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PPG Board of Directors announce quarterly dividend of 65 cents per share

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

The Board of Directors of PPG (NYSE:PPG) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 65 cents per share, payable June 12 to shareholders of record May 10.

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  • The Board of Directors of PPG (NYSE:PPG) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 65 cents per share, payable June 12 to shareholders of record May 10.
  • Through the ongoing dedication and engagement of its workforce, PPG has raised its annual dividend payment for 52 consecutive years and has paid uninterrupted annual dividends since 1899.
  • At PPG (NYSE: PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings, and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for 140 years.
  • The PPG Logo and We protect and beautify the world are registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.

PPG reports first quarter 2024 financial results

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, commented on the quarter:

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  • Tim Knavish, PPG chairman and chief executive officer, commented on the quarter:
    We achieved year-over-year adjusted EPS growth for the fifth consecutive quarter despite continued challenges in the macro environment.
  • The company benefited from our well-established businesses in Mexico and China, our second and third largest net sales countries, respectively.
  • Our target is to determine a path forward for each of these assessments no later than the third quarter.
  • PPG remains focused on various enterprise growth initiatives to drive higher sales volumes and fully capitalize on our technical and service capabilities.

The Advanced Leadership Institute and Carnegie Mellon University Celebrate The 2024 Graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program

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星期四, 四月 18, 2024

PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 19th, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (CMU) will proudly present the newest graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program.

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  • PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, April 19th, The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (CMU) will proudly present the newest graduates of the Emerging Leaders Program.
  • The Emerging Leaders Program is a 12-session program presented by TALI in partnership with CMU and in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University, and Duquesne University.
  • "We are looking forward to another year of the Emerging Leaders Program through our continued partnership with TALI.
  • TALI's Emerging Leaders Program is customized to support Black professionals at earlier career stages by preparing, developing, connecting, and positioning program participants for higher levels of leadership responsibility.

Global Wearable Technology in Healthcare Market Analysis 2024-2029: AI-powered Medical Wearables and Epidermal Technology Emerging a Key Trends - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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星期一, 四月 8, 2024

The global wearable technology in healthcare market value in 2023 stood at US$42.6 billion, and is likely to reach US$169 billion by 2029.

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  • The global wearable technology in healthcare market value in 2023 stood at US$42.6 billion, and is likely to reach US$169 billion by 2029.
  • The global wearable technology in healthcare market value is projected to grow at a CAGR of 25.82%, during the forecast period of 2024-2029.
  • By Application: According to the report, the global wearable technology in healthcare market is bifurcated into three applications: home healthcare, sports fitness and remote patient monitoring.
  • AI-powered Medical Wearables: Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical wearables enhances data analysis and insights, improving diagnostic accuracy and personalized healthcare delivery.

Precision Coating Expands Commercial Team, Naming Charlie Fields as Vice President of Market Development

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024

Precision Coating Company, LLC announced today that Charlie Fields has joined the company as Vice President of Market Development.

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  • Precision Coating Company, LLC announced today that Charlie Fields has joined the company as Vice President of Market Development.
  • Based in Hudson, MA, Precision Coating serves global medical and technical companies offering value-added surface coatings and treatments.
  • His extensive experience with coating formulations and application technologies will enable Charlie to positively impact all aspects of market development and expansion and commercial growth at PCC.
  • In addition to business and market development roles, Fields spent many years in operations roles and has experience in R&D, applications development, and manufacturing over his career.

C.H. Robinson Announces Michael McGarry and Paige Robbins as Nominees for Board of Directors

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024

Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW), a leading global logistics provider, today announced that the Board of Directors, upon recommendation of the Governance Committee, has nominated new directors, Michael McGarry and Paige Robbins, to stand for election to the Board at the company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders.

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  • Robinson”) (Nasdaq: CHRW), a leading global logistics provider, today announced that the Board of Directors, upon recommendation of the Governance Committee, has nominated new directors, Michael McGarry and Paige Robbins, to stand for election to the Board at the company’s 2024 annual meeting of stockholders.
  • Robinson to win through accelerated profitable growth,” said Jodee Kozlak, Chair of the Board of Directors of C.H.
  • Michael McGarry said, "I am pleased to be nominated to join the Board of Directors of C.H.
  • I look forward to collaborating with the other directors and the management team to help support and advance the company's strategic vision and goals," said Paige Robbins.

Jon-Don Expands Resinous Coatings Selection with PPG FLOORING™

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星期五, 三月 15, 2024

CHICAGO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon-Don, a leading supplier of commercial supplies, equipment, consumables, and know-how to specialty contractors, announced that it has partnered with PPG to expand its offering of resinous floor coatings for concrete flooring.

