COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — USA Swimming, the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, announced today that it is launching its most progressive new membership category since 2012. The Flex Swim membership will make entering the sport easier and encourage swimmers to stay involved in life’s other activities.

The Flex Swim membership offers a rate of $20 to create an entry-level experience in the sport and sample some of the great benefits of membership in USA Swimming such as the ability to compete in meets (two meets per year), access to USA Swimming’s digital personalized member account Deck Pass, insurance coverage, education materials and more. When kids fall in love with the sport and want to swim more, they can then apply that to a Premium membership*, which offers unlimited swim meets, Splash magazine and more.
“The Flex Swim membership allows us to introduce the sport to a new generation of athletes, using a product that is more conscious of the current environment and competitive in the youth sports market,” USA Swimming President & CEO Tim Hinchey III said. “Our goal is to adapt to busy family lifestyles and introduce the sport of swimming with a lower barrier to entry and flexibility to still enjoy the many other available activities. Historical data tells us that if we can get a kid to try team swimming, they will stick with it and enjoy it.”
The Flex Swim membership is designed for kids who want to experience swimming on a team but have not yet taken that next step. According to a State of the Swimming Industry Report¹, nearly 80 percent of parents don’t consider swimming as a competitive sport for their kids after completing swim lessons, largely due to a number of common misconceptions they have about the sport. Similarly, it was noted that 43 percent of kids who stop swimming say it is because it is too much of a time commitment.
It was also noted in that same study that 48 percent of the kids who leave USA Swimming say they do so to play other sports. Given the many recent studies and industry discussions about the pressure and impact of early sport specialization, USA Swimming is embracing the notion and health benefits of multi-sport play and participation, both physical and mental.
In a poll of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Swim Team, 83 percent of the athletes stated that they were multi-sport athletes growing up, presenting resounding statistical evidence from the upper echelons of the sport of the benefits of being a well-rounded athlete.
“We know multi-sport play builds not just better athletes but healthier children, which is why ‘Encourage Sport Sampling’ is one of the strategies in our Project Play framework that stakeholders across sectors helped build,” said Tom Farrey, executive director of the Aspen Institute Sports & Society Program. “USA Swimming should be commended for the leadership it is showing in meeting the needs of kids and families.”
The national campaign was designed in-house by the USA Swimming creative team, with inspiration from early versions of the SwimToday campaign developed in conjunction with Minneapolis-based Colle-McVoy. The campaign features several age-group member swimmers as well as four National Team athletes: Haley Anderson, Jacob Pebley, Lia Neal & Kevin Cordes. Photography and videography is by renowned sports photographer Poby.
Link to print and digital creative images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fx9dmskvdzeh3bj/AACmBJt33xgQx7gTkqoozLnfa?dl=0
The 30-second TV spot will debut online and then be featured on the NBC & NBCSN broadcast of the Phillips 66 National Swimming Championships July 25-29.
Link to the 30-second spot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0MAtl_cdiU
The campaign is supported by USA Swimming partners including: American Swimming Coaches Association, Arena, Counsilman-Hunsaker, National Swimming Pool Foundation, Speedo, Swimming World, TeamUnify, TYR and the USA Swimming Foundation.
To find a local team near you, visit: https://usaswimming.org/join
Keep up with all the latest USA Swimming news by following @usaswimming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
* Also known as Year-Round or Annual Membership
About USA Swimming
As the National Governing Body for the sport of swimming in the United States, USA Swimming is a 400,000-member service organization that promotes the culture of swimming by creating opportunities for swimmers and coaches of all backgrounds to participate and advance in the sport through clubs, events and education. Our membership is comprised of swimmers from the age group level to the Olympic Team, as well as coaches and volunteers. USA Swimming is responsible for selecting and training teams for international competition including the Olympic Games, and strives to serve the sport through its core objectives: Build the base, Promote the sport, Achieve competitive success. For more information, visit www.usaswimming.org.
¹ State of the Swimming Industry research report commissioned by USA Swimming. Conducted by Sports Marketing Surveys, the official research agency of the Sports & Fitness Industry Association; 2014

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SHANGHAI, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Noah Holdings Limited (“Noah” or the “Company”) (NYSE: NOAH), a leading wealth and asset management service provider in China with a focus on global investment and asset allocation services for high net worth individuals and enterprises, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2018.
FIRST QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Net revenues for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB830.9 million (US$132.5 million), a 16.5% increase from the corresponding period in 2017.

• Income from operations for the first quarter of 2018 was RMB274.5 million (US$43.8 million), a 6.9% increase from the corresponding period in 2017.

• Net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the first quarter of 2018 was RMB268.5 million (US$42.8 million), a 23.7% increase from the corresponding period in 2017.
• Non-GAAP[1] net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the first quarter of 2018 was RMB256.4 million (US$40.9 million), an 8.1% increase from the corresponding period in 2017.

FIRST QUARTER 2018 OPERATIONAL UPDATES
Wealth Management Business
The Company’s wealth management business offers financial products and provides comprehensive financial services to high net worth individual clients and enterprises. Noah primarily distributes onshore and offshore fixed income, private equity, secondary market equity and insurance products.

• Total number of registered clients as of March 31, 2018 was 196,927, a 32.6% increase from March 31, 2017.
• Total number of active clients[2] during the first quarter of 2018 was 5,449, a 24.9% increase from March 31, 2017.
• Aggregate value of financial products distributed during the first quarter of 2018 was RMB27.8 billion (US$4.4 billion), a 14.9% decrease from the first quarter of 2017.

• Average transaction value per active client[3]  for the first quarter of 2018 was RMB5.1 million (US$0.8 million), a 31.9% decrease from the corresponding period in 2017.
• Coverage network included 263 branches and sub-branches covering 81 cities as of March 31, 2018, up from 199 branches and sub-branches covering 74 cities as of March 31, 2017.
• Number of relationship managers was 1,386 as of March 31, 2018, a 10.8% increase from March 31, 2017.

Asset Management Business
The Company’s asset management business, Gopher Asset Management, is a leading alternative asset manager in China. Gopher Asset Management develops and manages private equity, real estate, secondary market equity, credit and other investments denominated in Renminbi and other currencies.

• Total assets under management as of March 31, 2018 were RMB156.9 billion (US$25.0 billion), a 5.8% increase from December 31, 2017 and a 21.1% increase from March 31, 2017.

Other Financial Services Business
The Company’s other financial services business includes its online wealth management, lending services and payment technology services.
Mr. Kenny Lam, Group President of Noah, said, “The first quarter of 2018 represents another solid start for the whole year. With the official release of the Asset Management Guidelines, the wealth management and asset management industries in China have entered a new stage which we believe will lead to healthier and more sustainable growth potential. We will continue to develop our investment and comprehensive service capabilities in order to better serve the evolving demands of high net worth Chinese clients in China and globally.”
FIRST QUARTER 2018 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Net Revenues
Net revenues for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB830.9 million (US$132.5 million), a 16.5% increase from the corresponding period in 2017, primarily driven by increased recurring service fee revenues and performance-based income.

• Wealth Management Business

– Net revenues from one-time commissions for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB316.0 million (US$50.4 million), a 7.7% decrease from the corresponding period in 2017, primarily due to a decline in transaction value.
– Net revenues from recurring service fees for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB243.2 million (US$38.8 million), a 21.7% increase from the corresponding period in 2017. The increase was primarily due to the cumulative effect of financial products with recurring service fees previously distributed.
– Net revenues from performance-based income for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB20.0 million (US$3.2 million), compared with RMB11.8 million in the corresponding period of 2017. The increase was primarily due to an increase in performance-based income from secondary market equity products distributed in previous periods.
– Net revenues from other service fees for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB14.9 million (US$2.4 million), increased from RMB8.1 million in the corresponding period in 2017, primarily due to the growth of the various other comprehensive services Noah offers to its high net worth clients.

