Service companies

Accenture Forms Alliance with and Invests in P97 Networks Inc.

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Energy, Oil, Gas, Utilities, Technology, Data management, Software, Mobile, Wireless, Automotive, Professional services, Banking, Finance, Other Automotive, Business, Service companies, Consulting, Accenture, Management consulting, ACN, P97

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has invested in and formed an alliance with P97 Networks Inc. (P97), a leader in cloud-based mobile commerce, in-vehicle payments and digital marketing solutions for the convenience retail, fuel and vehicle-manufacturing industries.

Key Points: 
  • Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has invested in and formed an alliance with P97 Networks Inc. (P97), a leader in cloud-based mobile commerce, in-vehicle payments and digital marketing solutions for the convenience retail, fuel and vehicle-manufacturing industries.
  • The equity investment by Accenture Ventures follows Accenture and P97s work in developing digital solutions for major and independent oil and gas, automobile and fuels forecourt retail companies.
  • As part of the alliance agreement, Accenture plans to develop innovative solutions from P97 for clients.
  • Accentures end-to-end digital services make the company an ideal partner for P97, said Donald Frieden, founder and CEO of P97.

Integrity Solutions Wins Two Stevie® Awards for Sales Consulting and Training Excellence

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Education, Professional services, Consulting, Human resources, Training, Service companies, Consulting

The leading sales performance, coaching, and training innovator Integrity Solutions is the winner of two global honors in the 13th Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

Key Points: 
  • The leading sales performance, coaching, and training innovator Integrity Solutions is the winner of two global honors in the 13th Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.
  • Integrity Solutions is one of only three companies honored in two categories winning a silver award in the category Sales Consulting Practice of the Year, and a bronze award for Sales Training Practice of the Year.
  • Integrity Solutions has more than 50 years of experience developing innovative and practical training and learning-related solutions in sales performance, coaching and customer service.
  • Integrity Solutions is regularly cited for its industry-leading sales training and coaching solutions.

Capital Counsel LLC Named Top Guns Manager by Informa Investment Solutions

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Informa, Companies, Service companies, Business

NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Capital Counsel LLC, an independent investment adviser based in New York City,has been awarded a Top Guns designation by Informa Investment Solutions' PSN manager database, North America's longest running database of investment managers.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Capital Counsel LLC, an independent investment adviser based in New York City,has been awarded a Top Guns designation by Informa Investment Solutions' PSN manager database, North America's longest running database of investment managers.
  • We are proud to be recognized as a Top Gun Investment Manager by Informa Investment Solutions", said Terence S. Greene , President.
  • Informa Investment Solutions is part of Informa Financial Intelligence,a leading provider of critical decision-making solutions and custom services to financial institutions.
  • With a nearly 40-year history, Informa Investment Solutions, part of Informa Financial Intelligence, has set the standard for providing turnkey and customizable applications for performing manager searches, building wealth plans, and producing client reports and investment marketing materials for companies worldwide.

Randall Coxworth Joins Ankura as Senior Managing Director

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Business, Consulting, Service companies, Management consulting, Internal audit, Protiviti

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ankura, a leading business advisory and expert services firm that leverages integrated risk management, governance, compliance, investigations, forensics, technology, turnaround and restructuring, and management consulting capabilities, today announced the appointment of Randall Coxworth as Senior Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Ankura, a leading business advisory and expert services firm that leverages integrated risk management, governance, compliance, investigations, forensics, technology, turnaround and restructuring, and management consulting capabilities, today announced the appointment of Randall Coxworth as Senior Managing Director.
  • "We are excited to welcome Randall to the Ankura team.
  • His diverse industry experience and strong leadership qualities will be an asset as we continue to extend the impact of our global construction practice," said Darin L. Buchalter , Senior Managing Director.
  • Before joining Ankura, Mr. Coxworth held senior leadership positions at the consulting firm Protiviti and at a privately-held construction firm.

The Deloitte Foundation Announces Recipients of the 2019 Doctoral Fellowships in Accounting

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Service companies, Deloitte, Companies, Doctorate, Doctor of Philosophy, Service industries

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Deloitte Foundation has awarded $25,000 grants to 10 top accounting Ph.D. candidates through the Deloitte Foundation's annual Doctoral Fellowship program.

