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EQS-News: SYNLAB delivers robust performance in FY 2023

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Synnovis, the South East London hospital outsourcing contract grew 12.2% in 2023 and contributed 0.6pts to the overall 2023 underlying organic growth.

Key Points: 
  • Synnovis, the South East London hospital outsourcing contract grew 12.2% in 2023 and contributed 0.6pts to the overall 2023 underlying organic growth.
  • FY 2023 adjusted EBITDA (AEBITDA) was €438 million (FY 2022: €753 million) while adjusted operating profit (AOP) was €194 million (FY 2022: €508 million) with margins of 16.6% (FY 2022: 23.2%) and 7.4% (FY 2022: 15.6%), respectively.
  • In FY 2023, adjusted net profit (Group share) was €44 million (FY 2022: €342 million), mainly due to lower COVID-19 testing volumes and higher net finance costs.
  • FY 2023 unlevered free cash flow (uFCF) was €74 million (FY 2022: €312 million).

NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW FACILITIES TO PROVIDE MORE ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE FOR INDIANA RESIDENTS

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Monday, April 1, 2024

The new locations will enable the company to provide accessible care to a wider patient base.

Key Points: 
  • The new locations will enable the company to provide accessible care to a wider patient base.
  • NorthShore currently has 20 locations —full-service clinics and primary care clinics, school-based clinics and locations within other community organizations — that provide medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, mental health and medication assistance through on-site pharmacies.
  • As with all locations within the NorthShore community, the new facilities will also provide affordable, quality telehealth care through video or phone calls for appointments with providers for nonemergency primary care, behavioral health and substance abuse treatment.
  • Calming rooms for both patients and staff in need of personal space or privacy during doctor consultations will also be located throughout each facility.

Caesars Sportsbook Expands Mobile Wagering Statewide in North Carolina

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Monday, March 11, 2024

After becoming the first sportsbook to offer mobile sports wagering in North Carolina on Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Lands and at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel , Caesars Sportsbook is now accepting mobile sports wagers across the Tar Heel State.

Key Points: 
  • After becoming the first sportsbook to offer mobile sports wagering in North Carolina on Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Lands and at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel , Caesars Sportsbook is now accepting mobile sports wagers across the Tar Heel State.
  • The full launch of Caesars Sportsbook, the premier sports betting platform operated by Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) (“Caesars”), builds on the longstanding partnership between Caesars and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
  • Caesars Entertainment remains committed to emphasizing Responsible Gaming education as Caesars Sportsbook expands into more jurisdictions.
  • This 21 and older policy applies to all sports wagering operations conducted by Caesars Sportsbook in North Carolina, including on the Caesars Sportsbook app and at both Caesars destinations in the state.

Neiman Marcus Launches Exclusive LOEWE Collection in Celebration of 2023 Neiman Marcus Award Recipient Jonathan Anderson

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

DALLAS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus, in collaboration with LOEWE, unveils an exclusive collection and installations in celebration of Jonathan Anderson's 2023 Neiman Marcus Award for Creative Impact in the Field of Fashion.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neiman Marcus, in collaboration with LOEWE, unveils an exclusive collection and installations in celebration of Jonathan Anderson's 2023 Neiman Marcus Award for Creative Impact in the Field of Fashion.
  • We are proud to partner with LOEWE through our Awards platform to bring customers this extraordinary collection and exclusive experiences."
  • Anderson was selected as the 2023 recipient for the Creative Impact Award for being a prolific voice and force of measurable influence for the LOEWE brand.
  • "The Neiman Marcus Award's celebration of my tenure at LOEWE was really the genesis of this collection.

New Fluent Survey of Retailers and Brands Measures Commerce Media Strategies and Challenges

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

"Our goal with this survey is to empower industry stakeholders with actionable insights to make informed decisions and drive success in their respective commerce media initiatives," says Matt Conlin, Chief Customer Officer at Fluent.

Key Points: 
  • "Our goal with this survey is to empower industry stakeholders with actionable insights to make informed decisions and drive success in their respective commerce media initiatives," says Matt Conlin, Chief Customer Officer at Fluent.
  • Consumer Response: 89% of media companies and retailers report positive customer responses to advertising on their digital properties and commerce media platforms.
  • "This study illuminates the transformative potential of commerce media," says Tim Lukens, President of Commerce Media at Fluent.
  • The Fluent survey of the 153 media companies, online retailers, brands, and agencies was conducted from December 2023 to January 2024 by polling the AdExchanger audience.

