LONDON and PALO ALTO, Calif., April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — EY announces the pilot of the EY Blockchain Analyzer, a suite of blockchain audit technologies that enhances the ability to perform an in-depth review of cryptocurrency business transactions. The proprietary technology is designed to support EY audit teams as they perform audits for companies using cryptocurrencies and will lay the foundation for testing of blockchain assets, liabilities, equity and smart contracts as companies adopt blockchain technologies.

The EY Blockchain Analyzer is designed to facilitate EY audit teams in gathering an organization’s entire transaction data from multiple blockchain ledgers. Auditors can then interrogate the data and perform analysis of transactions, reconciling and identifying transaction outliers. The technology has been designed to support testing of multiple cryptocurrencies including BitCoin, Ether, BitCoin Cash, LiteCoin, and a number of other crypto-assets managed or traded by exchanges or asset management firms. 

Jeanne Boillet, EY Global Assurance Innovation Leader, says:

“As digital technology continues to advance, we are focused on developing innovative approaches to the audit process and providing confidence and trust to the capital markets. As companies are also focusing on how they embed technologies like blockchain into their financial processes, we are innovating the audit to meet their evolving needs and those of investors.”

This advanced blockchain technology has been developed utilizing experience gained when working with global clients in the US, Europe and Japan including investment funds, exchange platforms, cryptocurrency mining companies and wallet providers.

Paul Brody, EY Global Innovation Blockchain Leader, says:

“Understanding exchanges and cryptocurrencies is the first step in our ability to develop tools to test various blockchain-based business contracts. These technologies lay the foundation for automated audit tests of blockchain assets, liabilities, equities and smart contracts. EY Blockchain Analyzer will be utilized by the auditor to analyze transactions on a blockchain and help provide insight to the finance function.”

The next phase will include multiple pilots to scale the technology, including the development of customized regulatory compliance and reporting nodes.

About EY

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

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Our assurance services help our clients meet their reporting requirements by providing an objective and independent examination of the financial statements that are provided to investors and other stakeholders. Throughout the audit process, our teams provide a timely and constructive challenge to management on accounting and reporting matters and a robust and clear perspective to audit committees charged with oversight.

The quality of our audits starts with our 80,000 assurance professionals, who have the breadth of experience and ongoing professional development that come from auditing many of the world’s leading companies.

For every client, we assemble the right multidisciplinary team with the sector knowledge and subject matter knowledge to address your specific issues. All teams use our Global Audit Methodology and latest audit tools to deliver consistent audits worldwide.

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TORONTO, 23 de abril de 2018 /PRNewswire/ — A GFL Environmental Inc. (“GFL” ou a “Empresa”) e investidores, liderada pela BC Partners (“BC Partners”), incluindo o Fundo de Pensão dos Professores de Ontario (“Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, ou Ontario Teachers”) e outros, anunciaram conjuntamente seu acordo de recapitalizar a GFL Environmental Holdings Inc. A transação implica um valor de iniciativa da GFL de aproximadamente US$ 5,125 bilhões, fazendo da GFL uma das maiores empresas de serviços ambientais da América do Norte.

Em conjunto com a transação, Patrick Dovigi, fundador e CEO, manterá sua função e liderança da GFL, bem como participação acionária significativa na Empresa, enquanto que os investidores adquirirão os juros dos parceiros atuais, incluindo fundos gerenciados ou associados à HPS Investment Partners, Macquarie Infrastructure Partners III e Hawthorn Equity Partners.

A GFL é uma das prestadoras de soluções diversificadas de mais rápido crescimento na América do Norte. Ele proporciona serviços em gestão de eliminação de sólidos, gestão de eliminação de líquidos e gestão de infraestrutura. Por meio de sua rede de mais de 140 unidades no Canadá e em Michigan, a GFL proporciona soluções de gestão de eliminação de resíduos com boa relação custo/benefício que encoraja uma maior responsabilidade ambiental. A equipe da GFL de mais de 5.000 funcionários proporciona serviços locais a mais de 2,5 milhões de lares sob contratos municipais e a mais de 60.000 clientes industriais, comerciais e institucionais.

O Sr. Dovigi, em nome da GFL, disse que “hoje é um marco muito importante para a próxima fase de crescimento da GFL. Desde nosso início humilde em 2007 com oito funcionários a ter agora crescido a uma força de trabalho de mais de 5.000 tanto no Canadá quanto nos Estados Unidos, os últimos 10 anos foram realmente surpreendentes. A assinatura dessa transação reflete o trabalho árduo e a dedicação de cada um de nossos funcionários cujos esforços incansáveis fazem da GFL o que ela é hoje. Sem eles, nosso sucesso contínuo não seria possível.”

O Sr. Dovigi acrescentou: “A BC Partners e o Ontario Teachers’ satisfazem todas as nossas necessidades na GFL. Tendo fundado a empresa, foi muito importante encontrar parceiros que compartilhavam dos mesmos princípios, valores e visão, junto com a posse de capital significativo para financiar nossos ambiciosos planos de crescimento. Gostaria de agradecer a HPS Investment Partners, Macquarie Infrastructure Partners e Hawthorn Equity Partners por apoiarem a GFL durante os anos anteriores.”

Paolo Notarnicola, parceiro sênior, que liderou o investimento, declarou: “A BC Partners está empolgada em fazer parceria com Patrick e sua equipe de gestão de alta qualidade. Nossa meta é proporcionar o suporte estratégico e de capital necessário à continuação de sua notável história de crescimento.” Raymond Svider, sócio administrativo e co-presidente da BC Partners, acrescentou: “Nós ansiamos por uma colaboração de perto com a GFL e nossos parceiros no Ontario Teachers’ como uma parte importante de nossa estratégia de longo prazo para crescimento no mercado canadense”.

“A GFL é uma história de sucesso canadense excepcional, liderada por uma equipe de administração comprovada. Nós esperamos que essa parceria com a GFL e nossos parceiros na BC Partners crie um valor significativo para nossas partes interessadas”, declarou Jane Rowe, diretora-administrativa sênior de Capital Privado, no Fundo de Pensão dos Professores de Ontario.

Espera-se que a transação seja concluída em 30 de junho de 2018. O Scotiabank agiu como um consultor financeiro para a BC Partners no Canadá com o Citi nos Estados Unidos. O Citigroup Global Markets Inc. também proporcionou um comprometimento de financiamento para a transação. A RBC Capital Markets, CIBC World Markets Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, BMO Capital Markets e Barclays Capital Canada agiram como consultora financeira para a GFL. A Stikeman Elliott LLP e a Cleary Gottleib Steen &Hamilton LLP são consultoras jurídicas da GFL, enquanto que a Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP e a Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP proporcionam consultoria jurídica aos investidores.

Sobre a BC Partners

A BC Partners é um escritório internacional de investimentos com mais de € 17 bilhões de ativos sob gerenciamento em ações privadas e crédito privado. Fundada em 1986, a BC Partners tem desempenhado um papel ativo no desenvolvimento do mercado de buyout europeu por três décadas. Atualmente, os executivos da BC Partners operam em mercados como uma equipe integrada por meio dos escritórios da firma na América do Norte e Europa.

Desde seu início, a BC Partners concluiu 101 investimentos em ações privadas em empresas com um valor empresarial total de € 124 bilhões e, atualmente, está investindo em seu décimo fundo de ações privadas. Para mais informações, favor acessar www.bcpartners.com.

Sobre o Ontario Teachers’

O Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Ontario Teachers’) é o maior fundo de pensão de profissão única do Canadá, com C$ 180,5 bilhões em ativos líquidos até 30 de junho de 2017. Ele detém um portfólio global diversificado de ativos, aproximadamente 80% dos quais gerenciados internamente, e obtém uma taxa de retorno bruto anualizada de 10,1% desde a fundação do Plano em 1990. O Ontario Teachers’ é uma organização independente com sede em Toronto. Seu escritório na região da Ásia-Pacífico está localizado em Hong Kong, e seu escritório para a região da Europa, Oriente Médio e África está em Londres. O plano de benefícios definido, que é totalmente capitalizado, investe e administra as pensões de 318.000 professores ativos e aposentados da província de Ontario. Para mais informações, acesse otpp.com e siga-nos no Twitter @OtppInfo.

Sobre a GFL

A GFL, com sede em Toronto, ON, é uma empresa de serviços ambientais diversificada que oferece uma linha abrangente de serviços de gestão de eliminação de resíduos sólidos, infraestrutura e remediação do solo, e eliminação de resíduos líquidos por meio de sua plataforma de unidades no Canadá e no sudeste de Michigan. A GFL possui uma força de trabalho de mais de 5.000 funcionários e concede sua ampla gama de serviços ambientais a mais de 60.000 clientes comerciais e industriais, bem como seus serviços de coleta de resíduos sólidos a mais de 2,5 milhões de residências.

Informações preditivas

Este comunicado pode conter informações preditivas, incluindo, entre outras, a recapitalização proposta da GFL por investidores incluindo a BC Partners, Ontario Teachers’, entre outros. Tais informações preditivas são baseadas em certas suposições e análises feitas pela GFL à luz de sua experiência e percepção das condições atuais e desenvolvimentos futuros esperados, bem como de outros fatores que crê serem apropriados dadas as circunstâncias. No entanto, se os resultados, desempenho ou conquistas reais se conformarão às expectativas e previsões da GFL é algo sujeito às condições de mercado e a diversos riscos desconhecidos e incertezas que poderiam fazer com que os resultados reais diferissem essencialmente das expectativas da GFL.

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CHICAGO, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Whether today’s homebuyers are young singles purchasing their first house or condominium, seniors downsizing for retirement or families moving up to a larger residence, many share a distinctive set of priorities, according to RE/MAX brokers.

One frequent preference, reported Jeff LaGrange, Vice President, RE/MAX Northern Illinois Region, is for a home requiring little if any renovation.

“Buyers are inclined to pay more and get a home that is essentially move-in ready, rather than pay less for a home they must fix up. Sweat equity doesn’t have the appeal it did 20 or 30 years ago,” he said.

A major reason for that change, contends Richard Raap, a broker with RE/MAX City, Chicago, is that “Most buyers today don’t have the time, energy or expertise to do serious remodeling. My two children are like that; they are married, and both their spouses work. There isn’t time in their schedules for dealing with much in the way of home remodeling.”

Another factor in the equation, according to LaGrange, is that today’s buyers often are short on cash because they must make a substantial down payment thanks to lending standards tightened after the housing crash.

“If buyers have $10,000 in savings after their down payment, the prospect of a $30,000 kitchen remodeling isn’t very appealing,” he said. “Choosing a home where that work has already been done effectively allows buyers to finance the remodeling through their mortgage at a relatively low interest rate, rather than having to use their savings.”

While buyers may want a home requiring little or no immediate work, the market realities don’t allow them to be inflexible, according to Kat Becker of RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Antioch, Ill.

“There’s a shortage of homes on the market these days, and the longer buyers spend searching, the more they begin to accept the reality that there are compromises they must make,” said Becker. “Buyers are most likely to compromise on things that are easy to fix down the road, such as adding hardwood flooring to a couple of rooms or replacing countertops or bathroom fixtures.”  

One result of buyers’ preference for homes needing little or no work is that brokers are urging sellers to invest more in their property before listing it.

“I’m more outspoken with my sellers about the value of thoroughly preparing their home for the market,” said Allyson Hoffman of RE/MAX Villager, Glenview, Ill.  “If they take $25,000 and spend it in the right places, they’ll get their money back and a good deal more, plus the home will sell considerably faster.”

