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DGAP-News: Allianz SE: Allianz stays well on course in second quarter 2021

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Friday, August 6, 2021

The Solvency II capitalization ratio was at 206 percent at the end of the second quarter of 2021 [3] , compared to 210 percent at the end of the first quarter 2021.

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  • The Solvency II capitalization ratio was at 206 percent at the end of the second quarter of 2021 [3] , compared to 210 percent at the end of the first quarter 2021.
  • The value of new business (VNB) grew significantly to 633 (357) million euros in the second quarter of 2021.
  • - Third-party assets under management (AuM) increased by 56 billion euros to 1,830 billion euros in the second quarter of 2021, compared to the end of the first quarter of 2021.
  • The cost-income ratio (CIR) improved by 4.1 percentage points to 58.7 percent in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020.

CNA Expands the Leadership Team accelerating its focus on sophisticated Analytical Technologies and Business Innovation

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

His deep industry knowledge and proven capabilities will strengthen our market facing strategies and expand the business and growth opportunities for CNA," said Dino E. Robusto, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.

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  • His deep industry knowledge and proven capabilities will strengthen our market facing strategies and expand the business and growth opportunities for CNA," said Dino E. Robusto, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
  • "A key to success will be Michael's focus on helping business leaders innovate and drive transformative initiatives to enhance the ease of doing business with our agents and brokers."
  • As a result of Costonis' transition, CNA has added Gary Haase to its executive team.
  • Haase will join CNA as Chief Operations Officer from Catalina Holdings at the start of the 4th quarter.

Aurinia Reports Second Quarter and Six Months 2021 Financial Results and Recent Operational Highlights

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:AUPH) (Aurinia or the Company) today issued its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.

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  • Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ:AUPH) (Aurinia or the Company) today issued its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021.
  • Aurinia anticipates reporting top-line results from the ongoing AURORA-2 two-year continuation study of voclosporin for the treatment of LN by the end of 2021.
  • Financial Liquidity at June 30, 2021
    As of June 30, 2021, Aurinia had cash and cash equivalents and investments of $323.7 million compared to $422.7 million at December 31, 2020.
  • Aurinia will host a conference call and webcast to discuss the quarter ended June 30, 2021 financial results today, Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. EDT.

Willdan Announces Changes to Board of Directors and Management

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Willdan Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: WLDN) announced today that the Companys Board of Directors has elected Cynthia Downes to the Board, effective August 4, 2021.

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  • Willdan Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: WLDN) announced today that the Companys Board of Directors has elected Cynthia Downes to the Board, effective August 4, 2021.
  • With the addition of Ms. Downes, the Board will expand to nine members total, eight of whom will be independent.
  • Today Willdan also announced that Daniel Chow will transition from his position as Chief Operating Officer of Willdan Group, Inc. to an operational advisory role.
  • Willdan disclaims any obligation to, and does not undertake to, update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release.

Penetron India LEEDs with Highest Sustainability Rating

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., August 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In July 2021, the Penetron India production facility in Salem, India was officially LEED Platinum certified.

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  • EAST SETAUKET, N.Y., August 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In July 2021, the Penetron India production facility in Salem, India was officially LEED Platinum certified.
  • The Penetron factory is the first such facility in the Asia and Asia-Pacific regions to be certified with LEED Platinum in Construction Materials, the highest LEED classification level.
  • The Penetron production facility in Salem, the fifth largest city in Tamil Nadu in southern India, was inaugurated in December 2019 and continues to expand.
  • It demanded meticulous planning and many reviews by Penetron to achieve the highest LEED rating for the entire facility.

Dedalus and Rx.Health Announce Partnership to Liberate “Trapped” Healthcare Data and Accelerate Personalized Consumer Engagement

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Dedalus Group ("Dedalus") one of the largest Healthcare Software companies in the world transforming Healthcare across the whole continuum of care, today announced its strategic partnership in North America with Rx.Health, an AI-based digital health unification and clinical intelligence platform.

