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EQS-News: CHEPLAPHARM opens presence in Tokyo

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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CHEPLAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH, based in Greifswald/Germany, has opened a presence in the Japanese capital Tokyo and obtained the pharmaceutical licence for Japan.

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  • CHEPLAPHARM Arzneimittel GmbH, based in Greifswald/Germany, has opened a presence in the Japanese capital Tokyo and obtained the pharmaceutical licence for Japan.
  • The managing director of the founded CHEPLAPHARM KK is Kentaro Ichimori, who most recently held a leading position for Sandoz in Japan.
  • Establishing a presence in Japan and launching CHEPLAPHARM as a local brand is important to further build trust with local business partners, doctors and patients.
  • The opening of an office in Tokyo and the presence on the Japanese market serves to establish CHEPLAPHARM as a brand in Japan and make it better known, thus leveraging further growth potential.

Schneider Electric and U.S. Air Force Enhance Energy Resilience and Mission Readiness in Critical Asia-Pacific Region Through $406M Performance Contract

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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In total, the project is expected to reduce the base's energy and water costs by 29.3%, saving $12.3 million per year.

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  • In total, the project is expected to reduce the base's energy and water costs by 29.3%, saving $12.3 million per year.
  • Yokota Air Base selected Schneider Electric as the development, implementation, and long-term support provider for the project.
  • Schneider Electric worked closely with Yokota Air Base's leadership to build a holistic, modernized energy solution that creates an umbrella of resiliency across the base.
  • For more information about Yokota Air Base and Schneider Electric's innovative energy solutions, visit www.yokota.af.mil and perspectives.se.com/performance-contracting .

Global Leaders Gather in Sydney to Power the Global Energy Transition

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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"The mining and resources industry is evolving rapidly to meet the growing energy demands of today while developing the minerals needed for a decarbonised economy - under unprecedented scrutiny from communities, regulators and investors.

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  • "The mining and resources industry is evolving rapidly to meet the growing energy demands of today while developing the minerals needed for a decarbonised economy - under unprecedented scrutiny from communities, regulators and investors.
  • Ms Richards said: "Mining and resources have never been more important for sustainable economic, social and innovative development across the globe.
  • We need more exploration and development to match surging demand for the critical minerals that are central to the global energy transition.
  • IMARC 2023 is where the most important conversations are being held about how mining and resources can help achieve global development sustainably and equitably.

MPR Promotes Jeffrey Gratz to Vice President

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
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MPR Associates, Inc. ( www.mpr.com ), has promoted Jeffrey Gratz to Vice President for Federal Services.

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  • MPR Associates, Inc. ( www.mpr.com ), has promoted Jeffrey Gratz to Vice President for Federal Services.
  • Mr. Gratz began his career at MPR in 1999.
  • Inside MPR, Mr. Gratz inspires MPR engineers through his leadership on the Growth and Development Team and now as a member of the MPR Leadership Council, where he will work collaboratively with other senior MPR leaders to provide the company-wide leadership, stewardship, and influence to enable MPR’s sustained success.
  • Mr. Gratz graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1999 with a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.

Government Blockchain Association Announces Initial Speakers for Upcoming Event: "The Future of Money, Governance and Law"

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) today announced that leaders from the United Nations, European Parliament, Digital Currency Monetary Authority, United States Departments of State, Justice, and Treasury, are among speakers confirmed for its Spring 2023 event, "The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law," taking place on May 23-24, 2023 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. (REGISTER HERE)

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  • ( REGISTER HERE )
    As cryptocurrencies, DeFi, artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies shift the power paradigm from centralized to decentralized authority, governments must thoroughly understand the potential of blockchain to disrupt financial systems and the implications for economies worldwide.
  • GBA Executive Director, Gerard Dache, said, "The dizzying pace of change in the crypto and digital asset space demands that public and private sector leaders connect, communicate and collaborate.
  • Maintaining the status quo is a glaringly insufficient approach to governance."
  • For media inquiries or press credentials, contact Mostafa Razzak at [email protected] or 1-202-904-2048

Corcept Therapeutics Settles Patent Litigation with Hikma Pharmaceuticals

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Thursday, December 8, 2022
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In connection with the settlement, Corcept has granted Hikma the right to sell a generic version of Korlym in the United States beginning October 1, 2034 or earlier under circumstances customary for settlement agreements of this type.

