Loop Industries Completes Convertible Preferred Financing With Reed Societe Generale Group and Sells First Technology License For An Infinite Loop Manufacturing Facility in Europe ACN Newswire

Loop Industries Completes Convertible Preferred Financing With Reed Societe Generale Group and Sells First Technology License For An Infinite Loop Manufacturing Facility in Europe

REED SOCIETE GENERALE GROUP INVESTS €10 MILLION IN LOOP VIA A CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED SECURITY AT A $4.75 CONVERSION PRICE.LOOP COMPLETES ITS INAUGURAL SALE OF AN INFINITE LOOP™ TECHNOLOGY LICENSE, GENERATING AN UPFRONT PAYMENT OF €10 MILLION.FORMATION OF A EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP TO DEPLOY INFINITE LOOP™ MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY.PROCEEDS TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF THE INFINITE LOOP™ FACILITY IN INDIA AND FINANCE LOOP'S OPERATIONAL CASH REQUIREMENTS.LOOP MANAGEMENT TO HOLD UPDATE CALL AT 8:45 AM ET on December 13, 2024MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Dec 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Loop Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq:LOOP) (the "Company," "Loop," "we," "us," or "our"), a clean technology company whose mission is to accelerate a circular plastics economy by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") plastic and textile-to-textile ("T2T") polyester fiber, has secured €10 million through a convertible preferred security financing with Reed Societe Generale Group, a European investment firm majority-owned by the bank Societe Generale. Additionally, as part of the Reed Societe Generale Group transaction, Loop has finalized the sale of its first Infinite Loop™ technology license, generating an initial €10 million payment, with additional milestone-based payments from Reed Societe Generale Group to follow.The Reed Societe Generale Group transaction marks a pivotal step in Loop's commercialization strategy, enabling the deployment of its patented recycling technology across Europe and supporting capital investment in cost-effective manufacturing regions, including its joint venture in India with strategic partner Ester Industries Ltd. Proceeds from the financing and licensing deal will fund the Indian project and Loop's operational cash flow needs.Key terms of the €10 million convertible preferred security include:13% PIK dividend rate5-year termConvertible to Loop common stock at $4.75 per share or redeemable in cashThe technology license will be granted to a European partnership owned 90% by Reed Societe Generale Group and 10% by Loop, which is being formed to develop Infinite Loop™ manufacturing facilities in Europe. Loop retains the right to increase its equity stake in the European manufacturing facility, as well as potential future facilities, to a maximum of 50% for each facility. The license is to build one Infinite Loop™ manufacturing facility in Europe. Future facilities under this partnership will require the purchase of additional technology licenses from Loop.The license sale underscores the commercial readiness of Loop's technology, validated by four years of successful operations at its Terrebonne facility, which supplies bottle-grade PET resin for consumer packaging and T2T polyester fiber to advance circular fashion for apparel brands. Loop is committed to expanding the reach of its proven solution to the plastic waste global issue by partnering with well-financed, reliable customers through technology licenses and engineering services. This strategy allows Loop to address global demand in regions where it does not plan to build facilities, driving further growth and value creation while focusing Loop's internal resources and capital on direct equity investments.With regulatory approval for Societe Generale's acquisition of a 75% stake in Reed Societe Generale Group finalized, it is positioned to deploy capital into this and other projects. The previous condition precedent to closing relating to government funding is no longer applicable, although Loop expects that such additional financing will be available when the Indian project is approved to begin construction. Funding for both the financing and the initial payment for the technology license is expected within seven business days following the incorporation of the European partnership company.Julien Touati, CEO of Reed Societe Generale Group, commented: "Reducing dependency on virgin plastics is a global challenge. We are proud to support the rollout of Loop's technology in Europe by becoming the majority shareholder of this European partnership. This strategic investment allows us to leverage Loop's unique expertise and strong relationships with world-class brands committed to decarbonizing their supply chains. It fits perfectly with our ambition to actively contribute to the industrialization of Europe's circular economy, significantly reduce pollution, and foster sustainable growth.""The sale of our first technology license is a transformative milestone, proving the scalability and market readiness of our Infinite Loop™ technology," said Daniel Solomita, CEO and Founder of Loop Industries. "Our financing agreement and partnership with Reed Societe Generale Group propels us into a new phase of growth - expanding into Europe with strategic precision while advancing our flagship Infinite Loop™ project in India. These strategic steps align with our long-term investment vision and underscore our commitment to innovation, scalability, and delivering exceptional value for our shareholders. I look forward to working closely with Julien and his team at Reed Societe Generale Group in leading the circular economy in plastic packaging and circular fashion in Europe."Corporate Update CallSenior Management of Loop will host a corporate update call, followed by a question-and-answer session, which can be accessed via the dial-in numbers below.Date: Friday, December 13, 2024Time: 8:45 am Eastern TimeParticipant joining details (by Telephone):United States (Local): +1 404 975 4839United States (Toll-Free): +1 833 470 1428Access Code: 625641ORRegistration Link: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=2e808989&confId=75536- Avoid wait time - Bypass speaking with an operator to join the call- Receive a Calendar Invitation with call access details including your unique PINAbout Loop IndustriesLoop Industries is a technology company whose mission is to accelerate the world's shift toward sustainable PET plastic and polyester fiber and away from our dependence on fossil fuels. Loop Industries owns patented and proprietary technology that depolymerizes no and low-value waste PET plastic and polyester fiber, including plastic bottles and packaging, carpets and textiles of any color, transparency or condition and even ocean plastics that have been degraded by the sun and salt, to its base building blocks (monomers). The monomers are filtered, purified and polymerized to create virgin-quality Loop™ branded PET resin suitable for use in food-grade packaging and polyester fiber, thus enabling our customers to meet their sustainability objectives. Loop™ PET plastic and polyester fiber can be recycled infinitely without degradation of quality, successfully closing the plastic loop. Loop Industries is contributing to the global movement towards a circular economy by reducing plastic waste and recovering waste plastic for a sustainable future.Common shares of the Company are listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol "LOOP."For more information, please visit www.loopindustries.com. Follow Loop on Twitter: @loopindustries, Instagram: loopindustries, Facebook: Loop Industries and LinkedIn: Loop IndustriesForward-Looking StatementsThis news release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be preceded by the words "intends," "may," "will," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "should," "could," "projects," "predicts," "estimates," "aims," "believes," "hopes," "potential" or "continue," the negative of such terms or similar words. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about Loop's market opportunity, its growth strategies, plans and timelines for completing the €10 million convertible preferred stock financing and technology license sale, plans for use of expected proceeds, ability to improve and expand its capabilities and seek additional financing, and plans for future growth and future operations including expansion in Europe and advancing the joint venture in India. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, are based on certain assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Loop's control, and cannot be predicted or quantified and consequently, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with among other things: (i) our ability to commercialize our technology and products, (ii) the status of our relationships with our partners, (iii) development and protection of our intellectual property and products, (iv) industry competition, (v) our need for and ability to obtain additional funding relative to our current and future financial commitments, (vi) our ability to continue as a going concern, (vii) engineering, contracting, and building our manufacturing facilities, (viii) our ability to scale, manufacture, and sell our products in order to generate revenues, (ix) our proposed business model and our ability to execute it, (x) our ability to obtain the necessary approvals or satisfy any closing conditions in respect of any of our proposed partnerships, (xi) our joint venture projects and our ability to recover certain expenditures in connection them, (xii) adverse effects on the Company's business and operations as a result of increased regulatory, media, or financial reporting scrutiny, practices, rumors, or otherwise, (xiii) public health issues, such as disease epidemics, which may lead to reduced access to capital markets, supply chain disruptions, and government-imposed business closures, (xiv) war, regional tensions, and economic or other conflicts that could impact market stability and our business; (xv) the effect of the continuing worldwide macroeconomic uncertainty and its impacts, including inflation, market volatility and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange and interest rates, (xvi) the outcome of any Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") investigations or class action litigation filed against us, (xvii) our ability to hire and/or retain qualified employees and consultants, (xviii) other events or circumstances over which we have little or no control, and (xix) other factors discussed in Loop's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024 filed with the SEC and in Loop's subsequent filings with the SEC. More detailed information about Loop and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in Loop's filings with the SEC. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. Loop assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.For More Information:Investor Relations:Kevin C. O'Dowd, Investor RelationsLoop Industries, Inc.+1 617-755-4602kodowd@loopindustries.comMedia Inquiries:Andrea Kostiuk, VP Marketing & CommunicationsLoop Industries, Inc.+1 (450) 951-8555akostiuk@loopindustries.comSOURCE: Loop Industries Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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華泰證券在香港舉辦金融科技峰會 構築金融與科技融合新生態 ACN Newswire

華泰證券在香港舉辦金融科技峰會 構築金融與科技融合新生態

香港, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 12月10日,華泰證券(股份代號:6886.HK)在香港舉辦2024年度金融科技峰會。本次峰會以「智創科技,共塑金融新未來」為主題,邀請政府、學界、業界的金融科技專家和生態合作夥伴匯聚一堂,聚焦人工智能浪潮下全球金融科技發展的最新趨勢,共同探討科技與金融的共生融合,構建更加多元、可持續發展的金融科技生態。華泰證券首席執行官周易、香港科技大學首席副校長郭毅可、火山引擎總裁譚待等出席會議並發表演講。周易在主旨演講中表示:「科技已內化為華泰證券變中求進、不斷超越的關鍵力量和底層基礎。在此過程中,我們凝聚了扎實的技術底座、豐富的金融場景和廣泛的客戶基礎。在人工智能帶來的新一輪變革浪潮前,華泰證券將堅持開放生態、合作共贏、共建共享,以資本和資源多維度助力金融科技生態的構建,以自身作為紐帶拓展全球科技生態鏈接,以科技的力量來引領金融行業的變革。」近年來,生成式人工智能正在重塑金融行業服務模式和底層邏輯,並在金融行業不同場景下展現出巨大應用潛力。譚待談到大模型在金融行業的落地時指出,他看到三個明顯趨勢:「第一是更有寬度,由對內降本增效為主逐步嘗試邁向提升對外體驗和服務的助手;第二是更有深度,從交互體驗創新為主逐步邁向業務邏輯創新帶來業績增長,人工智能更加深入業務流程,多智能體協同,人和機器新的協作方式也不斷湧現;第三是更有速度,簡潔的AI資源管理平台和智能體開發平台,讓業務人員可以用類似搭建積木一樣的方式開發創新應用。」華泰證券亦積極擁抱生成式人工智能浪潮,針對實際需求廣泛開展生態合作,充分發揮金融專業優勢,通過實際的使用需求推動建設和發展,,在提升華泰自身的科技能力的同時,助力合作夥伴加速成長。峰會正式發佈為優秀早期科技企業創始人及潛在創業者打造的孵化項目 - 華泰創星全球CEO加速營。該項目將充分調動華泰證券全業務鏈平台資源,為創業者提供全面、持續、一站式的創業培訓和投融資服務。會議現場,華泰證券設置了HUATECH主題展覽,展示公司在跨境一體服務、AI重塑金融、共建創新生態方面的前沿科技應用和解決方案,與會者積極參觀並試用。展覽上首次發佈華泰自主研發,全力打造的新一代交易平台 - 全球交易平台,該平台連接香港、美國、新加坡等國際市場,提供全方位、全品種、全生命周期的金融資產交易服務,提供微秒級別交易時速。如何更好抓住人工智能浪潮下的新機遇並依托技術優勢在全球市場尋找差異化價值?峰會的兩場圓桌環節上,深耕AI產業鏈不同環節及交叉行業的數家優秀創業公司分享了他們在業務出海中遇到的挑戰和思考;專注底層基礎設施的前沿技術公司分享了關於大模型技術棧對企業建設信息技術架構和企業級應用的衝擊,並圍繞數據和算力等AI時代的關鍵變量分享了前沿洞察。這是華泰證券首次在香港舉辦科技主題峰會,旨在向國際機構投資者、科技生態夥伴及全球企業客戶全面系統呈現公司數字化轉型以來沉澱的技術能力及生態共創成果。華泰證券表示,希望通過此次香港峰會,將扎實的底層技術能力、前沿的科技趨勢洞察和開放共贏的合作理念推向更廣闊的國際舞台,以開放、多元的心態參與國際競爭,匯聚國際視野和先進經驗的同時,共同構建更加多元、可持續發展的金融科技生態。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Accurate Background Appoints Mark Thompson Managing Director, Australia and APAC ACN Newswire

