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Precision Farming Global Market to Reach $11.54 Billion by 2026 at a CAGR of 14.3% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:50:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Precision Farming Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global precision farming market is expected to grow from $ 5.84 billion in 2021 to $ 6.75 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.6%. The precision farming market is expected to reach $ 11.54 billion in 2026 at a CAGR of 14.3%. Precision farming refers to a model of farm management that focuses on the process of observing, quantifying, and reacting to numerous intra-and inter-field variable inputs for contemporary agriculture. It is used to increase food production while utilising fewer resources and paying less for labour. North America was the largest region in the precision farming market in 2021. The regions covered in the precision farming market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The growing demand for food is expected to propel the growth of the precision farming market going forward. Food refers to the substance comprising all essential nutrients such as protein, carbohydrates, fat, and others used in the body of an organism to sustain growth. Food demand is growing due to population expansion and economic development. Precision farming is the advanced method of agriculture that observes, measures, and analyzes the needs of individual fields and crops through the use of technology, thereby producing a much higher yield. For instance, in August 2022, according to a report published by the Committee for the Common Organisation of Agricultural, a European-based commission agricultural committee, the world wheat production in the year 2019/20 was 760.7 million tonnes which were projected to reach 778 million tonnes in 2022/23. Therefore, increasing demand for food and its production will drive the growth of the precision farming market. Technological advancements are a key trend gaining popularity in the precision farming market. Advanced precision technology innovation is cantered on sustainable agriculture and healthy food production, and it includes profitability, increased production, economic efficiency, and reduced environmental adverse effects. Major companies operating in the precision farming market are focused on developing advanced technologies to sustain their position in the market. For instance, in April 2022, JCB, a UK-based equipment manufacturer for construction, agriculture, waste handling, and demolition, launched their new Fastrac iCON tractor with integrated precision technology to be used in the precision farming applications. The unique features include Universal Terminal, AUX-N capabilities, and simple task control (TC-BAS). Integrated GPS uses the JCB interface and NOVATEL Smart-7 receiver and comes equipped with hardware-controlled DAB radio and Bluetooth connectivity. Additionally, it includes iCONFIGURE, iCONNECT, and iCONTROL for high performance and unprecedented operator choice. Reasons to Purchase Gain a truly global perspective with the most comprehensive report available on this market covering 12+ geographies. Understand how the market is being affected by the coronavirus and how it is likely to emerge and grow as the impact of the virus abates. Assessment of Russia - War Impact on agriculture, energy and mineral commodities supply and their direct and indirect impact on the market analyzed in the report. Impact of high global inflation on market growth. Create regional and country strategies on the basis of local data and analysis. Identify growth segments for investment. Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market. Understand customers based on the latest market research findings. Benchmark performance against key competitors. Utilize the relationships between key data sets for superior strategizing. Suitable for supporting your internal and external presentations with reliable high quality data and analysis Scope Markets Covered: 1) By Offering: Hardware; Software; Services 2) By Technology: Guidance Technology; Remote Sensing Technology; Variable Rate Application 3) By Application: Yield Monitoring; Field Mapping; Crop Scouting; Weather Tracking & Forecasting; Irrigation Management; Inventory Management; Farm Labor Management; Other Applications Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Precision Farming Market Characteristics 3. Precision Farming Market Trends And Strategies 4. Precision Farming Market - Macro Economic Scenario 5. Precision Farming Market Size And Growth 6. Precision Farming Market Segmentation 7. Precision Farming Market Regional And Country Analysis 8. Asia-Pacific Precision Farming Market 9. China Precision Farming Market 10. India Precision Farming Market 11. Japan Precision Farming Market 12. Australia Precision Farming Market 13. Indonesia Precision Farming Market 14. South Korea Precision Farming Market 15. Western Europe Precision Farming Market 16. UK Precision Farming Market 17. Germany Precision Farming Market 18. France Precision Farming Market 19. Eastern Europe Precision Farming Market 20. Russia Precision Farming Market 21. North America Precision Farming Market 22. USA Precision Farming Market 23. South America Precision Farming Market 24. Brazil Precision Farming Market 25. Middle East Precision Farming Market 26. Africa Precision Farming Market 27. Precision Farming Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles 28. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Precision Farming Market 29. Precision Farming Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis 30. Appendix Companies Mentioned Deere and Company Trimble Inc.- AGCO Corporation AgJunction Inc. Raven Industries Inc. AG Leader Technology Teejet Technologies Private Limited Topcon Positioning Systems DICKEY-john Corporation CropMetrics LLC Monsanto Company CropX Technologies Ltd. Agribotix AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. Granular Inc. Hexagon Agriculture ClearAg Operations AgSmarts Inc. Intelligent Agricultural Solutions LLC Grownetics Inc. For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/2arqt3

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FedEx Corp. Reports Second Quarter Results

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:03:00 UT

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MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today reported the following consolidated results for the second quarter ended November 30 (adjusted measures exclude the items listed below for the applicable fiscal year): Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 As Reported (GAAP) Adjusted (non-GAAP) As Reported (GAAP) Adjusted (non-GAAP) Revenue $22.8 billion $22.8 billion $23.5 billion $23.5 billion Operating income $1.18 billion $1.21 billion $1.60 billion $1.68 billion Operating margin 5.2% 5.3% 6.8% 7.1% Net income $788 million $815 million $1.04 billion $1.30 billion Diluted EPS $3.07 $3.18 $3.88 $4.83 This year’s and last year’s quarterly consolidated results have been adjusted for: Impact per diluted share Fiscal 2023 Fiscal 2022 Business optimization costs $0.11 $ — Business realignment costs — 0.13 Mark-to-market (MTM) retirement plans accounting adjustments — 0.73 TNT Express integration expenses — 0.10 “ The FedEx team moved with urgency to make rapid progress on our ongoing transformation while navigating a weaker demand environment,” said Raj Subramaniam, FedEx Corp. president and chief executive officer. “ Our earnings exceeded our expectations in the second quarter driven by the execution and acceleration of our aggressive cost reduction plans. At the same time, we continue to focus on delivering excellent service for our customers.” Second quarter results were constrained by continued demand weakness, particularly at FedEx Express. FedEx Express operating income declined 64% year-over-year due to lower global volumes, partially offset by an 8% package yield increase. FedEx Express implemented previously planned and incremental cost reduction actions during the quarter to mitigate the impact of volume declines, including structural air network changes and the temporary parking of aircraft. FedEx Ground operating income increased 24% year-over-year, due primarily to a 13% yield increase and cost reduction actions. These factors were partially offset by increased purchased transportation rates, lower package volume, and higher other operating expenses. FedEx Freight operating income increased 32% year-over-year, driven by an 18% yield increase. This was partially offset by higher salaries and employee benefits and decreased shipments. Second quarter fiscal 2022 net income included a pre-tax, noncash MTM net loss of $260 million ($195 million, net of tax, or $0.73 per diluted share) related to the termination of a TNT Express European pension plan and a curtailment charge related to the U.S. FedEx Freight pension plan. The previously announced accelerated share repurchase program (ASR) was initiated during the quarter, and 7.9 million shares were delivered under the ASR agreement. The remaining ASR shares are expected to be delivered during December. The decrease in outstanding shares benefited second quarter results by $0.06 per diluted share. Cash on-hand as of November 30, 2022 was $4.6 billion. Fiscal 2023 Cost Reduction Initiatives FedEx is prioritizing actions to quickly reduce costs in order to align fiscal 2023 costs with weaker-than-expected volume. The company has identified an incremental $1 billion in cost savings beyond its September forecast, and now expects to generate total fiscal 2023 cost savings of approximately $3.7 billion relative to its initial fiscal 2023 business plan. DRIVE: Global Transformation Program FedEx is advancing its global transformation through DRIVE, a comprehensive program to improve the company’s long-term profitability and achieve its financial targets. Through DRIVE, the company expects to achieve more than $4 billion in annualized structural cost reductions by fiscal 2025. FedEx plans to host a DRIVE update call during the first half of calendar 2023 to provide additional details on the company’s ongoing transformation. Outlook FedEx is unable to forecast the fiscal 2023 mark-to-market (MTM) retirement plans accounting adjustments. As a result, FedEx is unable to provide a fiscal 2023 earnings per share or effective tax rate (ETR) outlook on a GAAP basis and is relying on the exemption provided by Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. It is reasonably possible that the fiscal 2023 MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments could have a material effect on fiscal 2023 consolidated financial results and ETR. FedEx expects for the fiscal year: Earnings per diluted share of $12.50 to $13.50 before the MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments; Earnings per diluted share of $13.00 to $14.00 before the MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments and excluding estimated costs related to business optimization initiatives and business realignment activities; ETR of 25% to 26% prior to the MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments; and Capital spending of $5.9 billion, down from the prior forecast of $6.3 billion. These forecasts assume the company’s current economic forecast and fuel price expectations, no additional COVID-19-related business restrictions, and no additional adverse geopolitical developments. FedEx’s earnings per share forecast is based on current law and related regulations and guidance. “ Our teams have an unwavering focus on rapidly implementing cost savings to improve profitability,” said Michael C. Lenz, FedEx Corp. executive vice president and chief financial officer. “ As we look to the second half of our fiscal year, we are accelerating our progress on cost actions, helping to offset continued global volume softness.” Corporate Overview FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenue of $94 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions through operating companies competing collectively, operating collaboratively and innovating digitally under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 550,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about. Additional information and operating data are contained in the company’s annual report, Form 10-K, Form 10-Qs, Form 8-Ks and Statistical Books. These materials, as well as a webcast of the earnings release conference call to be held at 5:30 p.m. EST on December 20, are available on the company’s website at investors.fedex.com. A replay of the conference call webcast will be posted on our website following the call. The Investor Relations page of our website, investors.fedex.com, contains a significant amount of information about FedEx, including our Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings and financial and other information for investors. The information that we post on our Investor Relations website could be deemed to be material information. We encourage investors, the media and others interested in the company to visit this website from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted. Certain statements in this press release may be considered forward-looking statements, such as statements regarding expected cost savings, future financial targets, business strategies, management’s views with respect to future events and financial performance, and the assumptions underlying such expected cost savings, targets, strategies, and statements. Forward-looking statements include those preceded by, followed by or that include the words “will,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “believes,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” “intends” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience or from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic conditions in the global markets in which we operate; our ability to successfully implement our business strategy, effectively respond to changes in market dynamics, and achieve the anticipated benefits and associated cost savings of such strategies and actions, including our fiscal 2023 cost reduction initiatives and the global transformation program in support of our fiscal 2025 financial performance goals; our ability to achieve our fiscal 2025 financial performance goals; damage to our reputation or loss of brand equity; changes in the business or financial soundness of the U.S. Postal Service, including strategic changes to its operations to reduce its reliance on the air network of FedEx Express; our ability to meet our labor and purchased transportation needs while controlling related costs; a significant data breach or other disruption to our technology infrastructure; the continuing effect of the COVID-19 pandemic; anti-trade measures and additional changes in international trade policies and relations; the effect of any international conflicts or terrorist activities, including as a result of the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine; changes in fuel prices or currency exchange rates, including significant increases in fuel prices as a result of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and other geopolitical and regulatory developments; our ability to match capacity to shifting volume levels; the effect of intense competition; an increase in self-insurance accruals and expenses; failure to receive or collect expected insurance coverage; our ability to effectively operate, integrate, leverage, and grow acquired businesses and realize the anticipated benefits of acquisitions and other strategic transactions; the future rate of e-commerce growth and our ability to successfully expand our e-commerce services portfolio; the timeline for recovery of passenger airline cargo capacity; evolving or new U.S. domestic or international laws and government regulations, policies, and actions; future guidance, regulations, interpretations, challenges, or judicial decisions related to our tax positions; legal challenges or changes related to service providers engaged by FedEx Ground and the drivers providing services on their behalf; our ability to quickly and effectively restore operations following adverse weather or a localized disaster or disturbance in a key geography; any liability resulting from and the costs of defending against litigation; our ability to achieve our goal of carbon-neutral operations by 2040; and other factors which can be found in FedEx Corp.’s and its subsidiaries’ press releases and FedEx Corp.’s filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We do not undertake or assume any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. The financial section of this release is provided on the company's website at investors.fedex.com RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022 Results The company reports its financial results in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP” or “reported”). We have supplemented the reporting of our financial information determined in accordance with GAAP with certain non-GAAP (or “adjusted”) financial measures, including our adjusted second quarter fiscal 2023 and 2022 consolidated operating income and diluted earnings per share and adjusted second quarter fiscal 2023 and 2022 FedEx Express segment operating income. These financial measures have been adjusted to exclude the effect of the following items (as applicable): Business optimization costs incurred in fiscal 2023; Business realignment costs incurred in fiscal 2022; Mark-to-market (MTM) retirement plans accounting adjustments in fiscal 2022; and TNT Express integration expenses incurred in fiscal 2022. In the first quarter of fiscal 2023, FedEx announced DRIVE, a comprehensive program to improve the company’s long-term profitability. This program includes a business optimization plan to drive efficiency among our transportation segments and lower our overhead and support costs. We incurred costs associated with our business optimization initiatives, including idling our operations in Russia, in the second quarter of fiscal 2023. These costs are primarily related to consulting services. Additionally, we incurred costs associated with our business realignment activities in connection with the FedEx Express workforce reduction plan in Europe in the second quarter of fiscal 2022. These costs are related to certain employee severance arrangements. Costs related to business optimization initiatives, costs related to business realignment activities, and the MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments are excluded from our second quarter fiscal 2023 and 2022 consolidated and FedEx Express segment non-GAAP financial measures, as applicable, because they are unrelated to our core operating performance and/or to assist investors with assessing trends in our underlying businesses. We incurred significant expenses through fiscal 2022 in connection with our integration of TNT Express. We have adjusted our second quarter fiscal 2022 consolidated and FedEx Express segment financial measures to exclude TNT Express integration expenses because we generally would not incur such expenses as part of our continuing operations. The integration expenses were predominantly incremental costs directly associated with the integration of TNT Express, including professional and legal fees and other operating expenses. Internal salaries and employee benefits are included only to the extent the individuals were assigned full-time to integration activities. The integration expenses do not include costs associated with our business realignment activities. We believe these adjusted financial measures facilitate analysis and comparisons of our ongoing business operations because they exclude items that may not be indicative of, or are unrelated to, the company’s and our business segments’ core operating performance, and may assist investors with comparisons to prior periods and assessing trends in our underlying businesses. These adjustments are consistent with how management views our businesses. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures in making financial, operating and planning decisions and evaluating the company’s and each business segment’s ongoing performance. Our non-GAAP financial measures are intended to supplement and should be read together with, and are not an alternative or substitute for, and should not be considered superior to, our reported financial results. Accordingly, users of our financial statements should not place undue reliance on these non-GAAP financial measures. Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, it may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies’ non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. As required by SEC rules, the tables below present a reconciliation of our presented non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Fiscal 2023 Earnings Per Share and Effective Tax Rate Forecasts Our fiscal 2023 earnings per share (EPS) forecast is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes fiscal 2023 MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments, estimated costs related to business optimization initiatives in fiscal 2023, and estimated fiscal 2023 business realignment costs. Our fiscal 2023 effective tax rate (ETR) forecast is a non-GAAP financial measure because it excludes the effect of fiscal 2023 MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments. We have provided these non-GAAP financial measures for the same reasons that were outlined above for historical non-GAAP measures. These items are excluded from our fiscal 2023 EPS and ETR forecasts, as applicable, for the same reasons described above for historical non-GAAP measures. We are unable to predict the amount of the MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments, as they are significantly affected by changes in interest rates and the financial markets so such adjustments are not included in our fiscal 2023 EPS and ETR forecasts. For this reason, a full reconciliation of our fiscal 2023 EPS and ETR forecasts to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is impracticable. It is reasonably possible, however, that our fiscal 2023 MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments could have a material effect on our fiscal 2023 consolidated financial results and ETR. The table included below titled “Fiscal 2023 Earnings Per Share Forecast” outlines the effects of the items that are excluded from our fiscal 2023 EPS forecast, other than the MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments. Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 FedEx Corporation Operating Income Net Diluted Earnings Dollars in millions, except EPS Income Margin1 Taxes2 Income3 Per Share GAAP measure $ 1,176 5.2% $ 271 $ 788 $ 3.07 Business optimization costs4 36 0.2% 9 27 0.11 Non-GAAP measure $ 1,212 5.3% $ 280 $ 815 $ 3.18 FedEx Express Segment Operating Dollars in millions Income Margin GAAP measure $ 341 3.1% Business optimization costs 11 0.1% Non-GAAP measure $ 352 3.2% Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 FedEx Corporation Operating Income Net Diluted Earnings Dollars in millions, except EPS Income Margin Taxes2 Income3 Per Share1 GAAP measure $ 1,597 6.8% $ 336 $ 1,044 $ 3.88 MTM retirement plans accounting adjustments5 — — 65 195 0.73 Business realignment costs6 44 0.2% 10 34 0.13 TNT Express integration expenses4 34 0.1% 8 26 0.10 Non-GAAP measure $ 1,675 7.1% $ 419 $ 1,299 $ 4.83 FedEx Express Segment Operating Dollars in millions Income Margin GAAP measure $ 949 8.2% Business realignment costs 44 0.4% TNT Express integration expenses 27 0.2% Non-GAAP measure $ 1,020 8.8% Fiscal 2023 Earnings Per Share Forecast Dollars in millions, except EPS Adjustments Diluted Earnings Per Share Earnings per diluted share (non-GAAP)7 $12.50 to $13.50 Business optimization costs $ 150 Income tax effect2 (35 ) Net of tax effect $ 115 0.45 Business realignment costs $ 16 Income tax effect2 (4 ) Net of tax effect $ 12 0.05 Earnings per diluted share with adjustments (non-GAAP)7 $13.00 to $14.00

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HC3 Increases Year-Over-Year Bank Statement Production by 40%

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:00:00 UT

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HC3, a data-driven statement provider for the financial services industry, increased their year-over-year production of printed statements by 40%. The increase of both print and digital statements is driven by organic growth and the acquisition of Jonesboro, Ark.-based AutoMail and Document Output Center (DOC), which took place earlier this year. “The growth of HC3 reflects our commitment to providing community banks and credit unions a responsive and forward-looking relationship,” said Lee Long, Chief Experience Officer at HC3. “We are excited to continue this trajectory and keep connecting our clients with their customers.” To meet the demands of the increased production, HC3 expanded their staff by 18% across all of the company’s locations, including Birmingham, Ala., Jonesboro, Ark., Dallas, Tex., and Indianapolis, Ind. The redundant print and mail facilities allow for continued production growth and ensure efficiency and consistency for HC3 customers. “The past year has brought tremendous growth with the acquisition of AutoMail and DOC and increased solution capabilities,” said Griffin McGahey, President at HC3. “HC3 remains future-focused as we continue to aim to be the best partner for our clients. We have an amazing team that is motivated by helping our clients better connect with their customers.” From the acquisition, HC3 has appointed long-time industry leaders Jeremiah James to Chief Product Officer and Bob Allen to Chief Technology Officer. Other key hires from the past year include Jennifer Deaver, Director of Sales and Partnerships, John Travis, Director of Marketing, Nathan ONeal, Director of Data/Composition and Chad Chapman, Director of Quality Assurance. About HC3 Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., HC3 connects financial institutions to their customers. By outsourcing bank statements with HC3, financial institutions leverage document design, digital delivery, and print delivery. Through these solutions, banks and credit unions can make a statement that reflects their brand. For more information, call (877) 838-2345 or visit www.hc3.io.

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QuantumScape Ships First 24-Layer Prototype Battery Cells to Automotive OEMs

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:50:00 UT

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE:QS) today announced it has shipped its first 24-layer prototype lithium-metal battery cells to automotive OEMs for testing. Delivery of these cells, referred to as A0 samples, was the company’s key public milestone for the year, and achieving this goal represents an important step toward the commercialization of this technology. With 24 layers, each comprising a solid-state separator, a cathode, and an in-situ-formed lithium-metal anode, these prototype cells have capacities in the multi-amp-hour range, a range the company believes is relevant for a variety of applications, including automotive and consumer electronics. With these cells, the OEMs can start the testing process at their facilities and provide feedback on the performance of the cells. The company still has substantial work ahead to bring this technology to market, including improvements to the quality, consistency, and throughput of its production processes, and additional enhancements on the product side, such as increased cathode capacity loading and improved packaging efficiency. The company expects to deliver improvements on these fronts in subsequent generations of A, B, and C samples over the coming years. “I’m proud of our team for all the effort and determination that went into achieving this milestone, especially in light of the challenges we encountered this year,” said Jagdeep Singh, CEO and co-founder of QuantumScape. “While this milestone brings us closer to our ultimate goal, there’s still a lot to do before this technology becomes a commercial product, and we now turn our attention to this important work.” The A0 cells were built in QuantumScape’s new cell format, which was another important goal for the year. This new architecture is a hybrid between prismatic and pouch cells designed to support the uniaxial expansion and contraction of the lithium metal during charge and discharge. The company plans to host a virtual event in the new year to share more about this innovative new cell format. Details will be posted on QuantumScape’s website and social media accounts. About QuantumScape Corporation QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging, and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. For more information, visit www.quantumscape.com. Forward-Looking Statements The information in this press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this press release, including, without limitation, regarding the development, performance, and commercialization of QuantumScape’s products and technology are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, assumptions, hopes, beliefs, intentions and strategies regarding future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. The company cautions you that these forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause QuantumScape’s development and commercialization timeline and QuantumScape’s actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Most of these factors are outside QuantumScape’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to the following: (i) QuantumScape faces significant barriers in its attempts to scale and complete development of its solid-state battery cell and related manufacturing processes, and development may not be successful, (ii) QuantumScape may encounter substantial delays in the development, manufacture, regulatory approval, and launch of QuantumScape solid-state battery cells and building out of its manufacturing facilities, which could prevent QuantumScape from developing subsequent prototypes and commercializing products on a timely basis, if at all, (iii) QuantumScape may be unable to adequately control the costs of manufacturing its solid-state separator and battery cells and (iv) customer demand and/or required specifications may change. QuantumScape cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Additional information about factors that could materially affect QuantumScape is set forth under the “Risk Factors” section in the QuantumScape’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 28, 2022, and available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as otherwise required by applicable law, QuantumScape disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements, all of which are expressly qualified by the statements in this section, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release. Should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and projections could different materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.

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2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Haunted Hotels Announced

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:30:00 UT

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Historic Hotels of America® offers travelers spectacular experiences and stories to take home with them, including the history of where they stayed the night. Every historic hotel has a story to tell and some offer more than what is found in a history textbook. For some hotels, the past is not only present in the architecture and authentic character, but also–according to legends–in the souls residing within it. The historic hotels highlighted in the 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Haunted Hotels are places where generations of staff and guests pass on tales of spectral Revolutionary War soldiers, smoky silhouettes of U.S. Presidents, the melancholy spirits of tragic would-be brides, unexplained footsteps, as well as friendly phantom bellhops. For believers and skeptics alike, these hotels offer legends of guests that never want to leave and staff that never stop helping. Some hotels celebrate the spooky season with “A Room With A Boo” packages, pumpkin carving contests, ghost story readings, haunted history tours, and specialty cocktails. Adventure seekers and heritage travelers interested in a local legend need to look no further than the grand hotels, legendary luxury resorts, and iconic inns found across the United States in Historic Hotels of America. Concord's Colonial Inn (1716) Concord, Massachusetts Due to the hotel’s age and role during the American Revolutionary War, Concord’s Colonial Inn in Concord, Massachusetts, is rumored to have a few resident ghosts. During the war, part of the historic inn was privately owned by Dr. Timothy Minot; it was where he operated a small medical practice. When Continental soldiers were injured at the Battles of Lexington and Concord at the North Bridge, they were brought to his home for medical attention. Dr. Minot used what is now the Liberty Room as a hospital and Room 24 as an operating room. Many guests who have spent the night in the infamously haunted room have reported some strange activity. Thrillseekers travel great distances to stay at the inn’s infamous Room 24, hoping to catch a glimpse of some supernatural activity. But the inn's resident spirits do not just confine themselves to Room 24; they like to wander the halls of the Concord’s Colonial Inn just as much as guests do. Both an older woman and a tall, slim gentleman with a top hat have been spotted in the sitting room–thought perhaps to be former residents Henry David Thoreau himself or his aunt entertaining company. A young girl wearing a bonnet has been seen walking around by the front desk of the hotel. Both guests and employees have spotted spirits in Colonial attire sitting in an otherwise empty Liberty Room. Books and décor fall from shelves without worldly cause, and items go missing without explanation for weeks, only to turn up in odd places. Both guests and employees have heard voices coming from right behind them–only to see nothing when they turn around. The Omni Homestead Resort (1766) Hot Springs, Virginia Being widely known for its more than 250 years of grand hospitality and as a favorite vacation spot for European royalty and former U.S. Presidents and their families, it should come as no surprise that a guest or two of The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia, might decide to stay forever. One of the resort’s most legendary spirits involves the spirit of a jilted bride who stalks along the 14th floor. Legend has it that this young woman was set to be wed at The Homestead during the early 20th century, but her groom-to-be had become plagued by second thoughts. On the day of their wedding, the groom instructed the young woman to wait in her hotel room while he ran out for a quick errand. Unfortunately, for the bride, her beloved was never to return. Distraught, she took her own life. Guests and staff have since reported sightings of a ghostly apparition, whose outline resembles that of a woman in a wedding gown. Many believe that she is still waiting in the hotel for her long-lost lover. Some lucky few have reportedly heard the spirit speak before disappearing in a flash. Historic Inns of Annapolis (1772) Annapolis, Maryland The Maryland Inn, one of the Historic Inns of Annapolis in Annapolis, Maryland, is reportedly haunted by a variety of specters since it was established in the 1770s. Supposed sightings by employees and guests include glimpses of shadowy figures dressed in Revolutionary War-era uniforms and 19th century clothing. Unexplained noises, scents, and missing objects–experienced by some employees–are thought by some believers to have supernatural explanations. Local legend suggests that at least two of the ghosts are that of Navy Captain Charles Campbell and his intended bride, known only as The Bride. According to the tale, Captain Campbell and The Bride were separated while he was at sea, during which time The Bride waited for him at the Maryland Inn. Campbell was killed by a horse carriage as he was returning to be reunited with his love and she took her own life minutes later, both dying right outside the historic inn. Both The Bride and Captain Campbell are rumored to haunt the Maryland Inn to this day. According to authors Mike Carter and Julia Dray in Haunted Annapolis, The Bride paces around the fourth floor and Captain Campbell has been seen in his naval uniform in the basement taproom. For guests, experiencing the ghosts in-residence is uncommon but not unheard of. Some guests in the fourth-floor rooms have felt a cold presence. Want to learn more? For ghost hunters and lore lovers, the Maryland Inn will host a special Sup and Spook event on October 20, 2022. This event includes a Chef’s Table supper at the Maryland Inn followed by a ghost tour around the Annapolis Historic District, with stops at spooky spots where a guide will tell local legends with dramatic zeal. The Red Lion Inn (1773) Stockbridge, Massachusetts Ghostly rumors swirl around The Red Lion Inn, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, which has been visited by many paranormal investigators and mediums hoping to connect with guests from centuries past. The fourth floor in particular has been said to have the most paranormal activity and Guestroom 301 is also known to be a haunted hotspot. Housekeepers, staff, and guests have claimed to see a "ghostly young girl carrying flowers" and "a man in a top hat." Cold spots, unexplained knocks, and electrical disturbances have all been reported. A few guests claim they awoke to the feeling of someone standing over them at the foot of the bed, but staff familiar with the goings-on at the inn describe the spirits as friendly. On October 29, 2022, writer and teacher Robert Oakes will be at The Red Lion Inn to read selections from his book, Ghosts of the Berkshires. Oakes will be reading from his chapter about ghost stories from The Red Lion Inn. The special event is open to visitors and guests, and is scheduled from 5-6 p.m. that evening. River Street Inn (1817) Savannah, Georgia Built in 1817 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1999, River Street Inn is home to numerous unexplainable events. As the oldest hotel on historic River Street, the inn is in a beautifully restored, 200-year-old cotton warehouse overlooking the magnificent Savannah River. The inn is located on Factors Walk, one of Savannah's historic downtown areas and home to hauntings and high levels of paranormal activity. The paranormal “tenants” at River Street Inn do not give the impression that they are evil or malicious; in fact, the few unexplained experiences of the hotel staff and guests hint at the spirits’ playful natures. The Paranormal Society of Savannah visited the hotel previously and captured multiple instances of unusual activities. Several guests of the hotel have shared over the years the sound and feeling of someone breathing into their ears when no one else is around, drawers opening on their own, items being moved around the room to odd locations, and even their names being called when no one else is around. Children have been seen playing in the halls and then vanishing. In one instance, several employees were together when the entire group saw a man walk past into an area that was for employees only. The team followed the person, assuming they would need to redirect the guest who took a wrong turn, however, when they entered the room no one was there! The Sayre Mansion (1858) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania The spirits at The Sayre Mansion in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, reportedly have mischievous natures. Employees and guests report experiencing tugs at their clothing that cannot be explained, as well as television sets that mysteriously turn off. A maintenance tech was alone repairing a toilet when a small washer suddenly disappeared and ended up across the room under the bathmat. It seems as if a playful ghost wanted to start a game of hide and seek! The standing theory is that these playful spirits are the ghosts of children, because the Sayre Mansion saw more than its fair share of tragedy in its early days. The Sayre Family moved into their Gothic Revival-style Victorian mansion in Bethlehem’s prestigious Fountain Hill in 1858. Of the family's 12 children, eight survived into adulthood with six drawing their last breath at the family home. A paranormal investigation several years ago detected supernatural activity in several areas around the mansion. Throughout the year, including during the Halloween season, The Sayre Mansion hosts a Paranormal Experience. The overnight stay features a catered dinner in the mansion’s refurbished basement, and a paranormal presentation and investigation led by a team of ghost hunters. The Menger Hotel (1859) San Antonio, Texas Three ghosts are rumored to haunt The Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas: a chambermaid, a U.S. President, and a Texas rancher. Established in 1859 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1989, The Menger Hotel embraces its hauntings. In fact, it was its kindness toward chambermaid Sallie White in her life and in her death that supposedly keeps the tragic young woman’s spirit tied to the hotel. When Sallie White was killed by her jealous husband, the hotel paid for her funeral. Guests and staff have reported seeing Sallie White in the halls of the historic section of the hotel, and her popularity led to the hotel putting the funeral’s receipt on display in the hotel lobby. The other two specters are attributed to U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt and Captain Richard King, the founder of the King Ranch in Kingsville, Texas, and a frequent guest of The Menger Hotel. King died in his suite on April 14, 1885, and his funeral service was held inside the lobby. King is said to still be wandering the halls and is often seen entering his suite, where the original furniture including his bed are preserved. Roosevelt’s connection to the hotel dates to 1898, when he recruited his Rough Riders in the Menger Bar for the Spanish-American War. According to rumor and reports, Teddy Roosevelt is often seen in the bar alone or with his men, having a drink or ordering one. During the month of October, the hotel decorates its lobby and invites guests to vote for their favorite carved pumpkin. La Posada de Santa Fe (1882) Santa Fe, New Mexico The first sighting of Julia Staab’s ghost at La Posada de Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico, was reported in 1979. A janitor was mopping when he noticed a woman in a black Victorian dress with her hair pulled back into a severe bun. This was followed by several more stories of resort staff noticing the same woman, disappearing as suddenly as she appeared. Julia Staab was the wife of Abraham Staab, the wealthy merchant who built the original three-story brick mansion on the site of the current resort. Julia passed away at the age of 52 in 1896. But while her body had expired, many who lived in the house over the years believed that her spirit had not. In one instance, she was spotted wandering the hallways by a security guard, who immediately took off running. Nevertheless, Julia’s ghost is not described as “unsettling” or “frightening.” Recorded sightings of the ghostly activity include flickering fireplaces, swaying chandeliers, and certain hotel items, but never items belonging to guests, vanishing in certain guestrooms. A bartender once stated that on a particularly busy evening, all the glasses on one shelf flew off and crashed to the floor. During her life, Julia loved gardening and decorating the house with roses. As such, some visitors have even referenced encountering the distinct smell of roses throughout the building. Many visitors who have had these supernatural experiences stayed in Room 256 (also known as Suite 100) which is the room Julia Staab inhabited when alive. All alleged activity is confined to the former Staab House, so guests staying in the other accommodations have never reported any such tales. Hotel Monteleone (1886) New Orleans, Louisiana Hotel Monteleone has developed a reputation over the years as being one of the most haunted places in New Orleans, a city widely appreciated for its gothic charm. The most famous of these tales involves that of a young boy named Maurice who stayed at the hotel with his family during the 1890s. The child’s parents were avid theatergoers and regularly visited the French Opera House located along Bourbon Street. But since Maurice was just a toddler at the time, the two often left him in the care of a nurse whenever they went out. On one such night, the Begeres decided to stay at the Hotel Monteleone before departing for the French Opera House. While under the care of his nanny, the young child developed a fever and passed away. Grief-stricken, the couple returned to the hotel in hopes of spotting the spirit of their beloved Maurice. According to legend, the parents did not have to wait long to see the apparition of Maurice. The boy supposedly appeared before his mother, proclaiming: “Mommy, don’t cry. I’m fine.” The experience left the mother in tears, happy to know that her boy was at peace. Many guests have also reported running into his spirit on the 14th floor. Along with Maurice, a maid, known as “Mrs. Clean” reportedly haunts the hotel. Paranormal researchers once asked why she stayed, and the maid, whose mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother also worked at the hotel, said she was picking up after housekeeping to ensure high standards. 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa (1886) Eureka Springs, Arkansas Among several restless spirits believed to haunt the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is Theodora. In the 1930s, the hotel was a hospital for the treatment of cancer patients. Unfortunately, a con man, "Dr." Norman Baker, claimed to be a licensed physician and charged unsuspecting families their life savings to "treat" patients in his hospital. Tour guides, hotel staff, and guests alike allege that Theodora, one of Baker's patients who passed away on-site, makes her presence known by folding guests’ clothes, organizing their closet or arranging personal items that had been scattered around the room. Recently, a couple purposefully scattered loose change around the room before leaving for dinner. Upon returning, they found the coins neatly reorganized in stacks of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies and all placed together atop their dresser. Guests have also reported seeing Norman Baker in the hotel lobby. He is described as a man in a purple shirt and white linen suit matching photographs of the infamous entrepreneur. Some of the most haunting stories about the Crescent Hotel are those recounted during the hotel’s ghost tour guides. A Crescent Hotel tradition is to host an annual Halloween seance for guests to watch two local psychics engage the spirits of the hotel. Year-round, the Crescent Hotel offers a cocktail named "Theodora's Surprise" in honor of the eternal guest. Jekyll Island Club Resort (1887) Jekyll Island, Georgia The Jekyll Island Club Resort on Jekyll Island, Georgia, has seen many families come and go since it opened in 1887. Since that time, there have been seven different ghosts that have been reported to haunt this resort. One story is about a ghostly bellman who regularly delivers a freshly pressed suit to a soon to be married groom. Another story is about the ghost of a former president who walks along the veranda at sunset. Samuel Spencer, a club member who departed from this world under mysterious circumstances, is one of these ghosts. He is said to haunt his old rooms early in the morning, sipping coffee and reading the morning newspaper. Another ghost is a bellman dressed in period uniform from the 1920s with cap and suit and who is said to deliver freshly pressed suits to bridegrooms. More than one bridegroom, who had not ordered this service, has asked the hotel staff about the ghostly bellman. Another such encounter involves industrialist J.P. Morgan, who stayed at the resort’s Sans Souci building. Mr. Morgan was a lover of cigars. As the story goes, one could tell where he was by following the trail of smoke. To avoid criticism of his favorite hobby, he would rise early every morning by 5 am to have a smoke on the porch. While most contemporary guests are not rising at such an early hour for a cigar, those who have stayed in the historic Morgan apartment swear they have awakened to the faint smell of cigar smoke wafting about when there is absolutely no one else awake. Hotel del Coronado (1888) Coronado, California Hotel del Coronado, according to medium James Van Praagh, is “besides being gorgeous and completely unique, extremely haunted.” Van Praagh, who held a 2018 séance at Hotel del Coronado in Coronado, California, was especially impressed by the paranormal activity he perceived in the lobby of the grand resort hotel. Over a century of unexplained phenomena has occurred throughout the resort, where there have been sightings of a small Victorian girl, a man in period clothing, and a woman in white. Pots and pans rattle in the kitchen and objects move in the historic gift shop. The hotel’s most famous ghost is the tragic Kate Morgan, who died at the hotel in 1892 and is rumored to have never left. Her room (Room 3327) is the most-requested guestroom at the resort. Another room, Room 3519, is also the subject of ghostly reports and interest. In 1992, parapsychologist and investigator of paranormal phenomena Christopher Chacon assessed phenomena reported at the resort. This 12-month investigation yielded nearly 10,000 hours of content and documented over 400 anomalous phenomena in Room 3519. In 2022, for the first time ever, Hotel del Coronado is offering visitors the opportunity to explore Room 3519 and view some of the recorded footage firsthand. Along with this opportunity to tour one of the most haunted rooms during the Halloween season, Hotel del Coronado offers guests light-hearted, festive activities including pumpkin carving, roasting s’mores at a beach bonfire, Fright Night Movies in a theater under the stars, and guided tours exploring the haunted history of this legendary hotel. At Hotel del Coronado, Halloween offers the perfect mixture of SoCal beach life and seasonal fun. The Union Station Nashville Yards (1900) Nashville, Tennessee One of Nashville, Tennessee’s most iconic landmarks, The Union Station Nashville Yards resides in a building that previously served as the city’s buzzing railway station. Guests are reminded of the building’s rich history through another kind of encounter: with the hotel’s resident ghost, Abigail. Legend has it that during the World War II-era, a young woman, Abigail, said goodbye to her soldier boyfriend on the Union Station train platform before he shipped off to France. When she arrived at that same spot to greet him on his return, she was told that he had been killed in action. Distraught, Abigail lost the will to live. The forlorn spirit of Abigail, still looking for her lost love, can reportedly be seen wandering the main terminal and her presence felt in Room 711. Now known as the Abigail Room, guests can request to stay in the haunted suite, which is decorated unlike any other room in the hotel with antique furnishings, a four-poster bed and artwork inspired by her tale and her love for her solder that never returned. Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods (1902) Bretton Woods, New Hampshire The Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, is known for its winter sports and luxury accommodations, as well as a place in the history of international relations–it was the site of the Bretton Woods conference of 1944 from which the World Bank was established–and for its ghost, affectionately known as The Princess. The Princess is believed to be the spirit of Carolyn Foster Stickney, who lived at the hotel and was the wife of railroad tycoon Joseph Stickney. Stickney built the resort in 1902 and designed an indoor swimming pool and a private dining room for Carolyn, a room known today as the “Princess Room.” A prominent figure at the resort since its opening, many guests who have visited continue to report sightings of the regal Carolyn. Visions of an elegant woman in Victorian dress are often spotted in the hallways of the hotel, and there are light taps on doors when no one is outside. Objects within the guestrooms will also suddenly disappear and then reappear in the exact place from where they were lost. But perhaps the most common sighting of the beloved Carolyn is in Room 314, where guests report seeing a vision of the woman sitting at the edge of the opulent four-poster bed–on which Carolyn herself used to slumber. The tales of the Omni Mount Washington’s hauntings have since inspired many people to hunt for ghosts on the grounds, including the crew of the popular television show, Ghost Hunters. The Omni Grove Park Inn (1913) Asheville, North Carolina Travelers, residents, and staff have come to believe in a ghost who roams the hallways of Asheville, North Carolina’s historic Omni Grove Park Inn. A strange but gentle spirit residing within the gray, granite walls and known simply as the Pink Lady, has been seen, felt and experienced by hotel employees and guests for nearly a century. The Pink Lady has been generally described as a dense pinkish smoke, although some report the mist materializing into the shape of a young woman donned in a pink ballgown. The Pink Lady is believed to have met her demise on the Palm Court floor after falling two stories from the fifth floor to the third floor in the 1920s. While no written records have been found that support any of these claims, sightings of her are still reported. Some claim they have seen a pink mist, while others report seeing a full apparition of a young long-haired lady in a pink gown. Guests have reported that they have seen objects move in the middle of the night, as well as being awakened by feeling a tickling sensation on their feet. While the Pink Lady is keen to reveal herself to everyone, she is said to particularly enjoy the company of children. Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel (1915) Berkeley, California Over the years, the Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel, has built a cherished reputation for its luxury accommodations, beautiful views of the San Francisco Bay, pampering spa services–and for being one of the most haunted places in California. From reports of phantom elevators to eerie voices, the resort has been the source of countless paranormal tales for generations. Of all the stories, the spookiest involves the fourth floor. Specifically, one room seems to attract the most activity. It is common for people to experience extreme temperature changes in rooms or walk into a room that has cold spots. Other guests have encountered an elevator that will go to floors not requested or simply not start to move until an unseen force allows it to move. Additional stories abound throughout the Claremont Club & Spa about the spirits of children. One such tale pertains to a 6-year-old girl. While no one exactly knows why her ghost haunts the hotel, all who encounter her admit that she is peaceful, reporting that she has visited them at night and gently reached out as if to say “hello.” The Emily Morgan San Antonio - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (1924) San Antonio, Texas The Emily Morgan hotel, which is located across from The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, is known to be one of the most haunted hotels in all of Texas. It was even ranked by USA Today as the third-most haunted hotel in the world in 2015. According to various reports, given by the hotel’s own management team, the most haunted floors are the seventh, ninth, and fourteenth floors. It was these floors that at one time functioned as the psychiatric ward, surgery level, waiting area and morgue, respectively. At The Emily Morgan, almost all the paranormal reports involve ghosts and spirits from when the building was a hospital. Guests have reported strange things occurring on these levels. On the fourteenth level of The Emily Morgan hauntings have been associated with a smell reminiscent of a hospital. It is uncommon, but not unheard of, for guests to report having a vision of a hospital scene–rather than a guestroom–when they open their door from the hallway. On the twelfth floor, guests claim to have witnessed their bathroom doors opening and shutting of their own. Others have seen lights flashing in their rooms. And yet others have reported seeing actual apparitions of nurses in the hallways as they push rickety gurneys down the corridor. Then the scene disappears into thin air as if the ghostly image was never there in the first place. Hawthorne Hotel (1925) Salem, Massachusetts The Colonial seaport town of Salem, Massachusetts, is notorious for the 1692 Salem Witch Trials, and the historic Hawthorne Hotel is prone to hauntings and spirits of its own. Often ranked as one of the most haunted hotels in America, its guests have reported moving furniture, sightings of a ghostly woman, and unexplained noises. Named after well-known resident and author Nathaniel Hawthorne, many of the hotel’s hauntings are attributed to the sea captains who were returning to their gathering place. According to lore, Room 325 is the most haunted room in the hotel, where guests have claimed to feel cold spots and smell fresh-cut flowers. Guests staying in Room 612, as well as on the sixth floor in general, have reported witnessing a ghostly woman walking the halls. Rooms 621 and 325 have also had reports of lights and faucets turning off and on. In 1990, the hotel held a séance in the Grand Ballroom to try and contact Harry Houdini. In 2007, SyFy's popular paranormal show, Ghost Hunters, visited the hotel to investigate. The Hotel Viking (1926) Newport, Rhode Island The Hotel Viking was built by the Newport, Rhode Island, community and entirely through community investment at the height of the roaring twenties. This civic undertaking helped keep Newport and its people afloat through wars and recessions by offering the same thing in 1926 as it does today: a genuine sense of belonging for both visitors and residents alike. It is this sense of belonging, perhaps, that keeps guests checked in long after they checked out. Hotel Viking has had many guests and staff members report paranormal experiences. One kind of sighting that has been reported many times is of a little boy seen cleaning the floors of the historic wing of the hotel. This has also been confirmed by most of the housekeeping staff, who very much appreciate the help! Hotel Viking is also believed by some to be haunted by a ghostly group of partygoers. Frequently, the staff hears the noise of a grand party at odd hours of the night when no events were planned. This noise was originally heard above one of the ballrooms in a space that was used for storage. But after renovations, the location of the spooky soiree seemed to have changed to the hotel’s lower levels. Hotel Saranac, Curio Collection by Hilton (1927) Saranac Lake, New York Goblins, ghouls, spirits, and specters all promise to be wandering the streets of Saranac Lake, New York, on Halloween night. Of course, most will be children dressed in costume for the occasion. But deep in the heart of the Hotel Saranac, there may be a sighting of a distinguished man dressed in a black suit with tails and top hat. Believers think the man is Howard Littell. And, no, he is not in costume. Saranac Lake’s high school once stood on the grounds where the Hotel Saranac currently is located and the dearly departed Littell was the superintendent of schools for close to 35 years. Littell was known for roaming the high school’s hallways and keeping the students in line. The high school moved in 1926 and the Hotel Saranac was built on that land the following year. Littell moved on with the new high school, but–apparently–his spirit did not; people have claimed to have seen him wandering the halls of the hotel, perhaps looking to keep a stray student in line. Every floor has a story, from the specter sightings near the ballroom on the second floor of Frances Peroni, who taught there when the hotel was owned by Paul Smith College, to the scratching of a ghost cat on the third floor. Stories abound about guests hearing singing on the sixth floor. Of course, some report that Howard Littell is still roaming the basement. Established in 1927 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1998, Hotel Saranac was ranked #4 by public voting in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice 2022 Best Haunted Hotel contest. Hassayampa Inn (1927) Prescott, Arizona With a variety of experiences reported in the century since it opened, Hassayampa Inn in Prescott, Arizona, has a reputation as an active haunt. Most of its paranormal tales involve a ghost that many have called “Faith.” Legend has it that in 1927, Faith and her newlywed husband checked into the Hassayampa Inn on their honeymoon. On their first night, her beloved husband left to supposedly purchase a pack of cigarettes, but he never returned. After waiting for nearly three days, Faith passed away of a broken heart. Yet, many say that Faith never left the grounds. Instead, her spirit returned to the Hassayampa Inn, where she continued to lament the loss of her husband. Many tales today abound of how disembodied crying occurs throughout the inn, as well as the strange disappearance of random objects. The staff themselves have specifically reported that Faith has occasionally turned off the gas burners in the kitchen. Perhaps the most frequent sightings of Faith have occurred in Grand Balcony Suite 426. In one fascinating story, an employee remembered how a wreath hung on the suite’s door suddenly fell off following some hard knocking that had come from inside the room. When the man thrust opened the door, he was astonished to find no one inside. Others have reported strange cold spots. Frequently the smell of flowers emanates from the empty room. Faith never appears threatening in these encounters. One recent guest, a young man, said he sensed someone in his room when he awoke. He drifted off and awoke to someone hugging him. When he asked if there had been incidents of hauntings at the hotel, the desk clerk said, “Oh, that’s just Faith.” Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center (1927) Baton Rouge, Louisiana It has long been reported by staff that the tenth floor of the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is haunted by the ghost of the infamous politician Huey P. Long. Known as the most colorful politician from Louisiana, the infamous Huey P. Long's favorite saying was, “Every man is a King.” He frequented the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, then known as the Heidelberg Hotel, so often that he even had a tunnel dug to the hotel across the street, so he could escape his enemies and visit his mistress. The spirit of Long is thought to walk the 10th floor at a leisurely pace, puffing away on a cigar. Reports claim he will look in a guest’s direction and then fade away when acknowledged, extremely polite and well-mannered. Though the hotel has been smoke-free since 2006, housekeepers have reported catching a whiff of cigar smoke from rooms they've just cleaned. In recent years, a general manager–a self-described skeptic–was living in the hotel and reported that he experienced unexplainable activity: he witnessed lights turning on when no one was around and repeatedly saw a shadow of a person walking by the Mezzanine Suite, back and forth on the catwalk. When he opened the door to the room to see who was inside, no one was there. The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa (1928) Sonoma, California Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in Sonoma, California, welcomes guests past and present, believing that their ghosts haunt where they were happiest. The Inn’s tenured employees will testify that when the evenings are still and the fog rolls in from the San Francisco Bay, a beautiful woman has been seen strolling the hallways of the Inn in period dress: Victoria. One of the early European settlers of Sonoma Valley, Victoria is said to have celebrated her wedding and many anniversaries at the resort. For decades, guests have even commented on the otherworldly presence at the Inn. A handsome room in the original Inn building is reportedly haunted by a ghost of an elderly man. Guests have for years noted a feeling of not being alone in the room at night. They have described hearing doors slam, catching sight of something out of the corner of their eye, or seeing something run down the hall and around the corner. The hauntingly famous "Round Room" is perhaps one of the most haunted hotel rooms in California. Since then, guests have reported paranormal activity in the room, including flickering lights, unexplained noises, shadowy figures, running water and more. The hotel lobby bar, 38 Degrees North, offers cocktails for grown-up goblins. The Wort Hotel (1941) Jackson, Wyoming The Wort Hotel in Jackson, Wyoming, is home to a friendly, mischievous ghost named Bob, a former engineer at the Hotel who likes to play tricks on his successors. Robert “Bob” Tomingas took a job as The Wort Hotel’s maintenance engineer in 1950. Bob was a mechanical genius, and over the course of his career, he rebuilt the hotel’s heating, water, and electrical systems. During the winter nights in the 1950s when the temperature would drop below zero and the hotel’s overworked boiler would begin to act up, Bob would arrive in the middle of the night to nurse the system alone. Hotel workers arriving in the morning would find him asleep on a blanket next to the boiler. In life, Bob was known for being able to fix the impossible. He spent his time off repairing and maintaining equipment around the valley. In his later years at The Wort, Bob was often consulted on the whereabouts of wiring, pipes, valves, and all the secrets of the old hotel. Current engineers credit Bob for helping them solve the mysteries of burst pipes and broken wiring. On occasion, Bob also enjoys rearranging the maintenance shop, to the delight of the hotel’s engineers. While Bob never appears to hotel guests, the staff at The Wort consider him to be a valuable team member. Tubac Golf Resort and Spa (1959) Tubac, Arizona The history of the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa in Tubac, Arizona, can be traced back over four centuries to a young man named Don Toribio de Otero. Generations of Oteros lived on the ranch for four centuries before they were forced to sell, and the core of the estate was reinvented as a luxury resort in the 1950s. Harkening back to the days of the Otero family, occupants and guests have claimed to hear, see, and experience unexplainable activity. In recent decades, resort guests have reported at least four unique ghosts including a boy, a lady in gray, a very active gentleman spirit, and a cowboy. Some of these spirits are believed to date back to the early age of the resort when it was the Otero Ranch. The haunts have been investigated by the Phoenix Arizona Paranormal Society and featured in the society’s DVD, The Haunted Series (Arizona). Learn more about the Tubac hauntings in Haunted Otero: Ghost Tales from the American Southwest by Diana Hinojosa-DeLugan, who has given ghost tours of the Tubac Golf Resort and Spa. “The spirits reported to reside within these Historic Hotels of America have been described as sad to happy, shy to friendly, slowly meandering to in a rush, in casual coveralls to elegant finery and range from young to old,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “Some pre-date the construction of the hotel and others figure prominently from the early years of the historic hotels. More than mere ghost stories, these enduring legends contribute to the unique qualities of the inns, resorts, and hotels of Historic Hotels of America.” About Historic Hotels of America® Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest Historic Hotels. Historic Hotels of America has more than 300 historic hotels. These historic hotels have all faithfully maintained their authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity in the United States of America, including 44 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Historic Hotels of America is comprised of mostly independently owned and operated historic hotels. More than 30 of the world’s finest hospitality brands, chains, and collections are represented in Historic Hotels of America. To be nominated and selected for membership into this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old; has been designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; and recognized as having historic significance. For more information, please visit HistoricHotels.org/US.

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Prasad Corp to Partner with Cube-Tec International

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CHENNAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prasad Corp, the world leader in film preservation, digitization, and restoration, has formed a strategic partnership with Cube-Tec International, Germany and will exclusively represent Cube-Tec’s QUADRIGA INSPECTIONscan.one technology in some of the world’s leading and largest archival markets, including North America and India. Cube-Tec develops integrated solutions for large media archives and is a pioneer in quality control media workflows for Film and Video. QUADRIGA INSPECTIONscan.one enables the sustainable safeguarding of large film collections. It offers the possibility of digitizing film material in its original state in mezzanine quality. Prasad will continue to consult, advise and provide global archives with its full spectrum preservation solutions, which are a unique combination of technology and services, thereby enabling archives to #preserve4posterity. “As the global markets return to normalcy, global archives are increasingly looking for intelligent archival solutions driven by the latest technologies to preserve their valuable assets. I am very excited to share with you this strategic partnership with Cube-Tec which I believe will be a great value-add to our customers, viz, Archives, Content owners, Content aggregators, and the like, worldwide,” says Saiprasad, Director - Prasad Corp. “Providing Digital Twins for complete film collections without the time-consuming prep work is a breakthrough technology. Combined with the automation of labour-intensive film inspection and reporting, INSPECTIONscan users can make fact-based preservation decisions for each film reel with minimal effort. The strategic partnership with Prasad will enable more archives to benefit quickly from this new technology,” Jörg Houpert, Head of Technology - Cube-Tec International. About Prasad Corp: Prasad Corp offers a comprehensive range of preservation, digitization, and restoration services globally. As the proud owner of Digital Film Technology GmbH, a manufacturer of Motion Picture Film Scanners, Prasad is uniquely positioned to offer convenient, strategic, and wholesome preservation services to its customers both onsite and offsite. For more visit – www.prasadcorp.com About Cube-Tec International: Cube-Tec International develops integrated solutions for large media archives. As a pioneer in quality control of media workflows, the company focuses on open standards and agile process automation. Cube-Tec benefits from a great deal of experience with large-scale media digitization projects. For more visit - https://www.cube-tec.com/en

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ElevateBio’s BaseCamp Selected as the 2021 Facility of the Year Award Category Winner for Operational Excellence by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 14:15:00 UT

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ElevateBio, a cell and gene therapy technology company focused on powering transformative cell and gene therapies, today announced that ElevateBio BaseCamp has been selected as the 2021 Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) Category Winner for Operational Excellence by the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). Winners in this category exemplify the application of modern management techniques aimed to improve operating efficiencies, promote excellent quality, consistency and yield competitive cost of goods from existing and new facilities, processes, and manufacturing operations. “At ElevateBio, we are reimagining the way cell and gene therapies and regenerative medicines are discovered, developed, and manufactured,” said Mitchell Finer, Ph.D., President, ElevateBio BaseCamp. “An industry-leading facility – ElevateBio BaseCamp is central to that vision. However, in order to realize the vision, we need more than just technological superiority. Success depends on having both the right processes across the life cycle and the right people to develop and execute those processes. We’ve built an incredible facility and brought together a team of experts in immunology, regenerative medicine, and cell and gene therapies to help our portfolio companies and strategic partners get the process right from the start.“ ISPE's Facility of the Year Awards is an annual program that recognizes state-of-the-art projects utilizing new, innovative technologies to improve the quality of products, reduce the cost of producing high-quality medicines, and demonstrate advances in project delivery. Michael Paglia, Chief Operating Officer at ElevateBio BaseCamp continued, “Winning this award is a tremendous recognition by the ISPE of our commitment to operational excellence at ElevateBio. BaseCamp is a novel facility addressing full lifecycle solutions for discovery, development, and commercialization under one roof at a high quality, safe and rapid rate. At the heart of our innovative business model is a mission to remove barriers and accelerate the development of visionary therapies.” “We thank the ISPE for recognizing ElevateBio as a FOYA category winner; the incredible team at ElevateBio for executing on our vision; and our partners at DPS Group, TRIA, McNamara/Salvia, and Thompson Consulting, Inc. for engineering and architecture, The Richmond Group for construction management, New England Controls for Automation/Controls, and 42°North Solutions who served as our Commissioning, Qualification, Validation agent. This team, along with major subcontractors Nappa Electrical Contractors, Environmental Systems, Inc., and Interstate Electrical Services were essential in delivering the facility we are so proud of,” added Mario Miele, Vice President of Facilities and Engineering at ElevateBio. Dr. Finer concluded by saying, “I’d like to commend Mike Paglia and Mario Miele for their leadership in safely and successfully driving this incredible facility to completion during the pandemic. The collective commitment to excellence of the entire BaseCamp team and our external partners, will enable ElevateBio to develop potentially life-saving cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicines for decades to come.” About ElevateBio BaseCamp With more than 140,000 square feet of space, ElevateBio BaseCamp includes current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) manufacturing suites, analytics, and quality control (QC) laboratories, and protein engineering, virology, and immunology labs, all with state-of-the-art laboratory automation. BaseCamp was designed to support diverse gene and cell regenerative therapy products, with manufacturing suites that have flexible floor plans for cGMP manufacturing. The facility has autologous, allogeneic, and regenerative medicine cell products such as induced pluripotent stem cells, or iPSC, and viral vector manufacturing capabilities. Additionally, the BaseCamp cGMP manufacturing suite environment, equipment, and processes are monitored by validated and integrated computer systems. BaseCamp creates true end-to-end solutions in multi-modal facilities to deliver across a very wide mix of product requirements. Leveraging digitalization platforms, BaseCamp can rapidly deploy solutions for portfolio companies and partnerships utilizing repeatable processes and delivering on time at required quality thresholds, providing a future proof platform. In addition to the world-class facility, BaseCamp also has world-class staff with expertise in developing and manufacturing immunotherapies, regenerative medicine products, in vivo viral-based therapies, and other cell and gene therapies. About ElevateBio ElevateBio is a cell and gene therapy technology company built to power the development of transformative cell and gene therapies today and for many decades to come. The company has assembled industry-leading talent, built world-class facilities, and integrated diverse technology platforms necessary for rapid innovation and commercialization of cell, gene, and regenerative therapies. The company has built an initial technology stack, including gene editing, induced pluripotent stem cells, and protein, viral, and cellular engineering. At the center of the business model is ElevateBio BaseCamp, a centralized R&D and manufacturing company that offers research and development (R&D), process development (PD), and Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) manufacturing capabilities. The company is focused on increasing long-term collaborations with industry partners while also continuing to develop its own highly innovative cell and gene therapies. ElevateBio's team of scientists, drug developers, and company builders are redefining what it means to be a technology company in the world of drug development, blurring the line between technology and healthcare. ElevateBio is headquartered in Cambridge, Mass, with ElevateBio BaseCamp located in Waltham, Mass. For more information, visit us at www.elevate.bio, or follow Elevate on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram.

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Global Enterprise Software Market to Reach $348.3 Billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.93% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:06:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Enterprise Software Market By type, By enterprise, By end user & By region-Forecast Analysis 2022-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Enterprise Software Market was valued to be USD 236.1 billion in 2021, and it is expected to reach USD 348.3 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 7.93% over the forecast period (2022-2028). During the assessment period of 2021-2028, the enterprise software market will experience significant growth opportunities due to the growing usage of cloud-based services in small and medium-sized businesses. Enterprises are operating in a highly competitive environment, which is resulting in new requirements and the creation of novel software solutions. Throughout the projected period, this feature will provide the enterprise software market with tremendous growth potential. Segments covered in this report The Global Enterprise Software Market is segmented based on type, enterprise size, end-user and region. Based on Type, it is categorized into Business Intelligence (BI), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Web Conferencing Collaboration, Customer Relationship Management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Others. Based on Enterprise Size, it is categorized into Small & Medium Enterprises and Large Enterprises. Based on End-user, it is categorized into Energy & Utilities, Healthcare, Transportation, IT communication, Cloud Service Provider, Banking, Financial Service & Insurance (BFSI), and Others. Based on region, it is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, The Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. Drivers Numerous sectors and industries are embracing cloud services. Using these services is now a requirement rather than a luxury. Enterprise software also improves productivity by accelerating efficiency. The corporate software market will see explosive expansion as a result of all these causes. The COVID-19 pandemic has further boosted the corporate software market's rate of expansion. Numerous businesses were obliged to adopt digitization due to the pandemic's arrival. Due to the pandemic's increased need for corporate software, investors have provided significant money. These elements are crucial to the expansion of the market for corporate software. Restraints One of the key hurdles faced by players in the business software market is the program's inherent drawbacks, which include issues with customization and flexibility, costly support and licensing fees, and difficulties with existing data migration. However, if companies can overcome these challenges, enterprise software's benefits can help a corporation compete successfully in a crowded market. Trends SaaS firms are now more necessary than ever to satisfy the growing needs of both businesses and consumers as a result of the digitalization trend. These elements are luring gleaming growth prospects for the market for corporate software. For a variety of line-of-business operations, including but not limited to human resources, business intelligence, manufacturing, customer relationship management, sales and service, planning, inventory and materials management, purchasing, finance and accounting, and marketing, organizations around the world and in the majority of industry verticals are increasingly using enterprise software. Using corporate software is mostly done to increase productivity and efficiency while gaining a sizable competitive advantage. KEY COMPANY PROFILES Microsoft Corporation (US) VMware Inc. (US) CA Technologies Inc. (US) IBM Corporation (US) HP (US) Symantec Corporation (US) Oracle Corporation (US) EMC Corporation (US) Com Inc. (US) SAP SE (Germany) For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/i50prt

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Green Hydrogen Global Market Report 2022: Worldwide Plans for Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 Bolster Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:38:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Green Hydrogen Market by Technology (Alkaline and PEM), Renewable Source (Wind, Solar, Geothermal, Hydropower, and Hybrid of Wind & Solar), End-Use Industry (Mobility, Power, Chemical, Industrial, Grid Injection), and Region - Global Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The green hydrogen market is projected to grow from USD 676 million in 2022 to USD 7,314 million by 2027, at a CAGR of 61.0% during the forecasted period. The market is driven by factors like the decreasing cost of producing renewable energy from all sources, the development of electrolysis technologies, and high demand from FCEVs and the power industry. Green hydrogen is used in a variety of industries, including transportation, chemical, power, grid injection, industrial, and others. Because of its zero-emission manufacturing process and cost-competitiveness as a result of technological advancements, green hydrogen is on its way to replacing conventional grey, brown, and blue hydrogen. Green hydrogen provides a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels in a variety of end-use industries.. In terms of volume, alkaline electrolysis-based green hydrogen accounted for the largest share of the overall green hydrogen market. In terms of volume, the green hydrogen segment based on alkaline electrolysis accounted for 61% of the overall green hydrogen market in 2021. Alkaline electrolysis is the most widely used technology for producing green hydrogen around the world. Alkaline electrolysis employs two electrodes immersed in a basic electrolyte solution (such as sodium or potassium hydroxide) and separated by a diaphragm, a non-conductive permeable membrane. As hydrogen ions do not diffuse easily into an electrolyte solution, alkaline electrolysis produces more pure green hydrogen than PEM electrolysis and is thus more widely used. During the forecast period, the green hydrogen market in the mobility industry is expected to register the highest CAGR. Mobility is the most important end-use industry for green hydrogen. Vehicles used in road/off-road transportation, rail, maritime, or aviation can all be powered by green hydrogen. The mobility end-use industry accounted for the largest share of the green hydrogen market in terms of value. This is due to the fact that hydrogen has three times the energy per unit as fossil fuels. The mobility industry had no other sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels prior to the commercialization of fuel-cell-based engines. Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (FCEV) provide a more environmentally friendly option. For the automotive industry, green hydrogen is a viable and practical substitute. Green hydrogen-powered vehicles are ideal for mining vehicles, trains, planes, trucks, buses, and even maritime transportation. It is the most effective means of achieving advanced countries' zero carbon footprint targets. During the forecast period, the green hydrogen market in Europe is projected to register the highest CAGR. Europe dominated the global market for green hydrogen. Many manufacturers of green hydrogen and their products are present in the region. Germany held a significant share of the global green hydrogen market and is expected to grow significantly during the forecast period. The growing mobility and power industries are driving the growth of the green hydrogen market in this region. Market Dynamics Drivers Low Variable Electricity Costs Technological Advancements Global Plans for Net-Zero Emissions by 2050 High Demand from Fcevs and Power Industry Restraints High Cost of Green Hydrogen Lack of Transportation Infrastructure Energy Loss in Value Chain Sustainability Management Opportunities Decreasing Cost of Electrolyzers Increasing Government Investments Announcement of Large-Capacity Green Hydrogen Projects Favorable Policies for Green Hydrogen Challenges High Initial Investments Under-Developed Market Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Green Hydrogen Market, by Technology 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Alkaline Electrolysis 6.3 PEM Electrolysis 7 Green Hydrogen Market, by Renewable Source 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Wind Energy 7.3 Solar Energy 7.4 Other Renewable Energy Sources 8 Green Hydrogen Market, by End-Use Industry 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Mobility 8.3 Chemical 8.4 Power 8.5 Grid Injection 8.6 Industrial 8.7 Others 9 Green Hydrogen Market, by Region 10 Competitive Landscape 11 Company Profiles 12 Appendix Companies Mentioned Acme Solar Holdings Pvt. Ltd. ACWA Power Air Liquide S.A. Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Aquahydrex, Inc. Atawey Beijing Cei Technology Co. Ltd. Cummins Inc. Enapter S.R.L. Enegix Renewable Energies Ltd. Enel Green Power S.P.A. Engie Sa Envision Digital Geopura, Ltd. Green Hydrogen Systems Guangdong Sino-Synergy Hydrogen Energy Technology Co. Ltd. H&R Olwerke Schindler Gmbh Hiringa Energy Limited Hynamics (Edf) Iberdrola, S.A. ITM Power plc Iwatani Corporation Lhyfe Linde plc Nel Asa Plug Power, Inc. Siemens Energy Ag Starfire Energy The State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom Thyssenkrupp Ag Tianjin Mainland Hydrogen Equipment Co. Ltd. Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation Uniper Se Wind to Gas Energy GmbH & Co. Kg Xebec Adsorption, Inc. Orsted A/S For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/bnf6so

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Waters Corporation Presentation at the 41st Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference to Be Audio Webcast Live

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:08:00 UT

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MILFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) Udit Batra Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will speak to the investment community at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Monday, January 9th, 2023 at 4:30PM Pacific Standard Time / 7:30PM Eastern Standard Time. Interested investors can access the live webcast of the presentation on Waters’ investor relations website at https://ir.waters.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days. About Waters Corporation Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT), a global leader in analytical instruments and software, has pioneered chromatography, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis innovations serving the life, materials, and food sciences for more than 60 years. With more than 7,800 employees worldwide, Waters operates directly in more than 35 countries, including 14 manufacturing facilities, and with products available in more than 100 countries.

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Tenchijin Harvested “Space Big Data Rice” in 2022: a New Variety Rice Adopted to Climate Change by Space Big Data and IoT Technology

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:00:00 UT

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TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenchijin is thrilled to announce this year’s harvest of Space Big Data Rice, which is cultivated by climate adaptation technologies. Their fields of cultivation were chosen with satellite data and water management was done by combining satellite and IoT data through a strong partnership with Shinmei Co., Ltd and Enowa Co., Ltd. The rice is available from December 7, 2022 at Shinmei’s store, "Komedokoro Yondaime Masuya" and at the "Space Shop" which sells space food and space goods. Background of cultivation and sales of “Space Big Data Rice” Rice had been fundamentally important for Japanese culture, as an economic linchpin and supporting Japanese households. However, production decrease has been a huge issue because of labor shortage, machinery aging and unpredictable and hot weather patterns due to global warming. Tenchijin, Shinmei and Enowa joined forces to solve these issues, especially to create a rice cultivation which is resilient to climate change by utilizing Space Big Data and IoT technology. "Space Big Data Rice" initiative Space Big Data Rice is an advanced rice cultivation that leverages new technologies. The production location for the original rice variety of Shinmei was searched based on Tenchijin’s land evaluation engine “Tenchijin COMPASS” and was decided to Tsuruoka city, in Yamagata prefecture, Japan, which has suitable characteristics for key factors for rice such as rain, temperature, and sunshine. Rice cultivation requires water supply and mild temperatures, which were automatically controlled by Enowa’s water management automation system, via smartphone. This is the second production of Space Big Data Rice and it got the highest score on the rice deliciousness score*, which is a comparable score with the top brand rice in Japan. *Equipment for the test: Shizuoka Seiki AG-RD Taste Meter The project will expand the yield in 2023 and also will create new brands of rice all over Japan, which leads to sustainable rice farming and sustainable food supply. Tenchijin COMPASS can be used for free by creating an account on the Tenchijin website. URL: https://tenchijin.co.jp/compass/?hl=en Language: English, Japanese Browsers: Google Chrome (recommended), only on PC If you are interested in customizing Tenchijin COMPASS or consulting on data analysis, please contact us at info-compass@tenchijin.co.jp Access here for the details: https://tenchijin.co.jp/?hl=en

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Thousands Celebrated The Return of Hong Kong Cyclothon After Four-Year Hiatus

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 13:27:00 UT

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HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a four-year hiatus, the Hong Kong Cyclothon successfully concluded at the roaring cheers from excited spectators for thousands of cyclists participating the cycling extravaganza on 18 December. It returned as one of the largest outdoor sports events in Hong Kong this year, drawing nearly 4,000 cycling enthusiasts and professional cyclists to take to the street along spectacular landmark infrastructures and iconic Victoria Harbour. Cyclists taking part in the thrilling 50 km and 30 km rides enjoyed the exclusive experience of cycling on major traffic routes along spectacular landmarks and infrastructures in Hong Kong. The peloton was welcomed by the gentle light at the break of dawn as they sped across Stonecutters Bridge and tunnels, as well as the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Xiqu Centre and the International Commerce Centre (ICC). It is a rewarding experience to marvel at the splendid beauty in Hong Kong from new perspectives in person among a fleet of joyous riders who overcame the challenging turns and slopes together. After the amateur cyclists streaked past the finish line in Tsim Sha Tsui, professional cycling athletes staged a series of intense battles for the win on the other side of the city centre. The keen competition among the riders heated up the winter air as the audience tried to catch the racing bikes overtaking each other at high speed in front of the panoramic view of the iconic Victoria Harbour skyline. Members of the media can download the raw video footage, highlight video and photos from the link below: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1D0kyu5atdeKZLj7aD_0KI_ELZJXuqgsX?usp=share_link

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Bowman Awarded Contract for More than 25 Dutch Bros Drive-Thru Coffee Sites

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:00:00 UT

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RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN) announced that Dutch Bros Coffee, a drive-thru coffee chain with more than 650 locations in 14 states, has selected the firm to provide site civil engineering and design, MEP and survey services for more than 25 new store locations in Florida, Tennessee and Texas. Dutch Bros has created a unique customer experience that focuses on the convenience of drive-thru and walk-up ordering paired with enthusiastic “broistas” and a commitment to giving back to the community. The combination of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, a small footprint of 950 square feet, and high-volume customer demand creates site design challenges that Bowman’s engineers have vast experience resolving creatively, specifically within retail beverage and double drive-thru environments. These solutions create efficient and safe flow through each site while preserving the positive, and personal team-member customer attention on which Dutch Bros prides itself. Bowman brings extensive national roll-out capabilities to support Dutch Bros’ growth plans for 150 new shops. “Dutch Bros focuses on building relationships with our customers, vendors and business partners like Bowman,” said Aaron Harris, Dutch Bros Coffee, VP – real estate and construction. “When we started collaborating with Bowman on a consulting basis, we quickly realized the innovation that Bowman could bring. As our relationship matures, we’re confident that we will continue to build a strong partnership that will help us bring our expansion efforts to fruition.” “This is a great example of our cross-selling approach to building customer relationships,” said Jamie Sullivan, PE, Bowman director of restaurants and retail. “We started our relationship with Dutch Bros as a civil engineering consultant in the southeast region, mainly in Florida, doing test fits and working with the real estate team. Once they saw the quality of our team, the expertise Bowman could provide and the scale of our expanding national footprint, our relationship grew to include design engagement, MEP and survey to support their expansion in Texas and Tennessee.” About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Bowman): Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Bowman is an engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment. With approximately 1,700 employees in more than 70 offices in the United States, Bowman provides a variety of planning, engineering, geospatial, construction management, commissioning, environmental consulting, land procurement and other technical services to customers operating in a diverse set of regulated end markets. Bowman trades on the Nasdaq under the symbol BWMN. For more information, visit bowman.com or investors.bowman.com. About Dutch Bros: Dutch Bros Coffee is a drive-thru coffee company dedicated to making a massive difference one cup at a time. Headquartered in Grants Pass, Oregon, where it was founded in 1992 by Dane and Travis Boersma, it’s now sharing the “Dutch Luv” with more than 650 locations in 14 states. Dutch Bros serves specialty coffee, smoothies, freezes, teas, an exclusive Dutch Bros Rebel™ energy drink and nitrogen-infused cold brew coffee. Its rich, proprietary coffee blend is handcrafted from start to finish. In addition to its mission of speed, quality and service, Dutch Bros is committed to giving back to the communities it serves. Through its Dutch Bros Foundation and local franchises, the company donates several million dollars to causes across the country each year. To learn more about Dutch Bros, visit www.dutchbros.com, follow Dutch Bros Coffee on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, & TikTok, and download the Dutch Bros app to earn points and score rewards!