• Asset Management Business

– Net revenues from recurring service fees for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB152.9 million (US$24.4 million), a 21.8% increase from the corresponding period in 2017. The increase was primarily due to the increase in assets under management.
– Net revenues from performance-based income for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB39.4 million (US$6.3 million), compared with RMB0.7 million in the corresponding period of 2017, primarily due to an increase in performance-based income from secondary market equity products.

• Other Financial Services Business

– Net revenues for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB42.4 million (US$6.8 million), a 71.0% increase from the corresponding period in 2017. The increase was primarily due to the growth of our lending services.
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs and expenses for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB556.4 million (US$88.7 million), a 21.9% increase from the corresponding period in 2017. Operating costs and expenses primarily consisted of compensation and benefits of RMB360.7 million (US$57.5 million), selling expenses of RMB106.3 million (US$16.9 million), general and administrative expenses of RMB55.9 million (US$8.9 million) and other operating expenses of RMB38.0 million (US$6.1 million).

• Operating costs and expenses for the wealth management business for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB410.2 million (US$65.4 million), a 16.3% increase from the corresponding period in 2017, primarily due to an increase in marketing expenses and a decrease in government subsidies.
• Operating costs and expenses for the asset management business for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB84.9 million (US$13.5 million), a 78.1% increase from the corresponding period in 2017, primarily due to an increase in investment sub-advisory fees and a decrease in government subsidies.
• Operating costs and expenses for the other financial services business for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB61.3 million (US$9.8 million), a 9.6% increase from the corresponding period in 2017.

Operating Margin
Operating margin for the first quarter of 2018 was 33.0%, a decrease from 36.0% for the corresponding period in 2017. The decrease was mainly due to an increase in marketing expenses and a decrease in government subsidies.

• Operating margin for the wealth management business for the first quarter of 2018 was 31.0%, compared with 37.2% for the corresponding period in 2017.
• Operating margin for the asset management business for the first quarter of 2018 was 56.3%, compared with 62.3% for the corresponding period in 2017.
• Operating loss for the other financial services business for the first quarter of 2018 was RMB18.9 million (US$3.0 million), down from RMB31.1 million for the corresponding period in 2017. 

Investment Income
Investment income for the first quarter of 2018 was RMB42.1 million (US$6.7 million), compared with RMB10.1 million for the corresponding period in 2017. The increase includes RMB34.8 million (US$5.5 million) of changes in fair value of equity securities in accordance with FASB ASU 2016-01, which became effective on January 1, 2018. See “Discussion of Recently Adopted Accounting Standard and Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for more details.
Income Tax Expenses
Income tax expenses for the first quarter of 2018 were RMB73.7 million (US$11.7 million), a 19.0% increase from the corresponding period in 2017. The increase was primarily due to higher taxable income. 
Net Income

• Net Income

– Net income for the first quarter of 2018 was RMB260.8 million (US$41.6 million), a 20.9% increase from the corresponding period in 2017.
– Net margin for the first quarter of 2018 was 31.4%, up from 30.2% for the corresponding period in 2017.
– Net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the first quarter of 2018 was RMB268.5 million (US$42.8 million), a 23.7% increase from the corresponding period in 2017.
– Net income attributable to Noah shareholders per basic and diluted ADS for the first quarter of 2018 was RMB4.70 (US$0.75) and RMB4.44 (US$0.71), respectively, up from RMB3.85 and RMB3.69 respectively, for the corresponding period in 2017.

• Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable to Noah Shareholders

– Non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the first quarter of 2018 was RMB256.4 million (US$40.9 million), an 8.1% increase from the corresponding period in 2017.
– Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Noah shareholders for the first quarter of 2018 was 30.9%, down from 33.3% for the corresponding period in 2017.
– Non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders per diluted ADS for the first quarter of 2018 was RMB4.24 (US$0.68), up from RMB4.03 for the corresponding period in 2017.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of March 31, 2018, the Company had RMB2,151.4 million (US$343.0 million) in cash and cash equivalents, compared with RMB1,906.8 million as of December 31, 2017 and RMB2,609.2 million as of March 31, 2017.
Net cash inflow from the Company’s operating activities during the first quarter of 2018 was RMB344.6 million (US$54.9 million), driven by profit earned from normal business operations.
Net cash outflow from the Company’s investing activities during the first quarter of 2018 was RMB129.2 million (US$20.6 million), primarily due to the increase in investment in affiliates.
Net cash inflow from the Company’s financing activities was RMB64.5 million (US$10.3 million) in the first quarter of 2018, primarily due to the capital increase of a consolidated non-controlling subsidiary.
On July 8, 2017, the Company’s board of directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to US$50 million worth of its issued and outstanding ADSs over the course of one year. As of March 31, 2018, the Company did not repurchase any ADSs under this program.
2018 FORECAST
The Company estimates that non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the full year 2018 will be in the range of RMB1 billion to RMB1.05 billion, an increase of 16.7% to 22.6% compared with the full year 2017. This estimate reflects management’s current business outlook and is subject to change.
CONFERENCE CALL
Senior management will host a combined English and Chinese language conference call to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2018 unaudited financial results and recent business activities.
The conference call may be accessed with the following details:

A telephone replay will be available starting one hour after the end of the conference call until June 5, 2018 at +1-877-344-7529 (US Toll Free) or +1-412-317-0088 (International Toll). The replay access code is 10120296.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at Noah’s investor relations website under the News & Events section at http://ir.noahwm.com.
DISCUSSION OF RECENTLY ADOPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARD AND NON-GAAP MEASURES         
On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2016-01 Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities, which requires that equity investments, except for those accounted for under the equity method or those that result in consolidation of the investee, be measured at fair value, with subsequent changes in fair value recognized in net income.
The accounting standard also includes a transition requirement on presentation that requires the amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income for equity securities that exist as of the date of adoption previously classified as available-for-sale to be reclassified to retained earnings.
As a result, upon adoption of this new standard, Noah recorded a cumulative effect adjustment from other comprehensive income to retained earnings of RMB251.6 million (US$38.7 million), net of tax, for the unrealized gains related to equity securities previously classified as available-for-sale securities. This adjustment had no overall impact on shareholders’ equity; however, since these net unrealized gains are now included within retained earnings, they will not appear as realized gains on Noah’s consolidated income statement when sold.
The future impact to Noah’s consolidated income statement from period to period will vary depending upon the level of volatility in the performance of the securities held in Noah’s equity portfolio and the overall market. ASU 2016-01 does not affect the treatment of equity investments accounted for under the equity method or those that result in consolidation of the investee.
In addition to disclosing financial results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company’s earnings release contains non-GAAP financial measures excluding the effects of all forms of share-based compensation and fair value changes of equity investments (unrealized) and adjusting for sale of equity securities, if any. See “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.
The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The financial results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP and reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results should be carefully evaluated. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be prepared differently from and, therefore, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
When evaluating the Company’s operating performance in the periods presented, management reviewed the foregoing non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders and per diluted ADS and non-GAAP net margin attributable to Noah shareholders to supplement U.S. GAAP financial data. As such, the Company’s management believes that the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to investors regarding financial and business trends relating to its results of operations in a manner consistent with that used by management.  
ABOUT NOAH HOLDINGS LIMITED
Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH) is a leading wealth and asset management service provider in China with a focus on global investment and asset allocation services for high net worth individuals and enterprises. In the first quarter of 2018, Noah distributed RMB27.8 billion (US$4.4 billion) of financial products. Through Gopher Asset Management, Noah had assets under management of RMB156.9 billion (US$25.0 billion) as of March 31, 2018.
Noah’s wealth management business primarily distributes onshore and offshore fixed income, private equity, secondary market equity and insurance products. Noah delivers customized financial solutions to clients through a network of 1,386 relationship managers across 263 branches and sub-branches in 81 cities in mainland China, and serves the international investment needs of its clients through offices in Hong Kong, Taiwan, United States, Canada and Australia. The Company’s wealth management business had 196,927 registered clients as of March 31, 2018. As a leading alternative asset manager in China, Gopher Asset Management manages private equity, real estate, secondary market equity, credit and other investments denominated in Renminbi and other currencies. The Company also provides other financial services, including online wealth management, lending services and payment technology services.
For more information, please visit Noah at ir.noahwm.com.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
In this announcement, the unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2018 ended March 31, 2018 are stated in RMB. This announcement contains currency conversions of certain RMB amounts into US$ at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ are made at a rate of RMB6.2726 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate for March 30, 2018 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Among other things, the outlook for 2018 and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Noah’s strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Noah may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to fourth parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Noah’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause Noah’s actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: its goals and strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the wealth management market in China and internationally; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of the products it distributes; its expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with key clients; relevant government policies and regulations relating to its industry; its ability to attract and retain qualified employees; its ability to stay abreast of market trends and technological advances; its plans to invest in research and development to enhance its product choices and service offerings; competition in its industry in China and internationally; general economic and business conditions in China; and its ability to effectively protect its intellectual property rights and not to infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Noah’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual reports on Form 20-F. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Noah does not undertake any obligation to update any such information, including forward-looking statements, as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under the applicable law.