Along with a home in great condition, many buyers today desire an open floor plan, lots of natural light, ceilings at least 9 feet high and a first-class kitchen, according to Paul Paterakis of RE/MAX Showcase, Long Grove, Ill. 

“Even buyers who don’t cook much want a kitchen that looks like an ‘after’ picture on HGTV,” Paterakis said.  “Some of the easiest sales I’ve had recently were homes with a great kitchen. They might be rather ordinary otherwise, but the kitchens sold the home.”

Also drawing more buyer attention these days, reports Mike Clendenning of RE/MAX Synergy, Orland Park, Ill., are certain financial considerations.

“Compared to my early years as a RE/MAX broker, today’s buyers are much more focused on the long-term value of their investment and the outlook for property taxes,” he said.

The concern for value stability is a lesson learned from the housing crash, he explained, while the sensitivity to property taxes is a response to the fiscal challenges currently facing many Illinois communities. The two issues are often intertwined because communities facing financial challenges can see property tax rates rise and home values fall.

Changing buyer priorities have made some homes harder to sell, contends Roger Rossi of RE/MAX Suburban, Wheaton, Ill.

“Buyers aren’t as interested in McMansion-style large homes as they were a few years ago, primarily because they don’t want the added operating costs involved,” Rossi said. “And there has been declining interest in older homes. Thirty years ago, a century-old Victorian was considered charming and quite desirable. Now, most buyers want all the modern conveniences and the open floor plan that Victorians often lack.”

RE/MAX Northern Illinois has been the leader in the northern Illinois real estate market since 1989 providing a full range of residential and commercial services. With more than 2,200 sales associates and 106 offices throughout the area, RE/MAX Northern Illinois has helped thousands of families with their home buying and selling needs. For more information, visit illinoisproperty.com or download the Illinois Property mobile real estate app. 

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AMMAN, Jordanie, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —

Siniora Food Industries (www.siniorafood.com) a tenu son assemblée générale le jeudi 19 avril 2018 à Amman, en Jordanie. Présidée par le président de Siniora, Tarek Omar Aggad , l’assemblée générale a ratifié le versement des dividendes à hauteur de 22,63 % du capital libéré : 10 % des dividendes en espèces correspondant à un montant de 2,2 millions JOD (3,1 millions USD) et 13,63 % sous la forme de trois millions d’actions gratuites, élevant ainsi le capital libéré de Siniora à 25 millions JOD (35,3 millions USD).

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L’assemblée générale de Siniora a également ratifié l’augmentation du nombre de membres de son conseil d’administration de cinq à sept, et a élu Mme Lana Ghanem (directrice générale de Hikma Ventures) et M. Amin Abdulrahim (directeur général de Perfetti Van Melle – Moyen-Orient et Afrique) en tant qu’administrateurs indépendants, conformément aux règlementations de gouvernance d’entreprise des sociétés cotées en bourse publiées par la Commission des valeurs mobilières jordanienne.

Dans sa déclaration, M. Aggad a affirmé que l’année 2017 avait été riche en accomplissements pour Siniora, en dépit des défis incessants rencontrés à l’échelle régionale. Il a ajouté que le groupe Siniora a réalisé un bénéfice net après impôt de 6,6 millions USD en 2017, soit une croissance de 98 % sur un an, tandis que le résultat net attribuable aux actionnaires de Siniora s’élève à 6,43 millions USD, soit une croissance de 108 % par rapport à 2016. Le revenu total a augmenté de 17 % par rapport à l’exercice précédent et a atteint 78,5 millions USD en 2017. Le montant des actifs s’élevait à 86,31 millions USD au 31 décembre 2017, soit une augmentation de 3 % par rapport à 2016. Le montant net des capitaux propres attribuables aux actionnaires de Siniora s’élevait à 47,33 millions USD au 31 décembre 2017, soit une augmentation de 11 % par rapport à 2016.

M. Aggad a ajouté que la stratégie mise en place par la direction de Siniora visant à renforcer et à accroître ses parts de marché au niveau local et régional avait porté ses fruits, comme le montrent les bons résultats. Il a confirmé que la société maintient sa position de leader sur les marchés de la Palestine et de la Jordanie. Les ventes régionales ont augmenté de 29 % en 2017 par rapport à 2016, appuyées par Diamond Meat Processing Company (Al Masa), la filiale de Siniora aux Émirats arabes unis, acquise en 2016 avec pour objectif de se développer au niveau régional, en particulier sur les marchés du Golfe, et de cibler par ailleurs de nouveaux marchés. Il a également souligné l’augmentation des ventes de produits carnés congelés sur le marché jordanien en 2017, marquée par une croissance de 12 % par rapport à 2016.

Majdi Al Sharif, PDG de Siniora, a déclaré que l’augmentation significative du chiffre d’affaires de Siniora était le résultat d’une augmentation de la capacité de production de ses usines, ainsi que de l’expansion régionale de l’entreprise. Il a par ailleurs ajouté que Diamond Meat Processing Company (Al Masa), filiale de Siniora basée à Dubaï, aux Émirats arabes unis, avait été accréditée par la Saudi Food and Drug Authority (Autorité saoudienne de contrôle des aliments et des médicaments) pour l’exportation de ses produits carnés en Arabie saoudite. De plus, Siniora a fait l’acquisition d’un entrepôt de 3 500 mètres carrés à Riyad, en Arabie saoudite, pour un montant de 2 millions USD, une décision qui s’inscrit dans la stratégie d’expansion de Siniora dans la région, qui se concentrera sur les marchés du Golfe. La société a également acheté un terrain de 11 590 mètres carrés dans la cité industrielle Sahab d’Amman, en Jordanie, pour un montant de 1,55 million USD, en tant qu’étape préparatoire pour l’extension à venir de son usine en Jordanie.

À propos de Siniora  

Siniora est un pionnier dans le secteur de la transformation des produits carnés dans la région et un chef de file de la fabrication et de la vente de viande transformée sous les marques Siniora Al-Quds et Unium. La société a été fondée à Jérusalem, en Palestine, en 1920, et elle a établi son usine en Jordanie en 1992. Siniora a fait l’acquisition de Diamond Meat Processing Company à Dubaï en 2016. Siniora produit des viandes froides et en conserve à partir de trois usines de transformation ultramodernes utilisant les toutes dernières technologies : l’une à Jérusalem-Est, en Palestine, une autre à King Abdullah II Industrial Estate, en Jordanie, et la troisième aux Émirats arabes unis. En 2015, l’usine de Siniora en Jordanie a lancé une nouvelle chaîne de production de produits carnés congelés. Les usines de Siniora en Jordanie et en Palestine conservent un certificat international de sécurité alimentaire de haut niveau, le FSSC : Food Safety System Certificate 22000 (ISO/TS22002-1), qui représente l’adoption des normes de sécurité alimentaire les plus strictes à l’échelle mondiale et qui est reconnu par des organisations internationales clés comme l’European Food and Beverage Association, l’American Manufacturing Association et la Global Food Safety Initiative. L’usine de Palestine détient également le Certificat d’homologation de Palestine, tandis que l’usine de Jordanie détient le certificat halal délivré par le Bureau des standards de Jordanie. Depuis 2014, les usines Siniora de Jordanie et de Palestine sont certifiées aux normes du système de management de la santé et de la sécurité au travail OHSAS 18001:2007 et du système de gestion environnementale ISO14001:2004. La société commercialise ses produits dans les grandes surfaces, les épiceries, les supérettes et les grands magasins en Jordanie, en Palestine, en Arabie saoudite et aux Émirats arabes unis, ainsi que dans plusieurs autres pays du Moyen-Orient. Siniora possède également des centres de distribution en Arabie saoudite, aux Émirats arabes unis ainsi qu’un département export dédié couvrant les régions du Golfe et du Proche-Orient. Siniora est une société à participation publique cotée à la bourse d’Amman (ASE : SNRA).

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NEW YORK, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Prothena Corporation plc (“Prothena” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:  PRTA).   Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

The investigation concerns whether Prothena and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On April 23, 2018, Prothena announced that it “is discontinuing development of NEOD001, an investigational antibody that was being evaluated for the treatment of AL amyloidosis.”  The Company advised investors that “[b]ased on the results from the Phase 2b PRONTO study, which did not meet its primary or secondary endpoints, the Company asked the independent data monitoring committee (DMC) of the Phase 3 VITAL study to review a futility analysis of the ongoing VITAL study.  The DMC recommended discontinuation of the VITAL study for futility.”  On this news, Prothena’s share price fell $25.34, or 68.78%, to close at $11.50 on April 23, 2018.

The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Florida, and Los Angeles, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomerantzlaw.com

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NEW YORK, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating the announced merger of Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (“Spectrum” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SPB) with HRG Group, Inc. Pursuant to the terms of the announced merger agreement, the Company’s shareholders will only receive one newly issued share of the combined company for each share of Spectrum common stock they own.

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The firm’s investigation focuses on whether Spectrum and its Board of Directors violated federal securities laws by issuing solicitation material to shareholders that was false and/or misleading, and/or breached fiduciary duties to the Company’s shareholders by failing to conduct a fair sale process, and agreeing to the proposed transaction that may undervalue the Company to the detriment of Spectrum’s shareholders.

If you own common stock in Spectrum and wish to obtain free of charge additional information about this investigation regarding your investments, please visit us at www.faruqilaw.com/SPB.  You can also contact James M. Wilson, Jr., Esq. either via e-mail at jwilson@faruqilaw.com or by telephone at (877) 247-4292 or (212) 983-9330.

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NEW YORK, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Colony NorthStar, Inc. (“Colony NorthStar” or the “Company”) (NYSE:  CLNS).  Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.

The investigation concerns whether Colony NorthStar and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices. 

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On March 1, 2018, Colony NorthStar reported its financial and operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017, announcing a goodwill impairment of $375 million, attributable to the Company’s Healthcare and Investment Management segments.  On this news, Colony NorthStar’s share price fell $1.78, or 22.88%, to close at $6.00 on March 1, 2018. 

The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Florida, and Los Angeles, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomerantzlaw.com

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PERDIDO KEY, Fla., April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Tens of thousands of folks from throughout the nation & all walks of life will descend upon the crystal white sands of this iconic roadhouse for a three day frenzy of food, fun and frivolity to throw fish at the 34^th Annual Interstate Mullet Toss & Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party, April 27-29^th.  Designed to attract tourism during the “bumper” season, it’s now a 3-day event and one of the busiest weekends of the year contributing over $10 million to the local economy while raising over $25,000 for local schools and charities.

The week long event starts off with the Mullet Man Triathlon Saturday, April 21^st benefiting Leukemia Lymphoma Society and the Mullet Swing Golf Classic Wednesday, April 25^th benefiting Multiple Sclerosis Society. A special performance brought to you by 95KSJ with the James Barker Band keeps the bash going in the tent Wednesday night. Then the party kick off to Mullet Toss begins Thursday with people flocking in to listen to the popular sounds of Wes Loper, Red Clay Strays, Velcro Pygmies, and Lee Yankie & The Hellz Yeah.

The main event consists of folks throwing a mullet, a mystical fish possessing a gizzard & one of the more plentiful and popular local fish, out of a 10-foot circle, from Perdido Key, Florida towards Orange Beach, Alabama. Overall winners win bragging rights for years, trophies, and gift certificates to local establishments! Other trophies will be awarded 3-deep in 19 total age categories, male & female, for each day of toss, Friday through Sunday, beginning at 10am. Kids kick off the toss and then adults follow at noon with daily finals at 4pm. The toss fee is $15, which includes a souvenir t-shirt, with portion of proceeds to benefit the Community Drug & Alcohol Council, Inc., Youth Reach Gulf Coast, & local Boys & Girls Clubs on both sides of the line.

