Valor

Holcim launches share buyback program of CHF 1 billion

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

On 18 March 2024, Holcim will launch its previously announced share buyback program for a total amount of CHF 1 billion until year-end 2024, with the share cancellation to be approved at the Annual General Meeting in 2025.

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  • On 18 March 2024, Holcim will launch its previously announced share buyback program for a total amount of CHF 1 billion until year-end 2024, with the share cancellation to be approved at the Annual General Meeting in 2025.
  • The share buyback will be funded from available cash on the balance sheet.
  • The share buyback program will be executed on a second trading line on SIX Swiss Exchange (Valor: 133 483 246, ISIN: CH133 483 246 1).
  • Concurrently with this press release, Holcim has published the details of the program in a buyback notice.

Former Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV Joins USAA To Lead Military Affairs

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

USAA has welcomed retired Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV as senior vice president and head of the company’s Military Affairs team.

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  • USAA has welcomed retired Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV as senior vice president and head of the company’s Military Affairs team.
  • His family has had continuous membership in USAA for five generations and he has been a member himself for 36 years.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240328715585/en/
    Former Army Maj. Gen. John B. Richardson IV has joined USAA to lead Military Affairs.
  • In his role at USAA, Johnny will oversee the Military Affairs team’s strategic direction and contribute to and influence the company’s growth and operations.

SMOROBOT Launches Revolutionary Valor Series Intelligent Pool Cleaning Robots

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

BEIJING, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On 28 March 2024, SMOROBOT officially unveiled the ValorTM series of intelligent robotic pool cleaners (hereinafter "Valor"), setting a new standard in automated pool cleaning and maintenance.

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  • BEIJING, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On 28 March 2024, SMOROBOT officially unveiled the ValorTM series of intelligent robotic pool cleaners (hereinafter "Valor"), setting a new standard in automated pool cleaning and maintenance.
  • Valor, a revolutionary intelligent cordless robotic pool cleaner from SMOROBOT, is forged from the accumulated experience and insights garnered from the Tank series.
  • With the launch of the Valor Series Robotic Pool Cleaner, SMOROBOT has significantly enhanced the user experience.
  • Valor now sets a new standard for functionality among pool cleaning robots worldwide, revolutionizing the industry with its groundbreaking capabilities.

DeFi Technologies' Subsidiary Valour Inc. Reaches a Record of $C838 Million in AUM

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Assets Under Management Growth: Valour has experienced a significant rise in its AUM, reaching a record of C$838 million.

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  • Assets Under Management Growth: Valour has experienced a significant rise in its AUM, reaching a record of C$838 million.
  • Surging Demand for Regulated Digital Asset Products: The surge in AUM highlights robust demand for Valour's comprehensive suite of regulated exchange-traded digital asset products.
  • Recently launched ETPs include Valour Internet Computer (ICP), Valour Ripple (XRP), and Valour Binance (BNB) ETPs.
  • These include Valour Internet Computer ( ICP ) Physical Staking, Valour Ripple ( XRP ), and Valour Binance ( BNB ) ETPs.

AgEagle Aerial Systems Appoints U.S. Army Major General (Retired) Malcolm Frost to Board of Directors

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

WICHITA, Kan., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of best-in-class full stack unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announces the appointment of retired U.S. Army Major General Malcolm Frost to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024 .

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  • WICHITA, Kan., March 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE: UAVS) a leading provider of best-in-class full stack unmanned aerial systems (UAS), sensors and software solutions for customers worldwide in the commercial and government verticals, today announces the appointment of retired U.S. Army Major General Malcolm Frost to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2024 .
  • Frost (Ret) has 31 years of leadership experience in the U.S. Army having provided large-scale strategic and operational oversight in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, and the United States.
  • Frost served as the Chief (Director) of Public Affairs where he developed and led all strategic communications plans and rollouts, national media relations initiatives, and community engagement for the Army.
  • AgEagle’s Chairman, Grant Begley, commented, “Major General Frost brings a significant demonstrated track record of senior leadership specifically within operations technology and military defense industries to AgEagle.

DeFi Technologies Inc. Announces Record AUM of C$590 Million, Launch of Valour Inc.’s Ripple (XRP) and Binance (BNB) ETPs

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Launch of XRP and BNB ETPs: Valour has introduced Ripple (“XRP”) and Binance (“BNB”) Exchange Traded Products on Nordic Growth Market (“NGM”) exchange expanding its range of digital asset investment products.