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[1] Noah’s Non-GAAP financial measures are its corresponding GAAP financial measures excluding the effects of all forms of share-based compensation and fair value changes of equity securities (unrealized) and adjusting for sale of equity securities, if any. See “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results” at the end of this press release.
[2]  “Active clients” for a given period refers to registered clients who obtain financial products provided or distributed by Noah during that given period, excluding clients in Noah’s other financial services segment.
[3] “Average transaction value per active client” refers to the average value of financial products that were purchased by active clients during the period specified.
Contacts:
Noah Holdings Limited
Eva Ma
Tel: +86-21-8035-9221
ir@noahwm.com  
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FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL TABLES FOLLOW —

[4] Noah’s Non-GAAP financial measures are its corresponding GAAP financial measures excluding the effects of all forms of share-based compensation and fair value changes of equity securities (unrealized) and adjusting for sale of equity securities, if any.
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SEÚL, Corea del Sur, 29 de mayo de 2018 /PRNewswire/ — El Reglamento General de Protección de Datos (RGPD) ha entrado en vigor y se aplicará para proteger a los ciudadanos de la UE de aquellas instituciones que explotan sus datos de forma imprudente, además de otorgarles propiedad y control completos sobre los datos que se comparten, el lugar en que se comparten y la forma en la que se comparten. Este nuevo reglamento crea circunstancias de mercado en las que existe una demanda creciente de modelos empresariales que generan innovación para servicios de información personal. MyCreditChain, que tiene como propósito revolucionar el proceso de recopilación y uso de la información personal, se considera el proyecto más prometedor. La compañía planea devolver la propiedad de la información personal al propietario para que este pueda obtener un beneficio de la misma.

MCC: un ecosistema basado en cadena de bloques en el que la información personal se convierte en activo
MyCreditChain (MCC) es una plataforma de cadena de bloques de información crediticia personal que construye un mercado de información de crédito más transparente y seguro en el que los individuos pueden recopilar y guardar su información personal en tiempo real. Entre sus planes está el hecho incentivar a cada usuario para que proporcione información personal como ingresos y uso de tarjetas de crédito ofreciéndoles criptomonedas. MyCreditChain ofrece una plataforma en la que cada usuario vende información personal a compañías que necesiten tal información privada.
A respecto de esto, MyCreditChain promete una mayor calidad de información y proporciona los datos más recientes. Para mantenerse al día, los usuarios no tienen que actualizar sus datos de forma manual. Con el consentimiento de cada usuario, MyCreditChain proporciona funcionalidades de recopilación de datos automatizada directamente de fuentes originales como National Pension Service. Cuando un usuario se muda, cambia de trabajo o tiene algún cambio en su salario, los cambios se reflejan automáticamente en la información que proporciona MyCreditChain. Una enorme parte de la información personal se cifra y almacena en bases de datos distribuidas.
MyCreditChain se basa en una cadena de bloques privada de código abierto, Hyperledger, así como en el sistema de archivos InterPlanetary (IPFS) como una infraestructura de sistema de almacenamiento distribuido.
Hyperledger almacena registros de transacciones e IPFS almacena datos reales. Los proveedores de almacenamiento de IPFS compartirán las tarifas con los usuarios que vendan información utilizando el almacenamiento provisto, y las tarifas las proporcionarán aquellas compañías que soliciten los datos.
La nueva información de crédito se dará a conocer dentro de la red de MCC.
MCC adopta un mecanismo de airdrop único. El análisis de los patrones de entrega y recepción de regalos derivados del airdrop de MCC genera un nuevo índice de confianza de personas. Además, al utilizar el sistema airdrop de MCC en el que se da a conocer el perfil de reputación de cada persona y los datos alternativos recopilados por el motor de scraping de datos, MCC puede ofrecer créditos a aquellos que no tienen acceso a la red CB, y puntuaciones tradicionales de oficina de créditos. Los datos personales proporcionados y vendidos dentro de la red MCC serán de ayuda para terceros, ya que además pueden revender datos procesados y otras funciones de valor añadido.
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BETHESDA, Md., May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) (“AGNC” or the “Company”) announced today that it has closed on its previously announced public offering of an aggregate of 34,500,000 shares of common stock, including 4,500,000 shares of common stock sold pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise in full of their option to purchase additional shares.  Total gross proceeds from the offering were approximately $641.7 million before underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated expenses.

AGNC expects to use the net proceeds from the offering to finance the acquisition of agency securities, non-agency securities (including credit risk transfer securities), other mortgage-related assets and hedging instruments and for other general corporate purposes.Citigroup, BofA Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley and UBS Investment Bank acted as joint book-running managers for the offering.  JMP Securities and Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, A Stifel Company, acted as co-managers for the offering.
The offering was made pursuant to AGNC’s existing effective registration statement, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  The offering of these securities was made only by means of a prospectus.  Copies of the prospectus and prospectus supplement may be obtained by contacting:
Citigroup Global Markets Inc.
c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions
1155 Long Island Avenue
Edgewood, NY 11717
Or by telephone: 800-831-9146
BofA Merrill Lynch
Attention: Prospectus Department
200 North College Street
3rd Floor
Charlotte, NC 28255-0001
 Or by telephone: 800-294-1322
Or by email: dg.prospectus_requests@baml.com
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC
Attention: Prospectus Department
One Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
Or by telephone: 800-221-1037
Or by email: newyork.prospectus@credit-suisse.com
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC
c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions
1155 Long Island Avenue
Edgewood, NY 11717
Or by telephone: 1-866-803-9204
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
Attention: Prospectus Department
180 Varick Street
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10014
UBS Securities LLC
Attention: Prospectus Department
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Or by telephone: 888-827-7275
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy shares of common stock, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
ABOUT AGNC INVESTMENT CORP.
AGNC Investment Corp. is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise or a U.S. Government agency.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with regard to the anticipated use of the net proceeds from the offering. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. No assurance can be given that the securities offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Completion of the securities offering on the terms described, and the application of net proceeds, are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including, without limitation, changes in interest rates; changes in the yield curve; changes in prepayment rates; the availability and terms of financing; changes in the market value of our assets; general economic conditions; market conditions; conditions in the market for agency securities; legislative and regulatory changes that could adversely affect the business of the Company; and other factors, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s periodic reports and other documents filed with the SEC. Copies are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.  The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.
CONTACT:
Investor Relations – (301) 968-9300
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VANCOUVER, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Alexco Resource Corp. (NYSE American: AXU, TSX: AXR) would like to remind shareholders they have until 1:30 pm (Vancouver Time) on Tuesday June 5, 2018 to vote their shares for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (“Meeting”) of Alexco shareholders to be held at 1:30 pm (Vancouver Time) on Thursday, June 7, 2018.

