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【Press Release】PetroChina Achieved Another Record Annual Results

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Despite the realized oil price dropped by 16.8% year-on-year, the Company’s operating results continued to grow, and achieved record annual results for two consecutive years, underpinned by strengthened resilience of its industrial chain against the changes of macro-factors such as the oil price.

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  • Despite the realized oil price dropped by 16.8% year-on-year, the Company’s operating results continued to grow, and achieved record annual results for two consecutive years, underpinned by strengthened resilience of its industrial chain against the changes of macro-factors such as the oil price.
  • The debt-to-asset ratio was 40.8%, dropped by 1.7 percentage points from the end of last year, the lowest level in 13 years.
  • The annual dividend for the year was RMB 0.44 per share (tax inclusive), representing a dividend payout ratio of 50% with annual dividend payment of approximately RMB 80.53 billion.
  • Achieving another record oil and natural gas equivalent output with more solid foundation for future development.

Global Bioenergies has received letters of intent for its plant project corresponding to forecasted annual sales of over €70 million

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Monday, April 8, 2024

This plant, mainly dedicated to cosmetics, will be commissioned during 2027 and will market Isonaturane™ 12 and 16, the first natural-origin equivalents to petroleum-based isododecane and isohexadecane.

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  • This plant, mainly dedicated to cosmetics, will be commissioned during 2027 and will market Isonaturane™ 12 and 16, the first natural-origin equivalents to petroleum-based isododecane and isohexadecane.
  • Concurrently with commercial development and under the supervision of Roland Desvignes, Industrial Director of Global Bioenergies, the engineering teams have finalised the first plant layouts.
  • Based on these layouts, the total construction cost of the plant (including hazards) has been estimated at nearly €80 million.
  • This will be followed by the construction phase of the plant itself, which will involve the main CAPEX outflows, and will be completed in 2027.

Yamaha Updates Inline V MAX SHO® Model Outboards

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Yamaha announced today a new modernized look for the Inline V MAX SHO® models in the 90 through 175 horsepower categories.

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  • Yamaha announced today a new modernized look for the Inline V MAX SHO® models in the 90 through 175 horsepower categories.
  • The new, crisp style makes these outboards even more attractive.”
    The VF175 and VF150 outboards are matched with V MAX SHO® propellers, specifically made to transfer engine torque for powerful acceleration and top speed.
  • Yamaha’s new VF150 and VF175 model Inline SHO outboards now have an added tilt stop lever, perfectly suited for maintenance or extended storage situations.
  • Combine this new feature with the advantages offered through compatibility with Command Link® digital or analog gauges and V MAX SHO outboards make angling, cruising and servicing more efficient.

Yamaha Continues Support for Conch Republic Marine Army

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Through a renewed Yamaha Rightwaters™ sponsorship, Yamaha continues as the official outboard of Conch Republic Marine Army (CRMA), powering the organization’s clean-up boat with a Yamaha 225-horsepower outboard.

Key Points: 
  • Through a renewed Yamaha Rightwaters™ sponsorship, Yamaha continues as the official outboard of Conch Republic Marine Army (CRMA), powering the organization’s clean-up boat with a Yamaha 225-horsepower outboard.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312725755/en/
    Through a renewed Yamaha Rightwaters™ sponsorship, Yamaha continues as the official outboard of Conch Republic Marine Army (CRMA), powering the organization’s clean-up boat with a Yamaha 225-horsepower outboard.
  • "As the official outboard of Conch Republic Marine Army, Yamaha plays a key role in the restoration of the fragile marine habitats of the Florida Keys and allows us to continue hosting clean-up trips for thousands of volunteers who participate."
  • Yamaha’s U.S. Marine Business Unit, based in Kennesaw, Ga., is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of Yamaha Marine products in the U.S. including Yamaha Outboards, Yamaha WaveRunners®, Yamaha Boats, G3® Boats and Skeeter® Boats.

transcosmos expands BPO Center Fukuoka Gofukumachi, a center helping DX in Construction

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

TOKYO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. hereby announces that the company has expanded BPO Center Fukuoka Gofukumachi, an operations center focused on the construction industry, to accommodate growing business.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. hereby announces that the company has expanded BPO Center Fukuoka Gofukumachi, an operations center focused on the construction industry, to accommodate growing business.
  • To be ready for the Revised Labor Standards Act, which is scheduled to take effect in the construction industry in April 2024, the construction industry is accelerating efforts towards process optimization and digital transformation (DX).
  • Building on its expertise in the industry, transcosmos has long been providing various services specifically designed for the construction industry such as Construction Digital BPO, a service for construction related operations, and "to BIM," a comprehensive building information modeling service.
  • Services: Services for the construction industry, Construction Digital BPO, "to BIMI," a comprehensive BIM service
    transcosmos will drive its effort in helping the construction industry achieve DX.