Operation Underground Railroad Appoints Tammy Lee as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Operation Underground Railroad (“O.U.R.”), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to combating human trafficking, today announced that Tammy Lee has been appointed to serve as O.U.R.’s chief executive officer, effective February 26, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Operation Underground Railroad (“O.U.R.”), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to combating human trafficking, today announced that Tammy Lee has been appointed to serve as O.U.R.’s chief executive officer, effective February 26, 2024.
  • Ms. Lee is an experienced executive who is deeply committed to the fight against human trafficking.
  • from Xena Therapies, a med tech company that develops innovative solutions for women’s health and orthopedics and provides philanthropic support for women’s health-related causes.
  • “On behalf of the entire board, I am thrilled to welcome Tammy to O.U.R,” said Chairman Sean Vassilaros.

Everhome Suites Makes its Debut on the East Coast with Opening in Newnan, GA, Continuing the Brand's Growth

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the opening of Everhome Suites in Newnan, Georgia, marking the midscale extended stay brand's debut on the East Coast. Everhome Suites Newnan is located on a dual-site property alongside the economy extended stay brand WoodSpring Suites, making it the first side-by-side location for two of Choice Hotels' four extended stay brands. Both hotels, owned by Turnstone Group, will serve the Newnan market, including the City of Hope Cancer Center, and are less than 40 miles from downtown Atlanta. Everhome Suites has 66 properties in its pipeline, as of the end of Q4 2023.

Key Points: 
  • NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the opening of Everhome Suites in Newnan, Georgia, marking the midscale extended stay brand's debut on the East Coast.
  • Everhome Suites Newnan is located on a dual-site property alongside the economy extended stay brand WoodSpring Suites, making it the first side-by-side location for two of Choice Hotels' four extended stay brands.
  • Everhome Suites has 66 properties in its pipeline, as of the end of Q4 2023.
  • "When Everhome first launched in January 2022, it was the first new midscale extended stay brand to come onto the scene in nearly a decade.

Inspiring Change, Celebrating Impact: Meet the 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence®

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Honourees will be celebrated during the Top 25 Women of Influence Luncheon on April 9, 2024, in Toronto.

Key Points: 
  • Honourees will be celebrated during the Top 25 Women of Influence Luncheon on April 9, 2024, in Toronto.
  • This year's Top 25 Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award recipient is Lindsay Glassco, President and CEO, Plan International Canada.
  • Thank you to Women of Influence+ for continuing to shine a spotlight on the contribution and impact of inspiring leaders.
  • The 2024 Top 25 Women of Influence recipients are:

Smart Collaborates with 6D Technologies to Enhance Sales and Distribution Capabilities

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Through this collaboration, 6D Technologies and Smart will streamline key sales and distribution processes, automate inventory management, optimize resource utilization, and enhance overall dealer operational efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • Through this collaboration, 6D Technologies and Smart will streamline key sales and distribution processes, automate inventory management, optimize resource utilization, and enhance overall dealer operational efficiency.
  • By leveraging 6D Technologies' Ventas, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven Sales and Distribution Management platform, Smart aims to elevate its operational excellence further and reinforce its leadership position in the telecommunications sector, driving growth and delivering superior services to its customers.
  • 6D Technologies' Ventas Dealer Management System (DMS) is designed to boost operational efficiencies and elevate the overall customer journey for the distribution partners of Smart.
  • Manish Arora, Executive Director & Chief Revenue Officer of 6D Technologies, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "We are thrilled to partner with Smart to empower their sales and distribution networks with our innovative DMS solution.

Smart Collaborates with 6D Technologies to Enhance Sales and Distribution Capabilities

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Through this collaboration, 6D Technologies and Smart will streamline key sales and distribution processes, automate inventory management, optimize resource utilization, and enhance overall dealer operational efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • Through this collaboration, 6D Technologies and Smart will streamline key sales and distribution processes, automate inventory management, optimize resource utilization, and enhance overall dealer operational efficiency.
  • By leveraging 6D Technologies' Ventas, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven Sales and Distribution Management platform, Smart aims to elevate its operational excellence further and reinforce its leadership position in the telecommunications sector, driving growth and delivering superior services to its customers.
  • 6D Technologies' Ventas Dealer Management System (DMS) is designed to boost operational efficiencies and elevate the overall customer journey for the distribution partners of Smart.
  • Manish Arora, Executive Director & Chief Revenue Officer of 6D Technologies, expressed his enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, "We are thrilled to partner with Smart to empower their sales and distribution networks with our innovative DMS solution.