Other events to include are the “Miss Mullet Toss” bikini contest 3pm Friday & Saturday, with top finishers eligible for the $5,000 Miss Flora-Bama 2018 finals on Labor Day, a DJ on the Red Bull beach stage, a special Mr. Mullet Toss Hot Body contest on Thursday at 6pm, and Friday & Saturday at 1pm. The midway section will be filled with sponsors for our patrons to visit including: Venice Gelato, Maho Shades, Aviate Brand, Picker’s Vodka, Bacardi, Bacardi Oakheart, Jagermeister, Jim Beam, Sauza Blue Tequila and Grey Goose. Music will continue throughout the weekend including the “Big Earl Show”, Foxy Iguanas, Johnny Barbato Trio, River Dan Band, Oliver’s Twist, Jo Jo Pres, Whyte Caps, Anthony Orio, Mario Mena Band, and Ja Rhythm.

Among the four eateries now on premise, the Flora-Bama Yacht Club, newly remodeled Flora-Bama Ole River Grill, The Tipsy Taco, and the original Flora-Bama Lounge and Oyster Bar on the Gulf will feature tacos, shrimp, oysters, along with the famous “Bama Burger” and crawfish served by Mudbug Mafia.

The cover charge, Gulf side only, begins Friday through Sunday at 9am. Cover is $10 for those 21+, and $15 for 13-20 year olds, with limited entry and 21 and up only after 6pm. Membership Cards, available online or at the door are $45 and good for the entire event. The bar will be cash only for bar sales on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with plenty of ATM’s available.

No charge for parking and lots will be manned by local charities and youth sport groups. Due to heavy congestion, it is still recommended to take shuttles, which will be running at $5 per head non-stop starting 7am on Friday through Sunday. Pick up spots are the Publix parking lot in Orange Beach and the Winn-Dixie lot in Perdido Key. You can also call a taxi in Alabama or a taxi in Florida and Uber or Lyft

For more information, contact Marketing Director – Jenifer Parnell at jenifer@florabama.com, Event Coordinator – Jessica Langston at Jessica@florabama.com or visit us at http://www.florabama.com/mullet-toss.html or on www.facebook.com/florabama

About The Flora-Bama, The Flora-Bama Lounge and Package is a gulf front oyster bar, beach bar, and Gulf Coast cultural landmark, touted as being America’s “Last Great Roadhouse”. The Flora-Bama takes its name from its location on the Florida–Alabama state line. This famous Gulf Coast establishment has been entertaining visitors and locals alike since 1964. Featuring music 365 days a year of live music from top regional and national acts as well as home of the world famous “Interstate Mullet Toss and Gulf Coast’s Greatest Beach Party”.

PRESS CONTACT:
Jenifer Parnell
jenifer@florabama.com  

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The AAJ Paralegal of the Year Award is sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc. and is granted to one exceptional individual who consistently makes contributions to the paralegal profession and acts as an inspiration to other paralegals through their knowledge of the law, perseverance in cases, and superior skill set. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a commitment to both continuing legal education and their community through volunteering.

Any AAJ Paralegal Affiliate who has been a member for a minimum one year is eligible to receive the 2018 Paralegal of the Year Award, but they must be nominated by another AAJ Paralegal Affiliate or an AAJ Attorney member in good standing. If you have someone you would like to nominate, please submit a completed entry form to Jennifer Rafter at jennifer.rafter@justice.org. Entries will be accepted through Friday, May 11^th.

To download the 2018 Paralegal of the Year Award nomination form, click here.

The winner of the 2018 Paralegal of the Year Award will be selected by June 1^st and will receive the award at AAJ’s 2018 Annual Convention on July 7-10^th in Denver, Colorado. Complimentary airfare, hotel accommodations, and registration will be provided.

Advocate Capital, Inc. is the premier provider of strategic financial products and accounting services for successful trial law firms. It has served the plaintiff bar for more than 18 years from its headquarters in Nashville, TN and enjoys a client base that extends nationwide. For more information, visit www.advocatecapital.com or call 1.877.894.9724.

CONTACT: Rachel Markin
Marketing Supervisor
Advocate Capital, Inc.
RMarkin@advocatecapital.com

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ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Severn Bancorp, Inc., (Nasdaq: SVBI) parent company of Severn Savings Bank, FSB, today announced an increase in net income of over 100% for the first quarter of 2018 versus the first quarter of 2017. Net income was $1.9 million versus $925 thousand for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. On a diluted per share basis, earnings were $0.15 versus $0.06 for the quarters ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Net interest income increased 19% during the first quarter of 2018. Net interest income was $7.0 million during the first quarter of 2018 versus $5.9 million during the first quarter of 2017. The increase is due to higher interest income resulting from loan growth and lower interest expense on borrowings. Interest expense on borrowing has decreased due to maturing FHLB advances being refinanced at lower rates.

Non-interest income increased to $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2018 versus $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2017.  The increase was due to higher volume of fees on a growing deposit portfolio and higher sales of mortgages into the secondary market. Non-interest expenses increased modestly to $6.2 million in the first quarter of 2018 versus $5.7 million in the first quarter of 2017. The increase is due to added staffing which was needed to support the growth in our lending and deposit programs.

“We are pleased to report earnings for the quarter that show substantial progress year over year,” stated Alan J. Hyatt, President and Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Hyatt continued, “The Company has seen notable improvement in asset quality, and recently also announced payment of a dividend to shareholders. We continue to execute our strategy of generating core deposits and growing our commercial and mortgage lending units.  While our results for the quarter are trending in the right direction, we remain focused on continued improvement in our operations and enhancing long term shareholder value.”

About Severn Savings Bank: Founded in 1946, Severn is a full-service community bank offering a wide array of personal and commercial banking products as well as residential and commercial mortgage lending. It has assets of $801 million and five branches located in Annapolis, Edgewater, Severna Park and Glen Burnie, Maryland. The bank specializes in exceptional customer service and holds itself and its employees to a high standard of community contribution. Severn is on the Web at www.severnbank.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to the historical information contained herein, this press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that may be affected by various factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, those with respect to management’s determination of the amount of loan loss reserve and statements about the economy. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “guidance,” “potential,” “continue,” “project,” “forecast,” “confident,” and similar expressions are typically used to identify forward-looking statements. Severn’s operations and actual results could differ significantly from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, changes in the economy and interest rates both in the nation and in Severn’s general market area, federal and state regulation, competition and other factors detailed from time to time in Severn’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including “Item 1A. Risk Factors” contained in Severn’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

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LUXEMBURGO, 23 de abril de 2018 /PRNewswire/ — O International Automotive Components Group S.A. (“IAC”), líder mundial em soluções automotivas e de mobilidade em soluções de interiores leves e de novos materiais, tem o prazer de anunciar o fechamento de sua nova transação de financiamento através da emissão de $215 milhões de dólares de Títulos de Hipoteca Secundária com vencimento em abril de 2023 para fundos administrados pela Gamut Capital Management, L.P. (“Gamut”).

A renda, juntamente com o dinheiro em mãos, foi utilizada para resgatar as Senior Secured Notes de $300 milhões de dólares da IAC 9,125%, com vencimento em 1 de junho de 2018. Com essa transação, a Gamut também adquiriu uma participação acionária minoritária na empresa. 

O financiamento fortalece o balanço da IAC e oferece a flexibilidade financeira para buscar a estratégia de investimento da IAC, melhorar sua base de ativos e realizar projetos de clientes. 

Perella Weinberg Partners LP atuou como consultora financeira da IAC e Jones Day atuou como consultor jurídico. Jefferies Group, LLC atuou como consultor financeiro da Gamut e Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP atuou como seu consultor legal.

Sobre o Grupo IAC

Sediado em Luxemburgo, o International Automotive Components (IAC) é líder global no fornecimento de componentes e sistemas automotivos, incluindo painéis de instrumentos, sistemas de console, painéis de porta, sistemas headliners e overhead para fabricantes de automóveis no mundo todo. As vendas da empresa em 2017 foram estimadas em $4,4 bilhões de dólares. O Grupo IAC opera mais de 50 fábricas em 16 países. A empresa possui mais de 60 locais em 19 países, incluindo 19 centros de design, técnicos e comerciais, e emprega mais de 22.000 pessoas globalmente. Para mais informações, visite www.iacgroup.com.

Sobre a Gamut Capital Management

A Gamut Capital Management, L.P. é uma empresa privada de investimentos sediada em Nova York que administra $1 bilhão de dólares em ativos focados no mercado intermediário. A Gamut foi fundada em 2015 por Stan Parker e Jordan Zaken que possuem mais de 35 anos de experiência combinada em investimento em private equity em vários setores, em um amplo espectro de estruturas de private equity tradicionais e não tradicionais e em variados ciclos econômicos. Os profissionais seniores de negócios da Gamut realizaram investimentos em mais de 30 empresas na América do Norte e na Europa. Para saber mais, visite www.gamutcapital.com. 

Sobre a WL Ross & Co. LLC

A WL Ross & Co. LLC é uma empresa de private equity especializada em mercado intermediário, reestruturações, aquisições, recuperações de empresas e situações especiais. A empresa é integralmente propriedade da Invesco e parte de sua Invesco Divisão de Capital Privado.

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ARLINGTON, Va., April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is calling on people across the country to get moving in honor of its fourth annual National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day on May 2. Celebrated each year on the first Wednesday in May, National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day aims to increase awareness of the dangers of prolonged sitting and the importance of moving more throughout the day. The ADA’s 2018 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes recommend breaking up sedentary time with three or more minutes of physical activity—such as walking, leg extensions or overhead arm stretches—every 30 minutes for improved health outcomes in addition to getting the recommended 30 minutes a day, five days per week, of moderate exercise. Regular physical activity reduces the risk for type 2 diabetes and helps people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes manage blood glucose.

WHAT: American Diabetes Association National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day

WHEN: Wednesday, May 2, 2018

WHERE: Individuals are encouraged to break up sedentary time—especially at work—with three or more minutes of physical activity every 30 minutes for improved health outcomes.

Additional Information: Individuals who would like to increase their physical activity can begin by incorporating one change at a time. Here are some suggestions:

• Set an alarm on your phone to remind you to get up every 30 minutes and stand, walk or stretch.
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
• Move around while sitting at your desk—try raising your legs and arms.
• Use part or all of a lunch break to take a walk.
• Walk or ride a bike to nearby locations instead of driving.

Companies and organizations looking to motivate their employees and members to get active on National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day and beyond can download the ADA’s e-toolkit, which includes activation ideas, email templates, social media messages, animated GIFs of exercises you can do at your desk, tip sheets, an infographic and more. 

National Get Fit Don’t Sit Day is sponsored nationally by NRG Energy, Inc. & Freeze Tag, Inc. For more information and resources, click here or visit diabetes.org/getfitdontsit. 

About the American Diabetes Association
Nearly half of American adults have diabetes or prediabetes; more than 30 million adults and children have diabetes; and every 21 seconds, another individual is diagnosed with diabetes in the U.S. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization whose mission is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The ADA drives discovery by funding research to treat, manage and prevent all types of diabetes, as well as to search for cures; raises voice to the urgency of the diabetes epidemic; and works to safeguard policies and programs that protect people with diabetes. In addition, the ADA supports people living with diabetes, those at risk of developing diabetes, and the health care professionals who serve them through information and programs that can improve health outcomes and quality of life. For more information, please call the ADA at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342-2383) or visit diabetes.org. Information from both of these sources is available in English and Spanish. Find us on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Twitter (@AmDiabetesAssn) and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). 