Accurate Background Appoints Mark Thompson Managing Director, Australia and APAC

IRVINE, CA, Dec 13, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Accurate Background, the world's largest independent provider of compliant background checks and monitoring solutions, announced it has strengthened its global leadership team with the appointment of Mark Thompson, Managing Director, Australia and Asia Pacific region (APAC). In support of Accurate's vision to make every hire the start of a success story, Mark will lead Accurate's growth teams in the region. Mark's experience in building high-performance teams, driving enterprise sales and client retention, and leveraging data-driven strategies aligns with Accurate's goals to rapidly expand in the APAC region. Reporting to Dan Shoemaker, Chief Revenue Officer, Mark will spearhead the development and execution of sales strategies to drive market share, client growth, and regional innovation."I am thrilled to welcome Mark to the Accurate team and am confident he will make an immediate impact on our growth in the region," said Dan Shoemaker. "Mark brings extensive experience not only growing businesses but also delivering a high standard of customer experience that is a hallmark of Accurate throughout the world."Mark joins Accurate with over two decades of strategic sales and marketing leadership in B2B markets. With a proven track record in revenue growth, team leadership, and market expansion, Mark successfully led sales and marketing initiatives across industries including background screening, financial services, and data solutions."I'm honored to join Accurate Background at such an exciting time in the region. Employment screening plays a vital role in building trust and ensuring workplace integrity, and I look forward to collaborating with our talented team to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients," said Mark Thompson. "With Accurate's strong global foundation, I believe we are uniquely positioned to expand our impact and support government and businesses across the region in navigating an evolving employment landscape."Accurate's recent launch of Accel, a next-generation platform that is 100% Australia-hosted, marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing market-leading capabilities for local organizations.About Accurate BackgroundOur vision is to make every hire the start of a success story. As a trusted provider of employment background screening and workforce monitoring services, Accurate Background gives companies of all sizes the confidence to make smarter, unbiased hiring decisions at the speed of demand.Experience a new standard of support with a dedicated team, comprehensive technology and insight, and the most extensive coverage and search options to advance your business while keeping your brand and people safe. To learn more, visit accurate.com.Media ContactMedia@Accurate.comSOURCE: Accurate Background LLC Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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BBMSL與Yedpay HK強勢聯手推出全新品牌「AbbyPay」 ACN Newswire

BBMSL與Yedpay HK強勢聯手推出全新品牌「AbbyPay」

香港, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 金融雲支付處理及收單機構交易寶有限公司The Payment Cards Group Limited(「PCG」)與樋熥商戶服務有限公司Black Bear Merchant Services Limited(為BBMSL Limited「BBMSL」之控股公司)欣然宣佈共同簽署成立全新策略聯盟,建立新品牌及集團控股公司ABBY Pay&Tech Holdings Limited(「AbbyPay」),全資持有BBMSL及Yedpay HK。AbbyPay將借助PCG所持有的Visa、Mastercard、美國運通、銀聯和JCB直接授權的收單行(Acquirer)身份,結合亞洲首個金融雲電子支付處理和結算平台A3A及BBMSL強大客戶基礎,加強為香港及其他地區商戶提供電子支付收款服務。這次策略聯盟除了提升市場佔有率,覆蓋本地商戶達至50,000,以多個品牌服務市場不同要求,同時亦加速以支付科技賦能本地商戶,整合本地支付行業。左至右:AbbyPay代表麥晉傑先生、交易寶有限公司創辦人胡靜波先生、BBMSL行政總裁余孟滔先生、BBMSL財務總裁周愛詩女士、交易寶有限公司聯合創辦人及營運總監戴錦瑜女士共同主持簽約儀式。PCG聯合創辦人及營運總監戴錦瑜Beatrice Tai表示:「這次聯手標誌著PCG在亞太地區支付解決方案領域的重要一步。憑藉我們A3A平台的技術優勢,結合BBMSL的市場影響力,AbbyPay將能為微型商戶、中小企業及大型商戶提供創新、無縫的支付和結算解決方案,並快速高效地開拓新市場,在亞太地區覆蓋多個行業。我們期待著AbbyPay繼續擴展業務版圖,進一步整合本地支付行業,加強PCG在支付行業的市場地位。」BBMSL行政總裁余孟滔Gerald Yu表示:「這次的行動充分代表了PCG對BBMSL多年專注香港本地市場的努力和成就的高度認可,亦反映了對我們共同協力的潛力和信心。自 2017年,BBMSL在香港中小微企商戶市場擁有顯著的市佔率,並獲得香港市場的廣泛認同與支持。這些優勢將為AbbyPay的發展奠定堅實的基礎。我期待未來與AbbyPay攜手履行BBMSL的使命、與中小企共同成長,並祝願此合作能創造更輝煌的成就。」在亞太地區引入亞洲首個金融雲電子支付處理和結算平台A3A,釋放電子支付潛力AbbyPay將在日本、新加坡、馬來西亞及泰國等亞太地區市場提供亞洲首個金融雲電子支付處理和結算平台A3A,通過單一API,為主要發卡機構(如:VISA、MasterCard、美國運通、JCB和銀聯)、電子錢包網絡及流動支付平台提供直接端點處理。相比傳統支付處理平台,A3A具備低整合費用、快速簡單整合、即時結算及實時交易數據洞察等競爭優勢。AbbyPay代表麥晉傑先生分享AbbyPay願景。AbbyPay代表麥晉傑Barry Mak表示:「我們現已進入了一個全新的支付時代,AbbyPay在香港支付行業中具有開創性意義,亦會顛覆整個行業,帶來前所未有的機遇。PCG擁有強大的科技實力,而BBMSL則在本地市場擁有深厚的客戶基礎和市場認可。我深信,AbbyPay在香港及亞太地區擁有無限潛力,將引領未來的支付趨勢,能海納各類商戶、由大型連鎖餐飲連鎖龍頭至中小微企,為各類商戶創造價值、領先同儕。」關於Payment Cards Group (PCG)Payment Cards Group (「PCG」)是一家創新且領先的支付科技公司,業務遍及新加坡、香港及亞太地區。成立於2016年,PCG已發展成為一家收單機構,擁有所有主要發卡機構和電子錢包網絡的主要會員資格。PGG旗下的子公司Yedpay已在香港建立穩固領先的支付業務,而另一成員A3A則通過RESTful API開發了金融雲支付處理系統,這不僅顯著節省成本、減少複雜的流程,還為用戶提供實時交易數據和洞察。作為收單處理商,PCG憑藉其亞洲首個金融雲處理和結算平台,為整個支付行業提供了重要支持。公司將秉持「扎根香港,放眼全球」的策略,以尖端的金融科技賦能商戶,助力全球支付生態實現高質量發展。欲查詢更多資料,請瀏覽PCG網站:https://www.yedpay.com/zh/如有傳媒垂詢,請聯絡:AJA (IR and Communications)庾婉華 (Avy Yu)電郵:avy.yu@ajacapital.com.hk電話:(852) 9500 4443羅思正 (Eudice Law)電郵:eudice.law@ajacapital.com.hk電話:(852) 9326 1113 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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慶祝安安可可到港 霸王茶姬聯合《HELLO PANDAS 熊貓駕到》戶外嘉年華 ACN Newswire

慶祝安安可可到港 霸王茶姬聯合《HELLO PANDAS 熊貓駕到》戶外嘉年華

香港, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 12月11日,為慶祝大熊貓安安與可可到港,霸王茶姬聯合《Hello Pandas 熊貓駕到》戶外嘉年華,1600份限量禮包免費大放送,與港同慶!與此同時,霸王茶姬都致力於參與大熊貓保育,也希望通過這次機會,更加多的參與到香港公益項目當中,為香港社會的發展出一份力。即日起至12月21日,霸王茶姬將參與尖沙咀文化中心【HELLO PANDAS熊貓駕到】戶外嘉年華,於AB市集區設置專屬攤位,為香港市民帶來豐富的優惠禮品及趣味互動,將現代東方茶文化與萌趣熊貓主題完美結合,以更廣闊的緯度宣傳大熊貓文化,共同促進大熊貓保育事業的發展。現場,霸王茶姬將放送1600份「奇遇萌友冰箱貼」優惠券禮品包(價值$118),包括買一送一券、買二送一券、2張$8現金券及香港限定大熊貓冰箱貼。此外,霸王茶姬還計劃邀請120位茶友免費去海洋公園探訪大熊貓。通過霸王茶姬小程序、外賣平台KEETA、Foodpanda或Deliveroo下單,既有機會獲得香港海洋公園門票一張。每個平台各送30張,活動日從12月19日持續至12月21日,每日第1、6、8、9、11、12、17、26、28及66的下單者有機會獲得門票一張。自2017年成立以來,霸王茶姬始終堅持「以東方茶,會世界友」的企業使命,願景是「未來為100個國家茶友每年提供150億杯現代茶」。企業社會責任方面,霸王茶姬做了系列公益舉措,包括開設無聲門店、持續關注鄉村兒童健康成長、在多地設立兒童服務站並提供物資、與美團、壹基金共同支持鄉村兒童操場建設、向湖南省袁隆平農業科技獎勵基金會捐贈獎學金,用於9所高校的農業科研及教育事業等。9月28日霸王茶姬香港首店正式開業,營業前兩天累計銷售杯量近1萬杯,人氣爆棚。霸王茶姬香港相關負責人表示,霸王茶姬在香港有長期業務規劃,未來希望為香港公益貢獻一份力量。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Volatus Aerospace Welcomes UK-Based Air Data Systems to its Ecosystem, Expanding Global Capabilities ACN Newswire

Volatus Aerospace Welcomes UK-Based Air Data Systems to its Ecosystem, Expanding Global Capabilities

TORONTO, ON, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSXV:FLT)(OTCQX:TAKOF)(FSE:ABBA) is pleased to announce the integration of key assets and capabilities from Air Data Systems (ADS), based in the United Kingdom, marking a strategic expansion of its global aerial solutions ecosystem. This collaborative arrangement strengthens Volatus' position as a leader in aerial intelligence and logistics by opening doors to new opportunities and partnerships in critical industries.ADS specializes in streamlining large-scale and complex surveys and data acquisition projects for industrial applications such as asset management, inspection services, oil & gas, utilities, and environmental services.The transaction, structured with a success-fee model tied to future contract outcomes, aligns the interests of both organizations and highlights the significant potential of this collaboration. As part of this agreement, Volatus has acquired the ADS brand, website, and domain, along with a robust £5 million sales opportunity pipeline.To further enhance this partnership, Mark Currass, former Managing Director of ADS, has joined Volatus Aerospace as Executive Consultant, Global Business Development. With decades of expertise in the UAS sector and a proven track record of delivering results, Mark will spearhead growth initiatives and leverage the combined capabilities of Volatus and ADS to unlock new markets and drive innovation."The integration of Air Data Systems into the Volatus ecosystem represents a powerful joining of forces," said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace. "Mark's leadership and expertise, combined with the opportunities this partnership brings, will enable us to expand our global reach, strengthen our industry-leading capabilities, and deliver unmatched value to our clients in sectors such as oil and gas, power utilities, public safety, and agriculture."This partnership also reinforces Volatus' extensive capabilities, including expertise in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, advanced thermography solutions, and geomatics services. With over 10,000 BVLOS flights completed and an industry-leading operations control center, Volatus continues to set benchmarks for innovation and operational excellence.About Volatus AerospaceVolatus Aerospace is a leader in innovative global aerial solutions for intelligence and cargo. With deep technological and subject matter expertise and over 100 years' worth of combined institutional knowledge in aviation, Volatus provides meaningful aerial solutions for end users across various industries using both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS or drones). We are committed to enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability through innovative, real-world aerial solutions.About Air Data SystemsAir Data Systems specializes in innovative Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) solutions, providing expert services across multiple industries. ADS brings decades of experience in technology, engineering, and regulatory compliance, now seamlessly integrated into Volatus Aerospace's global ecosystem.Forward-Looking InformationThis news release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information and forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates", or "believes" or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding: (i) the anticipated benefits of, and estimated revenue to be generated by, the master service agreement; (ii) the business plans and expectations of the Company; and (iii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data and operating plans, strategies, or beliefs of management as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Company, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information and forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the anticipated benefits and revenues of the master service agreement to the Company; the commercialization of drone flights beyond visual line of sight and potential benefits to the Company; meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV; and including, but not limited to, those factors set forth in the Company's Annual Information Form under the section "Risk Factors". Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information 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.Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.TSXV: FLT.VMedia ContactDanielle GagneHead of Marketing and Communicationsdanielle.gagne@volatusaerospace.com+1-579-977-5066SOURCE: Volatus Aerospace Corp. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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BDO announces winners of the 6th BDO ESG Awards 2024 ACN Newswire