Key Points: 
  • STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Deloitte Foundation has awarded $25,000 grants to 10 top accounting Ph.D. candidates through the Deloitte Foundation's annual Doctoral Fellowship program.
  • Given to students who plan to pursue academic careers upon graduation, the award is intended to support the 2019 recipients' final year of coursework and the subsequent year to complete their doctoral dissertation.
  • This year's recipients and the institutions they attend are:
    "Growing the pipeline as well as strengthening the quantity and quality of accounting professors is critical to developing the next generation of future leaders," said Tonie Leatherberry , president, Deloitte Foundation.
  • Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them.

Charles River Associates (CRA) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

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Professional services, Consulting, Finance, Legal, Service companies, CRA International, Consulting, Dividend, Business

The Company expects to continue paying quarterly dividends, the declaration, timing and amounts of which remain subject to the discretion of CRAs Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • The Company expects to continue paying quarterly dividends, the declaration, timing and amounts of which remain subject to the discretion of CRAs Board of Directors.
  • Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm specializing in economic, financial and management consulting services .
  • CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues.
  • Detailed information about Charles River Associates, a registered trade name of CRA International, Inc., is available at www.crai.com .

Canada's mining sector going through dramatic change but industry remains bullish on growth: KPMG

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Service companies, KPMG, Madoff investment scandal, Business, Companies

"Mining is at a bit of a crossroads in Canada," says Heather Cheeseman, Partner, Energy and Natural Resources for KPMG in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • "Mining is at a bit of a crossroads in Canada," says Heather Cheeseman, Partner, Energy and Natural Resources for KPMG in Canada.
  • At the same time, we are seeing consolidation in the industry as companies look to find synergies and drive down costs."
  • "While I think the conditions driving change will only grow in 2019, I expect the Canadian mining sector to remain healthy.
  • The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss entity.

Moody’s Corporation Has Posted an Updated Management Presentation for Investors

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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Professional services, Banking, Finance, Service companies, Credit rating agencies, Consulting, Business, Moody's Corporation, Moody's Analytics, Moody's Investors Service, MCO, Moody's Analytics Knowledge Services

Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) has posted an updated management presentation for investors on its website, http://ir.moodys.com , as of Thursday, February 28, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO) has posted an updated management presentation for investors on its website, http://ir.moodys.com , as of Thursday, February 28, 2019.
  • Senior management may use this updated presentation during meetings with analysts and investors.
  • Moodys Corporation (NYSE:MCO) is the parent company of Moody's Investors Service, which provides credit ratings and research covering debt instruments and securities, and Moody's Analytics, which offers leading-edge software, advisory services and research for credit and economic analysis and financial risk management.
  • The corporation, which reported revenue of $4.4 billion in 2018, employs approximately 13,100 people worldwide and maintains a presence in 42 countries.

Dollar General Corporation Scheduled to Host Fourth Quarter 2018 Earnings Conference Call on March 14, 2019

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Other Consumer, Discount, Variety, Home Goods, Retail, Other Retail, Consumer, Dollar General, New York Stock Exchange, DG, Companies, Economy of the United States, Service companies

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the fiscal 2018 fourth quarter and full year ended February 1, 2019, on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Key Points: 
  • Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) today announced that it plans to release its financial results for the fiscal 2018 fourth quarter and full year ended February 1, 2019, on Thursday, March 14, 2019.
  • In connection with the release, Todd Vasos, chief executive officer, and John Garratt, chief financial officer, will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. CT/10:00 a.m.
  • To participate via telephone, please call (877) 868-1301 at least 10 minutes before the conference call is scheduled to begin.
  • Dollar General operated 15,227 stores in 44 states as of November 2, 2018.

Chemical industry M&A expected to face challenges, but remain robust amid global uncertainty: Deloitte Global report

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Service companies, Companies, Deloitte, Service industries, Nobuzo Tohmatsu, DTT, Big Four accounting firms

Despite a potential decrease in M&A deal volume, Deloitte Global's 2019 chemical industry mergers and acquisitions outlook predicts that there will still be a robust market for M&A in the industry.

Key Points: 
  • Despite a potential decrease in M&A deal volume, Deloitte Global's 2019 chemical industry mergers and acquisitions outlook predicts that there will still be a robust market for M&A in the industry.
  • "In 2019, we expect a modest decline in chemical industry M&A activity, but as demonstrated in the past, activity should still be strong despite global uncertainty," says Dan Schweller, Deloitte Global M&A leader for the Chemicals & Specialty Materials Sector.
  • Chemical industry companies will be closely following trade negotiations between the United States and China, as well as ongoing Brexit developments.
  • Deloitte refers to one or more of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited ("DTTL"), its global network of member firms, and their related entities.