Financial Reporting Council

Acacia Announces CFO Succession Plan

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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Acacia thanks Mr. Rosenstein for his significant contributions and strong leadership during his tenure.

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  • Acacia thanks Mr. Rosenstein for his significant contributions and strong leadership during his tenure.
  • Rich’s efforts helped transform Acacia into a well-capitalized corporate acquisition platform and have positioned us to pursue attractive opportunities that can drive long-term shareholder value.
  • Fortunately, Acacia has developed a deep and experienced finance team to guide the Company forward.
  • Kirsten Hoover is an experienced corporate finance professional with strong institutional knowledge of Acacia and its go-forward strategy.

Concord Medical Announces Changes in Management

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited ("Concord Medical" or the "Company") (NYSE: CCM), a healthcare provider specialized in cancer treatment, research, education and prevention by establishing proton centers and cancer hospitals and operating an extensive network of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging centers in China, today announced changes in its management.

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  • BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited ("Concord Medical" or the "Company") (NYSE: CCM), a healthcare provider specialized in cancer treatment, research, education and prevention by establishing proton centers and cancer hospitals and operating an extensive network of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging centers in China, today announced changes in its management.
  • Mr. WayneYu agreed to be and was appointed as a new independent director to serve on the Board, effective from September 30, 2022.
  • Each of them brings a wealth of professional knowledge and expertise to Concord Medical.
  • Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited is a healthcare provider featuring a full cycle of premium oncology services including cancer diagnosis, treatment, education and prevention.

AGF International Advisors Company Limited Accepted as a Signatory to the UK Stewardship Code For Second Year

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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AGF Management Limited (AGF) is proud to share that AGF International Advisors Company Limited (AGFIA), a subsidiary of AGF, has once again been accepted as a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code, recognized globally as a best-practice benchmark in investment stewardship.

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  • AGF Management Limited (AGF) is proud to share that AGF International Advisors Company Limited (AGFIA), a subsidiary of AGF, has once again been accepted as a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code, recognized globally as a best-practice benchmark in investment stewardship.
  • AGFIA retaining its status as a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code stands as a testament to the rigor of our responsible investing practices, said Kevin McCreadie, CEO and Chief Investment Officer at AGF.
  • Click here to read more about AGFs investment stewardship approach and commitment to the 12 principles of the Code.
  • Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited (AGF) is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm.

Proxymity Hits UK Issuer Milestone With 50% of FTSE 100

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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LONDON, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proxymity, the leading digital investor communication platform, announced today that it has reached the milestone of over 50% of the UK FTSE 100 companies now using Proxymity's platform for proxy voting.

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  • LONDON, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proxymity, the leading digital investor communication platform, announced today that it has reached the milestone of over 50% of the UK FTSE 100 companies now using Proxymity's platform for proxy voting.
  • All are serviced by the three largest UK Issuer Agents - Computershare, Equiniti, and Link Group - who are already well-established on the platform.
  • Proxymity's platform powers its two main offerings, Proxymity Vote Connect and Shareholder ID.
  • Other leading UK companies have not been slow to notice the benefits of joining the platform, with 40% of the FTSE 250 already on board and counting.

Polymetal: Auditor appointment

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Polymetal announces the appointment of a new auditor.

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  • Polymetal announces the appointment of a new auditor.
  • As a result of evaluation of the tender participants, the option of engaging MHA MacIntyre Hudson LLP (an independent member of Baker Tilly International Limited) as a group auditor jointly with AO Business Solutions and Technologies (previously AO Deloitte & Touche CIS) as a component auditor was considered a preferred option, which was recommended by the Audit and Risk Committee and approved by the Board.
  • MHA MacIntyre Hudson LLP will act until the conclusion of the 2023 AGM at which meeting the Group auditor will be proposed to shareholders for appointment by ordinary resolution.
  • The Company has analysed its legal position and has concluded that the appointment of MHA MacIntyre Hudson LLP is not contradictory to any applicable sanctions.

