Companies of the United Kingdom

Parker Announces Recommended All Cash Acquisition of Meggitt PLC

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Meggitt, Economy of the United Kingdom, FTSE 250 Index, Regulatory News Service, Companies of the United Kingdom, Business

The announcement has been issued jointly by Parker and Meggitt plc through the UKs Regulatory News Service (RNS) under Rule 2.7 of the UK Takeover Code.

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  • The announcement has been issued jointly by Parker and Meggitt plc through the UKs Regulatory News Service (RNS) under Rule 2.7 of the UK Takeover Code.
  • Meggitt has diverse aerospace and defense exposure with technology and products on almost every major aircraft platform.
  • Meggitt is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 index.
  • We are committed to being a responsible steward of Meggitt and are pleased our acquisition has the full support of Meggitts Board.

Bowmore® Single Malt Scotch Whisky introduces Designed by Aston Martin collection

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Scottish malt whisky, Bowmore, Cars, Scotland, Islay, Single malt Scotch, Aston Martin, Scotch whisky, Companies of the United Kingdom, Single malt, Bowmore distillery, Whisky

CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled the first range of its Designed by Aston Martin limited-edition collections exclusively in Global Travel Retail.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled the first range of its Designed by Aston Martin limited-edition collections exclusively in Global Travel Retail.
  • The Bowmore 10 Years Old is paired with the game-changing Aston Martin factory team car, the LM10, which first raced at Le Mans in 1932.
  • Performance and exceptional attention to detail is what unites the Aston Martin DB Mk III and Bowmore 18 Years Old.
  • For more information about Bowmore Aston Martin, visit: astonmartin-travel-bowmore.com
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Bowmore® Single Malt Scotch Whisky introduces Designed by Aston Martin collection

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Monday, August 2, 2021
Scottish malt whisky, Cars, Scotland, Bowmore, Aston Martin, Islay, Companies of the United Kingdom, Scotch whisky, Single malt Scotch, Bowmore distillery, Whisky

CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled the first range of its Designed by Aston Martin limited-edition collections exclusively in Global Travel Retail.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bowmore Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky has unveiled the first range of its Designed by Aston Martin limited-edition collections exclusively in Global Travel Retail.
  • The Bowmore 10 Years Old is paired with the game-changing Aston Martin factory team car, the LM10, which first raced at Le Mans in 1932.
  • Performance and exceptional attention to detail is what unites the Aston Martin DB Mk III and Bowmore 18 Years Old.
  • The first range from the Designed By Aston Martin series exclusive to Global Travel Retail goes on sale from August 2021.

Compass Group Transforms Facilities Management Identity As Workplace Expectations Change

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Interior design, Retail, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Building Systems, Food, Beverage, Landscape, Corporate crime, Property management, Compass Group, Service companies, Facility management, Companies of the United Kingdom, UST, Concierge, Workplace, Companies, ESFM, Compass Group, ESFM, COMPASS GROUP

Known worldwide as the leading food and support services provider, Compass Group is revolutionizing its U.S. corporate facilities management (FM) division with new industry-leading operational programs designed to help clients elevate the workplace experience.

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  • Known worldwide as the leading food and support services provider, Compass Group is revolutionizing its U.S. corporate facilities management (FM) division with new industry-leading operational programs designed to help clients elevate the workplace experience.
  • This new identity comes as building owners welcome employees back to the workplace with enhanced safety protocols and amenities that enhance their office environment, including concierge services, flexible workspaces, and on-demand facility services.
  • After developing new programs like hospital-grade cleaning protocols and a company-wide hospitality training during the pandemic, Eurest Services is relaunching as ESFM, which stands for Elevating Solutions in Facilities Management.
  • The new name fully reflects the vast portfolio of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) solutions offered to clients throughout the U.S.

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation Awards 64 Resident Scholarships for 2021-2022 Academic Year

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Education, Philanthropy, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Foundation, Continuing, University, Balfour Beatty, Balfour, Beatty, Nevada, Companies of the United Kingdom, Nevada

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation , Balfour Beatty Communities non-profit organization, announced today that it awarded 64 scholarships to residents spanning the companys three portfoliosmilitary housing, multifamily housing, and student housing.

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  • Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation , Balfour Beatty Communities non-profit organization, announced today that it awarded 64 scholarships to residents spanning the companys three portfoliosmilitary housing, multifamily housing, and student housing.
  • Since its inception in 2007, the foundation has awarded more than 500 scholarships to students of military families living in homes owned and managed by Balfour Beatty Communities, and students at Balfour Beatty Communities multifamily and student housing properties.
  • Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation is a non-profit organization that principally focuses on supporting the post-secondary educational goals of residents who live in communities owned and managed by Balfour Beatty Communities, LLC.
  • Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation is a Pennsylvania non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) classification from the Internal Revenue Service of the United States.

