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Meeting highlights from the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) 13-14 February 2024

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Saturday, February 17, 2024

The Committee adopted by consensus a positive opinion for a variation requiring assessment for Strangvac to implement the outcome of the MAH’s signal management process to add adverse reactions in the product information.

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  • The Committee adopted by consensus a positive opinion for a variation requiring assessment for Strangvac to implement the outcome of the MAH’s signal management process to add adverse reactions in the product information.
  • The respective target species were cattle, pigs and sheep (one product), chickens, and squirrel monkeys (one product each).
  • Concept papers, guidelines
    Quality
    The Committee adopted an annex to the Guideline on quality aspects of pharmaceutical veterinary medicines for administration via drinking water on compatibility studies between veterinary medicinal products and biocidal products (EMA/CVMP/QWP/592906/2022) following close of public consultation.
  • The comments received during the consultation procedure were taken into account for the revision of the annex.

New Report Finds Port NOLA’s Plan for St. Bernard Terminal is “Strategic Mistake”

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Friday, January 19, 2024

VIOLET, La., Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Officials released a new, expert report today that provides a negative view of the Port of New Orleans’ plans to develop a massive container terminal, known as Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), in St. Bernard Parish.

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  • VIOLET, La., Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Officials released a new, expert report today that provides a negative view of the Port of New Orleans’ plans to develop a massive container terminal, known as Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), in St. Bernard Parish.
  • The report points to numerous alternative locations that are likely better suited for such a facility.
  • The report outlines how the proposed location in St. Bernard Parish is unsafe.
  • St. Bernard Parish government also filed a separate lawsuit to stop the Port of New Orleans from operating in the parish.

Meeting highlights from the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) 16-17 January 2024

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Friday, January 19, 2024

CVMP opinions on veterinary medicinal productsThe Committee adopted by consensus a positive opinion for a grouping of variations requiring assessment for Metacam (meloxicam), from…

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CVMP opinions on veterinary medicinal productsThe Committee adopted by consensus a positive opinion for a grouping of variations requiring assessment for Metacam (meloxicam), from…

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces Refinements to its Executive Compensation Program

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Monday, December 11, 2023

The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan” or the “Trust”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced that it has made refinements to further align executive compensation with unitholder experience.

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  • The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (“RioCan” or the “Trust”) (TSX: REI.UN) today announced that it has made refinements to further align executive compensation with unitholder experience.
  • “The Board and Committee sought unitholder feedback on RioCan’s executive compensation program.
  • As a result of the outreach program, the Board and Management have committed to refining the Trust’s compensation program, beginning in 2024.
  • The Committee will continue to assess the Trust’s executive compensation program to align with business goals and unitholder interests.

Meeting highlights from the Committee for Veterinary Medicinal Products (CVMP) 5-7 December 2023

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Monday, December 18, 2023

The Committee adopted by consensus a positive opinion for a variation requiring assessment for Solensia (frunevetmab) to implement the outcome of the MAH’s signal management…

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The Committee adopted by consensus a positive opinion for a variation requiring assessment for Solensia (frunevetmab) to implement the outcome of the MAH’s signal management…

CED Issues Statement on Passing of Henry Kissinger

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of The Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), issued the following statement today on the passing of Dr. Henry Kissinger:

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of The Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED), issued the following statement today on the passing of Dr. Henry Kissinger:
    CED joins world leaders in mourning the passing of Dr. Henry Kissinger, a titan of foreign affairs whose vision helped shape the world both during and after the end of the Cold War.
  • We extend our sincere condolences to his family.
  • For more than half a century, Kissinger formally and informally advised US presidents, world leaders, policymakers, and business leaders on a bipartisan basis.
  • Dr. Kissinger's work and achievements reinforce the need for sound counsel and bold, strategic leadership in challenging times.

Zambia External Bondholder Steering Committee Reaches Agreement in Principle with Zambia on Debt Restructuring

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

LONDON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zambia External Bondholder Steering Committee ("the Committee") is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement-in-principle with the Government of Zambia (the Government) on a restructuring of Zambia's (i) US$750,000,000 5.375 per cent.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zambia External Bondholder Steering Committee ("the Committee") is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement-in-principle with the Government of Zambia (the Government) on a restructuring of Zambia's (i) US$750,000,000 5.375 per cent.
  • This approach is consistent with the agreement recently reached with Zambia's Official Creditor Committee.
  • The Committee appreciates the collaborative and transparent discussions with the Government that have allowed for an agreement-in-principle to be reached.
  • Implementation of the agreement-in-principle is conditional on mutual agreement on deal documentation and the objective is to fully implement the agreement before year-end.

Zambia External Bondholder Steering Committee Reaches Agreement in Principle with Zambia on Debt Restructuring

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

LONDON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zambia External Bondholder Steering Committee ("the Committee") is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement-in-principle with the Government of Zambia (the Government) on a restructuring of Zambia's (i) US$750,000,000 5.375 per cent.

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  • LONDON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zambia External Bondholder Steering Committee ("the Committee") is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement-in-principle with the Government of Zambia (the Government) on a restructuring of Zambia's (i) US$750,000,000 5.375 per cent.
  • This approach is consistent with the agreement recently reached with Zambia's Official Creditor Committee.
  • The Committee appreciates the collaborative and transparent discussions with the Government that have allowed for an agreement-in-principle to be reached.
  • Implementation of the agreement-in-principle is conditional on mutual agreement on deal documentation and the objective is to fully implement the agreement before year-end.

Charlotte's Web Announces Appointment of Bill Morachnick as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

LOUISVILLE, Colo., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. ("Charlotte's Web" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of William (Bill) Morachnick who has joined the Company as its Chief Executive Officer.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Colo., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX: CWEB) (OTCQX: CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. ("Charlotte's Web" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of William (Bill) Morachnick who has joined the Company as its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Morachnick has also been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors as a non-independent director.
  • Mr. Morachnick led the subsequent integration of the combined companies as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman based in Tokyo, Japan for two years before returning to the U.S. in 2018.
  • "Bill has an accomplished career building businesses in multiple categories," said John Held, Chairman of Charlotte's Web.

Press Release: U.S. CDC Advisory Committee unanimously recommends routine use of Beyfortus™ (nirsevimab-alip) to protect infants against RSV disease

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

The Committee also voted unanimously 10 to 0 to recommend routine use of Beyfortus for children aged 8 to 19 months who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease and entering their second RSV season.

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  • The Committee also voted unanimously 10 to 0 to recommend routine use of Beyfortus for children aged 8 to 19 months who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease and entering their second RSV season.
  • Additionally, the ACIP voted unanimously 11 to 0 to include Beyfortus in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
  • “Today, we have turned the corner on the threat of RSV to our youngest, most vulnerable population.
  • Once approved, routine use of Beyfortus would be included in the CDC’s Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule.