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National CineMedia Announces The Creative Ladder as Official Charity Partner of the 2023 Cannes Lions Young Lions Competition

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Friday, February 10, 2023

National CineMedia (NCM®), the U.S. Representative for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the largest cinema advertising network, announces The Creative Ladder, a nonprofit dedicated to making creative careers more accessible and inclusive for young people, as the official charity partner for the 2023 Young Lions Competition.

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  • National CineMedia (NCM®), the U.S. Representative for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the largest cinema advertising network, announces The Creative Ladder, a nonprofit dedicated to making creative careers more accessible and inclusive for young people, as the official charity partner for the 2023 Young Lions Competition.
  • The Creative Ladder is featured in the 2023 U.S. Young Lions brief, with competitions open to young professionals aged 30 and under in the following categories: Film, Digital, Media, PR and Print.
  • This year, the Young Lions Competition has been reimagined by both NCM and Cannes Lions to increase engagement, community and inclusivity for the young creatives participating.
  • For more information about the Cannes Lions Young Lions Competition, go to: https://canneslions.ncm.com/young-lions

Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous Named UAE’s Official Candidate for WMO Presidency

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has named His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, the Director General of the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), as the UAE’s official candidate for the Presidency of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

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  • The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has named His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, the Director General of the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), as the UAE’s official candidate for the Presidency of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
  • Dr. Al Mandous is currently serving as the UAE's Permanent Representative to WMO and President of WMO’s Regional Association II (Asia).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230201005580/en/
    His Excellency Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous, the Director General of the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) (Photo: AETOSWire)
    With over 30 years of experience in meteorology and climate science, Dr. Al Mandous is well-known to the global weather and climate community and was appointed by WMO as a member of its Expert Team on Weather Modification in April 2021.
  • Dr. Abdulla Al Mandous said: “The UAE's official announcement in support of my WMO presidency candidacy reiterates the importance the country attaches to meteorology, weather, climate and related water and environmental issues.

NCM Asset Management Ltd. Announces Proposed Fund Merger and Securityholder Meeting

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Friday, February 10, 2023

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 10, 2023) -  NCM Asset Management Ltd. ("NCM"), the manager of a strategically focused group of public mutual funds, alternative investment funds, and related products and services, announced plans to merge NCM Core Income Fund (the "Terminating Fund") into NCM Conservative Income Portfolio (the "Continuing Fund"), subject to securityholder and regulatory approval.

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  • Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - February 10, 2023) -  NCM Asset Management Ltd. ("NCM"), the manager of a strategically focused group of public mutual funds, alternative investment funds, and related products and services, announced plans to merge NCM Core Income Fund (the "Terminating Fund") into NCM Conservative Income Portfolio (the "Continuing Fund"), subject to securityholder and regulatory approval.
  • NCM announced that the special securityholder meeting (the "Meeting") of the Terminating Fund called to consider the proposed merger has been scheduled on or about May 10, 2023.
  • Pursuant to the proposed merger, the Continuing Fund will acquire all or substantially all of the net assets of the Terminating Fund and securityholders of the Terminating Fund will exchange their units of the Terminating Fund for the corresponding series of units of the Continuing Fund such that securityholders of the Terminating Fund will become securityholders of the Continuing Fund.
  • As soon as reasonably possible following completion of the proposed merger, the Terminating Fund will be terminated.

Working With Cancer: from Davos to the Super Bowl

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

After being diagnosed and treated for cancer last year, Arthur Sadoun CEO of Publicis Groupe launched Working with Cancer at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 17th January.

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  • After being diagnosed and treated for cancer last year, Arthur Sadoun CEO of Publicis Groupe launched Working with Cancer at the World Economic Forum in Davos on 17th January.
  • Today the program is an alliance of major international companies united by a pledge to create an open, supportive and recovery-forward culture for cancer sufferers.
  • Doug McMillon, President & CEO Walmart: “Walmart is proud to partner with Working with Cancer and others to eliminate the workplace stigma of a cancer diagnosis.
  • Publicis Groupe will also contribute by becoming the first holding company to purchase and invest in a Super Bowl spot.

iCleanse Expands Its Board of Directors, Adding Cliff Marks, Long Time Sports and Entertainment Media Executive

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

AVON, Conn., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iCleanse, the leading device disinfection and Digital Out of Home (DOOH) media company, announced today the appointment of Cliff Marks to its Board of Directors. He also serves as a Board Member for Martha Stewart Kitchen, is on the Board of FolksMedia Inc, and is Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Jack & Jill Late Stage Cancer Foundation.

