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Appointment of Kelly Beaver as CEO of Ipsos in UK & Ireland

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Paris, November 10, 2021 - Today Ipsos announces the appointment of Kelly Beaver as the new Chief Executive of the UK and Ireland businesses.

Key Points: 
  • Paris, November 10, 2021 - Today Ipsos announces the appointment of Kelly Beaver as the new Chief Executive of the UK and Ireland businesses.
  • Kelly will succeed Ben Page on 15 November when he moves to the role of Ipsos CEO*.
  • Kelly has been with Ipsos MORI for over a decade, during which time she has established and grown businesses and fostered high performing cultures.
  • Prior to joining Ipsos, Kelly held roles across various consultancies including PwC and KPMG.

DGAP-News: SBF signs letter of intent to acquire a specialist in interior design for trains

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

SBF's Management Board has signed a letter of intent with a German train interiors company for a majority investment.

Key Points: 
  • SBF's Management Board has signed a letter of intent with a German train interiors company for a majority investment.
  • Due diligence will begin shortly, the positive outcome of which is a prerequisite for the successful completion of the acquisition.
  • In our 'Rolling Stock' business unit, we want to grow further and are focusing on interior components for passenger trains.
  • The acquisition of a specialist for complementary interior products is a perfect addition to our existing successful product portfolio.'

CRN Reveals Initial Data from 2021 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today revealed initial findings from its 2021 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements.

Key Points: 
  • The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today revealed initial findings from its 2021 Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements.
  • Conducted annually since 2000, the CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements serves as the leading resource for statistics on usage of dietary supplements.
  • The 2021 survey was fielded for CRN by Ipsos August 2026, 2021.
  • The complete set of consumer survey data is available for purchase by both CRN members and nonmembers.

Social/Influencer marketing channels will grow in 2022, on-premise digital signage bounces back

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

"We expect to see more resources devoted to paid ads on social, social media content creation, community building and influencer marketing."

Key Points: 
  • "We expect to see more resources devoted to paid ads on social, social media content creation, community building and influencer marketing."
  • The success of the social marketing reflects consumers' activities on the channel, which returned to, and in some cases surpassed, 2019 levels.
  • Email marketing continues to be strong and, as shoppers return to retail, marketers are again turning to on-premise digital signage.
  • The Digital Marketing Pulse Survey measures familiarity and usage of 15 digital marketing tactics among client-side marketers and agencies.

DGAP-News: SBF AG publishes half-year report and confirms preliminary figures with strong revenue growth

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Leipzig, 27 October 2021 - SBF AG (ISIN: DE000A2AAE22; WKN A2AAE2, "SBF") has published its financial report for the first half of 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Leipzig, 27 October 2021 - SBF AG (ISIN: DE000A2AAE22; WKN A2AAE2, "SBF") has published its financial report for the first half of 2021.
  • The consolidated financial statements confirm the preliminary figures communicated on August 19, 2021 and illustrate the sustained positive development of the listed supplier of LED lighting systems.
  • Rudolf Witt, Member of the Management Board of SBF AG comments on the 2021 half-year report as follows: "We look back on a highly positive first half year.
  • Strong technological competence, high vertical integration and customized customer solutions are the basis for a leading market position.

Ipsos acquires Karian and Box, an expert in employee relationship management

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Paris, October 26th, 2021 Ipsos announced today the acquisition of Karian and Box, a UKs leading specialist in employee research and experience.

Key Points: 
  • Paris, October 26th, 2021 Ipsos announced today the acquisition of Karian and Box, a UKs leading specialist in employee research and experience.
  • As companies increasingly place their relationship with their employees at the heart of their growth agenda, Ipsos is developing its Employee Relationship Management capabilities to provide clients with the most advanced research and advisory solutions in the areas of employee experience, workplace culture, leadership and change management.
  • Founded in 2006 with the ambition to give people a better voice at work, Karian and Box helps leaders take data-driven action to improve culture and experience.
  • As part of Ipsos we can build on 15 years of growth to become an even stronger employee research and advisory partner for our clients.

Vallourec signs agreement for the supply of line pipes in Guyana

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Boulogne-Billancourt (France), October 26, 2021 Vallourec today announces that it has signed a 10-year frame agreement with Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) an affiliate of ExxonMobil, one of the largest international energy companies, to supply line pipe products in Guyana.

Key Points: 
  • Boulogne-Billancourt (France), October 26, 2021 Vallourec today announces that it has signed a 10-year frame agreement with Esso Exploration and Production Guyana Limited (EEPGL) an affiliate of ExxonMobil, one of the largest international energy companies, to supply line pipe products in Guyana.
  • The agreement enables long-term line pipe supply by defining contractual and commercial terms to support EEPGLs future oil & gas developments in this strategic basin.
  • Vallourec is positioning itself as strategic supplier of seamless tubes for future projects in Guyana to build subsea flowlines and risers.
  • Vallourec line pipe is manufactured to the tightest tolerance required for deep-water pipeline installations.

Third quarter results - Proven Growth

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

The continued growth in 2021 is a testament to the structural strengthening of this business line, independent of the follow-up to the covid-19 pandemic.

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  • The continued growth in 2021 is a testament to the structural strengthening of this business line, independent of the follow-up to the covid-19 pandemic.
  • The work with "Doctors and patients", which had experienced a slight progression in 2020, recorded strong growth in 2021.
  • Thus, 2022 could be the year of a return to growth for the Customers segment.
  • The company continued its investment in platforms in the third quarter with the acquisition of Infotools announced on September 15.

Pandemic Within A Pandemic: Most Believe There is a Mental Health Pandemic in Canada

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Monday, October 4, 2021

According to the study, 28 per cent of Canadians admit their mental health has deteriorated during the pandemic, while 69 per cent believe Canada is currently experiencing a mental health pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • According to the study, 28 per cent of Canadians admit their mental health has deteriorated during the pandemic, while 69 per cent believe Canada is currently experiencing a mental health pandemic.
  • About Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences:
    Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a leader in mental health care, providing a range of specialized assessment and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness.
  • Pandemic Within A Pandemic: Most (69%) Believe There is a Mental Health Pandemic in Canada.
  • To end Canada's mental health pandemic, it is important to have sufficient mental health services and supports available in communities across the country.

Perfect Day Raises $350 Million to Expand Consumer and Enterprise Biology Platforms

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Thursday, September 30, 2021

In mid-2020, Perfect Day added SBF, Inc., a bioprocess scale-up facility located in Logan, Utah, to the corporate portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • In mid-2020, Perfect Day added SBF, Inc., a bioprocess scale-up facility located in Logan, Utah, to the corporate portfolio.
  • Now, in addition to ingredient innovation and consumer products, the company intends to expand its offerings into "enterprise biology," providing technology development services for companies looking to harness the sustainability and scale that Perfect Day has proven it can deliver.
  • SBF, Perfect Day's "enterprise biology" business, is already profitable with a strong roster of customers.
  • Building upon this success, Perfect Day is further investing in TUC with the launch of its next brand, Modern Kitchen.