Global Bioenergies: strong reduction of the loss in 2023 thanks to a significant increase in commercial activity

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

In the first half of 2023, Global Bioenergies successfully supplied several tons of Isonaturane™ to major players in the cosmetics industry, including L'Oréal.

Key Points: 
  • In the first half of 2023, Global Bioenergies successfully supplied several tons of Isonaturane™ to major players in the cosmetics industry, including L'Oréal.
  • Thanks to this unique innovation, cosmetic products, from make-up to skincare, gain in naturalness while guaranteeing customers the same level of performance.
  • In 2023 alone, the savings of 100 MWh are equivalent to the private consumption of all Global Bioenergies employees.
  • As a reminder, on the full-year report of 29 December 2023, the following assets appeared on the liquidity account:

Ursa Major Hadley Engine Flies for the First Time

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Saturday, March 9, 2024

DENVER, March 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ursa Major's Hadley engine, a purpose-built engine to satisfy America's commercial and national security space needs, flew for the first time powering Stratolaunch's Talon-A1 (TA-1) testbed during a Monday test over the Pacific Ocean.

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  • "For the first time since SpaceX fundamentally transformed space launch with privately developed rockets, Ursa Major and Stratolaunch have come together to advance a critical national mission," said Ursa Major founder and CEO Joe Laurienti.
  • The flight test marks a major milestone for Ursa Major, who designed, built, and flew Hadley in less than a decade.
  • Ursa Major has sold dozens of Hadley engines to customers that will enable space launch, hypersonics, and in-space missions.
  • Hadley is the first product in a family of propulsion systems, including liquid rocket engines and solid rocket motors, being designed, developed, and produced by Ursa Major.

Volterrex Launches 4,000 Lumen Configurable LED Pro Lantern

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Monday, March 4, 2024

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Volterrex by ISM Lighting, manufacturer of industrial-grade portable light solutions, today announced the expansion of its line of Prosumer portable LED lighting products with the addition of the Volterrex LED Pro Lantern. Featuring four light settings, the innovative 4,000 lumen LED Pro Lantern illuminates any environment with 360° or 180° light, a Spotlight configuration that casts a beam like a hyper-powerful flashlight, and a Warning Light configuration that pulses a flashing beacon for emergency situations. The portable lamp is the ideal solution for illuminating any environment on the go from home DIY projects to commercial job sites, campsites, and roadside emergencies. For more information on the new Volterrex LED Pro Lantern, please visit: https://volterrex.com/products/lantern.

Key Points: 
  • EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Volterrex by ISM Lighting , manufacturer of industrial-grade portable light solutions, today announced the expansion of its line of Prosumer portable LED lighting products with the addition of the Volterrex LED Pro Lantern .
  • For more information on the new Volterrex LED Pro Lantern, please visit: https://volterrex.com/products/lantern .
  • Its multi-angle handle allows the LED Pro Lantern to be carried as a traditionally slung lantern or as a flashlight, and serves as a stand to position the lantern for exacting light.
  • The Volterrex LED Pro Lantern is available directly at https://volterrex.com/products/lantern .

AGCO to Exhibit New and Award-Winning Equipment at 2024 World Ag Expo

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, will host an expansive exhibit at the 2024 World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, on February 13-15.

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  • AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, will host an expansive exhibit at the 2024 World Ag Expo in Tulare, California, on February 13-15.
  • “We’re looking forward to another great year at World Ag Expo, and we’re excited to showcase AGCO’s latest solutions,” said Joe DiPietro, Fendt VP and AGCO North America GM.
  • To learn more about AGCO’s innovative brands, visit AGCOcorp.com or stop by our booths at the 2024 World Ag Expo on February 13-15: Main Exhibit booth (#AGCO) and Ride & Drive spaces (#RD6 and #RD7).
  • To learn more about our AGCO technical curriculum, AGCO NexTech schools, and scholarship opportunities go to agtechnician.com .

transcosmos launches operations and maintenance service for COMPANY®

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

TOKYO, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- transcosmos inc. hereby announces that the company will begin offering operations and maintenance services for full-suite human capital management (HCM) System for Enterprise "COMPANY®" by Works Human Intelligence Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; CEO : Tomitaro Anzai; WHI). As a Solution Partner of COMPANY®, transcosmos has been offering various services including system implementation and upgrades.

Key Points: 
  • transcosmos helps businesses further streamline their HR operations and optimize costs, thereby transforming their HR function to a strategic HR.
  • The new operations and maintenance services will be offered with a shared services model using the company's existing BPO center environments, enabling clients to start using the service quickly.
  • transcosmos can offer comprehensive services for COMPANY®, from system implementation, BPO services, system upgrades, to operations and maintenance all at one-stop.
  • With the services, transcosmos helps businesses further streamline their HR operations and optimize costs, thereby transforming their HR function to a strategic HR.