20221220005012en

Duravant Acquires Multiscan Technologies

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:00:00 UT

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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Duravant LLC (“Duravant”), a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, announced today that it has acquired Multiscan Technologies (“Multiscan”), a leading manufacturer of machine vision solutions for the food processing industry headquartered in Alicante, Spain. Multiscan designs and builds equipment for the sorting and inspection of fruits, vegetables and other agri-food products. Together with Duravant operating companies Key Technology and WECO, Multiscan significantly extends Duravant’s reach across automated food processing and inspection categories with new complementary products, technologies and applications. Multiscan has been a leader in vision technology for over 25 years. Their portfolio includes highly intelligent vision and transport systems for automated sorting and grading of food products and inspection systems using advanced x-ray digital processing and information management software that ensure food safety compliance. Multiscan serves customers in more than 35 countries, helping them improve efficiency, maximize throughput and ensure final product quality. Mike Kachmer, President and CEO of Duravant, said, “Multiscan extends our reach into agri-food markets with intelligent inspection solutions that are highly complementary to Key Technology’s and WECO’s offerings. Their culture of innovation and customer commitment makes them a wonderful addition to the Duravant family.” Mulitscan’s team of engineers, software developers and technical experts deliver complete turnkey solutions from their manufacturing hub in Europe and support customers worldwide directly and through a wide network of distributors and integrators. Multiscan also has sales and service subsidiaries in the United States and Chile. “Multiscan is excited to join Duravant, and we are especially looking forward to collaborating with Key Technology and WECO. Duravant’s impressive footprint and service infrastructure will enable us to grow faster than ever while continuing to deliver highly innovative solutions with complete lifecycle support to our customers,” said Simon Van Olmen, President of Multiscan. About Duravant Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with manufacturing, sales and service facilities throughout North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Through their portfolio of operating companies, Duravant delivers trusted end-to-end process solutions for customers and partners through engineering and integration expertise, project management and operational excellence. With worldwide sales distribution and service networks, they provide immediate and lifetime aftermarket support to all the markets they serve in the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability. For more information, visit www.duravant.com. About Multiscan Technologies Multiscan Technologies develops and manufactures equipment with vision technology for the sorting and inspection of fruits and vegetables, and other food produce. Multiscan is a visionary company, passionate about the development and application of equipment and systems solutions based on vision technologies for the agribusiness, with a focus on a unique 360º product analysis. With more than 25 years of experience, Multiscan delivers differential solutions for the sorting and inspection of agri-food products driven by a value proposition based on four key concepts: Customer, Innovation, Global Reach and Sustainability. For more information, visit www.multiscan.eu.

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First Trust Mortgage Income Fund Declares Its Monthly Common Share Distribution of $0.055 Per Share for January

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:05:00 UT

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WHEATON, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Trust Mortgage Income Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: FMY) has declared the Fund’s regularly scheduled monthly common share distribution in the amount of $0.055 per share payable on January 17, 2023, to shareholders of record as of January 4, 2023. The ex-dividend date is expected to be January 3, 2023. The monthly distribution information for the Fund appears below. First Trust Mortgage Income Fund (FMY): Distribution per share: $0.055 Distribution Rate based on the December 19, 2022 NAV of $12.33: 5.35% Distribution Rate based on the December 19, 2022 closing market price of $11.39: 5.79% A portion of this distribution may come from net investment income, net short-term realized capital gains or return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax status of all distributions paid in 2023 will be made after the end of 2023 and will be provided on Form 1099-DIV. The Fund is a diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of current income. As a secondary objective, the Fund seeks to preserve capital. The Fund pursues these investment objectives by investing primarily in mortgage-backed securities representing part ownership in a pool of either residential or commercial mortgage loans that, in the opinion of the Fund's portfolio managers, offer an attractive combination of credit quality, yield and maturity. First Trust Advisors L.P. ("FTA") is a federally registered investment advisor and serves as the Fund's investment advisor. FTA and its affiliate First Trust Portfolios L.P. ("FTP"), a FINRA registered broker-dealer, are privately-held companies that provide a variety of investment services. FTA has collective assets under management or supervision of approximately $199 billion as of November 30, 2022 through unit investment trusts, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, mutual funds and separate managed accounts. FTA is the supervisor of the First Trust unit investment trusts, while FTP is the sponsor. FTP is also a distributor of mutual fund shares and exchange-traded fund creation units. FTA and FTP are based in Wheaton, Illinois. Principal Risk Factors: Risks are inherent in all investing. Certain risks applicable to the Fund are identified below, which includes the risk that you could lose some or all of your investment in the Fund. The principal risks of investing in the Fund are spelled out in the Fund's annual shareholder reports. The order of the below risk factors does not indicate the significance of any particular risk factor. The Fund also files reports, proxy statements and other information that is available for review. Past performance is no assurance of future results. Investment return and market value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate. Shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. There can be no assurance that the Fund's investment objectives will be achieved. The Fund may not be appropriate for all investors. Securities held by a fund, as well as shares of a fund itself, are subject to market fluctuations caused by factors such as general economic conditions, political events, regulatory or market developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in securities prices. Shares of a fund could decline in value or underperform other investments as a result of the risk of loss associated with these market fluctuations. In addition, local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, spread of infectious diseases or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant negative impact on a fund and its investments. Such events may affect certain geographic regions, countries, sectors and industries more significantly than others. In February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine which has caused and could continue to cause significant market disruptions and volatility within the markets in Russia, Europe, and the United States. The hostilities and sanctions resulting from those hostilities could have a significant impact on certain fund investments as well as fund performance. The COVID-19 global pandemic and the ensuing policies enacted by governments and central banks have caused and may continue to cause significant volatility and uncertainty in global financial markets. While the U.S. has resumed "reasonably" normal business activity, many countries continue to impose lockdown measures. Additionally, there is no guarantee that vaccines will be effective against emerging variants of the disease. The debt securities in which the Fund invests are subject to certain risks, including issuer risk, reinvestment risk, prepayment risk, credit risk, interest rate risk and liquidity risk. Issuer risk is the risk that the value of fixed-income securities may decline for a number of reasons which directly relate to the issuer. Reinvestment risk is the risk that income from the Fund's portfolio will decline if the Fund invests the proceeds from matured, traded or called bonds at market interest rates that are below the Fund portfolio's current earnings rate. Prepayment risk is the risk that, upon a prepayment, the actual outstanding debt on which the Fund derives interest income will be reduced. Credit risk is the risk that an issuer of a security will be unable or unwilling to make dividend, interest and/or principal payments when due and that the value of a security may decline as a result. Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed-income securities will decline in value because of changes in market interest rates. Liquidity risk is the risk that illiquid and restricted securities may be difficult to value and to dispose of at a fair price at the times when the Fund believes it is desirable to do so. A mortgage-backed security may be negatively affected by the quality of the mortgages underlying such security and the structure of its issuer. For example, if a mortgage underlying a particular mortgage-backed security defaults, the value of that security may decrease. Moreover, a downturn in the markets for residential or commercial real estate or a general economic downturn could negatively affect both the price and liquidity of privately issued mortgage-backed securities. A portion of the Fund's managed assets may be invested in subordinated classes of mortgage-backed securities. Such subordinated classes are subject to a greater degree of non-payment risk than are senior classes of the same issuer or agency. To the extent a fund invests in floating or variable rate obligations that use the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") as a reference interest rate, it is subject to LIBOR Risk. The United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority, which regulates LIBOR has ceased making LIBOR available as a reference rate over a phase-out period that began December 31, 2021. There is no assurance that any alternative reference rate, including the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") will be similar to or produce the same value or economic equivalence as LIBOR or that instruments using an alternative rate will have the same volume or liquidity. The unavailability or replacement of LIBOR may affect the value, liquidity or return on certain fund investments and may result in costs incurred in connection with closing out positions and entering into new trades. Any potential effects of the transition away from LIBOR on the fund or on certain instruments in which the fund invests can be difficult to ascertain, and they may vary depending on a variety of factors, and they could result in losses to the fund. Investments in asset-backed or mortgage-backed securities offered by non-governmental issuers, such as commercial banks, savings and loans, private mortgage insurance companies, mortgage bankers and other secondary market issuers are subject to additional risks. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts are (a) the imperfect correlation between the change in market value of the instruments or indices underlying the futures contracts and the price of the futures contracts; (b) possible lack of a liquid secondary market for a futures contract and the resulting inability to close a futures contract when desired; (c) losses caused by unanticipated market movements, which are potentially unlimited; (d) the investment adviser's inability to predict correctly the direction of securities prices, interest rates, currency exchange rates and other economic factors; and (e) the possibility that the counterparty will default in the performance of its obligations. If a security sold short increases in price, the Fund may have to cover its short position at a higher price than the short sale price, resulting in a loss. Repurchase agreements are subject to the risk of failure. If the Fund's counterparty defaults on its obligations and the Fund is delayed or prevented from recovering the collateral, or if the value of the collateral is insufficient, the Fund may realize a loss. Use of leverage can result in additional risk and cost, and can magnify the effect of any losses. The risks of investing in the Fund are spelled out in the shareholder reports and other regulatory filings. The information presented is not intended to constitute an investment recommendation for, or advice to, any specific person. By providing this information, First Trust is not undertaking to give advice in any fiduciary capacity within the meaning of ERISA, the Internal Revenue Code or any other regulatory framework. Financial professionals are responsible for evaluating investment risks independently and for exercising independent judgment in determining whether investments are appropriate for their clients. The Fund's daily closing New York Stock Exchange price and net asset value per share as well as other information can be found at https://www.ftportfolios.com or by calling 1-800-988-5891.

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Lomiko Land Acknowledgement

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 23:09:00 UT

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MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX.V: LMR) (“Lomiko Metals” or the “Company”) reaffirms its vision to embrace Indigenous people and Indigenous values within our projects, to develop a sustainable approach on our path to critical minerals development, while honouring the lives, memories, and hopes of all seven generations close. The projects where Lomiko has natural flake graphite claims, namely La Loutre and surrounding claims, are located within the traditional land of the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg (KZ) First Nation’s territory. The KZ First Nation is part of the Algonquin Nation and the traditional KZ territory is situated within the Outaouais and Laurentides regions. The Bourier lithium project site is located near Nemaska Lithium and Critical Elements, south-east of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory and within the traditional land of the Cree Eeyou Istchee Peoples. Belinda Labatte, CEO and Director: “Just over twelve months ago, we embarked on our journey to listen and learn from First Nations, and work toward our vision of climate success stories that are inclusive, and respect community values. Our first step was the development of a land acknowledgement, and today we take the opportunity to recognize that we are operating on KZ traditional land, were we retain mineral rights. This distinction, from land ownership, is now reflected in all our materials. We thank Independent Director Lee Arden Lewis, status member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, and Advisor, Anne Chabot, strategic advisor to management on our work with KZ First Nation, for their guidance and support. Lomiko further recognizes Reconciliation and supports the Canadian Critical Minerals strategy (available here: https://www.canada.ca/en/campaign/critical-minerals-in-canada/canadian-critical-minerals-strategy.html#a54). Lomiko commits to Call to Action #92 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, which calls upon the corporate sector to: commit to meaningful consultation and seek the free and informed consent of Indigenous peoples prior to any economic development projects; ensure equitable access to jobs, education and training and ensure that Indigenous communities gain long-term sustainable benefits from economic development projects; Educate management and staff on the legacy and history of Indigenous people, and on UNDRIP, treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, human rights and anti-racism. In this past year: we have engaged with First Nations leaders and colleagues to better understand how we can do better as we build Lomiko; we held a reception in Montreal, Quebec “Voices at the Table” to talk about critical minerals development from a First Nations perspective; we commissioned artwork from a Mohawk artist to visually show our commitments; and we continue to talk to students and other Canadians about the importance of Indigenous and First Nations-led processes, for the future of our industry.” The full artist statement can be seen on the company’s website at: https://lomiko.com/la-loutre-community-updates/. Lomiko has a vision and purpose: we are a people-first company, and believe we can manifest a world of abundant renewable energy with Canadian and Quebec critical minerals, for a solution in North America. Lomiko is ECOLOGO certified and seeks to be a responsible operator of choice in Quebec. About Lomiko Metals Inc. Lomiko Metals has a new vision and a new strategy in new energy. Lomiko represents a company with a purpose: a people-first company where we can manifest a world of abundant renewable energy with Canadian and Quebec critical minerals for a solution in North America. Our goal is to create a new energy future in Canada where we will grow the critical minerals workforce, become a valued partner and neighbour with the communities in which we operate, and provide a secure and responsibly sourced supply of critical minerals. Lomiko is ECOLOGO certified. The Company holds mineral interests in its La Loutre graphite development in southern Quebec. The La Loutre project site is located within the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg (KZA) First Nation territory. The KZA First Nation is part of the Algonquin Nation and the KZA traditional territory is situated within the Outaouais and Laurentides regions.​ Located 180 kilometres northwest of Montreal, the property consists of 1 large, continuous block with 76 minerals claims totaling 4,528 hectares (45.3 km2). Lomiko Metals published a Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) on September 10, 2021 which indicated the project had a 15-year mine life producing per year 100,000 tonnes of the graphite concentrate at 95%Cg or a total of 1.5Mt of the graphite concentrate. This report was prepared as National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report for Lomiko Metals Inc. by Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc., Hemmera Envirochem Inc., Moose Mountain Technical Services, and Metpro Management Inc., collectively the Report Authors. The Bourier project site is located near Nemaska Lithium and Critical Elements and south-east of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory in Quebec and within the traditional land of the Cree Eeyou Istchee Peoples. It consists of 203 claims, for a total ground position of 10,252.20 hectares (102.52 km2), in Canada’s lithium triangle near the James Bay region of Quebec that has historically housed lithium deposits and mineralization trends. Mr. Mike Petrina, Project Manager, a Qualified Person (“QP”) under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed and approved the technical disclosure in this news release. For more information on Lomiko Metals, review the website at www.lomiko.com Contact Belinda Labatte at 647-402-8379 or at 1-833-456-6456 or 1-833-4-LOMIKO or email: info@lomiko.com. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. The information in this news release about the Company; and any other information herein that is not a historical fact may be "forward-looking information" (“FLI”). All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are FLI and can be identified by the use of statements that include words such as "anticipates", "plans", "continues", "estimates", "expects", "may", "will", "projects", "predicts", “proposes”, "potential", "target", "implement", “scheduled”, "intends", "could", "might", "should", "believe" and similar words or expressions. FLI in this new release includes, but is not limited to: the Company’s objective to become a responsible supplier of critical minerals, exploration of the Company’s projects, including expected costs of exploration and timing to achieve certain milestones, including satisfactory completion of due diligence and ability to reach an agreement with third party owners in connection with projected acquisitions, timing for completion of exploration programs; the Company’s ability to successfully fund, or remain fully funded for the implementation of its business strategy and for exploration of any of its projects (including from the capital markets); any anticipated impacts of COVID-19 on the Company’s business objectives or projects, the Company's financial position or operations, and the expected timing of announcements in this regard. FLI involves known and unknown risks, assumptions and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially. This FLI reflects the Company’s current views about future events, and while considered reasonable by the Company at this time, are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies. Accordingly, there can be no certainty that they will accurately reflect actual results. Assumptions upon which such FLI is based include, without limitation: potential of future acquisitions presently evaluated by the Company; current market for critical minerals; current technological trends; the business relationship between the Company, local communities and its business partners; ability to implement its business strategy and to fund, explore, advance and develop each of its projects, including results therefrom and timing thereof; the ability to operate in a safe and effective manner; uncertainties related to receiving and maintaining exploration, environmental and other permits or approvals in Quebec; any unforeseen impacts of COVID-19; impact of increasing competition in the mineral exploration business, including the Company’s competitive position in the industry; general economic conditions, including in relation to currency controls and interest rate fluctuations. The FLI contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, the “Forward-Looking Statements” section contained in the Company’s most recent management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A), which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and on the investor presentation on its website. All FLI in this news release are made as of the date of this news release. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information contained herein to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. No stock exchange, securities commission or other regulatory authority has approved or disapproved the information contained herein. On behalf of the Board, Belinda Labatte CEO and Director, Lomiko Metals Inc.

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P&G Showcases Leading-Edge Innovations that Solve Everyday Challenges for the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show

Wed, 5 Jan 2022 13:31:00 UT

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“Attack of the Cavity Creeps” is a new educational video game that reinforces proper brushing habits and routines, making oral health fun and engaging for all by allowing visitors to fight the Crest Cavity Creeps to save Toothopolis. (Photo: Business Wire) To reduce the impact of laundry on our environment and on the future we all share, Tide introduces the first laundry detergent for space, which astronauts will use on the International Space Station starting this year. (Photo: Business Wire) To reduce the impact of laundry on our environment and on the future we all share, Tide introduces the first laundry detergent for space, which astronauts will use on the International Space Station starting this year. (Photo: Business Wire) To reduce the impact of laundry on our environment and on the future we all share, Tide introduces the first laundry detergent for space, which astronauts will use on the International Space Station starting this year. (Photo: Business Wire) Built on Oral-B’s award-winning iO technology, iO10 with iOSense is the ultimate oral health coach, offering the next evolution in premium brushing and advanced oral health. (Photo: Business Wire) Built on Oral-B’s award-winning iO technology, iO10 with iOSense is the ultimate oral health coach, offering the next evolution in premium brushing and advanced oral health. (Photo: Business Wire) The Oral-B Series 4 and 5 delivers the same great iO technology and clinical results and empowers more consumers to take better charge of their oral health. (Photo: Business Wire) The Oral-B Series 4 and 5 delivers the same great iO technology and clinical results and empowers more consumers to take better charge of their oral health. (Photo: Business Wire) The Oral-B Series 4 and 5 delivers the same great iO technology and clinical results and empowers more consumers to take better charge of their oral health. The Oral-B Series 4 and 5 delivers the same great iO technology and clinical results and empowers more consumers to take better charge of their oral health. The GilletteLabs | Bugatti Special Edition Heated Razor is designed to elevate the grooming routine into an enjoyable, luxurious state of the art user experience. (Photo: Business Wire) The GilletteLabs | Bugatti Special Edition Heated Razor is designed to elevate the grooming routine into an enjoyable, luxurious state of the art user experience. (Photo: Business Wire) The GilletteLabs | Bugatti Special Edition Heated Razor is designed to elevate the grooming routine into an enjoyable, luxurious state of the art user experience. (Photo: Business Wire) The GilletteLabs | Bugatti Special Edition Heated Razor is designed to elevate the grooming routine into an enjoyable, luxurious state of the art user experience. With an exfoliating bar built into the handle, the GilletteLabs with Exfoliating Bar razor removes dirt and debris from the skin before the blades pass, ensuring the skin is primed for a great shave that’s as quick and easy as washing your face. (Photo: Business Wire) With an exfoliating bar built into the handle, the GilletteLabs with Exfoliating Bar razor removes dirt and debris from the skin before the blades pass, ensuring the skin is primed for a great shave that’s as quick and easy as washing your face. (Photo: Business Wire) With an exfoliating bar built into the handle, the GilletteLabs with Exfoliating Bar razor removes dirt and debris from the skin before the blades pass, ensuring the skin is primed for a great shave that’s as quick and easy as washing your face. (Photo: Business Wire) The Oral-B Series 4 and 5 delivers the same great iO technology and clinical results and empowers more consumers to take better charge of their oral health. Built in 2020, the P&G LifeLab gives visitors an immersive look at how we combine robust, consumer-based insights with breakthrough science to deliver superior brands that are inspired by how people live, work and play. Built in 2020, the P&G LifeLab gives visitors an immersive look at how we combine robust, consumer-based insights with breakthrough science to deliver superior brands that are inspired by how people live, work and play. (Photo: Business Wire) Built in 2020, the P&G LifeLab gives visitors an immersive look at how we combine robust, consumer-based insights with breakthrough science to deliver superior brands that are inspired by how people live, work and play. (Photo: Business Wire) CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) opens its LifeLab immersive experience for CES following a press conference scheduled for 11:00am ET at PGLifeLab.com. The Company will introduce a showcase of consumer-inspired innovations that are changing how people take care of everyday needs from shaving to washing their clothes, while building a more sustainable future with iconic brands such as Gillette, Oral-B, Crest, and Tide. P&G previously announced its plan to shift the Company’s on-the-ground presence at CES to an all-virtual program. The P&G LifeLab, which will be now hosted entirely online at PGLifeLab.com, is open to all visitors, including those not registered for CES 2022. In this virtual environment, visitors can engage live with P&G experts who will share the latest on: P&G Grooming, returning with GilletteLabs with Exfoliating Bar. With an exfoliating bar built into the handle, this new razor removes dirt and debris from the skin before the blades pass, ensuring the skin is primed for a great shave that’s as quick and easy as washing your face. The gentle exfoliation technology built right into the handle elevates the shave experience from a chore into an everyday delight. GilletteLabs | Bugatti Special Edition Heated Razor is also featured, as the world’s first heated razor meets an automotive legend. With an exfoliating bar built into the handle, this new razor removes dirt and debris from the skin before the blades pass, ensuring the skin is primed for a great shave that’s as quick and easy as washing your face. The gentle exfoliation technology built right into the handle elevates the shave experience from a chore into an everyday delight. GilletteLabs | Bugatti Special Edition Heated Razor is also featured, as the world’s first heated razor meets an automotive legend. Oral Care , coming back with Oral-B Series 4 and 5, smart toothbrushes that are empowering more consumers to take better charge of their oral health, as well as a peek at Oral-B iO 10, the next evolution in premium brushing and advanced oral health. , coming back with Oral-B Series 4 and 5, smart toothbrushes that are empowering more consumers to take better charge of their oral health, as well as a peek at Oral-B iO 10, the next evolution in premium brushing and advanced oral health. Tide , which is reducing the impact of laundry on our environment and on the future we all share. Learn about the first laundry detergent for space, which astronauts will use on the International Space Station starting this year. , which is reducing the impact of laundry on our environment and on the future we all share. Learn about the first laundry detergent for space, which astronauts will use on the International Space Station starting this year. P&G Beauty, returning to CES for the first time since 2019 with BeautySPHERE: a journey of discovery through Responsible Beauty, P&G Beauty’s platform for being a positive force for beauty in the world. The LifeLab also features immersive gaming experiences where visitors can fight the Crest Cavity Creeps to save Toothopolis or ride a GilletteLabs Exfoliating Bar hoverboard to catch debris as you race down a track. “ Here at P&G, we are relentless in our pursuit of innovation that improves the lives of consumers around the world,” said P&G Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard. “ We’re excited to be back at CES virtually to share how consumers have inspired a broad range of new products and experiences, including innovations that create solutions for pressing challenges like environmental sustainability.” Following P&G at CES To visit the P&G LifeLab immersive experience and find additional information on P&G’s virtual panels occurring throughout the week, go to www.PGLifeLab.com. About Procter & Gamble P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at www.pg.com/news.

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Orthopedic Orthotic Devices Global Market Report 2022: Featuring Ossur, Breg, DeRoyal Industries, Truelife & More - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:17:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Orthopedic Orthotic Devices Market Size, Market Share, Application Analysis, Regional Outlook, Growth Trends, Key Players, Competitive Strategies and Forecasts, 2022 To 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as osteoarthritis, spondylitis and osteoporosis etc. requiring effective bone alignment and support. Additionally, the rising geriatric population with joint deformities and traumatic injuries will result in deep market penetration for orthopedic orthotic devices. The limiting factors related to this market are the ineffective reimbursement policies deter the patients from availing orthotic devices for treatment and maintaining the orthotic devices such as cleaning, oiling, etc. is a tedious job. In accordance with the scope of the report, the products segment includes braces and support of upper extremity, braces, and support of lower extremity and orthotic splints. Braces and support of upper extremity are further categorized as braces and support of elbow, braces, and support of spinal, braces and support of shoulders, braces, and support of wrist and braces and support of neck. Braces and support of lower extremity are further classified as braces and support of ankle, braces and support of hip and braces and support of knee. Orthotic splints are further sub-segmented as lower extremity splints and upper extremity splints. The market estimation and forecast for the duration of 2020-2030 is included in the report. The growth of orthopedic orthotic devices market is determined by rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as osteoporosis, spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis etc. The increasing geriatric population with grade 3 osteoarthritis and rising cases of injuries due to traumatic accidents and sports will result in deep market penetration for orthopedic orthotic devices. Manufacturers involved in the manufacturing of orthopedic orthotic devices are constantly striving to achieve uniform thickness in the orthotic devices by employing CAD/CAM software ability to capture 3-D images of the foot and computer numerical control machines milling the orthotic device. Presently braces and support of lower extremity is the largest market due to rising prevalence of knee and osteoarthritis in geriatric population and increasing number of knee, ankle and foot injuries in athletes playing football, baseball, basketball and field and track athletics events. Braces and support of upper extremity shows a promising sales records prominent growth for the period 2020-2030 due to increasing number of traumatic injuries in the upper extremities such as spine, wrist and neck due to car accidents, fall and injuries at workplace, rising prevalence of shoulder and elbow injuries in athletes playing, cricket, wrestling and boxing. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention 2015 statistics approximately 30 million U.S. adult population is suffering with osteoarthritis. The factors responsible for the dominance of North America is due to rising prevalence of osteoporosis, osteoarthritis etc., existence of well-developed healthcare centers and presence of major players engaged in manufacture of orthopedic orthotic devices products. The market growth in Europe is mainly attributed to increase in geriatric population suffering with bone deformities requiring effective support and braces for bone structure alignment and supportive regulatory environment for the orthopedic orthotic devices. Increasing number of elderly patients suffering with grade 3 osteoarthritis and fast track approval for the orthopedic orthotic devices will render Asia Pacific region to record steadfast growth. Market Segmentation Type Upper Extremity Braces and Support Elbow Braces and Support Spinal Braces and Support Shoulder Braces and Support Wrist Braces and Support Neck Braces and Support Lower Extremity Braces and Support Knee Braces and Support Ankle Braces and Support Hip Braces and Support Orthotic Splints Upper Extremity Splints Lower Extremity Splints Key questions answered in this report What are the key micro and macro environmental factors that are impacting the growth of Orthopedic Orthotic Devices market? What are the key investment pockets with respect to product segments and geographies currently and during the forecast period? Estimated forecast and market projections up to 2030. Which segment accounts for the fastest CAGR during the forecast period? Which market segment holds a larger market share and why? Are low and middle-income economies investing in the Orthopedic Orthotic Devices market? Which is the largest regional market for Orthopedic Orthotic Devices market? What are the market trends and dynamics in emerging markets such as Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa? Which are the key trends driving Orthopedic Orthotic Devices market growth? Who are the key competitors and what are their key strategies to enhance their market presence in the Orthopedic Orthotic Devices market worldwide? Key Topics Covered: 1. Preface 2. Executive Summary 3. Orthopedic Orthotic Devices Market: Business Outlook - Market Dynamics 4. Orthopedic Orthotic Devices Market: By Type, 2020-2030, USD (Million) 5. North America Orthopedic Orthotic Devices Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million) 6. UK and European Union Orthopedic Orthotic Devices Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million) 7. Asia Pacific Orthopedic Orthotic Devices Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million) 8. Latin America Orthopedic Orthotic Devices Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million) 9. Middle East and Africa Orthopedic Orthotic Devices Market, 2020-2030, USD (Million) 10. Company Profile Companies Mentioned Ossur Ottobock Ltd. Ascent Meditech Limited Bauerfeind AG Breg Inc. BSN Medical ALCARE Co. DeRoyal Industries Inc. DJO Global Truelife. For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/954tp4

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Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute Expands Leadership Team

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:29:00 UT

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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (“SWFI”), the world's most popular and trusted source on institutional investors and global capital, announced today the appointment of three experienced industry veterans to its leadership team. Kim S. Diamond, Edward Longhurst-Pierce and Kong Posh Bhat will work alongside President and CEO Michael Maduell and Chairman of the Board Lakshmi Narayanan to spearhead SWFI’s growth and expansion. New SWFI Board Member Kim S. Diamond has 30+ years of experience in the commercial real estate capital and structured finance debt capital markets industries. In addition to her leadership role at SWFI, she is a Board Member of various portfolio companies at Patel Family Office, a mission-oriented family office that focuses on solving some of the critical problem in America, including affordable housing, maternal justice, and biodiversity protection. Previous experience also includes high profile positions at Crescit Capital Strategies, Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc., and Standard and Poor's. She is a member of the Board of Governors for the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council and received its prestigious Founder’s Award. She has also served on the Commercial Board of Governors for the Mortgage Bankers Association. In addition, she is an independent director of BrightSpire Capital, Inc., an advisory board member of Ai SPARK, a start-up commercial real estate fintech firm, and an adjunct professor at New York University School of Professional Studies’ Schack Institute of Real Estate. “SWFI does a tremendous job of supporting long-term institutional investors, family offices, funds, governors, and other key decision makers by providing the intelligence and information they require. I am looking forward to expanding my board-level involvement with the organization as we grow to the next level,” said Ms. Diamond. As SWFI enters its 15th year, Edward Longhurst-Pierce, SWFI’s new Director of Engagement and Partnerships, is responsible for helping it to expand its global network of financial institutions, professional services firms, and technology partners. He is an experienced government relations director and editor in the areas of policy, finance, and economics, and is known for introducing creative new approaches to strategic communications, the study of political and country risk, research, and content creation. He has specialized expertise in emerging markets, especially Latin America, and is fluent in French and Spanish. Prior to joining SWFI, he worked with Brennan & Partners, OMFIF, Lafferty Group, and Canning House in various government relations, marketing, planning, and strategy positions. “I have been following SWFI for years as it has expanded to become the most popular and trusted source on institutional investors and global capital, and I am excited about the opportunity to build many amazing new partnerships with leading global organizations as we pursue SWFI’s ambitious vision,” said Longhurst-Pierce. As Chief Executive Officer of SWFI Data Labs, Kong Posh Bhat will work to expand SWFI’s research, data and subscription platform. SWFI Data Labs has hundreds of data points available across institutional investor contacts, profiles, AUM, flow data, rankings, asset allocation, transactions, and RFPs, and helps organizations streamline their data consumption by providing customer reporting and the data they require on demand. Bhat is a seasoned business and technology professional, with deep experience in software architecture and management, product management, competitor analysis, industry standards formulation, IP generation (14 patents granted, three pending), business strategy formulation, and due-diligence for M&A. His work includes experience in pre-deal and confirmatory diligence, focusing on establishing strategic value and deal valuation. He is a team builder, leader, educator, and mentor. He is also Director of Technology for the Patel Family Office Portfolio Companies and the Chief Technology Officer for Xinerva Technologies where he leads development of innovative solutions for Big Data applications. “As we expand the SWFI platform to better serve institutional investors and investment managers, technology continues to play an important role. We’re already the go-to resource for information, data, research, and consulting for the asset management industry with a stellar reputation for driving transparency and building the industry’s knowledge base. I am honored to be a part of the team charged with building on SWFI’s strong foundation,” said Bhat. About Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute is a global organization designed to study sovereign wealth funds, public pensions, central banks, and other long-term public investors in the areas of investing, asset allocation, risk, governance, economics, policy, trade, and other relevant issues. We provide specialized services such as research and consulting to various corporations, funds, and governments. The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute delivers information and insights on current issues and trends related to sovereign wealth. Our flagship publication, The Sovereign Wealth Quarterly, is the premier publication on public sector asset ownership and management globally. In addition, the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute facilitates sovereign fund events around the world. For more information, please visit: www.swfinstitute.org.

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ExtraHop Recognized in the Gartner® Market Guide for Network Detection and Response for the Third Time

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:13:00 UT

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ExtraHop, the leader in cloud-native network intelligence, today announced that it has been named as a representative vendor in the 2022 Gartner Market Guide for Network Detection and Response. This is the third time that ExtraHop has been named as a Representative Vendor among the nineteen NDR vendors recognized. The report analyzes network detection and response (NDR) vendors and summarizes their product capabilities for consideration by global security management leaders. According to the report, “Organizations rely on NDR to detect and contain postbreach activity such as ransomware, insider threats, or lateral movements. NDR complements other technologies, which trigger alerts primarily based on rules and signatures, by building heuristic models of normal network behavior and spotting anomalies.” The report further mentions that, “Security and risk management leaders should prioritize NDR as complementary to other detection tools, focusing on low false positive rates and detection of anomalies that other controls don’t cover.” ExtraHop’s cloud-native NDR solution, Reveal(x) 360, uses an innovative decryption process that allows security teams to unify security controls across hybrid, multi-cloud, containerized and IoT environments. Reveal(x) 360 eliminates cloud and encrypted traffic blind spots and correlates detections to show defenders the exact path an attacker took, allowing teams to shut down attacks fast and stop the most advanced ransomware, insider threats or lateral movement before they achieve real damage. “Stopping threats in the network is an essential step to effectively protect against today’s advanced cyberattacks,” said Jesse Rothstein, co-founder and CTO at ExtraHop. “Our NDR solution adds value to our customers’ network security framework by immediately detecting malicious activity and quickly initiating the appropriate response. We believe ExtraHop’s recognition in the Gartner Market Guide reaffirms our position as a trusted partner and an established go-to network detection and response solution.” Globally recognized as a critical component to an organization’s zero trust security framework, Reveal(x) 360 includes multiple subscription tiers, including: real-time analytics, physical sensors, metadata storage, and full PCAP storage in the cloud. To read the full 2022 Gartner Market Guide for Network Detection and Response, click here. Required Disclaimer: Gartner, Market Guide for Network Detection and Response, Jeremy D'Hoinne, Nat Smith, Thomas Lintemuth, 14 December 2022. The Market Guide for Network Detection and Response was previously published as the Market Guide for Network Traffic Analysis in 2019. GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved. Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. About ExtraHop Cyberattackers have the advantage. ExtraHop is on a mission to help you take it back with security that can’t be undermined, outsmarted, or compromised. Our dynamic cyber defense platform, Reveal(x) 360, helps organizations detect and respond to advanced threats—before they compromise your business. We apply cloud-scale AI to petabytes of traffic per day, performing line-rate decryption and behavioral analysis across all infrastructure, workloads, and data-in-flight. With complete visibility from ExtraHop, enterprises can detect malicious behavior, hunt advanced threats, and forensically investigate any incident with confidence. ExtraHop has been recognized as a market leader in network detection and response by Gartner, Forbes, SC Media, and numerous others. Learn more at www.extrahop.com. © 2022 ExtraHop Networks, Inc., Reveal(x), Reveal(x) 360, Reveal(x) Enterprise, and ExtraHop are registered trademarks or marks of ExtraHop Networks, Inc.

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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Provides Operating Update and Revises its Q4 2022 and Full Year 2022 Outlook

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:20:00 UT

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BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”) today provided an update on recent operating trends. Please visit https://investor.pebblebrookhotels.com/investor-presentations-1 to view the updated presentation the Company issued on its website with additional details on the current operating trends. Additionally, based upon a preliminary review of operating and financial results, the Company has updated its fourth quarter 2022 outlook as follows: Revised Q4 2022 Outlook (As of 12/20/2022) Prior Outlook (As of 10/27/2022) Variance to Prior Outlook Low High Low High Low High ($ and shares/units in millions, except per share and RevPAR data) Net loss ($39.9) ($35.9) ($32.2) ($24.2) ($7.7) ($11.7) Adjusted EBITDAre $52.0 $56.0 $63.8 $71.8 ($11.8) ($15.8) Adjusted FFO(1) $16.5 $20.5 $24.2 $32.2 ($7.7) ($11.7) Adjusted FFO per diluted share(1) $0.13 $0.16 $0.18 $0.24 ($0.05) ($0.08) Same Property RevPAR $173 $175 $183 $188 ($10) ($13) Same Property RevPAR variance vs. 2019(1) (8.0%) (7.0%) (3.0%) 0.0% (5.0%) (7.0%) Same Property RevPAR variance vs. 2021(1) 25.2% 26.6% 32.1% 36.2% (6.9%) (9.6%) Same Property EBITDA(1) $61.0 $65.0 $75.0 $83.0 ($14.0) ($18.0) Same Property EBITDA variance vs. 2019(1) (31.6%) (27.1%) (15.9%) (7.0%) (15.7%) (20.1%) Based on the above Q4 2022 outlook, the implied full-year 2022 outlook is as follows: Revised Full Year 2022 Outlook (As of 12/20/2022) Prior Outlook (As of 10/27/2022) Variance to Prior Outlook Low High Low High Low High ($ and shares/units in millions, except per share and RevPAR data) Net loss ($85.1) ($81.1) ($77.4) ($69.4) ($7.7) ($11.7) Adjusted EBITDAre $351.2 $355.2 $363.0 $371.0 ($11.8) ($15.8) Adjusted FFO(1) $212.1 $216.1 $219.8 $227.8 ($7.7) ($11.7) Adjusted FFO per diluted share(1) $1.61 $1.64 $1.66 $1.72 ($0.05) ($0.08) Same Property RevPAR $193 $193 $195 $196 ($2) ($3) Same Property RevPAR variance vs. 2019(1) (8.0%) (7.75%) (7.0%) (6.5%) (1.0%) (1.25%) Same Property RevPAR variance vs. 2021(1) 67.2% 67.2% 68.9% 69.8% (1.7%) (2.6%) Same Property EBITDA(1) $386.8 $390.8 $400.8 $408.8 ($14.0) ($18.0) Same Property EBITDA variance vs. 2019(1) (16.4%) (15.6%) (13.4%) (11.7%) (3.0%) (3.9%) (1) See tables later in this press release for a description of same-property information and reconciliations from net income (loss) to non-GAAP financial measures, including Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA"), Adjusted EBITDAre, Adjusted Funds from Operations ("FFO") and Adjusted FFO per share. For the details as to which hotels are included in Same-Property Revenue Per Available Room (“RevPAR”) and Same-Property EBITDA appearing in the table, refer to the Same-Property Inclusion Reference Table later in this press release. While November’s Same-Property operating results significantly exceeded last year’s performance, they were below the previously provided outlook due to a negative impact from Hurricane Nicole and weaker business and leisure demand during the second half of the month, which may relate to new seasonal patterns around holidays due to hybrid work. As a result, the Company is reducing its fourth quarter and full year 2022 outlook, accordingly. The Company continues to complete repair and remediation work at LaPlaya Beach Resort & Club in Naples, Florida. The Company has negotiated an installment of $25.0 million of insurance proceeds to date. The resort remains closed during this rebuilding effort and is currently targeted for a partial re-opening sometime in Q1 2023. About Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (“REIT”) and the largest owner of urban and resort lifestyle hotels and resorts in the United States. The Company owns 51 hotels and resorts, totaling approximately 12,800 guest rooms across 15 urban and resort markets. For more information, visit www.pebblebrookhotels.com and follow us at @PebblebrookPEB. This press release contains certain “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “potential,” “intend,” “expect,” “seek,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “approximately,” “believe,” “could,” “project,” “predict,” “forecast,” “continue,” “assume,” “plan,” references to “outlook” or other similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and can include future expectations, future plans and strategies, financial and operating projections and forecasts and other forward-looking information and estimates. Examples of forward-looking statements include the following: descriptions of the Company’s plans or objectives for future capital investment projects, operations or services; forecasts of the Company’s future economic performance; forecasts of hotel industry performance; and descriptions of assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing expectations including assumptions regarding the timing of their occurrence. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the state of the U.S. economy and the supply of hotel properties, and other factors as are described in greater detail in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including, without limitation, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. Unless legally required, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. For further information about the Company’s business and financial results, please refer to the "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, its Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained at the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at www.pebblebrookhotels.com. All information in this press release is as of December 20, 2022. The Company undertakes no duty to update the statements in this press release to conform the statements to actual results or changes in the Company’s expectations. For additional information or to receive press releases via email, please visit our website at www.pebblebrookhotels.com Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Reconciliation of Q4 2022 and Full Year 2022 Outlook Net Income (Loss) to FFO and Adjusted FFO ($ in millions, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three months ending December 31, 2022 Year ending December 31, 2022 Low High Low High Net income (loss) $ (40 ) $ (36 ) $ (85 ) $ (81 ) Adjustments: Real estate depreciation and amortization 62 62 241 241 (Gain) loss on sale of hotel properties - - (6 ) (6 ) Impairment loss - - 86 86 FFO $ 22 $ 26 $ 236 $ 240 Distribution to preferred shareholders and unit holders (13 ) (13 ) (48 ) (48 ) FFO available to common share and unit holders $ 9 $ 13 $ 188 $ 192 Non-cash ground rent 2 2 8 8 Amortization of share-based compensation expense 3 3 11 11 Other 3 3 5 5 Adjusted FFO available to common share and unit holders $ 17 $ 21 $ 212 $ 216 FFO per common share - diluted $ 0.07 $ 0.10 $ 1.42 $ 1.45 Adjusted FFO per common share - diluted $ 0.13 $ 0.16 $ 1.61 $ 1.64 Weighted-average number of fully diluted common shares and units 132.0 132.0 132.1 132.1 To supplement the Company’s consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, this press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined under SEC rules. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP. Funds from Operations (“FFO”) - FFO represents net income (computed in accordance with GAAP), excluding gains or losses from sales of properties, plus real estate-related depreciation and amortization and after adjustments for unconsolidated partnerships. The Company considers FFO a useful measure of performance for an equity REIT because it facilitates an understanding of the Company's operating performance without giving effect to real estate depreciation and amortization, which assume that the value of real estate assets diminishes predictably over time. Since real estate values have historically risen or fallen with market conditions, the Company believes that FFO provides a meaningful indication of its performance. The Company also considers FFO an appropriate performance measure given its wide use by investors and analysts. The Company computes FFO in accordance with standards established by the Board of Governors of Nareit in its March 1995 White Paper (as amended in November 1999 and April 2002), which may differ from the methodology for calculating FFO utilized by other equity REITs and, accordingly, may not be comparable to that of other REITs. Further, FFO does not represent amounts available for management’s discretionary use because of needed capital replacement or expansion, debt service obligations or other commitments and uncertainties, nor is it indicative of funds available to fund the Company’s cash needs, including its ability to make distributions. The Company presents FFO per diluted share calculations that are based on the outstanding dilutive common shares plus the outstanding Operating Partnership units for the periods presented. The Company also evaluates its performance by reviewing Adjusted FFO because it believes that adjusting FFO to exclude certain recurring and non-recurring items described below provides useful supplemental information regarding the Company's ongoing operating performance and that the presentation of Adjusted FFO, when combined with the primary GAAP presentation of net income (loss), more completely describes the Company's operating performance. The Company adjusts FFO for the following items, which may occur in any period, and refers to this measure as Adjusted FFO: - Non-cash ground rent: The Company excludes the non-cash ground rent expense, which is primarily made up of the straight-line rent impact from a ground lease. - Non-cash interest expense: The Company excludes non-cash interest expense because the Company believes that including this adjustment in FFO does not reflect the underlying financial performance of the Company and its hotels. - Amortization of share-based compensation expense: The Company excludes the amortization of share-based compensation expense because the Company believes that including this adjustment in FFO does not reflect the underlying financial performance of the Company and its hotels. - Other: The Company excludes other expenses, which include transaction costs, management/franchise contract transition costs, interest expense adjustment for acquired liabilities, finance lease adjustment and non-cash amortization of acquired intangibles because the Company believes that including these non-cash adjustments in FFO does not reflect the underlying financial performance of the Company and its hotels. The Company’s presentation of FFO in accordance with the Nareit White Paper, and as adjusted by the Company, should not be considered as an alternative to net income (computed in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of the Company’s financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities (computed in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of its liquidity. Any differences are a result of rounding. Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Reconciliation of Q4 2022 and Full Year 2022 Outlook Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA, EBITDAre and Adjusted EBITDAre ($ in millions) (Unaudited) Three months ending December 31, 2022 Year ending December 31, 2022 Low High Low High Net income (loss) $ (40 ) $ (36 ) $ (85 ) $ (81 ) Adjustments: Interest expense and income tax expense 24 24 96 96 Depreciation and amortization 62 62 241 241 EBITDA $ 46 $ 50 $ 252 $ 256 (Gain) loss on sale of hotel properties - - (6 ) (6 ) Impairment loss - - 86 86 EBITDAre $ 46 $ 50 $ 332 $ 336 Non-cash ground rent 2 2 8 8 Amortization of share-based compensation expense 3 3 11 11 Other 1 1 - - Adjusted EBITDAre $ 52 $ 56 $ 351 $ 355 To supplement the Company’s consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, this press release includes certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined under SEC rules. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from similarly titled non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company’s results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP. Earnings before Interest, Taxes, and Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") - The Company believes that EBITDA provides investors a useful financial measure to evaluate its operating performance, excluding the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest expense) and our asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization). Earnings before Interest, Taxes, and Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate ("EBITDAre") - The Company believes that EBITDAre provides investors a useful financial measure to evaluate its operating performance, and the Company presents EBITDAre in accordance with the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("Nareit") guidelines, as defined in its September 2017 white paper "Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization for Real Estate." EBITDAre adjusts EBITDA for the following items, which may occur in any period, and refers to these measures as Adjusted EBITDAre: (1) gains or losses of on the disposition of depreciated property, including gains or losses on change of control; (2) impairment write-downs of depreciated property and of investments in unconsolidated affiliates caused by a decrease in value of depreciated property in the affiliate; and (3) adjustments to reflect the entity's share of EBITDAre of unconsolidated affiliates. The Company also evaluates its performance by reviewing Adjusted EBITDAre because it believes that adjusting EBITDAre to exclude certain recurring and non-recurring items described below provides useful supplemental information regarding the Company's ongoing operating performance and that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDAre, when combined with the primary GAAP presentation of net income (loss), more completely describes the Company's operating performance. The Company adjusts EBITDAre for the following items, which may occur in any period, and refers to these measures as Adjusted EBITDAre: - Non-cash ground rent: The Company excludes the non-cash ground rent expense, which is primarily made up of the straight-line rent impact from a ground lease. - Amortization of share-based compensation expense: The Company excludes amortization of share-based compensation expense because the Company believes that including this non-cash adjustment in EBITDAre does not reflect the underlying financial performance of the Company and its hotels. - Other: The Company excludes other expenses, which include transaction costs, management/franchise contract transition costs and non-cash amortization of acquired intangibles because the Company believes that including these non-cash adjustments in EBITDAre does not reflect the underlying financial performance of the Company and its hotels. The Company’s presentation of EBITDAre, and as adjusted by the Company, should not be considered as an alternative to net income (computed in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of the Company’s financial performance or to cash flow from operating activities (computed in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of its liquidity. Any differences are a result of rounding.

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Principal® Study: Top Retirement Savers Sock Away More During Pandemic

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 13:00:00 UT

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DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The COVID-19 pandemic spurred some of the U.S.’s top retirement savers to put away even more money over the past 18 months, according to an annual study released today by Principal Financial Group®. Among the top retirement “super savers” with Principal® from generations X, Y, and Z, over half (54%) said they saved more than usual over the past 18 months, while 43% saved the same, and only 3% saved less.1 Through strategies such as reducing or eliminating long-term payments on homes and cars, this group reports little debt, 91% have an emergency fund, and more are seeking to attain financial independence earlier in life (10% more than in 2020). “The past year has presented challenges for all of us. One silver lining is that it seems to have honed the habits and focus of our top retirement savers,” said Sri Reddy, senior vice president, Retirement and Income Solutions at Principal. “Whether it was the pressure of uncertainty, or just their natural tendency to look toward the future, this group managed to save more amid disruptions to both their professional and personal lives.” Sacrifices and splurges How did this group of savers improve their retirement outcomes through the pandemic? It wasn’t necessarily through higher earning power. Over half of Principal super savers made less than $100,000 in the past year. Gen Z super savers were particularly focused: nearly 50% made less than $35,000. In most cases, super savers focused on long-term financial sacrifices, not short-term cuts. Their top sacrifices included: Driving older vehicles (44%) Not traveling as much as they prefer (38%) Doing DIY household projects and chores (36%) Owning a modest home (35%) It wasn’t all sacrifice, however. Super savers put discretionary spending most often to home improvement projects, then travel, and then carryout food. Meanwhile, in the coming year the most popular spending option for super savers is “to go on vacation” (57%). Investment decisions Nearly all (95%) of super savers invest in a workplace retirement plan, with 64% of those invested in a traditional savings account. About 62% have some or all of their retirement savings in target date funds (TDFs), and 65% believe that target date investment options can help meet their personal retirement goals. In terms of other investments within workplace retirement accounts, super savers are interested in guaranteed future income (66%), exchange-traded funds (ETFs) (53%), and managed accounts (45%). “Many of our young top savers won’t have pensions to rely on and are concerned about the future of Social Security,” Reddy said. “It’s smart of them to be prioritizing guaranteed income streams for when they reach retirement age.” A large number (36%) are also interested in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investment options. More also dipped their toes into the latest investment trends. About 17% invested in non-traditional options such as cryptocurrencies and meme stocks as compared to 11% in 2020. Nearly a quarter (22%) of Gen Z investors used these options. The future of retirement When super savers think about their retirement, they see themselves taking a phased approach. They still want to work after 65, but in a role outside their main career with fewer hours (41%). That compares to just 32% who plan to retire full-time and 15% who plan to work at full-time jobs, but with less stress and responsibility. Super saver Erica Leresche, 27, managed to put away 23% of her salary with an eye toward future security. “Savings is non-negotiable,” Leresche said. “Time in the market is on my side and I have options to reduce it later if I need to.” See more key findings from the study at Building retirement readiness | Principal. You can also hear directly from super savers like Erica at Principal.com. About the Principal Super Savers Study The Principal Super Savers study is an online survey conducted by Principal from July 5, 2021–July 12, 2021. Super saver respondents included 1,408 retirement plan participants ages 19-56 with savings behavior of: 61% contributing $17,550+ to their employer sponsored retirement plan in 2020 and 30% deferring 15% or more. Principal conducts periodic “pulse” surveys with customers to gain insight into timely topics. The survey findings reported here explore consumer concerns and actions surrounding saving and planning for retirement, and financial behaviors related to COVID-19. About Principal Financial Group® Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 18,000 employees[1] passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for more than 140 years, we’re helping more than 45.5 million customers[2] plan, insure, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, improve our planet, and build a diverse, inclusive workforce. Principal® is proud to be recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies[3], a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and a Top 10 “Best Places to Work in Money Management[4].” Learn more about Principal and our commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and purpose at Principal.com. [1] As of June 30, 2021. [2] As of June 30, 2021. [3] Ethisphere Institute, 2021. [4] Pensions & Investments, 2020. About Target Date Funds: The Retirement Target portfolios, which are target date portfolios, invest in underlying insurance company separate accounts, and mutual funds. Each Retirement Target portfolio is managed toward a particular target (retirement) date, or the approximate date an investor starts withdrawing money. As each Retirement Target portfolio approaches its target date, the investment mix becomes more conservative by increasing exposure to generally more conservative investment options and reducing exposure to typically more aggressive investment options. The asset allocation for each Retirement Target portfolio is regularly re-adjusted within a time frame that extends 15 years beyond the target date, at which point it reaches its most conservative allocation. Retirement Target portfolios assume the value of an investor's account will be withdrawn gradually during retirement. Neither the principal nor the underlying assets of the Retirement Target portfolios are guaranteed at any time, including the target date. Investment risk remains at all times. This communication is intended to be educational in nature and is not intended to be taken as a recommendation. Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Co (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Co. Plan administrative services offered by Principal Life. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., 800-247-1737, member SIPC and/or independent broker/-dealers. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, Iowa 50392. 1844054-092021 1 Principal super savers put away 15% or more of their income or 90% or more of the IRS maximum.

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Intelligent Video Creation Software Company Vyond Reports Ninth Consecutive Year of Growth

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:00:00 UT

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SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The close of 2022 marks the most successful year in the history of Vyond, the leader in intelligent video creation software. The company has achieved strong customer growth across key enterprise use cases, including learning and development, sales enablement, and internal communications. Customers are embracing Vyond because it allows them to deliver mission-critical employee training and HR, sales, and marketing information in an unusually engaging, cost-efficient, and scalable way. The company added 400,000 new users to its roster this year; expanded its footprint in industries like banking and finance; and boosted its seat license count in high-growth sectors like software, healthcare, biotech and pharmaceuticals. “Vyond has had outstanding results this year because we continue to help our customers communicate better,” said Vyond CEO Gary Lipkowitz. “We deliver a powerful and highly-relevant solution for training, education, and internal communications and have always pursued a strategy of managed growth. By combining thoughtful product development, measured organizational expansion, and a zealous customer focus, we’re continuing to build a robust, sustainable business. I am thrilled with our progress to date, celebrate the team’s success, and look forward to a great 2023 and beyond.” Industry-Leading Customer Satisfaction Over the past five years, Vyond’s customer satisfaction scores (CSAT) have averaged an industry-leading 94%. This year, Vyond exceeded that average–and its lofty internal goals–averaging customer satisfaction scores between 97% and 99% throughout the year. Vyond also achieved an outstanding Net Promoter Score (NPS) in 2022, earning a rating of 63, far exceeding industry average scores of around 30. Vyond’s exceptionally high NPS is attributed to positive customer evaluations that describe Vyond as “fast,” “easy-to-use,” “flexible,” “customizable,” and “fun,” and call out the company's great customer service. Rapid Growth in a Turbulent Tech Landscape During a year in which many tech companies reduced their workforce, Vyond increased its total headcount by close to 40%. One of its most critical new hires was Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer Van Diamandakis, who will oversee the company’s new Chicago office, located in the Fulton Market tech hub. The company’s regional expansion in the Midwest will include more than 25 new hires in sales, marketing, and customer success. To support its growth in Asia Pacific, the company also created a wholly owned subsidiary, Vyond Company Limited, in Thailand which is led by Chief Technology Officer Matt Harney. Ongoing Enhancements to Vyond Studio This fall, Vyond introduced the latest release of Vyond Studio – extending the relevance, speed, and power of the company’s enterprise video creation software. This major upgrade integrated several customer-driven product enhancements, including AI-powered capabilities that enable users to experience up to 10x speed and efficiency improvements, including shorter review, collaboration, and feedback cycles. It also delivered specific upgrades including support for SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files, enhanced text-importing capabilities, AI-driven photo-to-character functionality, instant video translations in over 70 languages, and enhanced security features, as well as extended brand control and brand management capabilities. About Vyond Vyond is the leader in intelligent video creation software. Over 65% of the Fortune 500, tens of thousands of SMBs, and millions of end users use Vyond to communicate better with their employees, customers, and communities with animated video. Vyond Studio is the leader in hundreds of verified customer reviews on G2, Capterra, and GetApp. The company has offices in Silicon Valley, Chicago, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Thailand. Visit vyond.com.

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Dasera’s Wind Cave Release Enhances Risk Detection and Accelerates Onboarding at Scale for Data Governance

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:00:00 UT

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dasera, the leader in helping organizations operationalize their data governance and data security programs, announced its newest Wind Cave 6.0 release. With this version, Dasera pinpoints configuration, data, and user risk faster and more accurately while providing visualizations of risk that empower teams to act on insights. The Wind Cave release also enables rapid onboarding of data stores at scale to get teams to value faster. In short, Wind Cave enables improved visibility of risk while accelerating data store onboarding leading to safer and more cost-effective organizations. “Companies struggle with the lack of visibility across their data silos and lack of awareness of user activity resulting in unresolved risk,” said Ani Chaudhuri, CEO. “The Wind Cave release enables customers to onboard at scale, automate risk detection, and automate remediation, so that they can operationalize their data governance with greater speed and thus save cost and reduce risk.” Finance, banking, insurance, and consumer e-commerce companies are expected to benefit from the Wind Cave release with improved payment card industry (PCI) data classification and tagging capabilities. These improved capabilities provide greater visibility into how sensitive data is handled and where it is stored, enabling security and privacy teams to better protect PCI data. In addition to expanded classification capabilities, Dasera now has the ability to run data processing across distinct private clouds with unique enterprise security restrictions thus providing a single pane of glass view of their company’s entire data governance operations. “Customers have really strict security and privacy policies when they adopt new SaaS technologies,” said Deepti Hemwani, Head of Product. “Our newest features further allow us to meet the customer where they are and provide them with data governance capabilities that not only complies with their security requirements but also provides them a consolidated view across their distinct cloud data environments.” Dasera is also enhancing its data store discovery and data store onboarding capabilities. Customers will be able to onboard data stores at scale and see misconfigurations even before connecting data stores. Ready for more? We at Dasera want to show how our platform can help your organization. Learn more about our Wind Cave release or request a demo today. About Dasera Dasera helps organizations operationalize data governance and data security. The Dasera platform continually monitors context and policy, automating the integration of security and compliance at every phase of the data lifecycle. To learn more, visit www.dasera.com or contact us at info@dasera.com.

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Genius Sports Limited Announces Filing of Amended Registration Statement on Form F-4 Regarding Certain Amendments to its Previously Announced Warrant Consent Solicitation

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:10:00 UT

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LONDON & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genius Sports Limited (NYSE: GENI) (“Genius” or the “Company”) today announced that it has filed an amended Registration Statement on Form F-4 regarding the amended terms of its previously announced solicitation of consents (the “Consent Solicitation”) to amend certain terms and mechanics related to exercises of warrants in connection with the Consent Solicitation (the “Warrant Amendment”). As previously announced on December 16, 2022, the Company extended the Expiration Date from 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on December 16, 2022 until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 19, 2023. Consistent with the previous announcement, holders of the Company’s warrants will continue to have the ability to exercise on a cashless basis for 0.26 shares per warrant until the Expiration Date. Subject to approval of the Warrant Amendment by holders of the Company’s warrants, any warrants not exercised on or prior to the Expiration Date will be automatically exercised on a cashless basis for an effective delivery of 0.234 ordinary shares per warrant, which is 10% less than the number of shares per warrant to be received by the holders who elect to exercise on a cashless basis on or prior to the Expiration Date. The Company’s ordinary shares and warrants are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols “GENI” and “GENI WS,” respectively. As of December 16, 2022, a total of 7,668,280 warrants were outstanding. If approved by holders of at least the 50% of the outstanding warrants, the Warrant Amendment would ensure that there would be no warrants outstanding after January 20, 2023. The purpose of the Consent Solicitation is to simplify the Company’s capital structure and reduce the potential dilutive impact of the warrants, thereby providing the Company with greater financial flexibility and providing investors and prospective investors with greater certainty as to the Company’s capital structure. Amended Mechanics Relating to Exercises in Connection with the Consent Solicitation If the Consent Solicitation is approved, the exercise price of the warrants will be 74% of the 1-day VWAP of the Company’s ordinary shares on the second trading day prior to the Expiration Date, which is expected to be January 17, 2023 (such day, the “Reference Period”, and such price the “Reduced Exercise Price”). Holders who exercise warrants on or before the Expiration Date can do so on either a cashless basis in order to receive 0.26 ordinary shares per warrant, or by paying cash for the Reduced Exercise Price to receive one ordinary share per warrant. By delivering consents in the Consent Solicitation, holders will be exercising their warrants at the Reduced Exercise Price, and by exercising their warrants, holders will be consenting to the Warrant Amendment in the Consent Solicitation. If the Warrant Amendment is Approved Approval of the Warrant Amendment requires the consent of at least 50% of the holders of the Company’s warrants. If the Warrant Amendment is approved, any warrant that is not exercised on or prior to the Expiration Date will be exercised automatically on a cashless basis on the first trading day following the Expiration Date, at an exercise price that is 76.6% of 1-day VWAP of the Company’s ordinary shares for the Reference Period, resulting in such holders receiving 0.234 ordinary shares per warrant, which is 10% less than the number of ordinary shares per warrant to be received by holders that exercise on a cashless basis at the Reduced Exercise Price on or prior to the Expiration Date. If the Warrant Amendment is Not Approved If the Warrant Amendment is not approved and such condition is not waived, the warrants will retain their current terms and any exercises of warrants by holders at the Reduced Exercise Price will not be consummated and holders will be returned their warrants. The warrants currently have an exercise price of $11.50 per ordinary share and expire on April 20, 2026, subject to certain terms and conditions. The Company has engaged BofA Securities, Inc. as solicitation agent. D.F. King & Co., Inc. has been appointed as the information and tabulation agent for the Consent Solicitation and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company is the Company’s transfer agent. Requests for documents should be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at (800) 370-1749 (for warrant holders) or (212) 269-5550 (for banks and brokers) or via the following email address: geniussports@dfking.com. Important Additional Information has been Filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission In connection with the Consent Solicitation, the Company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission an amended registration statement on Form F-4/A and an amendment to its tender offer statement on Schedule TO. The registration statement has not yet become effective. Securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time that the registration statement becomes effective. This announcement is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell the warrants or an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any ordinary shares in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under the laws of any such state. The Consent Solicitation is being made only through the Schedule TO and prospectus and the complete terms and conditions of the Consent Solicitation are set forth in the Schedule TO and prospectus. Copies of the Schedule TO and prospectus will be available free of charge at the website of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission at www.sec.gov. Requests for documents may also be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at the phone number and email address set forth above. Holders of the warrants are urged to read the Schedule TO and prospectus carefully before making any decision with respect to the Consent Solicitation because they contain important information, including the various terms of, and conditions to, the Consent Solicitation. None of the Company, any of its management or its board of directors, or the solicitation agent, the transfer agent or the information and tabulation agent makes any recommendation as to whether or not holders of warrants should consent to the Warrant Amendment in the Consent Solicitation. About Genius Sports Genius Sports is the official data, technology and broadcast partner that powers the global ecosystem connecting sports, betting and media. Our technology is used in over 150 countries worldwide, creating highly immersive products that enrich fan experiences for the entire sports industry. We are the trusted partner to over 400 sports organizations, including many of the world’s largest leagues and federations such as the NFL, EPL, FIBA, NCAA, NASCAR, AFA and Liga MX. Genius Sports is uniquely positioned through cutting-edge technology, scale and global reach to support our partners. Our innovative use of big data, computer vision, machine learning, and augmented reality, connects the entire sports ecosystem from the rights holder all the way through to the fan. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve significant risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include information about our possible or assumed future results of operations or our performance. Words such as “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this press release may include, for example, statements about the consummation of the Consent Solicitation, the entry into the Warrant Amendment and the effects of the Consent Solicitation on our capital structure. Although the Company believes that the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual financial results or results of operations and could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: our ability to successfully complete the Consent Solicitation; the effect of COVID-19 on our business; risks related to our reliance on relationships with sports organizations and the potential loss of such relationships or failure to renew or expand existing relationships; fraud, corruption or negligence related to sports events, or by our employees or contracted statisticians; risks related to changes in domestic and foreign laws and regulations or their interpretation; compliance with applicable data protection and privacy laws; pending litigation and investigations; the failure to protect or enforce our proprietary and intellectual property rights; claims for intellectual property infringement; our reliance on information technology; and other factors included under the heading “Risk Factors” in our filings with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, to reflect any change in our expectations with respect to such statements or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any statement is based.

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Globality Wins “Best Use of Natural Language Processing” at 2022 Global Excellence Awards

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:00:00 UT

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PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Globality, the leader in using artificial intelligence and natural language processing (NLP) to transform the procurement function, today announced it has been named by The AI Journal as the winner of the Best Use of NLP in the 2022 Global Excellence Awards. This was the biggest year yet for the awards program with more than 250 entries being submitted from across the world. Each entry was reviewed by a 28-person judging panel from across the world with the winner being selected by achieving the highest score. This year the judging panel included representatives from industry dominating brands such as HSBC, Google, Deloitte, Microsoft, and Amazon. Powered by cutting-edge AI technology, Globality reinvents the procurement process by automating the demand creation, supplier identification, proposal evaluation, and statement of work (SOW) creation process – completely replacing the traditional, outdated Request for Proposal. Its self-service, consumer-like interface uses NLP and machine learning to understand buyers' needs and match companies with suppliers that best meet specific project requirements, all while achieving substantial cost savings and reducing operating expenses. “We are proud to be recognized by The AI Journal and receive the prestigious Global Excellence Award for Best Use of NLP,” said Lior Delgo, Globality Co-Founder and President. “It reflects the growth and success of Globality’s game-changing AI-powered technology that is helping industry-leading companies such as BT and Santander transform their buying models to manage their company’s spend more efficiently than ever before. “In today's economic climate especially, sourcing more intelligently and effectively is not just critical to protecting the bottom line, it is key to driving better business outcomes which is exactly what Globality’s technology is empowering our customers to do.” “Globality has set a high standard for innovation and creativity with its winning entry in the category Best Use of NLP. With this being the biggest year yet, it made the competition for being a finalist tough with innovative, smart, thought-provoking, results-driven entries coming in from companies of all sizes. It is fantastic to see the effort and passion be rewarded by getting the global recognition by winning at the 2022 Global Excellence Awards,” said Tom Allen, Founder and CEO of The AI Journal. About Globality – Option 1 Globality is the leader in using leading-edge, artificial intelligence-powered technology to dramatically increase cost savings and improve business outcomes that procurement facilitates. Globality’s state-of-the-art digital solution replaces the traditional, outdated Request for Proposal, efficiently and effectively scoping needs, and matches companies with the suppliers that best meet the specific project requirements. By using Globality’s platform, companies achieve substantial cost savings and reduced operating expenses, while also delighting business stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and improving outcomes. For more information, visit www.globality.com About The AI Journal Global Excellence Awards The AI Journal’s Global Excellence Awards is a program that recognizes best practices, use cases, campaigns, and exceptional talent from high-performing teams and individuals from companies of all sizes around the world.

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Mining Chemical Global Market Report 2022: Growing Need to Control Emissions While Maximising Efficiency Fuels Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:56:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Mining Chemical Market, by Product Type, by Application, and by Region - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides an in-depth analysis of global mining chemicals market, and provides market size (US$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR %) for the forecast period (2022-2030), considering 2021 as the base year. Market Dynamics Mining chemicals are employed in the mining and mineral processing industries to attain maximum efficiency through improved selectivity, and higher recovery. This, along with the growing need to control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution and the increasing requirement for environmental and health protection in the industry, is positively influencing the sales of mining chemicals across the globe. Some of the other considerable factors are rapid industrialization, rising expenditure on infrastructure projects, such as the construction of railways, roads, and highways, and increasing demand for gold, copper, and platinum around the world, are anticipated to strengthen the market growth. Increasing strict rules and regulations associated with the tailing management that deals with the waste generated from mining is projected to fuel the market growth. The large volume of waste is generated when minerals are extracted from mines, for treating this waste tailing management has become an important activity in order to protect the environment and promote the sustainability of the environment. Key features of the study: It elucidates potential revenue opportunity across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrix for this market. This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players It profiles key players in the global mining chemicals market based on the following parameters - company overview, financial performance, product portfolio, geographical presence, distribution strategies, key developments and strategies, and future plans Insights from this report would allow marketers and management authorities of companies to make informed decision regarding future products launches, technology up gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics The global mining chemicals market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, sodium hypochlorite manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global mining chemicals market Detailed Segmentation: Global Mining Chemicals Market, By Product Type: Frothers Flocculants Collectors Solvent Extractant Grinding Aids Others Global Mining Chemicals Market, By Application: Minerals Processing Explosives & Drilling Water and Waste Treatments Others Global Mining Chemicals Market, By Region: North America U.S. Canada Europe U.K. Germany France Italy Spain Russia Rest of Europe Asia Pacific China India Japan ASEAN Australia South Korea Rest of Asia Pacific Latin America Brazil Mexico Rest of Latin America Middle East & Africa Middle East Africa Company Profiles Ashland Inc. BASF SE The Dow Chemical Company Chevron Phillips Chemicals Company LP Clariant AG Cytec Industries Nalco Company Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. AkzoNobel Performance Additives Key Topics Covered: 1. Research Objectives and Assumptions Research Objectives Assumptions Abbreviations 2. Market Purview Report Description Market Definition and Scope Executive Summary Market Snippet, By Product Type Market Snippet, By Application Market Snippet, By Region Coherent Opportunity Map (COM) 3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis Market Dynamics Drivers Restraints PEST Analysis PORTER's Five Forces Analysis Market Opportunities Regulatory Scenario Key Developments Industry Trend 4. Global Mining Chemicals Market - Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Overview Factors Affecting Global Mining Chemicals Market - COVID-19 Impact Analysis 5. Global Mining Chemicals Market, By Product Type, 2017-2030 (US$ Million) 6. Global Mining Chemicals Market, By Application, 2017-2030 (US$ Million) 7. Global Mining Chemicals Market, By Region, 2017-2030 (US$ Million) 8. Competitive Landscape 9. Section For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/f1ityn

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Heartland Summit ‘Meets in the Middle’ to Kickstart Economic Growth across America

Thu, 12 May 2022 13:00:00 UT

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BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today in Bentonville, Ark., more than 350 innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, thought leaders and policymakers convene to create meaningful solutions to change the narrative about the middle of the country and kickstart economic growth across the heartland. The 2022 Heartland Summit brings together this group of luminaries to create powerful networks aimed at forging paths of progress and turning great ideas into action. The heartland is at the epicenter of many of America’s biggest challenges and is also a storehouse of tremendous American potential. “Too many well-meaning conversations about the future of the heartland take place outside of it. The Heartland Summit brings the conversation home. Bentonville and Northwest Arkansas are leading important, substantive conversations about economic development in the middle of the country,” said Olivia Walton, a co-founder of Heartland Summit. The two-day event showcases the beauty and innovation occurring in Northwest Arkansas, while hosting meaningful discussions that allow leaders to learn from each other and bring new ideas to their hometowns. On Wednesday, May 11, the summit kicked off with bike rides through the world-class network of trails, visits to Bentonville’s impressive museums like Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and insightful panel discussions. The stage was set with “Kick-Starting Change in the Heartland,” featuring established CEOs doing business in middle America, including Dr. Patrick Conway, CEO of Cares Solutions, Optum; Maria Teresa Kumar, Founding President and CEO, Voto Latino; Kathryn McLay, President and CEO, Sam’s Club; and Carmichael Roberts, Founder and Managing Partner, Material Impact. Pharrell Williams, the Grammy award-winning musician, education-focused philanthropist and entrepreneur, joined Caryl Stern, executive director of the Walton Family Foundation, on stage for a discussion on “What Unites Us: Investing in Our Kids and Transforming Education.” Williams discussed how their organizations are working to close the opportunity gap and why this work matters now more than ever. The conversations continue throughout Thursday, May 12, with community leaders such as Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO, JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Steve Case, Chairman and CEO, AOL; Alice Walton, founder, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art; Cornell Wesley, Director, City of Birmingham, Ala.; along with political leaders including Mayor G.T. Bynum of Tulsa, Okla.; Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana; and Governor Asa Hutchinson of Arkansas. Governors Edwards and Hutchinson lead the “Meet in the Middle: Reaching Across the Aisle to Collaborate” discussion, in which they talk through utilizing collaboration to achieve economic growth and reaching across party lines to advance the heartland and our country. Heartland Summit was co-founded by Olivia, Tom, Steuart and Kelly Walton to change the narrative about the middle of the country, creating recipes for building vibrant economies and resilient communities. The Summit returned to Bentonville this year for the first time since 2018. More information on the Heartland Summit and Heartland Forward, the “think and do tank” of which this is the flagship event, can be found on the Heartland Forward website. About Heartland Summit Heartland Summit is the flagship event of Heartland Forward with the mission to help change the narrative about the middle of the country and kick-start economic growth. We showcase the exciting innovation happening between the coasts, spark frank conversations about the challenges the region is facing and build networks to sustain economic growth and power problem solving across the country. By bringing together leading thinkers, innovators and investors, we create powerful networks to forge paths of progress and turn great ideas into action.

