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Global Infrastructure Partners Announces Agreement to Sell Interest in Freeport LNG to JERA Americas for $2.5 billion

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading independent infrastructure investor, announced today an agreement to sell its 25.7% interest in Freeport LNG Development, L.P. (Freeport) to JERA Americas Inc. for US$2.5 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

Key Points: 
  • Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading independent infrastructure investor, announced today an agreement to sell its 25.7% interest in Freeport LNG Development, L.P. (Freeport) to JERA Americas Inc. for US$2.5 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.
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    JERA Americas Inc. (JERA Americas) is the U.S.-based subsidiary of global energy leader JERA Co., Inc. (JERA), the worlds largest buyer of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
  • JERA, through its subsidiaries, owns 25% of Freeport LNG Train 1 and purchases and transports 2.32 mtpa of LNG for use in Japan and other LNG importing countries.
  • Global Infrastructure Partners is an independent infrastructure fund manager that makes equity and debt investments in infrastructure assets and businesses.

EY-Parthenon names Jeff Wray as new Global Leader

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
Legislation, News, Ecosystem, Organization, EY, Technology, Boston Consulting Group, Investment, Growth, Face, Digital, Nidec-Shimpo America Corporation, Americas, ESG, EY-Parthenon, Chief executive officer, Parthenon, Ernst & Young, Sales, Management, Retail, Accounting

LONDON, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- EY-Parthenon today announces that Jeff Wray has been appointed Global Leader with a focus on driving the strategy consultancy's global market agenda in FY22 and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Jeff brings a strong background in strategy consulting to the role, with deep experience as a trusted C-suite advisor.
  • He joined EY-Parthenon from Boston Consulting Group in 2014 and previously served as EY Strategy and Transactions Global Consumer Industries Leader (and the Americas Corporate and Growth Strategy leader).
  • EY-Parthenon has also announced the appointment of John van Rossen as Global Co-Leader with an operational focus to enable the consultancy's ambitions globally.
  • John was most recently EY Strategy and Transactions Leader of the EY WEM Region (Belgium, Netherland, France, Luxemburg and Maghreb).

EY-Parthenon names Jeff Wray as new Global Leader

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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LONDON, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- EY-Parthenon today announces that Jeff Wray has been appointed Global Leader with a focus on driving the strategy consultancy's global market agenda in FY22 and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- EY-Parthenon today announces that Jeff Wray has been appointed Global Leader with a focus on driving the strategy consultancy's global market agenda in FY22 and beyond.
  • Jeff brings a strong background in strategy consulting to the role, with deep experience as a trusted C-suite advisor.
  • He joined EY-Parthenon from Boston Consulting Group in 2014 and previously served as EY Strategy and Transactions Global Consumer Industries Leader (and the Americas Corporate and Growth Strategy leader).
  • John was most recently EY Strategy and Transactions Leader of the EY WEM Region (Belgium, Netherland, France, Luxemburg and Maghreb).

Fiber Optic Collimating Lens Market worth $1,081 million by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
Knowledge, Efficiency, Intelligence, Commercial, USD, Defense, CAGR, Avant (company), Hardware, COVID-19, Research, Coherence, Housego, Americas, VMM, Optical communication, GEM, CMM, Communication, ODS, SME, 3D printing, Marketing

APAC is expected to hold the largest share of the fiber-optic collimating lens market during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • APAC is expected to hold the largest share of the fiber-optic collimating lens market during the forecast period.
  • The fiber-optic collimating lens market in APAC was valued at USD 221.9 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 468.4 million by 2026; it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 13.7% between 2021 and 2026.
  • Asian countries, particularly China and India, are expected to offer significant growth opportunities to the manufacturers of fiber-optic collimating lenses in the coming years.
  • Rather than adding new strands of fiber optics to an existing network, network service providers install more fiber than needed to fulfill bandwidth requirements.

Fiber Optic Collimating Lens Market worth $1,081 million by 2026 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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APAC is expected to hold the largest share of the fiber-optic collimating lens market during the forecast period.

