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Surgical Information Sciences Initiates VISION Study to Support Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease Patients

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
DBS, Physician, SIS, Deep brain stimulation, Research, GPI, STN, Surgeon, Subthalamic nucleus, Globus pallidus, Parkinson's disease, Hartford Hospital, Medical imaging, Patient, Disease

EDINA, Minn., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgical Information Sciences, a medical device company focused on improved visualization of brain structures for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, announced the commencement of its post-market study, the Visualization of the STN and GPi for DBS Surgery in Patients with Parkinson's Disease (VISION Study).

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  • EDINA, Minn., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgical Information Sciences, a medical device company focused on improved visualization of brain structures for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery, announced the commencement of its post-market study, the Visualization of the STN and GPi for DBS Surgery in Patients with Parkinson's Disease (VISION Study).
  • This study aims to evaluate the potential of SIS technology in enhancing the accuracy of DBS implant placement for patients battling Parkinson's Disease.
  • The VISION Study will involve the participation of 90 patients across multiple sites, and it represents a significant step in the pursuit of improved treatment for those living with this challenging condition.
  • Dr. Patrick Senatus, a neurosurgeon at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT, commented, "The VISION Study presents an opportunity to assist surgeons and programming physicians in treating patients with Parkinson's Disease.

Greenman-Pedersen Inc. Promotes Paul Vinik to Executive Vice President/Florida Branch Manager

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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to the position of Executive Vice President/Florida Branch Manager.

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  • to the position of Executive Vice President/Florida Branch Manager.
  • Paul Vinik joined GPI in January 2017 and has since played a pivotal role in the growth and success of the Corrosion Protection division.
  • As the Cathodic Protection Services Manager, he has overseen coatings and corrosion services throughout the Southeast, delivering innovative solutions to critical infrastructure projects.
  • Greenman-Pedersen Inc. congratulates Paul Vinik on this well-deserved promotion and looks forward to his continued contributions to the organization's success.

Group 1 Automotive Schedules Release of Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, October 9, 2023
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HOUSTON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) ("Group 1" or the "Company"), an international, Fortune 300 automotive retailer with 200 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced that it will release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, before the market opens.

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) ("Group 1" or the "Company"), an international, Fortune 300 automotive retailer with 200 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced that it will release financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023 on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, before the market opens.
  • Daryl Kenningham, Group 1's president and chief executive officer, and the Company's senior management team will host a conference call to discuss the results later that morning at 9:00 a.m.
  • A copy of the Company's presentation will also be made available at http://www.group1corp.com/company-presentations .
  • The conference call will also be available live by dialing in 10 minutes prior to the start of the call at:

The Alter Pharma Group is Becoming A.forall

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Milla Pharmaceutical Inc., a subsidiary of the Alter Pharma Group, is now becoming an A.forall company - The Alter Pharma Group, a group of generic and pharmacy sales companies, is rebranding all its brands and businesses into A.forall.

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  • Milla Pharmaceutical Inc., a subsidiary of the Alter Pharma Group, is now becoming an A.forall company - The Alter Pharma Group, a group of generic and pharmacy sales companies, is rebranding all its brands and businesses into A.forall.
  • In 2010, it became the Alter Pharma Group after the consolidation of several entities and last year, the group reached an important milestone with its first major acquisition.
  • Throughout this journey, the Alter Pharma Group and its brands have always been focused on delivering secure access to high-quality, affordable medicines.
  • A.forall, previously known as Alter Pharma or the Alter Pharma Group, is a Belgian group of pharmaceutical companies with headquarters in Anderlecht (Belgium) and offices in Ireland and the United States.

CRA’s Life Sciences Team Partners with U.S. Trade and Development Agency to Promote Value-based Procurement Initiatives

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services , today announced its second engagement in an ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) in support of the agency’s Global Procurement Initiative (GPI).

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  • Charles River Associates (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing economic, financial and management consulting services , today announced its second engagement in an ongoing collaboration with the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) in support of the agency’s Global Procurement Initiative (GPI).
  • On July 28, 2023, CRA’s Life Sciences team welcomed representatives of the USTDA, a delegation of senior government officials from Thailand, and a representative from the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok to CRA’s Boston headquarters.
  • CRA’s Rajini Jayasuriya and Annabelle Fowler delivered training and led discussions on lessons from the U.S. healthcare system and strategies based on international best practices in value-based medicine procurement policies that deliver patient access, medicines availability, and innovation.
  • In March 2023, CRA’s Kirsten Axelsen and Annabelle Fowler traveled to Quito, Ecuador to serve as speakers at a three-day GPI workshop attended by more than 80 Ecuadorian government officials.

Greater Portland Inc. announces QPO's Expansion in Tualatin, Oregon

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Mr. Lu, who previously managed a business moving 6,000 containers annually, recognized the advantageous location of Greater Portland in benefiting QPO's supply chain operations.