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Tickets Still Available to the 2021 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival Presented by Capital One

Thu, 13 May 2021 12:02:00 UT

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MIAMI BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--South Florida’s most renowned culinary Festival will take over the city May 20-23, 2021 when the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (SOBEWFF®) returns to celebrate 20 years on the sand. The Festival will safely bring food and drink aficionados more than 70 events with a variety of walk-around tastings, intimate dinners, late-night parties, and more taking place at locations across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The Festival has curated a line-up of not to be missed walk-around tastings for gourmands looking to stroll in the South Florida sunshine and savor bites and sips from an all-star roster of 300+ renowned chefs, culinary and lifestyle personalities, winemakers, and spirits producers. Outdoor walk-around tastings include: Those looking to enjoy the more exclusive side of SOBEWFF® can indulge in one of the Festival’s Intimate Dinners. The series features more than 30 limited-seating dinners at South Florida’s most acclaimed restaurants where guests will enjoy a premium tasting menu highlighting the chefs’ signature cuisines paired with a variety of high-end wines and spirits. Limited tickets still available to the following dinners: Can’t make it to SOBEWFF® this year? Join the fun virtually! Capital One cardholders can exclusively explore small bites with big flavor during Snack-Sized South Beach: A Capital One Virtual Experience hosted by Aarón Sánchez and Ellen Bennett. Viewers will be able to virtually cook 'alongside' Sanchez and Bennett from the comfort of their own kitchens - making this a truly distinctive culinary affair. Also new to the line-up this year, the #SOBEWFF Virtual Culinary Demos powered by Zoom. Sear, sauté and sizzle along with your favorite chefs all from the comfort of your own kitchen - as they share tips and tricks on how to cook like a Food Network star! EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. 100% of the Festival’s net proceeds support its mission to EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. the future leaders of the hospitality industry at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University (FIU). To date, SOBEWFF® has raised more than $31.8 million for the School. To ensure the safety of Festival-goers and Festival staff, SOBEWFF® has implemented the new COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocols that follow guidance from the FIU Healthcare Committee. Tickets to these events and more are available online at sobewff.org or by calling 866.271.8540 (Phone sales are open Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM EST). Stay up to date all year long by following along with the #SOBEWFF hashtag on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. About the Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. All proceeds from the Festival benefit the students of the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management who also assist Festival organizers with sponsorship fulfillment, restaurant and exhibitor recruitment, logistics, and inventory as well as working alongside some of the world’s greatest celebrity chefs and winemakers. To date, SOBEWFF® has raised more than $31.8 million for the School. In September 2019, BizBash named the Festival the #1 Food & Restaurant Industry event in the United States for the seventh year in a row. The South Beach Wine & Food Festival® is produced by Florida International University and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits, with the support of the Miami Beach Visitors & Convention Authority and the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs. For more information about the Festival, visit sobewff.org or call 877-762-3933. For more information about Florida International University visit fiu.edu, for the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management visit hospitality.fiu.edu and for more information about Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits visit southernglazers.com.

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Global Swimwear and Beachwear Market Business Report 2022: Celebrities Driving Swimwear and Beachwear Fashion Trends - Market to Reach $32.5 Billion by 2027 from $20.2 Billion in 2020 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:23:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Swimwear and Beachwear: Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Swimwear and Beachwear Market to Reach $32.5 Billion by 2027 In the changed post COVID-19 business landscape, the global market for Swimwear and Beachwear estimated at US$20.2 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$32.5 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 7% over the analysis period 2020-2027. Polyester, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 8% CAGR and reach US$11.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Spandex segment is readjusted to a revised 7% CAGR for the next 7-year period. The U.S. Market is Estimated at $5.5 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 10.3% CAGR The Swimwear and Beachwear market in the U.S. is estimated at US$5.5 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$6.8 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 10.3% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 4.3% and 6.5% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.9% CAGR. Nylon Segment to Record 6.5% CAGR In the global Nylon segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 6% CAGR estimated for this segment. These regional markets accounting for a combined market size of US$2.9 Billion in the year 2020 will reach a projected size of US$4.3 Billion by the close of the analysis period. China will remain among the fastest growing in this cluster of regional markets. Led by countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea, the market in Asia-Pacific is forecast to reach US$4.3 Billion by the year 2027, while Latin America will expand at a 7.6% CAGR through the analysis period. What's New for 2022? Global competitiveness and key competitor percentage market shares Market presence across multiple geographies - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial Online interactive peer-to-peer collaborative bespoke updates Access to digital archives and Research Platform Complimentary updates for one year Key Topics Covered: I. METHODOLOGY II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. MARKET OVERVIEW Influencer Market Insights World Market Trajectories Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession Swimwear and Beachwear: Stylish, Trendy and Aesthetic Apparel for Water-based Leisure and Sports Activities Market Highlights Women's Swimwear Continues to Rule the Roost Men's Swimwear Market - Changing Perceptions Augur Well for Segment Growth Children's Swimwear and Beachwear Segment Set for Robust Growth Recent Market Activity US and Brazil Lead the Global Market, Asia-Pacific Set for Fastest Growth Popularity of Beach Culture and Indoor Watersports Fuels Swimwear Market in China Increasing Health Awareness - A Key Growth Driver Fashion - An Indispensable Aspect of Swimwear and Beachwear Competition Direct-to-Consumer Online-Only Swimwear Brands Transform Retail Structure of Swimwear Market Export-Import Statistics Swimwear and Beachwear - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2022 (E) Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2022 (E) 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS(Total 199 Featured) Arena Italia S.p.A (Italy) Diana Sport (Italy) La Perla Group (Italy) NoZONE Clothing Limited (Canada) O'Neill, Inc. (USA) Panos Emporio (Sweden) PARAH S.p.A (Italy) Perry Ellis International, Inc. (USA) Jantzen Apparel LLC (USA) PVH Corp. (USA) Quiksilver, Inc. (USA) Seafolly (Australia) Seaspray Swimwear (UK) Speedo International Ltd. (UK) Swimwear Anywhere, Inc. (USA) TYR Sport, Inc. (USA) Wacoal Europe Ltd. (UK) 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS Leisure Travel - A Business Case for Swimwear and Beachwear Luxury Swimwear Market: Focus on Proper Fit, Comfort & Exclusive Features to Drive Growth Rising Popularity of Water Sports Drives Creation of Sports-Inspired Swimwear Collections Celebrities Drive Swimwear and Beachwear Fashion Trends UV Protective Swimwear for Kids - A Panacea for Parents Concern The Growing Significance of Sustainability in Swimwear Eco-friendly Swimwear Continues to Gain Ground Bikinis Lose their Appeal amidst Soaring Consumer Interest in One-Piece Swimsuits Brands Look to Address Concerns over Proper Fit of Swimsuits Modest Swimwear - A Burgeoning Market Controversy Surrounds Burkini Beachwear Plus-Size Swimwear Exhibits Significant Growth Potential Swimwear and Beachwear Makers Make Hay while the Sun Shines Beachwear Accessories Offered as Add-ons to Increase Profits Product Innovations: Name of the Game Are Expensive Swimwear Worth the Price? FINA Bans High-Technology Swimsuits 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE III. REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS IV. COMPETITION For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/5d8j74

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Dawn Introduces Upside-Down Dish Soap with Self-Sealing Valve to Help You Get Dishes Done Faster

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:00:00 UT

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Dawn®, America’s #1 dish liquid*, is introducing Dawn EZ-Squeeze, a new inverted bottle with patented no-flip cap technology, enabling it to stand on its cap and dispense from the bottom with a self-sealing valve that protects against leaks. “Dish soap bottles are one of the most-used household items, so they should be easy to use – from the first drop to the last,” said Guerin McClure, Vice President, North America Dish Care at Procter & Gamble. “You’ve likely spent time shaking, flipping, and banging your dish soap bottle on the countertop in a messy attempt to make the most of every drop. With Dawn EZ-Squeeze we wanted to create a dish soap that was designed to be fast and easy, helping you get away from the sink and on with your life.” Dawn devoted more than five years, hundreds of designs, and thousands of hours of testing, in the development of Dawn EZ-Squeeze making it one of P&G’s most researched and rigorously tested products in the Company’s 50 year history within the dish soap category. During this extensive consumer testing, Dawn found that the package’s unique valve design not only delivered a mess-free experience, but the lack of a cap improved ease of use for populations who had challenges with existing bottle designs since it could be dispensed easily with one hand. Easy to use packaging has quickly become one of the most valued characteristics for home care brands1. Dawn EZ-Squeeze's one-handed design allows people to easily apply the intended amount of soap directly to dishes with greater control, so that Dawn’s grease-fighting formula can begin working immediately. The EZ-Squeeze bottle isn’t the product’s only upgrade – the formula has also been updated to help dissolve both everyday grease and tough, cooked-on messes quickly and easily, allowing people to spend less time and fewer resources at the sink. It effortlessly removes 99% of grease and food residues and, with 4x faster grease-cleaning,** people will get the most value out of every bottle until the very last drop. With Dawn EZ-Squeeze, people no longer have to shake or flip. Simply grab and squeeze. “We noticed a gap in design innovation when it comes to dish soap bottles, and we were excited to act on it,” said Corey Brugh, Senior Engineer, Research & Development, North America Dish at Procter & Gamble. “We’re excited about the incredible response Dawn EZ-Squeeze has received already through our initial testing, and can’t wait for more people to try this groundbreaking and efficient way to wash dishes.” A video outlining real people who asked for this innovation and how Dawn answered by flipping dishwashing on its head can be viewed here. Dawn EZ-Squeeze is now available at mass retailers nationwide in Platinum and Original formulas. To learn more about Dawn EZ-Squeeze, visit www.dawn-dish.com. *​​Based on Sales. Nielsen Syndicated LDL Category Total US xAOC $ and Unit Sales Latest 52 w/e 11/27/21 ** vs Dawn non-concentrate About Dawn Dawn, America's #1 dish liquid*, has been helping people clean since 1972. While most people know Dawn as the dish soap that best cuts grease in the sink, it's also the ultimate secret weapon for cleaning greasy messes throughout the home. For more information about the Dawn family of products, including Dawn Powerwash™ Dish Spray visit www.dawn-dish.com. *​​Based on Sales. Nielsen Syndicated LDL Category Total US xAOC $ and Unit Sales Latest 52 w/e 1/4/20 About Procter & Gamble P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at www.pg.com/news. 1 Household Packaging and Format Trends: Incl Impact of COVID-19.

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Bird Global Announces Proposed Merger with Profitable Partner Bird Canada

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:46:00 UT

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MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bird Global, Inc. (NYSE:BRDS, “Bird”), a leader in environmentally friendly electric transportation, today announced that it is pursuing a merger with Bird's original and most successful platform partner, Bird Canada Inc. (“Bird Canada”), along with an estimated total of $32 million in new financing, $4 million of which has already been funded. The proposed financing and merger (the “Proposed Transaction”) is expected to include an offering of convertible secured promissory notes (the “Notes”) issued to Obelysk; MacKinnon, Bennett & Company (MKB); and Relay Ventures, owners of Bird Canada. Pursuant to the Proposed Transaction, Bird would combine with Bird Canada with the shareholders of Bird Canada primarily receiving as consideration an expected $32 million in Notes. The merger would add additional profitable operations to Bird’s global platform, while consolidating North American operations. The Proposed Transaction is expected to close as soon as possible, subject to the completion and execution of definitive documentation and other customary closing conditions. Bird Canada was founded in 2019 as Bird’s platform partner and through that arrangement, Bird Canada has operated independently, using Bird branding, vehicles, and technology to successfully establish micromobility programs across various Canadian cities. Bird Canada has consistently delivered best-in-class unit economics since its launch and delivered positive full year EBITDA in recent years, a trend that is expected to contribute to Bird’s goal of becoming adjusted EBITDA profitable on a full year basis in 2023. “ We are excited to join the Bird leadership team as they continue their global leading platform in micromobility,” said John Bitove, Chair of Bird Canada. “ We have operated profitably in Canada since we launched the business and we believe our management team’s maniacal operating focus on profitability and customer service will help drive Bird’s global business to new heights.” Upon the closing of the Proposed Transaction, it is intended that: Stewart Lyons will join Bird as President. He is currently CEO and founder of Bird Canada, having held prior CEO and senior executive roles across Mobilicity, SiriusXM, and TeraGo Networks. will join Bird as President. He is currently CEO and founder of Bird Canada, having held prior CEO and senior executive roles across Mobilicity, SiriusXM, and TeraGo Networks. Michael Washinushi will join Bird as Chief Financial Officer as Ben Lu, Bird’s current CFO, transitions to a role as a strategic advisor. Michael has 17 years of experience as Chief Financial Officer for FreshBooks and SiriusXM Canada. will join Bird as Chief Financial Officer as Ben Lu, Bird’s current CFO, transitions to a role as a strategic advisor. Michael has 17 years of experience as Chief Financial Officer for FreshBooks and SiriusXM Canada. JJ Bitove will join as VP, Corporate Development and Strategy. He is currently CFO and co-founder of Bird Canada, serving in financial and strategy roles with prior experience at Obelysk and Wells Fargo Securities. Stewart Lyons, current CEO of Bird Canada, stated, “ After four years of building the most successful operator in the Bird Global network, we are very excited to bring our lean operating philosophy and proven experience in shared micromobility to Bird Global.” “ We believe that this new funding, coupled with the operational rigor provided by the addition of Bird Canada, will contribute to Bird’s goal of becoming adjusted EBITDA profitable on a full year basis in 2023,” said Shane Torchiana, CEO of Bird. “ I’m grateful to our dedicated team and Board of Directors for their guidance throughout this process. In particular, I want to acknowledge Ben’s contributions: he has been instrumental in helping us navigate through multiple transactions, brought greater public company discipline, and helped to put the company on a stronger path toward profitability.” “ This would not only cement our leadership in North America, but also is expected to add additional profitable operations on top of meaningful progress on our cost optimization efforts to date,” said Travis VanderZanden, Founder & Chair of the Board, Bird. “ I’m grateful to our Board and team for their support and contributions to Bird, and am eager to see the operating insight and experience that these new members of our team will bring as we continue our path to profitability and pursuit of our mission.” Upon the closing of the Proposed Transaction, it is intended that John Bitove, Antonio Occhionero and Kevin Talbot will join Bird’s Board of Directors: John Bitove, Chairman and co-founder of Bird Canada and investment company Obelysk. Obelysk brought SiriusXM satellite radio to Canada and is a major investor across a portfolio of businesses. Mr. Bitove was also the founder of the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. and investment company Obelysk. Obelysk brought SiriusXM satellite radio to Canada and is a major investor across a portfolio of businesses. Mr. Bitove was also the founder of the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. Antonio Occhionero, Managing Partner, MKB. Founded in 2010, MKB is a growth equity firm focused on the energy transition. Mr. Occhionero brings over 20 years of experience in transportation private equity investing and investment banking and today leads the firm’s mobility investments, serving on the boards of shared and electric mobility companies. Prior to MKB, he was an investment banking director at Credit Suisse. Founded in 2010, MKB is a growth equity firm focused on the energy transition. Mr. Occhionero brings over 20 years of experience in transportation private equity investing and investment banking and today leads the firm’s mobility investments, serving on the boards of shared and electric mobility companies. Prior to MKB, he was an investment banking director at Credit Suisse. Kevin Talbot, Managing Partner of Relay Ventures and co-founder of Bird Canada. A former entrepreneur and operator, Mr. Talbot has invested in and served on the boards of numerous technology companies in Canada and the United States. He led his firm’s multiple previous investments in both Bird and Bird Canada. Obelysk, MKB and Relay will have the right to designate two other directors at the closing of the Proposed Transaction. At such time, Travis VanderZanden, Robert Komin, Racquel Russell and Jim Mutrie are expected to continue to serve on Bird’s Board of Directors. The transactions demonstrate a significant investment in Bird by Obelysk, MKB and Relay. The initial funding of $4 million by Bird Canada was financed through an amendment to Bird’s vehicle financing facility with MidCap Financial Investment Corporation and MidCap Financial Trust (each managed or advised by Apollo Capital Management, L.P. or its affiliate, collectively “Apollo”). Together with the broader transaction, Bird anticipates receiving an estimated total of $32 million of cash and all of the equity of Bird Canada in exchange for an estimated aggregate principal amount of $64 million of Notes. Concurrent with the closing of the Proposed Transaction, Bird intends to amend its vehicle financing facility with Apollo, further reducing and extending its debt amortization payments to align with Bird’s normal business seasonality. For further information regarding terms and conditions of the Proposed Transaction, please see Bird’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed December 20, 2022. About Bird Bird is an electric vehicle company dedicated to bringing affordable, environmentally friendly transportation solutions such as e-scooters and e-bikes to communities across the world. Founded in 2017 by transportation pioneer Travis VanderZanden, Bird is rapidly expanding. Today, Bird has facilitated over 175 million rides on Bird vehicles through its ride-sharing business and makes its products available for purchase at www.bird.co and via leading retailers and distribution partners. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates to provide a reliable and affordable transportation option for people who live and work there. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the terms and consummation of the Proposed Transaction, the use of proceeds therefrom, our path to profitability and our future financial performance, operations, operating results and financial condition. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the ability of Bird, Bird Canada and the other parties thereto to consummate the Proposed Transaction in the timeframe expected, or at all, as well as the important factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 2021 and Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2022, and described from time to time in our future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon information available to us as of the date of this press release and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, these statements are inherently uncertain and you are cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of any new information, future events or otherwise.

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Modern Oral Products in the European Region for 2003-2022: Evolution, Current Status, Innovations, Future Perspectives - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:20:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Modern Oral Products (Tobacco-Free Pouches Infused With Nicotine, CBD, Stimulants) in the European Region for 2003-2022: Evolution, Current Status, Innovations, Future Perspectives" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report includes a detailed European market analysis and defines all the tobacco-free brands of oral pouches. All the data actual to the date of this Report as of December 1, 2022. The analysis of tobacco-free oral pouches includes 138 brands marketed in the EU and, in particular, 1077 products were studied that varied in flavour, nicotine strength, portion weight, and average price. Tobacco-free oral pouches are largely unregulated in the European market, although national regulations adopted by individual countries set the prospect for future regulation of the product under the TPD3 policy. At the moment requirements and restrictions over ingredients, maximum nicotine content, packaging and labelling, advertising, sponsorship and sale of tobacco-free oral pouches are in place in many country members of the EU, and these are very similar to those placed in front of vape products. Big Tobacco companies showed great interest in novel oral tobacco products, in particular, nicotine pouches. They actively adopt nicotine pouches as a focus of their corporate harm reduction strategies and develop production and distribution networks through acquisitions and investments. High demand for a safer way to consume nicotine has spurred the growth of the nicotine pouch product category and the search for innovative solutions related to formulations, pouch design and flavour delivery for higher competition. The growing popularity of nicotine pouches attracted attention to other snus-like nicotine-free products that could provide extra benefits and act like novel food or supplement in the European market. With the launch of more than 40 new brands of nicotine pouches in 2022 and increasing sales, the market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.7% from 2022 to 2030. Despite market barriers, launching your own product line is available thanks to many private companies offering white-label services or production equipment lines. Key Topics Covered: Disclaimer Glossary Executive Summary 1. Oral Pouches Classification Scheme 2. General Regulation for Tobacco-Free Oral Pouches 3. Products Requirements (Within Countries of Targeted Region) 3.1. Requirement on Ingredients 3.2. Nicotine/CBD Content 3.3. Health Warnings 3.4. Advertising and Display Restrictions 3.5. Age Limits and Restriction Statements 3.6. Labeling Statements 4. Nicotine Pouches Consumption Rating by Countries 5. Brands Ownership: Big Tobacco and Other Companies 6. Timeline of Tobacco-Free Oral Pouches Launched in 2003-2022 7. Main Innovations and Major Changes During the Period 8. TPD3 Policy Risks 9. Marketed Products Analysis 9.1. Content Analysis 9.2. Flavors Analysis 9.3. Pouch Size and Quantity Analysis 9.4. Packages Analysis 9.5. Nicotine Content Per Portion or Package 9.6. Retail Prices Analysis 10. EU Customs Statistics for Tobacco-Free Pouch 10.1. Imports of Tobacco-Free Oral Pouches in the European Union 10.2. Exports of Tobacco-Free Oral Pouches in the European Union 11. OEM Services and Manufacturing Facilities for Nicotine Pouches 11.1 OEM Service Providers for White Label Production in the EU Market 11.2 Global Suppliers of Manufacturing Equipment for Nicotine Pouches List of Images, Tables and Charts References: Appendix A. Labeling Statements for Tobacco-Free Nicotine Snus in the EU Appendix B. Age Limits and Restriction Statements for Tobacco-Free Nicotine Snus in the European Countries Appendix C. Eurofins Laboratory Tests of Nicotine Pouches Available in the EU Market Companies Mentioned British American Tobacco Japan Tobacco International Altria Group Philip Morris International Imperial Brands Swedish Match AB Nord Snus ApS Alchem Europe SA Chemnovatic Sp. z o.o. sp. k. Enorama Pharma AB Ministry of Snus A/S TCF Group Twinroll Service AB 4NX Ltd. AG Snus Amiral Tobacco AB Another Snus Factory Stockholm AB Dholakia Tobacco Pvt. Ltd. Fedrs Sp.Z.o.o. Fiedler & Lundgren AB Flava Pouches Ltd. Flavour Labs Ltd. GN Tobacco Sweden AB Gotlandssnus AB Grenkem OU HRJ Production OU Kordula UAB Microzero AB Ministry of Snus A/S Mac Baren Tobacco Company A/S Niconovum AB Nicopods EHF Nordic Noir Sweden AB Nordic Noir Holding Ltd. Nordic Snus AB Pleasure Smoking Co. ApS (Future Tobacco Group) Raa S AB Skruf Snus AB Sno No Tobacco Products AB TCF Group The Art Factory AB The Snus Factory Sweden Twinroll Service AB UAB N.G.P Empire Lithuania Unisoil LLC Vilosophy UK Ltd Wellauer AG XQS International AB Zafari Life AB For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/6ve143

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TD SYNNEX to Announce Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results on January 10, 2023

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:05:00 UT

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FREMONT, Calif. & CLEARWATER, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) today announced it will report its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. A conference call to review the results will be held at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET the same day, hosted by Rich Hume, CEO, and Marshall Witt, CFO. The quarterly earnings press release and a live audio webcast of the earnings call will be accessible at ir.tdsynnex.com, and a replay of the webcast will be available following the call. About TD SYNNEX TD SYNNEX (NYSE: SNX) is a leading global distributor and solutions aggregator for the IT ecosystem. We’re an innovative partner helping more than 150,000 customers in 100+ countries to maximize the value of technology investments, demonstrate business outcomes and unlock growth opportunities. Headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, and Fremont, California, TD SYNNEX’s 22,000 co-workers are dedicated to uniting compelling IT products, services and solutions from 1,500+ best-in-class technology vendors. Our edge-to-cloud portfolio is anchored in some of the highest-growth technology segments including cloud, cybersecurity, big data/analytics, IoT, mobility and everything as a service. TD SYNNEX is committed to serving customers and communities, and we believe we can have a positive impact on our people and our planet, intentionally acting as a respected corporate citizen. We aspire to be a diverse and inclusive employer of choice for talent across the IT ecosystem. For more information, visit www.TDSYNNEX.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram. Safe Harbor Statement Statements in this news release that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause the Company's actual results in future periods to be materially different from any future performance that may be suggested in this release. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release. Copyright 2022 TD SYNNEX Corporation. All rights reserved. TD SYNNEX, the TD SYNNEX Logo, and all other TD SYNNEX company, product and services names and slogans are trademarks of TD SYNNEX Corporation. Other names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Nifter™ Begins Integration of Crypto Payment Leaders Transak and Winter for Easier Customer Transactions

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:00:00 UT

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ClickStream Corp. (OTC PINK: CLIS), a technology company focused on developing platforms that disrupt conventional industries, announced that its subsidiary Nifter™, has begun integrations of Transak and Winter to relieve the complicated process purchasers experience buying NFTs. Transak and Winter will automate the process of creating a crypto wallet, a Nifter profile, and purchasing Ethereum or other cryptocurrencies required to purchase Nifter™'s Value-Based NFTs. NFT purchasers will only be required to have a credit card and email address when purchasing on Nifter when the integrations are completed by Q1 of 2023. Transak will allow purchasers to use payment methods beyond credit and debit cards such as CashApp and Zelle. While Winter will enable Nifter to create its own branded payments system for deeper integration and automation. Adopting these two innovative platforms will provide more convenient payment methods for the average customer buying Nifter's NFTs, as well as, improve conversion rates and revenue as Nifter™ begins large-scale marketing campaigns for 2023. ABOUT CLICKSTREAM CORPORATION ClickStream develops disruptive platforms that challenge conventional industries. The company is incubating Nifter™, HeyPal, WinQuick, VegasWinners, and The LongShot Report. SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT This press release contains forward-looking statements that can be identified by terminology such as "believes," "expects," "potential," "plans," "suggests," "may," "should," "could," "intends," or similar expressions. Many forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to be materially different from any future results implied by such statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, our ability to continue to enhance our products and systems to address industry changes, our ability to expand our customer base and retain existing customers, our ability to effectively compete in our market segment, the lack of public information on our company, our ability to raise sufficient capital to fund our business, operations, our ability to continue as a going concern, and a limited public market for our common stock, among other risks. Many factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond the company's control. Forward-looking statements speak only as to the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made.

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Bio-acetic Acid Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2022: A Global $319.6 Million Market by 2030 Featuring Key Players - Cargill, Novozymes, LanzaTech, and Afyren - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:03:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Bio-acetic Acid Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Application (VAM, Acetic Anhydride, Acetate Esters, PTA, Ethanol), by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global bio-acetic acid market size is expected to reach USD 319.6 million by 2030 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.9% This increase can be attributed to the need for bio-acetic acid in the food and beverages and construction industries. Asia Pacific region was valued at USD 100.7 Million in 2021 and is estimated to grow by registering a CAGR of 5.45% by 2030. The growth can be attributed to the growing automotive industry in the region and the developing economies. The automotive industry in Asia Pacific is expected to witness substantial growth in the coming years owing to the presence of leading motor vehicle brands such as Toyota, Kia, Nissan, and Hyundai in the region. According to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Automotive Federation, Asia Pacific produced 3,538,396 units of motor vehicles and 3,144, 243 units of motorcycles and scooters in 2021. It sold over 2,791,307 and 3,550,848 units of motor vehicles and two-wheelers, respectively in the same year. The rise in the production and sales of vehicles can be attributed to the increasing purchasing power of consumers and the growing population in the Asia Pacific. This factor is expected to contribute to the requirement for plastics and paints & coatings over the forecast period leading to market growth. North America is another key region contributing to the industry's growth due to the growing demand for paints and coatings in the region. It is estimated to reach USD 63.3 Million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 5.1% in the predicted years. The rising use of plastic is expected to positively influence the market, thus, driving the demand for Bio-acetic acid in the region in the forecast period. Some top plastic manufacturers in North America, such as Continental Structural Plastics Ltd., Nifco America Corp, and Sixarp LLC, produce plastics in large quantities and thus, highly rely on Bio-Acetic anhydride for the production of plastics which is anticipated to fuel the demand for Bio-acetic acid in the region over the coming years. Another major factor influencing the growth of the industry is the increasing preference for bio-based products by end users owing to the rising disposable income of consumers. Manufacturers are constantly upgrading their product portfolios to meet the increasing requirements of end users, thereby leading to the surged consumption of VAM and related products. The growing global population and the ongoing urbanization and industrialization in emerging economies such as India have led governments of different countries across the world to increase their manufacturing expenditure to cater to the rising demand for bio-acetic acid. The increasing use of bio-acetic acid in numerous end-use industries such as construction, automotive, packaging, and coatings is anticipated to create lucrative growth opportunities for the industry across the world, especially in the Asia Pacific. VAM is expected to witness significant market penetration globally owing to its increasing usage in the manufacturing of polymers, coatings, and adhesives. It is also widely used in films, textiles, and paints. Surging global demand for VAM is anticipated to positively impact the demand for bio-acetic acid worldwide. In addition, the increasing consumption of green chemicals globally is expected to fuel the utilization of bio-acetic acid. The market is competitive owing to the presence of several players such as Cargill, Inc., Novozymes A/S, LanzaTech, and Afyren SAS. These players have strong distribution networks worldwide. Bio-acetic Acid Market Report Highlights Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) application segment dominated with USD 91.9 Million in 2021. VAM is used for the production of packaged films, paints, and coatings, which is the major end-use industry Asia Pacific dominated the market due to factors like the presence of global multinational companies in the region with high demand from end-use markets such as food & beverages, and paints & coatings Companies such as Afyren are set to launch new brands for their biobased products to offer another level of sustainable solutions. This strategy is expected to attract more customers and investors who are seeking more green method solutions The COVID-19 pandemic positively influenced the growth of the industry, due to the increasing consumption of paracetamol for treating high fever Market Dynamics Market Driver Impact Analysis Growing Demand For Bio- Acetic Anhydride From Global Pharmaceuticals Industry Increasing Usage Of Bio-Based Vinyl Acetate Monomer (Vam) Across The World Market Restraint Impact Analysis High Global Prices Of Bio-Acetic Acid Impact Of Covid 19 Business Environment Analysis Porter's Analysis Macro-Environmental Analysis Company Profiles Airedale Chemicals Bio-Corn Products Epz Ltd. Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. Sucroal Sa Cargill, Inc. Novozymes A/S Lanzatech Afyren Sas Btg Bioliquids For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/4d3o0j

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Nexgrill Introduces First Outdoor Smart Gas Grill With Air Fryer, Neevo Smart Grills

Thu, 6 Oct 2022 08:04:00 UT

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Connect Neevo™ to the Nexgrill app via NEX-fi™ enabled technology to monitor and maintain cooking with precision control from a smartphone NEX-fi enabled technology means users can connect the Nexgrill app to Neevo through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity to control the grill from a smartphone. (Photo: Business Wire) The Neevo 720 Plus with Air Fryer delivers seven cooking modes: air fry, bake, convection bake, broil, convection broil, toast or warm – with a temperature range from 100 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. (Photo: Business Wire) The new Neevo™ Smart Grills from Nexgrill feature a massive 455.8 square inches of primary cooking space, two cooking zones with a combined 44,000 Btu, and a built-in air fryer on the 720 Plus model. (Photo: Business Wire) The new Neevo™ Smart Grills from Nexgrill feature a massive 455.8 square inches of primary cooking space, two cooking zones with a combined 44,000 Btu, and a built-in air fryer on the 720 Plus model. (Photo: Business Wire) CHINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexgrill introduces a new evolution in outdoor grilling with its line of NeevoTM smart grills—the first outdoor smart gas grill with an air fryer. This NEX-fi enabled grill connects to the Nexgrill app and removes the guesswork from grilling by using the SureTemp™ Controller, built-in temperature probes, and a knobless digital LED control panel that operates on a finely tuned algorithm to maintain consistent cooking temperatures. “At Nexgrill, we envision an outdoor entertaining experience where you can grill the perfect meal and enjoy the party at the same time. The Neevo smart grill – working with the Nexgrill app – monitors the cook, tells you when it’s ready and automatically keeps the food warm for you until you’re ready to serve—it’s a game changer,” said Ramsay Hawfield, Vice President of Marketing at Nexgrill. NEEVO SMART GRILL KEY FEATURES: The new SureTemp TM Digital Controller maintains consistent cooking temperatures and is fully controllable through the Nexgrill app . maintains consistent cooking temperatures and is fully controllable through the . NEX-fi TM enabled technology means users can connect the Nexgrill app to Neevo through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity to control the grill from a smartphone. enabled technology means users can connect the Nexgrill app to Neevo through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity to control the grill from a smartphone. The Auto-Warm Mode automatically reduces grill temperatures when food reaches a set temperature to keep food warm and ready to plate. automatically reduces grill temperatures when food reaches a set temperature to keep food warm and ready to plate. Two Cooking Zones fire up a combined 44,000 Btu through two horseshoe burners. fire up a combined 44,000 Btu through two horseshoe burners. The Neevo 720 Plus with Air Fryer delivers seven cooking modes : air fry, bake, convection bake, broil, convection broil, toast or warm – with a temperature range from 100 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. delivers : air fry, bake, convection bake, broil, convection broil, toast or warm – with a temperature range from 100 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. After cooking, manually engage the Self-Cleaning Mode which adjusts the temperature to 600 degrees for 10 minutes and shuts off automatically to finish the job. For more information about Neevo Smart Grills, please visit https://nexgrill.com/collections/neevo-smart-grill. About Nexgrill Headquartered in Southern California, Nexgrill is a leading designer and manufacturer of outdoor cooking and heating products. Whether it’s gas, charcoal, pellets, flat top griddles, portables, fryers or accessories, Nexgrill is the grill and lifestyle brand where Everyone’s InvitedTM. For almost 30 years, the company has offered a wide range of products for everyone from the backyard grillmaster to the first-time griller. Nexgrill is part of US-based Global Leisure Investment Holdings, a portfolio of companies focused on creating and delivering innovative cooking and heating products to consumers around the world. For more information, or inspiration for your next gastronomic creation, please visit Nexgrill.com.

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Millennium Solutions recruits Sales Leader for Pactum AI – a Chat Negotiation AI Company

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:52:00 UT

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Steven Skinner, Founder of Millennium Solutions, is a 25 year veteran credited for helping build the most progressive Hi-Tech companies in the United States and around the globe. Venture Capitalists in Silicon Valley have relied on Mr. Skinner and Millennium Solutions for their most vital C Suite and Executive searches to ensure proper execution and long term success. Skinner's work has helped launch over 140 technology IPO's listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ which contributed over $7.1 trillion in market capitalization. (Photo: Business Wire) Steven Skinner, Founder of Millennium Solutions, is a 25 year veteran credited for helping build the most progressive Hi-Tech companies in the United States and around the globe. Venture Capitalists in Silicon Valley have relied on Mr. Skinner and Millennium Solutions for their most vital C Suite and Executive searches to ensure proper execution and long term success. Skinner's work has helped launch over 140 technology IPO's listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ which contributed over $7.1 trillion in market capitalization. (Photo: Business Wire) MENLO PARK, Calif. & ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Millennium Solutions, one of the worlds premiere technology recruiting firms, has recruited Scott Mars to Pactum AI as the new Vice President of Sales. Steven Skinner, Founder of Millennium Solutions and responsible for the key hire, is very optimistic about the Negotiation AI software company. Skinner’s latest client joins an impressive list of Machine Learning and AI companies including UiPath which he signed in 2016. UiPath (PATH) was recognized as the fastest growing AI Technology Company in America in 2020 according to Financial Times and one of the largest IPO’s in American history in April 2021. Steven Skinner, CEO of Millennium Solutions, said, “With Scott Mars as the new Sales Leader, Pactum AI has a competitive advantage with speed to market by building a world class sales organization. Martin Rand, the CEO of Pactum has definitely hired an incredible resource with Mars.” Scott’s background includes positions with Icertis, Coupa Software (COUP), Exari Systems, Seal Software and IBM. Skinner feels confident that the negotiation AI Software start-up will experience stellar results with their recent hire. About Pactum Pactum helps large enterprises to digitally conduct personalized commercial negotiations on a massive scale. Pactum works with $5B+ revenue companies, including many top Fortune 500 organizations such as Walmart and Maersk. The company is based in Mountain View with engineering and operations in Estonia. Learn more at www.pactum.com. About Millennium Solutions Millennium Solutions is specialized technology recruiting firm that helps scale software start-ups in their early stages of growth. With over 25 years in business, Millennium Solutions has recruiting teams that have helped their clients achieve over $2 Trillion in Market Capitalization and over 74 public offerings. Learn more at www.millenniumsolutions.com

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ForgeRock’s 2021 Consumer Identity Breach Report Reveals Unprecedented 450% Surge in Breaches Containing Usernames and Passwords

Mon, 7 Jun 2021 15:00:00 UT

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ForgeRock®, a global digital identity leader, today announced findings from its 2021 Identity Breach Report, revealing an unprecedented 450% surge in breaches containing usernames and passwords globally. The report also found unauthorized access was the leading cause of breaches for the third consecutive year, increasing year-over-year for the past two years, accounting for 43% of all breaches in 2020. The year 2020 witnessed a massive digital migration. People did almost everything remotely, doubling their amount of time spent online. Correspondingly, the total number of breaches increased and while the number of 100-million plus record “mega-breaches” dropped, cybercriminals broadened their attack surfaces to include organizations of all sizes and across industries to seize valuable assets. Breaches affecting smaller enterprises – with many still involving tens of millions of records – saw the biggest surge with a 50% increase. This reveals that smaller enterprises are also prime targets and can’t afford to put off adopting a Zero Trust posture. Notably, unauthorized access continues to be the leading cause of breaches. Questionable yet common security practices, like sharing or reusing passwords, gave bad actors an easy path to gaining access to personally identifiable information (PII), such as date of birth and Social Security Number information, which is found in one-third of all breaches. “For too long, usernames and passwords have been the backbone of providing people secure access to their digital lives. The findings in our identity breach report reveal that it's time for change,” said Fran Rosch, CEO, ForgeRock. “The surge in breaches involving usernames and passwords at an astounding 450% clearly emphasizes the need to adopt a strong digital identity and access management solution that offers the ability to go passwordless. It also gives companies a much better chance at reducing data exposure, as well as lowering their reputational and financial risk.” Other key U.S. findings from this year’s report include: Phishing (25%) and ransomware (17%) were the second and third most frequent causes of breaches. The average cost of a breach in the U.S. increased to $8.64 million – the highest in the world. Healthcare was the most targeted industry for the second year with the highest number of breaches. Mega-breaches decreased but the total number of breaches increased to 930, up from 887 in 2019. The technology sector paid the highest aggregate cost of recovery from breaches at $288 billion. Cybercriminals were more targeted in their quest to extort money in exchange for valuable information, honing in on specific industries in 2020. In addition to U.S. data breaches, ForgeRock’s Consumer Identity Breach report also highlights attacks in other regions around the world, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia and Singapore. For more information about ForgeRock or to download the full report and learn more about using IAM to protect consumer data visit www.ForgeRock.com. Methodology ForgeRock evaluated electronic data breaches in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Australia and Singapore affecting consumers that were reported between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Only breaches with a known number of consumers or records were incorporated in the report. The breaches were further categorized by industry, type of data breached and type of attack. About ForgeRock ForgeRock®, the leader in digital identity, delivers modern and comprehensive identity and access management solutions for consumers, employees and things to simply and safely access the connected world. Using ForgeRock, more than a thousand global customer organizations orchestrate, manage, and secure the complete lifecycle of identities from dynamic access controls, governance, APIs, and storing authoritative data – consumable in any cloud or hybrid environment. The company is privately held and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with offices around the world. For more information and free downloads, visit www.forgerock.com or follow ForgeRock on social media: Facebook ForgeRock | Twitter @ForgeRock | LinkedIn ForgeRock.

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Williams Outpaces Industry Across Key Sustainability Rankings in 2022

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:00:00 UT

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TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams (NYSE: WMB) was once again recognized across several key rankings in 2022 – including CDP, Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), Sustainalytics and MSCI – for the company’s commitment to transparency and governance around climate change and other ESG topics. Williams was named for the third consecutive year to the DJSI North America index and for the second consecutive year to the DJSI World index. CDP, another widely recognized disclosure and scoring process, gave Williams a ‘B’ score for its commitment to transparency around climate change. This ranking exceeds the oil and gas storage and transportation activity group average of ‘C’ as well as the North American regional average of ‘C’. Williams’ score signifies the company incorporates effective governance practices and is taking coordinated action on climate change. This is the third year Williams participated in the full disclosure and scoring process through the CDP Climate Change Questionnaire. “These high ESG scores validate the emphasis Williams places on reducing emissions, maintaining strong corporate governance and preserving transparency with our customers, employees and shareholders,” said Alan Armstrong, president and chief executive officer of Williams. “As we continue to meet growing demand for clean energy while at the same time achieving industry-leading emissions reductions, our employees are motivated more than ever to solve the challenges society faces today around energy security, affordability and climate change. Williams has the scale, the strategy and the impassioned workforce to drive significant change for our industry in the years ahead.” Williams’ focus on sustainable performance ranked as follows in 2022: Dow Jones Sustainability Index : Williams ranked number one in the oil and gas storage and transportation industry peer group in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) and was included as a member of both the DJSI North America as well as DJSI World indices. : Williams ranked number one in the oil and gas storage and transportation industry peer group in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) and was included as a member of both the DJSI North America as well as DJSI World indices. CDP Climate Change Questionnaire: Received a ‘B’ score, better than industry average of ‘C‘ and North America regional average of ‘C’ Received a ‘B’ score, better than industry average of ‘C‘ and North America regional average of ‘C’ Sustainalytics: Williams ranks in the top 10% in the Refiners and Pipelines industry group, reflecting strong management of material Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues as of December 15, 2022. Williams ranks in the top 10% in the Refiners and Pipelines industry group, reflecting strong management of material Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues as of December 15, 2022. MSCI: Williams maintained a BBB rating, illustrating its ongoing emphasis on ESG developments, as of December 15, 2022. To read the company’s latest Sustainability Report, visit https://www.williams.com/sustainability/ About Williams As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams (NYSE: WMB) will be there with the best transport, storage and delivery solutions to reliably fuel the clean energy economy. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Williams is an industry-leading, investment grade C-Corp with operations across the natural gas value chain including gathering, processing, interstate transportation, storage, wholesale marketing and trading of natural gas and natural gas liquids. With major positions in top U.S. supply basins, Williams connects the best supplies with the growing demand for clean energy. Williams owns and operates more than 30,000 miles of pipelines system wide – including Transco, the nation’s largest volume and fastest growing pipeline – and handles approximately 30 percent of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day for clean-power generation, heating and industrial use. Learn how the company is leveraging its nationwide footprint to incorporate clean hydrogen, next generation gas and other innovations at www.williams.com.

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The Call of Duty Endowment Announces Its 2022 Seal of Distinction Recipient

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:00:00 UT

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SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Call of Duty Endowment is proud to announce the selection of Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF) as the 2022 recipient of the Call of Duty Endowment Seal of Distinction, the standard of excellence in the veterans’ employment sector. SOTF is a Georgia-based organization with national reach that specializes in assisting Special Operations Forces veterans with transitioning from the military into their next successful career. “Every year the Call of Duty Endowment recognizes non-profit organizations that share our vision of helping veterans receive high-quality jobs by presenting exceptional organizations the Seal of Distinction, and SOTF does just that,” said Dan Goldenberg, Executive Director of the Call of Duty Endowment. “ SOTF has demonstrated high performance and standards in helping Special Operations Forces veterans transition from their service into their next meaningful career, and we are honored to award them with the Seal of Distinction recognition and grant to help them continue this crucial work.” For the past nine years, the Call of Duty Endowment’s Seal of Distinction has become core to the Endowment’s identity, which stands for rigor, impact, and integrity in the veteran non-profit space. Since the beginning of this program in 2013, the Seal of Distinction has recognized non-profit organizations that demonstrate the highest level of effectiveness, efficiency and integrity in placing veterans in quality jobs, and has proven to be the most effective non-profit evaluation approach in the veteran community. The program is the result of an incredible collaboration between Deloitte and the Endowment that systematically evaluates and identifies the highest performing non-profits in the veteran employment space. “ We are grateful to work with Deloitte again this year, especially for their valuable expertise when assessing the most effective non-profits which support veteran employment,” Goldenberg added. “ The Endowment’s collaboration with Deloitte is essential to helping the most veterans receive the support needed to get them back to work in meaningful employment.” This year’s Seal of Distinction and grant winner, SOTF, will receive a $30,000 unrestricted grant, with the opportunity to apply for additional restricted funding, advice and support. This year’s Seal of Distinction recipient joins an elite list of non-profit organizations to receive this recognition since 2013. Previous recipients of the Seal of Distinction who continue to make a major difference in the lives of U.S. and U.K. veterans can be found here. Applicants for the Call of Duty Endowment’s Seal of Distinction must meet rigorous criteria to be considered, including full transparency when opening their books to provide extensive documentation about their job placement results. The metrics assessed include number of placements made, average cost per placement, average starting salary, six-month retention rate, key employee background checks, and a variety of organizational financial health indicators. All qualified applications were initially reviewed and evaluated by the Endowment’s outside Board of Advisors. Semi-finalists are then independently assessed on a pro bono basis by Deloitte and ultimately approved by the Endowment’s Board of Directors. The Call of Duty Endowment has funded the placement of more than 110,000 vets into high quality employment since its inception. The Endowment’s 2021 cost to place a veteran was $547, providing employment at 1/10 the cost of US Department of Labor efforts. To help get veterans back to work, please visit: www.callofdutyendowment.org/help. About the Call of Duty Endowment The Call of Duty Endowment is a non-profit organization co-founded by Bobby Kotick, the CEO of Activision Blizzard. The Endowment seeks to help veterans find high-quality careers by supporting groups that prepare them for the job market and by raising awareness of the extraordinary value veterans bring to the workplace. For more information about the Call of Duty Endowment, please visit www.callofdutyendowment.org. ACTIVISION and CALL OF DUTY are trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

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Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2022 Common and Preferred Stock Dividends

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 22:25:00 UT

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. (NYSE: GPMT) (“GPMT,” “Granite Point” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock for the fourth quarter of 2022. This dividend will be payable on January 17, 2023, to common stockholders of record as of December 30, 2022. Granite Point also declared today a dividend of $0.4375 per share of the 7.00% Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. This dividend is payable on January 17, 2023, to the holders of record of the Series A Preferred Stock at the close of business on December 30, 2022. About Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc. is a Maryland corporation focused on directly originating, investing in and managing senior floating-rate commercial mortgage loans and other debt and debt-like commercial real estate investments. Granite Point is headquartered in New York, NY. Additional information is available at www.gpmtreit.com. Additional Information Stockholders of Granite Point and other interested persons may find additional information regarding the Company at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Internet site at www.sec.gov or by directing requests to: Granite Point Mortgage Trust Inc., 3 Bryant Park, 24th floor, New York, NY 10036, telephone (212) 364-5500.

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Global X-Band Radar Market Report 2022: A $5.5 Billion Market in 2021 - Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts to 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:55:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "X-Band Radar Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2022-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global X-band radar market reached a value of US$ 5.5 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 6.8 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 3.6% during 2021-2027. X-band is a class of radio waves that generally fall between the frequency range of 8ghz to 12ghz. X-band radar systems operate in this frequency range and are primarily used in maritime navigation for military and civil applications. X-band radars are installed on most large-sized research vessels, along with several offshore systems. Initially, these radars were developed for ship traffic navigation and control. Over the past decades, however, non-coherent X-band and S-band marine radars have been used in the monitoring of traffic and navigation of ships in coastal areas. The addition of certain software and hardware components have further enabled the utilization of these radars for measuring currents and waves. They are also being used by governments, academia and other industries for supporting offshore platform operations, monitoring oil spills and studying air-sea interactions. At present, numerous investments across the globe are being made for the development of innovative weather detection radars. The advanced X-band Weather Radar is one such innovation which was recently launched by the Finland-based weather, environmental, and industrial measurement company, Vaisala Oyj. It offers more accurate precipitation measurement and improved data for flood warnings for hydro-electric power plants. Apart from this, the frequency band is also used in airborne or spaceborne imaging radars based on the synthetic aperture radar (SAR). For instance, in May 2019, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) launched the Radar Imaging Satellite 2B, or RISAT 2B, an all-weather imaging satellite, which is fitted with an X-band SAR. The radar will help in providing minute details about the size of objects present on the earth, structures and movement, to complement the data collected through standard optical remote-sensing satellites. Key Questions Answered in This Report What is the size of the global X-band radar market in 2021? What is the expected growth rate of the global X-band radar market during 2022-2027? What are the key factors driving the global X-band radar market? What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global X-band radar market? What is the breakup of the global X-band radar market based on the system component? What is the breakup of the global X-band radar market based on the application? What are the key regions in the global X-band radar market? Who are the key players/companies in the global X-band radar market? Competitive Landscape: The report has also analyzed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Japan Radio Co. Ltd. Raytheon Company Furuno Electric Co. Ltd. Northrop Grumman Corporation Terma A/S Saab AB HENSOLDT UK Israel Aerospace Industries Selex ES Reutech Radar (Pty) Ltd Key Market Segmentation: Breakup by Type: Non-Portable Portable Breakup by Array: Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Passive Electronically Scanned Array (PESA) Breakup by System Component: Communications System Command and Control system Breakup by Application: Defense Government Commercial For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/4xa3b0

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Navy Federal Credit Union Announces ROTC All-American Scholarship Recipients

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:20:00 UT

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VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navy Federal Credit Union announced today the recipients of its ROTC All-American Scholarships. The program honors the best and brightest ROTC seniors across the nation. Launched in 2018, the recipients are chosen by a panel of judges based on the pillars of the ROTC program: Leadership, Military Excellence, Scholarship and Service. From the collective group of nominees, Navy Federal selects 15 to become ROTC All-American Scholarship recipients. Out of the 15 finalists, the top Air Force, Army and Navy/Marine students are selected and honored as the three ROTC All-American Scholarship Program Students of the Year. This year’s recipients are: Natalie S., University of Utah, Air Force (Student of the Year) Da Hee K., University of Chicago, Air Force Courtney N., Embry-Riddle, Air Force Devrin C., University of Washington, Air Force David G., Texas A&M, Air Force Jack F., Arizona State University, Army (Student of the Year) Demetris C., Georgia State University, Army Nathan F., Ohio University, Army Eliana B., University of Dubuque, Army Emily K., University of Virginia, Army Christopher C., Villanova University, Navy (Student of the Year) Frederick H., Mass. Institute of Technology, Navy Robert G., University of Illinois, Navy Jacie H., Norwich University, Navy Bryce B., Auburn University, Navy “It’s exciting to see so many individuals with exceptional leadership qualities and superior achievements,” said Vice President of Branch Operations at Navy Federal, Matt Lawson. “As a graduate of Army ROTC, I understand how much work goes into achieving goals in and outside of the classroom. We’re proud to recognize this group for their military service, academic achievements and for becoming exemplary members of their communities.” In total, Navy Federal has donated over $300,000 to ROTC All-Americans via its scholarship program and has seen over 1,000 individual ROTC student submissions. To learn more about the scholarship program, please visit rotcaa.navyfederal.org. About Navy Federal Credit Union: Established in 1933 with only seven members, Navy Federal now has the distinct honor of serving over 12.1 million members globally and is the world’s largest credit union. As a member-owned and not-for-profit organization, Navy Federal always puts the financial needs of its members first. Membership is open to all Department of Defense and Coast Guard Active Duty, veterans, civilian and contractor personnel, and their families. Dedicated to its mission of service, Navy Federal employs a workforce of over 22,300 and has a global network of 355 branches. For more information about Navy Federal Credit Union, visit navyfederal.org.

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Conceal Makes Secure Browsing Accessible to Organizations of Any Size

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 22:00:00 UT

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AUGUSTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Conceal, the leader in protecting against web-based attacks, announced the release of their secure browser extension, ConcealBrowse, to the Google Chrome store. ConcealBrowse performs pre- and post-processing of code on a computer to protect against browser-borne attacks including RATs, Trojans, Worms, Ransomware, Browser Hijacking, and more. “The proven success of our platform is enabling Conceal to embark on an aggressive global growth strategy,” said Gordon Lawson, CEO of Conceal. “With the release of ConcealBrowse in the app store, we’re not only introducing the extension, but are also increasing overall accessibility to our growing global MSP/MSSP partner community.” ConcealBrowse leverages an intelligence engine that works at machine speed with near zero latency to dynamically and transparently pre-process and analyze code and move suspicious, unknown and risky code to a cloud-based isolation environment. This unique, patented approach ensures that malicious code or files never enter enterprise devices and cannot infiltrate the network. ConcealBrowse works with existing browsers and supports all popular operating systems. It integrates with Microsoft Azure Active Directory and Okta for single sign-on authentication. For the security partner community, ConcealBrowse offers a tremendous opportunity to provide innovative solutions to their customers. ConcealBrowse is a simple, drop-in solution that can easily be added to existing security packages. It requires minimal configuration and provides advanced telemetry data that can be integrated with SIEMs and common analytical tools via integrations with Splunk and Elasticsearch. Telemetry can also be consumed in a multitude of applications via a Syslog plugin. Visit conceal.io to learn more about this innovative solution, schedule a product demonstration or sign up for a Free Trial. About Conceal Conceal enables organizations to protect users from malware and ransomware at the edge. The Conceal Platform uses Zero Trust isolation technology to defend against sophisticated cyber threats. Conceal is used by organizations of all sizes globally to ensure their users and IT operations remain secure, anonymous and isolated from attacks. For more information, visit https://conceal.io/.

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Small and Midsized Businesses Concerned About Inflation, Pressure to Increase Wages and Benefits

Tue, 3 May 2022 12:00:00 UT

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DES MOINES, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Principal Financial Group® reports that while many small and midsized businesses show financial improvement from this time in 2021, shifting geopolitical issues, interest rate hikes, and continued recruitment challenges raise concerns about ongoing impacts. According to the latest Principal Financial Well-Being IndexSM (WBI), 68% of businesses report financial improvement compared to this time last year. In March of 2021, large businesses1 outpaced small businesses2 in financial improvement by 37 points (72% compared to 35%). Today, that gap narrowed to 20 points (81% compared to 61%). However, as business and cost of living expenses continue to rise, both employers and employees rated inflation as their number one concern. Businesses are feeling pressured to increase wages and benefits while employees are concerned about mental health and well-being and finding a new job with better pay. “Employers are keeping a close eye on inflation, weighing the impact of rising costs of doing business with how much they can invest in talent – for both recruitment and retention. They’re looking at expenses and prioritizing salaries and benefits, when able,” says Amy Friedrich, president of U.S. Insurance Solutions at Principal. “Increasing costs have prompted businesses to get more creative in how they attract new talent and improve the employee experience as they boost hiring efforts.” ______________________________ 1 Businesses with 500 to 10,000 employees. 2 Businesses with two to 499 employees. Businesses ramp up hiring, increase wages Amid the increased competition for talent, businesses are focused heavily on growing their number of employees. Compared to this time last year, significantly more businesses are increasing employees, with 53% increasing compared to 32% in March 2021. And on average, 36% of open positions at a company are brand new positions. Looking closer at job vacancy levels, small businesses are faring better than their larger counterparts, which are experiencing greater job vacancy levels today. Just 28% of employers with less than 500 employees report higher job vacancy levels vs. 43% of employers with more than 500 employees. This focus on employee attraction has generated definitive actions from employers. Nearly half of businesses are offering flexible work schedules (49%) while 40% have increased wages for the majority or all of their employees. Over half of the employees surveyed reported receiving a wage increase during the past year, the most common amount was a 3% increase. Friedrich explains that “businesses are feeling confident about their current cashflow and are ramping up operations. Employers are focused on adding staff as they expand their business.” Employee benefits remain key for attraction and satisfaction The significant role employee benefits play is more apparent than ever, with 37% of employers noting that they’re increasing the quality of benefits they already offer to help with employee recruitment. In addition, employers are prioritizing specific benefits like caregiving support, vacation time, and pet insurance, which all rose to the top of the list of benefits employers are offering to attract new employees. Among the employees surveyed, those who were less likely to have benefits such as retirement, vacation time, and dental and vision insurance in their current role were more interested in leaving their job. As businesses contend with the shifting labor force, improving the employee experience is key for retention. When asked about benefits businesses are increasing to improve employee satisfaction and wellbeing, employers identified disability insurance (short or long term), vacation time, and mental health and well-being programs as the top three. Employees with greater job satisfaction are more likely to have access to financial wellness, training and educational opportunities, as well as caregiving benefits. “As businesses evaluate ways to attract and retain talent, offering competitive benefits that meet employee needs is critical,” says Friedrich. “Communicating with employees and adapting benefits to their needs creates a supportive workplace. Today, employees want to feel connected to the work they are doing. They are selective regarding where they want to work and what they want from an employer. Adding benefits such as training and education opportunities and retirement plans contribute to a valuable employee experience.” Retirement the new top reason employees leave Retirement was among the key drivers of staff leaving, business leaders said. Businesses reported a 16% decrease in staff in the past three months, led by 27% of employees leaving because of retirement. Staff losses from retirement may not last, however, as people face rising costs and potential losses in savings due to inflation and recent market volatility. “As the final wave of Baby Boomers turn 60 it’s reasonable to expect a phased transition into retirement, including part-time careers and trying something different or new,” said Sri Reddy, senior vice president Retirement & Income Solutions at Principal. “Employers would be well-served to rethink how they define roles, as well as benefit structures, to keep some of these highly-skilled, but potentially part-time, workers.” See all results and insights from the latest Principal Financial Well-Being IndexSM (PDF). About the Principal Financial Well-Being IndexSM The Principal Financial Well-Being IndexSM surveys business owners, decision makers and business leaders aged 21 and over who work at companies with 2 – 10,000 employees. The nation-wide survey, commissioned since 2012, examines the financial well-being of American workers and business employers. In response to COVID-19, the Well-Being Index was transformed from an annual survey to a quarterly pulse, offering three waves, revisiting questions and measuring sentiment regarding timely issues in the small and midsized business marketplace. In the first pulse of the Well-Being Index in 2022, the employee audience was added to the survey to compare and contrast key ideas and sentiment from employers. The survey was commissioned by Principal and conducted online by Dynata from March 11-23, 2022, with a total of 500 business owners, and decision maker participants and a total of 200 employee participants. The research report focuses on providing a holistic perspective on key trends and timely issues in the small and medium business market. Principal developed a dedicated portal for employers designed to help business handle the effects of COVID-19 and a challenging economy in the months ahead. To learn more visit Navigating Business Now. About Principal Financial Group® Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) is a global financial company with 18,500 employees1 passionate about improving the wealth and well-being of people and businesses. In business for more than 140 years, we’re helping more than 51 million customers1 plan, protect, invest, and retire, while working to support the communities where we do business, and build a diverse, inclusive workforce. Principal® is proud to be recognized as one of America’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies2, a member of the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, and a Top 10 “Best Places to Work in Money Management3.” Learn more about Principal and our commitment to building a better future at principal.com. 1 As of December 31, 2021 2 Barron’s, 2022 3 Pensions & Investments, 2021 Dynata is not an affiliate of any company of the Principal Financial Group® Insurance products issued by Principal National Life Insurance Co (except in NY) and Principal Life Insurance Co. Plan administrative services offered by Principal Life. Principal Funds, Inc. is distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. Securities offered through Principal Securities, Inc., 800-247-1737, member SIPC and/or independent broker/-dealers. Referenced companies are members of the Principal Financial Group®, Des Moines, IA 50392. Principal Global Investors leads global asset management and is a member of the Principal Financial Group®. © 2022 Principal Financial Services, Des Moines, IA 50392, USA.

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Social and Emotional Learning Market Report 2022: Emergence of AI, AR, and VR Learning Trends in K-12 Sector Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:33:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Social and Emotional Learning Market by Component, Solution (Social and Emotional Learning Platform, Social and Emotional Learning Assessment Tool), Service, User, Type (Web-based, Application) and Region - Global Forecast to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher forecasts the global social and emotional learning market is projected to grow from USD 2.7 billion in 2022 to USD 7.8 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0% during the forecast period. By solution, the SEL assessment tool segment is estimated to account for the second-highest market share during the forecast period The software enabling teachers and parents to evaluate and quantify SEL skills for K-12 pupils is the SEL assessment tool. With the aid of this tool, instructors can assess the SEL program's effects on children and make appropriate decisions. The SEL ecosystem has seen the emergence of this new group of vendors. Most interested parties, from pre-K through high schools, have begun using SEL assessment methods. Educational stakeholders can track and evaluate the SEL curriculum's effects on pupils using this technology. The tool providers utilize cutting-edge technology (analytics and Al) and evidence-based metrics to assist instructors in understanding each student's progress across all grades. Vendors offer the SEL evaluation. The SEL evaluation tool is made available by vendors to districts and schools. This tool aids educators in measuring, assessing, and making defensible choices regarding students' SEL journeys. Additionally, it supports educators by administering and gathering survey data, offering practical insights on SEL capabilities, and developing best practices for children. By service, the deployment, and integration segment to record the second-largest market size during the forecast period Integration and deployment provide many services to streamline the process, hasten implementation, eliminate service interruptions, and lower overall deployment costs. Integration and deployment services assist schools and districts in integrating the SEL platform into their operations and creating instructional strategies based on SEL initiatives. The service providers use the number of pupils and class grades at each school to establish and design an integration strategy. Integration and deployment services are essentially concerned with making the implementation process for educators as seamless as possible. These programs enhance children's SEL development and help identify new social skill sets that educators want to emphasize. Market Dynamics Drivers Increase in Focus on All-Round Development of Students Growing Implementation of Distance Education Solutions Need for Social and Emotional Well-Being in Educational Institutions Growing Support and Awareness Programs by Governments Promoting Social Awareness Among Employees in Organizations Proliferation of Computing in K-12 Sector Restraints Absence of Appropriate Infrastructure in Emerging Economies Lack of Education Budget in Emerging Countries Opportunities Demand for New Learning Models with Advancements in Technologies Emergence of AI, AR, and VR Learning Trends in K-12 Sector Challenges Constraints while Shifting from Traditional Learning Methods Focus on Academic Learning More Than Social and Emotional Learning Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Premium Insights 5 Market Overview 6 Social and Emotional Learning Market, by Component 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Solutions 6.3 Services 7 Social and Emotional Learning Market, by Solution 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Social and Emotional Learning Platform 7.3 Social and Emotional Learning Assessment Tool 8 Social and Emotional Learning Market, by Service 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Consulting 8.3 Deployment and Integration 8.4 Training and Support 9 Social and Emotional Learning Market, by Core Competency 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Self-Awareness 9.3 Self-Management 9.4 Social Awareness 9.5 Relationship Skills 9.6 Responsible Decision-Making 10 Social and Emotional Learning Market, by End-User 10.1 Introduction 10.1.1 End-Users: Market Drivers 10.2 Pre-K 10.3 Elementary Schools 10.4 Middle and High Schools 11 Social and Emotional Learning Market, by Type 11.1 Introduction 11.2 Web-Based 11.3 Application 12 Social and Emotional Learning Market, by Region 13 Competitive Landscape 14 Company Profiles 15 Adjacent/Related Markets 16 Appendix Companies Mentioned Aperture Education Base Education Brighten Learning Classcraft Committee for Children Everfi Everyday Speech Growing Leaders Heykiddo Illuminate Education Imagine Learning Meandmine Mindsets Moozoom Move this World Navigate Nearpod Newsela Ori Learning (Oneder Academy) Panorama Education Paths Program LLC Peekapak Persona Education Playworks Positive Action Rethink Ed Schoolmint Startup/Sme Players Tamboro Taproot Learning The Conover Company Wayfinder Wings for Kids For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/jtjzn8

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Jackpot.com Announces Karina Kogan as New Board Member

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:00:00 UT

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jackpot.com, the online lottery ticket platform, announced today the appointment of Karina Kogan to its Board of Directors. Kogan joins board members Ryan Moore (Founding Partner at Accomplice), Akshay K. Khanna (co-founder and CEO of Jackpot.com), Roi More (co-founder of Jackpot.com), and Yariv Ron (co-founder of Jackpot.com) as Jackpot.com prepares to launch in its first US market. Kogan will advise Jackpot.com across its marketing and branding strategy, including new market entry, product marketing, and brand marketing. Karina Kogan was previously Chief Marketing Officer at Oura, maker of the award-winning Oura Ring and connected app, that earlier this year announced its sale of over one million rings and a $2.5B valuation. She was previously SVP, Global Head of Product Marketing at Peloton, where she led go-to-market strategy, media planning and buying, and lifecycle marketing for the public company’s connected fitness products and digital subscription. Prior to Peloton, Kogan was SVP of Digital Media and Products at WarnerMedia, where she oversaw the development of streaming apps as well as social media and short form content for TBS and TNT. Jackpot.com is modernizing the way Americans play the lottery by building an easy, secure, and responsible way to play right from your phone, tablet, or desktop. Jackpot.com notifies you when you win and delivers lottery winnings directly, ensuring you never miss an opportunity to cash in on a life-changing ticket. Additionally, Jackpot.com empowers people to play responsibly and avoid unhealthy habits by using technology to proactively identify problematic gambling and making it easy to set limits and find resources when needed. Set to launch in the US in early 2023, Jackpot.com will be entering the market with a strong financial backing. The company announced its $35 million Series A round in June, co-led by Accomplice and Courtside Ventures, with participation from prominent public figures including former Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein, DraftKings co-founder and CEO Jason Robins, NBA stars James Harden and Joel Embiid, NHL legend Martin Brodeur, and musical artist Lil Baby, among others. Jackpot.com CEO and co-founder Akshay Khanna said: “We are thrilled to bring Karina onto Jackpot.com’s Board of Directors. Her experience with some of the world’s biggest and most successful brands will be invaluable to us as we modernize how Americans play the lottery. Karina is a proven leader with a critical skill set that will help us digitize the lottery in an easy, secure, and responsible way.” Kogan said: “I’ve been so impressed by the Jackpot.com team and their vision. They have an excellent track record of bringing analog industries into the digital world and I am excited to bring my experience and expertise to help shape Jackpot.com’s future success.” About Jackpot.com Jackpot.com is modernizing the way Americans play the lottery. Jackpot.com brings verified, official state lottery tickets online by leveraging its digital platform to give customers the ability to play right from their phone, tablet, or desktop. Jackpot.com has invested significantly in responsible gaming safeguards, with default spending limits and other features built in throughout the experience, which earned them a certification from the National Council on Problem Gaming. To learn more, visit Jackpot.com or download the iOS or Android app.