Contact:  Michelle Kirkwood, 703-299-2053
mkirkwood@diabetes.org

Danielle Veira, 703-253-4843
dveira@diabetes.org

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MEXICO CITY, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Rassini, S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexican Stock Exchange Ticker: RASSINI), a company engaged in the design and manufacture of suspension and brake components for the automotive industry, announced today its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018.

First Quarter 2018 Financial Highlights:

• Net revenue climbed to $4,748 million Mexican pesos.
• EBITDA reached $923 million Mexican pesos.
• Net operating cash flow reached $372 million Mexican pesos.
• Net income was $456 million Mexican pesos.
• Net Debt / annualized EBITDA ratio as of March 31, 2018 was 0.1x.
• EBITDA / Net Interest Expense ratio as of March 31, 2018 was 13.5x.

The U.S. auto sector achieved solid performance resulting from several factors, among them the fact that auto sales adjusted by seasonality (SAAR) in March reached 17.4 million vehicles, inventories were approximately 68 days of supply, and various favorable macroeconomic factors linked to the industry tracked more positively (GDP growth, unemployment rate, initial jobless claims, consumer confidence, etc.).

Financial Results:

For a complete overview of our financial results, please visit:
http://ir.rassini.com/en/reportes-trimestrales

Conference Call:

Rassini will host a conference call on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. (U.S. Central Time/Mexico City Time) / 10:00 a.m. (U.S. Eastern Time) to discuss its unaudited first quarter financial results and recent business activities.

The conference call may be accessed using the following numbers:

Please dial in approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled time of this call.

A replay of the conference call will be available starting from 12:00 p.m. (U.S. Central Time/Mexico City Time) on April 24, 2018 to 11:59 p.m. (U.S. Central Time/Mexico City Time) on May 1, 2018 using the following numbers:

A presentation deck for the call will be available at: 
http://ir.rassini.com/en/reportes-trimestrales

RASSINI

Rassini is a leading designer and manufacturer of suspension and brake components for the global automotive industry, mainly focused on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Rassini is the world’s largest producer of suspension components for light commercial vehicles, as well as the largest fully integrated brakes disc producer in the Americas. Rassini has eight manufacturing sites strategically located in Mexico, the U.S. and Brazil, as well as five tech centers located in the same countries.

Suspension products include leaf springs (parabolic and multi-leaf) for light and commercial trucks, coil springs and bushings. The brakes business manufactures rotors, drums, brake assemblies, clutch plates and motor balancers.

Its solid and diversified customer base includes: General Motors, Ford Motor Co., FCA, Nissan, Volkswagen, Toyota, MAN, Scania, Mercedes Benz and Daimler among others.

Contact:

Emma Bocanegra Fragoso
Rassini, S.A.B. de C.V.
Tel: (5255) 5229-58-34
E-mail: ebocanegra@rassini.com 
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HANNOVER, Alemania, 23 de abril de 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei y Groupe PSA exhibieron hoy un DS 7 CROSSBACK, el primer vehículo conectado gracias a una alianza que incluye todos los vehículos conectados del grupo, según anuncio de noviembre de 2017. El DS 7 Crossback debuta en Europa en el stand de Huawei dentro de la exposición HANNOVER MESSE 2018 como el primer vehículo en usar la Plataforma Modular para Vehículos Conectados (Connected Vehicle Modular Platform, CVMP) de Groupe PSA que, además, está equipado con la plataforma OceanConnect IoT de Huawei y con servicios en nube operados por Huawei, combinación que da a los clientes acceso a nuevos servicios de conectividad.

A partir de la plataforma OceanConnect IoT de Huawei, Groupe PSA ha desarrollado la CVMP para sus vehículos conectados y la ha llevado a todo el mundo gracias a los servicios en nube operados por Huawei. El modelo DS 7 CROSSBACK, lanzado este mes en China, es el primer vehículo en beneficiarse de la CVMP. Los clientes pueden acceder a nuevos servicios como la navegación conectada, el reconocimiento de voz en lenguaje natural y un portal de servicios conectados mediante la pantalla en el tablero del vehículo. El cliente también puede consultar el mantenimiento del vehículo, el historial de viajes y estilos de manejo desde su smartphone.

Se agregarán nuevos servicios para clientes privados y gerentes de flotillas periódicamente, incluidos los servicios de información y entretenimiento, las actualizaciones remotas de software y los mapas para navegación, el asistente personal, el diagnóstico remoto del vehículo y las funciones de mantenimiento, y otros servicios útiles para empresas de alquiler de autos, gerentes de flotillas y operadores de autos compartidos.

La plataforma OceanConnect IoT de Huawei apuntala la Connected Car Solution de Huawei. Esta solución para vehículos conectados ayuda a desarrollarlos y a generar viviendas y ciudades inteligentes al dar a los usuarios acceso a una gama de servicios diseñados para facilitar la vida cotidiana. Todas las interacciones digitales entre el auto y la nube son seguras; los datos del cliente y el vehículo son encriptados y su integridad, autenticidad y confidencialidad están garantizadas.

El compromiso de Huawei es crear una plataforma de infraestructura abierta y flexible para autos conectados con escalabilidad para gestionar el ciclo de vida de los vehículos al conectar los activos físicos automotrices a la nube de manera segura, confiable y eficaz, permitiendo así nuevas capacidades digitales para los negocios y los conductores. Los servicios de nube operados por Huawei estarán habilitados en todos los vehículos conectados de Groupe PSA en todas las regiones donde se comercialicen.

Jean Leflour, vicepresidente senior de Estrategia de Vehículos Conectados y Arquitectura de Servicios de Groupe PSA, dijo: “Al desplegar esta nueva plataforma que conecta el vehículo al Internet de las Cosas (IoT), Groupe PSA enriquece su oferta de servicios y facilita la movilidad de todos sus clientes. Con Huawei, reconocida por su capacidad de innovación, nos complace mostrar hoy el primer resultado tangible de nuestra alianza y dar a los clientes una nueva experiencia gracias a la CVMP. El modelo DS 7 CROSSBACK es el primer vehículo en beneficiarse de este proyecto conjunto que más tarde llegará a todos los vehículos del grupo”. 

Leon He, director de la Unidad de Negocios Automotrices de Huawei Enterprise Business Group, comentó: “La clave de la transformación digital exitosa entre los fabricantes de autos es desarrollar una plataforma digital en nube. A partir de la plataforma, los fabricantes de autos, desarrolladores de ecosistemas y socios de aplicaciones de la industria se reúnen para vender juntos productos y servicios para vehículos en los países del mercado global, y ofrecen servicios personalizados de viaje a propietarios y usuarios de autos”.

La exposición HANNOVER MESSE 2018 tendrá lugar del 23 al 27 de abril en el Centro de Exposiciones de Hannover, Alemania. El stand de Huawei es el D18 de la Sala 6. Si desea más información sobre los productos y las soluciones de Huawei que se destacarán en el marco de la exposición HANNOVER MESSE 2018 visite http://e.huawei.com/topic/hannovemesse2018-en/index.html.

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LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — For most people, it’s better to start taking drugs for multiple sclerosis (MS) early on rather than letting the disease run its course, according to a new guideline for treating MS from the American Academy of Neurology. The guideline is published in the April 23, 2018, online issue of Neurology^®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, and presented at the 70^th AAN Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, April 21 to April 27, 2018. The guideline is endorsed by the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

“The treatment landscape for people with MS has changed dramatically over the last decade,” said lead author Alexander D. Rae-Grant, MD, FAAN, of Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. “We now have a number of disease-modifying therapies to choose from that may help treat MS by changing how the disease affects people over time by slowing the disease process.”

Multiple sclerosis affects about 400,000 Americans and is a leading cause of disability among young adults. It is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the central nervous system, causing substantial disability and increasing the risk of mortality. People living with MS experience symptoms such as vision problems, muscle weakness, bladder or bowel dysfunction, tremors, trouble with coordination, and cognitive and emotional problems.

Unlike some treatments, which only help manage symptoms, disease-modifying therapies are drugs that can alter or change the course of MS for patients. While they are not a cure, they can reduce the number of relapses a person has and slow the process of MS.

For the guideline, experts from the American Academy of Neurology carefully reviewed available scientific studies on the use of MS drugs.

They found that starting to use an MS drug as early as possible may be better than letting MS run its course. This is because the disease is known to get worse over time. According to the guideline, several MS drugs have either strong or moderate evidence supporting their use for slowing certain disease processes.

While MS drugs may help slow and stabilize the disease process, some people with MS may experience a return of disease activity while using an MS drug. According to the guideline, if that happens, they may need to switch to another MS drug shown to have less risk of returning disease activity.

The guideline experts also note that some people whose MS is stable may think about stopping their MS drug use since they have no signs of the disease. According to the guideline, very few studies have been done on the benefits or risks of stopping MS drugs.

Currently, there is no blood test that can determine whether a person’s MS drug is working and there is no universally accepted method to determine which MS drug to use in which order or in which individuals. Some MS drugs have risks for the reproductive health of both men and women, and the guideline offers recommendations regarding pregnancy and disease-modifying therapies for women with MS, including that their doctors monitor any plans for pregnancy.

According to the guideline authors, it is important to be aware of the potential risks of these medicines, and they recommend that people weigh the benefits and risks with their physician before deciding to start, switch or stop using an MS drug.

Learn more about multiple sclerosis at www.BrainandLife.org, the American Academy of Neurology’s patient and caregiver website and online home of Brain & Life^TM, a free magazine focused on the intersection of neurologic disease and brain health.

The American Academy of Neurology is the world’s largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals, with 34,000 members. The AAN is dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care. A neurologist is a doctor with specialized training in diagnosing, treating and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system such as Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, concussion, Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy.

For more information about the American Academy of Neurology, visit http://www.aan.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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NEW YORK, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Eric and Wendy Schmidt, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, today announced the 14 members of the inaugural 2018-2019 class of Schmidt Science Fellows at an event at the Apella Alexandria Center for Life Science in New York City. This unique post-doctoral program focused on scientific leadership and interdisciplinary research is aimed at providing the next generation of leaders and innovators with the tools and opportunities to drive world-changing advances across the sciences and society.

The 2018 class of Fellows is:

• Karl Barber (Yale University)
• Fahim Farzadfard (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
• Wesley Fuhrman (Johns Hopkins University)
• Xiwen Gong (University of Toronto)
• Yogesh Goyal (Princeton University)
• Peyton Greenside (Stanford University)
• Abigail Groff (Harvard University)
• Hallie Holmes (University of Washington)
• Jina Ko (University of Pennsylvania)
• Frederick Richards (Cambridge University)
• Mattia Serra (ETH Zurich)
• Adi Steif (University of British Columbia)
• Ryan Truby (Harvard University)
• Jielai Zhang (University of Toronto)

Additional information about the exciting research each of the recipients are conducting can be found below.

“Eric and I have long wanted to find a powerful way to enhance the development of some of our world’s most promising scientists and technologists, to help them become our next generation of leaders,” said Wendy Schmidt, President of The Schmidt Family Foundation and Co-founder of the Schmidt Ocean Institute. “Following their Fellowship year, this cohort will be equipped to drive new discoveries and to pioneer strategic approaches to the challenges we face for human and planetary health. We know they will move forward faster and in a more collaborative fashion than possible in previous generations. Congratulations to the first class of the Schmidt Science Fellows.”