BDO announces winners of the 6th BDO ESG Awards 2024

HONG KONG, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - BDO, the world’s fifth largest accountancy and advisory network, has announced the winners of the 6th BDO ESG Awards (the Awards). The winning companies have integrated ESG principles and climate change considerations into their business strategies. They have actively emphasised the importance of ESG and promoted its development by implementing influential and long-term sustainable development measures. This year, the Awards received strong support from listed companies, with more than 110 companies participating at the nomination stage, a six-year high. All finalists were invited to attend the awards ceremony to witness the winners honoured. (Click here or view the full list below*)Once again, “Carbon Neutrality” has been selected to be this year’s theme, emphasising the important role that companies play in mitigating climate change and shaping a green future. The Theme Awards are dedicated to recognising listed companies that have demonstrated best practices in “Carbon Neutrality”, including reducing carbon emissions and planning and adopting relevant measures. The companies competing for this year’s Theme Awards were outstanding and evenly matched. A total of three companies won this award, setting a new record.Mr Andrew Lam, Managing Director, BDO, said, “The BDO ESG Awards first launched in 2018 when listed companies began to explore the implementation of ESG initiatives. Today, we are pleased to see that an increasing number of listed companies are recognising the importance of ESG and pursuing long-term ESG development. The Awards have now gained considerable market recognition, and as an advocate of sustainable development, BDO is delighted to see an increasing number of Hong Kong-listed companies paying attention to ESG. Through the judging process, we have observed that the quality of the ESG initiatives implemented by the participating companies has improved and become more forward-looking. As the importance and influence of ESG continues to grow, we hope to work with all kinds of industries through the Awards to improve Hong Kong's green standards and consolidate the city’s position as a green financial centre.”Mr Johnson Kong, Managing Director, BDO, said, “In light of growing social awareness of sustainability and social responsibility, more and more investors and organisations are incorporating ESG factors into their investment decisions and tend to support companies that meet ESG standards. By implementing ESG policies, companies can build a good reputation that will enhance their competitiveness and attract more investors. As a professional in this field, BDO is committed to supporting Hong Kong-listed companies in various areas, such as assisting them in ESG reporting and risk management, and providing them with recommendations to improve ESG performance. We hope the Awards will raise ESG awareness among all stakeholders in society so that more listed and unlisted companies in Hong Kong will prioritise the importance of ESG practices in the future.”Mr Ricky Cheng, Director and Head of Risk Advisory, BDO, said, “This year’s winners come from a variety of industries, and all of the nominated companies have demonstrated outstanding performance in various areas of competition. BDO is proud of the winning companies dedicated to sustainable development, and we are thrilled to support all those who are making strides toward a more environmentally friendly and responsible business landscape through this award and our expertise.”BDO ESG Awards 2024 Winners (listed in alphabetical order) Best in ESG – Large Market CapitalisationBOC Hong Kong (Holdings) Limited (02388.HK)HKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)Lenovo Group Limited (00992.HK)Best in ESG – Middle Market CapitalisationAAC Technologies Holdings Inc. (02018.HK)Kerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)Xinyi Solar Holdings Limited (00968.HK)Best in ESG – Small Market CapitalisationConcord New Energy Group Limited (00182.HK)Shun Tak Holdings Limited (00242.HK)Yuexiu Services Group Limited (06626.HK)Best in Reporting – Large Market CapitalisationHKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (01177.HK)Techtronic Industries Company Limited (00669.HK)Best in Reporting – Middle Market CapitalisationKerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)PCCW Limited (00008.HK)Xinyi Solar Holdings Limited (00968.HK)Best in Reporting – Small Market CapitalisationNew World Department Store China Limited (00825.HK)Xinyi Energy Holdings Limited (03868.HK)Yuexiu Services Group Limited (06626.HK)ESG Report of the Year – Large Market CapitalisationHKT Trust and HKT Limited (06823.HK)ESG Report of the Year – Middle Market CapitalisationKerry Properties Limited (00683.HK)ESG Report of the Year– Small Market CapitalisationYuexiu Services Group Limited (06626.HK)Outstanding ESG Performance of H-Share CompaniesChina Tower Corporation Limited (00788.HK)Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited (02727.HK)ZTE Corporation (00763.HK)Theme AwardsLenovo Group Limited (00992.HK)Yuexiu Property Company Limited (00123.HK)ZTE Corporation (00763.HK)Photo CaptionsBDO representatives and panel of judges attend the BDO ESG Awards 2024Presentation Ceremony.Representatives of the award winners, BDO, and panel of judges pose for agroup photo at the BDO ESG Awards 2024 Presentation Ceremony. Note to editorsAbout BDO Limited BDO's global organisation extends across 166 countries and territories, with more than 115,600 professionals working in over 1,770 offices - and they're all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service. BDO was established in Hong Kong in 1981 and is committed to facilitating the growth of businesses by advising the people behind them. BDO Hong Kong provides an extensive range of professional services including assurance services, risk advisory services, specialist advisory services and tax services. For more details, visit www.bdo.com.hk.ContactsSala LoSenior Marketing Manager and Team HeadBDO Hong KongHeidi LauSenior Marketing ManagerBDO Hong Kong Strategic Financial Relations LimitedVicky LeeYoko LiTel +852 2218 3042Mobile +852 9613 5175salalo@bdo.com.hkTel +852 2218 2325Mobile +852 9285 4151heidilau@bdo.com.hkTel +852 2864 4834sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hkTel +852 2864 4813sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Everest Medicines Announces the First Prescription of VELSIPITY(R) Issued in Macau ACN Newswire

Everest Medicines Announces the First Prescription of VELSIPITY(R) Issued in Macau

SHANGHAI, Dec 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK, "Everest", or the "Company"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, clinical development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative therapeutics, today announced that the first prescription of VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod) has been issued on December 11th at Kiang Wu Hospital in Macau. It is also the first prescription issued for VELSIPITY(R) within Everest Medicines' licensed territories in Asia following its approval, marks the official beginning of this new therapy benefiting patients across Asia.VELSIPITY(R) is an innovative advanced therapy that was officially approved by the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau of Macau in April 2024. It is an oral treatment taken once daily for the treatment of patients aged 16 and above with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). UC is a chronic, relapsing, idiopathic inflammatory disease, and with prolonged disease duration, the risk of disability and colorectal cancer incidence continues to rise."As a next-generation S1P receptor modulator, VELSIPITY(R) can provide patients with a chance for corticosteroid-free remission, mucosal healing, and rapid symptom relief." said Prof. Wu Kaichun with the First Affiliated Hospital of AFMU, the principal investigator for etrasimod's Asia clinical trial." The recently announced results of the Asian multicenter Phase III clinical study for induction and maintenance periods further confirm the clinical advantages of VELSIPITY(R). We look forward to VELSIPITY(R) being approved in other regions of Asia soon to benefit more patients.""The first prescription of VELSIPITY(R) in Macau marks another milestone in the commercialization process of Everest Medicines." said Rogers Yongqing Luo, Chief Executive Officer of Everest Medicines." By 2030, the number of patients with UC in China is expected to more than double compared to 2019, reaching approximately 1 million, with a significant unmet need for innovative therapies. Following its approval in Macau this April, VELSIPITY(R), the third commercialized product of Everest Medicines, will bring new treatment options to more patients with moderate to severely active UC. We plan to have VELSIPITY(R) submitted for new drug application in mainland China by the end of this year, further enhancing its accessibility and benefiting more patients."In the results of the multi-center Phase 3 clinical trial of etrasimod in Asia for the treatment of subjects with moderately to severely active UC, which were announced in July this year, etrasimod achieved positive results in both the induction and maintenance phases of treatment, with good safety, and the convenience of once-daily oral administration, further providing a solid scientific basis and support for the broad application of the drug in clinical practice. In October, the complete induction phase data of the study were presented at the 32nd United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW 2024), showing that all primary and key secondary efficacy endpoints in the etrasimod treatment group achieved statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements compared to the placebo group at week 12: the treatment differences between the etrasimod group and the placebo group in clinical remission rate, endoscopic improvement rate, and clinical response rate reached 20.4%, 28.6%, and 32.0%, respectively.VELSIPITY(R) was approved in the United States and the European Union in October last year and February this year, respectively. As a core product for Everest Medicines, VELSIPITY(R) was successively approved in Macau and Singapore in the first half of this year. Everest Medicines has also submitted a new drug application for VELSIPITY(R) in Hong Kong, China which has been officially accepted.In October of this year, through the "Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect" policy, VELSIPITY(R) has officially been approved for patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) by the Guangdong Provincial Medical Products Administration and can first be used in the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Foshan Fosun Chancheng Hospital, Shenzhen Hospital of Southern Medical University and Guangzhou United Family Healthcare, four of the medical institutions designated by the Connect Policy in the Greater Bay Area. Subsequently, VELSIPITY(R) will be introduced in other qualified hospitals under the connect policy.About VELSIPITY(R) (etrasimod)VELSIPITY(R) is a once-daily, oral, sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator that selectively binds with S1P receptor subtypes 1, 4, and 5. Regulatory approvals have been granted in US, EU, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UK, Switzerland, Israel and Macau for VELSIPITY(R) in ulcerative colitis.About Everest MedicinesEverest Medicines is a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, manufacturing and commercializing transformative pharmaceutical products and vaccines that address critical unmet medical needs for patients in Asian markets. The management team of Everest Medicines has deep expertise and an extensive track record from both leading global pharmaceutical companies and local Chinese pharmaceutical companies in high-quality discovery, clinical development, regulatory affairs, CMC, business development and operations. Everest Medicines has built a portfolio of potentially global first-in-class or best-in-class molecules in the company's core therapeutic areas of renal diseases, infectious diseases and autoimmune disorders. For more information, please visit its website at www.everestmedicines.com.Forward-Looking Statements:This news release may make statements that constitute forward-looking statements, including descriptions regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company or its officers with respect to the business operations and financial condition of the Company, which can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, or other factors, some of which are beyond the control of the Company and are unforeseeable. Therefore, the actual results may differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and assumptions, such as future changes and developments in our business, competitive environment, political, economic, legal and social conditions. The Company or any of its affiliates, directors, officers, advisors or representatives has no obligation and does not undertake to revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances after the date of this news release, except as required by law. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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ASEAN Ceramics & ASEAN Stone Exhibition 2024 Officially Opens in Ho Chi Minh City ACN Newswire