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Global Crypto ATM Strategic Business Report 2022 Featuring Bitaccess, Coinme, Coinsource, Covault, General Bytes, Genesis Coin, Lamassu, Mainstreet Automaten, & RusBit - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:26:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Crypto ATM: Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Crypto ATM Market to Reach $2.3 Billion by 2027 The global market for Crypto ATM estimated at US$115.7 Million in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$2.3 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 53.6% over the period 2020-2027. Two-Way, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 55.6% CAGR and reach US$1.7 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Taking into account the ongoing post pandemic recovery, growth in the One-Way segment is readjusted to a revised 49.5% CAGR for the next 7-year period. The U.S. Market is Estimated at $35.3 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 50.8% CAGR The Crypto ATM market in the U.S. is estimated at US$35.3 Million in the year 2020. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$367 Million by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 50.8% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 48% and 45.1% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 35.5% CAGR. What's New for 2022? Global competitiveness and key competitor percentage market shares Market presence across multiple geographies - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial Online interactive peer-to-peer collaborative bespoke updates Access to digital archives and a Research Platform Complimentary updates for one year Key Topics Covered: I. METHODOLOGY II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. MARKET OVERVIEW Influencer Market Insights World Market Trajectories Impact of Covid-19 and a Looming Global Recession Crypto ATM - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2020 (E) Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2020 (E) 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS (Total 46 Featured) Bitaccess Inc. Coinme Coinsource Covault, Inc. General Bytes S.R.O. Genesis Coin Inc. Lamassu, Inc. Mainstreet Automaten GmbH (Orderbob) RusBit Ltd. 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE III. REGIONAL MARKET ANALYSIS IV. COMPETITION For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/q2pjtn

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2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal List is Announced

Wed, 2 Feb 2022 14:30:00 UT

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Historic Hotels are the perfect place for celebrating special occasions that create lifelong memories and are the ideal location for a romantic proposal. These special milestones include romantic getaways, the ideal place to propose, the destination for the perfect wedding, the getaway for a memorable honeymoon, and the location to celebrate a special anniversary. Here is the 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal List, presented by age of the hotel from New Hampshire to Hawaii, that each provide the perfect setting for a romantic proposal. Discover first the Top 25 most romantic places to get engaged, then “A Dozen Roses” – 12 honorable mentions – and, finally, ways to discover many more romantic nominations to the list from this prestigious collection of iconic and legendary historic hotels. 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal 1. Historic Inns of Annapolis (1727) Annapolis, Maryland The Governor Calvert House, one of the Historic Inns of Annapolis built in 1727 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1996, offers two beautifully decorated hotel suites within the heart of Historic Annapolis, Maryland. Both suites offer a private patio where you may propose to the one you love. With advance notice, the Historic Inns of Annapolis offers a dozen red roses for the newly engaged couples-to-be, as well as a bottle of (red or white) wine. In addition, you will have the best views overlooking the Maryland State House as a beautiful backdrop. If proposing on one of the private patios after sunset, you can request classic white candles and romantic flower petals. One can make the moment extra special by having a string quartet playing soft melodies in the background. The Inns can work with you on your special request to make your proposal as magical and memorable as possible. The Historic Inns of Annapolis can offer various ring delivery options, from having the ring placed within a special dessert to preparing a mini scavenger hunt or even have your pet come in after the proposal or dinner service to present the beautiful ring that has been stored safely on their collar. Historic Inns of Annapolis are committed to providing award-winning hospitality service. The Historic Inns of Annapolis is the most romantic proposal location because of the charm and historic beauty. No other venue within the historic downtown Annapolis area will provide such an elegant ambiance and photogenic background (and enhance the chance to hear the answer yes). 2. Woodstock Inn & Resort (1793) Woodstock, Vermont Ask your love to be yours forever at The Woodstock Inn & Resort, founded as a tavern in 1793 and transformed during the 1960s into a luxury resort by Laurance Rockefeller in his wife’s hometown. The Woodstock Inn & Resort in Woodstock, Vermont, was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2016 and it is regarded as one of the most romantic destinations in the Green Mountain State. Its staff recommends several prime locations on the resort grounds for a proposal to remember. First, the timeless elegance of the grand entrance to the Woodstock Inn sets the perfect backdrop to bring your love and pop the question. The white gates frame the lawn of lush grass or blankets of snow as it stretches to reach the steps leading to the stately white Inn. The Inn also recommends driving out to the Middle-Covered Bridge, a local icon of classic Vermont charm, for a quiet, private moment. The Middle-Covered Bridge’s natural wood frame set against the towering Mt. Tom begs to be strolled through, hand in hand. A special place for many, it is made even more beautiful in the twilight hours of winter with freshly fallen snow and lights outlining the bridge frame. Finally, the staff cannot recommend their Kelly Way Gardens highly enough for a beautiful setting and perfect moment. Propose while the sun is setting during golden hour, surrounded by more than 200 varieties of flowers. Or, have a magical moment at the manicured grass lawn overlooking the gardens and the surroundings of the Green Mountains, which turn red, orange, and gold during foliage season. Adventurous or wildlife loving romantics can request that a falcon deliver the ring at the right moment. The Woodstock Inn & Resort partners with the New England Falconry, which can facilitate this proposal on wings. 3. Inn at Perry Cabin (1816) St. Michaels, Maryland Nestled on the Miles River waterfront, in the quaint coastal town of St. Michaels, Maryland, Inn at Perry Cabin offers an intimate destination for all of life’s celebrations. Dating back to 1816 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2018, the Inn has been part of many love stories and abounds with historic and romantic charm. Their 26 acres boast beautiful orchards, colorful wildflowers, and renowned gardens. One creative groom-to-be arranged a private tour with the Inn’ s horticulturist to ensure he and the unsuspecting bride-to-be were in front of the beautiful greenhouse surrounded by delicate blooms when he went to bent knee. Others are inspired by the Inn’s nautical heritage and choose to charter one of their luxury yachts to anchor the occasion. Their captains will find a secluded cove perfect for a private moment or gently glide in front of the Inn as you return from a sunset cruise so you can pop the question with family and friends watching from shore. The most iconic spot is The Pointe. With the harbor and boats as your backdrop, it takes no effort to say “look at this view” to draw the intended outside for the big moment any time of day or year. The proposal is often furthered with an intimate dinner and celebration for the couple in one of the Inn’s private dining houses along the water’s edge. They have a team of event specialists to assist with planning and to coordinate every detail with their Crew, all of whom are experts at keeping your secret until the time is right. The Inn is humbled that many engaged couples continue their love story by returning for their wedding and celebrations for years to come. No matter if you choose to propose on land or water, the Inn at Perry Cabin promises a picture-perfect setting to make their history a part of yours. 4. Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa (1847) Point Clear, Alabama As the sun starts to set on Mobile Bay, you and your love are on the Alabama shore, seated on a wide swing under a giant oak tree and then you are ready to pop the question. Inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2011, couples have been getting engaged at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear Alabama since 1847. The resort was recognized for its distinction as a winner of the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2019 and 2014. Updated in the 21st century to embrace the romance of the Gulf while installing modern amenities and chic décor, new private beach and pool cabanas offer a quiet setting for proposals. Take a knee at Julep Point and ask your love to marry you as the sun sets and majestic pelicans fly above to salute the lovebirds. After hearing yes, it is time to stroll over to Southern Roots for a delicious meal. A full team of wedding and event experts is available to help in proposal planning and all wedding aspects thereafter. The Grand Hotel customizes engagement packages for lucky couples. From special menus developed by the culinary team to selecting the perfect room or suite, the Grand team is always ready to say “yes.” The resort also offers a variety of room amenities, flower options, and world-class spa and golf options for the couple. 5. Omni La Mansion del Rio, San Antonio (1852) San Antonio, Texas Blending Spanish colonial architecture and European style, the four-diamond Omni La Mansion del Rio surrounds guests with the romance, grace and charm of a grand hacienda. The most historic building at the hotel dates to 1852, and the hotel was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2010. Nestled along the historic River Walk along the banks of the Paseo del Rio, the hotel is a romantic, tranquil getaway. The Omni La Mansion del Rio’s courtyard transports guests away from the hustle and bustle of downtown San Antonio into an intimate and romantic garden setting. It is a popular place for couples to get engaged, get married or celebrate a special anniversary. If you choose to enhance the engagement experience, the concierge can help by including a signature candlelight set up with both pillar and votive candles which truly complement the natural beauty of this elegant outdoor space. The AAA, Four Diamond Las Canarias restaurant is not only known for its romantic and relaxing atmosphere, but also for a unique local dining experience. Built on three levels that descend to San Antonio's festive River Walk, Las Canarias Restaurant offers a romantic atmosphere of graceful palms, flowing waters and scenic views. Sitting under the graceful palms and watching the flow of the river and festivities of people strolling by, diners are carried away to another place and time, making the perfect setting for an intimate celebratory dinner. 6. The Inn at Leola Village, Est. 1867 (1867) Leola, Pennsylvania Amid the lush Amish countryside of Lancaster County lies The Inn at Leola Village. Once an Amish tobacco farm, the Inn was saved from demolition and transformed into a warm, inviting country getaway – a perfect setting to focus on the one you love and the question you have to ask them. The original building dates to 1867 and the Inn was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2001. In their escape, lovebirds can relax together in distinctive rooms and suites, of which several are located in restored former barns and antique former farmhouses. Carefully preserved cottages boast original woodwork and reflect Amish heritage. Each suite is individually decorated with period and reproduction furnishings, creating a haven of comfort and luxury. Accommodation options include rooms with oversized whirlpool tubs, soothing fireplaces along with fine linens, and special amenities. Enjoy the Inn’s fragrant herb and perennial gardens, the full-service wellness Spa where couples massages and specialized services focus upon personal relaxation, and the rustic Italian inspired cuisine available at Osteria Avanti. 7. The Peabody Memphis (1869) Memphis, Tennessee Guests at The Peabody Memphis have been making memories since 1869, setting the scene for stolen kisses, sunset embraces, and regal wedding ceremonies. From “Yes!” to “I do!,” and “Happy Anniversary!,” memories are made and celebrated every day at The Peabody. This legendary hotel was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1996 and has been recognized for its distinction as a winner of the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2019, 2016, and 2015. There are two unique and special places in this historic hotel where couples often get engaged: The Peabody Rooftop and in the hotel’s fine dining restaurant, Chez Philippe. Proposals have also taken place in front of the duck fountain, at the Christmas tree during the holidays, and from the stage during a Peabody Rooftop Party. The proposal package at the Peabody Rooftop offers lovers a spectacular view of downtown Memphis and the Mississippi River, with a table for two set with a bottle of champagne on ice, six tuxedo strawberries, a dozen red roses, and a local fruit and cheese board. The hotel recommends reserving a sunset proposal time, when the light is most ethereal. A proposal is made even more special at The Peabody due to the beautiful backdrops, elegance and rich history of the hotel. 8. Palmer House®, A Hilton Hotel (1871) Chicago, Illinois The story of downtown Chicago’s Palmer House Hilton is one of romance and undeniable charm. Built for love in 1871, the structure was an engagement gift to Bertha Honoré from Potter Palmer. Since opening, guests have been invited to build their love upon the Palmer House. The hotel was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2007 and since won Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2021, 2018, 2016, 2015, and 2014. This historic hotel has celebrated over 150 years and 9,000 weddings. The Mezzanine overlooking the 21 awe inspiring Lobby frescos by French painter Louis Pierre Rigal is a sought-after location to pop the question. The French-inspired aesthetic of the lobby can trace its roots back to Bertha Honoré Palmer, who befriended French painter Claude Monet and amassed an impressive amount of impressionist art. The lobby’s ceiling resounds with 21 Grecian frescoes painted by French muralist Louis Pierre Rigal – all lit by 24-karat Louis Comfort Tiffany candelabras and chandeliers. At the top of the stairs, two sensuous, classic female figurines frame a clock in the tympanum above the Empire Room entrance. Turn around, look up, and you cannot suppress an audible “wow,” as 21 panel paintings depicting Greek mythological themes stretch out before you across the entire lobby ceiling. The Palmer House offers customized experiences for a romantic stay at the hotel, tailored to the personality of the couple. Staff will help you create a storyboard of the day and facilitate the details to make for a magical and memorable moment. For the chocolate lover, delivering the ring looped through the ribbon atop the brownie which originated in the Palmer House pastry kitchen in 1873 is a creative and fun way for some couples to get engaged. 9. Wentworth Mansion (1886) Charleston, South Carolina The Wentworth Mansion is located in the heart of historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina, just steps away from some of the most romantic experiences in the south, including the Charleston Battery, Rainbow Row, and private carriage rides for two. The hotel was originally grand family home, built in 1886. Intimate and welcoming, it was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2003 and was recognized for its distinction as a winner of the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2021 and 2016. With its Italian crystal chandeliers, hand-carved marble fireplaces, and Tiffany stained glass, the mansion exudes a sense of history, grandeur, and romance. The spiral staircase to the cupola and the breathtaking view of the city is another unique element that creates a sense of magic and romance. Many couples have gotten engaged in the cupola at sunset or at night with candles. Staff can work directly with the proposer to help create the itinerary and assist with any special items needed to make the occasion perfect and romantic. Candles and flowers can be arranged to add to the romantic setting. After “yes,” the newly engaged couple can relax in the lap of luxury when they are guests at this historic mansion. The Over the Top Package is popular among couples getting engaged, because it includes four memorable excursions to immerse yourself in Charleston’s rich history and Southern culture. Embark on a private carriage ride of downtown Charleston, sip champagne while viewing Charleston’s breathtaking scenery with a helicopter ride during the day or at sunset, indulge in a five-course dinner featuring the chef’s tasting menu at Circa 1886 Restaurant, and step back in time with a private Connoisseur Tour and Madeira Tasting at the historic 18th-century Drayton Hall Plantation. 10. Jekyll Island Club Resort (1886) Jekyll Island, Georgia Built in the Queen Anne style in 1886, the Jekyll Island Club Resort is like a castle surrounded by Southern charm. With sweeping Spanish moss and hundred-year-old live oaks, Jekyll Island is one of the most romantic spots in Georgia. The magic of the island will carry guests back in time to the grandeur of the Gilded Age. The Jekyll Island Club was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1994 and has since been recognized as a winner of the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2020 and 2014. Southern charm and a fairytale setting makes Jekyll Island Club Resort a romantic haven and the perfect place to propose. A proposal is perfect at sunset when you are at the top of The Turret – or having a quiet moment together in Crane Garden. The Turret is the second tallest structure on Jekyll Island and the tallest structure in the Jekyll Island Historic District. The manicured grounds of Crane Cottage are appealing to any passerby, but also offers couples the perfect romantic garden to sneak away to on the grounds. The sunken garden features a lush lawn, sweeping ivy-covered trellis, a running fountain, and an abundance of flowers. Surround yourself with the coastal beauty of the golden isles with the marshes and ancient live oaks setting the ambiance for your big moment. A private candlelit dinner experience can be arranged in advance and special delivery of the ring can be arranged with the catering team. Whether you want a special toast or an extra sweet dessert moment, the resort can help arrange a special moment with catering, photography, and privacy in the perfect spot. 11. Grand Hotel (1887) Mackinac Island, Michigan For 135 years, Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island has provided the charm and beauty of a variety of romantic settings for a grand gesture. This classic resort was founded in 1887 and was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2001, recognized for its distinction as a winner of Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence in 2021, 2019, 2018, and 2017. Overlooking the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge, the “World’s Longest Front Porch,” provides an enchanting backdrop. At the very top of Grand Hotel, the Cupola Bar offers breathtaking panoramic island views, ideal for that special moment. The picturesque Main Dining Room is an elegant setting with the instrumental background of the Grand Hotel Orchestra. Grand Hotel’s lush gardens provide an intimate opportunity that some couples prefer. Woods Restaurant, an opulent Tudor mansion with Bavarian charm, offers private candlelit dining experiences and is just a short, romantic horse-drawn carriage ride into the wooded interior of Mackinac Island. Request the Grand Proposal Package and assistance with behind-the-scenes reservations and arrangements. The Grand Proposal Package includes a select location for the proposal, one-hour private carriage tour, 30 minutes of professional photography, VIP dinner reservations with a bouquet of fresh flowers, and a bottle of Grand Hotel sparkling wine on the table upon arrival. The hotel’s Engagement Package includes a select location for the proposal, a private carriage tour, professional photography, VIP dinner reservations with a bouquet of fresh flowers, and a bottle of Grand Hotel sparkling wine on the table upon arrival. The concierge can arrange a private sunset candlelit dinner on the iconic Front Porch overlooking the Straits of Mackinac. It is truly special and unique and not an experience you can get anywhere else. 12. Riggs Washington DC (1891) Washington, D.C. Celebrate your love at Riggs Washington DC and ask them to be yours forever at this historic hotel in the heart of the capital. Constructed in 1891, this landmark example of Richardson Romanesque is a perfectly situated city center getaway at the intersection of 9th and F Street downtown. The hotel was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2019. The team at Riggs is ready to help you make history with your beloved. Available by request are beautifully curated amenities including a celebratory bottle of bubbly, fresh flowers, breakfast in bed, and more. Begin your stay with a romantic dinner in Café Riggs before ending the night with culturally inspired cocktails in Silver Lyan, the subterranean bar located in the historic bank vault. The concierge is readily available to arrange thoughtful bookings whether it be a photographer and florals to capture the moment, spa treatments nearby, and more to ensure the most romantic and unforgettable stay. Private picnics can be arranged through the concierge with a delicious menu curated by the team at Café Riggs. At the crown of the building sits an impressive rooftop with floor to ceiling glass windows and a walkout terrace for breathtaking views. Serving as the main event space at Riggs, the rooftop can be reserved for a private candlelit dinner for two. For an unforgettable and romantic stay at the historic Riggs Washington DC hotel, the beautifully designed First Lady Suites are sure to set the scene. Particularly, in the Ida McKinley Suite, where the soft pink and purple color palette are inspired by the former First Lady’s deep love of flowers. Subtle hints of green and yellow are intertwined in the décor suggestive of a flower bouquet providing a space that is ideal for an engagement, honeymoon, or anniversary celebration. 13. The Pfister Hotel (1893) Milwaukee, Wisconsin Since opening its doors in 1893 in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Pfister Hotel has been an icon of excellence and luxury in the city. For nearly 130 years, the hotel staff has assisted guests from all over the world to celebrate their countless engagements, weddings, and anniversaries. The Pfister Hotel, a stunning Romanesque Revival that was known as “The Grand Hotel of the West,” was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1994. The timeless elegance and impeccable style of architecture and design is unlike any place in the city. This enchanting hotel is a fantastic location to create an unforgettable engagement experience, just like a personalized fairytale. At Blu, the hotel’s bar and lounge located on the 23rd floor, couples can take in panoramic views of the Milwaukee skyline and Lake Michigan. With its relaxing ambiance of low lighting and lounge music, this intimate space is the perfect place for a memorable, breathtaking proposal as you are serenaded by live jazz music playing every Friday and Saturday night. Custom romance packages as well as add-on amenities are available. 14. Airlie (1899) Warrenton, Virginia Established in 1899 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2015, Airlie has seen over a century’s worth of sunrises and sunsets. While the world continues to change, few places remain the same, untouched by the modern world. For its traditions of quality, Airlie was awarded Best Historic Hotel by the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2021. At Airlie you can truly experience the most important moment of your life at a special memorable location that sets itself apart from the rest – and feel that at this magical moment – the whole world seems to stop along with you to await the response to the proposal. Airlie has 300 acres of romantic places for your proposal, from the 118-year-old formal boxwood gardens, to meandering pathways around the historic hotel offering beautiful vistas from intimate sitting areas. The Airlie staff recommend the Butterfly Garden on Airlie Lawn for a proposal to remember. The light blue gazebo is surrounded by flowers and often covered in monarch butterflies that fly around as you pop the big question! The concierge will go above and beyond to help you customize your perfect engagement experience, with candlelit dinner and photography options available. 15. XV Beacon (1903) Boston, Massachusetts Approach XV Beacon Hotel from the cobbled, gas-lit streets of Boston’s historic Beacon Hill neighborhood and the past becomes tangibly present. A cordial welcome whisks guests through XV Beacon Hotel’s opaque glass doors, where a distinguished art collection not only imparts a sense of home but also echoes a commitment to honor the past while moving imaginatively into the future. The building dates to 1903 and the hotel was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2016. XV Beacon Hotel unites the past and present to create an unmatched atmosphere where tradition feels exciting. This makes XV Beacon a perfect place to pop the question, whether it is on the exclusive roof deck overlooking the city of Boston atop Beacon Hill or for a more intimate setting in one of the luxurious guestrooms with a rose petals turndown service, and a bottle of chilled champagne next to the in-room, gas-lit fireplace. Guests of XV Beacon have access to an expert concierge team that will assist in designing the perfect moment you envisioned. At your beck and call, the hotel is sure to make any proposal memorable. 16. The Hermitage Hotel (1910) Nashville, Tennessee Since 1910, The Hermitage Hotel, winner of both the 5-star and 5-diamond awards, has been the best choice for couples desiring an elegant and memorable Nashville experience. Warm surroundings, exemplary service, careful planning of the finer details, an award-winning culinary team, and beautiful Nashville honeymoon suites are just a few of the five-star ingredients that make the experience at The Hermitage Hotel spectacular. The hotel was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1996 and was recognized as a winner of the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2021, 2020, and 2019. There have been many engagements at this historic hotel over the years, and some of the most sought-after locations are at the top of the staircase leading into the historic lobby, next to a cozy fire, or in front of the holiday tree in December. The Veranda and Mezzanine area are also stunning spaces for engagements. For couples planning an engagement, The Hermitage Hotel can arrange special experiences like custom-designed desserts, photography for the guests, and specialty ring placement. For example, when a guest asked his fiancé to marry him in December, the ring was hidden in the Christmas tree, among the ornaments, and he played a game with her to help her find the surprise hidden in the tree. She said yes! The hotel has also arranged specialty, private dinners in the Veranda, a historic space designed with sky-painted ceilings and flooded with natural light. 17. Chatham Bars Inn (1914) Chatham, Massachusetts Plan a seaside getaway to remember at Chatham Bars Inn in Chatham, Massachusetts, where timeless charm and beauty make it one of – if not the – most romantic spots on Cape Cod to pop the big question. The Inn opened in 1914 and was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2020. For where to ask the question, the Inn’s private beach offers pristine views of Chatham Harbor, seals popping up from the water, fishing boats passing by – perfect location for sunrise or sunset proposals. A proposal at sea is another option, and one of the most romantic proposal settings is on an evening sunset cruise with champagne. As the sun sets and the last sunbeams touch the horizon, the sky lights in many shades of orange, pink, purple, blue creating the perfect romantic atmosphere. On North Beach Island via a short boat ride, the Chatham Bars Inn team can help facilitate your requests to make the proposal perfect. Indoors, the Inn’s restaurant STARS offers magnificent views overlooking Chatham Harbor combined with gracious and anticipatory service under a high ceiling and charming chandeliers, with soft music and a warm, crackling fireplace. These are just a few ideal locations at Chatham Bars Inn, where romance meets the sea. The Inn does not offer a standard proposal package but handles proposals personally, arranging a unique stay with every asker. The Inn is happy to arrange creative ring deliveries, candlelit dinners on the beach, photographers, music, champagne, and personalized décor upon special request. 18. The Broadmoor (1918) Colorado Springs, Colorado Nestled among the picturesque mountains, streams, and canyons that have inspired generations, the attention to detail and guest experience is what makes The Broadmoor so unique and a special place to get engaged. The Broadmoor opened in 1918 and was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1989, and a winner of the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2018 and 2017. The resort’s distinctive blend of history, luxury, and genuine hospitality has made it the world's longest-running consecutive winner of both the AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Five-Star awards. There are many locations at The Broadmoor that are great places for popping the question but one of the most breathtaking is atop Cheyenne Mountain at Cloud Camp. At the flag post location there are 360-degree views from the plains to the mountains, making it a proposal that won’t be forgotten. In addition to the numerous places on the main resort that are fantastic for a proposal, there is no limit to what kind of custom chocolate amenity could be created on site at Café Julie’s Chocolate Kitchen. There have been many proposals featuring a custom created chocolate piece. At The Broadmoor, the marriage of a wild country and elegant resort will inspire the adventurer and romantic within you and your beloved. 19. InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel (1926) San Francisco, California With its rich and colorful history, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco has been a beloved and iconic hotel in the city since 1926. The InterContinental Mark Hopkins was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2011 and was recognized as a winner of the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2021. Classic fairytale charm has consistently attracted couples and lovers to InterContinental Mark Hopkins and the Top of the Mark for romantic proposals. The ambiance of the hotel, with its elegant architectural and design details including chandeliers, rich draperies, and marble accents, are constantly enticing couples for photoshoots. The most romantic place in the InterContinental Mark Hopkins to propose would most definitively be the sky-lounge, the Top of the Mark. The lounge is surrounded by large glass windows affording near 360-degree jaw-dropping views of the San Francisco skyline and the Bay. Do it at sunset. The hotel's wedding specialist and staff, as a team effort, will coordinate in advance to ensure the proposer’s requests are met, from booking the reservation, keeping surrounding tables empty (for privacy), taking photographs, dropping the rings into a flute of Champagne, and more. In addition, the hotel can arrange ensuite "Marry Me" flower wall, rose petals, balloons, and more details to make your stay special. Personalization is key. In the past, the hotel has delivered rings to couples in a flute of Champagne, as a garnish on a slice of cake, and placed in a special box made entirely of chocolate. Once, the hotel had a guest who "delivered" the question via an aerial banner on an airplane that flew by the Top of the Mark in the distance. Recently, a proposal at Top of the Mark was filled with candles, rose petals, a saxophone player and a “Marry Me” marquee lit up. Imagine how romantic that was, with city lights and candles illuminating the already breathtaking space in the Top of the Mark. 20. La Valencia Hotel (1926) La Jolla, California When guests enter La Valencia Hotel, in La Jolla, California, they encounter a special charm found only within these pink walls. From the stunning ocean views to the Mediterranean architecture, the Pink Lady is the perfect backdrop for a proposal and precious memories will have your family returning year after year. The hotel opened in 1926 and was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1989. One of the most romantic settings at La Valencia Hotel for a proposal is the ocean-view garden space overlooking the Pacific Ocean and pool deck. Surrounded by roses, palms and pink Mediterranean architecture, the garden is a special spot to say, “yes!” The garden also features the unique 1928 tile portrait of the original “Pink Lady,” an alluring antique piece by Ernest Batcheler that depicts a young Spanish woman. Another stunning location is the signature restaurant’s ocean view terrace. Reserve Table 625 at the end of the terrace for an elevated view of the sunset. The hotel team is excited to help make a proposal special. From flower deliveries and rose petal drops to coordinating live music, the team is here to assist in making the moment memorable with the help of trusted local vendors. The hotel offers a specialty champagne delivery with any room package, and staff can coordinate rose petals in the room for a special celebration. The hotel will work with you to make the proposal special, and staff are prepared to accommodate a special candlelit dinner experience. For example, once, the staff once delivered a “golden snitch” that held the ring to a couple that loved Harry Potter. La Valencia Hotel has also partnered with local photographers who can be in on the secret and capture the “yes!” moment. 21. Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa (1927) Sonoma, California One of the most romantic proposal venues in California Wine Country is the storied Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa. Hundreds of couples have asked the big question at the iconic resort, which opened in 1927 and was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2014. This historic hotel is the ultimate destination for a romantic proposal, with amenities including a geo-thermal spa, Michelin-rated dining, easy access to hundreds of world-class wineries, and the resort’s romance-inspired Mission Suites. All of these make wonderful places to pop the question. Other popular engagements have included a private picnic in the vineyards, hot air balloons, and on horseback. Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn utilizes its Sonoma Valley location with the Wine, Roses and Romance package, which includes a beautifully appointed guestroom, sparkling wine & chocolate truffle amenity, daily breakfast in bed for two and rose petal turndown. Private candlelit dinners can be arranged in a private suite, for a romantic vineyard picnic or following a hot-air balloon adventure. The resort even offers a proposal package that includes having your love's name lit up on a historic water tower, followed by "will you marry me?" Book this romantic offer, and you're sure to get a “YES!” 22. The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort (1927) (Waikiki Beach) Honolulu, Hawaii From its opening in 1927, The Royal Hawaiian has been recognized as an icon of luxury and romance. The hotel’s soaring pink turrets have lured couples from around the globe who come to discover the expansive beach at sunset, to share intimate moments in lush and legendary gardens, and to immerse themselves in timeless beauty. The hotel was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2001 and won the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence Best Historic Resort in 2014. At “The Pink Palace of the Pacific,” the ideal location for a proposal is at a beachfront table at the hotel’s famous Mai Tai bar, or on the sand very near the bar. It all depends on how much privacy the couple desires. Just steps from the beach, with a view of Diamond Head’s picturesque profile and directly facing the shoreline of Waikiki, the hotel provides the perfect place to pop the question. Along the beach or at the Mai Tai Bar while watching sunset over the Pacific Ocean is the most popular time. If a couple does not mind an audience, the proposal can be pre-arranged with the hotel’s food and beverage department, and the nightly entertainer will direct their audience’s attention to the proposal. 23. Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort (1929) Tucson, Arizona Hacienda del Sol offers an unparalleled setting with historic charm and colorful gardens surrounded by spectacular mountain views. It is an intimate desert oasis, providing an experience unlike any other in Tucson. The original buildings opened in 1929 as a private school for girls from some of the nation’s wealthiest families and it transformed into a luxury resort in 1948. Hacienda del Sol was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2009. Today, the staff is happy to help couples take the plunge together. Because every couple is unique, Hacienda del Sol offers customized romantic retreats instead of a standard package. The guest ranch does its best to accommodate special requests and work with couples to ensure their proposal and time spent there is exceptional. Catering and concierge are available to customize a dinner experience in the Grill following the proposal. As for location, Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch has multiple romantic locations to pop the big question. Its inner courtyard offers a beautiful garden setting surrounded by lush vines, citrus trees, and seasonal flowers creating a very romantic atmosphere. Sandy’s Vista overlooks the beauty of the Catalina Mountains, and the cactus garden offers the perfect Sonoran opportunity for more modern brides and grooms. The stunning backdrops and scenery are unparalleled. If you're looking for an authentic Southwestern experience in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, there's no place like the historic Hacienda Del Sol. 24. The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort (1935) St. Simons Island, Georgia The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort on St. Simons Island has been a hidden gem on the Georgia coast since 1935, offering couples timeless Southern hospitality, elegance, and dreamy sea island ambiance for nearly a century. The resort was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1996 and was recognized as a winner of the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2021. The quiet natural beauty, serenity, stately oaks and island atmosphere brings guests back time and again to create their own lifetime of traditions that begin with a proposal. At The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort, an expert concierge team will work with guests directly to craft a memorable proposal experience. Where to ask the question? An original 1930s hidden garden courtyard is one of the King and Prince’s most secluded, romantic spots. Picturesque lampposts and tall arched windows set the scene, dressed in seasonal flowers and a little table for two awaiting the time for a secret rendezvous. Another ideal place to propose is the resort’s beautiful beach. Stretching the length of the resort, this beach offers some of the most tranquil sunset opportunities and the perfect atmosphere to ask for your partner’s hand in marriage. A candlelit dinner experience can be arranged directly on the beach or on one of the beachfront patios at The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort. 25. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (1965) Kohala Coast, Hawaii As a long sought-after romantic destination on the big island of Hawaii, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel provides special touches. The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel opened in 1965 and was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2016. At this historic resort, there are three standout locations at that have been favorites for more than 50 years. The first is the grand staircase fronting the enormous, ancient 12th century Buddha. The original historic third tee at Mauna Kea’s golf course, perched above the ocean’s edge, secluded and dramatic, particularly at sunset. And lastly, the Vista Decks. Fortunately for couples at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, such locations are abundant. For an over-the-top proposal, sunset from the hotel’s Vista Deck overlooking the soft white sands of Kauna’oa Bay, with views to the ocean’s far horizon, is a popular romantic spot. Offering privacy, views of the white sands of Kauna’oa Bay, and the ocean’s horizon beyond, the Vista Deck can be staged for a romantic torchlit dinner for two or an intimate gathering of cocktails and pupus (appetizers) with family and friends. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel’s professional team of romance specialists will help arrange for a photographer (who have been known to hide in the bushes until the moment is right), florals, champagne and more to make certain all goes without a hitch and the couple’s future launches spectacularly. The shores of Kauna‘oa Bay provide the perfect backdrop to pop the question. Another option, the stunning venue above the ocean’s edge on Mauna Kea Resort’s golf course, is one of the most popular wedding locales! The rolling blue surf of the Pacific Ocean and vibrant hues of a setting sun complete this dramatic setting. From the sand beneath their toes to the sounds of the waves rolling onto the shore, Kauna’oa Bay sets the scene for every romantic proposal. A Dozen Roses: Honorable Mentions for the 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal 1. The Omni Homestead Resort (1766) Hot Springs, Virginia If there was ever a destination made for making memories, the Omni Homestead Resort is it. The Omni Homestead Resort has beautiful, breathtaking views everywhere guests turn. From the gorgeous mountain scenery to the grand and glamorous interior settings, there are numerous places for romantic proposals. The associates at the hotel can accommodate unique proposals on-site. One proposal took place during an archery lesson with a message “Will you marry me” inserted into a balloon on the target. The bride-to-be popped the balloon as the groom-to-be popped the question. While there are a lot of romantic settings for the proposal, the Dining Room is one of the most popular. The elegant Dining Room has been part of The Omni Homestead experience for more than a century. The Dining Room features custom chandeliers, an incredible domed ceiling, and large windows. Each night there’s music for dancing, a time-honored tradition at the resort and where many shared a first dance in the Dining Room during dinner while a band played. The Dining Room offers a classic dining experience with a refined continental cuisine influenced by regional tastes and the resort’s rich culinary heritage. Seasonal dishes include vine-ripe heirloom tomatoes and burrata cheese, Highland county lamb, freshly prepared lobster bisque, Virginian grass-fed beef, Allegheny mountain trout and Chesapeake crab, as well as favorites like the gold brick sundae. With advance notice, The Homestead team can arrange for a band to play the couple’s favorite song while a photographer captures the special moment. 2. French Lick Springs Hotel (1845) and West Baden Springs Hotel (1902) French Lick, Indiana French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana, is truly made for “YES!” moments. With 3,200 scenic acres bordering the rolling countryside and Hoosier National Forest, plus the stunning indoor surroundings of two historic hotels established in the mid-1800s, this has been the backdrop for countless fairytale engagements. Made famous over the centuries by their healing “miracle waters” at natural springs, the resort’s French Lick Springs Hotel (founded in 1845) and West Baden Springs Hotel (founded in 1902) are both inductees of Historic Hotels of America since 2000. They are both past winners of the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence as well, recognized as leaders of hospitality in recent years. So, where to pop the question? The iconic Pluto Spring House gazebo is a favorite spot, as are the immaculate formal gardens at both hotels. Those wanting a more private spot might opt for a balcony room at West Baden overlooking the atrium within the historic dome, or the elegant hotel mezzanine. Others have asked for their beloved’s hand during a horse-drawn carriage ride through the resort grounds, or from the hilltop mansion at the Pete Dye Golf Course, which offers 40-mile panoramic views. For maximum style points, though, nothing beats the iconic West Baden Springs Hotel atrium for an engagement. Life’s biggest moments are best commemorated here — whether sunlight is streaming through the dome’s skylights during the day, or the changing-colored lights provide a soft glow to the atrium after nightfall. With a little advance notice, the concierge and hotel staff can assist with every little detail, right down to a private candlelit dinner to celebrate saying “yes!” 3. The Hamilton Hotel (1851) Washington, D.C. Known for its balance of modern luxury and historic charm, The Hamilton Hotel is a refined example of Beaux-Arts architecture redesigned from its original 1851 construction in 1921. Now, featuring vaulted ceilings, refined wood moldings, and a stately entrance with an arched stained-glass window, guests have been impressed by The Hamilton Hotel for over a century – a perfect place to make an impression on your intended-to-be. The hotel was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2021. Couples planning to become engaged at Hamilton Hotel have the luxury of customizing their experience. Whether they are hosting friends and family for the monumental moment at onsite Italian Osteria, Via Sophia, or a more intimate proposal in luxe microbar Society, The Hamilton Hotel works with the couple to ensure that their vision is brought to life. This includes hand-picked flowers, specially curated food and beverage accommodations, luxurious suite accommodations and more. Society, the hotel’s luxe microbar, offers an ultimate sense of privacy in an elevated setting, making it a perfect location for a proposal. Recently acclaimed as one of the "World’s Best" hotel bars according to Travel + Leisure, Society is an ideal place for romantics looking to get engaged in town. The hotel is in an urban metropolitan area but overlooks the recently redeveloped Franklin Square. For those looking for an outdoor proposal, Hamilton Hotel’s concierge can assist in curating picnic baskets. Hamilton Hotel, steeped in history and tradition, provides guests with a multitude of romantic venues that are completely customizable to the needs and desires of the couple to be. 4. Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa (1852) Mobile, Alabama The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa – known as Mobile’s living room – exudes a romantic flair, ideal for that romantic proposal in this iconic landmark. Propose in the historic Trellis Room restaurant, seated below the 100-year-old Tiffany glass ceiling, or propose in the hotel’s majestic lobby, where Kings, Queens and Presidents have taken in the charm of this historic beauty. Have your loved one say “yes” in the Presidential Suite replete with an outdoor 8th floor garden overlooking downtown Mobile. Quiet, cozy and romantic, as the sun sets over Mobile Bay, only from the historic Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa. 5. Island House Hotel (1852) Mackinac Island, Michigan For over a century-and-a-half, couples have said “I will,” “I do,” and “I still do” on the grounds of Island House Hotel, which opened in 1852. The hotel was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2005 and was a winner of the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2020. At this charming hotel located within the Mackinac State Historic Park, guests are encouraged to pop the big question on the terrace or the porch of the historic Island House Hotel, with a spectacular view of boats gliding into the harbor, and carefree bicyclists wheeling and horse-drawn buggies moseying past on the street below. More intimate moments are found in the hideaway garden behind the hotel. Historic charm and timeless elegance bring lovebirds back to Island House Hotel year after year to celebrate weddings, reunions, anniversaries, and vow renewals and pass these traditions on for generations. Couples staying at Island House Hotel enjoy romantic dining in the elegant 1852 Grill Room with entertainment provided by a talented pianist and sunset hues reflecting on the water. Book the Sweetheart Special to add a touch of passion to your stay with a chilled bottle of sparkling wine, souvenir champagne flutes, and chocolate-covered strawberries made fresh locally at Ryba’s Fudge Shops. 6. Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods (1902) Bretton Woods, New Hampshire Set against New Hampshire’s majestic White Mountains, memory-making moments are all around you at Omni Mount Washington Resort – and none more memorable than a romantic wedding proposal. Whether a traditional gesture among the stunning architectural details of the National Historic Landmark fits the mood, or a more adventurous endeavor while zipping through the trees or hitting the slopes is more your style, the options are only limited by your imagination. The resort, which was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1989, offers abundant indoor and outdoor locations to make that special proposal even more memorable. Some of the more popular settings for a romantic proposal include while enjoying a romantic carriage or sleigh ride around the resort, taking in the views on the Jewell Terrace or Veranda, while skiing, riding the Gondola, during a friendly competition on the golf courses, or while sharing an adventure on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour, hike or bike ride. If the weather sends you indoors, you can seize the moment while cozying up in front of a fireplace in the Great Hall, Princess Room, Conservatory or Main Dining Room or when you are feeling on top of the world in a Tower Suite or from your private balcony in the Presidential Wing. 7. The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco (1907) San Francisco, California If you are looking for an elegant romantic getaway in Nob Hill, start at The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco. The hotel opened in 1907 and is famous as a hotspot for the city’s celebrities, athletes, and visiting dignitaries. It was here where crooner Tony Bennett first sang, "I Left My Heart in San Francisco” in 1961. The hotel was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2001. Many of the dreamy rooms offer views over the city’s iconic sights, as well as a king bed that yields sumptuous comfort. Speaking of, one of the most romantic proposal venues in Northern California is the hotel’s unmatched Penthouse Suite. Spanning the entire eighth floor of the iconic Main Building, the Penthouse Suite offers 6,000 square feet of luxury: three large bedrooms, four bathrooms, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, full kitchen, spectacular library, billiards room, and an outside terrace overlooking the city and bay. They will say “yes!” The resort’s world-class concierge team is happy to work with couples to secure private chef dinners, helicopter tours to neighboring Wine Country or private docent-led museum tours. The hotel proudly works with guests to personalize the “big ask.” For example, the hotel recently coordinated with a gentleman who wanted to propose to his beloved from the famed barge in the Tonga Room. Private candlelit dinners can be arranged in either a private suite, on the rooftop garden or in the hotel’s signature Laurel Court. The Grandest Romance Package at Fairmont San Francisco includes champagne or sparkling wine, chocolates or chocolate-covered strawberries, hotel credit to enjoy romantic dinner on hotel premises, late check-out upon availability, and parking. 8. The Otesaga Hotel (1909) Cooperstown, New York Every historic hotel is unique in its offerings, location, and architecture for unique engagements, but with Lake Otsego as its backdrop, The Otesaga Hotel provides a majestic and enchanting location for an engagement. The historic Otesaga opened in 1909 and was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1994. It was recognized as a leader in hospitality and service as a winner of Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2018. In addition, sharing the charming village of Cooperstown, New York, with the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum makes The Otesaga a unique venue for a baseball-themed engagement. A popular site to pop the question is on the back lawn of the resort, overlooking the lake and surrounded by century-old oak trees. The lake dock, with its quaint stillness and breathtaking views of the lake, is another admired area to get down on bent knee. There are also couples who want to be on the lake, in an old-fashioned boat with the resort as a backdrop, and there are some who prefer to be on a horse-drawn carriage pulling up to the resort’s front portico. The concierge has assisted couples with everything from reserving a special spot on the resort, to arranging a horse-drawn carriage. There are unique ways to make the event a memorable one at The Otesaga and the hotel welcomes guests’ creativity. For example, if the couple are baseball fans, the resort offers a baseball base for the ring presentation or wraps the ring around a baseball. The Otesaga, very creatively, has also enlisted dogs to deliver the ring in seasons past. 9. Fairmont Copley Plaza (1912) Boston, Massachusetts With shimmering chandeliers, a gilded lobby, fancy guestroom details, and a prime location in Boston’s Back Bay, few hotels can match the romantic elegance of Fairmont Copley Plaza. The 109-year-old hotel’s European opulence is felt in every corner, from its gilded lobby architecture to the main entrance’s original mosaic floor tiles. The storied hotel, which was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1989, offers three Valentine’s Day-themed packages for the “month of love” that are available to book all of February, and perfect for romantic proposals: two chocolate-themed packages in partnership with Petrova Chocolates, a local woman-owned business and a package for savory lovers that includes a heart-shaped pizza. If you want to pop the question another month, treat your special someone to a Boston city escape with views, the city’s top-rated bar, candlelit dinners, and all the sights within easy walking distance at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. 10. The Hollywood Roosevelt (1927) Los Angeles, California As one of the most historic hotels in Los Angeles, The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is an intimately special locale that has played host to many celebrities and politicians since 1927. It was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2016. The most romantic space in the hotel is the 3,200 square foot Penthouse Suite, once home to legendary couple Clark Gable and Carole Lombard. Their love affair has been called “Hollywood’s greatest romance,” as he was known as the “King of Hollywood” and she was “America’s Sweetheart.” The three-level penthouse features an expansive rooftop patio with 360-degree, panoramic views of Hollywood and its surrounding area, and offers a play between sleek, contemporary furnishings and vintage accents that exemplify classic Hollywood extravagance. The perfect place to watch the sun rise and set, the Gable & Lombard Penthouse boasts picturesque views of the City of Angels and often plays host to candlelit dinners lit by the famed Hotel Roosevelt sign for couples to share an intimate evening under the stars (and directly above the Hollywood Walk of Fame!). With the hotel’s elaborate culinary program and an on-site restaurant by James Beard Foundation Award-Winning Chef Nancy Silverton, the food and beverage offerings can be completely customized to the couple and hand-selected by the legendary chef herself. 11. The Hotel Hershey® (1933) Hershey, Pennsylvania This historic hotel is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania: The Sweetest Place On Earth. The Hotel Hershey opened in 1933 and was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1991. At The Hotel Hershey, which won the Historic Hotels of America Awards of Excellence in 2018 and 2019, the expert staff recommends you consider the Fountain Lobby for your special moment to ask for your beloved’s hand. Inspired by the travels of chocolatier Milton S. Hershey, the fountain is one of the hotel’s most impressive spaces and a popular spot to propose. It was designed to look like a Spanish-style courtyard with palm trees, a beautiful fountain, wrought iron light poles and a blue painted sky on the ceiling. Propose in front of the fountain as sunlight streams through the beautiful windows for a picture-perfect moment. For an outdoor proposal, the formal gardens located behind The Hotel Hershey are another picturesque location worthy of a special moment. There, guests can enjoy a quiet, romantic stroll before popping the question in front of the beautiful flower beds, pergolas, fountains and reflecting pools. Plan your proposal at golden hour for the perfect lighting; then take the rest of the evening to celebrate! Couples can arrange for special room deliveries, such as chocolate-covered strawberries and champagne or a chocolate basket, which are popular ways for guests to celebrate a special occasion like an engagement during a romantic getaway. 12. Rancho Bernardo Inn (1963) San Diego, California Ask for forever at Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California, where romance surrounds you and your love. Stay and enjoy the best of Wine Country dining, spa, and customized engagement amenities alongside lush landscaping and Mediterranean architecture that will ensure your proposal is a sweet memory for two. Among the best of Wine Country resorts, Rancho Bernardo Inn was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2021 and has retained a AAA Forbes Four Star title since 1978. For the proposal, the staff first recommends the AVANT dining room, which features indoor and outdoor tables. The outdoor patio has a cozy fireplace and sweeping views of the golf course. If you want to seek out a truly romantic setting, there are 19 gorgeous fountains to be discovered throughout the gardens and alcoves of Rancho Bernardo Inn. Many of the fountains have traditions associated with them. For instance, couples deeply in love may wish to toss a rose petal into the “Dreams of Eternity" fountain. The Inn’s greatest fountain is the gorgeous “La Fontana di Santiago.” Imported directly from Vicenza, Italy, it serves as the centerpiece for the inn’s celebrated Santiago Courtyard. The concierge can work with the proposer to curate the perfect custom setting, including bringing in flowers, stages, picnics, champagne, and musicians. Among the offerings are candlelit dinners at the inn’s restaurants and a romantic, candlelit picnic never to be forgotten. The Inn is ready to help you celebrate this special occasion with a bottle of bubbly, by unveiling a fun sign announcing, “They said 'Yes!’” or showering the couple with rose petals. Notable Nominations The Willard InterContinental (1847) Washington, D.C. The Sayre Mansion (1858) in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Capital Hotel (1873) in Little Rock, Arkansas General Morgan Inn & Conference Center (1884) in Greeneville, Tennessee 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa (1886) in Eureka Springs, Arkansas 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City by MGallery (1888) in Kansas City, Missouri The DeSoto (1890) in Savannah, Georgia Ledges Hotel (1890) in Hawley, Pennsylvania Castle Hill Resort and Spa (1905) in Cavendish, Vermont Hotel Boulderado (1909) in Boulder, Colorado The Georgian Terrace (1911) in Atlanta, Georgia 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati by MGallery (1912) in Cincinnati, Ohio The Virginian Lynchburg, Curio Collection by Hilton (1913) in Lynchburg, Virginia Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel (1915) in Berkeley, California 21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City by MGallery (1916) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The Andrus (1917) in Dillon, Montana The American Club (1918) in Kohler, Wisconsin The Hotel Viking (1926) in Newport, Rhode Island The Wigwam (1929) in Litchfield Park, Arizona 21c Museum Hotel Durham by MGallery (1937) in Durham, North Carolina The Statler (1956) in Dallas, Texas The Whitehall (1963) in Houston, Texas “Every day is Valentine’s Day at Historic Hotels of America. We are pleased to announce The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America for a Romantic Proposal. The most romantic hotels are these iconic and legendary historic hotels. These romantic historic hotels range from intimate to grand and opulent,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “Proposing at a historic hotel is a wonderful opportunity to create an ever-lasting memory and increases the chance that the answer will be ‘yes.’ From historic destination resorts with romantic gardens to city-center legendary historic hotels, each provides the setting, the backdrop, and the ambience for making and hearing yes to the perfect proposal.” About Historic Hotels of America Historic Hotels of America® is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the finest historic hotels in the United States of America. To be nominated and selected for membership in this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old; designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; and recognized as having historical significance. Of the more than 300 historic hotels inducted into Historic Hotels of America from 44 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, all historic hotels faithfully preserve their sense of authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity. For more information, please visit HistoricHotels.org/US.

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Cascade Dishes on a Dirty Little Secret in Larger Commitment to Sustainability

Tue, 18 May 2021 12:00:00 UT

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CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, America’s most recommended detergent* brand Cascade partnered with actor Sterling K. Brown to launch the second installment of its “Do It Every Night” initiative, revealing a dirty little secret: running your dishwasher every night uses less water and energy than washing dishes by hand. In-home water and energy usage increased exponentially at the height of the pandemic, with the average U.S. home using nearly 21 percent more water per day, according to Phyn. Energy use has also spiked, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research, with Americans spending an additional $6 billion dollars on at-home power consumption. The good news? We can all help reduce water and energy consumption by making small changes to our daily habits, including the way we wash our dishes. According to ENERGY STAR, certified dishwashers use less than four gallons of water per cycle compared to handwashing, which uses four gallons every two minutes. That means if you wash dishes by hand for just 10 minutes a day, switching to the dishwasher allows you to save 100 gallons per week. Plus, the dishwasher uses less energy than washing dishes at the sink, saving you up to $130** on your energy bill each year. “​Many people are surprised to learn that dishwashers are actually designed to be more efficient than the way most of us hand wash our dishes,” says Kristine Decker, Vice President of P&G’s North America Dish Care business. “According to ENERGY STAR, running the dishwasher uses half the energy compared to washing your dishes by hand. That’s why no one should feel guilty about letting the dishwasher handle the day’s worth of dishes.” Since 1955, North America’s #1 recommended dishwasher detergent brand has continually innovated its products and methods to improve dishwashing and reduce water consumption. In fact, Cascade was the first brand to create a detergent that allowed people to skip pre-rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher. Most recently, the brand introduced Cascade Platinum ActionPacs, with 50 percent more cleaning power. Cascade Platinum ActionPacs latch on to and break down leftover food solids, tackling the dirtiest of dishes without the need for a pre-rinse. The brand’s current “Do It Every Night” initiative is part of Cascade’s ongoing commitment to innovate and to advocate for responsible water consumption. Last year, Cascade turned the “dishwashing is wasteful” myth on its head and used humor to motivate people to make changes in their dishwashing habits to help save water. Today, the brand is kicking off a partnership with actor Sterling K. Brown to help encourage people to forgo hand washing for the dishwasher through another educational and tongue-in-cheek content series urging people to save water and energy. “We live in California, so saving water is always top of mind for me and my family,” said Sterling K. Brown. “We used to wash most of our dishes by hand. Then, I learned a little secret – that the dishwasher actually uses less than 4 gallons of water per cycle, so it turns out we were wasting a lot of water and energy by hand washing. Not anymore. Now, I let the dishwasher handle the dishes every night – saving water, time and energy.” In addition to helping people save water at home, Cascade helps restore water to the environment through a partnership with the Bonneville Environmental Foundation’s ‘Change the Course’ program.​ Currently, Cascade is partnering on multiple projects in water-stressed regions across the country to rehabilitate important natural waterways and habitats, including the Sacramento River Basin, one of California’s most important water sources.​ “Water issues across North America remain a top concern for people and businesses alike. Over the years, we’ve been able to bring companies and the public together to shrink our human water footprint and restore water to regions in need,” says Val Fishman, Chief Development Officer at BEF. “Not only is Cascade helping people conserve water in their daily lives, but the brand has supported projects that will restore more than 338 million gallons of freshwater to rivers and wetlands across the United States.” To learn more about the effort, visit CascadeClean.com. *More dishwasher brands in North America recommend Cascade over any other automatic dishwashing detergent brand, recommendations as part of co-marketing agreements. **When switching from using 180 gallons of water per week handwashing to automatic dishwashing 4 times a week, electricity rate of 11c/kWh (US). About Cascade In 1953, Cascade entered the automatic dishwashing market with claims of “spotless dishes” to the four percent of households with dishwashers. The fast-moving world of household innovations was just in its beginning stages, and Cascade stayed at the forefront for the next 50 years by developing a range of automatic dishwashing products perfect for a variety of families, needs, and lifestyles. Today, with decades of experience and dishwashers in more than 60-percent of households, Cascade continues to grow, striving for immaculate dishes every time with its brilliant automatic dishwashing powders, gels, pacs, and additives. About Procter & Gamble P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at www.pg.com/news. About BEF and Change the Course Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) is an independent 501(c)3 organization with a 22-year successful track record working with businesses across North America to advance solutions that ensure our communities, economies and ecosystems have enough clean water to flourish. BEF’s Change the Course is a first-of-its-kind initiative that brings together the public, corporations, and on-the-ground conservation organizations to raise awareness about freshwater issues, reduce water footprints, and directly support water restoration projects. Change the Course is the leading national corporate water restoration and engagement campaign. The initiative has received contributions from over 65 corporate sponsors; supported over 120 water projects across 19 U.S. states, Canada, and Mexico; and restored over 21 billion gallons of water. Learn more at ChangeTheCourse.us.

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LeanTaaS Named a ‘Flagship Vendor’ for Operational Excellence in Chilmark Research Market Trends Report on Augmented Intelligence for Healthcare Operations

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:00:00 UT

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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LeanTaaS, Inc., a Silicon Valley software innovator that increases patient access and transforms operational performance for healthcare providers, today announced it has been named as a Flagship Vendor for Operational Excellence / Asset Optimization in the latest report from Chilmark Research, Augmented Intelligence for Healthcare Operations. This new 2021 report highlights 10 enterprise AI4Ops solutions, which include all activities linked to healthcare operations (hospital operations, discharge planning, revenue cycle management, and supply chains). This emerging category of the industry is experiencing explosive growth, with a CAGR of 40% forecast over the next five years as mature solutions like those from LeanTaaS effectively demonstrate the significant ROI of their client implementations. LeanTaaS is featured in the Hospital Operations & Asset Optimization category of the report, where Chilmark highlights the company's strengths, including LeanTaaS’s competitive edge over tools created by EHR vendors and impressive use cases at the majority of the top 20 health systems in the U.S. LeanTaaS received the highest marks in the report, ranking as the leader in both market execution and product capabilities among all rated vendors. Select highlights from the report can be found in this excerpt and include: One of the top market differentiators for LeanTaaS is its significant demonstrable ROI at 120+ health systems across 40+ states; Another key differentiator for LeanTaaS is its ability to match variable supply and variable demand for assets in a manner that EHRs cannot accomplish; LeanTaaS's iQueue suite of solutions have both a market-leading pricing model and implementation strategy; LeanTaaS’s clients, on average, recoup investment in 3-6 months post-implementation; The iQueue suite of solutions is deployed remotely and relatively easy to implement without the need for significant hospital IT resources nor vendor consulting staff and fees; and The platform is highly scalable and offers impressive ROI in a short time duration. LeanTaaS offers a money back guarantee, evidence of a mature pricing model. It has been an invaluable tool during the COVID-19 crisis with managing beds, surgical backlogs, and staffing optimization. When asked about the findings of the research, author and lead analyst Jody Ranck had this to say about the current market trends, “While there has been a great deal of focus on virtual care and the pandemic, a lesser-known story is the significant role of AI for operations platforms in helping hospitals and providers meet the financial, scheduling, and supply chain challenges wrought by COVID-19. The solutions available today are surprisingly more mature than many other application areas for AI and machine learning.” LeanTaaS’s AI and ML based solutions have now been deployed in more than 475 hospitals across the U.S., including 40% of the top 25 health systems in the country, based on net patient revenue. These hospitals use LeanTaaS’s iQueue platform to optimize capacity utilization in infusion centers, operating rooms, and inpatient beds. iQueue for Infusion Centers is used by 9,900+ chairs across 485+ infusion sites including 80% of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). iQueue for Operating Rooms is used by more than 2,400 ORs across 43 health systems to perform more surgical cases during business hours, increase competitiveness in the marketplace, and improve the patient experience. LeanTaaS’s newest product, iQueue for Inpatient Beds, is now live at 15 hospitals across three major academic healthcare systems (totaling 4,002 inpatient beds) to help address inpatient capacity bottlenecks and increase confidence in managing unplanned variability. “We’ve experienced an impressive +40% growth during the pandemic period thanks to our mission of improving patient access and operational performance by optimizing costly, constrained healthcare resources, which has been a top priority for hospital and health system executives in today’s challenging healthcare environment,” said Mohan Giridharadas, LeanTaaS founder and CEO. “This report represents the breadth of LeanTaaS’s capabilities, features, and incredible partners we’ve worked closely with throughout the past decade and, more recently, the past two years.” The report comes on the heels of recent momentum including a second successful Transform Hospital Operations Virtual Summit and two major award wins with CB Insights and BIG Award for Business. Additionally, LeanTaaS recently announced details about its significant growth during the pandemic period, demonstrating heightened need to provide tools that reduce costs and transform the healthcare experience for providers and patients alike. The Augmented Intelligence for Healthcare Operations report is available to subscribers of the Chilmark Advisory Service or may be purchased separately. For more information, visit the sales page or send direct inquiries to John Moore III. About Chilmark Founded in 2007, Chilmark Research is a global research and advisory firm that is solely focused on the market for healthcare IT solutions. Everything we do is based on our core belief that healthcare information technology (HIT) plays a crucial role in improving the quality and efficiency of care. We foster the effective adoption, deployment, and use of HIT by providing objective, high-quality research into technologies with the greatest potential to improve care. This laser-sharp focus allows us to provide our clients with the most in-depth and accurate research on the critical technology and adoption trends occurring throughout the healthcare sector. About LeanTaaS LeanTaaS provides software solutions that combine lean principles, predictive, prescriptive analytics, and machine learning to transform hospital and infusion center operations. The company’s software is being used by over 120 health systems across the nation, which all rely on the iQueue cloud-based solutions to increase patient access, decrease wait times, reduce healthcare delivery costs, and improve revenue. LeanTaaS is based in Santa Clara, California, and Charlotte, North Carolina. For more information about LeanTaaS, please visit https://leantaas.com/, and connect on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. LeanTaaS and iQueue are trademarks of LeanTaaS. All other brand names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Merck and Emmy-Nominated Actress Yvonne Orji Unveil Uncovering TNBC, Highlighting the Challenges Faced by Black Women Diagnosed with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Tue, 5 Oct 2021 12:30:00 UT

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In collaboration with the breast cancer advocacy community, Uncovering TNBC was developed specifically for Black women, who have a higher chance of developing or are newly diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The centerpiece of the Uncovering TNBC campaign is a three-episode web docuseries that highlights the challenges women with TNBC face throughout their cancer journeys. Watch the inspiring videos at UncoverTNBC.com. In collaboration with the breast cancer advocacy community, Uncovering TNBC was developed specifically for Black women, who have a higher chance of developing or are newly diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). The centerpiece of the Uncovering TNBC campaign is a three-episode web docuseries that highlights the challenges women with TNBC face throughout their cancer journeys. Watch the inspiring videos at UncoverTNBC.com. KENILWORTH, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, in collaboration with the breast cancer advocacy community and Emmy-nominated actress, Yvonne Orji, launched a new initiative, Uncovering TNBC, to shed light on the unique challenges Black women face when diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). Non-Hispanic Black women are approximately two times more likely to have TNBC than non-Hispanic white women, and compared to white women, Black women are more likely to die of the disease. Join Yvonne as she speaks with Sharon, Tiah and Damesha, three women diagnosed with TNBC, who share their stories of triumphs while also discussing the health disparities Black women can face. Through the web docuseries and educational materials, Uncovering TNBC aims to inform Black women and empower them to advocate for themselves with their health care team. With a master’s degree in public health and a nurse for a mother, Yvonne has been passionate about closing the health care equity gap since before she became a TV star. “I know firsthand how important it is for Black women to take charge of their health and advocate for themselves. Data shows women in our community have a higher chance of developing TNBC, but we can take steps to help protect ourselves and our families,” said Yvonne. “I hope these stories uplift women with TNBC and inspire them to get the care they need.” The centerpiece of the Uncovering TNBC campaign is a three-episode web docuseries that highlights the challenges Black women with TNBC can face throughout their cancer journeys. Hosted by Yvonne, the docuseries spotlights three brave warriors and their experiences with TNBC: Damesha from North Carolina, Sharon from Virginia and Tiah from Georgia. The series aims to amplify the stories of Black women with TNBC and offers resources that will help others understand their risks and advocate for themselves. The initiative also includes a webpage of educational information for women who have a higher chance of developing or are newly diagnosed with TNBC and their loved ones. “There is no shortage of breast cancer resources, yet so few are developed with the unique needs of Black women in mind,” said Maimah Karmo, founder and CEO, Tigerlily Foundation. “As a native of Liberia myself, I am proud to collaborate with Merck and Ms. Orji to support the tireless efforts to meet that need and further bridge the gap to care.” “We’re honored to collaborate with advocacy organizations who have been at the forefront of fighting for heath equity in the breast cancer community on this important campaign,” said Jill DeSimone, president, U.S. Oncology, Merck. “For Black women with TNBC, optimal care is about more than just treating cancer: It’s about being understood and supported. Uncovering TNBC is an important program that is part of our broader efforts at Merck to help advance health equity for all people with cancer.” About Uncovering TNBC In collaboration with Susan G. Komen, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Tigerlily Foundation, and Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, Uncovering TNBC was developed specifically for Black women, who have a higher chance of developing or are newly diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). TNBC accounts for about 10-15% of all breast cancers and is an aggressive type of cancer that is often difficult to treat. Black women who have a higher chance of developing or are newly diagnosed with TNBC can face unique disparities, including inadequate breast cancer screening, lack of access to treatment and less access to preventive and educational information. Uncovering TNBC offers strategies to help address the barriers Black women can face in their journey. Through culturally relevant, educational and solution-oriented content, the program aims to support patients from diagnosis to survivorship. Information and resources can be found on UncoverTNBC.com. About Yvonne Orji Yvonne Orji is a Nigerian-American Emmy-nominated actress, comedian and writer who continues to display her versatility and passion with each project she takes on. In addition to her starring role in the critically acclaimed HBO comedy series, Insecure, she is a distinguished stand-up comedian, feature film star, podcast host and published author. Outside of her creative work, Yvonne is dedicated to her charitable efforts. In 2008, she spent six months working in post-conflict Liberia with Population Services International (PSI), a non-governmental organization (NGO) that uses social marketing to promote health behaviors. While in Liberia, she worked with a group of talented youth to help build a mentoring program and a weekly talk show that helped educate and prevent teen pregnancy and HIV/AIDS. Yvonne has brought her work with the youth community back to the States, where she is now involved with (RED) campaigns and faith-based youth ministries. About Merck For over 130 years, Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world’s most challenging diseases in pursuit of our mission to save and improve lives. We demonstrate our commitment to patients and population health by increasing access to health care through far-reaching policies, programs and partnerships. Today, Merck continues to be at the forefront of research to prevent and treat diseases that threaten people and animals – including cancer, infectious diseases such as HIV and Ebola, and emerging animal diseases – as we aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Forward-Looking Statement of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA This news release of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (the “company”) includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of the global outbreak of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19); the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; the company’s ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the company’s patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) available at the SEC’s Internet site (www.sec.gov).

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Wisk Unveils World’s First Self-Flying, Four-Seat, All-Electric, Vertical Takeoff and Landing Air Taxi

Mon, 3 Oct 2022 10:00:00 UT

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and pioneer in autonomous, electric flight, today revealed the world’s first self-flying, all-electric, four-passenger vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi. As Wisk’s go-to-market aircraft, Generation 6 represents the first-ever candidate for type certification by the FAA of an autonomous eVTOL. The most advanced air taxi in the world, Generation 6 combines industry-leading autonomous technology and software, human oversight of every flight, and an overall simplified design to deliver one of the safest passenger transport systems in commercial aviation. “In 2010, we set out to find a way to skip traffic and get to our destination faster,” said Gary Gysin, CEO of Wisk. “That inspiration evolved into a mission to deliver safe, everyday flight for everyone. Over the past 12 years, we’ve pursued that mission through the development of five different generations of full-scale aircraft. Our 6th Generation aircraft is the culmination of years of hard work from our industry-leading team, learnings from our previous generations of aircraft, commitment from our investors, and the evolution and advancement of technology.” Wisk is fortunate to be backed by two aviation leaders, The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation. Additionally, through its strategic partnership with Boeing, Wisk has a competitive advantage leveraging 100+ years of Boeing expertise in aircraft development, scale manufacturing, and certification. In addition, Boeing’s eVTOL and autonomy engineering resources help further advance Wisk’s development. With this aircraft, Wisk will redefine long-standing concepts of flight and usher in a safer, scalable, and more accessible era in aviation. Wisk’s newest aircraft will set the standard for the air taxi market and the future of travel by leveraging: A Safety-First Approach Through a multifaceted approach - including autonomous flight with human oversight, a simplified design with fewer moving parts, fully redundant systems, and no single point of failure - Wisk’s aircraft is being designed to exceed today’s rigorous aviation safety standards of a one-in-a-billion chance of an accident. Autonomous Flight with Human Oversight Wisk is one of the only AAM companies to pursue a self-flying first approach. This approach is core to the company’s overall strategy and is most importantly a critical element in bringing one of the safest systems to market in aviation. It is also the key to unlocking the scale and the full potential for the broader AAM industry. Wisk’s multi-faceted self-flying first approach includes: Leveraging the same proven technology that accounts for more than 93% of automated pilot functions on today's commercial flights New, innovative technology such as improved detect and avoid capabilities, sensors, and more Wisk’s logic-driven, procedural-based, decision-making software which provides reliable, deterministic outcomes Multi-vehicle supervisors that provide human oversight of every flight and have the ability to intervene when needed Specifications and Performance Wisk’s 6th Generation aircraft leverages key learnings and insights from its previous five generations of eVTOL aircraft to deliver a new level of performance. Cruising speed: 120 knots Range: 90 miles with reserves (~144 kilometers with reserves) Altitude: 2,500 - 4,000 ft above ground Seats: 4 Dimensions: <50 foot wingspan Power: electric Operation: Autonomous with human oversight Design and Configuration Wisk’s 6th Generation aircraft design and configuration includes: Proprietary 12 propeller design and boom configuration with improved propulsion systems. Tilting propulsion units in front of the wing and fixed lift units aft of the wing are optimized for range, improved aircraft control and performance, and efficient energy management. A raised wing design, extended booms, and increased size and number of propeller blades to improve safety, stability, and the passenger experience, while reducing both in-cabin noise and the aircraft’s overall noise footprint. A larger passenger cabin with 4 seats and ample storage for baggage and personal carry-on items, making it one of the most versatile air taxis in the market. Customer Experience Wisk leads the industry in customer research, incorporating key design aspects based on direct feedback from future passengers. Wisk’s 6th Generation aircraft has been designed with a tremendous amount of thought toward safety, comfort, and overall passenger experience. By incorporating an automotive-like interior design, Generation 6 brings an elevated passenger experience. With optimal visibility, a spacious layout, comfortable seats, and productivity features like wifi and charging, passengers will have the flexibility to enjoy the view, be productive, or simply relax. Affordability and Accessibility Wisk’s 6th Generation aircraft is designed to be a service for everyone, with a price target of $3 per passenger, per mile. In addition to affordability, Wisk has made accessibility a cornerstone of its design process. Generation 6 incorporates a number of accessibility features, from an entry and exit designed for individuals across the mobility spectrum, to user interfaces that seamlessly accommodate people living with hearing, vision, and other impairments. Wisk is one of the few industry players that have prioritized catering to such a wide demographic of passengers. Wisk’s History and Industry Leadership We began in 2010 and later merged with Kitty Hawk Corporation. Upon recognizing the commercial potential of Wisk’s 5th generation aircraft, the aircraft, its technology, and team were spun out to form Wisk, with an investment from The Boeing Company. Since 2010, the company has designed, developed, and tested five generations of aircraft and completed over 1600+ test flights, without an accident, using one of the world’s largest full-scale fleets of eVTOL aircraft. In 2014, Wisk was one of the first companies in the world to complete a full transition (vertical takeoff to wingborne flight) and, in 2017, was the first company in the U.S. to fly an autonomous, all-electric, vertical takeoff and landing air taxi designed for passenger use. About Wisk Wisk is an advanced air mobility (AAM) company dedicated to delivering safe, everyday flight for everyone. Wisk’s 6th generation, four-passenger, self-flying, eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) air taxi represents the first-ever autonomous eVTOL candidate for type certification by the FAA and will make it possible for passengers to skip the traffic and get to their destination faster. Headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with locations around the world, Wisk is an independent company backed by The Boeing Company and Kitty Hawk Corporation. With over a decade of experience and 1600+ test flights, Wisk is shaping the future of daily commutes and urban travel, safely, and sustainably. Wisk is on a journey to deliver safe, autonomous, all-electric, everyday flight, join us and learn more here.

