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[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The \"IoT in Elevators Market - By Application, By End user - Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2020 - 2026\" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global IoT in Elevators market is slated to accrue revenue worth approximately 56.35 (USD Billion) by 2026 and will record a CAGR of almost 15% during 2020-2026. The report offers assessment and analysis of the Top 10 IoT in Elevators market on a global and regional level. The study offers a comprehensive assessment of the market competition, constraints, sales estimates, opportunities, evolving trends, and industry-validated data. The report offers historical data from 2017 to 2019 along with a forecast from 2020 to 2026 based on revenue (USD Billion). Introduction IoT or connected things are utilized in elevators for facilitating vertical passenger transport as well as effective commodity transportation with the help of artificial intelligence. Additionally, it facilitates upgradation of key components of elevator, enhances the service efficiency of elevators, and improves elevator safety & maintenance facility. IoT enabled elevators are embedded with unique features such as low waiting periods, power efficiency, and mobile connectivity. The IoT in elevators market is likely to gain traction in the coming years due to its massive use in malls, high-rise buildings, hospitals, and hotels. Market Growth Dynamics Surge in urbanization and rising need for amenities in the residential & commercial sectors in emerging economies will drive the growth of the market over the forecasting years. Apparently, installation of predictive maintenance facility in elevators for monitoring heat changes, noise fluctuations, and friction will drive the market trends. Additionally, IoT technology assist in reducing total downtime in elevators and this will create lucrative growth avenues for the market over the forthcoming years. In addition to this, escalating need for secured as well as power proficient systems will define the surge of IoT in elevators market over the forthcoming years. Furthermore, large-scale need for smart services by the organizations for protecting assets as well as securing them against external & internal challenges will steer the expansion of market in the years to come. Apparently, growing need for remote monitoring will drive the business trends. North America To Contribute Major Market Revenue Share By 2026 The growth of the market in North American sub-continent over 2020-2026 is owing to presence of major players in the countries like the U.S. and availability of strong IoT infrastructure in the region. Apart from this, rise in the high-rise constructions, immense proportion of digitization, and technological breakthroughs in the countries like Canada and the U.S. will offer new growth avenues for the market in the region over the forecast timespan. Competitive Landscape Key players profiled in the report include: The global IoT in elevators market is segmented as follows: By Component By Application By End-user By Region For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/myyds3", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Global IoT in Elevators Market Perspective, Competitive Analysis, and Forecast, 2020-2026: Leading Players are Otis Elevator, Toshiba, Mitsubishi Electric, ThyssenKrupp, KONE & Schindler Group - ResearchAndMarkets.com", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DUBLIN, Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The \"Global Blockchain Technology Market 2020-2024\" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global blockchain technology market is poised to grow by $8,071.49 million during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of 29% during the forecast period.This report on the blockchain technology market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment.The market is driven by the increase in FinTech spending, and the disintermediation of banking services. This study identifies the easier access to technology as one of the prime reasons driving the blockchain technology market growth during the next few years.The blockchain technology market analysis includes end-user segment and geographic landscapes.The report covers the following areas: Blockchain technology market sizing Blockchain technology market forecast Blockchain technology market industry analysis The robust vendor analysis included in the report is designed to help clients improve their market position, and in line with this, this report provides a detailed analysis of several leading blockchain technology market vendors that include Accenture Plc, Amazon.com Inc., Huawei Investment & Holding Co. Ltd., Infosys Ltd., Intel Corp., International Business Machines Corp., Microsoft Corp., Oracle Corp., SAP SE, and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. Also, the blockchain technology market analysis report includes information on upcoming trends and challenges that will influence market growth. This is to help companies strategize and leverage on all forthcoming growth opportunities.Key Topics Covered: Executive Summary Market Overview Market Landscape Market ecosystem Value chain analysis Market Sizing Market definition Market segment analysis Market size 2019 Market outlook: Forecast for 2019-2024 Five Forces Analysis Five forces summary Bargaining power of buyers Bargaining power of suppliers Threat of new entrants Threat of substitutes Threat of rivalry Market condition Market Segmentation by End-user Market segments Comparison by end-user BFSI - Market size and forecast 2019-2024 Government - Market size and forecast 2019-2024 Healthcare - Market size and forecast 2019-2024 Others - Market size and forecast 2019-2024 Market opportunity by end-user Customer LandscapeGeographic Landscape Geographic segmentation Geographic comparison North America - Market size and forecast 2019-2024 Europe - Market size and forecast 2019-2024 APAC - Market size and forecast 2019-2024 South America - Market size and forecast 2019-2024 MEA - Market size and forecast 2019-2024 Key leading countries Market opportunity by geography Market drivers Market challenges Market trends Vendor Landscape Overview Vendor landscape Landscape disruption Vendor Analysis Vendors covered Market positioning of vendors Accenture Plc Amazon.com Inc. Huawei Investment & Holding Co. Ltd. Infosys Ltd. Intel Corp. International Business Machines Corp. Microsoft Corp. Oracle Corp. SAP SE Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/hqjb33 About ResearchAndMarkets.comResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. Research and Markets also offers Custom Research services providing focused, comprehensive and tailored research. Media Contact: Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager [emailprotected] For E.S.T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716 SOURCE Research and Markets Related Links http://www.researchandmarkets.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "World Blockchain Technology Market Analysis and Forecasts 2020-2024", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: Reports Preliminary Q2 Results and AGM update DENVER, July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -Intermap Technologies Corporation (\"Intermap\" or the \"Company\") today announced preliminary financial results for the second quarter and an update on its AGM. Many of the Company's government and commercial customers experienced business interruption and delays as they transitioned to remote-work environments mandated in response to Covid-19. The Company continues to work closely with its customers and has not missed or delayed any contracted delivery milestones. Subsequent Events Subsequent to the quarter, the Company entered into three new software subscriptions. The first is with a global telecommunications operator for its 5G tower link planning network. The second is with a global beyond-line-of-sight commercial drone operator for its flight corridor route planning network. A third subscription is with a new \"admitted-lines\" insurance carrier, the Company's second admitted carrier client announced this year, for its European perils underwriting platform. In addition, the Companywas notified aboutthe final acceptancefrom United States Geological Survey (USGS) for the completion of the AlaskaStatewide Mapping Initiative (3DEP), whereby Intermapwas a subcontractor on the Dewberry team to collect 1,188,527square kilometers ofhigh-resolution, 3D elevation data covering 77% of the state,using Intermap's proprietary IFSAR sensors, and delivered ORI,DTM, and DSM models at 0.55m RMSE vertical accuracy (significantly better thanthe 1.83m RMSEcontract specification), deliveredunder budget andmonths aheadof schedule.USGS will make the data products publicly available and are immediately accessible tomore than 20 state and federal agencies. This successful programestablishes a new model for effective public-private partnership (P3) andfederal-state cooperation, with cooperative pooled funding. More information on Intermap's government work can be found here. Preliminary results and AGM update For the quarter ending June 30, 2020, the Company expects revenue to be $1.1 million, compared with $1.2 million for the first quarter of 2020. Revenue for the six months ending June 30, 2020 is expected to be $2.7 million, compared with $2.8 million last year. Net income will see a significant improvement due to the expected gain on the modification of $32.1 million of debt from the previously announced Amended Settlement Agreement. During the second quarter of 2020, the Company undertook a significant reduction in its facilities costs in the United States and Canada, reducing the annual cash cost by nearly 50% for its two primary business locations. The Company's cash balance at June 30, 2020, is projected to be approximately $1.1 million, compared with $300 thousand at the end of the first quarter and $860 thousand for the same period last year. The following table summarizes select projected financial information: Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, U.S. $ millions 2020 2019 2020 2019 Revenue: Acquisition services $ 0.3 $ 1.1 $ 1.1 $ 1.2 Value-added data 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5 Software and solutions 0.6 0.5 1.2 1.1 Total revenue $ 1.1 $ 1.9 $ 2.7 $ 2.8 Operating income (loss) $ (1.4) $ (1.5) $ (2.4) $ (3.7) Financing costs $ (0.5) $ (0.7) $ (1.3) $ (1.4) Net income (loss) $ 31.0 $ (2.2) $ 29.2 $ (5.2) Adjusted EBITDA $ (0.9) $ (0.8) $ (1.5) $ (2.6) June 30, June 30, Assets: 2020 2019 Cash, amounts receivable, unbilled revenue $ 2.3 $ 2.6 Total assets $ 7.5 $ 8.2 Liabilities: Long-term liabilities $ - $ 30.7 Total liabilities $ 7.0 $ 37.7 Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized performance measure under IFRS and does not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. The term EBITDA consists of net income (loss) and excludes interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is included as a supplemental disclosure because management believes that such measurement provides a better assessment of the Company's operations on a continuing basis by eliminating certain non-cash charges and charges that are nonrecurring. The most directly comparable measure to adjusted EBITDA calculated in accordance with IFRS is net income (loss). A reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the table below. Three months ended Six months ended June 30, June 30, U.S. $ millions 2020 2019 2020 2019 Net income (loss) $ 30.9 $ (2.2) $ 29.1 $ (5.1) Financing costs 0.5 0.7 1.3 1.4 Depreciation of property and equipment 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.6 Depreciation of right of use assets 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 EBITDA $ 31.8 $ (1.1) $ 31.2 $ (2.9) Gain on modification of debt (32.1) - (32.1) - Gain on government programs (0.6) - (0.6) - Gain on disposal of equipment (0.2) - (0.2) - Share-based compensation 0.1 - 0.1 - Restructuring costs - 0.3 - 0.3 Adjusted EBITDA $ (1.0) $ (0.8) $ (1.6) $ (2.6) In connection with the Covid-19 pandemic, the United States and Canada have extended the closure of the border to non-essential travel through July 21, 2020. Therefore, the Company has elected to cancel the Annual General Meeting scheduled for July 10, 2020 and intends to reschedule it for September 24, 2020. While the Company prefers to hold an in-person meeting in Calgary, Alberta, as in years past, the global travel situation will play a role in the decision to potentially hold a virtual meeting. Further details on the Annual General Meeting will be provided as available. For more information about Intermap's geospatial solutions, visitintermap.com/investorsto download a presentation. Intermap Reader AdvisoryCertain information provided in this news release, including projected financial information and statements in relation to the Company's Q2 2020 results and use of proceeds constitutes forward-looking statements. The words \"anticipate\", \"expect\", \"project\", \"estimate\", \"forecast\", \"will be\", \"will consider\", \"intends\" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Although Intermap believes that these statements are based on information and assumptions which are current, reasonable and complete, these statements are necessarily subject to a variety of known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Intermap's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties pertaining to, among other things, COVID-19 and its impact on both the Company's business and operations and those of its customers, cash available to fund operations, availability of capital, revenue fluctuations, nature of government contracts, economic conditions, loss of key customers, retention and availability of executive talent, competing technologies, common share price volatility, loss of proprietary information, software functionality, internet and system infrastructure functionality, information technology security, breakdown of strategic alliances, and international and political considerations, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed Intermap's Annual Information Form and other securities filings. While the Company makes these forward-looking statements in good faith, should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from those expected. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do so, what benefits that the Company will derive therefrom. All subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Intermap or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made as at the date of this news release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update publicly or to revise any of the forward-looking statements made herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities law. About Intermap Technologies Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Intermap (TSX: IMP) (ITMSF: BB) is a global leader in geospatial intelligence solutions. The Company's proprietary NEXTMap database and value-added geospatial data management, processing, analytics, fusion and orthorectification software and solutions are utilized across a range of industries that rely on accurate, high-resolution elevation data, including aviation, engineering, environmental planning, government markets, hydrology, insurance, land management, law enforcement and patrol, oil and gas, renewable energy, telecommunications, transportation and utilities. Intermap's commercial applications include location-based intelligence, risk assessment, geographic information systems, global positioning systems and 3D visualization. For more information, please visit www.intermap.com. SOURCE Intermap Technologies Corporation Related Links www.intermap.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Intermap Technologies Provides Business and Financial Update", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: WANZHOU, China, Aug.28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Wanzhou District of west China's Chongqing Municipality is a lake city, and it made a splash in the evening of Aug. 27 with a livestreaming show put on to promote its tourism and culture products. Livestreamed in 12 online platforms, the show gained 35.42 million views and 11.27 million likes with Wanzhou's beautiful landscape and rich resources, according to the Publicity Department of Wanzhou District. Located in the heart of the Three Gorges reservoir area, Wanzhou boasts a long history and profound culture, and has been the place attracting scholars to stop by for appreciation since ancient times. In the past 1800 years, the Chongqing culture, the Three Gorges culture, the immigrant culture, the Anti-Japanese War culture and the revolution culture have met and merged in Wanzhou, creating a unique local culture. In 2006, the grand Three Gorges Dam was completed. After impoundment, Wanzhou witnessed the emergence of a string of lakes. Later 29 city parks and 26 city squares were built in Wanzhou, forming an interconnected waterfront space. A new city with lakes, mountains and tall buildings accompanying each other came into being. In 2016, Wanzhou's lake landscape was rated as one of the top ten new tourist attractions of the new Three Gorges. Whenpeoplecome to Wanzhou, they must visit the three important landmarks. The Western Hills bell tower, which has been standing on the banks of the Yangtze River for nearly a century, is an impressive combination of Chinese and Western styles. It still rings on time. The Ba Du power plant was built and then provided power support to the industrial and mining enterprises that moved in 80 years ago. The plant's old units are still generating electricity. The ruins of Tiansheng Ancient City, which survived the Anti-Yuan War in the late Southern Song Dynasty, occupied an important position in Sichuan's city defense system and the history of the Song and Yuan wars. The Chongqing Three Gorges Immigrant Memorial Hall is another must-go place in Wanzhou. It keeps a complete record of the history of Three Gorges immigrants and the construction of the reservoir area. A few days ago, the museum, together with Fujian Gutian Conference Memorial Hall and Hebei Xibaipo Memorial Hall, was selected as the first batch of pilot units on revolution culture as part of a national project to preserve and promote Chinese national culture. The Wanzhou Waterfall is also worth visiting. It is called the first waterfall in Asia. The waterfall is 151 meters wide, 64.5 meters high and covers an area of 9739.5 square meters. It is one of the few waterfalls that can be viewed from all angles. There are three popular local food: Wanzhou noodles, steamed food and roasted fish. In 2018, Wanzhou was officially recognized as the hometown of grilled fish in China. Besides, Wanzhou is a good place to buy gifts related with the Three Gorges. The unique climate of the lakes in the Three Gorges nourishes rich Wanzhou produce, such as the local citrus, plums and tangerines sent to the space for breeding. The wooden comb brand Carpenter Tan is well known, so are the crisp and refreshing pickled mustard tuber in Yuquan and the spicy beef jerky. The Three Gorges embroidery and stones are quite distinctive while local Tiancong tea and Shixiantaibai liquor boast a lingering aftertaste. The water town has witnessed longstanding peace and prosperity, echoed by the loud and exciting working songs in the old days and now by arias of slow life. In Wanzhou, one can walk in the streets for a taste of the thousand-year elegance of the Xishan Monument and the Tiansheng Ancient City. A stroll by the river bank to watch the sunset in the Western Hills or the morning light shining above forests is another good choice. Sailing on the lake to enjoy the night views and rippling waves is also recommended. Wanzhou has always prioritized ecological conservation to boost green development. By seizing the opportunity to build the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle, Wanzhou is making every effort to build a regional central city and an economic center in the Three Gorges Reservoir Area. It also plans to grow into a tourist distribution center and an important destination in the Great Three Gorges Reservoir Area by promoting its geographical advantages in the Three Gorges tourism as well as development prospects. For more information, please visit http://www.wz.gov.cn/. SOURCE The Publicity Department of Wanzhou District, Chongqing Municipality Related Links http://www.wz.gov.cn", "role": "user" }, { "content": "West China's lake city Wanzhou awaits tourists with much to offer", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- After a thorough and thoughtful search, Seacret Direct, a growing beauty brand with revolutionary skincare and plant-based nutrition products, announced April Price as Vice President of Sales, North America. April has been supporting, training and driving field growth her entire career. April started her career with Stella & Dot in their early years and was there for their climb from startup to 300M. She went on to hold leadership roles at Tyra Beauty, MONAT Global, and most recently she was Director of Sales at Plexus Worldwide. \"We are so happy that April has joined the Seacret family. She brings exactly the right energy, passion and experience for the field that we were looking for in this important role in the company, leading one of our most important markets,\" says Izhak Ben Shabat, Seacret Founder & CEO. \"I am thrilled to be joining the Seacret team and spreading the message about the amazing products and incredible business opportunity. Working shoulder to shoulder with Field Leaders to innovate the Customer and Agent experience is something I am very passionate about and Seacret is the perfect fit for me.\" ABOUT SEACRET DIRECT Founded in 2005, Seacret Direct develops, manufactures and sells premium nutrition and skincare products that combine Dead Sea minerals and other clean ingredients with new technologies and scientific breakthroughs. Exclusively manufactured in Israel, Seacret skincare products offer mineral combinations found only in the Dead Sea. Seacret products were sold in many countries before the company adopted the direct selling business model in 2011. Since then, Seacret continues to be recognized on the DSN Global 100 list for its global impact of the industry on economic and social realms. For more information, visit seacretdirect.com. This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com. For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com. SOURCE Seacret Direct", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Seacret Direct Names April Price, Vice President-Sales, North America Experienced Sales and Field Development veteran to lead North America Sales", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MetLife, Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company, has entered into an agreement with Weyerhaeuser Company (Weyerhaeuser) to provide annuity benefits to nearly 5,200 retirees and beneficiaries in Weyerhaeusers defined benefit (DB) pension plan, representing pension obligations of approximately $765 million. We are pleased to have been selected to provide guaranteed lifetime income to these Weyerhaeuser retirees and beneficiaries, says Graham Cox, executive vice president and head of Retirement & Income Solutions at MetLife. In 2021, MetLife is celebrating its 100th year offering group annuity contracts; our expertise in managing transferred pension liabilities allows our clients to reduce the risk associated with managing their pension plan and know their participants benefits are protected. Weyerhaeusers group annuity contract purchase from Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company closed in December 2020. The transaction will not change the amount of the monthly pension benefit received by Weyerhaeusers retirees and beneficiaries. No action is needed by retirees or beneficiaries. Weyerhaeuser and MetLife will provide details to those Weyerhaeuser retired participants and beneficiaries whose ongoing payments will be made by Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company. This pension risk transfer agreement allows Weyerhaeuser to focus on its core mission and lessen our plans exposure to market volatility, while knowing that MetLifes expertise in guaranteed lifetime income ensures a seamless transition for transferred retirees and beneficiaries, said Russell Hagen, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Weyerhaeuser. Plan sponsors are looking to pursue pension risk transfer transactions sooner rather than later. MetLifes 2020 Pension Risk Transfer Poll found that among plan sponsors interested in a buyout, the majority (81%) said they would transact within five years, including 24% who said they would secure a buyout within two years. MetLife, through Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company, is a market leader in the pension risk transfer industry, managing benefit payments of approximately $3 billion a year for about 720,000 annuitants. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company issued its first group annuity contract in 1921 to fund a defined benefit plan. MetLifes Retirement & Income Solutions Customer Solutions Center team has been recognized by J.D. Power for providing \"An Outstanding Customer Service Experience\" for the Live Phone Channel. MetLife's Retirement & Income Solutions (RIS) business includes U.S. Pensions, Institutional Income Annuities, and Structured Settlements in addition to other institutional products. About MetLife MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (MetLife), is one of the worlds leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit www.metlife.com. About Weyerhaeuser Company Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest private owners of timberlands, began operations in 1900. The company owns or controls approximately 11 million acres of timberlands in the U.S. and manages additional timberlands under long-term licenses in Canada. Weyerhaeuser manages these timberlands on a sustainable basis in compliance with internationally recognized forestry standards, and the company is also one of the largest manufacturers of wood products in North America. Weyerhaeuser is a real estate investment trust and in 2019 generated $6.6 billion in net sales and employed approximately 9,400 people who serve customers worldwide. The company is listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index. Its common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WY. Learn more at www.weyerhaeuser.com. Forward-Looking Statements The forward-looking statements in this news release, such as those using words that include, without limitation, will and other statements or phrases that directly or indirectly imply the occurrence of future or ongoing events, are forward- looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on current assumptions and expectations and are not guarantees that the events described or suggested in the statements will occur within the time frame indicated, or at all. The accuracy of these assumptions and expectations is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from those described or suggested in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, those described in the Risk Factors MetLife, Inc. and Weyerhaeuser each describes in their respective U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Future results could differ, and neither MetLife nor Weyerhaeuser undertakes any obligation to correct or update any of these forward-looking statements.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "MetLife to Provide Annuity Benefits to Nearly 5,200 Weyerhaeuser Retirees and Beneficiaries ~ Pension risk transfer agreement covers approximately $765 million in pension obligations ~", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: NEW YORK, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- H1, which provides the largest global healthcare platform that connects healthcare professionals, announced today the appointment of Julie Stern to Senior Vice President of Engineering and Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).Julie brings more than 30 years of technology executive leadership to her role at H1 where she is running the 60+ person engineering team for the global healthcare organization. Julie has spent more than three decades in leadership roles at healthcare and technology organizations.She most recently served as Chief Technology Officer at HealthReveal where she oversaw significant AI, architecture, and organizational changes to drive scale. Julie also served as CTO at leading healthcare technology companies including Accolade and Vesta Healthcare (Hometeam).She was also the Co-Founder and CTO of kConciergeMD. Julie graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a B.S. in Applied Mathematics and Computer Science. \"When I met Julie, I was super impressed by her background and abilities, but what struck me the most was her low ego and how that would fit perfectly with our leadership team's culture,\" said Ariel Katz, CEO and Co-Founder of H1. \"Low ego, high ability, alignment with our company's values, and passion for healthcare, it was a great fit on so many levels. I'm excited to have Julie help us grow H1 and create a stronger internal engineering culture through her guidance and leadership.\" H1 provides the largest global healthcare platform to help life sciences companies, hospitals, academic medical centers and health systems connect with providers, find clinical research, locate industry experts, and benchmark their organization. The company takes a rigorous approach to ensuring the largest and most comprehensive platform of healthcare professionals so it can be trusted as the source of truth for healthcare organizations to make decisions. The H1 Platform contains authoritative information about every Healthcare Provider (HCP) worldwide, including academics, clinicians, and allied health professionals. Life sciences companies, hospitals and health systems use this platform to connect with established as well as emerging HCPs. This platform provides a detailed picture of HCPs' institutional affiliations, scholarly research and publications, digital and social influence, and clinical activities that make medical and commercial teams more efficient in forming purposeful relationships. \"I joined H1 because I found themission of connecting global healthcare professionals to drive better health outcomes so compelling,\" said Julie Stern, SVP of Engineering and CISO for H1. \"I was impressed with the deep client understanding and empathy I saw at everylevel of thecompany and am excited to help lead H1 as we grow and continue to build our global healthcare platform.\" About H1 H1provides the largest global healthcare platform to help life sciences companies, hospitals, academic medical centers and health systems connect with providers, find clinical research, locate industry experts, and benchmark their organization. As the trusted source of information on healthcare professionals and institutions, H1 connects the entire healthcare ecosystem through real-time data and clinical findings. Learn more at https://h1insights.com/. Kerry MetzdorfBig Swing Communications978-463-2575 [emailprotected] Related Imagesimage1.png SOURCE H1", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Julie Stern Joins H1 as Senior Vice President of Engineering and Chief Information Security Officer Healthcare Technology Veteran Heads Engineering Team of Largest Global Healthcare Platform", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: ORWIGSBURG, Pa., Nov. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Clearly Clean Products, LLC, a recyclable food tray manufacturer, today announced it was named the fastest-growing manufacturer in Northeast Pennsylvania, having been awarded the 2020 Manufacturers and Employers Excellence Award for Expansion by the Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association. At Tuesday's awards dinner, Clearly Clean received citations from U.S. Congressman Daniel Meuser, U.S.Senator Patrick Toomey, U.S.Senator Bob Casey, the Schuylkill County Commissioners, and the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives-- as well as recognition by the NationalAssociation of Manufacturers and the Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association. This award recognizes Clearly Clean's rapid growth in revenues, number of employees, production lines, and facilities. In fact, in 2019 alone, Clearly Clean increased its number of machines by 500%, grew its employee base by 320%, tripled its client base, and expanded its product offerings. In addition, Clearly Clean recently grew its footprint by purchasing an additional manufacturing facility and an 80,000 sq. ft. distribution center. \"Clearly Clean's recyclable trays are now in almost every grocery store in the country,\" said Millard Wallace, managing partner at Clearly Clean. \"We're so grateful to the association for this award because it reinforces the fact that consumers seek out recyclable packaging. Our growth means a lot to our employees and to the environment.\" Numerous citywide and countywide bans on polystyrene (\"Styrofoam\"-type foamed plastics) combined with consumer pressure and corporate commitment -- are fueling the demand for eco-friendly packaging and accelerating the sustainability timelines of many organizations.Clearly Clean's patented trays utilize PET, the same material used in recyclable water bottles, offering an environmentally friendly, smooth-edged tray option to grocers, food processors, and packaging distributors. \"I'm excited that our patented products are resonating in the marketplace around the world,\" said Wallace. \"And, more locally, we're blessed to bring jobs to Schuylkill County.\" Clearly Clean is currently hiring mechanics and process technicians in Frackville and Orwigsburg. Please visit http://clearlyclean.com/careers/to apply. About Clearly Clean Products, LLCClearly Clean,which is known for its crystal-clear, rolled-edge food trays,is aninnovative manufacturer that creates eco-friendly products with features that surpass their non-sustainable alternatives.The company is committed to protecting its patented manufacturing process and developing other sustainable products. www.clearlyclean.com Contact:Lisa Grimes703-217-2692[emailprotected] SOURCE Clearly Clean Products, LLC Related Links http://clearlyclean.com/", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Clearly Clean Recognized as the Fastest-Growing Manufacturer in Northeast Pennsylvania by the NEPA Manufacturers and Employers Association The 2020 Excellence Award for Expansion underscores the industry's rapid adoption of Clearly Clean's patented recyclable food trays", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: NEW YORK, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for AMAT, TTD, AVGO, AMBA, and SHOP. Click a link below then choose between in-depth options trade idea report or a stock score report. Options Report Ideal trade ideas on up to seven different options trading strategies. The report shows all vital aspects of each option trade idea for each stock. Stock Report - Measures a stock's suitability for investment with a proprietary scoring system combining short and long-term technical factors with Wall Street's opinion including a 12-month price forecast. AMAT: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?stocksymbol=AMAT&prnumber=031620212 TTD: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?stocksymbol=TTD&prnumber=031620212 AVGO: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?stocksymbol=AVGO&prnumber=031620212 AMBA: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?stocksymbol=AMBA&prnumber=031620212 SHOP: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?stocksymbol=SHOP&prnumber=031620212 (Note: You may have to copy this link into your browser then press the [ENTER] key.) SOURCE InvestorsObserver Related Links http://www.investorsobserver.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Thinking about trading options or stock in Applied Materials, Trade Desk, Broadcom, Ambarella, or Shopify?", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: BURNABY, BC, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After successful growth in Asia and Europe, BODAQ architectural film became the product of choice to use when renovating homes, offices, and commercial spaces. In 2019 Nelcos Distribution Inc , the official representative of Hyundai L&C Corporation, (the manufacturer of BODAQ architectural film) began to grow their business in the North American market. Nelcos vision is to showcase Bodaq's benefits over the traditional route of fixing or buying new by educating the interior design and renovation markets in North America on the benefits of this process. Some of the product lines are stocked locally, thus shortening the delivery times, however, any pattern that a customer likes can be ordered from the full catalog and will be delivered from South Korea. \"The innovative product offers interior designers a world of options in material choice; it gives residential clients the freedom to refresh their homes without disrupting their lives; and it provides managers of office and commercial interiors the option to restyle their environments and draw in sophisticated clients and customers without creating material waste.\" AZURE Magazine For those who are interested in joining as partners in this venture to advocate the new culture in interior design, there are partnership programs available . Nelcos offers a variety of sample kits to experience the product firsthand. This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com. For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com SOURCE Nelcos Distribution Inc.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "BODAQ Interior Film Hits The North American Market Architectural film: an innovative self-adhesive stretchable refinishing product for interior design and decoration", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colony Capital, Inc. (NYSE: CLNY) (Colony Capital or the Company) today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell six of its hospitality portfolios to Highgate, a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company, in a transaction valued at $2.8 billion, including $67.5 million of gross proceeds on a consolidated basis and the assumption of $2.7 billion in consolidated investment-level debt. The six portfolios consist of 22,676 rooms across 197 hotel properties. As part of the transaction with Highgate, Colony will transfer (i) five of the six portfolios held in the Hospitality segment and (ii) an approximately 55% interest in the THL Portfolio held in the Other Equity and Debt segment. The sixth portfolio in the Hospitality segment, the Inland portfolio, is under receivership and is excluded from the transaction. This transaction will reduce the Companys consolidated debt outstanding by $2.7 billion, including Colony Capitals $2.3 billion pro-rata share. The transaction is consistent with Colonys stated intention of simplifying its business profile to focus exclusively on digital infrastructure assets. In addition to the strategic benefits of exiting the hospitality business, Colony Capital expects to generate segment and corporate-level G&A savings post-closing. We are thrilled to be delivering on our commitment to dispose of non-core assets and harvest positive value for our hospitality business. With its strong track record, unique insights into the hospitality market and creative approach to hotel management, we are confident that Highgate is ideally suited to own and operate these properties, said Marc Ganzi, CEO of Colony Capital. The sale of our legacy hospitality assets is a significant milestone in Colonys digital transformation as we pivot to focus exclusively on our fast-growing digital businesses that generate superior returns for Colony shareholders. We are excited to continue working with the Colony team in executing on this unique transaction, said Mahmood Khimji, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Highgate. Despite the unprecedented disruption in hospitality over the past six months, we remain bullish on the long-term secular trends in our industry, and look forward to partnering with the many employees, franchisors, lenders, and other important stakeholders across these portfolios as we work towards a successful recovery. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions and third-party approvals. Moelis & Company served as financial advisor to Colony Capital in connection with the transaction and Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP served as legal counsel. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel to Highgate. About Colony Capital Colony Capital, Inc. (NYSE: CLNY) is a leading global investment firm with a heritage of identifying and capitalizing on key secular trends in real estate. The Company manages a $46 billion portfolio of real assets on behalf of its shareholders and limited partners, including over $20 billion in digital real estate investments through Digital Colony, its digital infrastructure platform. Colony Capital, structured as a REIT, is headquartered in Los Angeles with key offices in Boca Raton, New York, and London, and has over 350 employees across 20 locations in 11 countries. About Highgate Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $10 billion of hospitality assets under management, Highgate has a longstanding track record of operating assets for the industrys largest REITs, private equity firms, institutional funds and private investors. Highgate is a dominant hotel player in key gateway markets throughout the United States and across the Caribbean and Latin America, and operates more than 160 hotels and approximately 45,000 rooms around the world. Cautionary Statement regarding Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking terminology such as may, will, should, expects, intends, plans, anticipates, believes, estimates, predicts, or potential or the negative of these words and phrases or similar words or phrases which are predictions of or indicate future events or trends and which do not relate solely to historical matters. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, and may cause actual results to differ significantly from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Factors that might cause such a difference include, without limitation, whether the Company will complete the sale of its hospitality portfolios within the timeframe anticipated or at all, including the Companys ability to obtain any necessary third-party approvals to consummate the transaction, whether the Company will realize any of the anticipated benefits from the transaction, including generating segment and corporate-level G&A savings post-closing and simplifying the Companys business profile to focus exclusively on digital infrastructure assets, in the time anticipated or at all, the Companys ability to divest of non-core assets and the timing of such divestiture, the pace of growth of the Companys digital businesses, the Companys ability to achieve superior returns from its digital businesses for the Companys shareholders and other risks and uncertainties, including those detailed in Colony Capital's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2020, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 and its other reports filed from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). All forward-looking statements reflect the Companys good faith beliefs, assumptions and expectations, but they are not guarantees of future performance. Colony Capital cautions investors not to unduly rely on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Colony Capital is under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this press release, nor to conform prior statements to actual results or revised expectations, and Colony Capital does not intend to do so.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Colony Capital Announces the Sale of Hospitality Portfolios Sale Represents Key Milestone in Colony Capitals Digital Transformation Colony Generates Significant Strategic and Financial Benefits on Exit From Hospitality Business", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: NEW YORK, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Knotch, the leading independent Content Intelligence Platform, today announced that Knotch has been honored as a 2020 Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum. Each year, the World Economic Forum bestows this honor on the most innovative companies worldwide that will have a significant impact on business and society. Knotch joins the Technology Pioneers community alongside other tech veterans including Google, Twitter, Airbnb, Spotify and more. Knotch has also been recognized for the strength and innovation of its leadership team, with Chief Executive Officer Anda Gansca honored as a \"Female Frontier in Transforming Technology in 2020\" by Campaign US. The company's commitment to company culture also received continued recognition from Built In NYC, with Knotch named \"Built In's 100 Best Places to Work in NYC 2020\" for the third year in a row. \"We take pride in Built In's Best Places to Work,\" says Garrison Gibbons, Head of People at Knotch. \"Knotch works hard to live up to the title every day through our inclusive culture, transparent practices and relentless work ethic.\" Additionally, after a 10-episode Virtual Roundtable Series that brought together a 10,000-person marketing community to navigate through COVID-19, Knotch is now co-organizing a 2-day live digital event in partnership with Salesforce. The event, called Pros & Content Connect, will bring together an expanded community for a much-needed conversation on what's happening in the world, and of course content & storytelling. Taking place on June 24th & 25th, Pros & Content will include the most influential CMOs, CEOs, Chief Communication Officers, Chief Diversity Officers, and SMBs from brands including Barclays, Citi, Citrix, Comcast, GLAAD, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Petco, Prudential, PwC and many others. This all-in-one virtual experience will include a mainstage, breakout sessions, an expo floor, networking with peers and even entertainment. \"Now more than ever, we need more communities sharing their stories,\" said Anda Gansca, Co-founder & CEO at Knotch. \"Pros & Content Connect is bringing together everyone from leading marketers to small business owners to share stories of resilience, inspiration and unity to bring us all together.\" Rounding out this strong start to 2020, Knotch has also announced the launch of Blueprint, content planning software that will allow customers to analyze content from every competitor, brand and publisher across owned and paid channels. Blueprint is the ultimate content planning product, giving marketers a true sense of creative whitespace to enable them to create breakthrough content. Using Blueprint, brands can monitor and identify competitor content, and use advanced search & filters to drill-down to relevant content, among other benefits. \"At Knotch, we're inspired by content, and driven by data,\" said Aron Tzimas, Co-founder & Chief Creative Officer at Knotch. \"Knotch covers all phases of the content marketing lifecycle by helping you plan, measure and optimize. Since the beginning, our Measurement product has been helping brands understand how their content is performing. Blueprint adds another dimension, and allows customers to easily discover competitive content.\" Blueprint is part of the multi-phase Knotch \"Infinite Release,\" the one platform where marketers can measure their owned & paid content, and measure true ROI. The product has been in beta to gather early feedback from customers, and will be generally available in July 2020. To learn more about Blueprint, and to request a demo, visit knotch.com/blueprint. To learn more about Pros & Content Connect, and to register, visit knotch.com/conference. About KnotchKnotch is the independent Content Intelligence Platform that helps CMOs and their teams plan, measure, and optimize their content marketing programs, across owned and paid channels. We work exclusively for brands and never monetize from any distribution channels to ensure our business model isn't invested in the success of what's being measured. Led by co-founders Anda Gansca and Aron Tzimas, Knotch is headquartered in New York City, and on the ground in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. For more information, visit knotch.com. SOURCE Knotch Related Links https://knotch.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Knotch Expands Content Intelligence Platform with New Product and Announces Upcoming Pros & Content Event Knotch releases Blueprint, introduces virtual event, and selected as World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, is pleased to announce that it was named the winner of two Stevie Awards for Great Employers in the categories of COVID-19 Most Valuable Employer and Best Youth Employment Strategy. This year, WESCO deployed a broad-based and multi-faceted COVID-19 response strategy to keep employees safe and informed while enabling facilities to remain open as an essential business. Social distancing practices and strict cleaning processes were adopted, masks were required, and WESCO communicated an operations recovery strategy to both employees and customers. All of this was made possible by holding daily business continuity calls. The safety of our employees is a core value at WESCO. In response to the COVID-19 health crisis, a cross-functional team quickly took charge to manage our real-time response, commented Mr. John Engel, Chairman, President and CEO. Throughout the pandemic, given our status as an essential business, WESCOs doors remain open, and our employees continue to ensure that we are up and running to serve the needs of our customers. As part of WESCOs pandemic response, our college programs including WESCOs Summer Internship Program and Sales Development Training Program were modified to partial or fully remote work. WESCO is proud to be recognized as an employer of choice, and as we adapt to a COVID-19 environment, we continue to support the development of early-career individuals for successful roles with our company. This year, we effectively pivoted our programs to provide valuable work experience virtually for our summer internship participants and sales development members, said Chris Wolf, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer. More than 700 nominations from organizations of all sizes were submitted for consideration in a range of HR-related categories, including Achievement in Workplace Safety & Compliance, Employer of the Year, Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year, Human Resources Team of the Year, Employee Relations Solution Provider of the Year among others. Maggie Gallagher, president of the Stevie Awards, said, In the fifth edition of the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the judges were impressed by the Stevie winners who during the crises weve confronted this year continue to dedicate each day to making the lives of their employees and teams better through training, software, work-from-home plans, and more. About WESCO International WESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a publicly traded FORTUNE 500 company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions. Pro forma 2019 annual sales were over $17 billion, including Anixter International Inc., which it acquired in June 2020. WESCO offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions, and Utility and Broadband Solutions. The Company employs over 18,000 people, maintains relationships with over 30,000 suppliers, and serves more than 150,000 customers worldwide. With nearly 1.5 million products, end-to-end supply chain services, and leading digital capabilities, WESCO provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, institutions, telecommunications providers, and utilities. WESCO operates nearly 800 branch and warehouse locations in over 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations. About the Stevie Awards Stevie Awards are conferred in eight programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie Awards, the Middle East & North Africa Stevie Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than 12,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 70 nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at http://www.StevieAwards.com.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "WESCO International Honored as Two-Time Stevie Award Winner in 2020 Stevie Awards for Great Employers", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H.I.G. Growth Partners (\"H.I.G.\"), the dedicated growth capital investment affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, has announced the merger of its portfolio company, Trox, the leading provider of technology solutions to the North American education vertical, with Tierney, a leading provider of A/V solutions and services for education in the U.S. The merger positions the joint organization as one of the largest education technology solutions provider in North America. With over 80 years of collective experience in the education sector and more than 750 talented associates, Trox + Tierney is focused on providing technology to the K-12 market and addressing some of K-12s most pressing challenges providing access to learning for students and easing the burden on educators and students when it comes to effectively communicating and collaborating in any setting. With complementary geographic footprints, the combined organization will be able to better serve the U.S. education sector. The addition of Tierney rounds out Troxs comprehensive product and service offering with a complete suite of education-specific services, including design and installation, IT asset disposition (ITAD) and product lifecycle management, professional development, and pre- and post-deployment technical support. We were seeking a partner to help us better address the challenges faced by educators and students and Tierney was the ideal choice, said Erez Pikar, CEO, Trox. As a joint company with unparalleled scale, Trox + Tierney will be able to offer new skills, greater value, and improved purchasing efficiencies to districts and other organizations, as well as access to a larger network of vendors, products, and geographies. Both Trox and Tierney share strong, value-driven cultures, which we will build upon as a unified organization, said Rob Gag, CEO, Tierney. Our customer-first approach and deep market knowledge will enable us to bring new and innovative services and offerings to market faster, helping our customers better leverage technology to address their toughest challenges. Steve Loose, a Managing Director with H.I.G., added, We are very excited about the Trox + Tierney combination. Both companies have a long history of supporting the advancement of K-12 education through the use of technology. We are very confident in the success of the combined business. About Trox For nearly 40 years, Trox has championed the use of technology to broaden access and improve learning. As North Americas leading education technology provider, the company empowers educators to confidently purchase, implement, use, and manage technology resources by using technology to address their challenges and improve the learning landscape. Troxs expansive product portfolio, combined with its deep understanding of how technology can be used to manage, teach, and learn, makes the company a beloved partner to tens of thousands of districts across the U.S. and Canada. Providing technology that is in use by over 20 million students daily, Trox is committed to driving transformative change in education by enabling learning without limits. Learn more at www.trox.com. About Tierney Tierney has been a leading provider of technology solutions for K-12 schools, higher education institutions, government organizations, and corporate businesses for over 40 years. With a focus on the customer, helping teachers teach, students learn and workers work; Tierney provides a line of products, and services to support projects of any size from start to finish. Learn more at www.tierney.com. About H.I.G. Growth Partners H.I.G. Growth Partners is the dedicated growth capital investment affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm with $44 billion of equity capital under management.* H.I.G. Growth seeks to make both majority and minority investments in strong, growth-oriented businesses located throughout North America, Europe and Latin America. H.I.G. Growth Partners considers investments across all industries but focuses on certain high-growth sectors where it has extensive in-house expertise such as technology, healthcare, internet and media, consumer products and technology-enabled financial and business services. H.I.G. Growth strives to work closely with its management teams to serve as an experienced resource, providing broad-based strategic, operational, recruiting, and financial management services from a vast in-house team and a substantial network of third-party relationships. For more information, please refer to the H.I.G. website at www.HIGgrowth.com. * Based on total capital commitments managed by H.I.G. Capital and affiliates.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "H.I.G. Growth Portfolio Company Trox, Completes Merger with Tierney", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ramaco Resources, Inc.(NASDAQ: METC) will report fourth quarter 2020 financial results onThursday, February 18, 2021after the close of the market. The earnings news release will be available on the Company's investor relations website atwww.ramacoresources.comand through major financial information sites. At9 a.m. Eastern TimeonFriday, February 19, 2021,Ramaco Resourceswill host an investor conference call and webcast whereRandall W. Atkins, Chairmanand Chief Executive Officer, Christopher L. Blanchard, Chief Operating Officer and Jeremy R. Sussman, Chief Financial Officer will discuss the fourth quarter 2020 results. The conference call can be accessed by calling(844) 852-8392 domestically or(703) 639-1226 internationally. The webcast for this release will be accessible by visiting https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/fvicfane. Ramaco Resourcesis an operator and developer of high quality, low cost metallurgical coal in southernWest Virginia, southwesternVirginiaand southwestern Pennsylvania. For more information, visitwww.ramacoresources.com. POINT OF CONTACT:INVESTOR RELATIONS: [emailprotected] 859-244-7455 SOURCE Ramaco Resources, Inc. Related Links http://www.ramacoresources.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Ramaco Resources, Inc. to Release Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results on Thursday, February 18, 2021 and Host Conference Call and Webcast on Friday, February 19, 2021", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the worlds largest AIDS organization, applauds the Canadian government for its recent contribution of nearly $51.2 million (CAD 65 million) and millions of diagnostic tests that will support the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malarias COVID-19 response in low- and middle-income countries. The much needed aid was roughly half of the CAD 120 million Canada pledged this past June to the ACT-Accelerator, a coalition working to end the pandemic by accelerating the development, production and equitable access to new COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines. Recently secured contributions bring the total committed to the initiative to $5.1 billion, but an additional $4.3 billion is urgently needed, according to the World Health Organization. COVID-19 has been devastating on its own, but its also endangering progress made in battling HIV, TB and malariaparticularly in developing countries, said AHF President Michael Weinstein. And while there are still many countries not stepping up to help developing nations, Canada is setting the example by supporting those who truly need it. We applaud this significant contribution by Canada to the Global Funds efforts and encourage other countries to follow its lead. In addition to being invaluable in maintaining precious progress made in battling the three infectious diseasesthe Global Fund has been instrumental in getting relief to developing countries for their respective COVID-19 responses. Since the pandemics onset, it has provided $825 million to more than 100 countries to protect health workers, adapt lifesaving HIV, TB and malaria programs, and support fragile health systems. The Fund has also provided 33 million novel coronavirus tests and 73 million daily kits of personal protective equipment for health workers. By holding stakeholders accountable and delivering results through performance-based financing with a solid record of transparency, the Global Fund has proven itself time and time again as an effective and trusted international public health organization, added Weinstein. With more contributions like this one from Canada, we can hopefully begin to transition out of the COVID-19 crisis in the coming months. Moving forward, the Funds model of success should absolutely be used as a key example for a new Global Public Health Convention for the future. AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, currently provides medical care and/or services to over 1.5 million clients in 45 countries worldwide in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region and Europe. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "AHF Applauds Canada for Contribution to Global Funds COVID-19 Response", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: TYSONS,Va., Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Digital Global Systems (DGS) is pleased and honored to announce Paul G. Kaminski as a member of its Board of Directors. DGS is a market leader in providing persistent detection, classification, and geolocation of Radio Frequency signals to create near real-time actionable knowledge for network monitoring, security, asset protection, and defense applications. Continue Reading Paul Kaminski joins Digital Global Systems' Board of Directors Tweet this (PRNewsfoto/Digital Global Systems Inc.) Paul G. Kaminski is currently chairman and chief executive officer of Technovation, Inc., a consulting company that fosters innovation, business development, and investment strategies related to advanced aerospace and defense technology. A retired U.S. Air Force colonel, Kaminski served as Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology from 1994 to 1997, and was twice chairman of the Defense Science Board, of which he is still a member. He also chaired the RAND Corporation's Board of Trustees. Kaminski is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, an IEEE fellow, and both a fellow and honorary fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), all in recognition of his pioneering contributions to the development of stealth aircraft and missiles, and satellite reconnaissance. His enduring contributions to those and other technical aerospace programs earned Kaminski a place among the Class of 2020 in the National Aviation Hall of Fame.He is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Technology Strategies and Alliances, a technology-oriented investment banking and consulting firm. Kaminski was a consultant and adviser to a variety of government agencies. They include the President's Intelligence Advisory Board, the Director of National Intelligence's Senior Advisory Group, the FBI Director's Advisory Board, the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Technical Advisory Board, the National Academies Air Force Studies Board, and the Atlantic Council. Additional board assignments include chairman of the boards of HRL (formerly Hughes Research Labs), Seagate Government Solutions, and the Systems Engineering Research Council. He is a Director of MITRE, CoVant Technologies, LinQuist, Aevex, QuantiTec, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, and the USAF Academy Foundation. He also serves as an adviser to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Lincoln Laboratory, Centripetal Networks, and Immersive Wisdom.Kaminski has received numerous awards including the 2006 National Medal of Technology presented by President G.W. Bush. He has been recognized as a Pioneer of National Reconnaissance and a Pioneer of Stealth.\"We are honored to welcome Paul to our Board of Directors as DGS pursues several key market transitions,\" stated Fernando Murias, Chairman and CEO of DGS. \"As a highly respected technology executive, with depth in multiple industry segments, we look forward to Paul's expert engagement and assistance in guiding DGS through the numerous opportunities presented to us.\"\"I am excited to be joining the DGS board,\" stated Kaminski. \"DGS is competing in several key market segments where innovation can help save lives and protect critical elements of the nation's infrastructure.\"Kaminski holds a bachelor's degree from the U.S. Air Force Academy, master's degrees in aeronautics and astronautics and electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a doctorate in aeronautics and astronautics from Stanford University. He and his wife, Julie, have two children and six grandchildren.This appointment is effective immediately. Media Contact:Alan Pritchard[emailprotected] +1 (972) 679-9078SOURCE Digital Global Systems Inc. Related Links http://www.digitalglobalsystems.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Paul G. Kaminski Joins Digital Global Systems' Board of Directors", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: NOVI, Mich., Jan. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) (\"Shyft\" or the \"Company\"), North America's leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for ecommerce-driven parcel delivery, as well as the broader commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets, has donated $125,000 to the Eaton Community Health Collaborativein support of the greater Charlotte, Michigan, community, where the company got its start and continues to operate. The donation, made on behalf of The Shyft Group Foundation, completes a $1 million declaration of support that spans a decade. Beneficiaries for the full pledge have included Sparrow Eaton Hospital's AL!VE wellness center, under previous ownership, and now the Eaton Community Health Collaborative. \"This past year has been difficult for many, and now more than ever it is important that we support initiatives that promote community health and wellbeing,\" said Daryl Adams, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Shyft Group. \"Our partnership with first Hayes Green Beach in support of AL!VE, and now with the Eaton Community Health Collaborative, will be impactful for many. We take great honor in fulfilling a pledge that has held great meaning for our employees, partners, and neighbors in mid-Michigan.\" The Shyft Group Foundation represents the charitable arm of The Shyft Group. The foundation was initially created to positively impact the area surrounding the company's Charlotte, Michigan, campus, in support of health, wellness, and educational efforts. This past June, the company divested its signature fire truck manufacturing business to rebrand as The Shyft Group,a next generation mobility company focused on high-growth commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets. Shyft now produces walk-in van and truck bodies used in e-commerce, last mile and grocery delivery. It also provides upfits for infrastructure utility vehicles and is a leading provider of luxury Class A diesel motor home chassis. The Shyft GroupThe Shyft Group is the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets. Our customers include first-to-last mile delivery companies across vocations, federal, state, and local government entities; the trades; and utility and infrastructure segments. The Shyft Group is organized into two core business units: Shyft Fleet Vehicles & Services and Shyft Specialty Vehicles. Today, its family of brands include Utilimaster, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag and Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Builtmore Contract Manufacturing, and corresponding aftermarket provisions. The Shyft Group and its go-to-market brands are well known in their respective industries for quality, durability, and first-to-market innovation. The Company employs approximately 2,900 associates across campuses, and operates facilities in Michigan, Indiana, Maine, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Florida, Missouri, California, Arizona, Texas, and Saltillo, Mexico. The Company reported sales from continuing operations of $757 million in 2019. Learn more about The Shyft Group at www.TheShyftGroup.com. CONTACT: Media:Samara Hamilton Vice President, Marketing and Communications The Shyft Group [emailprotected] (517) 997-3860 Sawyer LipariSenior DirectorLambert & Co. [emailprotected] 313.309.9551 Investors:Juris PagrabsGroup Treasurer, Director of Investor RelationsThe Shyft Group[emailprotected] (517) 997-3862 SOURCE The Shyft Group Related Links http://www.TheShyftGroup.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Shyft Group Completes Million-Dollar Donation In Support Of Community Wellness Initiatives", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: BROOKLYN, N.Y. and EASTON, Conn., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --COVID-19 has had a tremendous impact on the way people work, and therefore has consequences for the ways companies need to look at workspaces and how employees work in them. Northeast-based design firm Stewart-Schfer, a multidisciplinary architecture and interior design studioled by James Veal and Christine Stucker, announces the launch of a second enterprise to address office health and safety issues and create sustainable solutions for the future. DistanceDesignswill provide services and resources to create agile workspaces that help prevent disease spread and promote health, while also increasing creativity and productivity through data-driven design.In a recent survey, they found more than 69 percent of respondents would like to see design changes in their offices beyond health and safety measures. Pioneering the design-led concept of agile working, DistanceDesigns'goal is to create lower density hybrid workspaces that are optimized for specific tasks, empowering employees to work where, when and how they choose and enhance their performance and do their best work. DistanceDesigns will provide services and resources to create agile workspaces that help prevent disease spread and promote health, while also increasing creativity and productivity through data-driven design. In a recent survey, they found more than 69 percent of respondents would like to see design changes in their offices beyond health and safety measures. (Current project photo provided by DistanceDesigns) \"We solve problems through design. We believe that instead of simply reacting to the crisis by adding policies and procedures and placing desks six feet apart, there is a real opportunity to redesign the space and foster long-term productivity and creativity through activity-based spaces,\" said Veal. \"We want to bring together health and safety with the psychology of cultural change.\" Veal and Stucker, a married couple, bring decades of high-profile commercial and retail design experience, where they designed for the customer in mind, to respond to the immediate need for workplaces in transition. Now they apply this model to the modern workspace and design around the employee, the tasks they accomplish, and how they interact with their work environment to increase their productivity and ensure health and safety measures. DistanceDesigns' proprietary model can be found in a detailed white paper on their website, DistanceDesigns.com. The DistanceDesigns ProcessIn order to minimize the health risks of a traditional high-density workspace, a redesigned office around specific activities will future-proof the physical working environment to better meet the needs of a dynamic workforce. This new agile model will be a hybrid workspace that is optimized for specific tasks, while empowering employees to get the most of both home and office-based experiences. DistanceDesigns will achieve this model through their proprietary three-pillar approach, with each pillar supporting and reinforcing the others.Pillar 1:Physical controls systematic physical hazard removal to drive safer behavior at work.To begin, DistanceDesigns performs a comprehensive audit of a business' working environment to assess the entire working experience when employees are on-site including arrivals and entrance touch points, air flow and light levels, fixtures and furnishings, dining areas, mechanical systems, and general sanitation. Pillar 2: Activity-based space design a design suited to the activity space for which is required and fits the needs of a more agile and sustainable work environment for the future.The design of the space must best fit the ever-increasing need of businesses to respond faster than ever before to achieve and maintain a competitive edge. Designing an activity-based space is borne from the idea of planning for the task and the work, such as a focus zone, designed for individual-focused work, or a creativity team area, for safe communal meetings with online remote integration. DistanceDesigns' philosophy is based on assessing every space and asking \"why?\" raising questions such as: how will the space be used and does it support a specific task?; which tools are required to accomplish the task?; is it an efficient use of space?; and how does the space make the occupant feel? Pillar 3:Policies and procedures implementing policy and processes to reinforce the physical control of hazards and to promote agile working.The third step is to develop COVID-19-specific policies and procedures to effectively support physical changes, as well as guidelines for remote working and recommendations for activity-based space that encourages agile working. Workplace Survey DistanceDesigns conducted a survey this month about workplace priorities and habits as people embark on a move back into the office after several months of working remotely. The survey, engineered by Pollfish, questioned 600 participants (100 percent of whom are currently working remotely) and covered topics from health and safety in the workplace to the importance of colleague collaboration and job performance. When respondents were asked what their biggest concerns are in returning to the office, nearly 32 percent answered \"the inability to social distance\" and nearly 39 percent answered their overall \"health and well-being.\" More than 69 percent of respondents would like to see design changes in their offices beyond health and safety measures.If office space design was optimized for specific tasks (e.g. collaboration), 66 percent of respondents said that they would be more likely to want to undertake the specific task in an office. When questioned about how being an office affects career growth, more than 72 percent of respondents answered that they believe working in a physical office with boss(es)/manager(s)/mentor(s)/colleagues (as opposed to working remotely and individually) will help career growth. \"You can't remove the office environment; we just need to change it,\" explained Veal. \"Even if COVID hadn't happened and employees weren't forced to work remotely, this is where the modern office space was heading. Now we have an opportunity to optimize the workspace while shifting the design operationally, culturally and habitually. The new environment not only increases wellbeing but it is also future-proofed and flexible to accommodate further changes.\" For more details on the services and background of the DistanceDesigns mission, please visit their web site at DistanceDesigns.com. The company is currently offering fifty percent off health and safety audits to the first fifty companies interested in redesigning their workplace.About DistanceDesignsDistanceDesignsis a company by the multidisciplinary architecture and interior design studio Stewart-Schfer, which was founded to create agile spaces that prevent the spread of disease, promote health, and increase creativity and productivity through activity-based spaces. The two founders and principles, James Veal and Christine Stucker, bring decades of bespoke, ground-breaking commercial and real estate design experience to respond to the need for workplaces in transition. A data-driven design enterprise, their goal is to make safe, engaging, inspiring, and agile work environments. With over 20 years of experience in commercial and retail design, Veal and Stucker have worked with the world's most prominent designers including Tommy John, Lovely Bride, H&M, and Thom Browne to elevate and redefine their brands. DistanceDesigns.comMEDIA CONTACTS:Marni Lane, [emailprotected]Susan Kriskey, [emailprotected]SOURCE DistanceDesigns Related Links https://www.distancedesigns.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Northeast-Based Design Firm Launches New Enterprise To Redesign Companies' Workspaces Post-COVID-19", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The \"HDPE Pipes Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2020-2030\" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report collated and analyzes the historical and present-day scenario of the global HDPE pipes market in order to accurately gauge its future growth. The study presents detailed information about the important growth factors, restraints, and trends that are creating a landscape for the growth of the global HDPE pipes market to identify growth opportunities for market stakeholders. The report also provides insightful information about how the global HDPE pipes market would expand during the forecast period of 2020 to 2030. The report offers intricate dynamics about different aspects of the global HDPE pipes market, which aids companies operating in the market in making strategic development decisions. This study also elaborates on significant changes that are highly anticipated to configure the growth of the global HDPE pipes market during the forecast period. It also includes a key indicator assessment that highlights growth prospects of the global HDPE pipes market and estimates statistics related to growth of the market in terms of value (US$ Mn) and volume (million meters). This study covers a detailed segmentation of the global HDPE pipes market, along with key information and a competitive outlook. The report mentions company profiles of players that are currently dominating the global HDPE pipes market, wherein various developments, expansions, and winning strategies practiced and implemented by leading players have been presented in detail. Companies Mentioned Key Questions Answered in this Report on HDPE Pipes Market The report provides detailed information about the global HDPE pipes market on the basis of a comprehensive research on various factors that are playing a key role in accelerating the growth potential of the global market. Information mentioned in the report answers path-breaking questions for companies that are currently operating in the market and are looking for innovative methods to create a unique benchmark in the global HDPE pipes market, so as to help them design successful strategies and make target-driven decisions. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 1.1. HDPE Pipes Market Snapshot 1.2. Key Market Trends 1.3. Current Market and Future Potential 1.4. Growth Opportunity Wheel 2. Market Overview 2.1. Market Segmentation 2.2. Market Indicators 2.3. Market Definitions 2.4. Market Dynamics 2.5. Premium Analysis, Packaging Size 2.6. Porter's Five Forces Analysis 2.7. Value Chain Analysis 3. COVID-19 Impact Analysis 4. HDPE Pipes Market Production Outlook 5. HDPE Pipes Price Trend Analysis, 2019-2030 5.1. By Type 5.2. By Region 6. Global HDPE Pipes Market Analysis and Forecast, by Type, 2019-2030 6.1. Introduction and Definitions 6.2. Global HDPE Pipes Market Volume (Million Meters) and Value (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Type, 2019-2030 6.3. Global HDPE Pipes Market Attractiveness, by Type 7. Global HDPE Pipes Market Analysis and Forecast, by Application, 2019-2030 7.1. Introduction and Definitions 7.2. Global HDPE Pipes Market Volume (Million Meters) and Value (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Application, 2019-2030 7.3. Global HDPE Pipes Market Attractiveness, by Application 8. Global HDPE Pipes Market Analysis and Forecast, by Region, 2019-2030 8.1. Key Findings 8.2. Global HDPE Pipes Market Volume (Million Meters) and Value (US$ Mn) Forecast, by Region, 2019-2030 8.3. Global HDPE Pipes Market Attractiveness, by Region 9. North America HDPE Pipes Market Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2030 10. Europe HDPE Pipes Market Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2030 11. Asia Pacific HDPE Pipes Market Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2030 12. Latin America HDPE Pipes Market Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2030 13. Middle East & Africa HDPE Pipes Market Analysis and Forecast, 2019-2030 14. Competition Landscape 14.1. Global HDPE Pipes Company Market Share Analysis, 2019 14.2. Company Profiles (Details - Overview, Financials, Recent Developments, and Strategy) 15. Primary Research: Key Insights 16. Appendix For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/ky3g2n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Global HDPE Pipes Market (2020 to 2030) - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FORM 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITHOUT RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY (RI) STATUS (OR WHERE RI STATUS IS NOT APPLICABLE) Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the Code) 1. KEY INFORMATION 2. POSITIONS OF THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security. (a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any) Number (%) Number (%) (1) 26,284,777 2.54% 9,799,504 0.95% (2) 12,680,809 1.22% 23,121,529 2.23% (3) 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 38,965,586 3.76% 32,921,033 3.18% All interests and all short positions should be disclosed. Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions). (b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors and other employee options) Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages: 3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in. The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated. (a) Purchases and sales Purchase/sale Total number of Highest price per unit Lowest price per unit securities paid/received paid/received Purchase 443,036 6.7840 GBP 6.77 GBP Sale 350,802 6.7807 GBP 6.77 GBP (b) Cash-settled derivative transactions Product Nature of dealing Number of Price per description reference unit securities SWAP Long 564 6.7783 GBP CFD Long 1,486 6.7719 GBP SWAP Long 3,537 6.7699 GBP SWAP Long 34,866 6.7732 GBP SWAP Long 52,128 6.7707 GBP SWAP Long 160,518 6.7749 GBP CFD Short 626 6.7700 GBP SWAP Short 1,593 6.7773 GBP SWAP Short 1,593 6.7775 GBP SWAP Short 4,861 6.7770 GBP SWAP Short 7,889 6.7700 GBP SWAP Short 104,600 6.7806 GBP CFD Short 117,800 6.7832 GBP (c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options) (i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type e.g. American, European etc. Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit (ii) Exercise Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit (d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities) Class of relevant security Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion Details Price per unit (if applicable) 4. OTHER INFORMATION (a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer: Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state none None (b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to: (i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced: If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state none None (c) Attachments 8 Mar 2021 Large Holdings Regulatory Operations 020 3134 7213 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service. The Panels Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Codes disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129. The Code can be viewed on the Panels website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "FORM 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) - RSA INSURANCE GROUP PLC", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: FREMONT, Calif., Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Foxit Software, a leading provider of innovative PDF products and services, helping knowledge workers to increase their productivity and do more with documents, today announced the findings of a new survey, conducted in partnership with the Center for Digital Government, examining how government organizations can reduce paper and boost end-user productivity. To view the study infographic, please visit:https://www.foxitsoftware.com/infographics/center-for-digital-government-survey/ The electronic document adoption survey of 82 state and local government leaders examined document-rich areas such as general administration, human resources, permitting, taxation/revenue, licensing, and the court systems. The study found that over 52 percent of government agencies stated paper documents make up about half or more of initial records. Yet, according to the study, 68 percent of survey respondents indicated eliminating paper is moderate to very urgent and 70 percent indicated the need for digital documents would increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the shift to remote work, and virtual services. The studyalso indicated that when it comes to helping them reduce paper, state and local governments need a PDF editor that is less costly and easier to deploy. The majority of respondents say their current PDF tools aren't helping them reduce their reliance on paper because they are too expensive, especially with PDF vendors moving from one-time license agreements to on-going subscription-based models. The findings of the study will be the focus of an upcoming webinar with Federal Business Council as part of their Virtual and IT Cyber Day. The webinar, taking place on Tuesday, December 15th at 10:40 a.m. EST, will give attendees insight into the adoption of electronic documents, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on remote workers, and challenges government organizations face going paperless. To register for the webinar, please visit: https://multiagency.fbcevent.com/agenda/session/442288 \"We believe this study illustrates the need for government organizations to prioritize solutions that will usher in the move to a more efficient digital office in order to boost productivity,\" said DeeDee Kato, VP of Corporate Marketing at Foxit Software. \"For government organizations, being able to implement a cost effective, easy-to-use interface that includes feature parity with easier to manage licenses where users are not locked in or named, can be an absolute game changer. We believe Foxit's PDF software and tools can help government organizations accelerate their move away from paper and toward a more efficient, digital future.\" Highlights of the study findings include: Despite the prevalence of paper, most survey respondents say eliminating or reducing paper is a priority within their agencies. More than 50 percent of agencies still use paper for at least half of their records. 68 percent of survey respondents say eliminating paper is moderately to very urgent. 70 percent of respondents say digital docs/forms will definitely or very likely increase due to the pandemic. 70 percent of respondents say accessibility on constituent-facing applications is either important or extremely important. About the Center for Digital Government The Center for Digital Government, a division of e.Republic, is a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. Through its diverse and dynamic programs and services, the Center provides public and private sector leaders with decision support, knowledge and opportunities to help them effectively incorporate new technologies in the 21st century. www.centerdigitalgov.com. About Foxit Software Foxit is a leading provider of innovative PDF products and services, helping knowledge workers to increase their productivity and do more with documents. Foxit addresses the needs of three distinct market segments. For End-User Productivity, Foxit delivers easy to use desktop software, mobile apps, and cloud services to make knowledge workers more productive. ConnectedPDF delivers leading edge technology that powers document management, security, and collaboration services for PDF files. Foxit's Developer Solutions enable developers to incorporate powerful PDF technology into their applications. For Enterprise Automation, Foxit provides server software for large scale PDF document management and data capture. Foxit has over 560 million users and has sold to over 100,000 customers located in more than 200 countries. The company has offices all over the world, including locations in the US, Asia, Europe, and Australia. For more information, please visit https://www.foxitsoftware.com. SOURCE Foxit Software Related Links http://www.foxitsoftware.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "New Foxit Software-Sponsored Study Investigates The Challenges To Reducing Paper and Boosting End-User Productivity In Partnership with The Center for Digital Government, Foxit Outlines How Better Tools Can Help Government Organizations Move Toward a More Efficient, Digital Future", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The \"North America Mutual Fund Industry \| Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2020-2025)\" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. With $21.3 trillion in total net assets, the US mutual fund industry remained the largest in the world at year-end 2019. A variety of factors influence investor demand for mutual funds, such as funds' ability to assist investors in achieving their investment objectives. For example, US households rely on equity, bond, and hybrid mutual funds to meet long-term personal financial objectives, such as preparing for retirement. US households, as well as businesses and other institutional investors, use money market funds as cash management tools because they provide a high degree of liquidity and competitive short-term yields. Canadians are still saddled with some of the world's most expensive mutual fund fees, even though several lesser-known independent fund companies provide quality active management at a reasonably low cost. Key Market Trends Market Securities Held By Mutual Funds in United States Mutual Funds account for majority holdings when it comes to investing in domestic financial markets. Historically, mutual funds are one of the largest investors in commercial papers in the United States. Mutual funds demand for the commercial paper came from prime money market funds. But the 2014 SEC rule amendments required the money market fund industry to make substantial changes by October 2016. Consequently, prime money market funds sharply reduced their holdings of commercial paper by year-end 2016. The share of the commercial paper market held by mutual funds was 19%, down from 46% in 2014. By 2017, the share of the commercial paper market held by mutual funds increased to 25% and from then on remained largely unchanged. Open-End Funds in North American MF Industry Open-end funds include Mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional funds. The United States is the largest holder of open-end funds with 8% share on the number of open-end funds worldwide. The majority of US mutual fund and ETF net assets at year-end 2019 were in long-term funds, with equity funds constituting 58%. Next to the US, Canada has 1.4 trillion USD of net assets in Open-End Funds in 2019 which increased from 1.16 trillion USD in 2018. Competitive Landscape The report includes an overview of MF companies operating across North America. We wish to present detailed profiling of a few major companies which cover product offerings, regulations governing them, their headquarters, and financial performance. Currently, some of the major players dominating the market are listed below. Key Topics Covered: 1 INTRODUCTION 2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 4 MARKET DYNAMICS 4.1 Market Overview 4.2 A Brief on Regulatory Environment 4.3 Insights on Various Types of Schemes or Funds Offered in Mutual Fund Industry 4.4 Technological Innovations Shaping The Industry 4.5 Market Drivers 4.6 Market Restraints 4.7 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis 4.8 Porters 5 Force Analysis 4.9 Impact of COVID-19 on the Market 5 MARKET SEGMENTATION 5.1 By Fund Type 5.1.1 Equity 5.1.2 Bond 5.1.3 Hybrid 5.1.4 Money Market 5.2 By Investor Type 5.2.1 Households 5.2.2 Institutional Investors 5.3 By Geography 6 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 6.1 Market Competition Overview (Market Concentration And M&A Deals) 6.2 Company Profiles 6.2.1 Vanguard 6.2.2 Fidelity Investments 6.2.3 American Funds 6.2.4 JP Morgan 6.2.5 T. Rowe Price 6.2.6 BlackRock 6.2.7 Goldman Sachs 6.2.8 TIAA Investments 6.2.9 Dimensional Fund Advisors 6.2.10 Invesco 6.2.11 PIMCO 6.2.12 Franklin Templeton 6.2.13 Charles Schwab 6.2.14 MFS 6.2.15 Morgan Stanley 7 MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/1du89o", "role": "user" }, { "content": "North America Mutual Fund Industry Report 2020 \| Growth, Trends, and Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: STOCKHOLM, May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Media service company Plint in Gothenburg has, in just five years, increased sales from 11m to an incredible 236m (SEK), a growth rate of over 2000%. The newly released year-end financial statements for 2019 are yet another show of strength. Moreover, despite the global Corona crisis, the first quarter of 2020 was also stronger than expected. \"Within 2-3 years, we expect to turn over half a billion,\" says rjan Serner, CEO of Plint. In the midst of the global corona crisis, there are two media companies that are expanding rapidly and under high profitability. One is American streaming giant Netflix and the other is Swedish Plint, which is one of Netflix's strategic partners for language localisation of films and TV series. When large parts of the world have been hit by the Corona virus since January, the demand for streamed home entertainment has led to millions of new subscribers, and thus even more work for project managers and translators at Plint in Gothenburg and Bors. Both sales and profits hit new records in 2019, the recent financial statements show, with 2020 also starting better than expected. With key customer Netflix recently reporting that it received almost 16 million new subscribers in the first quarter of 2020, the company's customer base grew particularly strong in the Middle East, Latin America, East Asia and Australia. This requires language versions in Arabic, Spanish and Chinese, among others. \"Netflix puts a lot of work our way. During the first quarter of this year, Plint's sales increased by almost 75 per cent compared to the same period in 2019,\" says rjan Serner. In 2018, Plint was the fastest growing language company in the world in its special niche (so-called language service providers, LSP). Over the past three years, the company has grown at an average of 132 per cent a year. Last autumn, Plint qualified as one of the hottest smaller companies in Sweden on Dagens Industri's ranking of so-called \"Gasell companies\". At a time when many industries are expecting a decline, Plint's goal is to double its size by 2022 and turn over 500 million. Moreover, in order to be closer to the market in and around Hollywood, Plint established an office in Los Angeles last year - which is 9 hours after Sweden. \"Many media companies and language studios have problems, with the production of new films and TV series being put on the back burner. But it seems that both us and Netflix are in a better position. We have a strong influx of orders and have received several promising requests from media companies in Europe and international organisations,\" says rjan Serner. One of the most important reasons why Plint has so far managed the Corona crisis so well, stems from its unique and cloud-based computer system which has been developed to handle translations and workflows. It is called Plint Core and is a quality-proven, technological success. Few companies can offer a similarly advanced tool for managing the complex processes that precede the launch of films and television series internationally and in different language versions.Because Plint Core is fully digitalized and cloud-based, language production has been able to continue almost unhindered during the Corona crisis. As such, customers, project managers and the international network of translators have been able to work from home with support from Plint Core and web-based conference services. Facts about Plint Up until 2019, Plint was called Nordisk Undertext. The company was founded in 2002 by translators Per Nauclr and Mikael Frling, who own 82 per cent of the company. In addition to Netflix, both Amazon and Viacom are important buyers of translation services and technical solutions. Globalization and digitalisation are changing the media industry - with television and movie viewing through various streaming services increasing the requirements for local language localisation. Plint has around 40 full-time employees and a global network of over a thousand translators. On average, the company has grown by 132 per cent per year between 2017-2019. Five-year summary 2015 2106 2017 2018 2019 Net Turnover, tkr 11 358 20 079 44 961 165 903 236 418 Operating Profit, tkr 1 191 3 960 6 713 16 799 21 139 Margin 10% 20% 15% 10% 9% For comments and interviews:rjan Serner, CEO[emailprotected]mobile +070-813 44 82. Individual interviews can be conducted through Microsoft Teams. Please contact rjan Serner via email and book a time for interview and he will send a conference link to your mail. For practical questions please contact Ida Wassberg, [emailprotected]. This information was brought to you by Cision http://news.cision.com https://news.cision.com/plint/r/record-for-media-company-plint-despite-corona-crisis,c3101799 The following files are available for download: https://news.cision.com/plint/i/graf-pr-eng,c2779992 Graf PR ENG https://mb.cision.com/Public/18436/3101799/b01fa1a462812b41.pdf Press release Plint Annual Report for 2019 https://news.cision.com/plint/i/orjan-serner--ceo--plint-ab--photographer-ines-sebalj,c2780126 rjan Serner, CEO, Plint AB, Photographer Ines Sebalj https://news.cision.com/plint/i/per-naucler--founder-plint-ab--photographer-ines-sebalj,c2780127 Per Nauclr, Founder Plint AB, Photographer Ines Sebalj SOURCE Plint", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Record for Media Company Plint Despite Corona Crisis", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Infiniti Research is the world's leading independent provider of strategic market intelligence solutions. Our market intelligence services are designed to connect your organizations goals with global opportunities. In a market that is highly regulated like the financial services industry, it is essential to understand target markets and customers, along with being compliant with regulations and effectively mitigating risks. With over 15 years of experience in working with capital markets and retail, commercials, and investment banks, we have channeled our expertise into developing specific solutions to help our clients stay relevant, competitive, and compliant. Request a FREE proposal. The global financial sector is continually evolving its business outlook and strategies to cope with regulatory and competitive pressures, stressed interest rates, and dynamic customer expectations. The COVID-19 pandemic poses more significant challenges to companies in ATM managed service and retail banking markets as they strive to manage daily operations while ensuring services are not disrupted. Amidst these changing market conditions, retail banks are encouraging customers to leverage online banking facilities or rely on ATM centers for basic transactions. As a result, ATM service providers need to upscale existing technology to prevent fraudulent practices and ensure seamless transactions to their customers. In their recent article on the impact of COVID-19 on ATM managed services and retail banking companies, experts at Infiniti Research, some key challenges including: During this time of upheaval, it is essential to have the right guidance and market information to plan your next course of action. Get in touch with an industry expert for unprecedented market insights. The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing norms are reducing the dependency of customers on bank branches. To adapt to the new normal, some banking companies are deploying new self-service technology in ATMs with software updates for higher availability, low failure, and reduced service calls. Consequently, they can easily manage higher transactions and high-volume cash deposits at the ATM, increasing their ability to promote social distancing and safer transactions. Infinitis industry experts now offer unprecedented insights into the changing trends, and new opportunities in the ATM managed services market as a FREE download. The resource also comprises a comprehensive analysis by market experts to understand the ATM managed services market in countries including the US, Canada, UK, India, and the Philippines. Struggling to stay relevant amidst the fast transformations in the banking industry? Get in touch with an industry expert to know how our market intelligence solutions can help. About Infiniti Research Established in 2003, Infiniti Research is a leading market intelligence company providing smart solutions to address your business challenges. Infiniti Research studies markets in more than 100 countries to help analyze competitive activity, see beyond market disruptions, and develop intelligent business strategies. To know more, visit:https://www.infinitiresearch.com/about-us", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Global Financial Sector Is Transforming Due to COVID-19: Infiniti Decodes the Impact on ATM Managed Services and Retail Banks", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DENVER, Aug. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Nearly 2,000RE/MAX leaders from 45 countries came together virtually to attend the global real estate franchisor's 2020 RE/MAX Broker Owner Conference (BOC) held completely online August 17-18, 2020. The two-day experience, built around a \"One World, One RE/MAX\" theme, re-created many of the best elements of the in-person conference held each year in August, such as world-class speakers, educational sessions, a vendor marketplace and networking meet-ups. With this year's event being virtual, participation from outside the U.S. and Canada reached an all-time high, and a global track was designed specifically for the international attendees. RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. CEO Adam Contos hosted the Opening General Session, which featured a leadership message, a conversation with RE/MAX Co-Founder Dave Liniger, and a presentation by NFL great, Super Bowl champion quarterback and Emmy award-winning TV analyst and author Joe Theismann. In his address, Contos highlighted the actions RE/MAX brokers and agents have taken amid the global spread of COVID-19. He thanked attendees for their leadership and courage, and also looked ahead noting the release of multiple resources that will help the network of over 130,000 affiliates thrive in a more virtual real estate industry. \"You faced a full set of new, unexpected challenges, and you took action. You found ways to stay focused, and you advanced when others retreated. You showed what RE/MAX is and who we are,\" said Contos, encouraging the brokers to keep helping their agents adapt to the environment and embrace new ways of serving buyers and sellers. \"Ultimately, this is another step forward in the ongoing evolution of our brand, industry and network.\" Contos mentioned several new tools and services, including: TOOLS: RE/MAX is evolving its marketing tagline to \"Let Our Experience Be Your Guide,\" giving a nod to an agent's increasing value during uncertain times. The campaign includes graphics, customizable pieces, digital advertising, social components, and assets agents can deploy through Photofy and Megaphone. TRAINING: The RE/MAX professional development team has launched a slew of initiatives to make the most productive agents in the business also the most knowledgeable. The offerings include new content within Momentum an exclusive RE/MAX professional development program designed to create successful, thriving office environments including: Five new agent development courses on social media, the power of video, emotional intelligence, negotiation and phone prospecting. Four new full-day Broker Master Tracks that dive deep into recruiting, leadership, staffing and agent development. A Momentum Mastery certification to recognize instructors who have reached a high level of Momentum proficiency. TECHNOLOGY New services include RE/MAX Marketplace, a one-stop portal for RE/MAX affiliates in the U.S. and Canada to find exclusive deals on digital products, services, apps, technology and more. Contos also noted significant gains in membership engagement with technology cornerstones like booj, First, Megaphone and Photofy. To kick off day two, Chief Customer Officer Nick Bailey hosted a power-packed episode of his popular Facebook Live show \"Good Morning, RE/MAX,\" which has been airing regularly since the outset of the pandemic. This special broker version featured an interview with two dynamic RE/MAX office leaders as well as the insights of Zillow economist Jeff Tucker and Scott Stratten, co-owner and President of UnMarketing, Inc. Bailey, who rejoined RE/MAX in 2019 after spending seven years outside the network, presented a provocative look at the benefits of and misperceptions around the RE/MAX model. \"It's hard to compete with RE/MAX when you're on the other side,\" noted Bailey, recalling his time away from the brand. RE/MAX, he said, attracts top-producing agents who are more interested in selling homes than saving a few dollars. The resulting high quality creates a positive experience for consumers, which in turn builds brand trust and awareness and a massive advantage for each agent. \"People know RE/MAX is real estate.\" Bailey noted that agents who join RE/MAX receive enormous value in return for fees that in reality aren't as high as competitors make them out to be. He said being selective and recruiting on value, rather than on trying to be the cheapest or safest option for everyone, helps brokers develop a local reputation as the right choice for strong agents. \"Top producers like to be with top producers. I believe RE/MAX is the country club, not Sam's Club,\" added Bailey. \"It's not for everyone. It's for people who are serious about selling real estate.\" Throughout the event, virtual conference-goers took advantage of technology training, networking events and educational sessions focused on agent recruitment, marketing, office profitability and technology. With inclusion and diversity conversations brought to the fore by recent events, Contos took the opportunity to restate the franchisor's longtime position against discrimination and racism and for kindness and homeownership for all. Emmy-nominated writer, activist and comedian Baratunde Thurstonclosed out the virtual BOC with a conversation about racial equality which he presented with a unique blend of criticism, humor and optimism. RE/MAX Broker/Owners will gather again next year for the 2021 BOC conference in Austin, TX, August 8-10. About the RE/MAX NetworkAs one of the leading global real estate franchisors, RE/MAX, LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with over 130,000 agents in more than 110 countries and territories. Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX, as measured by residential transaction sides. Dedicated to innovation and change in the real estate industry, RE/MAX launched Motto Mortgage, a ground-breaking mortgage franchisor, in 2016 and acquired booj, a real estate technology company, in 2018. RE/MAX agents have lived, worked and served in their local communities for decades, raising millions of dollars every year for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other charities. To learn more about RE/MAX, to search home listings or find an agent in your community, please visit www.remax.com. For the latest news about RE/MAX, please visit news.remax.com. SOURCE RE/MAX, LLC Related Links http://www.remax.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "RE/MAX 2020 Broker Owner Conference Features Memorable Speakers, Valuable Lessons and the Launch of New Tools, Training and Technology for its Global Network of Entrepreneurs Going virtual for the first time, the event underscores how the brand helps brokers endure and thrive during unforgettable times", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LAS VEGAS, Sept. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) (the \"Company,\" \"we,\" \"us,\" or \"our\") has agreed to sell $150.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 8.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (the \"Notes\") at par to investors in a private offering. The Notes are expected to be issued on October 7, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions. Each of the Company's subsidiaries will guarantee the Notes, other than Sunseeker Resorts, Inc., its subsidiaries and certain other insignificant subsidiaries. The Notes and the related guarantees will be secured by security interests in substantially all of the property and assets of the Company and the guarantors of the Notes, excluding aircraft, aircraft engines and certain other assets. The collateral also secures the Company's outstanding loan under the Credit and Guaranty Agreement, dated as of February 5, 2019, among the Company, as borrower, the subsidiaries of the borrower party thereto, as guarantors, the lenders party thereto, and Barclays Bank PLC, as administrative agent, syndication agent and lead arranger (as amended, restated, supplemented, modified, renewed, refunded, replaced or refinanced from time to time) (the \"Term Loan\"), on a pari passu basis. The Notes and the related guarantees will rank pari passu with the Term Loan, which has an outstanding principal amount of $543 million. Combining the Notes with the balance on the Term Loan which bears a floating interest rate, we will have approximately $693 million of debt secured by this collateral with a weighted average interest rate of approximately 4.5% at the current time. The Company will use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes for general corporate purposes. Previously, the Company applied to the loan program under the CARES Act for funding in the principal amount of up to $276 million through September 30, 2020. The Company has decided not to pursue any loans from the U.S. Treasury. The Notes and the related guarantees have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the \"Securities Act\"), or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction. The Notes and the related guarantees are being offered and sold only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act (\"Rule 144A\") and to certain non-U.S. persons in transactions outside the United States in reliance on Regulation S under the Securities Act. Allegiant. Las Vegas-based Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) is an integrated travel company with an airline at its heart, focused on connecting customers with premier leisure experiences - from vacations to hometown family entertainment. Since 1999, the airline has linked travelers in small-to-medium cities to world-class vacation destinations with all-nonstop flights and industry-low average fares. Today, Allegiant's all-Airbus fleet serves communities across the nation, with base airfares less than half the cost of the average domestic roundtrip ticket. For more information, visit us at Allegiant.com. Media information, including photos, is available at http://gofly.us/iiFa303wrtF. Media Inquiries: [emailprotected] Investor Inquiries: [emailprotected] No Offer or Solicitation This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities and shall not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation of an offer to buy, or a sale of, any securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of applicable law. Forward-Looking Statements Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, statements contained in, or incorporated by reference into, in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are only estimates or predictions based on our management's beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. Forward-looking statements include our statements regarding future expenses, revenues, earnings, available seat miles growth, fuel consumption, airline operations and capacity, the efficacy of cost saving measures, future expenditures, our ability to access additional funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury or other sources, aircraft financings, the timing of aircraft acquisitions and retirements, expected capital expenditures, number of contracted aircraft to be placed in service in the future, the development and financing of our Sunseeker Resorts, Inc., as well as other information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, fleet plan, financing plans, competitive position, industry environment, potential growth opportunities, future service to be provided and the effects of future regulation and competition. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words \"believe,\" \"expect,\" \"anticipate,\" \"intend,\" \"plan,\" \"estimate,\" \"project\" or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements generally may be found in our periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. These risk factors include, without limitation, the impact and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and public reactions to the contagion on airline travel in general, our business in particular, and the economy, restrictions relating to accepting government support under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, an accident involving, or problems with, our aircraft, public perception of our safety, our reliance on our automated systems, our reliance on third parties to deliver aircraft under contract to us on a timely basis, risk of breach of security of personal data, volatility of fuel costs, labor issues and costs, the ability to obtain regulatory approvals as needed, the effect of economic conditions on leisure travel, debt covenants and balances, the ability to finance aircraft under contract, terrorist attacks, risks inherent to airlines, our competitive environment, our reliance on third parties who provide facilities or services to us, the possible loss of key personnel, economic and other conditions in markets in which we operate, the ability to successfully develop and finance a resort in Southwest Florida, governmental regulation, increases in maintenance costs and cyclical and seasonal fluctuations in our operating results. Any forward-looking statements are based on information available to us today and we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of future events, new information or otherwise. SOURCE Allegiant Travel Company Related Links http://www.allegiantair.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Allegiant Travel Company Prices $150 Million Of Senior Secured Notes", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: CHICAGOand MILWAUKEE, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Marquette University and Everspring have announced an expansion of their partnership to include Marquette's top-ranked, innovative Master of Science in Computing program. Everspring, a leading provider of higher education technology solutions and services, will support the program with marketing, admissions and student services to help boost enrollments and drive student success and retention. \"Marquette welcomes the opportunity to expand our successful partnership with Everspring,\" said Dr. Douglas Woods, Vice Provost for Graduate and Professional Studies. \"We are excited to extend the reach of our MS in Computing that has become especially popular with non-technical professionals who are looking to make a change in career. We know that Everspring is the right partner to help us continue to grow this program in line with our mission to expand educational opportunities.\" Marquette's MS in Computing, ranked No. 6 nationally in the U.S. News & World Report 2021 Best Online Master's in Information Technology Programs,1 provides comprehensive studies in computing disciplines and flexible learning options for students wishing to advance their computing skills or change careers. With the Career Change (COSMIC) option, career changers with non-technical backgrounds can obtain the MS in Computing to pursue a career in a high-demand technology field. Encompassing the disciplines of computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, information systems, and information technology, the MS in Computing allows students to craft their own course of study based on their interests and career goals, or to choose a specialization. Students may specialize in information assurance and cyber defense; big data and data analytics; or they may choose the COSMIC path. The program provides flexibility through evening classes, online courses and the option to pursue the degree on a full-time or part-time basis. \"This expansion with Marquette is a wonderful opportunity for Everspring to work with a truly unique program that is already recognized for its excellence,\" said Beth Hollenberg, president and co-founder of Everspring. \"The Marquette MS in Computing prepares students for in-demand technology careers, and the COSMIC pathway is a game-changer for students who don't have an undergraduate degree in computer science but want to pivot into a technology field.\" About Marquette University Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university located near the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that offers a comprehensive range of majors in 11 nationally and internationally recognized colleges and schools. A Marquette education offers students a virtually unlimited number of paths and destinations and prepares them for the world by asking them to think critically about it. Marquette's mission is the search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. Along the way, they ask one thing of every student: Be The Difference.For more information, visit marquette.edu. About EverspringEverspring is a leading provider of education technology and services for higher education. Our advanced technology, proven marketing approach, and robust faculty support and instructional design services deliver outstanding outcomes for our university partners, powering their success and rising rankings. From on-campus to hybrid to online, Everspring offers a range of full-service turnkey solutions, standalone fee-for-service offerings, and innovative self-service products that enable universities to establish themselves as leaders in the digital delivery of higher education. Based in Chicago and named one of the \"Best Places to Work,\" Everspring serves a growing number of colleges and universities, nationwide. Visitwww.everspringpartners.comfor more information. Don't justgodigital.BE DIGITAL. 1https://www.usnews.com/education/online-education/computer-information-technology/rankings SOURCE Everspring Related Links everspringpartners.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Everspring Expands Partnership with Marquette University to Support Top-Ranked Master of Science in Computing Everspring to help grow Marquette's No. 6-ranked MS in Computing program, which offers outstanding flexibility for working professionals and career changers.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The \"Hearing Aids Market - Global Outlook and Forecast 2021-2026\" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. In-depth Analysis and Data-driven Insights on the Impact of COVID-19 Included in this Global Hearing Aids Market Report The hearing aids market by revenue is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 4% during the period 2021-2026. The global hearing aids market is currently observing high innovations in hearing technology. Increased digitalization of devices and improvements and enchantments in device designs to deliver high-quality sound outcomes to patient groups are increasing the penetration of hearing devices. The design is becoming highly innovative and is influencing the existing treatment modalities of audio disorders. The introduction of wireless technology such as Bluetooth, electromagnetic compatibility (telecoil), and frequency modulation (FM) compatibility benefits hearing aid users with better sound quality, improved localization, convenience, and vastly increased connectivity. Sophisticated wireless devices enable users to connect with personal electronic devices and stream signals directly to hearing aids. In addition, smart hearing aids can pair up with other digital devices in many ways such as smartphones, tablets, or any other smart electronic device. Therefore, with the rising hearing loss patient population and the growing focus on improving sound efficiency and comfortability, the demand for innovative and breakthrough products such as wireless/smart devices are increasing among various patient groups. The following factors are likely to contribute to the growth of the hearing aids market during the forecast period: The study considers the present scenario of the hearing aids market and its market dynamics for the period 2020-2026. It covers a detailed overview of several market growth enablers, restraints, and trends. The report offers both the demand and supply aspects of the market. It profiles and examines leading companies and other prominent ones operating in the market. INSIGHTS BY GEOGRAPHY Hearing aids are the most widely used products in Europe due to their easier accessibility, reversibility, and lower-cost usage for hearing loss patients than corrective surgical treatments. The high disposable income is one of the major reasons for the high adoption of hearing aids among European households. With the rising prevalence of hearing loss in both the adult and elderly population, the adoption rate of these devices has also increased at a steady rate over the past years. In addition, the region offers established healthcare infrastructure, and people have access to advanced healthcare facilities for treating hearing loss. Further, the introduction of several government assistance programs for hearing aids is positively influencing the growth of the market. By Geography INSIGHTS BY VENDORS Sonova, WS Audiology, Demant, GN Store Nord, and Starkey are the key players in the market. Advances in Technology, particularly for digital hearing aids, are leading to rapid change in the global hearing aids market. Market players compete in terms of product portfolio, innovations. Vendors, especially global players, are increasingly focusing on pursuing organic and inorganic growth strategies such as product innovations, M&A, and emerging companies to expand their presence, enhance product portfolio, and improve expertise in the market. Such initiatives will complement vendors' growth strategies, thereby gaining traction among end-users in the market. Prominent Vendors Other Prominent Vendors KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/fyjtao", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Insights on the Hearing Aids Global Market to 2026 - Impact Analysis of COVID-19 - ResearchAndMarkets.com", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: ONTARIO, Calif., March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading consumer electronics brand BESTEK is launching its latest innovation:theM-Care Electric Toothbrush & UV Sanitizer. This FDA-certified, travel sonic toothbrush with a UV sanitizer station maintains teeth healthily while keeping the germs at bay. With a strong vibrational frequency of up to 31,000strokes per minute, the product efficiently removes plaque, protects teeth and promotes oral health.Protecting Users From Bacteria and Viruses Continue Reading A lady using an electric toothbrush Toothbrushes can easily incubate bacteria, fungi, and viruses if not cleaned properly. Which is why BESTEK made it a priority to pair this high-quality product with a special UV sanitizer charging station. It keeps the toothbrush clean and can help strengthen an immune system by using UV light that is proven to kill 99% of all germs. Effective and HygienicThis health-protecting toothbrush is compact, functional and can be used at home or while traveling. \"Our new electric toothbrush is unique because of its ultra-slim wireless charging travel case and the UV sanitizer charging station,\" explains company spokesperson Grace Sheng, the marketing director of BESTEK. \"You can take M-Care with you on all your trips for optimal oral hygiene and fresh breath. The UV light is the most effective way to sanitize your brush,\" she adds.Smart and StylishM-Care has anIP67 waterproof rating so it can be safely washed without any concerns. It's also smart and contains a special timer that makes sure the whole mouth is properly taken care of. It pauses every 30 seconds so that the user will know to focus on a different area. An automatic hot air dryer keeps the toothbrush dry for extra antibacterial protection.The toothbrush comes in a convenient all-in-one travel case, which protects it from dust, no matter whether the case is placed flat or upright. The battery lasts for 21 days on standby and a single charge will be enough for an impressive 50 brushes.The BESTEK M-Care Electric Toothbrush works in three modes that fit all the user's needs:standard for a classic clean, soft for sensitive teeth and whitening when they need a powerful brush. It comes in two colors and a 24-month warranty with the possibility of adding another six months.It is now available on Indiegogo for pre-orders with the price starting at $39:https://www.indiegogo.com/project/preview/5d6ced65#/.About BESTEKFounded in 2007, BESTEK has a global infrastructure with warehouses in the U.S., Japan, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Since its inception, the company has applied for more than 400 patents to drive the research and production of innovative products, mainly in the car inverter, travel charger and power stripmarkets.BESTEK's products can be found in Home Depot, Lowe's, and Menards; also on Amazon, eBay, and Walmart marketplaces, where it has achieved a stellar reputation.For sample requests and additional product information, please contact [emailprotected].More information about the M-Care Electric Toothbrush:https://m-care-electric-toothbrush.bestekdirect.com/.Media Contact Lucie Simikova, [emailprotected]Related Imagesbestek-electric-toothbrush.pngBESTEK electric toothbrush A lady using an electric toothbrush Related LinksPress Kit BESTEK video SOURCE BESTEK", "role": "user" }, { "content": "BESTEK is Introducing a Powerful Smart Toothbrush With a UV Sanitizer", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging (SDMI) recognizes the increasing need for COVID-19 or symptomatic patients to have diagnostic imaging options outside of the hospital. As a result, SDMI is dedicating their Green Valley location at 4 Sunset Way in Henderson, as a COVID symptom friendly imaging center. \"Setting policy in this unprecedented time has been a challenge, it's difficult to anticipate our patient's needs. We continue to evolve our approach as the data and needs change,\" said Dr. David Steinberg. Steinberg has been leading his team throughout this pandemic consistently vowing to keep staff employed and facilities open. \"This next step, turning one location into a symptom friendly center, allows us to meet the needs of all patients,\" something SDMI has been doing for over 30 years. SDMI wants patients to understand this comes with a few guidelines: Symptomatic patients will not be turned away, however SDMI cannot diagnose or test for COVID-19. In order to ensure that the equipment and rooms get extra sanitization, SDMI will limit the number of patients on the schedule. Patients can trust that SDMI has always used medical grade disinfectant. The Green Valley location will offer: CT, MRI & X-Ray All employees and patients will be required to wear a mask at all times The employees staffing the Green Valley location have volunteered to work in this Covid-19 symptomatic environment. Having employees that are dedicated to patient care and keeping each center clean and sanitized was key in this decision. SDMI is driven by their vision: Be the medical imaging provider of choice for every patient and physician, and the employer of choice for our community. About Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging Centers: In 1958, Dr. Leon Steinberg came to Las Vegas to help Sunrise Hospital build the first radiology center. Through this experience, he saw a need for a patient-friendly option for medical imaging. With his son, Dr. David Steinberg, and Dr. Mark Winkler as his partners, Dr. Leon opened the first SDMI office in 1988. Their standards of excellence in patient care and technology have brought national and international recognition. Today, that commitment to deliver top-notch care wrapped around a positive patient experience has never been stronger. SOURCE Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging Related Links www.sdmi-lv.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Steinberg Diagnostic Medical Imaging continues to evolve with changing needs of Southern Nevada during COVID-19 Pandemic", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has been monitoring the ice cream market and it is poised to grow by $ 20.2 bn during 2020-2024, progressing at a CAGR of almost 5% during the forecast period. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to transform the growth of various industries, the immediate impact of the outbreak is varied. While a few industries will register a drop in demand, numerous others will continue to remain unscathed and show promising growth opportunities. Technavios in-depth research has all your needs covered as our research reports include all foreseeable market scenarios, including pre- & post-COVID-19 analysis. Download a Free Sample Report on COVID-19 Impacts Frequently Asked Questions: The market is fairly fragmented, and the degree of fragmentation will accelerate during the forecast period. Agropur Co-operative, Blue Bell Creameries LP, Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., Froneri Ltd., Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd., Mars Inc., Nestl SA, New Forest Ice Cream Ltd., Unilever Group, and Wells Enterprises Inc. are some of the major market participants. The increasing launch of new products will offer immense growth opportunities. To make most of the opportunities, market vendors should focus more on the growth prospects in the fast-growing segments, while maintaining their positions in the slow-growing segments. Buy 1 Technavio report and get the second for 50% off. Buy 2 Technavio reports and get the third for free. View market snapshot before purchasing Technavio's custom research reports offer detailed insights on the impact of COVID-19 at an industry level, a regional level, and subsequent supply chain operations. This customized report will also help clients keep up with new product launches in direct & indirect COVID-19 related markets, upcoming vaccines and pipeline analysis, and significant developments in vendor operations and government regulations. Ice Cream Market 2020-2024: Segmentation Ice Cream Market is segmented as below: To learn more about the global trends impacting the future of market research, download a free sample: https://www.technavio.com/talk-to-us?report=IRTNTR40258 Ice Cream Market 2020-2024: Scope Technavio presents a detailed picture of the market by the way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources. The ice cream market report covers the following areas: This study identifies the increasing popularity of plant-based ice creams as one of the prime reasons driving the ice cream market growth during the next few years. Technavio suggests three forecast scenarios (optimistic, probable, and pessimistic) considering the impact of COVID-19. Technavios in-depth research has direct and indirect COVID-19 impacted market research reports. Register for a free trial today and gain instant access to 17,000+ market research reports. Technavio's SUBSCRIPTION platform Ice Cream Market 2020-2024: Key Highlights Table of Contents: PART 01: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY PART 02: SCOPE OF THE REPORT PART 03: MARKET LANDSCAPE PART 04: MARKET SIZING PART 05: FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS PART 06: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY PRODUCT PART 07: CUSTOMER LANDSCAPE PART 08: MARKET SEGMENTATION BY DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL PART 09: GEOGRAPHIC LANDSCAPE PART 10: DECISION FRAMEWORK PART 11: DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES PART 12: MARKET TRENDS PART 13: VENDOR LANDSCAPE PART 14: VENDOR ANALYSIS PART 15: APPENDIX PART 16: EXPLORE TECHNAVIO About Us Technavio is a leading global technology research and advisory company. Their research and analysis focuses on emerging market trends and provides actionable insights to help businesses identify market opportunities and develop effective strategies to optimize their market positions. With over 500 specialized analysts, Technavios report library consists of more than 17,000 reports and counting, covering 800 technologies, spanning across 50 countries. Their client base consists of enterprises of all sizes, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. This growing client base relies on Technavios comprehensive coverage, extensive research, and actionable market insights to identify opportunities in existing and potential markets and assess their competitive positions within changing market scenarios.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "COVID-19: Ice Cream Market (2020-2024)- Roadmap for Recovery \| The Increasing Launch Of New Products to boost the Market Growth \| Technavio", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SHENZHEN,China, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a major international provider of telecommunications, enterprise and consumer technology solutions for the mobile Internet, todayannounced that it will unveil the new product series ZTE a1 in Japan,in cooperation with the leading local operatorKDDIin 2020. The new 5G smartphone will be compatible with both SA and NSA modes, featuring 6.5-inch display, AI quad shooting system and a 32MP selfie camera. ZTE a1 In the 5G era, the two parties will team up to develop the consumer-centric 5G smartphones in a bidto meet the emerging personalized demands of the local users along with the 5G network deployment in Japan. In 2020, ZTE will launch nearly 10 5G smartphones worldwide, and a total of over 15 5G terminal devices. In addition to KDDI, ZTE has also cooperated with SoftBank in Japan to launch the ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G in March 2020. ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G has been available in more than 10 countries on a global scale, and isrecognized as the first 5G smartphone commercially available in Northern Europe, Middle East and China. \"ZTE is committed to meeting the diverse requirements of operators, enterprise users and consumers in multiple service scenarios, and empowering hundreds of industries with a complete 5G terminal devices portfolio,\" said XuFeng, SVP of ZTE Corporation and President of Mobile Device Division. \"We're in close cooperation with top operators worldwide, including KDDI and SoftBank, to find out and meet the true needs of consumers in the local market.\"Following the launch of the new 5G smartphone ZTE Axon 11 5G in China on March 23, ZTE has further extended its product portfolio and its global presence in the 5G terminal devices segment. To date, ZTE has been incooperation with more than 30 global operatorsin the 5G terminal field. ZTE is a provider of advanced telecommunications systems, mobile devices and enterprise technology solutions to consumers, operators, companies and public sector customers. As a part of ZTE's strategy, the company is committed to providing customers with integrated end-to-end innovations to deliver excellence and value as the telecommunications and information technology sectors converge. Listed in the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Shenzhen (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), ZTE sells its products and services in more than 160 countries.To date, ZTE has obtained 46commercial 5G contracts in major markets, such as Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa (MEA). ZTE commits 10 percent of its annual revenues to research and development and takes leadership roles in international standard-setting organizations.Media Contacts:Margaret Ma ZTE CorporationTel: +86 755 26775189Email: [emailprotected]SOURCE ZTE Corporation Related Links www.zte.com.cn", "role": "user" }, { "content": "ZTE partners with KDDI to unveil new 5G smartphones in Japan English English Brazil - Portugus Italiano English English", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- LendingTree, the nation's leading online financial services marketplace, and Stash, the all-in-one personal finance app helping +5M Americans1 reach their financial goals, today unveiled a comprehensive look at the coronavirus pandemic's impact on consumers' personal finances through a three-part series, painting a full picture of Americans' financial health at the peak of the pandemic through a survey of nearly 5,000 consumers. Part 1 focuses on how the pandemic and its ensuing economic repercussions impacted Americans' quality of life and brought various financial challenges. Part 2 dives into the ways consumers changed the amount of money they spend in different areas, and which demographics were able to stash more money in savings. Part 3 highlights behavior among investors specifically, including changes to risk level, portfolio diversification and amount invested. Key findings from the reports: Due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis, 1 in 4 people expect to retire later than anticipated. That's especially true for those who make less than $35,000 (34%) and Gen Xers (29%), as well as Latino (30%) and Black consumers (28%). People of color are facing heavy financial challenges amid the pandemic. In fact, 64% of Black consumers and 62% of Latinos cited facing at least one struggle due to the pandemic, compared with 49% of their white peers. The top three things that consumers have increased spending on during the pandemic are face masks (76%), groceries and necessities (60%) and digital entertainment subscriptions (40%). The top three things that consumers have decreased spending on are dining out and/or nightlife (67%), travel (58%) and car rentals or purchases (25%). More than 1 in 5 consumers (22%) began investing for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic. That includes those who aren't traditionally big investors women (25%) and young adults (28% of Generation Zers). Men were more likely to invest more money and take more risks during the pandemic than women. Women tended to maintain pre-pandemic levels. \"The coronavirus pandemic illuminated what we already know: most Americans' margin for financial error is tiny, and that's evident in the fact that nearly half of consumers were unprepared for the pandemic and its negative economic repercussions,\" said Matt Schulz, chief credit analyst at LendingTree. \"The good news is many consumers learned from their lack of preparation and are more focused on building up their savings for the next emergency. Still, it's all the more clear that there is a massive wealth gap in this country, and some populations especially people of color and low-income individuals are having trouble paying this month's bills, let alone setting extra money aside.\" \"The last few months have been ripe with paradoxes. While some Americans seamlessly transitioned to remote work, millions of others faced unforeseen job loss. Similarly, certain groups invested their money for the very first time, while others struggled to afford everyday necessities,\" added Mindy Yu, director of investments at Stash. \"As we continue to experience the economic fallout of the pandemic, it's clear that prioritizing and supporting Americans' financial health remains a top priority.\" For a full look at the three-part series, visit https://lp.stash.com/news/stash-and-lendingtree-team-up-to-uncover-covid-impact-on-americans-personal-finances/. MethodologyThis survey was conducted online within the U.S. by Stash and LendingTree using SurveyMonkey technology. The survey conducted in August 2020 was completed by 4,955 people2. Stash is a Paid Partner of LendingTree, LLC NMLS# 1136. LendingTree is a minority Shareholder of Stash. About StashSTASH is pioneering the future of personal finance by building an all-in-one financial home that combines banking, investing, advice, and technology to help anyone create a better lifeno matter their network or net worth. Unlike traditional financial institutions, STASH is solving the personal saving and wealth crisis by helping over 5 million Americans avoid fees, take control of their finances, and achieve their goals. Rather than offer individual financial products, STASH offers all-in-one subscriptions that prioritize affordability, accessibility, education and simplicity and include personal investment accounts, Traditional and Roth IRAs, custodial investment accounts, banking services, checking accounts and debit cards. STASH has also given away over 16 million fractional shares through the world's first Stock-Back rewards program. (*Bank Account Services provided by Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC.) Based in New York City, STASH launched in October 2015 by Wall Street veterans, Brandon Krieg and Ed Robinson. For more information, visit www.stash.com. About LendingTreeLendingTree (NASDAQ: TREE) is the nation's leading online marketplace that connects consumers with the choices they need to be confident in their financial decisions. LendingTree empowers consumers to shop for financial services the same way they would shop for airline tickets or hotel stays, by comparing multiple offers from a nationwide network of over 500 partners in one simple search and choosing the option that best fits their financial needs. Services include mortgage loans, mortgage refinances, auto loans, personal loans, business loans, student refinances, credit cards, insurance and more. Through the My LendingTree platform, consumers receive free credit scores, credit monitoring and recommendations to improve credit health. My LendingTree proactively compares consumers' credit accounts against offers on our network and notifies consumers when there is an opportunity to save money. In short, LendingTree's purpose is to help simplify financial decisions for life's meaningful moments through choice, education and support. For more information, please visit www.lendingtree.com. 1This is not an endorsement or a statement of satisfaction by any Stash client and is defined by the number of clients who have e-signed. Stash offers access to investment and banking accounts under each subscription plan. Each type of account is subject to different regulations and limitations. See the Advisory Agreement and the Deposit Account Agreement for more information. 2Of the 4,955 individuals who completed this survey, 51% identified as men, 47% identified as women, 1% identified as nonconforming/nonbinary and 1% didn't disclose. Generations are defined as the following as of August 2020: Gen Z: Ages 18 to 24 Millennial: Ages 25 to 43 Gen X: Ages 44 to 55 Baby boomer: Ages 56 to 74 Silent generation: Ages 75 and older Of the respondents, 14% identified as Latino, 62% identified as white, 21% identified as Black, 5% identified as Asian, 3% identified as American Indian or Alaska Native, 1% identified as Middle Eastern or Northern African, 1% identified as Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander and 5% identified as other. (Respondents were able to select all races that applied.) Of the respondents, 24% reported earning less than $35,000 in annual household income, 18% reported earning between $35,000 and $49,999, 21% reported earning between $50,000 and $74,999, 15% reported earning between $75,000 and $99,999, and 23% reported earning $100,000 or more. (Totals don't add up to 100% due to rounding.) Media Contacts:Megan Greuling[emailprotected] Vera Hanson[emailprotected] SOURCE LendingTree.com Related Links http://www.lendingtree.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "LendingTree and Stash Examine COVID-19's Impact on Consumers' Personal Finances Through Three-Part Survey Series The three-part report highlights the pandemic's impact on everything from spending and saving to investing and retirement", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Janet Moyer Landscaping (JML), a full-service landscaping company based in San Francisco, received the CLCA Trophy Award for Small Residential Installations, awarded at its annual meeting held virtually in mid-November. Located in the Mission district of San Francisco, the winning garden was design by Joe Couture, for clients wanting a new look in the rear of their two unit Victorian. The design maximizes the space by utilizing diagonal lines in the fencing and the patio area to expand the visual feel of the space. In addition, by working together to select complementary plants, containers and furniture, the designer and homeowners were able to create a warm, welcoming, and fun environment. Couture and the rest of the design team at JML are very excited to receive recognition from this prestigious yearly competition, adding to awards received in prior years. About Janet Moyer LandscapingJanet Moyer Landscaping is an award-winning, full-service landscaping company based in San Francisco, CA. It has designed and installed more than 1,300 unique and customized gardens in San Francisco's varied terrain. For more information, visit www.janetmoyerlandscaping.com or call 415-821-3760. Contact: Michael Padgett Janet Moyer LandscapingSan Francisco, California415-821-3760[emailprotected] SOURCE Janet Moyer Landscaping Related Links http://www.janetmoyerlandscaping.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Janet Moyer Landscaping Awarded 2020 CLCA Trophy Award Winner for Small Residential Installations", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SQ, ANTM, LI, ADBE, and ZM. Click a link below then choose between in-depth options trade idea report or a stock score report. Options Report Ideal trade ideas on up to seven different options trading strategies. The report shows all vital aspects of each option trade idea for each stock. Stock Report - Measures a stock's suitability for investment with a proprietary scoring system combining short and long-term technical factors with Wall Street's opinion including a 12-month price forecast. SQ: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?stocksymbol=SQ&prnumber=110420203 ANTM: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?stocksymbol=ANTM&prnumber=110420203 LI: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?stocksymbol=LI&prnumber=110420203 ADBE: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?stocksymbol=ADBE&prnumber=110420203 ZM: https://www.investorsobserver.com/lp/pr-options-lp-2/?stocksymbol=ZM&prnumber=110420203 (Note: You may have to copy this link into your browser then press the [ENTER] key.) SOURCE InvestorsObserver Related Links http://www.investorsobserver.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Thinking about trading options or stock in Square, Anthem, Li Auto, Adobe, or Zoom Video?", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Looking Glass XR is excited to announce the launch of The VR PowerWall solution for charging and storage of all-in-one mobile VR headsets specifically targeting enterprise clients and academia: http://lookingglassxr.com/headset-storage-for-vr/ The VR PowerWall stores and charges up to 8 virtual reality headsets The VR PowerWall from Looking Glass XR is a Modular Storage Solution for storing and charging up to 8 virtual reality headsets. Sporting a smaller footprint with the ability to upgrade capacity - the VR PowerWall is a great choice for launching your school's new VR lab or deploying VR in your employee training centers. Managing dozens of all-in-one mobile VR headsets is a logistical nightmare. We know. We develop custom VR software for enterprise clients and help them deploy, manage, and run their mobile VR hardware across a variety of environments. We have even assisted in the roll-out of virtual reality for location based entertainment and family entertainment center clients. It was this experience that drove us to find a better way. This led to the development of the VR PowerWall a durable, modular shelf system that will safely store and charge up to 8 headsets and is available in 3 configurations: the 8-unit, the 4-unit and the Single Unit. VR PowerWall Features: Durable Fully wired Easy to Clean Water Resistant Fire Resistant Corrosion Resistant Non-Toxic Customizable The VR PowerWall is available in several capacities. To ramp up production we are offering a special discount through a Kickstarter that has launched for the VR PowerWall: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vr-storage/the-vr-powerwall/. If you would like more information about this product or our organization, please call John McBride at (336) 830-0015, or email: [emailprotected].Contact: John McBridePhone: (336) 830-0015Email: [emailprotected]Website: lookingglassxr.comSOURCE Looking Glass XR Related Links https://www.lookingglassxr.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Kickstarter Launches for Virtual Reality Storage System Looking Glass Solves A Real World Problem with Virtual Reality", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DUBLIN, Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The \"Self-Driving Car - Global Market Outlook (2019-2027)\" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Self-Driving Car market accounted for $41.18 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach $441.02 billion by 2027 growing at a CAGR of 34.5% during the forecast period. Some of the key factors propelling the growth of the market are rising safety concerns, investments in digital infrastructure, and advancements in automotive technologies. However, low consumer acceptance ratio is the restraining factor for the growth of the market.Self-driving cars are those cars in which human drivers are not required to take control to safely operate the vehicle. These cars combine sensors and software to control, navigate, and drive the vehicle. It can sense its environment and move safely with little or no human input.By automation level, the level 1 segment is expected to grow at a significant market share during the forecast period as the government across the globe are continuously working on improving the safety of the vehicles by mandating the use of advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) in the vehicles. Based on geography, North America is anticipated to hold considerable market share during the forecast period which is attributed to the amendments in traffic regulations by the government to incorporate autonomous cars on public roads.Some of the key players in Self-Driving Car Market include Volvo Cars, Google Inc., Uber Technologies Inc., Toyota Motor Corp, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd, Tesla Inc, General Motors Company (GM), Daimler AG, BMW, Volkswagen AG, Waymo LLC, Ford Motor Company, Honda Motor Co., Ltd, Valeo SA, and Audi AG. What the Report offers: Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments Strategic recommendations for the new entrants Covers Market data for the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2024 and 2027 Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations) Strategic analysis: Drivers and Constraints, Product/Technology Analysis, Porter's five forces analysis, SWOT analysis, etc. Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements Scope of the ReportAutomation Levels Covered: Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Components Covered: Software Hardware Services Applications Covered: Taxi Ride Shares Ride Hail Public Transport Heavy Duty Trucks Civil Vehicle Types Covered: Passenger Car/Vehicle Commercial Vehicle Fuels Covered: Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Electric Hybrid Usages Covered: Personal Use On-Demand Service End Users Covered: Transportation Defense Types Covered: Semi-autonomous Cars Fully Autonomous Cars Regions Covered: North America US Canada Mexico Europe Germany France Italy UK Spain Rest of Europe Asia Pacific Japan China India Australia New Zealand Rest of Asia Pacific South America Argentina Brazil Chile Rest of South America Middle East & Africa Saudi Arabia UAE Qatar South Africa Rest of Middle East & Africa For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/4p5ebn Research and Markets also offers Custom Research services providing focused, comprehensive and tailored research. Media Contact: Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager [emailprotected]For E.S.T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716 SOURCE Research and Markets Related Links http://www.researchandmarkets.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Global Self-Driving Car Market Outlook Report 2020: Market Accounted for $41.18 Billion in 2019 and is Expected to Reach $441.02 Billion by 2027", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: CHICAGO, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Built In announced that Vibes was honored in its 2021 Best Places To Work Awards. Specifically, Vibes earned a place on Built In's annual list of the 100 Best Places to Work in Chicago. The annual awards include companies of all sizes, from startups to the enterprise, nationally and in the eight largest tech markets. Built In's editors cited Vibes for establishing a culture which fosters professional development and continuous learning for its employees. In addition, Vibes was given strong marks for its diversity program, its support of nonprofits, and for its overall commitment to mentorship. Built In has named Vibes one of the best places to work in Chicago Tweet this \"We're very honored to be recognized by Built In as being one of the top places to work in Chicago it's extremely validating given how much we truly value our employees' personal and professional fulfilment,\" said Vibes co-founder and CEO Jack Philbin. \"There is a special opportunity in front of us as we help lead the practice of mobile marketing to new and exciting heights, and that is really all driven by the great talent we've assembled. So, it's wonderful to hear that being recognized by the Chicago business community that Built In serves.\" The Built In accolade is the latest achievement for Vibes during what has been a tremendous year of sustained growth and innovation. Since the Covid-19 crisis hit last year, Vibes has helped top brands across retail, financial services, automotive, media and restaurants increase sales and build consumer loyalty through mobile engagement. Vibes has fueled brands' digital transformation through the rollout of Buy Online Pickup at Curbside (BOPAC), Buy Online Pickup In-Store (BOPIS), and mobile subscriber growth initiatives.In Q3 alone in 2020, Vibes grew bookings 100% compared to Q3 2019, and attained 108% increase in new contractual commitments.\"We've been on a hiring streak at Vibes to help brands recognize the full potential of mobile marketing,\" said Philbin. \"Beyond this growth opportunity, we hope people want to work at Vibes because of the culture we've built and the environment we've created that is designed to empower people and enable them to both learn and have a real impact right away. We can't wait to see what the rest of 2021 holds as we continue to build out this amazing team.\"Built In determines winners for Best Places to Work based on an algorithm, using company data about compensation, benefits and cultural programs. To reflect the attributes candidates are searching for on Built In today, this year's program weighted criteria more heavily, like remote opportunities and programs for diversity, equity and inclusion. \"These companies raise the bar for cultural excellence and the ability to adapt to meet changing needs of employees,\" says Sheridan Orr, Chief Marketing Officer, Built In. \"The 2021 winners show a commitment not just to creating meaningful cultures but to delivering talent needs as they change in a dynamic landscape. We're thrilled to extend our congratulations to the winners.\" Tech professionals rely on Built In's Best Places to Work lists to discover employers that align with their preferences, passions and values. Since its inception three years ago, the award has expanded inreach, from online views of tens of thousands to just under 1 million views today. About Built In Built In, a revolution in tech recruitment, serves more than 1,800 innovative companies of all sizes, from startups to the enterprise, delivering content and digital recruitment solutions that work. The platform amplifies companies' brands as national, local or remote employers of choice, as well as leaders in DEI. Monthly, 2.5 million tech professionals rely on Built In to stay up on trends, grow in their roles and discover companies with missions they want to join. The platform publishes stories about companies' tech, culture and people. This activates sought-after professionals to apply to customers' open roles. https://www.builtin.comAbout Built In's Best Places to Work Built In's esteemed Best Places to Work awards, now in its third year, honor companies across numerous categories: 100 Best Places to Work, 50 Best Small Places to Work, 100 Best Midsize Places to Work, 50 Companies with the Best Benefits and 50 Best Paying Companies. Two new national categories reflect what candidates are searching for, including 100 Best Large Companies to Work For and 50 Best Remote-First Places to Work. Best Places to Work: Methodology Built In ranks companies algorithmically based on compensation information, benefits and culture programs. This year, based on data showing tech professionals' needs, the Best Places to Work algorithm added weight to companies' commitment to DEI and remote culture. Rank is determined by combining a company's score in each of these categories.About Vibes Vibes helps companies like Ralph Lauren, Dollar General, Dick's Sporting Goods, Redbox, Chipotle, Sephora, Ford, and LEGO to grow and activate consumer relationships with thoughtful, relevant, high volume and global-scale mobile engagement from text to wallet. The company's software platform enables marketers and customer loyalty professionals to connect with consumers using a unified native platform of SMS, MMS, dynamic wallet, mobile push notifications, app inbox and performance analytics, to become the backbone for these brands' overall digital engagement strategies. Gartner recognized Vibes as a Leader in its 2019 and2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Marketing Platforms.SOURCE Vibes", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Built In Honors Vibes in Its Esteemed 2021 Best Places To Work Awards Vibes Earns Placement on Built In's Chicago Ranking", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OFG Bancorp (NYSE: OFG), the financial holding company for Oriental Bank, reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. CEO Comment Jos Rafael Fernndez, Chief Executive Officer, said: First quarter results reflected strong core performance based on the continued success of our strategies focusing on agility and service. Our results also reflected the federal stimulus, increased liquidity, and an improving Puerto Rico economy as more people get vaccinated. We benefitted from strong new loan generation and deposit growth, significantly reduced cost of funds, a more efficient operating structure, and the release of some COVID-related loan reserves. We followed up last years efforts to help small businesses and their employees with another $126 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans. Our proprietary PPP portal enables clients to apply for funds, receive them, and then apply for forgiveness, quickly and easily, and all online. Performance metrics improved with a loan yield of 6.61%, return on average assets of 1.21%, return on average tangible common stockholders equity of 13.11%, and an efficiency ratio of 60.84%. Credit metrics also improved as net charge-offs, delinquency rates, and loan deferrals all fell. Our capital strategies are working well. In January, we increased the regular quarterly cash dividend 14%. In March, we announced the redemption of all three outstanding series of preferred stock, which will improve our capital structure, enable us to effectively deploy excess liquidity, and increase net income available to shareholders. As of 1Q21, we more than earned back all the tangible book value per common share dilution involved in the Scotiabank acquisition significantly ahead of schedule. As Puerto Rico and USVI continue experiencing stronger signs of economic revival, at OFG we are strategically well-positioned to benefit from and play a major part in this long-awaited development. Thanks to all our team members who are ms que listo (more than ready) to help our customers achieve their goals and aspirations through the pandemic and beyond. 1Q21 Highlights Earnings: EPS diluted was $0.56 compared to $0.42 in 4Q20 and $0.00 in 1Q20, which was the first quarter to be impacted by the pandemic. Revenues: Total core revenues were $127.7 million compared to $132.8 million in 4Q20. 4Q20 benefited from $3.9 million in seasonal annual insurance commissions, $2.0 million in mortgage sales held back from 3Q20, and $3.1 million interest income from acquired loan pre-payments. 1Q21 included $1.6 million in interest income from unamortized yield from approximately $92 million of forgiven PPP loans and benefitted from $1.4 million lower cost of deposits. Expenses: Non-interest expenses were $77.7 million compared to $89.0 million in 4Q20 and $87.3 million in 1Q20. 4Q20 included $10.1 million in merger and restructuring expenses. 1Q21 reflected previously-announced cost savings as well as $1.8 million primarily in gains on sales as well as improved valuations of foreclosed properties. The efficiency ratio improved to 60.84% from 67.06% in 4Q20 and 66.49% in 1Q20. Pre-Provision Net Revenues: PPNR was $50.9 million compared to $44.1 million in 4Q20 and $49.2 million in 1Q20. Provision: Provision for credit losses was $6.3 million compared to $14.2 million in 4Q20 and $47.1 million in 1Q20. 1Q21 included a $3.7 million release of last years COVID-19 related loan reserves and $3.5 million for a commercial loan in workout prior to the pandemic. 1Q20 included $34.1 million related to the pandemic. Loan Generation and Balances: New loan originations totaled $527.6 million ($401.4 million excluding PPP), compared to $485.3 million in 4Q20 and $280.8 million in 1Q20. In addition to PPP loans, 1Q21 was driven year-over-year by increases in mortgage, auto, and commercial lending. Net loans were $6.43 billion at 3/31/21 compared to $6.50 billion at 12/31/20 and $6.54 billion at 3/31/20. Net interest margin was 4.26% compared to 4.24% in 4Q20 and 4.94% in 1Q20. Deposit Balances and Cost of Funds: Customer deposits at 3/31/21 were $8.72 billion compared to $8.37 billion at 12/31/20 and $7.56 billion at 3/31/20. Cost of funds was 48 bps compared to 53 bps in 4Q20 and 69 bps in 1Q20. Total interest expense was $12.8 million compared to $14.3 million in 4Q20 and $18.6 million in 1Q20. Asset Quality: Net charge-offs were $9.1 million compared to $44.8 million in 4Q20 and $24.0 million in 1Q20. The nonperforming loan rate was 2.22% compared to 2.35% in 4Q20 and 2.07% in 1Q20. Total delinquency rate was 2.15% compared to 2.68% in 4Q20 and 3.16% in 1Q20. Capital: Tangible book value per share was $17.39 compared to $16.97 in 4Q20 and $15.60 in 1Q20. The CET1 ratio was 13.56% compared to 13.08% in 4Q20 and 11.69% in 1Q20. Conference Call, Financial Supplement & Presentation A conference call to discuss 1Q21 results, outlook and related matters will be held today at 10:00 AM ET. Phone (888) 562-3356 or (973) 582-2700. Conference ID: 319-4111. The call can also be accessed live on www.ofgbancorp.com. Webcast replay will be available shortly thereafter. OFGs Financial Supplement, with full financial tables for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, and the 1Q21 Conference Call Presentation, can be found on the Quarterly Results page on OFGs Investor Relations website at www.ofgbancorp.com. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, management uses certain non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of SEC Regulation G, to clarify and enhance understanding of past performance and prospects for the future. Please refer to Tables 8-1 and 8-2 in OFGs above-mentioned Financial Supplement for a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures and calculations. Forward Looking Statements The information included in this document contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on managements current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to (i) the rate of growth in the economy and employment levels, as well as general business and economic conditions; (ii) changes in interest rates, as well as the magnitude of such changes; (iii) changes to the financial condition of the government of Puerto Rico; (iv) the potential impact of damages from future hurricanes, earthquakes and other natural disasters in Puerto Rico; (v) the fiscal and monetary policies of the federal government and its agencies; (vi) the performance of the stock and bond markets; (vii) competition in the financial services industry; (viii) possible legislative, tax or regulatory changes; and (ix) the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, including impacts of the pandemic and of responses of federal, state and local governments on our branches, operations and personnel, and on our customers and their businesses. For a discussion of such factors and certain risks and uncertainties to which OFG is subject, please refer to OFGs annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as well as its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Other than to the extent required by applicable law, including the requirements of applicable securities laws, OFG assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect occurrences or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. About OFG Bancorp Now in its 57th year in business, OFG Bancorp is a diversified financial holding company that operates under U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands banking laws and regulations. Its three principal subsidiaries, Oriental Bank, Oriental Financial Services and Oriental Insurance, provide a wide range of retail and commercial banking, lending and wealth management products, services, and technology, primarily in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. Visit us at www.ofgbancorp.com.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "OFG Bancorp Reports 1Q21 Results", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV), is celebrating its second annual BOTOX Cosmetic Day on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. The event is dedicated to celebrating the iconic treatment that helped create the aesthetics industry and recognizing the loyal community of patients and healthcare providers who have helped make this brand what it is today. In addition, this is a day for both new and loyal BOTOX Cosmetic users to put themselves first with an exclusive one-day-only offer available while supplies last exclusively through AllSM, the new loyalty platform from Allergan Aesthetics. BOTOX Cosmetic Day is a very special holiday for Allergan Aesthetics. The brand is dedicated to encouraging patients and providers to do something for themselves especially ahead of the holiday season. \"BOTOX Cosmetic Day is also all about our loyal healthcare providers. From partnering with them on product formulations and clinical trials, topatient education and treatment, our providers are at the core of everything that goes into our products,\" says Carrie Strom, Senior Vice President, AbbVie, and President, Global Allergan Aesthetics. \"There are ten million people considering a facial injectable treatment in the next year, and BOTOX Cosmetic Day serves as an opportunity to connect these consumers with healthcare providers in their area.1 We are incredibly grateful for the knowledge and diligent work providers contribute to our brands and the entire aesthetic category. We encourage everyone to thank their providers, even if it is a virtual celebration this year.\" On November 18, consumers who are new or existing members of AllSM, Allergan Aesthetics' new loyalty program, can participate in the exclusive offer which will be announced at 9 am Pacific Time on BOTOX Cosmetic Day at www.BOTOXCosmeticDay.Alle.com. \"BOTOX Cosmetic Day is a testament to the impact this brand has had on the aesthetic community,\" saidDr. Jean Carruthers, MD, FRCSC, FRC(Ophth). \"In the past three decades, I've personally been on the front lines of continued research for this molecule and have witnessed the exponential increase in interest in this treatment, both among patients and the medical community worldwide.2 With the largest scientific and medical bibliography, BOTOX Cosmetic is the most widely studied treatment of its kind.3 I will continue to rely on BOTOX Cosmetic in my practice for its safety, efficacy and predictable results when treating my patients. I am honored to stand with my peers in the medical community and friends atAllergan Aesthetics to celebrate the one and only BOTOX Cosmetic.\" BOTOX Cosmetic is the first and only neurotoxin FDA-approved to temporarily improve the appearance of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow's feet lines, and glabellar lines in adults, and physicians have relied on it for more than 18 years.4 Recognized by National Day Archivesas an official holiday on the National Day Registry, BOTOX Cosmetic Day is held annually on the third Wednesday in November. Visit www.BOTOXCosmeticDay.Alle.com for more information and to purchase a gift card. Limited time offer. Terms and conditions apply. BOTOX (onabotulinumtoxinA) Important Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONBOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic may cause serious side effects that can be life threatening. Get medical help right away if you have any of these problems any time (hours to weeks) after injection of BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic: Problems swallowing, speaking, or breathing, due to weakening of associated muscles, can be severe and result in loss of life. You are at the highest risk if these problems are pre-existing before injection. Swallowing problems may last for several months Spread of toxin effects. The effect of botulinum toxin may affect areas away from the injection site and cause serious symptoms including: loss of strength and all-over muscle weakness, double vision, blurred vision and drooping eyelids, hoarseness or change or loss of voice, trouble saying words clearly, loss of bladder control, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing There has not been a confirmed serious case of spread of toxin effect away from the injection site when BOTOX has been used at the recommended dose to treat Chronic Migraine, severe underarm sweating, Blepharospasm, Strabismus, or when BOTOX Cosmetic has been used at the recommended dose to treat frown lines, crow's feet lines, and/or forehead lines. Indications BOTOX is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used: To treat overactive bladder symptoms such as a strong need to urinate with leaking or wetting accidents (urge urinary incontinence), a strong need to urinate right away (urgency), and urinating often (frequency) in adults 18 years and older when another type of medicine (anticholinergic) does not work well enough or cannot be taken To treat leakage of urine (incontinence) in adults 18 years and older with overactive bladder caused by a neurologic disease who still have leakage or cannot tolerate the side effects after trying an anticholinergic medication To prevent headaches in adults with Chronic Migraine who have 15 or more days each month with headache lasting 4 or more hours each day in people 18 years or older To treat increased muscle stiffness in people 2 years of age and older with spasticity To treat the abnormal head position and neck pain that happens with Cervical Dystonia (CD) in people 16 years and older To treat certain types of eye muscle problems (Strabismus) or abnormal spasm of the eyelids (Blepharospasm) in people 12 years and older BOTOX is also injected into the skin to treat the symptoms of severe underarm sweating (severe primary axillary hyperhidrosis) when medicines used on the skin (topical) do not work well enough in people 18 years and older. BOTOX Cosmetic is a prescription medicine that is injected into muscles and used to temporarily improve the look of moderate to severe forehead lines, crow's feet lines, and frown lines between the eyebrows in adults. It is not known whether BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic are safe or effective to prevent headaches in patients with migraine who have 14 or fewer headache days each month (episodic migraine). BOTOX has not been shown to help people perform task-specific functions with their upper limbs or increase movement in joints that are permanently fixed in position by stiff muscles. It is not known whether BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic are safe or effective for severe sweating anywhere other than your armpits. It is not known if BOTOX Cosmetic is safe or effective for use more than 1 time every 3 months. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (continued)BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic may cause loss of strength or general muscle weakness, vision problems, or dizziness within hours to weeks of taking BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic. If this happens, do not drive a car, operate machinery, or do other dangerous activities. Do not receive BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic if you: are allergic to any of its ingredients (see Medication Guide for ingredients); had an allergic reaction to any other botulinum toxin product such as Myobloc (rimabotulinumtoxinB), Dysport (abobotulinumtoxinA), or Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA); have a skin infection at the planned injection site. Do not receive BOTOX for the treatment of urinary incontinence if you: have a urinary tract infection (UTI) or cannot empty your bladder on your own and are not routinely catheterizing. Due to the risk of urinary retention (not being able to empty the bladder), only patients who are willing and able to initiate catheterization post treatment, if required, should be considered for treatment. Patients treated for overactive bladder: In clinical trials, 36 of the 552 patients had to self-catheterize for urinary retention following treatment with BOTOX compared to 2 of the 542 treated with placebo. The median duration of postinjection catheterization for these patients treated with BOTOX 100 Units (n = 36) was 63 days (minimum 1 day to maximum 214 days) as compared to a median duration of 11 days (minimum 3 days to maximum 18 days) for patients receiving placebo (n = 2). Patients with diabetes mellitus treated with BOTOX were more likely to develop urinary retention than nondiabetics. Patients treated for overactive bladder due to neurologic disease: In clinical trials, 30.6% of patients (33/108) who were not using clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) prior to injection, required catheterization for urinary retention following treatment with BOTOX 200 Units as compared to 6.7% of patients (7/104) treated with placebo. The median duration of postinjection catheterization for these patients treated with BOTOX 200 Units (n = 33) was 289 days (minimum 1 day to maximum 530 days) as compared to a median duration of 358 days (minimum 2 days to maximum 379 days) for patients receiving placebo (n = 7). Among patients not using CIC at baseline, those with MS were more likely to require CIC post injection than those with SCI. The dose of BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic is not the same as, or comparable to, any other botulinum toxin product. Serious and/or immediate allergic reactions have been reported, including itching, rash, red itchy welts, wheezing, asthma symptoms, dizziness, or feeling faint. Get medical help right away if you experience symptoms; further injection of BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic should be discontinued. Tell your doctor about all your muscle or nerve conditions, such as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, myasthenia gravis, or Lambert-Eaton syndrome, as you may be at increased risk of serious side effects including difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing from typical doses of BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic. Tell your doctor if you have any breathing-related problems. Your doctor may monitor you for breathing problems during treatment with BOTOX for spasticity or for detrusor overactivity associated with a neurologic condition. The risk of developing lung disease in patients with reduced lung function is increased in patients receiving BOTOX. Cornea problems have been reported. Cornea (surface of the eye) problems have been reported in some people receiving BOTOX for their Blepharospasm, especially in people with certain nerve disorders. BOTOX may cause the eyelids to blink less, which could lead to the surface of the eye being exposed to air more than is usual. Tell your doctor if you experience any problems with your eyes while receiving BOTOX. Your doctor may treat your eyes with drops, ointments, contact lenses, or with an eye patch. Bleeding behind the eye has been reported. Bleeding behind the eyeball has been reported in some people receiving BOTOX for their Strabismus. Tell your doctor if you notice any new visual problems while receiving BOTOX. Bronchitis and upper respiratory tract infections (common colds) have been reported. Bronchitis was reported more frequently in adults receiving BOTOX for upper limb spasticity. Upper respiratory infections were also reported more frequently in adults with prior breathing-related problems with spasticity. In pediatric patients treated with BOTOX for upper limb spasticity, upper respiratory tract infections were reported more frequently. In pediatric patients treated with BOTOX for lower limb spasticity, upper respiratory tract infections were not reported more frequently than placebo. Autonomic dysreflexia in patients treated for overactive bladder due to neurologic disease. Autonomic dysreflexia associated with intradetrusor injections of BOTOX could occur in patients treated for detrusor overactivity associated with a neurologic condition and may require prompt medical therapy. In clinical trials, the incidence of autonomic dysreflexia was greater in patients treated with BOTOX 200 Units compared with placebo (1.5% versus 0.4%, respectively). Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if you: have or have had bleeding problems; have plans to have surgery; had surgery on your face; weakness of forehead muscles; trouble raising your eyebrows; drooping eyelids; any other abnormal facial change; have symptoms of a urinary tract infection (UTI) and are being treated for urinary incontinence (symptoms of a urinary tract infection may include pain or burning with urination, frequent urination, or fever); have problems emptying your bladder on your own and are being treated for urinary incontinence; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant (it is not known if BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic can harm your unborn baby); are breastfeeding or plan to (it is not known if BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic passes into breast milk). Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Using BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic with certain other medicines may cause serious side effects. Do not start any new medicines until you have told your doctor that you have received BOTOX or BOTOX Cosmetic in the past. Tell your doctor if you have received any other botulinum toxin product in the last 4 months; have received injections of botulinum toxin such as Myobloc, Dysport, or Xeomin in the past (tell your doctor exactly which product you received); have recently received an antibiotic by injection; take muscle relaxants; take an allergy or cold medicine; take a sleep medicine; take aspirin-like products or blood thinners. Other side effects of BOTOX and BOTOX Cosmetic include: dry mouth, discomfort or pain at the injection site, tiredness, headache, neck pain, eye problems: double vision, blurred vision, decreased eyesight, drooping eyelids, swelling of your eyelids, dry eyes; drooping eyebrows; and upper respiratory tract infection. In people being treated for urinary incontinence other side effects include: urinary tract infection, painful urination, and/or inability to empty your bladder on your own. If you have difficulty fully emptying your bladder after receiving BOTOX, you may need to use disposable self-catheters to empty your bladder up to a few times each day until your bladder is able to start emptying again. For more information refer to the Medication Guide or talk with your doctor. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see BOTOX full Product Information, including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide. Please see BOTOX Cosmetic full Product Information,including Boxed Warning and Medication Guide. About Allergan AestheticsAllergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, develops, manufactures, and markets a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Their aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skin care, and more. Their goal is to consistently provide customers worldwide with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. www.AllerganAesthetics.com About AbbVieAbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. References Data on File, Allergan; Situational Analysis, June 2020. BOTOX Prescribing Information, 2020. Data on File, Allergan; Peer-Reviewed Articles, 2018. BOTOX Prescribing Information, 2020. SOURCE AbbVie Related Links https://www.abbvie.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Allergan Aesthetics Celebrates Second Annual BOTOX Cosmetic (onabotulinumtoxinA) Day NUMBER 1 SELLING PRODUCT OF ITS KIND CELEBRATES BOTH LOYAL AND NEW CONSUMERS WITH EXCLUSIVE OFFER ON NOVEMBER 18th", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT or the Company) (NYSE: OFC) announced that its operating partnership, Corporate Office Properties, L.P. (the Issuer), has commenced a cash tender offer for any and all of the Issuers 3.600% Senior Notes due 2023, CUSIP No. 22003B AG1, fully and unconditionally guaranteed by COPT (the Notes) on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, dated the date hereof (the Offer to Purchase) and the related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery attached to the Offer to Purchase (the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery). On the date hereof, there were $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes outstanding. The tender offer is referred to herein as the Offer. The Offer to Purchase and the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery are referred to herein collectively as the Offer Documents. Certain information regarding the Notes and the pricing for the Offer is set forth in the table below. Title of Security CUSIP Number Principal Amount Outstanding U.S. Treasury Reference Security Bloomberg Reference Page Fixed Spread 3.600% Senior Notes due 2023 22003B AG1 $350,000,000 0.125% U.S. Treasury Notes due May 15, 2023 FIT5 30 bps Holders must validly tender (and not validly withdraw) or deliver a properly completed and duly executed Notice of Guaranteed Delivery for their Notes at or prior to the Expiration Time (as defined below) in order to be eligible to receive the Tender Offer Consideration (as defined below). In addition, holders whose Notes are purchased in the Offer will receive accrued and unpaid interest from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the Settlement Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) for the Notes. The Issuer expects the Settlement Date to occur on March 11, 2021. Notes tendered by Notice of Guaranteed Delivery and accepted for purchase will be purchased on the third business day after the Expiration Time, but payment of accrued interest on such Notes will only be made to, but not including, the Settlement Date. The Offer will expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 9, 2021 (such time and date, as it may be extended, the Expiration Time), unless extended or earlier terminated by the Issuer. The Notes tendered may be withdrawn at any time at or prior to the Expiration Time by following the procedures described in the Offer to Purchase. The Issuers obligation to accept for purchase and to pay for Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn pursuant to the Offer is subject to the satisfaction or waiver, in the Issuers discretion, of certain conditions, which are more fully described in the Offer to Purchase, including, among others, the Issuers receipt of aggregate proceeds from a proposed debt financing, on terms satisfactory to the Issuer. The complete terms and conditions of the Offer are set forth in the Offer Documents. Holders of the Notes are urged to read the Offer Documents carefully. The Tender Offer Consideration for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered and not validly withdrawn and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Offer will be determined in the manner described in the Offer Documents by reference to the fixed spread specified in the table above plus the yield based on the bid-side price of the U.S. Treasury Reference Security specified in the table above at 2:00 p.m., New York City time, on March 9, 2021, unless extended. None of the Issuer, the dealer manager, the information agent, the tender agent, the trustee for the Notes, or any of their respective affiliates makes any recommendation as to whether Holders should tender Notes in response to the Offer. Each Holder must make his, her or its own decision as to whether to tender Notes and, if so, as to what principal amount of Notes to tender. The Issuer has retained D.F. King & Co., Inc. (D.F. King) as the tender agent and information agent for the Offer. The Issuer has retained Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (Wells Fargo Securities) as the dealer manager for the Offer. Holders who would like additional copies of the Offer Documents may call or email the information agent, D.F. King, at (866) 530-8635 or [email protected]. Copies of the Offer to Purchase and the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery are also available at the following website: www.dfking.com/ofc. Questions regarding the terms of the Offer should be directed to Wells Fargo Securities at (704) 410-4759 (collect) or (866) 309-6316 (toll-free) or via the email address [email protected]. This press release shall not constitute an offer to buy or a solicitation of an offer to sell any Notes. The Offer is being made solely pursuant to the Offer Documents. The Offer is not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would be unlawful under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. In any state or jurisdiction in which the securities laws require the Offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offer will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Issuer by Wells Fargo Securities, LLC or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such state or jurisdiction. About COPT COPT is a REIT that owns, manages, leases, develops and selectively acquires office and data center properties. The majority of its portfolio is in locations that support the United States Government and its contractors, most of whom are engaged in national security, defense and information technology (IT) related activities servicing what it believes are growing, durable, priority missions (Defense/IT Locations). The Company also owns a portfolio of office properties located in select urban/urban-like submarkets in the Greater Washington, DC/Baltimore region with durable Class-A office fundamentals and characteristics (Regional Office Properties). As of December 31, 2020, the Company derived 87% of its core portfolio annualized rental revenue from Defense/IT Locations and 13% from its Regional Office Properties. As of the same date and including 17 properties owned through unconsolidated joint ventures, COPTs core portfolio of 179 office and data center shell properties encompassed 20.8 million square feet and was 95.0% leased; the Company also owned one wholesale data center with a critical load of 19.25 megawatts that was 86.7% leased. Forward-Looking Information This press release may contain forward-looking statements, as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, that are based on the Companys current expectations, estimates and projections about future events and financial trends affecting the Company. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as may, will, should, could, believe, anticipate, expect, estimate, plan or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which the Company cannot predict with accuracy and some of which the Company might not even anticipate. Although the Company believes that the expectations, estimates and projections reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions at the time made, the Company can give no assurance that these expectations, estimates and projections will be achieved. Future events and actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements. The areas of risk that may affect these expectations, estimates and projections include, but are not limited to, those risks described in Item 1A of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. Source: Corporate Office Properties Trust", "role": "user" }, { "content": "COPT Launches Tender Offer for Senior Notes due 2023", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thriving Mind South Florida selected Netsmart CareManager as the population health platform to improve payer and provider data sharing. The platform will also help facilitate efficient whole-person care coordination through behavioral health services, outcomes-based programs and incarceration prevention in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. Thriving Mind is supported by the Florida Department of Children and Families and other public and private sources. The network is one of seven safety net organizations in the state and serves more than 50,000 individuals. Thriving Mind oversees a variety of mental health and substance use disorder services to children and adults including crisis intervention, detoxication treatment, residential services, outpatient care, recovery support and prevention services. Thriving Mind offers system-level care coordination to develop an effective treatment plan for high-need, high-utilizers of crisis services and other vulnerable individuals in an effort to prevent re-admission. To improve outcomes for individuals, the system identifies individuals who frequently utilize the healthcare system for a variety of services, forms a team to ensure appropriate treatment, tracks the individuals progress across services and collects data to measure success. Data sharing by payer and provider from electronic health records (EHRs), hospitals and other sources, such as the Miami 211, can be integrated into the Netsmart CareManager platform for seamless support of individuals. Over the years, we have seen a reduction in 30-day readmission rates to crisis stabilization units and detox services in individuals who receive our care coordination, said Thriving Mind President and CEO John W. Newcomer, M.D. Together we can build a framework to establish quality programs and measure the success of outcomes-based care coordination. Thriving Minds most recent initiative, the Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery, is set to open in late 2021. The 208-bed center will serve individuals with mental health and substance use disorders who can safely be diverted from the criminal justice system. Thriving Mind shares our vision of coordinating care by leveraging technology to make an impact on the communities they serve, said Netsmart CEO Mike Valentine. Supporting this work with Netsmart CareManager population health management platform and data sharing capabilities will only enhance their success and help them articulate the value these collaborations bring through data measurements. About Thriving Mind South Florida Thriving Mind South Florida is a nonprofit organization charged by the Florida Department of Children and Families with ensuring that uninsured families and individuals affected by mental illness and substance use disorders in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties can readily access innovative, effective and compassionate services that lead to health and recovery. With an almost 20-year history of supporting innovative, cost-effective, consumer-focused programs serving South Florida, Thriving Mind is committed to a leadership role in ensuring individuals with serious mental illnesses and substance use disorders receive the highest levels of evidence-based treatment when and where it is needed. For additional information and the latest news, visit www.thrivingmind.org. About Netsmart Netsmart, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service technology and services solutions, designs, builds and delivers electronic health records (EHRs), health information exchanges (HIEs), analytics and telehealth solutions and services that are powerful, intuitive and easy-to-use. Our platform provides accurate, up-to-date information that is easily accessible to care team members in human services, home care and hospice, and senior living markets. We make the complex simple and personalized so our clients can concentrate on what they do best: provide services and treatment that support whole-person care. By leveraging the powerful Netsmart network, care providers can seamlessly and securely integrate information across communities, collaborate on the most effective treatments and improve outcomes for those in their care. Our streamlined systems and personalized workflows put relevant information at the fingertips of users when and where they need it. For more than 50 years, Netsmart has been committed to providing a common platform to integrate care. SIMPLE. PERSONAL. POWERFUL. Our more than 2,300 associates work hand-in-hand with our 675,000+ users at our clients across the U.S. to develop and deploy technology that automates and coordinates everything from clinical to financial to administrative. Learn more about how Netsmart is changing the face of healthcare today. Visit www.ntst.com, call 1-800-472-5509, follow us on our CareThreads Blog, LinkedIn and Twitter, like us on Facebook or visit us on YouTube. Netsmart is pleased to support the EveryDayMatters Foundation, which was established for behavioral health, care at home, senior living and social services organizations to learn from each other and share their causes and stories.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Netsmart Partners with Thriving Mind South Florida to Enable Whole-Person Care Coordination", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LEBANON, Tenn., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (\"Cracker Barrel\" or the \"Company\") (Nasdaq:CBRL) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 ended January 29, 2021. Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Highlights Dining room service was adversely impacted by the nationwide resurgence of COVID-19 during the quarter, resulting in increased dining room closures and capacity restrictions compared to the first quarter. For the second quarter, comparable store restaurant sales decreased 21.9% and comparable store retail sales decreased 15.3% compared to the prior year quarter. Comparable store off-premise sales grew 78% over the prior year quarter and represented approximately 30% of restaurant sales. GAAP operating income in the second quarter was $14.4 million, or 2.1% of total revenue. Adjusted operating income was $17.6 million, or 2.6% of total revenue, compared to prior year quarter GAAP operating income of $79.1 million, or 9.4% of total revenue. (See non-GAAP reconciliation below.) GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.59, and adjusted earnings per diluted share were $0.70, compared to prior year quarter GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.55. (See non-GAAP reconciliation below.) Commenting on the second quarter results, Cracker Barrel President and Chief Executive Officer Sandra B. Cochran said, \"The resurgence of COVID-19 during the busy holiday and travel season impacted our business on a variety of fronts, but I was proud that our teams were able to provide a hospitable and safe experience for our guests and especially pleased at the number of guests who made us a part of their holiday celebrations in this unprecedented environment. Despite the challenges we faced in the second quarter, we expect to return to stronger levels of performance in the back half of the year. The COVID-19 resurgence we experienced around the country during the second quarter impacted our guests and our employees and produced headwinds for both sales and margins. While our sales were largely in line with expectations coming out of the first quarter, monthly sales in the second quarter were volatile, as the resurgence forced unanticipated dining room closures, increased capacity restrictions, and disrupted typical holiday seasonal travel patterns. These closures and capacity restrictions also shifted our mix to a higher percentage of off-premise business during the busy holiday season, including a higher percentage of Heat n' Serve sales, which is a lower margin offering and plays an outsized role in our holiday sales, particularly this year. Further, the shift to off-premise and theoperational and staffing challenges caused by increased cases of COVID-19 negatively impacted food waste and labor efficiency during the quarter. Although we were pleased with our strong retail sales performance, the shift to a higher percent of total sales increased our cost of goods sold. Despite these challenges, our teams did an outstanding job delivering hospitality and care to our guests, and we believe these efforts further enhanced our position as the preferred choice for many families for their holiday celebrations. Looking ahead, we believe that as dining rooms open to greater capacities in the spring and summer, we should continue to see improvement in both sales and margin and believe that our business is well-positioned to capitalize on a more normalized environment. We are particularly focused on our fourth quarter, which is typically one of our biggest and most important quarters of the year.\" Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results RevenueThe Company reported total revenue of $677.2million for the second quarter of fiscal 2021, representing a decrease of 20% compared to the second quarter of the prior year. Cracker Barrel second quarter comparable store restaurant sales decreased 21.9% compared to the prior year quarter, which was comprised of a 24.2% decrease in comparable store restaurant traffic partially offset by a 2.3% increase in average check. Comparable store retail sales decreased 15.3% compared to the prior year quarter. Cracker Barrel comparable store restaurant and retail sales for fiscal November, December, January, and the second quarter were as follows: Month Ended 11/27/20 Month Ended 12/25/20 Month Ended 1/29/21 Second Quarter Ended 1/29/21 Comparable store restaurant sales (18.5%) (28.8%) (19.3%) (21.9%) Comparable store retail sales (21.3%) (18.4%) (0.2%) (15.3%) Operating Income (EBIT)GAAP operating income in the second quarter was $14.4 million, or 2.1% of total revenue. Excluding the approximately $3.2 million in non-cash amortization related to the gains on our previously disclosed sale-leaseback transactions, adjusted operating income was $17.6 million, or 2.6% of total revenue compared to prior year quarter GAAP operating income of $79.1 million, or 9.4% of total revenue. Second quarter operating income margin was negatively impacted by lower dine-in sales resulting from mandated dining-room closures and increased capacity restrictions. Additionally, lower seasonal travel, a higher percentage of lower margin Heat n' Serve sales, and food waste and labor inefficiencies occasioned by the more challenging operational environment related to the COVID-19 resurgence pressured margins. (See non-GAAP reconciliation below.) Net Income,EBITDA and Earnings per Diluted Share Net income was $14.0 million, or 2.1% of total revenue, and EBITDA was $45.0 million, or 6.6% of total revenue, in the second quarter.GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.59, and adjusted earnings per diluted share were $0.70, compared to prior year quarter GAAP earnings per diluted share of $2.55. (See non-GAAP reconciliation below.) Fiscal 2021 OutlookCommenting on the Company's outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2021, Ms. Cochran said, \"We anticipate improved trends in both sales and operating income margin in the second half of our fiscal year as a result of stimulus spending, pent-up demand, continued vaccinations, and a lower COVID-19 caseload. Despite the widespread and severe weather disruptions that we've seen across a number of our core markets in February, we are projecting that our third quarter will see us generate comparable store restaurant sales that are down between 11% and 14% from pre-pandemic 2019 levels, with comparable store retail sales down between 7% and 9% from 2019. We expect operating income margins to improve between 50 basis points and 100 basis points from the second quarter to the third quarter. This includes additional investment and ramp-up expenses associated with the continued rollout of key initiatives such as beer & wine, digital enhancements, and our new menu. We anticipate continued improvement in sales and operating income margin in our fourth quarter, as our stores gear up to welcome back more of our loyal guests.\" The Company also expects: Its effective tax rate for the full year to be between 17% and 18% but with significant variability from quarter to quarter. Fiscal second half: Commodity inflation of approximately 2% General and Administrative expenses of approximately $75 million Capital Expenditures of approximately $60 million Additionally, the Company expects to repay up to $375 million of its third-party borrowings in fiscal 2021, which includes the approximately $175 million that the Company has already repaid during the fiscal year-to-date. The Company reminds investors that its outlook for fiscal 2021 reflects a number of assumptions, many of which are outside the Company's control, and a continued uncertain environment occasioned by the pandemic. Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter Conference CallAs previously announced, the live broadcast of Cracker Barrel's quarterly conference call will be available to the public on-line atinvestor.crackerbarrel.com today beginning at 11:00 a.m. (ET). The on-line replay will be available at 2:00 p.m. (ET) and continue through March 9, 2021. About Cracker Barrel Old Country StoreCracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (Nasdaq: CBRL) shares warm welcomes and friendly service while offering guests high-quality homestyle food and unique shopping all at a fair price. By creating a world filled with hospitality through an experience that combines dining and shopping, guests are cared for like family. Established in 1969 in Lebanon, Tenn., Cracker Barrel and its affiliates operate more than 660 company-owned Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations in 45 states and own the fast-casual Maple Street Biscuit Company. For more information about the company, visit crackerbarrel.com. CBRL-F Except for specific historical information, certain of the matters discussed in this press release may express or imply projections of revenues or expenditures, statements of plans and objectives or future operations or statements of future economic performance. These, and similar statements are forward-looking statements concerning matters that involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual performance of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. and its subsidiaries to differ materially from those expressed or implied by this discussion. All forward-looking information is subject to completion of our financial procedures for Q2 FY 2021 and is provided pursuant to the safe harbor established under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and should be evaluated in the context of these factors. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as \"trends,\" \"assumptions,\" \"target,\" \"guidance,\" \"outlook,\" \"opportunity,\" \"future,\" \"plans,\" \"goals,\" \"objectives,\" \"expectations,\" \"near-term,\" \"long-term,\" \"projection,\" \"may,\" \"will,\" \"would,\" \"could,\" \"expect,\" \"intend,\" \"estimate,\" \"anticipate,\" \"believe,\" \"potential,\" \"regular,\" \"should,\" \"projects,\" \"forecasts,\" or \"continue\" (or the negative or other derivatives of each of these terms) or similar terminology and include the expected effects of COVID-19 on our business, financial condition and results of operations and of operational improvement initiatives, such as new menu items and retail offerings. Factors which could materially affect actual results include, but are not limited to: risks and uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, including the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its ultimate impact on our business, levels of consumer confidence in the safety of dine-in restaurants, restrictions (including occupancy restrictions) imposed by governmental authorities, the effectiveness of cost saving measures undertaken throughout our operations, disruptions to our operations as a result of the spread of COVID-19 in our workforce, and our increased level of indebtedness, or constraints on our expenditures or cash management, brought on by additional borrowing necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic;general or regional economic weakness, business and societal conditions, and weather on sales and customer travel; discretionary income or personal expenditure activity of our customers; information technology-related incidents, including data privacy and information security breaches, whether as a result of infrastructure failures, employee or vendor errors, or actions of third parties; our ability to identify, acquire and sell successful new lines of retail merchandise and new menu items at our restaurants; our ability to sustain or the effects of plans intended to improve operational or marketing execution and performance; uncertain performance of acquired businesses, strategic investments and other initiatives that we may pursue now or in the future; changes in or implementation of additional governmental or regulatory rules, regulations and interpretations affecting tax, wage and hour matters, health and safety, pensions, insurance or other undeterminable areas; the effects of plans intended to promote or protect our brands and products; commodity price increases; the ability of and cost to us to recruit, train, and retain qualified hourly and management employees; the effects of increased competition at our locations on sales and on labor recruiting, cost, and retention; workers' compensation, group health and utility price changes; consumer behavior based on negative publicity or changes in consumer health or dietary trends or safety aspects of our food or products or those of the restaurant industry in general, including concerns about outbreaks of infectious disease, as well as the possible effects of such events on the price or availability of ingredients used in our restaurants; the effects of our indebtedness and associated restrictions on our financial and operating flexibility and ability to execute or pursue our operating plans and objectives; changes in interest rates, increases in borrowed capital or capital market conditions affecting our financing costs and ability to refinance all or portions of our indebtedness; the effects of business trends on the outlook for individual restaurant locations and the effect on the carrying value of those locations; our ability to retain key personnel; the availability and cost of suitable sites for restaurant development and our ability to identify those sites; our ability to enter successfully into new geographic markets that may be less familiar to us; changes in land, building materials and construction costs; the actual results of pending, future or threatened litigation or governmental investigations and the costs and effects of negative publicity or our ability to manage the impact of social media associated with these activities; economic or psychological effects of natural disasters or unforeseen events such as terrorist acts, social unrest or war and the military or government responses to such events; disruptions to our restaurant or retail supply chain, including as a result of COVID-19; changes in foreign exchange rates affecting our future retail inventory purchases; the impact of activist shareholders; our reliance on limited distribution facilities and certain significant vendors; implementation of new or changes in interpretation of existing accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (\"GAAP\"); and other factors described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, and other communications. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein, or elsewhere, speaks only as of the date on which made. We expressly disclaim any intent, obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based. CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share amounts, percentages and ratios) Second Quarter Ended Six Months Ended Percentage Percentage 1/29/21 1/31/20 Change 1/29/21 1/31/20 Change Total revenue $677,169 $846,143 (20%) $1,323,623 $1,595,183 (17%) Cost of goods sold, (exclusive of depreciation and rent) 225,084 272,207 (17) 424,128 492,021 (14) Labor and other related expenses 236,862 284,777 (17) 464,050 548,091 (15) Other store operating expenses 166,871 171,638 (3) 328,145 334,546 (2) General and administrative expenses 33,957 38,386 (12) 73,521 78,017 (6) Gain on sale-leaseback 0 0 (217,722) 0 Operating income 14,395 79,135 (82) 251,501 142,508 76 Interest expense 10,815 3,505 209 21,530 7,085 204 Income before income taxes 3,580 75,630 (95) 229,971 135,423 70 (Income tax benefit) provision for income taxes (10,420) 10,878 (196) 45,291 21,468 111 Loss from unconsolidated subsidiary 0 (3,584) 0 (9,564) Net income $14,000 $61,168 (77) $184,680 $104,391 77 Earnings per share Basic: $0.59 $2.55 (77) $7.79 $4.35 79 Earnings per share Diluted: $0.59 $2.55 (77) $7.77 $4.34 79 Weighted average shares: Basic 23,723,395 23,950,811 (1) 23,715,573 23,994,583 (1) Diluted 23,785,374 24,005,817 (1) 23,778,302 24,054,870 (1) Ratio Analysis Total revenue: Restaurant 77.0% 78.4% 78.3% 79.6% Retail 23.0 21.6 21.7 20.4 Total revenue 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Cost of goods sold, (exclusive of depreciation and rent) 33.2 32.2 32.0 30.8 Labor and other related expenses 35.0 33.6 35.1 34.4 Other store operating expenses 24.7 20.3 24.8 21.0 General and administrative expenses 5.0 4.5 5.6 4.9 Gain on sale-leaseback 0.0 0.0 (16.5) 0.0 Operating income 2.1 9.4 19.0 8.9 Interest expense 1.6 0.5 1.6 0.4 Income before income taxes 0.5 8.9 17.4 8.5 (Income tax benefit) provision for income taxes (1.6) 1.3 3.4 1.4 Loss from unconsolidated subsidiary 0.0 (0.4) 0.0 (0.6) Net income 2.1% 7.2% 14.0% 6.5% CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited and in thousands, except share amounts) 1/29/21 1/31/20 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $568,839 $72,840 Accounts receivable 22,361 20,778 Inventories 134,768 157,352 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 70,817 35,100 Property and equipment, net 995,845 1,176,747 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 997,764 465,685 Investment in unconsolidated subsidiary 0 79,536 Intangible Assets 21,099 19,460 Other assets 55,860 103,054 Goodwill 4,690 6,364 Total assets $2,872,043 $2,136,916 Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Accounts payable $118,308 $123,318 Other current liabilities 320,395 321,566 Long-term debt 835,049 460,000 Long-term operating lease liabilities 763,826 460,840 Other long-term obligations 131,570 85,927 Deferred income taxes 94,284 55,335 Shareholders' equity, net 608,611 629,930 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $2,872,043 $2,136,916 Common shares issued and outstanding 23,724,412 23,943,248 CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT (Unaudited and in thousands) Six Months Ended 1/29/21 1/31/20 Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $184,680 $104,391 Loss from unconsolidated subsidiary 0 9,564 Depreciation and amortization 53,770 58,277 Loss on disposition of property and equipment 1,933 4,005 Gain on sale-leaseback (217,722) 0 Impairment 0 664 Share-based compensation 3,966 3,920 Noncash lease expense 27,704 30,845 Amortization of asset recognized from gain on sale and leaseback transaction 6,368 0 (Increase) decrease in inventories 4,323 (2,167) Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 14,804 (10,779) Net changes in other assets and liabilities 41,490 (14,716) Net cash provided by operating activities 121,316 184,004 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchase of property and equipment, net of insurance recoveries (29,224) (58,289) Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 149,877 1,565 Notes receivable from unconsolidated subsidiary 0 (33,000) Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired (1,500) (32,971) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 119,153 (122,695) Cash flows from financing activities: Net (payments) proceeds from long-term debt (75,049) 60,000 (Taxes withheld) from issuance of share-based compensation awards (1,999) (1,994) Purchases and retirement of common stock 0 (20,000) Dividends on common stock (31,578) (63,359) Net cash used in financing activities (108,626) (25,353) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 131,843 35,956 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 436,996 36,884 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $568,839 $72,840 CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC. Supplemental Information (Unaudited) Second Quarter Ended 1/29/21 1/31/20 Net Change in Company-Owned Units During Quarter: Cracker Barrel 0 1 Maple Street Biscuit Company 1 0 Company-Owned Units in Operation at End of Quarter: Cracker Barrel 663 661 Maple Street Biscuit Company 36 28 Second Quarter Ended Six Months Ended 1/29/21 1/31/20 1/29/21 1/31/20 Total revenue: (In thousands) Restaurant $512,264 $655,818 $1,019,505 $1,260,386 Retail 155,916 183,094 287,146 325,047 Total revenue $668,180 $838,912 $1,306,651 $1,585,433 Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and rent): (In thousands) Restaurant $138,497 $170,609 $269,311 $319,470 Retail 84,615 99,520 151,046 169,872 Total cost of goods sold $223,112 $270,129 $420,357 $489,342 Average unit volume: (In thousands) Restaurant $772.6 $992.6 $1,537.6 $1,908.7 Retail 235.2 277.1 433.1 492.2 Total $1,007.8 $1,269.7 $1,970.7 $2,400.9 Operating weeks: 8,619 8,589 17,239 17,169 Note*: This information is for Cracker Barrel stores only and excludes Maple Street Biscuit Company and Holler & Dash Q2 2021 vs. Q2 2020 6 mo. 2021 vs. 6 mo. 2020 Comparable Cracker Barrel store sales period to period decrease: Restaurant (21.9%) (19.3%) Retail (15.3%) (12.1%) Number of Cracker Barrel locations in comparable store base 657 655 CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC. Reconciliation of GAAP-basis operating results to non-GAAP operating results (Unaudited) Adjusted Operating Income and Earnings Per Share In the accompanying press release, the Company makes reference to its second quarter fiscal 2021 adjusted operating income and earnings per share. This reconciliation excludes the gain on sale of assets from the sale-leaseback transaction that closed in the first quarter, non-cash amortization of the asset recognized from the gains on sale-leaseback transactions, expenses related to the proxy contest initiated by affiliates of Sardar Biglari in connection with the Company's 2020 annual meeting of shareholders, and the related tax impacts of these items. The Company believes excluding these items from its financial results provides investors with an enhanced understanding of the Company's financial results. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income or earnings per share information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Second Quarter Ended January 29, 2021 Six Months Ended January 29, 2021 As Reported Adjustment As Adjusted As Reported Adjustments As Adjusted (1) (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) Total Revenue $ 677,169 - $ 677,169 $1,323,623 - $1,323,623 Store operating expense 628,817 (3,184) 625,633 1,216,323 (6,368) 1,209,955 General and administrative expense 33,957 - 33,957 73,521 (5,154) 68,367 Gain on sale-leaseback 0 - - (217,722) 217,722 - Operating income 14,395 3,184 17,579 251,501 (206,200) 45,301 Interest expense 10,815 - 10,815 21,530 - 21,530 Income before income taxes 3,580 3,184 6,764 229,971 (206,200) 23,771 (Income tax benefit) Provision for income taxes (10,420) 530 (9,890) 45,291 (54,508) (9,217) Net income $ 14,000 $ 2,654 $ 16,654 $ 184,680 $ (151,692) $ 32,988 Earnings per share basic $0.59 $0.11 $0.70 $7.79 ($6.40) $1.39 Earnings per share diluted $0.59 $0.11 $0.70 $7.77 ($6.38) $1.39 (1) Adjusted for the non-cash amortization of asset recognized from the gain on sale-leaseback transactions. (2) Adjusted for the tax impacts of (1) above (3) Adjusted for proxy contest-related expenses (4) Adjusted for the gain on sale of assets related to the sale-leaseback transaction. (5) Adjusted for the tax impacts of (1), (3), and (4) above EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA In the accompanying press release, the Company makes reference to its second quarter fiscal 2021 EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA. The Company defines EBITDA as net income excluding depreciation and amortization, non-cash amortization of the asset recognized from the gains on sale-leaseback transactions, interest expense and tax expense. Adjusted EBITDA, as used in this release, further excludes the gain on sale of assets from the first quarter sale-leaseback transaction and expenses related to the proxy contest initiated by affiliates of Sardar Biglari in connection with the Company's 2020 annual meeting of shareholders. The Company believes excluding these items from its financial results provides investors with an enhanced understanding of the Company's financial results and clearer comparability to prior period results. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income prepared in accordance with GAAP. Second Quarter EndedJanuary 29, 2021 Six Months EndedJanuary 29, 2021 Net Income $ 14,000 $ 184,680 (+) Depreciation & amortization 27,419 53,770 (+) Amortization of asset recognized from the gains on sale-leaseback transactions 3,184 6,368 (+) Interest expense 10,815 21,530 (+) Tax expense (10,420) 45,291 EBITDA 44,998 311,639 Adjustments (-) Gain on sale-leaseback - (217,722) (+) Proxy contest-related expenses - 5,154 Adjusted EBITDA $ 44,998 $ 99,071 Investor Contact: Adam Hanan (615) 443-9887 Media Contact: Heidi Pearce (615) 235-4135 SOURCE Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. Related Links http://www.crackerbarrel.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Cracker Barrel Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: CHICAGO, April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the new market research report \"Laparoscopic Instruments Market by Product (Laparoscope, Insufflator, Suction/Irrigation systems, Access & Energy Devices), Application (Gynecology, General, Urology, Colorectal, Bariatric, Pediatric), End User (Hospital, ASC) - Global Forecast to 2026\", published by MarketsandMarkets, the global market is expected to reach USD 22.1 billion by 2026 from an estimated USD 12.3 billion in 2021, at a CAGR of 12.5%. Browse in-depth TOC on \"Laparoscopic Instruments Market\"185 Tables 55 Figures 258 Pages Download PDF Brochure: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/pdfdownloadNew.asp?id=130019497 The Growth in the market is largely driven by the increasing adoption of minimally invasive surgeries over open surgeries, the rising prevalence of colorectal cancer, the increasing number of laparoscopic bariatric procedures, and technological advancements in laparoscopy. On the other hand, reduced Medicare payments to healthcare providers in the US and the dearth of trained professionals in laparoscopy are expected to restrain the overall market growth. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a global healthcare crisis, causing a shift in healthcare delivery in most regions. Surgeons and patients visiting hospitals for various treatments are at increased risk of contracting COVID-19. According to researchers at Indiana University, healthcare visits decreased by around 40% in the first six weeks of the pandemic in the US (from early March to mid-April). The volume of surgeries decreased by around 7080% in the first half of 2020. This has severely impacted healthcare revenue, as elective surgeries account for ~20% of the total healthcare revenue in countries such as the US. This had a negative impact on the surgical devices market, including the laparoscopic instruments market, in 2020. The medical laparoscopic robots segment is expected to account for the largest share of the market Based on product, the global market is segmented into medical laparoscopic robots, energy devices, insufflators, suction/irrigation systems, laparoscopes, hand instruments, closure devices, access devices, and accessories. Medical laparoscopic robots holds maximum share of the global laparoscopic instruments market in 2020. The increasing adoption of robot-assisted laparoscopic procedures and technological advancements in surgical robots contribute to the large share and high growth of this segment. Request Sample Pages: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/requestsampleNew.asp?id=130019497 The bariatric surgery segment is expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period Based on application, the global laparoscopic instruments market is segmented into general surgery, gynecological surgery, colorectal surgery, bariatric surgery, urological surgery and pediatric surgery.. The bariatric surgery segment is expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period. The high growth in the bariatric surgery segment can be attributed to the high prevalence of obesity and obesity-related disorders such as diabetes, stroke, and sleep apnea that have boosted the demand for laparoscopically performed bariatric surgeries. The ambulatory surgical center end-user segment is expected to grow at a highest CAGR in the laparoscopic instruments market Based on the end user, the global laparoscopic instruments market is segmented into hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers. The rapid growth of ambulatory surgical center segment can be attributed to the increasing preference for ambulatory care due to its cost-effectiveness. The push offered by government bodies and insurance companies to conduct these procedures at ambulatory surgical centers is further likely to support the rapid growth of laparoscopy instruments among these end users. Speak to Analyst: https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/speaktoanalystNew.asp?id=130019497 North America is expected to account for the highest CAGR for players operating in the laparoscopic instruments market The North America region is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The high growth of North America can be attributed to the favorable reimbursement scenario in the US, rising incidence of cancer, increasing investments by hospitals to purchase new laparoscopic instruments, rising number of laparoscopic procedures compared to traditional open surgeries performed in North America, and the technological advancements in laparoscopic instruments introduced by key market players in this region. Some of the major players in the Laparoscopic Instruments market include Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (US), Stryker Corporation (US), Olympus Corporation (Japan), Karl Storz GmbH & CO. KG (Germany), Medtronic PLC (Ireland), Microline Surgical, Inc. (US), B. Braun Melsungen AG (Germany), SCHLLY Fiberoptic GmbH (Germany), Optomic (Spain), Victor Medical Instruments Co., Ltd (China), Peters Surgical (France), EndoMed Systems GmbH (Germany), Becton, Dickinson and Company (US), Mindray Medical International Limited (China), CONMED Corporation (US), Richard Wolf GmbH (Germany), Smith & Nephew PLC (UK), Cook Medical (US), Ethicon (US), Strauss Surgical (US), AMNOTEC International Medical (Germany). Browse Adjacent Markets: Medical Devices Market ResearchReports & Consulting Browse Related Reports: Healthcare/ Medical Simulation Market by Product & Services (Patient Simulator, Task Trainer, Surgical Simulator (Laparoscopy, Arthroscopy), Dental Simulator, Eye Simulator, Ultrasound Simulator, Simulation Software), End User - Global Forecast to 2025https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/healthcare-medical-simulation-market-1156.html Medical Robots Market By Product & Service [Instrument & Accessories, Robotic Systems (Surgical Robots, Rehabilitation Robots)], Application (Laparoscopy, Radiation Therapy, Pharmacy),End User (Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery)-Global Forecast To 2025https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/medical-robotic-systems-market-2916860.html About MarketsandMarkets MarketsandMarkets provides quantified B2B research on 30,000 high growth niche opportunities/threats which will impact 70% to 80% of worldwide companies' revenues. 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[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BitPay, the worlds largest worlds largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, today announced two new executive hires, Jagruti Solanki, CPA, MBA, CGMA as Chief Financial Officer, and Shaun Worley as Product Vice President. BitPay is at the forefront of blockchain payment technology globally and these new executive hires will help support the company through its next phase of growth as a global financial organization. The future of payments is on the blockchain and BitPay has the opportunity to continue to lead and disrupt the current global payments market, said Stephen Pair, CEO and co-founder of BitPay. With the addition of Jagruti and Shaun, BitPay is able to continue its growth plans as the largest global blockchain payments provider to make it easier, faster and less-expensive for businesses to transact. Prior to joining BitPay, Ms. Solanki served as an Assurance Partner with Aprio, LLP, specializing in technology and blockchain companies including Fintech, Software and SaaS. She oversaw accounting, auditing and financial reporting advisory for technology companies including blockchain companies with digital assets. Ms. Solanki is well-known in the industry and speaks at blockchain conferences providing companies with insights, best practices and pitfalls related to blockchain accounting, audit, tax, regulatory, valuation and cyber risk considerations. In 2018, she received the AICPAs Innovative Practitioner of the Year Award for her work on blockchain accounting. In 2019, she was named as 50 On Fire by Atlanta Inno, and also listed as one of the 21 people by Accounting Today to watch in 2020 in the Top 100 Most Influential People. In 2021, she was recognized as 40 under 40 by Atlanta Business Chronicle. Ms. Solanki received a Bachelors of Commerce in Advanced Accounting and Post-Graduate Diploma in Finance from India. She graduated with her MBA in Management Accounting from Maharishi University. She holds a CPA in the State of Georgia. As Vice President of Product, Shaun Worley is responsible for BitPays suite of blockchain based financial service offerings including the company's payment acceptance products and processing and the BitPay Wallet App. With 20 years experience, Mr. Worley has led product teams and gained expertise across product positioning, product strategy, new product development and product management for mobile, ecommerce and payment solutions. Previous to BitPay, Mr. Worley served as VP Product and Operations at Swivel where he matured the companys digital leasing platform for leasing agents and brokerage partners. He also held executive and product management positions with RhythmOne, Perk, First Data, TeleTech and Dish Network. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of Northern Colorado and has a patent for a contactless payment acceptance. BitPay is a pioneer and leader in global blockchain payments and supports payments from Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, XRP and ETH, as well as four dollar-pegged stablecoins, USDC, GUSD, PAX and BUSD. The Companys suite of products enable businesses to accept cryptocurrency payments globally for ecommerce goods and services or cross border transactions while receiving settlements in fiat currency. BitPay permits transactions from any computer or mobile device. About BitPay Founded in 2011, BitPay pioneered blockchain payment processing with the mission of transforming how businesses and people send, receive, and store money. Its business solutions eliminate fraud chargebacks, reduce the cost of payment processing, and enable borderless payments in cryptocurrency, among other services. BitPay offers consumers a complete digital asset management solution that includes the BitPay Wallet and BitPay Prepaid Card, enabling them to turn digital assets into dollars for spending at tens of thousands of businesses. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and South America and has raised more than $70 million in funding from leading investment firms including Founders Fund, Index Ventures, Virgin Group, and Aquiline Technology Growth. For more information visit bitpay.com. The BitPay Card is issued by Metropolitan Commercial Bank (Member FDIC) pursuant to a license from Mastercard International Incorporated. Metropolitan Commercial Bank and Metropolitan are registered trademarks of Metropolitan Commercial Bank 2014. Use of the Card is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Cardholder Agreement and fee schedule, if any.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "BitPay Announces Two Executive Leadership Additions Industry Veterans Bring Outstanding Track Records to Scale Company for Rapid Growth", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: VICTORIA, BC, EDMONTON, AB, TORONTOandMONTREAL, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Today, the CEOs of Canada's eight leading pension plan investment managers, representing approximately $1.6 trillion in assets under management, are joining forces to help shape a future defined by more sustainable and inclusive economic growth. View PDF CEO Statement (CNW Group/British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI)) For the first time, the CEOs of AIMCo, BCI, Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec, CPP Investments, HOOPP, OMERS, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, and PSP Investments have issued a joint statement. Together, they call on companies and investors to provide consistent and complete environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information to strengthen investment decision-making and better assess and manage their collective ESG risk exposures. The signatories further commit to strengthening ESG disclosure within their own organizations and to allocate capital to investments best placed to deliver long-term sustainable value creation. The joint statement declares, \"How companies identify and address issues such as diversity & inclusion, human capital, and climate change can significantly contribute to value creation or erosion. Companies have an obligation to disclose their key business risks and opportunities to financial markets and should provide financially relevant, comparable and decision-useful information.\"The signatories recognize that while companies face a myriad of disclosure frameworks and requests, it is vital that they report relevant ESG data in a standardized way to provide clarity and improve data flow. They ask that companies measure and disclose their performance on material, industry-relevant ESG factors by adopting the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework. The statement recognizes the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent events that have highlighted long-standing inequalities revealing business strengths and shortcomings concerning social inequity, including systemic racism, environmental threats, and board effectiveness. The signatories call on companies and investment partners to seize the tremendous opportunity available at this historic moment to actively take steps to drive lasting change. \"We are inspired by this opportunity to help confront the most urgent challenges facing our global community and create more inclusive economic growth. We encourage other parties committed to our vision to join us on this journey towards a more sustainable future for all,\" the statement concludes. MEDIA QUOTES:\"When you approach investing with a long-term view as we do, sound ESG practices are imperative to achieving strong, risk-adjusted returns. Seeking transparent and standardized disclosures is something we will continue to do, in the best interest of our clients and all Albertans.\" - Kevin Uebelein, Chief Executive Officer, AIMCo\"BCI is committed to companies that create long-term value for our clients. Transparency is key, and we need comparable and consistent ESG disclosure to allow us to make informed investment decisions.\" - Gordon J. Fyfe, Chief Executive Officer/Chief Investment Officer, BCI\"Increased transparency and standardized reporting on ESG matters will help investors better assess company risks and long-term performance and ultimately contribute to building a stronger and more sustainable economy for all. We are happy to see all major Canadian pension funds working together in pushing this important initiative forward.\" - Charles Emond, President and Chief Executive Officer, Caisse de dpt et placement du Qubec\"CPP Investments is a strong supporter of both the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Financial Stability Board's Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). By aligning their reporting with these standards, companies can help global investors like CPP Investments to better understand, evaluate and assess potential risk and opportunities related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors.\" - Mark Machin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board \"As a global investor and the pension provider for Ontario's healthcare workers, HOOPP is committed to sustainable investing. We are proud to be joining other major Canadian pensions in pushing for enhanced and standardized reporting of environmental, social and governance (ESG) information. This pledge is a call to action for both investors and businesses to work together for a better future.\" - Jeff Wendling, President and Chief Executive Officer/Chief Investment Officer, HOOPP\"Capital allocation plays a critical role in the transition to a lower-carbon economy. At OMERS, we actively assess risks and opportunities through an ESG filter to identify investments that will generate long-term, stable returns in the context of this transition. Greater transparency and comparability of relevant data is essential to making informed allocation decisions.\" - Blake Hutcheson, President and Chief Executive Officer, OMERS\"Our objective is to invest in companies that build a better future for their employees and communities while at the same time provide the appropriate risk-adjusted returns to help us meet our promise to our members. Providing clear guidance to companies on the sustainability frameworks that we support will help unlock the consistent and comparable information we need to make prudent investment decisions.\" - Jo Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan \"Our investment approach is anchored in our commitment to act in the best interests of our contributors and beneficiaries. We believe a concerted ESG approachon standardized disclosures will give the industry new insight to inform risk models and investment decisions. At PSP Investments, we are proud to join this initiative.\"- Neil Cunningham, President and Chief Executive Officer, PSP Investments\"A strong commitment to environmental sustainability, diversity and inclusion and good governance principles will not only make our economy and financial system more resilient, it's also the right thing to do. Leadership from Canada's financial sector is essential as we focus on building an enduring and more equal economic recovery from the pandemic. I applaud the commitment expressed today by Canada's leading pension plan investment managers.\" - Tiff Macklem, Governor, Bank of Canada\"SASB welcomes the leadership of Canada's eight largest pension plan investment managers in advancing investor-focused sustainability disclosure. By asking companies to use SASB Standards, along with the TCFD recommendations, this group is helping improve the availability and comparability of sustainability information and contributing to more resilient markets.\" - Janine Guillot, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board\"We applaud these Canadian pension funds for their efforts in contributing to a more resilient global economy. By asking companies to disclose in line with the TCFD and SASB frameworks, they are paving the way for convergence around a common set of disclosure principles and furthering Canada's leadership in this area.\" - Mary Schapiro, Head of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures Secretariat and Vice Chair for Global Public Policy at Bloomberg LPABOUT:AIMCoAUM $118.8 billion (as at December 31, 2019)AboutBCI AUM$171.3 billion(as at March 31, 2020) AboutCDPQ AUM$333.0 billion (as at June 30, 2020) AboutCPP Investments AUM$456.7 billion (as at September 30, 2020) AboutHOOPP AUM$94.1 billion (as at December 31, 2019) AboutOMERS AUM$109.0 billion (as at December 31, 2019) AboutOntario Teachers' Pension Plan AUM $204.7 billion (as at June 30, 2020) AboutPSP Investments AUM$169.8 billion (as at March 31, 2020) AboutSOURCE British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) Related Links http://www.bci.ca/", "role": "user" }, { "content": "CEOs of eight leading Canadian pension plan investment managers call on companies and investors to help drive sustainable and inclusive economic growth USA - English Espaa - espaol France - Franais Deutschland - Deutsch", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: TOKYO, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Guardant Health Japan, an affiliate of Guardant Health Asia, Middle East & Africa (AMEA) has announced that it has submitted its application to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for regulatory approval of Guardant360CDx, a liquid biopsy test for tumor mutation profiling, also known as comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) in patients with advanced solid cancerous tumors. \"I am delighted to announce that we have submitted the regulatory application for Guardant360 CDx liquid biopsy test for approval by MHLW. Several clinical studies1,2 have shown that compared to invasive tissue-based testing, Guardant360 has a quicker turnaround time for reporting comprehensive genomic test results. For the patient, this means a shorter waiting time to get the most appropriate treatment while avoiding safety risks related to tissue biopsies. We are excited to make this a possibility in clinical practice for cancer patients in Japan,\" said Simranjit Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Guardant Health AMEA & Representative Director of Guardant Health Japan. Guardant360 CDx is a liquid biopsy test that analyzes circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) from the blood samples of patients with advanced solid tumors and identifies genetic alterations that may inform treatment decisions. In addition to the submission of Guardant360 CDx for tumor mutation profiling, Guardant Health Japan has simultaneously filed for a Companion Diagnostic (CDx) approval. On August 7, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Guardant360CDx for comprehensive genomic profiling across all solid cancers and as a companion diagnostic to identify non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) alterations who may benefit from treatment with Tagrisso (osimertinib). This approval represented the first FDA-approved liquid biopsy test for comprehensive tumor mutation profiling across all solid cancers. Guardant Health Japan aims to contribute to precision oncology in Japan by supporting research and development efforts and drive broad clinical adoption of Guardant Health's products. AboutGuardant Health Japan Guardant Health Japan is an affiliate of Guardant Health AMEA, Inc., a joint venture between SoftBank and Guardant Health, Inc., a leading precision oncology company focused on helping conquer cancer globally through use of its proprietary blood tests, vast data sets and advanced analytics. References 1. Leighl NB, Page RD, Raymond, VM, et al. Clinical Utility of Comprehensive Cell-Free DNA Analysis to Identify Genomic Biomarkers in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer,Clin Cancer Res. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-19-0624. 2.Nakamura, Y., Taniguchi, H., Ikeda, M. et al. Clinical utility of circulating tumor DNA sequencing in advanced gastrointestinal cancer: SCRUM-Japan GI-SCREEN and GOZILA studies. Nat Medicine (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-020-1063-5 SOURCE Guardant Health", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Guardant360 CDx submitted for regulatory approval in Japan USA - English USA - English A comprehensive genomic profiling test utilizing blood samples from patients with advanced solid tumors", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LONDON & PARIS & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TechnipFMC (NYSE:FTI) (PARIS:FTI) has received a letter of award (LOA) by Energean Israel Limited for the development of the Karish North field, located offshore Israel. TechnipFMC will design, manufacture, deliver and install subsea equipment including the subsea production system, rigid flowlines and umbilicals as a tieback to the Energean Power FPSO as well as the second gas export riser. Jonathan Landes, President Subsea at TechnipFMC, commented: We are delighted to partner again with Energean. This LOA demonstrates the value of our in-depth field knowledge and previous experience with Energean through the Karish main development, awarded to TechnipFMC in 2018. Early client engagement, leveraging our iFEED capability, as well as our ability to offer a full suite of services and global experience, form part of our unique fully integrated EPCI (iEPCI) offering. We look forward to further expanding our partnership with Energean through the development of Karish North. Important Information for Investors and Securityholders Forward-Looking Statement This release contains \"forward-looking statements\" as defined in Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The words believe, estimated and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. Such forward-looking statements involve significant risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. For information regarding known material factors that could cause actual results to differ from projected results, please see our risk factors set forth in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, which include our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any of our forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law. About TechnipFMC TechnipFMC is a leading technology provider to the traditional and new energies industries; delivering fully integrated projects, products, and services. With our proprietary technologies and comprehensive solutions, we are transforming our clients project economics, helping them unlock new possibilities to develop energy resources while reducing carbon intensity and supporting their energy transition ambitions. Organized in two business segments Subsea and Surface Technologies we will continue to advance the industry with our pioneering integrated ecosystems (such as iEPCI, iFEED and iComplete), technology leadership and digital innovation. Each of our approximately 20,000 employees is driven by a commitment to our clients success, and a culture of strong execution, purposeful innovation, and challenging industry conventions. TechnipFMC uses its website as a channel of distribution of material company information. To learn more about how we are driving change in the industry, go to www.TechnipFMC.com and follow us on Twitter @TechnipFMC.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "TechnipFMC Receives Integrated EPCI (iEPCI) Letter of Award (LOA) for Energeans Karish North Development in Israel", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), announced a multi-year collaboration with Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) to reimagine its core media supply chain and enterprise-wide media distribution platform. MGM owns one of the worlds largest libraries of premium film and television content, including the Bond and Rocky film franchises, as well as the series Fargo, Vikings, and The Handmaids Tale, and is focused on the production, acquisition, licensing, and global distribution of its film and television content across all media platforms. MGM is migrating its content library and critical SAP workloads to AWS to power its media supply chain as well as support its content rights and distribution processes. Running on AWS, MGM will distribute content across multiple platforms quickly and at scale. Traditional media supply chains are highly decentralized, expensive to maintain, and rely on manual processes and third parties to distribute content to new and existing platforms. MGMs new cloud-based media supply chain will leverage AWS compute, serverless, storage, machine learning, and media services to modernize its infrastructure. MGM will build a data lake on AWS using Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) that will provide up-to-date content rights and ownership information and connect to a microservices architecture that will simplify and automate workflows and processes throughout MGMs complex media supply chain. MGM and AWS are working together to innovate across MGMs development and fulfillment processes, tackling challenges from intellectual property acquisition and development, through the delivery of professional content and servicing materials. MGM will leverage AWS Media Services, including AWS Elemental MediaConvert, to more fully automate the processes for preparing and delivering MGMs library of feature film and premium television content, optimizing video for viewing on any screen. Using AWS Lambda serverless compute and AWS container services, the new media supply chain will enable MGM to transfer, process, and package video for all media channels on demand without having to procure, plan, and run infrastructure. In addition, Amazon S3, Amazon S3 Glacier, and Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive will provide MGM with secure and cost effective content and data storage and archiving. Applying machine learning services like Amazon Rekognition (AWSs service that adds intelligent image and video analysis to applications) will enable MGM to analyze content, as well as create and tag specific video frames with metadata, making it easier for MGMs partners to find and license film and TV shows for their lineups. In addition, MGM will leverage AWS analytics services like Amazon EMR (AWSs industry-leading cloud big data service for processing vast amounts of data using open source tools) and machine learning services such as Amazon SageMaker (AWSs service that helps developers and data scientists build, train, and deploy machine learning models quickly in the cloud and at the edge) to predict content viewing and sales trends so they can forecast demand for their vast content library. MGM has one of the worlds deepest libraries of premium film and television content, and were innovating in the cloud to improve how we get this extensive, rich content out to distributors around the world using scalable, microservices-based architectures, said Doug Rousso, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of MGM. AWS gives us the flexibility, scalability, reliability, and security to deliver premium content to customers through intelligent and automated supply chain solutions. Our new cloud-based media supply chain will give us increased visibility into owned content, the ability to better inform our sales teams, and faster processing of licensing deal that will help us deliver more content experiences to viewers and grow new revenue opportunities. MGM is reinventing its media supply chain in the worlds leading cloud, leveraging AWSs unmatched functionality and scalability to more effectively deliver its vast library of content to existing and new TV and viewer platforms, said Greg Pearson, Vice President, Worldwide Commercial Sales at Amazon Web Services, Inc. AWSs proven performance and comprehensive set of cloud and professional services will help MGM succeed in its cloud transformation and create a complete, modern media supply chain for video. We look forward to expanding our work together to continue to drive innovation across this supply chain and deliver improved customer experiences to audiences around the world. About Amazon Web Services For 14 years, Amazon Web Services has been the worlds most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. AWS offers over 175 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, robotics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR), media, and application development, deployment, and management from 77 Availability Zones (AZs) within 24 geographic regions, with announced plans for 15 more Availability Zones and five more AWS Regions in India, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, and Switzerland. Millions of customersincluding the fastest-growing startups, largest enterprises, and leading government agenciestrust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com. About Amazon Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, and Alexa are just some of the products and services pioneered by Amazon. For more information visit www.amazon.com/about and follow @AmazonNews. About Metro Goldwyn Mayer Metro Goldwyn Mayer is a leading entertainment company focused on the production and global distribution of film and television content across all platforms. The company owns one of the worlds deepest libraries of premium film and television content. In addition, MGM has investments in numerous television channels. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "AWS Announces Partnership with MGM to Modernize its Media Supply Chain Leading entertainment company will rely upon AWSs unmatched portfolio of cloud services to develop new business models for distributing film and TV content", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United Fintech has entered the Market Data & RegTech space with the acquisition of German fintech, TTMzero. United Fintech has taken a 25% stake in the market leading firm, with the intention of increasing to 80% over the next three years. The acquisition is in line with its strategy of acquiring and scaling innovative fintechs in capital markets and creating a fintech one-stop-shop which banks and financial institutions can benefit from to accelerate their transition to a digital world. Founded in 2013, TTMzero develops fully digitized RegTech and Capital Markets Tech solutions. It has two proprietary products, a financial instruments automation platform to digitize processes and workflows for securities and a real-time data analytics platform to provide real-time data for a large number of financial instruments. These products support financial institutions and capital markets participants in the independent valuation of financial instruments and enable them to comply with regulatory reporting requirements across a wide range of jurisdictions. TTMzero has a team of 25 technology specialists in Berlin and an impressive client base which includes over 20 large financial institutions, including two of the worlds largest investment banks. Christian Frahm, Founder and CEO, United Fintech explains, We are very excited that TTMzero is now part of United Fintech. They are market leaders in their field, with two of the largest investment banks relying on their infrastructure. The acquisition is a key milestone in our quest to help banks to digitize their operations and facilitate the implementation of innovative, cost-saving capital markets products. TTMzero currently has a particularly strong presence in Germany, Switzerland and Austria and has huge potential for global growth. We are looking forward to working with the two founders, Snke Blunck and Simon Ullrich and their team of specialists to scale the business and broaden its global reach. Simon Ullrich, Managing Partner and Head of Business Development at TTMzero says, This is an ideal partnership. Our skillset is very much focused on developing cutting-edge technology for banks and financial institutions. To realise the full potential of our platforms, we welcome support with sales, marketing and distribution. United Fintech has an impressive, experienced team in these areas and a fantastic global distribution network. Dr. habil. Snke Blunck, Managing Partner and Head of Financial Engineering at TTMzero adds, United Fintech is dynamic and ambitious and we are very proud to be a part of this forward-thinking organisation. We look forward to developing our product roadmap with the United Fintech team so that we can capitalise on growth opportunities and leverage United Fintechs strong strategic partnerships with leading investment banks. United Fintech has appointed two new team members to help with the sales of TTMzero products, along with the sales of products from its first acquisition, NetDania, a leading Danish fintech which provides market data, APIs, market terminals, charting components and full white-labels. Joshua Green (Senior Sales Manager UK & Ireland) and Emilia Meredith (Sales Manager) both join the firm from Bloomberg LP and will report to United Fintechs Partner and Head of Sales, Tom Robinson, former Managing Director of Jefferies and Goldman Sachs. Christian Frahm concludes, United Fintech is rapidly gathering momentum. We have a high calibre management team in place and have made two excellent acquisitions, with clear synergies between the two firms. We have bolstered our team with the appointment of two exceptionally talented sales people, Joshua and Emilia who bring a wealth of experience from Bloomberg. It has only been a few months since our launch but we now have a team of 75 people and a number of market leading products for banks and financial institutions seeking easy access to innovative capital markets solutions. About United Fintech United Fintech, which launched in November 2020, enables banks and financial institutions to accelerate access to innovative digital technology from a wide range of fintechs specialising in capital markets. Through a series of acquisitions over the next five years, United Fintech plans to build an extensive portfolio which includes trading platforms, liquidity management and regulatory reporting tools through to AI and machine learning applications, Big Data tools, institutional Blockchain, Bots and Virtual Assistants. Headquartered in London, United Fintech has a global sales network and regional offices in Copenhagen, New York, Dubai and Singapore. Its management team consists of world-class experts in each aspect of building, growing and scaling capital markets businesses. For further information, please visit www.unitedfintech.com - Ends", "role": "user" }, { "content": "United Fintech Enters the Market Data and RegTech Space with TTMzero Acquisition", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Advisors L.P. (\"FTA\") announces the declaration of the monthly distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF, a series of First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV. The following dates apply to today's distribution declaration: Expected Ex-Dividend Date: August 31, 2020 Record Date: September 1, 2020 Payable Date: September 3, 2020 Ticker Exchange Fund Name Frequency Ordinary Income Per Share Amount ACTIVELY MANAGED EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund IV FTSM Nasdaq First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF Monthly $0.0380 First Trust Advisors L.P. (\"FTA\") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor. FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. (\"FTP\"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services. FTA has collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $145 billion as of July 31, 2020 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts. FTA is the supervisor of the First Trust unit investment trusts, while FTP is the sponsor. FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units. FTA and FTP are based in Wheaton, Illinois. You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. The prospectus for the Fund contains this and other important information and is available free of charge by calling toll-free at 1-800-621-1675 or visiting www.ftportfolios.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. Past performance is no assurance of future results. Investment return and market value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Principal Risk Factors: The Fund's shares will change in value, and you could lose money by investing in the Fund. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit of a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency. There can be no assurance that the Fund's investment objectives will be achieved. An investment in the Fund involves risks similar to those of investing in any portfolio of securities traded on exchanges. The risks of investing in the Fund are spelled out in its prospectus, shareholder report, and other regulatory filings. Securities held by a fund, as well as shares of a fund itself, are subject to market fluctuations caused by factors such as general economic conditions, political events, regulatory or market developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in securities prices. Shares of a fund could decline in value or underperform other investments as a result of the risk of loss associated with these market fluctuations. In addition, local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, spread of infectious diseases or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant negative impact on a fund and its investments. Such events may affect certain geographic regions, countries, sectors and industries more significantly than others. The outbreak of the respiratory disease designated as COVID-19 in December 2019 has caused significant volatility and declines in global financial markets, which have caused losses for investors. The impact of this COVID-19 pandemic may last for an extended period of time and will continue to impact the economy for the foreseeable future. Investors buying or selling Fund shares on the secondary market may incur customary brokerage commissions. Investors who sell Fund shares may receive less than the share's net asset value. Shares may be sold throughout the day on the exchange through any brokerage account. However, unlike mutual funds, shares may only be redeemed directly from the Fund by authorized participants, in very large creation/redemption units. If the Fund's authorized participants are unable to proceed with creation/redemption orders and no other authorized participant is able to step forward to create or redeem, Fund shares may trade at a discount to the Fund's net asset value and possibly face delisting. The risk of investing in mortgage-related and other asset-based securities include interest rate risk, extension risk and prepayment risk. Generally, rising interest rates tend to extend the duration of fixed rate mortgage-related securities, making them more sensitive to changes in interest rates. Extension risk is prevalent when in a period of rising interest rates, the fund holds mortgage-related securities and such securities exhibit additional volatility. Prepayments can reduce the returns of the fund because the fund may have to reinvest that money at the lower prevailing interest rates. The funds investments in asset-backed securities are subject to risks similar to those associated with mortgage-related securities, as well as additional risks associated with the nature of the assets and the servicing of those assets. Investments in asset-backed or mortgage-backed securities offered by non-governmental issuers, such as commercial banks, savings and loans, private mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market issuers are subject to additional risks. One of the principal risks of investing in a Fund is market risk. Market risk is the risk that a particular security owned by the Fund, Fund shares or securities in general may fall in value. An actively managed ETF is subject to management risk because it is an actively managed portfolio. In managing such a Fund's investment portfolio, the portfolio managers, management team, or advisor, will apply investment techniques and risk analyses that may not have the desired result. An investment in a Fund containing securities of non-U.S. issuers is subject to additional risks, including currency fluctuations, political risks, withholding, the lack of adequate financial information, and exchange control restrictions impacting non-U.S. issuers. The Fund is subject to credit risk, call risk, income risk, interest rate risk and prepayment risk. Credit risk is the risk that an issuer of a security will be unable or unwilling to make dividend, interest and/or principal payments when due and that the value of a security may decline as a result. Credit risk is heightened for floating-rate loans and high-yield securities. Call risk is the risk that if an issuer calls higher-yielding debt instruments held by the Fund, performance could be adversely impacted. Income risk is the risk that income from a Fund's fixed-income investments could decline during periods of falling interest rates. Interest rate risk is the risk that the value of the fixed-income securities in the Fund will decline because of rising market interest rates. Prepayment risk is the risk that during periods of falling interest rates, an issuer may exercise its right to pay principal on an obligation earlier than expected. This may result in a decline in the Fund's income. Senior floating-rate loans are usually rated below investment grade but may also be unrated. As a result, the risks associated with these loans are similar to the risks of high-yield fixed income instruments. High-yield securities, or \"junk\" bonds, are subject to greater market fluctuations and risk of loss than securities with higher ratings, and therefore, may be highly speculative. These securities are issued by companies that may have limited operating history, narrowly focused operations, and/or other impediments to the timely payment of periodic interest and principal at maturity. The market for high yield securities is smaller and less liquid than that for investment grade securities. In 2012, regulators in the United States and the United Kingdom alleged that certain banks, including some banks serving on the panel for U.S. dollar LIBOR, engaged in manipulative acts in connection with their submissions to the British Bankers Association. Manipulation of the LIBOR rate-setting process would raise the risk to the Fund of being adversely impacted if the Fund received a payment based upon LIBOR and such manipulation of LIBOR resulted in lower resets than would have occurred had there been no manipulation. In 2017, the head of the United Kingdoms Financial Conduct Authority announced a desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021. There remains uncertainty regarding the future utilization of LIBOR and the nature of any replacement rate. As such, the potential effect of a transition away from LIBOR on the Fund or the financial instruments in which the Fund invests cannot yet be determined. The Fund may effect a portion of creations and redemptions for cash, rather than in-kind securities. As a result, an investment in the Fund may be less tax-efficient than an investment in an exchange-traded fund that effects its creations and redemptions for in-kind securities. The Fund may invest in other investment companies which involves additional expenses that would not be present in a direct investment in the underlying funds. In addition, the Fund's investment performance and risks may be related to the investment and performance of the underlying funds. The Fund is classified as \"non-diversified\" and may invest a relatively high percentage of its assets in a limited number of issuers. As a result, the Fund may be more susceptible to a single adverse economic or regulatory occurrence affecting one or more of these issuers, experience increased volatility and be highly concentrated in certain issuers. Volatility is the characteristic of a security, an index or a market to fluctuate significantly in price within a short time period. The fund may invest in securities or financial instruments that exhibit more volatility than the market as a whole. Such exposures could cause the Funds net asset value to experience significant increases or declines in value over short periods of time. The information presented is not intended to constitute an investment recommendation for, or advice to, any specific person. By providing this information, First Trust is not undertaking to give advice in any fiduciary capacity within the meaning of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code or any other regulatory framework. Financial professionals are responsible for evaluating investment risks independently and for exercising independent judgment in determining whether investments are appropriate for their clients.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "First Trust Advisors L.P. Announces Distribution for First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SAN DIEGO and TAICANG, SUZHOU, China, Jan.5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Connect Biopharma, a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of next-generation immune modulators for the treatment of inflammatory diseases, today announced the establishment of a Scientific Advisory Board comprised of leaders with track records of success in the clinical development and approval of novel therapies for a variety of inflammatory conditions. The newly formed Board will provide external scientific review and strategic recommendations to Connect leadership to support its current and future clinical development programs in atopic dermatitis and ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease and to develop clinical protocols in additional indications as the company advances its innovative product pipeline. \"Connect is innovating novel therapies for inflammatory diseases that have significant unmet medical and clinical need and that improve patient care and outcomes,\" said Dr. Zheng Wei, Co-founder, CEO of Connect Biopharma. \"Our newly formed Scientific Advisory Board are world-class experts steeped in research and drug discovery expertise who will provide us with critical insights on best practices to optimally build a highly efficient discovery and development organization.\" Inaugural members of the Scientific Advisory Board include the following global experts in clinical research related to autoimmune and inflammatory conditions: John V. Fahy, MD Dr. John Fahy is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) where hedirects the Severe Asthma Faculty Practice. He alsodirects the UCSF Airway Clinical Research Center which focuses on human-based studies of disease mechanisms in asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis.Dr. Fahy'slaboratoryisfundedby the National Institutes of Health to studymechanismsof type 2inflammationandofmucuspathology in airway disease, and he is the lead investigator for the UCSFclinical center in\"Precise\", aclinicaltrialsnetworkfor biomarker directed treatments of asthma. Brian G. Feagan, MD, FRCPC Dr. Brian Feagan is a Professor of Medicine in the Departments of Medicine (Division of Gastroenterology), Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Western University and Senior Scientific Director, at Alimentiv Inc, London, Ontario, Canada.Dr. Feagan holds membership in the Canadian and American Association of Gastroenterology, the American College of Gastroenterology, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, Crohn's and Colitis Canada (CCC) and the European Crohn's & Colitis Organization (ECCO). His research efforts focus on the design and implementation of randomized controlled trials of therapy for inflammatory bowel disease. He has been the principal investigator on numerous multi-center trials in IBD and is actively involved in the development of new outcome measures for evaluating these chronic diseases. Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD Dr. Emma Guttman-Yassky, Sol and Clara Kest Professor, is the vice chair for research and the incoming system chair of the Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. She is a world-renowned dermatologist and physician scientist whose major clinical and research area of expertise is inflammatory skin diseases with major focus on atopic dermatitis/eczema and alopecia areata, as well as other inflammatory skin diseases. She also serves as Director of the Center for Excellence in Eczema, Director of the Laboratory of Inflammatory Skin Diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and co-founder and president of the International Eczema Council. Edward M. Kerwin, MD Dr. Kerwin is a clinical research expert with more than 25 years of experience in asthma, COPD, atopic dermatitis and allergy-immunology clinical development and research consulting. He is a board certified Respiratory, Allergy and Clinical Immunology specialist and founder and senior medical director of the Clinical Research Institute, the Allergy and Asthma Center and Altitude Clinical Consulting based in Medford, Oregon. Dr. Kerwin has been Principal Investigator on over 700 protocols and has helped numerous pharmaceutical companies as a consultant, author and reviewer. David T. Rubin, MD Dr. David T. Rubin is the Joseph B. Kirsner Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition and the Co-Director of the Digestive Diseases Center at The University of Chicago Medicine. Prior to his current appointments, Dr. Rubin served for 11 years as Director of the Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition fellowship program. He also currently serves as an associate faculty member at the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics and an associate investigator at the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center. Bruce E. Strober, MD, PhD Dr. Bruce E. Strober is a clinical professor at the Yale University department of dermatology in New Haven, CT. Currently, he serves as Co-Scientific Director of the Corrona Psoriasis Registry, Secretary-Treasurer of the International Psoriasis Council, and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. He has presented data to the FDA on behalf of multiple pharmaceutical companies, including at the advisory committee for secukinumab, a novel IL-17 inhibitor. Stuart J. Swiedler, MD, PhD Dr. Stuart J. Swiedler is a biotechnology consultant with more than 25 years of experience in the biotechnology field, primarily as a scientist and executive at Glycomed, Inc., and as a clinical scientist and senior executive at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. During his 10-year period at BioMarin, he contributed to the non-clinical and clinical aspects of drug development for the regulatory approvals of the orphan drugs Aldurazyme, Naglazyme and Kuvan. He continues to focus on orphan drug products and providing his clinical expertise to biotech companies and investment firms. Dr. Swiedler has served as a Scientific Advisor to the Connect Board of Directors since 2018 and also will serve on the Scientific Advisory Board. About Connect Biopharma Connect Biopharma is a global clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing therapies for the treatment of T cell-driven inflammatory diseases. Our core expertise is in the use of functional cellular assays with T cells to screen and discover potent drug candidates against immune targets. Our two most advanced clinical-stage programs include highly differentiated product candidates against validated targets. Our lead product candidate, CBP-201, is an antibody designed to target interleukin-4 receptor alpha (IL-4R), which is a validated target for the treatment of several inflammatory diseases such as atopic dermatitis (AD), asthma and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Based on data from phase 1 studies in healthy volunteers and patients with AD, CBP-201 has been shown to be well tolerated, has a safety profile consistent with the current standard of care antibody that also targets IL-4R and has also suggested the potential to bring improved therapeutic benefit to AD patients with less frequent dosing. We have initiated a Phase 2b global trial of CBP-201 in patients with moderate-to-severe AD and anticipate initiating additional trials in asthma and CRSwNP in 2021. Our second lead product candidate is CBP-307, a modulator of a T cell receptor known as sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1 (S1P1). Specifically, we are developing CBP-307 for two types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). With current headquarters in China, additional operations in the United States and Australia, and clinical development activities in those geographies as well as Europe, Connect Biopharma is building a rich global pipeline of wholly owned small molecules and antibodies targeting several aspects of T cell biology. For additional information about Connect Biopharma, please visitour websiteatwww.connectbiopharm.com. IR/PR Contacts:Lazar FINN Partners David Carey(IR) T: +1-(212) 867-1768 [emailprotected] Erich Sandoval (Media) T: +1-(917)-497-2867[emailprotected] Corporate Contacts:[emailprotected] SOURCE Connect Biopharmaceuticals Related Links http://www.connectbiopharm.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Connect Biopharma Establishes Scientific Advisory Board Comprised of Clinical Development and Program Indication Experts USA - English USA - English Company's product development strategies to be enhanced by deep experience in dermatology, allergy and inflammatory diseases and successful drug approvals", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SUNNYVALE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Intermedia, a leading cloud communications and collaboration solutions provider to over 125,000 businesses and the partners that serve them, announced that it has partnered with ConnectWise, the leading provider of intelligent software and expert services for technology solution providers, to create a robust, streamlined integration between Intermedia and ConnectWise Manage. The announcement was made at the IT Nation Connect IT conference by ConnectWise, the premier event for companies that sell, support, and service technology.. This partnership will make it easy for the North American MSPs that make up the ConnectWise Manage partner community to add Intermedia's cloud communications and collaboration solutions which includes business voice, video conferencing, contact center, email, chat, file management, and more to their product portfolios. Intermedia's ConnectWise Manage integration has been certified by ConnectWise Invent, the ConnectWise official vendor integrator partnership program. Intermedia joined ConnectWise Invent late last year, and has since worked closely with the ConnectWise integration team to ensure that a best-in-class integration was developed and brings real value to the ConnectWise community. With this integration, ConnectWise MSPs that offer Intermedia products will now be able to: Export their entire catalog of products and services from Intermedia directly into their ConnectWise Manage Products tab; Map end-user accounts between Intermedia's Partner Portal and ConnectWise Manage so billing information automatically flows into the correct customer accounts; and Automatically schedule exports to ensure the latest, most accurate billing information is provided. This partnership and integration come at a time when the adoption of cloud communications solutions is occurring at a record pace. As businesses continue to navigate the uncertainty of today, one thing that is certain is the need to keep teams connected and working all while remaining responsive to customer needs. Intermedia solves for this with the highly reliable and secure cloud communications solution set that allows users to meet, collaborate, share, and take care of customers wherever they may be working, at any given time on any given day. And Intermedia makes it easy for MSPs to get their fair share of this massive market with innovative reseller programs that enable partners to maintain ownership of their customer relationships, build significant value in their businesses, and realize at least 5x more recurring revenue than they would through a traditional agent model. In addition to receiving four years running J.D. Power-certified technical support a first among cloud communications providers and ConnectWise Manage Certified Partners Intermedia's reseller partners receive full sales, training, marketing, and onboarding support. Intermedia even handles complex telecommunications taxation matters for its partners. \"We are thrilled that Intermedia's ConnectWise Manage integration has been certified through the Invent program,\" said Travis Vigneau, Director, Solution Partner Strategy at ConnectWise. \"The cloud communications market is booming, and we look forward to growing the ConnectWise ecosystem through vendor partnerships that deliver value to the MSP community.\" Said Jonathan McCormick, COO at Intermedia, \"ConnectWise shares Intermedia's view that channel partners are vital to the success of the nearly 30 million small and medium-sized businesses in this country. And now, maybe more than ever, the role of the partner as trusted advisor is critical to helping these businesses keep their teams connected and business moving forward.\" He continued, \"So our job is to free up our partners' time so they can focus on selling, supporting, and advising customers. Our partnership with ConnectWise is just one more way we are furthering that commitment to the channel.\" About Intermedia Cloud CommunicationsIntermedia is the cloud communications company that helps over 125,000 businesses connect better through voice, video conferencing, chat, contact center, business email and productivity, file sharing and backup, security, archiving, and more from wherever, whenever. We eliminate the need for multiple communications service providers with a seamlessly integrated portfolio of communications and collaboration solutions all delivered through one highly reliable and secure platform. With month-to-month contract options, one monthly bill, one intuitive point of administrative control, and four-years running J.D. Power-certified 24/7 technical support, Intermedia is committed to providing enterprise-grade products to businesses of all sizes through a simple, Worry-Free ExperienceTM. As a partner-first company, we go to work for over 7,000 channel partners by providing them with everything they need to grow their margins and revenue through our private-label reseller and agent programs. Intermedia is also proud to be the exclusive cloud communications platform provider for NEC, a leader in global market share for unified communications with 80+ million installed business phone users worldwide. For more information about Intermedia, visitwww.intermedia.com. About ConnectWise: ConnectWise is an IT software company empowering Technology Solution Providers to achieve their vision of success in their As-a-Service business with intelligent software, expert services, an immersive IT community, and a vast ecosystem of integrations. The unmatched flexibility of the ConnectWise platform fuels profitable, long-term growth for our Partners. With an innovative, integrated, and security-centric platform, ConnectWise enables TSPs to drive business efficiency with business automation, IT documentation, and data management capabilities, and increase revenue using remote monitoring, security, and backup disaster recovery technologies. VisitConnectWise.com. Contact:Darcy MekisIntermedia650.946.1998[emailprotected] Tammy OlsonHotwire for Intermedia619.308.5222[emailprotected] J.D. Power 2019 Certified Assisted Technical Program, developed in conjunction with TSIA.Based on successful completion of an audit and exceeding a customer satisfaction benchmark for assisted support operations.For more information, visitwww.jdpower.comorwww.tsia.com. SOURCE Intermedia Related Links www.intermedia.net", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Intermedia Cloud Communications Partners with ConnectWise to Launch ConnectWise Manage Certified Integration Partnership provides thousands more Managed Services Providers (MSPs) the ability to easily add, deploy, and manage the cloud communications solutions that enable businesses to work better from wherever", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: BURLINGAME, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Humanigen, Inc., (HGEN) (Humanigen), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on preventing and treating an immune hyper-response called cytokine storm with lenzilumab, the companys proprietary Humaneered anti-human granulocyte macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) monoclonal antibody, today announced the appointment of Edward P. Jordan, MBA, to Chief Commercial Officer, a new role that will report to Dr. Cameron Durrant, Chief Executive Officer of Humanigen, effective immediately. Mr. Jordan has more than two decades of commercial operations experience at leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, having launched over a dozen products and developed new therapeutic markets in the U.S. and abroad. He most recently served as Senior Vice President of DBV Technologies, where he built the North American commercial organization in preparation for the launch of a lifesaving pediatric biologic. Prior to DBV Technologies, Mr. Jordan held senior executive roles at AMAG Pharmaceuticals and Teva Pharmaceuticals. Mr. Jordan began his career at Schering-Plough, prior to the acquisition by Merck, and spent 18 years in sales and marketing leadership positions. Mr. Jordan received dual undergraduate degrees from The University of Rhode Island and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. We have been actively planning for launch as we develop our lead drug candidate, lenzilumab, for COVID-19. Eds long tenure in senior commercial leadership roles, coupled with his track record of building cross-functional teams to achieve significant objectives in highly competitive markets, make him ideally suited to further strengthen Humanigens commercialization plans, said Dr. Durrant. Ed has demonstrated success in executive leadership, sales, marketing, managed markets, business development, international and domestic operations, finance, and joint venture partnerships, all of which will be valuable to Humanigens strategic long-term domestic and global growth. Mr. Jordan said, Im thrilled to join the Humanigen team at such a pivotal point as we work to bring lenzilumab to market during these difficult and unprecedented times. Having recently lost my father to a COVID-19 related condition, overseeing the potential commercialization of lenzilumab has special meaning to me and Im steadfast in my commitment to get lenzilumab into the hands of professionals for the treatment of COVID-19 and other life-threatening conditions. About Humanigen, Inc. Humanigen, Inc. is developing its portfolio of clinical and pre-clinical therapies for the treatment of cancers and infectious diseases via its novel, cutting-edge GM-CSF neutralization and gene-knockout platforms. We believe that our GM-CSF neutralization and gene-editing platform technologies have the potential to reduce the inflammatory cascade associated with coronavirus infection. The companys immediate focus is to prevent or minimize the cytokine release syndrome that precedes severe lung dysfunction and ARDS in serious cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection. The company is also focused on creating next-generation combinatory gene-edited CAR-T therapies using strategies to improve efficacy while employing GM-CSF gene knockout technologies to control toxicity. In addition, the company is developing its own portfolio of proprietary first-in-class EphA3-CAR-T for various solid cancers and EMR1-CAR-T for various eosinophilic disorders. The company is also exploring the effectiveness of its GM-CSF neutralization technologies (either through the use of lenzilumab as a neutralizing antibody or through GM-CSF gene knockout) in combination with other CAR-T, bispecific or natural killer (NK) T cell engaging immunotherapy treatments to break the efficacy/toxicity linkage, including to prevent and/or treat graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in patients undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Additionally, Humanigen and Kite, a Gilead Company, are evaluating lenzilumab in combination with Yescarta (axicabtagene ciloleucel) in patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma in a clinical collaboration. For more information, visit www.humanigen.com. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current knowledge, assumptions, judgment and expectations regarding future performance or events. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in such statements are reasonable, they give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct and you should be aware that actual events or results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Words such as \"will,\" \"expect,\" \"intend,\" \"plan,\" \"potential,\" \"possible,\" \"goals,\" \"accelerate,\" \"continue,\" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding our expectations surrounding the possibility that lenzilumab will receive Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 patients from the FDA in 2020, statements regarding the companys ability to commence commercialization activities subsequent to receipt of such authorization, and our statements regarding the intended purposes and effectiveness of lenzilumab and other technologies in our current pipeline. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the risks inherent in our lack of profitability and need for additional capital to conduct the Phase III study and grow our business; our dependence on partners to further the development of our product candidates; the uncertainties inherent in the development and launch of any new pharmaceutical product; the outcome of pending or future litigation; and the various risks and uncertainties described in the \"Risk Factors\" sections and elsewhere in the Company's periodic and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Humanigen Appoints Edward P. Jordan as Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Jordan to build commercial infrastructure in advance of potential Emergency Use Authorization of lenzilumab", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: HALF MOON BAY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Institute offers FREEVirtual Tool Kitto educators, non-profits, and students alike. This Tool Kit offers supplemental resources with 100 inspiring true stories, lesson plans, videos and activities based on the,Pan Y Vino Para El Caminoas a FREE download in Spanish and English.For educators, the Virtual Tool Kit offers lesson plans for multicultural literacy, critical thinking skills, social studies, service learning, citizenship, leadership development skills, and character education. Piloted by the YMCA of the USA, the Educational Curriculum has been used in 120 communities around the world. Continue Reading www.stonesoupleadership.org Edward James Olmos WHY THIS MATTERS:Studies show that Latino youth are struggling with the virtual learning during the pandemic. Teachers are struggling to provide inspiring resources to their students. Since many schools in Puerto Rico were closed after Hurricane Mara, families struggle to adapt to an increased role in their child's education. All these challenges can be overwhelming to young people who want a better life. As the new school year begins, we want to give them a little hope and encourage them to dream, stay in school and work towards a better future for themselves and their families. Actor and activistEdward James Olmosasked The Stone Soup Leadership Institute to get theBest-Selling bookStone Soup for the World: Life-Changing Stories of Everyday Heroesinto Spanish. In the book's introduction he writes, \"The stories inPan Y Vino Para El Caminoare a testament to the Latino tradition of giving back. One of the most important gifts we can give our children is to read stories about those who went before them.\" We launched the book at the first Latino Book Festival in Los Angeles, where he received the Institute's first Cesar Chavez Award. The Institute conducted a 4-year bilingual demonstration project on the island of Vieques, Puerto Rico. Using the Institute's Spanish Educational Curriculum,Pan Y Vino Para El Camino, we trained young and emerging leaders to become leaders of a new Vieques.VIDEO: Edward James Olmosshared a message of hope to the Vieques youth at the Institute's first Youth Leadership Summit in 2004.ABOUT THE STONE SOUP LEADERSHIP INSTITUTEThe Stone Soup Leadership Institute's book and educational curriculumStone Soup for the World: Life-Changing Stories of Everyday Heroesgives life to theStone Soupfable. Over 120 communities use them to inspire and educate young people to become leaders in their lives, communities and our world.Founded in 1997, the Institute is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.Visit The Stone Soup Leadership Institute atwww.stonesoupleadership.org.Media Contact: Sarah Wilson 518-637-4326 [emailprotected]SOURCE Stone Soup Leadership Institute", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In Honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, The Stone Soup Leadership Institute Offers Free Virtual Toolkit to Bring Hope, Inspiration & Resources During A Pandemic Era Back to School Season", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: PHILADELPHIA and SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Crossover Health, a virtual-first, national medical group, today announced a new pilot to study therapy outcomes withTridiuum, the nation's premier provider of digital behavioral health solutions, as part of its commitment to providing proactive, comprehensive, and coordinated primary health, including mental healthcare. Continue Reading Crossover Health Tridiuum's cloud-based platform, Tridiuum ONE, combines a digital behavioral health assessment with advanced analytics to rapidly identify patient behavioral health issues, assign risk scores, and generate alerts, which are immediately available to guide behavioral health sessions. Crossover Health therapists and member patients will be able to use this data to plan treatments. Tridiuum will also provide aggregated, de-identified data that will allow for population-based assessment and analysis of the mental health of Crossover members. Mental health concerns are increasingly important to the employers Crossover serves. One-in-five U.S. adults suffer from a mental health condition, and mental health complaints represent some of the most prevalent short- and long-term disability claims. The COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the prevalence of mental health conditions: According to a Kaiser Family Foundationpoll, 53 percent of U.S. adults reported that their mental health had been negatively impacted by the virus. This translates to employers bearing a disproportionate share of these costs, many of which are related to absenteeism and presenteeism in the workplace. An estimated 200 million workdays are lost each year due to depression, costing employees between $17 and $44 billion. \"Our nation's long-standing mental health crisis has been exacerbated by major societal stressors: the COVID-19 pandemic, racial inequality, and a heated election season, and now the need to treat mental health conditions virtually is on the forefront in a way that it has never been before,\" said Michael Boroff, Psy.D., Crossover Health's Mental Health Program Manager. \"With therapy, a lot of work happens outside the session, and that's where tools like Tridiuum are invaluable in helping to proactively identify issues, track along with how members are doing, alert us to the need to adjust treatment plans, as well as urgent needs, like suicide alerts. All of these things help our team be better therapists and lead to better outcomes for our members.\"Used by physicians and mental health providers, Tridiuum ONE automates the identification of mental health needs using validated clinical measures, accelerates access to the most appropriate care, and helps deliver better overall outcomes. \"The Tridiuum ONE platform serves as a foundation for mental health evaluation and supports clinical decision-making throughout the continuum of care,\" said Tridiuum CEO Mark Redlus. \"Our platform not only aligns perfectly with Crossover Health's mission to transform how care is delivered but also addresses their need to provide the same level of therapy virtually as they do in-person.\"At Crossover, mental health therapists are part of integrated care teams, working closely alongside primary care physicians, nurses, health coaches, physical therapists, and care navigators to proactively prevent, diagnose, treat, and counsel employees for both acute and chronic health conditions. With Crossover's virtual-first model of care, this coordinated team can diagnose and treat about 3,000 primary care, physical medicine, and mental health issues, ranging from simple to complex, often without an office visit. In addition to traditional mental health care services, Crossover also offers its members on-demand virtual webinars and programming addressing issues ranging from managing relationships, to grief counseling for those experiencing loss, and for a variety of other personal and professional-based challenges. About Crossover HealthCrossover Health provides a Connected System of Healthpowered by a virtual-first, national medical group. Combining onsite, nearsite, and virtual health centers, they deliver personalized care from a designated, collaborative care team and a curated network of specialist providers. Crossover takes the complexity out of healthcare by connecting every employeein headquarters or in remote locationsto remarkable care. Powering this outcomes-focused model is a sophisticated enterprise data warehouse that aggregates a vast array of permissioned health data, and a suite of analytics to identify high-risk and high-cost employees to help companies take control of their healthcare spending. Care teams engage members directly through their proprietary software, better managing their conditions, and preventing costly complications. Headquartered in San Clemente, California, Crossover Health serves hundreds of thousands of employees and dependents of some of the largest companies across the nation. To learn more, visitwww.crossoverhealth.com or follow on [email protected] TridiuumTridiuum, the premier provider of digital behavioral health solutions, is accelerating improved outcomes and reduced costs by reimagining how behavioral healthcare is delivered. The company's flagship platform, Tridiuum ONE, combines nearly 20 years of behavioral health research and clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology to power behavioral health operations and workflows in a way that advances patient outcomes. It is proven to identify behavioral conditions faster, accelerate access to care, engage patients, and deliver vital treatment progress tracking. The scalable technology also integrates seamlessly with most electronic health records and health IT software. More than 2,000 clinical facilities use the Tridiuum ONE platform, with more than 7,500 behavioral health providers using it to advance treatment for more than 11,000 patients every day. To learn more, visit https://tridiuum.com.Media Contacts:Tridiuum:Lisa ChernikoffCanton & Company for Tridiuum[emailprotected] 734.678.5513Crossover Health[emailprotected] SOURCE Tridiuum Related Links https://tridiuum.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Crossover Health and Tridiuum to Study Measurement-Based Mental Health Therapy in the Workplace New pilot aims to help employers take a data-driven approach to addressing growing mental health crisis and its impact on employees across the country", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: ALBANY, New York, March 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Transparency Market Research has published a new research report on the global conductive plastic compounds market. The research report provides detailed information about the key market segments, driving and restraining factors, key geographical regions, and the overall condition of the vendor landscape. According to the research report, the global conductive plastic compound market is growing at a massive CAGR of ~11% for the given forecast period of 2019 to 2027. The initial revenue of the global market stood at around US$8.5 Bn in 2018. Given the rate of growth, the compound plastic compounds market is expected to reach a valuation worth US$20.5 Bn by the fall of 2027. Download PDF Brochure - https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/sample/sample.php?flag=B&rep_id=74274 Global Conductive Plastic Compounds Market Key Takeaways The global market for conductive plastics compound is segmented in terms of resin, filler, end use industry, and region. Developments in the filler material technology are projected to have a huge influence on the chemicals as well as physical properties of conductive plastic compounds. Based on fillers, carbon black and carbon fibers are projected to witness a promising growth in coming years of the forecast period. In terms of application and end-use industry, the global market is expected to be led by the packaging and automotive sectors. Based on resin, the segment of engineering plastics accounted for a significant share in the global conductive plastic compound market. Explore a report with detailed research, incisive insights, and in-depth country levels estimations. Gain business intelligence on global Conductive Plastic Compounds Market (Resin: Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Polyvinyl Chloride, Polystyrene, Engineering Plastics, Thermoplastic Elastomers, Bio-plastics, and Others; Filler: Carbon Black, Carbon Fibers, Carbon Nanotubes, Metals, and Others; and End-use Industry: Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Building & Construction, Packaging, Industrial Machinery, Medical Devices, and Others- Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast, 2019 2027, at https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/conductive-plastic-compounds-market.html Global Conductive Plastic Compounds Market Key Drivers Conductive plastics compounds play an important role in the assembly and manufacturing of electronic and electrical devices. Naturally, increasing demand from the electronic industry is the key driving factor for the growth of the global market. There are several benefits of using products made by conductive plastic compounds such as they are recyclable, lightweight, and protection against heat dissipation. Increasing demand from other end use industries such as packaging and automotive is also expected to drive the growth of the global conductive plastic compounds market. Increasing advancements in the filler technology such as carbon nanotubes is expected to present lucrative growth opportunities for the market. View Detailed Table of Contents at https://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/report-toc/74274 Global Conductive Plastic Compounds Market Prominent Growth Inhibitors Products made out of conductive plastic compounds are not easily bio-degradable and are hence difficult to recycle. It makes them hazardous for the environment. Increasing in plastic waste all across the globe is also a key restraining factor for the development of the global market. Global Conductive Plastic Compounds Market Geographical Outlook Asia Pacific is the leading segment of the global conductive plastic compound market with China offering maximum contribution. Huge electronics manufacturing industry in China is key reason behind the development of the Asia Pacific market. The regional segment of North America and Europe are projected to grow at a moderate pace in the coming years of the forecast period. Analyze Conductive Plastic CompoundsMarket growth in 30+ countries including US, Canada, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Russia, Poland, Benelux, Nordic, China, Japan, India, and South Korea. Request a sampleof the study Global Conductive Plastic Compounds Market Key Players BASF SE, RTP Company, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., Mexichem Specialty Compounds Inc., SABIC, DowDuPont Inc., Coperion K Tron, Adell Plastics, Inc, Sojitz Corporation, Ravago, Polyvisions Inc, and A.Schulman are the key players in the global market. GlobalConductive Plastic Compounds Market: Research Scope Conductive Plastic CompoundsMarket by Resin Polyethylene Polypropylene Polyvinyl Chloride Polystyrene Engineering Plastics Polyamide Polycarbonate Polyethylene Terephthalate Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Polybutylene Terephthalate Polyphenylene Oxide Others (including Polyoxymethylene Plastic, Polyphenylene Sulfide, Polysulfone, and Polytetrafluoroethylene) Thermoplastic Elastomers Bioplastics Others (including High Impact Polystyrene and Polyvinylidene Fluoride) Conductive Plastic CompoundsMarket by Filler Carbon Black Carbon Fibers Carbon Nanotubes Metals Others (including Graphite) Conductive Plastic Compounds Market by End-use Industry Automotive Electrical & Electronics Medical Devices Building & Construction Packaging Industrial Machinery Others (Including Petrochemicals and Mining) Conductive Plastic Compounds Market by Region North America U.S. Canada Europe Germany France U.K. Italy Spain Russia & CIS Turkey Rest of Europe Asia Pacific China Japan India South Korea ASEAN Rest of Asia Pacific Latin America Brazil Mexico Rest of Latin America Middle East & Africa GCC South Africa Rest of Middle East & Africa Explore Transparency Market Research's award-winning coverage of the global Chemicals and Materials Industry, North America Acid Phosphates Market- The revenue of lubricant additive application segment is projected to experience an uptick and the North America acid phosphates market is expected to be valued at ~US$ 256 Mnby the end of2027. Redispersible Polymer Powder Market- The global redispersible polymer powder market for 1k cementitious waterproofing & self-levelling mortar is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR of ~6%during the forecast period. N-MDEA Market- The N-MDEA market is expected to grow at a CAGR of ~6%during the forecast period. The ascending demand from the oil & gas sector will play an imperative role in driving the growth of the N-MDEA market in the near future. Metal Scavenging Agents Market- Among the type segments, silica-based was the prominent segment with more than60%share of the global metal scavenging agents market in2018. It is expected to maintain its dominance from2019and2027. Chemical Mechanical Planarization Market- High-quality slurries are generating incremental opportunities for manufacturers in thechemical mechanical planarizationmarket. These slurries complement the production of complex front-end memory device integrations. Gain access to Market Ngage, an AI-powered, real-time business intelligence that goes beyond the archaic research solutions to solve the complex strategy challenges that organizations face today. With over 15,000+ global and country-wise reports across 50,000+ application areas, Market Ngage is your tool for research on-the-go. From tracking new investment avenues to keeping a track of your competitor's moves, Market Ngage provides you with all the essential information to up your strategic game. Power your business with Market Ngage's actionable insights and remove the guesswork in making colossal decisions. About Transparency Market Research Transparency Market Research is a global market intelligence company, providing global business information reports and services. Our exclusive blend of quantitative forecasting and trends analysis provides forward-looking insight for thousands of decision makers. Our experienced team of analysts, researchers, and consultants use proprietary data sources and various tools and techniques to gather and analyze information. Our data repository is continuously updated and revised by a team of research experts, so that it always reflects the latest trends and information. With a broad research and analysis capability, Transparency Market Research employs rigorous primary and secondary research techniques in developing distinctive data sets and research material for business reports. Contact Mr. Rohit Bhisey Transparency Market Research State Tower, 90 State Street, Suite 700, Albany NY - 12207 United States USA - Canada Toll Free: 866-552-3453 Email: [emailprotected] Website: http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com SOURCE Transparency Market Research", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Increasing Demand From Electronics Sector to Help Conductive Plastic Compounds Market Reach Valuation Worth US$20.5 Bn by 2027, Finds TMR", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SILVER SPRING, Md., May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Discovery, Inc. (\"Discovery\" or the \"Company\") (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March31, 2020. David Zaslav,President and Chief Executive Officer of Discovery said, \"The world is facing an unprecedented challenge and I want to express our profound gratitude to the medical workers and front-line responders who are risking their personal safety every day during this fight with COVID-19. I am also enormously proud of Discovery's employees who have pulled together and stepped up with resilience, heart and creativity. They continue to nourish our viewers at a time when our trusted brands and beloved personalities are a unique source of comfort and familiarity. As we navigate through the remainder of 2020, our priority remains on the well-being of our employees, clients, customers, and production partners. Furthermore, we will continue to focus on maintaining a healthy balance sheet with robust liquidity and investing in our businesses to position ourselves for long-term growth amid the changes in the pay-TV landscape.\" First-Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights Total revenues decreased 1% compared to the prior year quarter to $2,683 million, and were flat ex-FX.(1) U.S. advertising revenues were unchanged and distribution revenues increased 2%; and International advertising revenues were unchanged and distribution revenues increased 1%, ex-FX. Net income available to Discovery was $377 million and diluted EPS was $0.55 per share. Total Adjusted OIBDA(2) decreased 4% to $1,113 million, or decreased 3% ex-FX. Adjusted EPS(3) was $0.87 per diluted share. Free cash flow(4) was $230 million. The Company repurchased 19 million Series C shares for $523 million at an average price of $26.87 per share. Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in millions, except per share amounts 2020 2019 % Change Ex-FX(1) Total revenue $ 2,683 $ 2,707 (1) % % Net income available to Discovery $ 377 $ 384 (2) % U.S. Networks Adjusted OIBDA 1,016 1,061 (4) % International Networks Adjusted OIBDA 207 219 (5) % (2) % Total Adjusted OIBDA(5) $ 1,113 $ 1,159 (4) % (3) % Diluted EPS $ 0.55 $ 0.53 4 % Adjusted EPS $ 0.87 $ 0.85 2 % Free cash flow $ 230 $ 498 (54) % Operational Highlights Discovery and Amazon announced an expanded collaboration that will provide a complimentary one-year subscription to Food Network Kitchen to all Amazon Fire TV and Fire Tablet customers in the U.S. Total share of viewing across the international portfolio in the first quarter of 2020 increased 4% on average.(6) Discovery was the most-watched pay-TV portfolio in the U.S. among P2+ audiences in the first quarter of 2020,(7) while in primetime, Discovery was the most-watched pay-TV portfolio among key demos.(8) TLC was the No. 1 cable network among women 25-54, 18-49, and 18-34, and delivered its best primetime performance ever among women 25-54 and its best in 17 years among P25-54. March 2020 marked 11 consecutive months of year-over-year primetime growth for TLC among women 25-54.(9) Segment ResultsU.S. Networks Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in millions 2020 2019 % Change Advertising $ 1,026 $ 1,022 % Distribution 708 697 2 % Other 22 33 (33) % Total revenues $ 1,756 $ 1,752 % Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation & amortization 447 422 6 % Selling, general & administrative(10) 293 269 9 % Adjusted OIBDA $ 1,016 $ 1,061 (4) % First-Quarter 2020 Highlights Revenues of $1,756 million were consistent with the prior year quarter. Advertising was flat, primarily driven by increases in pricing, the continued monetization of content offerings on our next generation platforms, and higher inventory, offset by lower overall ratings and secular declines in the pay-TV ecosystem. Distribution increased 2%, primarily driven by increases in contractual affiliate rates, partially offset by a decline in linear subscribers. Total portfolio subscribers for March 2020 were 6% lower than March 2019, while subscribers to the fully distributed networks were 4% lower. The first quarter of 2020 was the first full quarter in which our networks lapped carriage on certain virtual multichannel video programming distributors. Total operating expenses increased 7% to $740 million. Costs of revenues increased 6% primarily due to an increase in content investments. SG&A expenses increased 9% primarily due to higher marketing expenses to support our next generation initiatives. Adjusted OIBDA decreased 4% to $1,016 million. International Networks Three Months Ended March 31, Dollars in millions 2020 2019 % Change Ex-FX Advertising $ 376 $ 393 (4) % % Distribution 515 527 (2) % 1 % Other 32 32 % 3 % Total revenues $ 923 $ 952 (3) % % Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation & amortization 470 507 (7) % (4) % Selling, general & administrative(10) 246 226 9 % 13 % Adjusted OIBDA $ 207 $ 219 (5) % (2) % First-Quarter 2020 Highlights Revenues decreased 3% compared to the prior year quarter to $923 million, and were consistent ex-FX. Ex-FX, advertising was flat, primarily driven by contributions from the UKTV Lifestyle Business(11) and growth in our next generation initiatives, offset by the discontinuation of certain pay-TV distribution agreements in the Nordics, and the impact of COVID-19 in key advertising markets. Ex-FX, distribution increased 1%, primarily driven by content licensing arrangements and higher affiliate rates in our Latin America business unit, as well as monetization of our next generation initiatives in Europe and Asia. This growth was partially offset by the discontinuation of certain pay-TV distribution agreements in the Nordics, and lower contractual rates in certain European markets. Total operating expenses decreased 2% to $716 million, and increased 1% ex-FX. Ex-FX, costs of revenues decreased 4% primarily due to lower content costs in certain European markets, partially offset by content investments in our next generation initiatives and contributions from the UKTV Lifestyle Business. Ex-FX, SG&A increased 13% primarily due to higher marketing and personnel costs related to our next generation initiatives. Adjusted OIBDA decreased 5% to $207 million, and decreased 2% ex-FX. Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations For the first quarter of 2020, Corporate Adjusted OIBDA improved by $10 million compared to the prior year quarter, primarily due to lower professional services fees, partially offset by investments in technology infrastructure and facilities. First-Quarter 2020 Consolidated Results Total revenues decreased 1% compared to the prior year quarter to $2,683 million, and were consistent ex-FX. Net income available to Discovery decreased to $377 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, primarily due to lower Adjusted OIBDA and losses from our equity method investments compared to gains in the prior year quarter, partially offset by lower interest expenses. Total Adjusted OIBDA decreased 4% to $1,113 million, as U.S. Networks Adjusted OIBDA decreased 4% and International Networks' Adjusted OIBDA decreased 5%. Ex-FX, Total Adjusted OIBDA decreased 3% and International Networks Adjusted OIBDA decreased 2%. Adjusted EPS increased to $0.87 compared to the prior year quarter. Please refer to the table \"Calculation of Adjusted Earnings Per Diluted Share\" on page 9 for additional details. Cash provided by operating activities decreased to $335 million, primarily due to investments in content and higher operating expense to support our next generation initiatives, as well as higher cash taxes, partially offset by lower interest expenses. Capital expenditures increased $61 million to $105 million due to investments in technology infrastructure, software development, and facilities. Free cash flow decreased to $230 million driven by lower cash provided by operating activities and higher capital expenditures. Other ItemsShare BuybackIn February 2020, the Company's Board of Directors authorized additional common stock repurchases of up to $2 billion. Under the stock repurchase authorization, management is authorized to purchase shares from time to time through open market purchases at prevailing prices or privately negotiated purchases subject to market conditions and other factors. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company completed its $1billion repurchase authorization and repurchased an additional $159 million under its $2 billion repurchase authorization, representing total shares repurchased of approximately 19 million Series C common shares for $523 million at an average price of $26.87 per share. Liquidity and DebtThe Company has implemented several measures that it believes will ensure sufficient liquidity and flexibility in light of the current uncertainty surrounding the impact of COVID-19. On March 12, 2020, the Company drew down $500 million under its $2.5 billion revolving credit facility. In addition, on April 30, 2020, to preserve flexibility in the current environment, the Company reached an agreement with its lender group, led by Bank of America, N.A., to amend certain provisions of its revolving credit facilities, including resetting the Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio to 5.5x from the third quarter of 2020 until the first quarter of 2021. Please refer to the Form 8-K filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission for full details. 2020 Outlook(12)Discovery may provide forward-looking commentary in connection with this earnings announcement on its quarterly earnings conference call. Details on how to access the audio webcast are included below. Conference Call InformationDiscovery will host a conference call today, May6, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. ET to discuss its first quarter 2020 results. To listen to the audio webcast of the call, please visit https://corporate.discovery.com. Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains certain \"forward-looking statements\" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties and on information available to the Company as of the date hereof. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied, due to risks and uncertainties associated with its business, which include the risk factors disclosed in its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2020 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March31, 2020, expected to be filed today. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Company's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, and can be identified by forward-looking words such as \"anticipate,\" \"believe,\" \"could,\" \"continue,\" \"estimate,\" \"expect,\" \"intend,\" \"may,\" \"should,\" \"will\" and \"would\" or similar words. Forward-looking statements in this release include, without limitation, statements regarding investing in the Company's programming, strategic growth initiatives, the impact of COVID-19, and the effects of the Scripps Networks acquisition and related transactions. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based. About DiscoveryDiscovery, Inc. (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is a global leader in real life entertainment, serving a passionate audience of superfans around the world with content that inspires, informs and entertains. Discovery delivers over 8,000 hours of original programming each year and has category leadership across deeply loved content genres around the world. Available in 220 countries and territories and in nearly 50 languages, Discovery is a platform innovator, reaching viewers on all screens, including TV Everywhere products such as the GO portfolio of apps; direct-to-consumer streaming services such as Eurosport Player, Food Network Kitchen and MotorTrend OnDemand; digital-first and social content from Group Nine Media; a landmark natural history and factual content partnership with the BBC; and a strategic alliance with PGA TOUR to create the international home of golf. Discovery's portfolio of premium brands includes Discovery Channel, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, and the forthcoming multi-platform JV with Chip and Joanna Gaines, Magnolia, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. For more information, please visit corporate.discovery.com and follow @DiscoveryIncTV across social platforms. DISCOVERY, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Revenues: Advertising $ 1,402 $ 1,415 Distribution 1,223 1,224 Other 58 68 Total revenues 2,683 2,707 Costs and expenses: Costs of revenues, excluding depreciation and amortization 918 930 Selling, general and administrative 645 626 Depreciation and amortization 326 372 Restructuring and other charges 15 5 Total costs and expenses 1,904 1,933 Operating income 779 774 Interest expense, net (163) (182) Loss on extinguishment of debt (5) (Loss) income from equity investees, net (21) 11 Other expense, net (58) (27) Income before income taxes 537 571 Income tax expense (130) (153) Net income 407 418 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (28) (29) Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (2) (5) Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 377 $ 384 Net income per share allocated to Discovery, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders: Basic $ 0.55 $ 0.53 Diluted $ 0.55 $ 0.53 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 517 524 Diluted 685 714 DISCOVERY, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited; in millions, except par value) March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,453 $ 1,552 Receivables, net 2,564 2,633 Content rights and prepaid license fees, net 89 579 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 520 453 Total current assets 4,626 5,217 Noncurrent content rights, net 3,756 3,129 Property and equipment, net 1,040 951 Goodwill 12,966 13,050 Intangible assets, net 8,332 8,667 Equity method investments 542 568 Other noncurrent assets 2,128 2,153 Total assets $ 33,390 $ 33,735 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 421 $ 463 Accrued liabilities 1,471 1,678 Deferred revenues 376 489 Current portion of debt 607 609 Total current liabilities 2,875 3,239 Noncurrent portion of debt 15,267 14,810 Deferred income taxes 1,550 1,691 Other noncurrent liabilities 2,294 2,029 Total liabilities 21,986 21,769 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable noncontrolling interests 442 442 Equity: Discovery, Inc. stockholders' equity: SeriesA-1 convertible preferred stock: $0.01 par value; 8 shares authorized, issued andoutstanding SeriesC-1 convertible preferred stock: $0.01 par value; 6 shares authorized; 5 shares issued and outstanding SeriesA common stock: $0.01 par value; 1,700 shares authorized; 163 and 161 shares issued; and 160 and 158 shares outstanding 2 2 SeriesB convertible common stock: $0.01 par value; 100 shares authorized; 7 shares issued and outstanding SeriesC common stock: $0.01 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 546 and 547 shares issued; and 340 and 360 shares outstanding 5 5 Additional paid-in capital 10,770 10,747 Treasury stock, at cost: 209 and 190 shares (7,897) (7,374) Retained earnings 7,712 7,333 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,122) (822) Total Discovery, Inc. stockholders' equity 9,470 9,891 Noncontrolling interests 1,492 1,633 Total equity 10,962 11,524 Total liabilities and equity $ 33,390 $ 33,735 DISCOVERY, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited; in millions) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 Operating Activities Net income $ 407 $ 418 Adjustments to reconcile net incometo cash provided by operating activities: Content rights amortization and impairment 704 697 Depreciation and amortization 326 372 Deferred income taxes (75) (43) Share-based compensation (benefit) expense (4) 30 Equity in losses of equity method investee companies, including cash distributions 31 3 Unrealized loss from derivative instruments, net 27 Remeasurement gain on previously held equity interest (8) Realized gain from derivative instruments, net (21) Other, net 29 44 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions and dispositions: Receivables, net 36 (10) Content rights and payables, net (899) (816) Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (202) (211) Foreign currency, prepaid expenses and other assets, net (24) 66 Cash provided by operating activities 335 542 Investing Activities Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (22) Investments in and advances to equity investments (42) (34) Purchases of property and equipment (105) (44) Other investing activities, net 77 6 Cash used in investing activities (70) (94) Financing Activities Principal repayments of debt, including discount payment (453) Repurchases of stock (527) Distributions to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests (173) (163) Borrowings under revolving credit facility 500 Other financing activities, net (59) (36) Cash used in financing activities (259) (652) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (24) (37) Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (18) (241) Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period 1,552 986 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period $ 1,534 $ 745 DISCOVERY, INC. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME BEFORE DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION (unaudited; in millions) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 U.S. Networks InternationalNetworks Other Corporateand Inter-Segment Eliminations Total Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 377 Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 2 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 28 Income tax expense 130 Other expense, net 58 Loss from equity investees, net 21 Interest expense, net 163 Operating income (loss) $ 777 $ 124 $ 3 $ (125) $ 779 Restructuring and other charges 12 1 2 15 Depreciation and amortization 226 82 18 326 Employee share-based compensation (7) (7) Inter-segment eliminations 1 (1) Total Adjusted OIBDA $ 1,016 $ 207 $ 2 $ (112) $ 1,113 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 U.S. Networks InternationalNetworks Other Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations Total Net income available to Discovery, Inc. $ 384 Net income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 5 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests 29 Income tax expense 153 Other expense, net 27 (Income) from equity investees, net (11) Loss on extinguishment of debt 5 Interest expense, net 182 Operating income (loss) $ 787 $ 159 $ 3 $ (175) $ 774 Restructuring and other charges 4 4 (3) 5 Depreciation and amortization 273 82 17 372 Employee share-based compensation 30 30 Transaction and integration costs 7 7 Settlement of a withholding tax claim (29) (29) Inter-segment eliminations (3) 3 (2) 2 Total Adjusted OIBDA $ 1,061 $ 219 $ 1 $ (122) $ 1,159 DISCOVERY, INC. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA SELECTED FINANCIAL DETAIL (unaudited; in millions, except per share amounts) CALCULATION OF ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER DILUTED SHARE Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 $ Change % Change Diluted net income per share allocated to Discovery, Inc. Series A, B and C common stockholders: $ 0.55 $ 0.53 $ 0.02 4 % Per share impacts, net of tax: Amortization of acquisition-related intangibleassets 0.30 0.34 (0.04) (12) % Restructuring and other charges 0.02 0.01 0.01 NM Settlement of a withholding tax claim (0.03) 0.03 NM Adjusted earnings per diluted share $ 0.87 $ 0.85 $ 0.02 2 % CALCULATION OF FREE CASH FLOW Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 2019 $ Change % Change Cash provided by operating activities $ 335 $ 542 $ (207) (38) % Purchases of property and equipment (105) (44) (61) NM Free cash flow $ 230 $ 498 $ (268) (54) % NM: Not Meaningful Impact of COVID-19On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the current novel coronavirus (\"COVID-19\") outbreak to be a global pandemic. COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the world, and the duration and severity of its effects and economic disruption are currently unknown. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19, the United States and other countries throughout the world have imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These measures have had, and are expected to continue to have, a significant adverse impact upon many sectors of the economy, including the media industry. We are closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on all aspects of our business and geographies, including how it will impact our customers, employees, suppliers, vendors, distribution and advertising partners, production facilities, and various third parties. While we did not incur significant disruptions during the three months ended March 31, 2020, we have taken certain steps to mitigate the risks to our business in light of the pandemic. We are unable to predict the full impact that COVID-19 will have on our financial position, operating results, and cash flows due to numerous uncertainties and the speed with which the COVID-19 situation is developing. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our results will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information that may emerge concerning the severity of COVID-19 and the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, among others. Our consolidated financial statements presented herein reflect the latest estimates and assumptions made by management that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and related disclosures as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods presented. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions. We assessed goodwill, other intangibles, deferred tax assets, programming assets, and accounts receivable for recoverability based upon latest estimates and judgments with respect to expected future operating results, ultimate usage of content and latest expectations with respect to collectability. No asset impairments were recorded as of March 31, 2020, as the fair value of such assets exceeded their carrying value. However, due to significant uncertainty surrounding the situation, management's judgment regarding this could change in the future. The effects of the pandemic may negatively impact the Company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. In particular, our advertising revenues, which represented 54% of our consolidated revenues in 2019, may decrease significantly throughout the remainder of 2020 if our advertising partners in certain sectors (such as travel) reduce their advertising spending or if we are limited in our ability to create and air new content due to prolonged production shutdowns and delays. The Company generally relies on third-party production partners to produce its content, and these third-party production partners were forced to shut down during the first quarter of 2020 due to COVID-19. The Company continues to monitor customer and consumer demands by employing innovative production and programming strategies, including content filmed by our on-air talent and seeking viewer feedback on which content to air. We intend to continue to adapt our plans as needed to drive our business and meet our obligations during the COVID-19 situation. However, the current level of uncertainty over the economic and operational impacts of COVID-19 means the related financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, during the first quarter of 2020, the Company pursued a number of cost savings initiatives that it believes will offset a portion of potential revenue losses and deferrals due to the impact of COVID-19, through the implementation of travel, marketing, production and other operating cost reductions. The Company also implemented remote work arrangements effective mid-March 2020 and to date, these arrangements have not materially affected our ability to maintain our business operations. Additionally, certain sporting events that the Company has rights to have been cancelled or postponed, thereby eliminating or deferring the related revenues and expenses. For example, on March 24, 2020, the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee agreed to postpone the Olympic Games to 2021. The Company expects that the postponement of the Olympic Games will shift Olympic-related revenues and defer significant expenses from fiscal year 2020 to fiscal year 2021. In addition, we have implemented several measures that we believe will preserve sufficient liquidity in the near term. As described further in Liquidity and Capital Resources, during March 2020, we drew down $500 million under our $2.5 billion revolving credit facility to increase our cash position and maximize flexibility in light of the current uncertainty surrounding the impact of COVID-19. We have upcoming corporate debt maturities in June 2020 of $600 million and in June 2021 of $640 million. Finally, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (\"CARES Act\") was enacted on March 27, 2020 in the United States. The CARES Act provides numerous tax provisions and other stimulus measures, including temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of net operating losses, temporary changes to the prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, technical corrections from prior tax legislation for tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property, and the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits. As of March31, 2020, we do not expect the CARES Act to have a material effect on our financial position and results of operations. We continue to monitor other relief measures taken by the U.S. and other governments around the world. Non-GAAP Financial MeasuresIn addition to the results prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (\"GAAP\") provided in this release, the Company has presented Adjusted OIBDA, Adjusted EPS and free cash flow. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, operating income, net income, earnings per diluted share and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.Please review the supplemental financial schedules for reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP measures. Definitions and Sources(1)Methodology for Calculating Growth Rates Excluding the Impact of Currency Effects: The impact of exchange rates on our business is an important factor in understanding period-to-period comparisons of our results. For example, our international revenues are favorably impacted as the U.S. dollar weakens relative to other foreign currencies, and unfavorably impacted as the U.S. dollar strengthens relative to other foreign currencies. We believe the presentation of results on a constant currency basis (\"ex-FX\"), in addition to results reported in accordance with GAAP, provides useful information about our operating performance because the presentation ex-FX excludes the effects of foreign currency volatility and highlights our core operating results. The presentation of results on a constant currency basis should be considered in addition to, but not a substitute for, measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. The ex-FX change represents the percentage change on a period-over-period basis adjusted for foreign currency impacts. The ex-FX change is calculated as the difference between the current year amounts translated at a baseline rate, which is a spot rate for each of our currencies determined early in the fiscal year as part of our forecasting process (the \"2020 Baseline Rate\"), and the prior year amounts translated at the same 2020 Baseline Rate. In addition, consistent with the assumption of a constant currency environment, our ex-FX results exclude the impact of our foreign currency hedging activities, as well as realized and unrealized foreign currency transaction gains and losses. Results on a constant currency basis, as we present them, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. (2)Adjusted OIBDA and Adjusted OIBDA Excluding the Impact of Currency Effects: The Company evaluates the operating performance of its segments based on financial measures such as revenues and Adjusted OIBDA. Adjusted OIBDA is defined as operating income excluding: (i) employee share-based compensation, (ii) depreciation and amortization, (iii) restructuring and other charges, (iv) certain impairment charges, (v) gains and losses on business and asset dispositions, (vi) certain inter-segment eliminations related to production studios, (vii) third-party transaction costs directly related to the acquisition and integration of Scripps Networks and other transactions, and (viii) other items impacting comparability, such as the non-cash settlement of a withholding tax claim. The Company uses this measure to assess the operating results and performance of its segments, perform analytical comparisons, identify strategies to improve performance and allocate resources to each segment. The Company believes Adjusted OIBDA is relevant to investors because it allows them to analyze the operating performance of each segment using the same metric management uses. The Company excludes share-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, certain impairment charges, gains and losses on business and asset dispositions and acquisition and integration costs from the calculation of Adjusted OIBDA due to their impact on comparability between periods. The Company also excludes depreciation of fixed assets and amortization of intangible assets, as these amounts do not represent cash payments in the current reporting period. Certain corporate expenses are excluded from segment results to enable executive management to evaluate segment performance based upon the decisions of segment executives. Total Adjusted OIBDA should be considered in addition to, but not a substitute for, operating income, net income, and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Refer to the comments in footnote 1 for the methodology used to calculate growth rates excluding foreign currency effects. (3)Adjusted EPS:The Company defines Adjusted EPS as earnings excluding the impact of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and meaningful one-time items, per diluted share. The Company believes Adjusted EPS is relevant to investors because this metric allows them to evaluate the performance of the Company's operations exclusive of the non-cash amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and meaningful one-time items that impact the comparability of results from period to period. (4)Free Cash Flow: The Company defines free cash flow as cash flow from operations less acquisitions of property and equipment. The Company uses free cash flow as it believes it is an important indicator for management and investors of the Company's liquidity, including its ability to reduce debt, make strategic investments and return capital to stockholders. (5)Financial Highlights Table:This table presents a selection of the Company's financial results. Because the table as shown excludes the \"Other\" and \"Corporate and Inter-Segment Eliminations\" operating segments, Total Adjusted OIBDA will not foot as presented in the table. (6)Source:Total Audience Measurement among all individuals. Share of viewing percent is defined as the share of viewing to all TV channels in a market, except in the Nordics business unit. In the Nordics, share percent is defined as the share of viewing for commercial channels only. Due to a change in methodology, Russia is excluded from totals. Change in share percent is calculated by adjusting the prior year to include any newly acquired channels, as if the acquisitions had occurred on January 1, 2018. (7)Source:Nielsen, Q1 2020 (12/30/2019-3/29/2020). Primetime is 8pm-11pm and Total Day is 6am-6am. Live+7-day. Duration-weighted delivery: \"Most Watched\". (8)Source:Nielsen, Q1 2020 (12/30/2019-3/29/2020). Primetime is 8pm-11pm. Live+7-day. Key demos include: all persons 18+, and women and men in the age groups 18-49 and 25-54. Duration-weighted delivery: \"Most Watched\". (9)Source:Nielsen, Q1 2020 (12/30/2019-3/29/2020). Primetime is 8pm-11pm. Data based on program based daypart (000s). Live+3-day, Cov Rtg/(000s). (10)SG&A Expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses exclude employee share-based compensation, third-party transaction and integration costs related to the acquisition of Scripps Networks and other transactions, and for 2019, exclude the settlement of a withholding tax claim. (11)UKTV Lifestyle Business:In June 2019, the Company and BBC dissolved their 50/50 joint venture, UKTV, a British multi-channel broadcaster, with the Company taking full control of UKTV's three lifestyle channels and BBC taking full control of UKTV's seven entertainment channels. (12)2020 Outlook: Discovery does not expect to be able to provide a reconciliation of the non-GAAP forward-looking commentary to comparable GAAP measures as, at this time, the Company cannot determine the occurrence or impact of the adjustments, such as the effect of future changes in foreign currency exchange rates or future acquisitions or divestitures that would be excluded from such GAAP measures. SOURCE Discovery, Inc.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Discovery, Inc. Reports First-Quarter 2020 Results", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The \"Agricultural Sprayers - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics\" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Looking Beyond COVID-19, Agricultural Yields Must Rise to Meet Food Needs of a Growing Population. As a Productivity Enhancement Tool, Agricultural Sprayers to Reach $2.8 Billion The global market for Agricultural Sprayers is expected to decline by -5% in the year 2020 and thereafter recover and grow to reach a market size of US$2.8 billion by the year 2027, trailing a post COVID-19 CAGR of 6.2% over the analysis period 2020 through 2027. World population will continue to grow to reach 9.7 billion by 2050. The mind-bending spurt in population growth is triggering fears that the world is heading for a population crisis. A key fallout of global population growth is the pressure exerted on resources especially food. Already millions of people worldwide are experiencing the effects of food insecurity such as physical and economic access to adequate and healthy food; increase in malnutrition; inability to afford nutritious food; dietary inadequacy and inability to lead productive and healthy life. Rise in global food and oil prices are additionally making food availability unequal among the layers of the society and communities. This is especially pronounced in low income countries. Availability of arable land has also been declining over the decades causing stress on food production. Factors for diminishing percentage of arable land include rapid urbanization and increased soil degradation and pollution. Rapid urbanization, urban sprawl, and industrialization, over the last decades, have played a key role in displacing agricultural lands. In addition to population growth, climate change is also aggravating food security issues. Climate change is exerting a negative effect on food availability, food accessibility, food utilization, food storage, and food systems stability. Extreme often abnormal weather conditions such as high temperatures, drought, floods, low temperatures, and snow tend to destroy crops, reducing yield per unit of land. Landslides and hurricanes lead to soil displacement and soil erosion affecting the quality of soil for successful agriculture. This yet again impacts crop productivity leading to food shortages and higher food prices. The agriculture industry is set to undergo notable transformation in the post-COVID-19 era owing to continuous influx and implementation of new concepts and technologies. The shift is expected to help farmers in revolutionizing operations for better yields, environmental gains and less wastage. AI holds immense potential to help the agriculture industry to become smarter and efficient while reducing waste. COVID-19 has accelerated the adoption of AI-powered technologies in the industry. Agriculture professionals are realizing notable benefits of using drones for tasks like seeding, field surveying and spraying while keeping farmers safe. Drone flights in the agriculture industry have increased 32% over 2018-2019, indicating increasing focus on drones. In addition, increasing agricultural automation is anticipated to further drive the trend and transform farm practices. Emerging technologies such as AI and automation are likely to help farmers in ensuring smart planting, while integration of drone software in equipment management is expected to support analysis of conditions. AI-powered solutions are being widely used for detecting weeds, water issues, nitrogen deficiencies and pests to remediation like spraying of herbicides and pesticides. Advanced solutions leverage AI along with cameras on crop sprayers for detecting and spraying agrochemicals with high degree of precision. Key Topics Covered: I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. MARKET OVERVIEW 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE III. MARKET ANALYSIS IV. COMPETITION For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/zdevcp", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Global Agricultural Sprayers Market Trajectory & Analytics Report 2020: Looking Beyond COVID-19, Agricultural Yields Must Rise to Meet Food Needs of a Growing Population - ResearchAndMarkets.com", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: TORONTO, June 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ - Superior Gold Inc. (\"Superior Gold\" or the \"Company\") (TSXV: SGI) will host its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the \"Meeting\") as a virtual meeting via live audio webcast on Thursday June 25, 2020 at 9:30am ET. In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Superior Gold will be conducting a virtual meeting only. Registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders along with other interested parties will be able to virtually attend, participate and vote at the Meeting online by accessing the following link: https://web.lumiagm.com/252340607. For full details on how to participate in the online Meeting, please refer to the Company's Management Information Circular (Section 2 - How to Attend and Vote at the Virtual Meeting). Chris Bradbrook, President and CEO of Superior Gold will discuss the Company's performance in 2019 and provide a general corporate update followed by an online question and answer session. Related meeting materials can be found on the Company's page on Sedar www.sedar.com. About Superior Gold Superior Gold is a Canadian based gold producer that owns 100% of the Plutonic Gold operations located in Western Australia. The Plutonic Gold operations include the Plutonic underground gold mine and central mill, the Hermes open pit projects and an interest in the Bryah Basin joint venture. Superior Gold is focused on expanding production at the Plutonic Gold operations and building an intermediate gold producer with superior returns for shareholders. SOURCE Superior Gold Related Links https://www.superior-gold.com/", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Superior Gold Inc. Provides Reminder of Virtual Annual General Meeting of Shareholders", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: MIRAMAR, Fla., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Claro Enterprise Solutions, a leading global technology services company, today announced that it is resellingthe Talkdesk Small Business Lending Solution and Vaccine Administration Solution. Talkdesk, the Cloud contact center for innovative enterprises, recently launched contact center solutionsthat support two keys to pandemic recovery: First, helping small businesses gain access to loans and relief funds through programs such as the Payment Protection Program (PPP), Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) and Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS); and second, streamlining the administration of COVID-19 vaccines. Claro Enterprise Solutions has been a value-added Talkdesk reseller partnersince October of 2019. \"Lending institutions and healthcare organizations involved in COVID-19 recovery efforts face an extraordinary challenge in terms of delivering customer care,\" said Jorge Rodriguez, President and CEO of Claro Enterprise Solutions. \"Our expertise in the areas of integration, compliance and customer support is an ideal complement to Talkdesk's unique contact center capabilities. As partners, we will significantly enhance the user experience for small businesses and consumers with critical requirements.\" Initiatives to provide economicrelief to small businesses and to administer vaccines have fueled massive volumes of urgent customer inquiries. Business owners have questions on loan eligibility and seek updates on the status of applications. Individuals hoping to schedule vaccinations require assistance, including information on availability and appointments. As call volumes surged, many lenders and healthcare providers lacked adequate call center capabilities, resulting in long wait times and frustration for consumers. Talkdesk addresses the customer experience challenge by integrating best-in-class call center tools and applying optimized workflow and quality management processes. Specifically, the loan administration solution leverages application segmentation and prioritization, data integration and mobile capabilities to streamline the borrower journey and enable instant visibility into loan status. Solutions can be deployed in as little as 24 hours and integrate with existing technology, and are equipped to handle intense spikes in demand. Key features of the vaccine administration solution include the ability to manage extremely high call volumes, simplify scheduling and proactively engage with recipients and address basic vaccine questions and concerns. As a value-added reseller, Claro Enterprise Solutions enables easy integration with a wide range of out-of-the-box and custom applications in the customer's environment. Additional benefits include advanced functionalities such as Workforce Management, Quality Management, Voice and Screen Recording, along with compliance with industry standards. A Global Network Operation Center with designated incident and service managers delivers 24x7x365 coverage for customer support. \"We are honored to partner with Claro to expedite implementation of Talkdesk solutions within the communities and markets hardest hit by the pandemic,\" said Tiago Paiva, Chief Executive Officer, Talkdesk. \"With Talkdesk Small Business Lending Solution and Talkdesk Vaccine Administration Solution, financial institutions and health care organizations can now simplify the management of complex patient or customer interactions in a highly efficient manner, helping the world get one step closer to a return to normalcy.\" Talkdesk is revolutionizing the customer service market with Talkdesk CX Cloud, the industry's first and only modern, global end-to-end customer experience solution. By combining enterprise performance at scale with consumer simplicity, CX Cloud allows companies to easily adapt contact center operations to the evolving needs of customers, customer service and sales teams, resulting in increased productivity, customer satisfaction and cost saving. Talkdesk CX Cloud offers a dynamic customer experience platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI), a white-glove approach to comprehensive business services and simple, seamless integration capabilities with more than 60 business tools, including the deepest Salesforce integration. Talkdesk CX Cloud sets a new benchmark for the contact center solutions market with enterprise scalability, security and reliability, backed by the industry's only 100% uptime Service Level Agreement. About Claro Enterprise SolutionsClaro Enterprise Solutions, LLC is a global technology services company that provides proven, tailored solutions and a seamless customer experience to help businesses evolve and adapt to constant change.The company has two decades of experience across 25 countries and focuses on continually developing new approaches to enterprise solutions for businesses of all sizes. From digital innovation to streamlined operations, from enhanced security to guaranteed reliability, our products and services help businesses run better, faster and more efficiently. Media Contact:Claro Enterprise SolutionsAlex Kozlov[emailprotected]954-498-0932 SOURCE Claro Enterprise Solutions Related Links https://www.usclaro.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Claro Enterprise Solutions to Resell the Talkdesk Small Business Lending Solution and Vaccine Administration Solution to Support COVID-19 Recovery Implementations will streamline application integration and enhance industry compliance and customer support", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --A new series premiering every week in September including the high-tech thriller from Denmark, Greyzone, a trio of docs celebrating Anna Magnani and other Italian treasures and a new season of the audience favorite, Agatha Christie's Criminal Games. Birgitte Hjort Srensen in Greyzone on MHz Choice TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020PIGS \| 2X60' \| NEW LIMITED SERIES\| FRENCH \| ITV STUDIOSPigs is a breathtaking French drama thriller starring Odile Vuillemin (Profiling) and Thierry Neuvic (Mafiosa). An ordinary woman discovers she's the lucky beneficiary of one million euros gifted to her by a stranger. But before she can touch it, she must complete one macabre task: \"To kill a man who deserves to die.\" TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020GREYZONE \| 10X60' \| NEW THRILLER SERIES \| DANISH \| ITV STUDIOSBirgitte Hjort Srensen, (Borgen, Game of Thrones) stars as a drone engineer taken hostage in her own home by a terror cell in this high-tech thriller. The terrorists are planning an attack on Scandinavia and have chosen Victoria because of her technical acumen and access to her company's assets needed to carry out their lethal mission. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020THE PASSION OF ANNA MAGNANI \| 1x60'\| DOCUMENTARY \| ITALIAN \|RAI COM\"Anna Magnani is the greatest actress I've ever seen.\"- Bette DavisUsing archival footage, some never-before-seen from Magnani's family, journalist Orana Fallaci paints a portrait of the Italian actress who became a symbol of neorealism and an icon of the film industry.MERAVIGLIE\| 6x60'\| DOCUMENTARY \| ITALIAN \|RAI COMExperience Italian art, architecture, history and natural wonders with commentary by acclaimed travel journalist Alberto Angela.A NIGHT IN THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUM\| 1x60'\| DOCUMENTARY \| ITALIAN \|RAI COMA Night at the Egyptian Museumexplores Turin's world-famous Egyptian collection with historical context from acclaimed travel journalist Alberto Angela.TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2020AGATHA CHIRISTIE'S CRIMINAL GAMES: SEASON 4 \| 5x90'\| MYSTERY \| FRENCH \|FRANCE TLVISIONSMHz Choice delivers the fourth tranche of episodes in this wildly popular series of Agatha Christie mysteries delightfully adapted into a series of French TV movies. Set in the 1950s, these iconic stories introduce new investigators in classic Christie style.TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2020TU ES MON FILS\| 1X90' \|TV MOVIE DRAMA \| FRANCE \| ITV STUDIOSThis chilling French remake of the British thriller, A Mother's Son, begins with the discovery of the body that triggers a murder investigation. Claire (Anne Marivin) begins to suspect that her son Raphael (Paul Bartel, Das Boot the TV Series) may be involved and soon she's torn between a mother's instinct to protect her son and the truth.About MHz NetworksMHz Networks offers viewers access to a library of the best television mysteries, dramas, comedies and documentaries subtitled in English through its subscription streaming service, MHz Choice. Select MHz Networks content is also available on DVD and on its free ad-supported service MHz Now available on Samsung TV Plus.New MHz Choice customers receive a free 7-Day Trial. For more information, go to mhzchoice.comSOURCE MHz Networks Related Links http://www.mhznetworks.org", "role": "user" }, { "content": "MHz Choice announces its September lineup of new releases", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2021 financial results after the close of the market on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The earnings press release will be available on the Investor Relations section of the Companys website at www.ameresco.com. The Company will host an earnings conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day. In conjunction with its earnings conference call and press release, the Company will provide supplemental information concerning the financial results. The supplemental information on a Current Report on Form 8-K will be posted to the Investor Relations section of the Company's website. Participants may access the earnings conference call by dialing domestically +1 (877) 359-9508 or internationally +1 (224) 357-2393. The passcode is 5664848. Participants are advised to dial into the call at least ten minutes prior to register. A live, listen-only webcast of the conference call will also be available over the Internet. Individuals wishing to listen can access the call through the Investor Relations section of the Companys website at www.ameresco.com. If you are unable to listen to the live call, an archived webcast will be available on the Companys website for one year. About Ameresco, Inc. Founded in 2000, Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and the United Kingdom. Amerescos sustainability services in support of clients pursuit of Net Zero include upgrades to a facilitys energy infrastructure and the development, construction, and operation of distributed energy resources. Ameresco has successfully completed energy saving, environmentally responsible projects with Federal, state and local governments, healthcare and educational institutions, housing authorities, and commercial and industrial customers. With its corporate headquarters in Framingham, MA, Ameresco has more than 1,000 employees providing local expertise in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.ameresco.com.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Ameresco to Announce First Quarter 2021 Financial Results on May 4, 2021", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: FRANKLIN, Mass., May 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- After almost 10 years of service as the CEO of Tegra Medical and as Head of the Medical division within the SFS Group, J. Mark King has decided to retire as of August 1, 2020. The Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board thank J. Mark King for his many years of service, his contribution to the development of Tegra Medical and its integration into the SFS Group. The MedTech industry is an important market segment for the SFS Group. It is the strategic goal to further strengthen and to grow SFS' position through the Tegra Medical brand in the MedTech market. Substantial investments in people and capacities are planned in order to pursue this goal. About Tegra Medical Known as the company that brings medical devices to life, Tegra Medical is focused exclusively on the medical device industry, providing true end-to-end solutions from prototyping to full production, and from complex components to finished medical devices. Offering a wide range of manufacturing technologies, the company creates devices used in cutting-edge procedures for leading surgical, interventional and orthopaedic companies. Tegra Medical has four ISO 13485 and FDA registered, QSR compliant manufacturing locations in the U.S. and Costa Rica, plus several sales offices in the U.S. and Europe. Tegra Medical is a member of SFS. SOURCE Tegra Medical Related Links http://www.tegramedical.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Tegra Medical Announces Retirement of CEO", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The \"Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2021 To 2029\" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global Zygomatic and pterygoid implants market was valued more than US$ 270 million in 2019 and expected to reach over US$ 484 million by 2029, expanding at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2021 to 2029. Zygomatic and pterygoid implants are long facial implants used in patients in case of insufficient quality and quantity of bone for regular implant anchorage. In such cases, cheekbones are used for anchorage with longer implants. In patients with severe maxillary resorption, grafting procedures are time consuming, thus paving way for anchoring the implant on the zygomatic bone. Zygomatic implants offer immediate loading protocol for graft-free procedures. This not just reduces the procedure time, but also improves patient satisfaction with enhanced treatment outcome. Many hospitals have reported a success rate above 98%. Significant demand coming from medium size implants Based on the implant length, the global zygomatic and pterygoid implants market is categorized into up to 30 mm, 31-40 mm, 41-50 mm and above 50 mm. of these, 31-40 mm implants experience the highest demand in the global market. These devices have a 45 degree angulated head to make up with the angulation with the maxilla and zygoma. At the maxilla, the angulated implant offers the benefit to screw any form of abutment. The demand for zygomatic and pterygoid implants to remain high in severe atrophy of maxillary bone Based on the applications, zygomatic and pterygoid implants are in highest demand in treatment of severe atrophy of maxillary bone. The severe edentulous atrophy of maxilla due to alveolar bone peneumatisation and resorption of the maxillary sinus. This represents a severe challenge for implant rehabilitation. Insertion of implant through the palate with minimally invasive method allows increase in the bone volume without the use of bone harvesting. For bypassing such occurrence, different surgical methods are proposed such as guided bone regeneration, implant insertion in maxillary tuberosity and zygomatic and pterygoid implants. Dental and orthodontic clinics to dominate the global market In terms of usage areas, the global zygomatic and pterygoid implants market is segmented for dental and orthodontic clinics, and hospitals. Dental and orthodontic clinics dominate the global market due to high patient footfall. Factors such as higher availability of better skills, rapid patient handling and lesser costs support the prominent position of this segment. On the other hand, hospitals segment shall be picking rapid pace during the forecast period due to improving reimbursement scenario. Companies Mentioned Key questions answered in this report Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1. Preface Chapter 2. Executive Summary Chapter 3. Global Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants (ZPI) Market: Dynamics and Future Outlook 3.1. Overview 3.2. Drivers 3.3. Challenges 3.4. Opportunities 3.5. Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2019 3.6. Competitive Analysis: Global ZPI Market, by Key Players, 2019 Chapter 4. Global Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants (ZPI) Market, by Length, 2019-2029(US$ Mn) 4.1. Overview 4.2. Up to 30 mm 4.3. 31-40 mm 4.4. 41-50 mm 4.5. Above 50 mm Chapter 5. Global Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants (ZPI) Market, by Application, 2019-2029(US$ Mn) 5.1. Overview 5.2. Maxillary Sinuses 5.3. Severe Atrophy of Maxillary Bone 5.4. Others Chapter 6. Global Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants (ZPI) Market, by Usage Area, 2019-2029(US$ Mn) 6.1. Overview 6.2. Dental and Orthodontic Clinics 6.3. Hospitals Chapter 7. Global Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants (ZPI) Market, by Geography, 2019-2029(US$ Mn) 7.1. Overview 7.2. North America ZPI Market, 2019-2029(US$ Mn) 7.3. Europe ZPI Market, 2019 - 2029 (US$ Mn) 7.4. Asia Pacific ZPI Market, 2019 - 2029 (US$ Mn) 7.5. Latin America ZPI Market, 2019 - 2029 (US$ Mn) 7.6. Middle East & Africa ZPI Market, 2019 - 2029 (US$ Mn) Chapter 8. Company Profiles For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/klqb0z", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Worldwide Zygomatic and Pterygoid Implants Industry to 2029 - Key Drivers, Challenges and Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FORM 8.3 PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PERSON WITH INTERESTS IN RELEVANT SECURITIES REPRESENTING 1% OR MORE Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code (the Code) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Full name of discloser: Massachusetts Financial Services Company (b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a): The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named. (c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE INC (d) If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree: (e) Date position held/dealing undertaken: For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure 24 November 2020 (f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer? If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state N/A NO 2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security. (a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any) Class of relevant security: Common Stock (US8740541094) Interests Short Positions Number % Number % (1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 3,983,999 3.46 % (2) Cash-settled derivatives: (3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to purchase/sell: Total 3,983,999 * 3.46 % * Massachusetts Financial Services Company does not have discretion regarding voting decisions in respect of 41,905 shares that are included in the total above. All interests and all short positions should be disclosed. Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions). (b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors and other employee options) Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages: 3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in. The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated. (a) Purchases and sales Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit Common Stock (US8740541094) Purchase 176 170.7245 USD (b) Cash-settled derivative transactions Class of relevant security Product description e.g. CFD Nature of dealing e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short position Number of reference securities Price per unit (c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options) (i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type e.g. American, European etc. Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit (ii) Exercise Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit (d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities) Class of relevant security Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion Details Price per unit (if applicable) 4. OTHER INFORMATION (a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the person making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer: Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state none None (b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the person making the disclosure and any other person relating to: (i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced: If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state none None (c) Attachments Is a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) attached? NO Date of disclosure 25 November 2020 Contact name Nikki Cagan Telephone number +442074297243 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service. The Panels Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Codes disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129. The Code can be viewed on the Panels website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Form 8.3 - TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE INC", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LA JOLLA, Calif., March 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Model Medicines, an AI drug discovery software company, today announced they have entered into a multi-target collaboration agreement with Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute to identify and develop drugs for novel antiviral targets. The collaboration leverages Model Medicines' ActivPred AI Drug Discovery Platform, an unbiased drug, target, and disease agnostic digital chemistry engine, in conjunction with Sanford Burnham Prebys' identification of novel antiviral targets and deep scientific expertise, to discover and develop new treatments for SARS-CoV-2 and other infectious diseases. The partnership will initially focus on COVID-19 with a long-term vision of both Sanford Burnham Prebys and Model Medicines to develop and advance broad-spectrum antivirals for the infectious diseases of today and those yet unknown in the future. While pandemics like COVID-19 are not expected on a yearly basis, it is widely understood that the international community will encounter these pandemics at a significantly higher frequency. There is an immediate and ongoing need to develop broad-spectrum antivirals that are ready to be dosed globally at a moment's notice to meet these challenges. The application of novel, validated therapeutics at the onset of an outbreak has the potential to significantly reduce the loss of life and the disruption to the global economy wrought by future infectious diseases. Model Medicines has created an infectious disease specific version of their ActivPred AI Drug Discovery Platform that focuses exclusively on identifying safe and effective, non-obvious therapeutics with activity against the novel biological targets identified by Sanford Burnham Prebys. Their digital chemistry drug discovery platform leverages artificial intelligence based on fundamental chemistry to discover drugs active against these novel biological targets that cannot be resolved with traditional high throughput screening approaches. \"We are very excited to partner with Model Medicines on this important endeavor to identify novel therapeutics to treat the immediate threat of SARS-CoV-2 today and prepare for the pandemics of tomorrow,\" says Sumit Chanda, Ph.D., director of the Immunity and Pathogenesis Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys. \"We believe that our research partnership with Model Medicines will demonstrate that the combination of biology, chemistry and artificial intelligence can disrupt the traditional drug discovery process. The result of which has the potential to bring treatments to the market, on demand, at a fraction of the time, money, and effort, as well as with greater efficacy than traditional approaches.\" Chanda leads one of the leading infectious disease laboratories in the world focused on unraveling the molecular bases for complex host-pathogen interactions. His work has advanced human understanding of viral pathogenesis, elucidating the repertoire of host proteins required for viral infection, and expanding the understanding of the molecular strategies adapted by these viruses as countermeasures to innate immune responses. Chanda is the senior author of \"Discovery of SARS-CoV-2 antiviral drugs through large-scale compound repurposing\", a seminal multi-institute paper published in Nature in 2020, which is ranked in the 99th percentile of all published studies of similar age. \"We are grateful to be working with Dr. Chanda, a renowned expert in infectious disease biology, and our colleagues at Sanford Burnham Prebys, one of the most storied biomedical institutes in the world,\" says Daniel Haders, Ph.D., executive chairman at Model Medicines. \"Dr. Chanda's expertise in virology coupled with our cheminformatic approach to AI drug discovery has the potential to identify potent therapeutics for novel viral targets which will help meet the needs of patients suffering with COVID-19 today and patients afflicted with the infectious diseases of tomorrow.\" About Sanford Burnham PrebysSanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute is dedicated to discovering the fundamental molecular causes of disease and devising the innovative therapies of tomorrow. The Institute takes a unique, collaborative approach to medical research and has established major research programs in cancer, neurodegeneration, diabetes, and infectious, inflammatory, and childhood diseases. The Institute is especially known for its world-class capabilities in stem cell research and drug discovery technologies. Sanford Burnham Prebys is a U.S.-based, non-profit public benefit corporation based in San Diego (La Jolla), California. About Model Medicines Model Medicines is an AI Drug Discovery company that reduces the time to bring a drug to market by 10+ years and the cost to bring a drug to market by $1B+. Model Medicines is transforming drug discovery by leveraging the historical compendium of drug development data, a drug and disease agnostic discovery platform, and unbiased AI to create Phase II/III ready drug candidates in months rather than years. The company has developed a robust pipeline of patent-pending therapeutics for gastric disorders, neurological disorders, weight disorders, and infectious diseases. For more information, visit: www.modelmedicines.com SOURCE Model Medicines Related Links https://www.modelmedicines.com/", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Model Medicines announces AI-driven drug discovery partnership with Sanford Burnham Prebys The collaboration will leverage Model Medicines' cheminformatic approach to drug discovery to identify drugs for novel antiviral targets uncovered by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: COVINGTON, Ky., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Bexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has added Olivia F. Kirtley to its Board of Directors. (PRNewsfoto/Bexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.) Ms. Kirtley, a Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant, is a business consultant on strategic, risk and corporate governance issues. She brings to Bexion extensive experience as a former chief financial officer of an international company and former senior manager at a predecessor firm to Ernst & Young LLP. From 2014 to 2016, she served as President and Board Chairman of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), and previously served as Chairman of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Ms. Kirtley has served on many public and private company boards in North America and Europe over the past 25 years. Ms. Kirtley is currently a non-executive director of U. S. Bancorp, Papa John's International and Delta Dental of Kentucky. She served on the board of Randgold Resources until its merger with Barrick Gold in 2019. Since 2000, Ms. Kirtley has been an advisor on corporate governance and risk oversight best practices, including as a 10-year faculty member at The Conference Board's Directors Institute.Ms. Kirtley has an accounting degree from Florida Southern College and a Master of Taxation from Georgia State University.\"We are pleased to welcome Olivia Kirtley to the Bexion Board,\" said Ray Takigiku, PhD, CEO of Bexion. \"Olivia's deep experience in finance with strong regulatory oversight will be extremely valuable to Bexion as we progress our business and grow our clinical mission to serve patients.\"\"I am honored to join the Bexion board,\" said Olivia Kirtley, \"I look forward to working with this experienced board and management team dedicated to developing a leading biotech/ pharmaceutical company for life-changing oncology therapies.\" About Bexion PharmaceuticalsBexion Pharmaceuticals, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, is pioneering the development of life-changing treatments by leveraging the untapped mechanisms of the lysosome. Bexion believes the lysosome is an underexploited cellular orchestrator involved in multiple diseases. Bexion's lead drug candidate is BXQ-350, a first-in-class biologic containing the multifunctional, lysosomal activator protein, Saposin C and a phosphatidylserine. BXQ-350 has demonstrated pre-clinical antitumor effects in vitro and in vivo, particularly in brain and other solid tumors, including those that may lead to brain metastases. Bexion has completed a multi-site first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial of BXQ-350 for solid tumors and gliomas. Bexion is in Phase 2 for a rare pediatric brain tumor and plans to initiate two adult Phase 2 programs in 2021. Additionally, other clinical and non-clinical data suggest BXQ-350 has activity in CNS diseases, including peripheral neuropathy.Media Contact: Margaret van Gilse 859.757.1652 [emailprotected].Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause Bexion's actual results and experience to differ materially from anticipated results and expectations expressed in these forward looking statements. Bexion has in some cases identified forward-looking statements by using words such as \"anticipates,\" \"believes,\" \"hopes,\" \"estimates,\" \"looks,\" \"expects,\" \"plans,\" \"intends,\" \"goal,\" \"potential,\" \"may,\" \"suggest,\" and similar expressions. Among other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements are Bexion's need for, and the availability of, substantial capital in the future to fund its operations and research and development; the fact that Bexion's compounds may not successfully complete pre-clinical or clinical testing, or be granted regulatory approval to be sold and marketed in the United States or elsewhere. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Bexion undertakes no obligation to release publicly the results of any revisions to any such forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by applicable law or regulation.SOURCE Bexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Related Links http://www.bexionpharma.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Bexion Pharmaceuticals Announces the Addition of Olivia F. Kirtley to Board of Directors", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SMITHFIELD, Va., Dec. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Today, in recognition of Giving Tuesday, Smithfield Foods launched a weeklong donation matching campaign in support of Feeding America. For every dollar given to Feeding America this week, Smithfield will donate one pound of protein the equivalent of four servings to a Feeding America food bank. These donations will add to the more than 40 million servings of protein that Smithfield has provided to Feeding America food banks this year in response to COVID-19. Contributions can be made through Smithfield's\"Good Food Challenge\"page. \"At Smithfield Foods, we believe no one should go hungry. Now more than ever, it is important to come together to help those struggling with food insecurity,\" said Jonathan Toms, charitable initiatives manager at Smithfield Foods. \"This Giving Tuesday, we hope the public will join Smithfield in helping Feeding America put food on the table for families across America.\" Smithfield launched the \"Good Food Challenge\" in March to aid Feeding America and communities across the nation during the country's response to COVID-19. The company has raised over $260,000 since introducing the challenge. Through the company'ssignature hunger-relief initiative, Helping Hungry Homes, Smithfield has provided more than 200 million servings of protein to food banks, disaster relief efforts and community outreach programs in all 50 states across the country since 2008. To donate to Feeding America, visit: http://www.smithfieldfoods.com/goodfoodchallenge About Smithfield Foods, Inc. Headquartered inSmithfield, Va.since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. Our 40,000 U.S. and 15,000 European employees are dedicated to producing \"Good food. Responsibly.\" and have made us one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including many industry firsts, such as our ambitious commitment to cut our carbon impact by 25 percent by 2025. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our neighbors in need.Smithfieldboasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such asSmithfield, Eckrichand Nathan's Famous, among many others. For more information, visitwww.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us onFacebook,Twitter,LinkedInandInstagram. SOURCE Smithfield Foods, Inc. Related Links www.smithfieldfoods.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Smithfield Foods Matches Donations to Feeding America for Giving Tuesday", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Accelerating price growth pushed home prices into uncharted territory in July with the national average median home price reaching nearly $350,000, while inventory continued to evaporate and homes sold in an average of 60 days -- the same as last year -- according to realtor.com's July Monthly Housing Trends report. Following the nation's COVID trajectory, markets in the Northeast outperformed other regions of the U.S. in nearly every housing metric. National listing price growth continued as the summer homebuyer season was in full swing, increasing by 8.5 percent in July year-over-year. After prices stumbled in April, home prices have continued to accelerate each month since. July's listing price growth of 8.5 percent marks the largest leap in median listing prices since November 2018 and equates to a $27,000 increase over last year. Of the nation's 50 largest metros, 48 saw year-over-year gains in median listing prices in July, up from 46 last month. Only two of the 50 largest metros saw prices decline in July: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, Fla. (-1.5 percent); and Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Fla. (-0.9 percent) -- both areas severely hit by COVID during June and July. Nationally, homes are selling in an average of 60 days. This is a dramatic improvement over June when homes spent an additional 15 days on the market on average compared to the previous year. \"The Coronavirus has impacted every corner of the U.S., but it hasn't hit every area equally or at the same time. The U.S. housing market performance is closely mirroring COVID's path, which is providing clues into what we can expect for various housing markets in the months to come,\" said realtor.com' Chief Economist, Danielle Hale. \"After being particularly hard hit in March and April, new Coronavirus cases remain stable in the Northeast and we're seeing buyers return to the market in force. If this same trend follows in the South and Midwest -- where outbreaks continue to rise, we could see a flurry of activity well into the fall, especially as schools delay their openings.\" Homes now selling faster than last year in the NortheastMuch of the days on market improvement is being driven from the Northeast, where properties are being scooped up six days faster than last year. Markets with the least time on market compared to last year included Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pa.-N.J.-Del.-Md. (-13 days); Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Mass-N.H. (-12 days); and Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Conn. (-12 days). At the same time,several large metro areas saw increases in time spent on the market, including Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (+24 days); Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI (+8 days); and Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (+8 days). Inventory at all-time lows, but new listings trend improves compared to June The number of homes for-sale across the U.S. was down 33 percent, or 440,000 listings, compared to a year ago. July's inventory decline is an acceleration from June when listings declined by 27.4 percent. Within the nation's 50 largest metros, inventory declined by 34.8 percent year-over-year, an acceleration from June's decline of 26.5 percent. In July, none of the 50 largest metros saw an inventory increase on a year-over-year basis and 45 of the 50 saw greater inventory declines than last month. Metros which saw the largest declines in inventory included Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif. (-50.4 percent); Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Md. (-48.7 percent); and Providence-Warwick, R.I.-Mass. (-47.4 percent). New listings were down 13.4 percent year-over-year, a significant improvement over April, when new listings were down 44.1 percent. Much like price growth and days on market, the nation's inventory recovery is being led by the Northeast where new listings were down only 1.2 percent year-over-year. Throughout the rest of the country, new listings were down 10.0 percent in the West, 16.1 percent in the South, and 20.8 percent in the Midwest. Metros With Biggest Improvement to Time Spent on the Market Metro MedianDays onMarket Y-Y MedianDays onMarket Median ListingPrice MedianListingPrice YoY New Listing CountYoY Active ListingCountYoY Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, Pa.-N.J.-Del.-Md. -13 46 $340,000 18.5% -10.0% -44.5% Boston-Cambridge-Newton, Mass.-N.H. -12 37 $675,050 12.5% 13.9% -31.0% Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Conn. -12 43 $299,050 5.9% -2.0% -29.4% Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, Va.-N.C. -12 44 $331,995 10.7% -8.6% -41.3% Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-Va.-Md.-W. Va. -11 32 $529,995 11.6% -12.2% -42.4% Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, Md. -8 43 $354,950 4.5% -20.9% -48.7% Rochester, N.Y. -7 29 $249,950 8.7% -7.5% -36.3% Raleigh, N.C. -6 51 $384,120 2.4% -7.3% -34.3% Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, Tenn. -6 31 $389,995 3.7% -9.3% -21.6% Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, Ariz. -5 50 $411,615 6.6% -10.2% -44.8% Austin-Round Rock, Texas -5 45 $392,273 7.5% -5.5% -34.0% San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, Calif. -4 34 $1,217,050 7.7% 4.0% -29.4% Pittsburgh, Pa. -4 56 $249,950 25.0% -9.8% -32.5% Jacksonville, Fla. -4 66 $319,338 1.0% -19.8% -28.7% Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Wash. -3 35 $629,925 4.1% 1.8% -27.5% Columbus, Ohio -3 38 $332,000 4.6% -24.4% -43.4% Cleveland-Elyria, Ohio -3 52 $235,050 13.5% -25.5% -47.0% Memphis, Tenn.-Miss.-Ark. -3 51 $260,050 11.1% -25.6% -44.8% Birmingham-Hoover, Ala. -3 57 $275,000 5.8% -16.1% -32.9% Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, N.C.-S.C. -3 49 $369,550 5.6% -23.5% -44.7% Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, Ill.-Ind.-Wis. -2 42 $348,500 4.8% -10.9% -32.2% Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas -2 47 $359,750 1.8% -16.8% -35.8% San Diego-Carlsbad, Calif. -2 39 $792,500 10.5% -17.8% -41.8% Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.-Ind. -2 47 $339,950 18.5% -28.5% -46.6% San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, Calif. -2 34 $1,054,210 15.3% 3.7% -14.2% Providence-Warwick, R.I.-Mass. -1 50 $434,500 11.4% -15.2% -47.4% Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, Ga. -1 51 $350,050 6.4% -19.6% -37.0% Oklahoma City, Okla. -1 46 $284,329 11.3% -26.1% -31.9% New York-Newark-Jersey City, N.Y.-N.J.-Pa. -1 63 $593,034 6.0% 24.0% -15.6% Louisville/Jefferson County, Ky.-Ind. -1 44 $289,950 4.7% -33.1% -47.1% Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, Colo. 0 36 $544,300 8.9% -8.4% -33.1% Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, Texas 0 53 $327,948 3.0% -8.5% -27.4% Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, Calif. 0 41 $525,050 5.2% -22.5% -43.5% Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, Ind. 0 49 $302,550 3.7% -26.1% -42.0% Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif. 1 54 $450,000 7.4% -23.2% -50.4% Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, N.Y. 1 39 $242,450 10.2% -0.7% -37.0% Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla. 1 59 $298,050 5.3% -16.9% -37.1% Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, Minn.-Wis. 2 40 $367,050 4.9% -6.0% -26.1% Richmond, Va. 2 53 $357,450 7.5% -24.5% -37.0% Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, Mich 2 38 $280,000 6.8% -24.9% -35.2% Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, Nev. 3 49 $340,050 4.7% -11.9% -14.4% Kansas City, Mo.-Kan. 3 53 $351,025 12.3% -31.7% -45.3% St. Louis, Mo.-Ill. 3 61 $251,800 9.5% -14.8% -34.5% New Orleans-Metairie, La. 4 72 $315,050 6.9% -15.9% -28.3% Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, Ore.-Wash. 4 45 $499,950 5.3% -15.5% -41.4% Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Fla. 5 63 $320,050 -0.9% -3.7% -17.2% San Antonio-New Braunfels, Texas 5 58 $315,545 3.5% -18.2% -30.7% Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, Calif. 8 54 $994,154 24.3% -10.4% -22.9% Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, Wis. 8 47 $362,450 3.7% -25.9% -38.1% Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, Fla. 24 120 $403,826 -1.5% -1.9% -11.6% About realtor.comRealtor.com makes buying, selling and living in homes easier and more rewarding for everyone. Realtor.com pioneered the world of digital real estate 20 years ago, and today through its website and mobile apps is a trusted source for the information, tools and professional expertise that help people move confidently through every step of their home journey. Using proprietary data science and machine learning technology,realtor.compairs buyers and sellers with local agents in their market, helping take the guesswork out of buying and selling a home. For professionals,realtor.comis a trusted provider of consumer connections and branding solutions that help them succeed in today's on-demand world. Realtor.com is operated by News Corp [Nasdaq: NWS, NWSA] [ASX: NWS, NWSLV] subsidiary Move, Inc. under a perpetual license from the National Association of REALTORS. For more information, visitrealtor.com. Media Contacts:Cody Horvat, [emailprotected] SOURCE realtor.com Related Links http://www.realtor.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Buyer Demand Drives Home Prices Up 8.5% in July", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Liquid Strategies, the parent of Overlay Shares exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced their suite of ETFs has crossed $300 million in assets under management since it began trading on the NYSE Arca in October 2019. \"We are particularly proud of raising this level of assets during a time when investors are understandably concerned with the COVID-19 pandemic\", Brad Ball, CEO of Overlay Shares and Liquid Strategies. Additionally, Overlay Shares has launched two new ETFs: Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF (OVT) and Overlay Shares Large Cap Hedged Equity ETF (OVLH). OVT combines the benefits of investing in short-duration bonds with income potential from the option overlay strategy utilized in the existing suite of ETFs. OVLH combines the benefits of investing in the S&P 500 Index with long-term bear market hedges, sought to be financed through the option overlay strategy, striving to give investors peace of mind to stay fully invested during times of stress. The Overlay Shares ETF suite features seven sought-after and highly liquid index ETFs. Overlay Shares Large Cap Equity ETF (ticker: OVL) Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF (ticker: OVS) Overlay Shares Foreign Equity ETF (ticker: OVF) Overlay Shares Large Cap Hedged Equity ETF (ticker: OVLH) Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF (ticker: OVB) Overlay Shares Short Term Bond ETF (ticker: OVT) Overlay Shares Municipal Bond ETF (ticker: OVM) \"Since the initial launch of Overlay Shares, our team has worked to provide solutions to help solve investor problems. With the launch of OVT and OVLH, we're providing even more tools to allow investors and their clients to adapt to changing market risks and opportunities as we move into a very uncertain 2021,\" said Shawn Gibson, CIO for Liquid Strategies and Overlay Shares. For more information, please visit www.overlayshares.com. Media Contact: Megan Delaney Liquid Strategies & Overlay Shares (770) 350-8717 [emailprotected] Before investing you should carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information are in the prospectus, a copy of which may be obtained by visiting the Fund's website (overlayshares.com). Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest. Foreside Fund Services, LLC, distributor. Investments involve risk including the possible loss of principal. The Funds were recently organized and as a result, have a limited track record on which to base an investment decision upon. The Funds invest in short term put options that derive their performance from the performance of the S&P 500 Index. Selling (writing) and buying options are speculative activities and entail greater than ordinary investment risks. The Funds could experience a loss or increased volatility in highly volatile market conditions or if the Funds are unable to purchase or liquidate a position to offset its costs or the amount of premium. SOURCE Liquid Strategies, LLC Related Links http://www.overlayshares.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Overlay Shares Launch New ETFs and Cross $300 Million in Assets Overlay Shares Launches Two New ETFs: OVLH and OVT", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: BOSTON, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Second Avenue Capital Partners, LLC (\"SACP\") (www.secondavecp.com) has provided $6.5 million in debtor-in-possession (\"DIP\") financing to Solstice Sunglasses, the second-largest sunglass retailer in the United States.The DIP facility delivers supportive capital to Solstice as the retailer commences a restructuring. \"The DIP financing package from SACP will aid us as we move through the restructuring process,\" said KCP Advisory Group's Jacen Dinoff, who was recently appointed Chief Restructuring Officer of Solstice Sunglasses. \"We are focused on using this time of transition to make the necessary changes to the Solstice business and position the company for long-term success.