Shareholders are urged to carefully read the information circular in connection with the Annual General meeting. A copy of the information circular in addition to other meeting materials is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on Alexco’s website at www.alexcoresource.com/investors/annual-general-meeting/. Management of Alexco recommends a vote FOR all proposed resolutions.
YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF SHARES YOU OWN. PLEASE VOTE TODAY.
How to Vote and Shareholder Questions
Registered Holders:  due to the essence of time, holders are asked to return their proxies using the following methods by June 5, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time):

Beneficial Holders:  due to the essence of time holders are asked to return their voting instruction forms using the methods set out on their voting instruction form or business reply envelope, or as set out below, by June 4, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. (Pacific Time):

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LONDON, May 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —
– The total brand value of the BrandZ Top 100 grew by a record 21% in the last year, adding almost $750 billion to the ranking, now valued at $4.4 trillion

– China accounts for the three fastest rising brands as the country’s brands grow at double the pace of US brands
Bingeing on Netflix boxsets, sharing stories on Facebook and downloading content from Apple‘s iTunes have contributed to a record year of brand value growth in the 2018 BrandZ^TM Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands ranking released today by WPP and Kantar Millward Brown.
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The increasing use of data-driven, intelligence-led technologies – such as artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) – alongside creative marketing approaches has allowed many brands to build a more in-depth understanding of their customers and deliver convenience, personalised content and exceptional brand experiences.
Eight out of the Top 10 are technology or tech-related brands. This category continues to dominate the rankings with Google and Apple retaining the number 1 and 2 spots, growing +23% to $302.1 billion and +28% to $300.6 billion respectively. Amazon moved into the no.3 position ahead of Microsoft, growing +49% to $207.6 billion, while Tencent rose to no.5 ahead of Facebook (no.6) growing +65% in brand value to $179 billion, up three places from last year’s ranking.
David Roth, WPP, says: “We’ve seen the biggest ever rise in brand value this year, driven by growth across all categories. Both new and established players have seen the payoff in being bold and adopting a long-term outlook towards brand-building.
“WPP’s own focus is on providing innovative approaches for our clients that combine data and technology with world-class creativity. Those companies that invest in intelligence-led marketing and back their brands with the power of creativity and ideas will be the winners in today’s world of innovation, disruption and change.”
The BrandZ Top 10 Most Valuable Global Brands 2018 

   
    Rank                                  Brand value 2018   Brand value
    2018   Brand        Category              ($M)             change       Rank 2017
     1     Google       Technology            302,063            +23%            1
     2     Apple        Technology            300,595            +28%            2
     3     Amazon       Retail                207,594            +49%            4
     4     Microsoft    Technology            200,987            +40%            3
     5     Tencent      Technology            178,990            +65%            8
     6     Facebook     Technology            162,106            +25%            5
     7     Visa         Payments              145,611            +31%            7
     8     McDonald's   Fast Food             126,044            +29%            10
     9     Alibaba      Retail                113,401            +92%            14
     10    AT&T         Telecom Providers     106,698            -7%             6

Despite economic and political uncertainty in many regions of the world, this year’s ranking shows its largest-ever annual increase in value – almost $750 billion (+21%). This gave the BrandZ Global Top 100 an overall total brand value of $4.4 trillion; up 204% over 12 years since it was first published in 2006. This is also the first year that all categories in the BrandZ Top 100 reported growth.
This was the first year non-US brands grew faster than US brands. Fourteen Chinese brands appear in the Top 100 ranking compared to just one (China Mobile) in 2006. The total value of China’s Top 10 grew year-on-year by +47%, more than double that of the US brands (+23%). Other parts of the world, such as India and Indonesia, are also showing strong regional growth. The BrandZ Top 100 included seven Asian brands (excluding China), which grew +14% giving them a total brand value of $146 billion. Regional bank BCA (no.99) became the first Indonesian brand to enter the ranking, and newcomer Maruti Suzuki entered the Top 10 Car category for the first time.
Trailblazing Chinese brands dominate the Fastest Risers this year, with JD.com (no.59) leading the march following a staggering +94% rise in brand value bolstered by its entry into new categories such as finance. Alibaba (no.9) was second, entering the Top 10 for the first time this year with +92% growth, as it expanded its global reach and the success of Singles Day. The third fastest riser was Moutai (no.34) growing by +89%.
Key trends highlighted in this year’s BrandZ Global Top 100 study include:

• Intelligence-led marketing, such as AI and AR, allows brands to ‘revive and thrive’ and maintain relevance to consumers.
• JD.com and HP reappeared on this year’s list, having both been in the BrandZ Top 100 in 2016. US telecoms giant Spectrum (no. 27) led the Newcomers to the rankings, with Uber (no.81) and Instagram (no.91). Last year’s fastest riser Adidas jumped into the ranking at 100. It was also the first time an Indonesian brand entered the BrandZ Top 100 with regional bank BCA at no.99.
• Partnerships proved pivotal as brands sought ways to maximise efficiency. Leading brands continued to raise the bar on expectations for customer experience at every touch point-both online and offline-from trial to pick-up or delivery by seeking strategic, long-term partnerships.
• Retail demonstrated strong growth as the fastest rising category growing +35% in value over the last 12 months.
• Tech-related brands continue to dominate. In the ‘battle of the brands’, accounting for over half (+56%) of the BrandZ Top 100’s brand value.

Doreen Wang, Kantar Millward Brown‘s Global Head of BrandZ, comments: “Brands that are winning in the intelligence-led marketing era include businesses such as Amazon and Tencent who put the consumer at the heart of everything they do. These brands use technology to understand the needs of their consumers and apply these learnings to create an ecosystem of services that fulfil multiple needs, enabling a seamless consumer experience between platforms.” 
The BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands report and rankings, and a great deal more brand insight for key regions of the world and 14 market sectors, are available online here. The Global report, rankings, charts, articles and more can also be found via the BrandZ app. The BrandZ app also contains the same features and functionality for all BrandZ regional reports and is free to download for Apple IOS and all Android devices from www.brandz.com/mobile or search for BrandZ in the respective iTunes or Google Play app stores.
About the BrandZ™ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands Ranking 
Carried out by WPP’s marketing and brand consultancy Kantar Millward Brown, the BrandZ™ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands ranking is now in its thirteenth year. As the world’s largest and most definitive brand equity platform, BrandZ reflects the brands that are integrated into today’s consumer lifestyles. It is the only brand valuation study to combine interviews with over three million consumers globally with analysis of the financial and business performance of each company (using data from Bloomberg and Kantar Worldpanel).
In order to identify the dollar amount a brand contributed to the overall value of a corporation, BrandZ combines measures of brand equity based on interviews with over three million consumers about thousands of brands, with rigorous analysis of the financial and business performance of each company (using data from Bloomberg and Kantar Worldpanel). The BrandZ rankings are the only brand valuations in the world that take into account what people think about the brands they buy.
About Kantar Millward Brown 
Kantar Millward Brown is a leading global research agency specialising in advertising effectiveness, strategic communication, media and digital, and brand equity research. The company helps clients grow great brands through comprehensive research-based qualitative and quantitative solutions. Kantar Millward Brown operates in more than 55 countries and is part of WPP’s Kantar group, one of the world’s leading data, insight and consultancy companies. Learn more at www.millwardbrown.com.
About WPP 
WPP is the world leader in communications services. The Group provides a comprehensive range of services including digital, ecommerce and shopper marketing; advertising & media investment management; data investment management; public relations & public affairs; brand consulting; health & wellness communications; and specialist communications.
For further information please contact:Lucy Edgar
Kantar Millward Brown
Tel: +44-(0)-207-450-2614
Mobile: +44-(0)-7825-425204
Email : lucy.edgar@kantarmillwardbrown.comLisa Parente
Kantar Millward Brown
Tel: +1-2032196976
Email: lisa.parente@kantarmillwardbrown.comMarcus Edgar
Eureka Communications
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Mobile: +44-(0)-7810-876-077
Email: marcus@eurekacomms.co.uk
SOURCE Kantar Millward Brown

