MEA active, controlled and intelligent packaging market is projected to witness the growth at a CAGR of 6.30% during the forecast period to reach a total market size of US$1.802 billion by 2023, increasing from US$1.249 billion in 2017.
The growing pharmaceuticals industry will drive the regional market growth. In additive, the ongoing modernising trade trend and expanding e-commerce drive the need to attract consumer within limited shelf space which further augment the market growth.
The first step towards determining the MEA active, controlled and intelligent packaging market size involves identifying key players and the revenue contribution of the overall business or relevant segment aligned to the study in consideration through extensive secondary research. This also includes various studies and data published by industry associations, analyst reports, investor presentations, press releases and journals among others. Both bottoms-up and top down approaches are utilized to determine the market size of the overall market and key segments.
Key industry players profiled as part of this report are 3M, BASF SE, Dupont, Amcor Limited, and Bemis Company, Inc. with few more.
Scope of the Report

By Packaging Technology:
Active Packaging

• Oxygen Scavengers
• Moisture Controllers
• Antimicrobial Agents
• UV Blocking
• Others

Intelligent Packaging

• RFID Tags
• Temperature Indicators
• Freshness Indicator
• Near Field Communication
• Others

Controlled Packaging

• Aseptic Packaging
• Modified Atmosphere Packaging
• Retort Packaging
• Others

Application

• Food
• Beverage
• Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
• Electronic products
• Consumer care
• Others

By Country:

• South Africa
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• Others

Key Topics Covered:1. Introduction2. Research Methodology3. Key Findings of the Study4. Market Dynamics5. MEA Active, Controlled And Intelligent Packaging Market Forecast by Packaging Technology6. MEA Active, Controlled And Intelligent Packaging Market Forecast by Application7. MEA Active, Controlled And Intelligent Packaging Market Forecast by Country8. Competitive Intelligence9. Company Profiles

• 3M
• BASF SE
• Dupont
• Amcor Limited
• Bemis Company, Inc

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Volumetric display market is projected to witness a compound annual growth rate of 35.09% to reach a total market size of US$555.991 million in 2023, from US$91.495 million in 2017.
Volumetric displays generate a true 3D image by illuminating points in a 3D space and do not require the user to wear shutter glasses or head-trackers. Key applications of Volumetric Display are in oil and gas exploration, luggage visualization, interventional and diagnostic medical imaging and pharmaceutical molecular modeling.
Heavy investments by major market players into research and development are focused towards overcoming the limitations of these displays while enhancing their functionalities. These advancements are fueling the adoption of volumetric displays among the end-users, thus augmenting the market growth. However, high cost and complex manufacturing procedure is impeding the market growth significantly.
Geographically, North America and Europe hold a major share in this market on account of state-of-the-art research infrastructure in these regions. The market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness a rapid growth owing to increasing investments by market players in this region.
Major industry players profiled as part of the report are Alioscopy, Voxon Photonics, The Coretec Group Inc. and Lightspace Technologies.
Segmentation:By Type:

• Swept Volume Display
• Static Volume Display

By Component:s

• High-speed Video Projector
• Multi-planar Optical Element

Key Topics Covered:1. Introduction2. Research Methodology3. Executive Summary4. Market Dynamics5. Volumetric Display Market By Type6. Volumetric Display Market By Components7. Volumetric Display Market By Geography8. Competitive Intelligence9. Company Profiles

• Alioscopy
• Voxon Photonics
• The Coretec Group Inc.
• Lightspace Technologies

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SAN JOSE, Calif., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Integrated Device Technology, Inc. (IDT^®) (NASDAQ: IDTI)  today announced that it has successfully repriced its aggregate $198 Million Term B Loan, reducing the interest rate by 0.50%.  The new financing is expected to generate annual cash interest savings of approximately $1 million.

The Company urges investors to review the terms of this new loan agreement, along with risks and uncertainties, in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including but not limited to the 8K filed on June 1, 2018 and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 1, 2018.
About IDT
Integrated Device Technology, Inc. develops system-level solutions that optimize its customers’ applications. IDT’s market-leading products in RF, timing, wireless power transfer, serial switching, interfaces and sensing solutions are among the company’s broad array of complete mixed-signal solutions for the communications, computing, consumer, automotive and industrial segments. Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., IDT has design, manufacturing, sales facilities and distribution partners throughout the world. IDT stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Stock Market® under the symbol “IDTI.” Additional information about IDT is accessible at www.IDT.com. Follow IDT on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Google+.

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DALLAS, June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Highland Floating Rate Opportunities Fund (NYSE: HFRO) (“HFRO” or the “Fund”) today announced its regular monthly dividend on its common stock of $.0770 per share. The dividend will be payable on June 29, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business June 22, 2018. 

The Fund is a closed-end fund managed by Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P. (the “Manager”), an affiliated adviser of Highland Capital Management, L.P. The Fund invests primarily in floating rate loans and other securities deemed to be floating rate investments. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide a high level of current income, consistent with the preservation of capital in a registered fund format. The Fund declares and pays dividends of investment income monthly.

Total operating expenses as of the most recent fund semi-annual report are 1.26%. Performance data represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the figures shown. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate with market conditions, and you may have a gain or loss when you sell your shares. For most recent quarter-end performance please visit www.highlandfunds.com or call 1-800-357-9167.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Highland Floating Rate Opportunities Fund carefully before investing. This and other information can be found in the Fund’s prospectus, which may be obtained by calling 1-800-357-9167 or visiting www.highlandfunds.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.
Effective shortly after close of business on November 3, 2017, Highland Floating Rate Fund converted from an open-end fund to a closed-end fund, and began trading on the NYSE under the symbol HFRO on November 6, 2017. The performance data presented above for periods prior to November 3, 2017 reflects that of Class Z shares of the Fund when it was an open-end fund, HFRZX. The closed-end Fund pursues the same investment objective and strategy as it did before its conversion.  The expense ratio is that of Class Z shares of the Fund prior to its conversion.
Closed-End Fund Risk. The Fund is a closed-end investment company designed primarily for long-term investors and not as a trading vehicle. No assurance can be given that a shareholder will be able to sell his or her shares on the NYSE when he or she chooses to do so, and no assurance can be given as to the price at which any such sale may be effected.
Credit Risk. The Fund may invest all or substantially all of its assets in Senior Loans or other securities that are rated below investment grade and unrated Senior Loans deemed by Highland to be of comparable quality. Securities rated below investment grade are commonly referred to as “high yield securities” or “junk securities.” They are regarded as predominantly speculative with respect to the issuing company’s continuing ability to meet principal and interest payments. Non-payment of scheduled interest and/or principal would result in a reduction of income to the Fund, a reduction in the value of the Senior Loan experiencing non-payment and a potential decrease in the NAV of the Fund. Investments in high yield Senior Loans and other securities may result in greater NAV fluctuation than if the Fund did not make such investments.
Senior Loans Risk. The risks associated with senior loans are similar to the risks of below investment grade securities in that they are considered speculative. In addition, as with any debt instrument, senior loans are also generally subject to the risk of price declines and to increases in prevailing interest rates. Senior loans are also subject to the risk as interest rates rise, the cost of borrowing increases, which may also increase the risk and rate of default. In addition, the interest rates of floating rate loans typically only adjust to changes in short-term interest rates; long term interest rates can vary dramatically from short term interest rates. Therefore, senior loans may not mitigate price declines in a rising long-term interest rate environment.
Illiquidity of Investments Risk. The investments made by the Fund may be illiquid, and consequently the Fund may not be able to sell such investments at prices that reflect the Investment Adviser’s assessment of their value or the amount originally paid for such investments by the Fund.
Ongoing Monitoring Risk. On behalf of the several Lenders, the Agent generally will be required to administer and manage the Senior Loans and, with respect to collateralized Senior Loans, to service or monitor the collateral. Financial difficulties of Agents can pose a risk to the Fund.
About Highland Floating Rate Opportunities Fund
Highland Floating Rate Opportunities Fund is a closed-end fund managed by Highland Capital Management Fund Advisors, L.P., an affiliated adviser of Highland Capital Management, L.P (the “Manager”). The Fund invests primarily in senior floating-rate interest securities. No assurance can be given that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives.
Shares of closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount to net asset value. The price of the Fund’s shares is determined by a number of factors, several of which are beyond the control of the Fund. Therefore, the Fund cannot predict whether its shares will trade at, below or above net asset value. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — With less than a week remaining before the June 5 election, opponents of San Francisco’s ban on menthol cigarettes, shisha/hookah tobacco and many other tobacco products, Proposition E, took to the steps of City Hall with a clear message for the City’s voters: Vote “No” on Prop E and send the Board of Supervisors back to the drawing board to craft a law that actually addresses the issue of underage tobacco use without creating the unintended consequences of Prohibition. 

“Prop E is arbitrary and patronizing. It explicitly targets the products preferred by communities of color, as if we’re not capable of making these kinds of adult choices for ourselves,” explained Shawn Richard, Executive Director of Brother Against Guns. “But what bothers me even more is how it will be enforced. Because I have no doubt that enforcement of this ban will look different in my community than it looks in others.”  
Opponents of Prop E have pointed to a number of flaws in the proposal as reason for voters to reject it, including its potential to give rise to unregulated sales and the fact that more police resources will be diverted to address these problems. As an alternative to Proposition E, those voicing opposition contend that strict enforcement of the state’s Age 21 law, coupled with better education aimed at instructing youth about the dangers of tobacco use would be more effective. 
Carlos Solorzano, CEO of the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of San Francisco, pointed out another flaw in Prop E that would ban flavored vaping products, a popular tool many adults use to quit smoking.
“If the goal is to get people to quit smoking, why would the Board of Supervisors ban the sale of almost all vaping products?” asked Solorzano. “Plus, it is already illegal to sell tobacco and vaping products to anyone under 21, yet the other side claims the ban would somehow protect minors. Prop E overreaches and makes no sense.”
Miriam Zouzounis of the Arab American Grocers Association voiced her opposition to Prop E at the City Hall rally and expressed her frustration with the misleading and overbroad nature of the ban. 
“Supporters of Prop E are misleading the public about this ban. Prop E bans menthol cigarettes, shisha tobacco, and most smokeless tobaccos, but you wouldn’t know it from their ads,” said Zouzounis, proprietor of Ted’s Market. “And they are making this a referendum on tobacco companies, which it simply isn’t. Because people can still purchase these products in neighboring cities or online, the financial impact of Prop E will be felt by local mom-and-pop stores, like mine, that enforce the Age 21 law and pay millions in local taxes.
Paid for by Let’s Be Real San Francisco, A Coalition of Concerned Citizens Supporting Freedom of Choice, Adult Consumers, Community Leaders, and Neighborhood Small Businesses with Major Funding by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.  Financial disclosures are available at sfethics.org.

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SANTA ANA, Calif., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Just months after SVA Architects moved its Oakland office into a larger, contemporary space, SVA’s Orange County office has announced its recent move to accommodate its growth.  The new space, located just across MacArthur Blvd. from its former location, is at 6 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 1150, in Santa Ana.  The move has almost doubled the Santa Ana office’s square footage in a sophisticated, highly amenitized high-rise.  The firm employs more than 50 professionals throughout its offices in Santa Ana, Oakland, San Diego, and Honolulu.  Celebrating its 15^th anniversary in 2018, SVA Architects has established itself as a regional leader for civic, educational, urban, and mixed-use projects. 

SVA has become known as the design force behind numerous acclaimed and award-winning projects, including Celadon at 9th and Broadway in San Diego, La Escuelita Education Center in Oakland, and the Kamehameha Community Learning Center in Oahu.  Current notable projects underway include:

• California Baptist University – SVA was recently selected to design a new, 1,000-bed student housing project on campus at CBU.
• Horner Middle School at Fremont Unified School District – Initially a modernization and minor expansion project, SVA realized that a completely new campus could be provided within the current budget, using some creative design and site development.
• Jordan Downs Phases 1A and 1B – One of the most significant projects in Los Angeles, this project will transform a distressed public housing development into a vibrant urban village of mixed-uses and mixed-incomes. 