\" Solstice Sunglasses offers a unique retail experience for consumers looking for luxury, designer, and sport sunglasses with the service and style to match. The vast hand selected assortment from the top brands is specially curated for quality and style. From timeless to trendsetting, posh to performance-ready, Solstice Sunglasses has something to fit ever-changing lifestyles and activities. The company strives to provide a uniquely positive shopping experience across their 66 retail locations and an e-commerce site, solsticesunglasses.com. \"Second Avenue Capital Partners' commitment to our endeavors offers us an opportunity to move beyond the challenging climate we've operated under for the last year,\" said Mikey Rosenberg, Chief Executive Officer. \"We know this restructuring will bring renewed focus on our mission to provide our customers with a distinctive selection of sunglasses and a unique retail experience. SACP's responsiveness and sense of urgency were vital to this process and we look forward to working with them.\" \"When Mikey Rosenberg came to us, we looked at the company's position in the marketplace and quickly recognized the value in helping to advance their restructuring goals,\" said Chris O'Connor, President of SACP. \"Unlike some segments of specialty retail, Solstice Sunglasses has less direct-competitor pressure which affords them the latitude to fine-tune their niche position and stabilize the business. Anytime we can help a company while they work to right-size and preserve jobs as an ongoing entity, we're proud to play a role.\" The Company has retained Morgan, Lewis & Bockius L.L.P. as its legal counsel, RCS Real Estate Advisors to advise on all store leases, and KCP Advisory Group LLC's Jacen Dinoff as Chief Restructuring Officer. About Second Avenue Capital Partners Second Avenue Capital Partners, LLC (\"SACP\") (www.secondavecp.com), a Schottenstein Affiliate, specializes in asset-based loans for the broader retail and consumer products industry. Serving middle-market companies, SACP leverages the experience of retail operators, product merchants, and lenders to deliver an array of customized, capital solutions. A unique merchant perspective gives SACP the ability to recognize and unlock value in assets other capital providers often overlook or do not understand. The firm's tailored financial solutions are a vital resource for clients seeking capital to effectuate strategy and achieve financial objectives. SACP is headquartered in Boston with additional offices in New York, Columbus, and Los Angeles. About Solstice Sunglasses- Solstice Sunglasses is a luxury sunglasses boutique carrying the finest assortment of designer, contemporary and sport sunglasses for women, men, and children. Solstice Sunglasses is committed to quality, in both our service and selection offered.We hand select our assortments to ensure a refined offering, which includes Italian handmade luxury sunglasses from iconic brands including Dior, Dior Homme, Fendi, Givenchy, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, and Tom Ford. The contemporary collection boasts of Boss, Carrera, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, and Ray-Ban, and for your performance needs Maui Jim, Oakley, and Smith Optics. Shop Solstice Sunglasses from one of our stores across the US, or from the convenience of your home at solsticesunglasses.com. Solstice Sunglasses offers Free shipping on all online purchases, a replacement guarantee, complimentary repairs, fittings and cleanings, plus hassle-free returns all in an elegant luxurious environment. About KCP Advisory Group- KCP Advisory Group is headquartered outside of Boston. KCP is considered a leading business advisory firm built on the success of its professionals who specialize in providing creative solutions and aiding clients in rehabilitating their businesses. KCP renders services spanning a range of advisory roles from consulting to interim leadership. By recognizing the uniqueness of each engagement, KCP ensures the needs of the situation are met and minimize the cost of valuable solutions by working in small, specialized expert teams. This format provides the experience of a wide range of businesses and industries, to assist a client whether they are healthy, challenged, or distressed and whether the challenges include performance improvement or financial advisory services or turnaround and restructuring. SOURCE Second Avenue Capital Partners, LLC Related Links http://www.secondavecp.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Second Avenue Capital Partners Provides a $6.5 Million DIP Facility to Solstice Sunglasses", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The \"Impact of COVID-19 on Elective Procedures in the US, 2020-2023\" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The study offers an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on select medical devices. The deferral of elective procedures due to COVID-19-related measures has affected the cardiovascular medical device market. While some cardiovascular procedures are considered urgent, others have been rescheduled and deferred. Nearly 83.5% of all orthopedic procedures performed in the United States have been delayed, postponed, or canceled since the COVID-19 outbreak, as they are considered to be elective and non-essential. Traumas, amputations, and oncological procedures are the top essential procedures. Dislocations and fractures, including hip, pelvis, and forearms, are considered for treatment only in urgent cases. The top 10 procedures account for 62.5% percent of the total volume and include knee, hip, and shoulder replacements and spinal fusion procedures. These surgeries are being delayed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and spare the use of beds, ventilators, and equipment. Guidelines that are being modified to allow the resumption of clinical activities and reopening of facilities for elective surgery in multiple phases will have a direct effect on the short-term demand for select medical devices. Although many hospitals and health systems have quickly set up telehealth services to address non-urgent medical issues, the reality is that not everything can be addressed by telehealth. Ecosystem participants have to actively plan their product pipeline and use innovative strategies to recoup the major disruption in 2020. By ensuring timely cleaning services and measures to observe social distancing, healthcare centers can make sure that patients feel safe when they come in to seek healthcare services. The study considers a conservative scenario and an aspirational scenario for demand projection until 2025. Key Topics Covered: 1. Impact of COVID-19 2. Growth Environment 3. CRM 4. PCI 5. Structural Heart Market 6. Joint Replacement 7. Spinal Devices 8. RAS Devices 9. RASD Services 10. Other Forecast Trends 11. Growth Opportunities 12. Companies to Action 13. Appendix: Growth Pipeline Engine For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/m0x6nf", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Impact of COVID-19 on Elective Procedures in the United States, 2020-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: TERRE HAUTE, Ind., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Thompson Thrift Retail Group (TTRG), a wholly-owned company of Indianapolis-based Thompson Thrift, announced today the $2.2 million sale of a multi-tenant retail building in Terre Haute to Birmingham, Ala.-based Sanders Capital Partners. Honey Creek Pointe, located along US Hwy 150/41, is a 7,871-square-foot building that is fully leased to Five Guys, ATI Physical Therapy, Royal Nails and Sports Clips and is shadow-anchored by a Wal-Mart Supercenter. Thompson Thrift acquired the land in 2015 and completed construction in 2016. \"Terre Haute consistently ranks among the best 'Small College Towns' and is home to several colleges and universities. The tenant mix and location made this project prime for the market,\" said Brad Bisser, senior vice president property management with Thompson Thrift. We continue to see keen interest from buyers of quality multi-tenant buildings during these challenging times and continue to evaluate our portfolio to determine which retail projects fit our disposition strategy.\" TTRG is a full-service real estate development company focused on ground-up commercial and mixed-use development across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. During the past 30+ years, Thompson Thrift has invested more than $2.2 billion into local communities and has become known as a trusted partner committed to developing high-quality, attractive retail and multifamily projects. Carly Gallagher Kelly and Rick Drogosz with Mid-America Real Estate represented TTRG on the sale. \"Honey Creek Pointe offers the new owner a stable investment with its service, medical and food-based tenant mix right off the main thoroughfare in a regional retail market,\" said Carly Gallagher Kelly, vice president with Mid-America Real Estate. \"Despite the uncertainties in the market, it was a pleasure working with a buyer and seller that were committed to creating a smooth process from start to finish.\" About Thompson Thrift Real Estate Company Thompson Thrift is an integrated full-service real estate company with offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Ind., Houston, Texas, and Phoenix, Arizona. Three service pillars drive Thompson Thrift's successThompson Thrift Retail Group which is focused on ground-up commercial development, Watermark Residential which is focused on upscale multifamily communities and luxury leased homes, and Thompson Thrift Construction, a full-service construction company. Through these business units, Thompson Thrift is engaged in all aspects of acquisition, development, construction, leasing, and management of quality multifamily, mixed-use, retail and office projects across the country. We are passionate about our customer's success and strive to ensure our projects not only meet the needs of our customers but also the communities we serve. For more information, please visit www.thompsonthrift.com. Contact: Jennifer Franklin Spotlight Marketing Communications 949.427.1385 [emailprotected] SOURCE Thompson Thrift Related Links http://www.thompsonthrift.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Thompson Thrift Retail Group Sells Multi-Tenant Retail Building in Terre Haute, Indiana", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faraday Future (FF), a California-based global shared intelligent mobility ecosystem company, today announced that Randolph Square IP (RSIP), a patent data analytics firm, confirmed that FFs diversified patent portfolio is more robust in comparable technologies than many leading OEMs including Toyota, Ford, and Honda. RSIP determined that FFs expanding EV patent portfolio is on par with that of Teslas in key technologies. RSIPs findings state that the FF patent portfolio is comparatively young with an initial priority date of January 2015, noting that patents tend to strengthen as they age. The study also found that FFs patent portfolio has garnered a substantial number of citations by many leading OEMs, showing the desirability of similar technologies that FF has already patented. FF has approximately 880 filed or issued utility and design patents filed globally, with 530 granted patents, the largest number for an automotive start-up company in only their first 5 years in existence. In addition to core EV technologies, many of FF's patents are related to I.A.I (Internet, Autonomous Driving, and Intelligence) demonstrating FF's capability in a full suite of automotive and technology competencies. We are thrilled that Randolph Square validated FFs patent strength in the marketplace, said Carsten Breitfeld, Global CEO of Faraday Future. Our in-house development allows FF to incorporate state-of-the-art components and to design numerous items that will help complete FF 91. Patents are a critical part of product development; they are the result of trying to solve a specific challenge where no suitable solutions exist. FFs talented employees have made great contributions to these challenges by inventing and implementing many new innovative technologies. One of the first patents for FF was issued in April of 2014, when the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued Faraday Future patent #9,241,428 B1, for the next-generation power inverter technology known as the FF Echelon Inverter. Not only is this a remarkably powerful, future-proof piece of technology on its own, but it also offers a look into the broader landscape of engineering innovations that FF is currently developing. Since then FF engineers have been hard at work finding many new solutions and innovations such as creating a patented battery design with all major battery components submerged in coolant, improving battery safety, extending battery life, and increasing energy density. FF has also developed a patented keyless entry technology that recognizes users from a distance, opening (in addition to unlocking) doors, and customizing users seating areas using their FFID. These are just a few examples of how FF incorporates new ideas to improve performance, reliability, safety, and simplification in FFs overall design ideology. From expressive aerodynamic exteriors to thoughtfully improved interior components, our talented engineers and designers embrace this vision and pursue exciting new approaches to remedy long-standing issues in the industry. According to FFs production launch plan, FF 91 will kick off production approximately nine months following the closing of a successful round of funding. The newly announced FF 81 EV and development preparation for future models and next-generation core technologies will be completed as soon as possible. ABOUT FARADAY FUTURE Established in May 2014, Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based global shared intelligent mobility ecosystem company, headquartered in Los Angeles. FF's vision is to create a shared intelligent mobility ecosystem that empowers everyone to move, connect, breathe, and live freely. FF aims to perpetually improve the way people move by creating a forward-thinking mobility ecosystem that integrates clean energy, AI, the internet and new usership models. With the FF 91, FF has envisioned a vehicle that redefines transportation, mobility, and connectivity, creating a true third internet living space, complementing users home and smartphone internet experience. ABOUT RANDOLPH SQUARE IP Randolph Square IP is an intellectual property analytics firm that utilizes big data to provide cost-effective, timely and actionable insights into patents. More can be learned at www.RandolphSquareIP.com or by sending inquires to [email protected]. FOLLOW FARADAY FUTURE: https://www.ff.com/ https://twitter.com/FaradayFuture https://www.facebook.com/faradayfuture/ https://www.instagram.com/faradayfuture/ www.linkedin.com/company/faradayfuture FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. When used herein, words such as address, anticipate, believe, consider, continue, develop, estimate, expect, further, goal, intend, may, plan, potential, project, seek, should, target, will, and variations of such words and similar expressions as they relate to FF or the proposed transactions are often used to identify such statements as forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of FF and its management with respect to future events, including the proposed transactions, and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Faraday Future Patent Portfolio Strength Validated by Randolph Square IP Study The Patent Portfolio of Faraday Future Exceeds the Comparably Relevant Patents of Leading OEMs and Is on Par With Many EV Manufacturers Including Tesla Faraday Future Has Nearly 880 Filed or Issued Patents Globally, With 530 Patents Granted Across Diversified Components, Technology and Processes The Findings by Randolph Square IP Confirms Faraday Futures Momentum in Automotive Innovation and Technology", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Get ready to swing into action with your Ninja-Gum like a WirebugMonster Hunter Rise makes its debut in Ninjala as part of a brand new collaboration! From now through May 26, players can rise to the challenge with a variety of collaboration items. Avatar Costumes Three new themed Avatar Costumes are available in the Specialty Shop, introducing all kinds of styles from Monster Hunter Rise. Emotes, Gum Utsusemi, and more Three new emotes let players cook up some monster meat with BBQ Success, but just like in the game, it wont always work with BBQ Fail. Weapon Sharpening helps players get battle ready! Players will be able to take the form of a Palico and Palamute with new Gum Utsusemi. Unleash your animal instincts and sneak up on unsuspecting enemies! Players can also grab a MHRise 2 IPPON decoration featuring a Palamute and a Palico, and a Monster Hunter Tee. Other Rewards By logging in during the collaboration event, all players will receive a MHRise Palico Sticker. They can also earn a MHRise 1 IPPON Decoration as a battle reward. Review codes for Story Pack Chapter 1 and 2 are available upon request. Please email [email protected] for codes. Press assets for the game can be found here. To learn more about Ninjala, visit the official website, Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube. CAPCOM CO., LTD. 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ABOUT GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. (GOEA) is a multiplatform publisher dedicated to delivering the best titles, content, and support for the online gaming community. Established in 2012 and led by former Square Enix U.S.A. and XSEED Games executive Jun Iwasaki, GOEA is the US division of GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE), an established Japanese publisher. GOEAs content partners include leading developers Grasshopper Manufacture, SUPERTRICK GAMES, Game Arts, Acquire, and Gravity, all of which are subsidiaries of GOE. GOEA publishes and distributes network-oriented games for console, handheld, mobile, tablet, and MMO-style games for PC. GOEA is located in El Segundo, CA. For more information, visit www.gunghoonline.com. Trademarks are property of their respective owners. Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Join the Hunt! Monster Hunter Rise and Ninjala Collab Starts Today Players can don their favorite armor, grill up monster meat, and transform into some cuddly companions", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ExOne Company (Nasdaq: XONE), the global leader in industrial sand and metal 3D printers using binder jetting technology, today announced the launch of a new desanding station for use with the industrial S-Max and S-Max Pro sand 3D printers, the companys most popular family of printers. The new desanding station features two vacuum-powered wings that flank the job box and help easily remove excess sand as the build platform rises and parts are removed from the job box. The semi-automatic system is ideal for printers processing furan and CHP binders with fine or coarse grain silica sands or Cerabeads, a premium ceramic foundry sand. This newest accessory dramatically improves throughput times by up to 50% and reduces costs associated with removing sand molds, cores and other parts from the job box. Additionally, it enhances the cleanliness of the production environment and simplifies the capture of used sand for reuse. Following on the heels of the ExOne Scout app, our new desanding station is another step forward as we work to deliver smart, complete and sustainable 3D printing solutions for our customers, said John Hartner, ExOnes CEO. We have an exciting new portfolio of automation solutions in development and on the way for our industrial sand and metal 3D printers. Product in Use at Swiss Production Foundry The new desanding station is being successfully used by Eisengiesserei Mezger AG, an iron foundry in Switzerland that is part of Camponovo Holding AG and produces about 2,500 metric tons of cast parts each year. A video demonstrating use of the system can be viewed at https://tinyurl.com/X1desanding Mezger is also using the new desanding accessory with a number of other features that simplifies production, including a Fluidmatic material supply system, and the Jobmatic automatic jobbox replacement function. It was very important to us that ExOne supplied us with an almost completely automated printing system. Switzerland is a country with high salaries, so it is worthwhile to invest in automation technology, said Silvio Camponovo, CEO of Eisengiesserei Mezger AG. About ExOne ExOne is the pioneer and global leader in binder jet 3D printing technology. Since 1995, weve been on a mission to deliver powerful 3D printers that solve the toughest problems and enable world-changing innovations. Our 3D printing systems quickly transform powder materials including metals, ceramics, composites and sand into precision parts, metalcasting molds and cores, and innovative tooling solutions. Industrial customers use our technology to save time and money, reduce waste, improve their manufacturing flexibility, and deliver designs and products that were once impossible. As home to the worlds leading team of binder jetting experts, ExOne also provides specialized 3D printing services, including on-demand production of mission-critical parts, as well as engineering and design consulting. Learn more about ExOne at www.exone.com or on Twitter at @ExOneCo. We invite you to join with us to #MakeMetalGreen.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "ExOne Enhances Productivity of Industrial Sand 3D Printers with New Desanding Station Newest 3D printer accessory improves throughput speeds, reduces costs, simplifies recycling For installation on all new or prior-model S-Max and S-Max Pro sand 3D printers", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DALLAS, Oct. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Through the leadership of Dr. Lloyd Verstuyft, Superintendent of Southwest Independent School District, the district has jump-started its digital credentials strategy by giving students access to the GreenLight Credentials Locker. Using this Locker, students can control and send their learning records and academic credential to colleges, scholarship providers, and employers. This will provide a state-of-the-art pathway to greater educational and career opportunities. Southwest Independent School District serves one of the fastest-growing areas of Bexar County, the 16th most populous county in the nation and the fourth most populated in Texas. \"We're honored to have been chosen to increase opportunities for students. Southwest ISD is now part of the largest distributed ledger storing verified academic records,\" said Eric Reeves, General Counsel and Chief Data Trust Officer at GreenLight Credentials. \"Dr. Verstuyft's leadership will bring together educational institutions and employers to build a vibrant ecosystem that will bring rise to new opportunities across San Antonio and Texas.\" In addition to the Locker, GreenLight has brought its Virtual College & Career Platform to San Antonio. This is becoming the most important way to connect education, careers, and employers, to digitize previously hard-to-understand workflows, and provide leading edge data and analytics. This platform helped hundreds of internship seekers in San Antonio connect with over 30 employers, providing them the ability to share their resumes and records instantly and securely with employers. This unique career fair unlocked opportunities for hundreds of people using a fast, simple, and secure platform. \"Academic institutions can invite select employers at various times in the calendar year to participate in offering internships, apprenticeships, and full-time positions,\" said Shrikant Jannu, Chief Platform Officer of GreenLight Credentials. \"Analytics and reporting that allows academic institutions to monitor where their students are applying, which employers are hiring, in what industries, at what times allow them to help give their students a leg up in a competitive job market. GreenLight and its partners' goal is to help job seekers achieve their career aspirations by connecting them to leading employers in an easy-to-use digital platform. Employers can easily access a complete, verified understanding of candidate capabilities and experiences while simplifying and improving the hiring. About GreenLightGreenLight connects students, educators, and businesses by providing users ownership and control of their lifelong learning achievements, which can be instantly and securely shared between educational institutions, students, and employers. SOURCE GreenLight Credentials Related Links https://glcredentials.com/", "role": "user" }, { "content": "GreenLight Expands Its Economic Mobility Platform to San Antonio", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --CIT Group Inc.(NYSE: CIT) today announced that its Power and Energy business served as a co-lead arranger on a $93.3 million financing for a portfolio of six battery energy storage systems located in Texas. The battery energy storage systems (BESS) are owned by Key Capture Energy LLC, a leading developer, owner and operator of BESS projects in the United States, with an overall development pipeline of more than 2.5 gigawatts in New York, Texas and New England. Key Capture Energy is a portfolio company of sustainable real asset firm Vision Ridge Partners. Together, the six BESS projects represent a total of 230 megawatts of energy storage capacity. Three of the six projects are currently operational and completion of the remainder is expected by the end of the year. \"Our latest BESS projects represent a significant addition to the utility-scale battery storage capacity in Texas,\" said Ann Anthony, CFO and Secretary of Key Capture Energy. \"We appreciated CIT's expertise and agility in understanding our projects and helping arrange this innovative financing package.\" \"Battery storage is an increasingly important contributor to the growth of clean energy across the U.S.,\" said Mike Lorusso, managing director and group head of CIT's Power and Energy business. \"We are pleased to work closely with Key Capture Energy to help meet their financing objectives.\" CIT consistently ranks among the nation's top lenders for renewable energy projects, as reported by market research firm Inframation, an Acruis company. CIT also was recognized in 2020 as Renewable Energy Lead Arranger of the Yearby Power Finance & Risk, a top energy industry trade publication. Power and Energy, part of CIT's Commercial Financedivision, leverages its deep industry knowledge and expertise to offer comprehensive financing solutions for renewable and conventional power generation. The unit manages a large, diverse portfolio that includes investments in all asset classes across the energy sector. About CIT CIT is a leading national bank focused on empowering businesses and personal savers with the financial agility to navigate their goals. CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) is a financial holding company with over a century of experience and operates a principal bank subsidiary, CIT Bank, N.A. (Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender). The company's commercial banking segment includes commercial financing, community association banking, middle market banking, equipment and vendor financing, factoring, railcar financing, treasury and payments services, and capital markets and asset management. CIT's consumer banking segment includes a national direct bank and regional branch network. Discover more at cit.com/about. About Key Capture EnergyAs more large-scale renewable energy projects come online and intermittent resources are added to the energy mix, it is becoming increasingly important to keep the electrical grid stable. Headquartered in Albany, New York, Key Capture Energy is meeting this need by identifying, developing, constructing and operating energy storage solutions to foster greater deployment of renewable energy, create a more stable electric grid, and provide value to all ratepayers. Key Capture Energy is targeting to have more than 1 GW of battery storage projects in operation in New York, New England, and Texas by the close of 2023, all under a variety of offtake contracts. Learn more at keycaptureenergy.com. MEDIA RELATIONS:John M. Moran212-461-5507[emailprotected] SOURCE CIT Group Inc. Related Links http://www.cit.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "CIT Serves as Co-Lead Arranger on $93.3 Million Battery Storage Portfolio", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WeissLaw LLPis investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Arya Sciences Acquisition Corp. III (\"ARYA\" or the \"Company\") (NASDAQ: ARYA) in connection with the Company's proposed merger with Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc. (\"Nautilus\"), a privately-held startup mapping human proteins. Under the terms of the merger agreement, ARYA will acquire Nautilus through a reverse merger that will result in Nautilus becoming a becoming a public company traded on the NASDAQ. The transaction implies an enterprise value for the combined company of approximately $350 million. If you own ARYA shares and wish to discuss this investigation or have any questions concerning this notice or your rights or interests, visit our website: https://www.weisslawllp.com/ARYA/ Or please contact:Joshua Rubin, Esq.WeissLaw LLP1500 Broadway, 16th FloorNew York, NY 10036(212)682-3025(888) 593-4771[emailprotected] WeissLaw LLP is investigating whether ARYA's board acted in the best interest of ARYA's public shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, whether the board was fully informed as to the valuation of Nautilus, and whether all information regarding the process undertaken by the board and the valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed to ARYA public shareholders. WeissLaw LLP has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at [emailprotected] SOURCE WeissLaw LLP Related Links http://weisslawllp.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "SHAREHOLDER ALERT: WeissLaw LLP Investigates Arya Sciences Acquisition Corp. III", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avalara (NYSE: AVLR), a leading provider of tax compliance automation software for businesses of all sizes, today announced that it has acquired the operational assets of Business Licenses, LLC, a company that provides software and services for the research, acquisition, and management of business licenses, registrations, and permits for businesses of all sizes. The transaction is valued at approximately $97 million in cash and stock. Acquiring the assets of Business Licenses represents a milestone for Avalara, as the company expands its platform to include a complementary compliance solution beyond tax. All of Avalaras customers are required to obtain and maintain sales tax registrations in the jurisdictions where they have tax nexus, and building upon the existing partnership with Business Licenses, Avalara will now be able to support additional licensing requirements. Adding licensing allows Avalara to better help businesses of every size manage and reduce regulatory complexity. Nearly every business must obtain some type of license, permit, or tax registration and keep it current. Like tax compliance, licensing requirements can create meaningful complexity as the regulations for licensing and registrations vary by jurisdiction and industry. Business activities such as opening or closing locations, moving locations, changing names, changing ownership, or launching products can all trigger the need for licensing or registration. The acquisition and ongoing maintenance of these licenses is daunting and can be a challenge for businesses of any size. Business Licenses has amassed an expansive database of licensing and registration content and deployed it through automated software and outsourcing services to help U.S. businesses start up and grow. Avalara will benefit from the acquisition of the Business Licenses products and team in three areas: Together, Avalara and Business Licenses have enabled businesses to achieve compliance in the wake of considerable legislative change. Avalara and Business Licenses together launched Avalara Licensing in 2018 when the Supreme Court, in South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., ruled that states can require businesses without a physical presence to collect and remit sales tax on transactions in those states. Many states took advantage of the ruling and introduced new legislation requiring many out-of-state online sellers to collect sales tax; the first step to collecting tax is registering in each state. Business startup and growth begins with licensing and registration; it is the first step on a journey to achieve compliance, said Scott McFarlane, co-founder and CEO of Avalara. David Polatseck and Abe Brach architected some of the earliest compliance content aggregation and automation tools, and deeply understand the needs of growing businesses. Together, we work toward providing a comprehensive and seamless customer experience throughout the entire compliance journey from registrations to returns to business insights. Avalara and Business Licenses have been partners in alleviating the burden of compliance for years, said David Polatseck, president of Business Licenses. Our team has focused on helping companies navigate the critical licensing and registration component of compliance for more than 15 years. We are proud to join forces with a pioneer in the global compliance space to advance our shared vision of reducing compliance complexity through automation. Aggregating and providing regularly updated comprehensive tax content and solutions has been core to Avalaras mission and growth strategy since its founding. Last month, Avalara acquired Transaction Tax Resources, Inc. to continue to build the industrys leading content database for tax. With the acquisition of assets from Business Licenses, Avalara furthers its pioneering vision of being part of every transaction in the world by supporting the compliance life cycle through advanced technologies. About Avalara Avalara helps businesses of all sizes get tax compliance right. In partnership with leading ERP, accounting, ecommerce, and other financial management system providers, Avalara delivers cloud-based compliance solutions for various transaction taxes, including sales and use, VAT, GST, excise, communications, lodging, and other indirect tax types. Headquartered in Seattle, Avalara has offices across the U.S. and around the world in Brazil, Europe, and India. More information at avalara.com.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Avalara Acquires Assets From Business Licenses, LLC, to Help Manage and Streamline License and Registration Compliance Requirements", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Forethought, an AI enterprise company, today unveiled its Customer Advisory Board. The group comprises industry leaders that advise on the future of AI in enterprise. Given each party's breadth of experience, the collaboration seeks to expand market knowledge and the future of exceptional customer support when powered by AI. With COVID-19, people around the globe transitioned to a digital-first world and customer support queues filled to the brim, with tickets piling up to 5x their usual numbers. Industry leaders, like Pinterest and Carta, partnered with Forethought to help reduce ticket resolution times and enable customer support agents to focus on more complex customer concerns. \"Customer experience is at the heart of every business and has a big impact on how customers engage with the company and their loyalty,\" said Gerald Hastie, Head of Global Customer Ops at Pinterest. \"As an industry, we have only begun to touch the surface of what AI can do for customer care and I am excited to work with Forethought to pave the way forward for the future.\" Cyber Monday and Black Friday are both predicted to surpass $10 billion in digital sales, while Thanksgiving will see a dramatic 49.5% sales growth rate. With a dramatic uptick in digital consumption, Forethought's Customer Advisory Board showcases what best-in-class customer care feels like, shares best practices, and educates the market on the power of AI in enterprise. Forethought's Customer Advisory Board is spearheaded internally by the company's Head of Customer Experience, Rose Wang, a Forbes 30 Under 30 alumnus bringing deep compassion and care to the heart of customer experience. Founding members include: Travis Oliver, Director of Engineering at Instacart Gerald Hastie, Head of Global Customer Operations at Pinterest Donelle Block, Director, Global CX Digital Transformation at PureStorage Sasha Antonenko, Support Leader at D2L Gianpiero Scire, Director of Operations & Enablement at Carta \"We're seeing a huge spike in customer service as more businesses and customers transact in digital environments,\"said CEO Deon Nicholas. \"The holiday season ushers in an avalanche of customer service tickets and that trend will continue into 2021. Together the brightest minds in customer support can anticipate potential pain points and develop the necessary AI to solve them.\" To learn more about Forethought, visit us here. About ForethoughtForethought develops the best artificial intelligence agents to maximize human potential and productivity in every enterprisestarting with customer service. In 2018, the company launched its first AI agent, Agatha, which works with customer support teams to drastically reduce support resolution time and increase productivity. Forethought's AI provides solutions to tackle the most challenging and costly areas in every enterprise. Media ContactSamantha Lutz[emailprotected] SOURCE Forethought Related Links https://www.forethought.ai", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Tech Leaders Come Together to Build Out the Future of AI in Customer Support Pinterest, Carta, and Instacart partner with Forethought ahead of Upcoming Holiday Rush", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The \"Riyadh Office Market Outlook to 2023 - Improving Oversupply Environment Driven by Rise in Demand for Premium Office Space and Upcoming Completion of Smart City and Office Projects\" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report titled Riyadh Office Market Outlook to 2023 provides information on overview of the overview of Riyadh city, factors influencing the Riyadh office market, supply and demand assessment of office market in Riyadh. The report also includes competitive analysis of offices in the Riyadh city and key features and characteristics of office sector in Riyadh. The report concludes with the future outlook, opportunities and future development trends; future landscape of office sector and investment opportunities in this sector; and with key expected upcoming office building projects in the Riyadh. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Research Methodology 2.1. Market Definitions 2.2. Abbreviations 2.3. Market Sizing and Modeling 3. Riyadh Office Market Overview 3.1. Riyadh City Overview 3.2. Mega Construction and Infrastructure Projects 3.3. Dynamism in the Market 3.4. Government's Impetus towards Commercial Sector 3.5. Economic Performance 3.6. Higher Women Participation 3.7. Tenant Preferences 4. Factors Influencing Riyadh Office Market 4.1. Strong Government Initiatives 4.2. Emergence of International Companies 4.3. Positive Economic Development 4.4. Increase In Women Workforce 4.5. Expat Exodus from the KSA 4.6. Location Factor 4.7. Physical Conditions Of The Office Premises 5. Supply and Demand Assessment Of Office Market in Riyadh, 2018-2023E 6. Riyadh Office Market Insight and Performance 6.1. Performance of Premium and Grade A Offices 6.2. Performance of Grade B and B+ Offices 7. Average Rental Rates of Offices in Riyadh 8. Average Occupancy Rates of Offices in Riyadh 9. Riyadh Office Market Future Outlook, Opportunities and Development Trends 10. Recommendations for Riyadh Office Market 11. Riyadh Office Market Future Outlook (Is Investment Profitable or Not?) 12. Key Features and Characteristics of Offices in Saudi Arabia 13. Key Expected Upcoming Office Projects in Riyadh City 14. Case Studies of Major Office Complexes in Riyadh 14.1. Home Office 14.2. The Elite Centre 14.3. Motoon Commercial Towers 14.4. The Cube 14.5. Aknaz Centre 15. Competitive Analysis of Case Studies 15.1. Cross Comparison within Major Office Properties in Riyadh 15.2. Heat Map Analysis for Riyadh Office Complexes For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/qu1z7v", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Riyadh Office Market Outlook to 2023 - Improving Oversupply Environment Driven by Rise in Demand for Premium Office Space and Upcoming Completion of Smart City and Office Projects - ResearchAndMarkets.com", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) today announced that it has completed the previously-announced acquisition of the sponsorship of the Perth Mint Physical Gold ETF, which has been renamed the Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (the Trust or AAAU). The Trust will continue to trade on NYSE Arca, Inc. under the ticker symbol \"AAAU.\" The Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF provides the opportunity to invest in the Trusts shares that reflect the price of gold less the Trusts expenses at a competitively-priced 18 basis points1. AAAU holds physical gold and seeks to provide investors exposure to the commodity and will now benefit from the global platform and resources of Goldman Sachs. We are pleased to complete this transaction and enter into this market, where we believe our size, scale and expertise can provide considerable value to investors, said Michael Crinieri, GSAMs Global Head of ETFs. GSAM is committed to a thoughtful expansion of our ETF suite through high-quality products that meet unique investor needs, and Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF is an exciting addition to our product roster. GSAM is now the sole sponsor of the Trust and has retained JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., London branch, as the Trusts new custodian. The Bank of New York Mellon will continue to serve as the trustee of the Trust. About Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (GSAM) GSAM is the asset management arm of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), which supervises more than $1.8 trillion in assets as of September 30, 2020.2 Goldman Sachs Asset Management has been providing discretionary investment advisory services since 1988 and has investment professionals in all major financial centers around the world. The company offers investment strategies across a broad range of asset classes to institutional and individual clients globally. Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm that provides a wide range of financial services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net-worth individuals. Disclosures 1Source: Morningstar, as of October 30, 2020, 63 bps is the average fund fee in the Morningstar US Fund Commodities Focused Index category. In an effort to distinguish funds by what they own, as well as by their prospectus objectives and styles, Morningstar developed the Morningstar Categories. While the prospectus objective identifies a funds investment goals based on the wording in the fund prospectus, the Morningstar Category identifies funds based on their actual investment styles as measured by their underlying portfolio holdings (portfolio and other statistics over the past three years). 2Assets Under Supervision (AUS) includes assets under management and other client assets for which Goldman Sachs does not have full discretion. The Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (Trust) is not an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or a commodity pool for purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936. Shares of the Trust (the \"Shares\") are not subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds. Nothing contained in this material should be construed as an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Shares. This material must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus (the prospectus) of the Trust. CLICK HERE for a copy of the prospectus. Investors should read the prospectus carefully before investing. You should obtain your own independent financial, taxation and legal advice before making any decisions about any investment in the Shares. This information is not an offer for the Shares and should not be used as the basis for any investment decision. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Because the Shares are intended to reflect the price of the gold held by the Trusts custodian on behalf of the Trust, the market price of the Shares is subject to fluctuations similar to those affecting gold prices. Additionally, the Shares are bought and sold at market price, not at net asset value (\"NAV\") per share. The Shares may trade at NAV per share or at a price that is above or below NAV per share. Any discount or premium in the trading price relative to the NAV per share may widen as a result of the different trading hours of NYSE Arca and other exchanges. Brokerage commissions/fees will reduce returns. For a more complete discussion of the risk factors relative to the Trust, carefully read the prospectus. The value of the Shares fluctuates based upon the price of the gold owned by the Trust. Fluctuations in the price of gold could materially adversely affect investment in the Shares. Investors should be advised there is no assurance that gold will maintain its long-term value in the future. The lack of an active trading market for the Shares may result in losses on investment at the time of disposition of the Shares. Because the Trust invests only in gold, an investment in the Trust may be more volatile than an investment in a more broadly diversified portfolio. Substantial sales of gold by central banks, governmental agencies and multi-lateral institutions could adversely affect an investment in the Shares. Also, should the speculative community take a negative view towards gold, it could cause a decline in world gold prices, negatively impacting the price of the Shares. The Shares are neither interests in nor obligations of the Sponsor and its affiliates, and are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency. ALPS Distributors, Inc. is the marketing agent for the Trust. ALPS Distributors, Inc. is unaffiliated with Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Goldman Sachs All rights reserved NOT FDIC INSURED. MAY LOSE VALUE. NO BANK GUARANTEE. NOT INSURED BY ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY. ALPS Control: GOL106 ED 12/14/2021 Compliance Code: 224319-OTU-1316755 Date of first use: 12/14/2020", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Goldman Sachs Asset Management Announces Addition of Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) to its ETF Suite", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: STAMFORD, Conn., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) (alongwith its subsidiaries, \"Charter\") today announced that its subsidiaries, Charter Communications Operating, LLC (\"CCO\") and Charter Communications Operating Capital Corp., intend to offer the following securities: Senior secured notes due 2032 (the \"2032 Notes\"), Senior secured notes due 2051 (the \"2051 Notes\"). The 2051 Notes will form a part of the same series of 3.700% Senior Secured Notes issued on April 17, 2020 in the aggregate principal amount of $1.4 billion, and, Senior secured notes due 2061 (The \"2061 Notes,\" and together with the 2032 Notes and 2051 Notes, the \"Notes\"). Charter intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the Notes for general corporate purposes, including to fund potential buybacks of Class A common stock of Charter or common units of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC, to repay certain indebtedness and to pay related fees and expenses. The offering and sale of the Notes will be made pursuant to an effective automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3 filed with theSecurities and Exchange Commission(the \"SEC\"). The offering is subject to, among other things, market conditions. Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.,J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co LLC will act as Joint Book-Running Managers for the senior secured notes offering. The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus supplement dated November 19, 2020 and the accompanying base prospectus, copies of which, when available, may be obtained on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov or by contacting Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Attention: Prospectus Group, 60 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005; Telephone: (800) 503-4611; E-mail: [emailprotected], or by contacting J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Attention: Investment Grade Syndicate Desk, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, New York, 10179; Telephone: (212) 834-4533, or by contacting Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, 180 Varick Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10014; E-mail: [emailprotected]. This news release is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale, nor is it an offer to purchase, or the solicitation of an offer to sell the Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale is unlawful. About CharterCharter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 30 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This communication includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, our plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations as reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, without limitation, the factors described under \"Risk Factors\" from time to time in our filings with the SEC. Many of the forward-looking statements contained in this communication may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as \"believe,\" \"expect,\" \"anticipate,\" \"should,\" \"planned,\" \"will,\" \"may,\" \"intend,\" \"estimated,\" \"aim,\" \"on track,\" \"target,\" \"opportunity,\" \"tentative,\" \"positioning,\" \"designed,\" \"create,\" \"predict,\" \"project,\" \"initiatives,\" \"seek,\" \"would,\" \"could,\" \"continue,\" \"ongoing,\" \"upside,\" \"increases\" and \"potential,\" among others. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. We are under no duty or obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this communication. SOURCE Charter Communications, Inc. Related Links http://www.charter.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Charter Offers Senior Secured Notes", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: PALM BEACH, Fla., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile device technology is projected to be the main driver of next years' developments in Video Advertising. High mobile processing power together with new 5G internet connection speeds will allow more complex mobile video ad strategies. Formats such as live broadcasting, 360 panoramas, or virtual reality videos will transfer the concept of immersion to the advertising field and make the Video Advertising environment increasingly attractive. This development promises highly positive effects on the global mobile market growth. A reportfrom Statista said that the Ad spending in the Video Advertising segment is projected to reach US$37,418million in 2021, while Ad spending is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2021-2025) of 5.05%, resulting in a market volume of US$45,576m by 2025. An additional reportfrom Grand View focusing on the digital video ad market said that the global digital video advertising market size was valued at USD 19.7 billion in 2019and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.1% from 2020 to 2027. It said: \"Technological advancements and changing consumer behavior have propagated advertisers to adopt innovative ways of digital video advertising.\"Active companies in the markets this week include Verb Technology Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERB), Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM), Cisco Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSCO), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT), Magnite (NASDAQ: MGNI). \"There is a growing trend amongst individuals to adopt visual media via platforms other than traditional cable and satellite TVs. Non-conventional platforms, such as desktops, mobile phones, Over The Top (OTT) media platforms, and social media applications are enabling advertisers to enhance their service delivery methodologies to offer new revenue channels for marketers and broadcasters. Furthermore, these digital video contents are programmed to run on various platforms and in several formats to ensure maximum reach, thus enabling a better engagement rate. The global digital video advertising market size was valued at USD 19.7 billion in 2019and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.1% from 2020 to 2027 Technological advancements and changing consumer behavior have propagated advertisers to adopt innovative ways of digital video advertising. There is a growing trend amongst individuals to adopt visual media via platforms other than traditional cable and satellite TVs. Non-conventional platforms, such as desktops, mobile phones, Over The Top (OTT) media platforms, and social media applications are enabling advertisers to enhance their service delivery methodologies to offer new revenue channels for marketers and broadcasters. Furthermore, these digital video contents are programmed to run on various platforms and in several formats to ensure maximum reach, thus enabling a better engagement rate.\" Verb Technology Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: VERB) BREAKING NEWS: VERB Readies Release Of Much Anticipated Interactive Video Integration With Microsoft Outlook; Offers Expansive Beta Program For Small Businesses Impacted By COVID - Verb Technology Company, Inc., a rapidly emerging market leader in business-focused interactive video sales and marketing tools, including livestream ecommerce, CRM, and content management applications, today announced that in preparation for the global release of its much anticipated Microsoft Outlook integration, it will offer small businesses across the country impacted by COVID-19, free use through a specially designed beta program. The VERB integration, developed through VERB's long-standing partnership with Microsoft, allows the more than one-billion Outlook users worldwide the ability to create interactive video emails at the click of a button, natively in the Outlook toolbar. Users will have capabilities to add in-video \"Buy-It-Now\" buttons, links to schedule appointments, and even controls to download product literature and media, among many other sales energizing interactions that can be shared easily through Outlook using their existing Outlook contacts and Microsoft 365. Businesses interested in participating in the beta program can complete the application form here. Selected companies will be able to use the groundbreaking new features in Outlook for free for an extended term beyond the beta testing period to help them recover from the economic effects of COVID. Upon the commercial release, enterprise and individual users will pay a monthly recurring fee for use of the VERB features. VERB intends to make this product integration available globally through Microsoft's Commercial Marketplace and Co-Sell program with Microsoft's field sales. \"Those of you who have been following our progress here at VERB know that this is truly a meaningful milestone for our company and potentially, an enormous value creator,\" stated VERB CEO, Rory J. Cutaia. \"Let me underscore what this means for ourselves and our shareholders. This opportunity combines the friction-free, sales-driving, ecommerce capabilities of our interactive video technology, with the total addressable market of one billion Microsoft Outlook users world-wide. Then add to that, our ability to market this through Microsoft's Commercial Marketplace, as well as their Co-Sell program with Microsoft's field sales.\" \"I am especially proud to be able to offer this amazing revenue producing tool to small businesses and entrepreneurs all over the country free of charge through our beta program, especially those that have been so badly impacted by the effects of the pandemic, stated Cutaia. \"This is just another part of VERB's firm commitment to NASDAQ's public company ESG initiatives. As more and more companies begin taking responsibility for our society, our country, and our planet, by adopting and executing environmental, social and governance programs, we all win together.\" Read the first entire release and more news for VERB at: https://www.financialnewsmedia.com/news-verb/ Additional recent developments include: Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) has announced new features expected for Outlook for Windows 10 and mobile, with a new look for the existing calendar coming in the form of the Outlook Calendar Board. This updated view will allow for a more user-friendly experience by removing the rigid grid view and replacing it with a more customizable experience. You'll be able to better organize your workday with task lists, file attachments, links, reminders, and more directly through the Calendar board without having to use external applications. Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) a leading provider of video-first unified communications, this week announced financial results for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2021. \"The fourth quarter marked a strong finish to an unprecedented year for Zoom. In FY2021, we significantly scaled our business to provide critical communications and collaboration services to our customers and the global community in response to the pandemic. We are humbled by our role as a trusted partner and an engine for the modern work-from-anywhere environment. Our ability to rapidly respond and execute drove strong financial results throughout the year,\" said Eric S. Yuan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zoom. \"As we enter FY2022, we believe we are well positioned for strong growth with our innovative video communications platform, on which our customers can build, run, and grow their businesses; our globally recognized brand; and a team ever focused on delivering happiness to our customers.\" Magnite (Nasdaq: MGNI), the largest independent sell-side advertising platform, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire SpotX from RTL Group for $1.17 billion in cash and stock. SpotX is one of the leading platforms shaping CTV and video advertising globally. Together, Magnite and SpotX will create the largest independent CTV and video advertising platform in the programmatic marketplace. The combined company will provide better support for sellers, create an alternative to the CTV advertising market's largest players, and greatly improve scale and efficiency for buyers. \"Sellers have been looking for a scaled independent alternative to the giant companies who dominate the CTV marketplace,\" said Michael Barrett, President & CEO of Magnite. \"The combination of Magnite and SpotX will make this a reality by bringing together the best CTV technologies and teams at a critical time. Ad-supported CTV is just beginning to draw budgets from linear TV and we will be well-positioned to participate in the strongest segment of industry growth for the foreseeable future.\" Cisco(NASDAQ: CSCO)recently announced the completion of the acquisition of Acacia Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACIA) following approval by a majority of Acacia's shareholders. Acacia designs and manufactures high-speed, optical interconnect technologies that allow webscale companies, service providers and data center operators to meet the fast-growing consumer demand for data. This acquisition reinforces Cisco's commitment to optics as a critical building block that will enhance Cisco's 'Internet for the Future' strategy with world class coherent optical solutions for customers, further enabling them to address the unprecedented scale of modern IT. Cisco is committed to supporting Acacia's existing customers around the world as well as new customers that want industry-leading coherent optics, digital signal processing/photonic integrated circuit modules and transceivers for use in networking products and data centers. DISCLAIMER: FN Media Group LLC (FNM), which owns and operates Financialnewsmedia.com and MarketNewsUpdates.com, is a third party publisher and news dissemination service provider, which disseminates electronic information through multiple online media channels. FNM is NOT affiliated in any manner with any company mentioned herein. FNM and its affiliated companies are a news dissemination solutions provider and are NOT a registered broker/dealer/analyst/adviser, holds no investment licenses and may NOT sell, offer to sell or offer to buy any security. FNM's market updates, news alerts and corporate profiles are NOT a solicitation or recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities. The material in this release is intended to be strictly informational and is NEVER to be construed or interpreted as research material. All readers are strongly urged to perform research and due diligence on their own and consult a licensed financial professional before considering any level of investing in stocks. All material included herein is republished content and details which were previously disseminated by the companies mentioned in this release. FNM is not liable for any investment decisions by its readers or subscribers. Investors are cautioned that they may lose all or a portion of their investment when investing in stocks. For current services performed FNM was compensated forty five hundred dollars for news coverage of the current press releases issued by Verb Technology Company, Inc. by the Company. FNM HOLDS NO SHARES OF ANY COMPANY NAMED IN THIS RELEASE. 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You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, and other risks identified in a company's annual report on Form 10-K or 10-KSB and other filings made by such company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should consider these factors in evaluating the forward-looking statements included herein, and not place undue reliance on such statements. The forward-looking statements in this release are made as of the date hereof and FNM undertakes no obligation to update such statements.Contact Information: Media Contact email:[emailprotected] - +1(561)325-8757 SOURCE FinancialNewsMedia.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Ad Spending In The Video Advertising Segment Is Expected to Exceed $37 Billion In 2021 - Financialnewsmedia.com News Commentary", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: SAN BERNARDINO, Calif., June 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Zen Work Pod is Autonomous' answer to the growing trend of outdoor working spaces, which were expected to dominate corporate design language in 2020. Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has moved most workers from shared office spaces to their homes--up from only 7% before the start of the pandemic according to the World Economic Forum--why not enjoy the benefits of an outdoor workspace right at home?.Enter the Zen Work Pod, which strikes a harmonious balance between quality, practicality, and affordability.\"We designed the Zen Work Pod for creatives and professionals who work at home but need a separate office space that really captures that feeling of going to work,\" says Long Ha, CEO of Autonomous. \"Affordability is just as important to our core philosophy as quality, so we're really excited to have found a solution that meets both criteria.\"For early adopters who sign up via email, Autonomous is offering an Early Bird special price starting from $5400. Included in the total price: the Zen Work Pod itself, a Kinn Chair (or an ErgoChair), a SmartDesk 2 Home Office, and complete free assembly in under 72 hours. You'll even have the first 30 days as a trial period, so you can be absolutely sure the Zen Work Pod works for you. It's a stress-free, all-inclusive solution for anyone looking to invest in a practical home office space. Subscribe now!From as far back as 2015, \"office pods\" have been a growing trend, initially a niche curiosity for the wealthy that has now evolved into an increasingly attractive option for people working from home with limited resources. Autonomous creates a practical solution by leveraging their years of manufacturing experience and their vast supply chain, which affords them low-cost access to premium materials.The Zen Work Pod's stunning minimalist design complements any outdoor setting and has the potential to transform the way you work from home. Check out the product page for detailed specifications, photos, and more information about how to sign up and join the #worksmarter movement.About AutonomousAutonomous (http://autonomous.ai/) is known for producing premium-quality ergonomic office furniture at competitive price points. From its humble beginnings as a crowdfunded project by a small group of dedicated hardware and software professionals, Autonomous has grown into a global network of designers, engineers, developers, and materials specialists.Photos:https://www.prlog.org/12825527Press release distributed by PRLog SOURCE Autonomous Inc Related Links http://autonomous.ai", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Transform the Way You Work From Home with the Zen Work Pod from Autonomous.ai Autonomous Inc. - a smart office provider - has recently announced the upcoming of its latest offering, the Zen Work Pod, a practical and affordable work-from-home solution for creatives and working professionals.", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --itelbpo has officially launched operations in Vieux-Fort, Saint Lucia. The official opening ceremony and two job fairs were held on Wednesday, July 15th. Over 650 hopeful applicants from around the Eastern Caribbean island showed up to explore job opportunities with the Caribbean-grown global outsourcer who has developed a 22-thousand sq. factory foot shell in partnership with Invest Saint Lucia, the island's promotions agency. Saint Lucia's Hon. Prime Minister, Allen Chastanet, was in attendance along with itelbpo's Founding Chairman and CEO, Yoni Epstein, who flew in to mark the occasion. (PRNewsfoto/itelbpo) itelbpo's first recruits commenced training in the new facility on June 30th and the company will be hiring a total of 150 new team members by the end of the summer. Originally, the aim was to bring 200 jobs to Saint Lucia within one year. Over the course of the past few months, this has changed to 750 jobs by Q1 2021. \"What this pandemic has done for us & this region is to show our clients that you cannot always rely on the bigger boys. You have to diversify locations & vendors. Therefore, our existing clients have asked us to put some of their business in Saint Lucia, in order to diversify,\" stated Epstein. \"We have more clients looking to reap the benefits & opportunities in Saint Lucia, and we're confident that our Saint Lucian team can achieve this because I've seen it done before and I know that we have the support of the government & local private sector. itel is a business of the future and that future is today.