(SeaPRwire) - 熱帶風暴海倫於週四以四級颶風的強度登陸佛羅里達州，在美國東南部的各州造成毀滅性的破壞，數百萬人停電。 隨著媒體報導海倫造成的災難性損害，一名記者在 9 月 27 日星期五親自採取行動。 福斯氣象頻道氣象主播鮑伯·范·迪倫在喬治亞州亞特蘭大直播報導暴雨洪水。在他身後，一名汽車被淹沒在洪水中，正在大喊求救。范·迪倫呼叫了緊急救援服務，並大喊回聲，讓她知道救援正在路上，但這名婦女繼續呼喊。 范·迪倫意識到她的恐慌，轉向鏡頭說道：「天啊，真是緊急情況。」他暫停了報導，說道：「我們稍後再回來。我要去看看能不能幫幫這位女士，你們繼續看。」 范·迪倫隨後冒險進入洪水中，走到車子旁，解開她的安全帶，背著她從水中救出來。在影片中，觀眾可以看到水位最高時到達范·迪倫的胸部。 在直播的稍後部分，顯示了這名女子，此時她的丈夫擁抱了范·迪倫，並感謝他伸出援手。 週五，亞特蘭大宣布進入緊急狀態，亞特蘭大市長安德烈·迪肯斯正式宣布該市進入緊急狀態。當天清晨，該市報告了 22,000 起停電事件，25 條電力線倒塌，以及 15 棵樹倒塌。 一段時間後，迪倫回到直播節目，告訴他的共同主持人他救助這名女子之前的心態。進入洪水中可能很危險，因為可能接觸到化學物質和病原體，以及被洪水中沖刷下來的物體所傷。 「我當然擔心水溫，也擔心水流，但一踏進水裡，我就想，‘管它呢，我要救她，’」范·迪倫說道。「結果一切順利。」本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
虛假訊息令人疲憊，傾聽有助益
(SeaPRwire) - 一項來自哥倫比亞大學的研究表明，大多數美國人能夠區分假新聞和真新聞。研究人員認為，關鍵的預測指標是個人接觸到的新聞來源整體質量；他們建議，要打敗錯誤信息，我們所要做的就是提高全面的媒體素養。對一個重大的社會問題，這是一個簡單的處方，對吧？ 然而，另一組與紐約大學和斯坦福大學合作的研究人員最近得出結論，當人們使用網絡資源評估錯誤信息時，他們最終會陷入更深的泥潭。是的，沒錯：就像流沙一樣，有些人越想擺脫錯誤信息，他們陷得越深。 要調和這兩個相互矛盾的發現，需要一種值得《魔戒》中人物使用的精神扭曲：如果你沒有接觸到優質新聞，你就會被錯誤信息欺騙；但如果你不得不尋找優質新聞，你最終還是會被不良新聞欺騙。 如果你對此毫不擔心，看看日曆。我們正處於 2024 年錯誤信息奧運會的熱潮中，也就是美國總統大選季。也就是說，如果你打算在接下來的幾週內與朋友、親人、鄰居或同事談論政治，你很有可能遇到至少一個人對事實真相有著扭曲的看法。一人一票。 幸運的是，我（截至撰寫本文時）是全國最頂尖的錯誤信息捕獲理論專家——我有一些建議。 好吧，我編造了最後一部分。沒有什麼叫做錯誤信息捕獲，我也不是社會科學研究人員。不過，我是一名小說家，這意味著我擅長編造別人想相信的東西。而且我幾乎總是思考錯誤信息。 然而，即使我對閱讀一些標題時需要進行的真相分析量也感到精疲力盡。我知道政客們總是撒謊或遮遮掩掩，但最近這種情況似乎更糟。我（像大多數美國人一樣）非常肯定我能識別出謊言。但是，對於錯誤信息，我們只有一個可以確定的：沒有什麼是確定的。甚至——尤其是——我們自己的確信。 最近發表在《紐約時報》上的一篇觀點文章認為，《女巫布萊爾》是第一部將恐怖片融入現實世界的電影——這是在我們對消費的流行文化抱有什麼期望方面的一個可疑轉折點。當然，一部恐怖電影本身不足以改變社會運作方式。但它可以象徵著一種轉變。快進幾輪新聞周期，人們現在基本上預計網上錯誤信息會肆虐——而媒體在淡季的信譽度下降。對政府或宗教機構的信任度處於歷史低點。社交媒體平台讓我們對認可和反對變得善變。 作為一種文化，我們在很大程度上拋棄了媒體、音樂和 массовые коммуникации 中的守門人模式，並深深地迷戀於個人可以成為自己最佳決策者的想法。這種決定背後是善意但存在問題的信念，即美國人可以做任何事情。認為任何人都可以為了更好的政治而掀起波瀾。認為任何人都可以公開發表意見的人有資格參與公共衛生指令的辯論。這部分是真實的——我們都有想法，我們都具有巨大的潛力。只有一個問題：並非我所有的想法在每個主題上都等同於你的想法。我們都有盲點——。如果你不知道你認為你所知道的事情，那你怎麼知道你所知道的事情就是你所知道的一切？ 聽著，我沒有萬無一失的方法來釋放被錯誤信息俘虜的人。但我確實相信，發現錯誤信息的最佳方法是成為更好的讀者。更好的聽眾。更謹慎的思考者。而做到這一點的唯一方法是練習。我們都需要在第一次聽到故事的同時思考、考慮和評估這個故事。這不是一個容易的認知任務。但這是可以做到的。它甚至不需要是工作。用一句流行語來說——有時，思考是件有趣的事。 當我的孩子們還在讀小學時，我每天都帶著他們去上學，由於路程對他們的小短腿來說很長，所以我會用謎題來分散他們的注意力。通常，這個謎題是一個以謎團為中心的故事情節：一個被偷的餅乾，一個消失的襪子，一個神秘的腳印。他們喜歡通過提問、猜測可能的原因來找出真相。當我聽到他們後來將這個謎題講給別人聽時，我知道這個謎題是個好謎題——通常細節略有偏差，邏輯略有偏差。他們喜歡解開真相的感覺。 隨著他們長大，他們開始自己去學校上學，並在生活中獨立行走，這些解謎、尋找真相的技能變得越來越有用。無論是在網絡世界還是現實世界。我無法告訴他們在每種情況下都要信任誰。我不能再無處不在陪伴他們了。我甚至不知道他們一直都在和誰在一起。我必須相信我和我妻子作為父母已經給了他們做出正確決定的工具，因此，現在我們只需要退一步觀望——並試著放鬆。 仔細聆聽他人的故事；相信你自身對事件的理解有限；觀察、等待並思考你所相信的事情可能是錯誤的——這些是小說家和父母共有的工具。它們也是避免陷入錯誤信息陷阱的好方法。 更好地理解彼此是文明社會的基礎。文明社會！這仍然是一個概念嗎？我已經很少聽到人們談論這個概念了。當然，這不是網絡世界的運作模式。也許它從未存在過，只存在於作家和藝術家的夢境中。 就我而言，我喜歡相信謠言是真的：我們有能力創造一個更美好的世界。我們所要做的就是把這個故事講述得足夠多，仔細檢查所有事實，排練所有台詞，直到每個細節都正確，我們就能讓它成為現實。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
Innovation Beverage Group Limited Announces Closing of $5.4 Million Initial Public Offering on the Nasdaq Capital Market Under Symbol “IBG”
SYDNEY, AU, Sept 28, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Innovation Beverage Group Limited ("IBG" or the "Company"), a developer, manufacturer, marketer, exporter and retailer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands with a focus on premium and super premium brands, today announced the closing of its initial public offering (the "Offering") of 1,350,000 ordinary shares, at a public offering price of $4.00 per share for total gross proceeds to the Company of $5.4 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and offering expenses. In addition, the Company has granted a 30-day option to the underwriters to purchase up to an additional 202,500 ordinary shares solely to cover over-allotments, if any.The ordinary shares began trading on The Nasdaq Capital Market, under the symbols "IBG", on September 26, 2024. The Offering closed on September 27, 2024.The Benchmark Company, LLC acted as the sole book-running manager for the Offering. Sichenzia Ross Ference Carmel LLP served as legal counsel to the Company.A registration statement on Form F-1 (No. 333-266965) relating to the securities being sold in this offering was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on September 25, 2024. The Offering was made only by means of a prospectus. Copies of the final prospectus may be obtained, when available, on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, or by contacting The Benchmark Company, LLC, 150 East 58th Street, #17, New York, New York 10155, at (212) 312-6700.This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.About Innovation Beverage Group LimitedInnovation Beverage Group Limited is a developer, manufacturer, marketer, exporter and retailer of a growing beverage portfolio of 60 formulations across 13 alcoholic and non-alcoholic brands with a focus on premium and super premium brands. The Company owns exclusive manufacturing rights in its beverage portfolio. The Company's products are sold in both the United States and Australian markets. To learn more, go to https://www.innovationbev.com/ .Safe Harbor Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Words such as "may", "could", "expects", "projects," "intends", "plans", "believes", "predicts", "anticipates", "hopes", "estimates" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon several assumptions and estimates, which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the Company's control. Actual results (including the anticipated benefits of the offering described herein) may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, the risk factors described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.Investor Relations Contact:TraDigital IRJohn McNamara917-658-2602John@tradigitalir.comSOURCE: Innovation Beverage Group Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Nissin Foods Acquires Australia Frozen Food Manufacturer ABC Pastry
HONG KONG, Sept 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Nissin Foods Company Limited ('Nissin Foods', together with its subsidiaries, the 'Group'; Stock code: 1475) is pleased to announce that the Group, as the purchaser, entered into the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with the Sellers and the Sellers' Guarantors (the 'Acquisition'). This agreement relates to the Acquisition of 100% of the issued share capital in ABC Pastry, a leading manufacturer of frozen dumplings which are either company branded (i.e. ABC Pastry) or third party branded in Australia.The consideration for the Acquisition is AU$33.7million (equivalent to approximately HK$178.6 million). Upon completion of the Acquisition, ABC Pastry will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group engaged in the frozen food business in Australia market, catering to nationwide retailers.ABC Pastry is a well-known Australian brand based in Sydney, nationally recognised for its premium quality dumplings. It is an experienced manufacturer of frozen dumplings with a reputable brand known to the local Asian communities in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia. The Group believes that Nissin Foods being a listed company could provide valuable expertise and experience in the operational and financial management of ABC Pastry. The Acquisition would contribute to ABC Pastry's long-term development and enable the Group to diversify its business portfolio. Such diversification will broaden the Group's income sources, benefitting the Group and its shareholders.The Acquisition will present the Group with a premium opportunity to tap into Australian frozen food market. The Australian frozen food market size is expected to experience robust growth as the frozen dumplings, in particular, have been benefitting from the rising Asian migration to Australia. Additionally, there is a growing demand for convenient, high-quality frozen foods, driven by busy lifestyles and a desire for international cuisine such as Asian. The Group anticipates that the trend will continue, and there will be ample opportunities for expansion of the premium frozen food market in Australia.Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods, said, 'The acquisition of ABC Pastry marks another milestone in our overseas market plan, soon after the joining of the Korean snack manufacturer Gaemi Food to the Nissin family in June. This latest acquisition will allow us to diversify our product offerings and distribution channels and aligns with our long-term corporate vision and strategy of strengthening our market presence in key overseas markets. By leveraging ABC Pastry's extensive local network and premium frozen products, Nissin Foods is well-positioned to enhance our connection with the local community and Australian consumers. We believe that the acquisition will reap significant operational and financial synergies through the integration of its business with ours, ultimately delivering increased value to shareholders.'For more information, please refer to the Announcement on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange website at:https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0927/2024092701479.pdfNissin Foods Company Limited acquires Australian frozen food manufacturerABC Pastry Holdings Pty Ltd. (second left) Mr. Kiyotaka ANDO, ExecutiveDirector, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nissin Foods; (on the left)Mr. Shinji TATSUTANI, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, signthe Share Sale and Purchase Agreement with (second right) Mr. Peter GAO,Director and General Manager, ABC