ASEAN Ceramics & ASEAN Stone Exhibition 2024 Officially Opens in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – December 12, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The much-anticipated ASEAN Ceramics & ASEAN Stone Exhibition 2024 officially has opened its doors yesterday, marking the start of a three-day showcase of the latest innovations, technologies, and trends in the ceramics and stone industries. Hosted at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), this event has brought together exhibitors, professionals, and thought leaders from across the ASEAN region and beyond.This year’s exhibition marks a significant milestone with the debut edition of the ASEAN Stone Exhibition, which seamlessly integrates with the well-established ASEAN Ceramics platform. Together, the two exhibitions provide a comprehensive look at the synergy of the ceramics and stone industries, fostering collaboration and innovation across the entire value chain.The opening ceremony, held yesterday morning, was a grand celebration featuring distinguished speakers, international delegations, and honoured guests. The ceremony began with the welcoming and registration of VIP guests and press, setting a tone of excitement for the day ahead. Following this, a warm welcome address was delivered by the organizers, including Mr. Michael Wilton, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of MMI Asia Pte Ltd, and Mr. Dinh Quang Huy, Chairman of the Vietnam Building Ceramic Association (VIBCA).The event continued with opening remarks by Mr. Nguyen Van Sinh, Deputy Minister of Construction, Ministry of Construction of Vietnam, highlighting the importance of the ceramics and stone industries to the country’s and region's development. Several esteemed representatives from the ASEAN region then shared their perspectives. Mr. Pham Tuan Khanh, Vice Chairman of the Saigon Construction & Building Material Association (SACA), and Dr. Sirithan Jiemsirilers, President of the Thai Ceramics Society (TCS), extended their welcome addresses, reflecting on regional collaboration. Additionally, a special welcome video presentation from ASAKI Indonesia, a member of the Ceramics Industry Club of ASEAN (CICA), emphasized the unity of the ASEAN ceramics community.The ASEAN Ceramics & ASEAN Stone Appreciation Awards was a highlight of the ceremony, with trophies awarded to honour the contribution of key associations, sponsors, and major exhibitors. The recipients included exhibitors such as Minnovation Group, Puresil India, Gilfair Hong Kong Company Limited, MMA Bentonite, TQT, VITIS, Shandong Victor, Monte-Bianco, and Tianjin Trend. Additionally, associations such as VIBCA, VABM, VIBM, CCPIT, ACIMAC, Confindustria Marmomacchine, TCS, Cambodia Stone Quarries Association and SACA were recognized for their consistent support and contributions. Finally, the ceremony closes with a symbolic ribbon-cutting, followed by a group photo and guided VIP tours of the exhibition halls, officially inaugurating this landmark event.Speaking at the event, Mr. Michael Wilton expressed his excitement for the exhibition, stating, “The debut of ASEAN Stone is a testament to the increasing demand for solutions in the stone industry. This new platform complements ASEAN Ceramics by highlighting the shared technologies, overlapping supply chains, and synergies that unite these two sectors.”With over 300 companies and brands and over 5000 trade visitors expected, ASEAN Ceramics & ASEAN Stone 2024 showcases products of the finest quality, sustainable practices, and state-of-the-art machinery. The event promises to offer unparalleled opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and business growth amongst the international ceramics and stone markets.The organizers warmly invite the public to explore the exhibition and participate in various workshops, panel discussions, and live demonstrations happening throughout the event. This is a unique chance to experience the best of what the ceramics and stone industries have to offer, all under one roof.The exhibition is open from December 11 to 13, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC). Admission is free for registered attendees.For more information, visit the official website of ASEAN Ceramics & ASEAN Stone Exhibition 2024 at aseanceramics.comAbout Messe Muenchen GmbHMesse Muenchen GmbH is one of the world's leading trade fair organizers with more than 50 trade fairs for capital goods, consumer goods, and new technologies. Every year, Messe Muenchen organizes more than 200 events in Munich, Germany, and abroad, attracting over 30,000 exhibitors and 2 million visitors. The company's mission is to create innovative, sustainable, and profitable platforms for its customers to do business and connect with their target markets.About MMI Asia Pte LtdMMI Asia is a full subsidiary of Messe München GMBH (MMG) established in 1992 and one of the world largest and leading exhibition organizers. MMI Asia was set up as the regional headquarter and a wholly-owned subsidiary of MMG to promote global trade expansion by facilitating participation of Asian exhibitors in Messe München fairs worldwide. MMI Asia also provides consultancy in professional trade fair and conference management to government bodies, international trade and promotion organizations, and trade associations.About Vietnam Building Ceramic Association (VIBCA)Vietnam Building Ceramic Association is a professional organization, non-governmental, voluntary, established under Decision No. 41/1999 / QD - BTCCBCP dated 04-10-1999 of the Minister, Head of the Organizing Committee Government personnel. Currently VIBCA includes around 100 members are enterprises of different economic sectors, operating mainly in the field of building ceramics, including the associate members are research institutions, investment consulting, manufacturing and mechanical engineering. VIBCA is a member of the Association of Asean Ceramics Industry CICA and intimate relationship with the Association Ceramics of countries in Asean and in the world.Contact:MMI Asia Pte. Ltd.Valerie Fang – 65 9498 5538Marketing Executivevalerie.fang@mmiasia.com.sgVietnam Building Ceramic AssociationMs Vu Thi Kim Dung - 84 915114000Chief of Foreign Affairsvibcaoffice@gmail.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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雲頂新耀宣佈伊曲莫德(VELSIPITY(R))在中國澳門的首張處方落地 ACN Newswire

雲頂新耀宣佈伊曲莫德(VELSIPITY(R))在中國澳門的首張處方落地

上海, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 雲頂新耀(HKEX 1952.HK)是一家專注于創新藥研發、臨床開發、製造和商業化的生物製藥公司,今日宣佈伊曲莫德(VELSIPITY(R), etrasimod)於12月11日在中國澳門鏡湖醫院開出首張處方,這也是伊曲莫德在雲頂新耀亞洲授權區內獲批後開出的首張處方,標誌著這款自身免疫性疾病領域的重磅產品正式開始惠及亞洲患者。伊曲莫德是一款創新的先進療法,於2024年4月獲得中國澳門特別行政區藥物監督管理局正式批准,每日一次口服,用於治療16歲及以上中重度活動性潰瘍性結腸炎(UC)患者。潰瘍性結腸炎是一種慢性、復發性、非特異性炎症性疾病,隨著病情延長,致殘率和結直腸癌發生率會不斷上升。伊曲莫德亞太臨床試驗牽頭研究者、世界胃腸病學會執行理事、亞太消化學會副主席、中國人民解放軍空軍軍醫大學附屬西京醫院吳開春教授表示:「伊曲莫德具有良好的獲益-風險特徵。這種新一代S1P調節劑通過口服、每日一次的治療方案,可快速起效,並達到無激素緩解、黏膜癒合。近期公佈的亞洲多中心Ⅲ期臨床研究誘導期與維持期結果進一步證實了該藥物的臨床優勢。期待伊曲莫德在亞洲其他地區早日獲批,惠及更多患者。」雲頂新耀首席執行官羅永慶表示:「伊曲莫德中國澳門首張處方落地,是雲頂新耀商業化進程中的又一里程碑。到2030年,中國的潰瘍性結腸炎患者人數預計將比2019年增加一倍以上,達到約100萬人,患者對創新療法存在巨大未滿足需求。繼今年4月在澳門獲批後,伊曲莫德作為雲頂新耀第三款商業化新藥,將為更多潰瘍性結腸炎患者帶來治療新選擇。今年我們也將在中國大陸地區遞交伊曲莫德的新藥上市許可申請,以進一步推進伊曲莫德的用藥可及性,造福更多患者。」在今年7月公佈的伊曲莫德治療中重度活動性潰瘍性結腸炎的亞洲多中心Ⅲ期臨床研究結果中,伊曲莫德取得了在誘導期和維持期治療的積極頂線結果,且安全性良好,一天一次口服方便,為該藥物在臨床實踐中的廣泛應用進一步提供了堅實的科學依據和支持。10月,該研究的完整誘導期資料在第32屆歐洲消化疾病周(UEGW 2024)上公佈,研究結果顯示,伊曲莫德治療組的所有主要和關鍵次要療效目標均達到具有統計學意義和臨床顯著性的改善:與安慰劑組相比的臨床緩解率、內鏡改善率和臨床應答率的治療差異分別達到20.4%、28.6%和32.0%。伊曲莫德於去年10月和今年2月先後在美國和歐盟獲得新藥上市批准。作為雲頂新耀自身免疫性疾病領域的重磅產品,伊曲莫德亦於今年上半年陸續在中國澳門、新加坡獲得新藥上市批准。此外,雲頂新耀也於近期在中國香港遞交了伊曲莫德的新藥上市許可申請,並獲得正式受理。今年10月,得益於「港澳藥械通」政策,伊曲莫德正式獲得「粵港澳大灣區內地臨床急需進口港澳藥品批件」批准,可以在中山大學附屬第一醫院、南方醫科大學深圳醫院、佛山複星禪誠醫院與廣州和睦家醫院四家大灣區藥械通政策指定的醫療機構先行使用,後續伊曲莫德將在其他藥械通資質醫院陸續引入。關於伊曲莫德(VELSIPITY(R), etrasimod)伊曲莫德(VELSIPITY(R),etrasimod)是一種每日一次口服的高選擇性鞘氨醇-1-磷酸(S1P)受體調節劑,採用優化的藥理學設計,與S1P受體1、4和5結合。伊曲莫德目前已在美國、歐盟、加拿大、澳大利亞、英國、瑞士、以色列以及中國澳門和新加坡獲得新藥上市批准。關於雲頂新耀雲頂新耀是一家專注于創新藥和疫苗研發、臨床開發、製造和商業化的生物製藥公司,致力於滿足亞洲市場尚未滿足的醫療需求。雲頂新耀的管理團隊在中國及全球領先製藥企業從事過高質量研發、臨床開發、藥政事務、化學製造與控制(CMC)、業務發展和商業化運營,擁有深厚的專長和豐富的經驗。雲頂新耀已打造多款疾病首創或者同類最佳的藥物組合,公司的治療領域包括腎科疾病、感染性和傳染性疾病、自身免疫性疾病。有關更多信息,請訪問公司網站:www.everestmedicines.com。前瞻性聲明本新聞稿所發佈的信息中可能會包含某些前瞻性表述,乃基於本公司或管理層在做出表述時對公司業務運營情況及財務狀況的現有看法、相信、和現有預期,可能會使用「將」、「預期」、「預測」、「期望」、「打算」、「計畫」、「相信」、「預估」、「確信」及其他類似詞語進行表述。這些前瞻性表述並非對未來業績的保證,會受到風險、不確定性及其他因素的影響,有些乃超出本公司的控制範圍,難以預計。因此,受我們的業務、競爭環境、政治、經濟、法律和社會情況的未來變化及發展等各種因素及假設的影響,實際結果可能會與前瞻性表述所含資料有較大差別。本公司及各附屬公司、各位董事、管理人員、顧問及代理未曾且概不承擔更新該稿件所載前瞻性表述以反映在本新聞稿發布日後最新信息、未來項目或情形的任何義務,除非法律要求。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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安大略省多倫多, 2024年12月12日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 沃拉圖斯航空航天公司(TSXV:FLTV)(OTCQX:TAKOF)(FSE:ABBA)欣然宣布,英國的空氣數據系統公司(ADS)關鍵資產和能力的整合,標誌著其全球空中解決方案生態系統的戰略擴展。這一合作安排加強了沃拉圖斯作為空中情報和物流領域領導者的地位,並為關鍵行業開啟了新的機會和合作夥伴關係。ADS專注於簡化大規模和複雜的調查和數據採集項目,服務於如資產管理、檢查服務、石油和天然氣、公用事業及環境服務等工業應用。此次交易採用與未來合同成果掛鉤的成功費用模式,確保了雙方的利益一致,並突顯了此次合作的巨大潛力。作為協議的一部分,沃拉圖斯已收購了ADS品牌、網站和域名,並擁有價值500萬英鎊的強大銷售機會管道。為進一步提升這一合作,ADS前總經理馬克·庫拉斯(Mark Currass)已加入沃拉圖斯航空航天公司,擔任全球業務發展執行顧問。馬克擁有數十年在UAS領域的專業經驗和成功交付結果的經歷,他將領導增長計劃,並利用沃拉圖斯和ADS的綜合能力,開拓新市場並推動創新。“將空氣數據系統整合進沃拉圖斯生態系統是一個強有力的合作,”沃拉圖斯航空航天公司首席執行官格倫·林奇(Glen Lynch)表示。“馬克的領導力和專業知識,加上這一合作帶來的機會,將使我們能夠擴大全球影響力,增強我們在油氣、公用事業、公共安全和農業等行業的領先能力,並為我們的客戶提供無與倫比的價值。”此次合作還加強了沃拉圖斯的廣泛能力,包括在視距外操作(BVLOS)、先進熱成像解決方案和地理信息服務方面的專業知識。沃拉圖斯已完成超過10,000次BVLOS飛行,並擁有業界領先的運營控制中心,繼續為創新和卓越運營設立標杆。關於沃拉圖斯航空航天公司 沃拉圖斯航空航天公司是全球創新空中解決方案的領導者,專注於情報和貨物領域。憑藉深厚的技術和專業知識以及超過100年的航空業綜合經驗,沃拉圖斯為各行業的最終用戶提供有意義的空中解決方案,涵蓋有人駕駛和遙控駕駛航空器系統(RPAS或無人機)。我們致力於通過創新、現實世界的空中解決方案,提高運營效率、安全性和可持續性。關於空氣數據系統公司 空氣數據系統公司專注於創新的無人機系統(UAS)解決方案,提供跨多個行業的專業服務。ADS擁有數十年的技術、工程和合規經驗,現在已無縫整合進入沃拉圖斯航空航天公司的全球生態系統。前瞻性資訊本新聞稿包含構成“前瞻性資訊”和“前瞻性陳述”的聲明,這些聲明符合適用證券法的定義,包括有關公司未來業務活動和營運表現的計劃、意圖、信念和當前預期的聲明。通常,但並非總是,前瞻性資訊和前瞻性陳述可以通過使用如“計劃”、“預期”、“預計”、“預算”、“排程”、“估計”、“預測”、“打算”、“預料”或“相信”等詞語或這些詞語的變體(包括否定變體),或以未來時態表達的聲明,或表明某些行動、事件或結果“可能”、“可以”、“將會”、“或許”或“會”(或其他類似的變體)被採取、發生、實現或達成來加以識別。前瞻性資訊包括以下內容:(i)主服務協議預期帶來的利益和預計產生的收入;(ii)公司的商業計劃和預期;以及(iii)對其他經濟、商業和/或競爭因素的預期。前瞻性資訊基於截至本新聞稿日期目前可用的競爭、財務和經濟數據以及營運計劃、策略或管理層的信念,但涉及已知和未知的風險、不確定性、假設和其他因素,這些因素可能導致公司的實際結果、表現或成就與前瞻性資訊中表達或暗示的未來結果、表現或成就有顯著差異。這些因素可能基於公司目前可獲得的信息,包括從第三方行業分析師和其他第三方來源獲得的信息,並基於管理層的當前預期或信念。本新聞稿中所包含的所有前瞻性資訊均明確受到本警告聲明的限定。投資者應注意,前瞻性資訊並非基於歷史事實,而是反映了基於管理層認為合理的意見、假設和估計,對未來結果或事件的期望、估計或預測。前瞻性資訊和前瞻性陳述反映了公司的當前信念,並基於其目前可獲得的信息和管理層認為在所有情況下都不不合理的假設。在某些情況下,本新聞稿中會討論與包含前瞻性資訊的聲明相關的重大因素或假設。這些重大因素和假設包括但不限於:主服務協議對公司預期帶來的利益和收入;視距外無人機飛行的商業化及其對公司可能帶來的利益;滿足TSXV持續上市要求;以及公司年度信息表中“風險因素”部分所列出的因素。儘管公司已試圖識別可能導致實際行動、事件或結果與前瞻性資訊中描述的有所不同的重要因素,但可能還有其他因素會導致行動、事件或結果與預期、估計或打算的有所不同。本新聞稿中的前瞻性資訊是在本新聞稿日期作出的,除非法律要求,否則公司不承擔更新任何前瞻性資訊的義務,無論是由於新信息、未來事件或結果,還是其他原因。無法保證前瞻性資訊將被證明是準確的,因為實際結果和未來事件可能與這些陳述中預期的結果有所不同。因此,讀者不應過度依賴前瞻性資訊。TSXV或其監管服務提供商(根據TSXV政策定義的術語)對本新聞稿的充分性或準確性不承擔責任。TSXV: FLT.V媒體聯繫Danielle GagneHead of Marketing and Communications danielle.gagne@volatusaerospace.com+1-579-977-5066資料來源: Volatus Aerospace Corp. Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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BDO公佈「2024年第六屆BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎」得獎名單 ACN Newswire