“The next frontiers of scientific discovery will be pioneered by those who can transcend the traditional boundaries of science, using techniques from multiple scientific fields to tackle society’s longstanding challenges,” said Eric Schmidt, technical advisor to Alphabet, Inc. and former Executive Chairman. “The first class of Schmidt Science Fellows have the intelligence, inspiration, and ambition to be leaders in science and society. We at Schmidt Futures look forward to helping them realize that potential.”

Through an initial commitment of at least $25 million for the first three years, this innovative fellowship is the beginning of a broader $100 million effort by Eric and Wendy Schmidt to promote scientific leadership and interdisciplinary research over the next decade and beyond.

The experience, conducted in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, home of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarships, will place Fellows in a new research environment immediately following the completion of their PhD studies, in order to encourage an interdisciplinary scientific mindset. By working in a prestigious research lab outside of their existing area of expertise, each Fellow will be exposed to new science and technology, novel ways of thinking, and a broader network of colleagues who can help guide their success as leaders. The selected Fellows, whose areas of study span the natural sciences, engineering, mathematics, and computer sciences, will also each receive a stipend of $100,000 as part of the program.

“The Rhodes Trust is delighted to be a partner in enabling the Schmidt Science Fellows to have been transformed from a terrific idea into a vibrant community,” said Sir John Hood, Chairman of the Rhodes Trustees. “The first cohort of Fellows will be true pioneers and we eagerly look forward to seeing what they will accomplish – both individually and collectively.”

In addition to the post-doctoral placement, the program will also feature five weeks of high-level courses and experiential workshops that will explore a diverse range of scientific advances, conversations with some of the world’s preeminent scientific and societal leaders, and immersive leadership experiences that will help Fellows build support for their future work. These weeks will be hosted by several of the world’s leading universities who have partnered with the Schmidt Science Fellows program, beginning at the University of Oxford in July 2018.

In addition to the universities that will host Fellows over the course of the program, numerous other leading research universities around the world are also participating by identifying the exceptional candidates that have received the fellowship and hosting the Fellows in a variety of cutting-edge research laboratories for their post-doctoral year.

More information about the program can be found at schmidtsciencefellows.org.

For more information about the Schmidt Science Fellows program, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust:
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Additional Information About the Inaugural Cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows

Karl Barber (Yale University)
Drawing upon backgrounds in chemical engineering and biology, Karl’s planned research involves the use of microfluidics and personalized human peptide microarrays, with the promise of revolutionizing personalized medicine and making it scalable and cost-effective.

Fahim Farzadfard (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
With expertise in synthetic biology, bioengineering, biotechnology and microbiology, Fahim has invented a platform and related technologies to record interactions in the genomic DNA of living cells. He now proposes to adapt this path-breaking work to map neural activities and connections in the brain. 

Wesley Fuhrman (Johns Hopkins University)
Having developed expertise in the complex world of theoretical physics, Wesley is now focused on moving individual molecules and identifying new and exciting applications for quantum materials.

Xiwen Gong (University of Toronto)
Xiwen plans to apply machine learning and existing expertise in photonics and other areas to the complex problem of quantum dot composition, advancing the fields of quantum computing and optical quantum communications.

Yogesh Goyal (Princeton University)
Yogesh has a unique personal story and is building upon a broad training in classical chemical engineering, thermodynamics, and developmental biology to address key medical challenges in society. He wants to further this work through the application of novel theoretical and computational approaches.

Peyton Greenside (Stanford University)
Expanding upon work that has combined innovative approaches in gene regulation and machine learning to interpret complex data sets, Peyton’s ultimate goal is to expand the understanding of human physiology and the treatment of various diseases through the application of new computational methods.

Abigail Groff (Harvard University)
Abigail is pursuing the study of unique characteristics in certain cells that can provide valuable insights for early embryonic development and the successful screening of in vitro fertilized human embryos, and then extend that work to larger sets of chemical data. This research holds the promise of increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of IVF treatment.

Hallie Holmes (University of Washington)
Hallie is a committed conservationist, and plans to pursue a career that draws upon expertise in microfluidics and microfabrication to create essential tools that can help detect poaching and protect global biodiversity.

Jina Ko (University of Pennsylvania)
Jina has done complex research involving microfluidics, microelectronics, machine learning, and RNA analysis to help create better diagnostic medical devices. She now wants to study Deep Learning and extend the use of devices to medical action, as well as helping to develop a greater understanding of diseases such as pancreatic cancer and traumatic brain injury.

Frederick Richards (Cambridge University)
Frederick plans to investigate and model the scalability and wider impacts of enhanced weathering and negative emissions technologies. The ambitious and interdisciplinary nature of his research will represent an original contribution to the scientific understanding of the feasibility of certain climate mitigation strategies.

Mattia Serra (ETH Zurich)
Mattia has done groundbreaking work applying new mathematical techniques to studying drifting materials, ocean eddies, and problems from other fields. His goal is now to apply similar mathematical approaches to the area of cognition, studying the process through which humans acquire knowledge.

Adi Steif (University of British Columbia)
Adi has already established herself as an exceptional cancer researcher, making substantive contributions in the fields of breast cancer evolution and methods for single-cell whole-genome sequencing. She now wants to develop a greater expertise in machine learning and mathematics to open up new possibilities and scale in related research.

Ryan Truby (Harvard University)
The inventor of the “Octobot” – the world’s first robot comprised entirely of soft materials and that operates autonomously – Ryan wants to advance the development of additional soft robots, potentially transforming the field of robotics. He aims to combine bioengineering, advanced materials science, classic robotics, and machine learning to blur the lines between materials and machines.

Jielai Zhang (University of Toronto)
Jielai plans to undertake an ambitious course of research that takes learnings from techniques in astronomy and applies them to health care. Building on her completed work in imaging galaxies more than 10,000 times dimmer than the moonless night sky, she now wants to leverage her engineering and data skills and use them to improve medical imaging techniques, uncovering the physiological causes of certain diseases.

About the Schmidt Science Fellows

The Schmidt Science Fellows, in partnership with the Rhodes Trust, is the first initiative of Schmidt Futures, which works to advance scientific knowledge, drive the transformation of society through technology, and promote shared prosperity. Schmidt Futures serves the public alongside other longstanding, independent efforts of the Schmidts, which include both The Schmidt Family Foundation and the Schmidt Ocean Institute.

About the Rhodes Trust

Since its creation in 1903, the Rhodes Trust has been a globally recognized leader in the selection and development of leadership in academia and society. Through this partnership with the Schmidt Science Fellows program, the Trust is fulfilling its mission by identifying talented bright, young minds in the fields of science and engineering in order to improve upon their scientific expertise, leadership and management skills.

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MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — WEI Mortgage LLC (“WEI”) recently discovered a data privacy incident that may affect the security of certain of personal information. 

What Happened?  On or around September 20, 2017, WEI Mortgage LLC (“WEI Mortgage”) received reports of unusual activity in an employee’s email account.  WEI Mortgage immediately began an investigation to confirm the security of its network and to determine the nature and scope of this event. With the assistance of third-party forensic investigators, WEI Mortgage learned it was the victim of an email phishing attack, resulting in unauthorized access to certain employee email accounts. Based upon available forensic evidence, it appears these email accounts were subject to unauthorized access between September 13 and September 28, 2017.  While the investigation found no evidence of actual or attempted misuse of personal information, the investigation revealed some personal information was present in the impacted email accounts at the time of the incident.               

What Information Was Involved?   The investigation determined the information present in the impacted email account varies by individual, but may include some combination of the following: Social Security number, date of birth, health insurance information, health insurance group number, health insurance member number, address, driver’s license or state identification number, passport number, bank account information, credit or debit card information, tax identification number, username and password, loan package information, and name.

What We Are Doing.  WEI Mortgage takes the security of personal information in its care very seriously.  WEI Mortgage is working diligently to educate its employees about phishing scams and to confirm the ongoing security of its networks.  Law enforcement was notified of this incident, as well as applicable state regulators as required by law.   

As an added precaution, WEI Mortgage is offering affected individuals access to twenty-four (24) months of credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services through AllClear ID at no cost

What You Can Do.  You can review the information WEI Mortgage is providing on steps individuals can take to protect their information.  

For More Information. If you have additional questions, please call our dedicated assistance line at 1-855-303-6662, Monday through Saturday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Central Time, excluding National Holidays.

STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION                

Monitor Your Accounts

Credit Reports.  We encourage you to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing your account statements and monitoring your free credit reports for suspicious activity over the next 12 to 24 months. Under U.S. law, you are entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus. To order your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. You may also contact the three major credit bureaus directly to request a free copy of your credit report.

Fraud Alerts.  At no charge, you can also have these credit bureaus place a “fraud alert” on your file that alerts creditors to take additional steps to verify your identity prior to granting credit in your name. Note, however, that because it tells creditors to follow certain procedures to protect you, it may also delay your ability to obtain credit while the agency verifies your identity. As soon as one credit bureau confirms your fraud alert, the others are notified to place fraud alerts on your file. Should you wish to place a fraud alert, or should you have any questions regarding your credit report, please contact any one of the agencies listed below:

Security Freeze.  You may also place a security freeze on your credit reports. A security freeze prohibits a credit bureau from releasing any information from a consumer’s credit report without the consumer’s written authorization. However, please be advised that placing a security freeze on your credit report may delay, interfere with, or prevent the timely approval of any requests you make for new loans, credit mortgages, employment, housing, or other services. If you have been a victim of identity theft and you provide the credit bureau with a valid police report, it cannot charge you to place, lift, or remove a security freeze. In all other cases, a credit bureau may charge you a fee to place, temporarily lift, or permanently remove a security freeze.  Fees vary based on where you live, but commonly range from $3 to $15.  You will need to place a security freeze separately with each of the three major credit bureaus listed above if you wish to place a freeze on all of your credit files. In order to request a security freeze, you will need to supply your full name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, current address, all addresses for up to five previous years, email address, a copy of your state identification card or driver’s license, and a copy of a utility bill, bank or insurance statement, or other statement proving residence. To find out more on how to place a security freeze, you can use the following contact information:

Additional Information.  You can further educate yourself regarding identity theft, security freezes, fraud alerts, and the steps you can take to protect yourself against identity theft and fraud by contacting the Federal Trade Commission or your state Attorney General.  The Federal Trade Commission can be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261.  The Federal Trade Commission encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them.  Instances of known or suspected identity theft should be promptly reported to law enforcement, the Federal Trade Commission, and your state Attorney General.  This notice has not been delayed as the result of a law enforcement investigation.   

For Maryland residents, the Maryland Attorney General can be reached at: 200 St. Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; 1-888-743-0023; and www.oag.state.md.us.  The WEI Mortgage is located at 4000 Midlantic Drive, Suite 102, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054.

For North Carolina residents, the North Carolina Attorney General can be contacted by mail at 9001 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-9001; toll-free at 1-877-566-7226; by phone at 1-919-716-6400; and online at www.ncdoj.gov.

For Rhode Island residents, the Rhode Island Attorney General can be contacted by mail at 150 South Main Street, Providence, RI 02903; by phone at (401) 274-4400; and online at www.riag.ri.gov. A total of 2 Rhode Island residents are potentially impacted by this incident.  You have the right to file and obtain a police report if you ever experience identity theft or fraud.  Please note that, in order to file a crime report or incident report with law enforcement for identity theft, you will likely need to provide some kind of proof that you have been a victim. 