Robert Simons, AIA, President of SVA Architects, states, “At SVA, we believe in the power of ‘place’—it can encourage greater achievement and spur new opportunities.  This move allows us to practice our philosophy, not just for our clients, but for ourselves as well.  We now have the space to continue providing outstanding work to our clients, and with room to grow.”
Founded in 2003, SVA Architects has become one of the Country’s most innovative and respected design and planning organizations. The award-winning firm specializes in urban planning, architecture, and interior design of public, private, and mixed-use projects.  Among the firm’s portfolio are civic, educational, residential, commercial and mixed-use developments.  The company is headquartered in Santa Ana with offices in Oakland, San Diego, and Honolulu.  For more information, visit www.sva-architects.com. 
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The global smart tractor market was valued at US$2.226 billion in 2017 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 25.67% over the forecast period to reach US$8.767 billion by 2023.
A Smart Tractor is referred to an autonomous driverless tractor which is controlled by a remote. This offers great advantages to many farmers and farm workers across different regions. It allows the farmers to supervise while simultaneously focus on the managing other tasks. The tractor’s progress is checked via controls in a room or through a mobile tablet interface.
Also, detectors which form a part of the advanced obstacle detection system or intelligent detection system can save the tractor from onsite accidents. With a weather monitoring system, farmers can be alerted on their mobile interface and thus can set the tractor to comply with the instructions best suited to their requirements.
This research study examines the current market trends related to the demand, supply, and sales, in addition to the recent developments. Major drivers, restraints, and opportunities have been covered to provide an exhaustive picture of the market.
Major industry players profiled as part of the report are CNH Industrial, Deere & Company, and Yanmar Co., Ltd among others.
Key Topics Covered:
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Market Overview
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Scope of the Study
1.4. Currency
1.5. Assumptions
1.6. Base, and Forecast Years Timeline
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1. Research Design
2.2. Secondary Sources
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1. Market Segmentation
4.2. Market Drivers
4.3. Market Restraints
4.4. Market Opportunities
4.5. Porter’s Five Force Analysis
4.6. Life Cycle Analysis – Regional Snapshot
4.7. Market Attractiveness
5. SMART TRACTOR MARKET BY TYPE
5.1. Full Autonomy
5.2. Supervised Autonomy
6. SMART TRACTOR MARKET BY END USER
6.1. Farmer
6.2. Agriculture Companies
7. SMART TRACTOR MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY
8. COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE
8.1. Recent Deals and Investment
8.2. Strategies of Key Players
8.3. Investment Analysis
9. COMPANY PROFILES

• CNH Industrial
• Deere & Company
• TAFE
• Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
• Kubota Corporation
• Yanmwar Co., Ltd.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Palo Alto Networks^® (NYSE: PANW), the global cybersecurity leader, announced today that it will release the financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2018, ended April 30, 2018, before U.S. markets open on Monday, June 4, 2018. Palo Alto Networks will host a conference call that day at 5:00 a.m. Pacific time (8:00 a.m. Eastern time) to discuss the results.
Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing 1-888-394-8218 or 1-323-701-0225 and using conference ID 1424255.

A live audio webcast of the conference call will be accessible from the “Investors” section of the Palo Alto Networks website at investors.paloaltonetworks.com. The webcast will be archived for a period of one year. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available three hours after the call, will run for ten days, and may be accessed by dialing 1-888-203-1112 or 1-719-457-0820 and entering the passcode 1424255. The press release will be accessible from the Palo Alto Networks website prior to the commencement of the conference call.
ABOUT PALO ALTO NETWORKS
We are the global cybersecurity leader, known for always challenging the security status quo. Our mission is to protect our way of life in the digital age by preventing successful cyberattacks. This has given us the privilege of safely enabling tens of thousands of organizations and their customers. Our pioneering Security Operating Platform emboldens their digital transformation with continuous innovation that seizes the latest breakthroughs in security, automation, and analytics. By delivering a true platform and empowering a growing ecosystem of change-makers like us, we provide highly effective and innovative cybersecurity across clouds, networks, and mobile devices.
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Acromegaly Pipeline Analysis report covers more than 10 drugs currently in different phases of developmentAcromegaly is a rare hormonal disorder where there is an excess amount of growth hormone (GH) in the human body leading to the formation of enlarged bone structure and children can grow to abnormal heights. Physical changes in a patient suffering from acromegaly are gradual and if not treated at the right time may be life-threatening as well. The disease usually affects the face, arms and legs.The report provides acromegaly treatment drugs by company, phases of development including products in early discovery stage and NDA filing, molecule type, route of administration and region. The report will help to evaluate the collaboration, in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities, formulating business development strategies and tracking the activities of the key market players.Epidemiology, major drivers, restraints, and opportunities have been covered to provide an exhaustive picture of the market. The analysis presents in-depth information regarding the development, trends, and industry policies and regulations implemented to offer stakeholders a better understanding of the key factors affecting the overall market environment.Major industry players profiled as part of the report are Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Novartis AG, Aquestive Therapeutics, Peptron, and Ipsen among others.Key Topics Covered:1. Introduction
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope2. Disease Overview
2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. Classification
2.1.3. Symptoms
2.1.4. Causes
2.1.5. Diagnoses
2.1.6. Treatment
2.1.7. Epidemiology3. Executive Summary4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Drivers
4.2. Restraints
4.3. Opportunities5. Pipeline Analysis/Outlook
5.1. Analysis by Company
5.2. Analysis by Phase
5.2.1. Phase of Development
5.2.1.1. Introduction
5.2.1.1.1. Drug Profiling

• Drug Name
• Generic Name
• Synonyms
• Company
• Collaborator
• Route of administration
• Target
• Mechanism of Action
• Technology
• Molecule type
• CAS Number
• Weight
• Chemical Formula
• IUPAC name
• ATC code

5.2.1.1.2. Strategic Developments
5.2.1.1.3. Clinical trials
5.2.1.1.4. Clinical trial results
5.2.1.1.5. Patents
5.2.1.1.6. Technology
5.2.2. Comparative Analysis for Trials by Phase (Pie, Bar graph)
5.3. By Molecule type
5.4. Analysis by Region6. Company profiling

• Ipsen
• Novartis AG
• Chiasma, Inc.
• Strongbridge Biopharma plc
• Aspireo Pharmaceuticals Limited
• ITALFARMACO S.p.A.
• CRINETICS PHARMACEUTICALS
• Camurus AB
• Amryt Pharma plc
• Antisense Therapeutics Limited
• Midatech Pharma PLC
• TTY Biopharm
• Foresee Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
• Bachem
• Peptron
• Aegis Therapeutics, LLC
• Aquestive Therapeutics
• Dauntless Pharmaceuticals
• DexTech Medical AB
• Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• leon-nanodrugs GmbH
• Silence Therapeutics

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The global automotive coatings market is projected to witness a CAGR of 6.31% during the forecast period to reach a total market size of US$21.006 billion by 2023, increasing from US$14.551 billion in 2017. Automotive coating enhances the appearance and durability of automotive and protecting from the harsh environmental condition including acid rain and extreme temperature. Increasing automobile production on account of population growth and rising income levels is expected to aid in market expansion.The growing requirements of automotive refinish owing to vehicle maintenance and repair will expand the demand of coating industry over the upcoming years. Raw materials used for manufacturing of the coating includes pigments, additives, binders and solvents. Solvent borne is the most widely used technology and is expected to witness sluggish growth. The environmental regulation pertaining to volatile organic compounds emissions and hazardous air pollutants, such as toluene, xylene, ethylbenzene, and methyl ethyl ketone, is anticipated to restrain product demand. The waterborne technology has low toxicity and flammability with low VOC, HAP emission with greater heat resistance compared to other technologies.In terms of end user, the automotive coatings market is segmented into Light Vehicle OEM, Commercial Vehicle OEM and Automotive Refinish. Light vehicle OEM is expected to be the largest end use of the market because of significant increase in demands of passenger car in the developing countries.Geographically, the global automotive coatings market is segmented as North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia-pacific and south America. The automotive sector in Asia Pacific is driven by rising sales and production in countries including China, Japan, India and South Korea. China is expected to grow strongly with rise in the automobile production. The relocation of manufacturing bases by companies such as Volkswagen, Audi, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Hyundai and Fiat to China has anticipated to drive the market demand.The automotive coatings industry is highly competitive in nature with major manufacturer involved in developing new coating products through R&D. However, some big international players dominating the market with developed nanocoating advancement.Key Topics Covered:1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Market Overview
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Scope of the Study
1.4. Currency
1.5. Assumptions
1.6. Base, and Forecast Years Timeline2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
2.1. Research Design
2.2. Secondary Sources3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY4. MARKET DYNAMICS
4.1. Market Segmentation
4.2. Market Drivers
4.3. Market Restraints
4.4. Market Opportunities
4.5. Porter’s Five Force Analysis
4.6. Life Cycle Analysis – Regional Snapshot
4.7. Market Attractiveness5. Global Automotive Coating Market Forecast By product (US $ billion)
5.1. Primer
5.2. Electrocoat
5.3. Clearcoat
5.4. Base coat6. Global Automotive Coating Market Forecast By Technology (US $ billion)
6.1. Waterborne Coating
6.2. Solvent borne Coating
6.3. Powder Coating
6.4. UV-cured coating7. Global Automotive Coating Market Forecast By Application (US $ billion)
7.1 Metal Parts
7.2 Plastic parts8. Global Automotive Coating Market Forecast By End user (US$ billion)
8.1 Light Vehicle OEM
8.2 Commercial Vehicle OEM
8.3 Automotive Refinish9. Global Automotive Coating Market Forecast By Geography (US $ billion)
9.1 North America
9.1.1 United States
9.1.2 Canada
9.1.3 Mexico
9.1.4 Others
9.2 South America
9.2.1 Brazil
9.2.2 Argentina
9.2.3 Others
9.3 Europe
9.3.1 Germany
9.3.2 France
9.3.3 Italy
9.3.4 United Kingdom
9.3.5 Others
9.4 Middle East and Africa
9.4.1 Israel
9.4.2 Saudi Arabia
9.4.3 South Africa
9.4.4 Others
9.5 Asia Pacific
9.5.1 Japan
9.5.2 China
9.5.3 India
9.5.4 Australia
9.5.5 Others10 Competitive Landscape
10.1 Recent Deals and Investment
10.2 Strategies of Key Players
10.3 Investment Analysis11 Company Profiles

• BASF SE
• PPG Industries Inc.
• Nippon Paint
• Kansai Paint Co., Ltd.
• AkzoNobel N.V
• Sherwin-Williams Company
• Covestro AG,
• Arkema SA
• Beckers Group
• Axalta Coating Systems
• Berger Paints India Limited
• Eastman Chemical Company
• Clariant AG
• Royal DSM
• Lord Corporation

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Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Pipeline Analysis 2018 – Focusing on Clinical Trials and Results, Drug Profiling, Patents, Collaborations, and Other Developments.Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma Pipeline Analysis report covers more than 10 drugs currently in different phases of development. Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare form of adenocarcinoma which occurs in the secretory glands, most common ones include the major and minor salivary glands of neck and head. It can occur in other locations of the body as well. This is due to the reason that the carcinoma travels through nerves and may lead to pain or nerve paralysis. The exact cause of ACC is however unknown and is not caused by the inheritance. Treatment includes chemotherapy, radiation or surgery depending on the condition of the patient.The report provides Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma treatment drugs by company, phases of development including products in early discovery stage and NDA filing, molecule type, route of administration and region. The report will help to evaluate the collaboration, in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities, formulating business development strategies and tracking the activities of the key market players.Epidemiology, major drivers, restraints, and opportunities have been covered to provide an exhaustive picture of the market. The analysis presents in-depth information regarding the development, trends, and industry policies and regulations implemented to offer stakeholders a better understanding of the key factors affecting the overall market environment.Major industry players profiled as part of the report are Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Lilly USA, LLC, Celgene Corporation and Eisai Inc. among others.Key Topics Covered:1. Introduction
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope
1.2.1. Analysis by Company
1.2.2. Analysis by Phase
1.2.3. By Molecule Type
1.2.4. By region2. Disease Overview
2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.2. Classification
2.1.3. Symptoms
2.1.4. Causes
2.1.5. Diagnoses
2.1.6. Treatment
2.1.7. Epidemiology3. Executive Summary4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Drivers
4.2. Restraints
4.3. Opportunities5. Pipeline Analysis/Outlook
5.1. Analysis by Company
5.2. Analysis by Phase
5.2.1. Phase of Development
5.2.1.1. Introduction
5.2.1.1.1. Drug Profiling

• Drug Name
• Generic Name
• Synonyms
• Company
• Collaborator
• Route of administration
• Target
• Mechanism of Action
• Technology
• Molecule type
• CAS Number
• Weight
• Chemical Formula
• IUPAC name
• ATC code

5.2.1.1.2. Strategic Developments
5.2.1.1.3. Clinical trials
5.2.1.1.4. Clinical trial results
5.2.1.1.5. Patents
5.2.1.1.6. Technology
5.2.2. Comparative Analysis for Trials by Phase (Pie, Bar graph)
5.3. By Molecule type
5.4. Analysis by Region6. Company Profiling

• Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
• Eisai Inc.
• Bayer AG
• Celgene Corporation
• CureVac AG
• CELLESTIA BIOTECH SA
• Boston Biomedical
• OncoMed Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
• Lilly USA, LLC
• Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma Co., Ltd.

