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Sweegen Delights China’s Consumers With Premiumization of Low-Calorie Confectionery Chocolate

Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Asia-Pacific’s chocolate market diversifies and consumer tastes gravitate to sophistication, Sweegen has expanded its footprint into China by formulating premium low-calorie confectionery chocolate for the brand TeChoco.“Sweegen has demonstrated the near-impossible task of formulating low-calorie great-tasting confectionery chocolate products with low to no sugar,” said SVP, Head of Global Innovation, Shari Mahon. “Now, consumers can enjoy premium chocolates with high-quality and health-conscious ingredients without the guilt and negative health benefits from sugar.”

Formulating chocolate confectionery products is complex. In addition to innovating around interesting textures, desirable flavors, and attractive colors, the biggest challenge in formulating confectionery chocolate is bitterness. The higher percentage of cocoa in products is typically met with more bitterness and less sugar, but healthier.

“Taste modulation is an ideal option for product developers specializing in health and wellness confectionery chocolate to resolve the impression of bitter off-notes and controlling sweetness and lingering after-tastes,” said Mahon. “Texture can improve mouthfeel and help to elevate the indulgent appeal of chocolate.”

According to Mintel, more than half of Chinese consumers buy confectionery chocolate to treat themselves. Even though consumers in China seek to experience indulgence in their sweet snacks, they are mindful of maintaining a good weight, health, and wellness. Sugar intake is anticipated to decrease as a health and wellness goal in the “Healthy China 2030” initiative is to reduce sugar consumption by at least 17 percent. Yet, health problems linked to obesity and diabetes are of concern to government health officials because China consumes approximately 15 million tons of sugar annually.

TeChoco confectionery chocolate sales are skyrocketing at more than 2000 retail stores, both online and in brick-and-mortar shops, including powerhouse e-commerce giants TaoBao and DMall, and convenience stores Bianlifeng, and Japan’s Lawson for China. Lawson alone has more than 3,000 stores in China, which are found in and around five major cities.

“TeChoco is on the forefront of innovating better-for-you confections with higher levels of cacao content,” said Mahon. “They are a brand example of health and wellness products for sugar reduction in China, focusing on full solutions for using natural sweeteners in conjunction with taste modulation to drive consumer acceptance on products to mimic the indulgent products they prefer and desire.”

As TeChoco sales continue, the products are promising for other Asia-Pacific countries, including Singapore and Malaysia, where Sweegen has its Signature Reb M stevia approval. Sweegen will establish an Asia-Pacific Innovation Studio in Singapore within the next 12 months, where brands can leverage local tastes and explore solutions to create delicious zero-sugar products.

Sweegen anticipates the approval of Reb M in China. With the arrival of a better-tasting natural sweetener, the company foresees the China market developing more products with reduced sugar and consumer-preferred tastes.

Sweegen offers brands cost-effective and rapid innovation sugar reduction solutions. Its robust Taste Modulation portfolio is essential for helping to block bitterness, boost the perception of sweetness, manage a lingering note, enhance mouthfeel, or reduce astringency in confectionery, beverage, dairy, savory, and bakery products.

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About SweeGen

Sweegen provides sweet taste solutions for food and beverage manufacturers around the world.

We are on a mission to reduce the sugar and artificial sweeteners in our global diet. Partnering with customers, we create delicious zero-sugar products that consumers love. With the best Signature Stevia sweeteners in our portfolio, such as Bestevia® Rebs B, D, E, I, M, and N, along with our deep knowledge of flavor modulators and texturants, Sweegen delivers market-leading solutions that customers want, and consumers prefer.

For more information, please contact info@sweegen.com and visit Sweegen’s website, www.sweegen.com.

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, among other statements, statements regarding the future prospects for Reb M stevia leaf sweetener. These statements are based on current expectations but are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are beyond the control of Sweegen, Inc.

Relevant risks and uncertainties include those referenced in the historic filings of Sweegen, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements, and therefore should be carefully considered. Sweegen, Inc. assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements due to new information or future events or developments.

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, among other statements, statements regarding the future prospects for Reb M stevia leaf sweetener. These statements are based on current expectations but are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are beyond the control of Sweegen, Inc.

Relevant risks and uncertainties include those referenced in the historic filings of Sweegen, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking state.

 

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New research finds USD billions to coal power projects in Africa, Asia jeopardizing energy access, climate agendas

Coal Finance in High-Impact Countries

Finance Commitments for Grid-Connected Coal in High-Impact Countries (USD Million)

Chinese state-owned institutions, world’s largest banks continue to finance coal power in countries with greatest needs for electricity access; USD 42 billion committed to grid-connected coal power plants between 2013-2019 in 18 countries studied

VIENNA, Austria, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New research published today by Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) and Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) highlights a troubling trend in the fight against climate change and push to deliver universal electricity access: despite environmental, economic and many other challenges facing coal, pockets of funders continue to finance additional coal-fired generation capacity in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Coal Power Finance in High-Impact Countries knowledge brief, part of SEforALL’s Energizing Finance research series, analyses 18 countries with the largest electricity access gaps (i.e. high-impact countries) to identify those receiving finance for coal-fired power, the sources of this investment, its key drivers and the risks attached.

