Companies of the United Kingdom

In Two Fast-Track SWIFT Cases, One Voluntary Discontinuance of Claims, and One National Advertising Division Recommendation to Discontinue Claims

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Nestle Nutrition challenged Reckitt Benckiser's exclusivity claims about the ingredients of the Enfamil brand's Nutramigen line of infant formula products.

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  • Nestle Nutrition challenged Reckitt Benckiser's exclusivity claims about the ingredients of the Enfamil brand's Nutramigen line of infant formula products.
  • The challenged claims included:
    In response to Nestle Nutrition's SWIFT challenge, the advertiser stated that for business purposes it agreed to permanently discontinue the challenged claims.
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  • About the National Advertising Division:TheNational Advertising Division (NAD),a division of BBB National Programs,providesindependent self-regulationand dispute resolution services,guidingthe truthfulness of advertising across the U.S. NADreviews national advertising in all media and its decisions set consistent standards foradvertisingtruth and accuracy, delivering meaningful protection toconsumersand leveling the playing field for business.

Balfour Beatty Joint Venture Breaks Ground on Oak Hill Parkway Infrastructure Project in Austin

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Balfour Beatty, as part of a joint venture with Fluor Corporation, recently broke ground on the Oak Hill Parkway infrastructure project in Austin, Texas.

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  • Balfour Beatty, as part of a joint venture with Fluor Corporation, recently broke ground on the Oak Hill Parkway infrastructure project in Austin, Texas.
  • We are excited to officially start construction on the Oak Hill Parkway project with our partners, said John Rempe, PE, regional manager of Balfour Beattys Southwest civils operations.
  • Construction is underway for the Oak Hill Parkway project with an expected completion scheduled for 2025.
  • Balfour Beatty is ranked among the top domestic building contractors in the United States by Engineering News-Record.

888poker wins EGR Marketing & Innovation Award

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 888poker , one of the world's leading online poker destinations and part of 888 Holdings plc (LSE: 888), is delighted to announce that it has secured the Poker Marketing Campaign award for its 'Made to Play' campaign at EGR's Marketing & Innovation Awards.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 888poker , one of the world's leading online poker destinations and part of 888 Holdings plc (LSE: 888), is delighted to announce that it has secured the Poker Marketing Campaign award for its 'Made to Play' campaign at EGR's Marketing & Innovation Awards.
  • The multi-channel campaign spanned traditional broadcast, print and online media, as well as influencer collaborations to drive brand awareness worldwide.
  • "This win is a true industry endorsement and testament to the hard work and dedication of the 888poker team.
  • 888poker offers a huge range of games and tournaments including Texas Hold'em and Omaha, and exciting variants like BLAST and SNAP fast-fold poker.

888poker wins EGR Marketing & Innovation Award

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 888poker , one of the world's leading online poker destinations and part of 888 Holdings plc (LSE: 888), is delighted to announce that it has secured the Poker Marketing Campaign award for its 'Made to Play' campaign at EGR's Marketing & Innovation Awards.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- 888poker , one of the world's leading online poker destinations and part of 888 Holdings plc (LSE: 888), is delighted to announce that it has secured the Poker Marketing Campaign award for its 'Made to Play' campaign at EGR's Marketing & Innovation Awards.
  • The multi-channel campaign spanned traditional broadcast, print and online media, as well as influencer collaborations to drive brand awareness worldwide.
  • "This win is a true industry endorsement and testament to the hard work and dedication of the 888poker team.
  • 888poker offers a huge range of games and tournaments including Texas Hold'em and Omaha, and exciting variants like BLAST and SNAP fast-fold poker.

Baxter Declares Quarterly Dividend

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a leading global medical products company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share of common stock.

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  • Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a leading global medical products company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share of common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on October 1, 2021, to shareholders of record as of September 3, 2021.
  • These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions about many factors and it is possible that Baxters annual dividend payout rate may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated annual indicative dividend described herein.
  • Baxter is a registered trademark of Baxter International Inc.
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Balfour Beatty’s US Operations Hires Daniel LaFrance as Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Balfour Beatty is pleased to announce the hiring of Daniel LaFrance as the companys vice president & chief compliance officer for its Buildings, Civils and Investments operations in the US.