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  • Leading national distributor of commercial supplies, equipment, and chemicals expands its resinous coatings and epoxy flooring selection with PPG.
  • CHICAGO, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jon-Don, a leading supplier of commercial supplies, equipment, consumables, and know-how to specialty contractors, announced that it has partnered with PPG to expand its offering of resinous floor coatings for concrete flooring.
  • PPG FLOORING™ provides a range of high-performance flooring systems, including general-purpose epoxy flooring and specialized options for extreme environments.
  • In addition to carrying various PPG products , Jon-Don has partnered with PPG to create a series of one-day training events for concrete professionals who want to learn how to select and apply PPG products.

Gen Re and CME Strive To Fully Digitize Life Insurance Onboarding

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星期四, 三月 14, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global reinsurance leader Gen Re and multinational technology firm CME have been working together to bring forth a state-of-the-art, fully digital underwriting solution for the life insurance industry for the MENA and East Mediterranean countries.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global reinsurance leader Gen Re and multinational technology firm CME have been working together to bring forth a state-of-the-art, fully digital underwriting solution for the life insurance industry for the MENA and East Mediterranean countries.
  • By adopting such an inclusive, tech-forward approach, insurers can ensure precise risk profiling and, subsequently, tailor policy premiums more effectively.
  • As possibilities expand, a new era of growth and accessibility takes shape, making life insurance more widely accessible and beneficial in an unprecedented manner.
  • The efforts of Gen Re and CME mark a sizable step forward in the modernization of the insurance industry, as the new user-focused innovative solution is set to completely redefine the user experience of interacting with life insurance products.

Gen Re and CME Strive To Fully Digitize Life Insurance Onboarding

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星期四, 三月 14, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global reinsurance leader Gen Re and multinational technology firm CME have been working together to bring forth a state-of-the-art, fully digital underwriting solution for the life insurance industry for the MENA and East Mediterranean countries.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global reinsurance leader Gen Re and multinational technology firm CME have been working together to bring forth a state-of-the-art, fully digital underwriting solution for the life insurance industry for the MENA and East Mediterranean countries.
  • By adopting such an inclusive, tech-forward approach, insurers can ensure precise risk profiling and, subsequently, tailor policy premiums more effectively.
  • As possibilities expand, a new era of growth and accessibility takes shape, making life insurance more widely accessible and beneficial in an unprecedented manner.
  • The efforts of Gen Re and CME mark a sizable step forward in the modernization of the insurance industry, as the new user-focused innovative solution is set to completely redefine the user experience of interacting with life insurance products.

Lithium Argentina Announces Ganfeng Lithium Agrees to Acquire Interest in Pastos Grandes for $70M

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星期二, 三月 5, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (TSX/NYSE: LAAC) (“Lithium Argentina” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it and certain of its subsidiaries have executed a definitive agreement (the “Transaction”) with a subsidiary of Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd. (“Ganfeng Lithium”,) whereby Ganfeng Lithium agrees to acquire $70 million in newly issued shares of Proyecto Pastos Grandes S.A. (“PGCo”), the Company’s indirect wholly-owned Argentinian subsidiary holding the Pastos Grandes project (“Pastos Grandes” or “Project”) in Salta, Argentina, which is expected to represent an approximate 15% interest in PGCo and the Project.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (TSX/NYSE: LAAC) (“Lithium Argentina” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it and certain of its subsidiaries have executed a definitive agreement (the “Transaction”) with a subsidiary of Ganfeng Lithium Co. Ltd. (“Ganfeng Lithium”,) whereby Ganfeng Lithium agrees to acquire $70 million in newly issued shares of Proyecto Pastos Grandes S.A. (“PGCo”), the Company’s indirect wholly-owned Argentinian subsidiary holding the Pastos Grandes project (“Pastos Grandes” or “Project”) in Salta, Argentina, which is expected to represent an approximate 15% interest in PGCo and the Project.
  • Pastos Grandes is an advanced stage lithium brine project acquired by the Company in early 2022 with the acquisition of Millennial Lithium Inc.
  • The Project is in the same basin as the Sal de la Puna project (together, the “Pastos Grandes Basin”), adjacent to Ganfeng Lithium’s Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes project (“PPG”) and 100 km from the operating Caucharí-Olaroz project (“Caucharí-Olaroz”) jointly owned and operated by Lithium Argentina and Ganfeng Lithium.
  • Proceeds of the subscription are to be allocated to the advancement of the Company's lithium projects in Argentina.