TORONTO, May 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – Drone Delivery Canada ‘DDC’ (TSX.V:FLT  OTC:TAKOF) and Toyota Tsusho Canada Inc. ‘TTCI’ are pleased to announce they have signed an agreement to collaborate on a drone delivery logistics platform.
“This agreement with TTCI is expected to open international markets for us as a company,” commented Tony Di Benedetto, CEO of Drone Delivery Canada. “Working alongside a global industrial leader such as Toyota Tsusho also provides us quick access to a very extensive international global network and a breadth of commercial skills.”

“We are confident drone delivery services are the way of the future. This agreement with DDC will enable us to participate in this cutting edge technology,” commented Hidetoshi Tada, President of TTCI.
Under the agreement, TTCI will participate in Drone Delivery Canada’s commercial pilot program in Canada as an initial stage.   Collectively, the two groups will look to commence flight testing and identify other international markets to deploy DDC’s proprietary drone delivery platform as a transportation solution. 
TTCI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho America, Inc.  The ultimate parent company of TTCI is Toyota Tsusho Corporation, the trading affiliate of the Toyota Group of companies. 
About Toyota Tsusho Corporation
Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“TTC”) was founded in 1948 as the trading company for the Toyota Group. Today, TTC is a highly diversified company with seven operating divisions and more than 1,000 subsidiaries and affiliated companies. The TTC group of companies engage in various business enterprises in more than 120 countries and employ approximately 58,000 members worldwide, all striving to contribute to the creation of prosperous societies.
About Drone Delivery Canada
Drone Delivery Canada is a drone technology company focused on the design, development and implementation of its proprietary logistics software platform, using drones. The Company’s platform will be used as Software as a Service (SaaS) for government and corporate organizations.
Drone Delivery Canada Corp. is a publicly listed company trading on the TSX.V Exchange under the symbol FLT, on the U.S. OTC Q B market under the symbol TAKOF and on the Frankfurt exchange in Germany under the symbol A2AMGZ.
For more information, please visit; www.dronedeliverycanada.com 
www.toyota-tsusho.com
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PARIS, May 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —
Si vous dirigez une PME, le moment est venu de montrer votre engagement à fournir des aliments sûrs aux consommateurs, où qu’ils se trouvent  

La Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI – Initiative mondiale de sécurité alimentaire) est heureuse d’annoncer le lancement de l’édition 2019 de ses Global Markets Awards. Pour cette troisième édition, les prix récompenseront des entreprises du monde entier qui ont mis en œuvre le Global Markets Programme de la GFSI d’une façon exemplaire dans leur effort pour disposer d’un système de gestion de la sécurité alimentaire de classe mondiale.
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Les lauréats du prix se rendront à la conférence de la GFSI à Nice, en France, du 25 au 28 février 2019, où ils profiteront de possibilités de réseautage et seront reconnus pour leur excellence tout au long de la semaine de conférence.
L’objectif d’aliments sûrs pour les consommateurs partout dans le monde  
Les Global Markets Awards de la GFSI constituent une occasion unique pour souligner les efforts des entreprises alimentaires visant à augmenter leurs capacités à produire des aliments sains, conformément à la vision de la GFSI de produire des aliments sûrs pour les consommateurs partout dans le monde.
Le Global Markets Programme, qui ouvre la voie à la certification, a été créé il y a sept ans. Il fournit un point d’entrée pour les entreprises non accréditées grâce à un programme étape par étape conçu pour renforcer les capacités au sein des opérations de production et de fabrication, définissant comment les entreprises avec des systèmes de gestion de la sécurité alimentaire moins sophistiqués peuvent relever les défis relatifs à la sécurité alimentaire, tout en réduisant simultanément les risques au sein des chaînes d’approvisionnement alimentaire et améliorant l’accès aux marchés par le biais de la certification à l’un des propriétaires du programme de certification reconnu par la GFSI.
Reconnaissance des entreprises alimentaires du monde entier  
Les entreprises alimentaires, les exploitations agricoles et les usines alimentaires peuvent présenter leur candidature en démontrant leurs efforts déployés à l’égard de la sécurité alimentaire et en décrivant leur mise en œuvre du Global Markets Programme pour créer un environnement favorable pour des denrées alimentaires plus sûres.
Les prix visent à refléter la diversité géographique de la mise en œuvre du Global Markets Programme avec des catégories pour l’Afrique, l’Asie, l’Amérique latine et le reste du monde, ainsi qu’un prix d’honneur pour la France, en tant que pays hôte de l’édition 2019 de la conférence de la GFSI.
Un comité électoral composé d’experts et d’universitaires renommés en matière de sécurité alimentaire  
Un comité électoral a été formé pour l’édition 2018 des prix, composés d’experts venant d’horizons divers, ainsi que de représentants des secteurs public et privé des quatre continents (Nigeria, Kenya, Mexique, Ukraine, États-Unis et Japon). Le comité électoral est présidé par Mike Taylor, ancien commissaire adjoint de la Food and Drug Administration américaine.
Le comité électoral accordera une attention particulière à la culture en matière de sécurité alimentaire et à l’accès au marché.
La GFSI est heureuse de collaborer avec greenfence, qui parraine généreusement ces prix importants pour la troisième année consécutive.
« Greenfence était ravie de participer à la cérémonie de remise des prix à l’occasion de la conférence 2018 à Tokyo, durant laquelle quatre sociétés ont été distinguées pour leur application du Global Markets Programme de la GFSI. Ces sociétés exemplaires, chacune venant de différentes régions du monde, ont montré comment des petites entreprises peuvent fournir des aliments sûrs, réduire le risque au sein de la chaîne d’approvisionnement et devenir des partenaires commerciaux de confiance. La deuxième édition des prix a déjà reçu d’excellentes candidatures et nous ne doutons pas que l’édition 2019 s’annonce encore plus exceptionnelle. Nous sommes donc ravis de continuer à parrainer ces prix prestigieux, qui correspondent parfaitement aux objectifs de greenfence de fournir à l’industrie alimentaire une manière fiable et efficace d’identifier et d’authentifier les fournisseurs de produits et services », a déclaré Mitch Chait, PDG et fondateur de greenfence.
Les candidatures aux prix se clôtureront le 26 septembre 2018 à 18h (heure normale d’Europe centrale). Pour en savoir plus ou pour présenter une candidature, veuillez consulter le site http://awards.mygfsi.com/
À propos de la Global Food Safety Initiative  
La Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI – Initiative mondiale pour la sécurité alimentaire) rassemble des acteurs clés de l’industrie alimentaire qui permettent de mener de manière collaborative une amélioration continue des systèmes de gestion de la sécurité alimentaire partout dans le monde. En partageant une vision de la sécurité alimentaire bénéficiant en tous lieux aux consommateurs, les chefs de file de l’industrie alimentaire ont créé la GFSI en 2000, afin de trouver des solutions collaboratives aux préoccupations collectives, notamment la réduction des risques de sécurité alimentaire, de la duplication des audits et des coûts, tout en renforçant la confiance sur l’ensemble de la chaîne d’approvisionnement. La communauté de la GFSI travaille bénévolement et est constituée des principaux experts mondiaux en sécurité alimentaire provenant de sociétés de vente au détail, de fabrication et de services alimentaires, ainsi que d’organisations internationales, de gouvernements, d’universitaires et de prestataires de services à l’industrie alimentaire mondiale. La GFSI est soutenue par le Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), un réseau mondial de l’industrie œuvrant pour permettre de mieux vivre grâce à de meilleures entreprises (Better Lives Through Better Business). http://www.mygfsi.com
SOURCE Global Food Safety Initiative

BEIJING, May 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Global Future Cities Alliance (GFCA) signed a memorandum of cooperation with China Association of Trade in Services (CATIS) at the 5^th China Beijing International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), announcing a partnership between the two parties to accelerate smart city development in China.