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  • He will lend his deep expertise to the iCleanse board, joining its team of business, disinfection and digital out of home media experts who support the organization's continued national expansion.
  • AVON, Conn., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- iCleanse , the leading device disinfection and Digital Out of Home (DOOH) media company, announced today the appointment of Cliff Marks to its Board of Directors.
  • "I'm pleased to be joining the Board as iCleanse continues to set the standard for innovation by greatly improving media strategies for companies and organizations," said Marks.
  • Chris Allen, CEO of iCleanse, said of the appointment: "The Board and I are excited to welcome Cliff to iCleanse.

National CineMedia, U.S. Representative for Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Announces the Launch of the 2023 Young Lions Competition

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Monday, January 9, 2023

The U.S. Representative for Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and largest cinema advertising network, National CineMedia (NCM®), announces the launch of the 2023 Young Lions Competition.

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  • The U.S. Representative for Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and largest cinema advertising network, National CineMedia (NCM®), announces the launch of the 2023 Young Lions Competition.
  • For the past eight years, NCM has been the U.S. Representative for Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, which includes leading the US Young Lions Competition .
  • “Our new Young Lions Campaign, Represent!, is all about giving young talent the opportunity to challenge themselves and be celebrated.
  • For more information about the Cannes Lions Young Lions Competition, go to: https://canneslions.ncm.com/young-lions

National Corvette Museum Announces 2023 Exhibit and Event Schedule

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. , Jan. 10, 2023  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Corvette Museum is pleased to announce its entire 2023 exhibit and event line-up. 2023 features the openings of two full-scale exhibits – Custom CARisma: The Legendary Creations of Carl Casper and Corvette's 70th Anniversary – along with several Corvette events and celebrations.

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  • The National Corvette Museum is pleased to announce its entire 2023 exhibit and event line-up.
  • BOWLING GREEN, Ky. , Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Corvette Museum is pleased to announce its entire 2023 exhibit and event line-up.
  • Carl's spectacular career and some of his most famous cars will be on display in the Custom CARisma: The Legendary Creations of Carl Casper exhibit at the National Corvette Museum beginning on March 10, 2023.
  • Every year, the National Corvette Museum starts off its event season with the Michelin NCM Bash, an event where Corvette fans get to have an in-depth experience learning about the latest and greatest with the Corvette.

NCM Asset Management Ltd. Announces Year End Distributions

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Friday, December 30, 2022

Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 30, 2022) - NCM Asset Management Ltd., the manager of a strategically focused group of public mutual funds and alternative funds ("NCM Investments"), announced today that dividends have been declared for the following funds:

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  • Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - December 30, 2022) - NCM Asset Management Ltd., the manager of a strategically focused group of public mutual funds and alternative funds ("NCM Investments"), announced today that dividends have been declared for the following funds:
    All year end distributions are payable on Dec 30, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Dec 29, 2022.
  • Unitholders with questions regarding the tax treatment of year end distributions should consult with their own tax advisors or contact their local office of the Canada Revenue Agency and, where applicable, the provincial taxation authorities.
  • NCM Investments is a Canadian investment firm with offices in Calgary and Toronto.
  • Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with mutual fund investments.

Chinese Company SVOLT Launched the "Dragon Armor" Battery, Marking an Industry Breakthrough in High-safety Solution

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

On December 15th (Beijing Time), SVOLT Energy Technology Company Limited, a Chinese energy technology company, launched the third generation of CTP products named "Dragon Armor" on the 3rd Battery Day.

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  • On December 15th (Beijing Time), SVOLT Energy Technology Company Limited, a Chinese energy technology company, launched the third generation of CTP products named "Dragon Armor" on the 3rd Battery Day.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221220005337/en/
    SVOLT launched the "Dragon Armor" battery.
  • SVOLT was ranked Top 10 in Global Automotive Battery Installed Capacity List in the first half of 2022.
  • As one of the first Chinese Lithium-Ion Battery suppliers going global, SVOLT proved its reliable technological innovation capabilities through its annual Battery Day.

EVE Energy Lights up the Stage at Electronica 2022

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

MUNICH, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --EVE Energy Co., Ltd., ("EVE"; SHE 300014) one of the world's leading battery technology companies, took to the stage in Munich to present its core products and solutions at the 2022 Electronica expo, that ran from November 15th to 18th.

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  • MUNICH, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --EVE Energy Co., Ltd., ("EVE"; SHE 300014) one of the world's leading battery technology companies, took to the stage in Munich to present its core products and solutions at the 2022 Electronica expo, that ran from November 15th to 18th.
  • At Electronica, EVE introduced how it contributes to the global energy transition and carbon neutrality worldwide through its innovative battery technology and integrated solution.
  • EVE showcased the company's efforts in innovation-driven development as it continues to provide quality power solutions for customers in various industries.
  • Production capacity is expected to hit 100GWh by the end of 2022, with further expansion in the following two years.