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Former MA Lt. Gov. Kerry Healey Named Executive Chair of the Forward Party

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Forward Party announces today that former Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts Kerry Murphy Healey has accepted a Co-Chairs seat on the Party's Board of Directors, joining founders Andrew Yang, Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, and Michael Willner. She will serve in the newly created post of Executive Chair of the Forward Party.

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  • She will serve in the newly created post of Executive Chair of the Forward Party.
  • Through fundraising, rebuilding grassroots participation, and a focus on candidate recruitment, Kerry Healey created the framework for electoral success.
  • Healey is adding to this leadership team her executive expertise in not only party building, but also public policy, fundraising, and non-profit management.
  • Healey about the Forward Party and her new role, please reach out to Matt Shinners at [email protected] .

TRG Unveils New Global Positioning with Bold New Brand and Website

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Monday, January 8, 2024

TRG, a leading global managed solutions provider, proudly announces the launch of its invigorated brand and dynamic new website .

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  • TRG, a leading global managed solutions provider, proudly announces the launch of its invigorated brand and dynamic new website .
  • As a privately owned powerhouse, TRG has been at the forefront of offering bold and innovative endpoint solutions for complex operational challenges for more than two decades.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240108116591/en/
    “Our refreshed brand now mirrors the evolution of our services and our expansive global footprint,” said Sean Kennedy, TRG CEO.
  • Specializing in enterprise mobility, industrial mobility and retail technology solutions, TRG helps enterprise organizations keep their operations running effectively and efficiently.

Nasdaq European Markets sustains its strong position in the SME listings and sustainable debt market in 2023

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Despite the uncertainties in the wider global economy, the Nordic and Baltic regions maintained their position in capital markets in several key areas, including Sustainable Debt Market and SME listings.

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  • Despite the uncertainties in the wider global economy, the Nordic and Baltic regions maintained their position in capital markets in several key areas, including Sustainable Debt Market and SME listings.
  • With 19 listings, Nasdaq Stockholm also remained one of the most successful listings venues in Europe in 2023.
  • Nasdaq continues to perform a crucial role as a vibrant growth engine for northern European capital markets,” said Roland Chai, President of European Market Services, Nasdaq.
  • Since the founding of Nasdaq First North in 2006, Nasdaq had its 130th company to transfer from Nasdaq First North Growth Market to Main Market in December 2023.

Forward Consumer Partners Closes Debut Fund at $425 Million Hard Cap

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Forward Consumer Partners (“Forward” or the “Firm”), a private equity firm which invests in branded consumer businesses, today announces the successful closing of its oversubscribed debut fund, Forward Fund I (“Fund I”).

Key Points: 
  • Forward Consumer Partners (“Forward” or the “Firm”), a private equity firm which invests in branded consumer businesses, today announces the successful closing of its oversubscribed debut fund, Forward Fund I (“Fund I”).
  • Launched in June 2023 and closed in December 2023, Fund I exceeded its target and closed at its $425 million hard cap, with support from a diverse base of highly regarded global investors.
  • Forward held a single close for Fund I and did not use a placement agent.
  • Together, the individuals who comprise Forward share a common vision: to help enduring consumer brands make progress toward their potential.

Forward Reports Preliminary Fiscal 2023 Results: Record Revenues for Design Division Drive Profitability From Continuing Operations

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Revenues were $36.7 million, a decrease of 3.9% from $38.2 million for 2022 with IPS from the design division recording record revenues in 2023.

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  • Revenues were $36.7 million, a decrease of 3.9% from $38.2 million for 2022 with IPS from the design division recording record revenues in 2023.
  • Income from continuing operations was $0.2 million compared to $0.4 million in 2022 and net loss was $3.7 million compared to $1.4 million in 2022.
  • Terry Wise, Chief Executive Officer of Forward Industries, stated “Having discontinued retail operations, the company’s continuing operations were profitable in fiscal 2023, cash positive and on a path of substantive growth.
  • I am particularly pleased to report that our subsidiary within our design division, IPS, achieved historically high revenues and profitability.