GFCA is a non-profit organization focusing on smart city industry. It is an international communication and cooperation platform which integrates standard research and development, technology application promotion, industry chain cooperation, talent training, investment and financing. Members of the alliance include NGOs, government agencies, research institutions, companies, investment and fund firms.
China Association of Trade in Services (CATIS) was established in 2007 by the Ministry of Commerce of China. As the country’s only national non-profit social organization of trade in services. CATIS aims to integrate resources and to establish national service trade coordination and promotion platform; to assist the government in formulating and improving the service trade laws and regulations; and to promote Chinese service brands worldwide and enhance the international influence of China service.
China has seen fast development of smart cities. According to a report by Deloitte, China has about 500 smart city pilot projects, the highest number in the world. A Frost & Sullivan study says that by 2025, more than 50% of Asian smart cities will be in China. Smart city projects will generate $320 billion for China’s economy, compared with $2 trillion market value worldwide. Studying and cultivating Chinese market is of strategic significance to the global smart city industry.
The CATIS-GFCA partnership will combine strengths of each party to introduce the world’s leading technologies and methodologies into China, promote the construction and operation standards and best practices, and improve services of China smart city industry.
Also at CIFTIS, in responding to the “Beijing Declaration on Global Service In Trade in Services” issued by the Chinese government and United Nations Conference on Trade And Development(UNCTAD), CATIS and a few other organizations including GFCA jointly initiated the “Action Plan for Promoting Capability-building in Trade In Service of Countries along the Belt and Road Initiative”, to promote the development of the Belt and Road initiative and globalization with new development concepts, new cooperation mechanisms and new business models.
To learn more about GFCA, please visit: www.gfcia.org.
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SÃO PAULO, 28 de maio de 2018 /PRNewswire/ — O LIDE – Grupo de Líderes Empresariais reuniu, nesta segunda-feira, 28 de maio, empresários e autoridades em Almoço-Debate com o presidente do Banco Central, Ilan Goldfajn. “O Brasil precisa continuar no caminho de ajustes e reformas para manter a inflação baixa, a queda da taxa de juros estrutural e a recuperação sustentável da economia”, defendeu. Conduzido pelo vice-chairman do LIDE, Roberto Giannetti da Fonseca, o evento abordou “As Perspectivas Macroeconômicas para 2018”.

Questionado sobre o impacto da greve dos caminhoneiros na economia, Goldfajn garante ser algo temporário. “Na taxa de inflação, importa o que acontece ao longo do ano. Esses choques do dia a dia não influenciam a política monetária. Ela é muito resiliente”, pontuou.
Segundo o economista, as expectativas com a inflação estão ancoradas e a previsão é de um crescimento de 2,5% no PIB. “O mercado de crédito apresenta melhoras. As taxas de juros bancárias, medidas pelo Indicador de Custo de Crédito (ICC), seguem em queda e, em março, atingiram 27,1% a.a. para as famílias e 15,2% a.a. para as empresas”, detalhou o economista.
O presidente do BC disse ainda que não está satisfeito com a velocidade da queda dos juros. “Queremos que a redução seja mais rápida, para que tenhamos logo crédito mais barato para famílias e empresas”, afirmou. Neste sentido, o Comitê de Política Monetária (Copom) – que estabelece a taxa de juros Selic – vai continuar a reavaliar o percentual, mantido na última reunião em 6,5%.
Em relação à taxa de juros do cartão de crédito rotativo regular (para aqueles que pagam o saldo mínimo), caiu de 14,9% ao mês em março de 2017 para 10,8% ao mês em março de 2018 e, em termos anualizados, reduziu quase pela metade. “A Câmara dos Deputados aprovou recentemente o cadastro positivo.”
Ilan Goldfajn elencou também outros dados positivos da economia brasileira. “Nosso déficit de conta corrente é menos de 0,5% do PIB. A expectativa é zerá-lo ou mesmo positivá-lo. Temos mais de US$ 380 bilhões de reservas internacionais, o equivalente a 20% do PIB”, ressaltou.
Esta edição do Almoço-Debate LIDE teve patrocínio do AGIBANK, ALBUQUERQUE & ALVARENGA ADVOGADOS, AUDI, BRAGA NASCIMENTO & ZILIO ADVOGADOS, BRD, COSAN, GOCIL, GRUPO COMOLATTI, MAPFRE, MULTIPLAN, NELSON WILIANS & ADVOGADOS ASSOCIADOS, PPG, UBS, UNITEDHEALTH GROUP E WALD ANTUNES VITALONGO BLATTNER. Os fornecedores oficiais foram 3 CORAÇÕES, CDN COMUNICAÇÃO, RODOBENS COMUNICAÇÃO EMPRESARIAL, CORPORATE IMAGE, ECCAPLAN, MISTRAL E VINCI e PROGRAMASOM. E os mídia partners REVISTA LIDE, PR NEWSWIRE e RÁDIO JOVEM PAN.
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PARIS, 28 mai 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Le 23 mai, BOE Technology Group, leader mondial dans le secteur des écrans à semiconducteurs et société d’IoT fournissant des produits d’interfaces intelligentes ainsi que des services professionnels pour l’interaction des informations et la santé humaine, et sa filiale française SES-imagotag (Euronext : SESL, FR0010282822) ont lancé à Paris, en France, un événement de promotion dédié aux solutions intelligentes de vente au détail sur le marché européen.

SES-imagotag est le leader mondial dans le domaine des étiquettes électroniques de gondole (Electronic Shelf Labels, ESL) ainsi que des solutions d’IoT pour la vente au détail. En juin 2017, BOE a annoncé son acquisition de plus de 50,01 % des actions de SES-imagotag, à un tarif de 30 euros par action, via son entité subordonnée BOE Smart Retail (Hong Kong) Co. Limited (SPV). À ce jour, SPV détient 79,94 % des actions en circulation de SES-imagotag.
Thierry Gadou, président et PDG de SES-imagotag, vient de présenter le plan stratégique sur cinq ans VUSION 2022 de la société, qui vise à renforcer le leadership de SES-imagotag sur le marché de l’IoT pour la vente au détail.
À la même période, Viva Technology, l’une des expositions dédiées aux sciences et technologies les plus influentes au monde, a également été organisée à Paris. Lors de l’exposition, BOE et sa filiale SES-imagotag ont présenté des solutions de vente au détail intelligentes basées sur l’IoT, combinant étiquettes numériques, affichages intelligents, capteurs, vision par ordinateur et analyse des mégadonnées, qui constituent des piliers de cette révolution dans le secteur de l’IoT pour la vente au détail.
Plus particulièrement, la plateforme VUSION Retail IoT Cloud offre aux distributeurs un ensemble unique de fonctionnalités leur permettant d’accroître l’efficience et d’améliorer l’expérience des clients en boutique, grâce à son analyse avancée des mégadonnées, de l’engagement des consommateurs, des rayons intelligents, et des données. En outre, BOE a également exposé une gamme de produits innovants, parmi lesquels une machine de vente de jus de fruits en libre-service dotée d’un écran transparent, des écrans UHD 4K/8K, un écran AMOLED flexible, et la BOE iGallery.
Yao Xiangjun, vice-président exécutif et co-directeur d’exploitation de BOE, a déclaré : « BOE se focalise sur les applications des marchés segmentés, sur la base des avantages qu’elle offre en matière de technologies d’écrans, d’IA et de capteurs. Les solutions de vente au détail intelligentes basées sur l’IoT visent à résoudre les problématiques des distributeurs et des consommateurs, en améliorant l’efficience opérationnelle, ainsi qu’en atteignant une convergence en ligne et hors ligne harmonieuse. »
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SHANGHAI, 28 mai 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Jinneng Clean Energy Technology Ltd. (Jinergy) a annoncé ses progrès dans le domaine de la production de masse de modules solaires monocristallins PERC et de modules solaires HJT, lors du troisième Jinergy Developer Forum (JDF 2017), organisé par Jinergy à l’occasion de la SNEC PV Power Expo 2018.