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Window Film Global Market Report 2022: Growing Demand for Energy-Efficient Buildings Fuels Sector - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 20:35:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Window Film Global Market Report 2022: Ukraine-Russia War Impact" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global window film market is expected to grow from $13.08 billion in 2021 to $13.90 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The window film market is expected to grow to $17.79 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The window film market consists of sales of window films by entities (organizations, sole traders, partnerships) that are used for energy saving, glare reduction, adding decorative elements or branding to glass, daylighting and daylight redirecting, and safety and security purposes. Window film is a thin material that improves existing windows to assist homeowners and business owners to save energy. It is made of layers of polyester and coated with reflective coatings. Professionally installed window film prevents harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, which delay the deterioration of interior furnishings, fabrics, and floors. The main type of window film are sun control, decoration, security & safety, and privacy. The sun control window film refers to the thin plastic films that may be put into window glass to limit heat transmission from the outside. The application of window film includes automotive, residential, commercial, and marine. Asia Pacific was the largest region in the window film market in 2021 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in window film report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. Growing demand for energy-efficient buildings is expected to propel the growth of the window film market going forward. An energy-efficient building ensures that residents have a comfortable living environment while using the fewest resources and the least amount of energy. Solar window film installation can also be successful in lowering winter heat loss and raising tenants' thermal comfort. To increase energy efficiency, window films are used in energy-efficient buildings. According to the 2020 global status report for buildings and construction article published by The United Nations Environment Programme, building energy efficiency expenditures grew to $152 billion globally in 2019, a 3 percent increase over 2018. Therefore, the growing demand for energy-efficient buildings is driving the demand for the window film market Technology advancements are the key trend gaining popularity in the window film market. Major companies operating in the window film market are focused on developing technologically advanced solutions to strengthen their position in the market. For instance, in November 2020, Ceramic Pro, a US-based manufacturer of nano-ceramic surface protection, launched KAVACA window films, a series of high-end window tinting products for the automotive sector that combines nano ceramic and nano carbon technology that can block up to 97% of infrared radiation that causes heat. Ceramic IR combines the most recent thermal conductivity and heat rejection technologies. Reasons to Purchase Gain a truly global perspective with the most comprehensive report available on this market covering 12+ geographies. Understand how the market is being affected by the coronavirus and how it is likely to emerge and grow as the impact of the virus abates. Assessment of Russia - War Impact on agriculture, energy and mineral commodities supply and their direct and indirect impact on the market analyzed in the report. Impact of high global inflation on market growth. Create regional and country strategies on the basis of local data and analysis. Identify growth segments for investment. Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market. Understand customers based on the latest market research findings. Benchmark performance against key competitors. Utilize the relationships between key data sets for superior strategizing. Suitable for supporting your internal and external presentations with reliable high quality data and analysis Scope Markets Covered: 1) By Product type: Sun Control, Decorative, Security & Safety, Privacy. 2) By Application: Automotive, Residential, Commercial, Marine. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Window Film Market Characteristics 3. Window Film Market Trends And Strategies 4. Window Film Market - Macro Economic Scenario 5. Window Film Market Size And Growth 6. Window Film Market Segmentation 7. Window Film Market Regional And Country Analysis 8. Asia-Pacific Window Film Market 9. China Window Film Market 10. India Window Film Market 11. Japan Window Film Market 12. Australia Window Film Market 13. Indonesia Window Film Market 14. South Korea Window Film Market 15. Western Europe Window Film Market 16. UK Window Film Market 17. Germany Window Film Market 18. France Window Film Market 19. Eastern Europe Window Film Market 20. Russia Window Film Market 21. North America Window Film Market 22. USA Window Film Market 23. South America Window Film Market 24. Brazil Window Film Market 25. Middle East Window Film Market 26. Africa Window Film Market 27. Window Film Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles 28. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Window Film Market 29. Window Film Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis 30. Appendix Companies Mentioned Aveda Corporation Burt's Bees The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. The Hain Celestial Group Amway Corporation For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/egbb91

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Best’s Commentary: Florida Insurance Reforms: Long-Term Relief on Horizon; Near-Term Headwinds Remain

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:59:00 UT

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OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best is of the view that the insurance reforms passed in Florida’s most-recent legislative special session will lead to much-needed relief to the state’s homeowners market. However, in the near term, capacity likely will remain limited with high reinsurance costs. The new laws include the elimination of assignment of benefits and the one-way attorneys’ fees rule for property claims and reduces the amount of the time to 18 months in which a supplemental claim can be filed. In its Best’s Commentary, “Florida Insurance Reforms: Long-Term Relief on Horizon; Near-Term Headwinds Remain,” AM Best states that it considers these moves to be credit-positive for insurance companies operating in the state. Should the measures eliminating assignment of benefits and one-way attorneys’ fees for property claims prove effective, they could materially lower insurers’ defense and cost containment expenses. Additionally, the reduction in the amount of the time to file a supplement claim could alleviate concerns in the insurance-liked securities market about capital becoming trapped for long periods. At the same time, judicial challenges to the new laws can be expected, and until the courts rule, national writers likely will remain wary of the environment in Florida. Additionally, local insurers are still heavily dependent on reinsurance, and any losses that exceed reinsurance coverage could lead to more insolvencies. Also, any increases in reinsurance costs could lead to increases in the primary market premiums charged to policyholders. “Legislators have taken aim at elements influencing rising reinsurance costs, but how material the potential savings for insurers will be under the new legislation will depend on whether the private reinsurance market interprets the most recent actions as viable mitigations since the risk of catastrophe losses remain,” said Chris Draghi, associate director, AM Best. The inherent risk profile of Florida property will continue to impact pricing and the balance of policies issued by the private market and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, according to the commentary, although new restrictions on insureds obtaining coverage from Citizens should help move the market toward actuarially sound pricing. “The five largest national homeowners insurers account for over 50% of the U.S. market outside of Florida, but just 15% of the market in Florida, demonstrating just how dire the situation is,” said Sridhar Manyem, senior director, industry research and analytics. “The legal environment and reinsurance market are two significant issues addressed by the special session that may ultimately make the market more attractive, but the effectiveness of reform will require time.” To access the full copy of this commentary, please visit http://www3.ambest.com/bestweek/purchase.asp?record_code=327560. AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit www.ambest.com. Copyright © 2022 by A.M. Best Rating Services, Inc. and/or its affiliates. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gardens List Announced

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 14:45:00 UT

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Historic Hotels of America have some of the most magnificent and beautiful storybook gardens. Multigenerational guests select a historic hotel, resort, or inn to explore, experience, and discover their own ever-blossoming memories in beautiful gardens where multigenerational hosts have cared for gardens over the centuries. Many the hotels feature grounds designed by legendary landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and his son, Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. Several historic hotels on this list employ beekeepers to ensure their gardens remain pollinated and thriving, and even cultivate honey from their own apiaries to make house meads and keep their restaurants supplied with sweet, fragrant garnishes. More than a few hotels recognized here adhere to a “seed to table” or “field to table” philosophy, growing their own vegetables and herbs next door to their signature restaurants. Numerous life-long memories of special occasions celebrated in the gardens of historic hotels include romantic getaways, romantic proposals, honeymoons, anniversaries, and family reunions. Whether you are sharing a meal, a vow, or a stroll, these magnificent gardens of Historic Hotels of America will make your next tranquil getaway one you will never forget. The Inn at Montchanin Village (1799) Montchanin, Delaware The Inn at Montchanin Village was established at historic properties in Montchanin, Delaware, that have had decorative European-style and kitchen gardens for over 200 years. The Inn has a full-time horticulturist and its own off-site greenhouses, which provide exquisite colorful landscaping on the grounds. The gardens at the Inn today were designed by Anthony Matolla, who was invited by the Inn’s owners in the 1970s to redesign the historical gardens. According to Matolla, “The 5-acre hamlet formally used for the workers of the DuPont company was my canvas. . . . The spirit of design was considered with everything we did.” Tulips, dahlias, perennials, and locally prevalent trees help define spaces and create private garden nooks for guests to enjoy. The restaurant at the Inn, Krazy Kat’s, offers dishes with herbs and vegetables grown in the gardens of this historic hotel. Guests can access the historic buildings via a maze of ornate gardens featuring beautiful flowers and fragrant herbs. The gardens today are enjoyed by guests walking to their rooms and suites, as well as for outdoor weddings and private gatherings. The Inn at Montchanin Village and its gardens are associated with the nearby historical Longwood Gardens and the Winterthur Gardens & Museum. Inn at Perry Cabin (1816) St. Michaels, Maryland On the Chesapeake Bay, the Inn at Perry Cabin boasts 26-acres of beautiful orchards, colorful wildflowers, and manicured gardens. The grounds of this historic resort, which dates to 1816 and was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2018, are guided by design from renowned architects of OEHME, VAN SWEDEN and lovingly tended to year-round by a team of expert garden staff. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the iconic allée known as Linden Lane, which displays rows of linden trees, pines, crape myrtles, boxwoods, and roses along the long brick entryway. Starting in spring, a melody of colors displays themselves as the temperature warms, delivering delicate daffodils, tulips, and pansies followed by flourishing perennial amsonia, coral bells, and hundreds of annuals once summer begins. Not to be missed in winter, the trees of Linden Lane illuminate with brilliant lights in celebration of the holidays. The bounty from the resort’s orchards, cutting gardens, and onsite apiary are incorporated daily in STARS restaurant, Purser’s Pub, and in numerous botanical treatments at Spa at Perry Cabin. Guests can join the Inn’s horticulturalist for a closer look during the many walking tours or venture independently through the gardens. Winding along the picturesque waterfront are meticulously landscaped paths leading to unique and secluded areas, while strolling along the shoreline offers swings and benches to sit and admire all Mother Nature offers. From hydrangeas exploding with magnificent color against the white façade of the historic manor home, to gazing at the vibrant wildflowers that serve as a stunning backdrop to the Bocce and Croquet Court; every garden path leads to a new discovery and is worth exploring. Antrim 1844 (1844) Taneytown, Maryland The stunning Formal English Tea Rose Garden at Antrim 1844 is located just beyond the historic mansion’s grand front porch, greeting guests first with over fifty varieties of English Tea Roses and spritzing bronze fountains. The gardens continue throughout the 24-acre estate and boast a wide variety of boughs and blooms. The mansion – today the main house of the hotel estate – was constructed in 1844 by Major Andrew G. Ege, who inherited the 420-acre farm in Taneytown, Maryland, from his wife’s family. At the time, Major Ege oversaw the landscaping of a spectacular garden complex, which was laid out into an intricate series of geometric shapes. In the early 1990s, long after the estate was whittled down in size and the Ege family’s grand neoclassical mansion converted into a hotel, the grounds were redesigned by hoteliers Richard and Dorothy Mollett. Traditional 19th century plantings that remain today include fragrant boxwood, peonies, holly trees, azalea, silver maple trees, jonquils, tulips, and cannas. Each year, over 5,000 annuals and 2,000 perennials bloom at Antrim 1844. As the sun sets over the Catoctin Mountains, guests should find their way to the garden to experience it in the “golden hour,” perhaps while enjoying a cocktail or hors d’oeuvres prior to dinner service. A part of lasting memories, Antrim 1844’s historic gardens have hosted countless romantic wedding ceremonies and fundraising events. French Lick Resort (1845) French Lick, Indiana The sprawling estate of the French Lick Resort in French Lick, Indiana, is comprised of two distinct historic hotels and their gardens: French Lick Springs Hotel, dating back to 1845, and West Baden Springs Hotel, dating back to 1902 and designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Between both hotels, there are over 40 different varieties of flowering perennials, and 17 different varieties of summer annuals each year. Roughly 11,000 summer annuals are planted throughout many flowerbeds, hanging baskets, and planters. Trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals can be seen in bloom from April-November throughout the resort. Summer annuals are installed by mid-May. Guests can learn more during events hosted at West Baden Springs Hotel, including West Baden Gardening Guidance and Fall into Garden. Both are small group experiences led by the Head Gardener for the resort. Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa (1847) Point Clear, Alabama The Grand Hotel's gardens include 550 pristine acres featuring a stunning selection of color. The expanded estate garden offers beautiful flowers and fresh ingredients for use by the Grand Hotel’s chefs. Stunning azaleas, ornamental grasses, camellias, ferns, four varieties of bottlebrush plants, plum and Japanese yew, succulents, tea olives, banana shrubs, hydrangeas, hawthorns, palms, canna lily, ivy, and fragrant jasmine add color and life to the resort grounds. Many of the blooms appeal to Monarch butterflies, which stop at the Grand Hotel on their way to Mexico each fall. The Grand Oaks, dripping with Spanish moss, and fresh mint for cocktails are the most beloved garden elements by guests and add to the resort's Southern charm. Mixologists from the 1847 bar visit the resort's own mixology garden each day to create their handcrafted cocktail of the day. The resort’s culinary team uses an adjacent Grand Garden, with over 70 varieties of edible plants for their delicious seasonal cuisine. Along with magnificent flower, herb, and vegetable gardens, over 150 stunning live oak trees dripping in Spanish moss are a highlight of the Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa’s lush historic landscape. Each historic oak tree is numbered and receives monthly care for future generations to enjoy. Guests will relax and wander throughout the resort looking at the vegetation, reading the names, and asking the grounds’ team questions. A grounds tour can be pre-arranged for groups of 20 or more at various times throughout the year. Mohonk Mountain House (1869) New Paltz, New York The ornamental gardens of Mohonk Mountain House were designed by the Smiley hotelier family – who were enthusiastic about landscape architecture – to delight and inspire their guests at the New Paltz, New York, resort. Designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1991, the resort hotel was founded in 1869 and the large formal gardens were established in 1888. That year, a stable was demolished to make room for a garden. Wagon loads of fertile soil from the valley were added to expand and enrich the chosen garden grounds. The Smiley family designed the formal gardens using the picturesque, or romantic, style of landscape gardening. As opposed to the French-style gardens that are geometric and impeccably trimmed, this style is irregular in form, with variety and boldness of composition. One of the outstanding features of the gardens is the combination of sweeping lawns and open vistas with stately trees as focal points, surrounded by spectacular rocky cliffs. Various paths invite guests to wander beyond the formal area and into the rose, herb, and cutting gardens. The gardens were designed under the supervision of the Smiley family, who worked directly with the head gardener to select the plant varieties and plan the garden layout. Overnight guests and day visitors are encouraged to explore the grounds. The resort’s beautiful greenhouse, directly next to the gardens, sells plants and gifts for purchase. Guided tours through the garden are offered at special events throughout the year. La Posada de Santa Fe (1882) Santa Fe, New Mexico Set on six beautifully landscaped acres in Santa Fe’s downtown, La Posada de Santa Fe was originally constructed as a mansion known as The Staab House. La Posada has been a member of Historic Hotels of America since 2019 and is among the most exclusive destinations in New Mexico. La Posada’s history harkens back to a German émigré named Abraham Staab and his wife, Julia. Abraham had specifically arrived in Santa Fe in the mid-1850s, after taking the arduous journey along the Santa Fe Trail with his family. The gardens at La Posada de Santa Fe trace their history back to Julia Staab and the garden she planted in the late 1800s. Today, there are many walkways for guests to explore a variety of fruit trees, walnut trees, hickory trees, elm trees, aspen trees, and cherry blossom trees. Some of these historical trees are over 130 years in age. Guests can view the beauty of natural grasses with a variety of roses, all shades of lilacs, butterfly bushes, and daffodils. The best time to see the most vibrant blooms is from May to September. Jekyll Island Club Resort (1886) Jekyll Island, Georgia No matter the season, the Sunken Garden at the Jekyll Island Club Resort on Jekyll Island, Georgia, is sure to charm guests. The Sunken Garden is one of the most notable stops on the resort grounds, with its lush trellises making the garden stand out even in the dead of winter. A favorite of both locals and visiting guests alike, this timeless garden holds countless wedding ceremonies and receptions a year and is the most romantic garden at the resort for a proposal. Through the years, some changes have been made to the garden, but it was always part of the resort's design. The historic Jekyll Island Club dates to 1886 and the garden is part of the resort’s Crane Cottage, established in 1917. The Jekyll Island Club was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1994 and was honored as a winner of the Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence in 2014 and 2020. The original garden was anchored by two orange trees, and two more orange trees were added in recent decades at the front entrance to the cottage. There are nine varieties of plants and flowers in the Sunken Garden, including wisteria, box hedges, daylilies, and the iconic orange trees, as well as a rotating seasonal variety of potted flowers. Because the land is part of Georgia’s state parks system, the island is open to all to explore, and the Sunken Garden is open to the public anytime except during a private wedding. Basin Harbor (1886) Vergennes, Vermont Basin Harbor's historic 700-acre resort sits on the shores of Lake Champlain and features over 15,000 square feet of gardens on-site. A member of Historic Hotels of America since 1999, the resort at Basin Harbor dates to 1886 and its original gardens date back to 1911, when Allen Penfield Beach, second-generation host, completed his senior thesis at the University of Vermont on "How to Landscape a Resort." He saw his thesis come to life, laying out the blueprint for the gardens and overseeing the landscape design. Today, as they did 100 years ago, guests can enjoy the beautiful gardens from many of the cottages on the grounds, an Adirondack chair, or with 4th generation host Pennie Beach. An avid green thumb and beekeeper, Pennie leads guided tours of the resort’s many flower gardens and the apiary. More than 12,000 annuals are planted each spring, making a lovely backdrop for weddings, family portraits or morning tea. Grand Hotel (1887) Mackinac Island, Michigan Any tour of the extensive gardens at Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Michigan, should always begin with the flower beds of the world-famous front porch. Measuring 660 feet long, it is the world's longest front porch, and it is lined from one end to the other with signature Americana Red Geraniums: 1,375 geraniums in 147 planting boxes and 12 yards of planting soil. Grand Hotel uses more than 2,500 geraniums in all its flower beds. Designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Grand Hotel's grounds feature over 25 gardens that account for more than one and a half acres of maintained garden beds. Other gardens that can be seen from the front porch include the Tea Garden right below the hotel. The Tea Garden is home to the beautiful historic English stone fountain, horse and carriage topiary and a historic meandering stone wall lined with cedars and gardens. The Wedding Garden is adjacent to the Tea Garden, and roses line the west path to the pool and wooded areas. The Triangle Gardens are viewed walking up the hotel and are the most photographed of all the gardens. Guests should walk and view the East and West Garden Beds, The Labyrinth, which is hidden adjacent to the pool, and the Pool Gardens. Margaret's Garden serves as the hotel's flower shop and provides fresh flowers throughout the hotel and for special occasions daily. The majority of the gardens and surrounding areas have matured over the 135 years Grand Hotel has been established as “America's Summer Place.” Airlie (1899) Warrenton, Virginia Adjacent to Airlie House, established in 1899, the formal gardens at this historic hotel are over 120 years old and have remained unchanged since their initial plantings. Inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2015, Airlie was the recipient of the Historic Hotels of America Sustainability Champion in the 2021 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence. This award is presented to a hotel that best implements and practices innovative green initiatives and programs, demonstrating how historic preservation is the ultimate green. In addition to the boxwood hedges, original fixtures at the hotel include an Italian bird basin, bird house, and sundial. Located in a secluded corner of Airlie’s front lawn is the Peterson Butterfly Garden, featuring 46 varieties of butterfly-attracting plants native to the region. It also serves as base for the annual Airlie Butterfly Count, a conservation program of The Clifton Institute in association with the North American Butterfly Association. In addition to these two gardens is the organic garden which has been producing vegetables, flowers, and herbs in a four-acre organic plot for 21 years. The organic garden with its rows of fragrant herbs provided the best possible ingredients for the hotel’s kitchens long before the phrase “farm-to-table” became popular. Castle Hill Resort & Spa (1905) Cavendish, Vermont Castle Hill Resort and Spa in Vermont is surrounded by beautiful gardens and the majestic pine forests of the Green Mountains. A member of Historic Hotels of America since 2007, this elegant, fairytale resort is one of Vermont’s most exclusive vacation retreats. Its history is incredibly rich, as it can link its heritage to one of Vermont’s most noteworthy citizens, Allen Miller Fletcher. Starting in 1905, European craftsmen worked for five years to create the elaborate home that Fletcher desired. He even hired landscape architect Fredrick Law Olmsted Jr. to design the grounds of his spectacular new mansion. When construction on both the building and its attending gardens finally ended, it stood as one of the finest destinations in Cavendish. Upon arrival, guests are first greeted by the beautiful gardens which have been maintained as they were first designed, in the original landscape blueprint. Famous as a wedding venue, guests at Castle Hill Resort & Spa will be enchanted by how the English Cotswold-style architecture compliments its lush, bucolic surrounds. Fairmont Hotel San Francisco (1907) San Francisco, California The rooftop gardens at the Fairmont Hotel San Francisco are an oasis in the heart of Nob Hill in bustling San Francisco. Featuring unmatched views of the Downtown skyline, the hotel was established in 1907 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2001. Busy bees, edible herb planters, citrus trees, and a breathtaking view can all be found in this hidden gem of a rooftop garden, which has been part of the iconic hotel since it opened over 100 years ago and expanded in recent decades. The public inner garden, surrounded by a sitting area, resembles a putting green interrupted by flower beds. The entire yard sits under the shade of three 30-foot date palm trees. The ring-shaped fountain in the middle erupts at intervals and is surrounded by meticulously trimmed hedges. The clatter of cable cars can be heard from below as two lines intersect near the front of the hotel at Powell and California streets. Although accessible only from inside the Fairmont, the roof garden is open to the public. The gardens have appeared in several movies and have also been the background for countless marriage proposals. The rooftop garden is also home to the hotel’s four beehives and an edible garden, which grows citrus trees and classic Mediterranean herbs in dozens of raised beds that are used by the hotel’s culinary team. The edible portion of the gardens is not accessible to guests or visitors but can be viewed through glass pane windows. The honey from the hives, which were installed by Marshall Farms in 2010, is used at teatime at the hotel, served with heavy cream and mixed in scones. The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco even created a house beer, a honey Saison. Order a glass in the lobby bar and enjoy! The Saint Paul Hotel (1910) Saint Paul, Minnesota The Saint Paul Hotel’s English Garden is a 28-year-old sustainable oasis of year-round natural beauty. Established in 1910 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1991, the hotel and its garden are landmarks in downtown St. Paul’s cultural corridor. Diners in the St. Paul Grill enjoy panoramic views of the English-inspired garden, complete with vines that drape the walls of the building. The garden is sustainable thanks to the on-site restaurant composting 26 tons of kitchen waste each month. The garden is primarily split into three areas – the “Welcome” garden, a small circular garden near its valet drop-off, the “Perennial” garden, and the “Grill” Garden. There is also a Moon Garden, Spring Garden, and a Sunken Garden. More than 250 perennials and 60 shrub roses are planted annually. One of the most unique times of the year in the garden is during the holidays, with twinkling Christmas lights strung throughout the landscape. The Saint Paul Hotel offers high tea in warmer months that includes a tour of the gardens. Its head gardener regularly gives lectures to local Master Gardeners on the hotel grounds, and the hotel hosted the Garden Club of America in 2021. The hotel’s gardens live most of the year in a frigid climate and hold their beauty on even the coldest of days. In warmer months, The Saint Paul Hotel offers guests a high tea that includes a tour of the gardens. Chatham Bars Inn (1914) Chatham, Massachusetts The historic Chatham Bars Inn on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, has long been well-known for its ever-expanding acres of hydrangea gardens, bursting with color and adding fragrance to the sea air. The Inn, which is located next to a nature preserve, was founded in 1914 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2021. Its whimsical, colorful hydrangeas welcome guests each summer to revel in their beauty. The Inn has over 4,000 hydrangea bushes representing over a dozen different varieties including Endless Summer, Limelight, Glowing Ember, and Blushing Bride. The hydrangeas line brick walkways throughout the oceanfront Inn’s 25 acres and spill down the grand staircase at the entrance to the Inn’s main building. Vibrant fuchsia, periwinkle, dark and light pink, and purple pastels, as well as stunning white and “lace” varieties of hydrangeas cover over 75 percent of the Inn’s grounds. The blooms’ bright colors reflect the soil types and nutrients in which they were planted, and the type of care given to them. Guests can enjoy them on walks through the resort as they go about their activities, and the Inn invites the local community to visit and enjoy the magnificent, magical blooms. The American Club (1918) Kohler, Wisconsin The Gardens of Kohler were planted in 1913 after Walter J. Kohler, Sr. travelled to Europe to study garden cities. He worked with the Olmsted Brothers, whose landscape firm had designed Central Park in New York City to plan the green spaces that beautify the Village of Kohler and Kohler Co. campus – including a comprehensive 50-year landscape primary plan. A second 50-year plan of growth, under guidelines established by The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, was completed in 1977. This plan actively called for continued community development in the Village of Kohler. In 1981, following the restoration and conversion of what was once a home for immigrant workers of Kohler into The American Club, a luxury hotel, the gardens were developed further. There are over 7,500 annuals planted on the grounds of the hotel each year. All the annuals are grown on the Kohler Campus by the gardening staff at the Kohler Landscape Greenhouses. These annual displays are changed out twice a year to offer returning guests a new seasonal explosion of color. There are a variety of gardens on-site, including The Wisconsin Room Courtyard. This garden’s focal point, a grand cedar arbor, supports a variety of decorative vines and casts its majestic shadow upon the bluestone terrace and its surrounding perennials. Another notable feature of the grounds at The American Club is the Fountain Courtyard. This courtyard offers outdoor seating to guests of The Greenhouse, a charming antique solarium from Chorley, Lancashire, in the north of England. There are arbors on each side of the courtyard covered in wild grapevines. The Broadmoor (1918) Colorado Springs, Colorado Discover the gardens of the Grand Dame of the Rockies, where landscaped flowers, trees, shrubbery, and kitchen plantings cover 35 acres at over 6,000 feet above sea level at this luxury resort. Established as a premier mountain resort in 1918, The Broadmoor was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1989 and it was recognized for its excellence as a leader in historic hotels through the Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence in 2017 and 2018. As guests drive up the entrance to the main hotel, they view a formal garden with hedged boxwood and junipers and a water feature with water lilies blooming on top of the water surrounding the 10-acre lake. In the springtime, over 18,000 daffodils and 25,000 pansies are planted. In the summer there are over 35,000 annuals and 12,000 plants scattered in pots and hanging baskets around the resort. In addition to the flowers throughout, Broadmoor Farms grows organic vegetables, herbs, edible flowers and fruits for the award-winning Penrose Restaurant and other restaurants. Honey is produced on-site by the Broadmoor bees. OHEKA CASTLE (1919) Huntington, New York Built in 1919, the historic OHEKA CASTLE features French inspired formal gardens with fountains, 10 reflecting pools, classic statuary, and tree-lined paths of London Planes, designed by the world-renowned Olmsted Brothers. As the beautiful building was being constructed, landscape architect and gardener Beatrix Farrand was commissioned by the Olmsted Brothers to design aspects of the Formal Gardens. Her English-style walking gardens blossomed in the 1920s. Eventually repurposed and abandoned, developer Gary Melius began a careful and painstaking restoration of the castle in 1984, bringing OHEKA CASTLE back to its original grandeur. OHEKA CASTLE was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2004. A royal experience, guests are welcomed to this premier historic hotel with charming European luxury and hospitality. Between 2007-2009, the formal gardens were expanded and restored to Farrand’s original design. Forty-four London Plane trees were planted in the Formal Gardens to replace the missing trees that existed in the original design, and 2,505 boxwoods were planted around the reflecting pools to further restore the Formal Gardens to their original grandeur. Taking note of its beauty and character, Hollywood has used the backdrop of OHEKA’s gardens in the classic movie, Citizen Kane, as well as being featured in a popular Taylor Swift music video and on the television series, Royal Pains. Ojai Valley Inn (1923) Ojai, California Surrounded by the Los Padres National Forest and majestic Topatopa Mountains in Ojai, California, the Ojai Valley Inn’s gardens benefit from a unique microclimate. Visitors to the historic resort can expect beautiful weather, which nurtures varieties of citrus – for example – that struggle elsewhere. The Inn itself was established in 1923 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1991. In the early days of the luxury, 220-acre California resort, Margaret Sears, a celebrated landscape architect, created the original gardens for Ojai Valley Inn, dating back to the 1930s. Sears also was responsible for the landscaping in the classic movie, Gone with the Wind. In 2008, Leland Walmsley, grandson of Sears, followed in her footsteps and expanded the Inn’s original gardens. Six gardens were added, creating a tropical oasis. Included in the expansion was an organic vegetable garden for the chef whose restaurant overlooks the restored native creek-side habitat and two outdoor wedding sites. One of the most noted herbs at the Inn is the lavender that is found throughout the resort. Often used in wedding bouquets, lavender can be found planted in numerous places on the grounds and perfuming the air in the award-winning spa. The Inn at Death Valley (1926) Death Valley, California Located within famously inhospitable Death Valley National Park – 3.4 million acres of desert – is an oasis of life. This oasis is no mirage, but an incredibly special place where one million gallons of fresh, glacial water gurgles from the ground every day. This water makes possible the lush, green environment where colonizers founded a resort in the late 1920s – The Oasis at Death Valley, home to the historic Inn at Death Valley. The Inn at Death Valley was founded in 1926 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2012. Since water is precious in the desert, the historic resort ensures that every drop of spring water is carefully and purposefully managed. Any extra water is released so that it replenishes the aquifer beneath the valley floor keeping the gardens lush and the resort conservation friendly. Before Europeans colonized the region, the ancestors of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe drew water from the springs at the oasis. Today, visitors – vacationers, outdoor enthusiasts, stargazers, and golfers – benefit from the life-giving springs. The first formal gardens appeared in 1934, when the Inn’s gardens were landscaped with grass and flowers. Thanks to the greenery, the streams and the pools, the landscaping added a magnificently lush quality to the grounds. In 2017, the gardens were expanded with additional date palm trees, landscaping, and ponds. La Valencia Hotel (1926) La Jolla, California Surrounded by flowers, palms, and stunning pink Mediterranean architecture, the luscious garden is one of the most memorable locations at La Valencia Hotel. This oceanside hotel in La Jolla, California opened in 1926 and was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1989. The garden also features the unique 1928 tile portrait of a Spanish maiden, the original “Pink Lady” by Ernest Batcheler, which has lived at the hotel for more than 90 years. The ocean view garden is in the center of the destination, just above the pool deck. The garden was built in the 1950s on the site of an earlier putting green and shuffleboard court. Today, white iceberg shrub roses, Valencia roses and other garden roses, fig trees, lavender, creeping fig, hibiscus, Valencia orange trees, strawberry guava trees, dragon tree, gardenias, kentia palms, sago palms, yucca, and bougainvillea thrive and add beauty to the historic hotel. The hotel staff recommends visiting the garden at sunset with a cocktail, when the light glows and you can listen to the ocean waves crash against the shore. The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park (1927) Hawley, Pennsylvania Muriel’s Garden at Settlers Inn at Bingham Park in Hawley, Pennsylvania, was established over 40 years ago. The garden was named after one of the founders of the Inn, Grant Genzlinger’s mother. The building of Settlers Inn dates to 1927 and it was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2010. The Inn and its staff have been recognized for excellence through the Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence in 2014 and 2021. Muriel and Grant collaborated on the garden’s initial design, when Muriel drew on earlier experiences cultivating her own award-winning garden and on her time as judge for numerous flower shows. The central plantings are descended from plants in Muriel’s own home garden in Philadelphia. Muriel’s Garden is an intimate cottage garden dedicated to the senses: sight, sound, scent, and taste. There are several tranquil spots throughout where guests can stand or sit with nature. A Chef’s Demonstration Garden was added to the Inn estate in 2019, and it contains plantings that help illustrate the farm-to-table philosophy, which has been a priority at The Settlers Inn since its inception. During warmer months, guided garden tours are offered weekly to guests. Each May, the Inn hosts a Perennial Exchange in the garden. Attendees can meet fellow gardeners, bring their favorite perennials, and find one to take home. The annual event also includes a garden talk and tour followed by a luncheon. Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort (1929) Tucson, Arizona Located in the breathtaking Sonoran Desert of Southern Arizona, Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort was first established in 1929 as a preparatory school for girls. With its construction, a small garden was built in the present-day inner courtyard for the students. Many of the original cacti and trees observed in historical photos from its school days can be seen at the ranch today, albeit taller and fuller. Technological advancements in water conservation and uphill delivery made fuller gardens possible, even in the desert. From the first moment guests enter the 34-acre Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, beautiful flora and fauna surrounds. The walkway up to the historic archway features stunning desert flowers, frequented by hummingbirds, butterflies, and lizards. The botanical gardens feature varieties of Agave, Yucca, cactus, and multitudes of annuals that bloom seasonally. The resort also features a chef’s garden and a bartender’s garden, filled with herbs, spices and citrus fruits to be used at both of the award-winning restaurants on-site. Because of Tucson’s mild climate and hearty desert plants, there are beautiful blooms in season year-round. Guests can experience and explore the resort gardens through walking paths. Signage accompanies many of the unique flora and vegetation to educate horticulture enthusiasts. The Hotel Hershey® (1933) Hershey, Pennsylvania The Hotel Hershey opened in 1933 to share a hilltop with Highland Park gardens, now known as the Formal Gardens. The Highland Park beds that hold The Hotel Hershey’s Formal Gardens today were laid out in 1915, following construction of the Highland Park Reservoirs. On April 29, 1915, two concrete water reservoirs with a capacity of 1 million gallons were completed on Pat’s Hill to serve the growing Hershey, Pennsylvania, community. The grounds were extensively landscaped with flower beds and hundreds of rose bushes cascading down the slopes of Highland Park. This area was a popular picnicking spot at the time. Harry Erdman, who began his career with Hershey Estates as head of the Hershey Nursery and Greenhouses in 1928, oversaw the landscaping of The Hotel Hershey’s Formal Gardens in 1933. The gardens were restored beginning in the summer of 1990. The present gazebos were rebuilt, walkways repaired and circulating fountains were installed in the reservoirs. Today, guests can find tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and pansies from mid-April to early-May; summer annuals from July to August; flowering trees from April to May and flowering shrubs from April to June in the Formal Gardens. Nearby, the Hershey Gardens (which is not part of the hotel, but where overnight guests do have complimentary admission) are a 23-acre botanical display garden that features 11 themed gardens, including a historic rose garden with 3,500 rose bushes representing 175 cultivars. In addition to the themed gardens, there is also a seasonal display garden with over 20,000 tulips in the spring, colorful annuals in mid-summer and vibrant mums in the fall. Rancho Bernardo Inn (1963) San Diego, California The Chef’s Garden at Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California, is blessed with a climate that allows it to grow an abundance of fresh produce for the resort year-round. Rancho Bernardo Inn, which offers a plethora of amenities from spa and dining to championship golf, was founded in 1963 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2021. The produce grown there varies from season to season and year to year, but the resort intentionally grows plants native to the region and can be incorporated into seasonal menus at its restaurants, including AVANT. Throughout the year, fresh herbs, root vegetables, tomatoes, stone and citrus fruits, corn, beans, and flowers appear on the resort’s menus – the “seed-to-table” philosophy in action. The signature restaurant’s Chef de Cuisine said of the garden: "When walking to the garden to see what I'm going to cook for the day, I feel very lost in the beauty of the nature that surrounds the property. I want every single guest who dines at AVANT to see the beauty of the amazing fruits and vegetables we grow right here on the property.” Located between the resort’s AVANT restaurant, golf course, and beautiful Aragon lawn, the Chef’s Garden is easily accessible to guests and cooks alike. Along with the living bounty of the gardens, Rancho Bernardo Inn features 21 distinctive, romantic fountains throughout the grounds. Guests can take self-guided walks to discover the gardens and fountains themselves, arrange for a guided tour, or simply sit and relax. “Discovering, exploring, and experiencing the gardens of Historic Hotels of America should be on everyone’s bucket list,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Director, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “Whether a guest wants to walk alone, take a romantic stroll with a loved one, enjoy a perfect setting for long un-interrupted conversations, or just take a restful quiet stroll, these historic gardens are truly magnificent and create wonderful long-lasting memories guests will want to share.” About Historic Hotels of America Historic Hotels of America® is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the finest historic hotels in the United States of America. To be nominated and selected for membership in this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old; designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; and recognized as having historical significance. Of the more than 300 historic hotels inducted into Historic Hotels of America from 44 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, all historic hotels faithfully preserve their sense of authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity. For more information, please visit HistoricHotels.org

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Popular Formalizes Its ESG Priorities and Furthers Sustainable Investment

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 13:00:00 UT

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Firm in its commitment to its customers, employees, communities, and shareholders, and mindful of its responsibility as Puerto Rico's leading banking institution, Popular announced through its second annual sustainability report, the evolution of its community efforts toward a corporate sustainability vision that considers the corporation's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impact. By formalizing its ESG priorities, Popular joins thousands of companies worldwide that are increasing their levels of transparency around their socio-environmental impacts and setting goals for responsible and sustainable growth. Popular's second annual corporate sustainability report, which is released as a complement to the annual report and proxy, summarizes the company's efforts during 2020 with highlights from the first half of 2021. "Looking ahead, meaningful change will only emerge if the private sector works collaboratively with the public and nonprofit sectors to address these challenges in the same systematic way it manages its business. I believe there is an opportunity for Popular and others to lead constructive dialogues and develop innovative solutions for everyone’s benefit," commented Ignacio Alvarez, President and Chief Executive Officer of Popular, Inc. As part of Popular's sustainability vision, the report highlights Community, Environment, and People (employees) as essential areas to continue investing responsibly. The report highlights the importance of improving employees' and customers' social and economic well-being and opening the way for the acceleration of entrepreneurship, the use of technology as a means of expanding access to financial services, and for young people to be able to obtain more and better opportunities using education as a foundation. In addition, the company works with a dual approach to the environment. For several years, it has reduced the environmental impact of its daily operations through eco-friendly branches and other projects such as solar panels and water use, among other initiatives. Additionally, Popular is currently creating a plan to offer products and services that consider the environment, such as loans to finance solar panels, and has incorporated a “green” consideration in the credit analysis process. Popular is committed to being a great place to work and focuses on fostering a culture that promotes performance excellence and where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is valued. Popular also supports social commitment and promotes and invests in the well-being and development of its employees following the guidelines provided by the Global Reporting Initiative to retain and attract the best talent. Similarly, the company unveiled the most important objectives they will be focused on this year. The three principal objectives are the education of Commercial Banking Relationship Officers on the value and importance of ESG due diligence, establishing an Environmental and Social Risk Management Framework (ESRM) and creating specific goals, to track progress, and communicate results regularly to be transparent on all ESG priorities. For Popular, investing and conducting its operations responsibly represents a step in the right direction. For more information and to view Popular's ESG report, please access the following link: https://www.popular.com/en/corporate-sustainability/ Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ: BPOP) is the leading banking institution in terms of deposits and assets in Puerto Rico and is among the top 50 bank holding companies by assets. Founded in 1893, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, Popular's principal subsidiary, provides personal banking, mortgage, and commercial banking services in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Popular also offers auto and equipment financing, investment, and insurance services in Puerto Rico through specialized subsidiaries. In the United States, Popular provides individual banking, mortgage, and commercial banking services through its New York banking subsidiary, Popular Bank, which has branches located in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. English PR: P-EN-PR

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Komatsu announces plans to acquire German-based manufacturer GHH Group GmbH

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:22:00 UT

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MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Komatsu today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire GHH Group GmbH (GHH), a manufacturer of underground mining, tunnelling and special civil engineering equipment headquartered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Founded in the 1960s and currently part of the German-owned Schmidt Kranz Group, GHH offers a wide range of equipment focused on loaders (LHDs) and articulated dump trucks in the mid-seam mass mining, narrow vein and low-profile market segments The company also supports customers with aftermarket parts and service support through the entire life of each machine. With this acquisition, Komatsu will add GHH’s factories and rebuild facilities in key markets, in addition to its robust product offerings and talented staff. “We are very excited about this acquisition as it represents a great opportunity for Komatsu to expand its offerings for underground mining equipment and accelerate new product development through synergies with Komatsu’s existing team and product offerings,” said Peter Salditt, president and CEO, Komatsu Mining Corp. “By adding GHH’s factories and rebuild facilities in key markets in Europe, South Africa, India and Chile, we also aim to strengthen production and service capabilities for our customers.” Komatsu intends to continue the excellent service GHH provides and plans to support business as usual post-acquisition. The combined team will then work together to expand Komatsu’s offering for underground mining equipment and increase customer access to products in new territories. “GHH is excited to be able to start a new journey with a strong player in the mining world. This opens huge doors for our people and our products to develop further and grow beyond what we could have hoped for,” said GHH Group CEO Dr. Jan Petzold. “This is the next logical step in becoming a true global player and we look forward to becoming part of the Komatsu family.” The official close of the acquisition is projected for the first half of 2023. Per the company’s ongoing mid-term management plan “DANTOTSU Value - Together, to ‘The Next’ for sustainable growth,” Komatsu is working to expand offerings for underground hard rock mining, creating new value for customers with the development of new equipment, processes and technologies that will help operations step forward to the next stage for the workplace of the future and provide a more sustainable environment for the next generation. About Komatsu Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. For a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Front-line industries worldwide use Komatsu solutions to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, maintain forests and create consumer products. The company's global service and distributor networks support customer operations to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. To learn more, visit www.komatsu.com.

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Georgetown University&apos;s Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) Chooses Snorkel Flow to Accelerate NLP Development

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:00:00 UT

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Snorkel AI, the data-centric AI platform company, today announced that Georgetown University's Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) is using Snorkel Flow to build next-generation NLP applications. Snorkel Flow, the data-centric AI platform powered by programmatic labeling and foundation models, equipped the CSET data science team to collaborate closely with analysts to gather, process, and interpret data at scale to rapidly develop complex NLP applications. CSET is a policy research organization within Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. It produces data-driven research on the security implications of emerging technologies and provides nonpartisan analysis to the policy community. Learn more about Snorkel AI and CSET here. CSET's mission includes preparing a new generation of decision-makers to address the challenges and opportunities of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and biotechnology. It provides unprecedented coverage of the emerging technology ecosystem and its security implications, bolstered by novel methods to classify documents, including foreign-language and technical materials from diverse sources for analytic purposes. CSET was looking to accelerate its development of high-quality models to inform CSET's data-driven policy recommendations. CSET piloted the use of Snorkel Flow to classify thousands of complex biomedical research articles related to nuanced topics in virology. With Snorkel Flow, CSET reduced the time spent on labeling data to train models. Snorkel Flow's data-centric AI workflows allowed for more efficient collaboration between data scientists and analysts and reduced the resources spent on manual labeling. Overall, Snorkel Flow has improved the CSET team's ability to spin up more projects and explore new projects faster. "We are thrilled to partner with Snorkel AI on this important work," said CSET Director of Data Science and Research Catherine Aiken. "With Snorkel Flow, we cut labeling time and significantly accelerated model development when delivering NLP solutions." Data science teams often struggle with a disjointed process for collaborating with subject-matter experts that involves spreadsheets, Slack channels, Python scripts, and loads of manual labeling. With Snorkel Flow, CSET benefited from an integrated platform with programmatic labeling, error analysis, active learning, and advanced techniques such as labeling with embedding clusters. "We first experimented with research code open-sourced by the Snorkel AI team," Aiken said. "Snorkel Flow provided us with additional capabilities for building and deploying production-ready NLP solutions." Snorkel AI CEO and co-founder Alex Ratner added, "CSET is a leader in the field of national security and emerging technologies, and we are excited to work with them to explore the potential of AI in this important area. We believe that by bringing together top researchers and technologists, we can make significant strides in advancing policymaking." Visit www.snorkel.ai to learn more or take a demo. About CSET Established in January 2019, the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) at Georgetown's Walsh School of Foreign Service is a research organization focused on studying the security impacts of emerging technologies, supporting academic work in security and technology studies, and delivering nonpartisan analysis to the policy community. CSET aims to prepare a generation of policymakers, analysts, and diplomats to address the challenges and opportunities of emerging technologies. CSET focuses on the effects of progress in artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and biotechnology. About Snorkel AI Founded by a team spun out of the Stanford AI Lab, Snorkel AI makes AI application development fast and practical by unlocking the power of machine learning without the bottleneck of manually-labeled training data. Snorkel Flow is the first data-centric AI platform powered by programmatic labeling. Backed by Addition, Greylock, GV, In-Q-Tel, Lightspeed Venture Partners and funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, the company is based in Redwood City. For more information on Snorkel AI, please visit: https://www.snorkel.ai/ or follow @SnorkelAI.

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Take the guess work out of docking with Garmin Surround View, the marine industry’s first intelligent camera system to offer captains a 360-degree bird’s-eye view

Tue, 7 Sep 2021 11:00:00 UT

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OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ:GRMN), the world’s largest1 and most innovative marine electronics manufacturer, today announced the Garmin Surround View Camera System, a breakthrough in video guidance for recreational boating and yachting. Utilizing six through-hull mounted cameras that act like multiple sets of eyes, Surround View provides a live 360-degree bird’s-eye view around the vessel to help captains quickly view their vessel’s perimeter during low-speed maneuvers, such as docking, from the helm. See Surround View in action here. “Our innovative Surround View brings the comforts and conveniences our customers rely on in their vehicles to the helm of their yacht to help captains see as much of their environment as possible for easier maneuvering on the water,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “Until now, no other marine camera technology has offered a true 360-degree bird’s-eye view, a vantage point that can help reduce the stress of docking and navigating marinas, narrow causeways and busy channels by giving captains a live look at their surroundings.” Maximized visibility at the helm The technology uses six 1080p cameras located around the vessel: a forward-looking camera at the bow, a rear-looking camera on the aft, and two side-looking cameras on both the port and starboard sides. When the system is engaged, it displays a full overhead stitched image with 360-degree real-time video views from around the vessel directly to compatible Garmin chartplotters or multi-function (MFD) helm displays. Designed to maximize visibility and minimize blind spots, captains can view one or two cameras simultaneously with the bird’s-eye image, and even zoom in and pan around on an area of interest from any of the individual camera views. Additionally, the Surround View Camera System provides a number of augmented reality features for increased situational awareness and collision avoidance, including: Visual Bumper – provides a visual indicator at a user-configurable distance around the vessel that shows the captain when any non-water objects such as docks or piers breach the barrier Distance Markers – offers visual cues around the vessel to the captain to aid in distance determinations while navigating in close quarters, similar to automotive backup camera systems Seamless integration and streamlined aesthetics Designed for a broad range of boats, the Surround View cameras have a low-profile for OEM factory-installed through-hull mounting that blends functionality with streamlined aesthetics. A compatible Garmin chartplotter or MFD, including the GPSMAP® 8400/8600, GPSMAP 7x3/9x3/12x3 series or the Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit System, is required. The Garmin Surround View Camera System will be demonstrated at the Cannes Yachting Festival, Sept. 7-12, 2021 (Garmin stand, PAN 341), and again at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, Oct. 27-31, 2021. It’s available now on new builds from Garmin’s boat building partners. To learn more, visit garmin.com/SurroundView. Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for anglers, sailors, mariners and boat enthusiasts everywhere. Committed to developing the most sophisticated marine electronics the industry has ever known, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For the sixth consecutive year, Garmin was recently named the Manufacturer of the Year by the National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA). Other Garmin marine brands include Navionics® and Fusion®. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom, email the Media Relations department at media.relations@garmin.com, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin, twitter.com/garminnews, instagram.com/garmin and linkedin.com/company/garmin. 1 Based on 2020 reported sales About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, GPSMAP, Navionics and Fusion are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Notice on Forward-Looking Statements: This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2020, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/earnings/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Bynder Announces Majority Investment from Thomas H. Lee Partners

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:00:00 UT

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AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bynder (“the company”), a global leader in Digital Asset Management (DAM), today announced that it will receive a majority investment from Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”), a premier private equity firm investing in growth companies. The partnership will accelerate Bynder’s ability to help brands overcome the complexity of proliferating content, enabling delivery of exceptional content experiences and unlocking revenue growth. As part of the transaction, THL will acquire Insight Partners' stake in Bynder. The transaction is expected to close in early 2023. Bynder is headquartered in Amsterdam, with major office hubs in the United States, Spain, UK, Australia, and UAE. The company’s powerful, intuitive, and deeply integrated DAM platform unifies and transforms the creation, management, and distribution of marketing assets. Its scalable, cloud-native platform helps thousands of companies, including Spotify, Puma, Five Guys and Icelandair, power better digital customer experiences. “Bynder is the pure-play market leader in a category that we believe has become foundational for executing digital marketing at scale,” said Cliff Longley and Jeff Swenson, managing directors at THL. “Its technology helps brands of all sizes deepen relationships with their customers and drive revenue growth.” “DAM is mission-critical to brands looking to thrive in the digital economy,” said Bob Hickey, CEO of Bynder. “Our platform is proven to help companies gain efficiencies, increase speed of execution, maximize their marketing and digital investments, and ultimately gain a competitive advantage. Today’s announcement will accelerate our growth through product innovation and continued investment in our partner ecosystem, enabling us to scale with our customers and help even more brands deliver exceptional content experiences.” THL’s partnership with Bynder builds on THL’s investment franchise in SaaS products that enable sales, marketing, and commerce. THL is also an investor in Bazaarvoice, a full-funnel shopper engagement platform that powers the collection, curation, and display of user-generated content like ratings and reviews, photos, and videos; and inriver, a leading provider of Product Information Management (PIM) software. “We’ve devoted considerable time and resources to understanding the technology needs of marketing and sales organizations,” said Jim Carlisle, managing director at THL, and head of both Technology & Business Solutions and the THL Automation Fund. “We’re excited to apply that experience to support Bynder in helping its customers grow their businesses.” Chris Hall, who founded Bynder in 2013 and will continue to serve on its board, said, “Bynder has grown from a bespoke solution we delivered to fulfill the need of a single customer 10 years ago, to a $100m ARR business employing 500 Byndies, and serving 1.7 million users at nearly 4,000 brands across the world. With the announcement of this new partnership, we can deliver even more value to our current and future customers.” THL will invest in Bynder through both its flagship Fund IX and the THL Automation Fund, the private equity industry’s first fund dedicated to automation-related businesses. Arma Partners and Lincoln International acted as financial advisors to Bynder on this transaction. William Blair & Company acted as financial advisor to THL. About Bynder Bynder goes far beyond managing digital assets. The digital asset management platform enables teams to conquer the chaos of proliferating content, touchpoints, and relationships in order to thrive. With powerful and intuitive solutions that embrace the way people want to work and a richly integrated ecosystem, Bynder is the brand ally that unifies and transforms the creation and sharing of assets, inspiring teams, delighting customers, and elevating businesses. Bynder’s 500+ employees, known as ‘Byndies’, together constitute the world’s most extensive pool of digital asset management expertise. Bynder enables more than 1.7M users across nearly 4,000 organizations, including Spotify, Puma, Five Guys and Icelandair. Founded in 2013, Bynder has eight offices around the globe, including the Netherlands, US, Spain, UK, Australia, and UAE. About Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (“THL”) is a premier private equity firm investing in middle-market growth companies exclusively within three sectors: Healthcare, Financial Technology & Services, and Technology & Business Solutions. THL couples deep sector expertise through an Identified Sector Opportunity (“ISO”) process with dedicated internal operating resources from its Strategic Resource Group (“SRG”) to transform and build great companies of lasting value in partnership with management. The Firm’s domain expertise and resources help to build great companies with an aim to accelerate growth, improve operations and drive long-term sustainable value. Since 1974, THL has raised more than $34 billion of equity capital, invested in over 160 companies and completed more than 500 add-on acquisitions representing an aggregate enterprise value at acquisition of over $210 billion.

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Evans Expected to Increase Momentum With Expanded Credit Facility from PNC Bank

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 16:01:00 UT

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DELAFIELD, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evans Transportation Services Inc. today announced it has closed a new credit facility with PNC Bank, N.A. The new larger credit facility will serve as a vehicle for supporting the company’s current growth trajectory, which includes a revenue increase from $80 million to $400 million since 2018. Officials said newly expanded resources add support for Evans’ scalable growth, while allowing the company to return meaningful value to its client-carriers. “This new credit facility couldn’t come at a better time, as we expect our current business to expand by, at minimum, an additional 10% in 2023,” said Evans’ CEO Ryan Keepman. “A significant increase to our credit capacity allows us to remain focused on our plans, while investing more into the company and its greatest asset—our employees. By investing in the best possible experience for both our customers and team members, we’re setting an industry standard no one else can match. That’s what the Evans Experience is all about.” The selection of PNC follows a careful evaluation of banking options, revealing a close match between the financial institution’s goals and Evans’ operating philosophy, officials said. “When it comes to selecting a financial partner, it’s about more than just financial solidity. There has to be a deeper understanding and connection between business philosophies,” said Jason Mansur, president of Evans. “That’s what we found with PNC Bank—a strategic financial advisor that understands and wants the same things we want for our customers.” “We are pleased to support Evans’ business goals through strategic financial solutions,” said Luke Tripodi, senior vice president for PNC Business Credit. “We look forward to continuing to work alongside the company and its leadership team to provide value-added advice and the financial strategies they need to continue their growth objectives.” About Evans Transportation Services Inc. Evans Transportation Services Inc. is a full-service, third-party provider of custom logistics solutions for North American shippers. Equipped with exclusive carrier contracts, true transparency, and time- and cost-saving optimizations, the company’s end-to-end transportation management systems are backed by a dedicated team with decades of experience.

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OppFi Closes $150 Million Credit Facility

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:45:00 UT

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OppFi Inc. (NYSE:OPFI) ("OppFi" or the "Company"), a leading financial technology platform that powers banks to help the everyday consumer gain access to credit, today announced that subsidiaries of the Company have closed a $150 million credit facility with an affiliate of Castlelake L.P. ("Castlelake") as lender. Affiliates of Hudson Cove Capital Management LLC ("Hudson Cove") are also participating in the credit facility. "This facility will enable us to finance receivables growth, furthering our mission to facilitate credit access to the 60 million Americans who are not traditionally served by banks and other financial institutions and paving the way for us to achieve profitable growth," said Todd Schwartz, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of OppFi. OppFi intends to utilize the credit facility, which has a 4-year term, to fund receivables growth and replace one of OppFi’s other credit facilities, which was scheduled to mature in January 2024. Castlelake is a global alternative investment manager with 17 years of experience investing in asset-rich opportunities. Hudson Cove is an SEC-registered asset management firm that invests in liquid structured credit and asset-based lending strategies. "We are excited by this support from Castlelake and Hudson Cove and believe this new facility demonstrates the resiliency of our platform throughout capital markets cycles," said Shraya Soundararajan, Director, Capital Markets of OppFi. About OppFi OppFi (NYSE: OPFI) is a leading financial technology platform that powers banks to help the everyday consumer gain access to credit. Through its unwavering commitment to customer service, the Company supports consumers, who are turned away by mainstream options, to build better financial health. OppFi maintains a 4.6/5.0 star rating on Trustpilot with more than 3,500 reviews, making the Company one of the top consumer-rated financial platforms online, and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). For more information, please visit oppfi.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. OppFi’s actual results may differ from its expectations, estimates and projections and consequently, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Words such as "expect," "estimate," "project," "budget," "forecast," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "may," "will," "could," "should," "believes," "predicts," "potential," "possible," "continue," and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the future performance of OppFi’s platform and expectations for OppFi’s growth and future financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on OppFi’s current expectations and assumptions about future events and are based on currently available information as to the outcome and timing of future events. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. Most of these factors are outside OppFi’s control and are difficult to predict. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the impact of inflation on OppFi’s business; the impact of COVID-19 on OppFi’s business; the impact of stimulus or other government programs; whether OppFi will be successful in obtaining declaratory relief against the Commissioner of the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation for the State of California; whether OppFi will be subject to AB 539; whether OppFi’s bank partners will continue to lend in California and whether OppFi’s financing sources will continue to finance the purchase of participation rights in loans originated by OppFi’s bank partners in California; the risk that the business combination disrupts current plans and operations; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of OppFi to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; risks related to new products; concentration risk; costs related to the business combination; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that OppFi may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; risks related to management transitions; and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in OppFi’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, in particular, contained in the section or sections captioned "Risk Factors." OppFi cautions that the foregoing list of factors is not exclusive, and readers should not place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. OppFi does not undertake or accept any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect any change in its expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

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NanOlogy Publishes Results From a Clinical Trial of Intracystic LSAM-PTX in Mucinous Pancreatic Cysts

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:30:00 UT

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FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NanOlogy LLC, a clinical-stage interventional oncology drug company, announced today publication of a research article entitled Early Phase Trial of Intracystic Injection of Large Surface Area Microparticle Paclitaxel (LSAM-PTX) for Treatment of Mucinous Pancreatic Cysts in Endoscopy International Open. Nineteen subjects completed the multicenter open-label dose escalation/confirmation study (NCT03188991), which followed subjects for 6 months to evaluate safety, tolerability, plasma paclitaxel concentration, and change in cyst volume. No dose limiting toxicities, treatment-related serious adverse events, or clinically significant laboratory changes were reported. Systemic paclitaxel concentration did not exceed 3.5 ng/mL at any timepoint measured supporting the lack of systemic toxicity. By Week 24 a cyst volume reduction (10-78%) was seen in 71% of subjects. Certain mucinous pancreatic cysts are at high risk for progression to pancreatic cancer. Such cysts are particularly worrisome in nonoperable patients who currently have limited options beyond active surveillance. Results from the trial are intended to support future research in this patient subset to evaluate whether intracystic LSAM-PTX can decrease the rate of progression. The treatment is covered by a recently issued US patent (11,523,983) entitled Treatment of Epithelial Cysts by Intracystic Injection of Antineoplastic Particles. The patent is valid until July 2038 with corresponding filings globally. Enrollment is also complete (n=54) in a NanOlogy-sponsored clinical trial of intratumoral (IT) LSAM-PTX with systemic chemotherapy in locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC). IT LSAM-PTX was well tolerated with encouraging signals of activity. Results are pending publication. Pancreatic cancer remains an elusive target for pharmaceutical drug research. NanOlogy views LSAM-PTX as a potential therapeutic platform across the disease spectrum aimed at both stopping progression of high-risk lesions and offering meaningful clinical benefit to pancreatic cancer patients without adding to systemic toxicity. In all, NanOlogy clinical programs have advanced tumor directed LSAM investigational drugs in multiple solid tumors including pancreas, lung, bladder, peritoneal, ovarian, prostate, and dermal cancers. More than 170 patients have been treated to date across its clinical trials with preliminary signals of tumor and immune response and no confirmed drug-related serious adverse events. Review articles of preclinical and clinical studies supporting LSAM-PTX and another investigational drug, Large Surface Area Microparticle Docetaxel (LSAM-DTX), have been published previously. About NanOlogy NanOlogy, LLC (www.nanology.us) is a private clinical-stage interventional oncology drug company formed in 2015 to improve the treatment of solid tumors based on a proprietary particle engineering technology platform for tumor-directed drug therapy to maximize drug in tumor and minimize systemic toxicity. Disclaimers This announcement contains forward-looking statements defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, including statements about our product development, business, and other activities. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties inherent in any pharmaceutical development program which may cause actual results to differ materially due to developmental, clinical, regulatory, market, competitive, technological, or other factors. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this announcement and the company disclaims any intent or obligation to update these statements. NanOlogy investigational drugs have not been proven safe and effective as required by U.S. FDA and have not been approved by FDA or any other jurisdiction for commercial distribution. NanOlogy is a trademark of NanOlogy LLC.

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Garmin celebrates Global Running Day with the introduction of the Forerunner 255 series

Wed, 1 Jun 2022 11:00:00 UT

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OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced the Forerunner® 255 series of GPS running smartwatches that include full triathlon support, new training metrics, enhanced smartwatch features (when paired with a smartphone) and more. Light on the wrist but not on features, the Forerunner 255S and Forerunner 255S Music are available in 41 mm sized cases while the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 255 Music are available in 46 mm cases, making them the perfect companions for are available in 46 mm cases, making them the perfect companions for runners chasing their fastest time yet. What’s more, users can spend more time doing what they love and less time charging with up to 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 30 hours in GPS mode. Garmin unveiled the Forerunner 255 series in conjunction with Global Running Day, an annual celebration of the sport of running that encourages athletes of all levels to make a life-changing commitment to running. “Designed for runners by runners, the Forerunner 255 series of GPS running smartwatches are loaded with features and training tools to help you compete at a higher level,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “With brand new performance and recovery insights, top-of-the-line training features and enhanced smartwatch functionality, you have everything you need – right on your wrist – to keep pushing for your fastest PR.” Building upon the popular Forerunner 245 series of GPS running smartwatches, the Forerunner 255 series adds the following new features: Morning report: Receive the day’s weather and daily workout suggestion, as well as information about last night’s sleep and HRV status. 1 The report can even be customized so athletes can view only the details they want to see. Receive the day’s weather and daily workout suggestion, as well as information about last night’s sleep and HRV status. The report can even be customized so athletes can view only the details they want to see. Full triathlon support: Switch up a workout routine with triathlon and multisport activity profiles. During races and brick workouts, easily toggle between sports with a single button press. Switch up a workout routine with triathlon and multisport activity profiles. During races and brick workouts, easily toggle between sports with a single button press. Race widget: View race prep information – including a race day-specific performance prediction, race day weather and a countdown clock – all in one widget. Once a race is scheduled, daily suggested workouts will adapt based on an athlete’s race plans. View race prep information – including a race day-specific performance prediction, race day weather and a countdown clock – all in one widget. Once a race is scheduled, daily suggested workouts will adapt based on an athlete’s race plans. HRV status: Track heart rate variability while sleeping to get a better handle on recovery and an overall wellness picture. Track heart rate variability while sleeping to get a better handle on recovery and an overall wellness picture. Garmin Pay™ contactless payments: Breeze through checkout lines by paying for purchases right from the wrist.2 Multi-band GPS: Garmin’s reliable GPS accuracy just got better. By enabling multi-band, multi-satellite-system tracking on the watch, athletes can receive more accuracy in their run data, even in the most challenging environments. Garmin’s reliable GPS accuracy just got better. By enabling multi-band, multi-satellite-system tracking on the watch, athletes can receive more accuracy in their run data, even in the most challenging environments. Native running power: When using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro™ (sold separately), receive real-time metrics of how much power is being exerted on a run, built into the watch – no app required. Training tools Offering personalized training and recovery insights, the Forerunner 255 series includes performance monitoring tools to help athletes push the limits. Daily workout suggestions provide an entire week of day-to-day training guidance on what workout is most effective for overall wellness and will adapt based on race plans that are set up using the new race widget. Train for a 5K, 10K or half-marathon using Garmin Coach, free training plans that adapt based on a runner’s goals and performance. Switch up workouts with dozens of built-in sports apps, including triathlon, cycling, pool and open-water swimming, track run and more. Using new indicators such as HRV status, recent exercise history and performance, athletes will gain greater insight into their overall training status – and whether they’re training productively, peaking or strained. Better prepare for a race or training cycle with performance metrics from Garmin Firstbeat Analytics™ like VO2 max, acute load, training status, training effect and more. Stay on pace using PacePro™, a tool that provides grade-adjusted guidance as athletes run a course. Plan and download routes using the course creator in Garmin Connect™, which uses Trendline™ popularity routing to provide the best local paths, or create courses on platforms like Strava and Komoot that will seamlessly sync to the watch. When using a Running Dynamics Pod or HRM-Pro (sold separately), track running dynamics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more. Health and wellness insights The Forerunner 255 series is designed to track overall well-being 24/7. Wrist-based Pulse Ox3 monitors blood oxygen saturation levels to provide a clearer picture of sleep while Body Battery™ shows current energy levels to help athletes find the best times for activity and rest. Every morning, users will receive a personalized score for their sleep quality and can view their different sleep stages as well as heart rate, stress, Pulse Ox and respiration data. What’s more, women can use the women’s health tracking app to track their pregnancy and adjust their training to plan for upcoming races based on where they are in their menstrual cycle. Connected features Packed with connected features, the Forerunner 255 series lets users get the most out of their smartwatch. Directly from the wrist, users can receive text messages and view social media updates, emails and more. Whether working out alone or with friends, built-in safety and tracking features include incident detection, assistance and LiveTrack to let loved ones follow along on a run or ride.4 Following a workout, the Forerunner 255 series will automatically upload activities to Garmin Connect, a no-cost, subscription-free platform where athletes can view all of their health and fitness data, connect and compete with friends, sign up for challenges and more. What’s more, the Forerunner 255 Music and Forerunner 255S Music can store up to 500 songs right on the watch, including playlists from Spotify®, Amazon Music and Deezer (premium subscription may be required) from the athlete’s Apple® or Android™ smartphone, and can connect to their wireless headphones for phone-free listening. Available now, the Forerunner 255 and Forerunner 255S come in fun new colors – including tidal blue and light pink – and have a suggested retail price of $349.99. The Forerunner 255 Music and Forerunner 255S Music are also available now in black or whitestone and have a suggested retail price of $399.99. Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. Other Garmin fitness brands include Tacx® and Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual Newsroom, email our press team, connect with @garminrunning on social media, or follow our adventures at garmin.com/blog. 1 The data and information provided by these devices is intended to be a close estimation of your activity and metrics tracked, but may not be precisely accurate 2 View current supported country, payment network and issuing bank information 3 This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox is not available in all countries. 4 When paired with a compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Forerunner and Tacx are registered trademarks and Garmin Connect, Trendline, Pace Pro, Garmin Pay, Firstbeat Analytics and Body Battery are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Amazon Music and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the registered trademarks of Spotify AB. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Notice on Forward-Looking Statements: This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2021, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0001-411180). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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The 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Most Magnificent Gardens List Announced