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Illinois General Assembly passed a bill to improve and expand the existing River Edge Redevelopment Zone Historic Tax Credit (RERZ). By an overwhelming majority, the Assembly sent the bill, SB3527, to Governor Bruce Rauner, opening up this successful incentive statewide. The bill amends the RERZ to enhance its usability and establishes a new statewide Historic Preservation Tax Credit across Illinois. Landmarks Illinois and the American Institute of Architects-Illinois celebrate the passing of this important legislation. Both organizations have supported this legislation and provided expertise on tax credit best practices for the bill authors.

“In order to find creative opportunities to put more investment in our communities, we need to maintain our competitive edge,” said Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, primary sponsor of the bill, as she presented the bill for passage on the House Floor. “We are looking to get more buildings back on the tax rolls in our communities. If we are going to be serious about turning the state around, we have to be serious about creating an environment where people can be successful and build a family.”
On May 31, 2018, the Illinois House voted 101-11-1 on the bill, and the Senate voted 51-0, showing nearly unanimous support for expanding the availability of state historic tax credits to historic reuse projects across Illinois. Authored by primary sponsors Sen. Steve Stadelman (D-Rockford) and Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria), the bill amended existing RERZ language and expanded the program statewide. The RERZ program was established in 2012 as a five-year pilot allowing a 25 percent state income tax credit for qualifying projects that created jobs and revitalized vacant and blighted historic properties along riverfronts in Aurora, East St. Louis, Elgin, Peoria and Rockford. The bill clarified how the RERZ credit is applied to phased projects, establishes a carry-forward provision and better defines recapture events.
SB3527 also establishes a new statewide Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit. Historic preservation projects statewide that meet one of five targeted criteria and a project readiness test can apply for a 25 percent state income tax credit for qualified expenditures, up to $3 million in state credits per project. The Historic Preservation Division of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will administer two application rounds annually to allocate the $15 million available per year. Credits will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and applicants must reapply if not accepted. The program will be in effect from Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 31, 2023.
“The River Edge Tax Credit has a proven record of creating jobs and spurring economic development in Rockford,” said Sen. Steve Stadelman of the expanded program. “I look forward to its continued success statewide.”
The RERZ and Illinois Historic Preservation Tax Credit bills have been supported by Landmarks Illinois and the American Institute of Architects-Illinois since 2009. Both organizations provided language, testimony, research and expertise on tax credit best practices for the bill authors. Rep. Gordon-Booth referenced on the House Floor a 2013 study by Landmarks Illinois demonstrating the economic need for a state historic tax credit.
“For nine years, our coalition of architects and advocates championed the effectiveness of historic tax credits as a proven economic and community development incentive,” said Mike Waldinger, Hon. AIA, Executive Vice President of AIA Illinois. “It is so gratifying to see those efforts finally succeed, and we look forward to the transformative projects to come.”
“By an overwhelming majority, the Assembly has sent a bill to Governor Rauner that would open up communities statewide to additional private investment through a proven economic development and job-creation tool,” said Bonnie McDonald, President & CEO of Landmarks Illinois. “We thank the bill’s authors, sponsors, co-sponsors and supporters for ensuring this vital historic preservation incentive is available for all Illinois communities.” 
Joining primary bill sponsor Sen. Steve Stadelman as sponsors are Sens. David Koehler, Chuck Weaver, Neil Anderson, Pamela J. Althoff, Cristina Castro and Jil Tracy. House sponsors joining primary sponsor Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth are Reps. LaToya Greenwood, Michael Halpin, Litesa E. Wallace, Nicholas K. Smith, Anna Moeller, Marcus C. Evans, Jr., Arthur Turner, Camille Y. Lilly, Linda Chapa LaVia, Steven A. Andersson, Tony McCombie, Norine K. Hammond, Joe Sosnowski and Carol Sente.
Sponsors were quick to comment on the bill’s merits:
Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry): “We all have places that help define where we are from. Sadly, many of them have had their best days in the past. By turning loose private investment, these places can have a brighter future and be landmarks for future generations as well.”
Sen. David Koehler (D-Peoria): “Peoria has been fortunate to lead the way for other communities in Illinois. We were the first to use this incentive at the Pere Marquette eight years ago and this new legislation will directly translate into a $100 million investment in redevelopment by OSF St. Francis that would not be possible otherwise.”
Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill): “On main streets and courthouse squares across the state, there are hidden historic gems waiting to be brought back to life and contribute to the life of their community. The tax credit program is our best way to see those projects happen and I’m proud to have supported them from the beginning.”
Rep. Michael Halpin (D-Rock Island): “We talk a lot about how to create jobs and compete with our neighboring states. This bill does exactly that. It attracts business investment that too often went across the river. A small investment in our local business community will return that money tenfold into our economy.”
Rep. David Harris (R-Mount Prospect): “I see many tax credit ideas brought to the legislature, and I was initially skeptical about this one for several reasons. However, my colleagues and the individuals who supported the idea made diligent efforts to address all of the concerns raised. This is how the process is designed to work, and I am hopeful the results will be as positive as talked about. I was pleased to give my support to this initiative.”
Rep. Steven Andersson (R-Geneva): “Historic Tax Credit projects are that rare win-win-win we look for. The design, construction and development team wins from the jobs created, the community wins by restoring a great local asset and the taxpayers win with a tremendous return on investment.”
Accolades for the bill sponsors came in from the mayors of their communities, as well:
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara commended the legislative effort to improve the RERZ language. “The River Edge tax credit has truly spurred a rebirth of our downtown, which has helped inspire a renewed sense of pride for our residents. I truly appreciate Sen. Stadelman’s fierce advocacy for Rockford.”
“Bringing jobs and economic opportunity to Peoria will always be one of my top priorities,” said Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis. “I want to thank Rep. Gordon-Booth on her continued leadership on this issue. This legislation will help streamline the processes for businesses to take advantage of important economic resources to help Peoria grow.”
About Landmarks Illinois
Landmarks Illinois is a membership-based nonprofit organization serving the people of Illinois. As the state’s leading voice for historic preservation, we inspire and empower people to save places for people by providing free guidance, practical and financial resources and access to strategic partnerships. Visit www.Landmarks.org to learn more.
About the American Institute of Architects-Illinois
Thanks to over 4,000 members, AIA Illinois is empowered to champion the profession of architecture and works with policymakers in pursuit of more vibrant places for every community. Visit http://www.aiail.org/ to learn more.
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Bonnie McDonald
President & CEO, Landmarks Illinois
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OKLAHOMA CITY, June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees of Exchange Traded Concepts Trust has determined to close and liquidate the REX Gold Hedged S&P 500 ETF (NYSE Arca: GHS) (the “Fund”). Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC (“ETC”) serves as the investment adviser and Vident Investment Advisory, LLC (“Vident”) serves as the sub-adviser to the Fund. 

The Fund will be closed to orders for new creation units as of June 4, 2018, and the last day of trading of the Fund’s shares on the NYSE Arca will be June 19, 2018. From June 20, 2018 through June 22, 2018, shareholders may only be able to sell their shares to certain broker-dealers, and there is no assurance that there will be a market for Fund shares during that time period. Customary brokerage charges may apply to such transactions. The Fund will liquidate on or around June 22, 2018 (the “Liquidation Date”).  For the ordinary income distribution, the ex-date will be June 18, 2018, the record date will be June 19, 2018 and the pay date will be June 20, 2018.
On or about June 5, 2018, the Fund will be liquidating its portfolio assets. This will cause the Fund to increase its cash holdings and deviate from the investment objective and strategies stated in the Fund’s prospectus.
On or about the Liquidation Date, the Fund will liquidate its assets and distribute cash pro rata to all remaining shareholders. These distributions are taxable events. In addition, these payments to shareholders will include accrued capital gains and dividends, if any. As calculated on the Liquidation Date, the Fund’s net asset value will reflect the costs of closing the Fund. Once the distributions are complete, the Fund will terminate.
For additional information, please call 1-844-REX-1414 or visit www.rexetf.com.
Carefully consider the Funds’ investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Fund’s summary and full prospectuses, which may be obtained by calling 1-844-REX-1414. Read the prospectus carefully before investing.
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.
Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC serves as the investment advisor and Vident Financial serves as sub-advisor to the fund. The Funds are distributed by SEI Investments Distribution Co. (One Freedom Valley Dr., Oaks, PA 19456), which is not affiliated with Exchange Traded Concepts, LLC or any of its affiliates.

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BETHESDA, Maryland, 31 de maio de 2018 /PRNewswire/ — A Northwest Biotherapeutics (OTCQB: NWBO) (NW Bio), uma empresa de biotecnologia, que desenvolve terapias imunológicas personalizadas para DCVax® para câncer de tumor sólido, anunciou que no domingo, 3 de junho, às 16h15m, horário da região central dos Estados Unidos, na Sala de especialistas do setor, no salão de exposições do congresso da Sociedade Norte-americana de Oncologia Clínica (ASCO), no Centro de Convenções McCormick Place, em Chicago, Illinois, o Dr. Marnix L. Bosch, diretor técnico da NW Bio, discutirá os dados provisórios que foram publicados no dia 29 de maio sobre o estudo de fase 3 do DCVax®-L para o câncer cerebral neoplásico de glioblastoma diagnosticado recentemente.

Além disso, se o tempo permitir, determinados médicos e pacientes sobreviventes de longo prazo poderão descrever suas experiências pessoais com o DCVax-L.
Estão sendo feitos arranjos para que a apresentação do Dr. Bosch aconteça via webcast. Os detalhes serão publicados no website da empresa (www.nwbio.com), sob o título “Apresentações mais recentes”, quando os arranjos forem concluídos. Prevê-se que o webcast estará disponível para análise após a apresentação no site da empresa. Essa apresentação não é oficial da Reunião Anual da ASCO de 2018. Não é patrocinada, endossada nem acreditada pela ASCO ou pela Conquer Cancer Foundation. Nem acreditada pelo CME.
Sobre a Northwest Biotherapeutics
A Northwest Biotherapeutics é uma empresa de biotecnologia voltada para o desenvolvimento de produtos de imunoterapia personalizados, projetados para tratar o câncer com mais eficácia do que os tratamentos atuais, sem toxicidades associadas a quimioterapias e com boa relação custo-benefício, tanto na América do Norte quanto na Europa. A empresa tem ampla tecnologia de plataforma para vacinas com base em células dendríticas DCVax®. O principal programa da empresa é um estudo clínico de fase III, com 331 pacientes, sobre glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) recentemente diagnosticado. O GBM é a forma mais agressiva e letal de câncer cerebral, sendo também uma “doença órfã”. A empresa também está conduzindo um estudo de fase I/II com DCVax-Direct para todos os tipos de câncer de tumor sólido inoperáveis, que concluiu a parte da fase I, com 40 pacientes, e está se preparando para a fase II. A empresa conduziu anteriormente um estudo clínico de fase I/II com DCVax-L para câncer de ovário metastático, em conjunto com a Universidade da Pensilvânia.
Isenção de responsabilidade 
As declarações feitas neste comunicado de imprensa não são fatos históricos, incluindo aquelas relativas a futuros tratamentos de pacientes que usam DCVax e futuros estudos clínicos, são declarações prospectivas, no âmbito do significado da Lei de reforma de conflitos sobre títulos privados de 1995. Palavras como “espera”, “acredita”, “pretende”, “projeta”, “planeja”, “continua”, “pode”, “irá”, “antecipa”, assim como termos similares são usados para identificar declarações prospectivas. Os resultados reais podem diferir significativamente daqueles projetados em qualquer declaração prospectiva. Especificamente, há uma série de fatores importantes que fazem com que os resultados reais sejam significativamente diferentes dos antecipados, como os riscos relacionados com a capacidade da empresa de concluir seus estudos clínicos em tempo hábil, as incertezas sobre o processo dos estudos clínicos, as incertezas sobre o desempenho oportuno de terceiros, os riscos relacionados ao fato de os produtos da empresa demonstrarem segurança e eficácia, os riscos relacionados à capacidade contínua da empresa de levantar capital adicional e outros riscos incluídos nos documentos da Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (Securities and Exchange Commission, “SEC”) da empresa. As informações adicionais sobre os fatores de risco supramencionados e outros fatores, incluindo os fatores de risco, que podem afetar os resultados da empresa, estão incluídas nos documentos da SEC. Finalmente, pode haver outros fatores não mencionados acima nem incluídos nos documentos da SEC da empresa que podem causar resultados reais significativamente diferentes dos projetados em quaisquer declarações prospectivas. Não é recomendável depositar confiança indevida em nenhuma declaração prospectiva. A empresa não assume nenhuma obrigação de atualizar declarações prospectivas como resultado de novas informações, futuros eventos ou desenvolvimentos, exceto conforme exigido pelas leis de títulos.
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VANCOUVER, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Precision Nanosystems Inc. (PNI), announced today that they have entered into a manufacturing collaboration agreement with Evonik Canada for the tech transfer of the NanoAssemblr Scale-Up system to Evonik Vancouver Laboratories (VAN) for the manufacture of high quality nanomedicines, for late stage clinical research. This agreement builds on a successful initial partnership between Evonik and PNI where the NanoAssemblr Scale-Up system and related processes were transferred between the R&D teams. 