Les niveaux de performance et de qualité des modules solaires PERC (Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell) de Jinergy demeurent élevés grâce à l’adoption de la technologie avancée ALD, en appliquant une production intelligente et une MSP (maîtrise statistique des processus) en ligne. Actuellement, le rendement des modules solaires PERC 365 W à 72 cellules de Jinergy représente plus de 80 %, avec une dégradation induite par la lumière à la première année inférieure à 1,5 %. En outre, le taux de rendement des modules à puissance élevée continuera de croître à l’avenir. La première centrale solaire destinée aux services publics de Whyalla, en Australie du Sud, fait partie des nombreux projets recourant aux modules solaires PERC de Jinergy. Le projet devrait générer 10 GWh d’électricité chaque année.
Grâce à des taux de conversion moyens jusqu’à 21,8 % et à une augmentation de 7 % de la production électrique par mètre carré, les modules solaires PERC de Jinergy permettent de réduire le coût par watt du système, et devraient offrir aux investisseurs des RSI (retours sur investissement) stables. D’après le Dr Yang, à l’heure où la restructuration énergétique et la réduction des tarifs de rachat s’accélèrent, la technologie HJT constitue la solution idéale pour réduire efficacement le coût moyen actualisé de l’électricité (CMAE), référence largement utilisée pour évaluer l’investissement dans les centrales électriques PV.
Jinergy est le premier fabricant PV à produire en masse des modules solaires HJT en Chine continentale. Actuellement, l’efficience moyenne de la production de masse de cellules HJT a augmenté de 23,27 %, et devrait atteindre 24 % d’ici la fin 2018. Grâce à une conception biface, la production électrique des modules HJT de Jinergy peut être augmentée de 10 à 30 % dans le cadre de différentes applications, telles que les prairies, les sols en béton, les domaines skiables et les vêtement réfléchissants. La capacité de production globale des modules HJT de Jinergy est 44 % supérieure à celle des modules classiques. Jinergy est également la première société photovoltaïque à avoir obtenu la certification dans le cadre de la nouvelle norme IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission, ou Commission électrotechnique internationale), qui a renforcé les exigences en matière de conception et de production de modules PV. La capacité de production du site de fabrication de cellules et modules HJT de Jinergy se développera pour atteindre plusieurs GW, et les coûts diminueront pour atteindre des progrès importants en termes de CMAE.
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PEKING, 28. Mai 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Am 25. Mai fand in Peking die Unterzeichnungszeremonie der Kooperation für geistiges Eigentum zwischen The Magic Castle und der NOVAEX GROUP statt. Nachdem das Schloss über ein Jahrhundert aufgebaut wurde, ist dies das erste Mal, dass das weltberühmte Magic Castle die Lizenz für seine IP an ein Land außerhalb der USA vergibt.

Das Hollywood Magic Castle wurde 1908 erbaut und befindet sich an der Franklin Avenue in Hollywood, L.A. Hier versammeln sich die besten Zauberer und die wundersamste „Magie” der Welt, es wird daher als die realistische Version von „Hogwarts” bezeichnet. Es ist eine große Ehre für Zauberer aus aller Welt, im Magic Castle aufzutreten.
Die NOVAEX GROUP, die mit The Magic Castle zusammenarbeitet, ist eine neu gegründete, innovative Unternehmensgruppe, die sich auf die Entwicklung der Kulturindustrie konzentriert. Mit dem Ruf einer Top-Adresse für Magie wird die NOVAEX GROUP ein Weltklasse-Zauberteam zusammenbringen, um die Magie auf die Erforschung tieferer Werte zu erweitern und umfassende Innovationen einzuführen.
Neben der Anwendung einer Vielzahl von magischen Techniken am offline „The Circle”-Internet-Resort, an dem die Besucher eine “magische Welt” erleben dürfen, hat NOVAEX auch vor, eine magische Schule „The Magic School” aufzubauen. Weltweit führende Zauberteams und professionelle chinesische Bildungsteams erforschen und entwickeln gemeinsam das Bildungssystem für Kinder und Jugendliche. In „The Magic School” kann Magie eingesetzt werden, um die Aufmerksamkeit der Schüler auf Physik, Mathematik, Chemie und andere Fächer zu lenken, Kinder dazu zu bringen, Wissen zu schätzen, kreativ zu sein und die Intelligenz und Talente der Kinder zu fördern. Kinder lernen dadurch, jedes Detail, das sie umgibt, zu beobachten und selbstbewusster zu werden. Es handelt sich um eine kreative Bildungsform, die sich von jedem Bildungssystem der Welt unterscheidet.
Nach der Unterzeichnung bei The Magic Castle sollen mehr Möglichkeiten für die Integration chinesischer und westlicher Magie und die innovative Anwendung magischer Methoden geschaffen werden.
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VANCOUVER, Columbia Británica, 28 de mayo de 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS; TSX: PAAS) (“Pan American Silver”, o la “Compañía”) hoy anunció que ha puesto en marcha medidas para reducir ciertas actividades en su mina Dolores en México como consecuencia de recientes incidentes de seguridad en las vías de acceso utilizadas para transportar personal y materiales hacia y desde la mina Dolores. La Compañía está colaborando con autoridades estatales y federales para permitir el acceso seguro a la mina. El sitio de la mina se mantiene seguro. El apilamiento de mineral en las plataformas de lixiviación y la planta de procesamiento actualmente operan a tasas normales.

