VIA

Superdry plc: Response to announcement by Julian Dunkerton

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
ACT, LAWS, EUROPEAN UNION, General counsel, THIS, Superdry, NOT, VIA

The Company notes today’s announcement from Julian Dunkerton that he does not intend to make an offer for Superdry and, as a result, confirms that the Company is no longer in an offer period.

Key Points: 
  • The Company notes today’s announcement from Julian Dunkerton that he does not intend to make an offer for Superdry and, as a result, confirms that the Company is no longer in an offer period.
  • Following a period of engagement, the Transaction Committee and Julian Dunkerton have, together, concluded that a takeover offer from Julian Dunkerton for Superdry is unlikely to deliver an outcome for shareholders, or stakeholders more broadly, that the Transaction Committee and Julian Dunkerton are confident can be executed in the context of the Company’s ongoing work on its turnaround plan and material cost saving options.
  • However, the Company remains in discussions with Julian Dunkerton in respect of alternative structures, including a possible equity raise fully underwritten by Julian Dunkerton, which would provide additional liquidity headroom for the Company’s turnaround plan.
  • There can be no certainty that a transaction with Julian Dunkerton will be agreed.

Bionano Announces 9 Poster Presentations and Introduces New High Throughput Stratys™ System at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
SAN, NGS, Research, Classification, Cancer, Software, AACR, Genomics, VAF, Bone marrow, OGM, VIA, Medicine, Medical imaging

AACR’s annual meeting brings together industry, medical, and academic professionals to discuss advances in cancer science and medicine.

Key Points: 
  • AACR’s annual meeting brings together industry, medical, and academic professionals to discuss advances in cancer science and medicine.
  • The AACR conference will be held April 5-10, 2024, in San Diego, California.
  • Bionano will introduce its new Stratys™ system, which offers higher throughput and improved sample flexibility, to the cancer research community at the conference.
  • Nine scientific poster presentations will illustrate OGM’s utility for cancer research in areas including solid tumors, hematological malignancies, as well as applications in cell and gene therapy and cell manufacturing and bioprocessing quality control.

BROADCAST KIT PROVIDER EVS CHOOSES CINNAFILM TACHYON FOR FORMAT CONVERSION NEEDS

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
EVS, Partnership, VIA, Ecosystem

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinnafilm's Tachyon, renowned for its advanced video standards and frame rate conversions, is now integrated with EVS' XTAccess.

Key Points: 
  • ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinnafilm's Tachyon, renowned for its advanced video standards and frame rate conversions, is now integrated with EVS' XTAccess.
  • This strategic collaboration enhances EVS live production workflows and archive processes by leveraging Tachyon's capabilities for exceptional standards conversions and superior frame rate versioning.
  • Tachyon from Cinnafilm is widely recognized as one of the best tools for this task.
  • The combined solutions provide robust and high-speed transcoding and conversion operations, in concert with exceptional scaling and orchestration power."

Vinitaly International Academy celebrates the induction of 36 new Italian Wine Ambassadors

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
International Academy, Student, ISWA, VIA, Restaurant

VERONA, Italy, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 27th edition of the flagship event was held at the VIA headquarters at Veronafiere with 64 participants and ended today, April 8, with the pinning ceremony officiated by President of Veronafiere Federico Bricolo. The course is divided into two modules: first, online theoretical lectures, with access to the study platform; second, in-person for the tastings, masterclasses and seminars with the focus of the course on native Italian grape varieties. The participants had the opportunity to taste 150 Italian wines in five days. There were four guided tastings led by two Masters of Wine and nine masterclasses presented by Italian consortiums: Consorzio Tutela Lambrusco Doc, Consorzio per la Tutela del Franciacorta, Consorzio del vino Brunello di Montalcino, Consorzio Tutela Vini Montefalco, ISWA, Istituto Marchigiano di Tutela Vini, Consorzio di Tutela del Primitivo di Manduria DOP, Consorzio di Tutela del Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, Consorzio di Tutela Vini DOC Sicilia.

Key Points: 
  • Vinitaly International Academy proclaimed 36 new Italian Wine Ambassadors.
  • Students who successfully passed the exam gain the title of Italian Wine Ambassador while everyone who participated in the course now joins an international network of Italian Wine Ambassadors, dedicated to promoting Italian wine culture worldwide.
  • The 36 new Italian Wine Ambassadors join the VIA Community which now spans 46 countries around the world, with a membership of over 1300 people who have taken the course and 394 who passed the exam to become certified Italian Wine Ambassadors.
  • VIA's latest program not only fostered a deeper understanding and appreciation of Italian wines among its participants but also contributed significantly to the global promotion of Italian wine culture.

150 Wines in Five Days! That's what it takes to become an Italian Wine Ambassador

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Monday, April 8, 2024
International Academy, Student, Knowledge, Wine, Taste, VIA, Curriculum, Faculty, Restaurant

VERONA, Italy, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vinitaly International Academy has curated a truly remarkable wine list (see below) that provides a genuinely unique opportunity to sample the vast diversity of Italian wine in one fully immersive learning experience. This year, 64 candidates from 27 countries have converged on Verona to become the next Italian Wine Ambassadors. They join an international community of over 1300 wine enthusiasts and professionals from around the world who have taken the course since its inception in 2015. To date, 358 Italian Wine Ambassadors have been certified, 16 of whom earned the title of "Expert".

