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Sparkling Wine Gaining in Popularity Just in Time for New Year's Eve Celebrations

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

NAPA VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're a lover of sparkling wine, you're not alone. Sparkling wine is enjoying well-deserved growth, both globally and here in the US. According to Wine Intelligence, the market for the sparkling wine segment has grown 30% since 2019, with the US ranked number one in consumer sparkling wine spending, topping Italy, France, the UK, and Germany.

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  • According to Wine Intelligence , the market for the sparkling wine segment has grown 30% since 2019, withthe US ranked number one in consumer sparkling wine spending, topping Italy, France, the UK, and Germany.
  • "I'm not surprised to see this amount of growth for sparkling wine, especially in the US," said Firstleaf Founder and CEO, Philip James.
  • "Sparkling wines enhance the mood and celebration of everything from weddings to parties to the upcoming holiday and New Year's Eve festivities.
  • The Prima Foglia 2020 Extra Dry Prosecco Ros Prosecco just earned the "Best International Sparkling Wine'' award at the 2022 Experience Ros Wine Competition!

2022's Best Cruise Lines of the Year Named by Cruise Critic

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

"This is our first full set of Editors' Picks Awards since before the pandemic, which marks a huge milestone for the industry," shares Colleen McDaniel, Editor-in-Chief of Cruise Critic. "Our editors have spent the full year sailing on a wide-range of cruise ships – from brand-new mega ships to smaller luxury vessels and expedition ships. We've covered the industry extensively and have seen lines overcome incredible challenges – not only returning to near-normalcy, but delivering products that truly create incredible experiences for travelers of every interest. Cruising is not only back, it's exceeding expectations -- and this year's list of winners proves exactly that."

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  • Norwegian Prima named Best New Ship; Emerald Azzurra named Best New Luxury Shipand Viking Expeditions' two new ships named Best New Expedition Ships
    NEEDHAM, Mass., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Critic, the world's leading cruise reviews site and online cruise community, has named the winners of its 14th annual Cruise Critic Editors' Picks Awards the industry's most comprehensive awards recognizing the best cruise lines of the year, as chosen by the site's international team of cruise experts.
  • According to Cruise Critic's Editors: "Norwegian Prima continues what the line does best and made the entire experience more upscale.
  • Carnival Cruise Line was named Best Value for Money for its selection of quality offerings at prices that won't break the bank.
  • Hurtigruten was named the Best Value for Money in the Expedition Category, awarded for its competitive pricing, upgraded expedition ships and overall offerings.

KELLY CLARKSON AND NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE CELEBRATE 100 WINNING EDUCATORS DURING NORWEGIAN PRIMA'S TEXAS DEBUT

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Friday, October 28, 2022

GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, commemorated the debut of its all-new Norwegian Prima, and the brand's first-ever voyage from Galveston, Texas, with an exclusive concert by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson.

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  • NCL Awards 100 Educators Across the U.S. and Canada with a Free Cruise Aboard Norwegian Prima and Donates Nearly $170,000 to Schools and Teachers Around the Country
    GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, commemorated the debut of its all-new Norwegian Prima , and the brand's first-ever voyage from Galveston, Texas, with an exclusive concert by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Kelly Clarkson.
  • To celebrate these incredible individuals, and their often-times undervalued profession, as well as tokick-off Norwegian Prima's first voyage from Texas, Norwegian Cruise Line hosted a showstopping award celebration.
  • "It was such an honor to celebrate the 100 deserving winners of Norwegian's Giving Joy program at Norwegian Prima's inaugural sailing, which embarked from my home state of Texas!"
  • "Norwegian Prima's debut in Galveston was extra special," said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line.

Pixium Vision to host open house event for investors on October 13th 2022 from 5 pm

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Paris, France, September 21, 2022 07:00 CET Pixium Vision SA (Euronext Growth Paris - FR0011950641; Mnemo: ALPIX), a bioelectronics company that develops innovative bionic vision systems to enable patients who have lost their sight to live more independent lives, announces today it will host an open house event for investors on Thursday, October 13th, 2022.

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  • Paris, France, September 21, 2022 07:00 CET Pixium Vision SA (Euronext Growth Paris - FR0011950641; Mnemo: ALPIX), a bioelectronics company that develops innovative bionic vision systems to enable patients who have lost their sight to live more independent lives, announces today it will host an open house event for investors on Thursday, October 13th, 2022.
  • There will be a guided visit to the Pixium Vision laboratories including a technology demonstration.
  • The event will conclude with a drinks reception giving an opportunity to talk directly with the Pixium Vision team and use virtual reality to better apprehend the Prima system.
  • Pixium Vision is creating a world of bionic vision for those who have lost their sight, enabling them to regain visual perception and greater autonomy.

Merryfield, the first-ever standards driven rewards network, achieves B Corp™ Certification

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Thursday, September 1, 2022

BOSTON, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merryfield PBC, a consumer app, trusted authority, and rewards network for a collective of better-for-you brands including Stonyfield Organic, Applegate, JUSTIN'S®, Amy's Kitchen, Califia Farms, Primal Kitchen and more, proudly announced today its B Corporation™ Certification. This certification underscores the company's commitment to positively impacting the world by making it easier for people to choose and afford healthier products while educating consumers on issues around nutrition and sustainability, and helping truly mission-driven brands stand out. Merryfield is the only rewards network with strict, transparent standards that all member brands must meet for all their products.