BDO公佈「2024年第六屆BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎」得獎名單

香港, 2024年12月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 全球第五大會計及諮詢網絡BDO公布第六屆BDO環境、社會及管治大獎(「大獎」)得獎名單,獲獎企業把ESG原則及對氣候變化的考量融入業務策略,並透過推行具影響力及長遠的可持續發展措施,積極強調ESG的重要並推動其發展。本年度BDO ESG大獎獲上市公司大力支持,於提名階段已錄得逾110間公司參選,創六年新高。所有進入決賽的入圍者均獲邀出席頒獎典禮,親身見證得獎名單誕生。(按此或見下列完整名單*)「碳中和」再度成為BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎2024的主題大獎,強調企業於減緩氣候變化及塑造綠色未來所擔當的重要角色。主題大獎致力表揚於「碳中和」方面體現最佳實踐的上市公司,包括在減少碳排放量及計劃和採取有關措施方面等。今年競逐主題大獎的公司非常優秀,實力旗鼓相當,共有三間公司獲此殊榮,打破往績。立信德豪會計師事務所董事總經理林鴻恩先生表示:「BDO於2018年首次舉辦大獎,當時上市公司剛起步探索推行ESG,時至今日,我們樂見越來越多上市公司重視及實踐ESG的長遠發展。迄今,BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎獲市場高度認可。BDO 作為可持續發展的倡導者,對於有越來越多香港上市公司重視ESG感到非常高興。從評審過程中,我們觀察到參選公司推行有關ESG的舉措,質素較以往有所提升,而且更具前瞻性。隨著ESG的重要性及影響力不斷擴大,我們希望藉大獎與各業界一起持續提高香港的綠色水平,鞏固我們作為綠色金融中心的地位。」立信德豪會計師事務所董事總經理江智蛟先生表示:「隨著社會對可持續性和社會責任的關注不斷增加,越來越多投資者和機構將ESG納入其投資決策中,並傾向支持那些符合ESG準則的企業。企業透過實行ESG政策,能夠建立良好的聲譽,有助於提升業務的競爭力,吸引更多投資者。BDO作為這方面的專業,致力於不同領域為香港上市公司提供支持,例如協助他們進行ESG報告及風險管理,為他們提供各項有關提升ESG表現的建議等。我們希望大獎能喚起社會各持份者的ESG意識,未來可見到更多香港上市或非上市公司同樣重視ESG的實踐。」立信德豪會計師事務所董事兼風險諮詢服務總監鄭文漢表示:「今年獲獎企業涵蓋多個行業,所有獲提名公司均在各個競逐領域展示出超卓表現。BDO為一眾致力在可持續發展方面努力不懈的得獎公司感到自豪,同時亦非常榮幸BDO能透過此獎項及我們的專業,支持所有為建立更環保和負責任商業環境而作出貢獻的公司。」BDO 環境、社會及管治大獎 2024得獎者 (得獎者排名不分先後,以公司英文名稱排序)ESG 最佳表現大獎 – 大型市值中銀香港(控股)有限公司 (02388.HK)香港電訊信託與香港電訊有限公司 (06823.HK)聯想集團有限公司 (00992.HK)ESG 最佳表現大獎 - 中型市值瑞聲科技控股有限公司 (02018.HK)嘉里建設有限公司 (00683.HK)信義光能控股有限公司 (00968.HK)ESG 最佳表現大獎 – 小型市值協合新能源集團有限公司 (00182.HK)信德集團有限公司 (00242.HK)越秀服務集團有限公司 (06626.HK)最佳 ESG 報告大獎 - 大型市值香港電訊信託與香港電訊有限公司 (06823.HK)中國生物製藥有限公司 (01177.HK)創科實業有限公司 (00669.HK)最佳 ESG 報告大獎 – 中型市值嘉里建設有限公司 (00683.HK)電訊盈科有限公司 (00008.HK)信義光能控股有限公司 (00968.HK)最佳 ESG 報告大獎 – 小型市值新世界百貨中國有限公司 (00825.HK)信義能源控股有限公司 (03868.HK)越秀服務集團有限公司 (06626.HK)ESG 年度大獎 – 大型市值香港電訊信託與香港電訊有限公司 (06823.HK)ESG 年度大獎 – 中型市值嘉里建設有限公司 (00683.HK)ESG 年度大獎 – 小型市值越秀服務集團有限公司 (06626.HK)ESG突出表現大獎 — H股公司中國鐵塔股份有限公司 (00788.HK)上海電氣集團股份有限公司 (02727.HK)中興通訊股份有限公司 (00763.HK)主題大獎聯想集團有限公司 (00992.HK)越秀地產股份有限公司 (00123.HK)中興通訊股份有限公司 (00763.HK)圖片說明BDO及評審團代表出席2024年BDO環境、社會及管治大獎頒獎典禮。2024年BDO環境、社會及管治大獎各得獎公司、BDO及評審團合影。 編輯垂注有關香港立信德豪會計師事務所有限公司 (BDO Limited)香港立信德豪會計師事務所有限公司是BDO會計師事務所國際網絡的香港成員所。BDO國際網絡遍佈全球166個國家及地區,透過逾1,770多個辦事處及超過115,600多名專業人員,在世界各地提供財務諮詢服務。立信德豪自1981年在香港成立,致力透過全面的專業服務協助企業成長。專業服務包括審計服務、風險諮詢服務、專項諮詢服務及稅務服務。有關詳情,可參閱網站www.bdo.com.hk。查詢聯絡盧瑞燕立信德豪市場部高級經理及部門主管香港劉玉娟立信德豪市場部高級經理香港縱橫財經公關顧問有限公司李惠兒李希彤電話 +852 2218 3042手提 +852 9613 5175salalo@bdo.com.hk電話 +852 2218 2325手提 +852 9285 4151heidilau@bdo.com.hk電話 +852 2864 4834sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk電話 +852 2864 4813sprg_bdo@sprg.com.hk Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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物流行業乘政策東風 順豐控股價值股屬性凸顯

香港, 2024年12月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 據信報報道,12月9日,中共中央政治局召開會議,分析研究2025年經濟工作。會議強調,實施更加積極有為的宏觀政策,擴大國內需求,推動科技創新和産業創新融合發展。業內人士普遍認為,會議提出的政策取向更加積極,意味著2025年宏觀政策逆周期調節力度將較2024年進一步加大,為經濟穩增長提供更大動能。在積極的宏觀政策和貨幣正常的推動下,未來生產端及消費端的復甦將利好物流行業,迎來進一步的增長空間。已於近日登陸港交所的亞洲物流龍頭順豐控股(6936.HK),通過多網融通等精益化管理實現降本增效,從而使得2024年前三季度總收入超2,000億人民幣,收入和歸母淨利潤同比增長9.4%、21.6%,其充分應對複雜環境的能力得到印證。11月27日,其「A+H」雙上市平台的成功建立,將有助於公司更好地在各細分物流領域強化優勢,提升盈利能力。核心業務增長穩健,領先地位穩固速運業務一直是順豐控股的主要收入來源,2024年上半年該業務板塊實現收入約人民幣990億元,同比增長7.6%。其中,時效快遞是順豐控股的旗艦產品,主要包括順豐特快及順豐標快。公司重新定義了中國時效快遞的標準,通過精準的送達時間承諾確立了時效快遞的最高標準。根據國家郵政局公佈的信息,自2013年以來,順豐的時效快遞服務在中國所有時效快遞服務中錄得最短的送達時間。根據弗若斯特沙利文報告,按2023年收入計,前兩大時效快遞服務提供商佔中國市場份額85.1%,而順豐控股以63.9%的市場份額成為中國的絕對領導者。2021年至2023年,時效快遞業務收入從人民幣989.62億元增長至1,154.56億元,複合年增長率為8.0%;2024年上半年,收入約人民幣591.86億元,佔比達44.0%。新業務勢頭強勁,拓寬安全邊際依託時效快遞的能力,順豐控股採用「1到N」的增長策略,以具戰略性及高品質服務的方式,切入毗鄰產品及市場。在逐步鞏固速運及大件核心業務的同時,同城即時配送業務、供應鏈及國際業務等新業務也穩步發展,形成多元增長曲線。在同城即時配送服務板塊,公司為有點對點同城配送需求的商家及消費者提供同城配送,覆蓋的主要場景包括食品飲料、雜貨、3C電子產品和服裝。根據弗若斯特沙利文報告,按2023年收入計,順豐控股是中國最大的第三方同城即時配送服務提供商。2021年至2023年,該業務分部收入複合年增長率為20.0%;2024年上半年,錄得收入約人民幣40.23億元,同比增長18.1%。就供應鏈及國際服務業務而言,通过旗下順豐豐豪、順新暉、嘉里物流等,順豐控股為各行業客戶提供優質的一體化供應鏈解決方案,涵蓋採購、生產、配送、銷售、售後等供應鏈全鏈條。與此同時,公司提供覆蓋全球的綜合國際配送服務,主要包括國際快遞服務、跨境電商配送服務及海外本地快遞服務。2023年《財富》中國500強企業中有超過45%為公司2023年國際物流服務的客戶。於2024年上半年,該分部實現收入約人民幣329.14億元,收入佔比為24.5%。另值得一提的是,於2023年,順豐控股為476家中國500強企業提供服務,並且在亞洲綜合物流服務提供商中擁有最高的優質客戶覆蓋率。此外,天網(航空運輸網絡)、地網(陸地運輸網絡及信息網)融通和資源共享帶來進一步成本協同效應,使得公司成本結構也持續優化。作為綜合快遞物流龍頭,順豐控股進入了高質量可持續增長的新階段,遠期國際業務有望打開盈利向上空间。結合國內政策利好的情況下,其估值空間也將有望迎來大的提升。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Everest Medicines: Accelerating Innovation in Renal Disease to Forge a Path Toward Biopharma Leadership