PNI and Evonik will also establish a demonstration area to showcase the NanoAssemblr suite of products in Darmstadt, Germany. This facility will be used for performing hands-on demonstrations, seminars, workshops and training programs for potential customers.
Evonik Vancouver Laboratories is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that provides formulation and development services as well as products to biotechnology companies engaged in the development of pharmaceutical products. “As an Evonik affiliate specialized in liposomal drug delivery systems, we are pleased to offer our clients access to the NanoAssemblr Scale-Up platform, which will aid in the translation of drug candidates to clinical testing and ideally to commercial use,” said Don Enns, Vice President of Evonik Vancouver Laboratories. 
The system transferred into VAN comprises eight of the microfluidic mixers plumbed in a parallel configuration to enable up to 25L batches with higher volumes possible though additional parallelization. As part of the manufacturing collaboration agreement, Evonik and PNI will work together to support customers in the formulation, scale up and GMP manufacturing of nanomedicines.
“We are very pleased to announce our collaboration with Evonik as it exemplifies our goal to build the NanoAssemblr platform for the seamless scale up from discovery to GMP manufacturing of the next generation nanomedicines,” said James Taylor, CEO & Co-Founder PNI.
About Precision NanoSystems, Inc.
Precision NanoSystems Inc. (PNI) creates innovative solutions for the discovery, development, and manufacture of novel nanoparticles for use as medicines and in medical research. PNI’s proprietary NanoAssemblr Platform enables the rapid, reproducible, and scalable manufacture of next generation nanoparticle formulations for the targeted delivery of therapeutic and diagnostic agents to cells and tissues in the body. PNI provides instruments, reagents, and services to life sciences researchers, including pharmaceutical companies, and builds strategic collaborations to revolutionize healthcare through nanotechnology. For more information, visit www.precisionnanosystems.com.
About Evonik
Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The focus on more specialty businesses, customer-orientated innovative prowess, and a trustful and performance-oriented corporate culture form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. They are the lever for profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company. Evonik benefits specifically from its customer proximity and leading market positions. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world with more than 36,000 employees. In fiscal 2017, the enterprise generated sales of €14.4 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of €2.36 billion.
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It’s a recurring theme in all classifieds and marketplaces now, but there’s no escaping the growing presence of Google and Facebook in recruitment. Even Indeed, the No. 1 recruitment advertising business worldwide, is threatened by the world’s two leading digital businesses.
Google has made aggressive strides into jobs, with three products – Google Search for Jobs, Cloud Job Discovery and Google Hire – positioning the search behemoth as the company to watch in recruitment advertising. Facebook’s job tools, launched little more than a year ago, continue to evolve. Facebook users can now create work histories, resumes or CVs, really, that can be shared privately by job-seekers.
This is one of the major themes of this year’s Recruitment Advertising Annual. In company highlights we look at major websites reshaping recruitment advertising. Will Indeed triple its revenue, as targeted, and remain the world’s dominant recruitment ad company? Can LinkedIn keep expanding and growing as a Microsoft subsidiary? Is Seek well-positioned to expand in China, the most populous job market in the world?
Our industry trends section reviews how European data protection rules will affect job sites worldwide. And asks, Is the future really jobs finding candidates, not candidates finding jobs? Should recruitment firms start rethinking the steps behind the candidate journey?
Tech trends asks: Will voice search affect finding a job? Can blockchain revolutionize the industry? How are chatbots disrupting, or improving, recruitment search?
This report highlights eight interesting startups. From AI-based Spanish recruitment vertical BeWanted to U.S. Glassdoor-lite venture Comparably, we scour the world for new and unusual business models.
We update you on new products and services added by recruitment classified sites during the past 12 months.
Which are the top three recruitment ad companies in Australia, Brazil and Germany? We provide details on 27 countries in total.
With more than 15 participating writers/analysts from around the world, we’ve put together the ultimate report on the state of the recruitment advertising industry today. We hope you enjoy it, and can improve your business with it.
Key Topics Covered:
Executive Summary: Facebook, Google make inroads into jobs
Company spotlights

• Facebook: How the giant is changing recruitment advertising
• Google makes major moves in recruitment
• Indeed: Raw ambition with precision tech
• InfoJobs: Consolidating leadership in Spain
• LinkedIn targets data, video and talent pools
• Tech is key to Seek’s international growth
• StepStone builds out e-recruiting platform

Industry trends

• How major horizontals are making inroads into jobs
• A tragedy and 58.com reshape the Chinese recruitment market
• GDPR: What’s the impact on classifieds?
• The future is about jobs finding candidates
• How to sell tech to conservative companies
• Start rethinking the candidate journey

Technology trends

• AI/ML: Powering intelligent job matching
• Blockchain: Disrupting business models
• Chatbots: The one-stop-shop for candidates?
• Payments: Adding value to the gig economy
• Predictive analytics: Nascent but influential
• Voice search: The next big technology trend’s

Recruitment startups

New products and tech: Global round-up

Top recruitment ad sites/apps by country
Companies Mentioned

• 104.com.tw
• 500 Startups
• 51job
• 58.com
• ABB Group
• Adecco
• Adzuna
• Agora
• AirBnB
• Airtasker
• Airtree Ventures
• Alibaba
• Allas.hu
• Alma Career Oy
• Alma Media
• Amaysim
• Amazon
• Apollo Global Management
• Appcast
• Appii.io
• Apple
• Arctic Securities
• Atomico
• AutoTrader.com
• Axel Springer
• BDost.com
• BNE
• Baidu
• Baito.mymavi.jp
• Baitoru.com
• Bayt.com 89BdJobs.com
• BeWanted
• Belong
• BestJobs.eu
• BitJob.io
• BitcoinChaser.com
• Boss Zhipin
• Bountly
• Brasil Online
• Bumeran.com
• CTrip
• Cadremploi.fr
• Capital One
• Career Media Group
• CareerBuilder
• CareerJet.gr
• CareerJet.vn
• CareerOne.com.au
• Careers24.com
• Cars.com 27 Catho
• Centurion
• Chakri.com
• CherryVentures
• ChinaHR
• Cision Jobs
• Clarin
• Cobloom
• Companies in this edition
• Comparably
• Computrabajo
• ConnectJob.io
• CornerJob
• Craigslist
• Crosslink Capital
• Custos AB
• DIP Corp.
• Dannon
• De Persgroep
• DgNet
• Didi Chuxing
• Digital Code IT
• Disney
• Docstock
• Domain
• Doumi
• Duunitori.fi
• EBay
• ELance
• El
• El Empleo
• Elbrus Capital
• Eleman.net
• eJobs.ro
• Emploi.ma
• Empregos.com.br
• Energy Australia
• ExpertLead
• Fabory
• Facebook
• Figaro Classifieds
• Froma.com
• Ganji
• GazetaPraca.pl
• Geek Code
• Gigajob
• Glassdoor
• Global Founders Capital
• Go Daddy
• GoldenLine.pl
• Good&Co
• Google
• GorkanaJobs.co.uk
• Grafter.com
• Gratka.pl
• Grupa Pracuj
• GulfTalent.com
• Guru
• HH.ru
• Harri
• HeadHunter
• Hearst Shkulev Media
• Het Mediaguis
• HeyJobs
• HiPages
• HiQ Labs
• Hipo.ro
• ILab Ventures
• Incruit.com
• Indeed
• InfoEmpleo.com
• InfoJobs.net
• Infojobs.com.br
• Infopraca
• Intercom World Wide
• Irantalent.com
• Iyimezun
• JD.com
• Jibe
• Job.co.kr
• Job.kg
• JobAndTalent
• JobMail.co.za
• JobMeHappy.de
• JobNinja
• JobScore
• JobStreet.com
• JobToday
• Jobat.be
• Jobberman.com
• Jobboerse.arbeitsagentur.de
• Jobbot.me
• Jobcase
• Jobinja.ir
• Jobkraftwerk.de
• Joblift
• Jobs.cz
• Jobs2Careers
• JobsDB.com
• Jobzella.com
• Jofogas
• Junk Mail Digital Media
• Kariera.gr
• Kariyer
• Kijiji.ca
• Kimeta
• Kudos
• LMC s.r.o
• Laborum.cl
• Lagou
• LeBonCoin
• Lenovo
• LinkedIn
• LoveMondays
• Madgex
• ManagedMethods
• Maukerja.my
• MediaWill Networks Inc
• Meituan
• Memorado
• Mercurio
• Meteojob.com
• MetroJobb.se
• Microsoft
• Mihnati.com
• Moneo.io
• Monster
• Monsterboard.nl
• Morgans
• Mustakbil
• MyHiringBox
• MyNavi Corp.
• Naseeb Networks
• Naspers
• Nationalevacaturebank.nl
• NaukriGulf.com
• Navent
• Neogen Group
• Net Performance Zrt.
• Netflix
• Netzmarkt
• NgCareers.com
• OCC.com.mx
• OLX
• Oikotie.fi
• OnRecruit
• Ongig
• PNet.co.za
• Page Personnel
• Paperpk.com
• PayPal
• Payscale
• PepsiCo
• Phenom People
• Piton Capital
• Pole Emploi
• Polska Press
• Prace.cz
• Pracuj.pl
• Profesia.cz
• Profession.hu
• Properati
• Qantas
• REA Group
• Rabota.az
• Rabota.ua
• Rabota.uz
• Rabota66.ru
• Randstad
• RealMatch
• Recruit Holdings
• Recruitics
• Recruitology
• RedArbor
• Reed.co.uk
• Regionsjobs.com
• Rekom
• Rekrute.com
• Ringier AG
• Ripple
• Roam
• Rocket Internet
• RolePoint
• Rozee.pk
• SC Catalyst Solutions SRL
• Sahibinden.com
• Sanoma Group
• Saongroup
• Schibsted
• Seek
• Shapr
• Shieldpay
• Sidekicker
• SimplyJob.dk
• Skywalker.gr
• Sourcr
• Speedlancer
• Square
• Square Victoria Digital Propertis
• Stellenanzeigen
• StepStone
• SuoraTy
• SuperJob.ru
• TBJ
• Tagil-rabota.ru
• Talent Clue
• TalentAdore
• TalentToday
• Talenteca
• Talentyab.com
• Tanqeeb.com
• Taylor Wessing
• TechCrunch
• Technojobs.co.uk
• Telstra
• Tencent
• TextRecruit
• Tiempo
• Toronto Star Newspapers
• TotalJobs
• Trabajando.cl
• Trabajos
• Trampos.co
• Triumvirat Development
• TuriJobs
• Turkcell
• Twegos
• Twitter
• Uber
• Universia Holding
• Upfront Ventures
• VMware
• Vacature.com
• Vagas.com.br
• Viadeo
• Vocento Group
• VostokNafta
• Wadhefa.com
• Walgreens
• Wimdu
• Wokana
• Work4
• Workopolis.com
• Workpop
• Wuzzuf.com
• Xing
• Yenibiris.com
• Yingjiesheng
• Zarplata.ru
• Zhaocaimao
• Zhaopin
• ZipRecruiter

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BEIJING, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Ambow Education Holding Ltd. (“Ambow” or the “Company”), a leading national provider of educational and career enhancement services in China, today announced  the pricing of  its public offering of 1,800,000 American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) at US$4.25 per ADS. The ADSs are expected to begin trading on the NYSE American on June 1, 2018 under the ticker symbol “AMBO.”

