Strategic Cooperation Agreement

From Lingang to the World: Lin-gang Exhibition Area debuts at 6th CIIE

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The 2,700 square meter Lin-gang Exhibition Area was jointly organized by the administrative committee of Lin-gang Special Area of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone ("Lin-gang Special Area") and Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group) Co., Ltd. ("Lingang Group").

Key Points: 
  • The 2,700 square meter Lin-gang Exhibition Area was jointly organized by the administrative committee of Lin-gang Special Area of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone ("Lin-gang Special Area") and Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group) Co., Ltd. ("Lingang Group").
  • The 2,700 square meter area has been divided into four zones: special exhibition zone for enterprises, semi-open exhibition zone, standard exhibition zone for enterprises and functional zone.
  • During this CIIE, the Lin-gang Exhibition Area will host nearly 100 high-level events, including signing ceremonies, result launches, international exchanges, industry seminars and global roadshows.
  • "The 2,700 square meter Lin-gang Exhibition Area has become a collective stage to display the high-quality achievements of foreign-invested companies in Shanghai, especially those in Lin-gang Special Area.

From Lingang to the World: Lin-gang Exhibition Area debuts at 6th CIIE

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 8, 2023

The 2,700 square meter Lin-gang Exhibition Area was jointly organized by the administrative committee of Lin-gang Special Area of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone ("Lin-gang Special Area") and Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group) Co., Ltd. ("Lingang Group").

Key Points: 
  • The 2,700 square meter Lin-gang Exhibition Area was jointly organized by the administrative committee of Lin-gang Special Area of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone ("Lin-gang Special Area") and Shanghai Lingang Economic Development (Group) Co., Ltd. ("Lingang Group").
  • The 2,700 square meter area has been divided into four zones: special exhibition zone for enterprises, semi-open exhibition zone, standard exhibition zone for enterprises and functional zone.
  • During this CIIE, the Lin-gang Exhibition Area will host nearly 100 high-level events, including signing ceremonies, result launches, international exchanges, industry seminars and global roadshows.
  • "The 2,700 square meter Lin-gang Exhibition Area has become a collective stage to display the high-quality achievements of foreign-invested companies in Shanghai, especially those in Lin-gang Special Area.

Sleep Number Appoints Two New Independent Directors, Stephen Macadam and Hilary Schneider

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Sleep Number Corporation (Nasdaq: SNBR) today announced that it has appointed Stephen E. Macadam and Hilary A. Schneider to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective immediately, expanding the Board to twelve members.

Key Points: 
  • Sleep Number Corporation (Nasdaq: SNBR) today announced that it has appointed Stephen E. Macadam and Hilary A. Schneider to its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective immediately, expanding the Board to twelve members.
  • In conjunction with the appointments, Sleep Number entered into a cooperation agreement (the “Cooperation Agreement”) with Stadium Capital Management, LLC (collectively with its affiliates, “Stadium Capital”), one of the company’s shareholders.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Steve and Hilary, both accomplished public company executives and directors, to the Sleep Number Board,” said Shelly Ibach, Chair, President, and CEO of the company.
  • Sidley Austin LLP is serving as legal counsel and Spotlight Advisors LLC is serving as financial and strategic advisor to Sleep Number.

BiOWiSH Technologies and Syngenta Group’s MAP Launch BiOWiSH® Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer in China

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Monday, October 30, 2023

BiOWiSH Technologies, Inc. and MAP (Modern Agricultural Program), the sole agricultural service program of Syngenta Group China, announced the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement initiating the commercial availability of BiOWiSH® Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer (EEF) throughout China.

Key Points: 
  • BiOWiSH Technologies, Inc. and MAP (Modern Agricultural Program), the sole agricultural service program of Syngenta Group China, announced the signing of a Strategic Cooperation Agreement initiating the commercial availability of BiOWiSH® Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer (EEF) throughout China.
  • Under the agreement, MAP will launch a range of BiOWiSH® EEFs and operate as a BiOWiSH distributor in the country.
  • “After two years of extensive laboratory and field evaluation with MAP, we are very proud to bring our advanced enhanced efficiency fertilizer technology to China, the world’s largest fertilizer market,” said Rod Vautier, President of BiOWiSH.
  • “MAP is a responsible agricultural platform that brings advanced technologies and products to Chinese farmers,” said Jianbo Liu, Vice President of Syngenta Group China and General Manager of MAP and Digital Agriculture.

Himax and Nexchip Forge Strategic Alliance Cultivating Global Automotive Display Market

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Friday, October 27, 2023

By entering the automotive area, the partnership of Himax and Nexchip takes a significant stride forward in addition to the existing successful collaboration in consumer electronic products over the past several years.