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 14:15:00 UT

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Historic Hotels Worldwide® offers cultural heritage travelers easy access to many of the world’s most beautiful historic gardens. Representing five continents, the legendary hotels featured here in the 2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels Worldwide Most Magnificent Gardens highlight diverse horticultural landmarks, from private estate gardens of medieval Irish castles and Mexican haciendas to lush UNESCO World Heritage Sites at Villa Borghese in Rome and the Gardens of Versailles in France. Numerous life-long memories of special occasions celebrated in the gardens of historic hotels include romantic getaways, romantic proposals, honeymoons, anniversaries, and family reunions. This list is an invitation to explore, experience, and grow blossoming memories in the beautiful gardens of historic hotels. Dromoland Castle Hotel (1014) County Clare, Ireland No small part of the ancient Dromoland Castle Hotel’s magic is its 450 acres of magnificent, landscaped gardens. Dating to 1014 and inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2011, Dromoland Castle has been welcoming guests since the 16th century. The gardens visitors see today are based on designs by Andre Le Notre, who planned the Gardens at Versailles. Dromoland Castle’s gardens feature a picture-perfect lily pond and sundial, a beautiful walled garden, and a dramatic yew tree gallery that dates to 1740. In the early 1990s, new Head Gardener Dorothea Madden took up the task of restoring the walled garden, which had become overgrown. At the same time, the lawns had fallen into grassland and the pathways were barely visible. The roses were in situ but needed attention. These lawns and rose gardens were also brought back to their former glory by Madden. To preserve the walled garden’s stone arches and keep the walls intact, the only machinery which could be used within the garden was a small tractor. Much of the hard labor was done by hand, pulling and digging out briars and other pernicious weeds. The brick for the repairs to the outer walls came from a demolished Georgian house in the city of Limerick. Repairs took two years. The beauty and fortitude of the walled gardens in the 21st Century is very much a testament to the careful work by the gardening team, supported by investment from hotel management, and a testament to the previous generations of designers and gardeners who put hard work and creativity into the gardens at Dromoland Castle. Kilkea Castle (1180) Castledermot, Ireland Kilkea Castle in Castledermot, Ireland, is set on 180 acres of its own wonderful woodland, gardens, and golf course. With a history dating back to 1180, Kilkea Castle captures the mystical charm of a 12th-century majestic Castle with the overwhelming allure of timeless sophistication and style. The historic castle was inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2020. Its beautiful architecture is matched by its lovely gardens, lawns, and wildlife. The castle's rose garden in particular is spectacular, framing the 12th-century castle with red and pink blooms. Plantings of geometrically exact, manicured topiary shrubs and rose bushes create a European-style garden right off the main Keep. A square, impeccably kept grassy lawn lies below it. Parallel to the lawn, hidden by shrubs and trimmed topiary, is a vegetable garden. Around all these gardens is a historic stone wall, naturally curated by lichens, mosses, and vines. Enjoy a view of the Castle gardens from the Dining Rom of Kilkea Castle or the outdoor patio, a favorite choice for events planners. Walking through the paths throughout the estate, guests discover the joy of the abundant springtime Bluebells. Trees are a mixture of Native Oak, Ash, Holly and Elder. There are also Buttercups, ground Ivy, Lords and Ladies, and so many more Ferns among the ground Flora. Barberstown Castle (1288) Kildare, Ireland At Barberstown Castle, guests of this cherished hotel in County Kildare, Ireland, are invited to create new memories and bask in the splendor of the pristine, 20 acres of meticulously maintained gardens. Since 1288, Barberstown has had 37 owners, all of whom had the foresight to protect its heritage and character. Inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2011, Barberstown was one of the first Irish country houses to display its splendor to the outside world when it opened as a hotel in 1971. Musician Eric Clapton owned and maintained the castle and the grounds between 1979 and 1987. A treasure to be cared for, Barberstown Castle grounds are bursting with natural wildlife and a wide variety of trees, flowers, and shrubbery. In spring, bright pops of crimson and gold daffodils stand out in stark contrast against ancient, gray stone walls, and in the fall, orange rust-colored leaves and scarlet vines add an atmosphere of autumnal romance to the landscape. Naturally, romance finds its home here in the Barberstown Castle gardens, which are a popular wedding venue. The castle is also known for its regal weeping willow tree, a favorite spot on the estate for proposals. Hotel Hacienda de Abajo (1493) Tazacorte, La Palma, Spain A member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2021, the Hotel Hacienda de Abajo on the isle of La Palma in the Canary Islands is rich in both history and agricultural wonders. The estate dates to the founding of the town of Tazacorte in 1493, and the historic Hotel Hacienda de Abajo’s landscaped, European-style gardens date to the 1500s. It was during this early era that the Spanish estate in the Canary Islands grew into a successful sugar cane plantation. The first cultivated gardens – apart from the sugar cane fields – were located at the center of the plantation and contained mostly fruit trees. The first banana trees to arrive at the island were tended to at the Hacienda de Abajo around the start of the 16th century. The descendants of those first trees still exist at the hotel today, residing in its walled garden. The hotel restored the nearly 500-year-old garden in 2012, updating it with new pathways and a traditional pond featuring a 19th-century French fountain. An explosion of color and fascination, the garden guests see today has a wild atmosphere, full of rare botanical spices from all over the world and ones unique to the archipelago. Guests are encouraged to linger in the gardens and relax, and the hotel can provide a tour if requested. Many of the guestrooms feature a garden view, some with a terrace. Aranwa Sacred Valley (1500) Urubama, Cuzco, Peru By the banks of the Urubamba River, on the road to Machu Picchu, the Aranwa Sacred Valley hotel is a meticulously restored 17th-century hacienda that combines grand colonial architecture with the culture of ancient Incan civilizations. Notably, Aranwa Sacred Valley, a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2012, contains historic structures that date back to the 1500s. Now restored to its former glory, the hotel is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the heart of Peru’s Sacred Valley. Aranwa Sacred Valley is set in a stunning landscape of mountains and lakes, surrounded by the Urubamba Mountain range. It is a sanctuary for nature and nature lovers, who are thrilled by the sights of wild llamas roaming the hills and gardens blooming with indigenous vegetation. The estate gardens can be enjoyed while walking through the winding paths, around the lake and pools, or from a guestroom balcony or terrace. In addition to flowering gardens – including the orchid garden—and ornamental trees, Aranwa Sacred Valley’s organic vegetable garden provides fresh produce and herbs that the hotel chefs select for their menus at the Pukawi Gourmet Restaurant. Hotel Villa Cipriani (1550) Asolo, Italy Located in the rustic town of Asolo, Italy, this magnificent historic hotel first opened as a beautiful Italian villa during the Renaissance. Converted into a luxury hotel in the early 1970s and named Villa Cipriani at the same time, it was inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2016. Looking back 400 years, Villa Cipriani and its first gardens were designed by Italian architects of Andrea Palladio’s school in 16th century. Palladian villas were originally built as leisure second homes where wealthy Venetians would spend summers away from the heat of the lagoon. The gardens were places where social life was conducted, conspiracies were plotted, and romances bloomed. The idea of an English-style garden (as opposed to Palladian) was conceived and executed in the 1960s, when Rupert Edward Cecil Lee Guinness, the Lord Iveagh, acquired the hotel and preserved it as a country getaway. He hired a hospitality leader, Giuseppe Cipriani, to help plan and manage the new boutique hotel. Recognized as a Garden of Excellence by the American Horticultural Society, their English garden through the decades has maintained its original style while preserving the estate’s historic landscape. It remains a stunning terraced garden overlooking the surrounding woods and the mountains, the "thousand horizons" for which the town of Asolo is famous. Visitors walking the grounds will come across persimmons, cypresses, laurels, maples, and many flowering bushes. Fragrances to note include tulips and roses in springtime, and fruits from the pomegranate tree in autumn. Among famous figures who have enjoyed the beauty of the garden include actors, such as Marcello Mastroianni, Vittorio de Sica, and Orson Wells, as well as royal families and tycoons. The movie Ripley’s Game (2003) with John Malkovich was filmed at the hotel estate, too. Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam (1578) Amsterdam, Netherlands The Garden Terrace is a gem, a beautiful courtyard garden of Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam, dating back to the early 1400s. Before the historic structure was transformed into cohesive guest lodgings in 1578 and inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2018, the site of today's luxury hotel consisted of two convents for the orders of St. Catherine and St. Cecilia. The religious sisters founded the first garden, and it was kept throughout the centuries as the building evolved around it. Renovated and restored significantly in the centuries since, the garden today owes its beauty and architecture to Marion Faver, a well-known French garden architect, who updated the garden in 2016. The vegetation is now concentrated around six different plateaus, which are all designed in different shapes and colors. The plants and flowers are planted in such a way that when the flowering season starts, a different plant is in bloom every week. The water feature is the only thing left from the previous garden. Marion Faver took this water feature as the starting point to create the curves in the garden. Wherever guests sit in the garden, they continuously have a different view of the water feature and the sculpture of the lady in it: 'LA NÉRÉIDE,' sculpted by Dutch artist Daphné Du Barry. The terrace is surrounded by historical red brick walls and retains many of its authentic Amsterdam School-style features. The location lends itself perfectly for a relaxing drink, a fresh cup of coffee, a business lunch, an intimate dinner, and even The Grand Afternoon Tea. When the weather permits, table service of restaurants Bridges, Oriole, and The Flying Dutchman is extended to the Garden Terrace. Hacienda de los Santos Resort & Spa (1685) Alamos, Mexico Discover the luxurious Hacienda de los Santos Resort & Spa in Alamos, Mexico. Set in the foothills of the Western Sierra Madre, this unique boutique hotel resides within the quaint city of Alamos, which is a designated National Monument of Mexico. Family-owned and operated, the 'House of the Saints' is comprised of three colonial-style mansions that date to the 17th century. In 1989, the new owners began a project to redesign the gardens. In previous centuries there was a large, formal European-style geometric garden as the focal point. These gardens were unsustainable for environmentally conscious management, and the new garden was designed and constructed with plantings that would do well in the desert or tropical zone of Mexico. The largest garden area was designed by an American landscape designer who was well known in Southern California. Joe Delgado provided the overall design. Today, the estate features an extensive collection of various palms, succulents, at least ten types of cacti, and important deciduous trees, including eucalyptus, nacapul, and camochi (similar to Banyan or 'Strangler fig'). The hotel installs flowering or seasonal plants throughout the year to add color. Walkways, lined with grasses, flowers, and art, meander through the estate and lead guests on a tour of the region’s diversity. The hotel is in a “tropical” climate for half the year, and in a “desert” climate for the other half, and the garden’s appearance changes to reflect those climates. Hacienda de los Santos Resort & Spa was inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2015 and won Historic Hotels Worldwide Best Historic Hotel for the Americas at the Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence in 2021. Tivoli Palácio de Seteais (1787) Sintra, Portugal Built on the orders of the Dutch consul Daniel Gildemeester, the Tivoli Palácio de Seteais in Sintra, Portugal, was built between 1783 and 1787 on lands granted by the Marquis of Pombal. The consul chose to build his house on an elevation, so that he could enjoy the gorgeous landscape of the Sintra hills. Among the first decorative plantings at the new Seteais Palace were fruit trees. After changing hands several times, the Seteais Palace has been used as a luxury hotel since 1954, and many of its original features have been meticulously preserved for future generations to admire. This grand historic destination underwent a massive renovation in 2009, and Tivoli Palácio de Seteais was inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2016. The gardens evolved over the centuries to meet the needs and preferences of the people living there. Original to the 19th century is a topiary maze that guests can navigate today. The edible garden in the 21st century offers the hotel chefs a variety of herbs and over 20 lemon trees with which to craft a cocktail or meal for visitors. Guests are welcome to stroll the grounds and may even spot the hotel cooks finding the right ingredients for the day's menu. Among the Tivoli Palácio de Seteais gardens' most magnificent flowering plants are white and pink camellias. Sintra is famous for camellias, which grow abundantly due to the region’s high rainfall, acidic soil, and mild climate. This destination is also home to a large nursery that supplies the palace hotel with lush greens and blooms. The K Club (1832) Kildare, Ireland The K Club, a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2014, dates its palatial buildings to 1832 but the estate was established by a local nobleman in the 6th century. Its formal gardens that guests can visit today were developed in the 19th century, when wealthy wine merchant John Barton purchased the estate and developed the land to be his primary residence. The gardens have many unusual species of trees, including Lawson cypress and a tulip tree, as well as elm, pedunculate or common oak, and white willow trees. Shrubs and flowers grow in abundance along the walkway, including the Straffan Snowdrop, a white spring flowering bulb unique to the estate and discovered in the 1880s by the head gardener, Frederick Burford. A new breed of narcissus, Cill Dara, was also introduced in November 1992. The garden walkway continues across Inis Mór Island, on to the arboretum, and the hidden pond. Among the arboreal pleasures is a Weeping Beech tree, planted along the 16th green of the Ryder Cup Golf Course to mark the accession to the throne of King Edward VII of England in 1901. Other distinguished trees include a Giant Redwood, the largest growing tree species in the world. Hôtel Le Louis Versailles Château - MGallery by Sofitel (1854) Versailles, France Hôtel Le Louis Versailles Château - MGallery by Sofitel sits before the resplendent Château de Versailles, the magnifique palace and gardens of the French royal court throughout much of the 17th and 18th centuries. During that time, the land that the hotel now occupies belonged to the estate, with beautiful sprawling gardens covering the area and mesmerizing the countless guests who traveled to visit the king. The building of Hôtel Le Louis Versailles Château - MGallery by Sofitel, a member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2018, dates to 1854. A segment of the gardens was set aside for a new military building, which was later transformed into a luxury hotel for visitors eager to explore grand Versailles. Restored in 2017, the facade's modern design took direct inspiration from Château de Versailles itself and the Versailles gardens influenced the interior: hues of gold and emerald green —emblematic of the colors of the Versailles Garden—define the hotel’s lobby. Other design elements reinforce the notion that guests are traversing the cone-trimmed vegetation of Versailles’ brilliant landscape. The hotel is a mere 200 meters from the UNESCO World Heritage Site that set the bar for magnificent gardens for centuries to come. Designed by legendary landscape architect André Le Nôtre, who created the classic French-style garden now seen around the globe, the gardens at Versailles feature an “open system of axial pathways extending as far as the eye can see and punctuated with flowers and low hedges, flower beds, small streams, large lakes and fountains.” Great Southern Killarney (1854) Killarney, Ireland It is unusual for a town center hotel to have extensive gardens, yet the Great Southern Killarney is fortunate to keep six acres of picturesque, mature gardens to the rear of the historic hotel. Beautifully landscaped gardens, fountains, and pathways offer guests a tranquil setting for a family picnic, an evening stroll, photoshoot, or exquisite outdoor wedding celebration. Some of the plantings date to the early 1800s, decades before the hotel was built in 1854. A perfect example of this is the hotel's row of six Common Lime trees. Prior to the land being acquired by the Great Southern and Western Railways, which were the original owners of the hotel, it was owned by local politician, Lord Kenmare. Lord Kenmare enjoyed a direct view of the gardens from his home and instructed his gardeners to plant two parallel rows of Common Limes. In the centuries since, one row of these Common Limes was removed, but the other remains to this day. Other historical trees include a Monterey Cypress, dating to the early 1800s, and a Lawson Cypress, dating back to the 1960s. The garden also hosts beautiful trees including Golden Irish Yew, Sycamore, Japanese Cherry, Sawara Cypress, Japanese Maple, English Oak, and Silver Birch. In the late 1960s, the cast and crew of the film Ryan’s Daughter (1970) were based in Great Southern Killarney, and every evening, the director and his assistants would review their footage from that day's work from a room with magnificent views of the gardens. For guests and visitors, the hotel recently installed a trail through the garden and interpretive plates (explaining their age, species, and origin) on 10 of the garden's most magnificent trees. The hotel recommends visiting the garden any time, but April, May, and June are the best times to see the blossoming cherry trees. Oatlands Park Hotel (1865) Weybridge, England Overlooking Broadwater Lake and with far-reaching views over the Surrey countryside, Oatlands Park Hotel in Weybridge, England, stands within 10 acres of parkland and contains many beautiful gardens and historic plantings. Oatlands Park Hotel was originally the site of a grand Royal Tudor Palace, home to the kings and queens of England. Through the centuries prior to it being a hotel, the royal families invested in the land and its cultivation. In 1630, King Charles I appointed John Tradescant the Elder as ‘Keep of His Majesty’s Gardens, Vines and Silkworms’ at Oatlands. Tradescant bought rare plants from around the globe for the Surrey estate, before his son succeeded him in the role in 1638. Charles I’s third son Henry, 1st Duke of Gloucester, was born at Oatlands and the ancient cedar tree which stands beside the main drive of the hotel today is thought to have been planted to honor his birth. The tree was one of the first to be imported to the estate from Lebanon. Records indicate that after the English Civil War, all that was left of the royal court at Oatlands Park were the garden walls. Eventually, the nobility rebuilt the estate and re-established its gardens. Today, guests can walk the estate’s stone pathways through classic English gardens – bursting with bright colors, from the green lawns to the flower plantings – and dine with a garden view. Some guests may also want to visit the pet cemetery of a former occupant, the Duchess of York, who ordered its creation on the estate in the early 1800s when she desired a quiet resting place for her beloved dogs. The Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor (1886) Luxor, Egypt The story of the gardens at The Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor begins in 1886, when the hotel was built by Italian J.S. Crozzo. Perched on the Nile River amid luxuriant tropical gardens and ancient temples, the hotel in its early days was supplied with vegetables and fruits from its own gardens. Ducks and chickens, bound for the kitchens, could also be seen meandering in the gardens. Guests throughout its history include illustrious figures, such as Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie, and King Albert I of Belgium. The historic hotel was inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2014. Today, this 10-acre garden is kept for its beauty as well as its fruits, and features over 50 species of trees, some of which are over 100 years in age. The trees in the gardens have been documented and each tree is tagged, stating its species and year planted. An ished tree, a holy Egyptian tree, was planted close to the Pavillon entrance in summer 2009. According to some myths, the end of the winter solstice rituals included the ‘splitting’ of the ished tree. Walking through the hotel grounds, guests will also encounter banana, orange, and lime trees, as well as a variety of exotic flowers. This vast variety of flora attracts many species of birds, and there is even a family of eagles that delight guests. The Winter Palace garden invites guests to relax and explore the rich culture and lush, natural beauty of the Nile. Fairmont Banff Springs (1888) Banff, Alberta, Canada One of Canada’s most prestigious holiday destinations, the Fairmont Banff Springs has an incredibly gorgeous garden terrace. The hotel itself is a luxury stop in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and nicknamed the “Castle in the Rockies.” This hotel, inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2018, has provided guests with incomparable access to the beauty of the Canadian mountainside and all it has to offer since opening in 1888. On the garden terrace, the verdant flora of this magnificent space radiates through the bucolic majesty of the surrounding Banff National Park. Guests will adore the fresh mountain air that wafts throughout the terrace grounds, as they stroll among its wealth of colorful flowers. Countless weddings are frequently held within the gardens, for its picturesque setting is nothing short of spectacular. Its inherent natural beauty has even inspired the Canadian Directory of Federal Heritage Designations to recognize it as a “character-defining element” of the Fairmont Banff Springs. Beyond the hotel, look for wildflowers including the prairie crocus, western wood lily, yellow lady's slipper, Indian paintbrush, and wild rose. Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese (1890) Rome, Italy The Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese in the Historic Center of Rome – a UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes Vatican City and the Colosseum – derives its name from the historic public park that resides just steps away. The Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese hotel was inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2018 and the hotel itself was constructed in 1890. The magnificent “Villa Borghese” gardens are located across the road and extend for 198 acres. The history of this magnificent garden dates to the early 1600s, when Cardinal Scipione Borghese of the powerful Borghese dynasty desired to construct an impressive manor and landscaped estate atop the famed Pincian Hill. The nobleman specifically hoped its grand architectural appearance would emphasize the family’s prestige. After hiring leading architects to design the palace, the Cardinal partnered with a renowned landscaper named Domenico Savino de Montepulciano to transform the surrounding grounds into a gorgeous series of lavish gardens. At first, Borghese had operated the site as his own private vineyard but envisioned its future as a tranquil nature preserve where he could both hunt and relax. The landscape architect Montepulciano manifested the Cardinal’s vision magnificently, installing a series of extravagant fountains, sculptures, and hedges around the palace. Today, the Villa Borghese is a spectacular park that is open to the public and only a short walk from the historic Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese. Dalen Hotel (1894) Telemark County, Norway The Dalen Hotel in Telemark County, Norway, is known as “the hotel from the fairytales.” Designed by Haldor Larsen Børve, a German-educated architect versed in Swiss style, the hotel exhibits architectural details plucked from traditional medieval churches. Dalen Hotel, which was inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2012, is adorned with opulent details like dragonheads and soaring spires. This beautiful architecture is set upon equally elegant gardens, which benefit from a warm spring and summer climate that is rare in the rest of Norway. While warmer climates may allow for more extensive gardening projects during the spring and summer, the long, cold winters of the Nordic region still reach Dalen Castle. With that in mind, the garden at Dalen hotel is unique in this context, featuring the perfect balance between cultivated exotic plants and wild local fauna. The hotel's gardener is charged with caring for 55 varieties of flowers and trees. The most historic planting at the estate is a grand sycamore maple that was planted at the inauguration of Dalen Hotel on September 8, 1894. The hotel's beautiful garden undulates toward Lake Bandak and the amazing Soria Moria Sauna. Steep mountainsides delve into deep waters, creating a dramatic surrounding for Dalen Hotel's garden. Guests can enjoy the gardens by relaxing on the terrace overlooking the garden and Lake Bandak or strolling through the estate. The gardens provide a range of outdoor activities including croquet, cornhole “Dalen Dragon Edition,” and – of course – making friends with the hotel’s most popular residents, the ducks of Dalen. The ducks enjoy free reign of the castle gardens and can be seen gallivanting around the estate throughout the warmer season. Hacienda Santa Rosa, A Luxury Collection Hotel (1897) Santa Rosa, Yucatán, Mexico Hacienda Santa Rosa, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Yucatán, Mexico, was formerly a private estate and features uniquely carved columns, ornately furnished gardens, and evening campfires. The estate was once one of the most successful fruit plantations in the region. It was fully restored in 1998 as a luxury hotel and inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2016. Today, there is a botanical garden located in the historic fruit plantation grounds with over 200 species of plants, several of which are native to the Yucatán Peninsula. These ornate gardens are beloved by guests looking for a beautiful stroll, and the onsite vegetable garden includes ingredients used in the hotel’s restaurant. The hotel's signature cocktail, “The Last Cocktail,” is an exquisite mix of gin, pear nectar, lime juice, sparkling wine, and a unique syrup infusion made with rosemary grown in the hotel’s own botanical garden. Along with fruit production, the Hacienda also once produced sisal, which was used in the manufacture of strong textiles such as rope. Guests today can visit the areas where sisal production once took place, as they now constitute the grounds of the hotel’s gardens and corrals. The open patios and garden guestrooms mean that the fragrances and colors of the hacienda’s blooms surround visitors. Beyond the estate, Hacienda Santa Rosa is surrounded by other beautiful natural wonders—such as the Calcehtok Caves—as well as the rich archeological sites of Oxkintok and Uxmal. Haaheim Gaard (1907) Haaheim Uggdal, Hordaland, Norway The estate grounds of the historic Haaheim Gaard hotel were first permanently settled around 400 A.D., when early Norse began to build and change the landscape. While gardens and cultivation have been part of the hotel grounds since human settlement there, the first formal garden was laid out in the 1600s. While it is unknown what plants were grown in this first garden, medicinal plants can be found growing wild on the hotel’s lawns today and it is presumed that these are descendants of the first garden. Also left in the Haaheim Gaard gardens by previous residents is a fallosstone — an ancient pre-Christian fertility monument common throughout the region — that has been standing proudly there for around 1600 years. The hotel opened in 1907 to welcome guests to this special place and it was inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2013. In the late 1800s, Kari and Kristoffer Haaheim laid out their fruits and berries garden and a vegetable garden. The bounty of the garden they designed still provides fresh produce for the hotel kitchen today and many of the current plantings are descended from their original seeds. The current owner is an avid fan of gardening, having studied it for eight years abroad, and redesigned the grounds in 2000. His influence gave the gardens its many garden rooms and hideaways. The grounds around the garden include a small chapel that is a popular wedding venue, a greenhouse, an orangery, and a teahouse. There are daily garden walks on the grounds during the summer. Volunteers are welcomed to the hotel to help maintain the garden and Haaheim Gaard occasionally sells seedlings, so others can take a piece of the garden home. Planning a trip and wondering what the garden will look like? At Haaheim Gaard, guests will see lilies in April, rhododendrons in May, roses in July, and an explosion of big blooms in August. Fairmont Empress (1908) Victoria, Canada Overlooking the Inner Harbor in Victoria, Canada, the Fairmont Empress has played host to royalty, celebrities, and international dignitaries ever since it opened in 1908. The stunning gardens were developed soon after opening. The first head gardener, Fred Saunders, joined the gardening team in 1908 as an assistant and devoted his working life to the garden's perfection. The gardens he developed for the Empress hotel were reminiscent of the grounds of an English country estate, with climbing wisteria and pergolas entwined with perfumed roses. He raised 20,000 sq ft of glass greenhouses, where he grew annuals, perennials, and tropical plants including orchids. His successor, Art Sanders, built on Saunders’ original plan. Every year, 125,000 plants are set out in beds around the hotel, including 3,000 begonias, 2,600 chrysanthemums and 3,000 brick-red geraniums. Sanders liked to boast that these were descended from six cuttings from the gardens of Buckingham Palace. Today, guests can unwind with a leisurely walk through their famous flower-filled grounds, lined with blooming beds flitting with butterflies and well-manicured greenery that are maintained year-round by their hardworking gardening team. The garden also features 10 bee colonies during the summer months. The bees help pollinate the flowers in the garden, the herbs in Fairmont Empress’ rooftop garden, and produce 700 pounds of honey every year. Grand Hotel Tremezzo (1910) Lake Como, Italy Immersed in the beauty of Lake Como and offering a spectacular view of the surrounding Alps, the historic Grand Hotel Tremezzo is a treasured example of the finest authentic Italian palaces. The original building opened in 1910 and it was inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2011. The hotel is in a beautiful park developed a century ago. The over 20,000-square-foot park features many footpaths and steps that wind gently up the hill to the Belvedere, where it adjoins the neighboring gardens of Villa Carlotta. In the past, part of the garden belonged to the Villa Carlotta botanic garden. Rare ancient magnolias stand among a profusion of palms in this wondrously Riviera-like climate. Clouds of azaleas, tulips and geraniums, hedges of rhododendron and beds of hydrangea provide an alternating palette with expanses of pinks and reds, purples and blues that leave breathtaking glimpses of the lake beneath. There are more than hundreds of ornamental plantings, such as the ficus repens, covering all the Palace facade and the palms. A few centennial trees loom majestically. The abundance of fragrant flowers inspired the hotel to design and market a fragrance: Aqua Como - Sense of Lake. It is the signature scent of the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, which blends the floral fragrance of its lush gardens with the fresh notes of the Lake Como breeze. The flowers can also be found indoors, decorating guestrooms and lounges, and guests are welcome to wander in the garden and pick flowers to create their own bouquets. Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows (1923) Yucatán, Mexico The historic Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows is in the heart of the pre-Hispanic city of Chichén Itzá, one of the best-preserved treasures of the Maya culture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. The Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows resort was inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2015, and it is known for its luxury and Mexican architecture, including rich decoration of local timbers carved by local artists that harmonize with the lush tropical environment. The hotel is surrounded by coconut and banana palm trees, flowering from the resort’s beautiful gardens. They tower over the pools, paths, patios, and spa, giving shade to travelers and staff alike. The Mayaland Hotel & Bungalows gardens have been nurtured by six generations of Barbachano family members since 1923, and occupy over 10 acres of the 550 acres of tropical forest on the hotel’s grounds. There are over 100 varieties of flowering trees, flowers and ornamental plants found in these gardens. The southeastern area of the tropical forest is the most tranquil. The original plantings came from Hacienda Uxmal in the 1920s, including native palm trees and flowering trees of the region. Most predominantly were the plantings of Royal Poinciana trees, known in Yucatán as the Flamboyan (“Flame Tree”). Although of Madagascar origin, these flame-red flowering trees have been associated with the colonial villages of Yucatán since the 18th century. Garden Hotel Suzhou (1930) Suzhou, China Located mere minutes away from the renowned Master of the Nets Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Suzhou, China, the Garden Hotel Suzhou has its own fascinating history and magnificent gardens. The hotel estate – inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2022 – was originally developed during the early 1930s as the personal residence for Chiang Kai-shek’s second wife, Yao Yecheng. Garden Hotel Suzhou features a traditional Chinese garden, installed in 1952. That year, the Garden Hotel Suzhou became an official state guesthouse for Communist Party leaders, foreign dignitaries, and privileged travelers. The garden is an example of treasured, ancient Chinese architecture – a kind of environmental art, which systematically combines artificial mountains, rivers, plants, and structures with the natural landscape. Traditional plantings include maples, laurel, camphor trees, pines, lotuses, and plum blossoms. They change continually with the season and provide both sounds and aromas to please visitors. Guests can take a stroll around the gardens and appreciate their delicately sculpted ponds and rockeries, elegant beams and pillars, and carefully organized trees and flowers. Within this magical garden setting, the heritage villas feature classic Suzhou-style architecture and elegantly designed guestrooms equipped with the latest contemporary comforts. For a classic Suzhou experience, this tranquil retreat is truly a class apart. Fairmont Le Château Montebello (1930) Quebec City, Canada In Quebec, Canada, directly on the Ottawa River, sits the grand cedar structure of the Fairmont Le Château Montebello, a historic resort featuring buildings that date back to 1930. The grand chef’s gardens were planted there over 25 years ago between the historic log cabin and the Ottawa River. The gardens have more than 15 varieties of herbs, 10 varieties of edible flowers, and 12 varieties of vegetables. Guests are warmly invited to wander the gardens, especially throughout the summer when the garden is in full swing. Visitors are invited to approach the resort chefs, identifiable by their tall white hats, and ask them about the fresh produce and food at Fairmont Le Château Montebello. Artisans of food, the historic resort’s kitchen team is enthusiastic about fresh produce and happy to speak with guests about the garden. Inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide in 2017, this outstanding historic destination is an escape into nature that will not require guests to give up creature comforts. Sofitel Legend People's Grand Hotel Xian (1953) Xian, China A member of Historic Hotels Worldwide since 2018, The Sofitel Legend People’s Grand Hotel Xian is in the ancient city of Xian, China. The beautiful hotel grounds feature 40,000 sq m of lush gardens with over 10,000 trees and plants and 4,000 birds—an oasis within Xian’s urban metropolis. Water features include gurgling clear streams and splashing formal fountains. Guests can enjoy walking through the gardens or sitting in them. The swimming pools and fitness center feature lush, colorful settings as well. Among the thousands of plants are 12 olive trees that were grown from seeds presented to the first Premier Zhou Enlai during an official government visit to Albania. The hotel and its magnificent garden date to 1951, when the land upon which the current hotel stands was designated for the State Guesthouse of Xian. Construction commenced immediately thereafter and lasted for two years. Designed by Chief Architect of the Northwest Institute of Architectural Design, Hong Qing, the hotel’s iconic building was influenced by French, Sino-Russian, and Art Deco architecture styles. Ever since, the stunning hotel and gardens have been enjoyed by leaders from around the world. As the only licensed State Guesthouse in Xian, this hotel has hosted visiting dignitaries and heads of state such as Chinese Marshal Chen Yi, United States Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, French President François Mitterrand, and King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden. “Discovering, exploring, and experiencing the legendary gardens of Historic Hotels Worldwide should be on everyone’s bucket list,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “Whether a guest wants to walk alone, take a romantic stroll with a loved one, enjoy a perfect setting for long un-interrupted conversations, or just take a restful quiet stroll, these historic gardens are truly magnificent and create wonderful long-lasting memories guests will want to share.” About Historic Hotels Worldwide® Historic Hotels Worldwide® is a prestigious and distinctive collection of historic treasures, including luxury historic hotels built in former castles, chateaus, palaces, academies, haciendas, villas, monasteries, and other historic lodging spanning ten centuries. Historic Hotels Worldwide represents the finest and most distinctive global collection of more than 320 historic hotels in more than 46 countries. Hotels inducted into Historic Hotels Worldwide are authentic historic treasures, demonstrate historic preservation, and celebrate historic significance. Eligibility for induction into Historic Hotels Worldwide is limited to those distinctive historic hotels that adhere to the following criteria: minimum age for the building is 75 years or older; historically relevant as a significant location with a historic district, historically significant landmark, place of a historic event, former home of a famous person, or historic city center; hotel celebrates its history by showcasing memorabilia, artwork, photography, and other examples of its historic significance; recognized by national preservation or heritage buildings organization or located within UNESCO World Heritage Site; and presently used as historic hotel. 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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Achievers, an industry-leading employee experience platform, has announced a growing ecosystem that will drive the company forward in 2023 as it continues its mission to change the way the world works. In 2022, Achievers expanded the Achievers Employee Experience PlatformTM , activated workplace belonging among customers and employees with its proprietary Belonging Model, grew its global partner and customer base, and conducted extensive research on diversity and belonging. “We’re committed to changing the way the world works through solutions and best practices that drive successful, happy workforces – both for our employees and our customers,” said Jeff Cates, CEO, Achievers. “The progress we made in 2022 shows the power of our vision and technology, as there is a growing demand for employee recognition solutions and programs that enhance productivity, resilience, and retention in a rapidly changing social and economic environment.” A Growing Ecosystem Achievers’ focus on belonging drove the expansion of its strategic technology partnerships and product innovations in 2022. In October, Achievers announced an integration with Microsoft Viva to support recognition for both online and offline employees within their preferred workflow. Earlier in the year, Achievers also strengthened the frontline employee experience with an integration with Zebra Technologies’ rugged mobile devices and formalized a strategic relationship with Contemporary Leadership Advisors (CLA), a firm of behavioral scientists and business experts. The collaboration with Zebra Technologies caters to the growing demand for flexibility and mobility among remote and offline workers. Working with CLA has allowed Achievers to expand its research into the wider impact of leadership behaviors on building a culture of connection. In addition to these collaborations, Achievers significantly grew its customer base, serving over 300 customers in more than 150 countries. 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2022 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Art Collections

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WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Historic Hotels of America is known for its hotels’ stunning architecture, colorful gardens, elegant hospitality, and romantic settings, and their amenities are often enhanced with historic, museum-quality art collections. Historic hotels across the United States offer guests the opportunity to experience and enjoy a variety of artwork: furniture, paintings, sculpture, augmented reality, fountains and more. Many historic hotels were founded by wealthy art collectors, such as the Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, and many more are managed in part by art museum professionals, such as staff at the historic 21c Museum Hotels in Nashville, Louisville, Oklahoma City, Durham, Kansas City, Cincinnati, Lexington, and Chicago. 21c Museum Hotels are multi-venue contemporary art museums, coupled with boutique hotels, that present over twenty exhibitions each year for communities and guests to enjoy. The list below highlights historic hotels that are truly museums where you can stay the night. Morris House Hotel (1787) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The eclectic art collection of the Morris House Hotel, inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2022, might be one-of-a-kind. The Philadelphia hotel’s neighbor, artist Bill Whiting, created a series of oil paintings in the style of Revolutionary and Federal Era style portraiture. The period-looking oil portraits and subjects are not of people from the 18th century, although they are painted with 18th-century garb, but are of current friends and family of the Morris House Hotel. There are a few historic portraits at the hotel, however, of former owners Luke Wistar Morris and his wife, Anne, who purchased the home in 1817. It is unknown when the Morris couple’s portraits were originally painted. The hotel acquired the portraits in 2012 when a prominent auction house called the inn’s managing partners to say they had the original portraits, which had been in different private homes for over 150 years. While those portraits of the Morris couple are the most valuable in the inn’s collection, guests are drawn to the whimsical modern portraits by Whiting. A portrait painter in Philadelphia for over 40 years, Whiting painted the inn's management and friends in historical style. For example, the Dutch Master-style portrait is actually a modern-day real estate lawyer. The portrait of the monocled man in the red jacket is another friend of the management. Whiting uses a variety of techniques to “age” his modern portraits. For example, one portrait was made to look aged by putting the dried oil painting in a freezer, rolled up. After two weeks, Whiting unrolled it and cracked it on his kitchen table giving it an authentic look. Owner Deborah Lefevre said of the art, “We love that all of Bill's work follows the light-hearted, loving attitude of the Morris House owners... giving it a little extra panache that we love sharing with our guests.” 21c Museum Hotel Louisville (1800) Louisville, Kentucky The 21c Museum Hotel Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky, was the first of the 21c Museum Hotels, founded in 2006 by contemporary art collectors Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson. They began collecting at the turn of the 21st century and founded the 21c Museum Hotel Louisville with the goal of making contemporary art a part of more people’s daily lives. The hotel is comprised of five formerly abandoned 19th-century warehouses located in the heart of Louisville’s West Main Street Historic District. With the buildings restored and renovated, they were converted into the 21c Museum Hotel Louisville which was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2019. As the first museum in North America to focus solely on presenting the art of the 21st century, this 21c Museum Hotel features contemporary art by emerging artists alongside acclaimed international artists – in both its galleries and unexpected places – from the sidewalks to the elevators. Visitors, tourists, and the public, as well as hotel and restaurant guests, are greeted by multiple artworks outside of 21c Museum Hotel Louisville before entering to explore the art within the building. Serkan Özkaya’s 30-foot-tall David (inspired by Michelangelo) can be seen from blocks away as they approach the historic hotel. This double-sized golden replica of Michelangelo’s David has become a popular Main Street landmark since its installation in 2011. Another frequently photographed work at the 21c Museum Hotel Louisville is the art car Arillated: The 21c Pip Mobile that is parked outside the main entrance. Louisville artist Monica Mahoney bejeweled a 1996 Lincoln Town Car with thousands of red glass gems to resemble the interior of a pomegranate. In addition, Ned Kahn’s Cloud Rings is situated within a sunken courtyard and visible from the sidewalk outside, as well as through windows on each floor of the building, and is part of a series by the artist that enables viewers to observe and interact with natural processes. 21c Museum Hotels provides access for the public to view the exhibitions free of charge, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, and free docent tours for the public. The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection (1847) Point Clear, Alabama Few Alabamians are known by only one name, but then very few can command the international reputation of the artist Nall. The historic Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama, considers it an honor to be able to say Nall’s works adorn the resort's restaurants, lounges, lobby, guest rooms, and spa. Born Fred Nall Hollis in Troy, Alabama in 1948, Nall has been creating art in a variety of genres for more than 50 years: paintings, mosaics, line engravings, sculpture, glassware, and jewelry. He is known for the way he incorporates the frame into the message of his work. Nall contributed over 150 pieces to The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa, and loaned them in 2002, after a major renovation and restoration of the resort. During The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa’s transformation, the resort added a Nall Suite and a connecting gallery overlooking the historic main lobby. Nall also created large camellia prints for the reception desk wall. Other new pieces are in guestrooms and other locations throughout the resort. Nall’s philosophy about art is that true art cannot be taught: “you follow your own rules and express from your heart, not your intellect.” Prior to the pandemic, Nall offered tours of his art at the resort. Today, guests can freely walk around The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa and admire the collection. Mohonk Mountain House (1869) New Paltz, New York Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz, New York, has an extensive art collection of over 1800 pieces that showcase artists who chose Hudson Valley people and scenery as their subjects. Many of these artists were locals or stayed as guests at the Mountain House. The art collection truly speaks to the rich and robust history of the Mohonk Mountain House. The most famous artists in the Mohonk collection are Daniel Huntington and Henry Van Ingen. Huntington, a native New Yorker, first exhibited his work at the National Academy of Design in 1866 and painted landscapes in the tradition of the Hudson River School as well as portraits. It is believed he was the first artist to portray Mohonk Lake and its environs. Huntington also painted portraits of both Albert K. Smiley and Eliza P. Smiley – founders of the mountain resort hotel – during his time at Mohonk Mountain House. Many of the hotel’s pieces by Henry Van Ingen, including many of the oil paintings that are exhibited in the Central Staircase and Winter Lounge, were selected by Albert K. Smiley. Each one of those pieces is curated by and installed under the direction of Pril Smiley, Director of Art and fourth generation descendent of the hotel founders. Approximately 800 pieces are distributed throughout the Mohonk Mountain House hallways, public spaces, and guestrooms, to allow guests to experience the collection during their stay. A guidebook to the oil paintings is available in the Mohonk Gift Shop: Paintings at Mohonk: Visions of Our Surroundings by Sanford A. Levy. The hotel also offers a free self-guided tour through its ‘Hidden Histories’ app. Hidden Histories is an augmented reality (AR) experience that will immerse guests in the history of the storied resort. When viewing the artwork through the app, guests will see the walls of the Mohonk Mountain House come to life and unlock Mohonk Stories. Palmer House®, A Hilton Hotel (1871) Chicago, Illinois When guests arrive at the lobby at the Palmer House, A Hilton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois and look up, they know they have entered a work of art. Above them is the magnificent ceiling of 21 Grecian murals by French artist Luis Pierre Rigal, and the majestic Tiffany & Co. 24-karat gold Winged Angels. Throughout the hotel, design is paramount. A visit to see the art collection at the Palmer House is almost like visiting an extension of the Art Institute of Chicago. The hotel’s founders, Bertha and Potter Palmer, were great art collectors and Bertha Palmer bestowed much of their collection to the Art Institute of Chicago in her will. Her sons supplemented the bequest with a donation of thirty-two additional paintings and pastels. In 1922, the Palmer collection was installed in galleries 25 and 26, which is present-day galleries 206 and 207, respectively, in the museum’s Allerton Building. The core of their collection was Impressionist paintings, which included works by artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, and Edgar Degas. Many of these paintings are now among the highlights of the museum’s permanent collection. When the Palmers began collecting Impressionist art in the 1890s, it was considered radical, even controversial. It is due to Mrs. Palmer’s forward-thinking, influence, and willingness to pursue her own taste, rather than follow trends, that Chicago is home to one of the greatest collections of Impressionism in the world. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa (1876) Riverside, California Any stroll through the richly appointed Spanish Art Gallery of The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California, makes for a magical evening in the midst of an exquisite art collection. The historic hotel’s Spanish Art Gallery was designed in 1914 to display a vast collection of paintings from around the world, collected by the Miller hotelier family. The room itself is a work of art: regal 17th-century European décor in a warm palette of gold offers sophistication. The venue features a grand marble staircase with wrought iron, a ceiling richly draped in gilded canopy, and a centuries-old door of carved pomegranate. The Spanish Art Gallery can accommodate up to 150 guests for private events. The room's great height is enhanced by the draped canopied ceiling. The Spanish Art Gallery is located on the lobby level and may be accessed through the first floor Atrio Court. Looking for more? A short walk from the hotel will bring guests to the Riverside Art Museum, showcasing individual, group and permanent exhibits of traditional and modern/contemporary art within a historic, architecturally significant building that dates to 1929. Lancaster Arts Hotel (1881) Lancaster, Pennsylvania The historic Lancaster Arts Hotel serves as one of Lancaster, Pennsylvania’s premiere art galleries, displaying over $300,000 worth of fine art on its historic walls. The gallery exposes the work of established artists to a broader audience and promotes the rich fabric of the arts in Lancaster County. The hotel building was once a 19th-century tobacco warehouse, and much later renovated, restored, and turned into a vibrant hotel, which was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2008. Boasting a mixture of paintings and sculptures, and a combination of 16 local artists on display throughout the hotel at any given time, the hotel has featured over 32 artists since opening in 2006. Many of the pieces on display are available for sale based on the artist's discretion. While tours are not given, the artwork is displayed throughout the hotel and guests are welcome to view the paintings at any time. The Lancaster Arts Hotel's main gallery is open daily for guests to visit and serves as a unique space for functions and events. Casa Monica Resort & Spa (1888) St. Augustine, Florida The ambiance of the Casa Monica Resort & Spa in St. Augustine, Florida, hotel exquisitely joins the hotel’s historic roots with a bohemian aesthetic to be open, curious and adventurous. The hotel’s founder, Richard C. Kessler, collected masterful works in oil, blown glass and porcelain from around the world and the hotel’s Corporate Director of Galleries has bolstered the Kessler aesthetic by upholding a high bar for what is exhibited at the hotel and the hotel’s gallery, The Grand Bohemian Art Gallery. Oil paintings, sculpture, and antiques may be enjoyed in the resort’s restaurants, hallways, and guestrooms. One of the resort’s most impressive series is the “Five Women of Saint Augustine” by Marianne Lerbs. This series depicts the history of St. Augustine through the lives of five courageous women who successfully and resiliently made their marks. First of the five portraits depicts Luella Day McConnell, who is credited with the creation of the Fountain of Youth attraction in St. Augustine. Second depicted is Anna Kingsley who arrived in St. Augustine, enslaved, from Senegal, and who received a Spanish land grant for upholding Spain’s claim to La Florida against the British colonists. Third, Abbie M. Brooks, a 19th-century writer known for sharing her sun-filled travels through Florida with Northerners in the 1870s. Fourth, Mary Evans (Maria) Fenwick was a professional midwife from Havana, Cuba, and the subject of Eugenia Price’s novel, Maria. The final subject of the series is Doña Antonia, the sister of King Carlos of the Calusa Indian tribe. Visit the Casa Monica Resort & Spa and its Grand Bohemian Art Gallery to see the collection. With a reservation, gallery staff will create a memorable walk-through of the hotel and gallery collection for hotel guests and art patrons. Private gallery events may also be arranged. The Pfister Hotel (1893) Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Pfister Hotel’s art collection is reportedly the largest Victorian art collection of any hotel in the world. Collected by Guido and Charles Pfister, the historic Milwaukee, Wisconsin, hotel keeps at least 80 pieces of 19th and early 20th-century Salon and Genre works on permanent display. Drawn from a variety of styles and subject matters, and gracing the setting for which they were selected, the collection offers guests a rare glimpse into the tastes and sensibilities that enlivened the Belle Epoque. Visitors can explore and learn about this art collection with a self-guided tour or a scheduled tour with the hotel’s current Artist-in-Residence. As guests enter, they are greeted by the two bronze statues called the Pikemen dating back to the opening of the hotel, standing on each side of the entrance. In the lobby are the well-known Pfister Lions, today called “Dick” and “Harry.” Charles Pfister used to introduce them as “Mason” and “Jefferson” to his guests. Moving through the hotel, nearly all the art embraces a style that was very much in vogue in the early 1900s, and is a complement to the hotel’s history. The landscapes, portraits, and sculptures are distributed throughout the hotel and serve as a welcome invitation at the top of each stairway or down a long corridor. Currently, the hotel offers self-guided tours of the art collection. XV Beacon (1903) Boston, Massachusetts Not only is the 1903 Boston hotel a work of art, designed by renowned Boston architect Williams Gibbons Preston, but the XV Beacon also distinguishes itself with an extensive art collection of its own. The hotel invites guests to “tour the work and feel a stirring of the soul.” The prized pieces of its collection include: an ancient Roman mosaic; canvases by America’s foremost portraitist Gilbert Stuart, whose images of President Washington are impressed into the nation’s imagination; works by contemporary abstract painter Maggi Brown, and much more. This collection has given the XV Beacon its status as a hidden gem in the Boston arts and culture scene. Greeting guests in the lobby, Jules Olitski’s joyful Green Dot canvas. Olitski, a Russian-born post-painterly abstractionist, has been recognized as one of the century’s brightest talents by Architectural Digest magazine. Specially commissioned works by Martha Lloyd, Joe Greene, Tony Evanko, Ben Freeman and other artists hang in XV Beacon’s guestrooms. The hotel explains, “when travel stress hits, nothing grounds the soul like art.” In Mooo…. Restaurant’s Wine Cellar, a stunning Roman mosaic dating from the fourth to the fifth century A.D. depicts two cavorting deer amidst flowers, amphorae, and fish. At this storied hotel, old becomes new again. XV Beacon’s art collection reflects self-awareness of its place in history and, simultaneously, its commitment to environmentally sound policies and practices. 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati (1912) Cincinnati, Ohio The 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati in Ohio is the second oldest of nine 21c Museum Hotel locations for this multi-venue museum with a total of over 90,000 square feet of dedicated exhibition space. A team of museum professionals organize solo and thematic group exhibitions featuring works from the collection, which change annually. In 2022, the hotel is exhibiting Dress Up, Speak Up: Regalia and Resistance: a bedecked and bejeweled occupation of space and time, evoking past and present, fact and fiction, memory and desire, to illuminate the complexity of contemporary identity. These representations of self and other role-play in real time, reaching back through history to address prevailing personal, social, and political challenges. The exhibit includes 69 works of sculpture, painting, works on paper, and a site-specific installation from 36 artists representing 19 different countries. One work is by Jeffrey Gibson, an artist of Cherokee and Choctaw heritage. Gibson’s garment piece on view is inspired by the regalia associated with the Ghost Dance, a 19th-century Native American practice conceived as resistance to white domination; but its bright palette also refers to queer club culture, thus making visible another community that has historically been oppressed. Commissioned site-specific works can also be found throughout the 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati. One such piece is Uros, a light sculpture by interdisciplinary artist Grimanesa Amorós. Although originally designed to be a floor installation, the artist adapted Uros to be installed as a wall sculpture in 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati. As part of 21c Museum Hotels’ mission to integrate contemporary art into daily life, thought-provoking works are installed both indoors and out. The historic 1912 building that the museum hotel calls home was reimagined by Deborah Berke Partners in 2012. The redesign preserved historic spaces like the ballroom while creating new spaces to highlight contemporary art. The side exterior wall of 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati features a mural, Vibrant Minds Colorful Lines, painted by KIIK Create and Jenny Ustick. Created in 2017, this work activates the site’s brick alley, a well-traversed route of downtown pedestrians. 21c Museum Hotels provides access for the public to view the exhibitions free of charge, 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, and free docent tours for the public. Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton (1913) Grand Rapids, Michigan The Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton offers guests and visitors a chance to experience the America at Work collection by artist Paul Collins. The Grand Rapids, Michigan, hotel’s art collection is comprised of 25 paintings depicting scenes of railroad workers, engineers, astronauts, U.S. Marines, farmers and more. The concept for the series came from the experience Collins had answering questions about the culture in the United States, questions that were common for him while he resided in other countries. One of the most impressive Collins pieces on display at the Amway Grand Plaza is a painted mural titled The Bond, which depicts the interrelationship between Amway’s founders, their families, the independent distributor organization, employees, and consumers. The seven-foot mural was originally a gift from the independent Amway Distributors Association, commemorating Amway’s first 25 years. The collection was originally unveiled in 1982 at the U.S. Department of Labor and was then gifted to the historic hotel by the Amway Distributors Association. Collins sees America at Work in the people whose labor impacts each other's daily lives and lifts Americans up. Collins said of his America at Work series, “In society today, we seem to regard the celebrities or untouchables as our heroes. As a result, those who surround us slip through the cracks and seldom receive the title ‘hero.’ I decided to shine the light upon those people.” The collection is on permanent display in public areas, including meeting and event spaces, at the Amway Grand Plaza. Guests are invited to enjoy the art while exploring the hotel or attending a meeting or event. Chatham Bars Inn (1914) Chatham, Massachusetts The historic Chatham Bars Inn resort on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, invites guests and visitors to view several highlighted installments within the Main Inn. Among the most impressive pieces are an original Norman Rockwell, an antique music box and several large model ships. A poignant tribute to the history of the United States, the Spirit of America painting by Norman Rockwell found its home at the restaurant STARS, right above the mantle and within view of the Chatham Harbor. A depiction of people of various ages, from different backgrounds with a United States flag at their back, this classic Americana painting sets the ambiance for an expertly curated farm-to-table dinner. The South Lounge, located within the Main Inn, comes complete with a roaring fire and an ocean view. One of the room’s favorite attractions, however, is the antique music box, produced by Swiss luxury manufacturer, Lecoultre, around 1869. Consisting of dark-stained wood and gold accents, at first glance, it resembles a lovely piece of furniture, but beneath the lid, you will discover it can play a variety of tunes – everything from opera to folk music. In the lobby, guests enjoy the large model replicas of clipper ships from the 1800s including the Flying Cloud and the American Eagle and the Atlantic. During the winter, the inn hosts local artists on a weekly basis for guests to view their art and interact with the artists. Many guests participate in the resort’s “Picasso and Prosecco” events, a fun opportunity to paint and enjoy some bubbly. Another whimsical bit of outdoor art comes in the form of the unique weathervanes. While strolling the Chatham Bars Inn’s 25 oceanfront acres, guests love to spot the weathervane sculptures, including a fisherman in a boat atop the pool shop, a cod fish above the Beach House Grill, and a tennis racquet weathervane above the tennis shop. Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel (1915) Berkeley, California The Claremont Club & Spa, A Fairmont Hotel celebrates its history with one eye on its provenance and another focused on the 21st century. Its halls boast a rousing blend of photography, oils, acrylics, and three-dimensional pieces drawing upon the influence of the building’s architecture and the unique attributes of place and time. The resort gallery at the Hillary Tenzing Room was established to share the vision of Mr. Richard Blum, owner/partner of Claremont Club & Spa and founder of the American Himalayan Foundation. It is named after Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, the first people to summit Mt. Everest on May 29, 1953. The gallery displays personal artifacts from Mr. Blum’s collection, as well as photography and artwork honoring the people and beauty of the Himalayans. The diverse collection includes photographs, sculpture, ceramics, acrylic and mixed media on canvas, and hand-blown glass. An antique Tibetan door from Kathmandu (artist unknown) represents Tenzing Norgay, who was widely known as the Tiger of the Snows. Photos by Marion Brenner explore the intersection between native wetland plant communities and working agriculture landscapes. Guests and visitors are welcome to explore the collection during their stay. 21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City (1916) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Roaming throughout the 21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City building – in the restaurant, art galleries and guestroom floors – is the Purple Penguin sculpture, created by Cracking Art Group. All 21c Museum Hotels have these whimsical penguin sculptures, with a different color for each hotel. These four-foot-tall sculptures, which are made of recycled plastic, move around the art-centric hotel buildings each day and serve as a playful reminder of the importance of sustainability and environmental conservation. Adaptive reuse reigns in a building that was designed in 1916, with an addition added in 1924, by architect Albert Kahn to be a Ford Motor Company assembly plant. Its design gave car manufacturing an open, flexible working space created through a patented system of reinforced concrete frames, floors, and roof. Bays of large windows cover all sides of the façade, allowing light to come in throughout the hotel on each floor. Reimagined as a hotel in 2016, the adaptive reuse of the interior factory space creates loft-like rooms, with tall exposed concrete ceilings, and precise track lighting that pays homage to the building’s industrial heritage. The Elevate at 21c program presents exhibitions of local artists, living and working in the communities surrounding the 21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City. Elevate provides hotel guests with unique access to the work of notable regional artists, while featuring their work in the context of the 21c Museum Hotels’ world-class contemporary art collection. Artists create work specifically for these spaces, often in the form of murals or installations. Poet Angie LaPaglia designed a work of art specifically for the space, measuring approximately 30 feet in length, while Denise Duong’s current exhibition includes new work by Duong and Gabriel Friedman. Artists are invited to give talks, readings, participate in social media takeovers, and more, in order to encourage community engagement in new and unusual ways. Like all 21c Museum Hotels, the Oklahoma City hotel’s mission is, in part, to broaden the audience for and appreciation of contemporary art. The hotel also offers guests and the community opportunities to experience music concerts, literary readings, and film screenings. The Mayflower Hotel Autograph Collection (1925) Washington, District of Columbia The Mayflower Hotel Autograph Collection in Washington, D.C., features the work of local District artist Cris Clapp Logan. Logan collaborated with the hotel on several occasions to create original artwork for the hotel, which has hosted Presidential Inaugural Balls, countless weddings, and some of the capital city’s most glamorous galas and parties. The historic city center hotel was founded in 1925 and inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1989, winning a Historic Hotels Award of Excellence in 2016. The eye-catching promenade painting is the hotel’s Logan centerpiece. It shows the richness of the hotel’s history and harkens back to the beautiful people and cultures that have moved through its spaces over the decades. In addition to capturing these moments at the hotel, Logan also worked with the hotel to create colorful room keycards with images of some of the notable guests that it has welcomed since the Roaring Twenties. Key cards feature stylized portraits of figures such as Duke Ellington, Woodrow Wilson, Sophia Loren, and Walt Disney. Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa (1927) Sonoma, California The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in partnership with Salon d’Art presents a lobby exhibition: Impressionism to Pop Art: 100 Years of Printmaking (1897-1997). The Fairmont Mission Inn & Spa is in Sonoma, California, and was inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2014. The retrospective showcases etchings, lithographs, and pochoirs (stencils) by Renoir, Picasso, Warhol and others. These artists brought an extraordinary level of innovation and expertise to the art of printmaking, making every work in this exhibit a significant contribution to the development of modern art. Their works are now some of the most collected and coveted in history. The exhibition includes The Bather series by Renoir, the Flower series by Warhol and the famous Dove by Picasso. The years between 1897 and 1997 were the most dynamic periods in Western printmaking. During these 100 years, new subjects, styles and techniques helped establish the modern impulse in prints. Guests and aficionados are invited to enjoy self-guided tours of the artwork using Salon d’ Art’s revolutionary beacon technology. This state-of-the-art system uses any IOS mobile device; the viewer can connect instantly and seamlessly to information about the artworks on display. Each beacon will be able to push designated info regarding its related artwork piece directly to a mobile device, allowing the holder to move from artwork/beacon to artwork/beacon and automatically receive the designated info relating to each artwork piece. Guests and locals alike are invited to browse the exhibit while enjoying a signature summer cocktail from the 38 • North Lounge. La Fonda on the Plaza (1922) Santa Fe, New Mexico The art collection of La Fonda on the Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico, began at the hotel’s inception and has grown considerably over the years. Paintings by the best Pueblo artists were acquired in the historic hotel’s early years, and Sam and Ethel Ballen carried on that tradition followed by Jenny Kimball, all supporting Santa Fe’s famed Indian Market and acquiring work by Native Americans and other artists for the hotel. Not only does original art hang in every guestroom, but every piece has a connection to the people who designed, built, and owned the hotel. Among the artists who contributed is Gerald Cassidy, who painted ten dramatic canvases depicting life in the frontier West, plus a map of the Southwest that still hangs in the New Mexico Room. Paul Lantz painted handsome murals depicting life in a Mexican village, as well as two large tableaux located in the ballroom and another for the stairway leading up to it. Vladan Stiha, a onetime resident of the hotel, painted striking panels of Native America situated in the Mezzanine level overlooking the hotel’s La Plazuela dining room. And nearly every corner of the hotel is graced with the charming hand-painted motifs of Ernest Martinez — most notably the windows in La Plazuela. His whimsical flora, fauna, and Native designs add a folk-art touch to the most surprising places, tying together old and new in a way that is unmistakably La Fonda on the Plaza. InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel (1926) San Francisco, California When the Mark Hopkins opened in 1926 to great fanfare, the hotel’s nine murals by Maynard Dixon and Frank Van Sloun were an instant sensation. Maynard Dixon and Frank Van Sloun, two of California’s most famous Western artists, created the works for the historic hotel’s grand opening on December 3 that year. Today, guests can still visit the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel’s to view the murals. They portray the history of early California in a rich medley of reds, blues, and browns against a background of gold leaf. Each mural is seven feet tall and each offers interpretations of California’s history and cultures: The arrival of the Spanish conquistadors and missionaries in mid-18th-century California. The Chinese, Eskimo, and Japanese people who lived in north and west California. The Aztec and other Indian cultures living south California. The American pioneers making the westward trek to California. Life in 19th century California under Spanish and Mexican rule. The Spanish discovery of California in the early-16th century. Calafia, an allegorical virgin queen of an Amazonian tribe, a symbol of an untamed and bountiful California before European settlement. Sir Francis Drake's landing in California in 1579. Discovery of the West by American trappers and traders after the Revolutionary War. Today, guests at the intercontinental Mark Hopkins Hotel – inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 2011 and winner of the 2021 Historic Hotels of America Historic Restaurant of the Year Award – can find this incredible art in the Room of the Dons. The Room of the Dons and its paintings continue to delight the generations of San Franciscans and guests. Lord Baltimore Hotel (1928) Baltimore, Maryland The Lord Baltimore Hotel’s contemporary art collection was curated by owners Mera and Don Rubell, who are partners in the Rubell Family Hotels Company that purchased the Baltimore hotel in 2013. The Rubell family is known for being art collectors first, hoteliers second: The Rubell Museum in Miami Florida is one of the biggest private contemporary art collections in North America. in 2018, the hotel launched an art exhibition series called “In Good Taste” at its LB Bakery & Bistro which feature the work of a different local artist each quarter. To date, the hotel has hosted seven exhibitions of local artists. Examples of art found throughout the hotel are abstract paintings by Herbert Hamak (lobby and the mezzanine), Untitled Film Stills (2006) by Polish artist Aneta Grzeszykowska (in the Lord Baltimore Tavern), and a Suzan Etkin multimedia piece that is on display in the hotel fitness center. The hotel’s hallways are lined with a series inspired by Google Images and iconic people and places linked to Baltimore. “Google Inspired Portraits of Famous Baltimore People and Places, 2013” includes fifteen unique prints in an edition of 1500 from the Rubell Family Collection Design Team. As Mera Rubell said in an interview for the Baltimore Sun in 2017, "Art is not just for museums and galleries. It's a catalyst for dialogue and makes for interesting conversations. At the Lord Baltimore, we share art with our guests as a way to inspire those conversations and create transformational experiences." Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort (1929) Tucson, Arizona Surrounded by the stunning Santa Catalina Mountain Range, Tuscon, Arizona’s Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort adds man-made visual and intellectual stimulation with a beautiful collection of art throughout the grounds. The collection was curated by Jeff Timan (Director of Gardening & Art, as well as a Resort Partner) and his wife, along with Gift Shop Manager Robyn Kessler, and it features artists such as Rigsby Frederick, Steven Derks, Carlos Carulo, and Lou Pearson. Many pieces – recognizable by the medium of welded steel and an abstract nature – were created by Timan himself. Guests are invited to stroll through the grounds and enjoy over 100 pieces of artwork installed throughout the 34-acre resort. The most distinctive pieces are two original sculptures by the late Lou Pearson and one by Carlos Carulo. Lou Pearson is one of the early contemporary artists who, in the post war years, helped shape the San Francisco Bay Area aesthetic through the design of terraced retaining walls, which curved to create garden pockets. Many of these walls are still standing today. His work in steel sculpture captures that same signature curving and flowing. Another early contemporary artist featured at the resort is Carlos Carulo, born in Chile and now residing in Santa Fe. Carulo found a prominent place in the resort's gardens for his sculpture The Bull, which is placed so that it appears to protect the Terraza Garden Patio, the open-air casual restaurant. Carulo refers to his work as Situationalism, always changing based on the current emotional situation of life but reflecting the influences of Picasso’s cubism and Kandinsky’s improvisations. Currently artists are welcome and encouraged to paint paintings of the grounds or find inspiration amongst the unique architecture and beautiful garden landscape. Across Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort, guests can find sculptures, paintings, pottery, photography, and tilework perfectly accenting and enhancing the natural landscape of the Sonoran Desert and culture of the Southwest. The art on display is often inspired by the culture of the Southwest region, many pieces exhibiting traces of Native American and Mexican influences as well as more modern contemporary work from celebrated artists. Tours of the hotel art collection are available for groups and guests upon request. The Wort Hotel (1941) Jackson Hole, Wyoming The Wort Hotel in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, displays over 175 pieces of original contemporary and traditional Western themed art, valued at over $1.2 million. The collection is defined by its sculptured bronze works, acrylics, and oil paintings. The Wort Hotel is especially proud of its Hand Carved Wood Western Themed Doors, which are attached to 8 guestrooms. Art is around every corner at The Wort Hotel. Notably, it contains the largest collection of Ray McCarty pieces, 50 total. Highlights from the collection include 13 original Lyle Waggoner sculptures, 50 Ray Mcarty paintings, and 12 illustrations by John Clymer. The hotel also has works by Gerry Metz and Joe Velazquez. Art collector and The Wort Hotel’s owner Bill Baxter says of the collection, “From our standpoint, this is a tribute to the importance and history of The Wort Hotel, that we connect it authentically with the West and the experience of the cowboy and cowgirl and the American Indian and the landscape...it just seemed appropriate to us to amplify those connections with beautiful, original Western art.” The artwork is spread throughout the hotel, in public spaces, the bar and restaurant as well as select guestrooms. The rooms have original artwork as well as custom furnishings and bedding, in accordance with the room’s theme. Additionally, the Ray McCarty artwork ties into the hotel’s gambling history. The hotel features a self-guided walking tour with photos and descriptions of key pieces of art. A brochure provides an overview of the artists as well as the names of each piece featured at the hotel. This is a free tour available to anyone who stops into the hotel to have a look. The Statler (1956) Dallas, Texas The Statler is a midcentury modern Dallas, Texas, landmark with an art collection valued at more than $1.3 million. The collection includes sculpture, a panoramic mural, and photographs by artists including Jack Lubin and Brad Oldham. Guests and the public are invited to view the art throughout the hotel. One example of the hotel’s public-facing art is A Wishing Star by Jose de Rivera. Made of stainless-steel triangulated arms with gold-plated tops, 12 feet high and 15 feet across, it was placed in the outdoor patio above street-level along St. Paul Street. Removed in 1988, it was later found in the possession of a former bellman, who donated it back to The Statler when Centurion American purchased the hotel in 2013. Restored by famed restoration artist Michael Van Enter, it was placed back in its original space. It now rotates from within a water feature. Another lost-and-found piece is a painting by Jack Lubin that was once displayed on the wall in the former Empire Room. It was covered up in 1988 but rediscovered in 2013, professionally restored, and carefully transferred to the lobby area behind the front desk. On the 19th floor rooftop pool is Llinda Llee Llama, a sculpture by Brad Oldham, which pays homage to the real-life Llinda Llee who enjoyed being paraded around the streets of Dallas, riding in limos, and visiting sick children in the late 50s and 1960s. She is The Statler’s Brand Ambassador and has been an ongoing, iconic part of the hotel’s style and art integrations. Miniature replica statues can be found in each guestroom. The Statler’s art collection is noteworthy because much of it was original to the hotel but lost when the hotel was sold in 1988, only to be rediscovered in 2013 when new ownership came in. The Statler went to great lengths to restore the artwork in the 2010s and guests at the hotel today can enjoy works of art that were almost lost forever. Hotel Captain Cook (1965) Anchorage, Alaska Upon arrival at the Hotel Captain Cook in Anchorage, Alaska, guests and patrons alike are greeted by inviting and historical décor illustrating the voyages of British explorer and cartographer Captain James Cook. Three of these major voyages took him around the southern tips of Africa and South America, to Easter Island and, on his final voyage, along Alaska’s majestic coastline. In June of 1778, while looking for a northwest passage to Hudson Bay, he and his crew on the HMS Resolution dropped anchor in Turnagain Arm, right within sight of the spot where the Hotel Captain Cook stands today. A much sought-after experience for both the art enthusiast and the novice art lover, the Hotel Captain Cook offers walking tours of their expansive private art collection. Featuring paintings, drawings, and sculptures of subjects like historical sailing ships, Indigenous people and depictions of the captain’s excursions, the hotel's art collection provides guests with a glimpse into the adventures of Captain James Cook. In addition to the hotel’s architecture itself, unique art pieces like stained glass, paintings, woodwork, and sculpture continue to tell this story with inspired detail. Pieces of the collection can be viewed in common areas and are also prominently featured in well-appointed dining spaces, lining pristine hallways, and in other perceptible instances throughout the hotel. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (1965) Hawaii Island, Hawaii Many “firsts” are acknowledged when referencing Mauna Kea Beach Hotel on the Island of Hawaii; first resort on Hawaii Island (1965), first golf course on the island (1964), first (and only) hotel in Hawaii developed by Laurance S. Rockefeller and first (and only) hotel in Hawaii with awards from the American Institute of Architects, (1967 and 2007). But what is often overlooked is that this magnificent beachfront beauty was also the first hotel to completely and meticulously incorporate authentic works of arts and native crafts into its design ethos. Rockefeller’s handpicked team of experts scoured Pacific Rim countries, Melanesia, Asia and Polynesia. They returned with wooden carvings from New Zealand and adorned shields from Guinea, gold-gilded prayer disciples from Thailand, ornate Japanese tansu chests and bronze Indian dowry chests, and a larger-than-life 12th-century pink granite Buddha Shakyamuni, the collection's most notable, and noticeable, piece. The much-heralded art collection includes quilts of Hawaii, each with more than one million stitches, and beautifully pounded and dyed Hawaiian kapa, or barkcloth. Honoring Rockefeller’s vision that art should bridge cultures and broaden understanding, the pieces are still displayed as in 1965, in a manner that encourages self-discovery. Visitors wishing to learn more are welcome to join a complimentary art tour each Saturday morning. To learn from afar, the Mauna Kea Beach Hotel's podcast allows visitors to delve more deeply into the collection’s fascinating history and its priceless pieces. "Discover and Experience the many magnificent art collections located within and around many Historic Hotels of America,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “Support for artists and endowments to acquire and sustain art collections has been a tradition of many of the founders and builders of historic hotels; fortunately, this tradition continues through the dedication of current ownership and their passion for making it easy for guests of these iconic and legendary hotels to experience some of the finest art collections across the United States of America – while staying at a historic hotel.” About Historic Hotels of America Historic Hotels of America® is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the finest historic hotels in the United States of America. To be nominated and selected for membership in this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old; designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; and recognized as having historical significance. Of the more than 300 historic hotels inducted into Historic Hotels of America from 44 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, all historic hotels faithfully preserve their sense of authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity. For more information, please visit HistoricHotels.org/US.

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TechTarget Announces 2022 North American Archer Award Winners for Data-Driven B2B Marketing &amp; Sales Excellence

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:53:00 UT

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NEWTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TechTarget, Inc. (Nasdaq: TTGT), the global leader in B2B technology purchase intent data and services, today announced the 2022 North American winners of the Archer Awards, the Company’s annual awards program that recognizes customers for data-driven marketing and sales excellence. This year’s winners include established leaders and high growth innovators across every major enterprise technology segment. All the award recipients are delivering breakthrough results with innovative digital marketing and sales programs, all fueled by intent data. You can see the full list of this year’s winners here. “Each year we are honored to recognize leading marketing & sales practitioners from top companies in our industry,” said Michael Cotoia, CEO, TechTarget. “This year’s Archer Award winners are leveraging the power of purchase intent to drive next-level results for their businesses. We are pleased to partner with each and every one of these extraordinary organizations and people and proud of the role that our team plays in contributing to their ongoing success.” An expert panel evaluated nominations and selected the winners based on criteria established for each category. Awards were presented in a series of virtual engagements. 2022 North American Archer Awards - Company Winners Best Account-Based Marketing Program F5 Best Demand Generation Program HPE Best Integrated Program Software AG Best Thought Leadership Program Red Hat Best Pipeline Development and Acceleration NWN Carousel Content Marketing Excellence Splunk Data-Driven Sales Excellence SUSE Intent Data Marketing Excellence Bitdefender Partner Marketing Excellence Google Cloud BrightTALK Digital Team of the Year Cisco Digital Team of the Year Tanium To learn more about the Archer Awards, click here. About the Archer Awards TechTarget’s annual Archer Awards program recognizes innovative customers in North America, EMEA and APAC: sales and marketing leaders who demonstrate data-driven excellence and are driving remarkable results in partnership with TechTarget. About TechTarget TechTarget (Nasdaq: TTGT) is the global leader in purchase intent-driven marketing and sales services that deliver business impact for enterprise technology companies. By creating abundant, high-quality editorial content across more than 150 highly targeted technology-specific websites and 1,125 channels, TechTarget attracts and nurtures communities of technology buyers researching their companies’ information technology needs. By understanding these buyers’ content consumption behaviors, TechTarget creates the purchase intent insights that fuel efficient and effective marketing and sales activities for clients around the world. TechTarget has offices in Boston, London, Munich, New York, Paris, Singapore and Sydney. For more information, visit techtarget.com and follow us on LinkedIn. (C) 2022 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. TechTarget and the TechTarget logo are registered trademarks and Priority Engine is a trademark of TechTarget. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Overcoming Electronic Component Supply Chain Disruptions with Spectra

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:10:00 UT

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The Electronic Design to Delivery Index (EDDI) is the best source of supply and demand business intelligence for stakeholders across the electronic component industry. Subscribe to EDDI for free at nexar.com/spectra/eddi. (Graphic: Altium LLC) Spectra is the only source of electronics industry business intelligence that is combining end-to-end data from the supply chain, design, and manufacturing sectors. Nexar's unique position in the electronics industry provides a cohesive view of the supply chain market conditions that is unrivaled by competitors. For more information go to nexar.com/spectra.(Graphic: Altium LLC) Spectra is the only source of electronics industry business intelligence that is combining end-to-end data from the supply chain, design, and manufacturing sectors. Nexar's unique position in the electronics industry provides a cohesive view of the supply chain market conditions that is unrivaled by competitors. For more information go to nexar.com/spectra.(Graphic: Altium LLC) SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Getting products to market today has become a challenging endeavor as supply chain channels grapple with constant disruptions and routine delays. That’s why Nexar, a business unit of Altium LLC, launched the Spectra suite of electronics industry data intelligence. These offerings help businesses better anticipate electronic component shortages, mitigate risks, and make smarter procurement decisions. Spectra’s insights help businesses to not only respond to current market conditions but also get products to market ahead of the competition. Nexar’s unique industry position provides a broad view of the electronics market. The Electronic Design to Delivery Index (EDDI) is among Spectra’s inaugural tools. A free monthly report, EDDI helps businesses identify trends by bringing together historical data for millions of electronic components—two years' worth of insights—delivering current global stock availability and how that compares to a pre-pandemic baseline of January 2020. EDDI consists of two parts: the Industry Supply Index, which provides a view of inventory trends, and the Industry Demand Index, which reveals how challenging it will be to source parts. Part insights provided by EDDI are a valuable resource when making crucial supply chain decisions such as component selection or whether to pursue alternate parts. EDDI is an effective tool that can be added to many workflows, including design and supply chain, to proactively identify and address categories and components of concern. In the near future, Spectra will launch Supply Chain Resilience (SCR), a custom bill of materials (BOM) analysis that utilizes unique insights only available from Nexar to identify supply chain risk and opportunity. Designers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), procurement specialists, and high-level executives can avoid sourcing issues by using SCR’s in-depth data to identify problematic parts and secure replacements to create a more resilient BOM. This personalized report will help businesses understand their supply chain risks on specific parts so they can be proactive with sourcing rather than reactive to market conditions. Supply chain disruptions are the new normal for the electronics industry for the foreseeable future. The data provided by the Spectra suite helps businesses and industry professionals respond more strategically to fluctuating market conditions. Spectra gives a clear view into the current electronic component landscape, enabling smarter decision-making when sourcing parts. To learn more about Spectra’s suite of data intelligence products, visit nexar.com/spectra. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/74335609 Twitter: https://twitter.com/NexarPlatform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nexar.platform/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Nexar.Platform YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjL-lgChXRQYmM-df0jq6XA Nexar is a Business Unit of Altium, LLC (ASX:ALU). Altium, LLC, is a global software company headquartered in San Diego, California, who are accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. For over 30 years, Altium has been delivering software that maximizes the productivity of PCB designers and electrical engineers. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products.

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Seagen, Astellas and Merck Announce FDA Acceptance of sBLAs for PADCEV® (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) with KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for the First-Line Treatment of Certain Patients With Locally Advanced or Metastatic Urothelial Cancer