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  • Balfour Beatty is pleased to announce the hiring of Daniel LaFrance as the companys vice president & chief compliance officer for its Buildings, Civils and Investments operations in the US.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210712005584/en/
    Daniel LaFrance, Balfour Beatty US vice president and chief compliance officer.
  • We are excited to welcome Dan to the Balfour Beatty team, said Leon Blondin, chief executive officer of Balfour Beattys US operations.
  • This newly centralized chief compliance officer role emphasizes Balfour Beattys deep commitment to ethics and compliance within the organization.

Notice of Second Quarter Results Conference Call

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) will hold an analysts' conference call to discuss second quarter 2021 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 8:30a.m.

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  • VANCOUVER, BC, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser" or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE: WFG) will hold an analysts' conference call to discuss second quarter 2021 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 8:30a.m.
  • To participate in the call, please dial: 1-888-390-0605 (Toll-free North America) or (416) 764-8609 (Toll number) or connect on the webcast.
  • Please let the operator know you wish to participate in the West Fraser conference call chaired by Mr. Ray Ferris, President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • West Fraser's second quarter 2021 financial and operating results will be released on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

NOTICE TO NOTEHOLDERS - ADDITION OF GUARANTOR

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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  • The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Guaranteed Notes due 2026 guaranteed by certain subsidiaries of Travis Perkins plc (ISIN: XS2254262285, Common Code: 225426228) (the "Notes")
    Travis Perkins plc (the "Issuer") hereby announces that, on 30 June 2021, TP Property Company Limited (the "New Guarantor") acceded as a guarantor under the Issuer's Principal Bank Facility.
  • Henceforth references in the Notes and the Trust Deed to the Guarantors shall include the New Guarantor.
  • All words and expressions defined in the Trust Deed shall have the same meanings herein.

Quality Distribution, Inc. Becomes Boasso Global

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Boasso Global, Inc. (formerly Quality Distribution, Inc.), a privately held global ISO tank container services and logistics provider, today announced that it had completed its rebranding from Quality Distribution, Inc. and closed on the previously announced sale of its Quality Carriers bulk liquid chemical truck transportation business to CSX Corp. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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  • Boasso Global, Inc. (formerly Quality Distribution, Inc.), a privately held global ISO tank container services and logistics provider, today announced that it had completed its rebranding from Quality Distribution, Inc. and closed on the previously announced sale of its Quality Carriers bulk liquid chemical truck transportation business to CSX Corp. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
  • We are tremendously excited about the future of Boasso Global and our ability to focus all of our efforts on continuing to expand our global footprint to better provide our customers with the market-leading services they have come to expect from Boasso Global, said Joe Troy, Chief Executive Officer of Boasso Global.
  • Funds advised by Apax Partners, which acquired the then-Quality Distribution in 2015, continue as the predominant shareholder of Boasso Global.
  • Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Boasso Global is a leading international provider of depot and transportation services to a fast-growing, global ISO Tank Container industry.

DGAP-News: AURELIUS Group: AURELIUS successfully closed its second co-investment acquisition SSE Contracting

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Munich/London, July 1, 2021 - AURELIUS today announces that it has successfully closed the acquisition of SSE Contracting Limited ("SSEC") from SSE Plc in a complex carve-out of the multi-disciplinary Mechanical and Electrical ("M&E") contracting business for an enterprise value of 27.5 million.

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  • Munich/London, July 1, 2021 - AURELIUS today announces that it has successfully closed the acquisition of SSE Contracting Limited ("SSEC") from SSE Plc in a complex carve-out of the multi-disciplinary Mechanical and Electrical ("M&E") contracting business for an enterprise value of 27.5 million.
  • The transaction has been structured to be the second under the newly implemented co-investment program of AURELIUS.
  • With its group charity AURELIUS Refugee Initiative e.V., AURELIUS provides comprehensive support for refugees on their way towards a better life.
  • SSE Contracting also maintains over one million of the UK and Ireland's street lights making it the largest provider of street lighting.