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  • Mr. Lu, who previously managed a business moving 6,000 containers annually, recognized the advantageous location of Greater Portland in benefiting QPO's supply chain operations.
  • With Oregon boasting top-ranked infrastructure and logistical advantages, Greater Portland offered seamless trade, enabling access to key markets in North America, China, and Taiwan.
  • Discussions with Oregon Deputy Secretary of State, along with Business Oregon, Oregon state Representatives, the City of Tualatin, and Greater Portland Inc, supported incentives and permitting, reinforcing Oregon's pivotal role in the battery industry.
  • I anticipate more businesses will follow in QPO's footsteps and explore the remarkable opportunities that Greater Portland, Oregon has to offer.

United States Department of Agriculture Joins Great Plains Institute and Big River Farms to Announce ‘Solar Farmland Access for Emerging Farmers’ Demonstration Projects

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Friday, August 25, 2023
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ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MINNESOTA STATE FAIR - Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) joined Great Plains Institute (GPI) and Big River Farms today to announce GPI and Big River Farms’ ‘Solar Farmland Access for Emerging Farmers’ demonstration projects alongside project partners Connexus Energy and US Solar.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MINNESOTA STATE FAIR - Officials from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) joined Great Plains Institute (GPI) and Big River Farms today to announce GPI and Big River Farms’ ‘Solar Farmland Access for Emerging Farmers’ demonstration projects alongside project partners Connexus Energy and US Solar.
  • Farmland access has been identified by the Emerging Farmers Office as the most common challenge that emerging farmers face.
  • “With thoughtful planning and procurement, the community benefits of multi-acre solar projects can be numerous,” said Brian Ross, vice president of renewable energy for Great Plains Institute.
  • One panel in the educational exhibit highlights emerging farmers and the collaboration between Big River Farms, Great Plains Institute, NREL, Connexus Energy, and US Solar.

Pattern Energy Closes Sale of Japanese Assets

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Friday, August 4, 2023
Pattern Energy, Pattern, GPI, Wind, Knowledge, Partnership, History, Sale, Renewable energy

TOKYO, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, announced it has closed the sale of its directly-owned Japanese assets and 100% of its interest in its affiliate in Japan, Green Power Investment Corp. (GPI), to NTT Anode Energy Corporation and JERA Co., Inc.

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  • TOKYO, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, announced it has closed the sale of its directly-owned Japanese assets and 100% of its interest in its affiliate in Japan, Green Power Investment Corp. (GPI), to NTT Anode Energy Corporation and JERA Co., Inc.
  • "We're very proud of our partnership with GPI over the past eight years that together we grew into a leading renewable energy business in Japan," said Hunter Armistead, CEO of Pattern Energy.
  • Since Pattern Energy acquired majority ownership in 2015, GPI has grown into one of the largest independent renewable platforms in Japan with a team of over 200 professionals with extensive experience and knowledge of renewable energy operations.
  • The sale is the culmination of a successful investment into the Japanese renewable market and partnership between Pattern Energy and GPI.

The Presidio Group Advises Group 1 Automotive on the Sale of Nissan of Mobile

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Thursday, August 3, 2023
Finance, Automotive, General Automotive, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Banking, Communications, Business, Professional Services, Other Automotive, Group 1 Automotive, Presidio, Group 1, Appetite, Sale, GPI, Kia, Acquisition, Investment, Transport, NYSE, Financial services, Gulf Coast of the United States, Nissan, Subaru, Daphne

The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) on the sale of Nissan of Mobile in Mobile, Ala., to Tameron Gulf Coast, a dealership group in Daphne, Ala.

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  • The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) on the sale of Nissan of Mobile in Mobile, Ala., to Tameron Gulf Coast, a dealership group in Daphne, Ala.
    For Tameron Gulf Coast, the acquisition of Nissan of Mobile gives it a sixth dealership along the popular and growing Gulf Coast.
  • Tameron already owned a Subaru store in Mobile; Honda, Buick-GMC and Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram-Fiat dealerships in Daphne; and a Kia store in nearby D’Iberville, Miss.
  • “It has been an honor to help Group 1 Automotive execute this important transaction,” said Alex Watterson, managing director of The Presidio Group.
  • “We are so pleased to help Group 1 and Tameron Gulf Coast execute this important deal.”
    The Presidio Group provided exclusive M&A advisory services to Group 1 Automotive through its wholly owned investment bank, Presidio Merchant Partners LLC.

Datasembly Launches GPI 2.0: The Most Comprehensive, Real-time Grocery Price Index in the Nation

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Datasembly , the leading provider of real-time product pricing, promotions, and assortment data for retailers and CPG brands, today announced the launch of its new and improved Grocery Price Index: GPI 2.0.

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  • Datasembly , the leading provider of real-time product pricing, promotions, and assortment data for retailers and CPG brands, today announced the launch of its new and improved Grocery Price Index: GPI 2.0.
  • In the latest GPI release, Datasembly has more than doubled the number of categories of products from 14 to 34, creating a much more granular look into the overall grocery assortment.
  • The Grocery Price Index leverages Datasembly’s unparalleled product data with over 12 billion new product observations every week.
  • You can read more about the new GPI release at the Food for Thought blog on Datasembly.com.