For New Mexico residents, you have rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, such as the right to be told if information in your credit file has been used against you, the right to know what is in your credit file, the right to ask for your credit score, and the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information.  Further, pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the consumer reporting agencies must correct or delete inaccurate, incomplete, or unverifiable information; consumer reporting agencies may not report outdated negative information; access to your file is limited; you must give your consent for credit reports to be provided to employers; you may limit “prescreened” offers of credit and insurance you get based on information in your credit report; and you may seek damages from a violator. You may have additional rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act not summarized here. Identity theft victims and active duty military personnel have specific additional rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act.  We encourage you to review your rights pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act by visiting www.consumerfinance.gov/f/201504_cfpb_summary_your-rights-under-fcra.pdf, or by writing Consumer Response Center, Room 130-A, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.

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CAMPINAS, Brazil, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — CPFL Energia S.A. (NYSE: CPL and BM&FBOVESPA: CPFE3) announces that its 2017 20-F Form annual report has been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 23, 2018 and is available on the company’s Investor Relations website (www.cpfl.com.br/ir).

CAMPINAS, Brasil, 23 de abril de 2018 /PRNewswire/ — A CPFL Energia S.A. (BM&FBOVESPA: CPFE3 e NYSE: CPL) anuncia ao mercado que o relatório anual (Form 20-F) de 2017 foi arquivado na SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission), em 23/04/2018, e está disponível no site de Relações com Investidores da empresa (www.cpfl.com.br/ri).

Os investidores poderão receber uma cópia impressa do relatório, sem encargos, incluindo as demonstrações financeiras auditadas completas, por meio de solicitação à Área de Relações com Investidores da CPFL Energia, por meio dos contatos abaixo.

Relações com Investidores
Tel.: 55 19 3756-6082
Fax: 55 19 3756-6089
E-mail: ri@cpfl.com.br
Site: www.cpfl.com.br/ri

FONTE CPFL Energia S.A.

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NEW YORK, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner at Monteverde & Associates PC, a national securities firm headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating RSP Permian, Inc. (“RSP Permian” or the “Company”) (NYSE: RSPP) relating to the sale of the Company to affiliates of Concho Resources Inc. As a result of the merger, RSP Permian shareholders are only anticipated to receive 0.320 of a share of Concho common stock in exchange for each share of RSP Permian.

Click here for more information: http://monteverdelaw.com/investigations/m-a/.  It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.

The investigation focuses on whether RSP Permian and its Board of Directors violated securities laws and/or breached their fiduciary duties to the Company’s stockholders by 1) failing to conduct a fair process, 2) whether and by how much this proposed transaction undervalues the Company by and 3) failing to disclose all material financial information in connection with the upcoming shareholder meeting.

Monteverde & Associates PC is a national class action securities and consumer litigation law firm that has recovered millions of dollars and is committed to protecting shareholders and consumers from corporate wrongdoing.  Monteverde & Associates lawyers have significant experience litigating Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Class Actions, whereby they protect investors by recovering money and remedying corporate misconduct. Mr. Monteverde, who leads the legal team at the firm, has been recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Securities Litigation in 2013 and 2017, an award given to less than 2.5% of attorneys in a particular field.  He has also been selected by Martindale-Hubbell as a 2017 Top Rated Lawyer.

If you own common stock in RSP Permian and wish to obtain additional information and protect your investments free of charge, please visit our website or contact Juan E. Monteverde, Esq. either via e-mail at jmonteverde@monteverdelaw.com or by telephone at (212) 971-1341.

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NINGBO, Čína, 23. apríla 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Popredný čínsky výrobca fotovoltických modulov Risen Energy Co., Ltd. oznámil, že ju prestížna európska výskumná spoločnosť EuPD Research nazvala jednou z najšpičkovejších svetových fotovoltických značiek za rok 2018. Toto menovanie znamená, že sa spoločnosť Risen Energy zaradila medzi popredných dodávateľov fotovoltických modulov na svete a predstihla tak mnohých svojich konkurentov.

EuPD Research je celosvetovo známa agentúra poskytujúca informácie o trhu v oblasti trvalo udržateľných technológií, ktorá sa stala barometrom vo svete fotovoltiky. Pomocou rozsiahlych a hĺbkových štúdií výrobcov fotovoltických technológií a konečných užívateľov na celom svete vytvorila agentúra EuPD Research rebríček značiek fotovoltických modulov z celého sveta a Risen Energy vyčnieval do popredia vďaka vysokej kvalite svojich modulov a globálnej spotrebiteľskej spokojnosti.

Risen Energy vďačí za svoje vysokokvalitné moduly prísnej kontrole nad každým detailom v priebehu celého výrobného procesu ako aj neustálym inováciám vo vyspelej technológii, kľúčovému prvku konkurencieschopnosti firmy, ktorý jej pomohol pri etablovaní na zahraničných trhoch. 

S bohatými skúsenosťami v technologickom výskume a vývoji či prevádzke dosahuje spoločnosť Risen Energy stále skvelé výsledky na medzinárodných trhoch s fotovoltikou už po niekoľko rokov. Okrem toho sa nedávno dostala do popredia rebríčka výrobcov fotovoltiky v oblasti financovania v rámci celosvetovej správy konkurencieschopnosti podnikov v oblasti fotovoltiky za rok 2017 spracovanej známou agentúrou PHOTON Consulting, ktorá má tri hlavné hodnotiace kritériá.  

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RADNOR, Pa., April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) (“Safeguard” or “the Company”) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sierra Capital Investments, L.P. and its affiliates (collectively, “Sierra“), which currently own approximately 5.1% of the Company’s outstanding common stock. Under the terms of the agreement, the Safeguard Board of Directors has appointed two new independent directors, Russell D. Glass and Ira M. Lubert, to the Safeguard Board, effective immediately, and will support their re-election at the 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders as part of a five-person slate of nominees recommended by the Safeguard Board.

Dr. Robert J. Rosenthal, Chairman of the Safeguard Board, said, “We are pleased to have reached this cooperation agreement with Sierra and appreciate the constructive dialogue we have had with them. I am also pleased to welcome Russell and Ira to the Safeguard Board and am confident they will complement the strengths of the current members of our Board and help us oversee the execution of the Company’s strategy to streamline its organizational structure, reduce operating costs and monetize Partner Company interests to maximize net proceeds distributable to shareholders.”

Joseph M. Manko, Jr. of the Horton Fund and Darren C. Wallis of Maplewood Capital, LLC, speaking on behalf of Sierra, stated, “We appreciate the constructive engagement and open dialogue we have had with Safeguard’s Board and senior management team, and we are supportive of Safeguard’s new strategy, which addresses the suggestions raised during our engagement. With this cooperation agreement, we look forward to continuing to collaborate with Safeguard’s Board and senior management team as they execute on the Company’s strategy to maximize value for all shareholders.”

Under the terms of the cooperation agreement, Sierra will vote its shares in favor of all of Safeguard’s director nominees, including the new independent directors, at the Company’s 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Sierra will also abide by certain customary standstill provisions until the date that is the earlier of 10 calendar days prior to the expiration of the advance notice period for the submission of shareholder nominations to be considered at Safeguard’s 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders pursuant to Safeguard’s Bylaws and 100 days prior to the first anniversary of Safeguard’s 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The complete agreement among Safeguard, Sierra and various affiliates of Sierra will be included as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K that Safeguard will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP served as legal counsel to Safeguard. Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP served as legal advisor to Sierra.

About Russell D. Glass
Russell D. Glass has served as the Founder and Managing Member of RDG Capital LLC and affiliated investment partnerships, which focus on undervalued companies with identifiable catalyst opportunities to enhance shareholder value, since 2005. He has also served as the Managing Partner of RDG Capital Fund Management, an investment advisory firm, since 2014, and as a Partner and Senior Adviser at Knights Genesis, a private equity firm, since 2017. Previously, he served as the Managing Member of Princeford Capital Management, an investment advisory firm, from 2009 to 2014, and as Chief Executive Officer of Cadus Pharmaceutical Corporation (n/k/a Cadus Corporation, a biotechnology holding company (“Cadus”), from 2000 to 2003. He also served on the Board of Directors of Cadus from 1998 to 2011. Mr. Glass served as the Co-Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Ranger Partners, an investment fund management company, from 2002 to 2003. From 1998 to 2002, he served as the President and Chief Investment Officer of Icahn Associates Corporation, a diversified investment firm and principal investment vehicle for Carl Icahn. Mr. Glass also previously served as a Partner at Relational Investors LLC, an investment fund management company, from 1996 to 1998, and Premier Partners Inc., an investment banking and research firm, from 1988 to 1996. Prior to that, Mr. Glass served as an Analyst with Kidder, Peabody & Co., an investment banking firm, from 1984 to 1986. He currently serves as a Director of Blue Bite LLC, a digital marketing technology company, since 2009, and the A.G. Spanos Corporation, a national real estate developer and owner of the NFL Los Angeles Chargers, since 1993. Mr. Glass is also a board member of the Council for Economic Education, a non-profit organization that promotes economic literacy. Mr. Glass previously served as a Director of Automated Travel Systems, Inc., an enterprise systems software firm; Axiom Biotechnologies, a pharmacology profiling company; Global Discount Travel Services/Lowestfare.com, a travel services company; National Energy Group, an oil & gas exploration and production company; and Next Generation Technology Holdings, Inc., a healthcare information company. Mr. Glass is a co-owner of the New York Mets of Major League Baseball. He has been a guest lecturer at Columbia Business School and earned an A.B. degree in Economics from Princeton University and an M.B.A. from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

About Ira M. Lubert
Ira M. Lubert has served as Co-Founder and Chairman of each of Lubert-Adler Management Company, L.P. (since 1997), which advises a series of real estate funds, and Independence Capital Partners, LLC (since 1997), which provides services to certain investment advisers. He is also a Co-Founder of and a Partner in a series of private equity and real estate fund advisers, including LLR Management, L.P. (since 1999), which focuses on lower middle market growth companies; Quaker Partners Management, L.P. (since 2002), which advises a series of life sciences funds; LEM Capital, L.P. (since 2002), which advises a series of real estate funds invested primarily in multifamily properties; LBC Credit Management, LP (since 2005), which advises a series of structured finance funds; and Patriot Financial Management, L.P. (since 2007), which advises a series of community banking funds. Mr. Lubert has also served as a Co-Founder of Versa Capital Management, LLC (2004), specializing in distressed and special situations and worked with Rubenstein Partners, L.P., an office real estate investment firm, to found its first fund, Rubenstein Properties Fund, L.P. (2005). Previously, he was a General Partner of Rose Glen Capital Management, LP, a private equity fund. Mr. Lubert began his private equity career with Safeguard. In 1986, he founded Radnor Venture Partners, Safeguard’s first venture fund. From 1986 to 1997, he was a Managing Director and Co-Founder of TL Ventures, the subsequent Safeguard-affiliated family of early stage venture funds with over $1 billion of capital under management. Prior to that, he served as Chairman of the Board and President of CompuCom Systems, a microcomputer reseller. Mr. Lubert currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Pennsylvania State University (since 2015), where he served as Chairman from July 2016 to July 2017. He had previously served on the Pennsylvania State University Board from 1997 to 2000 and from 2007 to 2013. He currently sits on the Boards of Trustees of the Franklin Institute, a science museum and the center of science education and research in Philadelphia, and the National Constitution Center, a history museum. He previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of Thomas Jefferson University. He also previously served on the Board of Trustees of Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, a real estate investment trust, from 2001 to 2014. Mr. Lubert was honored as Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business 60th Business Leader of the Year and also has been honored by other institutions and organizations in the Commonwealth for his leadership and entrepreneurial nature and was honored by Temple University for his excellence in leadership with the Musser Award. Mr. Lubert holds a B.S. from Pennsylvania State University.