The Company has granted the underwriter a 45-day option to purchase up to an aggregate of 270,000 additional ADSs at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions, to cover over-allotments. The offering is expected to close on June 5, 2018.
The Benchmark Company, LLC is acting as the sole book-running manager and representative of the underwriters of this offering.
A registration statement related to these securities has been filed with, and declared effective by, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
This offering is being made only by means of a prospectus forming part of the effective registration statement. A copy of the final prospectus relating to the offering may be obtained, when available, by contacting the prospectus department at The Benchmark Company, LLC at 150 E 58th Street, 17th floor New York, NY 10155 attention: Prospectus Department, by telephone at +1 212-312-6700.
About Ambow Education Holding Ltd.
Ambow Education Holding Ltd. is a leading national provider of educational and career enhancement services in China, offering high-quality, individualized services and products. With its extensive network of regional service hubs complemented by a dynamic proprietary learning platform and distributors, Ambow provides its services and products to students in 30 out of the 31 provinces and autonomous regions within China.
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LORETTO, Tenn., May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In its 33rd year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company today announced Ryan Weathers of Loretto High School (Loretto, TN) as its 2017-18 Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year. MLB veteran, David Weathers, surprised his son with the award while pretending to tow his car from the high school parking lot.
Check out the surprise video here.

“Ryan Weathers spots all of his pitches effectively, and his fastball plays up with heavy sinking action,” says Baseball America National Writer Carlos Collazo. “He’s got big-league bloodlines, thanks to his dad, and a well-rounded arsenal. His professionalism is apparent immediately when you watch him on the mound. He’s very even-keeled and calm, and has an advanced understanding of what he’s trying to do as a pitcher. In a time when many talented arms are more “throwers” than “pitchers,” he’s attacking hitters with a plan.”
The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Weathers as the nation’s best high school baseball player. A national advisory panel comprised of sport-specific experts and sports journalists helped select Ryan from nearly 470,000 high school baseball players nationwide. Ryan is now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade Male High School Athlete of the Year award, to be presented at a special ceremony prior to The ESPY Awards in July.
The 6-foot-2, 220-pound senior left-handed pitcher, first baseman and outfielder, compiled a 10-0 record with a 0.09 earned run average this past season, leading the Mustangs (33-4) to the Division I, Class A state championship game. Weathers struck out 148 batters in 76 innings pitched, allowing just 24 hits and 10 walks. At the plate, he posted a .434 batting average with nine doubles, five home runs, 31 runs scored and 26 runs batted in. He also produced a .559 on-base-percentage and a .747 slugging percentage for an OPS of 1.306. The 2017 Tennessee Baseball Coaches Association Mr. Baseball winner, he won a gold medal with Team USA at the 2017 U-18 World Cup in Canada.
Weathers has maintained an A average in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play baseball on scholarship at Vanderbilt this fall, but is projected as an early round selection in June’s Major League Baseball draft.
“Without question, Ryan is deserving of recognition as the nation’s best high school baseball player based on his statistics on the field and the impact his accomplishments have had on Loretto’s success,” said Gatorade Senior Vice President and General Manager Brett O’Brien. “But he is also a shining example to peers and aspiring young athletes of what a leader and a student-athlete should be. He represents everything we hope for in a Gatorade Player of the Year recipient.”
As a part of Gatorade’s cause marketing platform “Play it Forward,” Weathers also has the opportunity to award a $1,000 grant to a local or national youth sports organization of his choosing. He is also eligible to win one of twelve $10,000 spotlight grants for his organization of choice, which will be announced throughout the year. 
The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track & field, and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. The selection process is administered by the Gatorade high school sports leadership team in partnership with the Gatorade Player of the Year Selection Committee, which work with top sport-specific experts and a media advisory board of accomplished, veteran prep sports journalists to determine the state winners in each sport.
Former notable Gatorade National Players of the Year include:

• Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Peyton Manning
• 2015 NBA first overall pick Karl-Anthony Towns
• Three-time WNBA champion Maya Moore
• Seven-time track & field gold medalist Allyson Felix
• Three-time beach volleyball gold medalist Kerri Walsh
• Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw

For more information on the Gatorade Player of the Year program, including nomination information, a complete list of former winners, and future announcement dates, visit the Gatorade Player of the Year Web site at http://www.gatorade.com/poy, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GatoradePOY or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/Gatorade.

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Global needle coke capacity reached about 1,600kt in 2017, largely contributed by the eight giants like Phillips66, C-Chem and Seadrift. Phillips66 is the largest producer of needle coke around the globe with its capacity seizing over 20% of the global total.
Few Chinese companies can independently produce high-quality needle coke because of high technical barriers. Fangda Carbon New Material made its presence in global high-end market via acquisition of C-Chem’s Jiangsu plant in early 2017. The factory, with the capacity of 60kt/a, is chiefly for in-house production of graphite electrode.
Prices of needle coke soared in 2017, exceeding RMB40,000/t in August, more than ten times the level at the beginning of the year, thus driving up prices across industry chain (like graphite electrode). Meanwhile, prices of imported needle coke climbed as well, largely due to a surge in downstream demand.Needle coke is mainly used in graphite electrode and lithium-battery anode materials. The demand for graphite electrode for steelmaking grew slowly because of a downturn in the steel industry between 2012 and 2016. However, as the Chinese government made great efforts to cut excessive overcapacity and get rid of substandard steel products and the demand for electric-arc furnace rose significantly, the demand for graphite electrode remained high in 2017, boosting the demand for needle coke. At the same time, rapid growth of new energy vehicles increases consumption of needle coke in lithium battery anode material. The demand was about 80kt in 2017 and is predicted to surpass 250kt in 2021.An upsurge in needle coke prices fuels expansion and building by Chinese needle coke enterprises. Eight needle coke firms, including Jinzhou Chemical, Shandong Jingyang Technology, Qitaihe Baotailong Coal & Coal Chemicals, Shanxi Hongte Coal Chemical, Shandong Yida New Material and Fangda C-Chem announced plans for re-starting, expanding and operation in the second half of 2017. It is calculated that China boasted needle coke capacity of 550kt in 2017 with 200kt newly added. As new and expansion projects go into production, the country’s needle coke capacity is expected to total around 900kt by 2021.Global and China Needle Coke Industry Report, 2017-2021 highlights the followings:

• Supply & demand, competition, etc. in global needle coke market;
• Chinese needle coke market (development environment (policies, technology, and trade), supply and demand, competitive landscape, price trend, main projects, etc.);
• Chinese graphite electrode market (supply & demand, competitive landscape, price trend, and demand for needle coke);
• Chinese lithium battery anode materials market (supply & demand, competitive landscape, price trend, and demand for needle coke);
• Seven global and ten Chinese needle coke enterprises (operation, needle coke business, etc.)

Key Topics Covered:
1. Overview of Needle Coke
1.1 Product Introduction
1.2 Classification and Application
1.3 Industry Chain2. Development of Global Needle Coke Industry
2.1 Overview
2.2 Supply & Demand
2.3 Technical Status
2.4 Market Pattern
2.4.1 USA
2.4.2 Japan
2.4.3 UK3. Development of Needle Coke Industry in China
3.1 Development Environment
3.1.1 Policy Environment
3.1.2 Technical Environment
3.1.3 Trade Environment
3.2 Supply & Demand
3.3 Market Pattern
3.4 Import
3.5 Price Trend
3.6 Key Projects4. Development of Graphite Electrode Industry in China
4.1 Supply & Demand
4.1.1 Overview
4.1.2 Supply
4.1.3 Demand
4.1.4 Import & Export
4.2 Competitive Landscape
4.2.1 Enterprise Competition
4.2.2 Regional Competition
4.3 Price Trend
4.4 Demand for Needle Coke5. China Lithium-ion Battery Anode Materials Market
5.1 Supply & Demand
5.1.1 Supply
5.1.2 Demand
5.2 Competitive Landscape
5.2.1 Enterprise Competition
5.2.2 Regional Competition
5.3 Price Trend
5.4 Demand for Needle Coke6. Major Needle Coke Companies Worldwide
6.1 Phillips 66
6.2 C-Chem
6.3 Seadrift Coke
6.4 Mitsubishi Chemical
6.5 JX Holdings Inc
6.6 Petrocokes Japan Limited
6.7 Posco Chemtech7. Major Needle Coke Companies in China
7.1 Fangda Carbon New Material Technology Co., Ltd.
7.2 Qitaihe Baotailong Coal & Coal Chemicals Public Co., Ltd.
7.3 Shandong Yida New Material Co., Ltd.
7.4 Anshan Kaitan Thermal Energy New Materials Co., Ltd.
7.5 Jinzhou Petrochemical Co., Ltd
7.6 Shanghai Baosteel Chemical Co., Ltd.
7.7 Shanxi Hongte Coal Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
7.8 Shandong Jingyang Technology Co., Ltd.
7.9 Shanxi Jinzhou Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
7.10 Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Co., Ltd.8. Summary and Forecast
8.1 Market
8.2 Enterprise
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — AWE (Augmented World Expo), the world’s #1 AR+VR conference and expo, officially opened its doors yesterday in Silicon Valley, kicking off the biggest event in its nine-year history. With nearly 6,000 attendees, over 400 speakers, 400 journalists, and nearly 250 exhibitors in 100,000-square-feet expo including a 20,000-square-feet Playground, AWE USA 2018 is showcasing the most cutting-edge AR and VR solutions ever gathered in a single location.

Announcements at today’s Press Conference included innovations in enterprise, entertainment, cinema, smart wearables, sensing suits, vision and audio enhancement, mixed reality sports and 3-D smartphone technology.
In addition, AugmentedReality.org – the non profit behind AWE – kicked off an initiative to promote collaboration on an Open AR Cloud. For those interested to stay informed about this initiative – please sign up at: OpenARCloud.org.
“The AR Cloud will be the single most important software infrastructure in computing, far more valuable than Facebook’s social graph or Google’s pagerank index,” said AWE Founder and CEO, Ori Inbar. “However, there is a growing concern in the industry that this critical infrastructure could be controlled by corporations and also be fragmented across too many instances. For this reason we are kicking off a historical endeavour to ask the XR industry to come together to collaborate on an Open AR Cloud that will act as a standardized, interoperable and accessible foundation for all developers and creators to build upon.”    
AWE also announced the official dates for AWE Europe 2018 on October 18-19 in Munich, Germany and AWE Tel Aviv 2018 on November 5. Also announced was the latest schedule of AWE Nite meetups which take place monthly in San Francisco, New York, Toronto and Chicago. Details for AWE Asia will be announced shortly.
The AWE 2018 Online Media Kit, including the press conference news and all other AWE-related announcements, can be accessed here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/awo4zy3ay3xmehx/AACpYnQYX4X6t0KMjT_wdONMa?dl=0
Highlights of today’s press conference announcements include:
Kopin today unveiled the world’s first gesture and voice-controlled wearable smart screen, weighing 1.5 ounces and surpassing any other market product in modularity, battery and cost. http://www.kopin.com
RealWear revealed the first commercially available ‘ruggedized’ AR head-mounted wearable certified for ATEX Zone 1 and C1/D1 Potentially Explosive Environments. https://www.realwear.com
eSight, known for its high-resolution and high-camera contrast technologies, introduced a breakthrough augmented reality headset platform designed to provide enhanced vision in precision environments. https://www.esighteyewear.com/technology
Wikitude revealed SDK 8, the 8th version of its award-winning augmented reality SDK, now featuring Scene Recognition, Extended Object Tracking and Instant Targets.  https://www.wikitude.com
Vyking introduced what it bills as the ‘first mobile AR marketing platform,” a lightweight SDK that delivers 3D creative deployment and analytics.  https://www.leadingedgeonly.com
Vuzix revealed their partnership with Qualcomm on the new Snapdragon XR1 platform to develop next generation smart glasses, as well as a new partnership with Plessey Semiconductor.  https://www.vuzix.com/
Kaayatech showcased its groundbreaking HoloSuit motion-capture suit, allowing users to fully immerse themselves with full-body physical  https://www.holosuit.com
Ultrahaptics launched STRATOS Explore, a new SDK for creating 3D haptic sensations in mid-air. https://www.ultrahaptics.com
NuHeara demonstrated its new augmented hearing solutions, which amplify digital audio while subduing inessential ambient noises, all while keeping the wearer aware of their surroundings.  https://www.nuheara.com
Zappar announced ZapBox 2.0, a Mixed Reality kit allowing developers and businesses to reimagine how they design, build and create room-scale interactive 3D experiences.  https://www.zappar.com
ScopeAR debuted a new AR platform to deliver both real-time remote assistance and AR smart instructions. https://www.scopear.com
vSports launched and demonstrated for the first time vGolf, the first Mixed Reality golf simulation and training system. http://vsports.io
Resonai, in collaboration with The Tech Museum of Innovation, presented The Animaker, an immersive exhibit that invites visitors to collaborate with AI-powered robots. https://www.resonai.com/#!/home
Varjo revealed the world’s first cinematic-quality (40X resolution) Mixed Reality technology to seamlessly merge real and virtual worlds in cinematic fidelity. https://varjo.com
Mantis Vision demonstrated its 3D sensing solutions based on structured light and a smart decoding algorithm, for front 3D facial  cameras. http://www.mantis-vision.com
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To see AWE 2018’s full agenda of almost 400 speakers, visit http://www.augmentedworldexpo.com/agenda and the full list of exhibitors at  https://augmentedworldexpo.com/exhibitors/.
Follow AWE on Twitter at @ARealityEvent and the official event hashtag #AWE2018
For more information on today’s announcements or to request a complimentary press pass to AWE USA 2018 by emailing jennifer@lightspeedpr.com. Tickets continue to be on sale for AWE USA 2018 at www.augmentedworldexpo.com.
More about AWE USA 2018
AWE (Augmented World Expo) is the world’s #1 AR+VR conference and expo with annual dates in the USA, Asia and Europe. These events bring together a mix of CEOs, CTOs, designers, developers, creative agencies, futurists, analysts, investors, and top press in a fantastic opportunity to learn, inspire, partner, and experience first hand the most exciting industry of our times. AWE USA 2018 is in its 9th year taking place in Santa Clara, California May 30-June 1, 2018. Learn more at www.augmentedworldexpo.com.
More about AugmentedReality.ORG
AWE is produced by AugmentedReality.ORG, a 501 (c) (6) non-profit organization. All profits are reinvested in AR.ORG’s services. Its mission is to Advance Augmented Reality to Advance Humanity. Its goal: 1 billion active users of AR by 2020.
AR.org facilitates and catalyzes the global and regional transformation of the AR industry by

