Month: August 2024

KKR
United States

KKR Acquires Portfolio of Six Class A Industrial Warehouses Across the U.S.

August 19, 2024 NEW YORK – KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced that KKR has acquired a portfolio of six well-located, Class A industrial logistics properties in major U.S. Gateway and Sunbelt markets for approximately $377 million. The six modern industrial properties possess an average vintage of 2014 and feature 35-foot average clear heights. The warehouses feature other state of the art characteristics making them highly relevant … Continue reading KKR Acquires Portfolio of Six Class A Industrial Warehouses Across the U.S.

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Volvo Group
Asia

Volvo Group collaborates with Indian supply partners to accelerate its journey toward becoming climate-neutral by 2040

Press release – India – 2024-08-20 Volvo Group is committed to becoming a climate-neutral company by 2040, and this commitment includes its supply chain & global suppliers from India. In 2022, Volvo Group developed and started sourcing Fossil Free Castings from India. Today, Volvo Group has set a new milestone, expanding its fossil-free sourcing in India to additional components. The fossil-free components from Indian supply … Continue reading Volvo Group collaborates with Indian supply partners to accelerate its journey toward becoming climate-neutral by 2040

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Evofem Biosciences
United States

Evofem Biosciences Addresses the Impact of GLP-1 Medications on Oral Contraceptive Absorption and Introduces Phexxi as a Non-Oral Solution

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 20, 2024 / PRNewswire – As the popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists continues to surge in the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, Evofem Biosciences, Inc. (OTCQB: EVFM) is raising awareness of the potential impact these medications may have on the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. With an increasing number of women turning to GLP-1 medications for weight management and glycemic control, the need … Continue reading Evofem Biosciences Addresses the Impact of GLP-1 Medications on Oral Contraceptive Absorption and Introduces Phexxi as a Non-Oral Solution

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON
Asia

Johnson & Johnson to Acquire V-Wave

V-Wave’s Novel and Minimally Invasive Interatrial Shunt is Designed to Treat Heart Failure and Addresses Significant Treatment Gap Device Further Strengthens Johnson & Johnson MedTech’s Position in Cardiovascular NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Johnson & Johnson1 (NYSE: JNJ) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire V-Wave Ltd., a privately-held company focused on developing innovative treatment options for patients with heart failure. Under … Continue reading Johnson & Johnson to Acquire V-Wave

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Svante
Global

Canada Growth Fund Invests US$100 Million in Svante to Accelerate Growth

VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA Canada Growth Fund Inc. (“CGF”) and Svante Technologies Inc. (“Svante” or the “Company”), a leading global carbon capture and removal solutions provider headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, announced today a financing commitment of up to US$100 million to accelerate the development and construction of Svante’s commercial carbon capture and removal projects in Canada and the US. CGF has a mandate to invest in … Continue reading Canada Growth Fund Invests US$100 Million in Svante to Accelerate Growth

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Walgreens
United States

Walgreens Appoints Two New Leaders to its Retail and Customer Experience Team

Names Tracey Koller as Chief Merchandising Officer and Sharmila Sudhakar as Group Vice President and Head of Digital Commerce DEERFIELD, Ill. AUG. 16, 2024– Walgreens, the leading independent retail pharmacy and healthcare provider, today announced two key leadership appointments: Tracey Koller, senior vice president and chief merchandising officer, and Sharmila Sudhakar, group vice president and head of Walgreens digital commerce. The company believes these new appointments will significantly contribute to … Continue reading Walgreens Appoints Two New Leaders to its Retail and Customer Experience Team

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AMD
United States

AMD to Significantly Expand Data Center AI Systems Capabilities with Acquisition of Hyperscale Solutions Provider ZT Systems

 — Strategic acquisition to provide AMD with industry-leading systems expertise to accelerate deployment of optimized rack-scale solutions addressing $400 billion data center AI accelerator opportunity in 2027 — SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire ZT Systems, a leading provider of AI infrastructure for the world’s largest hyperscale computing companies. The strategic transaction … Continue reading AMD to Significantly Expand Data Center AI Systems Capabilities with Acquisition of Hyperscale Solutions Provider ZT Systems

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Orthofix
United States

Patrick Fisher Joins Orthofix as President of Global Orthopedics Business

LEWISVILLE, Texas – Orthofix Medical Inc. (NASDAQ:OFIX), a leading global spine and orthopedics company, today announced the appointment of Patrick Fisher as President of the Orthofix Global Orthopedics business. In this role, Fisher will serve on the company’s Executive Leadership team, reporting to Orthofix President and CEO Massimo Calafiore. “Orthofix has a uniquely differentiated orthopedics portfolio with a history of clinical innovation that goes back … Continue reading Patrick Fisher Joins Orthofix as President of Global Orthopedics Business

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