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Search for Florida Poly's 2nd president officially kicks off

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The search for the next president of Florida Polytechnic University was officially launched on Wednesday, Dec. 13, after the University's Board of Trustees approved the presidential position criteria recommended by its presidential search committee.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The search for the next president of Florida Polytechnic University was officially launched on Wednesday, Dec. 13, after the University's Board of Trustees approved the presidential position criteria recommended by its presidential search committee.
  • With this Board's approval, the committee is ready to charge full steam ahead with the search process and subsequent review of candidates.
  • The approval comes one week after the Florida Poly Presidential Search Committee held its first meeting on Dec. 7.
  • Once the search committee narrows the qualified candidates to a final few, it will submit the recommendation to the Florida Poly Board of Trustees.

National American University Board of Governors Appoints Dr. Cindy Mathena as President

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Friday, December 1, 2023

RAPID CITY, S.D., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National American University (NAU) is pleased to announce the formal appointment of Dr. Cindy Mathena as the President, effective immediately. The Board of Governors, after an exhaustive review and appraisal, has unanimously endorsed Dr. Mathena to assume the permanent role following her exceptional service as the Interim President from January to October 2023.

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  • RAPID CITY, S.D., Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National American University (NAU) is pleased to announce the formal appointment of Dr. Cindy Mathena as the President, effective immediately.
  • The Board of Governors expresses its full confidence in President Mathena as she navigates the University through these challenging times.
  • "This past year a very supportive and energetic Board of Governors has supported our mission," said Dr. Mathena.
  • Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cindy Mathena on her official appointment as President of National American University.

Yatsen Announces Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Upsizing and Extension of Share Repurchase Program

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023

GUANGZHOU, China, Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yatsen Holding Limited ("Yatsen" or the "Company") (NYSE: YSG), a leading China-based beauty group, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, and upsizing and extension of the share repurchase program.

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  • Gross margin for the third quarter of 2023 was 71.4%, as compared with 68.9% for the prior year period.
  • Net loss for the third quarter of 2023 decreased by 6.1% to RMB197.9 million (US$27.1 million) from RMB210.7 million for the prior year period.
  • Our clinical and premium skincare brands, including Galénic, DR.WU and Eve Lom, recorded growth in combined net revenues for another quarter.
  • Gross margin for the third quarter of 2023 increased to 71.4% from 68.9% for the prior year period.

So-Young Reports Unaudited Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, November 20, 2023

Mr. Xing Jin, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of So-Young, commented, "Our business remained resilient and delivered solid financial and operational results during the quarter despite macroeconomic headwinds and the effects of seasonality.

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  • Mr. Xing Jin, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of So-Young, commented, "Our business remained resilient and delivered solid financial and operational results during the quarter despite macroeconomic headwinds and the effects of seasonality.
  • All these are not reflected in the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures, but should be considered in the overall evaluation of the Company's results.
  • These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
  • Reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is set forth at the end of this release.

Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

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Monday, November 20, 2023

GUIYANG, China, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • GUIYANG, China, Nov. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Fulfilled orders[2] in the third quarter of 2023 reached 42.5 million, an increase of 27.0% from 33.5 million in the same period of 2022.
  • See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release.
  • The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 7:00 A.M. U.S. Eastern Time on November 20, 2023, or 8:00 P.M. Beijing Time to discuss its financial results and operating performance for the third quarter of 2023.

Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. Announces Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results

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Friday, November 17, 2023

NEW YORK and TOKYO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PXDT) (the "Company"), a Japanese technology company focused on commercializing innovative products and materials utilizing proprietary wave technology, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023.

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  • NEW YORK and TOKYO, Nov. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Pixie Dust Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PXDT) (the "Company"), a Japanese technology company focused on commercializing innovative products and materials utilizing proprietary wave technology, today announced its financial results for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023.
  • Product Sales were approximately ¥182.9 million ($1.3 million) in the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023, representing a 100% increase from the prior year.
  • Services Sales declined to ¥521.8 million ($3.8 million) in the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023 from ¥636.3 million ($4.7 million) in the prior year.
  • Net Loss was ¥2.0 billion ($14.5 million) in the fiscal year ended April 30, 2023 compared to ¥1.1 billion ($8.2 million) in the prior year.

ZTO Reports Third Quarter 2023 Unaudited Financial Results

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

SHANGHAI, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK: 2057), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China ("ZTO" or the "Company"), today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023[1]. The Company grew parcel volume by 18.1% year over year and expanded market share to 22.4%. Adjusted net income increased 25.0%[2] year over year to reach RMB2,340.7 million. Net cash generated from operating activities was RMB2,938.1 million.

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  • Other costs were RMB736.5 million (US$100.9 million), a decrease of 31.0% from RMB1,067.9 million in the same period last year.
  • Reconciliations of the Company's non-GAAP financial measures to its U.S. GAAP financial measures are shown in tables at the end of this earnings release, which provide more details about the non-GAAP financial measures.
  • ZTO encourages investors and others to review the Company's financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
  • ZTO's management team will host an earnings conference call at 7:30 PM U.S. Eastern Time on November 16, 2023 (8:30 AM Beijing Time on November 17, 2023).

Shanghai Jiao Tong University's "Lui Che Woo Science Park" officially Inaugurated, Hong Kong Secondary School Students Witness the Advancement of Mainland China's High-tech Development

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Friday, October 20, 2023

In attendance were Hong Kong secondary school students, who were part of the "KWIH and TWGHs Study Tour at Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2023".

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  • In attendance were Hong Kong secondary school students, who were part of the "KWIH and TWGHs Study Tour at Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2023".
  • Dr Lui Che-woo, Chairman of K. Wah Group and the founder of LUI Che Woo Prize - Prize for World Civilisation interacts with media.
  • Hong Kong secondary school students who joined the "KWIH and TWGHs Study Tour at Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2023" visit Shanghai K. Wah Centre.
  • Their presence added significance to this momentous milestone in fostering the development and exchange of science and technology between Shanghai and Hong Kong.

National Newspaper Awards add Photo Story category to 2023 competition

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Newspaper Awards will include a new category for photographers in 2023: Photo Story.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2023 /CNW/ - The National Newspaper Awards will include a new category for photographers in 2023: Photo Story.
  • It is one of four photo categories in the 2023 competition.
  • For the second year, the NNAs will welcome submissions in one category from Canadian journalists or organizations who would otherwise be ineligible for the competition.
  • The awards were established by the Toronto Press Club in 1949 to encourage excellence and reward achievement in daily newspaper work in Canada.

Wharton School’s Baker Retailing Center and the Retail Leaders Circle to Honor Leonard A. Lauder With Retail Excellence Award

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

The Jay H. Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Retail Leaders Circle today announced that Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus of The Estée Lauder Companies, will receive the Retail Excellence Award for his outstanding contributions to the retail and beauty sectors, along with his philanthropic endeavors in academia, medicine and art.

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  • The Jay H. Baker Retailing Center at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the Retail Leaders Circle today announced that Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus of The Estée Lauder Companies, will receive the Retail Excellence Award for his outstanding contributions to the retail and beauty sectors, along with his philanthropic endeavors in academia, medicine and art.
  • Lauder will be honored at an exclusive dinner event on Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Rainbow Room in New York City.
  • Leonard is a proud alumnus of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and has provided philanthropic support for various Penn programs throughout the years.
  • Lauder is also co-founder of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, which provides funding for clinical trials on a global scale.