Pastry Holdings Pty Ltd; and (on the right)Mrs. Tong WU, Director, Min Investments Pty Ltd.Nissin Foods Company Limited acquires Australia frozen food manufacturer ABCPastry Holdings Pty Ltd. (From left to right) Mr. Shinji TATSUTANI, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of Nissin Foods; Mr. KiyotakaANDO, Executive Director, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NissinFoods; Mr. Peter GAO, Director and General Manager, ABC Pastry Holdings PtyLtd; and Mrs. Tong WU, Director, Min Investments Pty Ltd, attend the signingceremony of the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement.ABC Pastry is a nationally recognised brand renowned for premiumquality dumplings that includes dumplings and juicy buns (also known assoup dumplings) in Australia.About Nissin Foods Company LimitedNissin Foods Company Limited ('Nissin Foods', together with its subsidiaries, the 'Group'; Stock code: 1475) is a renowned food company in Hong Kong and Mainland China, with a diversified portfolio of well-known and highly popular brands, primarily focusing on the premium instant noodle segment. The Group officially established its presence in Hong Kong in 1984 and is the largest instant noodle company in Hong Kong. The Group primarily manufactures and sells instant noodles, high-quality frozen food products, including frozen dim sum and frozen noodles, and also sells and distributes other food and beverage products, including retort pouches, snacks, mineral water, sauce and vegetable products under its two core corporate brands, namely 'NISSIN' and 'DOLL' together with a diversified portfolio of iconic household premium brands. The Group's five flagship product brands, namely 'Cup Noodles', 'Demae Iccho', 'Doll Instant Noodle', 'Doll Dim Sum' and 'Fuku' are also among the most popular choices in their respective food product categories in Hong Kong. In the Mainland China market, the Group has introduced technology innovation through the 'ECO Cup' concept and primarily focuses its sales efforts in first-and second-tier cities. In addition, Nissin Foods operates business in other Asian regions including Vietnam, Taiwan and Korea markets.Nissin Foods is currently a constituent of five Hang Seng Indexes, namely: Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Composite SmallCap Index, Hang Seng Composite Industry Index - Consumer Staples, Hang Seng SCHK Consumption Index and Hang Seng SCHK Consumer Staples Index. Nissin Foods is eligible for trading under Shanghai-Hong Kong and Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect. For more information, please visit www.nissingroup.com.hk. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
應對氣候創新的融資缺口
(SeaPRwire) - 去碳化產業面臨的最大挑戰——也是最大的機遇——正發生在芝加哥市中心外幾英里處的一個不起眼的工業園區的公路旁。 在芝加哥河畔，Ozinga 混凝土公司正在生產和銷售一種低碳版本的混凝土，這種混凝土採用回收的鋼鐵副產品製成。 Ozinga 是一家小型公司，試圖解決一個大問題。根據國際能源署的數據，全球水泥產業排放了全球二氧化碳排放量的 8%（水泥是混凝土的主要成分）。像 Ozinga 這樣的努力為迅速降低這一數字提供了機會。只有一個問題：雖然技術可能已經得到證實，但市場尚未形成。「誰來推動需求？」Ozinga 公司首席執行官馬蒂·奧津加（Marty Ozinga）在我們身後的混凝土卡車沿街駛過的會議室裡告訴我。「現在棘手的部分就在這裡。」 這並不是說沒有需求。大型科技公司正在建設新的數據中心，尤其渴望為低碳解決方案支付費用。聯邦和州政府正在為其項目尋求低碳產品。許多建築物的最終用戶（比如租用辦公空間的公司）也願意支付一小筆溢價。 但將需求與供應聯繫起來可能很困難。即使建築物租戶渴望在綠色建築中工作，承包商仍然抵制任何會提高成本的措施。綠色水泥的供應不一定位於開發商希望建造的場所。 這就是我們這個時代不僅要實現水泥和混凝土的去碳化，還要實現整個產業去碳化面臨的核心挑戰。工業（包括製造業、鋼鐵業等）佔全球排放量的 21%。我們有技術知識可以減少排放——而且額外成本通常很低。但在許多情況下，世界缺乏使之運作所需的商業模式、融資機制和政策支持。 Ozinga 是一個罕見的案例。這家公司為家族所有，並用自己的資金為一個價值 2.5 億美元的綠色水泥廠提供資金。這是一個賭注，即其餘市場將會跟進——到那時，公司將會擁有先發優勢。 但要真正實現產業去碳化，需要企業、政府和金融機構共同努力，彌合這種差距。在未來幾周和幾個月裡，TIME 的「未來」系列將探討試圖彌合這種差距的公司和領導人。 在過去幾十年裡，投資者已經向早期階段的公司投入了數十億美元，這些公司正在開發能夠推動能源轉型的創新技術。這些投資得益於政府在研究方面的支出，為此奠定了基礎。 結果，大量技術現在已經達到了可靠的程度，在某些情況下，其成本與傳統的技術相似。但是，技術與完全進入市場之間的脫節卻是多方面的。金融機構希望在為項目提供貸款之前看到綠色商品的長期合同，但潛在買家不想過早簽署合同並支付過高的價格。願意為工業去碳化產生的綠色商品支付費用的買家可能不在商品生產地，在某些情況下需要新的基礎設施，而在另一些情況下則完全無法訪問。願意為綠色支付更多費用的最終用戶並不總是有便捷的方式與供應鏈頂端的公司聯繫並支付費用。 這些差距對於熟悉產業去碳化領域的氣候專家來說並非新鮮事。事實上，像美國《通貨膨脹削減法案》這樣的政策現在提供了旨在激發金融創新和彌合差距的激勵措施。例如，對美國能源部貸款計劃辦公室的資金支持使該機構能夠提供貸款，幫助企業商業化新的工業技術，而傳統銀行在這些技術方面的專業知識有限。 其他機構也正在參與其中。例如，本周，由貝索斯地球基金領導的一個聯盟正式推出了一個綠色市場製造商，該製造商將幫助聯繫綠色商品的供應和需求，以使這些創新實現規模化。公司正在組建買方聯盟，企業共同承諾購買綠色商品，以明確地促進需求。同時，Ozinga 在向大型科技公司提供低碳水泥方面找到了機遇。 而且，像任何發明一樣，最好的創新可能尚未出現。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
觀看：農民可能是恢復巴西森林的關鍵
(SeaPRwire) - Instituto Terra 由巴西攝影師塞巴斯蒂安·薩爾加多 (Sebastiao Salgado) 及其妻子萊利亞·德魯伊斯·瓦尼克 (Lélia Dluiz Wanick) 創立。自 1998 年以來，他們在巴西里約多斯河盆地地區種植了超過 270 萬棵樹。通過他們的努力，Instituto Terra 幫助恢復了該地區超過 550 英畝的森林和 2000 個天然泉水。目前，他們正在招募農民的幫助以恢復更多的土地和水道。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
舞台、電影和「唐頓莊園」巨星瑪姬史密斯逝世，享壽 89 歲
(SeaPRwire) - (倫敦) — 瑪姬·史密斯，這位技藝精湛、搶鏡的演員，憑藉 1969 年的《年輕的珍·布羅迪》獲得奧斯卡最佳女主角獎，並在 21 世紀以《唐頓莊園》中的老伯爵夫人和《哈利波特》系列中的麥教授，獲得了新一代影迷的喜愛，於週五去世，享年 89 歲。 史密斯的兒子克里斯·拉金和托比·斯蒂芬斯在一份聲明中表示，史密斯於週五早些時候在倫敦一家醫院去世。 他們通過公關代表克萊爾·多布斯發表聲明稱：「她留下了兩個兒子和五個深愛的孫輩，他們對失去他們非凡的母親和祖母感到悲痛欲絕。」 史密斯經常被評為一代英國女性表演家的佼佼者，這一代表演家中還包括凡妮莎·雷德格雷夫和朱迪·丹奇，她擁有無數次奧斯卡提名和一櫃子的表演獎盃。 即使在她晚年，她依然非常搶手，儘管她曾抱怨：「當你進入奶奶的時代，你幸運能獲得任何機會。」 史密斯乾脆地總結了她後來的角色為「一系列怪誕角色」，包括麥教授。當被問及為何接下這個角色時，她調侃道：「哈利波特是我的退休金。」 理查德·艾爾曾執導史密斯在電視劇《忽然去年夏天》中的演出，他說她是「我見過的最聰明的女演員。你必須早起才能比瑪姬·史密斯更機智。」 《年輕的珍·布羅迪》為她贏得了奧斯卡最佳女主角獎和 1969 年的英國電影學院獎（BAFTA）。 史密斯在 1978 年憑藉《加州旅館》獲得了奧斯卡最佳女配角獎，並憑藉《加州旅館》和《看得見風景的房間》獲得了金球獎，還憑藉 1984 年的《私人儀式》、1986 年的《看得見風景的房間》和 1988 年的《孤寂的茱蒂思·赫恩的激情》獲得了英國電影學院獎最佳女主角獎。 她還憑藉《奧賽羅》、《與我同行》、《看得見風景的房間》和《高斯福莊園》獲得了奧斯卡最佳女配角提名，並憑藉《與穆索里尼共進下午茶》獲得了英國電影學院獎最佳女配角獎。她在舞台上憑藉 1990 年的《萊蒂絲和迷迭香》獲得了托尼獎。 她在 2012 年憑藉全球熱播的電視劇《唐頓莊園》和電影《三個臭皮匠》和《四重奏》獲得了三項金球獎提名。 史密斯以難以相處、有時會搶戲聞名。 理查德·伯頓曾說，史密斯在與他合作的《貴賓》中不僅僅搶走了戲份：「她犯了重大盜竊罪。」然而，導演彼得·霍爾發現，史密斯並「不難相處，除非她和傻瓜在一起。她對自己要求很高，我不認為她認為自己不應該對其他人也一樣苛刻。」 史密斯承認，她有時會很沒耐心。 史密斯說：「的確，我不容忍傻瓜，但他們也不容忍我，所以我尖刻。也許這就是我擅長扮演尖刻老婦人的原因。」 評論家弗蘭克·里奇在《紐約時報》對《萊蒂絲和迷迭香》的評論中讚揚了史密斯：「這位風格化的古典主義者可以把像「你沒有果醬嗎？」這樣平淡無奇的台詞用斜體寫出來，使其聽起來像考沃德或王爾德新創作的格言。」 史密斯在 1964 年諾埃爾·考沃德的《愛情熱病》的復興版中，用一句平淡無奇的台詞「這條鱈魚太難吃了」引得觀眾哄堂大笑。 她回憶道：「但不幸的是，評論家提到了這件事，之後這句話就再也沒有逗笑過觀眾了。當你說某件事很有趣時，它就會變成薄紗一樣的東西。它消失了，真的。」 瑪格麗特·娜塔莉·史密斯於 1934 年 12 月 28 日出生在倫敦東部邊緣的伊爾福德。她簡潔地總結了自己的生活：「我去上學，我想做演員，我開始做演員，我還在做演員。」 1939 年，她的父親被調到牛津的戰時任務，她在牛津劇院學校的戲劇學習讓她在這裡積累了一段繁忙的學徒生涯。 她在接受英國廣播公司採訪時說：「我做過很多事情，你知道，在這裡的各所大學。如果你足夠聰明，而且我想是夠快的，你幾乎可以做每週的巡迴演出，因為所有的學院都在不同時間做不同的演出。」 她以瑪姬作為自己的藝名，因為另一位瑪格麗特·史密斯活躍在劇場界。 勞倫斯·奧利維爾發現了她的才能，邀請她加入他的國家劇院首演劇團，並在 1965 年的《奧賽羅》電影改編中將她選為自己的搭檔。 史密斯說，兩位導演，英格瑪·伯格曼和威廉·加斯基爾，都在國家劇院的演出中對她產生了重要影響。 艾倫·班奈特準備拍攝獨白《豌豆莢中的床》，他說他對史密斯以變得厭倦而聞名感到擔憂。正如演員傑瑞米·布雷特所說：「她一開始很棒，然後就走了，就像一塊奶酪。」 班奈特說：「所以我們只剛好有足夠的時間拍攝這部電影，這真是太棒了，因為她很新鮮，也很投入。」他也為史密斯在《停車場裡的女士》中寫了一個主角的角色。 無論她在舞台上或鏡頭前多麼誇張，史密斯以極度私密而聞名。 西蒙·卡洛在與她合作《看得見風景的房間》時，說他毀掉了他們第一次見面，因為他滔滔不絕地誇獎她。 卡洛在一部關於這位女演員的電影肖像中說：「我對她說了一些胡話，她好像縮回去了。她非常不喜歡這種事情。她從來不想談論表演。表演是她害怕談論的事情，因為如果她談論它，它就會消失。」 史密斯於 1990 年被授予大英帝國司令勳章，相當於爵士爵位。 她於 1967 年嫁給了演員羅伯特·斯蒂芬斯。他們育有兩個兒子，克里斯托弗和托比，並於 1975 年離婚。同年，她嫁給了作家貝弗利·克羅斯，貝弗利於 1998 年去世。 ___ 美聯社記者羅伯特·巴爾在他 2018 年去世之前為這篇訃告貢獻了傳記資料。本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
日清食品收購澳洲冷凍食品製造商ABC Pastry
香港, 2024年9月27日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 日清食品有限公司（「日清食品」，連同其附屬公司統稱「集團」；股份代號：1475）欣然宣布，集團作為買方已與賣方及賣方擔保人訂立股份購銷協議（「收購事項」），以收購ABC Pastry的100%已發行股本。ABC Pastry為一家領先的冷凍餃子生產商，於澳洲擁有公司品牌（即天順食品）或第三方品牌。收購事項之代價為33,700,000澳元（相等於約178.6百萬港元）。於收購事項完成後，ABC Pastry將成為集團的全資附屬公司，於澳洲從事冷凍食品業務，服務全國零售商。ABC Pastry是澳洲著名品牌，總部設在悉尼，以優質的餃子享譽全國。該公司是一家經驗豐富的冷凍餃子生產商，與澳洲新南威爾斯及維多利亞當地亞洲社區有緊密聯繫。集團相信，日清食品作為上市公司，可為ABC Pastry的營運及財務管理提供寶貴的專業知識及經驗，預期收購事項將可促進其長遠發展，並使集團的業務組合多元化，擴大集團的收入來源，惠及集團和股東。是次收購將為集團提供一個良機，開拓澳洲冷凍食品市場。受惠於亞洲人口移民至澳洲的人數上升，集團預期澳洲冷凍食品市場規模將蓬勃增長，尤其是冷凍餃子市場。此外，受到忙碌的生活方式及對亞洲食品等國際美食的渴求所推動，當地對方便優質的冷凍食品需求亦有所上升。集團預料此趨勢將持續，並為澳洲優質冷凍食品市場帶來大量擴張機會。日清食品執行董事、董事長兼首席執行官安藤清隆先生表示：「收購ABC Pastry是繼6月韓國零食製造商Gaemi Food加入日清集團之後，為我們的海外市場計劃建立另一個里程碑。這次最新的收購不僅能進一步多元化我們的產品組合及分銷渠道，而且符合我們提升海外主要市場佔有率的長遠企業願景及策略。利用ABC Pastry的龐大當地網絡及優質冷凍產品，日清食品將可加強與當地社區及澳洲消費者的聯繫，所以我們相信這次收購通過整合雙方業務，將可取得重大營運及財務協同效應，最終為股東提供更多價值。」詳情請參閱香港聯合交易所網站上的公告：https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0927/2024092701480_c.pdf日清食品有限公司收購澳洲冷凍食品製造商ABC Pastry Holdings Pty Ltd。（左二）日清食品執行董事、董事長兼首席執行官安藤清隆先生；（左一）日清食品執行董事兼首席財務官辰谷真次先生，與（右二）ABC Pastry Holdings Pty Ltd董事及總經理高允麟先生；及（右一）Min InvestmentsPty Ltd董事吳彤女士簽署股份購銷協議。日清食品有限公司收購澳洲冷凍食品製造商ABC Pastry Holdings Pty Ltd。（從左至右）日清食品執行董事兼首席財務官辰谷真次先生；日清食品執行董事、董事長兼首席執行官安藤清隆先生；ABC Pastry Holdings Pty Ltd董事及總經理高允麟先生；及Min Investments Pty Ltd董事吳彤女士出席股份購銷協議的簽署儀式。ABC Pastry為全國知名品牌，以優質的餃子在澳洲遐邇聞名，產品包括餃子及小籠包（亦稱湯包）有關日清食品有限公司日清食品有限公司（「日清食品」，連同其附屬公司統稱「集團」；股份代號：1475）為一間在中國內地及香港知名的食品公司，主要專營優質即食麵市場，旗下眾多品牌不僅知名度高，且廣受顧客喜愛。集團於1984年正式於香港設立營業據點並為香港最大的即食麵公司。集團主要生產及銷售兩個核心企業品牌「日清」及「公仔」，以及多元化的家庭食品品牌組合，出品具標誌性和優質的即食麵、優質冷凍食品（包括冷凍點心及冷凍麵條）並銷售和分銷其他食品及飲料產品（包括蒸煮袋裝產品、零食、礦泉水、醬料及蔬菜產品）。集團五個旗艦品牌「合味道」、「出前一丁」、「公仔麵」、「公仔點心」及「福」在香港亦是其各自食品類別中最受歡迎的選擇。中國內地市場方面，集團以創新技術推出「ECO杯」概念，銷售活動主要集中在中國內地的一線及二線城市。此外，日清食品在其他亞洲地區開展業務，包括越南、台灣和韓國市場。日清食品被納入五項恒生指數，包括恒生綜合指數、恒生綜合小型股指數、恒生綜合行業指數-必需性消費、恒生港股通消費行業指數和恒生港股通必需性消費指數。日清食品現可通過滬港通及深港通下港股通進行交易。詳情請瀏覽www.nissingroup.com.hk。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
日本新首相石破茂對世界意味着什麼