About Safeguard Scientifics
Historically, Safeguard Scientifics (NYSE: SFE) has provided capital and relevant expertise to fuel the growth of technology-driven businesses. Safeguard has a distinguished track record of fostering innovation and building market leaders that spans more than six decades. For more information, please visit www.safeguard.com or follow us on Twitter @safeguard.

Forward-looking Statements
Except for the historical information and discussions contained herein, statements contained in this press release may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Safeguard’s initiatives taken or contemplated to enhance and unlock value for all of its shareholders, Safeguard’s efforts to execute on and implement its strategy to streamline its organizational structure, reduce its operating costs, pursue monetization opportunities for Partner Companies and maximize the net proceeds distributable to its shareholders, Safeguard’s ability to create, unlock, enhance and maximize shareholder value, Safeguard’s ability to have a smooth transition to a new management team, the timing of Safeguard’s management succession plan and its effect on driving increased organizational effectiveness and efficiencies, the ability of the new management team to execute Safeguard’s strategy, the availability of, the timing of, and the proceeds that may ultimately be derived from the monetization of Partner Companies, Safeguard’s projections regarding the reduction in its ongoing operating expenses, Safeguard’s projections regarding annualized operating expenses and expected severance expenses, monetization opportunities for Partner Company Interests, and the amount of net proceeds from the monetization of Partner Company Interests that are ultimately distributable to Safeguard shareholders after satisfying Safeguard’s debt obligations and working capital needs and the timing of such distributions. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future operational or financial performance and are based on current expectations that involve a number of uncertainties, risks and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and/or results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, among others, our ability to make good decisions about the monetization of our Partner Companies for maximum value or at all and distributions to our shareholders, our ability to successfully execute on our strategy to streamline our organizational structure and align our cost structure to increase shareholder value, whether our strategy will better position us to focus our resources on the highest-return opportunities and deliver enhanced shareholder value, the ongoing support of our existing Partner Companies, the fact that our Partner Companies may vary from period to period, challenges to achieving liquidity from our partner company holdings, fluctuations in the market prices of our publicly traded partner company holdings, competition, our inability to obtain maximum value for our partner company holdings, our ability to attract and retain qualified employees, market valuations in sectors in which our Partner Companies operate, our inability to control our Partner Companies, our need to manage our assets to avoid registration under the Investment Company Act of 1940, risks, disruption, costs and uncertainty caused by or related to the actions of activist shareholders, including that if individuals are elected to our Board with a specific agenda, it may adversely affect our ability to effectively implement our business strategy and create value for our shareholders and perceived uncertainties as to our future direction as a result of potential changes to the composition of our Board may lead to the perception of a change in the direction of our business, instability or a lack of continuity that may adversely affect our business, and risks associated with our Partner Companies, including the fact that most of our Partner Companies have a limited operating history and a history of operating losses, face intense competition and may never be profitable, the effect of economic conditions in the business sectors in which Safeguard’s Partner Companies operate, and other uncertainties described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these factors are beyond the Company’s ability to predict or control. As a result of these and other factors, the Company’s past operational and financial performance should not be relied on as an indication of future performance. The Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements or other information contained in this press release.

Important Additional Information And Where To Find It
Safeguard Scientifics, its directors and certain of its executive officers are deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Safeguard Scientifics’ shareholders in connection with the matters to be considered at Safeguard Scientifics’ 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Information regarding the names of Safeguard Scientifics’ directors and executive officers and their respective interests in Safeguard Scientifics through security holdings or otherwise can be found in Safeguard Scientifics’ proxy statement for its 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, filed with the SEC on April 12, 2017. To the extent holdings of Safeguard Scientifics’ securities have changed since the amounts set forth in Safeguard Scientifics’ proxy statement for its 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, such changes have been reflected on Initial Statements of Beneficial Ownership on Form 3 or Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. These documents are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Safeguard Scientifics intends to file a proxy statement and accompanying proxy card with the SEC in connection with the solicitation of proxies from Safeguard Scientifics’ shareholders in connection with the matters to be considered at Safeguard Scientifics’ 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Additional information regarding the identity of participants, and their direct or indirect interests, through security holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in Safeguard Scientifics’ proxy statement for its 2018 Annual Meeting, including the schedules and appendices thereto. INVESTORS AND SHAREHOLDERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO READ ANY SUCH PROXY STATEMENT AND THE ACCOMPANYING WHITE PROXY CARD AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED BY SAFEGUARD SCIENTIFICS WITH THE SEC CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE AS THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Shareholders will be able to obtain the Proxy Statement, any amendments or supplements to the Proxy Statement, the accompanying proxy card, and other documents filed by Safeguard Scientifics with the SEC free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Copies will also be available free of charge at the Investor Relations section of Safeguard Scientifics’ corporate website at www.safeguard.com, by writing to Safeguard Scientifics’ Corporate Secretary at Safeguard Scientifics , Inc. 170 North Radnor-Chester Road, Suite 200, Radnor, PA 19087 or by contacting Safeguard Scientifics’ investor relations department at 610.975.4952.

SAFEGUARD CONTACT: 
John E. Shave III
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
(610) 975.4952
jshave@safeguard.com

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Okapi Partners LLC
212-297-0720

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Joele Frank Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
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WATERBURY, Conn., April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A. and its HSA Bank division, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.33 per share on its common stock, an increase of $.07 from the previous $.26 per share.

John Ciulla, president and CEO, said, “In consideration of Webster’s financial performance and capital position, the Board of Directors voted to increase the dividend on our common shares.”

The dividend on the common shares will be payable May 21, 2018 to shareholders of record on May 7, 2018.

On its Series F Preferred Stock, Webster declared a quarterly cash dividend of $328.125 per share ($.328125 per each depository share, 1,000 of which represent one share of Series F Preferred Stock), payable June 15, 2018 to shareholders of record on June 1, 2018.

About Webster
Webster Financial Corporation is the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association and its HSA Bank division. With $26.8 billion in assets, Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgage, financial planning, trust, and investment services through 163 banking centers and 333 ATMs. Webster also provides mobile and Internet banking. Webster Bank owns the asset-based lending firm Webster Business Credit Corporation; the equipment finance firm Webster Capital Finance Corporation; and HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, which provides health savings account trustee and administrative services. Webster Bank is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. For more information about Webster, including past press releases and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at www.websterbank.com.

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HANOVRE, Allemagne, 23 avril 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei et le Groupe PSA ont dévoilé aujourd’hui la DS 7 CROSSBACK, le premier véhicule connecté issu du partenariat portant sur l’ensemble des véhicules connectés du Groupe PSA annoncé par les deux entités en novembre 2017. Présentée pour la première fois en Europe sur le stand de Huawei à la Foire de Hanovre (Hannover Messe), la DS 7 Crossback est le premier véhicule à faire appel à la plateforme Connected Vehicle Modular Platform (plateforme modulaire pour les véhicules connectés ou CVMP) du Groupe PSA. Elle est également équipée de la plateforme de l’internet des objets (IoT) OceanConnect de Huawei et des services en nuage supportés par Huawei afin d’offrir aux clients un accès à de nouveaux services connectés.

Grâce à la plate-forme IoT OceanConnect de Huawei, le Groupe PSA a développé la plate-forme CVMP, déployée à l’échelle mondiale à l’aide de services en nuage supportés par Huawei. La DS 7 CROSSBACK, lancée ce mois-ci en Chine, est le premier véhicule à bénéficier de la plate-forme CVMP. Les clients peuvent accéder à de nouveaux services tels que la navigation connectée, la reconnaissance vocale en langage naturel et un portail de services connectés depuis l’écran de bord du véhicule. L’état de maintenance du véhicule ainsi que l’historique des trajets et des modes de conduite sont également accessibles depuis le smartphone des clients.

De nouveaux services destinés aux clients privés et aux gestionnaires de flotte viendront régulièrement s’ajouter à ces fonctionnalités. Il s’agit de services d’infodivertissement, de mises à jour logicielles à distance et de cartes de navigation, d’un assistant personnel, de fonctions de diagnostic et de maintenance de véhicules à distance ou encore de services utiles aux loueurs de véhicules, gestionnaires de flotte et opérateurs d’autopartage.

La plateforme IoT OceanConnect de Huawei s’appuie sur la solution Connected Car de Huawei. Cette dernière permet de développer des voitures connectées, des maisons intelligentes et des villes intelligentes afin de donner aux utilisateurs un accès à une gamme de services conçus pour faciliter la vie quotidienne. Toutes les interactions numériques entre la voiture et le nuage sont sécurisées, les données des clients et des voitures sont cryptées et leur intégrité, leur authenticité et leur confidentialité sont garanties.

Huawei s’engage à créer une plate-forme d’infrastructure pour les voitures connectées ouverte, flexible et capable de gérer le cycle de vie des voitures, en reliant les équipements des voitures au nuage de manière sûre, fiable et efficace afin de permettre aux conducteurs et aux entreprises de disposer de nouvelles capacités numériques. Les services en nuage supportés par Huawei seront utilisés par l’ensemble des véhicules connectés du Groupe PSA dans toutes les régions où ils seront commercialisés.

Jean Leflour, vice-président directeur de la stratégie d’architecture des services et véhicules connectés au sein du Groupe PSA a déclaré : « En déployant sa nouvelle plateforme reliant le véhicule à l’Internet des Objets, le Groupe PSA enrichit son offre de services et facilite la mobilité de l’ensemble de ses clients », « Huawei, reconnu pour sa capacité d’innovation, et le Groupe PSA sont heureux de dévoiler aujourd’hui le premier résultat tangible de leur partenariat et d’offrir à ses clients une nouvelle expérience grâce à la plate-forme CVMP. La DS 7 CROSSBACK est le premier véhicule à bénéficier de ce projet commun, qui sera par la suite déployé sur l’ensemble des véhicules du Groupe. »

Leon He, directeur de la division automobile de Huawei, a ajouté : « La clé de la réussite de la transformation numérique des constructeurs automobiles consiste à construire une plate-forme numérique en nuage. Les constructeurs automobiles, les développeurs d’écosystème et les partenaires industriels sont rassemblés au sein de cette plate-forme pour vendre conjointement des produits et des services automobiles sur le marché international et offrir des services de mobilité personnalisés aux propriétaires et aux conducteurs. »

Le salon de Hanovre 2018 se tiendra du 23 au 27 avril au parc des expositions de Hanovre, en Allemagne. Le stand de Huawei se trouve à l’emplacement D18, dans la halle 6. Pour plus d’informations sur les produits et les solutions de Huawei qui seront exposés lors du salon de Hanovre 2018, veuillez consulter le site : http://e.huawei.com/topic/hannovemesse2018-en/index.html.

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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Huntsman Corporation (NYSE: HUN) today announced that it has completed the purchase of Demilec, one of North America’s leading manufacturers and distributors of spray polyurethane foam (SPF) insulation systems. Huntsman acquired the business from an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners, Inc., for $350 million, subject to customary working capital adjustments, in an all-cash transaction which was funded from available liquidity.

The acquisition of Demilec is aligned with Huntsman’s stated strategy to grow its downstream polyurethanes business and leverage its global platform to expand Demilec’s portfolio of SPF formulations into international markets.  The acquisition will generate substantial synergies as a result of Huntsman’s ability to pull through significant volumes of lower margin upstream polymeric MDI into the higher margin and growing specialized SPF systems.     

Demilec has annual revenues of approximately $170 million and two manufacturing facilities located in Arlington, Texas and Boisbriand, Quebec where it produces a full suite of MDI based SPF formulations which it markets directly to applicators as well as through distributors. Demilec specializes in both closed cell and open cell formulations, with a focus on products with renewable and recyclable content that are eco-friendly, bio-preferred and reduce energy consumption through highly efficient insulation properties.