Key Points: 
  • By entering the automotive area, the partnership of Himax and Nexchip takes a significant stride forward in addition to the existing successful collaboration in consumer electronic products over the past several years.
  • The alliance also underscores both parties’ undivided focus on the automotive market in the coming years, particularly in China.
  • Collectively, the holistic product range offers a comprehensive one-stop-shop product portfolio, making Himax the go-to provider for automotive display solutions.
  • Entering this strategic alliance in automotive highlights Himax’s unwavering dedication to broadening our supply chain to enhance capacity management and cost optimization, while also enabling us to solidify the prospects of our automotive businesses moving forward,” said Chen Ping-Po, Executive Vice President of Automotive Display and Touch Operation Unit at Himax.

Moody's affirmed Ba3 rating and stable outlook for SeABank

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Friday, September 15, 2023

Moody's has affirmed SeABank's rating at Ba3 and stable outlook.

Key Points: 
  • Moody's has affirmed SeABank's rating at Ba3 and stable outlook.
  • The affirmation of SeABank's ratings with a stable outlook reflects Moody's expectation that the bank's strong and improving capitalization.
  • According to Moody's, SeABank continues to receive a Ba3 credit rating for both Issuer and Foreign Currency Deposit ratings.
  • Moody's affirmation of SeABank's rating with a stable outlook reflects the organization's expectations of the bank's strong and improving capital.

Moody's affirmed Ba3 rating and stable outlook for SeABank

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 15, 2023

Moody's has affirmed SeABank's rating at Ba3 and stable outlook.

Key Points: 
  • Moody's has affirmed SeABank's rating at Ba3 and stable outlook.
  • The affirmation of SeABank's ratings with a stable outlook reflects Moody's expectation that the bank's strong and improving capitalization.
  • According to Moody's, SeABank continues to receive a Ba3 credit rating for both Issuer and Foreign Currency Deposit ratings.
  • Moody's affirmation of SeABank's rating with a stable outlook reflects the organization's expectations of the bank's strong and improving capital.

Texas Pacific Land Corporation Announces Board Refreshment

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE: TPL) (the “Company” or “TPL”) today announced its slate of director nominees for election to the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2023 Annual Meeting”).

Key Points: 
  • Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE: TPL) (the “Company” or “TPL”) today announced its slate of director nominees for election to the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) at the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “2023 Annual Meeting”).
  • The Company will nominate two new independent directors, Marguerite Woung-Chapman and Robert Roosa, in addition to current director, Murray Stahl.
  • The Board intends to announce new Board leadership following the 2023 Annual Meeting.
  • Ms. Woung-Chapman currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Chord Energy (NASDAQ: CHRD) and Summit Midstream Partners (NYSE: SMLP).

NEO Battery Materials Accepted into R&D Scale-Up Centre Expansion Facility – Gyeonggi Technopark Located in Ansan Science Valley

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

In preparation for commercial-scale production in 2024, NEO applied to GTP to upsize the production scale and to expand the material evaluation pipeline with global battery cell manufacturers, electric vehicle automakers, and electronics companies.

Key Points: 
  • In preparation for commercial-scale production in 2024, NEO applied to GTP to upsize the production scale and to expand the material evaluation pipeline with global battery cell manufacturers, electric vehicle automakers, and electronics companies.
  • After a broad review by GTP’s facility operation, facility safety, and business development officials, the Company satisfied several requirements ranging from technology, commercialization potency, environmental and safety, and other pertinent factors for facility entry acceptance.
  • Gyeonggi Technopark operates to aid small to medium-sized enterprises with a high-tech focus on both the economic and technological forefront.
  • GTP has enabled the commercialization of groundbreaking technologies as an active hub for industry-academic collaboration, project incubation, and cluster development.

Delta 9 Awarded Grow Pod Contract for Cultivation Facility in British Columbia

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023

“We are delighted to partner with 1417376 BC Ltd. on the development of their facility which will include eight of our "Grow Pod" systems”, said John Arbuthnot, Founder and CEO of Delta 9.

Key Points: 
  • “We are delighted to partner with 1417376 BC Ltd. on the development of their facility which will include eight of our "Grow Pod" systems”, said John Arbuthnot, Founder and CEO of Delta 9.
  • 1417376 BC Ltd.’s production facility has been designed and retrofitted using this turnkey Grow Pod system.
  • Since 2018 Delta 9 has successfully installed over 250 Grow Pods in third party facilities across Canada and the United States.
  • This retrofit facility houses a micro cultivation license, including eight new grow pod systems, and a proprietary craft growing approach developed by Delta 9.