Problem: (1) In 1997 , he founded Equicore Beteiligungs GmbH and co-founded Freiburger Vermogensmanagement GmbH in 1998 .
(2) In 1997 he founded Equicore Beteiligungs GmbH and founded Freiburger Vermogensmanagement GmbH in 1998 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) In 2001 , two large new sports facilities were opened : the Alerus Center and the Ralph Engelstad Arena .
(2) Two new , large sports venues opened in 2001 : the Ralph Engelstad Arena and the Alerus Center .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Many agencies of the central government are located in New Taipei City due to its proximity to the capital Taipei City .
(2) Many central government agencies are located in New Taipei City , because of the proximity to the capital , Taipei City .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Catterick Garrison is a garrison and town south of Richmond in the Richmondshire District of North Yorkshire , England .
(2) Catterick Garrison is a major garrison and town south of Richmond in the North Yorkshire district of Richmondshire , England .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
no