Peter Huntsman, Chairman, President and CEO commented on the acquisition: “This is a great fit for our downstream growth strategy. We are excited to have Demilec become part of our growing Polyurethanes business.  We expect to integrate the business fully by the end of this year when we expect to enjoy integrated SPF EBITDA margins greater than 25%.”  

Tony Hankins, President of Huntsman’s Polyurethanes division, added: “Our approach to integration will ensure that the Demilec team remains focused on meeting the needs of their customers while benefiting from access to Huntsman’s raw material supply, innovation capabilities and established global network.”

About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2017 revenues more than $8 billion.  Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 75 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 10,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company’s website at www.huntsman.com.

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Statements in this release that are not historical are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company’s operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed in the Huntsman companies’ filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, volatile global economic conditions, cyclical and volatile product markets, disruptions in production at manufacturing facilities, reorganization or restructuring of Huntsman’s operations, the ability to implement cost reductions and manufacturing optimization improvements in Huntsman businesses, and other financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by applicable laws.

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HANOVRE, Allemagne, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ —

Hannover Messe, le plus grand salon professionnel au monde dédié à la technologie industrielle, s’est ouvert aujourd’hui. Hambourg, le pôle de l’innovation du Nord de l’Allemagne, présente deux projets de recherche de pointe parmi les plus innovateurs du pays : le plus grand composant fonctionnel pour l’industrie automobile, imprimé en 3D, pour Bugatti, et European XFEL, le plus grand laser à rayon X du monde.  

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Le stand « Future Hamburg » présentera jusqu’au 27 avril des innovations à la pointe de la technologie, avec 11 exposants présentant des projets innovateurs dans des domaines clés de la technologie et offrant l’occasion parfaite de découvrir deux projets spectaculaires relatifs au transfert de technologie.

À l’Hannover Messe, l’institut de recherche Fraunhofer IAPT, basé à Hambourg, présente un jalon dans la fabrication additive : en réalisant un étrier de frein en titane imprimé en 3D, Fraunhofer IAPT et le constructeur automobile Bugatti ont accompli une percée technologique. L’étrier sera produit en série à Hambourg. Le Fraunhofer IAPT et son réseau d’entreprises font de Hambourg un leader mondial de l’impression 3D. Entre-temps, les voitures de sport haut de gamme Bugatti ont mis la marque à la pointe de l’innovation et ses performances sont parmi les plus remarquables de l’industrie automobile.

« L’impression 3D va révolutionner la production industrielle. Hambourg est un leader mondial dans le transfert de technologie scientifique, et nous étendons notre position. Idéalement située à proximité des grands acteurs gouvernementaux et industriels, la ville de Hambourg offre des conditions idéales pour un pôle d’innovation », a déclaré le professeur Claus Emmelmann, docteur en ingénierie et directeur du Fraunhofer IAPT.

Le stand de Hambourg présente également un des projets de recherche parmi les plus vastes et les plus ambitieux qui soient : European XFEL. Situé à Hambourg et Schleswig-Holstein, le laser à électrons libres European XFEL, le plus grand centre laser à rayons X du monde, génère des impulsions laser à rayons X extrêmement intenses. Il est utilisé par de nombreux chercheurs internationaux.

« Hambourg est en voie de devenir l’un des principaux centres de recherche et d’innovation en Europe », a commenté Katharina Fegebank, mairesse adjointe de la ville de Hambourg. « L’impression 3D et la nanotechnologie sont des domaines scientifiques de pointe et sont des véritables moteurs pour l’innovation et le développement dans notre ville. »

Plus d’informations sur les innovations à Hambourg : https://future.hamburg.

Hamburg Marketing
Matthias Beer
Tél. :+49-40-30051583
mediarelations@marketing.hamburg.de
Dossier de presse numérique : http://www.marketing.hamburg.de/hannover-messe.html

SOURCE Hamburg Marketing GmbH

ПЕКИН (BEIJING), 23 апреля 2018 г. /PRNewswire/ — В поддержку национальной инициативы китайского правительства «Пояс и путь» (Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)) Пекинский университет объявил об открытии Института пояса и пути (Belt and Road Institute) в ходе официальной церемонии, состоявшейся в пятницу, 20 апреля 2018 года. Управление Институтом будет осуществлять ведущее подразделение университета – Школа менеджмента «Гуанхуа» (Guanghua School of Management).

Демонстрируя одобрение и поддержку Института, в церемонии открытия нового вуза приняли участие заместитель председателя Национального комитета Народного политического консультативного совета КНР ЧЖЭН Цзяньбан (ZHENG Jianbang); директор департамента по общим вопросам Координационного совета инициативы «Пояс и путь» ЧЖАО Ай (ZHAO Ai);  руководитель Департамента подготовки преподавательского состава Министерства образования КНР ВАН Динхуа (WANG Dinghua); высшее руководство Пекинского университета; представители правительства и лидеры бизнеса из всех уголков земного шара.

BRI впервые была представлена широкой общественности в 2013 года в качестве стратегии стимулирования экономического развития стран, расположенных вдоль древнекитайского торгового маршрута «Шелковый путь», включая государства Азии, Европы, Северной и Восточной Африки. В ходе церемонии открытия Института пояса и пути, вице-президент Пекинского университета ВАН Бо (WANG Bo) признал растущую роль Китая на международной арене в контексте создания нового вуза: «С момента внедрения политики реформы и открытости сорок лет назад процесс развития Поднебесной сегодня вышел на принципиально новый этап. За эти годы Китай установил самые что ни на есть тесные связи с внешним миром».

Институт предоставит возможности получения образования будущим лидерам стран, охватываемых инициативой, проведения исследований, связанных с проектами BRI, и послужит платформой для международного обмена. Достижение этих целей предполагает междисциплинарную координацию между всемирно признанными экспертами колледжа «Гуанхуа» и академическими ресурсами других передовых факультетов Пекинского университета.

Описывая предстоящие планы по привлечению студентов, декан школы «Гуанхуа» при Пекинском университете ЛЬЮ Цяо (LIU Qiao) поделился: «В 2018 году мы начнем набирать амбициозную и талантливую молодежь стран BRI с развитыми лидерскими навыками и масштабным видением».  Абитуриенты могут подавать заявки на участие в программе бакалавриата, международных программах МВА и ЕМВА, а также программах подготовки бизнес-руководства школы «Гуанхуа». В дальнейшем список доступных курсов будет расширяться.

Руководство школы менеджмента при Пекинском университете уже приступило к поиску партнеров в целях реализации задач Института. Финансовая поддержка со стороны партнеров позволит Институту разработать оптимальные учебные планы и предоставить стипендии студентам, принятым в программу. Компании или частные лица, заинтересованные в сотрудничестве с Институтом пояса и пути, могут обратиться к администрации школы «Гуанхуа» для обсуждения имеющихся возможностей. Абитуриенты, заинтересованные в программах Института, могут направлять соответствующие запросы deans@gsm.pku.edu.cn.

SOURCE Peking University Guanghua School of Management

NEW ORLEANS, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Vectren Corporation (“Vectren”) (NYSE: VVC) to CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE: CNP).  Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Vectren will receive only $72.00 in cash for each share of Vectren common stock that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.

PHOENIX, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — More than 300,000 people have signed-up to join the fight against Alzheimer’ disease. People from around the globe join the Alzheimer’s Prevention Registry to learn the latest in research developments and scientific advancements, and have the opportunity participate in studies aimed at preventing the disease.

Established by Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI), in collaboration with partner organizations and leading scientists, the registry works to accelerate prevention research by establishing an online community of healthy individuals who are committed to fighting the disease. The platform also shares the latest developments in Alzheimer’s prevention research to those registered and connects those who may be interested in participating in studies with scientists in their community.

“Will one of the promising treatments to prevent Alzheimer’s symptoms actually work? With 300,000 wonderful volunteers engaged in the fight against Alzheimer’s, we have an unprecedented chance to find out,” said Eric Reiman, MD, BAI Executive Director.   

Nearly 80 percent of studies brought to communities fail to meet required recruitment goals because of varying factors. “This is why it’s incredibly important to build a large, diverse community to support research,” said Reiman. The creation of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative in 2011, which includes the registry, brought a new era in prevention research.

“The registry is playing a crucial role to help overcome recruitment barriers to advance prevention research,” said Jessica Langbaum, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Prevention Registry director. “With 300,000 people dedicated to creating a future without Alzheimer’s, we’re able to fill more studies faster.”

The registry also notifies members about research opportunities taking place in their community and how to participate if they or someone they know may be interested. Anyone 18 or older with an interest in the fight against Alzheimer’s can join the registry.

Since the launch of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Registry, 60 studies have seen support in their recruitment efforts. Currently 29 studies are actively recruiting, and more volunteers are needed for surveys, studies and trials.

Alzheimer’s remains the only disease among the top 10 causes of death that has no cure or treatment, the registry is urgently pushing to accelerate the pace of much-needed research by recruiting members in the United States and internationally. Nearly 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a debilitating and incurable disease. Without the discovery of successful prevention therapies, the number of U.S. cases is projected to nearly triple by 2050.

For more information, or to sign up, visit the Registry at www.endALZnow.org.

About Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
Through its research and care, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is dedicated to the goal of ending Alzheimer’s disease without losing another generation. Founded in 2006 by Banner Health, one of the country’s largest nonprofit health care systems, BAI has a three-fold focus: to conduct revolutionary studies in the detection, treatment and prevention of Alzheimer’s; to set a national standard of patient and family care; and to forge scientific collaborations that bring together institutions and disciplines internationally. For more information, visit www.banneralz.org.

About Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative
The Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative (API) is an international collaborative research effort formed to launch a new era of Alzheimer’s prevention research. Led by the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, the API conducts prevention trials in cognitively healthy people at increased genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. It will continue to establish the brain imaging, biological, and cognitive measurements needed to rapidly test promising prevention therapies and provide registries to support enrollment in future prevention trials. API is intended to provide the scientific means, accelerated approval pathway with the cooperation of the regulatory agencies, and enrollment resources needed to evaluate the range of promising Alzheimer’s prevention therapies and find ones that work. For more information, go to www.banneralz.org.

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VANCOUVER, April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ – CRH Medical Corporation (TSX: CRH) (NYSE MKT: CRHM) (the “Company”), plans to release its results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, on Monday, April 30, 2018 after market close.

The Company’s executive management will discuss the results during a conference call on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 11:00 am Eastern Time/8:00 am Pacific Time. To participate in the call, please dial 1-800-319-4610, or (604) 638-5340.

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About CRH Medical Corporation:

CRH Medical Corporation is a North American company focused on providing gastroenterologists throughout the United States with innovative services and products for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The CRH O’Regan System is a single-use, disposable, hemorrhoid banding technology that is safe and highly effective in treating all grades of hemorrhoids. CRH distributes the O’Regan System, treatment protocols, operational and marketing expertise as a complete, turnkey package directly to gastroenterology practices, creating meaningful relationships with the gastroenterologists it serves. CRH’s O’Regan System is currently used in all 48 lower US states.

In 2014, CRH acquired Gastroenterology Anesthesia Associates, LLC (“GAA”), a full-service gastroenterology anesthesia company that provides anesthesia services for patients undergoing endoscopic procedures. Since then, CRH has incorporated 15 additional acquisitions to its anesthesia business. CRH Anesthesia now services 36 ambulatory surgical centers in eight states and performs approximately 250,000 procedures annually.

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