“Nuestra prioridad es la protección y seguridad de nuestro personal. Hemos estado supervisando la situación, y en vista de los recientes incidentes que han ocurrido en las vías de acceso, hemos determinado que el curso de acción prudente es suspender los movimientos de personal hacia y desde la mina hasta que los caminos estén seguros para nuestros empleados”, dijo Michael Steinmann, presidente y director ejecutivo de la Compañía.
La Compañía mantendrá a personal en la mina en los niveles necesarios para la seguridad del lugar y las actividades operativas reducidas.
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Pan American Silver Corp. es el segundo mayor productor primario de plata a nivel mundial, y ofrece una exposición mayor a la plata a través de una cartera diversificada de activos, las grandes reservas de plata y la producción creciente. Operamos y somos titulares de seis minas en México, Perú, Argentina y Bolivia. Pan American mantiene un sólido balance, tiene un equipo directivo establecido con experiencia operativa comprobada, y está comprometida con el desarrollo responsable. Fundada en 1994, la Compañía tiene su sede en Vancouver, Columbia Británica, y nuestras acciones se cotizan en el mercado de valores NASDAQ y la Bolsa de Toronto bajo el símbolo “PAAS”.
Para obtener más información, visite: www.panamericansilver.com.
Nota cautelar sobre las declaraciones e información a futuro
Ciertas declaraciones e información en este comunicado de prensa constituyen “declaraciones a futuro” dentro del significado de la Ley de Reforma de Litigios sobre Títulos Valores Privados de los Estados Unidos de 1995 e “información a futuro” dentro del significado de las leyes provinciales canadienses de títulos valores aplicables. Todas las declaraciones, a excepción de aquellas basadas en datos históricos, son declaraciones o información a futuro. Las declaraciones o información a futuro en este comunicado de prensa refieren, entre otras cosas, a la capacidad de la Compañía para continuar sus operaciones normales en la mina Dolores. Estas declaraciones e información a futuro reflejan las opiniones actuales de la Compañía en lo que respecta a eventos futuros y necesariamente se basan en una serie de supuestos que, aun cuando la Compañía los considera razonables, están inherentemente sujetos a contingencias e incertidumbres operativos, comerciales, económicos y regulatorios significativos.
La Compañía advierte al lector que las declaraciones e información a futuro involucran riesgos conocidos y desconocidos, incertidumbres y otros factores que podrían hacer que los resultados y adelantos reales difieran sustancialmente de los expresados o implícitos en tales declaraciones o información a futuro en dicho comunicado de prensa y la Compañía ha formulado supuestos y estimados basados o relacionados con muchos de estos factores. Algunos de estos factores se identifican bajo el título “Riesgos relacionados con el negocio de Pan American” en el más reciente formulario 40-F y formulario de información anual presentados a la Comisión de Valores y Bolsa de los Estados Unidos y autoridades provinciales regulatorias de valores en Canadá, respectivamente. Aunque la Compañía ha intentado identificar importantes factores que podrían causar que los resultados reales difieran sustancialmente, pueden existir otros factores que causen que los resultados no sean como estaba anticipado, estimado, descrito o propuesto. A los inversionistas se les advierte no depositar confianza excesiva en las declaraciones e información a futuro. Las declaraciones e información a futuro están diseñadas para ayudar a los lectores a comprender las opiniones actuales de la dirección acerca de nuestras perspectivas a corto y largo plazo y puede ser que no resulten apropiadas para otros fines. La Compañía no se propone, ni asume, ninguna obligación de actualizar o revisar las declaraciones e información a futuro, ya sea como resultado de nueva información, cambios en los supuestos, eventos futuros, o cualquier otra causa, salvo en la medida en que ello sea requerido por la ley.
Para información adicional – Siren Fisekci, vicepresidente, relaciones con inversionistas y comunicaciones corporativas, Teléfono: 604-806-3191, Correo electrónico: ir@panamericansilver.com
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NEW YORK, May 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —

About GISA geographic information system (GIS) is a system tool that integrates software, hardware, and allied services to capture, analyse, store, manipulate, and present geographic or spatial data. A GIS is used by various end-user industries such as government, natural resources, military, utilities, and telecommunications.Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p02365691Technavio’s analysts forecast the Global GIS Market to grow at a CAGR of 10.31% during the period 2018-2022.Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global GIS Market. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated from the sales of software, data, and services for different end-user industries.The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• Americas
• APAC
• EMEATechnavio’s report, Global GIS Market 2018-2022, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.Key vendors
• Autodesk
• ESRI
• HEXAGON
• Maxar Technologies
• Pitney BowesMarket driver
• Integration of BIM and GIS
• For a full, detailed list, view our reportMarket challenge
• Communication gap between developers and end-users
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• Development of indigenous mapping systems
• For a full, detailed list, view our reportKey questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2022 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
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NEW YORK, May 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — About Managed ServicesManaged services refer to the management of the in-house operations of an organization by a third-party managed service provider. Managed services aid in enhancing operations and cutting down on organizational expenses. Managed services also help to control ongoing expenditure, along with the sharing of risks of the latest technologies with a third-party service provider.Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p01121053Technavio’s analysts forecast the global managed services market to grow at a CAGR of 11.23% during the period 2018-2022.Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global managed services market for 2018-2022. To calculate the market size, the report presents a detailed picture of the market by way of study, synthesis, and summation of data from multiple sources.The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• Americas
• APAC
• EMEATechnavio’s report, Global Managed Services Market 2018-2022, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.Key vendors
• Accenture
• Cisco Systems
• Dell Technologies
• HCL Technologies
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• IBMMarket driver
• Increased adoption of IoT solution
• For a full, detailed list, view our reportMarket challenge
• Data privacy and security risk in cloud-based services
• For a full, detailed list, view our reportMarket trend
• Advent of big data and analytics services
• For a full, detailed list, view our reportKey questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2022 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
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MADRID, 28 de mayo de 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Huobi Academy of Blockchain Application presentó un nuevo discurso en DES 2018, uno de los más importante eventos internacionales sobre transformación digital y economía digital, que explora cómo la tecnología blockchain está remodelando la lógica de negocios y la evolución de los responsabilidades de gerentes y inversionistas. Como la tecnología blockchain, descentraliza las estructuras tradicionales, esta relación entre propietarios, productores y sus clientes dentro de las economías digitales se unirá más con derechos y responsabilidades claramente definidos.

Hubery Yuan, el directór de el Huobi Academy of Blockchain Application, describe varias tendencias principales que están transformando la forma en que las partes interesadas clave interactúan en la economía digital. Con la tecnología blockchain reemplazando los contratos tradicionales con algoritmos de encriptación que registran firmas digitales, punteros hash y contratos inteligentes, los activos tradicionales se vuelven menos valiosos que los activos más generales dentro del ecosistema digital: información del usuario, datos, trabajo, y ideas.

“La forma tradicional en que la gente participó o interactuó con las negocios dará paso a un nuevo tipo de relación, o modelo de propiedad”, dijo Yuan, “En el pasado, si las personas fueron a su restaurante favorito, podría convertirse en VIP, o si se registraran lo suficiente en Foursquare, se ganarían el título de “Alcalde” del negocio. Pero nunca se convertirán a un propietario”.

Intrínsecamente, la tecnología blockchain promueve la participación de la comunidad, la propiedad democratizada y la descentralización. Cuando la tecnología blockchain y las aplicaciones descentralizadas son más abundantes, las relaciones entre los interesados dentro de ecosistemas completos evolucionarán. En este estado de óptimo de Pareto, donde la asignación de recursos se vuelve más eficiente, contar con derechos y obligaciones claramente definidos será fundamental para el desarrollo de la economía digital 2.0.

Según Yuan, hay cinco tendencias que están dando forma a este cambio: “Los principales impulsores de esta transformación digital son en el deseo de crear un entorno no basado en confianza sin intermediarios, rompiendo los límites de la organización, protegerse del dominio del canal, potenciar los suministros de nicho y eliminar el motivación para crear monopolios “.

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El Huobi Blockchain Application Research Institute se centra en acelerar el desarrollo y la adopción de la tecnología blockchain. Fundado en asociación con el Instituto de Finanzas Digitales de la Universidad de Pekín y el Grupo Huobi, el Instituto se compromete a investigar y analizar los posibles riesgos y oportunidades de los activos de blockchain con métodos cualitativos y cuantitativos. Trabajando junto a empresas, gobiernos, instituciones académicas y otras organizaciones, El Huobi Blockchain Application Research lanzará informes de investigación de la industria de manera semanal y mensual. Los informes estarán disponibles en múltiples idiomas.

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Houbi Group ha construido el ecosistema de blockchain y activos digitales más grande del mundo. Establecido en 2013, el intercambio de activos digitales de Huobi ha acumulado un volumen de comercio de US $ 1 billón y atiende a más de cinco millones de usuarios, en más de 130 países. La presencia internacional de Huobi ofrece el creciente acceso de la comunidad blockchain y crypto a una gama de recursos a través de Huobi Capital, Huobi Labs, Huobi Global Eco Fund, Huobi Academy of Blockchain Application, Huobi Augmented Blockchain y Huobi Mining Pool.

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