HONG KONG, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – As reported by the South China Morning Post today, Everest Medicines (HKEX 1952.HK) is accelerating its journey to become a leading biopharmaceutical company in the Asia-Pacific region, driven by robust R&D capabilities and exceptional commercialization expertise.Breakthroughs in Renal Disease Innovation with EVER001On December 4, Everest Medicines announced positive results in preliminary analysis of Phase 1b/2a clinical trial of EVER001, its next-generation, globally owned covalent reversible Bruton’s Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) inhibitor. The trial focuses on primary membranous nephropathy (pMN), a common pathological type of nephrotic syndrome in adults with significant unmet medical needs. The prevalence of pMN in China has been increasing, making it the second most common cause of nephrotic syndrome after IgA nephropathy (IgAN). Currently, there are approximately 2 million patients with pMN in China, 80,000 to 100,000 in the United States, 80,000 in Europe, and 40,000 in Japan,with incidence rates rising in recent years, reflecting its growing global disease burden.Unlike traditional covalent irreversible BTK inhibitors, EVER001 employs a novel covalent reversible mechanism that combines strong target binding with excellent selectivity, significantly reducing off-target toxicity. Positive results in preliminary analysis revealed promising outcomes, with over 90% reductions in anti-PLA2R antibodies and substantial improvements in proteinuria. Additionally, patients in the low-dose cohort who have completed 36 weeks of treatment, 81.8% achieved overall clinical remission, and 91% achieved immunological complete remission. In the high dose cohort, 85.7% patients achieved overall clinical remission and all patients achieved immunological complete remission by week 24. With no currently approved treatments for pMN, EVER001 represents a potentially best-in-class therapeutic candidate. These results highlight EVER001’s potential to deliver best-in-class efficacy and safety, making it a promising treatment not only for pMN but also for a range of other autoimmune glomerular diseases, including lupus nephritis (LN), IgAN, Minimal Change Disease (MCD), and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS).With broad indication potential, rising disease prevalence, and Everest Medicines’ global rights, EVER001 represents a high-value asset in a “Blue Ocean” area with significant commercial potential. Kidney disease therapeutics have become a hotspot for innovation and investment in recent years, attracting major multinational pharmaceutical companies. For example, Vertex Pharmaceuticals acquired Alpine Immune Sciences this April for $4.9 billion to access its kidney autoimmune disease therapies. Similarly, Novartis acquired Chinook Therapeutics in June 2023 for $3.5 billion, gaining access to two late-stage treatments for rare, severe chronic kidney diseases.Driving Commercial Success with a Dual-Engine StrategyEverest Medicines continues to strengthen its leadership in nephrology with NEFECON(R), the first FDA-approved treatment for IgAN and the first etiological therapy for IgAN in China. Its inclusion in the 2024 National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) marks a significant milestone, enhancing patient accessibility and driving market penetration starting January 1, 2025. Since its commercial launch in May 2024, NEFECON(R) has generated RMB167 million in sales within its first month. The product is also approved in Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and Singapore, further cementing Everest’s expertise in nephrology.Everest’s diversified portfolio also includes XERAVA(R) and VELSIPITY(R). XERAVA(R), a novel broad-spectrum antibiotic, demonstrated an overall effectiveness rate of 90.9% after three days of treatment in the "Comprehensive Evaluation Project on the Clinical Application of Eravacycline", contributing RMB134 million in revenue in H1 2024. VELSIPITY(R), approved under the "Hong Kong and Macau Medicine and Equipment Connect" policy, is now available in three designated medical institutions within the Greater Bay Area. It has also received approvals in Macau and Singapore, with an NDA accepted in Hong Kong and plans for an NDA submission in Mainland China by year-end.Everest is accelerating innovation through its proprietary mRNA platform, a cornerstone of its long-term R&D strategy. In August 2024, Everest launched an Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trial for EVM16, a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine, at Peking University Cancer Hospital and Fudan University Cancer Hospital. The company is also advancing mRNA-based in vivo CAR-T programs for cancer and autoimmune diseases, expanding its pipeline’s potential.As of now, Everest Medicines reached a 52-week high of HKD 49.7, closing at HKD 47.85. Since announcing its mid-year results, the stock price has more than doubled, reflecting strong investor confidence. With its dual-engine strategy, Everest has positioned itself as a rising leader in the global biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on unmet medical needs, particularly in renal diseases, and breakthrough therapies like EVER001. Supported by strong financial momentum and a clear vision, Everest is poised for sustainable growth and lasting value for patients and shareholders. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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雲頂新耀:加速腎病領域創新 邁向全球生物製藥領先地位

香港, 2024年12月11日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 據《南華早報》報導,雲頂新耀(HKEX 1952.HK)正加速實現其成為亞太地區領先生物製藥企業的願景。公司憑藉強大的研發實力與卓越的商業化能力,在持續推動業務發展的同時,不斷深化在全球生物製藥領域的佈局。近期,雲頂新耀在核心商業化產品和突破性研究方面取得了一系列重要的里程碑式進展,充分體現了其在為亞洲乃至全球患者提供創新治療解決方案方面的堅定承諾與卓越能力。這些成就不僅鞏固了公司在行業中的領先地位,也進一步彰顯了其致力於滿足未被滿足醫療需求的長期戰略願景。EVER001:腎病創新領域的突破2024年12月4日,雲頂新耀宣佈其自主研發且擁有全球權益的新一代共價可逆布魯頓酪氨酸激酶(BTK)抑制劑EVER001,在1b/2a期臨床試驗階段性資料中取得積極結果。本次試驗聚焦原發性膜性腎病(pMN),是成人原發性腎病綜合征的主要原因,存在未被滿足的醫療需求。近年來,中國pMN的發病率持續上升,成為繼IgA腎病(IgAN)後的第二大腎病綜合征常見的病理類型。目前,中國約200萬原發性膜性腎病患者,而在美國約有8萬-10萬患者,歐洲約8萬患者,日本約4萬患者,疾病負擔在全球範圍內日益加重,且目前全球沒有獲批此適應症的藥物。不同于傳統的共價不可逆BTK抑制劑,EVER001採用獨特的共價可逆機制,結合其強大的靶點結合力與良好的安全性特徵,避免持續抑制帶來的毒副作用。試驗結果顯示,抗-PLA2R自身抗體水準在資料截止日期時已達到接近100%的下降,而早在低劑量組的24周和高劑量組的12周,抗-PLA2R自身抗體下降已超過90%。此外,在已完成36周治療的低劑量組患者中,81.8%的患者實現臨床緩解,高劑量組中已完成24周治療的患者已有85.7%實現臨床緩解。除低劑量組的1例患者外,其他所有完成36周治療的低劑量組患者,以及所有經24周治療的高劑量組患者分別在36周和24周都實現了免疫學完全緩解。EVER001作為一款潛在的同類最佳產品,該結果不僅顯示了EVER001在pMN治療中的高選擇性、優異的藥代動力學特徵、良好的安全性特徵以及強大的靶點結合力,還凸顯了其在其他自身免疫性腎病,如狼瘡性腎炎(LN)、IgA腎病、微小病變病(MCD)和局部節段性腎小球硬化(FSGS)中的廣闊適應症前景。憑藉廣泛的適應症前景、日益增加的疾病發病率以及全球範圍內的開發權益,EVER001成為具有顯著商業價值的「藍海」資產。近年來,腎病治療領域已成為醫藥創新與資本投資的熱點,吸引了眾多跨國製藥巨頭的目光。以2023年為例,Vertex Pharmaceuticals斥資49億美元收購了Alpine Immune Sciences,以獲取其針對腎臟自身免疫性疾病的先進療法。同年,諾華(Novartis)以35億美元收購了Chinook Therapeutics,從而獲得兩項處於後期開發階段的罕見腎病治療藥物。這些交易不僅凸顯了全球醫藥行業對腎病領域的重視,也進一步驗證了該領域創新治療方案的巨大潛力和市場價值。「雙輪驅動」戰略推動商業化成功雲頂新耀通過核心產品耐賦康(R)進一步鞏固了其在腎病治療領域的領導地位。耐賦康(R)是全球首個獲得FDA批准的IgA腎病(IgAN)對因治療藥物,同時也是中國首個獲得IgA腎病適應症的對因治療藥物。該藥物已成功納入2024年國家醫保藥品目錄,這一里程碑不僅顯著提升了患者可及性,還將大幅推動市場滲透率,其相關政策將於2025年1月1日正式實施。自2024年5月在中國大陸商業化上市以來,僅一個月耐賦康(R)銷售額即突破人民幣1.673億元。此外,該藥物還在中國澳門、中國香港、中國台灣、韓國及新加坡獲批,進一步彰顯了雲頂新耀在全球腎病領域的專業實力與市場影響力。雲頂新耀的多元化產品組合還包括氟環素類抗菌藥物依嘉(R)與自身免疫疾病治療藥物伊曲莫德(VELSIPITY(R))。依嘉(R)作為全球首個氟環素類抗菌藥物,在國家衛生健康委抗菌藥物臨床應用與耐藥評價專家委員會發起並主辦的「依拉環素臨床應用綜合評價项目」中表現卓越,臨床療效分析顯示,依拉環素治療3天時的整體有效率為91.1%,治療結束時整體有效率為90.1%。截至2024年上半年,依嘉(R)累計銷售額已達到2.33億元,充分體現了市場對其的高度認可和接受度。在自身免疫疾病領域,伊曲莫德(VELSIPITY(R))的商業化進程取得重要進展。該產品已在中國澳門和新加坡獲批上市,並通過「港澳藥械通」政策率先進入粵港澳大灣區,成為雲頂新耀第三款商業化產品。近期,伊曲莫德的新藥上市許可申請已在中國香港獲正式受理,公司計畫於今年底向中國大陸遞交申請,進一步釋放其市場潛力。在研發領域,經過臨床驗證的mRNA技術平台是公司自主研發的核心部分,公司將自主研發重點轉向擁有全部智慧財產權和全球權益的mRNA腫瘤治療性疫苗。作為公司長期研發戰略的重要支柱,該平臺已實現顯著突破。2024年8月,雲頂新耀啟動一款個性化腫瘤疫苗EVM16的研究者發起的臨床試驗项目(IIT),該研究由北京大學腫瘤醫院和復旦大學附屬腫瘤醫院發起。此外,公司還在積極推進基於mRNA的體內CAR-T專案,用於癌症和自身免疫性疾病的治療,不斷拓展其研發管線的潛在應用。本週一,雲頂新耀股價創下52周新高,盤中最高達49.7港元,收盤47.85港元。自中期業績公佈以來,股價已實現翻倍,充分體現了市場對公司未來發展的強烈信心。通過「雙輪驅動」戰略,雲頂新耀持續聚焦未被滿足的醫療需求,尤其在腎病等關鍵領域表現出色,並以EVER001等突破性療法推動業務增長。憑藉強勁的財務勢頭和清晰的戰略規劃,雲頂新耀正穩步邁向可持續增長,為患者和股東創造長期價值。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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VisiRose Introduces Revolutionary Therapy for Severe Eye Infections ACN Newswire

VisiRose Introduces Revolutionary Therapy for Severe Eye Infections

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Dec 10, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - VisiRose, a clinical-stage biotechnology company, is introducing Rose Bengal Photodynamic Antimicrobial Therapy (RB PDAT), a groundbreaking, non-invasive investigational treatment for infectious keratitis and other serious eye infections developed by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (BPEI). VisiRose, a newly launched company of Provectus Biopharmaceuticals (OTCQB:PVCT) and the University, is focused on commercializing this innovative ocular research by combining a formulation of Provectus's pharmaceutical-grade bioactive synthetic small molecule Rose Bengal Sodium (RBS) and BPEI's light-based medical device to treat eye infections caused by bacteria, fungi, and parasites.RB PDAT offers a potential solution to the growing global problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), providing a broad-spectrum ocular therapy that may be safe, effective, and cost-efficient. The treatment has shown rapid infection resolution and improved patient outcomes in clinical trials across the U.S., India, Brazil, and Mexico."RB PDAT is a revolutionary, non-invasive treatment showing remarkable promise for patients with severe infectious keratitis. This innovative therapy harnesses the power of light to combat infection and offers new hope for preserving vision," said Jean-Marie Parel, IngETS-G, Ph.D., FAIMBE, FARVO, Director and co-founder of the Ophthalmic Biophysics Center at BPEI.Guillermo Amescua, M.D., Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Medical Director of the Ocular Microbiology Laboratory, and a board-certified ophthalmologist at BPEI added, "VisiRose is crucial for translating the innovation of RB PDAT from the laboratory to a widely accessible treatment, ultimately benefiting countless patients worldwide.""VisiRose is the bridge that connects innovation with impact. It enables us to bring the hope of RB PDAT to patients who desperately need it, transforming lives and shaping the future of eye care," said Ed Pershing, Chairman of the Board of Directors of VisiRose and Provectus.Dominic Rodrigues, Acting CEO of VisiRose added, "RB PDAT offers a beacon of hope for patients facing the threat of vision loss from infectious keratitis. This innovative therapy, with its targeted action and dual benefits, represents a significant advancement in eye care, paving the way for a brighter future for those struggling with this challenging condition."In more than 500 patients, RB PDAT has shown promising results in treating severe eye infections where traditional therapies have failed. VisiRose is poised to address a significant gap in the $60 billion global ophthalmic market, focusing on regions and populations impacted by rising AMR and the lack of access to effective treatments.About VisiRoseVisiRose is a newly launched, clinical-stage biotechnology company of the University of Miami and Provectus Biopharmaceuticals, focused on commercializing the Miller School of Medicine's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and its Ophthalmic Biophysics Center's innovative ocular research using Provectus's bioactive synthetic small molecule Rose Bengal Sodium (RBS). For more information, please visit: https://visirose.com.About Bascom Palmer Eye InstituteThe Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, part of the University of Miami Health System, is consistently ranked #1 in ophthalmology in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report. Known for its cutting-edge research and clinical excellence, Bascom Palmer provides world-class care across all ophthalmic subspecialties and is at the forefront of developing innovative treatments for eye diseases. With a commitment to advancing both patient care and medical research, it is recognized globally as a leader in ophthalmology. For more information, please visit: https://umiamihealth.org/en/bascom-palmer-eye-institute.About Provectus BiopharmaceuticalsProvectus Biopharmaceuticals (OTCQB: PVCT) is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing immunotherapy medicines for different diseases that are based on a class of bioactive synthetic small molecules called halogenated xanthenes. The Company's lead molecule is named Rose Bengal Sodium. Provectus's drug platform includes:Clinical development programs in oncology, dermatology, and ophthalmology,In vivo proof-of-concept programs in oncology, hematology, full-thickness cutaneous wound healing, and canine cancers, andIn vitro discovery programs in infectious diseases, tissue regeneration and repair, and several proprietary targets.Information about the Company's clinical trials can be found at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) registry, www.clinicaltrials.gov. For more information, please visit: www.provectusbio.com.For Media Inquiries:VisiRose, Inc.E: contact@visirose.comW: visirose.comContact:VisiRose, Inc.Dominic RodriguesActing Chief Executive OfficerE: rodrigues@visirose.comSOURCE: VisiRose Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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FxPro Group Announces the Launch of BankPro: A Private Digital Banking Solution ACN Newswire

FxPro Group Announces the Launch of BankPro: A Private Digital Banking Solution

Nassau, the Bahamas , Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - FxPro Group, a global leader in financial services and trading, has launched BankPro, a cutting-edge Private Digital Bank designed to redefine digital financial solutions for individuals and corporations. BankPro combines private banking services with advanced investment and trading capabilities, offering clients a seamless, all-in-one application tailored to their financial needs.The launch of BankPro underscores FxPro Group's commitment to innovation and excellence, leveraging its 25 years of expertise and $120 million in Tier 1 company capital to introduce a next-generation digital banking solution. BankPro is regulated by the Central Bank of The Bahamas and operates with the highest standards of security and compliance.Key Features of BankPro:Multi-Currency AccountsBankPro provides access to over 24 currencies, enabling effortless international transactions at competitive exchange rates. Clients can manage their finances globally with a single account designed for both personal and corporate use.Visa Platinum CardsClients can access exclusive Visa Platinum cards, offering customizable spending limits, global acceptance, and enhanced security. Additionally, instant virtual cards provide a secure and efficient solution for online transactions, making BankPro a versatile option for all financial activities.Global Banking with Flat FeesBankPro simplifies international banking with flat-fee structures, ensuring transparent and predictable costs. This approach is particularly advantageous for high-value transactions, providing clarity and value for clients engaged in global business and personal finance.Comprehensive Investment and Trading PlatformBankPro integrates investment and trading capabilities, allowing clients to manage and grow their portfolios within the same platform. Key features include:Investing in over 2,100 Stocks and ETFs: Clients gain access to major exchanges, including NYSE, Nasdaq, LSE, XETRA, and Euronext.Real-Time Market Data: Active subscriptions include free live pricing from Nasdaq and LSE.Through FxPro Global Markets Ltd., clients can also trade over 200 Derivatives across Forex, Commodities, Metals, Indices, Stocks, and ETFs, enabling portfolio diversification and risk management.Corporate Banking SolutionsBankPro offers tailored services for businesses, including multi-currency accounts, streamlined expense management tools, and advanced treasury management solutions. Corporate clients benefit from high-spending Visa Platinum cards, detailed reporting tools, and access to flexible investment options.A Strong Foundation in the BahamasBankPro operates from its state-of-the-art headquarters in Lyford Cay, Nassau. The facility reflects the company's commitment to The Bahamas as a central hub for its operations. The company also has an office in the City of London, UK.As a fully regulated entity, BankPro prioritizes security and reliability, holding a professional membership with the Association of International Banks and Trust Companies.The company's regulatory foundation ensures robust protection for clients, complemented by advanced digital onboarding tools and fraud prevention measures. These features, combined with the FxPro Group's legacy of excellence, make BankPro a trusted partner for financial services.About FxPro GroupWith 25 years of experience, the FxPro Group is a global leader in financial services, offering trading solutions across Forex, Commodities, and more. With a presence in over 170 countries and $200+ million invested in elite sponsorships, FxPro has earned over 120 industry awards for its innovative technology and reliable services.The launch of BankPro marks the Group's expansion into digital private banking, combining its expertise in trading with cutting-edge financial solutions designed for the modern client. To know more please contact +1 242 603 2226.Media ContactBrand: BankPro LimitedContact: Media teamWebsite: https://www.bankpro.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Photon Academy Unveils Solutions for Singapore’s Growing Need for Evolving IB Tuition ACN Newswire

Photon Academy Unveils Solutions for Singapore’s Growing Need for Evolving IB Tuition

SINGAPORE, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Photon Academy is proud to announce the launch of their leading solutions for Singapore's growing need for evolving IB tuition. As the IB curriculum gains traction in Singapore, Photon Academy (https://ibtuition.sg/) is strategically positioned to meet the rising demand for specialised, high-quality tuition, especially in challenging subjects like Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Economics.The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum has seen a surge in popularity across Singapore, with more schools now offering this respected program. For parents, the globally recognised IB program is more than an academic path; it's a gateway to prestigious universities worldwide. However, this growth has highlighted significant gaps in quality IB tuition. Traditional tuition centres often lack the certified expertise required to meet the IB's unique demands, particularly in complex and specialised subjects like Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and IB Economics.Photon Academy, founded by Mr. Ejaz, was established to bridge this gap, providing a comprehensive suite of IB tutoring services tailored to the unique demands of the curriculum. Unlike generic tuition centres, Photon Academy maintains high standards through a rigorous tutor selection process, focusing exclusively on the IB curriculum to provide Singaporean IB students with specialised, results-driven support across all subjects.Photon Academy's journey began with Mr. Ejaz's successful personal brand as an IB Math tutor and IB Physics tutor. Over the years, his consistent track record of helping students achieve top scores made him one of Singapore's most sought-after IB tutors, earning him strong word-of-mouth referrals. As demand grew, families began seeking similar quality support across a wider range of IB subjects.To meet this need, Mr. Ejaz transformed his solo practice into Photon Academy, a full-service IB tuition centre dedicated to all core and niche IB subjects. This expansion was not only a response to demand but a strategic move to maintain quality by building a team of certified IB tutors across all subjects. Photon Academy now serves as a trusted, specialised academic partner for IB students, addressing diverse needs with the same dedication that built Mr. Ejaz's personal brand.Selective admission and tailored learning pathsPhoton Academy's commitment to excellence extends beyond hiring practices to the students it admits. As IB is a challenging curriculum that demands dedication, Photon Academy selectively admits students who demonstrate a drive to succeed and whose parents are committed to supporting their children's academic journey. This approach is not meant to be exclusive but to ensure that both students and families align with the academy's standards for commitment and focus.Photon Academy also offers a trial lesson paired with an initial consultation with parents. During this session, tutors assess the student's current proficiency, evaluate their attitude toward the programme, and provide valuable guidance on subject selection, such as determining which Math level is most suitable for the student's abilities and goals. This comprehensive evaluation establishes a good fit for both sides, setting a strong foundation for personalised, results-driven learning. Photon Academy's tailored approach ensures that students receive support aligned with their specific school's IB teaching methods and academic challenges.Unique offerings for niche and core IB subjectsMany IB students often face unique challenges in subjects like Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and IB Economics, which require advanced critical thinking and analytical skills. Photon Academy addresses these needs by offering structured, insightful tutoring designed to help students excel in complex areas. For example, in TOK - a subject focused on exploring and analysing the nature of knowledge itself - Photon Academy's certified tutors guide students through essay writing and presentations, ensuring they build the skills essential for achieving high scores.Similarly, IB Economics at Photon Academy goes beyond the basics, focusing on critical analysis, economic theories, and real-world application. Tutors familiar with IB-specific exam styles offer tailored resources and strategies, enabling students to master complex economic frameworks and tackle challenging IB exam questions with confidence.Photon Academy stays fully immersed in the IB's evolving curriculum, adapting its instruction as the program undergoes periodic updates - especially in areas like sciences. Supported by an extensive library of IB-specific resources, the academy equips students with the tools needed to master challenging topics and excel in their assessments. This agility allows Photon Academy to maintain the high standards of instruction required for IB's rigorous demands.Looking ahead, Photon Academy plans to introduce a bridging course aimed at preparing students transitioning into the IB program. This initiative addresses foundational gaps early on, enabling students to build the skills they need before fully diving into the IB curriculum. Through these measures, Photon Academy remains committed to evolving with the IB system, continuously expanding its support to meet the diverse needs of Singapore's growing IB student community.Photon Academy has evolved into a trusted educational partner for Singapore's IB students and their families. With a rigorous approach to quality, a selective admission process, and a dedication to staying updated with IB changes, Photon Academy provides specialised tutoring focused on helping students succeed in the demanding IB curriculum.For parents seeking an IB tuition centre that not only understands the evolving curriculum but also offers tailored, high-quality instruction, Photon Academy presents a compelling choice. Interested families are encouraged to schedule a trial lesson and consultation to experience firsthand how Photon Academy can support their child's IB journey. Positioned to support Singapore's growing IB community, Photon Academy remains dedicated to helping students achieve excellence, preparing them not only for exams but for a successful future. For more, please call Phone: +65 97124269.Media ContactBrand: Photon AcademyContact: Media TeamWebsite: https://ibtuition.sg/ Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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Intelligent Joy Limited Signs Strategic Cooperation MOU with First U.S. Capital Group ACN Newswire