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  • Merryfield is the only rewards network with strict, transparent standards that all member brands must meet for all their products.
  • Certified B Corporations (also called B Corps) are businesses that meet high standards for verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
  • To receive B Corp Certification, Merryfield committed to a rigorous B Impact Assessment process conducted by B Lab, the verifying body behind the B Corp program.
  • B Lab's initiatives include B Corp Certification, administration of the B Impact Management programs and software, and advocacy for governance structures like the benefit corporation.

NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE OFFICIALLY WELCOMES LEADING-EDGE NORWEGIAN PRIMA

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Monday, August 29, 2022

REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, christened its newest ship Norwegian Prima, on Aug. 27, 2022, which made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavík, Iceland.

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  • Katy Perry, Global Superstar and Godmother to Norwegian Prima, Delivers Memorable Performance Following Christening Ceremony
    NCL's Newest Addition Makes History asFirst Major Cruise Ship Christened in Reykjavik, Iceland
    REYKJAVIK, Iceland, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, christened its newest ship Norwegian Prima , on Aug. 27, 2022, which made history as the first major cruise ship christened in Reykjavk, Iceland.
  • For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, please visit www.ncl.com or call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or contact a travel professional.
  • Norwegian Prima is the first of six vessels from Norwegian Cruise Line's Prima Class , the Brand's first new class of ships in nearly 10 years.
  • As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 55 years.

Harris Williams Advises Prima Solutions on the Sale of Prima XL to Duck Creek Technologies

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Prima Solutions on the sale of Prima XL, France-based Prima Solutions flagship commercial reinsurance technology solution, to Duck Creek Technologies (NASDAQ: DCT; Duck Creek), the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) insurance.

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  • Harris Williams , a global investment bank specializing in M&A advisory services, announces it advised Prima Solutions on the sale of Prima XL, France-based Prima Solutions flagship commercial reinsurance technology solution, to Duck Creek Technologies (NASDAQ: DCT; Duck Creek), the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of property and casualty (P&C) insurance.
  • Throughout the sale process, Harris Williams provided outstanding support and advice to Prima Solutions.
  • The team was pivotal in successfully positioning Prima XL and Prima Compliance, leading to an exceptional outcome.
  • Harris Williams is a trade name under which Harris Williams LLC, Harris Williams & Co. Ltd and Harris Williams & Co. Corporate Finance Advisors GmbH conduct business.

Duck Creek leads a new era in reinsurance software with its agreement to acquire the premier cloud-based solution, Prima XL

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

The transaction terms also include an agreement by Duck Creek to purchase Prima Compliance for Solvency II, a compliance solution which Duck Creek intends to continue offering in the French marketplace.

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  • The transaction terms also include an agreement by Duck Creek to purchase Prima Compliance for Solvency II, a compliance solution which Duck Creek intends to continue offering in the French marketplace.
  • Upon completion of the proposed transaction, dedicated Prima Solutions personnel will join Duck Creek to support Prima XL and Prima Compliance sales, customer success, and operations.
  • The Prima XL reinsurance management solution will be available to insurance organizations operating on Duck Creek systems and systems other than Duck Creek.
  • Julien Victor, CEO of Prima Solutions, would join Duck Creek as managing director, reinsurance management to continue leading the growth and expansion of Prima XL and Prima Compliance under Duck Creeks stewardship.

KELLY CLARKSON AND NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE TO CELEBRATE TEACHERS WITH FREE CRUISES AND EXCLUSIVE CONCERT ABOARD NEWEST SHIP NORWEGIAN PRIMA

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Friday, May 6, 2022

MIAMI, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAMMY Award-winning artist and superstar Kelly Clarkson today announced that she would join Norwegian Cruise Line in celebrating and rewarding educators as part of the "Norwegian's Giving Joy™," annual recognition program hosted by Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel.

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  • Norwegian Cruise Line is encouraging nominations of certified or accredited teachers in the U.S. and Canada now through June 3, 2022.
  • For more information about Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, please visit www.ncl.com or call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or contact a travel professional.
  • As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 55 years.
  • For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian.

Norwegian Cruise Line Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week By 'Giving Joy' to Educators Across the U.S. and Canada Through its Annual Recognition Program

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Monday, May 2, 2022

MIAMI, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 2 – 6, 2022) and the countless devoted educators across North America, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced the relaunch of its award-winning Norwegian's Giving Joy™ recognition program, which provides educators with free cruises and a chance to win up to $25,000 for their schools.

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  • "We're so proud to celebrate educators, the unsung heroes of our communities, with our Norwegian's Giving Joy program," said Harry Sommer, president and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line.
  • For more information about the Norwegian Cruise Line or to book a cruise, please visit www.ncl.com or call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or contact a travel professional.
  • As the innovator in global cruise travel, Norwegian Cruise Line has been breaking the boundaries of traditional cruising for 55 years.
  • For the latest news and exclusive content, visit the NCL Newsroom and follow Norwegian Cruise Line on Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok and YouTube @NorwegianCruiseLine; and Twitter @CruiseNorwegian.