax transaction was based on a combination of cash and shares in Cityneon and Animax is expected to contribute immediately to the revenue and profits of the Group post acquisition.
  • Johnson is a capital markets veteran and has held controlling interests and directorships in many listed companies.In May 2019, Cityneon welcomed CITIC Capital as a new shareholder, who holds approximately 10% shares in Cityneon.

So-Young Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

Dr. Zhang serves as a senior managing director and Head of Healthcare Group at CITIC Capital Partners.

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  • Dr. Zhang serves as a senior managing director and Head of Healthcare Group at CITIC Capital Partners.
  • Dr. Zhang possesses deep knowledge of the healthcare industry and currently serves on the boards of multiple companies in the healthcare industry.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Dr. Zhang to the Board.
  • Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Companys filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Gold Mountains (H.K.) International Mining Company Limited Completes Acquisition of Shares in the Capital of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

International Mining Company Limited (Gold Mountains) announces the following transaction.

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  • International Mining Company Limited (Gold Mountains) announces the following transaction.
  • Gold Mountains has acquired an aggregate of 35,752,011 Class A common shares of Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (Ivanhoe Mines) from CITIC Metal Africa Investments Limited (CITIC) and an aggregate of 12,900,271 Class A common shares of Ivanhoe Mines from Mr. Robert Friedland for a price of C$3.98 per share for an aggregate subscription amount of approximately C$193,636,082 (the Purchase).
  • Following completion of the Purchase, Zijin, indirectly through Gold Mountains, now owns 165,412,636 shares in the capital of Ivanhoe Mines, representing approximately 13.88% of the issued and outstanding Class A common shares in the capital of Ivanhoe Mines, on a non-diluted basis.
  • A copy of Gold Mountains early warning report will appear on Ivanhoe Mines profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com .

LvYue Group Completed Several Hundred Million Dollars in Series A and A+ Financing Led by Tencent, Sequoia China, Baidu Capital and Goldman Sachs

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Friday, November 15, 2019

BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 15 Beijing time, LvYue Group announced its several hundred million dollars Series A and A+ round financing led by Tencent, Sequoia China, Baidu Capital and Goldman Sachs, co-invested by Ocean Link, CITIC Trust, Oriza and CAISSA Travel.

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  • BEIJING, Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 15 Beijing time, LvYue Group announced its several hundred million dollars Series A and A+ round financing led by Tencent, Sequoia China, Baidu Capital and Goldman Sachs, co-invested by Ocean Link, CITIC Trust, Oriza and CAISSA Travel.
  • In 2018, XPMS mobile App was launched, the system has been already put into commercial use with remarkable results.
  • From 2016 till now, LvYue has signed and opened more than 1,900 hotels worldwide, in over 10 countries including Japan, South Korea, Thailand and India.
  • Jay Shen, Head of Investment Department in Trip.com, commented: "As LvYue's strategic investor, we have strong faith in its future development.

Worldwide Mobile Money Modernisation & Monetisation in Payments, Retail, Commerce & Banking 2019 to 2022

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Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Analysis #11 Mobile money offline vs. online

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  • Analysis #11 Mobile money offline vs. online
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  • Hypergrowth 2.0.: Modern - Mobile Finance (M - MFS), Advanced Business Conglomeration, & Niche Navigation for Enhanced Market Share & Revenues.
  • 2017 & Beyond
    4.1 Hell Bent for Leather?
  • What's common between ASOS - A fashion slate; Expedia - A travel agency; Cathay Pacific - An international airline; Freelancer - A job site; and Digital World International?