\" While the region continues to grapple with the economic repercussions of the global pandemic, itelbpo's commitment to staying the course with its expansion into the South of the island comes at a pivotal moment for the economy. In his remarks at the launch event, Prime Minister Chastanet welcomed itelbpo \"as family.\" He further emphasized that young people getting jobs at itelbpo's \"world-class\" facility will be very proud. \"Vieux-Fort is going to be an engine of economic growth on the island. We want to make Vieux-Fort competitive on a global scale. It's not just about creating jobs. It's creating world-class jobs. We are going to make the new frontier a reality,\" stated Chastanet.The launch event took place at the new facility in Vieux-Fort (Hewanorra Freezone) and was preceded by a job fair. Throughout the day, itelbpo accepted resumes from enthusiastic applicants who received group tours of the first completed building at the site. All attendees were required to wear a mask and strict health & safety measures were followed. For more information about itelbpo, the Caribbean's largest homegrown global services provider, visit www.itelbpo.com.SOURCE itelbpo Related Links https://www.itelbpo.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "itelbpo Launches Operations in Saint Lucia 685 Attendees Show Up for First Job Fair", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., April 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --iBASEt, the company that simplifies how complex products are built and maintained, today announced that iBASEt has been positioned by Gartner as a Visionary in the Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for its offering, the iBASEt MES Solution, powered by Solumina iSeries.* This evaluation was based on specific criteria that analyzed the company's overall completeness of vision and ability to execute. iBASEt continues to advance its offerings with innovative technologies and deployment strategies. The recent launch of Solumina iSeries provides an ideal foundation for its MES, Supplier Quality Management (SQM), and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) solutions. As a cloud-native platform built with a microservices architecture, the iBASEt Digital Operations Suite simplifies how complex manufacturing operations are performed as part of a larger enterprise digital ecosystem an integral foundation for an Industry 4.0 strategy. \"We are honored to be recognized by Gartner. At iBASEt, we envision a future where complex operations are managed with greater ease, efficiency, and quality. The cloud has opened new opportunities to deliver on this vision as a manufacturing ecosystem that challenges the status quo,\" said Naveen Poonian, CEO at iBASEt. \"With this innovation comes the possibility for our customers to accelerate their digital transformation journey, which we believe contributed to our placement in this year's Magic Quadrant.\" Magic Quadrant reports are a culmination of rigorous, fact-based research in specific markets, providing a wide-angle view of the relative positions of the providers in markets where growth is high and provider differentiation is distinct. Providers are positioned into four quadrants: Leaders, Challengers, Visionaries, and Niche Players. The research enables you to get the most from market analysis in alignment with your unique business and technology needs. View a complimentary copy of the Magic Quadrant report to learn more about iBASEt's strengths and cautions, among other providers' offerings, at https://info.ibaset.com/ibaset-named-visionary-in-2021-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-mes. * Source: Gartner, \"Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems,\" Rick Franzosa, March 30, 2021 Gartner DisclaimerGartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of the Gartner research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About iBASEtiBASEt is a software company that simplifies how complex products are built and maintained. Founded in Southern California in 1986, iBASEt solutions ensure digital continuity across manufacturing, quality, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations on a global scale. The iSeries, powered by Solumina, is a cloud-native platform that establishes a digital ecosystem to drive innovation and improve operational performance. iBASEt customers include Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Textron. Learn more at iBASEt.com. Media Contact Gordon Benzie(949) 958-5200[emailprotected] SOURCE iBASEt Related Links https://www.ibaset.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "iBASEt Named a Visionary in 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: BOSTON and TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Guardicore, the segmentation company disrupting the legacy firewall market, today unveiled new capabilities for Infection Monkey, its free, open source breach and attack simulation (BAS) tool that maps to the MITRE ATT&CK knowledge base and tests network adherence to the Forrester Zero Trust framework. New capabilities include an expanded list of MITRE ATT&CK techniques, user interface improvements, and increased security measures for the user. Today's updates demonstrate Guardicore's commitment to empowering cybersecurity professionals with sophisticated but easy-to-use tools that significantly improve security posture. Guardicore will be showcasing the open source tool's new functionality and user interface together with the already existing features at this year's DEF CON Red Teams Village's virtual conference on Thursday, August 6th at 8:30 p.m. ET. Infection Monkey is a self-propagating testing tool that hundreds of information technology teams from across the world use to test network adherence to the Zero Trust framework, and find weaknesses in their on-premises and cloud-based data centers. Over the past four years, Infection Monkey has gained significant momentum and popularity amongst the cybersecurity community. With more than 3,200 stars on Github, Infection Monkey is trusted by large enterprises, educational institutions, and more, and has garnered praise from distinguished industry analysts such as Dr. Chase Cunningham, principal analyst at Forrester. \"In cyberspace and in cyber warfare exploitation, attacks succeed because they locate and leverage the weak points in systems and networks. In order to defend from this type of attack cycle, it is necessary to continually test the system for those likely weak points. But this can be difficult, especially when dealing with large infrastructures that are bridged between cloud, non-cloud, on premises, off premises, and a wide variety of other potential configurations. Infection Monkey is one of the most well-aligned tools that fits this need. I'm a huge fan.\" - from Chase Cunningham's \"Cyber Warfare - Trust, Tactics, and Strategies\" Expanded MITRE ATT&CK Techniques and ReportingRecognizing that cybersecurity experts and enterprise DevSecOps teams continue to rely on the MITRE-developed ATT&CK framework as the foundation for network security tests and assessments, Infection Monkey 1.9.0 now offers a total of 32 MITRE ATT&CK techniques available for testing. These new attack techniques enable cybersecurity professionals to exhaustively test their network like never before while also empowering them to easily communicate steps towards actionable remediation with all relevant stakeholders, from IT to the C-suite. Improved UsabilityAs the cybersecurity skills gap continues to widen and IT teams find themselves short-staffed, Infection Monkey 1.9.0 received several interface improvements that ensure the tool can be easily implemented - and most importantly valuable - with no additional staff or education. Infection Monkey 1.9.0's user interface has been significantly upgraded for configuration, making it easier than ever to set up a variety of different test scenarios on the network. In addition, Infection Monkey 1.9.0 now runs more stealthily to avoid interruptions in attack simulations and improve coverage rates. Secure By DefaultGuardicore is committed to ensuring that Infection Monkey offers the highest standards of quality and safety as a tool. Deployed in enterprise production data centers and cloud deployments, delivering a secure and stable tool is a top priority. Therefore, Infection Monkey 1.9.0 now requires a secure login by default and has also been verified as secure by Synk.io, a security firm that continuously scans for vulnerabilities in software dependencies. Users of Infection Monkey 1.9.0 can be confident that the tool is safe and secure for deployment. \"Our mission with Infection Monkey is to equip cybersecurity professionals with a valuable open source tool that helps improve their security posture against cybercriminals,\" said Shay Nehmad, Team Lead and Open Source Software Developer, Guardicore. \"With this new version, we have made it easier than ever to use the tool's sophisticated features.\" About GuardicoreGuardicore is the segmentation company disrupting the legacy firewall market. Our software-only approach is decoupled from the physical network, providing a faster alternative to firewalls. Built for the agile enterprise, Guardicore offers greater security and visibility in the cloud, data-center and endpoint. For more information, please visit www.guardicore.comor go toTwitter orLinkedIn. Contact Emily Townsend[emailprotected] 9788883729 SOURCE Guardicore Related Links http://www.guardicore.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Guardicore Adds MITRE Techniques, Enhances Ease-of-Use and Security for Infection Monkey English English New Capabilities and Enhanced User Interface Will Be Demonstrated at DEF CON Red Team Village", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The IEEE Computer Society (IEEE CS) has reached an impressive milestone as it celebrates 75years of serving the global computer science and engineering community. In honor of this anniversary, the IEEE CS will host a series of exciting events throughout the year in an effort to share the accomplishments of the past 75 years while looking forward to future opportunities. IEEE Computer Society Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary \"We are thrilled to be celebrating this significant milestone this year, which underscores the Computer Society's commitment to serving our worldwide members,\" said Forrest Shull, IEEE CS president. \"Throughout our 75th year, we will celebrate the Computer Society's successes so far, and look ahead to what we will be doing in the future. The Society is home to a dedicated community who collaborate to advance and share knowledge important to our fast-paced field, and it is exciting to envision its impact on creating our shared future.\" The IEEE CS has grown substantially since its beginnings, now servicing over 225,000 community members with resources that include 210 international conferences and a world-class digital library with over 800,000 articles. View IEEE CS By the Numbers. Celebratory activities launching in January include:IEEE CS Trivia Game: Both members and non-members are encouraged to enter. Prizes will be given away each month, and at the end of 2021, a grand prize winner will receive an Apple iPad Air. Visit IEEE CS 75th Trivia Game and start today.Student Branch Chapter Video Contest: Students are challenged to create a video that highlights the past, present, and/or future of technology and that demonstrates how technology has or will change(d) society, improve(d) lives, and/or solve(d) problems. Visit IEEE CS Video Contest for more details. The deadline for entries is 31 January 2021.New activities will be announced monthly, including a special \"IEEE CS Week\" taking place in March, essay contests, featured articles in IEEE CS publications, and panels at IEEE CS conferences and events. Visit IEEE CSto learn more about how to get involved and participate in the yearlong celebration.Subscribe to ComputingEdge for breaking news, opinions, reviews, and insights from 12 IEEE Computer Society magazines, all in one FREE subscription to the monthly digest.The IEEE CS extends its appreciation to this year's75th Anniversary Corporate Partners: OPPO, Hitachi, and Alibaba. Their partnerships offer the opportunity for further collaboration in computer science and engineering.About the IEEE Computer SocietyThe IEEE Computer Society is the world's home for computer science, engineering, and technology. A global leader in providing access to computer science research, analysis, and information, the IEEE Computer Society offers a comprehensive array of unmatched products, services, and opportunities for individuals at all stages of their professional career. Known as the premier organization that empowers the people who drive technology, the IEEE Computer Society offers unparalleled international conferences, peer-reviewed publications, a unique digital library, and training programs. Visitwww.computer.orgfor more information.SOURCE IEEE Computer Society Related Links www.computer.org", "role": "user" }, { "content": "IEEE Computer Society Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary Honoring the past, present, and future of computing research, innovation, and community", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) today announced innovations across its VMware vRealize Cloud Management portfolio of on-premises and Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions. The new and enhanced capabilities combine to enable customers to more securely deploy and operate their hybrid and multi-cloud environments. VMware customers IHS Markit and Provident Mexico are using VMware vRealize Cloud Management solutions to attain greater IT and business agility for faster achievement of business outcomes. In todays uncertain world, enterprises are seeking to increase agility and efficiencies to remain competitive and to drive faster business growth, said Purnima Padmanabhan, senior vice president and general manager, Cloud Management Business Unit, VMware. As more businesses pursue cloud as an agility strategy, vRealize Cloud Management helps customers run their applications anywhere while maintaining consistent operations and common governance across all environments. Consistent Deployment and Operations of Apps, Infrastructure and Platform Services VMware vRealize Cloud Management enables customers to consistently deploy and operate their applications, infrastructure, and platform services, from the data center to the cloud to the edge. It helps them accelerate innovation with quick and easy access to services, gain efficiency by improving visibility and automation, and improve control while mitigating risk through unified operations and governance. Today, VMware introduces new releases including VMware vRealize Automation 8.3, VMware vRealize Operations 8.3, VMware vRealize Log Insight 8.3, vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager 8.3 VMware vRealize Network Insight 6.1 and VMware Skyline; along with enhancements across VMware vRealize Operations Cloud, VMware vRealize Log Insight Cloud, and VMware vRealize Network Insight Cloud. Enhanced Event and Data-Driven Infrastructure Automation VMware vRealize Automation 8.3 delivers enhanced solutions for customers most critical automation use cases including self-service multi-clouds, network automation, and DevOps with actionable insights, greater security and improved performance. New VMware vRealize Automation capabilities include: Additionally, this new release delivers improved performance, deployment speed, increased efficiency and helps complete tasks quicker. This includes reducing the time it takes to deploy a virtual machine a 2x improvement from vRealize Automation 8.2. (1) The new release also enables customers to distribute a deployment across cloud zones via enhancements in placement logic. Improved Security for AI-Powered Operations VMware vRealize Operations delivers self-driving operations from apps to infrastructure to better optimize, plan and scale private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments. Powered by AI and predictive analytics, vRealize Operations delivers continuous performance, capacity and cost optimization, proactive planning, intelligent remediation and integrated compliance. VMware vRealize Operations 8.3 and VMware vRealize Operations Cloud feature: VMware vRealize Log Insight Cloud introduces enhanced machine learning (ML) analytics for errors and Knowledge Base (KB) correlation, ERI-FIPS compliance, VMware HCX and VMware Site Recovery Manager log integration, and native data archiving support. Network Visibility and Troubleshooting for Applications, Networks, and Security VMware vRealize Network Insight 6.1 and VMware vRealize Network Insight Cloud provide an end-to-end network view by learning from multiple data sources across virtual and physical infrastructure. Using ML for application discovery as well as assurance and verification capabilities, vRealize Network Insight makes it easier to plan, build, and manage complex networks. This new release includes: Increased Visibility into Potential Issues and Support Requests Across Teams VMware Skyline provides proactive intelligence across customers VMware environments to help prevent issues and unscheduled downtime. The latest release of Skyline Advisor provides expanded visibility into the vulnerabilities Skyline identifies and improved Support Request visibility enables easier use of the Log Assist automated log upload feature. This release also includes 31 new proactive Findings and Recommendations. IHS Markit Automates Cloud Environment for Competitive Edge IHS Markit is a business information provider headquartered in London, serving more than 50,000 business and government customers worldwide. To speed its time to market, the company uses vRealize Cloud Management offerings including vRealize Network Insight with VMware NSX-T to help release products faster to maintain a competitive edge. We are making VMware vRealize Network Insight Cloud IHS Markits standard tool for application, network and security visibility and troubleshooting, said Andrew Hrycaj, Principal Network Engineer, IHS Markit. Provident Mexico Speeds Innovation with Cloud Adoption Financial services firm Provident Mexico sought to drive business growth by moving all of its applications to the cloud. After selecting VMware Cloud on AWS to run workloads and apps, Provident Mexico used vRealize Cloud Management to reduce its migration risk. The solution empowered IT leaders at the firm to optimize application delivery infrastructure and innovate faster to meet business speed and agility requirements. Specifically, Provident Mexico has improved its efficiency, lowered its risk and reduced its overall capacity requirements by 30% when comparing consumption of on-premises and cloud environments. Its intimidating to think about putting high-value workloads in the cloud, especially in financial services, but adopting cloud is both necessary and practical to achieve IT and business goals, said Nstor Rodrguez, Director of Technology and Change, Provident Mexico. It used to take me around a year and a half just to place an application in production. With VMware vRealize Cloud Management, I now do it within months. Its a game changer. Product Availability VMware vRealize Automation 8.3, VMware vRealize Operations 8.3, VMware vRealize Log Insight 8.3, VMware vRealize Suite Lifecycle Manager 8.3 VMware vRealize Network Insight 6.1 and Skyline Advisor are available. The new capabilities and enhancements to VMware vRealize Operations Cloud, VMware vRealize Log Insight Cloud and VMware vRealize Network Insight Cloud are also available. Additional Resources About VMware VMware software powers the worlds complex digital infrastructure. The companys cloud, app modernization, networking, security, and digital workspace offerings help customers deliver any application on any cloud across any device. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is committed to being a force for good, from its breakthrough technology innovations to its global impact. For more information, please visit https://www.vmware.com/company.html. VMware, vRealize, Skyline, NSX-T, NSX-V and HCX are registered trademarks or trademarks of VMware, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other jurisdictions. This article may contain hyperlinks to non-VMware websites that are created and maintained by third parties who are solely responsible for the content on such websites. VMware makes no guarantee that services announced in preview or beta will become available at a future date. The information in this press release is for informational purposes only and may not be incorporated into any contract.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "VMware Refreshes vRealize Cloud Management to Better Optimize, Protect and Modernize Customers Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Environments Customers IHS Markit and Provident Mexico Benefit from VMware vRealize Cloud Management Solutions", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FORM 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) PUBLIC OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITHOUT RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY (RI) STATUS (OR WHERE RI STATUS IS NOT APPLICABLE) Rule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the Code) 1. KEY INFORMATION BARCLAYS CAPITAL SECURITIES LTD WILLIAM HILL PLC WILLIAM HILL PLC 09 March 2021 2. POSITIONS OF THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security. (a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing (if any) Interests Short Positions Number (%) Number (%) (1) 47,541,911 4.52% 22,033,686 2.10% (2) 21,785,738 2.07% 42,357,751 4.03% (3) 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 69,327,649 6.60% 64,391,437 6.13% All interests and all short positions should be disclosed. Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions). (b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors and other employee options) Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages: 3. DEALINGS (IF ANY) BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in. The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated. (a) Purchases and sales 10p ordinary Purchase 2,070,544 2.7114 GBP 2.709 GBP 10p ordinary Sale 631,291 2.7112 GBP 2.709 GBP (b) Cash-settled derivative transactions 10p ordinary SWAP Long 1,735 2.7089 GBP 10p ordinary SWAP Long 1,913 2.7100 GBP 10p ordinary CFD Long 30,783 2.7095 GBP 10p ordinary SWAP Long 41,147 2.7105 GBP 10p ordinary SWAP Long 117,192 2.7093 GBP 10p ordinary SWAP Long 143,890 2.7094 GBP 10p ordinary CFD Short 22 2.7113 GBP 10p ordinary CFD Short 5,300 2.7114 GBP 10p ordinary SWAP Short 47,239 2.7114 GBP 10p ordinary SWAP Short 63,260 2.7108 GBP 10p ordinary SWAP Short 67,543 2.7117 GBP 10p ordinary SWAP Short 84,991 2.7103 GBP 10p ordinary SWAP Short 111,636 2.7101 GBP 10p ordinary SWAP Short 165,323 2.7105 GBP 10p ordinary SWAP Short 176,047 2.7112 GBP 10p ordinary SWAP Short 213,524 2.7113 GBP (c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options) (i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type e.g. American, European etc. Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit (ii) Exercise Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit (d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities) Class of relevant security Nature of dealing e.g. subscription, conversion Details Price per unit (if applicable) 4. OTHER INFORMATION (a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer: Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state none None (b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to: (i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced: If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state none None (c) Attachments 10 Mar 2021 Large Holdings Regulatory Operations 020 3134 7213 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service. The Panels Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Codes disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129. The Code can be viewed on the Panels website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Form 8.5 (EPT/NON-RI) - WILLIAM HILL PLC", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: MISSION, Kan., Nov. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- (Family Features) Many families constantly search for meal inspiration, and one of the best ways is to look toward trendy tastes for new options to add to the menu. One of the country's top Hispanic food brands, Cacique, tapped culinary experts and chefs Aarn Snchez, Bricia Lopez and Santiago Gomez to curate the third annual \"What's Next in Mexican Cuisine\" trends forecast uncovering popular flavors, techniques and dishes to expect in the coming year. Photo courtesy of Cacique \"One way we can all honor the impact of Latin culture in America is through food,\" Snchez said. \"One easy step you can take to connect with a culture is by using authentic ingredients, like in this Chorizo Ragu with Cheesy Toast, which uses three staple Mexican ingredients queso fresco, crema Mexicana and chorizo. It's inspired by my prediction that Mexican comfort foods and deep, rich sauces made from scratch will rise in popularity.\" Consider these top Mexican food trends for 2021 according to Snchez, Lopez and Gomez along with findings from a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Cacique: The bread baking craze of 2020 will now include homemade corn and flour tortillas with 55% of Americans reaching for masa harina, flour and tortilla presses to make their own. Americans have a thirst for dehydrated chiles with varieties ranging from pasillas to anchos set to become more popular in American kitchens. Dried chiles, beans and cheeses such as queso fresco will find their way into more American kitchens as people adopt a \"from scratch\" approach and back-to-basics techniques. Coziness, meet Cozumel asMexican comfort foods reign supreme and people gravitate toward nostalgic \"homemade\" style favorites like enchiladas. Get ready to dive into deep, rich sauces, including mole, which will continue to grow in popularity. Salsa macha will share the spotlight thanks to exploration of the breadth of salsa varieties that exist within Mexican cuisine. Food exploration will satisfy Americans' wanderlust as 55% plan to travel less in 2021, and the same percentage report they're looking to learn the stories behind famous Mexican recipes. To find more trend-inspired recipes, visit caciqueinc.com. Chorizo Ragu with Cheesy Toast Recipe courtesy of chef Aarn Snchez 3 bolillo-style rolls or 1 long baguette 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 yellow or white onion, chopped 2-3 carrots, chopped 12 teaspoon salt 6 cloves garlic, divided 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 14 pounds ground beef 1 package (9 ounces) Cacique Pork Chorizo 1 can (28 ounces) crushed or pureed tomatoes 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 9 tablespoons Cacique Crema Mexicana, plus additional for serving 1 12 cups crumbled Cacique Ranchero Queso Fresco Preheat oven to 400 F. Halve bread lengthwise. In heavy-bottomed pot, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots and salt then cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables just start to soften, 3-4 minutes. Mince 2 garlic cloves and add to pot with mushrooms; cook about 3 minutes. Use spoon to push vegetables to edges of pan then add tomato paste, oregano and cumin to center of pan; saute until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Increase heat to high and add beef and pork chorizo. Break meat up with spoon but don't over-stir. When beef is no longer pink, pour in tomatoes and bring to simmer. Decrease heat to medium-high and let simmer, stirring occasionally. While ragu simmers, use fork to mash or whip butter with crema until smooth. Mince or finely grate remaining garlic cloves then stir into crema mixture. Spread crema mixture evenly over bread, trying to cover as much area as possible. Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco all over and place bread on rimmed baking sheet, cheese side up. Toast 4-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling. Finish under broiler 30-60 seconds for deeper browning, if desired. Cut bread into individual portions. After about 20 minutes of simmering, ragu should thicken and flavors meld. Swirl in additional crema then serve ragu in bowls with cheesy toast or ladle over pieces of toast.Michael French[emailprotected]1-888-824-3337editors.familyfeatures.comAbout Family Features Editorial SyndicateA leading source for high-quality food, lifestyle and home and garden content, Family Features provides readers with topically and seasonally relevant tips, takeaways, information, recipes, videos, infographics and more. Find additional articles and information at Culinary.net and eLivingToday.com. SOURCE Family Features Editorial Syndicate Related Links http://www.familyfeatures.com", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Uncovering the Top Mexican Food Trends for 2021", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Hello Pal International Inc. (\"Hello Pal\" or the \"Company\") (CSE: HP) (Frankfurt: 27H) (OTC: HLLPF), a provider of rapidly growing international live-streaming, social messaging and language learning mobile apps, is pleased to announce the commencement of marketing operations for its livestreaming services in the Middle East market, with a focus on the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain. After having consistently achieved monthly revenues of over CAD 2 million over the past several months, and following the arrival earlier last year of industry veteran Vincent Chai as Senior Vice President of Operations, the Company has started to focus on expanding its revenue sources to markets other than the China livestreaming market. The Company has already begun to work with several key partners to begin this expansion, including those with an established network of livestreaming hosts in the Middle East countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain. Such partners will help bring in a diverse community of livestreaming hosts and provide livestream content on Hello Pal that caters to the Arabic-speaking world. In tandem, the Company has also been working with other key partners with an established userbase in the Middle East to ensure quality generation of user traffic to Hello Pal to consume the livestream content.This expansion presents exciting growth prospects for the Company as the Middle Eastern market is a proven market for livestreaming content, yet is relatively still in its infancy. The Company has already been testing the Middle East market over the past several months, and initial results have been more than encouraging. Notably, largely due to the Middle East efforts, non-China revenue now accounts for 10% of its total revenue, having increased from 6.5% the previous month, and 3% from November 2020. Having now completed the preparatory stage of its expansion plan, the Company is preparing to take it to the next level through a strong marketing push with key partners. \"All key indicators such as number of daily livestream hosts and total number of livestreaming minutes have not only been steadily increasing, but we've also been seeing an acceleration of this growth in recent weeks,\" said Mr. Chai.\"With the proven strength of our team, as well as the initial signs so far, we feel confident that we will see a similar growth and success in this market as we have been seeing in the China market.\" \"The overseas expansion is firmly in line with our mission to bring the world closer together,\" said KL Wong, Founder and Chairman of Hello Pal.\"As we expand to new territories, our new initiatives in the cryptocurrency space is also designed to help us achieve our mission more effectively, given the borderless nature of cryptocurrency.\" To download Hello Pal please visit the IOS or Android store. For information with respect to the Company or the contents of this news release, please contact the Company at (604) 683-0911 or visit the website at hellopal.com. Email inquiries can be directed to: [emailprotected]. About the Hello Pal Platform The Hello Pal Platform is a proprietary suite of mobile applications built on a user-friendly messaging interface that focus on social interaction, language learning and travel. Hello Pal, has been designed from the ground up to be easy to use and enables users' the freedom to speak in their own language regardless of the other person's language they are speaking to. Hello Pal's overriding mission is to bring the world closer together through social interaction, language learning and travel. By creating a platform where it is easy to instantly interact with others around the world and giving them the tools to communicate with each other in a joyful and fun way, we hope to do our part (however small) in fostering understanding and tolerance between all citizens of the world. Information set forth in this news release contains forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management's current estimates, beliefs, intentions, and expectations; they are not guarantees of future performance. Hello Pal cautions that all forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain and that actual performance may be affected by a number of material factors, many of which are beyond Hello Pal's control. Such risks and uncertainties are described in Hello Pal's annual and interim financial statements available on www.sedar.com. Although Hello Pal is currently generating revenues, Hello Pal remains in the growth stage and such revenues are yet to be profitable.Accordingly, actual, and future events, conditions and results may differ materially from the estimates, beliefs, intentions, and expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, Hello Pal undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information. THE CSE HAS NEITHER APPROVED NOR DISAPPROVED THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN AND DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE Hello Pal Internationalwww.hellopal.com p 604-683-0911 SOURCE Hello Pal International Inc.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hello Pal Announces Expansion into the Middle East Market Market expansion part of Company's overall diversification plan", "role": "assistant" } ]
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[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: CAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Water Works Company, Inc. (NYSE: AWK) today reported results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 of $0.73 per share, compared to $0.68 per share in 2020. American Water continues to provide essential services to the communities we serve, and our employees again delivered strong first quarter results of $0.73 per share, compared to 2020 results, said Walter Lynch, president, and CEO of American Water. Our results demonstrate that we continue to grow our business through the consistent, disciplined execution of our strategies. As an example of this successful execution, we recently announced what will be the largest municipal acquisition in Pennsylvania American Waters history. On April 6, we signed an agreement to acquire the wastewater treatment and collection system for the City of York, Pa., which will add an equivalent customer connection total of more than 45,000. To date this year, we have added approximately 4,500 customer connections through organic growth and closed acquisitions. We also have under agreement more than 86,000 customer connections, including the City of York, continued Lynch. Consolidated Results For the three months ended March 31, 2021, earnings per share were $0.73, compared to $0.68 for the same period in 2020. The increase was primarily driven by continued growth in the Regulated Businesses from infrastructure investment, acquisitions, and organic growth. The consolidated results were somewhat offset by increased claims expense in 2021 in the Homeowner Services Group (HOS), due in part to the extreme cold weather across parts of the country during the first quarter of 2021. For the first three months of 2021, the Company made capital investments of approximately $342 million, including $336 million primarily for infrastructure improvements in the Regulated Businesses and $3 million for regulated acquisitions. The Company plans to invest approximately $1.9 billion across its footprint in 2021. Regulated Businesses For the first three months of 2021, the Regulated Businesses net income was $135 million, compared to $123 million for the same period in 2020. Regulated revenue increased approximately $35 million from additional authorized revenues from infrastructure investments, acquisitions, and organic growth. Revenue increased $55 million, excluding revenue reductions for the amortization of excess deferred income taxes of $20 million which began in 2021 in two jurisdictions, with a like amount reflected as lower tax expense. The increase in revenue was partially offset by higher O&M expenses of $22 million to support growth in the Regulated Businesses and increased depreciation of $12 million, mainly related to infrastructure investment growth. To date, the Company has been authorized additional annualized revenues, excluding agreed to reductions for excess accumulated deferred income taxes, of approximately $112 million from general rate cases, with $92 million effective in 2021 and $20 million effective in 2022. In addition, approximately $31 million of additional annualized revenues from infrastructure surcharges has been authorized and are effective in 2021. The Company has general rate cases in progress in three jurisdictions totaling an annualized revenue request of approximately $61 million. For the 12-month period ended March 31, 2021, the Companys adjusted regulated O&M efficiency ratio (a non-GAAP financial measure) was 34.1 percent, a decrease from 34.5 percent for the 12-month period ended March 31, 2020. Market-Based Businesses In the first quarter of 2021, net income for the Market-Based Businesses was $17 million, compared to $22 million for the same period in 2020. The decrease was largely the result of an increase in claims experience, driven by the extreme cold weather in Texas and Illinois, and a continuation of more stay-at-home activities as experienced throughout most of 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Dividends On April 28, 2021, the Companys board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.6025 per share of common stock, payable on June 1, 2021, to all shareholders of record as of May 11, 2021. 2021 Earnings Guidance The Company expects its 2021 earnings per share to be in the range of $4.18 to $4.28. The Companys earnings forecasts are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, those described under Forward-Looking Statements below and under Risk Factors in its annual, quarterly and current reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Non-GAAP Financial Measures This press release also includes a presentation of adjusted regulated O&M efficiency ratio, which excludes from its calculation estimated purchased water revenues and purchased water expenses, reductions for the amortization of excess accumulated deferred income taxes, and the allocable portion of non-O&M support services costs, mainly depreciation and general taxes. This item constitutes a non-GAAP financial measure under SEC rules. This item is derived from American Waters consolidated financial information but is not presented in its financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure supplements and should be read in conjunction with the Companys GAAP disclosures and should be considered as an addition to, and not a substitute for, any GAAP measure. Management evaluates its operating performance using this ratio and believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to the Companys investors because it directly measures improvement in the operating performance and efficiency of the Companys Regulated Businesses. The Companys adjusted regulated O&M efficiency ratio (i) is not an accounting measure that is based on GAAP; (ii) is not based on a standard, objective industry definition or method of calculation; (iii) may not be comparable to other companies operating measures; and (iv) should not be used in place of the GAAP information provided elsewhere in this press release. Set forth in this release is a table that calculates the Companys adjusted regulated O&M efficiency ratio and reconciles each of the components used to calculate this ratio to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call The first quarter 2021 earnings conference call will take place on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at 9 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. Interested parties may listen to an audio webcast through a link on the Companys Investor Relations website at ir.amwater.com. Presentation slides that will be used in conjunction with the earnings conference call will also be made available online. The Company recognizes its website as a key channel of distribution to reach public investors and as a means of disclosing material non-public information to comply with its obligations under SEC Regulation FD. Following the earnings conference call, an audio archive of the call will be available for one year on American Waters investor relations website at ir.amwater.com/events. About American Water With a history dating back to 1886, American Water is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly-traded water and wastewater utility company. The Company employs approximately 7,000 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and market-based drinking water, wastewater and other related services to over 15 million people in 46 states. More information can be found by visiting amwater.com and follow American Water on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release including, without limitation, 2021 earnings guidance, the outcome of pending acquisition activity, the amount and allocation of projected capital expenditures; the impacts to the Company of the current novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic health event, and estimated revenues from rate cases and other government agency authorizations, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Federal securities laws. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by words with prospective meanings such as intend, plan, estimate, believe, anticipate, expect, predict, project, propose, assume, forecast, outlook, future, pending, goal, objective, potential, continue, seek to, may, can, will, should and could and or the negative of such terms or other variations or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are predictions based on American Waters current expectations and assumptions regarding future events. They are not guarantees or assurances of any outcomes, financial results of levels of activity, performance or achievements, and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon them. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of estimates and assumptions, and known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements included in this press release as a result of the factors discussed in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, and subsequent filings with the SEC, and because of factors such as: the decisions of governmental and regulatory bodies, including decisions to raise or lower customer rates and regulatory responses to the COVID-19 pandemic; the timeliness and outcome of regulatory commissions and other authorities actions concerning rates, capital structure, authorized return on equity, capital investment, system acquisitions and dispositions, taxes, permitting, water supply and management, and other decisions; changes in customer demand for, and patterns of use of, water, such as may result from conservation efforts, impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, or otherwise; a loss of one or more large industrial or commercial customers due to adverse economic conditions, the COVID-19 pandemic, or other factors; limitations on the availability of the Companys water supplies or sources of water, or restrictions on its use thereof, resulting from allocation rights, governmental or regulatory requirements and restrictions, drought, overuse or other factors; changes in laws, governmental regulations and policies, including with respect to environmental, health and safety, consumer and data privacy, water quality and water quality accountability, contaminants of emerging concern, public utility and tax regulations and policies, and impacts resulting from U.S., state and local elections and changes in federal, state and local executive administrations; weather conditions and events, climate variability patterns, and natural disasters, including drought or abnormally high rainfall, prolonged and abnormal ice or freezing conditions, strong winds, coastal and intercoastal flooding, pandemics (including COVID-19) and epidemics, earthquakes, landslides, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, electrical storms, sinkholes and solar flares; the outcome of litigation and similar governmental and regulatory proceedings, investigations or actions; the risks associated with the Companys aging infrastructure, and its ability to appropriately improve the resiliency of, or maintain and replace, current or future infrastructure and systems, including its technology and other assets, and manage the expansion of its businesses; exposure or infiltration of the Companys technology and critical infrastructure systems, including the disclosure of sensitive, personal or confidential information contained therein, through physical or cyber attacks or other means; the Companys ability to obtain permits and other approvals for projects and construction of various water and wastewater facilities; changes in the Companys capital requirements; the Companys ability to control operating expenses and to achieve operating efficiencies; the intentional or unintentional actions of a third party, including contamination of the Companys water supplies or the water provided to its customers; the Companys ability to obtain adequate and cost-effective supplies of equipment (including personal protective equipment), chemicals, electricity, fuel, water and other raw materials; the Companys ability to successfully meet growth projections for the Regulated Businesses and the Market-Based Businesses, either individually or in the aggregate, and capitalize on growth opportunities, including, among other things, with respect to acquiring, closing and successfully integrating regulated operations and market-based businesses, entering into contracts and other agreements with, or otherwise obtaining, new customers or partnerships in the Market-Based Businesses, and realizing anticipated benefits and synergies from new acquisitions; risks and uncertainties associated with contracting with the U.S. government, including ongoing compliance with applicable government procurement and security regulations; cost overruns relating to improvements in or the expansion of the Companys operations; the Companys ability to successfully develop and implement new technologies and to protect related intellectual property; the Companys ability to maintain safe work sites; the Companys exposure to liabilities related to environmental laws and similar matters resulting from, among other things, water and wastewater service provided to customers; changes in general economic, political, business and financial market conditions, including without limitation conditions and collateral consequences associated with the current pandemic health event resulting from COVID-19; access to sufficient debt and/or equity capital on satisfactory terms and when and as needed to support operations and capital expenditures; fluctuations in interest rates; the Companys ability to comply with affirmative or negative covenants in the current or future indebtedness of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, or the issuance of new or modified credit ratings or outlooks or other communications by credit rating agencies with respect to the Company or any of its subsidiaries (or any current or future indebtedness thereof), which could increase financing costs or funding requirements and affect the Companys or its subsidiaries ability to issue, repay or redeem debt, pay dividends or make distributions; fluctuations in the value of benefit plan assets and liabilities that could increase the Companys cost and funding requirements; changes in federal or state general, income and other tax laws, including (i) future significant tax legislation; (ii) further rules, regulations, interpretations and guidance by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and state or local taxing authorities related to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; (iii) the availability of, or the Companys compliance with, the terms of applicable tax credits and tax abatement programs; and (iv) the Companys ability to utilize its U.S. federal and state income tax net operating loss carryforwards; migration of customers into or out of the Companys service territories; the use by municipalities of the power of eminent domain or other authority to condemn the systems of one or more of the Companys utility subsidiaries, or the assertion by private landowners of similar rights against such utility subsidiaries; any difficulty or inability to obtain insurance for the Company, its inability to obtain insurance at acceptable rates and on acceptable terms and conditions, or its inability to obtain reimbursement under existing or future insurance programs and coverages for any losses sustained; the incurrence of impairment charges related to the Companys goodwill or other assets; labor actions, including work stoppages and strikes; the Companys ability to retain and attract qualified employees; civil disturbances or terrorist threats or acts, or public apprehension about future disturbances, unrest or terrorist threats or acts; and the impact of new, and changes to existing, accounting standards. These forward-looking statements are qualified by, and should be read together with, the risks and uncertainties set forth above and the risk factors included in American Waters annual, quarterly and other SEC filings, and readers should refer to such risks, uncertainties and risk factors in evaluating such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. American Water does not have or undertake any obligation or intention to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise, except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws. Furthermore, it may not be possible to assess the impact of any such factor on the Companys businesses, either viewed independently or together, or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive. AWK-IR American Water Works Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In millions, except per share data) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Operating revenues $ 888 $ 844 Operating expenses: Operation and maintenance 419 383 Depreciation and amortization 157 145 General taxes 83 77 Total operating expenses, net 659 605 Operating income 229 239 Other income (expense): Interest, net (98 ) (96 ) Non-operating benefit costs, net 20 13 Other, net 4 3 Total other income (expense) (74 ) (80 ) Income before income taxes 155 159 Provision for income taxes 22 35 Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 133 $ 124 Basic earnings per share: Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 0.73 $ 0.69 Diluted earnings per share: (a) Net income attributable to common shareholders $ 0.73 $ 0.68 Weighted-average common shares outstanding: Basic 181 181 Diluted 182 181 (a) Amounts may not calculate due to rounding. American Water Works Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In millions, except share and per share data) March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 ASSETS Property, plant and equipment $ 25,934 $ 25,614 Accumulated depreciation (6,029 ) (5,904 ) Property, plant and equipment, net 19,905 19,710 Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents 69 547 Restricted funds 30 29 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for uncollectible accounts of $67 and $60, respectively 274 321 Unbilled revenues 219 206 Materials and supplies 52 47 Assets held for sale 654 629 Other 168 127 Total current assets 1,466 1,906 Regulatory and other long-term assets: Regulatory assets 1,127 1,127 Operating lease right-of-use assets 98 95 Goodwill 1,511 1,504 Postretirement benefit assets 167 173 Intangible assets 52 55 Other 199 196 Total regulatory and other long-term assets 3,154 3,150 Total assets $ 24,525 $ 24,766 American Water Works Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In millions, except share and per share data) March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIES Capitalization: Common stock ($0.01 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 186,727,874 and 186,466,707 shares issued, respectively) $ 2 $ 2 Paid-in-capital 6,757 6,747 Retained earnings 235 102 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (48 ) (49 ) Treasury stock, at cost (5,260,064 and 5,168,215 shares, respectively) (363 ) (348 ) Total common shareholders' equity 6,583 6,454 Long-term debt 9,325 9,329 Redeemable preferred stock at redemption value 3 4 Total long-term debt 9,328 9,333 Total capitalization 15,911 15,787 Current liabilities: Short-term debt 1,115 1,282 Current portion of long-term debt 311 329 Accounts payable 134 189 Accrued liabilities 466 591 Accrued taxes 76 50 Accrued interest 98 88 Liabilities related to assets held for sale 80 137 Other 171 215 Total current liabilities 2,451 2,881 Regulatory and other long-term liabilities: Advances for construction 267 270 Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 2,223 2,113 Regulatory liabilities 1,736 1,770 Operating lease liabilities 84 81 Accrued pension expense 368 388 Other 83 83 Total regulatory and other long-term liabilities 4,761 4,705 Contributions in aid of construction 1,402 1,393 Commitments and contingencies Total capitalization and liabilities $ 24,525 $ 24,766 American Water Works Company, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies Adjusted Regulated Operation and Maintenance Efficiency Ratio (A Non-GAAP, unaudited measure) In millions For the Twelve Months Ended March 31, (Dollars in millions) 2021 2020 Total operation and maintenance expenses $ 1,658 $ 1,562 Less: Operation and maintenance expensesMarket-Based Businesses 404 386 Operation and maintenance expensesOther (26) (27) Total operation and maintenance expensesRegulated Businesses 1,280 1,203 Less: Regulated purchased water expenses 152 139 Allocation of non-operation and maintenance expenses 43 31 Adjusted operation and maintenance expensesRegulated Businesses (i) $ 1,085 $ 1,033 Total operating revenues $ 3,822 $ 3,640 Less: Operating revenuesMarket-Based Businesses 549 533 Operating revenuesOther (17) (22) Total operating revenuesRegulated Businesses 3,290 3,129 Less: Regulated purchased water revenues (a) 152 139 Revenue reductions for the amortization of excess accumulated deferred income taxes (46) Adjusted operating revenuesRegulated Businesses (ii) $ 3,184 $ 2,990 Adjusted O&M efficiency ratioRegulated Businesses (i) / (ii) 34.1 % 34.5 % (a) The calculation assumes regulated purchased water revenues approximate regulated purchased water expenses.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "American Water Reports First Quarter 2021 Results Affirms 2021 Guidance Range First quarter 2021 diluted earnings of $0.73 per share, compared to $0.68 per share in 2020, a 7.4% increase 2021 earnings guidance range of $4.18 to $4.28 per share affirmed Invested $342 million in the first quarter and added approximately 4,500 customer connections year-to-date through closed acquisitions and organic growth; Capital plan remains on track to invest approximately $1.9 billion in 2021 Entered into an agreement to acquire the wastewater system of the City of York, Pa., which will add more than 45,000 equivalent customer connections, bringing the total customer connections under agreement to more than 86,000", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The \"Radiopharmaceuticals - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics\" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global market for Radiopharmaceuticals is expected to slump by -6.3% in the year 2020 and thereafter recover to reach US$9.9 billion by the year 2027, trailing a post COVID-19 CAGR of 9.4% over the analysis period 2020 through 2027. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, most companies have reported some form of disruption in their supply chains owing to transportation restrictions. The crisis has also resulted in supply issues associated with radiopharmaceuticals, radioisotopes and kits for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Nuclear medicine and personalized medicine are heavily reliant on the timely availability of radioisotopes. With air freight restrictions imposed, transport of Mo-99, Tc-99m and other radioisotopes remains impacted during COVID times. NTP Radioisotopes is currently operating at below normal capacity as a result of logistical challenges in South Africa. While the US accounts for nearly half of the market, it relies on three suppliers of Molybdenum-99 and Technetium-99m. In addition, majority of African nations depend heavily on a single supplier of these radioisotopes that are used for cancer imaging. The COVID-19 outbreak has complicated the scenario owing to ongoing restrictions on flights that have severely disrupted global supply chains, prompting participants to ensure reliable radiopharmaceuticals supply for nuclear medicine. Participants are also facing issues in procuring cold kits for simplifying radiopharmaceutical production. These supply constraints along with shortage of qualified staff has made it challenging for countries to perform tasks such as labeling and quality assurance, hampering complex procedures. There are issues related to particular radiopharmaceuticals. While 18F-FDG is extensively used, non-FDG tracers remained in limited quantities across low-income nations owing to their extensive nature, regulatory restrictions and lack of cyclotron. In addition, various countries are unable to access therapeutic tracers including 123I, 123I-MIBG, and 131I-MIBG due to supply and cost issues. The scenario remains challenging for non-COVID-19 treatment solutions such as medical radioisotopes, which are used in diagnosis and treatment of cancer and certain health conditions by healthcare providers around the world. In the post pandemic period, pent-up demand for cancer and other chronic diseases will push up demand for radioisotopes. The huge unmet needs and the ensuing massive opportunity for imaging technologies and services will benefit long-term growth of radiopharmaceuticals. Growth during this period will continue to benefit from the growing mainstream interest in nuclear medicine, and the development of new radionuclide's for cancer nuclear imaging and internal radiotherapy. A key trend of the pre-virus period that will emerge to spur gains is the shifting of healthcare from fee based systems to value based systems and the resulting new commercial value placed on hybrid molecular imaging techniques which utilize radiopharmaceuticals for accurate and early disease diagnosis. Development of new and innovative radiopharmaceuticals has and will continue to spur the use of PET/CT and SPECT/CT imaging platforms across new clinical areas including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, pulmonology and oncology. The epidemic spread of cancer will fuel interest in non-invasive tumor receptor imaging thereby pushing up the significance of molecular imaging for its ability to enable better understanding of tumor biology so as to develop more personalized and targeted treatment regimes. Other growth drivers will include growing incidence of cardiovascular diseases and new launch of cardiac radiopharmaceuticals such as flurpiridaz f-18 and ammonia n-13 in the field of cardiovascular disease imaging; expected developments in non-reactor based production of tc-99m in a bid to overcome production challenges of Tc-99m; growing population and healthcare burden; pressing need for effective healthcare solutions; government policy led focus on healthcare infrastructure development; and concerted efforts taken to promote nuclear medicine in emerging Asian economies grappling with the economic challenges of providing affordable healthcare. Key Topics Covered: I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. MARKET OVERVIEW 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE III. MARKET ANALYSIS IV. COMPETITION For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/q4cq7k", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Global Radiopharmaceuticals Market Report 2020-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "You are given a text that consists of multiple sentences. Your task is to perform abstractive summarization on this text. Use your understanding of the content to express the main ideas and crucial details in a shorter, coherent, and natural sounding text. \nText: LOS ANGELES, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --As people everywhere continue to send in their ballots or head to the polls to cast their vote, the big day, Election Day, is just around the corner. To prepare for the monumental event, Shots Box, a Los Angeles, CA-based liquor delivery company, is toasting to election day with patriotic whiskey selections that are festive, sophisticated, and delicious, but also bespoke spirits of American pride. \"Whiskey is a historic beverage with such deep roots into American culture,\" said J.C. Stock, CEO and Founder of Shots Box. \"We know Election Day can be stressful, and that's why we wanted to highlight some American made whiskeys for everyone to enjoy. You can also feel good about supporting local American businesses and creators by discovering what great options our nation has to offer in spirits.\" Take the guesswork out of finding the perfect whiskey and give these American features a shot: The following whiskeysare made from American-grown grains and distilled in facilities all over the USA. Show USA pride this Election Day and raise a glass with an American-made Craft Whiskey: Bozeman 1889 Whiskey, Young & Yonder Hye Rye Bourbon, Balcones Distilling, Crooked Water Spirits, as well as Wright & Brown Distilling, are some of the fan-favorite, great, American-made offerings. American whiskey lovers can also subscribe to the Shots Box Whiskey Club for even more craft selections. With 10 curated, small-batch, craft, and unique samples every other month, a tasting journal, and access to exclusive Shots Box perks, the Shots Box Whiskey Club gives whiskey drinkers all over the country a chance to taste a variety of local whiskeys that can be enjoyed straight and used to make delicious cocktails for Election Day. To learn more about the Shots Box Whiskey Club to access premium American whiskeys and various other international feats, visit here. About Shots Box Shots Box is a bi-monthly subscription service that delivers an array of shot-sized craft distilled whiskeys curated by tastemakers to doorsteps across America. It is a new way to try spirits, discover favorites, and avoid paying top-shelf prices for full bottles of liquor that the consumer has not previously tasted. The service ships the subscriber 10 minis bi-monthly of the best whiskey samples. CONTACT INFORMATION:Tiffany Kayar[emailprotected] Related Imagesshots-box-logo.jpg Shots Box Logo Logo SOURCE Shots Box", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Shots Box Showcases Homegrown Whiskeys as American Classics in Celebration of the Upcoming Election Day Americans are encouraged to cast their votes and raise their glasses on Election Day with a selection of curated all American whiskey recommendations from the Shots Box Whiskey Club", "role": "assistant" } ]

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