• Educating and boosting awareness about the real power of AR and VR
• Connecting the best talent around the world with the best in AR and VR
• Hatching AR and VR initiatives and helping bring them to market

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SEATTLE, 31 de mayo de 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Bittrex, la principal plataforma de operaciones basada en la cadena de bloques con sede en Estados Unidos, anunció hoy que está ofreciendo operaciones en dólares estadounidenses (moneda fiduciaria) para clientes corporativos y planea ampliar estos servicios paulatinamente para incluir a todos los clientes que cumplan con los requisitos. Los mercados iniciales para las operaciones de compraventa con moneda fiduciaria en Bittrex serán Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT) y TrueUSD (TUSD).

“Como incubadora y defensor líder de la tecnología de cadena de bloques, Bittrex tiene el compromiso de cotizar tokens que no solamente tengan las mejores aplicaciones empresariales, sino que también sean los proyectos de cadena de bloques más innovadores del mundo”, declaró Bill Shihara, CEO de Bittrex. “Ampliar los mercados de monedas fiduciarias a las principales monedas digitales de nuestra bolsa debe contribuir aun más a la adopción de esta revolucionaria tecnología al ofrecerles a los clientes incluso más opciones para la compraventa de monedas digitales en un entorno seguro, sólido y confiable con alta liquidez”.
Shihara prosiguió: “Los clientes corporativos son apenas el comienzo, porque también planeamos ofrecerles las monedas fiduciarias a nuestros clientes minoristas y a muchos de nuestros proveedores de servicio que se apoyan en la plataforma de Bittrex. Además, el anuncio de hoy sobre las operaciones con monedas fiduciarias es el primer paso en la próxima evolución de nuestro negocio, pues continuamos nuestra expansión, tanto a escala local como global, mediante nuevos servicios y alianzas estratégicas”.
Incorporar las monedas fiduciarias a la amplia variedad de innovadores tokens y monedas que cotizan en Bittrex contribuye al progreso del sector de la cadena de bloques al proporcionar acceso cómodo, rápido y seguro a opciones de compraventa adicionales que los clientes actuales y potenciales desean. Además, el compromiso de la empresa con la seguridad, el cumplimiento y la incubación de proyectos innovadores debe darles a los clientes y a los equipos de la cadena de bloques confianza en el crecimiento a largo plazo de la plataforma.
Bittrex está implementando por fases el programa de compraventa con moneda fiduciaria, para contribuir a establecer el control de la calidad de los nuevos mercados y asegurar que los clientes reciban el nivel de servicio más elevado posible. La primera fase, que comienza hoy, habilita las operaciones con moneda fiduciaria para los clientes corporativos aprobados con sede en estados y regiones internacionales que cumplan con los requisitos. Con el tiempo, Bittrex implementará cada fase adicional para ampliar las operaciones con moneda fiduciaria a todos los clientes que reúnan los requisitos.
En un inicio, las operaciones con moneda fiduciaria en Estados Unidos se limitarán a los clientes ubicados en los estados de Washington, California, Nueva York y Montana. Los clientes internacionales que reúnan los requisitos también podrán participar en los mercados. Se les exigirá a los clientes que cumplan tanto el proceso de inscripción estándar —inclusive una prueba de que están operando en regiones de Estados Unidos o internacionales que cumplen los requisitos— así como otros términos y condiciones específicos de la moneda fiduciaria.
Los nuevos clientes corporativos que desean participar en el mercado con moneda fiduciaria deben llenar nuestro formulario de solicitud para cuenta corporativa, y los actuales clientes corporativos deben presentar una solicitud de compraventa con monera fiduciaria completando el formulario de solicitud de habilitación de compraventa con moneda fiduciaria. Una vez que se implementen las fases adicionales, Bittrex suministrará instrucciones para la compraventa con moneda fiduciaria a todos los clientes.
Acerca de Bittrex
Fundada en 2014 por tres ingenieros en ciberseguridad, Bittrex es la principal plataforma basada en la cadena de bloques con sede en Estados Unidos, y proporciona la ejecución de operaciones extremadamente rápida, confiables billeteras digitales y prácticas de seguridad líderes del sector. Nuestra misión es contribuir al progreso del sector de la cadena de bloques fomentando la innovación, incubando tecnología nueva y emergente e impulsando el cambio transformativo. Bittrex, Inc. no es una bolsa regulada de conformidad con las leyes de valores de Estados Unidos. Conozca más en www.Bittrex.com.
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Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke wrote a letter of congratulations on the launch of the event attended by over 500 high-level government officials and business leaders
SYDNEY, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The 2018 Moutai@Australia brand promotion event, launched by Chinese liquor maker Moutai, kicked off in Sydney. It is the first in a series of events to be held this year to promote the brand across major international markets.

At 7:00 pm on May 30, Moutai Group held a large brand promotion event themed “Moutai China Cultural Trip to Australia” at Sydney Town Hall. The latest event launched by the group in Oceania came on the heels of similar promotional events in Russia, Italy, the US, Germany and South Africa.

Former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke wrote a letter of congratulations on the launch of the event.
Over 500 high-level government officials and business leaders from Australia attended the event, including New South Wales (NSW) Minister for Finance, Services and Property Victor Michael Dominello, NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Roads, Transport, Industry, Resources and Energy Anthony John Sidoti, NSW Legislative Council member Ernest Wong, NSW Assistant Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment and NSW Legislative Assembly member Jonathan Richard O’Dea, Sydney Councillor and former Sydney Deputy Lord Mayor Robert Kok, NSW Legislative Council member Mark Joseph Coure, Sydney Deputy Lord Mayor Jess Miller, NSW Legislative Assembly member for Parramatta and Parliamentary Secretary for Multicultural Affairs Geoffrey Lee and NSW’s first China-born parliamentarian Helen Sham-Ho, as well as Australian radio presenter, television presenter and journalist Lee Lin Chin, Network Ten senior journalist and anchor Sandra Sully, and former Australian rugby union player and national hero Mark Gordon Ella.
Chinese Deputy Consul General in Sydney Tong Xuejun offered his congratulations at the event.
Moutai Group deputy general manager and Moutai’s subsidiary Xijiu chairman Zhang Deqin delivered a speech on behalf of Moutai Group during the event, with Moutai Group assistant general manager and board secretary Peng Yun, Kweichow Moutai (Group) Ecological Agriculture Industry Development chairman Zou Xin, Moutai Group Beijing Branch general manager Zhang Lianzhao, Kweichow Moutai Company Limited assistant general manager and office director Huang Wei, as well as Kweichow Moutai Company Limited assistant general manager and Kweichow Moutai Sales Company general manager Ma Yupeng in attendance.
Hawke thanked the event organizer for the invitation and, in the letter, expressed his regret for not being able to attend in person. “I have visited China over 100 times and have long lost count of the number of times I have toasted to the relationship between the two countries with a glass of Moutai in my hand,” he said.
Hawke: The long-term relationship between Australia and Moutai can be expected to continue
“When toasting the 46th anniversary of Sino-Australia relations at the event, you will realize that it relates closely to the diplomatic success of the former prime minister. In 1971, Gough Whitlam made his first visit to China, laying a foundation for Australia’s existing relationship with China.”
As a politician who has witnessed the development of Sino-Australia relations, Hawke looked back on the history of the friendship between the two countries and confirmed that Moutai plays an important role in the relations between China and Australia.
“Moutai dates back to the Qin and Han dynasties, so you have been able to love the liquor for hundreds of years. However, it is a new experience for us Australians.”
Tong spoke on behalf of the consulate general. Moutai is undoubtedly the national liquor brand of China, behind which there are many stories. Sydney is a beautiful city and one of the most developed cities in the southern hemisphere. Moutai plays an important role in the political and diplomatic relations between China and Australia, and has contributed in large measure to the bilateral relations,” said Tong in his speech that included heartfelt words of encouragement for the further development of Moutai. He looks forward to Moutai playing an important role in Sino-Australian cooperation and relations as we look forward.
Moutai has been exported to Australia for 15 years. Since the opening of its first store on Sussex Street in Sydney’s Chinatown in 2003, Moutai has become an important gateway through which Australia’s mainstream society has learned about and come to understand Chinese liquor culture. According to statistics, annual sales of Moutai and other brands under the Moutai umbrella in Australia have exceeded 100,000 bottles. Moutai’s influence in the country has moved beyond Chinese communities and become a quality consumer product favoured by the mainstream market. Sales in Australia, a key export destination for Moutai, have risen 43% over the past two years. Moutai has a sales network encompassing a number of high-end restaurants, airport duty-free shops and liquor stores in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Hobart, Whitsundays and Perth.
According to Guizhou Moutai Chiew Import and Export Co., Moutai liquor has entered the mainstream markets in 66 countries on all continents. In 2017, Moutai Group exported 1,721.03 metric tons of Moutai and other brands under the Moutai umbrella, achieving exports valued at US$314 million. Of the total exports, the Asian market accounted for 49.89%, Europe 24.56%, duty-free market 9.12%, Oceania 3.47% and Africa 1.12%. In 2017, exports of Moutai and other brands under the Moutai umbrella to Australia amounted to 50 metric tons, generating exports valued at US$9.29 million. Over the next three years, Moutai’s overseas sales are expected to increase to a point where they account for 10% of the group’s total.
Moutai is undoubtedly the king of liquor, said Victor Dominello in his speech on behalf of the Governor.
“We just held a ceremony to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the arrival of Chinese migrants to Australia,” he said. “Now, we’re starting a new celebration for you, Moutai. Thank you for coming to Sydney. Thank you for coming to Australia.”
Moutai: In the context of globalization, we need to learn from the world’s leading liquor makers, including those in Australia
“In the past four decades since China’s reform and opening up, the economic and social landscape of the world’s most populous country has not only been completely transformed, the reform has also brought about tremendous change across the global economy,” said Mr. Zhang is his keynote speech at the event on behalf of Moutai Group. Moutai has begun to carry out its strategy of expanding beyond the home market for nearly a century, since winning the gold medal at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. So far, Moutai has won 18 gold international awards, and topped international rankings by WPP, Kantar Millward Brown, Forbes and Financial Times for many years in a row. In 2017, Moutai Group’s annual sales exceeded US$12.1 billion, contributed to the national treasury through taxes of over US$4.1 billion, and increased the valuation of the brand to US$23.2 billion. Its single product sales have ranked number one around the world consistently, while its brand and stock market valuations have also ranked at the top among listed liquor makers worldwide. 
Zhang said affectionately: “Within the context of trade globalisation, we need to learn from world’s leading liquor makers, including Australian alcoholic beverage producers, to draw meaningful  lessons in brand marketing and market expansion, so that the brand culture of Moutai can be recognized and communicated in a better way in different contexts and cultural backgrounds. In the future, we plan to build more communication platforms to allow more Australian friends understand the Chinese liquor culture. Today’s gathering is a feast for Moutai and the Australian people. Here, we can remember the past and look forward to a promising future.”
From inside to outside: Moutai establishes a deep connection with the World
At Sydney’s City Hall, the Moutai element is everywhere. The multimedia interactive display of Moutai’s premium products and the Moutai cocktail tasting event complements the brand’s products display area, delivering a three-dimensional “cultural Moutai” exhibition platform.
Visitors were impressed by the dazzling array of beautiful exhibits, including the “Hundred Years” 100-bottle set, vintage bottles of Moutai that had been respectively distilled and stored for 80 years, 50 years, 30 years and 15 years, Chinese Zodiac Wine series and Soy-sauce Flavour series, in addition to Red Liquor, Health Tonic, Blueberry Wine and other Moutai specialties.
By watching the blending of Moutai cocktails and taking the opportunity to personally sample the mysterious flavour of Moutai, Australian guests will have a more intuitive experience in savouring the taste of the unique drink.
The interplay between Australian’s Chinese and mainstream communities is not limited to what went on inside the event venue. Prior to the event, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian met the Moutai delegation and presented the award naming Moutai as a China-Australia Friendship Meritorious Enterprise.
Moutai is putting together a roadmap based on demand from overseas markets that seeks to maintain current sales levels in the domestic market while driving growth across international markets. Moutai plans to gradually optimise the overseas market portfolio based on the objective of “breaking 100 within two years, covering the whole world and leaving no area untouched”. “Breaking 100 within two years” signifies establishing a marketing channel and developing a loyal fan base in more than 100 countries and regions within the next two years.
The theme “Let the world fall in love with Moutai, let Moutai go to the world” continues to make ever more sense within the context of the global development roadmap of Moutai.
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Turbine, Inc. (Nasdaq: APPS), a global mobile platform company, announced it will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal 2018 financial results and operating progress on Tuesday, June 12, at 4:30pm ET/1:30pm PT. The call, hosted by Digital Turbine Chief Executive Officer Bill Stone and Chief Financial Officer Barrett Garrison, can be accessed by dialing 855-238-2713 in the United States or 412-542-4111 from international locations. Please dial in at least ten minutes before the scheduled start time, identify yourself and ask for the Digital Turbine call. A live and archived webcast of the call can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of Digital Turbine’s website.  The webcast will be archived for a period of one year.