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  • Dedalus Group ("Dedalus") one of the largest Healthcare Software companies in the world transforming Healthcare across the whole continuum of care, today announced its strategic partnership in North America with Rx.Health, an AI-based digital health unification and clinical intelligence platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210805005914/en/
    The partnership will enable collaboration between Dedalus solution, Digital Connect for Health (DC4H) with Rx.Healths platform that unifies and automates digital health through an EHR connected formulary and 250+ automated digital care pathways.
  • This will bridge the gap between various systems (records and engagement) while generating contextually relevant insights delivered over DTx channels and digital care pathways helping health systems to achieve their goal of personalized consumer engagement while reducing physician burnout.
  • This partnership uniquely delivers on the promise of personalized consumer engagement while improving the clinician experience using actionable insights from data and accelerates the pace of digital transformation for healthcare stakeholders, and I am very excited about it, says Vishnu Saxena, Digital General Manager of Dedalus North America.

Safilo Takes Another Step Towards Digital Transformation with New Carrera E-commerce Platform in the U.S.

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

This investment is also intended to enhance brand awareness thus creating more brand relevance which will benefit all U.S. wholesale customers.

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  • This investment is also intended to enhance brand awareness thus creating more brand relevance which will benefit all U.S. wholesale customers.
  • Adopting an agile approach based on flexibility and continuous improvement, the e-commerce site promises a top-level purchasing experience for the end consumer.
  • The U.S. where customer satisfaction and high levels of service remain fundamental corporate priorities is now the new target for Safilo's digital transformation.
  • Safilo Group's portfolio encompasses own core brands: Carrera, Polaroid, Smith, Safilo, Blenders, Priv Revaux and Seventh Street.

Best Annuities: Delaware Life's Accelerator PrimeSM Variable Annuity & Pinnacle Fixed Annuities Top Rated in Barron's 100 Annuities List

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Delaware Life's new Accelerator PrimeSM variable annuity and its Pinnacle multi-year guaranteed annuities topped key categories in Barron's 2021, " The 100 Best Annuities for Today's Market " list.

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  • WALTHAM, Mass., Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Delaware Life's new Accelerator PrimeSM variable annuity and its Pinnacle multi-year guaranteed annuities topped key categories in Barron's 2021, " The 100 Best Annuities for Today's Market " list.
  • Delaware Life's Pinnacle MYGAthree, five, and seven-year fixed annuities were top ranked in Barron's fixed annuities with a multi-year guarantee category.
  • Recognized for offering industry-leading guaranteed income, the fixed annuities provide the flexibility to select the term of the annuity based on income needs.
  • The applicable prospectuses for this Delaware Life Accelerator PrimeSM Variable Annuityand its underlying investment fund options contain thisand other important information.

DGAP-News: Sixt Leasing SE is now called 'Allane SE'

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

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  • Pullach, 5 August 2021 - Sixt Leasing SE, a leading provider in online direct sales of new vehicles in Germany as well as a specialist in the management and full-service leasing of large fleets, is now called "Allane SE".
  • The reason for the change of name is an agreement reached in the context of the sale of Sixt SE's approximately 42 per cent majority stake in Sixt Leasing SE, which provides for a gradual separation of Sixt Leasing SE from Sixt SE.
  • As part of the agreement with Sixt SE, Sixt Leasing SE has now changed its company name as a first step.
  • Donglim Shin, CEO of Allane SE: "Allane stands for what has already been the core of Sixt Leasing, namely unlimited mobility options.

Azzur Group Appoints Quality and Validation Expert, David Dumers, as Director of the Organization's Raleigh Consulting Office

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

To continue to meet the needs and challenges of healthcare and life science clients in and around RTP and the greater southeast U.S., Azzur Group today announces the appointment of David Dumers to Director of Azzur Raleigh.

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  • To continue to meet the needs and challenges of healthcare and life science clients in and around RTP and the greater southeast U.S., Azzur Group today announces the appointment of David Dumers to Director of Azzur Raleigh.
  • David brings to Azzur Raleigh more than 20 years of progressive experience in quality assurance, validation program compliance, quality control, and product development experience, having served most recently as Director of Validation for KBI Biopharma.
  • "We're excited to welcome David to the Azzur team," said Chris Mansur , President of Azzur Consulting.
  • Azzur Group has a long-standing history in the Raleigh area, with the establishment of its RTP-based consulting services in 2014.