Key Points: 
  • APAC is expected to hold the largest share of the fiber-optic collimating lens market during the forecast period.
  • The fiber-optic collimating lens market in APAC was valued at USD 221.9 million in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 468.4 million by 2026; it is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 13.7% between 2021 and 2026.
  • Asian countries, particularly China and India, are expected to offer significant growth opportunities to the manufacturers of fiber-optic collimating lenses in the coming years.
  • Rather than adding new strands of fiber optics to an existing network, network service providers install more fiber than needed to fulfill bandwidth requirements.

Generational Equity Advises Global Net Logistics in its Sale to Rhenus Logistics Americas

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Thursday, November 11, 2021
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Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Global Net Logistics, Inc. to Rhenus Logistics Americas (Rhenus).

Key Points: 
  • Generational Equity , a leading mergers and acquisitions advisor for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce the sale of its client, Global Net Logistics, Inc. to Rhenus Logistics Americas (Rhenus).
  • Global Net Logistics provides domestic and international freight forwarding, air and ocean, full truckload, and less than truckload services.
  • This is a milestone for Rhenus Logistics Americas as we continue to invest and enhance our presence in the Americas Region.
  • In addition, Rhenus USA will take over the Global Net Logistics 22,500 square feet warehouse facility located five miles away from Dallas/ Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Softchoice Honored with Global Award for Social Impact and Americas Security Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2021

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Softchoice (TSX: SFTC) today announced that it has been honored with Social Impact Partner of the Year Global and Americas Security Partner of the Year at the Cisco Partner Summit 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Softchoice (TSX: SFTC) today announced that it has been honored with Social Impact Partner of the Year Global and Americas Security Partner of the Year at the Cisco Partner Summit 2021.
  • The Cisco Partner Summit Global awards recognize and reward superior business practices of channel partners.
  • Its a privilege to recognize Softchoice as Security Partner of the Year further underscoring their outstanding accomplishments in the Americas.
  • Cisco Partner Summit Global awards reflect the top-performing partners within specific technology markets across all geographical regions.

Restaurants Face Margin Contraction, Slower M&A in Q1 2022, MUFG Says

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Cole and his team expect lower margins to slow the pace of M&A in the first quarter of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Cole and his team expect lower margins to slow the pace of M&A in the first quarter of 2022.
  • The MUFG Restaurant Finance group points to labor shortages and supply-chain disruptions as factors that have strained restaurant operations while contributing to rising wages and inflation.
  • Hall points to the looming financial challenges restaurants face in overcoming staffing shortfalls.
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    About MUFG Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups.

Renewable Energy Group Announces Additions to Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) announced today that two new Board members have been appointed to the companys Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Renewable Energy Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGI) announced today that two new Board members have been appointed to the companys Board of Directors.
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    Renewable Energy Group (Nasdaq: REGI) announces new board members, Mr. Dylan Glenn and Ms. Niharika Taskar Ramdev.
  • Renewable Energy Group, Inc. is leading the energy and transportation industries transition to sustainability by converting renewable resources into high-quality, sustainable fuels.
  • In 2020, Renewable Energy Group produced 519 million gallons of cleaner fuel delivering 4.2 million metric tons of carbon reduction.

Microsoft Selects Education-Focused Dynabook E10-S To Be Among The First Windows 11 SE Devices

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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The selection of Dynabook E10-S by Microsoft further demonstrates the strong relationship between Dynabook and Microsoft in the education space.

Key Points: 
  • The selection of Dynabook E10-S by Microsoft further demonstrates the strong relationship between Dynabook and Microsoft in the education space.
  • The all-new Windows 11 SE operating system is a cloud-first edition of the familiar Windows OS that is tailored to education, with a focus on K-8 students.
  • To ensure student privacy and security are built-in to support learning anywhere, Windows 11 SE provides comprehensive content filtering and SmartScreen, to complement the Dynabook E10-S device's manageability and security features.
  • The Dynabook E10-S with Microsoft Windows 11 SE will be available globally, beginning in the first quarter of 2022.