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:45:00 UT

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BOTHELL, Wash. & TOKYO & RAHWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seagen Inc. (Nasdaq: SGEN), Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE:4503) and Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, today announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for Priority Review supplemental Biologics License Applications (sBLAs) for PADCEV® (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) and KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) for use of these two agents in combination for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (la/mUC) who are not eligible to receive cisplatin-containing chemotherapy. The respective applications are intended to expand both labels for PADCEV and KEYTRUDA. The agency set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) goal date for each application of April 21, 2023. “We look forward to working closely with the FDA as we seek potential accelerated approval for this combination in the hopes that it can be another treatment option for patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer who are not eligible for cisplatin-containing chemotherapy,” said Ahsan Arozullah, M.D., M.P.H., Senior Vice President and Head of Development Therapeutic Areas, Astellas. The combination therapy was granted Breakthrough Therapy designation by the FDA in February 2020. The respective sBLAs are supported by efficacy and safety data from the phase 1b/2 EV-103 trial (NCT03288545, also known as KEYNOTE-869) Dose Escalation/Cohort A and Cohort K. Results from Dose Escalation/Cohort A were published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.1 Results from Cohort K were presented in a late-breaking session at the 2022 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress.2 “Urothelial cancer, the most common type of bladder cancer, is associated with poor survival in the advanced stage,” said Marjorie Green, M.D., Senior Vice President and Head of Late-Stage Development, Seagen. “The investigational results from our clinical development program support the combination of PADCEV and KEYTRUDA as a potential treatment for this patient population.” Please see Important Safety Information at the end of this press release for both drugs, including a warning and precaution for immune-mediated adverse reactions for pembrolizumab and BOXED WARNING for PADCEV (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) for serious skin reactions. “Despite advancements in treatment options, approximately half of advanced bladder cancer patients in the U.S. are ineligible for cisplatin-based chemotherapy, and these patients need new options. We are encouraged by the investigational results of the combination of PADCEV and KEYTRUDA for this patient population and are fully committed to work to bring this new approach forward to patients,” said Dr. Eliav Barr, Senior Vice President, Head of Global Clinical Development and Chief Medical Officer, Merck Research Laboratories. Seagen, Astellas and Merck are further investigating enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab in the ongoing phase 3 EV-302 study (NCT04223856, also known as KEYNOTE-A39), evaluating the clinical benefit for the investigational treatment combination in patients with previously untreated advanced urothelial cancer. The trial is intended to serve as the confirmatory trial for the potential accelerated approval in the U.S. and serve as the basis for global registration. The studies are part of an extensive program evaluating this combination in multiple stages of urothelial cancer, including two phase 3 clinical trials in muscle-invasive bladder cancer in EV-304 (NCT04700124, also known as KEYNOTE-B15) and EV-303 (NCT03924895, also known as KEYNOTE-905). About Bladder and Urothelial Cancer It is estimated that approximately 81,180 people in the U.S. were diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2022.3 Urothelial cancer accounts for 90% of all bladder cancers and can also be found in the renal pelvis, ureter and urethra.4 Approximately 12% of cases are locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer at diagnosis.5 Globally, approximately 573,000 new cases of bladder cancer and 212,000 deaths are reported annually.6 About the EV-103/KEYNOTE-869 Trial The EV-103 trial (NCT03288545) is an ongoing, multi-cohort, open-label, multicenter phase 1b/2 study of enfortumab vedotin alone or in combination with pembrolizumab and/or chemotherapy in first- or second-line settings in patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (la/mUC) and in patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. About PADCEV PADCEV (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) is a first-in-class antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that is directed against Nectin-4, a protein located on the surface of cells and highly expressed in bladder cancer.7 Nonclinical data suggest the anticancer activity of PADCEV is due to its binding to Nectin-4-expressing cells followed by the internalization and release of the anti-tumor agent monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) into the cell, which result in the cell not reproducing (cell cycle arrest) and in programmed cell death (apoptosis).8 PADCEV (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) U.S. Indication & Important Safety Information BOXED WARNING: SERIOUS SKIN REACTIONS PADCEV can cause severe and fatal cutaneous adverse reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN), which occurred predominantly during the first cycle of treatment, but may occur later. Closely monitor patients for skin reactions. Immediately withhold PADCEV and consider referral for specialized care for suspected SJS or TEN or severe skin reactions. Permanently discontinue PADCEV in patients with confirmed SJS or TEN; or Grade 4 or recurrent Grade 3 skin reactions. Indication PADCEV® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) who: have previously received a programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) or programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitor and platinum-containing chemotherapy, or are ineligible for cisplatin-containing chemotherapy and have previously received one or more prior lines of therapy.8 Important Safety Information Warnings and Precautions Skin reactions Severe cutaneous adverse reactions, including fatal cases of SJS or TEN, occurred in patients treated with PADCEV. SJS and TEN occurred predominantly during the first cycle of treatment but may occur later. Skin reactions occurred in 55% of the 680 patients treated with PADCEV in clinical trials. Twenty-three percent (23%) of patients had maculo-papular rash and 33% had pruritus. Grade 3-4 skin reactions occurred in 13% of patients, including maculo-papular rash, rash erythematous, rash or drug eruption, symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE), dermatitis bullous, dermatitis exfoliative, and palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia. In clinical trials, the median time to onset of severe skin reactions was 0.6 months (range: 0.1 to 6.4 months). Among patients experiencing a skin reaction leading to dose interruption who then restarted PADCEV (n=59), 24% of patients restarting at the same dose and 16% of patients restarting at a reduced dose experienced recurrent severe skin reactions. Skin reactions led to discontinuation of PADCEV in 2.6% of patients. Monitor patients closely throughout treatment for skin reactions. Consider topical corticosteroids and antihistamines, as clinically indicated. For persistent or recurrent Grade 2 skin reactions, consider withholding PADCEV until Grade ≤1. Withhold PADCEV and refer for specialized care for suspected SJS, TEN or for Grade 3 skin reactions. Permanently discontinue PADCEV in patients with confirmed SJS or TEN, or for Grade 4 or recurrent Grade 3 skin reactions. Hyperglycemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), including fatal events, occurred in patients with and without pre-existing diabetes mellitus, treated with PADCEV. Patients with baseline hemoglobin A1C ≥8% were excluded from clinical trials. In clinical trials, 14% of the 680 patients treated with PADCEV developed hyperglycemia; 7% of patients developed Grade 3-4 hyperglycemia. The incidence of Grade 3-4 hyperglycemia increased consistently in patients with higher body mass index and in patients with higher baseline A1C. Five percent (5%) of patients required initiation of insulin therapy for treatment of hyperglycemia. The median time to onset of hyperglycemia was 0.6 months (range: 0.1 to 20.3). Hyperglycemia led to discontinuation of PADCEV in 0.6% of patients. Closely monitor blood glucose levels in patients with, or at risk for, diabetes mellitus or hyperglycemia. If blood glucose is elevated (>250 mg/dL), withhold PADCEV. Pneumonitis Severe, life-threatening or fatal pneumonitis occurred in patients treated with PADCEV. In clinical trials, 3.1% of the 680 patients treated with PADCEV had pneumonitis of any grade and 0.7% had Grade 3-4. In clinical trials, the median time to onset of pneumonitis was 2.9 months (range: 0.6 to 6 months). Monitor patients for signs and symptoms indicative of pneumonitis, such as hypoxia, cough, dyspnea or interstitial infiltrates on radiologic exams. Evaluate and exclude infectious, neoplastic and other causes for such signs and symptoms through appropriate investigations. Withhold PADCEV for patients who develop persistent or recurrent Grade 2 pneumonitis and consider dose reduction. Permanently discontinue PADCEV in all patients with Grade 3 or 4 pneumonitis. Peripheral neuropathy (PN) occurred in 52% of the 680 patients treated with PADCEV in clinical trials, including 39% with sensory neuropathy, 7% with muscular weakness and 6% with motor neuropathy; 4% experienced Grade 3-4 reactions. PN occurred in patients treated with PADCEV with or without pre-existing PN. The median time to onset of Grade ≥2 PN was 4.6 months (range: 0.1 to 15.8 months). Neuropathy led to treatment discontinuation in 5% of patients. Monitor patients for symptoms of new or worsening peripheral neuropathy and consider dose interruption or dose reduction of PADCEV when PN occurs. Permanently discontinue PADCEV in patients who develop Grade ≥3 PN. Ocular disorders were reported in 40% of the 384 patients treated with PADCEV in clinical trials in which ophthalmologic exams were scheduled. The majority of these events involved the cornea and included events associated with dry eye such as keratitis, blurred vision, increased lacrimation, conjunctivitis, limbal stem cell deficiency, and keratopathy. Dry eye symptoms occurred in 34% of patients, and blurred vision occurred in 13% of patients, during treatment with PADCEV. The median time to onset to symptomatic ocular disorder was 1.6 months (range: 0 to 19.1 months). Monitor patients for ocular disorders. Consider artificial tears for prophylaxis of dry eyes and ophthalmologic evaluation if ocular symptoms occur or do not resolve. Consider treatment with ophthalmic topical steroids, if indicated after an ophthalmic exam. Consider dose interruption or dose reduction of PADCEV for symptomatic ocular disorders. Infusion site extravasation Skin and soft tissue reactions secondary to extravasation have been observed after administration of PADCEV. Of the 680 patients, 1.6% of patients experienced skin and soft tissue reactions, including 0.3% who experienced Grade 3-4 reactions. Reactions may be delayed. Erythema, swelling, increased temperature, and pain worsened until 2-7 days after extravasation and resolved within 1-4 weeks of peak. Two patients (0.3%) developed extravasation reactions with secondary cellulitis, bullae, or exfoliation. Ensure adequate venous access prior to starting PADCEV and monitor for possible extravasation during administration. If extravasation occurs, stop the infusion and monitor for adverse reactions. Embryo-fetal toxicity PADCEV can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise patients of the potential risk to the fetus. Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during PADCEV treatment and for 2 months after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with PADCEV and for 4 months after the last dose. Adverse Reactions Most Common Adverse Reactions, Including Laboratory Abnormalities (≥20%) Rash, aspartate aminotransferase (AST) increased, glucose increased, creatinine increased, fatigue, PN, lymphocytes decreased, alopecia, decreased appetite, hemoglobin decreased, diarrhea, sodium decreased, nausea, pruritus, phosphate decreased, dysgeusia, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) increased, anemia, albumin decreased, neutrophils decreased, urate increased, lipase increased, platelets decreased, weight decreased and dry skin. EV-301 Study: 296 patients previously treated with a PD-1/L1 inhibitor and platinum-based chemotherapy. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 47% of patients treated with PADCEV; the most common (≥2%) were urinary tract infection, acute kidney injury (7% each) and pneumonia (5%). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3% of patients, including multiorgan dysfunction (1.0%), hepatic dysfunction, septic shock, hyperglycemia, pneumonitis and pelvic abscess (0.3% each). Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation occurred in 17% of patients; the most common (≥2%) were PN (5%) and rash (4%). Adverse reactions leading to dose interruption occurred in 61% of patients; the most common (≥4%) were PN (23%), rash (11%) and fatigue (9%). Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction occurred in 34% of patients; the most common (≥2%) were PN (10%), rash (8%), decreased appetite and fatigue (3% each). Clinically relevant adverse reactions (<15%) include vomiting (14%), AST increased (12%), hyperglycemia (10%), ALT increased (9%), pneumonitis (3%) and infusion site extravasation (0.7%). EV-201, Cohort 2 Study: 89 patients previously treated with a PD-1/L1 inhibitor and not eligible for platinum-based chemotherapy. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 39% of patients treated with PADCEV; the most common (≥3%) were pneumonia, sepsis and diarrhea (5% each). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 8% of patients, including acute kidney injury (2.2%), metabolic acidosis, sepsis, multiorgan dysfunction, pneumonia and pneumonitis (1.1% each). Adverse reactions leading to discontinuation occurred in 20% of patients; the most common (≥2%) was PN (7%). Adverse reactions leading to dose interruption occurred in 60% of patients; the most common (≥3%) were PN (19%), rash (9%), fatigue (8%), diarrhea (5%), AST increased and hyperglycemia (3% each). Adverse reactions leading to dose reduction occurred in 49% of patients; the most common (≥3%) were PN (19%), rash (11%) and fatigue (7%). Clinically relevant adverse reactions (<15%) include vomiting (13%), AST increased (12%), lipase increased (11%), ALT increased (10%), pneumonitis (4%) and infusion site extravasation (1%). Drug Interactions Effects of other drugs on PADCEV (Dual P-gp and Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors) Concomitant use with a dual P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase unconjugated monomethyl auristatin E exposure, which may increase the incidence or severity of PADCEV toxicities. Closely monitor patients for signs of toxicity when PADCEV is given concomitantly with dual P-gp and strong CYP3A4 inhibitors. Specific Populations Lactation Advise lactating women not to breastfeed during treatment with PADCEV and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose. Hepatic impairment Avoid the use of PADCEV in patients with moderate or severe hepatic impairment. For more information, please see the full Prescribing Information including BOXED WARNING for PADCEV here. About KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) injection, 100 mg KEYTRUDA is an anti-programmed death receptor-1 (PD-1) therapy that works by increasing the ability of the body’s immune system to help detect and fight tumor cells. KEYTRUDA is a humanized monoclonal antibody that blocks the interaction between PD-1 and its ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, thereby activating T lymphocytes which may affect both tumor cells and healthy cells. Merck has the industry’s largest immuno-oncology clinical research program. There are currently more than 1,600 trials studying KEYTRUDA across a wide variety of cancers and treatment settings. The KEYTRUDA clinical program seeks to understand the role of KEYTRUDA across cancers and the factors that may predict a patient's likelihood of benefitting from treatment with KEYTRUDA, including exploring several different biomarkers. Selected KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) Indications in the U.S. Urothelial Carcinoma KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC): who are not eligible for any platinum-containing chemotherapy, or who have disease progression during or following platinum-containing chemotherapy or within 12 months of neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatment with platinum-containing chemotherapy. Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guerin-unresponsive, high-risk, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) with carcinoma in situ with or without papillary tumors who are ineligible for or have elected not to undergo cystectomy. See additional selected indications for KEYTRUDA in the U.S. after the Selected Important Safety Information. Selected Important Safety Information for KEYTRUDA Severe and Fatal Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions KEYTRUDA is a monoclonal antibody that belongs to a class of drugs that bind to either the PD-1 or the PD-L1, blocking the PD-1/PD-L1 pathway, thereby removing inhibition of the immune response, potentially breaking peripheral tolerance and inducing immune-mediated adverse reactions. Immune-mediated adverse reactions, which may be severe or fatal, can occur in any organ system or tissue, can affect more than one body system simultaneously, and can occur at any time after starting treatment or after discontinuation of treatment. Important immune-mediated adverse reactions listed here may not include all possible severe and fatal immune-mediated adverse reactions. Monitor patients closely for symptoms and signs that may be clinical manifestations of underlying immune-mediated adverse reactions. Early identification and management are essential to ensure safe use of anti–PD-1/PD-L1 treatments. Evaluate liver enzymes, creatinine, and thyroid function at baseline and periodically during treatment. For patients with TNBC treated with KEYTRUDA in the neoadjuvant setting, monitor blood cortisol at baseline, prior to surgery, and as clinically indicated. In cases of suspected immune-mediated adverse reactions, initiate appropriate workup to exclude alternative etiologies, including infection. Institute medical management promptly, including specialty consultation as appropriate. Withhold or permanently discontinue KEYTRUDA depending on severity of the immune-mediated adverse reaction. In general, if KEYTRUDA requires interruption or discontinuation, administer systemic corticosteroid therapy (1 to 2 mg/kg/day prednisone or equivalent) until improvement to Grade 1 or less. Upon improvement to Grade 1 or less, initiate corticosteroid taper and continue to taper over at least 1 month. Consider administration of other systemic immunosuppressants in patients whose adverse reactions are not controlled with corticosteroid therapy. Immune-Mediated Pneumonitis KEYTRUDA can cause immune-mediated pneumonitis. The incidence is higher in patients who have received prior thoracic radiation. Immune-mediated pneumonitis occurred in 3.4% (94/2799) of patients receiving KEYTRUDA, including fatal (0.1%), Grade 4 (0.3%), Grade 3 (0.9%), and Grade 2 (1.3%) reactions. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 67% (63/94) of patients. Pneumonitis led to permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA in 1.3% (36) and withholding in 0.9% (26) of patients. All patients who were withheld reinitiated KEYTRUDA after symptom improvement; of these, 23% had recurrence. Pneumonitis resolved in 59% of the 94 patients. Pneumonitis occurred in 8% (31/389) of adult patients with cHL receiving KEYTRUDA as a single agent, including Grades 3-4 in 2.3% of patients. Patients received high-dose corticosteroids for a median duration of 10 days (range: 2 days to 53 months). Pneumonitis rates were similar in patients with and without prior thoracic radiation. Pneumonitis led to discontinuation of KEYTRUDA in 5.4% (21) of patients. Of the patients who developed pneumonitis, 42% interrupted KEYTRUDA, 68% discontinued KEYTRUDA, and 77% had resolution. Immune-Mediated Colitis KEYTRUDA can cause immune-mediated colitis, which may present with diarrhea. Cytomegalovirus infection/reactivation has been reported in patients with corticosteroid-refractory immune-mediated colitis. In cases of corticosteroid-refractory colitis, consider repeating infectious workup to exclude alternative etiologies. Immune-mediated colitis occurred in 1.7% (48/2799) of patients receiving KEYTRUDA, including Grade 4 (<0.1%), Grade 3 (1.1%), and Grade 2 (0.4%) reactions. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 69% (33/48); additional immunosuppressant therapy was required in 4.2% of patients. Colitis led to permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA in 0.5% (15) and withholding in 0.5% (13) of patients. All patients who were withheld reinitiated KEYTRUDA after symptom improvement; of these, 23% had recurrence. Colitis resolved in 85% of the 48 patients. Hepatotoxicity and Immune-Mediated Hepatitis KEYTRUDA as a Single Agent KEYTRUDA can cause immune-mediated hepatitis. Immune-mediated hepatitis occurred in 0.7% (19/2799) of patients receiving KEYTRUDA, including Grade 4 (<0.1%), Grade 3 (0.4%), and Grade 2 (0.1%) reactions. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 68% (13/19) of patients; additional immunosuppressant therapy was required in 11% of patients. Hepatitis led to permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA in 0.2% (6) and withholding in 0.3% (9) of patients. All patients who were withheld reinitiated KEYTRUDA after symptom improvement; of these, none had recurrence. Hepatitis resolved in 79% of the 19 patients. KEYTRUDA With Axitinib KEYTRUDA in combination with axitinib can cause hepatic toxicity. Monitor liver enzymes before initiation of and periodically throughout treatment. Consider monitoring more frequently as compared to when the drugs are administered as single agents. For elevated liver enzymes, interrupt KEYTRUDA and axitinib, and consider administering corticosteroids as needed. With the combination of KEYTRUDA and axitinib, Grades 3 and 4 increased alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (20%) and increased aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (13%) were seen at a higher frequency compared to KEYTRUDA alone. Fifty-nine percent of the patients with increased ALT received systemic corticosteroids. In patients with ALT ≥3 times upper limit of normal (ULN) (Grades 2-4, n=116), ALT resolved to Grades 0-1 in 94%. Among the 92 patients who were rechallenged with either KEYTRUDA (n=3) or axitinib (n=34) administered as a single agent or with both (n=55), recurrence of ALT ≥3 times ULN was observed in 1 patient receiving KEYTRUDA, 16 patients receiving axitinib, and 24 patients receiving both. All patients with a recurrence of ALT ≥3 ULN subsequently recovered from the event. Immune-Mediated Endocrinopathies Adrenal Insufficiency KEYTRUDA can cause primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency. For Grade 2 or higher, initiate symptomatic treatment, including hormone replacement as clinically indicated. Withhold KEYTRUDA depending on severity. Adrenal insufficiency occurred in 0.8% (22/2799) of patients receiving KEYTRUDA, including Grade 4 (<0.1%), Grade 3 (0.3%), and Grade 2 (0.3%) reactions. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 77% (17/22) of patients; of these, the majority remained on systemic corticosteroids. Adrenal insufficiency led to permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA in <0.1% (1) and withholding in 0.3% (8) of patients. All patients who were withheld reinitiated KEYTRUDA after symptom improvement. Hypophysitis KEYTRUDA can cause immune-mediated hypophysitis. Hypophysitis can present with acute symptoms associated with mass effect such as headache, photophobia, or visual field defects. Hypophysitis can cause hypopituitarism. Initiate hormone replacement as indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue KEYTRUDA depending on severity. Hypophysitis occurred in 0.6% (17/2799) of patients receiving KEYTRUDA, including Grade 4 (<0.1%), Grade 3 (0.3%), and Grade 2 (0.2%) reactions. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 94% (16/17) of patients; of these, the majority remained on systemic corticosteroids. Hypophysitis led to permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA in 0.1% (4) and withholding in 0.3% (7) of patients. All patients who were withheld reinitiated KEYTRUDA after symptom improvement. Thyroid Disorders KEYTRUDA can cause immune-mediated thyroid disorders. Thyroiditis can present with or without endocrinopathy. Hypothyroidism can follow hyperthyroidism. Initiate hormone replacement for hypothyroidism or institute medical management of hyperthyroidism as clinically indicated. Withhold or permanently discontinue KEYTRUDA depending on severity. Thyroiditis occurred in 0.6% (16/2799) of patients receiving KEYTRUDA, including Grade 2 (0.3%). None discontinued, but KEYTRUDA was withheld in <0.1% (1) of patients. Hyperthyroidism occurred in 3.4% (96/2799) of patients receiving KEYTRUDA, including Grade 3 (0.1%) and Grade 2 (0.8%). It led to permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA in <0.1% (2) and withholding in 0.3% (7) of patients. All patients who were withheld reinitiated KEYTRUDA after symptom improvement. Hypothyroidism occurred in 8% (237/2799) of patients receiving KEYTRUDA, including Grade 3 (0.1%) and Grade 2 (6.2%). It led to permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA in <0.1% (1) and withholding in 0.5% (14) of patients. All patients who were withheld reinitiated KEYTRUDA after symptom improvement. The majority of patients with hypothyroidism required long-term thyroid hormone replacement. The incidence of new or worsening hypothyroidism was higher in 1185 patients with HNSCC, occurring in 16% of patients receiving KEYTRUDA as a single agent or in combination with platinum and FU, including Grade 3 (0.3%) hypothyroidism. The incidence of new or worsening hypothyroidism was higher in 389 adult patients with cHL (17%) receiving KEYTRUDA as a single agent, including Grade 1 (6.2%) and Grade 2 (10.8%) hypothyroidism. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Which Can Present With Diabetic Ketoacidosis Monitor patients for hyperglycemia or other signs and symptoms of diabetes. Initiate treatment with insulin as clinically indicated. Withhold KEYTRUDA depending on severity. Type 1 DM occurred in 0.2% (6/2799) of patients receiving KEYTRUDA. It led to permanent discontinuation in <0.1% (1) and withholding of KEYTRUDA in <0.1% (1) of patients. All patients who were withheld reinitiated KEYTRUDA after symptom improvement. Immune-Mediated Nephritis With Renal Dysfunction KEYTRUDA can cause immune-mediated nephritis. Immune-mediated nephritis occurred in 0.3% (9/2799) of patients receiving KEYTRUDA, including Grade 4 (<0.1%), Grade 3 (0.1%), and Grade 2 (0.1%) reactions. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 89% (8/9) of patients. Nephritis led to permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA in 0.1% (3) and withholding in 0.1% (3) of patients. All patients who were withheld reinitiated KEYTRUDA after symptom improvement; of these, none had recurrence. Nephritis resolved in 56% of the 9 patients. Immune-Mediated Dermatologic Adverse Reactions KEYTRUDA can cause immune-mediated rash or dermatitis. Exfoliative dermatitis, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms, and toxic epidermal necrolysis, has occurred with anti–PD-1/PD-L1 treatments. Topical emollients and/or topical corticosteroids may be adequate to treat mild to moderate nonexfoliative rashes. Withhold or permanently discontinue KEYTRUDA depending on severity. Immune-mediated dermatologic adverse reactions occurred in 1.4% (38/2799) of patients receiving KEYTRUDA, including Grade 3 (1%) and Grade 2 (0.1%) reactions. Systemic corticosteroids were required in 40% (15/38) of patients. These reactions led to permanent discontinuation in 0.1% (2) and withholding of KEYTRUDA in 0.6% (16) of patients. All patients who were withheld reinitiated KEYTRUDA after symptom improvement; of these, 6% had recurrence. The reactions resolved in 79% of the 38 patients. Other Immune-Mediated Adverse Reactions The following clinically significant immune-mediated adverse reactions occurred at an incidence of <1% (unless otherwise noted) in patients who received KEYTRUDA or were reported with the use of other anti–PD-1/PD-L1 treatments. Severe or fatal cases have been reported for some of these adverse reactions. Cardiac/Vascular: Myocarditis, pericarditis, vasculitis; Nervous System: Meningitis, encephalitis, myelitis and demyelination, myasthenic syndrome/myasthenia gravis (including exacerbation), Guillain-Barré syndrome, nerve paresis, autoimmune neuropathy; Ocular: Uveitis, iritis and other ocular inflammatory toxicities can occur. Some cases can be associated with retinal detachment. Various grades of visual impairment, including blindness, can occur. If uveitis occurs in combination with other immune-mediated adverse reactions, consider a Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-like syndrome, as this may require treatment with systemic steroids to reduce the risk of permanent vision loss; Gastrointestinal: Pancreatitis, to include increases in serum amylase and lipase levels, gastritis, duodenitis; Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue: Myositis/polymyositis, rhabdomyolysis (and associated sequelae, including renal failure), arthritis (1.5%), polymyalgia rheumatica; Endocrine: Hypoparathyroidism; Hematologic/Immune: Hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis, systemic inflammatory response syndrome, histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis (Kikuchi lymphadenitis), sarcoidosis, immune thrombocytopenic purpura, solid organ transplant rejection. Infusion-Related Reactions KEYTRUDA can cause severe or life-threatening infusion-related reactions, including hypersensitivity and anaphylaxis, which have been reported in 0.2% of 2799 patients receiving KEYTRUDA. Monitor for signs and symptoms of infusion-related reactions. Interrupt or slow the rate of infusion for Grade 1 or Grade 2 reactions. For Grade 3 or Grade 4 reactions, stop infusion and permanently discontinue KEYTRUDA. Complications of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT) Fatal and other serious complications can occur in patients who receive allogeneic HSCT before or after anti–PD-1/PD-L1 treatments. Transplant-related complications include hyperacute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), acute and chronic GVHD, hepatic veno-occlusive disease after reduced intensity conditioning, and steroid-requiring febrile syndrome (without an identified infectious cause). These complications may occur despite intervening therapy between anti–PD-1/PD-L1 treatment and allogeneic HSCT. Follow patients closely for evidence of these complications and intervene promptly. Consider the benefit vs risks of using anti–PD-1/PD-L1 treatments prior to or after an allogeneic HSCT. Increased Mortality in Patients With Multiple Myeloma In trials in patients with multiple myeloma, the addition of KEYTRUDA to a thalidomide analogue plus dexamethasone resulted in increased mortality. Treatment of these patients with an anti–PD-1/PD-L1 treatment in this combination is not recommended outside of controlled trials. Embryofetal Toxicity Based on its mechanism of action, KEYTRUDA can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise women of this potential risk. In females of reproductive potential, verify pregnancy status prior to initiating KEYTRUDA and advise them to use effective contraception during treatment and for 4 months after the last dose. Adverse Reactions In KEYNOTE-006, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 9% of 555 patients with advanced melanoma; adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation in more than one patient were colitis (1.4%), autoimmune hepatitis (0.7%), allergic reaction (0.4%), polyneuropathy (0.4%), and cardiac failure (0.4%). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) with KEYTRUDA were fatigue (28%), diarrhea (26%), rash (24%), and nausea (21%). In KEYNOTE-054, when KEYTRUDA was administered as a single agent to patients with stage III melanoma, KEYTRUDA was permanently discontinued due to adverse reactions in 14% of 509 patients; the most common (≥1%) were pneumonitis (1.4%), colitis (1.2%), and diarrhea (1%). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 25% of patients receiving KEYTRUDA. The most common adverse reaction (≥20%) with KEYTRUDA was diarrhea (28%). In KEYNOTE-716, when KEYTRUDA was administered as a single agent to patients with stage IIB or IIC melanoma, adverse reactions occurring in patients with stage IIB or IIC melanoma were similar to those occurring in 1011 patients with stage III melanoma from KEYNOTE-054. In KEYNOTE-189, when KEYTRUDA was administered with pemetrexed and platinum chemotherapy in metastatic nonsquamous NSCLC, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 20% of 405 patients. The most common adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA were pneumonitis (3%) and acute kidney injury (2%). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) with KEYTRUDA were nausea (56%), fatigue (56%), constipation (35%), diarrhea (31%), decreased appetite (28%), rash (25%), vomiting (24%), cough (21%), dyspnea (21%), and pyrexia (20%). In KEYNOTE-407, when KEYTRUDA was administered with carboplatin and either paclitaxel or paclitaxel protein-bound in metastatic squamous NSCLC, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 15% of 101 patients. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of patients were febrile neutropenia, pneumonia, and urinary tract infection. Adverse reactions observed in KEYNOTE-407 were similar to those observed in KEYNOTE-189 with the exception that increased incidences of alopecia (47% vs 36%) and peripheral neuropathy (31% vs 25%) were observed in the KEYTRUDA and chemotherapy arm compared to the placebo and chemotherapy arm in KEYNOTE-407. In KEYNOTE-042, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 19% of 636 patients with advanced NSCLC; the most common were pneumonitis (3%), death due to unknown cause (1.6%), and pneumonia (1.4%). The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of patients were pneumonia (7%), pneumonitis (3.9%), pulmonary embolism (2.4%), and pleural effusion (2.2%). The most common adverse reaction (≥20%) was fatigue (25%). In KEYNOTE-010, KEYTRUDA monotherapy was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 8% of 682 patients with metastatic NSCLC; the most common was pneumonitis (1.8%). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were decreased appetite (25%), fatigue (25%), dyspnea (23%), and nausea (20%). In KEYNOTE-048, KEYTRUDA monotherapy was discontinued due to adverse events in 12% of 300 patients with HNSCC; the most common adverse reactions leading to permanent discontinuation were sepsis (1.7%) and pneumonia (1.3%). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were fatigue (33%), constipation (20%), and rash (20%). In KEYNOTE-048, when KEYTRUDA was administered in combination with platinum (cisplatin or carboplatin) and FU chemotherapy, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 16% of 276 patients with HNSCC. The most common adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA were pneumonia (2.5%), pneumonitis (1.8%), and septic shock (1.4%). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were nausea (51%), fatigue (49%), constipation (37%), vomiting (32%), mucosal inflammation (31%), diarrhea (29%), decreased appetite (29%), stomatitis (26%), and cough (22%). In KEYNOTE-012, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 17% of 192 patients with HNSCC. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 45% of patients. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in at least 2% of patients were pneumonia, dyspnea, confusional state, vomiting, pleural effusion, and respiratory failure. The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were fatigue, decreased appetite, and dyspnea. Adverse reactions occurring in patients with HNSCC were generally similar to those occurring in patients with melanoma or NSCLC who received KEYTRUDA as a monotherapy, with the exception of increased incidences of facial edema and new or worsening hypothyroidism. In KEYNOTE-204, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 14% of 148 patients with cHL. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 30% of patients receiving KEYTRUDA; those ≥1% were pneumonitis, pneumonia, pyrexia, myocarditis, acute kidney injury, febrile neutropenia, and sepsis. Three patients died from causes other than disease progression: 2 from complications after allogeneic HSCT and 1 from unknown cause. The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were upper respiratory tract infection (41%), musculoskeletal pain (32%), diarrhea (22%), and pyrexia, fatigue, rash, and cough (20% each). In KEYNOTE-087, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 5% of 210 patients with cHL. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 16% of patients; those ≥1% were pneumonia, pneumonitis, pyrexia, dyspnea, GVHD, and herpes zoster. Two patients died from causes other than disease progression: 1 from GVHD after subsequent allogeneic HSCT and 1 from septic shock. The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were fatigue (26%), pyrexia (24%), cough (24%), musculoskeletal pain (21%), diarrhea (20%), and rash (20%). In KEYNOTE-170, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 8% of 53 patients with PMBCL. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 26% of patients and included arrhythmia (4%), cardiac tamponade (2%), myocardial infarction (2%), pericardial effusion (2%), and pericarditis (2%). Six (11%) patients died within 30 days of start of treatment. The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were musculoskeletal pain (30%), upper respiratory tract infection and pyrexia (28% each), cough (26%), fatigue (23%), and dyspnea (21%). In KEYNOTE-052, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 11% of 370 patients with locally advanced or mUC. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 42% of patients; those ≥2% were urinary tract infection, hematuria, acute kidney injury, pneumonia, and urosepsis. The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were fatigue (38%), musculoskeletal pain (24%), decreased appetite (22%), constipation (21%), rash (21%), and diarrhea (20%). In KEYNOTE-045, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 8% of 266 patients with locally advanced or mUC. The most common adverse reaction resulting in permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA was pneumonitis (1.9%). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 39% of KEYTRUDA-treated patients; those ≥2% were urinary tract infection, pneumonia, anemia, and pneumonitis. The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients who received KEYTRUDA were fatigue (38%), musculoskeletal pain (32%), pruritus (23%), decreased appetite (21%), nausea (21%), and rash (20%). In KEYNOTE-057, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 11% of 148 patients with high-risk NMIBC. The most common adverse reaction resulting in permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA was pneumonitis (1.4%). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 28% of patients; those ≥2% were pneumonia (3%), cardiac ischemia (2%), colitis (2%), pulmonary embolism (2%), sepsis (2%), and urinary tract infection (2%). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were fatigue (29%), diarrhea (24%), and rash (24%). Adverse reactions occurring in patients with MSI-H or dMMR CRC were similar to those occurring in patients with melanoma or NSCLC who received KEYTRUDA as a monotherapy. In KEYNOTE-811, when KEYTRUDA was administered in combination with trastuzumab, fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 6% of 217 patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2+ gastric or GEJ adenocarcinoma. The most common adverse reaction resulting in permanent discontinuation was pneumonitis (1.4%). In the KEYTRUDA arm versus placebo, there was a difference of ≥5% incidence between patients treated with KEYTRUDA versus standard of care for diarrhea (53% vs 44%) and nausea (49% vs 44%). The most common adverse reactions (reported in ≥20%) in patients receiving KEYTRUDA in combination with chemotherapy were fatigue/asthenia, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, decreased appetite, rash, vomiting, cough, dyspnea, pyrexia, alopecia, peripheral neuropathy, mucosal inflammation, stomatitis, headache, weight loss, abdominal pain, arthralgia, myalgia, and insomnia. In KEYNOTE-590, when KEYTRUDA was administered with cisplatin and fluorouracil to patients with metastatic or locally advanced esophageal or GEJ (tumors with epicenter 1 to 5 centimeters above the GEJ) carcinoma who were not candidates for surgical resection or definitive chemoradiation, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 15% of 370 patients. The most common adverse reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation of KEYTRUDA (≥1%) were pneumonitis (1.6%), acute kidney injury (1.1%), and pneumonia (1.1%). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) with KEYTRUDA in combination with chemotherapy were nausea (67%), fatigue (57%), decreased appetite (44%), constipation (40%), diarrhea (36%), vomiting (34%), stomatitis (27%), and weight loss (24%). Adverse reactions occurring in patients with esophageal cancer who received KEYTRUDA as a monotherapy were similar to those occurring in patients with melanoma or NSCLC who received KEYTRUDA as a monotherapy. In KEYNOTE-826, when KEYTRUDA was administered in combination with paclitaxel and cisplatin or paclitaxel and carboplatin, with or without bevacizumab (n=307), to patients with persistent, recurrent, or first-line metastatic cervical cancer regardless of tumor PD-L1 expression who had not been treated with chemotherapy except when used concurrently as a radio-sensitizing agent, fatal adverse reactions occurred in 4.6% of patients, including 3 cases of hemorrhage, 2 cases each of sepsis and due to unknown causes, and 1 case each of acute myocardial infarction, autoimmune encephalitis, cardiac arrest, cerebrovascular accident, femur fracture with perioperative pulmonary embolus, intestinal perforation, and pelvic infection. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 50% of patients receiving KEYTRUDA in combination with chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab; those ≥3% were febrile neutropenia (6.8%), urinary tract infection (5.2%), anemia (4.6%), and acute kidney injury and sepsis (3.3% each). KEYTRUDA was discontinued in 15% of patients due to adverse reactions. The most common adverse reaction resulting in permanent discontinuation (≥1%) was colitis (1%). For patients treated with KEYTRUDA, chemotherapy, and bevacizumab (n=196), the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were peripheral neuropathy (62%), alopecia (58%), anemia (55%), fatigue/asthenia (53%), nausea and neutropenia (41% each), diarrhea (39%), hypertension and thrombocytopenia (35% each), constipation and arthralgia (31% each), vomiting (30%), urinary tract infection (27%), rash (26%), leukopenia (24%), hypothyroidism (22%), and decreased appetite (21%). For patients treated with KEYTRUDA in combination with chemotherapy with or without bevacizumab, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were peripheral neuropathy (58%), alopecia (56%), fatigue (47%), nausea (40%), diarrhea (36%), constipation (28%), arthralgia (27%), vomiting (26%), hypertension and urinary tract infection (24% each), and rash (22%). In KEYNOTE-158, KEYTRUDA was discontinued due to adverse reactions in 8% of 98 patients with previously treated recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 39% of patients receiving KEYTRUDA; the most frequent included anemia (7%), fistula, hemorrhage, and infections [except urinary tract infections] (4.1% each). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were fatigue (43%), musculoskeletal pain (27%), diarrhea (23%), pain and abdominal pain (22% each), and decreased appetite (21%). Adverse reactions occurring in patients with HCC were generally similar to those in patients with melanoma or NSCLC who received KEYTRUDA as a monotherapy, with the exception of increased incidences of ascites (8% Grades 3-4) and immune-mediated hepatitis (2.9%). Laboratory abnormalities (Grades 3-4) that occurred at a higher incidence were elevated AST (20%), ALT (9%), and hyperbilirubinemia (10%). Among the 50 patients with MCC enrolled in study KEYNOTE-017, adverse reactions occurring in patients with MCC were generally similar to those occurring in patients with melanoma or NSCLC who received KEYTRUDA as a monotherapy. Laboratory abnormalities (Grades 3-4) that occurred at a higher incidence were elevated AST (11%) and hyperglycemia (19%). In KEYNOTE-426, when KEYTRUDA was administered in combination with axitinib, fatal adverse reactions occurred in 3.3% of 429 patients. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 40% of patients, the most frequent (≥1%) were hepatotoxicity (7%), diarrhea (4.2%), acute kidney injury (2.3%), dehydration (1%), and pneumonitis (1%). Permanent discontinuation due to an adverse reaction occurred in 31% of patients; KEYTRUDA only (13%), axitinib only (13%), and the combination (8%); the most common were hepatotoxicity (13%), diarrhea/colitis (1.9%), acute kidney injury (1.6%), and cerebrovascular accident (1.2%). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were diarrhea (56%), fatigue/asthenia (52%), hypertension (48%), hepatotoxicity (39%), hypothyroidism (35%), decreased appetite (30%), palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia (28%), nausea (28%), stomatitis/mucosal inflammation (27%), dysphonia (25%), rash (25%), cough (21%), and constipation (21%). In KEYNOTE-564, when KEYTRUDA was administered as a single agent for the adjuvant treatment of renal cell carcinoma, serious adverse reactions occurred in 20% of patients receiving KEYTRUDA; the serious adverse reactions (≥1%) were acute kidney injury, adrenal insufficiency, pneumonia, colitis, and diabetic ketoacidosis (1% each). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 0.2% including 1 case of pneumonia. Discontinuation of KEYTRUDA due to adverse reactions occurred in 21% of 488 patients; the most common (≥1%) were increased ALT (1.6%), colitis (1%), and adrenal insufficiency (1%). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were musculoskeletal pain (41%), fatigue (40%), rash (30%), diarrhea (27%), pruritus (23%), and hypothyroidism (21%). Adverse reactions occurring in patients with MSI-H or dMMR endometrial carcinoma who received KEYTRUDA as a single agent were similar to those occurring in patients with melanoma or NSCLC who received KEYTRUDA as a single agent. Adverse reactions occurring in patients with TMB-H cancer were similar to those occurring in patients with other solid tumors who received KEYTRUDA as a single agent. Adverse reactions occurring in patients with recurrent or metastatic cSCC or locally advanced cSCC were similar to those occurring in patients with melanoma or NSCLC who received KEYTRUDA as a monotherapy. In KEYNOTE-522, when KEYTRUDA was administered with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel followed by doxorubicin or epirubicin and cyclophosphamide) followed by surgery and continued adjuvant treatment with KEYTRUDA as a single agent (n=778) to patients with newly diagnosed, previously untreated, high-risk early-stage TNBC, fatal adverse reactions occurred in 0.9% of patients, including 1 each of adrenal crisis, autoimmune encephalitis, hepatitis, pneumonia, pneumonitis, pulmonary embolism, and sepsis in association with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and myocardial infarction. Serious adverse reactions occurred in 44% of patients receiving KEYTRUDA; those ≥2% were febrile neutropenia (15%), pyrexia (3.7%), anemia (2.6%), and neutropenia (2.2%). KEYTRUDA was discontinued in 20% of patients due to adverse reactions. The most common reactions (≥1%) resulting in permanent discontinuation were increased ALT (2.7%), increased AST (1.5%), and rash (1%). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients receiving KEYTRUDA were fatigue (70%), nausea (67%), alopecia (61%), rash (52%), constipation (42%), diarrhea and peripheral neuropathy (41% each), stomatitis (34%), vomiting (31%), headache (30%), arthralgia (29%), pyrexia (28%), cough (26%), abdominal pain (24%), decreased appetite (23%), insomnia (21%), and myalgia (20%). In KEYNOTE-355, when KEYTRUDA and chemotherapy (paclitaxel, paclitaxel protein-bound, or gemcitabine and carboplatin) were administered to patients with locally recurrent unresectable or metastatic TNBC who had not been previously treated with chemotherapy in the metastatic setting (n=596), fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2.5% of patients, including cardio-respiratory arrest (0.7%) and septic shock (0.3%). Serious adverse reactions occurred in 30% of patients receiving KEYTRUDA in combination with chemotherapy; the serious reactions in ≥2% were pneumonia (2.9%), anemia (2.2%), and thrombocytopenia (2%). KEYTRUDA was discontinued in 11% of patients due to adverse reactions. The most common reactions resulting in permanent discontinuation (≥1%) were Increased ALT (2.2%), increased AST (1.5%), and pneumonitis (1.2%). The most common adverse reactions (≥20%) in patients receiving KEYTRUDA in combination with chemotherapy were fatigue (48%), nausea (44%), alopecia (34%), diarrhea and constipation (28% each), vomiting and rash (26% each), cough (23%), decreased appetite (21%), and headache (20%). Lactation Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed children, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment and for 4 months after the final dose. Pediatric Use In KEYNOTE-051, 161 pediatric patients (62 pediatric patients aged 6 months to younger than 12 years and 99 pediatric patients aged 12 years to 17 years) were administered KEYTRUDA 2 mg/kg every 3 weeks. The median duration of exposure was 2.1 months (range: 1 day to 24 months). Adverse reactions that occurred at a ≥10% higher rate in pediatric patients when compared to adults were pyrexia (33%), vomiting (30%), leukopenia (30%), upper respiratory tract infection (29%), neutropenia (26%), headache (25%), and Grade 3 anemia (17%). Additional Indications for KEYTRUDA in the U.S. Melanoma KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma. KEYTRUDA is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of adult and pediatric (12 years and older) patients with stage IIB, IIC, or III melanoma following complete resection. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer KEYTRUDA, in combination with pemetrexed and platinum chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations. KEYTRUDA, in combination with carboplatin and either paclitaxel or paclitaxel protein-bound, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic squamous NSCLC. KEYTRUDA, as a single agent, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with NSCLC expressing PD-L1 [tumor proportion score (TPS) ≥1%] as determined by an FDA-approved test, with no EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations, and is: stage III where patients are not candidates for surgical resection or definitive chemoradiation, or metastatic. KEYTRUDA, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic NSCLC whose tumors express PD-L1 (TPS ≥1%) as determined by an FDA-approved test, with disease progression on or after platinum-containing chemotherapy. Patients with EGFR or ALK genomic tumor aberrations should have disease progression on FDA-approved therapy for these aberrations prior to receiving KEYTRUDA. Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer KEYTRUDA, in combination with platinum and fluorouracil (FU), is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic or with unresectable, recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). KEYTRUDA, as a single agent, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic or with unresectable, recurrent HNSCC whose tumors express PD-L1 [Combined Positive Score (CPS) ≥1] as determined by an FDA-approved test. KEYTRUDA, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic HNSCC with disease progression on or after platinum-containing chemotherapy. Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL). KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of pediatric patients with refractory cHL, or cHL that has relapsed after 2 or more lines of therapy. Primary Mediastinal Large B-Cell Lymphoma KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with refractory primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL), or who have relapsed after 2 or more prior lines of therapy. KEYTRUDA is not recommended for treatment of patients with PMBCL who require urgent cytoreductive therapy. Microsatellite Instability-High or Mismatch Repair Deficient Cancer KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with unresectable or metastatic microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or mismatch repair deficient (dMMR) solid tumors, as determined by an FDA-approved test, that have progressed following prior treatment and who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on tumor response rate and durability of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in the confirmatory trials. The safety and effectiveness of KEYTRUDA in pediatric patients with MSI-H central nervous system cancers have not been established. Microsatellite Instability-High or Mismatch Repair Deficient Colorectal Cancer KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic MSI-H or dMMR colorectal cancer (CRC) as determined by an FDA-approved test. Gastric Cancer KEYTRUDA, in combination with trastuzumab, fluoropyrimidine- and platinum-containing chemotherapy, is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on tumor response rate and durability of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in the confirmatory trials. Esophageal Cancer KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic esophageal or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) (tumors with epicenter 1 to 5 centimeters above the GEJ) carcinoma that is not amenable to surgical resection or definitive chemoradiation either: in combination with platinum- and fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy, or as a single agent after one or more prior lines of systemic therapy for patients with tumors of squamous cell histology that express PD-L1 (CPS ≥10) as determined by an FDA-approved test. Cervical Cancer KEYTRUDA, in combination with chemotherapy, with or without bevacizumab, is indicated for the treatment of patients with persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer whose tumors express PD-L1 (CPS ≥1) as determined by an FDA-approved test. KEYTRUDA, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer with disease progression on or after chemotherapy whose tumors express PD-L1 (CPS ≥1) as determined by an FDA-approved test. Hepatocellular Carcinoma KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who have been previously treated with sorafenib. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on tumor response rate and durability of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in the confirmatory trials. Merkel Cell Carcinoma KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with recurrent locally advanced or metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC). This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on tumor response rate and durability of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in the confirmatory trials. Renal Cell Carcinoma KEYTRUDA, in combination with axitinib, is indicated for the first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC). KEYTRUDA is indicated for the adjuvant treatment of patients with RCC at intermediate-high or high risk of recurrence following nephrectomy, or following nephrectomy and resection of metastatic lesions. Endometrial Carcinoma KEYTRUDA, as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma that is MSI-H or dMMR, as determined by an FDA-approved test, who have disease progression following prior systemic therapy in any setting and are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation. Tumor Mutational Burden-High Cancer KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of adult and pediatric patients with unresectable or metastatic tumor mutational burden-high (TMB-H) [≥10 mutations/megabase] solid tumors, as determined by an FDA-approved test, that have progressed following prior treatment and who have no satisfactory alternative treatment options. This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on tumor response rate and durability of response. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in the confirmatory trials. The safety and effectiveness of KEYTRUDA in pediatric patients with TMB-H central nervous system cancers have not been established. Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) or locally advanced cSCC that is not curable by surgery or radiation. Triple-Negative Breast Cancer KEYTRUDA is indicated for the treatment of patients with high-risk early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) in combination with chemotherapy as neoadjuvant treatment, and then continued as a single agent as adjuvant treatment after surgery. KEYTRUDA, in combination with chemotherapy, is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally recurrent unresectable or metastatic TNBC whose tumors express PD-L1 (CPS ≥10) as determined by an FDA-approved test. Please see Prescribing Information for KEYTRUDA (pembrolizumab) at http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/k/keytruda/keytruda_pi.pdf and Medication Guide for KEYTRUDA at http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/k/keytruda/keytruda_mg.pdf. About Seagen Seagen Inc. is a global biotechnology company that discovers, develops and commercializes transformative cancer medicines to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Seagen is headquartered in the Seattle, Washington area, and has locations in California, Canada, Switzerland and the European Union. For more information on the company’s marketed products and robust pipeline, visit www.seagen.com and follow @SeagenGlobal on Twitter. About Astellas Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are promoting the Focus Area Approach that is designed to identify opportunities for the continuous creation of new drugs to address diseases with high unmet medical needs by focusing on Biology and Modality. Furthermore, we are also looking beyond our foundational Rx focus to create Rx+® healthcare solutions that combine our expertise and knowledge with cutting-edge technology in different fields of external partners. Through these efforts, Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into VALUE for patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.astellas.com/en. Merck’s focus on cancer Our goal is to translate breakthrough science into innovative oncology medicines to help people with cancer worldwide. At Merck, the potential to bring new hope to people with cancer drives our purpose and supporting accessibility to our cancer medicines is our commitment. As part of our focus on cancer, Merck is committed to exploring the potential of immuno-oncology with one of the largest development programs in the industry across more than 30 tumor types. We also continue to strengthen our portfolio through strategic acquisitions and are prioritizing the development of several promising oncology candidates with the potential to improve the treatment of advanced cancers. For more information about our oncology clinical trials, visit www.merck.com/clinicaltrials. About Merck At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. For more information, visit www.merck.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. About the Seagen, Astellas and Merck Collaboration Seagen and Astellas entered a clinical collaboration agreement with Merck to evaluate the combination of Seagen’s and Astellas’ PADCEV® (enfortumab vedotin-ejfv) and Merck’s KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in patients with previously untreated metastatic urothelial cancer. KEYTRUDA is a registered trademark of Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA. Seagen Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements made in this press release are forward-looking, such as those, among others, relating to the potential for FDA approval in the referenced indication; the timing of any potential approval; the therapeutic potential of PADCEV alone or in combination; its possible efficacy, safety and therapeutic uses; development plans; planned and ongoing clinical trials; and the potential for EV-302 to serve as a confirmatory trial in the U.S. or as the basis for global registration. Actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected or implied in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such a difference include, without limitation, the possibility that the referenced sBLAs may not be approved by the FDA in a timely manner or at all or with the requested label; the risk of adverse events and the potential for newly-emerging safety signals; the risk of adverse regulatory actions; and the risk of delays, setbacks or failures in clinical development and regulatory activities, the submission of regulatory applications and the regulatory review process for a variety of reasons, including without limitation the inherent difficulty and uncertainty of pharmaceutical product development, possible required modifications to clinical trials, the inability to provide information and institute safety mitigation measures as may be required by the FDA or other regulatory authorities from time to time, failure to properly conduct or manage clinical trials, and failure of clinical results to support continued development or regulatory approvals. More information about the risks and uncertainties faced by Seagen is contained under the caption “Risk Factors” included in the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Seagen disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Astellas Cautionary Notes In this press release, statements made with respect to current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future performance of Astellas. These statements are based on management’s current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in general economic conditions and in laws and regulations, relating to pharmaceutical markets, (ii) currency exchange rate fluctuations, (iii) delays in new product launches, (iv) the inability of Astellas to market existing and new products effectively, (v) the inability of Astellas to continue to effectively research and develop products accepted by customers in highly competitive markets, and (vi) infringements of Astellas’ intellectual property rights by third parties. Information about pharmaceutical products (including products currently in development), which is included in this press release, is not intended to constitute an advertisement or medical advice. Forward-Looking Statement of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA This news release of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, N.J., USA (the “company”) includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the company’s management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. There can be no guarantees with respect to pipeline candidates that the candidates will receive the necessary regulatory approvals or that they will prove to be commercially successful. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to, general industry conditions and competition; general economic factors, including interest rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of the global outbreak of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19); the impact of pharmaceutical industry regulation and health care legislation in the United States and internationally; global trends toward health care cost containment; technological advances, new products and patents attained by competitors; challenges inherent in new product development, including obtaining regulatory approval; the company’s ability to accurately predict future market conditions; manufacturing difficulties or delays; financial instability of international economies and sovereign risk; dependence on the effectiveness of the company’s patents and other protections for innovative products; and the exposure to litigation, including patent litigation, and/or regulatory actions. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) available at the SEC’s Internet site (www.sec.gov). 1 Hoimes C, Flaig T, Milowsky M, et al. Enfortumab Vedotin Plus Pembrolizumab in Previously Untreated Advanced Urothelial Cancer. J Clin Oncol 2022. 2 Rosenberg J, Milowsky M, Ramamurthy C, et al. Study EV-103 Cohort K: Antitumor activity of enfortumab vedotin monotherapy or in combination with pembrolizumab in previously untreated cisplatin-ineligible patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (la/mUC) [abstract]​. In 2022 European Society for Medical Oncology; 2022 Sept 9-13; Paris, France, ESMO 2022. Abstract 2895. 3 American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures. https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/research/cancer-facts-and-statistics/annual-cancer-facts-and-figures/2022/2022-cancer-facts-and-figures.pdf. Accessed December 19, 2022. 4 American Society of Clinical Oncology. Bladder Cancer: Introduction (12-21). https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/bladder-cancer/introduction. Accessed December 19, 2022. 5 National Cancer Institute Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program. Cancer stat facts: bladder cancer. 2022. Available at https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/urinb.html. Accessed December 19, 2022. 6 International Agency for Research on Cancer. Cancer Tomorrow: Bladder. http://gco.iarc.fr/tomorrow. Accessed December 19, 2022. 7 Challita-Eid P, Satpayev D, Yang P, et al. Enfortumab Vedotin Antibody-Drug Conjugate Targeting Nectin-4 Is a Highly Potent Therapeutic Agent in Multiple Preclinical Cancer Models. Cancer Res 2016;76(10):3003-13. 8 PADCEV [package insert]. Northbrook, IL: Astellas Pharma US, Inc.

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NBCUniversal News Group Expands TuneIn Partnership with New Content Offerings

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:00:00 UT

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TuneIn, the world’s leading live-streaming audio service, and NBCUniversal News Group announced today the expansion of their long-running partnership, which now includes NBC News’ three new streaming news networks, NBC News NOW, Dateline 24/7 and TODAY All Day. All TuneIn listeners will have free access to some of their favorite NBC News-based programs via 24/7 channels including: NBC News NOW – NBC News’ live streaming news network, featuring the latest national and international breaking news and deep-dive reporting. NBC News’ live streaming news network, featuring the latest national and international breaking news and deep-dive reporting. TODAY All Day – TODAY’s streaming network featuring TODAY Show favorites, celebrity interviews, show exclusives, food, recipes, lifestyle tips and more. TODAY’s streaming network featuring TODAY Show favorites, celebrity interviews, show exclusives, food, recipes, lifestyle tips and more. Dateline 24/7 – Dateline NBC’s streaming channel of classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. “NBC News has been an important source of information for Americans since the original days of radio,” said Richard Stern, CEO of TuneIn. "We are proud to continue this historic tradition by providing listeners in the streaming age with heightened access to this content. From true crime with Dateline to the breaking stories of the day, this partnership ensures that TuneIn listeners will have constant access to the information and stories they want and need to hear.” Additionally, in Spring 2023, the new audio channels will be available to stream within the NBC News app, powered by TuneIn. “Audio has become an increasingly significant way for audiences to engage with NBC News content,” said Tiffany Sam Chow, NBCU News Group’s Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. “With this expanded partnership, we’re broadening the reach of our iconic brands and world-class journalism and meeting consumers wherever they are.” TuneIn is globally accessible in 100+ countries and 200 different major platforms and devices. To learn more about TuneIn and its NBC News integration visit us at www.TuneIn.com. About TuneIn: TuneIn, the world’s leading live streaming service, brings together live sports, news, music, podcasts and radio from around the globe. With more than 75 million monthly active users, TuneIn is one of the most widely used streaming audio platforms in the world. TuneIn broadcasts over 100,000 owned & operated and partner radio stations. With premier distribution across 200 platforms and connected devices including Tesla and Alexa, TuneIn empowers listeners to ‘hear’ what they love wherever ‘here’ might be. TuneIn Premium subscribers get exclusive access to commercial-free news from top networks like CNN, Fox News Radio, MSNBC, and Bloomberg, as well as live MLB, NHL and English Premier League and college sports programming and commercial-free music channels. For more information, please visit us at www.tunein.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. About NBC News: More Americans watch NBC News than any news organization in the world. Its leading and award-winning television news broadcasts include TODAY, NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, Meet the Press with Chuck Todd and Dateline NBC. Additionally, NBC News produces The 3rd Hour of TODAY, TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, Weekend TODAY and Sunday TODAY with Willie Geist, as well as primetime specials and breaking news reports. The rapidly-growing NBC News Digital Group, including its streaming news services NBC News NOW and TODAY ALL DAY, along with the SiriusXM TODAY Show Radio channel, provides continuous content to consumers wherever they are, whenever they want it. NBC News also operates NBC News Studios, a new unit producing premium documentaries, docuseries, select scripted programming, and content for emerging platforms, and the NBC NewsChannel affiliate news service. NBC News is part of the NBCUniversal News Group, a division of NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast Corporation. For more information about NBCUniversal, please visit www.NBCUniversal.com.

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Brigadier General Ty Seidule, U.S. Army (retired) Named the Recipient of the 2021 Historic Hotels of America Historian of the Year Award

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 13:15:00 UT

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Ty Seidule’s latest book 'Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner’s Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause' was published in January 2021. The Associated Press called it “an extraordinary and courageous book, a confessional of America’s great sins of slavery and racial oppression, a call to confront our wrongs, reject our mythologized racist past and resolve to create a just future for all.” Historian Ron Chernow wrote that in the book, “Ty Seidule scorches us with the truth and rivets us with his fierce sense of moral urgency." Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The British are Coming wrote that Ty Seidule has written “A beautiful, often searing meditation on race, history, and the American narrative. Evocative and provocative, Robert E. Lee and Me is honest, wry, and utterly engaging.” WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce the winner of the 2021 Historic Hotels of America Historian of the Year Award. Brigadier General Ty Seidule, U.S. Army (retired) has been named the recipient of the Historic Hotels of America Historian of the Year Award for 2021. The Historic Hotels of America Historian of the Year Award is presented to an individual for making a unique contribution in the research and presentation of history, and whose work has encouraged a wide, if not provocative, discussion and greater understanding of the history of our nation. This award recognizes Ty Seidule for his contribution throughout his career to increasing the recognition, insights, and introspection about the history of the United States of America. Importantly, it recognizes the essential work he is doing as an historian and author to raise questions and reexamine the interpretations of the past telling of history by others. The Historic Hotels of America Historian of the Year Award will be presented to Ty Seidule at the Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence Ceremony & Gala on Thursday evening, November 11, 2021. During the morning general session, he will give a keynote talk at the Historic Hotels Annual Conference at The American Club Resort Hotel in Kohler, Wisconsin, in front of an audience of owners, general managers, and other senior decision makers representing many of the finest historic hotels from across the United States of America and from around the world. The American Club Resort Hotel, inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1991 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, has achieved the longest record in the Midwest for earning the Forbes five-star and AAA five-diamond awards. It has stood as an icon of gracious hospitality for over 100 years. Brigadier General Ty Seidule, U.S. Army (retired) is Professor Emeritus of History and former head of the Department of History at the United States Military Academy at West Point where he served for two decades. He is the Chamberlain Fellow and Visiting Professor of History at Hamilton College in Clinton, NY. In 2021, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin appointed Ty Seidule to the Naming Commission tasked with redesignating Department of Defense assets which honor Confederates. Ty Seidule serves as the Commission’s Vice Chair. Also, Ty Seidule serves as a Presidential Advisor to the National World War II Museum in New Orleans and is a New America Fellow. Ty Seidule’s latest book Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner’s Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause was published in January 2021. The Associated Press called it “an extraordinary and courageous book, a confessional of America’s great sins of slavery and racial oppression, a call to confront our wrongs, reject our mythologized racist past and resolve to create a just future for all.” Historian Ron Chernow wrote that in the book, “Ty Seidule scorches us with the truth and rivets us with his fierce sense of moral urgency." Rick Atkinson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The British are Coming wrote that Ty Seidule has written “A beautiful, often searing meditation on race, history, and the American narrative. Evocative and provocative, Robert E. Lee and Me is honest, wry, and utterly engaging.” Ty Seidule is the creator and co-editor with Clifford Rogers of the award winning West Point History of Warfare. With more than a million words, ten thousand interactive “widgets,” and a thousand new animated maps, it’s the largest enhanced digital book in any field. Ty Seidule co-edited the four volume West Point History of Warfare series published by Simon and Schuster, including histories of the Civil War, World War II, and the American Revolution. Each book won the Army Historical Foundation Award for Distinguished Writing. A leader in digital and public history, Ty Seidule partnered with Apple and Google to create digital history initiatives including virtual and augmented reality apps, and Massive Open Online Courses. His short VIDEO, "Was the Civil War About Slavery" has 34 million views on social media, making it the most watched history lecture – in history. He partnered with Nike and West Point's athletic director to create Army football uniforms for the Army Navy game that used history to inspire cadets and link West Point to the army and the nation. The uniforms won multiple national awards. Over the course of his 36-year U.S. Army career, Ty Seidule served in command and staff positions all over the world. During the Cold War, he was a tank platoon leader in Germany. He commanded a cavalry troop in the 82nd Airborne Division during the first Gulf War, leading the division into Iraq. As a staff officer, he served as a crisis planner for NATO in Kosovo and Macedonia. He received a B.A. from Washington and Lee University and a M.A. and Ph.D. from the Ohio State University. "I’m truly honored to receive this recognition. My sincere thanks go to the Historic Hotels of America for choosing me for this prestigious award,” said Ty Seidule. “Through his work and teaching, Ty Seidule demonstrates how history can be dangerous as it challenges our identify and values,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President - Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “He challenges us to reexamine what we should commemorate versus what we should remember. Importantly, as an historian and author, he raises critical questions about the correlation between commemoration and personal values. He not only provides insights into our nation’s past, but he also makes us think about and question what has been considered factual history previously. His contribution to reimagining history in the digital world is immense. We are honored to recognize Ty Seidule as the 2021 Historic Hotels of America Historian of the Year.” About Historic Hotels of America® Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest Historic Hotels. Historic Hotels of America has more than 300 historic hotels. These historic hotels have all faithfully maintained their authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity in the United States of America, including 44 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Historic Hotels of America is comprised of mostly independently owned and operated historic hotels. More than 30 of the world’s finest hospitality brands, chains, and collections are represented in Historic Hotels of America. To be nominated and selected for membership into this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old; has been designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; and recognized as having historic significance. For more information, please visit HistoricHotels.org/US. About Historic Hotels Worldwide® Washington DC based Historic Hotels Worldwide® is a prestigious collection of historic treasures, including more than 360 legendary historic hotels including many former castles, chateaus, palaces, academies, haciendas, villas, monasteries, and other historic lodging spanning ten centuries. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes authentic cultural treasures that demonstrate exemplary historic preservation and their inspired architecture, cultural traditions, and authentic cuisine. To be nominated and selected for induction into Historic Hotels Worldwide, historical lodging properties must be at least 75 years old; utilize historic accommodations; serve as the former home or be located on the grounds of the former home of famous persons or significant location for an event in history; be located in or within walking distance to a historic district, historically significant landmark, place of historic event, or a historic city center; be recognized by a local preservation organization or national trust; and display historic memorabilia, artwork, photography, and other examples of its historic significance. For more information, please visit HistoricHotelsWorldwide.com.

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Growth Opportunities in Strain Gauge Sensors, Image Sensors, CMOS Sensors, Spectral Sensors, PH Sensors, Optical Sensors and Fabric Sensors - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:35:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Growth Opportunities in Strain Gauge Sensors, Image Sensors, CMOS Sensors, Spectral Sensors, PH Sensors, Optical Sensors and Fabric Sensors" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Sensor Technology Opportunity Engine issue focusses on innovations related to Ladar, strain guage sensor, 3D CMOS image sensor, UV based CMOS sensor, SWIR camera sensor, spectral image sensor, multi spectral optical sensor, biological sensor, pH sensor, smart fabrics, and QD photodetectors. Sensor Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) captures global sensor-related innovations and developments on a monthly basis. Innovations are directed toward developing smart and intelligent sensors with functionalities beyond sensing. Research focus areas include: low power sensors (energy harvesting), industrial automation sensors (M2M, vision sensor), ubiquitous sensor (WSN, sensor fusion), smart sensors (wearables, quantified self), high sensitivity and smaller size (MEMS, nanosensors), and improved security (CBRNE, terahertz). The need for low power, smaller, lighter sensors with enhanced performance attributes and minimal false alarms is driving innovations in the sensors space. The Sensors and Instrumentation cluster covers innovations pertaining to technologies such as wireless sensors and networks, energy harvesting, haptics and touch, MEMS and nanosensors, Terahertz, ubiquitous/smart sensors, CBRNE, quantified-self, sensor fusion, M2M communications, and drones. Key Topics Covered: 1 Innovations in Strain Gauge Sensors, Image Sensors, CMOS Sensors, and Spectral Sensors Compact Laser Detection and Ranging (Ladar) Improving Production Accuracy API - Value Proposition API - Investor Dashboard Smaller Pixels That Improve Smartphone Cameras OmniVision - Value Proposition OmniVision - Investor Dashboard Demonstration Platform That Speeds Up Design of IoT Devices Trameto - Value Proposition Trameto - Investor Dashboard Strain Gauge Sensor Display for Multiple Applications Mantracourt - Value Proposition Mantracourt - Investor Dashboard Novel 3D CMOS Image Sensors for Commercial/Industrial Applications Teledyne e2v's Value Proposition Teledyne e2v - Investor Dashboard Novel Ultraviolet (UV)-based CMOS Sensor for Healthcare Applications Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation's Value Proposition Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation - Investor Dashboard Novel VCSEL-powered SWIR Camera Sensor for ADAS Applications TriEye's Value Proposition TriEye - Investor Dashboard Novel 3D CMOS and Spectral Image Sensors for Automotive Applications Newsight's Value Proposition Newsight - Investor Dashboard Multi-spectral Optical Sensing for Healthcare Applications Artilux's Value Proposition Artilux - Investor Dashboard Biological Sensors Using Smart Optics to Detect Hidden Diseases in Potato Tubers HU's Value Proposition Wearable, Chipless eSkin Sensor for Human Sweat Monitoring The University of Cincinnati's Value Proposition Calibration-free pH Sensors for Freshwater and Aquaculture Monitoring ANB Sensors - Value Proposition ANB Sensors - Investor Dashboard Novel Colloidal Quantum Dot (QD) Photodetectors for Short Wavelength Infrared (SWIR) Camera Products SWIR Vision System - Value Proposition SWIR Vision Systems - Investor Dashboard Novel Smart Fabric for Assessing Athletes Nextiles - Value Proposition Nextiles - Investor Dashboard Key Contacts 2 Appendix Criteria for Rating of Innovations--Explanation Legal Disclaimer Companies Mentioned ANB Sensors API Artilux Mantracourt Newsight Nextiles OmniVision Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation SWIR Vision Systems Teledyne e2v Trameto TriEye For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/lewdjf

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2022 Insights on the German Architectural Coatings Market: Value Breakdown By Chemistry, Technology, End-use and Type - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:04:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Germany - Architectural Coatings - 2022 Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This in-depth report focuses on the market for architectural coatings and includes detailed key data points including market shares, product segments and prices/values. The report provides consumption estimates in both volume and value for architectural coatings, with 2021 as the base year and forecasts to 2026. The information in the report is based on a comprehensive programme of interviews with key players in Argentina, backed up by thorough secondary research and an in-house database of paints and coatings market data. Protective Coatings: Market volumes in metric tonnes (2011 2026) Prices and market values in EUR, USD and local currency (2020 and 2021) Market shares by company in volume (2020 and 2021) Water Based Technologies (Pure Acrylic, Alkyds, Epoxy, Polyesters, Polyurethane, Others) Solvent Based Technologies (Pure Acrylic, Alkyds, Epoxy, Polyesters, Polyurethane, Vinyls Others) Type of Paint (Wall Emulsions/Dispersions, Primers/Undercoats, Metal Coatings, Wood Coatings/Preservatives, Others) End Use (new Housing, Non Residential, Residential RMI) Gloss Level (Matt, Semi Gloss, Gloss) Application (Interior, Exterior) Paint composition (Additives, Binders/Resins, Solvents, Pigments/Fillers/Extenders) Paint grade (Economy, Middle, Premium) Value breakdown by: Chemistry, technology, end use and type (2020 and 2021) Key Topics Covered: 1. DE Coatings Background 1.1 DE - Background - Overview 1.2 Key Figures 1.3 Macroeconomic Trends and Forecasts 1.3.1 Imp/Exp: SB Polyesters 1.3.2 Imp/Exp: SB Acrylics & Vinyls 1.3.3 Imp/Exp: SB Polymers 1.3.4 Imp/Exp: WB Acrylics & Vinyls 1.3.5 Imp/Exp: WB Polymers 1.3.6 Imp/Exp: Other Paints & Varnishes 2. Foreword - Architectural Coatings 3. DE - Architectural Coatings Overview & Dist. 3.1 DE - Arch. Coatings Overview and Distribution 3.2 New Dwelling Construction 4. DE - Architectural Coatings Product Section 4.1 DE - Market Overview 4.2 Historical Trends and Forecasts: Arch. Coatings 4.2.1 Prices and Market Values 4.2.2 Prices and Values by Application System 4.2.3 Prices and Values by Resin Type 4.2.4 Detailed Prices: Water Based 4.2.5 Detailed Prices: Solvent Based 4.2.6 Prices and Values by Paint Type 4.3 End Use: Historical and Forecasts 4.4 Application System: Historical and Forecasts 4.4.1 Resin Type: Historical and Forecasts 4.4.2 Water Based: Historical and Forecast 4.4.3 Solvent Based: Historical and Forecasts 4.4.4 Paint Type: Historical and Forecasts 4.4.5 Paint Composition: Historical and Forecasts 4.4.6 Paint Composition: Breakdown by Resin Type 4.4.7 Gloss Levels: Historical and Forecasts 4.4.8 Interior/Exterior: Historical and Forecasts 4.4.9 Paint Grade: Historical and Forecasts 4.5 Market Shares: Architectural Coatings 4.6 Distribution: Architectural Coatings For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/s99gfg

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Double down on health and fitness with Garmin’s Venu 2 Series GPS smartwatch

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:00:00 UT

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OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the Venu® 2 and Venu 2S GPS smartwatches aimed at helping customers live a better, healthier life. New fitness age and sleep score join a robust portfolio of all-day health monitoring features that provide users with deeper and more meaningful insights into their overall wellness. Find more ways to move with 25+ built-in sports apps with enhanced graphics and new activity profile details that come to life on the bright AMOLED display. Check out the video here. “At the core of the Venu product line is the belief that when you live healthy, you live better,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “The Venu 2 series builds on this story with exciting new features that help explain what’s going on inside your body as well as the fitness and wellness tools needed to make healthy choices every day.” Here’s what’s new for the Venu 2 series: Choose from two sizes and multiple colors with the ability to design your own using Your Watch Your Way on Garmin.com Sleep score and insights by Firstbeat Analytics TM Fitness age estimates the body’s age using chronological age, activity, resting heart rate and either body fat % (for Garmin Index TM scale users) or BMI scale users) or BMI Health Snapshot TM to log, record and share key health stats to log, record and share key health stats Activity profiles for HIIT, indoor climbing, bouldering and hiking HIIT workouts with on-screen animations Enhanced strength training profile with muscle map graphics and expanded workout capabilities Enhanced battery life with rapid recharging and battery saver mode (Venu 2: Up to 11 days in smartwatch mode; Venu 2S: Up to 10 days in smartwatch mode) All-day health monitoring The Venu 2/2S knows your body better with the broadest range of 24/7 health monitoring features available, including: heart rate (with user-configurable alerts for high or low readings1), fitness age, advanced sleep with sleep score and insights, respiration, Pulse Ox2, all-day stress, hydration, and women’s health (menstrual cycle tracking and pregnancy tracking). Body BatteryTM energy monitoring shows users how “charged” their body is, helpful for scheduling workouts, rest times and sleep. New Health Snapshot feature lets users log a 2-minute session to record key health stats and generate a report they can share with a healthcare provider. Advanced sleep with sleep score When it’s time to recharge, the Venu 2/2S advanced sleep monitoring tracks light, deep and REM sleep stages as well as movement, pulse ox and respiration. With new sleep score powered by Firstbeat Analytics users receive a score based on the quality and quantity of the previous night’s sleep. These details plus personalized insights on how to improve sleep quality are viewable on the watch itself as well as in Garmin ConnectTM. Need help winding down? The Venu 2/2S offers structured breathwork activities designed to promote focus and relaxation. Fitness and safety Whether exercising at home, in the gym or the great outdoors, the Venu 2 fitness smartwatch makes it easy to stay active and engaged. With new activity profiles for HIIT (including AMRAP, EMOM, Tabata and custom timers), indoor climbing, bouldering and hiking, the Venu 2/2S has over 25 built-in indoor and GPS sports apps with favorites that include walking, running, cycling, pool swimming, golf, Pilates and yoga1. The new advanced strength training profile and workouts put weight scaling and strength PRs right on the device and includes graphics showing which muscle groups were worked. Safety and tracking features provide peace of mind with automatic incident detection (during outdoor walks, runs or rides) and manually triggered assistance alerts both of which send real time location to emergency contacts. LiveTrack lets friends and family track the user’s outdoor activity3. Any workout, any time The Venu 2 makes it easy to switch up a stale fitness routine with a variety of workout options that include preloaded workouts on the watch, preset workouts available to download from Garmin Connect, and “create your own” customizable workouts with over 1,400 exercises to choose from. Over 75 preset animated workouts for cardio, yoga, strength, HIIT and Pilates demonstrate proper form and technique right in Garmin Connect or on the wrist. Whether training for a 5K or something longer, the Venu 2/2S is compatible with Garmin Coach free adaptive training plans. Smart features for life on the go Enjoy all-day connection and convenience with a host of smart features including built-in music (download up to 650 songs including playlists from Spotify®, Amazon Music, and Deezer4), Garmin PayTM contactless payments5, and smart notifications for text messages (AndroidTM users can reply from device), calendar reminders, incoming calls and more3. Personalize the Venu 2 with apps, watch faces and more available to download from the Connect IQTM store. Unlike other smartwatches, the Venu 2 can be used with either Android or Apple® smartphones. Designed for all-day wear The Venu 2 series is available in two sizes (Venu 2: 45mm watch case with 22mm band and the Venu 2S: 40mm watch case with 18mm band). Features stainless steel bezel and hardware and industry-standard quick release silicone band. Durable Corning ® Gorilla ® Glass 3 touchscreen AMOLED display with optional, always-on mode. Gorilla Glass 3 touchscreen AMOLED display with optional, always-on mode. Enhanced battery life (Venu 2: Up to 11 days in smartwatch mode, up to 8 hours in GPS mode + music; Venu 2S: Up to 10 days in smartwatch mode, up to 7 hours in GPS mode + music) Rapid battery recharge with 10 minutes of charging adds up to 1 day of smartwatch mode battery life or 1 hour of GPS + music battery life. Extend the time further with new battery saver mode. The Venu 2/2S has a suggested retail price of $399.99 and is available now on Garmin.com. Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized the wellness industry. Committed to developing wearables and health measurement tools that help people of all activity levels lead healthier lives, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at garmin.com/newsroom, email media.relations@garmin.com, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin, twitter.com/garminnews, instagram.com/garminwellness or youtube.com/garmin. 1 See Garmin.com/ataccuracy 2 This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries. 3 When paired with a compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety. 4 May require premium subscription by a third-party music provider 5 View current supported country, payment network and issuing bank information. About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin and Venu are registered trademarks and Firstbeat Analytics, Health Snapshot, Index, Body Battery, Garmin Connect, Garmin Pay and Connect IQ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Android is a trademark of Google LLC. SPOTIFY and the Spotify logo are among the registered trademarks of Spotify AB. Amazon Music and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved. Notice on Forward-Looking Statements: This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2020, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/earnings/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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AmTrust 2020 Extended Auto Warranty Advisor Analyzes 2.4 Million Auto Warranty Claims

Wed, 9 Dec 2020 13:30:00 UT

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. (“AmTrust” or the “Company”), a global specialty property and casualty insurer and leading underwriter of extended warranties, today released its first “AmTrust 2020 Extended Auto Warranty Advisor.” The report identifies common trends for extended warranties and claim payouts based on more than 2.4 million auto warranty claims totaling approximately $1.5 billion across all major car and truck manufacturers over the five-year period from 2015 to 2019. Car owners who purchased Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) are almost twice as likely as van, truck, or SUV owners (96% higher frequency of a claim) to file a claim. One of the leading reasons for this is that vans, trucks, and SUVs, on average, are holding more value, depreciating less than cars and leading to less total losses. However, once claims are filed, the claim payout for a van, truck, or SUV ($3,437 in 2019) is slightly higher than for a car ($3,285 in 2019) due to a higher average ticket price for a van, truck, or SUV versus a car. GAP coverage helps consumers protect their investment from the moment they drive off the lot. GAP protects the driver in cases where primary auto insurance carriers deem a vehicle “totaled” or stolen and there is a “GAP” between the amount the owner owes on loans or leases and what the vehicle is worth. “ Analyzing five years of data has given us new insights into what vehicle owners need to consider when evaluating whether they need all forms of extended auto warranty,” said Bruce Saulnier, President of AmTrust Specialty Risk, a division of AmTrust Financial. “ GAP average claim payouts are rising and more vehicle owners are getting value from these policies.” AmTrust also analyzed Vehicle Service Contract (VSC) claims across the U.S. by region - Northeast, Midwest, South and West. Claim payouts in the Midwest increased by 94% over the five-year period. The largest increase in claim payouts was related to windshield protection offerings, with claims increasing by 79% from 2015 to 2019. Although the Northeast had by far the lowest average windshield claim payouts at $368, this region had the highest costs for the repair and replacement of wheels covered by tire and wheel protection offerings, with an average claim payout of $321. This likely reflects winter weather conditions that create and worsen potholes and other bad road conditions. The “AmTrust 2020 Extended Auto Warranty Advisor” also found that claims for repairs on new cars are lower than for used cars -- $947 versus $1,169 in 2019. As vehicles age, the likelihood of a major component (i.e., engine, transmission) breakdown increases, causing the average claim payouts of used cars to exceed new vehicles. “ Whether or not to purchase an auto extended warranty can be a challenging decision for consumers,” said Saulnier. “ Our analysis of 2.4 million claims provides quantitative proof that GAP is needed now more than ever for borrowers taking out loans greater than their cars are worth and that the continued rise in vehicle repair costs over the last five years prove that auto extended warranties protect against out of pocket costs. There are also regional differences in claim frequency and repair costs for different components that should also be considered.” “ We hope our inaugural study of claims paid provides good insight for consumers, dealers and administrators on the value of these important protections,” Saulnier concluded. The full report is available in AmTrust’s Resource Center. Graphics and charts in this report can be used without copyright permission. About AmTrust Financial Services, Inc. AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a multinational insurance holding company headquartered in New York, offers specialty property and casualty insurance products, including workers' compensation, business owner’s policy (BOP), general liability and extended service and warranty coverage. For more information about AmTrust, visit www.amtrustfinancial.com

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French Startup Sonio raises €10M through the European Innovation Council Accelerator to improve the health of women and children through AI

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 08:30:00 UT

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PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sonio announces a €10M fundraising through the European Innovation Council Accelerator, the leading fund in supporting European deep-tech companies. For this cohort, among 1092 projects submitted, only 78 companies were selected by the EIC Accelerator. This fundraising (€2.5M in grant and €7.5M in equity investment) comes in addition to the €5M previously raised with Elaia, OneRagtime and Bpi France in June 2022. It will support Sonio, a company that empowers fetal medicine professionals and secures pregnancy ultrasounds through AI, to accelerate the release of new features on the platform, such as embedded image recognition and genomics. A great opportunity, also, to gain momentum for the French startup’s market entry in the USA, as well as ramp up sales in Europe and India. Sonio brings together unique expertise from the fields of fetal medicine, artificial intelligence, software development and ultrasound imaging to address the 50% of congenital malformations that are not detected before birth and improve access and quality of care for pregnant women and children. Created only a couple of years ago, the startup company leverages 5 years of R&D and clinical development at Ecole Polytechnique, the PRAIRIE Institute and Necker Hospital in Paris. It already provides a comprehensive solution to assist all fetal ultrasound practitioners, from beginners to the most seasoned experts and is already being used by over 250 healthcare professionals. “Receiving such a significant funding from one of the most competitive accelerators in the world is a testament to the innovation Sonio brings to fetal medicine” said Cécile Brosset, Chief Executive Officer and co-Founder of Sonio. « Our hard work has been fruitful. I am now more confident than ever that we can help secure pregnancy care worldwide with collective and artificial intelligence.” “For us this funding means more research, more clinical studies, more innovation, more patents filed in Europe and ultimately an improved quality of care for patients, wherever they are. We are eager to intensify our scientific partnerships with some of the best experts in Fetal Medicine and Artificial Intelligence.” said Rémi Besson, Chief Scientific Officer and co-Founder of Sonio. Inspired by the company’s mission and in just 2.5 years, Sonio’s multidisciplinary team has already brought 2 products to market: Sonio Diagnostics, designed for expert diagnostic ultrasounds, was CE marked and found its first clients in record time. Sonio Pro, tailored to secure and bring more efficiency to routine pregnancy ultrasounds, was launched in October and has already convinced customers in Europe. Several partnerships have already been signed, with Samsung France, one of the main women’s health ultrasound manufacturers, but also with specialized distributors (Lifecell in India, Manager Systems in Brazil, Dynamic Medicals in Nigeria). “This funding from EIC will allow us to accelerate our commercial development in the USA and in Europe, thanks to faster innovation and better market access. We will also be able to initiate more distribution partnerships in countries where access to healthcare is scarce, thus helping us to fulfill our mission, which is to improve access and quality of care of women and children.” said Dagmar Nuber, Chief Business Officer and co-Founder at Sonio. About Sonio Founded in 2020, Sonio is the only SaaS platform that empowers healthcare professionals to secure prenatal care by combining technological innovation, medical expertise, and collective intelligence. It provides a unique Artificial Intelligence software that associates the knowledge of prenatal medicine practitioners with all types of medical, imaging, genetic and environmental data to optimize prenatal screening and diagnosis. Created by a team of entrepreneurs, and scientific, medical and tech experts, Sonio is already used by over 250 healthcare professionals. Sonio is committed to become an “Entreprise à Mission” – a company whose objectives in the social, societal, and environmental fields are aligned with this purpose and set out in its by-laws, as defined by the 2019 PACTE law.