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  • In connection with the settlement, Corcept has granted Hikma the right to sell a generic version of Korlym in the United States beginning October 1, 2034 or earlier under circumstances customary for settlement agreements of this type.
  • “It is gratifying to put an end to this litigation,” said Joseph K. Belanoff, MD, Corcept’s Chief Executive Officer.
  • As required by law, Corcept and Hikma will submit the agreement to the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) for review.
  • Similar patent litigation brought by Corcept against Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. remains pending.

Advantage Capital and the NMSDC Business Consortium Fund Announce New Limited Partners, Continued Progress for Minority Business Growth Fund

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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Advantage Capital, venture capital firm, small business lender and impact investor, announced today it has added three additional Limited Partners to a new growth capital fund dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap by investing in MBEs.

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  • Advantage Capital, venture capital firm, small business lender and impact investor, announced today it has added three additional Limited Partners to a new growth capital fund dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap by investing in MBEs.
  • In partnership with the NMSDC Business Consortium Fund (BCF), the impact-oriented fund will provide flexible risk capital to support minority businesses and help them scale.
  • Advantage Capital provides financing to established and emerging companies located in communities underserved by conventional sources of capital.
  • John Deere (Deere) is a current investor in the Empower the Change Fund that is managed by Advantage Capital.

BTIG Fixed Income Continues Expansion with Several Key Hires

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Thursday, October 6, 2022
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BTIG announced today that it has hired four senior professionals in its Fixed Income Credit group.

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  • BTIG announced today that it has hired four senior professionals in its Fixed Income Credit group.
  • These hires continue BTIGs ongoing expansion in the Fixed Income market and demonstrate the continued growth of its services to the institutional and corporate client base.
  • We are pleased to welcome these new hires to BTIG, commented Michael Carley Sr, Co-Head of Fixed Income Credit at BTIG.
  • Earlier in his career, he was an Associate Director within Credit Sales Fixed Income at Barclays Capital Inc. and a Vice President within Credit Sales Fixed Income at Nomura Securities International.

NC Legislature, Executive, and Judicial Leadership Deliver Remarks at International Leadership Foundation - NC Chapter Annual Conference

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Friday, August 26, 2022
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CARY, N.C., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) -North Carolina Chapter Annual Event took place in Raleigh, N.C., on August 20, 2022. Two hundred fifty N.C. citizens and government leaders, including House Speaker Tim Moore, State Treasurer Dale Folwell, and State Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby, delivered remarks.

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  • CARY, N.C., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) -North Carolina Chapter Annual Event took place in Raleigh, N.C., on August 20, 2022.
  • Two hundred fifty N.C. citizens and government leaders, including House Speaker Tim Moore, State Treasurer Dale Folwell, and State Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby, delivered remarks.
  • ILF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes the civic awareness, public service, and economic effectiveness of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
  • NC House Speaker Moore said North Carolina had just been voted the best state in the country to do business.

TIGER INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS APPOINTS THREE NEW OPERATING PARTNERS

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiger Infrastructure Partners ("Tiger"), a pioneer in providing transformational growth capital to enable the creation of new infrastructure, today announced the appointment of three new Operating Partners.

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  • NEW YORK and LONDON, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiger Infrastructure Partners ("Tiger"), a pioneer in providing transformational growth capital to enable the creation of new infrastructure, today announced the appointment of three new Operating Partners.
  • Tiger CEO Emil W. Henry, Jr., stated: "Our human capital is crucial to our hands-on value creation strategy.
  • We look to our Operating Partners to provide us an edge in evaluating and managing investments and I have no doubt that Steve, Christine and Graham will serve well this critical purpose."
  • Tiger Infrastructure Partners is a leading middle market investor focused on providing transformational growth capital to enable the infrastructure of tomorrow.