CFOs Respond to the Call for Greater Private Sector Investment in Climate Action at COP28

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, during the SDG Investment Forum at COP28, the UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs demonstrated the importance of corporate investments and financing for climate action, effectively heeding increasingly louder calls for greater private sector investment.

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  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, during the SDG Investment Forum at COP28, the UN Global Compact CFO Coalition for the SDGs demonstrated the importance of corporate investments and financing for climate action, effectively heeding increasingly louder calls for greater private sector investment.
  • Corporations are expected to be the largest direct investors in climate change mitigation, accounting for roughly one-third of the total investment needed between now and 2050, which some estimate could amount to US$ 275 trillion.
  • Private climate financing must play a pivotal role as emerging markets and developing economies seek to curb greenhouse gas emissions and contain climate change while coping with its effects.
  • The Forward Faster initiative aims to mobilize private sector action where it can collectively make the biggest, fastest impact by 2030, focusing on gender equality, climate action, living wage, water resilience and finance and investments.

Processa Pharmaceuticals Issues Letter to Shareholders Highlighting Corporate Strategy, Drug Pipeline, and Outlook

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

That will not change under my direction, and much of my experience is in oncology and leading business transactions.

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  • That will not change under my direction, and much of my experience is in oncology and leading business transactions.
  • However, many issues and limitations are associated with the use of chemotherapy.
  • Many patients simply cannot tolerate a chemotherapy dose high enough to benefit from its use due to chemotherapy’s toxic side effects.
  • Working in our favor are deep management and R&D teams that have significant and direct experience in clinical drug development.

Media Advisory: UN Global Compact to Accelerate Private Sector Climate Action at COP28

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Monday, November 27, 2023

The UN Global Compact focus at COP28 is to advance private sector action to cut emissions, accelerate a just transition to a green economy, and invest in adaptation and resilience for a liveable planet through the Forward Faster Initiative .

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  • The UN Global Compact focus at COP28 is to advance private sector action to cut emissions, accelerate a just transition to a green economy, and invest in adaptation and resilience for a liveable planet through the Forward Faster Initiative .
  • As part of the COP28 programme, the UN Global Compact and its Networks will hold several sessions aligned to the meeting’s thematic areas.
  • Most of the sessions will take place at the COP28 Blue Zone, which is accessible to UNFCCC-accredited media.
  • The Africa Business Leaders Coalition presents the African Private Sector Reception.

Yili Group Celebrates Dynamic Global Relationships at the Top Partners Conference 2024

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

SANYA, China, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Between December 6 and 20, Yili Group and its Thai and Indonesian subsidiaries, respectively, brought together global partners for their Top Partners Conference 2024, themed "Grow with Innovation, Forward in Unity."

Key Points: 
  • SANYA, China, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Between December 6 and 20, Yili Group and its Thai and Indonesian subsidiaries, respectively, brought together global partners for their Top Partners Conference 2024, themed "Grow with Innovation, Forward in Unity."
  • Yili's international business has experienced sustained and rapid growth, driven by the expansion of its strategic global network.
  • At the Top Partners Conference, Yili showered global partners with accolades, unveiling over a thousand awards across diverse categories, including team management, channel development, and outlet retailing.
  • This commitment to shared success has resulted in a robust global network of over 2,000 partners.

Yili Group Celebrates Dynamic Global Relationships at the Top Partners Conference 2024

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 27, 2023

SANYA, China, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Between December 6 and 20, Yili Group and its Thai and Indonesian subsidiaries, respectively, brought together global partners for their Top Partners Conference 2024, themed "Grow with Innovation, Forward in Unity."

Key Points: 
  • SANYA, China, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Between December 6 and 20, Yili Group and its Thai and Indonesian subsidiaries, respectively, brought together global partners for their Top Partners Conference 2024, themed "Grow with Innovation, Forward in Unity."
  • Yili's international business has experienced sustained and rapid growth, driven by the expansion of its strategic global network.
  • At the Top Partners Conference, Yili showered global partners with accolades, unveiling over a thousand awards across diverse categories, including team management, channel development, and outlet retailing.
  • This commitment to shared success has resulted in a robust global network of over 2,000 partners.