For those unable to join the live call, a playback will be available through June 19, 2018. The replay can be accessed by dialing 877-344-7529 in the United States or 412-317-0088 from international locations, passcode 10120985.
About Digital Turbine
Digital Turbine works at the convergence of media and mobile communications, connecting top mobile operators, OEMs and publishers with app developers and advertisers worldwide. Its comprehensive Mobile Delivery Platform powers frictionless user acquisition and engagement, operational efficiency and monetization opportunities. Digital Turbine’s technology platform has been adopted by more than 30 mobile operators and OEMs, and has delivered more than 700 million app preloads for tens of thousands of advertising campaigns. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas, with global offices in Durham, Mumbai, San Francisco, Singapore, Sydney and Tel Aviv. For additional information visit www.digitalturbine.com.
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GREENWICH, Conn., May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — New Cotai, LLC (the “Company”) announced today it will report first quarter 2018 earnings on May 31, 2018.  Investors, prospective investors, analysts and other interested persons may contact Investor Relations by emailing investorrelations@newcotaiholdings.com to obtain copies of such reports or for further information.
ABOUT NEW COTAI, LLC

New Cotai, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, was formed on February 22, 2006. The Company holds a 40% interest in Studio City International Holdings Limited (formerly known as Cyber One Agents Limited), a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands on August 2, 2000 (“Studio City International”). Studio City International, together with its subsidiaries, currently owns the Studio City project, an integrated resort comprising entertainment, retail, hotel and gaming facilities in the Macau Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.
The Company was formed for the purpose of investing in Studio City International.  The Company is wholly-owned by New Cotai Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, which is owned 92.6% by New Cotai Investments, LLC (“New Cotai Investments”), also a Delaware limited liability company, and 7.4% by New Cotai Participation Corp. (“NCP”), a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands.  Affiliates of investment funds managed by Silver Point Capital, L.P. own a controlling interest in New Cotai Investments and affiliates of investment funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. own a non-controlling interest. 
Contact:          investorrelations@newcotaiholdings.com
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The global market is projected to display a robust growth represented by a CAGR of 7.81% during 2018 – 2023.
The Premium price category of business luggage market accounts for larger market share on the back of higher demand by high income group working population and witnessed growth at a noteworthy rate over the last few years. The premium price category is expected to grow at higher rate during the forecast period on the back of new product launches with improved durability and functionality, attractive designs, add on high tech features, increasing disposable income and changing perception of considering Business Luggage as life style products.Amongst the regions, North America accounts for the largest regional share in the global business luggage market in 2018, but the Asia-Pacific region is witnessing the highest growth rate resulting in rapid market expansion and growing market share in global business luggage market.Key factors driving the robust growth rate of Asia-pacific region include growing business and working class population, rapid urbanization, growing business tourism spending and rapidly increasing disposable income of expanding middle class income group.Key Topics Covered:1. Research Methodology2. Executive Summary3. Strategic Recommendations4. Global Business Luggage Market5. Global Business Luggage Market: Growth and Forecast6. Global Business Luggage Market: Segment AnalysisCompany Profiles

• Samsonite International S.A.
• VIP Industries Ltd.
• RIMOVA
• VF Corporation
• Briggs & Riley Travelware
• DELSEY
• Fox Luggage Inc.

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HONG KONG, June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —
Leading Testing, Inspection and Certification Services Provider, Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services (“Bureau Veritas CPS”) announces its 10th anniversary of celebrating the World Environment Day throughout its worldwide locations.

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“Beat Plastic Pollution“ is the theme of World Environment Day (“WED”) this year. Plastic itself cannot biodegrade, and plastic made water bottles, bags, straws, etc. are often used once and thrown away, polluting our land and oceans, damaging marine life and threatening human health.
To echo the WED theme, Bureau Veritas CPS is launching a company-wide campaign throughout our worldwide locations to invite our employees to explore sustainable alternatives to reduce the production and excessive use of single-use plastics in our daily lives.
“3Rs in the Workplace“ – Bureau Veritas CPS Head Office and its worldwide locations have been practicing “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle“ approach to continually decrease environmental impacts from our business activities. Designated recycle bins are provided in the facility for plastic (boxes, bottles and bags), papers and metals (aluminum cans) waste. Our waste generation is measured and analyzed against our carbon footprint objective while the waste collected will be sending to local recycling company for further processing. Furthermore, with an aim of reduction, purchase of single-use plastics in our laboratories is given a consideration.
“Do it for a Cleaner Planet“ – During May and June, Bureau Veritas employees in Asia, USA and Europe have organized or will be conducting various employee cleanup activities to remove littered plastic bottles and other waste disposal by the visitors. Cleanup locations include national parks, forests, beaches, coastlines as well as public areas and driveways in their communities and workplace.
“Save Your Bottle Caps“ – The UK location has organized a 6-week campaign to collect and recycle used plastic bottles caps within the laboratory from 1 May to 8 June. In partnership with Hahn Plastics which makes products from recycled plastics in Manchester, the collected bottle caps will be reproducing into an outdoor bench to be used by the employees of the laboratory. Similarly, the India location organized an employee contest of “Create-Your-Own-Craft” by using plastic waste generated from the labs, offices and their homes. The lab is also planning to build a “Vertical Hanging Garden” within the facility area by use of plastic food containers and soft drink bottles collected from the employees.
“Less Plastic Footprint Everyday“ – Bureau Veritas’ employees from the regions are collectively taking part in beating plastic pollution to help reduce the amount of plastics and eliminate plastic footprint. Daily practices include refusal of plastics convenience – single-use straws, utensils and disposable boxes from takeaways; elimination of plastic drinking bottles and PVC / Polythene shopping bags in purchase; practice of 3Rs at work and home, etc. Concurrently, bring your own cup and utensils to work, strawless for drinks, use eco-friendly and reusable shopping bags, elimination of plastic packaging, etc. are widely adopted in our daily life.
“Preserve The Nature“ – In partnership with Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Gardens, Bureau Veritas CPS Hong Kong employees planted a variety of native tree seedlings on the hill slopes of Tai Mo Shan in mid-May to help preserve the diminishing forest. As well as the US location will organize a visit to the Tifft Nature Preserve in early June to clean waterway from waste, plant trees and shrubs as well as to remove invasive species. Continuing its 10^th year, the activity aims to help preserve vernal pools which are an essential breeding habitat for certain wildlife and the ecological balance of the Nature Reserve.
“Beautiful Sharing within Communities“ – The Korea location organized a collection of consumables from the employees and families during 8 – 18 May to recycle unused consumables. A variety of unused or unwanted items in good condition including plastic goods, clothes, electronics, books, toys, kitchenware, household items, etc. were collected. They were then sent to The Beautiful Store, a Korean NGO which promotes resources reuse and recycle within the communities. Furthermore, many other Bureau Veritas’ locations have also conducted various collections of plastics, new/used household and electronic items for local recycling projects and donations.
Oliver Butler, President of Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, commented: “I am very pleased to see the diversity of the World Environment Day’s activities initiated by our locations worldwide. The 10^th anniversary of our WED celebrations demonstrates Bureau Veritas’ continuous and collective support to a cleaner planet. Plastic pollution is one of the prime environmental challenges for our time. Our wide range of sustainability services including testing for restricted and harmful substances, packaging advisory, environmental audit and footprint progress certification can help reduce plastic pollution in our everyday life.”
About Bureau Veritas 
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services. Founded in 1828, the Group has around 75,000 employees in more than 1,400 offices and laboratories around the globe. Bureau Veritas helps its clients to improve their performance by offering services and innovative solutions in order to ensure that their products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environment protection and social responsibility. Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and belongs to the Next 20 index (Compartment A, ISIN code FR 006174348, stock symbol: BVI) Website: www.bureauveritas.com
Bureau Veritas’ Consumer Products Services division is a leading global quality assurance provider for the global consumer product and retail markets. It offers an array of specialized services including testing, inspection, audit, certification and advisory services for a wide range of consumer products. These products include hard goods; toys and juvenile products; soft goods; premiums; electrical and electronic products; wireless devices including mobile, telecom and smart payment devices; automotive equipment and connected vehicle devices; food products as well as health, beauty, cosmetics, and household products.
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Het bedrijf zal een stapsgewijze aanpak gebruiken en met de zakelijke klanten beginnen
SEATTLE, 31 mei 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Bittrex, het voornaamste in de VS gevestigde op blockchain gebaseerde handelsplatform, heeft vandaag aangekondigd dat het (fiat-)handel in US-dollar biedt voor zakelijke klanten en het van plan is deze diensten mettertijd uit te breiden om alle gekwalificeerde klanten te omvatten. De initiële markten voor de fiat-handel op Bittrex zullen Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT) en TrueUSD (TUSD) omvatten.

“Als een incubator en een toonaangevende voorstander van de blockchain-technologie streeft Bittrex ernaar tokens te noteren die niet alleen maar de beste zakelijke applicaties hebben, maar die tegelijkertijd de meest innovatieve blockchain-projecten in de wereld zijn,” zei Bill Shihara, algemeen directeur bij Bittrex. “Een uitbreiding van de fiat-markten om de belangrijkste digitale valuta op te nemen in onze beurs zal zorgen voor de verdere aanname van deze revolutionaire technologie door aan de klant nog meer opties te bieden wat betreft de aankoop van en handel in digitale valuta in een veilige, robuuste en betrouwbare omgeving met een hoge liquiditeit.”
Verder zei Shihara, “De zakelijke klanten zijn slechts de eerste stap want wij zijn van plan om fiat ook uit te breiden naar onze particuliere klanten en veel van onze dienstverleners die via het Bittrex-platform werken. Bovendien is de aankondiging van fiat vandaag de eerste stap in de volgende evolutie van onze onderneming bij onze verdere uitbreiding, zowel op lokaal als op mondiaal vlak, door middel van nieuwe diensten en strategische partnerschappen.”
Het toevoegen van fiat aan de brede waaier van innoverende tokens en munten die op Bittrex staan genoteerd, zorgt voor de verdere bevordering van de blokchain-industrie door middel van een geschikte, snelle en veilige toegang tot bijkomende handelsopties waarnaar vraag is onder huidige en potentiële klanten. Voorts zal het streven van het bedrijf naar veiligheid, naleving en de incubatie van innovatieve projecten zorgen voor meer vertrouwen onder de klanten en de blockchain-teams in de groei op lange termijn van het platform.
Voor het fiat-handelsprogramma gebruikt Bittrex een gefaseerde uitrol om te waken over kwaliteitscontrole voor de nieuwe markten en een optimale dienstverlening te bieden aan de klanten. De eerste fase, die vandaag begint, maakt fiat-handel mogelijk voor goedgekeurde zakelijke klanten in gekwalificeerde staten en internationale regio’s. Er volgt een verdere uitrol van Bittrex in elke volgende fase voor een uitbreiding in de loop van de tijd van de fiat-handel naar alle gekwalificeerde klanten toe.
Aanvankelijk zal de fiat-handel in de Verenigde Staten beperkt blijven tot klanten die zich in Washington State, Californië, New York en Montana bevinden. Gekwalificeerde internationale klanten kunnen ook deelnemen in de markten. Klanten zullen moeten voldoen aan zowel het standaardregistratieproces –met inbegrip van bewijs dat ze in gekwalificeerde VS- of andere regio’s opereren- als de andere specifieke fiat-voorwaarden.
Nieuwe zakelijke klanten die willen deelnemen aan de fiat-markt dienen ons aanvraagformulier voor een zakelijke account in te vullen en onze huidige zakelijke klanten dienen fiat-handel aan te vragen door het aanvraagformulier voor de activering van fiat-handel in te vullen. Eens de uitrol van de volgende fases op gang komt, zal Bittrex instructies inzake fiat-handel ter beschikking stellen van alle klanten.
Over Bittrex
Het in 2014 door drie ingenieurs in cyberveiligheid opgerichte Bittrex is het voornaamste in de VS gevestigde blockchain-platform dat voor een razendsnelle handelsuitvoering zorgt, evenals voor betrouwbare digitale portefeuilles en toonaangevende beveiligingsprocedures in de sector. Het is onze missie de blockchain-industrie te helpen bevorderen door middel van de stimulering van innovatie, de incubatie van nieuwe en opkomende technologie en het aandrijven van wezenlijke veranderingen. Bittrex, Inc. is geen overeenkomstig de VS-effectenwetgeving gereguleerde beurs. Lees meer op www.Bittrex.com.
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JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —

• Green Light For New SWAFF Region To Help More Nations Qualify For Football World Cup Events. 
• 13 founding members to include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and the UAE 
• SWAFF initiative hailed as ‘milestone‘ in development of frontier football nations.
• “We want to see more nations from the region represented at major international football events including the World Cup and to become a presence in world football.” – President & Chairman of Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Dr Adel Ezzat.

Planning is underway to develop football in nations at the new frontier of this, the world’s most popular game. The sporting, community and commercial potential of the game are now being developed in South and West Asia.
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Presidents of football federations in South and West Asia met in Jeddah Thursday with a senior FIFA official attending as an observer to start the formal process of establishing a new body for football to be known as the South West Asian Football Federation (SWAFF). 
The nations represented at the meeting included Pakistan, Sri Lanka, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Maldives, Yemen, Oman, Kuwait, and United Arab Emirates.
The new organisation has been designed to improve the quality of football for people of all ages, genders and levels of ability in the region, which includes some of the world’s biggest frontier football nations such as India, Bangladesh and Pakistan, and marks the next stage in the evolution of world football.
“The nations of South and West Asia want to work with each other to grow football in the region, and to compete on a more equal playing field at future World Cup competitions and international tournaments,” Dr Adel Ezzat, President and Chairman of Saudi Arabian Football Federation, said after the meeting.
Saudi Arabia is committed to help grow and resource football in the new region, Dr Ezzat said. 
The historic meeting heralds the dawn of a new era to build football’s competitiveness and capacity in the sports-oriented countries of South and West Asia.
“The initiative of SWAFF is a milestone in the development of football in Pakistan and other nations. There is no doubt it is a new frontier of football…,” said Makhdoom Faisal Hayat, president of the Pakistan Football Federation.
Saudi Arabia is the only nation in the region to reach the Finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and is scheduled to play Russia in the opening game of world football’s showcase event.
“We want to see the region become a presence in world football,” Dr Ezzat said.
The new body plans to work with partners, governments, federations and other interested parties in the region to establish new football facilities, academies, and competitions, which will be developed in harmony and in collaboration with FIFA, AFC, and Football Federations within South and West Asia, and within existing football structures, schedules and commitments.
“When we spoke about governance, FIFA is really supporting and encouraging such initiatives, Gianni (Fifa President Gianni Infantino), by himself also welcomed the initiative,”  said Abdulla Aljunaibi, vice-president of the UAE football federation.
Funds from new football events and commercial programs will be reinvested into football development to help create a new football sector and culture in member nations that is self-sufficient and fully transparent.
For further information about SWAFF please go to http://www.SWAFF.org 
Please Note: Video and photographic material relating to SWAFF and the formation meeting can be accessed at Thomson Reuters, AP, and Getty in the usual ways. See also https://vimeo.com/272835410
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2. 0.52″ – 1.36″ We see Dr Adel Ezzat, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation who chaired the meeting
3. 1.36″ – 1.43″ South West Asian Football Federation logo
4. 1.43″ – 1.53″ Cutaway of photographers
5. 1.53″ – 2.37″ Delegates ‘team photo’ as they lift SWAFF footballs
6. 2.37″ – 2.50″ FIFA representative Nodar Akhalkatsi
7. 2.50″ – 3.37″ SOUNDBITE Dr Adel Ezzat, President of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation
8. 3.37″ – 4.22″ SOUNDBITE Makhdoom Falsal Hayat, President Pakistan Football Federation
9. 4.22″ – 4.45″ SOUNDBITE Subrata Dutta, Chairman Indian Football Federation   
10. 4.45″ – 5.17″ SOUNDBITE Abdulla Al Junaibi, Vice-President UAE Football Federation  
11. 5.17″ – 5.19″ SOUNDBITE – Interviewer question  
12. 5.19″ – 5.32″ SOUNDBITE Bassam Adeel Jaleel, President Football Association of Maldives

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VANCOUVER, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Aritzia Inc. (“Aritzia” or the “Company”) (TSX: ATZ) today announced that, in connection with its previously announced normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) to purchase up to 5,429,658 of its subordinate voting shares (“Shares”), it entered into an automatic share purchase plan (“ASPP”) with a designated broker. The ASPP is intended to allow for the purchase of Shares under the NCIB at times when Aritzia would ordinarily not be permitted to purchase shares due to regulatory restrictions and customary self-imposed blackout periods.

Pursuant to the ASPP, before entering into a blackout period, the Company may, but is not required to, instruct the designated broker to make purchases under the NCIB in accordance with the terms of the ASPP. Such purchases will be determined by the designated broker at its sole discretion based on purchasing parameters set by Aritzia in accordance with the rules of the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”), applicable securities laws and the terms of the ASPP. The ASPP has been pre-cleared by the TSX and will be implemented today.
Outside of pre-determined blackout periods, Shares may be purchased under the NCIB based on management’s discretion, in compliance with TSX rules and applicable securities laws.  The NCIB commenced on May 15, 2018 and ends on May 14, 2019.  All purchases made under the ASPP will be included in computing the number of Shares purchased under the NCIB.
About Aritzia 
Aritzia is a vertically integrated, innovative design house of fashion brands. The Company designs apparel and accessories for its collection of exclusive brands. The Company’s expansive and diverse range of women’s fashion apparel and accessories addresses a broad range of style preferences and lifestyle requirements. Aritzia is well known and deeply loved by its customers in Canada with growing customer awareness and affinity in the United States and outside of North America. Aritzia aims to delight its customers through an aspirational shopping experience and exceptional customer service that extends across its more than 85 retail stores and eCommerce business, aritzia.com.
Forward-looking statement
Certain information contained in this press release may constitute forward-looking information under applicable securities laws, including statements related to the Company’s NCIB and ASPP and other statements that are not historical facts. This information is based on management’s reasonable assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to us and are made as of the date of this press release. However, we do not undertake to update any such forward-looking information whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws in Canada. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information as a result of various factors, including those described in “Risk Factors” which are described in the Company’s annual information form dated May 10, 2018 for the fiscal year ended February 25, 2018 (the “AIF”).  The Company cautions that the list of risk factors and uncertainties is not exhaustive and other factors could also adversely affect its results. Readers are urged to consider the risks, uncertainties and assumptions carefully in evaluating the forward-looking information and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such information. See “Forward-looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in the AIF for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements.
The TSX has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this statement.
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SOURCE Aritzia Inc.

The global adhesion barrier market is projected to reach USD 806.4 Million by 2023 from USD 570.7 Million in 2018, at a CAGR of 7.2%
The growth of this market is driven by the growth in the geriatric population and corresponding age-related chronic diseases, epidemiological shift from infectious to chronic diseases, growing volume of surgical procedures and sports-related injuries, and increasing awareness about the medical complications occurred due to post-surgical adhesion formation.During this project, the market is segmented based on the product, formulation, application, and region. Based on the product type synthetic adhesion barriers accounted for the largest share of the market in 2017, owing to the benefits offered by synthetic adhesion barriers, such as high biocompatibility, bioresorbable property, which eliminates the need for a second surgery for the removal of the implant, and cost-effective as compared to natural adhesion barrier.By formulation, the adhesion barrier market is segmented into film formulation, liquid formulation, and gel formulation. The film formulations segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2017, owing to the higher adoption of film-form adhesion barriers by surgeons in various surgeries, coupled with the availability of ample clinical evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of these formulations.By application, the adhesion barrier market is segmented into gynecological surgeries, general/abdominal surgeries, cardiovascular surgeries, orthopedic surgeries, neurological surgeries, reconstructive surgeries, urological surgeries, and other surgeries (such as ear, nose, throat, and burn surgeries). The gynecological segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2017. Factors such as the increasing number of C-section surgeries, rising incidence of pelvic/uterine cancer, and increasing prevalence of conditions such as infertility and incontinence responsible to drive this market.Key Topics Covered:1 Introduction2 Research Methodology3 Executive Summary4 Premium Insights
4.1 Growth Potential of the Adhesion Barriers Market
4.2 Asia Pacific Synthetic Adhesion Barriers Market, By Type
4.3 Adhesion Barriers Market: Geographic Growth Opportunities
4.4 Adhesion Barriers Market, By Region
4.5 Adhesion Barriers Market: Developing vs Developed Countries5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics: Impact Analysis
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Rising Geriatric Population
5.2.1.2 Increase in the Volume of Surgeries and Sports-Related Injuries
5.2.1.3 Increasing Awareness About the Medical Implications of Adhesions
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 Reluctance Towards the Usage of Adhesion Barriers Among Surgeons
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Untapped Emerging Markets
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Stringent Regulations Resulting in Limited Technological Innovations6 Industry Insights
6.1 Industry Trends
6.1.1 Rising Focus on Gel-Form Adhesion Barriers for Surgeries
6.2 Product Pipeline Analysis
6.3 Regulatory Analysis
6.3.1 North America
6.3.1.1 US
6.3.1.2 Canada
6.3.2 Europe
6.3.3 APAC
6.3.3.1 Japan
6.3.3.2 China
6.3.3.3 India7 Adhesion Barriers Market, By Product
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Synthetic Adhesion Barriers
7.2.1 Hyaluronic Acid
7.2.2 Regenerated Cellulose
7.2.3 Polyethylene Glycol
7.2.4 Other Synthetic Adhesion Barriers
7.3 Natural Adhesion Barriers
7.3.1 Collagen & Protein
7.3.2 Fibrin8 Adhesion Barriers Market, By Formulation
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Film Formulations
8.3 Liquid Formulations
8.4 Gel Formulations9 Adhesion Barriers Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Gynecological Surgeries
9.3 General/Abdominal Surgeries
9.4 Cardiovascular Surgeries
9.5 Orthopedic Surgeries
9.6 Neurological Surgeries
9.7 Reconstructive Surgeries
9.8 Urological Surgeries
9.9 Other Surgeries10 Adhesion Barriers Market, By Region
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 France
10.3.3 UK
10.3.4 Italy
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 Japan
10.4.2 China
10.4.3 India
10.4.4 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 Latin America
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Mexico
10.5.3 Rest of Latin America
10.6 Middle East and Africa11 Competitive Landscape
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Product Portfolio Matrix
11.3 Geographical Revenue Mix (2017)
11.4 Market Share Analysis
11.5 Competitive Situations and Trends
11.5.1 Acquisitions
11.5.2 Expansion
11.5.3 Patent/Regulatory Approvals12 Company Profiles
12.1 Johnson & Johnson
12.2 Sanofi
12.3 Baxter International
12.4 C. R. Bard
12.5 Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation
12.6 Anika Therapeutics
12.7 Atrium Medical Corporation (A Part of Getinge Group)
12.8 FzioMed
12.9 MAST Biosurgery
12.10 Innocoll Holdings
12.11 Betatech MedicalFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6jvh4h/adhesion_barrier?w=5
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