MMA

Marsh McLennan Agency Completes Acquisition of Querbes & Nelson and Louisiana Companies

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, MMA, Health, Transport

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisitions of two Louisiana-based middle-market agencies, Querbes & Nelson (Q&N) and Louisiana Companies.

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  • Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisitions of two Louisiana-based middle-market agencies, Querbes & Nelson (Q&N) and Louisiana Companies.
  • With the closing of these acquisitions, MMA has doubled its presence in Louisiana.
  • Kevin Briggs is now CEO of Louisiana Companies and Q&N, Mike Belanger is now President and Chief Sales Officer of Q&N, and Ryan Allen is now President and Chief Sales Officer of Louisiana Companies.
  • George Nelson remains with both companies serving as a senior advisor.

Mercedes-Benz Group 2023 Results*: Cash Generation at Work

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, EV, Electric Vehicles, Vehicle Technology, Automotive, General Automotive, Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Recreational Vehicles, Performance & Special Interest, Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, Acquisition, Share repurchase, XEV, Supervisory board, BEV, DPS, Research and development, Investment, Management, Plant, Sale, Earnings per share, Mercedes-Benz Group, NMC, Conference, Earnings, LFP, MMA, CCR, European, PP, PP&E, Mercedes-Benz, Equity, CO2, KPI, Policy, Car, Uncertainty, EPS, Mercedes-Benz Mobility, Annual, Vans, Research, Environment, Pressure, CLA, Automotive industry

Any future free cash flow from the industrial business as available (post potential small-scale M&A) beyond the approx.

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  • Any future free cash flow from the industrial business as available (post potential small-scale M&A) beyond the approx.
  • 40 percent dividend payout ratio of Group Net Income, shall be used to fund share buybacks with the purpose of redeeming shares.
  • Group Free Cash Flow of the Industrial Business is seen slightly below the very strong levels from 2023, due to lower EBIT at Cars and Vans and lower CCR at Vans.
  • Link to capital market presentation on full year 2023: group.mercedes-benz.com/results-2023
    Pictures of the Annual Results Conference 2023 will be available here: group-media.mercedes-benz.com
    Further information on Mercedes-Benz Group AG is available at:

Marsh McLennan Agency to Acquire Querbes & Nelson and Louisiana Companies

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Insurance, Professional Services, Risk management, Health, Transport, Risk, MMA, Organization, Workforce

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced that it signed agreements to acquire two Louisiana-based middle-market agencies, Querbes & Nelson (Q&N) and Louisiana Companies, doubling the firm’s presence in the state.

Key Points: 
  • Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA), a subsidiary of Marsh, today announced that it signed agreements to acquire two Louisiana-based middle-market agencies, Querbes & Nelson (Q&N) and Louisiana Companies, doubling the firm’s presence in the state.
  • Kevin Briggs, currently President and COO of Louisiana Companies, will become CEO of both agencies and Mr. Nelson will become a senior advisor.
  • “Querbes & Nelson and Louisiana Companies are leading agencies with unwavering commitment to client service and deep expertise in key industries.
  • “We are thrilled to be joining the Marsh McLennan Agency team,” said Mr. Nelson.

Bizparentz Foundation Announces Former Child Actors Who Make the Grade

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Child, LOS, News, Parent, MMA, Academy Awards, JPL, Film industry

LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Child actors are closely tied to Academy Award nominations, with at least 55 former child actors claiming nominations as adults. Blame it on Malcolm Gladwell's "10,000 rule" or innate talent, but it is an undeniable statistic: the best way to bring home the trophy is to have had a career as a child. This year's Oscar nominees include former child actors Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan Gosling, Jodie Foster and Margot Robbie, in addition to the whopping 12 former child actors in best picture nominee Oppenheimer.

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  • Bizparentz Foundation Announces the Newest Inductees to the A+ List Awards Season: 500 Former Child Actors Who Impacted Society in a Positive Way
    LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Child actors are closely tied to Academy Award nominations, with at least 55 former child actors claiming nominations as adults.
  • This year's Oscar nominees include former child actors Emma Stone, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan Gosling, Jodie Foster and Margot Robbie, in addition to the whopping 12 former child actors in best picture nominee Oppenheimer.
  • Most professional child actors grow up, go to college, and move on to careers out of the spotlight.
  • The 2023 A+ List contains 500 former child actors with 51 new inductees.

ARKEMA will be attending this year's JEC edition with A unique portfolio of materials for Composites STAND 5T40 - HALL 5

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
CHIPS, UD, Nylon 11, Urbanization, Additive, Accounting, Volatile organic compound, Adhesive, SMART, MBS, FIT, Advanced Materials, FUTURE, SMC, SMP, Hydrogen, MMA, Composite, WW, Water, LPA, Science, Recycling, Semiconductor, BMC, Thermoplastic

PI films are used in various industries, including smart devices, electric vehicles, semiconductors, displays, aerospace, and industrial applications.

Key Points: 
  • PI films are used in various industries, including smart devices, electric vehicles, semiconductors, displays, aerospace, and industrial applications.
  • UNLEASHING THE FUTURE WITH ARKEMA'S UDX® TAPES - Arkema is proud to present a range of semi-finished composite products under the UDX® brand.
  • Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials.
  • The Group reported sales of around € 11.5 billion in 2022, and operates in some 55 countries with 21,100 employees worldwide.