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Werner Named a 2022 Top Green Fleet by Heavy Duty Trucking

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:50:00 UT

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OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Werner Enterprises (Nasdaq: WERN), a premier transportation and logistics provider, announced its inclusion as a 2022 Top Green Fleet by Heavy Duty Trucking. Heavy Duty Trucking’s Top Green Fleets program honors industry leaders in sustainability efforts across all sizes and types of trucking fleets. Areas analyzed include fleet electrification, alternative and renewable fuels, cleaner-burning engines, fuel efficiency, freight efficiency, “green” facilities and testing new sustainable technologies. Companies are recognized based on their green fleet efforts, improved sustainability and environmental footprint in facilities, ESG goals and reports, and green initiatives for 2022 and 2023. "We are proud to be recognized among the 20 companies named to this list highlighting our aggressive ESG goals with measurable, long lasting and industry-wide impacts,” said Werner’s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Craig Callahan. “This award from Heavy Duty Trucking builds upon our Werner DRIVESM strategy incorporating sustainability, capital allocation, an outcome-oriented approach to operations, a drive to innovate and a culture that supports and values team members.” Nominations for the awards program were made by Heavy Duty Trucking providers and reviewed by the publication’s staff. All companies must select a fleet size number, fuels used, type of operations, and the number of heavy and medium-duty vehicles. To view a full list of companies named to the list, visit https://www.truckinginfo.com/10188120/hdt-announces-2022-top-green-fleets About Werner Enterprises Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: WERN) delivers superior truckload transportation and logistics services to customers across the United States, Mexico and Canada. With 2021 revenues of $2.7 billion, an industry-leading modern truck and trailer fleet, more than 14,000 talented associates and our innovative Werner EDGE technology, we are an essential solutions provider for customers who value the integrity of their supply chain and require safe and exceptional on-time service. Werner provides Dedicated and One-Way Truckload services as well as Logistics services that include truckload brokerage, freight management, intermodal and final mile. As an industry leader, Werner is deeply committed to promoting sustainability and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide Announce the 2021 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence Nominee Finalists

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 14:00:00 UT

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The 2021 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence Ceremony & Gala will be held at The American Club Resort Hotel in Kohler, Wisconsin on November 11, 2021. (Photo Credit: The American Club Resort Hotel) The 2021 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence Ceremony & Gala will be held at The American Club Resort Hotel in Kohler, Wisconsin on November 11, 2021. (Photo Credit: The American Club Resort Hotel) WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Historic Hotels of America® and Historic Hotels Worldwide® are pleased to announce the nominee finalists for the 2021 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence. The Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence recognize and celebrate the finest historic hotels and hoteliers from across the United States of America and from around the world. The 2021 Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala will take place at The American Club Resort Hotel in Kohler, Wisconsin on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 7 pm. The award winners will be announced in front of an audience of owners, general managers, senior decision makers, and guests representing many of the finest historic hotels from across the United States of America and from around the world. The American Club Resort Hotel (1918), inducted into Historic Hotels of America in 1991 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, has achieved the longest record in the Midwest for earning the Forbes five-star and AAA five-diamond awards. It has stood as an icon of gracious hospitality for over 100 years. Nominee finalists are selected from nominations received from historic hotels, preservation supporters, prior award recipients, community leaders, and leadership from Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. As official programs of the National Trust for Historic Preservation (in the United States), Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide provide the recognition to travelers, civic leaders, and the global cultural, heritage, and historic travel market that member hotels are among the finest historic hotels from across the United States of America and from around the world. The Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence program recognizes the pinnacle of this distinct group of nominees in a range of categories. From more than 250 nominations received, the awards committee evaluated and after careful consideration selected the following 2021 award nominee finalists: Historic Hotels of America New Member of the Year Nominees 1754 House (1754) Woodbury, Connecticut Bellwether House (1876) Savannah, Georgia Eagles Mere Inn (1887) Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania Chatham Bars Inn (1914) Chatham, Massachusetts Hotel Indigo Atlanta Midtown (1925) Atlanta, Georgia 21c Museum Hotel Chicago (1927) Chicago, Illinois The Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort (1946) Solvang, California Surf & Sand Resort (1948) Laguna Beach, California Rancho Bernardo Inn (1963) San Diego, California Historic Hotels of America Best Social Media of a Historic Hotel Nominees Inn at Perry Cabin (1816) St. Michaels, Maryland Antrim 1844 (1844) Taneytown, Maryland Mohonk Mountain House (1869) New Paltz, New York 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa (1886) Eureka Springs, Arkansas Grand Hotel (1887) Mackinac Island, Michigan Fairmont Copley Plaza (1912) Boston, Massachusetts Chatham Bars Inn (1914) Chatham, Massachusetts La Fonda on the Plaza (1922) Santa Fe, New Mexico Historic Hotel Bethlehem (1922) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania La Valencia Hotel (1926) La Jolla, California The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park (1927) Hawley, Pennsylvania The Hotel Hershey® (1933) Hershey, Pennsylvania Surf & Sand Resort (1948) Laguna Beach, California Rancho Bernardo Inn (1963) San Diego, California Historic Hotels of America Sustainability Champion Nominees Strater Hotel (1887) Durango, Colorado Ledges Hotel (1890) Hawley, Pennsylvania Lodge at the Presidio (1894) San Francisco, California Airlie (1899) Warrenton, Virginia Inn at the Presidio (1903) San Francisco, California Fairmont Hotel San Francisco (1907) San Francisco, California Hotel Boulderado (1909) Boulder, Colorado HOTEL DU PONT (1913) Wilmington, Delaware The American Club Resort Hotel (1918) Kohler, Wisconsin Fairmont Olympic Hotel (1924) Seattle, Washington Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (1965) Kohala Coast, Hawaii The Dewberry (1965) Charleston, South Carolina Historic Hotels of America Best Small Historic Inn/Hotel (Under 75 Guestrooms) Nominees Colonial Houses at Colonial Williamsburg (1750) Williamsburg, Virginia The Middlebury Inn (1827) Middlebury, Vermont The Blackburn Inn & Conference Center (1828) Staunton, Virginia Inns of Aurora (1833) Aurora, New York Antrim 1844 (1844) Taneytown, Maryland Island House Hotel (1852) Mackinac Island, Michigan The Sayre Mansion (1858) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania The Inn at Leola Village, Est. 1867 (1867) Leola, Pennsylvania St. James Hotel MN (1875) Red Wing, Minnesota Lancaster Arts Hotel (1881) Lancaster, Pennsylvania Lodge at the Presidio (1894) San Francisco, California Omni Bretton Arms Inn (1896) Bretton Woods, New Hampshire Castle Hill Resort and Spa (1905) Cavendish, Vermont Southern Hotel (1907) Covington, Louisiana Mizpah Hotel (1907) Tonopah, Nevada Bear Mountain Inn (1915) Bear Mountain, New York Hassayampa Inn (1927) Prescott, Arizona The Savoy Hotel & Beach Club (1935) Miami Beach, Florida Williamsburg Inn (1937) Williamsburg, Virginia The Lodge at Wakulla Springs (1937) Wakulla Springs, Florida The Wort Hotel (1941) Jackson, Wyoming Historic Hotels of America Best Historic Hotel (76 - 200 Guestrooms) Nominees Publick House Historic Inn (1771) Sturbridge, Massachusetts Inn at Perry Cabin (1816) St. Michaels, Maryland River Street Inn (1817) Savannah, Georgia Strater Hotel (1887) Durango, Colorado Riggs Washington DC (1891) Washington, District of Columbia Hotel Colorado (1893) Glenwood Springs, Colorado Portland Regency Hotel & Spa (1895) Portland, Maine The Union Station Nashville Yards, Autograph Collection (1900) Nashville, Tennessee Hotel Boulderado (1909) Boulder, Colorado The Otesaga Resort Hotel (1909) Cooperstown, New York The Hermitage Hotel (1910) Nashville, Tennessee La Fonda on the Plaza (1922) Santa Fe, New Mexico Skytop Lodge (1928) Skytop, Pennsylvania The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort (1935) St. Simons Island, Georgia Timberline Lodge (1937) Mt. Hood, Oregon Surf & Sand Resort (1948) Laguna Beach, California The Statler (1956) Dallas, Texas The Dewberry (1965) Charleston, South Carolina Historic Hotels of America Best Historic Hotel (201 - 400 Guestrooms) Nominees Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection (1750) Williamsburg, Virginia The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC (1818) Washington, District of Columbia Omni La Mansión del Rio, San Antonio (1852) San Antonio, Texas Grand Hotel (1887) Mackinac Island, Michigan The Pfister Hotel (1893) Milwaukee, Wisconsin Carolina Hotel, Pinehurst Resort (1895) Pinehurst, North Carolina West Baden Springs Hotel (1902) West Baden Springs, Indiana Omni Mount Washington Resort (1902) Bretton Woods, New Hampshire The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City (1911) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Fairmont Copley Plaza (1912) Boston, Massachusetts Hilton Fort Worth (1921) Fort Worth, Texas Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows (1921) Santa Monica, California Francis Marion Hotel (1924) Charleston, South Carolina Hotel Viking (1926) Newport, Rhode Island InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel (1926) San Francisco, California Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa (1927) Sonoma, California The Don CeSar (1928) St. Pete Beach, Florida The Wigwam (1929) Litchfield Park, Arizona Rancho Bernardo Inn (1963) San Diego, California Mauna Kea Beach Hotel (1965) Kohala Coast, Hawaii Historic Hotels of America Best Historic Hotel (over 400 Guestrooms) Nominees French Lick Springs Hotel (1845) French Lick, Indiana Grand Hotel Golf Club & Spa (1847) Point Clear, Alabama Palmer House®, A Hilton Hotel (1871) Chicago, Illinois Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco (1875) San Francisco, California Hotel Monteleone (1886) New Orleans, Louisiana Hotel del Coronado (1888) Coronado, California Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton (1897) New York, New York Fairmont Hotel San Francisco (1907) San Francisco, California Omni William Penn Hotel, Pittsburgh (1916) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The Broadmoor (1918) Colorado Springs, Colorado The Drake Hotel (1920) Chicago, Illinois Fairmont Olympic Hotel (1924) Seattle, Washington The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection (1925) Washington, District of Columbia Hilton Chicago (1927) Chicago, Illinois The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort (1927) Honolulu, Hawaii Capital Hilton (1943) Washington, District of Columbia Best City Center Historic Hotel River Street Inn (1817) Savannah, Georgia The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC (1818) Washington, District of Columbia Omni La Mansión del Rio, San Antonio (1852) San Antonio, Texas Palmer House®, a Hilton Hotel (1871) Chicago, Illinois St. James Hotel MN (1875) Red Wing, Minnesota Lancaster Arts Hotel (1881) Lancaster, Pennsylvania Fairmont Hotel San Francisco (1907) San Francisco, California Fairmont Copley Plaza (1912) Boston, Massachusetts HOTEL DU PONT (1913) Wilmington, Delaware The Drake Hotel (1920) Chicago, Illinois Historic Hotel Bethlehem (1922) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania La Fonda on the Plaza (1922) Santa Fe, New Mexico Francis Marion Hotel (1924) Charleston, South Carolina The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection (1925) Washington, District of Columbia Westin Poinsett (1925) Greenville, South Carolina Hotel Viking (1926) Newport, Rhode Island InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel (1926) San Francisco, California Hilton Chicago (1927) Chicago, Illinois Hassayampa Inn (1927) Prescott, Arizona The Omni Shoreham Hotel (1930) Washington, District of Columbia Capital Hilton (1943) Washington, District of Columbia The Statler (1956) Dallas, Texas The Dewberry (1965) Charleston, South Carolina Historic Hotels of America Best Historic Resort Nominees The Omni Homestead Resort (1766) Hot Springs, Virginia Woodstock Inn & Resort (1793) Woodstock, Vermont Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa (1806) Bedford, Pennsylvania Inn at Perry Cabin (1816) St. Michaels, Maryland Grand Hotel Golf Club & Spa (1847) Point Clear, Alabama Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa (1865) Whitefield, New Hampshire The Sagamore Resort (1883) Bolton Landing, New York Jekyll Island Club Resort (1886) Jekyll Island, Georgia Grand Hotel (1887) Mackinac Island, Michigan Hotel del Coronado (1888) Coronado, California Omni Mount Washington Resort (1902) Bretton Woods, New Hampshire The Omni Grove Park Inn (1913) Asheville, North Carolina The Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club (1925) St. Petersburg, Florida Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa (1927) Sonoma, California Silver Birches (1927) Hawley, Pennsylvania Skytop Lodge (1928) Skytop, Pennsylvania The Wigwam (1929) Litchfield Park, Arizona The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort (1935) St. Simons Island, Georgia The Lodge at Nemacolin (1968) Farmington, Pennsylvania Historic Hotels of America Hotel Historian of the Year Nominees Jeffrey Lane at French Lick Resort (1845) French Lick, Indiana Susan Stein at Grand Hotel Golf Club & Spa (1847) Point Clear, Alabama Al Granger at Glasbern (1870) Fogelsville, Pennsylvania Bob Tagatz at Grand Hotel (1887) Mackinac Island, Michigan Marilyn Haight at Airlie (1899) Warrenton, Virginia Michelle Heston at The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco (1907) San Francisco, California Laurel McKown at Hotel Boulderado (1909) Boulder, Colorado Tom Vickstrom at The Hermitage Hotel (1910) Nashville, Tennessee Cherie LeJeune at The American Club Resort Hotel (1918) Kohler, Wisconsin Ed Pulsifer at La Fonda on the Plaza (1922) Santa Fe, New Mexico Linny Adamson at Timberline Lodge (1937) Mt. Hood, Oregon Historic Hotels of America Best Historic Restaurant in Conjunction with a Historic Hotel The Smokehouse Restaurant at Antrim 1844 (1844) Taneytown, Maryland Las Canarias at Omni La Mansión del Rio, San Antonio (1852) San Antonio, Texas Osteria Avanti at The Inn at Leola Village, Est. 1867 (1867) Leola, Pennsylvania The Woods at Grand Hotel (1887) Mackinac Island, Michigan Tonga Room at The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco (1907) San Francisco, California Oak Long Bar + Kitchen at Fairmont Copley Plaza (1912) Boston, Massachusetts Le Cavalier at HOTEL DU PONT (1913) Wilmington, Delaware Stars at Chatham Bars Inn (1914) Chatham, Massachusetts The Wisconsin Room at The American Club Resort Hotel (1918) Kohler, Wisconsin La Plazuela at La Fonda on the Plaza (1922) Santa Fe, New Mexico Swamp Fox Restaurant at the Francis Marion Hotel (1924) Charleston, South Carolina Top of the Mark at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins Hotel (1926) San Francisco, California Litchfield’s at The Wigwam (1929) Litchfield Park, Arizona Cascade Dining Room at Timberline Lodge (1937) Mt. Hood, Oregon Silver Dollar Bar & Grill at The Wort Hotel (1941) Jackson, Wyoming Avant at Rancho Bernardo Inn (1963) San Diego, California Historic Hotels of America Ambassador of the Year (celebrating 25+ years of service) Nominees Patty Henning at Jekyll Island Club Resort (1886) Jekyll Island, Georgia Juan Rodriguez at The Pfister Hotel (1893) Milwaukee, Wisconsin Bruce A. Haines at Historic Hotel Bethlehem (1922) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Carol Anglin at La Fonda on the Plaza (1922) Santa Fe, New Mexico Scott Skellenger at Timberline Lodge (1937) Mt. Hood, Oregon Historic Hotels of America Legendary Family Historic Hoteliers of the Year Nominees The Widman Family at Charming Inns®: John Rutledge House Inn® (1763), Kings Courtyard Inn (1853), Wentworth Mansion® (1886), Circa 1886 Restaurant (1886) Charleston, South Carolina The Mollett Family at Antrim 1844 (1844) Taneytown, Maryland The Marcus Family at The Pfister Hotel (1893) Milwaukee, Wisconsin The Hraba Family at Waterford Hotels & Inns: Lodge at the Presidio (1894) & Inn at the Presidio (1903) San Francisco, California The Boughton Family at The Colony Hotel (1914) Kennebunkport, Maine, and Colony Hotel & Cabana Club (1926) Delray Beach, Florida The Kohler Family at The American Club Resort Hotel (1918) Kohler, Wisconsin The Melius Family at OHEKA CASTLE (1919) Huntington, New York The Kohnstamm Family at Timberline Lodge (1937) Mt. Hood, Oregon The Hardy Family at The Lodge at Nemacolin (1968) Farmington, Pennsylvania Historic Hotels of America Steward of History and Historic Preservation Nominees Michael J. Harrington at Concord’s Colonial Inn (1716), Publick House Historic Inn (1771), and Hawthorne Inn (1925) Massachusetts Jeanne and Grant Genzlinger at The Settlers Hospitality Group: The Sayre Mansion (1858), Ledges Hotel (1890), The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park (1927), and Silver Birches (1927) Pennsylvania Eugene Lucas at The Historic Menger Hotel (1859) San Antonio, Texas; The Cliff House at Pikes Peak (1873) Manitou Springs, Colorado; The Crockett Hotel (1909) San Antonio, Texas; and The Brown Hotel (1923) Louisville, Kentucky Richard Bernstein at The Morrison-Clark Historic Inn (1864), The Henley Park Hotel (1918), Hotel Lombardy (1926) Washington, District of Columbia Bob and Dana Townsend at Sheridan Inn (1893) Sheridan, Wyoming Fred and Nancy Cline at Mizpah Hotel (1907) Tonopah, Nevada Bruce Haines at Historic Hotel Bethlehem (1922) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania G. Brint Ryan at Hotel Settles (1930) Big Spring, Texas Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson at 21c Museum Hotels: 21c Museum Hotel Louisville by MGallery (1800) Kentucky; 21c Museum Hotel Kansas City by MGallery (1888) Missouri; 21c Museum Hotel Nashville by MGallery (1900) Tennessee; 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati by MGallery (1912) Ohio; 21c Museum Hotel Lexington by MGallery (1914) Kentucky; 21c Museum Hotel Oklahoma City by MGallery (1916) Oklahoma; 21c Museum Hotel Chicago by MGallery (1927) Illinois; 21c Museum Hotel Durham by MGallery (1937) North Carolina Historic Hotels of America Historic Hotelier of the Year Nominees Sarah Eustis at The Red Lion Inn (1773) Stockbridge, Massachusetts Joe Vezzoso at French Lick Resort: French Lick Springs Hotel (1845) West Baden Springs Hotel (1902) Indiana Justin Genzlinger at The Settlers Hospitality Group: The Sayre Mansion (1858), Ledges Hotel (1890), The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park (1927), and Silver Birches (1927) Pennsylvania Randy Howat at Inns of Distinction, LLC (1861) Pennsylvania Patty Henning at Jekyll Island Club Resort (1886) Jekyll Island, Georgia Linda Price-Topp at The Pfister Hotel (1893) Milwaukee, Wisconsin Dee Patel at The Hermitage Hotel (1910) Nashville, Tennessee Greg Kavanagh at HOTEL DU PONT (1913) Wilmington, Delaware Rik Blyth at La Fonda on the Plaza (1922) Santa Fe, New Mexico Kori Johnson at The Mayflower Hotel, Autograph Collection (1925) Washington, District of Columbia John Dewberry at The Dewberry (1965) Charleston, South Carolina Historic Hotels of America Lifetime Achievement Award Nominees Michael J. Harrington at Concord’s Colonial Inn (1716), Hawthorne Inn (1925), and Publick House Historic Inn (1771) Massachusetts Steve Ferguson at French Lick Resort: French Lick Springs Hotel (1845) West Baden Springs Hotel (1902) Indiana Jeanne and Grant Genzlinger at The Settlers Hospitality Group: The Sayre Mansion (1858), Ledges Hotel (1890), The Settlers Inn at Bingham Park (1927), and Silver Birches (1927) Pennsylvania Eugene Lucas at The Historic Menger Hotel (1859) San Antonio, Texas; The Cliff House at Pikes Peak (1873) Manitou Springs, Colorado; The Crockett Hotel (1909) San Antonio, Texas; and The Brown Hotel (1923) Louisville, Kentucky Steve Bartolin at The Broadmoor (1918) Colorado Springs, Colorado Bruce Haines at Historic Hotel Bethlehem (1922) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Historic Hotels Worldwide Best Historic Hotel in Europe Nominees Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa (1400) St. Andrews, Scotland Hotel Hacienda de Abajo (1493) Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain Hotel Maximilian´s (1495) Augsburg, Germany Domus Renier Boutique Hotel (1608) Chania, Crete The Mozart Prague Hotel (1770) Prague, Czech Republic Great Southern Killarney (1854) Killarney, Ireland Grand Hotel Zermatterhof (1879) Zermatt, Switzerland The Savoy, A Fairmont Managed Hotel (1889) London, England Hotel Villa Cipriani (1889) Asolo, Italy Solstrand Hotel & Bad (1896) Bergen, Norway Hotel Regina Louvre (1900) Paris, France Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian (1903) Edinburgh, Scotland Hôtel de la Cité Carcassonne – MGallery (1909) Carcassonne, France Grand Hotel Tremezzo (1910) Lake Como, Tremezzo, Italy Villa Copenhagen (1912) Copenhagen, Denmark Amerikalinjen (1919) Oslo, Norway Hôtel Napoleon Paris (1928) Paris, France Historic Hotels Worldwide Best Historic Hotel in Asia/Pacific Nominees Deogarh Mahal (1670) Rajasthan, India Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar (1780) Bagac, Philippines Raffles Singapore (1887) Singapore Beijing Hotel NUO (1917) Beijing, China The Fullerton Hotel Singapore (1924) Singapore Raffles Grand Hotel D'Angkor (1932) Siem Reap, Cambodia The Murray Hong Kong (1969) Hong Kong Historic Hotels Worldwide Best Historic Hotel in the Americas Quinta Real Oaxaca (1576) Oaxaca, Mexico Hacienda de los Santos Resort & Spa (1650) Alamos, Mexico Patios de Cafayate (1740) Cafayate, Argentina Quinta Real Zacatecas (1866) Zacatecas, Mexico Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu (1899) Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada Aranwa Sacred Valley (1900) Urubamba, Peru Fairmont Empress (1908) Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Fairmont Le Château Montebello (1930) Montebello, Quebec, Canada Alvear Palace Hotel (1932) Buenos Aires, Argentina Fairmont Hotel Vancouver (1939) Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada “It is an honor to congratulate all the 2021 award nominees,” said Lawrence Horwitz, Executive Vice President, Historic Hotels of America and Historic Hotels Worldwide. “The nominee finalists exemplify the finest historic hotels and hoteliers from the across the United States of America and from around the world. The historic hotels nominated include small historic inns, boutique hotels, lifestyle hotels, and resorts. They represent small towns to large cities to UNESCO World Heritage destinations. We applaud the dedication and passion of the thousands of individuals working at these iconic and legendary historic hotels that keep the stories alive from the past and make staying or celebrating special occasions at these historic hotels memorable experiences.” Tickets for The 2021 Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala Dinner are available. The 2021 Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala will take place at The American Club Resort Hotel in Kohler, Wisconsin on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 7 pm. Ceremony and Gala Tickets are $350 for one seat and $2,800 per table (for 8 seats). To register for the ceremony and gala, please contact Stephanie Calhoun scalhoun@historichotels.org. About Historic Hotels of America® Historic Hotels of America is the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest Historic Hotels. Historic Hotels of America has more than 300 historic hotels. These historic hotels have all faithfully maintained their authenticity, sense of place, and architectural integrity in the United States of America, including 44 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Historic Hotels of America is comprised of mostly independently owned and operated historic hotels. More than 30 of the world’s finest hospitality brands, chains, and collections are represented in Historic Hotels of America. To be nominated and selected for membership into this prestigious program, a hotel must be at least 50 years old; has been designated by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark or listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places; and recognized as having historic significance. For more information, please visit HistoricHotels.org/US. About Historic Hotels Worldwide® Washington DC based Historic Hotels Worldwide® is a prestigious collection of historic treasures, including more than 350 legendary historic hotels including many former castles, chateaus, palaces, academies, haciendas, villas, monasteries, and other historic lodging spanning ten centuries. Historic Hotels Worldwide recognizes authentic cultural treasures that demonstrate exemplary historic preservation and their inspired architecture, cultural traditions, and authentic cuisine. To be nominated and selected for induction into Historic Hotels Worldwide, historical lodging properties must be at least 75 years old; utilize historic accommodations; serve as the former home or be located on the grounds of the former home of famous persons or significant location for an event in history; be located in or within walking distance to a historic district, historically significant landmark, place of historic event, or a historic city center; be recognized by a local preservation organization or national trust; and display historic memorabilia, artwork, photography, and other examples of its historic significance. For more information, please visit HistoricHotelsWorldwide.com.

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Growth Opportunities in Cybersecurity Training Platforms, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Remediation and Authentication Solutions - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:30:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Growth Opportunities in Cybersecurity Training Platforms, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, Remediation and Authentication Solutions" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This edition of the Cyber Security Technology Opportunity Engine (TOE) covers innovations related to emerging cyber security solutions. These include firewall stackpath, no code platform, XDR, AI enabled platform, ML based solution, and MDR services. The identified innovations can help companies to handle threats, data breaches, phishing attacks and defend against modern attacks residing within hybrid IT infrastructure, dark-web and various other network layers. Cyber Security TOE's mission is to investigate new and emerging developments that aim to protect the network infrastructure and the resources operating in the network. The TOE offers strategic insights that would help identify new business opportunities and enhance technology portfolio decisions by assessing new developments and product launches in: anti-spam, anti-virus, phishing, identity management, disaster recovery, firewalls, virtual private networks, end-point security, content filtering, Web application security, authentication and access control, intrusion prevention and detection systems, encryption algorithms, cryptographic techniques, and pattern recognition systems for network security. Highlights of this service include technology roadmapping of network security technologies; IP portfolio analysis; information on funding and investment opportunities; evaluation of commercial opportunities from technology developments; technology assessment; analysis of technology accelerators and challenges and many more. The Information & Communication Technology cluster provides global industry analysis, technology competitive analysis, and insights into game-changing technologies in the wireless communication and computing space. Innovations in ICT have deeply permeated various applications and markets. These innovations have profound impact on a range of business functions for computing, communications, business intelligence, data processing, information security, workflow automation, quality of service (QoS) measurements, simulations, customer relationship management, knowledge management functions and many more. Global teams of industry experts continuously monitor technology areas such as Big Data, cloud computing, communication services, mobile and wireless communication space, IT applications & services, network security, and unified communications markets. In addition, vertical markets and connected industries are examined closely to provide a holistic view of the ICT Industry. Key Topics Covered: 1. Innovations in Cybersecurity Training Platforms, Vulnerability Management, Threat Detection, and Remediation Cost-effective and User-friendly Firewall StackPath's Value Proposition StackPath - Investor Dashboard Protecting APIs from Threats Traceable AI's Value Proposition Traceable AI - Investor Dashboard Extended Detection and Response (XDR) for All Types of Network Environments NetWitness's Value Proposition NetWitness - Investor Dashboard No-code Platform Serves Red Teams SafeBreach's Value Proposition SafeBreach - Investor Dashboard Software-as-a-Service-based Cybersecurity for Digital Learning Environments GoGuardian's Value Proposition GoGuardian - Investor Dashboard Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Data Sprawl Platform Airavana's Value Proposition Airavana - Investor Dashboard Machine Learning (ML) based Solutions for Cybersecurity SecureWorks' Value Proposition SecureWorks - Investor Dashboard Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services eSentire's Value Proposition eSentire - Investor Dashboard People-centric Cybersecurity Solutions Proofpoint Proofpoint - Investor Dashboard Key Contacts 2. Appendix Criteria for Rating of Innovations--Explanation Companies Mentioned Airavana eSentire GoGuardian' NetWitness Proofpoint SafeBreach SecureWorks For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/cbtlhi

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Middleby Acquires Marco Beverage Systems, Adds Innovative Beverage Solutions

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:30:00 UT

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ELGIN, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the acquisition Marco Beverage Systems a designer and manufacturer of innovative and energy-efficient beverage dispense solutions. Based in Dublin, Ireland, Marco has annual revenues of $30 million. “Marco is a leader in innovative beverage dispensing systems. This acquisition is highly complementary to our growing beverage portfolio, and the Marco product line further expands our offerings in coffee brewers, cold brew dispense, and a variety of hot, cold and sparkling water dispensers,” said Tim FitzGerald, Middleby CEO. “Touchless and in-counter dispense technology is rapidly gaining popularity due to space and labor advantages, along with enhanced aesthetic features. Marco is well-positioned with solutions for these growing trends.” Manufacturing for more than 40 years, Marco has facilities in Dublin, Ireland, and Ningbo, China. Products include POUR’D cold coffee on tap, which received the Best New Product 2022 award from the Specialty Coffee Association. For more information about Marco Beverage Systems visit: www.marcobeveragesystems.com The Middleby Corporation is a global leader in the foodservice industry. The company develops and manufactures a broad line of solutions used in commercial foodservice, food processing, and residential kitchens. Supporting the company’s pursuit of the most sophisticated innovation, the state-of-the-art Middleby Innovation Kitchens showcases and demonstrates the most advanced Middleby solutions. In 2022 Middleby was named a World’s Best Employer by Forbes and is a proud philanthropic partner to organizations addressing food insecurity. For more information on Middleby and the company’s brands please visit www.middleby.com.

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Native Voice and iHeartMedia Announce Hands-Free Access to Expansive Audio Content

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 14:00:00 UT

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DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Native Voice, an on-demand voice assistant library that enables users to communicate directly by voice with their favorite brands, announced today a product collaboration with iHeartMedia to offer direct access to the nation’s largest library of live and on-demand music, radio and podcast content via voice. Early next year, anyone with a Skull-iQ enabled Skullcandy device (Grind, Grind Fuel, Push Active) can simply say “Hey iHeart” for immediate, hands-free access to iHeartRadio’s expansive world of content without having to download the iHeart app. The service provides access to free artist-radio stations from iHeartRadio - users will simply say, “Hey iHeart, play Dua Lipa radio” to enjoy instant streaming of their favorite artist station. Or users might say, “Hey iHeart, play 102.7 KIIS FM” to stream local live radio and connect with their community. Over time, users will also be able to select music by mood or genre and play the podcasts they know and love. “We are on a mission to free everyone to do more with direct and seamless access to the most delightful and valuable voice experiences, and our partnership with iHeartMedia is another example of how Native Voice is fulfilling that mission,” said John Goscha, CEO of Native Voice. “The time is right for voice and we’re excited to be partnering with category-leading brands that want to offer fast and easy access to their content and connect directly with their customers where they are.” This partnership is another example of Native Voice’s ongoing commitment to making life simpler by connecting users with brands’ voice assistants, and all the help they have to offer. And by doing so, improving the bond between consumers and the brands they love through voice. Simply put, Native Voice enables everyone to do more with direct and seamless access to the most responsive and valuable voice experiences. For companies that don’t have a voice assistant, Native Voice works with them to define a voice experience and distribution plan. “We are thrilled to partner with iHeartMedia to launch a branded voice experience where users will be able to ask for an artist, genre, radio station and location, or podcasts, without having to touch their phone,” said Katie McMahon, President and COO at Native Voice. “It’s an exciting time for voice recognition, where end users get exactly what they're looking for while saving time and reducing friction. And most importantly, users don’t have to pull out their phone to touch, type or swipe, minimizing the time-suck that’s so common with mobile phones.” 2022 has been a year of tremendous growth for Native Voice. Back in July, the company announced at Alexa Live that their technology will be deployed on Skullcandy devices for the first time, providing hands-free access to multiple branded voice assistants, including Alexa. As a result, Push Active and the Grind Series will become the first Skullcandy devices to feature both Alexa and the Skullcandy assistant simultaneously, and now, iHeartRadio. “As the number one audio company in the United States, iHeartMedia is excited to partner with Native Voice to provide easy access to our unparalleled stable of live and on-demand content using voice,” said John Vermeer, EVP of Digital Distribution and Platform Partnerships for iHeartMedia. “Whether it be accessing live and local radio stations or the most listened-to library of podcasts, offering our users an exceptional experience is our top priority. Native Voice is a pioneer in this space, delivering truly hands-free listening and we can’t wait to offer yet another way to meet listeners where they are with the services they expect. The Native Voice/iHeartMedia integration on Skull-iQ enabled Skullcandy devices will be rolled out in early Q1 2023. Any existing user of Skullcandy earbuds that are Skull-iQ enabled will be able to add “Hey iHeart” to their earbuds for an instant update, at no cost. About Native Voice Native Voice allows users to get more done using just their voice to unlock multiple voice assistants, like Alexa and Siri, and the brands that are developing their own branded voice assistants. Founded in 2020 by John Goscha, Native Voice enables voice technology to remove the friction between consumer needs and brand solutions by delivering multi-voice connectivity that is accessible across all owned products. To learn more about Native Voice, go to www.nativevoice.ai. About iHeartMedia iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans every month, and has a portfolio of unmatched consumer brands and industry-leading events. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next four podcast publishers combined; has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand; and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.

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PPM America Announces Twelfth CLO Closing

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:45:00 UT

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPM America, Inc. (PPM) today announced the closing of PPM CLO 6 Ltd. (CLO 6), a $300 million CLO. This is PPM’s sixth CLO since the firm re-entered the CLO market in 2018, and the twelfth CLO in the firm’s history. CLO 6 is managed by a PPM subsidiary, PPM Loan Management Company 2, LLC, a registered investment adviser. “ During a period of rising rates and market volatility, we are proud to have been able to close a deal with 17 investors, many of whom are new to PPM’s CLO platform,” said James Damron, Senior Managing Director and Head of CLO Management at PPM. “ Pricing and closing CLO 6 in a challenging market environment with ongoing investor concerns further supports the ability and strength of PPM’s CLO platform and our relationships with current and new investors.” CLO 6 is managed by the firm’s seasoned bank loan team, which averages 26 years of investment experience and manages $7.98 billion in leveraged credit and CLO assets as of September 30, 2022. The team has actively managed a wide range of mandates over multiple economic cycles and interest rate environments, and is supported by the firm’s robust and long-tenured 23-person credit research team. PPM has been an active investor in bank loans since 1995. About PPM America Our mission is to be indispensable to our clients. Founded in 1990, PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is a US-based institutional asset manager with $70.07 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2022. We have the experience to provide client investment solutions in public fixed income, private equity and private debt. Our investment approach is guided by team-based values and our firm size which allows us to remain nimble and investment-led. For more information, please visit PPM’s website at ppmamerica.com. PPM is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Jackson Financial Inc. (Jackson), a publicly traded company. Jackson is a leading US retirement services provider with market leadership supported by its diverse portfolio of differentiated products, efficient and scalable operating platform and industry-leading distribution network.

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The Opening Match of China Kickboxing Premier League Held in Wuzhishan, Hainan.

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 01:44:00 UT

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At 19:00 on December 16th, the first match of China Kickboxing Premier League (CKL) started in Wuzhishan, Hainan! This is by far the highest-level free fight professional club league in China, which is jointly sponsored by Wushu Sports Management Center of China's State Sports General Administration, Chinese Wushu Association, Henan Broadcasting System, Hainan Provincial Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Film and Television and Wuzhishan Municipal People's Government. Wulinfeng (Hainan) Media Co., Ltd. and Wuzhishan Tropical Rainforest Tourism Culture Investment Co., Ltd. are making great efforts to produce it! More than 100 athletes from 32 teams from 17 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China made their collective appearances, representing the highest level of fighting in China. On the night of the opening match, four leaders, Yang Xinli, Zhang lei, Chen Guoliang and Cheng Wanli, participating in the ceremony of giving the golden dragon the eye, wishing all the participating athletes a high level and superb style! The competition was held in Lidong Cultural Park, Shuiman Township, Wuzhishan City, Hainan Province. Blessed by the Hainan Hercules, everyone here creates history and passes it on from generation to generation! In the opening match, eight clubs compete with each other, including outstanding fight clubs such as Aoyu Guanghui Fight of Tangshan Cultural Tourism and Shenying Fight of Haikou University of Economics. The competition is broadcast live exclusively on Youku! In order to better serve the audiences, this competition started the quiz, and the audience was provided with detailed data of each athlete in a small program, so that everyone could know about the athletes and participate in it in their own way! Time is worth the efforts; youth is worth the dreams. Only through exercise can make people grow. Everybody looks forward to the birth of China Fight Club NO.1. The beating drum and a soaring golden dragon highlight the charm of Wuzhishan. For the one-year China Kickboxing Premier League, please stay tuned!

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KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to BINOM Securitization Trust 2022-INV1 (BINOM 2022-INV1)

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 17:30:00 UT

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA assigns preliminary ratings to five classes of mortgage pass-through certificates from BINOM Securitization Trust 2022-INV1 (BINOM 2022-INV1). The investor non-prime RMBS transaction is collateralized by investment property loans that were underwritten using debt service coverage ratios (DSCRs). The underlying pool comprises 1,741 loans with an aggregate principal balance of $448.9 million as of the December 1, 2022 cut-off date. The BINOM 2022-INV1 pool is composed primarily of 30-year fixed rate mortgages (94.9% of the pool). The loans exhibit a weighted average (WA) original credit score of 740, a WA original loan-to-value (LTV) of 71.8% and a WA original combined LTV (CLTV) of 71.8%. The WA original DSCR is approximately 1.4x coverage. All the loans were originated for business purpose and are exempt from the Ability-to-Repay (ATR) and TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rules. KBRA’s rating approach incorporated loan-level analysis of the mortgage pool through its U.S. RMBS Mortgage Default and Loss Model, an examination of the results from third-party loan file due diligence, cash flow modeling analysis of the transaction’s payment structure, reviews of key transaction parties and an assessment of the transaction’s legal structure and documentation. This analysis is further described in our U.S. RMBS Rating Methodology. KBRA also utilized its U.S. Single-Family Rental Securitization Methodology for analyzing certain multi-property investor 1-4 loans in the pool. To access ratings and relevant documents, click here. Click here to view the report. Related Publications Disclosures Further information on key credit considerations, sensitivity analyses that consider what factors can affect these credit ratings and how they could lead to an upgrade or a downgrade, and ESG factors (where they are a key driver behind the change to the credit rating or rating outlook) can be found in the full rating report referenced above. A description of all substantially material sources that were used to prepare the credit rating and information on the methodology(ies) (inclusive of any material models and sensitivity analyses of the relevant key rating assumptions, as applicable) used in determining the credit rating is available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) located here. Information on the meaning of each rating category can be located here. Further disclosures relating to this rating action are available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) referenced above. Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at www.kbra.com. About KBRA Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

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Luxfer Releases 2022 Sustainability Report

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 22:15:00 UT

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MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luxfer Holdings PLC (NYSE: LXFR), (“Luxfer” or the “Company”), a global industrial company innovating niche applications in material engineering, today released its 2022 Sustainability Report, a biennial report highlighting Luxfer’s ongoing efforts to drive sustainability in its operations. Building on the Company’s inaugural report published in 2020, the 2022 Sustainability Report includes: an update on the Company’s progress towards meeting its 2025 Environmental Goals; more granular environmental and social data; greater discussion of sustainability governance and climate-related risks; and insight into new and ongoing sustainability initiatives. The Company continued to demonstrate improvements in its environmental performance, including a projected 35% decrease in absolute emissions by the end of 2022 from 2021 figures. The Report also provides a discussion on the roles and responsibilities of the Company’s Board of Directors and Executive Leadership Team with respect to sustainability governance, strategy, and climate-related risks. Also detailed throughout the Report are key updates on various social initiatives intended to uphold Luxfer’s commitment to the well-being of its people and communities. In addition to updates provided in annual reports and proxy statements, the Company anticipates publication of a further Sustainability Report in 2024. “The past two years have been pivotal for the evolution of our sustainability journey, and we have made real progress in integrating sustainability matters into our strategy, culture, and operations,” said Andy Butcher, CEO of Luxfer. “Going forward, our focus is to build on this foundation and identify more opportunities to strengthen our sustainability program. We look forward to meaningful conversations with our stakeholders about our ambitions and how we can work together to be strong stewards of our environment and society.” To download the report and for more information about Luxfer’s sustainability activities, please visit https://www.luxfer.com/environment-social-and-governance/. About Luxfer Holdings PLC Luxfer is a global industrial company innovating niche applications in materials engineering. Using its broad array of proprietary technologies, Luxfer focuses on value creation, customer satisfaction, and demanding applications where technical know-how and manufacturing expertise combine to deliver a superior product. Luxfer’s high-performance materials, components, and high-pressure gas containment devices are used in defense and emergency response, clean energy, healthcare, transportation, and general industrial applications. For more information, please visit www.luxfer.com. Luxfer is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and its ordinary shares trade under the symbol LXFR.

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Global Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools Outlook 2022: Trends, Growth Strategies, Opportunities, Market Shares and Companies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:49:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools Market Outlook in 2022 and Beyond: Trends, Growth Strategies, Opportunities, Market Shares, Companies to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report presents a detailed analysis of market trends, growth strategies, potential opportunities, market shares, and companies to 2030. The Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market volumes will grow steadily in 2022 with demand recovery from end-user verticals across countries. Following the recent economic gains in countries, the Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market size is emerging as a key revenue generator for companies operating in the industry. With opportunities abound for Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools companies, the report presents a comprehensive analysis of the current market conditions and the emerging trends over the forecast period to 2028. The study aims to assist Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools industry stakeholders to prioritize and better positioning their business strategies and investments. Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools Car market outlook: Recovery to resume in 2022 The report forecasts that the penetration of the Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market will grow at a rapid pace across markets. The rapid increase in end-user demand would lead to increased supplies. The latest perspectives on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools markets and insights into how companies are realigning their strategies for the post-pandemic period are analyzed in the report. The ongoing recovery in the sales and production of automotive vehicles supports the market outlook in the short term future. However, the Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools supply chain is likely to be relatively fragile in 2022 and accordingly, companies are forming long-term partnerships to stabilize the supply chain. Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools Market Forces- Trends, Dynamics and Critical issues After providing an overview of the Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market in 2022, the report discusses drivers, and challenges that tend to shape the progress towards 2030. The research study provides new insights into the future of global Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools markets and identifies the evolving trends set to shape the future of Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools markets worldwide. Key market dynamics include market driving forces and critical issues faced by companies operating in the industry and those expanding their business operations. Key insights into leading challenges, their impact, and coping with these challenges are provided. Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools Market Outlook- perspective towards 2030 The global Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market presents a strong prospective for growth with an optimistic outlook across different scenarios. The report provides insights into the global Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market forecasts in different scenarios including: Low Growth Scenario, $ billion Reference Case High Growth Scenario, $ billion Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools Market Outlook across types and applications Based on the 'automotive database' and sophisticated analytical tools, the report presents Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market size outlook across different types and applications. The global Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market is forecast across different types of Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools from 2020 through 2030. Further, each of the Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market types is forecast across the Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, North America, and Latin America regions. The report also forecasts the Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market across different application segments. The market forecasts by the Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools applications are provided from 2020 to 2030 for all six regions and at the global level. Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools Market Outlook by country Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools Market growth prospects are compared across 16 countries worldwide. The Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market size is forecast across each of these countries from 2020 to 2030. The forecasts are based on our research on Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools markets and companies, discussions with industry partners, and an analysis of end-user markets. In the North America region, Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market is forecast for the US, Canada, and Mexico countries The Europe Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools Market is forecast for Germany, the UK, France, Spain, Italy, and Other European markets On the Asia Pacific Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market front, Japan, China, India, South Korea, and other markets are analyzed Latin American countries of Brazil, and Argentina continue to demonstrate huge growth prospects, driven by consumer preferences and economic conditions. Among the Middle East and Africa Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools markets, the report analyzes Saudi Arabia, the UAE, South Africa, and other markets and their potential market size forecasts through 2030. Competitive Analysis of the global Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools Market In this report, researchers examined the leading companies operating in the Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools markets, including their offerings, strategies, and plans. The report presents the business profiles of the leading five companies in the Commercial Vehicle Maintenance Tools market. For each company, an overview of their business operations, SWOT profile, and financial analysis are provided. For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/6imh77

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Sharp at CES 2023

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 14:00:00 UT

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“Cutting-edge devices for development of AR/VR” SHARP’s first head mounted display with our latest devices would be introduced. (Graphic: Business Wire) “Latest technologies that contribute to carbon neutrality” Indoor photovoltaic device (LC-LH) would be unveiled for the first time outside Japan. (Graphic: Business Wire) “Technologies for supporting the evolution of next-gen vehicles” Advanced automotive devices that supports safe and environmentally conscious driving. (Graphic: Business Wire) “A new standard TV in brightness and color expression” Seeing is believing. Witness the Xtreme brightness and True to Life color reproduction. AQUOS XLED is the new home entertainment display which combines the best part of LCD and OLED. (Graphic: Business Wire) LAS VEGAS & OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sharp Corporation (TOKYO:6753) is set to return to CES 2023 with an advanced technologies and products that embody the company’s ESG-focused management under the four themes of New Energy, Automotive, AR/VR, and TV. Location of Sharp Booth: Petrus Ballroom, Wynn Las Vegas Hotel 3131 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, U.S.A. Exhibit Dates and Time: January 5 to January 8, 2023 (Thursday to Sunday); 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sharp will unveil for the first time outside of Japan the LC-LH (Liquid and Crystal Light Harvesting), an indoor photovoltaic device developed by integrating dye-sensitized solar cells and LCD technology. Sharp will also exhibit perovskite solar cells, which are attracting attention as the next generation of solar cells. Passenger Information Display utilizing viewing angle control will be introduced as advanced automotive devices. Compound photovoltaic module with the world’s highest*1 conversion efficiency is expected to be installed on vehicles such as EVs, as well as used in aerospace and aviation applications. Ultra-lightweight head-mounted displays prototype for VR equipped with its latest devices, such as an ultra-high-resolution display, ultra-high-speed autofocus camera, and ultra-compact proximity sensor would be displayed at AR/VR corner. Visitors can experience a new generation of images with outstanding brightness and color expression created by mini LED backlighting and quantum-dot technology for the flagship AQUOS XLED TV model for the global market. In addition, Sharp will unveil a prototype of one of the world’s largest*2 120-inch model*3 for the first time. About Sharp Sharp Corporation is a worldwide developer of innovative products and core technologies that play a key role in shaping the future of electronics. Also with high technology at their core, Sharp have developed many “world-first”, “Japan-first”, and “industry-first”, hardware and devices. Being the origin of countless innovations, through these developments, Sharp will continue to revolutionize the world. Sharp Corporation employs 48,165 people around the world (as of September 30, 2022) and recorded consolidated annual sales of 2.5 trillion yen for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

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How to Avoid Mayhem This Holiday

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 15:10:00 UT

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NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--There’s no place like home for the holidays. But is your home ready? With December festivities in full swing, we’ve made a list of tips to help keep your home merry and Mayhem-free. Cook with care: When making meals and treats for holiday visitors, don’t get distracted: keep an eye on the stove and oven to prevent a fire from sparking. If you cook with a deep fryer, make sure the food is fully thawed so it won’t cause the oil to splatter, which can also lead to a fire. Distance flammables: Keep Christmas trees and candles at least three feet from anything that can burn, especially furniture, curtains, and decorations. A dry tree can be a fire hazard. Protect pets: Choose lights and ornaments with caution. If your pet loves chewing on anything they can get their teeth on, eye-catching decorations such as tinsel, glass ornaments, and electrical cords can be extremely dangerous if eaten or played with. Clear pathways: If you live somewhere that tends to get snow and ice, clear walkways and driveways to prevent slips and falls. Use home security: If you’re in and out of your home more often, take extra care to lock doors and windows and activate your alarm system when you leave. Keeping lights on a timer can help fool thieves into thinking you're home. Have a neighbor check your mail to keep it from piling up and potentially getting stolen. Invest in technology such as a doorbell cameras that can detect and alert you of activity around your home. If you’re in and out of your home more often, take extra care to lock doors and windows and activate your alarm system when you leave. Are you taking the right steps to help protect your home and valuables this holiday season? Visit Allstate.com/resources for more seasonal tips.

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Mexico Inclusive Insurance Analysis Report 2022: Potential for the Microinsurance Sector to Play An Important Role In Building the Population&apos;s Resilience - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 09:34:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Inclusive Insurance in Mexico" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. In Mexico, the economic contraction, due to the pandemic, has hindered the fight against poverty. And, certain parts of the population (women, young people, the elderly, and those living in some coastal areas) still do not have access to adequate risk mitigation tools such as insurance. As a result, urgent action from the National Insurance and Bonding Commission (CNSF) and the Mexican Association of Insurance Institutions (AMIS), which has been discussed since 2008, is needed. Mexico is internationally renowned for its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, making it the most popular tourist destination in the world in 2021. Due to its location between the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean, and its varied geography and climate, the country is exposed to climate risks such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and volcanic eruptions. In 2020, around 9% of the inclusive insurance target population was covered by a microinsurance product. This lack of coverage has contributed to households falling back into poverty in Latin America's second-richest country. If the demand and supply side of the microinsurance sector can be aligned, there is potential for it to play an important role in building the population's resilience. Key Topics Covered: Introduction Context Risk exposure Enabling inclusive insurance market development The current inclusive insurance landscape Identified microinsurance coverage Products Distribution Gender Claims Opportunities and challenges Continue to develop regulations for inclusive insurance Gather information on the inclusive insurance market Raise awareness and educate people about inclusive insurance Explore opportunities for innovative product development Build strategic partnerships with other stakeholders For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/ny7u24

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KBRA Assigns BBB IFSR to American Traditions Insurance Company

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 19:34:00 UT

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KBRA assigns a BBB insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) to American Traditions Insurance Company. The Outlook is Stable. American Traditions Insurance Company is a property/casualty insurer domiciled in Florida specializing in personal lines insurance exclusively within the state. The company offers a variety of products but predominantly writes within the niche manufactured housing segment as well as the traditional homeowners (HO-3) market. The insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) reflects an experienced management team with a focused strategy, consistent profitability at the managing general agent affiliate which enhances financial flexibility and operational stability at American Traditions, a conservative asset portfolio with low investment risk, a strong liquidity and asset-liability profile, and a strong local market presence with a well-established distribution network. Balancing these strengths are the company’s geographic and earnings concentration which necessitates a dependence on reinsurance and exposes it to event risk, moderately weak to adequate risk-based capitalization, and elevated premium leverage. Further, recent losses across the last five years have been driven by natural catastrophes and elevated storm frequency, though the company has revamped exposure management tools, tightened underwriting guidelines, and implemented rate increases, which KBRA views favorably. To access ratings and relevant documents, click here. Click here to view the report. Related Publications Disclosures Further information on key credit considerations, sensitivity analyses that consider what factors can affect these credit ratings and how they could lead to an upgrade or a downgrade, and ESG factors (where they are a key driver behind the change to the credit rating or rating outlook) can be found in the full rating report referenced above. A description of all substantially material sources that were used to prepare the credit rating and information on the methodology(ies) (inclusive of any material models and sensitivity analyses of the relevant key rating assumptions, as applicable) used in determining the credit rating is available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) located here. Information on the meaning of each rating category can be located here. Further disclosures relating to this rating action are available in the Information Disclosure Form(s) referenced above. Additional information regarding KBRA policies, methodologies, rating scales and disclosures are available at www.kbra.com. About KBRA Kroll Bond Rating Agency, LLC (KBRA) is a full-service credit rating agency registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an NRSRO. Kroll Bond Rating Agency Europe Limited is registered as a CRA with the European Securities and Markets Authority. Kroll Bond Rating Agency UK Limited is registered as a CRA with the UK Financial Conduct Authority pursuant to the Temporary Registration Regime. In addition, KBRA is designated as a designated rating organization by the Ontario Securities Commission for issuers of asset-backed securities to file a short form prospectus or shelf prospectus. KBRA is also recognized by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as a Credit Rating Provider.

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Momentus Announces Second Services Agreement with CUAVA

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:27:00 UT

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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Momentus Inc. (NASDAQ: MNTS) ("Momentus" or the "Company"), a U.S. commercial space company that plans to offer transportation and other in-space infrastructure services, today announced an agreement with the Australian Research Council Training Centre for CubeSats, Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles, and their Applications (CUAVA) for the transportation of the Waratah Seed WS-1 CubeSat to low-Earth orbit in October 2023. The Waratah Seed WS-1 mission will carry payloads from the winners of a competition to support NSW-based Australian space start-up companies in demonstrating their technology in space and gaining spaceflight heritage. The Waratah Seed WS-1 mission will also carry commercial clients with the final manifest expected to be announced soon. Momentus signed its first services agreement with CUAVA earlier this year to fly the CUAVA-2 CubeSat. “We’re happy to continue to grow our relationship with CUAVA and support the Waratah Seed mission that provides space access to a new generation of innovators,” said Momentus Chief Executive Officer John Rood. “Space infrastructure services can enable expanded access to space and optimize the use of space, and we’re looking forward to supporting Australia’s first rideshare mission as it seeks to bring new ideas and technologies to the space economy.” Waratah Seed Waratah Seed is Australia's first rideshare mission, an Australian-built industry and commercially focused CubeSat. Supported by the NSW Government through their Space Industry Development program, Waratah Seed's mission is to deliver a 6U CubeSat platform providing spaceflight opportunities in low-Earth orbit to test and prove function and capability. The Waratah Seed Consortium is a partnership between CUAVA, centered at the University of Sydney, ACSER at the University of NSW, Saber Astronautics, Delta-V NewSpace Alliance, Macquarie University, and the University of Technology Sydney. CUAVA CUAVA is the Australian Research Council Training Centre for CubeSats, UAVs and their Applications, centered at the University of Sydney. CUAVA aims to fundamentally change the capabilities and applications of CubeSats to create major commercial value with wide applications. "We are very excited to have signed two launch contracts with Momentus that will see both our rideshare satellite WS-1 and the CUAVA-2 CubeSat go into space in 2023,” said Director of Waratah Seed and CUAVA Professor Iver Cairns. “Working with Momentus has been very productive and enjoyable, despite the many challenges in developing a complex pilot project like the Waratah Seed." About Momentus Momentus is a U.S. commercial space company that plans to offer in-space infrastructure services, including in-space transportation, hosted payloads and in-orbit services. Momentus believes it can make new ways of operating in space possible with its in-space transfer and service vehicles that will be powered by an innovative water plasma-based propulsion system that is under development. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains certain statements which may constitute “forward-looking statements” for purposes of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Momentus or its management team’s expectations, hopes, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future, projections, forecasts or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, and are not guarantees of future performance. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Momentus’ control. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties included under the heading “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company on March 9, 2022, as such factors may be updated from time to time in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), accessible on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and the Investor Relations section of our website at investors.momentus.space. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and, except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

20221220005451en

India Green Hydrogen Market: Prospects, Trends Analysis, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2028 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:48:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "India Green Hydrogen Market: Prospects, Trends Analysis, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The country research report on India green hydrogen market is a customer intelligence and competitive study of the India market. Moreover, the report provides deep insights into demand forecasts, market trends, and, micro and macro indicators in the India market. Also, factors that are driving and restraining the green hydrogen market are highlighted in the study. This is an in-depth business intelligence report based on qualitative and quantitative parameters of the market. Additionally, this report provides readers with market insights and a detailed analysis of market segments to possible micro levels. The companies and dealers/distributors profiled in the report include manufacturers & suppliers of the green hydrogen market in India. Segments Covered The report on India green hydrogen market provides a detailed analysis of segments in the market based on technology, application, and distribution channel. Segmentation Based on Technology Alkaline Electrolyzer Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) Electrolyzer Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer Solid Oxide Electrolyzer Segmentation Based on Application Power Generation Transportation Others Segmentation Based on Distribution Channel Pipeline Cargo Highlights of the Report The report provides detailed insights into: 1) Demand and supply conditions of the green hydrogen market 2) Factor affecting the green hydrogen market in the short run and the long run 3) The dynamics including drivers, restraints, opportunities, political, socioeconomic factors, and technological factors 4) Key trends and future prospects 5) Leading companies operating in the green hydrogen market and their competitive position in India 6) The dealers/distributors profiles provide basic information of top 10 dealers & distributors operating in (India) the green hydrogen market 7) IGR Matrix: to position the product types 8) Market estimates up to 2028 The report answers questions such as: 1) What is the market size of the green hydrogen market in India? 2) What are the factors that affect the growth in the green hydrogen market over the forecast period? 3) What is the competitive position in India green hydrogen market? 4) What are the opportunities in India green hydrogen market? 5) What are the modes of entering India green hydrogen market? Key Topics Covered: 1. Report Overview 2. Executive Summary 3. Market Overview 4. Brazil Green Hydrogen Market by Technology 5. Brazil Green Hydrogen Market by Application 6. Brazil Green Hydrogen Market by Distribution Channel 7. Company Profiles For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/ato3kj

20221220005477en

Global Metagenomics Market Report 2022: Constant Technological Advancements In NGS Platforms Fuel Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:20:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Metagenomics Market Size, Share & Industry Trends Analysis Report by Workflow, Product (Kits & Reagents, Sequencing & Data Analytics Services and Software), Technology, Application, Regional Outlook and Forecast, 2022-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Metagenomics Market size is expected to reach $3.2 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 13.6% CAGR during the forecast period. It demonstrated that cultivation-based approaches have missed the large bulk of microbial biodiversity. Metagenomics has the potential to transform knowledge of the whole living universe as a result of its ability to uncover the hitherto hidden diversity of microorganisms. As the cost of DNA sequencing continues to decline, metagenomics now enables the investigation of microbial ecology on a much larger scale and in greater depth than ever before. Recent studies use "shotgun" or PCR-directed sequencing to obtain largely unbiased samples of all genes from all sampled community members. The term metagenome referred to the concept that a collection of sequenced environmental genes might be studied similarly to a single genome. As a source of DNA, conventional sequencing begins with a culture of identical cells. However, early metagenomic investigations indicated that broad groups of microbes in several habitats could not be cultivated and hence cannot be sequenced. Multiple 16S rRNA sequences that do not correspond to any known cultured species have been discovered, indicating the existence of numerous non-isolated organisms. These surveys of ribosomal RNA genes extracted directly from the environment demonstrated that cultivation-based approaches detect less than one percent of the bacterial and archaeal organisms in a sample. The discovery that the great majority of microorganisms were previously unrecognized is largely responsible for the growing popularity of metagenomics. Market Growth Factors Constant Technological Advancements In NGS Platforms Continuous technological advancements in sequencing techniques have enabled the development of efficient, portable, and user-friendly NGS platforms that are capable of delivering speedy and accurate results and have a reduced turnaround time. The introduction of such products and technology offers players an immediate competitive advantage; hence, leading companies are investing more in R&D to increase their market positions and shares. Many new bioinformatics tools have been added to the metagenomics market as a result of technical improvements, which have increased the market's revenue. NGS Data Analysis With Big Data The amount of data generated during whole-genome sequencing is often at the terabyte level. For end-users of NGS-based metagenomic sequencing, data management is a significant challenge. Due to differences in data formats and the lack of an industry-wide standard for data output from different NGS platforms, data storage requirements can be rather complex. The application of big data technologies and AI for NGS analysis and workflow management has considerably boosted the yield of NGS runs. With developments in sequencing technology, the quantity of data collected during a sequencing run likewise grows. Market Restraining Factors Constrained End-User Budgets In Developing Nations Academic research and development are almost entirely reliant on financial support from other sources in nations that are still considered to be developing. NGS sequencers continue to be prohibitively costly even though the cost of NGS sequencing has come down. The NovaSeq 5000 and 6000 are Illumina's two most sophisticated sequencing systems, and their prices range from hundreds to tens of thousands of US dollars. COVID-19 Impact Analysis Since the emergence of COVID-19, important players in the life sciences and biotechnology industries have sought solutions for COVID-19 tracking, diagnosis, and treatment. The analysis of metagenomics is vital for the discovery and tracking of the virus. Diverse sequencing monitoring solutions and platforms are being implemented for efficient infection diagnosis. In May 2021, for instance, Oxford University and Oracle established strategic cooperation to develop a robust cloud-based genomic sequencing and analysis platform to reduce the risk of coronavirus infection. Due to the exceptional demand for COVID-19medication and vaccine discovery, economic activity in the metagenomics market is accelerating. Scope of the Study By Workflow Sequencing Pre-sequencing Data Analysis By Product Kits & Reagents Sequencing & Data Analytics Services Software By Technology Shotgun Sequencing 16S Sequencing Whole Genome Sequencing Others By Application Environmental Clinical Diagnostics Drug Discovery Biotechnology Food & Nutrition Others By Geography North America US Canada Mexico Rest of North America Europe Germany UK France Russia Spain Italy Rest of Europe Asia Pacific China Japan India South Korea Singapore Malaysia Rest of Asia Pacific LAMEA Brazil Argentina UAE Saudi Arabia South Africa Nigeria Rest of LAMEA Key Market Players List of Companies Profiled in the Report: Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. Illumina, Inc. PerkinElmer, Inc. Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. Novogene Co., Ltd. Promega Corporation Qiagen N.V. Takara Bio, Inc. (Takara Holdings Inc.) Oxford Expression Technologies Ltd. F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. Key Topics Covered: Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology Chapter 2. Market Overview Chapter 3. Strategies deployed in Metagenomics Market Chapter 4. Global Metagenomics Market by Workflow Chapter 5. Global Metagenomics Market by Product Chapter 6. Global Metagenomics Market by Technology Chapter 7. Global Metagenomics Market by Application Chapter 8. Global Metagenomics Market by Region Chapter 9. Company Profiles For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/d2dsqf

20221220005421en

Global Submarine Fiber Cable Market to Grow by $4.85 Billion During 2023-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 11:44:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Submarine Fiber Cable Market 2023-2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The submarine fiber cable market is poised to grow by $4852.77 mn during 2023-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 12.2% during the forecast period. The report on the submarine fiber cable market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current global market scenario, the latest trends and drivers, and the overall market environment. The market is driven by rapid developments in telecommunication networks, increasing need for higher bandwidth, and growing demand for cloud-based services. The submarine fiber cable market is segmented as below: By Source Consortia Private enterprises Governments and development banks By Service Type Installation Maintenance Upgrade By Geographical Landscape APAC Europe North America Middle East and Africa South America This study identifies the increased investments in 400G submarine cable systems as one of the prime reasons driving the submarine fiber cable market growth during the next few years. Also, declining installation costs and investments by mncs in building their networks will lead to sizable demand in the market. The report on submarine fiber cable market covers the following areas: Submarine fiber cable market sizing Submarine fiber cable market forecast Submarine fiber cable market industry analysis Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Market Landscape 3 Market Sizing 4 Historic Market Size 5 Five Forces Analysis 6 Market Segmentation by Source 7 Market Segmentation by Service Type 8 Customer Landscape 9 Geographic Landscape 10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends 11 Vendor Landscape 12 Vendor Analysis 13 Appendix Companies Mentioned Cenergy Holdings SA Ciena Corp. Corning Inc. Hengtong Group Co Ltd Hesfibel Subsea Cables Hexatronic Group AB Jiangsu Hengtong Au Optronics Co. Jiangsu Zhongtian Technology Co Ltd LS Cable and System Ltd. NEC Corp. Nexans SA NKT AS Nokia Corp. OCC Corp. Prysmian Spa Qingdao Hanhe Cable Co. Ltd. SSG cable group SubCom LLC Tele Fonika Kable SA Turkuaz Kablo AS Xtera Ltd. For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/8o5adv

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Forensic Laboratories Gain Unique Flexibility with Spectrum CE System

Tue, 17 May 2022 10:59:00 UT

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Forensics laboratories performing human identification in criminal casework and database cases have a new option for a capillary electrophoresis instrument to support their workflow. The Spectrum CE System, launched by Promega, presents a new alternative in a market that has historically featured few options for instrumentation providers. (Graphic: Business Wire) Director of Instrumentation R&D Cristopher Cowan describes features of the Spectrum CE System that were developed in response to input from the forensics community. MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Forensics laboratories performing human identification in criminal casework and database cases have a new option for a capillary electrophoresis (CE) instrument to support their workflow. The Spectrum CE System, launched today by Promega, presents a new alternative in a market that has historically featured few options for instrumentation providers. By eliminating scheduling challenges and supporting chemistry from key vendors, the instrument gives forensic analysts unmatched flexibility in how they process samples using short tandem repeat (STR) analysis. “This instrument will change how forensics labs process their STR samples,” says Sharon Sheridan, Director of Genetic Identity at Promega. “The Spectrum CE System represents years of learning from analysts who work hands-on with CE instrumentation paired with unwavering dedication from our engineering teams. The result is an instrument that not only fulfills the specific needs of those analysts today, but will also anticipate where the field is going in the future.” This is the first CE instrument developed and produced by Promega to complement its existing portfolio of STR analysis kits. The biotechnology manufacturer has been developing and providing products for DNA-based human identification for more than 25 years. The instrument is for sale immediately with deliveries beginning in June 2022. Spectrum CE System The Spectrum CE System offers several unique features developed in response to input from the forensics community. The instrument holds four 96-well plates that are continuously accessible while the instrument is running, allowing labs to reduce scheduling conflicts and forgo batch processing. This also enables 100% utilization during work hours and “off-hours” runs to dramatically increase effective weekly output. While Promega is an established supplier of PowerPlex® STR analysis chemistry, the Spectrum CE System was developed to function using STR kits from key vendors. With its team of former forensic practitioners, Promega pledges to provide the same level of support and service to labs, regardless of the STR chemistry they are using. “Promega is dedicated to supporting customers that are using not only our own chemistries, but also competing chemistries that are on the market,” says Cristopher Cowan, Director of Instrumentation R&D. “We don’t necessarily need you to always be running Promega chemistry.” The Spectrum CE System is compatible with 5-, 6- and 8-color STR kits. The market standard for STR analysis is currently 6-color chemistry, but Promega plans to release its first 8-color PowerPlex® System later this year, which will offer more meaningful information from each sample, particularly with low-quality casework samples. To learn more about Spectrum CE System, visit www.promega.com/SpectrumCE About Promega Corporation Promega Corporation is a leader in providing innovative solutions and technical support to the life sciences industry. The company’s portfolio of over 4,000 products support a range of life science work across areas such as cell biology; DNA, RNA and protein analysis; drug development; human identification and molecular diagnostics. For over 40 years these tools and technologies have grown in their application and are used today by scientists and technicians in labs for academic and government research, forensics, pharmaceuticals, clinical diagnostics and agricultural and environmental testing. Promega is headquartered in Madison, WI, USA with branches in 16 countries and over 50 global distributors. For more information, visit www.promega.com and connect with Promega on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and the Promega Connections blog.

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Membrane Separation Technology Market 2022-2028: Shifting Preference for Mechanical and Physical Water Treatment Over Chemical Methods Bolsters Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 21:07:00 UT

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Membrane Separation Technology Market 2022-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global membrane separation technology market is anticipated to grow at a substantial CAGR of 7.0% during the forecast period. The global membrane separation technology is expected to grow during the forecast period due to shifting trend from chemical-based treatments to efficient water treatment techniques such as mechanical and physical processes tend to contribute majorly to the growth of the global membrane separation technology industry. However, the requirement of high capital is one of the major constraints in the growth of the global membrane separation technology market. Besides these restraints, the technology is yet to explore its full potential. Membrane separation is a process used for purifying and separating components from a mixture. It is extensively used in commercial and industrial processes. The global membrane separation technology market is segmented based on technology and application. Based on technology, the market is segmented into reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, microfiltration, and others. Based on the application, the market is segmented into water and wastewater treatment, food and beverages, healthcare, and industrial. The above-mentioned segments can be customized as per the requirements. Among these, the microfiltration segment is expected to be the fastest growing during the forecast period due to increase in demand for microfiltration membrane for concentration of food and beverages. For instance, in September 2019, De.mem's developed microfiltration membrane (MF) which is designed for food and beverage applications. It is a hollow fiber membrane with a relatively large pore size and increased flux, allowing a greater throughput of liquids. Geographically market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The Asia-Pacific region is expected to hold a prominent share in the global membrane separation technology as the key players is developing new products. For instance, In December 2019, Toray Industries created a seawater desalination reverse osmosis membrane. This membrane can produce 70.0% cleaner water than other conventional offerings. This technology helps in the reduction of water production cost and aims to fulfill global demand of clean water. The Report Covers Comprehensive research methodology of the global Membrane Separation Technology market. This report also includes a detailed and extensive market overview with key analyst insights. An exhaustive analysis of macro and micro factors influencing the market guided by key recommendations. Analysis of regional regulations and other government policies impacting the global Membrane Separation Technology market. Insights about market determinants that are stimulating the global Membrane Separation Technology market. Detailed and extensive market segments with the regional distribution of forecasted revenues. Extensive profiles and recent developments of market players. Key Topics Covered: 1. Report Summary 2. Market Overview and Insights 3. Competitive Landscape 4. Market Segmentation 4.1. Global Membrane Separation Technology Market by Process 4.1.1. Reverse Osmosis 4.1.2. Ultrafiltration 4.1.3. Nano Filtration 4.1.4. Microfiltration 4.1.5. Others 4.2. Global Membrane Separation Technology Market by Application 4.2.1. Water and Wastewater Treatment 4.2.2. Food & Beverages 4.2.3. Healthcare 4.2.4. Industrial 5. Regional Analysis 5.1. North America 5.1.1. United States 5.1.2. Canada 5.2. Europe 5.2.1. UK 5.2.2. Germany 5.2.3. Italy 5.2.4. Spain 5.2.5. France 5.2.6. Rest of Europe 5.3. Asia-Pacific 5.3.1. China 5.3.2. India 5.3.3. Japan 5.3.4. South Korea 5.3.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific 5.4. Rest of the World 6. Company Profiles Companies Mentioned 3M Co. AXEON Water Technologies Black & Veatch Holding Co Evoqua Water Technologies LLC GEA Group AG Integrated Flow Solutions Koch Separation Solutions LANXESS AG Lenntech B.V. Markel Corp Merck KGaA, MANN+HUMMEL Water & Fluid Solutions. PARKER HANNIFIN CORP Pentair XYLEM, INC. For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/5gff6c

20210413005415en

Carbon Robotics Disrupts Farming Industry with Autonomous Weeders

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:00 UT

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SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carbon Robotics, an autonomous robotics company, today unveiled its third-generation autonomous weed elimination robots. The Autonomous Weeder leverages robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and laser technology to safely and effectively drive through crop fields to identify, target and eliminate weeds. Unlike other weeding technologies, the robots utilize high-power lasers to eradicate weeds through thermal energy, without disturbing the soil. The automated robots allow farmers to use less herbicides and reduce labor to remove unwanted plants while improving the reliability and predictability of costs, crop yield and more. “AI and deep learning technology are creating efficiencies across a variety of industries and we’re excited to apply it to agriculture,” said Carbon Robotics CEO and Founder, Paul Mikesell. “Farmers, and others in the global food supply chain, are innovating now more than ever to keep the world fed. Our goal at Carbon Robotics is to create tools that address their most challenging problems, including weed management and elimination.” By deploying robots created by Carbon Robotics, farmers will experience the following benefits: A significant increase in crop yield and quality: Lasers leave the soil microbiology undisturbed, unlike tillage. The lack of herbicides and soil disruption paves the way for a regenerative approach, which leads to healthy crops and higher yields. Lasers leave the soil microbiology undisturbed, unlike tillage. The lack of herbicides and soil disruption paves the way for a regenerative approach, which leads to healthy crops and higher yields. A reduction in overall costs: Automated robots enable farmers to reduce the highly variable cost of manual labor as well as reduce the use of crop inputs such as herbicides and fertilizers. Labor is often farmers’ biggest cost and crop inputs account for 28.2% of their total expenses. Reducing costs in both these areas is a huge benefit. Automated robots enable farmers to reduce the highly variable cost of manual labor as well as reduce the use of crop inputs such as herbicides and fertilizers. Labor is often farmers’ biggest cost and crop inputs account for 28.2% of their total expenses. Reducing costs in both these areas is a huge benefit. Adoption of regenerative farming practices: Traditional chemicals used by farmers, such as herbicides, deteriorate soil health and are tied to health problems in humans and other mammals. A laser-powered, autonomous weed management solution reduces or eliminates farmers’ needs for herbicides. Traditional chemicals used by farmers, such as herbicides, deteriorate soil health and are tied to health problems in humans and other mammals. A laser-powered, autonomous weed management solution reduces or eliminates farmers’ needs for herbicides. An economical path to organic farming: One of the largest obstacles to organic farming is cost-effective weed control. A solution to weed management that doesn’t require herbicides or an increase in manual labor provides farmers with a more realistic path to classifying their crops as organic. Carbon Robotics’ groundbreaking technology is designed for row crops with 200 acres to tens of thousands of acres. A single robot will weed 15-20 acres per day and replace several deployments of hand weeding crews. Since its founding in 2018, the company has worked closely with farmers to develop its technology, which supports effective and efficient weed elimination for both conventional and organic farmers. The robots have undergone beta testing on specialty crops farms, working on fields with a variety of crops, including broccoli and onions. “This is one of the most innovative and valuable technologies that I’ve seen as a farmer,” said James Johnson of Carzalia Farm, who has utilized Carbon Robotics’ technology on his farm. “I expect the robots to go mainstream because of how effectively they address some of farming’s most critical issues, including the overuse of chemicals, process efficiency and labor. These robots work with a variety of crops, are autonomous and organic. The sky’s the limit.” Carbon Robotics’ 2021 models have already sold out, but new models for the 2022 growing season are available for pre-order. Carbon Robotics offers a leasing option, which makes the robots more accessible to smaller farms with less acreage. The company will continue to explore new robot models and capabilities to help farmers improve efficiency and reliability across a variety of tasks. About Carbon Robotics Carbon Robotics is pioneering the next revolution in agriculture through the deployment of autonomous robots. Carbon Robotics’ Autonomous Weeders are purpose built to tackle one of the industry’s biggest problems: weed control. By leveraging artificial intelligence, robotic controls, and laser technology, Carbon Robotics’ revolutionary, high-precision approach improves crop yield, provides safer working conditions for farmers, reduces overall costs associated with modern farming, and creates sustainable paths to regenerative and organic produce. Carbon Robotics was founded in 2018 and is based in Seattle. For more information, visit: https://carbonrobotics.com/.