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  • Launch of XRP and BNB ETPs: Valour has introduced Ripple (“XRP”) and Binance (“BNB”) Exchange Traded Products on Nordic Growth Market (“NGM”) exchange expanding its range of digital asset investment products.
  • Additionally, Valour has launched Ripple (“XRP”) and Binance (“BNB”) ETPs on the Nordic Growth Market (“NGM”) exchange.
  • Additionally, Valour has launched Ripple (XRP) and Binance (BNB) ETPs on the NGM exchange.
  • "The introduction of the Ripple (XRP) and Binance (BNB) ETPs by Valour marks a significant expansion of our product offerings," said Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of DeFi Technologies.

DeFi Technologies' Subsidiary Valour Inc. Announces Record AUM of C$590 Million, Launch of Valour Inc.'s Ripple (XRP) and Binance (BNB) ETPs

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Launch of XRP and BNB ETPs: Valour has introduced Ripple ("XRP") and Binance ("BNB") Exchange Traded Products on Nordic Growth Market ("NGM") exchange expanding its range of digital asset investment products.

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  • Launch of XRP and BNB ETPs: Valour has introduced Ripple ("XRP") and Binance ("BNB") Exchange Traded Products on Nordic Growth Market ("NGM") exchange expanding its range of digital asset investment products.
  • Valour continues to prioritize product innovation and development, and it has plans to list additional traditional and physically backed ETPs in the coming months.
  • Additionally, Valour has launched Ripple ("XRP") and Binance ("BNB") ETPs on the Nordic Growth Market ("NGM") exchange.
  • Additionally, Valour has launched Ripple (XRP) and Binance (BNB) ETPs on the NGM exchange.

DeFi Technologies Inc. Completes Strategic Acquisition of Private Research Firm, Reflexivity Research LLC, Co-Founded by Anthony Pompliano and Will Clemente

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Acquisition Completed: DeFi Technologies Inc. has successfully acquired Reflexivity Research LLC, a private research firm known for its high-quality, crypto-native research and significant client base including major cryptocurrency organizations.

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  • Acquisition Completed: DeFi Technologies Inc. has successfully acquired Reflexivity Research LLC, a private research firm known for its high-quality, crypto-native research and significant client base including major cryptocurrency organizations.
  • Transaction Details: The acquisition involved DeFi Technologies acquiring all issued and outstanding securities of Reflexivity Research for 5 million common shares, subject to a 12-month lock-up schedule.
  • Reflexivity , co-founded by Anthony Pompliano and Will Clemente, offers high-quality crypto-native research designed for traditional finance investors.
  • In connection with the Acquisition, DeFi Technologies acquired all issued and outstanding securities of Reflexivity Research for 5 million common shares of DeFi Technologies (the "Payment Shares").

SPEEDO ANNOUNCES EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN SWIMMING SENSATION AND OLYMPIC MEDALIST ARABELLA "BELLA" GABRIELLE SIMS

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Speedo, the globally acclaimed innovator in swimwear and accessories, renowned for its groundbreaking Fastskin® LZR® Intent and LZR Valor swimsuits, today announced a new partnership with American swimming sensation Arabella "Bella" Gabrielle Sims.

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  • CYPRESS, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Speedo, the globally acclaimed innovator in swimwear and accessories, renowned for its groundbreaking Fastskin® LZR® Intent and LZR Valor swimsuits, today announced a new partnership with American swimming sensation Arabella "Bella" Gabrielle Sims.
  • This exciting collaboration between Speedo and Bella, brings together one of the most iconic swim brands with a rising star in competitive swimming.
  • Simon Breckon, Global Senior Vice President, Speedo, expressed his excitement about the collaboration: "We are thrilled to welcome Bella Sims to the Speedo family.
  • Bella Sims expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating, "Teaming up with Speedo is a dream come true.

DeFi Technologies Inc. Announces Strategic Acquisition of Private Research Firm, Reflexivity Research LLC, Co-Founded by Anthony Pompliano and Will Clemente

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Reflexivity , co-founded by Anthony Pompliano and Will Clemente, offers high-quality crypto-native research designed for traditional finance investors.

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  • Reflexivity , co-founded by Anthony Pompliano and Will Clemente, offers high-quality crypto-native research designed for traditional finance investors.
  • The company's research is distributed via their homepage, a premium membership portal, and an email list of over 55,000 investors.
  • The acquisition signifies DeFi Technologies' inaugural foray into the research domain, underscoring its dedication to fostering knowledge and understanding in the dynamic cryptocurrency sector.
  • Pursuant to the LOI, DeFi Technologies will acquire all issued and outstanding securities of Reflexivity Research in return for 5 million common shares of DeFi Technologies (the "Payment Shares").