(SeaPRwire) - 石破茂將在週五下午贏得執政的自民黨主席選舉後，成為日本新任首相。 石破是一位直言不諱的民粹主義者，曾任防衛大臣，他在第五次嘗試（他稱之為「最後一戰」）中贏得了自民黨的領導權。這位 67 歲的老人在九位候選人中脫穎而出，承諾振興鄉村地區，並在 導致即將卸任的首相 下台後贏回公眾信任。石破將在 10 月 1 日經過橡皮圖章的國會投票後，就任日本最高職位。 石破在獲勝演說中表示：「岸田首相已決定讓自民黨重生，並贏回公眾的信任。我們必須團結一致，應對這一切。」 由於日本在亞太地區與美國並肩，扮演著越來越重要的角色，以應對中國的咄咄逼人態勢，因此石破領導的這個擁有 1.25 億人口的東亞國家，對全球安全具有重要意義。在即將卸任的岸田（他在上個月因民調低迷而宣布不會 ）的領導下，日本加強了國防開支，並修復了與韓國（另一個重要的地區美國盟友）之間的歷史傷痕。 石破是東京人，擁有建制派和叛逆者的雙重身份。他在從政之前曾在銀行業工作過一段時間，之後他父親去世後，開始了自己的政治生涯，他父親本身也是一位國會議員和內閣成員。他被認為與以已故的 （日本在位時間最長的首相，於 2022 年被暗殺）為中心的黨內右翼派系保持距離，據說他拒絕了安倍執政期間的幾個內閣職位。 這種距離很可能是石破獲勝的關鍵因素。自民黨元老們意識到，在 的財務醜聞以及政治資金的濫用事件曝光後，需要做出改變，以回應公眾的強烈反對。「岸田政府之所以失去公信力，是因為他並沒有真正處理自民黨派系的財務醜聞。」東京早稻田大學教授、前日本國會議員中abayashi Mieko 表示。 石破的聲望因其直言不諱地呼籲對任何不法行為進行適當調查，並進行改革以重獲公眾信任而得到提升。石破曾擔任農林水產大臣和地方創生大臣，其經濟議程側重於振興日本的偏遠地區。 「他最具信譽，因為他了解人們的痛苦。」東京 Temple University 亚洲研究主任 Jeff Kingston 表示。「但他是一個直言不諱的人，不會容忍蠢人，而他的許多同事也符合這個條件。因此，他可能會顯得傲慢和居高臨下。」 因此，石破的支持者更多來自自民黨廣泛的成員，而不是國會議員，這也許並不令人意外，因為許多國會議員仍然視他為叛徒，因為他在 1990 年代轉換了幾個政黨。他也是主要挑戰者中最具民粹主義色彩的候選人，以在各種議題上根據民意改變立場而聞名，包括核能以及女性是否可以擔任天皇。 「他有許多立場改變的例子，因此有時被視為缺乏堅定原則的軟弱領袖。」東京慶應義塾大學國際政治學教授細谷雄一表示。「但同時，他也被認為是一位經驗豐富、可靠的政治家。」 石破是領導人候選人中僅有的兩位不說英語的人之一（令人難以置信的是，九位候選人中有四位是哈佛大學畢業生），他被視為比他最接近的兩位競爭對手更加保守，他的兩位競爭對手將成為日本最年輕的首相或 。（後者，經濟安全保障大臣高市早苗在第一輪投票中領先，但在決選中敗給石破。） 然而，石破也具有獨特的特立獨行風格。他是少數承認日本在 1910 年至 1945 年殖民朝鮮期間犯下錯誤的自民黨政治家之一，這有望改善與首爾的關係，但他還公開呼籲建立亞洲版的北約，這可能會使他與北京發生衝突。 在美國關係方面，石破因呼籲重新平衡防務安排，讓日本更多地控制和承擔自身安全的責任，而讓一些人感到擔憂。他以安全硬漢的形象著稱，喜歡建造和繪製飛機和船舶模型，據說這些模型排列在他的辦公室牆壁上，他之前也曾表示支持日本發展自己的核威懾力量。然而，他不太可能偏離美國主導的正統路線。美國駐日本大使拉姆·伊曼紐爾在 中祝賀石破，並表示他期待與石破合作，進一步「加深」美日關係。 石破週五表示：「我們將全心全意地保護日本、地方地區、規則和日本人民。」本文由第三方廠商內容提供者提供。SeaPRwire (https://www.seaprwire.com/)對此不作任何保證或陳述。 分類: 頭條新聞,日常新聞 SeaPRwire為公司和機構提供全球新聞稿發佈，覆蓋超過6,500個媒體庫、86,000名編輯和記者，以及350萬以上終端桌面和手機App。SeaPRwire支持英、日、德、韓、法、俄、印尼、馬來、越南、中文等多種語言新聞稿發佈。
Mazda Production and Sales Results for August 2024
Mazda Motor Corporation's production and sales results for August 2024 are summarized below.I. Production1. Domestic ProductionMazda's domestic production volume in August 2024 decreased 14.0% year on year due to decreased production of passenger vehicles.[Domestic production of key models in August 2024]CX-5:14,220 units(down 39.7% year on year)MAZDA3:7,748 units(up 43.9%)CX-90:6,406 units(down 0.0%)2. Overseas ProductionMazda's overseas production volume in August 2024 increased 18.8% year on year due to increased production of passenger vehicles.[Overseas production of key models in August 2024]CX-50:11,145 units(up 52.8% year on year)CX-30:10,570 units(up 3.5%)MAZDA2:6,219 units(up 94.2%)II. Domestic SalesMazda's domestic sales volume in August 2024 decreased 18.5% year on year due to decreased sales of passenger and commercial vehicles.Mazda's registered vehicle market share was 3.5% (down 0.8 points year on year), with a 2.2% share of the micro-mini segment (down 0.1 points) and a 3.0% total market share (down 0.6 points).[Domestic sales of key models in August 2024]MAZDA2:1,753 units(up 17.6% year on year)CX-5:1,709 units(down 19.4%)CX-30:1,170 units(down 10.1%)III. ExportsMazda's export volume in August 2024 decreased 15.3% year on year due to decreased shipments to North America, Europe, and Oceania.[Exports of key models in August 2024]CX-5:18,657 units(down 27.8% year on year)MAZDA3:8,668 units(up 31.5%)CX-90:6,519 units(down 11.6%)IV. Global SalesMazda's global sales volume in August 2024 increased 8.9% year on year due to increased sales in the U.S. and other regions.[Global sales of key models in August 2024]CX-5:30,881 units(up 6.1% year on year)CX-30:18,666 units(up 16.3%)MAZDA3:13,158 units(down 19.5%)For more information, visit: https://newsroom.mazda.com/en/publicity/release/2024/202409/240927b.html. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Honda Issues Integrated Report – “Honda Report 2024”
TOKYO, Sept 27, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today issued the company’s integrated report, the “Honda Report 2024,” and made it available on the company website.The annual Honda Report summarizes the medium- to long-term initiatives Honda pursues in order to enhance its future corporate value. This report also introduces Honda’s future vision of continuing to be the driving force to move people and society forward with “The Power of Dreams,” as well as the value proposition of Honda.By issuing the annual integrated report, Honda aims to offer its investors and all other stakeholders more information to deepen their understanding of Honda corporate activities, as well as to create more opportunities for interactive communications and increase the range of information for disclosure, through which Honda strives to further increase its corporate value.Key Changes from the Honda Report 2023Further enhancement of the “Value Creation Story” In the report, the future vision and actions Honda has been taking to fulfilling that vision are introduced as the “Value Creation Story.” By presenting strategies for realizing the vision along with specific actions, it was made clear how Honda is striving to realize the story told in this report.This year, a new section was added to the report to discuss strategies related to key functions in areas such as human resources and digitalization, which will become the foundation to support Honda business transformation. In this new section, initiatives Honda is taking to secure adequate human capital and make further advancement in digitalization are explained with more details.Moreover, the “Value Creation Process,” a conceptual diagram that explains the Value Creation Story, was updated from last year’s report to make it easier for readers to visualize how the “input (invested resources)” connects to the “outcome (the vision).”Disclosure of the roadmap for environmental strategyThis year, Honda newly disclosed a roadmap toward the “realization of carbon neutrality for all products and corporate activities Honda is involved in by 2050.” The roadmap summarizes initiatives and measures Honda has been and will be taking to realize a society with zero environmental impact. Introduction of key milestones and sports activities that represent the Challenging Spirit and expanse of dreamsLast year, Honda celebrated the 75th anniversary of the founding. The newly added “Topics” section of the report introduces the history of challenges taken on by Honda to date. As initiatives that embody the Honda Challenging Spirit, a constant since the founding of the company, this new section features Honda motorsports activities, which marked the 60th anniversary of F1 participation, as well as corporate sports activities, through which Honda supports athletes who take on challenges. Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Hitachi Becomes First Oracle Partner in Japan to Win Regional Best in Class Award in the Customer Success Category in the 2024 Oracle Partner Awards
TOKYO, Sept 27, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Hitachi, Ltd. won the Regional Best in Class Award(1) in the Customer Success category at the "2024 Oracle Partner Awards(2)", becoming the first company from Japan(3) to win this accolade. This award is given to the best-of-the-best vendor within Oracle's global partner ecosystem, and it recognizes Hitachi's accomplishment in earning high customer satisfaction and customer success from cloud journey services or cloud technology platform adoption.Left: Leah Yomtovian of Oracle, Hajime Hirose of HitachiRight: Toshimitsu Misawa of Oracle Japan, Hajime Hirose of Hitachi, Morikazu Sano of Oracle JapanHitachi earned this recognition for its development of a company-wide data utilization platform on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) for Mizuho Leasing Company, Limited ("Mizuho Leasing") as part of the customer's digital transformation (DX) initiative. In just three months, Hitachi has successfully built a data utilization platform that extracts and analyzes large amount of data from Mizuho Leasing's multiple core systems, without impacting the performance of the existing systems. By combining its experience in building and operating on-premises mission-critical systems with its cloud computing expertise, Hitachi was able to rapidly develop the platform. Additionally, Hitachi's engineering capability was pivotal in stabilizing Mizuho Leasing's IT services, resulting in a high level of customer satisfaction. Following the success of this project, Mizuho Leasing expects Hitachi to continue provide excellent support on the integration of OCI and Azure.Leveraging its 30-year collaboration with Oracle, as well as its experience in supporting mission-critical systems and building and operating cloud environments, Hitachi has been at the forefront of providing technical services in Japan since the launch of OCI in the country in 2019. Hitachi has been providing a wide range of services to customers, such as migrating on-premises Oracle Databases to Oracle Exadata on OCI and building data utilization platforms on OCI. In this award-winning project with Mizuho Leasing, Hitachi deployed a team of platform engineers with expertise in database and cloud in both OCI and Microsoft Azure environments to handle the critical system integration, resulting in the successful and timely construction of a complex data utilization platform.For additional information on the Oracle 2024 Partner Awards, please visit: https://www.oracle.com/partner/awards/.(1) Given to the most outstanding regional partner selected from 2024 Oracle Regional Award winners(2) Awarded to partners across the Oracle partner ecosystem of system integrators, ISVs, technology providers, and cloud/managed service providers worldwide who innovate, realize business impact, and drive customer success(3) According to ORACLE CORPORATION JAPANRelated Links: 2024 Oracle Partner AwardsHitachi Cloud: OCI (Japanese only)About Hitachi, Ltd.Hitachi drives Social Innovation Business, creating a sustainable society through the use of data and technology. We solve customers' and society's challenges with Lumada solutions leveraging IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products. Hitachi operates under the 3 business sectors of "Digital Systems & Services" – supporting our customers' digital transformation; "Green Energy & Mobility" – contributing to a decarbonized society through energy and railway systems, and "Connective Industries" – connecting products through digital technology to provide solutions in various industries. Driven by Digital, Green, and Innovation, we aim for growth through co-creation with our customers. The company's revenues as 3 sectors for fiscal year 2023 (ended March 31, 2024) totaled 8,564.3 billion yen, with 573 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 270,000 employees worldwide. For more information on Hitachi, please visit the company's website at https://www.hitachi.com.About Oracle PartnerNetworkOracle PartnerNetwork (OPN) is Oracle's partner program designed to enable partners to accelerate the transition to cloud and drive superior customer business outcomes. The OPN program allows partners to engage with Oracle through track(s) aligned to how they go to market: Cloud Build for partners that provide products or services built on or integrated with Oracle Cloud; Cloud Sell for partners that resell Oracle Cloud technology; Cloud Service for partners that implement, deploy and manage Oracle Cloud Services; Industry Healthcare for partners that provide commercially available products and/or services built with Oracle Cloud and Oracle Health technologies; and License & Hardware for partners that build, service or sell Oracle software licenses or hardware products. Customers can expedite their business objectives with OPN partners who have achieved Expertise in a product family or cloud service. To learn more visit: http://www.oracle.com/partnernetwork Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Mitsubishi Corporation Strengthens the Partnership with PETRONAS, Reinforcing Confidence in LNG Operations in the Region
TOKYO, Sept 27, 2024 - (JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - PETRONAS and Mitsubishi Corporation strengthen their 46-year long partnership through the signing of agreements, which further solidify the trust in PETRONAS’ capabilities to deliver Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to the international market primarily LNG customers in Japan.United by a vision for a cleaner and lower carbon future, this significant collaboration encompasses the commitment shared by both parties in ensuring energy security amidst market volatility driven by global disruptions such as geopolitical tensions, rising regional demands as well as changing consumption patterns. The signatories of the agreements were PETRONAS’ President and Group Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik and Mitsubishi Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer Katsuya Nakanishi.The agreements outline investment from Mitsubishi Corporation into the Malaysia LNG (“MLNG”) Dua and MLNG Tiga for the next decade – the extension of its 10 per cent equity shareholding in MLNG Dua, and the reinvestment of a 10 per cent equity shareholding in MLNG Tiga, signifying its continued participation in the two ventures with associated marketing activities and deliveries of LNG from Bintulu to Japan. The cooperation has been built primarily on trust, demonstrating confidence in Malaysia’s robust economic landscape to attract foreign direct investment, particularly in Sarawak.Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik said, “Our relationship with Mitsubishi Corporation began with our first joint venture agreement in 1978 and we are therefore excited about strengthening our ties further, especially in the era of energy transition where LNG is the natural fuel alternative. I look forward to more exciting endeavours, as we leverage opportunities together and address challenges that will positively impact our organisations and nations.”Katsuya Nakanishi said, “Mitsubishi Corporation looks forward to providing continuous support in growing and nurturing access to global LNG market for PETRONAS’ future volumes with LNG being the fuel of choice in the age of energy transition. At the same time, we are excited to unlock further value through our collaboration with PETRONAS as well as with the Sarawak State Government, with whom we have achieved many historical milestones in Malaysia.”The PETRONAS LNG complex through partnerships and alongside Mitsubishi Corporation commenced LNG supply to long-term Japanese contract buyers since 1983. PETRONAS LNG Complex comprises four(4) joint ventures of MLNG, MLNG Dua, MLNG Tiga and PETRONAS LNG 9 with a production capacity of 29.3 Million Tonnes Per Annum (MTPA), making it one of the world’s largest LNG producer in a single location. PETRONAS LNG Complex has been a main LNG supplier, providing lower-carbon energy solutions to a diverse range of public and private sector customers in Japan. Besides its main business of natural gas in Malaysia, Mitsubishi Corporation has also participated in total of 10 gas upstream blocks in Sarawak and expanded its areas of investment in Malaysia to automobile, food, petrochemicals, metal and steel, bringing the company’s total investment amount into the country to approximately RM5 billion last year. Aerial view of the PETRONAS LNG Complex in Bintulu, SarawakSignatories at the Signing Ceremony of Definitive Agreements between Petroliam Nasional Bhd (PETRONAS), Mitsubishi Corporation, and Diamond Gas Holdings Sdn. Bhd. From left: Mr. Masaru Saito, Executive Vice President, Group CEO, Environmental Energy Group, Mitsubishi Corporation – Ms. Marina Md Taib, Senior Vice President Corporate Strategy, PETRONAS – Mr. Katsuya Nakanishi, President & CEO, Mitsubishi Corporation – Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President & Group CEO, PETRONAS – Mr. Gen KunihAbout Mitsubishi Corporation (MC)Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates businesses together with its global network of around 1,800 group companies.MC has eight Business Groups that operate across virtually every industry: Environmental Energy, Materials Solution, Mineral Resources, Urban Development & Infrastructure, Mobility, Food Industry, Smart-Life Creation and Power Solution. Through these eight Business Groups, MC's current activities have expanded far beyond its traditional trading operations to include project development, production and manufacturing operations, working in collaboration with our trusted partners around the globe.With an unwavering commitment to conducting business with integrity and fairness, MC remains fully dedicated to growing its businesses while contributing to a prosperous society.Inquiry RecipientMitsubishi CorporationTelephone:+81-3-3210-2171 Copyright 2024 JCN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
榮利營造控股有限公司宣佈於香港交易所主板上市計劃
投資亮點：- 我們的願景是成爲建築業的先鋒，引領行業發展的方向與標準- 我們的使命是保持業內最佳的安全、健康、環境和品質表現- 我們的目標是鞏固市場地位，擴大市場份額，把握香港建造業的增長機遇- 香港土木及機電行業逾18年發展歷程，參與香港若干主要基礎設施建設項目，包括香港國際機場的第三跑道項目的地盤平整工程、梅窩的鄉村污水收集的道路及渠務工程以及中電集團的電纜工程等，是2023年香港最大的電纜及民用管道安裝分包商- 管理層經驗豐富，兩名創辦人於業內分別有逾26年和18年經驗，負責公司的整體管理、策略規劃及業務發展，並推動榮利營造的環保及可持續發展進程- 擁有自有勞工團隊及大量機器設備，能靈活承接大型項目，減少對分包商或供應商的依賴，維持定價競爭力- 實行嚴格的質量控制、高安全標準及環境影響控制措施- 把握香港可持續發展趨勢，早於2019年已佈局太陽能光伏系統業務- 是中富香港機械有限公司的電動工程機器分銷商，該公司為三一重工股份有限公司（在上海证券交易所上市）和三一重装国际控股有限公司（在香港证券交易所上市）的同属子公司- 截至2024年3月31日止年度，公司收益及純利分別比上一年度增加45.7%及89.6%香港, 2024年9月27日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 新一代建造業的領導者榮利營造控股有限公司 (「榮利營造」或「公司」，連同其附屬公司簡稱「集團」) 宣佈於香港交易所主板上市的計劃。榮利營造是次股份發售計劃發售250,000,000股(視乎超額配股權行使與否而定)，其中90%股份為配售(可予調整及視乎超額配股權行使與否而定)，其餘10%股份將於香港公開發售(可予重新分配)，每股發售價0.57港元至0.73港元(倘於作出發售價下調, 則發售價將為每股發售股份0.513港元)。假設發售價為每股股份0.65港元(即指示性發售價範圍的中位數)，扣除股份發售應付包銷費用及佣金及估計開支，預期榮利營造自股份發售將獲得款項淨額約130.5百萬港元。香港公開發售認購申請將於2024年9月27日(星期五)開始，於2024年10月4日(星期五)中午12時正（香港時間）截止。分配結果將不遲於2024年10月8日(星期二)公佈。榮利營造預計於2024年10月9日(星期三)正式掛牌，股份代號為09639，每手為5,000股。同人融資有限公司為是次股份發售之獨家保薦人及整體協調人，同人融資、中國銀河國際證券(香港)有限公司、民銀證券有限公司、農銀國際融資有限公司、海通國際證券有限公司及興證國際融資有限公司為聯席賬簿管理人。農銀國際證券有限公司、信達國際融資有限公司、 輝立證券(香港)有限公司、富途證券國際(香港)有限公司、中募金融資管有限公司、高裕證券有限公司及利弗莫爾證券有限公司為聯席牽頭經辦人。基石投資者包括三一香港集團有限公司、高陞集團控股有限公司及三鋒控股管理有限公司。業務概覽本集團是從事土木、電纜工程以及太陽能光伏系統工程的具規模香港承建商。憑藉在香港土木及機電行業逾18年的豐富經驗，集團提供全面而優質的建築服務。在土木工程方面，集團專注於地盤平整工程以及道路及渠務工程；電纜工程方面，集團擅長於電纜挖溝、鋪設及接駁工程；太陽能光伏系統工程方面，榮利營造致力於太陽能光伏系統的設計、安裝及維護工程。截至2024年3月31日止3個財政年度，集團合共完成79個項目。就地盤平整工程而言，集團參與了包括香港國際機場的第三跑道項目等大型基建項目。道路及渠務工程方面，集團是香港政府部門在梅窩的鄉村污水收集工程的總承建商，合約金額約99.1百萬港元；電纜工程方面，集團亦成為中電集團的總承建商的分包商之一，提供覆蓋深水埗、黃大仙及荃灣地區的分區電纜挖溝、鋪設及接駁工程服務。根據弗若斯特沙利文的行業報告，集團是2023年香港最大的電纜及民用管道安裝分包商，以2023/24財年的收益計，市場份額約為13.6%。於2024年7月31日，榮利營造擁有27個在建項目，積存項目價值約為815.5百萬港元。發展及優勢隨著香港政府在北部都會區、港深創新及科技園、洪水橋/廈村新發展區等地盤平整及基建工程項目的部署和資金支持，土木工程市場需求預計將持續增長。榮利營造有望在激烈的市場競爭中脫穎而出，充分把握行業發展所帶來的巨大商機，從而推動業務收入快速增長。為應對氣候變化及實現碳中和的策略及目標，香港政府推出了《香港氣候行動藍圖2050》，並提出「零碳排放‧綠色宜居‧持續發展」的願景。發展局亦設立建造業創新及科技基金(CITF)資助先進建築技術。集團緊跟香港未來發展的趨勢，積極參與市場對能源效益解決方案的需求，早於2019年已佈局太陽能光伏系統業務，推動公司的環保及可持續發展進程。此外，集團與中富香港機械有限公司（「中富」）訂立分銷協議，該公司為三一重工股份有限公司（在上海证券交易所上市）和三一重装国际控股有限公司（在香港证券交易所上市）的同属子公司。與此同時，中富的電動機器（如電動搬土機及電動挖掘機）更已列入建造業創新及科技基金（CITF）的先進工具及設備類別的預先批准名單。因此，榮利營造相信電力機械具有持續的發展機遇，並將在未來的項目中更多地購置、投資及部署電力機械。榮利營造始終如一地注重安全並致力於推進安全常規。過去3個財政年度，公司的意外率低於香港業界的平均水平。除此以外，榮利營造亦將響應香港政府採用安全智慧工地系統（4S），該系統可監測活動及識別安全隱患、收集實時數據並將其傳輸至中央管理平台、進行數據分析及警報生成，能隨時協助並保障工人，同時能準確掌握整個建築地盤的安全情況，及提高項目實施的效率。榮利營造的優勢之一是擁有強大的自有勞工團隊以及機器設備，因此榮利營造擁有足夠的靈活度調配自己的勞工及機械設備，以應對不同規模及複雜程度的項目；同時，該優勢亦能減少對分包商或供應商的依賴，從而維持榮利營造在定價上的競爭力。榮利營造的管理團隊在香港的建造業擁有豐富的項目經驗及行業影響力。其中，榮利營造董事會主席、行政總裁、執行董事兼創辦人之一的姚宏利先生於土木及電纜工程行業擁有逾26年經驗，執行董事兼創辦人之一的姚宏隆先生擁有逾18年經驗。執行董事陳魯閩先生作為公司項目日常項目管理及日常運營管理的核心推動者，負責過多個重要項目，包括與中電集團的合作項目及香港國際機場第三條跑道項目。執行董事及財務總監謝嘉穎女士擁有逾17年的財務及會計經驗。公司的三位獨立非執行董事亦有豐富行業經驗，尚海龍先生是香港特別行政區政府立法會議員，在多間上市公司擔任顧問；符合先生在土木工程領域擁有逾30年的卓越管理經驗，曾在多家上市公司內擔任重要職位；另有梁偉雄先生於長江和記實業有限公司（股份代號：001）等多家香港上市公司擁有逾20年的豐富工作經驗。財務表現榮利營造過往三個財政年度的財務表現業績穩健。截至2024年3月31日止3個財政年度，收益分別約為520.4百萬港元、361.2百萬港元及526.1百萬港元，純利分別約為59.1百萬港元、40.6百萬港元及76.9百萬港元。毛利率由截至2022年3月31日的約18.0%增長至截至2023年3月31日的約20.9%，再增至截至2024年3月31日的約23.1% ；純利率由截至2022年3月31日的約11.3%和截至2023年3月31日的約11.2%增長至截至2024年3月31日的約14.6%。榮利營造董事會主席、行政總裁、執行董事兼創辦人之一的姚宏利先生表示：「本集團致力以可持續方式經營業務，善用資源，並為客戶提供優質及可靠的服務。我們深知，實現長遠且可持續發展的目標不僅需要卓越的經營策略，更需積極推動環境社會責任、人才發展及社區回饋，致力於實現社會、環境與經濟三方面的平衡與共贏，為全球可持續發展貢獻力量。」所得款項用途假設發售價為以每股發售股份0.65港元定價(即指示性發售價範圍的中位數)，發行發售股份的所得款項總淨額(扣除股份發售應付包銷費用及佣金及估計開支)為130.5百萬港元。集團擬將有關所得款項撥作以下用途： - 收購更多電力機械及設備58.7百萬港元45% - 支付新項目的前期成本45.7百萬港元35% - 新員工招聘6.5百萬港元5% - 採購安全智慧工地系統及企業資源規劃系統6.5百萬港元5% - 用於一般營運資金13.1百萬港元10%財務摘要 (千港元)截至3月31日止年度2022年2023年2024年收益520,351361,207526,099毛利93,61375,533121,607年內溢利59,05540,56576,907毛利率18.0%20.9%23.1%純利率11.3%11.2%14.6%關於榮利營造控股有限公司本集團是從事土木、電纜工程以及太陽能光伏系統工程的具規模香港承建商, 在香港土木及機電行業拥有逾18年的豐富經驗，先後參與了包括香港國際機場的第三跑道項目等大型基建項目，亦成為中電集團的總承建商的分包商之一，提供覆蓋深水埗、黃大仙及荃灣地區的分區電纜挖溝、鋪設及接駁工程服務，還是香港政府部門在梅窩的鄉村污水收集工程的總承建商，合約金額約99.1百萬港元。根據弗若斯特沙利文的行業報告，榮利營造是2023年香港最大的電纜及民用管道安裝分包商，以2023/24財年的收益計，市場份額約為13.6%。榮利營造的優勢是強大的自有勞工團隊以及機器設備，因此榮利營造能夠擁有足夠的靈活度調配自己的勞工及機械及設備，以應對不同規模及複雜程度的項目。此新聞稿僅供參考，並不構成或構成部份於任何未經允許對於榮利營造控股有限公司(「公司」)任何證券(「股份」)作出要約、邀請、認購、招攬或購買的司法轄區對於有關證券之銷售、發行、或認購或購買之要約、邀請或招攬。此新聞稿及股份並無亦將不會根據一九三三年美國證券法(經修訂)(「美國證券法」)或美國任何州的證券法律登記，亦不得在美國境內或代表美籍人士或為其利益派發或者發售、出售或交付(視情況而定),惟根據有效的登記聲明，或獲豁免遵守美國證券法的登記規定，或通過不受該等登記規定限制的交易進行者除外。公司並未也未計劃根據美國證券法就股份進行登記，或在美國公開發售股份。本新聞稿(及其附載的資料)並未亦不應直接或間接完全或部份向美國或其他將構成違反有關法律的司法權區派發或發送。可根據《證券及期貨(穩定價格)規則》(香港法例第571W章)在香港對股份採取穩定價格行動。有關根據《證券及期貨條例》(香港法例第571章)擬採取穩定價格行動及如何規管有關行動的細節載於公司的招股章程。本新聞稿載有前瞻性陳述，其對未來事件所作出的意向、看法、預期或預測涉及相當程度的風險及不確定性，並可能會導致實際結果與此類前瞻性陳述表達的情況的不相同。 Copyright 2024 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com.
Revenue Up 9.9% to HK$860.3 million in 1HFY2024/25
Mr. Wei Aiguo, Managing Director (Right),Mr. Derek Lai, Deputy Managing Director (Left)HONG KONG, Sept 26, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (“AEON Credit” or the “Group”; Stock Code: 00900) today announced its interim results for the six months ended 31st August 2024 (“1HFY2024/25” or the “Reporting Period”).During the Reporting Period, the Group’s revenue increased by 9.9% year-on-year to HK$860.3 million. The increase was attributable to the growth in interest income, driven by various marketing programs implemented in 1HFY2024/25 that successfully sustained sales growth despite the slow economic recovery. With the cost-to-income ratio decreasing to 47.0% from 48.0% in 1HFY2023/24 due to enhanced operational efficiency, the Group recorded an operating profit before impairment losses and impairment allowances of HK$426.0 million for the Reporting Period, representing an increase of 11.7% from 1HFY2023/24. Profit after tax was HK$170.4 million (1HFY2023/24: HK$191.4 million). The decrease in profit after tax was due to the increase in impairment losses and impairment allowances as a result of the rise in credit defaults and weakened economic indicators.The Board has resolved to declare an interim dividend of 24.0HK cents per share (1HFY2023/24: 24.0 HK cents per share), representing a dividend payout ratio of 59.0%.To cope with the slower than expected economic recovery and other headwinds, the Group took timely measures during the Reporting Period to sustain the increase in both sales and receivables, while making significant efforts to enhance its risk-based pricing mechanism to maximize the return from its credit card and personal loan portfolios, and utilized an effective credit risk management mechanism to reduce the likelihood of credit impairment.The Group achieved an overall increase in sales of 10.6% in 1HFY2024/25 compared with the first half of the previous year, and the gross advances and receivables balance continued to record an increase of 3.8% from the end of February 2024.With regard to marketing, the Group utilized targeted marketing and attractive promotions to better promote the competitive edge of its carefully devised products and services to the intended customers. Meanwhile, in order to diversify its branch network and meet customers’ growing demand for face-to-face advisory services, the Group continued to revamp and expand its branch network, including the opening of the new Shatin branch in June 2024 with a dedicated insurance consultation counter.To further strengthen its technological foundation, the Group has successfully relocated its core data center to Tseung Kwan O, with its infrastructure ranked top tier in terms of uptime guarantee, fault tolerance and competitive service cost. The new data center is located in a building purposely designed to meet internationally recognized green building certification standards, demonstrating the Group’s commitment to integrating sustainability into its business operations.Looking ahead, the Group will seek receivable growth at reasonable yields while managing funding expenses to increase net interest income. Flexible marketing strategies will also be adopted to broaden the customer base and service channels, leveraging on systems to boost service quality and operational efficiency. In addition, the Group will endeavour to diversify revenue streams by cultivating fee-generating transactions and insurance intermediary businesses.As credit conditions are expected to remain challenging, the Group will closely monitor the effectiveness of credit assessment and credit management improvement, as well as achieve better maturity matching, to minimize credit and liquidity risks.Regarding digitalization of operations, the Group will continue to enhance its call center platform and provide responsive customer interaction. Data analytics tools will also be further developed to heighten the effectiveness of marketing, credit assessment and credit management activities.To enhance credit card services, the upcoming introduction of the virtual credit card functionality within the “AEON HK” mobile application will provide customers with immediate purchasing capabilities right after card-approval and activation without the need for branch visits.Besides, in response to evolving consumer preferences and payment technologies, a new credit card design will be launched on 30 September 2024 to offer customers a more convenient and premium payment experience. The redesign addresses growing demand for contactless payment and uses recycled plastics, embodying the Group’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.Mr. Wei Aiguo, Managing Director of AEON Credit, said, “Despite the uncertainties in the macroeconomic environment, we will continue to devote resources to provide exceptional consumer finance services to meet evolving customers’ needs and to expand our customer base with innovative customized products. With our strong liquidity and balance sheet, as well as proven management expertise and capabilities, we are well positioned to take advantage of the opportunities in the consumer finance market to achieve better performance in the remainder of the year.”About AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited (Stock Code: 00900)AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited, a subsidiary of AEON Financial Service Co., Ltd. (TSE: 8570) and a member of the AEON Group, was set up in 1987 and listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 1995. The Group is principally engaged in the consumer finance business, which includes the issuance of credit cards and the provision of personal loan financing, card payment processing services, insurance agency and brokerage business in Hong Kong and microfinance business in Mainland China.For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.aeon.com.hk. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Wing Lee Development Construction Holdings Limited Announces Proposed Listing on Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited
Investment Highlights:- Our vision is to become a pioneer in the construction industry and lead the direction and standards of industry development.- Our mission is to maintain the best performance in safety, health, environment and quality in the industry.- Our goal is to consolidate our market position, expand our market share, and seize growth opportunities in Hong Kong's construction industry.- With over 18 years of extensive experience in Hong Kong's civil and electrical engineering industries, Wing Lee has participated in sizeable infrastructure projects including the Third Runway Projects at the Hong Kong International Airport, a village sewerage project at Mui Wo in respect of road and drainage works, and electrical cable engineering works for the CLP Group. The Company is the largest power cabling and civil pipeline installation subcontractor in Hong Kong in 2023.- Highly experienced management team, includes the two founders who have more than 26 and 18 years of experience in the industry, respectively, and are responsible for the overall management, formulation of business strategies and development, as well as the Company’s environmental protection and sustainable development process.- Has its own workforce and abundant machinery and equipment, providing flexibility to undertake sizable infrastructure projects, reducing the reliance on subcontractors or suppliers and maintaining its competitiveness of pricing.- Imposes a stringent quality control and high safety standard and environmental impact control.- Grasps the trends of sustainable development in Hong Kong, started deploying solar PV system business as early as in 2019.- Distributor of electric construction machinery of China Wealth Hong Kong Machine Limited, a fellow subsidiary of SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd* (a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange) and Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings Company Limited (a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange)- For the year ended 31 March 2024, the Company’s revenue and net profit climbed year-on-year by 45.7% and 89.6%, respectively.HONG KONG, Sept 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Wing Lee Development Construction Holdings Limited (" Wing Lee " or " Company", together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”)), a new generation construction industry leader, announced today its proposed listing on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the “HKEX”).Wing Lee plans to offer 250,000,000 Shares (subject to the over-allotment option), of which, 90% are for placing (subject to reallocation and the over-allotment option), and the remaining 10% will be for public offer (subject to reallocation), with an offer price range of HK$0.57 to HK$0.73 per Share (subject to downward offer price adjustment where the offer price will be HK$0.513 per Share). Assuming an offer price of HK$0.65 per Share, being the mid-point of the offer price range, and after deducting the underwriting fees, commissions and estimated expenses in relation to the share offer, the net proceeds from the share offer is estimated to be approximately HK$130.5 million.The public offer will commence on 27 September 2024 (Friday) and end at noon on 4 October 2024 (Friday). The allotment results will be announced no later than 8 October 2024 (Tuesday). Trading of Wing Lee’ Shares will commence on 9 October 2024 (Wednesday) under the stock code of 09639. The shares will be traded in board lots of 5,000 shares each.Alliance Capital Partners Limited is the Sole Sponsor and Overall Coordinator of the share offer, while Alliance Capital Partners Limited, China Galaxy International Securities (Hong Kong) Co., Limited, CMBC Securities Company Limited, ABCI Capital Limited, Haitong International Securities Company Limited and China Industrial Securities International Capital Limited are the Joint Bookrunners. ABCI Securities Company Limited, Cinda International Capital Limited, Phillip Securities (Hong Kong) Limited, Futu Securities International (Hong Kong) Limited, ZMF Asset Management Limited, Gaoyu Securities Limited and Livermore Holdings Limited are the Joint Lead Managers. The Cornerstone Investors include Sany Hongkong Group Limited, Accel Group Holdings Limited and The Triplex Holdings Limited.BUSINESS OVERVIEWThe Group is an established contractor in Hong Kong engaged in civil and electrical cable engineering and solar PV system works. With over 18 years of extensive experience in Hong Kong's civil and electrical engineering industries, the Group provides comprehensive and high-quality construction services. In terms of civil engineering works, the Group specializes in site formation works and road and drainage works. For electrical cable engineering works, the Group specializes in cable trenching, laying and jointing works. For solar PV system works, the Group specializes in design, installation and maintenance works of solar PV systems.For the three financial years ended 31 March 2024, the Group completed a total of 79 projects. In terms of site formation works, the Group has participated in sizeable infrastructure projects such as the Third Runway Projects at the Hong Kong International Airport. In respect of Road and drainage works, the Group was the main contractor of a department of Hong Kong Government for a village sewerage project at Mui Wo with a contract sum of approximately HK$99.1 million. As for electrical cable engineering works, the Group was one of the subcontractors for the CLP Group, providing zonal cable trenching, laying and jointing works in the Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin and Tsuen Wan zones. According to the industry report prepared by Frost & Sullivan Limited, the Group is the largest power cabling and civil pipeline installation subcontractor in Hong Kong in 2023 with the market share of approximately 13.6% based on its revenue for FY2023/24. As at 31 July 2024, the Company currently has 27 projects in progress and its value of backlog amounts to approximately HK$815.5 million.Development and StrengthsWith the Hong Kong government deploying for and investing in site formation and infrastructure projects in the proposed Northern Metropolis Development, the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, and the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area, civil engineering market demand is expected to keep growing. Wing Lee has high hopes to stand out in the fierce market competition, be able to fully grasp the huge business opportunities in the developing industry, and in turn see its business revenue grow rapidly.For combating climate change and achieving carbon neutrality, the Hong Kong government launched the Hong Kong’s Climate Action Plan 2050, setting out the vision of “Zero-carbon Emissions • Liveable City • Sustainable Development”. In addition, the Development Bureau also established the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF) to support advanced construction technologies. Always staying abreast of Hong Kong’s development trend, the Group has been actively participating in finding energy efficiency solutions for the market. As early as in 2019, it started deploying its solar PV system business.Additionally, the Group has entered into a distribution agreement with China Wealth Hong Kong Machine Limited (“China Wealth”), a fellow subsidiary of SANY Heavy Industry Co., Ltd* (a company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange) and Sany Heavy Equipment International Holdings Company Limited (a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange). Furthermore, the electric machinery of China Wealth, such as electric loader and electric excavator, is on the pre-approved list of the Construction Innovation and Technology Fund (CITF) under the category of advanced tools and equipment. Thus, confident in electric machinery having opportunities to develop continuously, Wing Lee will purchase, invest in and deploy more of them for use in future projects.Wing Lee consistently emphasizes safety and is committed to promoting safety practice during the implementation of our projects. Over the past three fiscal years, the Company’s accident rates was lower than the industry average in Hong Kong. Additionally, Wing Lee will respond to the Hong Kong government's adoption of Smart Site Safety System (“4S”). The System can monitor activities and identify safety hazards, collect real-time data and send them to the centralized management platform for data analysis and issuing alert, offering workers assistance and protection any time plus a full picture of the safety situation on a construction site, for a project to be implemented more efficiently.One of the advantages of Wing Lee is its own strong workforce and machinery and equipment, giving it flexibility in allocating workers and machinery and equipment to handle projects of different sizes and complexity. Meanwhile, it also reduces the Company’s reliance on subcontractors or suppliers which would maintain its competitiveness of pricing.Wing Lee’s management team has extensive project experience and industry influence in theconstruction industries in Hong Kong. Among them, Mr. Yiu Wang Lee, Chairman, CEO, Executive Director, and co-founder, has over 26 years of experience in civil and electrical cable engineering industries; Mr. Yiu Wang Lung, an executive Director and one of our founders, has over 18 years of experience; Mr. Chan Lo Man, an executive Director, is primarily responsible for the day-to-day project management and day-to-day management of the operations of the Company. Mr. Chan has been responsible for overseeing the Company’s various major projects, including the projects with the CLP Group and the Third Runway Projects of the Hong Kong International Airport, among others; Ms. Tse Ka Wing has accumulated expertise with over 17 years of finance and accounting experience. The Company's three independent non-executive directors also bring rich industry experience. The Honorable Mr. Shang Hai Long is a member of the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and serves as an advisor to several listed companies; Mr. Fu He has over 30 years of exceptional management experience in civil engineering, and held key positions in several listed companies; Mr. Leung Wai Hung has more than 20 years of extensive experience in multiple Hong Kong listed companies, including CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 001).Financial PerformanceWing Lee has achieved a solid financial performance over the past three financial years. For the three financial years ended 31 March 2024, the revenue amounted to approximately HK$520.4 million, HK$361.2 million and HK$526.1 million, respectively. The net profit amounted to approximately HK$59.1 million, HK$40.6 million and HK$76.9 million, respectively. The gross profit margin increased from approximately 18.0% for the year ended 31 March 2022 to approximately 20.9% for the year ended 31 March 2023 to approximately 23.1% for the year ended 31 March 2024, while the net profit margin increased from approximately 11.3% for the years ended 31 March 2022 and approximately 11.2% for the year ended 31 March 2023 to approximately 14.6% for the year ended 31 March 2024.Mr. Yiu Wang Lee, Chairman, CEO, Executive Director, and co-founder of Wing Lee said: “The Group is committed to operating its business in a sustainable manner, making good use of resources and providing customers with quality and reliable services. We are fully aware that achieving long-term and sustainable development goals requires not only excellent business strategies, but also active promotion of environmental and social responsibility, talent development, and community feedback. We strive to achieve a balance and win-win situation among social, environmental, and economic aspects, thereby contributing to global sustainable development.”Use of ProceedsAssuming an offer price of HK$0.65 per offer share, which is the mid-point of the indicative offer price range, the Group expects to receive net proceeds of approximately HK$130.5 million, after deducting the underwriting fees and commissions and estimated expenses payable in connection with the Offering. The Group intends to use the proceeds from the Public Offering for the purposes and in the amounts set forth below:- Acquiring additional electric machinery and equipmentHK$58.7 million45%- Paying upfront costs for new projectsHK$45.7 million35%- Recruiting new staff membersHK$6.5 million5%- Procuring 4S and an enterprise resources planning systemHK$6.5 million5%- For our general working capitalHK$13.1 million10%Financial Highlights HK$ ’000For the year ended 31 March 202220232024Revenue520,351361,207526,099Gross Profit93,61375,533121,607Profit for the Year59,05540,56576,907Gross Profit Margin18.0%20.9%23.1%Net Profit Margin11.3%11.2%14.6% About Wing Lee Development Construction Holdings LimitedThe Group is an established contractor in Hong Kong engaged in civil and electrical cable engineering and solar PV system works. With over 18 years of extensive experience in Hong Kong's civil and electrical engineering industries, the Group has participated in sizeable infrastructure projects such as the Third Runway Projects at the Hong Kong International Airport. The Group was also one of the subcontractors for the CLP Group, providing zonal cable trenching, laying and jointing works in the Sham Shui Po, Wong Tai Sin and Tsuen Wan zones. It was the main contractor of a department of Hong Kong government for a village sewerage project at Mui Wo with a contract sum of approximately HK$99.1 million. According to Frost & Sullivan Limited, Wing Lee is the largest power cabling and civil pipeline installation subcontractor in Hong Kong in 2023 with the market share of approximately 13.6% based on its revenue for FY2023/24. One of the advantages of Wing Lee is its own strong workforce and machinery and equipment, giving it flexibility in allocating workers and machinery and equipment to handle projects of different sizes and complexity.THIS PRESS RELEASE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE OR FORM PART OF ANY OFFER OR INVITATION TO SELL OR TO ISSUE, OR A SOLICITATION OF ANY OFFER TO PURCHASE OR SUBSCRIBE FOR, ANY SECURITIES (THE “SHARES”) OF WING LEE DEVELOPMENT CONSTRUCTION HOLDINGS LIMITED (THE “COMPANY”) IN ANY JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, INVITATION, SUBSCRIPTION OR SOLICITATION OR SALE IS NOT PERMITTED. THIS PRESS RELEASE AND THE SHARES HAVE NOT BEEN, AND WILL NOT BE, REGISTERED UNDER THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "U.S. SECURITIES ACT") OR ANY STATE SECURITIES LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, AND MAY NOT BE DISTRIBUTED OR OFFERED, SOLD OR DELIVERED, AS THE CASE MAY BE, IN THE UNITED STATES, OR TO, OR FOR THE ACCOUNT OR BENEFIT OF U.S. PERSONS, EXCEPT PURSUANT TO AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT OR IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN AVAILABLE EXEMPTION FROM, OR IN A TRANSACTION NOT SUBJECT TO, THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT. THE COMPANY HAS NOT AND DOES NOT INTEND TO REGISTER THE SHARES UNDER THE U.S. SECURITIES ACT OR MAKE ANY PUBLIC OFFER OF THE SHARES IN THE UNITED STATES. NO COPY OF THIS PRESS RELEASE (AND INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN) HAS BEEN OR SHOULD BE DISTRIBUTED OR SENT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION WHERE DOING SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.THE PRICE OF THE SHARES MAY BE STABILIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECURITIES AND FUTURES (PRICE STABILIZING) RULES (CHAPTER 571W OF THE LAWS OF HONG KONG) IN HONG KONG. THE DETAILS OF THE INTENDED STABILIZATION AND HOW IT WILL BE REGULATED UNDER THE SECURITIES AND FUTURES ORDINANCE (CHAPTER 571 OF THE LAWS OF HONG KONG) ARE CONTAINED IN THE PROSPECTUS OF THE COMPANY.THIS PRESS RELEASE CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT STATE THE INTENTIONS, BELIEFS, EXPECTATIONS OR PREDICTIONS FOR THE FUTURE THAT ARE, BY THEIR NATURE, SUBJECT TO SIGNIFICANT RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES AND THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. 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AI4Blockchain Inc. Rebrands as OnD AI, Inc., Pioneering the Future of On-Device AI Solutions in South Korea
South Korean IT Startup AI4Blockchain Inc., Founded in November 2020, Rebrands as OnD AI, Inc. and Shifts Focus to On-Device AI Solutions Seoul, Korea – September 27, 2024 – (SeaPRwire) – Founded in November 2020, South Korean IT startup AI4Blockchain Inc. has rebranded itself as OnD AI, Inc., signaling a major strategic pivot towards on-device AI solutions as its new core business. This rebranding reflects the company’s commitment to becoming a leading player in the emerging on-device AI market, showcasing a bold new vision. OnD AI, Inc. plans to pioneer innovative solutions in the on-device AI field under its new brand identity. The company’s first major project is the development of SafeC, an AI-powered dashcam that predicts traffic accidents, addressing the shortcomings and contradictions of traditional dashcams while enhancing user convenience. This product is set to debut at CES 2025, demonstrating OnD AI, Inc.’s vision of bringing practical AI solutions into everyday devices. This product will contribute in the society by increasing the quality of daily human life. Amidst growing skepticism around the AI hype, OnD AI, Inc. seeks to position itself as a provider of practical and impactful AI solutions. OnD AI, Inc. believes in designing solution products after a thorough market and technical research. OnD AI, Inc. aims to integrate AI into familiar consumer electronics, to transform alleviate inconvenience and push conveniences to new levels. OnD AI, Inc. is committed to expanding the practical application of AI by continuously introducing user-friendly products and solutions that demonstrate AI’s true potential. By focusing on the needs and experiences of real users, OnD AI, Inc. aims to redefine the role of AI in the tech industry, setting a new standard for innovation and establishing itself as a key player in the global AI market. Media Contact Company: OnD AI, Inc. Contact: Yoonji Ha Telephone: +82-10-4263-2151 Email: info@ondai.io Website: www.ondai.io Address: #604, 82, Anyangpangyo-ro, Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea SOURCE: OnD AI, Inc. The article is provided by a third-party content provider. SeaPRwire ( https://www.seaprwire.com/ ) makes no warranties or representations in connection therewith. Sectors: Top Story, Corporate News SeaPRwire provides real time press release distribution for companies and organizations to 6,500+ media outlets & 3.5 million professional desktops in 90 regions. It distributes press releases in different languages, including: IndonesiaFolk, IndoNewswire, SEATribune, IDNewsZone, LiveBerita, DailyBerita, TaiwanPR, SinchewBusiness, AsiaEase, BuzzHongKong, SingapuraNow, TIHongKong, TaipeiCool, TWZip, AsiaFeatured, dePresseNow, THNewson, KULPR, VNFeatured, MENAEntry, HunaTimes, DubaiLite, ArabicDir, BeritaDaring, TekanAsia, JamKopi ...
The Executive Centre Reaches 50,000 Members
- TEC achieves 50,000 Members, reflecting its exceptional workspace solutions- Celebrating 30 years of innovation and excellence in the industry- TEC continues to enhance Member experiences through premium servicesHONG KONG, Sept 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - The Executive Centre (TEC), Asia’s leading premium flexible workspace provider, is proud to announce that it has signed up 50,000 Members within its global network of premium flexible workspaces, coinciding with the celebration of its 30th Anniversary. This extraordinary milestone not only marks a significant moment in the company's history but also underscores its enduring commitment to redefining the future of work.Since its inception in 1994, The Executive Centre has been at the forefront of the flexible workspace revolution, adapting to the changing dynamics of the modern workforce. The growth to 50,000 Members reflects the trust and loyalty of TEC’s diverse clientele – with 83% of its client portfolio being multinational companies (MNCs) and the balance being high-net-worth small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) – all seeking the premium, versatile workspace solutions that TEC provides.“We are thrilled to welcome our 50,000th Member into The Executive Centre community,” said Paul Salnikow, Founder and CEO of The Executive Centre. “As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary, we remain committed to enhancing the Member experience, supporting our vibrant community, continuously growing with our Members and providing exceptional work environments that foster collaboration and innovation.”In the past three decades, The Executive Centre has grown to become one of the largest flexible workspace providers in Asia-Pacific, boasting an expansive portfolio of over 220 locations, generating USD 315 million in annual revenue, and an annual compounded growth rate of 18%.As TEC looks to the future, the company is well-positioned to maintain its leadership in the premium workspace sector. TEC is committed to delivering best-in-class services that empower Members to succeed while fostering a thriving community for innovation, connection, collaboration, and growth.About The Executive CentreThe Executive Centre (TEC) is Asia’s premium flexible workspace provider, opened its doors in Hong Kong in 1994 and today boasts over 220+ Centres in 36 cities and 16 markets. It is the third largest serviced office business in Asia.The Executive Centre caters to ambitious professionals and industry leaders looking for more than just an office space - they are looking for a place for their organisation to thrive. TEC has cultivated an environment designed for success with a global network spanning Greater China, Southeast Asia, North Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Australia, with sights to go further and grow faster. Each Executive Centre offers a prestigious address with the advanced infrastructure to pre-empt, meet, and exceed the needs of its Members. Walking with Members through every milestone and achievement, The Executive Centre empowers ambitious professionals and organisations to succeed.Privately owned and headquartered in Hong Kong, TEC provides first class Private and Shared Workspaces, Business Concierge Services, and Meeting & Events facilities to suit any business' needs.www.executivecentre.comPress EnquiriesFGS GlobalKitty LamKitty.Lam@fgsglobal.com / +852 6306 8851The Executive CentrePebble LeePebble_lee@executivecentre.com / +852 3951 9888 Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
HeartCore’s Go IPO Client, SBC Medical Group, Begins Trading on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange
New York and Tokyo, Sept 26, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - HeartCore Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq: HTCR) (“HeartCore” or “the Company”), a leading enterprise software and data consulting services company based in Tokyo, announced its Go IPO client, SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc. (“SBC”), has successfully commenced trading under the symbol “SBC” on the Nasdaq Global Market exchange. HeartCore was initially compensated through an aggregate $900,000 in initial fees and warrants to acquire 2.7% of SBC’s common stock, on a fully diluted basis, which equate to $17 million; in total, HeartCore generated $17.9 million in revenue from the SBC deal, with $17 million to be recognized in Q3 2024.As previously mentioned, of the $17.9 million, HeartCore sold $9 million worth of warrants to a Japanese financial institution during Q1 2024. The Company generated $5.64 million in net sales after paying a referral fee of $3.36 million to So Management Inc. for sourcing the lead. With SBC now publicly traded, HeartCore holds in total $8 million worth of SBC stock.Pursuant to the initial agreement, the Company assisted SBC throughout the listing process, including the audit and legal firm hiring process, translating requested documents into English, assisting in the preparation of documentation for internal controls required for an initial public offering, providing general support services, assisting in the preparation of the F-1 filing, and more.Additionally, HeartCore announced the following guidance range for Q3 2024:Revenue: $19 million-$23 millionNet Profit: $4 million-$8 million“The SBC Medical Group deal is our biggest Go IPO deal to date, amassing a gross total of $17.9 million in total top line revenue for HeartCore,” said CEO Sumitaka Kanno Yamamoto. “Our team played a vital role in fostering the go public process for our treasured client, and we are very much looking forward to the progress and continued success SBC will create as a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq.“Furthermore, we are very encouraged by our forecasted financials for Q3 2024, as HeartCore is slated to have its strongest quarter in corporate history. Relative to last year’s revenue for the first nine-months ended September 30, 2023, of $18.5 million, we anticipate generating between $28.1 million and $32.1 million in revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, with a significant profit. We expect this year will be HeartCore’s strongest by far, and we continue to stay laser focused on providing value for our Go IPO clients, in addition to our enterprise software clients.”For more information, please contact:Mandy TanEmail: m.tan@swanconsultancy.biz Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.
Excel Dryer Shines as a Double Honoree on Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators List
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA, Sept 27, 2024 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Fast Company, the world's leading business media brand, with an editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, world-changing ideas, creativity and design, has selected Excel Dryer, Inc., for the 2024 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators (BWFI) list, ranking the manufacturer at number 40 among 100 companies that foster a culture of innovation and creativity in their workplaces worldwide. In addition to this distinguished honor, Excel Dryer was also selected as one of 10 finalists in the BWFI category of General Excellence.William Gagnon, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Excel Dryer, accepted the Fast Company "100 Best Workplaces for Innovators" award.BWFI honorees are selected from across industries, chosen for their investment in employees and a workplace that encourages experimentation and forward thinking. The General Excellence category, new in 2024, recognizes companies that have established strong innovation cultures that have yielded remarkable results."As the creators of the energy-efficient, high-speed hand dryer category, Excel Dryer is proud to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to fostering employee engagement, creativity and vision," said William Gagnon, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Excel Dryer. "We invest heavily in research and development, adopting state-of-the-art technologies that empower our employees across departments."Examples of recent initiatives at Excel Dryer include:Renovation of the company's global headquarters, guided by the WELL (IWBI) Standards with an emphasis on biophilic design, physical and mental well-being, and sustainabilityIntegration of collaborative ‘Cobots' (robotics) into the manufacturing process, enhancing workplace efficiencyDepartment-wide adoption of Cascading Goals and Levels of Excellence principles, providing a structured approach to facilitating communication, encouraging engagement and aligning goals"We remain dedicated to advancing the industry while ensuring that everything we do reflects the company values of sustainability, efficiency, wellness and inclusivity," Gagnon said. "This holistic approach to innovation not only drives Excel forward but improves the quality of life for our employees and the communities we serve."About Excel Dryer, Inc.Excel Dryer is a family-owned and operated company that revolutionized the industry with the invention of the XLERATOR® Hand Dryer, which set a new standard for performance, reliability and customer satisfaction. For more than 50 years, Excel has been manufacturing American-made hand-drying solutions that are dependable, cost-effective, safe and sustainable. Backed by the best customer service, Excel Dryer products can be purchased through an established network of sales representatives and distributors globally. Learn more about Excel Dryer at exceldryer.com.Contact InformationSue SpiryMarket Mentorssspiry@marketmentors.com413-787-1133Related ImagesWilliam Gagnon, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Excel Dryer, accepted the Fast Company "100 Best Workplaces for Innovators" award.SOURCE: Excel Dryer, Inc. Copyright 2024 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com.