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Athora Holding Ltd. Completes Third Capital Raise, Securing Approximately €2.75 Billion of Additional Common Equity Commitments

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
Professional Services, Business, Insurance, Finance, Asset Management, Accounting, Fitch Ratings, Amstelveen, AUA, Pension, Administration, Safety, Acquisition, Security (finance), Bank

Athora Holding Ltd. (Athora or the Group), a leading European savings and retirement services group, has completed its third capital raise, securing a total of approximately 2.75 billion of additional permanent equity capital commitments from new and existing shareholders, including commitments of over 2.0 billion announced on 2 November 2022.

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  • Athora Holding Ltd. (Athora or the Group), a leading European savings and retirement services group, has completed its third capital raise, securing a total of approximately 2.75 billion of additional permanent equity capital commitments from new and existing shareholders, including commitments of over 2.0 billion announced on 2 November 2022.
  • The capital raise has been conducted as a private placement of common equity securities.
  • Since its inception in 2018, Athora has raised circa 6.75 billion of total equity capital.
  • (Brussels, Belgium), Athora Lebensversicherung AG (Wiesbaden, Germany), Athora Italia S.p.A. (Genoa, Italy) and Athora Life Re Ltd. (Pembroke, Bermuda).

Athora Holding Ltd. Secures Over €2.0 Billion of Additional Common Equity Commitments

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Personal Finance, Professional Services, Business, Finance, Acquisition, AUA, Administration, Amstelveen, Safety, Pension, Security (finance), Bank, Group

Athora Holding Ltd. (Athora or the Group), a leading European savings and retirement services group has secured over 2.0 billion of additional permanent equity capital commitments from new and existing shareholders, including commitments of 600 million received in December 2021.

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  • Athora Holding Ltd. (Athora or the Group), a leading European savings and retirement services group has secured over 2.0 billion of additional permanent equity capital commitments from new and existing shareholders, including commitments of 600 million received in December 2021.
  • This is Athoras third capital raise since its inception in 2018 and brings its total equity capital raised to over 6.0 billion.
  • As a sign of the long-term commitment to Athora, Apollo (including Athene) increased its common equity commitments by 600 million as part of this capital raise.
  • (Brussels, Belgium), Athora Lebensversicherung AG (Wiesbaden, Germany), Athora Italia S.p.A. (Genoa, Italy) and Athora Life Re Ltd. (Pembroke, Bermuda).

Athora Announces Closed Life Book Transaction with AXA Germany

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
Asset Management, Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Safety, Amstelveen, Acquisition, IFRS, Bank, Solution, Morgan Stanley, Belgium, Risk, AXA, Investment, Bank of America, AUA, Bermuda, DWL, Growth, Industry, Pension, Insurance, Group

Prior to closing of the transaction, AXA Germany will transfer the portfolio and its associated balance sheet to a well-capitalised company which will be acquired by Athora Germany and integrated under the Athora brand.

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  • Prior to closing of the transaction, AXA Germany will transfer the portfolio and its associated balance sheet to a well-capitalised company which will be acquired by Athora Germany and integrated under the Athora brand.
  • Athora Germany and AXA Germany will also sign extensive service agreements for the five-year transition period during which the portfolio will gradually migrate to Athora.
  • As part of the transaction, AXA IM will continue to provide certain asset management services to Athora Germany, notably investment grade debt, until 2028.
  • (Brussels), Athora Lebensversicherung AG (Wiesbaden, Germany), Athora Ireland plc (Dublin) and Athora Life Re Ltd. (Bermuda).

Mike Wells Appointed Group CEO of Athora

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Monday, July 11, 2022
Insurance, Professional Services, Safety, Solution, Prudential, CEO, Amstelveen, Prudential plc, Bermuda, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Â, Acquisition, Pension, Foundation, Growth, Insurance, Management

Athora Holding Ltd. (Athora or the Group), a leading European retirement services group with 79 billion assets under administration, has today announced the appointment of Mike Wells as Group Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals, and Michele Bareggi to the newly created role of President and Deputy CEO.

Key Points: 
  • Athora Holding Ltd. (Athora or the Group), a leading European retirement services group with 79 billion assets under administration, has today announced the appointment of Mike Wells as Group Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approvals, and Michele Bareggi to the newly created role of President and Deputy CEO.
  • Mr Wells is a seasoned leader in global insurance having spent 26 years at Prudential plc, including seven years as CEO.
  • Mike Wells said, This is a tremendously exciting time to be joining Athora.
  • (Brussels), Athora Lebensversicherung AG (Wiesbaden, Germany), Athora Ireland plc (Dublin) and Athora Life Re Ltd. (Bermuda).

DGAP-News: Northern Data AG: Status consolidated financial statements FY 2020 and ongoing projects

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Amstelveen, KPMG, Madoff investment scandal, International Financial Reporting Standards, Xetra, Business, Economy, Companies

Frankfurt am Main - August 3, 2021 - Northern Data AG (XETRA: NB2 , ISIN: DE000A0SMU87 ), a leading infrastructure supplier for Bitcoin mining and other HPC infrastructure solutions, is still in the process of having its consolidated financial statements for FY 2020 audited by KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprfungsgesellschaft, the auditor appointed at the Annual General Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Frankfurt am Main - August 3, 2021 - Northern Data AG (XETRA: NB2 , ISIN: DE000A0SMU87 ), a leading infrastructure supplier for Bitcoin mining and other HPC infrastructure solutions, is still in the process of having its consolidated financial statements for FY 2020 audited by KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprfungsgesellschaft, the auditor appointed at the Annual General Meeting.
  • The company currently expects to be able to release its preliminary IFRS figures for FY 2020 by the end of September 2021 at the latest and publish its consolidated financial statements for FY 2020 shortly thereafter.
  • Northern Data AG develops and operates global infrastructure solutions in the field of High-Performance Computing (HPC).
  • Northern Data offers its HPC solutions both in large, stationary data centers and in mobile high-tech data centers that can be set up at any location worldwide.

