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Bureau Veritas Announces Opening of Food Safety and Quality Testing Laboratory in the United States

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Monday, May 2, 2022

The new laboratory offers rapid pathogen testing as well as microbiology indicator analyses to ensure the safety of food and agriculture commodities.

Key Points: 
  • The new laboratory offers rapid pathogen testing as well as microbiology indicator analyses to ensure the safety of food and agriculture commodities.
  • Bureau Veritas' Reno laboratory is apart of its broader network of agri-food accredited microbiology and chemistry laboratories in North America.
  • Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.
  • Bureau Veritas is listed on Euronext Paris and belongs to the CAC 40 ESG, CAC Next 20 and SBF 120 indices.

Ulrika Wising is appointed Senior Vice President Energy Transition of Vallourec and joins the Executive Committee

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Meudon (France), 2 May 2022 Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions, announces the appointment of Ulrika Wising as Senior Vice President Energy Transition.

Key Points: 
  • Meudon (France), 2 May 2022 Vallourec, a world leader in premium tubular solutions, announces the appointment of Ulrika Wising as Senior Vice President Energy Transition.
  • She joins the Group's Executive Committee and reports to Philippe Guillemot, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.
  • She will strengthen our focus and commitments to energy transition and will be responsible for accelerating and developing new profitable business opportunities for the Group.
  • After obtaining a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Chalmers University in Gothenburg, Ulrika forged a career in the energy transition.

DGAP-News: SBF achieves record revenues and earnings in the 2021 financial year and provides positive outlook

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Rudolf Witt, Member of the Management Board of SBF AG comments: "The year 2021 was extremely successful and eventful for us.

Key Points: 
  • Rudolf Witt, Member of the Management Board of SBF AG comments: "The year 2021 was extremely successful and eventful for us.
  • In a challenging market environment with the global supply chain issue and the Corona pandemic, both revenue and profit increased significantly.
  • Nevertheless, our figures make it clear that we have positioned SBF robustly for the future with consistency and foresight.
  • In the 'Industrial Lighting' business area, SBF offers modern and smart LED systems for efficient lighting of roads, railroad stations and industrial plants.

BOEM Approves Bureau Veritas' Nomination as a Certified Verification Agent (CVA)

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bureau Veritas today announced that the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) had approved its nomination as Certified Verification Agent (CVA) for the US Wind, Inc. (US Wind) MarWin project, offshore of Maryland.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bureau Veritas today announced that the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) had approved its nomination as Certified Verification Agent (CVA) for the US Wind, Inc. (US Wind) MarWin project, offshore of Maryland.
  • This approval of the nomination demonstrates that Bureau Veritas meets the strict CVA criteria, and successfully maintains adherence to highly regulated qualifications requirements set forth by BOEM.
  • Bureau Veritas works closely with US Wind as an independent third-party verification agent for its MarWin offshore wind project.
  • "We are excited to be appointed as the Certified Verification Agent by US Wind.

First quarter 2022: Performing well

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

That said, compared to Q1 2020 and Q1 2019, the citizens segment has shown 39% and 52% organic growth, respectively.

Key Points: 
  • That said, compared to Q1 2020 and Q1 2019, the citizens segment has shown 39% and 52% organic growth, respectively.
  • Profitability is up compared to the first quarter of 2021 and in line with the objectives for the year.
  • The generation of free cash flow from operations has similarly increased and is also in line with expectations.
  • The company is part of the SBF 120 and Mid-60 indices and is eligible for the Deferred Settlement Service (SRD).

Many Americans worry inflation will derail ability to save enough for retirement, Voya survey finds

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), released new findings from a consumer research survey revealing that 66% of Americans agree or strongly agree that they are worried about the impact of inflation on their ability to save enough for retirement.

Key Points: 
  • Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), released new findings from a consumer research survey revealing that 66% of Americans agree or strongly agree that they are worried about the impact of inflation on their ability to save enough for retirement.
  • But what Voyas survey revealed as most interesting is the generational view on retirement stemming from the impacts of inflation today.
  • Voyas findings noted that three-quarters (73%) of millennials and Gen Xers (74%) agreed or strongly agreed that they are worried about the impact of inflation on their ability to save enough for retirement.
  • Meanwhile, just 55% of baby boomers and 62% of those in Generation Z agreed or strongly agreed that they are worried about the impact of inflation on their ability to save for retirement.

Sascha Bibert is appointed as new Chief Financial Officer of Vallourec and joins the Executive Committee

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Meudon (France), April 15, 2022 Vallourec announces the appointment of Sascha Bibert as Group Chief Financial Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Meudon (France), April 15, 2022 Vallourec announces the appointment of Sascha Bibert as Group Chief Financial Officer.
  • He takes office on April 19, 2022 and joins the Executive Committee.
  • Sascha Bibert was previously Chief Financial Officer of the Uniper Group, one of Europes largest publicly traded electricity producers and energy traders, with growing positions in renewables and hydrogen.
  • He succeeds Olivier Mallet, who will leave the Company after more than 10 years as Chief Financial Officer, member of the Management Board and more recently Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

Information on the financial conditions of the termination of Édouard Guinotte as Chairman and Chief executive officer of Vallourec – other governance-related matters

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Monday, March 28, 2022

The Board of Directors acknowledged that the fixed compensation of Mr. douard Guinotte for the fiscal year 2022 will be EUR 130,434.78 gross.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Directors acknowledged that the fixed compensation of Mr. douard Guinotte for the fiscal year 2022 will be EUR 130,434.78 gross.
  • It was calculated prorata temporis from January 1st, 2022 until the cessation of his duties as Chairman and Chief executive officer.
  • Mr. douard Guinotte will retain his acquired rights under the defined contribution pension scheme known as Article 82 on the date of termination of his duties as Chairman and Chief executive officer.
  • In addition, it is reminded that the duties of Mr. douard Guinotte as Chairman and Chief executive officer were terminated on March 20th, 2022.

Bureau Veritas Appoints Rebecca Bratton as Vice President of Health and Safety in North America

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Thursday, March 31, 2022

NEW YORK, March, 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bureau Veritas today announced that Rebecca Bratton has been appointed Vice President of Health and Safety in North America, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March, 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bureau Veritas today announced that Rebecca Bratton has been appointed Vice President of Health and Safety in North America, effective immediately.
  • Bratton is responsible for driving the health and safety efforts of Bureau Veritas for 6,500 employees in 150 locations across North America.
  • Bratton will have oversight and leadership responsibility for all aspects of the company's health and safety operations in North America.
  • "I'm proud to assume the role of vice president of health and safety at Bureau Veritas and look forward to supporting our mission to lead our industry in health and safety performance," said Rebecca Bratton, Vice President, Health and Safety,Bureau Veritas, North America.

Ipsos joins forces with CIESMORI to create a leading market research company in Bolivia

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Monday, March 21, 2022

Paris, March 21, 2022 Ipsos announced today that it has reached an agreement to join forces with the Bolivian expert in Market research and Public Opinion, CIESMORI.

Key Points: 
  • Paris, March 21, 2022 Ipsos announced today that it has reached an agreement to join forces with the Bolivian expert in Market research and Public Opinion, CIESMORI.
  • Both entities will operate under a common company called Ipsos CIESMORI.
  • Ipsos CIESMORI will achieve a leadership position in Bolivia by bringing together Ipsos worldwide leadership and expertise and CIESMORIs authoritative position in Bolivia and strong client base.
  • With a unique set of solutions and robust research expertise, Ipsos CIESMORI will establish as an undisputable leader in the market.