ARKEMA will be attending this year's JEC edition with A unique portfolio of materials for Composites STAND 5T40 - HALL 5

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
CHIPS, UD, Nylon 11, Urbanization, Additive, Accounting, Volatile organic compound, Adhesive, SMART, MBS, FIT, Advanced Materials, FUTURE, SMC, SMP, Hydrogen, MMA, Composite, WW, Water, LPA, Science, Recycling, Semiconductor, BMC, Thermoplastic

PI films are used in various industries, including smart devices, electric vehicles, semiconductors, displays, aerospace, and industrial applications.

Key Points: 
  • PI films are used in various industries, including smart devices, electric vehicles, semiconductors, displays, aerospace, and industrial applications.
  • UNLEASHING THE FUTURE WITH ARKEMA'S UDX® TAPES - Arkema is proud to present a range of semi-finished composite products under the UDX® brand.
  • Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and sustainable materials.
  • The Group reported sales of around € 11.5 billion in 2022, and operates in some 55 countries with 21,100 employees worldwide.

USADA Adopts Ember LifeSciences Cold Chain Technology for Human Specimen Transport

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Innovation, Temperature, Vaccine, Sport, MMA, United States Olympic Trials, USADA, Athlete, Ironman, Partnership, Warehouse

Ember LifeSciences' cold chain technology focuses on self-contained, self-monitoring shipping systems for items such as temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and lab specimens.

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  • Ember LifeSciences' cold chain technology focuses on self-contained, self-monitoring shipping systems for items such as temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and lab specimens.
  • The Ember Cube is the first product in the market that provides a fully integrated solution to common and costly challenges in cold chain shipping.
  • Its patented innovative design addresses issues related to tracking and  temperature-sensitive deliveries, ensuring secure transport and preserved efficacy of medicines and specimens.
  • "Our partnership with USADA represents a powerful step forward in our mission to disrupt the cold chain for the healthcare industry."

New Training Facility Serving the Palatine Area; Grand Opening for Flo Sports Performance

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Flo, Vermont Avenue, Baseball, Chicago Bears, Chamber of commerce, Commerce, FLO, Dallas Cowboys, Sport, MMA, Health, FSP, Monopoly (game), Athlete, Esho, Football, Sports equipment

PALATINE, Ill., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flo Sports Performance Center (FSP) in Palatine hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on February 21, 2024.

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  • PALATINE, Ill., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flo Sports Performance Center (FSP) in Palatine hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on February 21, 2024.
  • "The new Flo Sports Performance center is intended to serve local coaches and teams with an indoor training facility for year-round performance improvement," said Esho.
  • Palatine Mayor Schwantz, a former professional football player with the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers, said "I am excited for the opening of the Flo Sports Performance facility.
  • More information on the facility located at 711 Vermont Avenue in Palatine is available by calling Flo at 847-934-1356.

ONE Championship Announces Global Broadcast Details, Full Bout Card, and Event Week Activities for ONE 166: Qatar

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Amazon Prime Video, ONE, Atmosphere, Limited, EST, Ridder, Conference, MMA, Monster Energy, World championship, Boxing, BeIN Sports, Gold, Virgin Megastores, Ceremony, Press Conference (TV program), Sport, Lusail Sports Arena, Natural gas

SINGAPORE, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE Championship (ONE), the world's largest martial arts organization, has announced global broadcast details, the full bout card, and the complete event week schedule for ONE 166: Qatar, presented by Visit Qatar, ONE's return to the Middle East at Qatar's Lusail Sports Arena on Friday, March 1.

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  • Visit Qatar is the official presenting partner of ONE 166: Qatar.
  • Other partners include official media partner Media City Qatar, official partner Ooredoo Qatar, official global energy drink partner Monster Energy, as well as Grand Hyatt Doha, Mondrian Doha, Qatar Living, and I Love Qatar.
  • ONE 166: Qatar will mark the promotion's first-ever live event in the country and features three highly anticipated World Championship rematches.
  • [ How to Watch ONE 166: Qatar ]
    ONE 166: Qatar will be broadcast worldwide in 190 countries, and air exclusively on beIN Sports in the MENA region.

Nava Benefits Appoints Amy Frampton CMO to Support Company's Rapid Growth

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Monday, February 26, 2024
Acquisition, CMO, Marketing, NBG, Growth, MMA, Partner, HR, Organization, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, BambooHR, Microsoft, Management

NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nava Benefits, a modern benefits brokerage focused on making great benefits easy for growing employers, announced today that it has named Amy Frampton its new Chief Marketing Officer.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nava Benefits, a modern benefits brokerage focused on making great benefits easy for growing employers, announced today that it has named Amy Frampton its new Chief Marketing Officer.
  • As CMO, Frampton will oversee all marketing efforts in support of Nava's strategic growth plan, including demand gen strategy, corporate communications, and public relations.
  • Frampton brings two decades of marketing leadership experience to Nava, including senior positions at BambooHR, Smartsheet, NoFraud, Vulcan, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft.
  • "At Nava we're committed to radically improving the benefits experience for HR teams and their employees," stated Brandon Weber, CEO of Nava Benefits.