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EQS-News: Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA: Dräger significantly increases net sales and profit in fiscal year 2023 and pays significantly higher dividend

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Net sales in the safety division even rose by 17.2 percent (net of currency effects) to EUR 1,407.3 million (2022: EUR 1,223.7 million).

Key Points: 
  • Net sales in the safety division even rose by 17.2 percent (net of currency effects) to EUR 1,407.3 million (2022: EUR 1,223.7 million).
  • Earnings development in the 2023 fiscal year was positively impacted in particular by the high net sales growth and improved gross margin.
  • Dräger's net sales increased by 5.1 percent (net of currency effects) to EUR 1,052.6 million (Q4 2022: EUR 1,018.2 million).
  • Against this backdrop, Dräger expects an increase in net sales of 1.0 to 5.0 percent (net of currency effects).

Penn Mutual expands annuity portfolio with Deferred Variable Annuity (DVA)

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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HORSHAM, Pa., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (Penn Mutual), a Fortune 1000 company, has announced the addition of the Deferred Variable Annuity (DVA) product to its growing annuity portfolio. Issued through Penn Mutual's wholly owned subsidiary, The Penn Insurance and Annuity Company, DVA offers a diverse selection of lower-fee investment options all managed by Vanguard — one of the nation's most well-known investment management companies.

Key Points: 
  • HORSHAM, Pa., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company (Penn Mutual), a Fortune 1000 company, has announced the addition of the Deferred Variable Annuity (DVA) product to its growing annuity portfolio.
  • Issued through Penn Mutual's wholly owned subsidiary, The Penn Insurance and Annuity Company, DVA offers a diverse selection of lower-fee investment options all managed by Vanguard — one of the nation's most well-known investment management companies.
  • "DVA offers a diversified mix of lower-fee Vanguard investment options spanning asset classes and risk tolerances so clients can create a customized portfolio that specifically addresses their needs," said Jacqueline Fallon, vice president of product management at Penn Mutual.
  • "DVA provides lifetime income that clients are looking for — plus add on options that provide strong guarantees and premium protection, for those concerned with market volatility as they approach retirement."

4imprint® Honored with Vets Ready Employer Award for Third Consecutive Year

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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Promotional products retailer 4imprint, Inc., has earned an award for the Vets Ready Employer Initiative for the third year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • Promotional products retailer 4imprint, Inc., has earned an award for the Vets Ready Employer Initiative for the third year in a row.
  • “We’re honored to have veterans choose to join and remain part of our team,” said Kevin Lyons-Tarr, CEO, 4imprint.
  • Tony Evers when he recently announced the award winners, who were honored in ceremonies in Milwaukee and Oshkosh.
  • Award program partners include the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA), Wisconsin Department of Disabled American Veterans, and the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce.

STELLA AUTOMOTIVE AI ANNOUNCES DATA INTEGRATION WITH XTIME BENEFITING DEALER CUSTOMERS

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
STELLA, DVA, Digital, Customer service, Sales

This new read-write data integration will provide benefits for mutual dealer customers of both STELLA Automotive AI and Xtime.

Key Points: 
  • This new read-write data integration will provide benefits for mutual dealer customers of both STELLA Automotive AI and Xtime.
  • STELLA Service Booking, an AI Digital Voice Assistant (DVA), promptly answers every inbound call on the first ring, 24/7, completely eliminating hold times.
  • With this data integration, STELLA service bookings seamlessly integrate into the Xtime platform saving dealers from the task of re-keying information, ultimately saving the dealer time and reducing potential errors.
  • Rich Sands, CEO of STELLA Automotive AI, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration: "The integration with Xtime has been a remarkable journey, offering dealers transformative benefits.

STELLA AI and UpdatePromise Announce Game-Changing Integration for Automotive Dealership Appointment Scheduling

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
STELLA, DVA, AI, Digital, Sales

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STELLA Automotive AI and UpdatePromise proudly announce a strategic integration set to reshape appointment scheduling and elevate customer service standards with the automotive dealership landscape.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STELLA Automotive AI and UpdatePromise proudly announce a strategic integration set to reshape appointment scheduling and elevate customer service standards with the automotive dealership landscape.
  • Rich Sands, CEO of STELLA Automotive AI, said:  "Combining our advanced conversational AI technology with UpdatePromise's dynamic scheduling system empowers dealerships in delivering an unparalleled level of customer service and operational efficiency.
  • Dealers have been looking forward to this integration, and we have dealers already going live and experiencing the advantages of the STELLA integration."
  • Dealership customers benefit from the flexibility and convenience of appointment scheduling utilizing STELLA Service Booking, an AI Digital Voice Assistant (DVA).

STELLA AI Announces Integration with myKaarma, Elevating the Customer-Dealer Experience

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STELLA Automotive AI has completed an intelligent read-write integration with myKaarma that allows STELLA to operate seamlessly within the dealership's fixed ops platform.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- STELLA Automotive AI has completed an intelligent read-write integration with myKaarma that allows STELLA to operate seamlessly within the dealership's fixed ops platform.
  • Stella manages data input and operational processes just like a seasoned service advisor utilizing conversational AI.
  • Rich Sands, CEO of STELLA Automotive AI, shared his enthusiasm for the integration: "We are incredibly proud of the collaboration between our two companies.
  • Working with myKaarma has been a great experience, and we have accomplished AI capabilities that make STELLA perform in a context-aware fashion.

Hoyer Law Group Secures More Than $600K in Settlements for Federal Employees

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Saturday, July 22, 2023
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TAMPA, Fla., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoyer Law Group proudly announces that attorney Neil Ognibene secured more than $600,000 in settlements for federal government employees within the last year.

Key Points: 
  • TAMPA, Fla., July 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoyer Law Group proudly announces that attorney Neil Ognibene secured more than $600,000 in settlements for federal government employees within the last year.
  • As head of the firm's federal employment practice, Neil specializes in discrimination, harassment, and whistleblower retaliation matters brought on behalf of federal employees.
  • Hoyer Law Group congratulates Neil on his outstanding work and dedication to justice for his federal employee clients.
  • We look forward to continuing to represent federal employees seeking just compensation and nonmonetary remedies for the wrongs they have suffered.

Aurora and MedReleaf Australia Launch IndiMed Tempo 26, Further Strengthening Product Offerings for Medical Cannabis Patients

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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Tempo 26 will add to the portfolio of products available, giving doctors the ability to prescribe from a wider range of options for medical cannabis patients.

Key Points: 
  • Tempo 26 will add to the portfolio of products available, giving doctors the ability to prescribe from a wider range of options for medical cannabis patients.
  • "We are proud to further expand the variety of high-quality medical cannabis products that Australian patients can access through the MedReleaf Concession Scheme, and with the addition of Tempo 26, doctors and patients now have more control and choice about their medical cannabis treatment than ever before," says Miguel Martin, CEO of Aurora Cannabis.
  • "We are strongly committed to our patient-first approach to cannabis and ensuring access to medical patients, in Australia, and around the world."
  • The MCS was developed by MedReleaf Australia and Aurora to provide high-quality products and enhance patient access to medical cannabis, which is not covered by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).

DaVita Inc. to Participate in the Barclays 2023 Global Healthcare Conference

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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DENVER, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA) today announced that its chief financial officer, Joel Ackerman, will participate in a fireside chat with investors at the Barclays 2023 Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 3:05 p.m. EDT.

Key Points: 
  • DENVER, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA) today announced that its chief financial officer, Joel Ackerman, will participate in a fireside chat with investors at the Barclays 2023 Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 3:05 p.m. EDT.
  • To view the live webcast, visit the Barclays page here and create a free registration.
  • DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a health care provider focused on transforming care delivery to improve quality of life for patients globally.
  • As of December 31, 2022, DaVita served 200,000 patients at 2,724 outpatient dialysis centers in the United States.

FEV Tutor Names Two New Executive Leadership Team Members

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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WOBURN, Mass., Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FEV Tutor, the market-leading provider of the most comprehensive virtual tutoring solution in K-12, recently announced the addition of two executives to its senior leadership team. The company has named Abhinav Ramani as chief operating officer and Aaron Osmond as chief growth officer.

Key Points: 
  • Before joining FEV Tutor , Ramani oversaw regional operations for the health care provider DaVita (DVA) Kidney Care.
  • Since 2010, FEV Tutor has transformed the lives of K-12 disadvantaged and at-risk students through its high-impact virtual tutoring model and expansive suite of district services.
  • "Abhinav's and Aaron's considerable leadership expertise and experience will greatly further our mission of bridging the educational equity gap in America by accelerating learning outcomes," said FEV Tutor CEO, Jim Tormey.
  • With these two additions to our executive team, we are well positioned to achieve our growth goals and to positively impact more deserving students."