BRENTWOOD: Quorum Health Corporation has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from the Chapter 11 process in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Company announced the appointment of veteran health care executive Joey Jacobs as Chief Executive Officer as well as a new Board of Managers with extensive healthcare experience. The…
Mary Kay continues support of beauty, fashion, and design in events held across Asia, Europe and the U.S.
DALLAS: Mary Kay Inc. and its Mary Kay Global Design Studio, recently sponsored and participated in various beauty, fashion and design events around the world with the aim of promoting the art of individual and unique beauty—and beauty artists themselves—setting the stage for the upcoming trends for the season. Glamhive Live & Glamhive Digital Summer…
Coca-Cola HBC names Naya Kalogeraki Chief Operating Officer
ZUG, SWITZERLAND: Coca-Cola HBC AG announced that the Nomination Committee of its Board of Directors has appointed Naya Kalogeraki to serve in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective September 1, 2020. She will report to Zoran Bogdanovic, Coca-Cola HBC’s CEO. In her new role, Kalogeraki will be central to driving strategy…
HGM to acquire Jade Gas, holding entity of Mongolian coal seam gas projects
PERTH: High Grade Metals Ltd (HGM) announced it has signed a binding term sheet to acquire 100% of the issued capital of Jade Gas Pty Ltd. Subject to the satisfaction of the relevant conditions, and on the assumption that High Grade Metals Ltd (HGM) conducts and completes a consolidation on 5:1 basis (i.e. that every…
Julius Group and Noble Biomaterials partner to launch antiviral PPE for consumers
HONG KONG: Julius Group and Noble Biomaterials announced the launch of a strategic partnership to produce reusable antiviral/antibacterial gloves and masks for consumer use. The reusable antimicrobial gloves and masks will be made with fabric that incorporates 99.9% pure silver, which provides a dramatic reduction in virus infectivity on soft surfaces. These consumer products will…
NI completes $365 million acquisition of OptimalPlus
AUSTIN: NI, formerly National Instruments, announced it has officially closed the acquisition of OptimalPlus, a global leader in data analytics software for the semiconductor, automotive and electronics industries. Companies are looking for new and innovative ways to apply digital transformation initiatives to their businesses to combat increasing complexity and get new innovations to market faster….
TraceSafe debuts Wireless LTE quarantine gateway technology
TORTOLA: TraceSafe Inc. announce the introduction of its IMSafe Gateway. The IMSafe Gateway is a GPS and LTE-enabled device that can replace the need to pair mobile phones in both Tracesafe’s iMSafe and AllSafe products. TraceSafe products require a connection to the internet, which was previously provided when a user’s smartphone was paired to their…
Ardmore Shipping not interested in Hafnia Limited’s proposal to combine businesses
OSLO: Hafnia Limited announced that it has made a proposal to combine with Ardmore Shipping Corp in an all-stock transaction. On June 19, 2020, Hafnia sent a letter to the chairman of the board of directors of Ardmore outlining its proposal and inviting the Ardmore Board to engage in a discussion regarding a transaction that…
SGX Orb Awards focuses on resilience of financial markets
SINGAPORE: Singapore Exchange (SGX) launched the third edition of its annual SGX Orb Awards to recognise excellence in financial journalism and content. Continuing the theme of “Connecting Perspectives and Inspiring Conversations,” this year’s special category focuses on the resilience of financial markets amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus outbreak has exacerbated a backlash against globalisation,…
Supermarket Income REIT acquires portfolio of Waitrose supermarkets for £74.1 million
LONDON: Supermarket Income REIT announced the acquisition of a portfolio of supermarkets via a sale and leaseback transaction with Waitrose & Partners for £74.1 million, reflecting a net initial yield of 4.4%. The portfolio comprises six freehold supermarkets with an average gross internal area of 32,000 sq ft. The stores are let to Waitrose on…
Mobile Streams launching SaaS insight platform
LONDON: Mobile Streams announced it is launching, under the terms of its existing JV arrangement with Krunch, a SaaS (Software as a Service) insight platform. The SaaS Platform represents the natural evolution of the Company’s current ‘Streams’ platform and should enable customers to sign up for a customer driven, digital marketing tool providing many of…
Aviva appoints Amanda Blanc as Chief Executive Officer
LONDON: Aviva plc announced the appointment of Amanda Blanc as Chief Executive Officer with immediate effect. Amanda is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director at Aviva plc. She was appointed to the Aviva Board in January 2020 and chairs the Customer, Conduct and Reputation Board Committee. She was previously CEO, EMEA & Global Banking Partnerships at…