Deveron Completes Transformative Acquisition of Controlling Interest in A&L Canada Laboratories

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022
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For additional information regarding the Acquisition, please refer to Deveron's news releases dated May 2, 2022 and May 10, 2022.

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  • For additional information regarding the Acquisition, please refer to Deveron's news releases dated May 2, 2022 and May 10, 2022.
  • The Company has obtained the necessary approvals to close the Acquisition, including receipt of final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange.
  • A&L is one of the largest soil and tissue laboratories in Canada.
  • [2] Based on data collected through the United States Department of Agriculture, the National Agricultural Statistics Service and Statistics Canada.

Deveron Announces Closing of Private Placement of Convertible Debentures

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022
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The recognition, measurement and disclosure requirements of Canadian GAAP applicable to private enterprises differ from those of Canadian GAAP applicable to publicly accountable enterprises, which are IFRS.

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  • The recognition, measurement and disclosure requirements of Canadian GAAP applicable to private enterprises differ from those of Canadian GAAP applicable to publicly accountable enterprises, which are IFRS.
  • The financial information of Deveron referred to in this news release is reported in Canadian dollars and have been prepared in accordance with IFRS.
  • The recognition, measurement and disclosure requirements of Canadian GAAP applicable to private enterprises differ from those of Canadian GAAP applicable to publicly accountable enterprises, which are IFRS.
  • 2 Based on data collected through the United States Department of Agriculture, the National Agricultural Statistics Service and Statistics Canada.

Zai Lab Announces Engagement of KPMG LLP, a U.S. Auditor, as the Company’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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The Companys engagement of KPMG is a natural outgrowth of our continued evolution into a global biopharmaceutical company, said Billy Cho, Chief Financial Officer of Zai Lab.

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  • The Companys engagement of KPMG is a natural outgrowth of our continued evolution into a global biopharmaceutical company, said Billy Cho, Chief Financial Officer of Zai Lab.
  • KPMGs engagement facilitates our continued global liquidity for our shareholders through our Nasdaq and Hong Kong Stock Exchange listings.
  • Upon completion of these standard procedures, KPMG will be in a position to execute an engagement letter and formally commence the engagement.
  • This press release contains statements about future expectations, plans and prospects, including, without limitation, statements relating to the engagement of KPMG and dismissal of the Companys incumbent auditor as Zai Labs independent registered public accounting firm.

Hong Kong Investor Relations Association Announces Winners of the 7th IR Awards 2021

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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Now in its seventh consecutive year, the Awards has been recognising and honouring investor relations ("IR") excellence and best practices among Hong Kong listed companies and IR professionals.

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  • Now in its seventh consecutive year, the Awards has been recognising and honouring investor relations ("IR") excellence and best practices among Hong Kong listed companies and IR professionals.
  • The 7th IR Awards 2021 enjoyed widespread support from listed companies and the investment sector.
  • The IR Pledge Program is designed to recognize Hong Kong listed companies with commitment to follow best practices in investor relations.
  • Strategic Public Relations Group is once again proud to be the Official Public Relations Partner and Diamond Sponsor of HKIRA IR Awards 2021.

IIRC and SASB form the Value Reporting Foundation, providing comprehensive suite of tools to assess, manage and communicate value

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Wednesday, June 9, 2021
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San Francisco and London, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) today officially announce their merger to form the Value Reporting Foundation.

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  • San Francisco and London, June 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) today officially announce their merger to form the Value Reporting Foundation.
  • The Value Reporting Foundation supports business and investor decision-making with three key resources: Integrated Thinking Principles, Integrated Reporting Framework and SASB Standards.
  • Janine Guillot, CEO, Value Reporting Foundation said: We have listened to the strong demand from businesses and investors for a simplified corporate reporting landscape.
  • Mervyn E. King, Chair Emeritus, Value Reporting Foundation said: "We are virtually at the door of having a globally accepted comprehensive corporate reporting system.