ATEC Appoints Beth Altman to Board of Directors

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Articles, Committees, Corporate law, Business, Companies, Amstelveen, KPMG, Madoff investment scandal, Board of directors, ATEC, Allscripts, Audit committee

CARLSBAD, Calif., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATEC), a provider of innovative solutions dedicated to revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery, announced today that Beth Altman, former Managing Partner at KPMG LLP San Diego, has been appointed as an independent director to the ATEC Board of Directors ("Board") and as Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board, with both appointments to be effective as of August 12, 2021.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alphatec Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATEC), a provider of innovative solutions dedicated to revolutionizing the approach to spine surgery, announced today that Beth Altman, former Managing Partner at KPMG LLP San Diego, has been appointed as an independent director to the ATEC Board of Directors ("Board") and as Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board, with both appointments to be effective as of August 12, 2021.
  • Altman also serves on the board of Allscripts and CV Sciences and was previously on the board of the Corporate Directors Forum, a 501 (c)(6) nonprofit organization focused on helping Directors build more effective boards through continuous learning and peer networking.
  • We are thrilled to welcome Beth to the ATEC Board, said Pat Miles, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
  • We would also like to thank Don, one of ATECs longest-standing Board members, for his guidance and support throughout our ongoing business transformation.

Acutus Medical Reports Preliminary Unaudited Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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Monday, July 12, 2021
Medical emergencies, Amstelveen, KPMG, Madoff investment scandal, Arrhythmia, Lluís Companys, Spanish politicians, Government of Spain, Politicians

CARLSBAD, Calif., July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acutus Medical, Inc. (Acutus or the Company) (Nasdaq: AFIB), an arrhythmia management company focused on improving the way cardiac arrhythmias are diagnosed and treated, today reported preliminary unaudited results for the second quarter of 2021.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., July 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Acutus Medical, Inc. (Acutus or the Company) (Nasdaq: AFIB), an arrhythmia management company focused on improving the way cardiac arrhythmias are diagnosed and treated, today reported preliminary unaudited results for the second quarter of 2021.
  • Second quarter 2021 net sales are expected to be in the range of $4.6 to $4.7 million, reflecting growth of over 300% as compared to the prior years second quarter results and growth of approximately 30% as compared to the result from the first quarter of 2021.
  • The preliminary consolidated financial results presented above are not a comprehensive statement of the Companys financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021 and have not been audited, reviewed or compiled by our independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP.
  • The preliminary consolidated financial results presented above are subject to the completion of the Companys financial closing procedures.

Rising demand for 'green' metals renews growth optimism for Canadian mining companies

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
Physical sciences, Chemistry, Articles, Chemical elements, Emissions reduction, Amstelveen, KPMG, Madoff investment scandal, Lithium, Mining, Cobalt, Sustainable energy

ESG, sustainability, and innovation key to growth prospects, KPMG in Canada report finds

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  • ESG, sustainability, and innovation key to growth prospects, KPMG in Canada report finds
    TORONTO, July 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Rising demand for 'green' metals as the world transitions to clean energy is contributing to renewed optimism in the growth prospects for Canada's mining industry, finds a new KPMG in Canada report, Risk and Opportunities for Canadian miners .
  • Demand for lithium used in batteries, for example, including electric vehicles , is expected to expand by a factor of 30 by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency.
  • "The outlook for the mining industry is extremely positive," says Heather Cheeseman, partner and Toronto mining leader, KPMG in Canada.
  • ESG now dominate boardroom conversations in every mining company, and mining leaders overwhelmingly agree this is a top priority."

Study finds 55% of intellectual property leaders consider navigating budget restrictions their top priority for the year

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Intellectual property law, Amstelveen, KPMG, Madoff investment scandal, Intellectual property, Companies

KPMG Law conducted this study with a broad sample of corporate IP departments across industries worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • KPMG Law conducted this study with a broad sample of corporate IP departments across industries worldwide.
  • Handling cost and budget restrictions and improving cooperation with internal clients are the top priorities for IP departments around the world.
  • In its fifth year, this report by KPMG Law titled "Protecting Value: The 5th Intellectual Property Report 2020/21," studied leading innovators from across industries.
  • "Being a partner of innovation leaders around the world, we are proud to see our esteemed clients taking part in such a thought leadership study.

UGI Names New VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller

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Thursday, July 1, 2021
Energy, Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Amstelveen, KPMG, Madoff investment scandal, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Audit, Service companies, Companies, Business organizations

UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) has named Jean Felix (JF) Tematio Dontsop as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), and Controller, effective July 19.

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  • UGI Corporation (NYSE: UGI) has named Jean Felix (JF) Tematio Dontsop as Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer (CAO), and Controller, effective July 19.
  • Tematio Dontsop, 45, most recently served as Vice President of Internal Audit for West Pharmaceuticals in Exton, PA.
  • Previously, he held several roles of increasing responsibility over 15 years with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), based in Philadelphia, PA and Paris, France, including Audit Director of large multinational companies.
  • A native of Cameroon, he also worked earlier in his career with KPMG, based in Paris.