Intelligent Joy Limited Signs Strategic Cooperation MOU with First U.S. Capital Group

HONG KONG, Dec 11, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Intelligent Group Limited (NASDAQ: INTJ) announces today that its wholly owned subsidiary Intelligent Joy Limited ('Intelligent Joy,' the 'Company') has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ('MOU') with First U.S. Capital Group Limited ('First U.S. Capital'). Under the terms of the MOU, both parties have agreed to collaborate extensively in their respective areas of expertise to enhance their industry presence and foster the integration and development of their capabilities.This collaboration marks a significant step in deepening the relationship between Intelligent Joy and First U.S. Capital in the areas of financial public relations, investment consulting, and cross-border business development. Under the agreement, Intelligent Joy will leverage its expertise in financial public relations and media outreach to support First U.S. Capital's brand awareness and client expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. At the same time, First U.S. Capital will provide tailored investment consulting and capital market strategies to Intelligent Joy's potential clients. The partnership will focus on expanding brand visibility and business growth in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the U.S. markets.Future OutlookLooking ahead, the cooperation between Intelligent Joy and First U.S. Capital holds great potential. Intelligent Joy will utilize its market resources in Hong Kong and Mainland China to provide strategic support for First U.S. Capital's business expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. Meanwhile, First U.S. Capital, with its strong expertise in international investments and financial consulting, will help Intelligent Joy extend its global client base, particularly in areas such as capital raising, market positioning, and risk management.Both parties will also explore joint opportunities in cross-border investment and capital markets, aiming to promote collaboration in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the U.S. markets. The cooperation will focus on the integration of information technology and financial services, with the goal of introducing innovative financial solutions. As the global economic and financial landscape evolves, this partnership will offer both companies greater flexibility in strategic choices and contribute to long-term sustainable growth.The MOU is set to take effect immediately upon signing and will remain valid for an initial term of three years, subject to modification or extension based on the needs of both parties.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the management's current expectations, estimates, and assumptions about future economic conditions, industry performance, company operations, and financial results. These statements are not guarantees of future events or performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements due to factors such as changes in economic conditions, market trends, industry developments, and operational factors. There can be no assurance that the expected events or outcomes will occur as anticipated.About Intelligent Group LimitedIntelligent Group Limited has been deeply rooted in Hong Kong for many years and successfully listed on the NASDAQ in March 2024. As the first public relations group in Hong Kong to focus on producing financial content, Intelligent Group Limited is committed to providing high-value public relations services to the financial sector, helping listed companies enhance their brand influence through precise 'data+content' driven communications. Through close collaboration with over 100 securities firms and more than 150 financial analysts, the company has focused on driving financial institutions, investors, and businesses with efficient content-driven public relations services. Intelligent Joy operates in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, providing top-tier communications services to leading companies in the Hong Kong and U.S. stock markets.About First U.S. Capital Group LimitedFounded in 1989 and headquartered in Santa Ana, California, First U.S. Capital Group Limited is a global leader in international title insurance and commercial information services. First U.S. Capital provides a wide range of financial consulting, investment strategies, and title insurance services to global corporate and individual clients. Its services are widely used in real estate transactions, capital market operations, and business management.For more information, please visit Intelligent Joy's website: www.intelligentjoy.com.For enquiry, please contact Intelligent Joy Limited: Rosanne Ren Phone: (86) 136 8956 6828Email: rosanne.ren@intelligentjoy.com Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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順豐控股進軍港股 書寫國際化發展新篇章

香港, 2024年12月10日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 據經濟日報報道,隨著全球企業供應鏈的重塑、中國企業出海以及跨境電商的推動,市場對更高效、更靈活、更綜合的物流服務的需求不斷攀升。順豐控股股份有限公司(「順豐控股」,股份代號:6936.HK)以其獨特的業務模式和強大的網絡優勢,積極佈局國際物流服務,投身於時代革新發展的浪潮中。根據弗若斯特沙利文,按2023年收入計,順豐控股是中國及亞洲最大的綜合物流服務提供商,也是全球第四大綜合物流服務提供商,僅次於聯合包裹服務公司(UPS)、敦豪(DHL)和聯邦快遞(FedEx)。公開資料顯示,順豐控股連續多年位居《財富》世界500強企業之列。2024年,公司獲評《財富》最受讚賞的中國公司第二位,且連續8年上榜「《財富》最受讚賞的中國公司」。11月27日,順豐控股登陸港交所,掀開國際化發展新篇章。夯實物流基礎網絡 持續迎來盈利兌現順豐控股最早於2010年即開始運營國際業務,主要服務中國客戶的出境物流需求。如今,隨著中國企業出海,國際供應鏈蘊含著重大轉型機遇。2021年,公司攜手嘉里物流,進一步強化了在東南亞的本土及跨境快遞、國際供應鏈和國際貨代能力。通過與嘉里物流的融通,其國際綜合物流能力和客戶基礎得到進一步強化,為實現國際拓展的戰略和願景提供了重要助力。根據弗若斯特沙利文報告,按國際收入計,2023年順豐的國際業務規模已在所有亞洲綜合物流服務提供商中排名第一。值得關注的是,經過多年投入後,順豐控股已度過資本開支的高峰期,迎來更高質量增長週期。一方面,業務規模擴張持續攤薄基礎設施邊際成本,提升其營業利潤率。另一方面,公司新業務陸續進入"收獲期",提供公司盈利彈性。具體而言,經濟產品體系升級,助力利潤穩步增長;大件業務於2022年淨利潤轉盈,2023年在降本提效作用下盈利能力持續增厚;同城業務於2023年首次實現全年盈利,2024年延續高增長。得益於此,順豐控股盈利能力持續增強,2024年前三季度,其收入同比增加9.4%,淨利潤同比增加28.0%。淨利率達到3.7%,同比提升了0.5個百分點。未來,在上述因素的共同推動下,公司盈利能力有望進一步增強。加速推進國際業務 打開中長期成長空間對於順豐控股而言,從亞洲到全球,是其發展的必然。為此,公司積極參與建設鄂州貨運樞紐,作為亞洲第一、全球第四座以貨運為主的物流樞紐,鄂州貨運樞紐的投產將進一步擴大公司與同業在配送時效以及網絡方面的差異化優勢,促進公司降本增效,為國際業務拓展奠定了堅實的基礎。隨著位於鄂州貨運樞紐的分揀及轉運中心投入運營,憑藉豐富的產品組合、綜合的全球能力、併購經驗、卓越的運營及精益的成本管控,順豐控股能夠有效整合市場並把握國內外的市場機遇。順豐控股高管曾表示,赴港上市是出於國際化的長遠考慮,最主要目的是利用全球化資本,實現規模快速擴張。本次上市,順豐控股計劃將募集資金的45%用於加強其國際及跨境物流能力,此將進一步提升公司國際產品的廣度及深度,助力公司國際業務加速拓展。同時,H股上市也有助於提升公司品牌影响力及市場竞争力。在豐富的物流網絡、領先的成本優勢和綜合物流能力的支撐下,順豐控股有望搶佔更大的全球市場份額,推動公司投資價值的不斷增長。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
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Eastern River Pty Ltd Forecasts Strong Growth in the Global Corporate Bond Market in 2024, with Australian Bonds Also Showing Resilience ACN Newswire

Eastern River Pty Ltd Forecasts Strong Growth in the Global Corporate Bond Market in 2024, with Australian Bonds Also Showing Resilience

CANBERA, AUSTRALIA, Dec 9, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Eastern River Pty Ltd, a leading bond specialist, reports that the global corporate bond market has experienced a remarkable surge in 2024, driven by strong international demand for stable, income-generating assets. While the Australian corporate bond market has also seen impressive growth, it is the international market that has truly captured investor attention this year. Robust issuance, driven by favourable borrowing conditions, heightened appetite for yield, and increasing interest in sustainability-linked bonds, has made 2024 a standout year for the global bond market, according to insights from Eastern River.Rising Global Corporate Bond Demand: A Key Focus for Eastern RiverEastern River has closely tracked the rise of global corporate bonds as an asset class in 2024. Corporate bonds have become a central focus for institutional investors seeking stable returns amid slower global economic growth and geopolitical uncertainties. With central banks, such as the U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank, moderating their rate-hiking cycles, the backdrop for bond issuance has become more favourable, leading to a surge in investor interest.Eastern River notes that corporate bonds-offering yields significantly higher than sovereign bonds-have become particularly attractive to institutional investors, including pension funds, asset managers, and insurance companies. These investors are broadening their portfolios to include corporate bonds, capitalising on diverse credit opportunities across a range of sectors and regions. The performance of global corporate bonds has been especially strong in emerging markets, as well as in developed economies, as institutional investors seek to enhance yield prospects.Australian Corporate Bonds Maintain Strong Demand: Insights from Eastern RiverWhile international bonds have been the primary focus in 2024, Eastern River has also been closely monitoring the performance of Australian corporate bonds. The Australian market continues to show resilience, benefiting from global trends and favourable domestic conditions. With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) maintaining a steady monetary policy throughout 2024, the country's borrowing environment has remained stable, encouraging local corporations to issue bonds at favourable terms.According to Eastern River's analysis, Australian corporations have capitalised on these favourable conditions, leading to increased bond issuance in sectors such as energy, telecommunications, and financial services. Australia has become an attractive destination for global investors, particularly those seeking exposure to well-rated credits outside their home markets. Eastern River's research indicates that Australian bonds continue to offer security and reliable returns, making them appealing to international investors looking to diversify their portfolios.ESG and Sustainability-Linked Bonds: A Major Trend Identified by Eastern RiverOne of the key trends Eastern River has identified in 2024 is the continued rise of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and sustainability-linked bonds in both the Australian and global corporate bond markets. ESG-focused bonds are now a major component of the investment landscape, driven by growing investor demand for responsible, ethical investments.On a global scale, Eastern River has reported that the green bond market has seen record levels of issuance, as corporations align their financing with international climate and sustainability goals. In Australia, ESG bonds have been particularly prominent in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, and financial services. Eastern River has observed businesses raising capital for renewable energy projects, sustainable transport systems, and carbon reduction initiatives, all of which are attracting increasing interest from global investors.The rising global appetite for ESG bonds has created new opportunities for investors, enabling them to achieve competitive returns while supporting sustainable development. Eastern River believes that this trend will continue to accelerate in the years to come, and the firm remains committed to tracking ESG developments in both the Australian and international bond markets.Insights from Eastern RiverCraig Thompson, Head Analyst at Eastern River, shared his insights on the current state of the global corporate bond market:"2024 has been a year of strong performance for corporate bonds, particularly in the international market. At Eastern River, we've observed that despite ongoing economic challenges, the fixed-income market continues to attract investors seeking stable returns. With central banks moderating their tightening cycles, corporate bonds have emerged as a key asset class for balancing risk and return."He added, "The rise of ESG and sustainability-linked bonds is a defining feature of this year's market. Corporations are responding to the growing demand for responsible finance by issuing green and social bonds at unprecedented levels. Eastern River anticipates that this trend will continue, and ESG bonds will play an increasingly important role in the bond market in the years to come."Looking Ahead: Eastern River's Forecast for 2025As 2024 comes to a close, Eastern River forecasts continued growth for the corporate bond market in both Australia and globally. A combination of favourable economic conditions, strong investor demand, and a heightened focus on sustainability will likely drive further expansion. With international bonds in particularly high demand, global investors are increasingly looking beyond their home markets to take advantage of enhanced yield opportunities and diversified risk profiles.Looking forward, Eastern River believes that sustainability-linked bonds will remain a critical component of the corporate bond market. As both Australian and global corporations continue to issue ESG bonds, the market is expected to evolve with a stronger emphasis on long-term environmental and social goals. Eastern River will continue to closely monitor these developments and provide investors with insights to navigate the evolving bond market landscape.Contact DetailsEastern River Pty LtdMrs. Sally Peters (Public Relations Officer)media@easternriver.comSOURCE: Eastern River Pty Ltd Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
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