Form 8 amended - Daily Mail and General Trust plc: Rothermere Continuation Limited

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Contract law, Viscount Rothermere, Daily Mail and General Trust, Option contract, Daily Mail, Companies of the United Kingdom, Companies, Newspapers

Form 8 amended - Daily Mail and General Trust plc: Rothermere Continuation Limited

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  • Form 8 amended - Daily Mail and General Trust plc: Rothermere Continuation Limited
    Dissemination of a Regulatory Announcement, transmitted by EQS Group.
  • THIS ANNOUNCEMENT REPLACES THE FORM 8 (OPD) ANNOUNCEMENT RELEASED UNDER EQS NEWS ID 1221400 AT 15:23 ON 23 JULY 2021.
  • The following amendments have been made: the details of the share options/awards held by Lord Rothermere at section 3(B).
  • (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates:
    (d) Is the discloser the offeror or the offeree?

Kharon And BAE Systems Partner To Offer Financial Institutions Superior Intelligence To Fight Financial Crime

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Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Articles, Companies of the United Kingdom, Companies, BAE Systems, Regulatory compliance, British Aerospace, Analytics

Victoria Lumb, Head of Sales at Kharon, said: "Our partnership with BAE Systems reflects our joint ambition to strengthen financial crimes compliance within financial institutions.

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  • Victoria Lumb, Head of Sales at Kharon, said: "Our partnership with BAE Systems reflects our joint ambition to strengthen financial crimes compliance within financial institutions.
  • Kharon is a leading provider of research and data analytics covering global security threats that impact commerce and finance.
  • Kharon empowers organizations and practitioners that tackle complex risk management for financial crimes, sanctions, and export controls, as well as business and reputational risk.
  • For more information regarding our compliance, fraud detection and prevention solutions, visit https://www.baesystems.com/en-financialservices/home
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Reckitt Brands and Fetch Rewards Partner to Offer Consumers More After-Purchase Benefits and Rewards

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Companies of the United Kingdom, Reckitt, Companies, App store, Industry economics)

1 shopper-rewards app to provide consumers with a new opportunity to receive loyalty benefits and earn rewards for purchasing Reckitt products.

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  • 1 shopper-rewards app to provide consumers with a new opportunity to receive loyalty benefits and earn rewards for purchasing Reckitt products.
  • The Fetch Rewards app is free to download on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
  • "Loyalty and rewards apps are a rapidly growing opportunity to engage with consumers," said Chris Tedesco, General Manager of US Marketing, Hygiene at Reckitt.
  • With this new partnership, Fetch shoppers will receive special offers and earn rewards when they purchase popular Reckitt brands.

Vanguard Announces Cash Distributions for the Vanguard ETFs

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Friday, July 23, 2021
London Stock Exchange, Economy of London, City of London, London, Companies of the United Kingdom, London Stock Exchange Group, FTSE Russell, FTSE Group, Index, FTSE, Russell Indexes, FTSE 350 Index

Investment objectives, risks, fees, expenses, and other important information are contained in the prospectus; please read it before investing.

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  • Investment objectives, risks, fees, expenses, and other important information are contained in the prospectus; please read it before investing.
  • Vanguard funds are managed by Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. and are available across Canada through registered dealers.
  • London Stock Exchange Group companies include FTSE International Limited ("FTSE"), Frank Russell Company ("Russell"), MTS Next Limited ("MTS"), and FTSE TMX Global Debt Capital Markets Inc. ("FTSE TMX").
  • "FTSE", "Russell", "MTS", "FTSE TMX" and "FTSE Russell" and other service marks and trademarks related to the FTSE or Russell indexes are trademarks of the London Stock Exchange Group companies and are used by FTSE, MTS, FTSE TMX and Russell under licence.

BAE Systems Receives Concept Development Contract for OMFV Program

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Other Defense, Contracts, Professional services, Hardware, Technology, Defense, Other Manufacturing, Engineering, Aerospace, Other Technology, Consulting, Manufacturing, Brigade combat team, BAE Systems, Companies of the United Kingdom, Military, Next-Generation Combat Vehicle, Companies

The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems, Inc. a contract for the concept development phase of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program.

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  • The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems, Inc. a contract for the concept development phase of the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210723005503/en/
    BAE Systems is working on a design for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program.
  • BAE Systems OMFV design will provide a highly maneuverable and survivable solution for the Armys Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) to engage in close combat and deliver decisive lethality.
  • BAE Systems OMFV concept is an integrated system of systems based on a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), which allows for rapid upgrades and technology refresh for quick insertion of new innovations or to counter emerging threats.