Key Points: 
  • The curriculum is designed to equip wine enthusiasts and professionals from around the world with the in-depth knowledge and expertise they need represent and promote Italian wines across the globe.
  • This year, 64 candidates from 27 countries have converged on Verona to become the next Italian Wine Ambassadors.
  • To date, 358 Italian Wine Ambassadors have been certified, 16 of whom earned the title of "Expert".
  • Vinitaly International Academy's Italian Wine Ambassador course, held every year in Verona, really is the gold standard in Italian wine education."

Vinitaly International Academy Chief Scientist Professor Attilio Scienza to deliver Advanced Seminar Series at Verona 2024 Flagship Edition

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
International Academy, Wine, Student, Knowledge, Climate change, VIA, Curriculum

VERONA, Italy, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --

Key Points: 
  • Vinitaly International Academy (VIA) will host two in-depth masterclasses led by leading wine scientist Professor Attilio Scienza at its 27th edition to be held in Verona from 4-8 April 2024.
  • As VIA's Chief Scientist, Professor Scienza brings decades of expertise and experience to proceedings, as well as his own inimitable approach to presentation.
  • As VIA's Chief Scientist, Professor Scienza brings decades of expertise and experience to proceedings, as well his own inimitable approach to presentation."
  • Professor Attilio Scienza, VIA Chief Scientist, commented: "As always, I'm looking forward to meeting the new intake of Italian Wine Ambassador candidates and to discussing two diverse but critical topics.

A New Epoch in Fashion: Nanshan's Collaboration with Milan Redefines the Buying Landscape

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Motion, Fashion week, Exhibition, VIA

Running parallel to these festivities, the debut of the promotional short film "NANSHAN NEW LOOK" paid homage to Nanshan's sartorial culture.

Key Points: 
  • Running parallel to these festivities, the debut of the promotional short film "NANSHAN NEW LOOK" paid homage to Nanshan's sartorial culture.
  • A centerpiece of the Fashion Week is the Shenzhen-Milan New Fashion Art Exhibition, held in Nanshan District's historical Nantou area April 14.
  • The agreement signifies a deepened commitment to fostering cultural and economic ties between Milan and Nanshan, underlining the global interconnectedness of the fashion industry.
  • The event sets in motion Nanshan's role in redefining the fashion landscape, heralding the launch of an ambitious plan to cultivate its original designer brands.

A New Epoch in Fashion: Nanshan's Collaboration with Milan Redefines the Buying Landscape

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Round table (discussion), Motion, Super, Exhibition, Multimedia, VIA, Fashion design

Running parallel to these festivities, the debut of the promotional short film "NANSHAN NEW LOOK" paid homage to Nanshan's sartorial culture.

Key Points: 
  • Running parallel to these festivities, the debut of the promotional short film "NANSHAN NEW LOOK" paid homage to Nanshan's sartorial culture.
  • A centerpiece of the Lifestyle Week is the Shenzhen-Milan Pioneer Fashion Art Exhibition, held in Nanshan District's historical area Nantou City until April 14.
  • The agreement signifies a deepened commitment to fostering cultural and economic ties between Milan and Nanshan, underlining the global interconnectedness of the fashion industry.
  • The event sets in motion Nanshan's role in redefining the fashion landscape, heralding the launch of an ambitious plan to cultivate its original designer brands.

11 nonprofits receive Kyndryl Foundation grants to advance cybersecurity skills and resilience

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
NPO, Culture, Organization, Volunteering, Partnership, UTS, Education, Operational technology, Corporate Affairs, University, Student, Woman, University of Technology Sydney, DSCI, Npower, Privacy, KD, VIA

NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), announced that 11 nonprofits from seven countries have been chosen to receive its first year's grants.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyndryl Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), announced that 11 nonprofits from seven countries have been chosen to receive its first year's grants.
  • The grantees chosen to receive the inaugural Kyndryl Foundation Grants are organizations that address the shortage of trained cybersecurity professionals by providing skills and placement programs for underrepresented learners and job seekers.
  • Launched in September 2023, Kyndryl Foundation is a private, nonprofit foundation established by Kyndryl, the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider.
  • "Kyndryl Foundation aims to create a more equitable world by enabling access to technology and building skillsets for communities and organizations.

Polymetal International plc: Proposed divestment of Polymetal Group’s Russian business and notice of General Meeting

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
AIX, Ertis, MOEX, Person, Circular, Intra, Sale, Nationalization, Proxy, Polymetal, Mining, THIS, VIA, NOT, LAWS, POX, State, Mass meeting, Polymetal International, Transaction, Completion, Risk, Gold, Resolution, United, JSC, Committee, Baksy, Cryptocurrency

Polymetal International plc (“Polymetal”, the “Company” or the “Group”) announces today that it has entered into contracts for the divestment of its Russian business for an effective total consideration of approximately US$3.69 billion (the “Transaction”).

Key Points: 
  • Polymetal International plc (“Polymetal”, the “Company” or the “Group”) announces today that it has entered into contracts for the divestment of its Russian business for an effective total consideration of approximately US$3.69 billion (the “Transaction”).
  • A quick, transparent, and sanctions-compliant exit under the terms of the proposed Transaction serves the interests of all stakeholders.
  • The completion of the divestment will allow the Group to de-risk the Company’s business, deliver stable cash flows and pursue new investment opportunities.
  • The Transaction values the Russian business at approximately US$3.69 billion [1] including third-party debt and intra-group arrangements detailed in the Circular.