“The idea of a coal phase-out does not hold true everywhere,” said Olivia Coldrey, Head of Energy Finance and Clean Cooking at SEforALL. “We continue to see significant investment in coal-fired power generation in countries with high rates of energy poverty. These countries need affordable, reliable and clean energy to support their socio-economic development and to mitigate climate change. Financing new coal projects is inconsistent with these objectives and holds back the energy transition.”

From 2013 to 2019, USD 42 billion was committed to grid-connected coal power plants in the 18 countries studied. Among them, Bangladesh, India and Pakistan received the majority of finance commitments to new coal plants, while in Africa, Madagascar, Mozambique, Malawi, Niger and Tanzania all host active coal plant development.

International finance accounted for the majority of the USD 42 billion, with Chinese financial institutions accounting for 40 percent of the total.

With South Korea and Japan recently announcing they will stop financing new coal plants overseas, China remains the last major source of international public coal finance not to have committed to ending finance for overseas coal plants. This stands in contrast with China’s domestic energy policy, which is prioritizing a transition to renewable energy, peak emissions before 2030 and a net-zero economy by 2060.

Of course, China is not the only culprit. Commercial financial institutions worldwide continue to support coal power plant development indirectly, despite having implemented policies to exclude direct financing of new coal-fired generation assets. From 2016 to 2020, the 38 banks that exclude direct finance for coal-fired power plants have nonetheless provided over USD 52 billion in finance to companies engaged in coal projects (Rainforest Action Network 2021).

In addition to hampering global efforts to curb carbon emissions and achieve net-zero by 2050, coal power finance carries substantial socio-economic risks for the countries that host projects, leading increasingly to stranded assets. The brief demonstrates how infrastructure constraints and lower than expected demand in Bangladesh and Pakistan have resulted in underutilization and, in some cases, switching off of newly commissioned coal-fired power plants.

The world’s 20 least-electrified countries by percentage of population without electricity are all in Sub-Saharan Africa. Should Sub-Saharan African nations continue to develop new coal-fired power generation capacity, they are likely to face similar challenges and costs to those seen in Bangladesh and Pakistan. The long development timelines associated with coal plants and their supporting infrastructure will further slow the closing of electricity access gaps.

The brief makes the case that distributed renewable energy generation provides the fastest and most efficient path to increased electricity access in the near-term. It recommends a paradigm shift from centralized coal to distributed renewable energy generation to rapidly expand electricity access in high-impact countries, not only for residential household use, but at access tiers that support economic growth.

Ahead of this year’s UN High-level Dialogue on Energy and COP26, the brief recommends a reevaluation of the current geography-based carbon accounting system, which allocates emissions to countries based on their physical origin. Instead, implementing a finance-based carbon accounting regime would force policymakers to consider the impact of domestic capital on cross-border emissions and push private investors to align their portfolios with the net-zero ambitions they support.

The full knowledge brief is available here.

Contact:

For further details on the reports or any interview requests, please contact: Sherry Kennedy, Sustainable Energy for All: Sherry.Kennedy@SEforALL.org / Media@SEforALL.org | +43 676 846 727 237

About Sustainable Energy for All

Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) is an international organization that works in partnership with the United Nations and leaders in government, the private sector, financial institutions, civil society and philanthropies to drive faster action towards the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7) – access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030 – in line with the Paris Agreement on climate. SEforALL works to ensure a clean energy transition that leaves no one behind and brings new opportunities for everyone to fulfill their potential.

SEforALL is led by Damilola Ogunbiyi, CEO and Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Sustainable Energy for All and Co-Chair of UN-Energy. Follow her on Twitter @DamilolaSDG7. For more information, follow @SEforALLorg.

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Selon une dernière étude, les milliards de dollars destinés aux projets d’énergie au charbon en Afrique et en Asie compromettent l’accès à l’énergie et la lutte contre le changement climatique.

Financement du charbon dans les pays à fort impact

Engagements financiers pour le charbon connecté au réseau dans les pays à fort impact (millions de dollars)

Les institutions publiques chinoises et les plus grandes banques du monde continuent de financer l’énergie au charbon dans les pays où les besoins en matière d’accès à l’électricité sont les plus importants ; 42 milliards de dollars ont été engagés pour des centrales au charbon reliées au réseau entre 2013 et 2019 dans 18 pays étudiés.

VIENNA, Austria, 16 sept. 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Une nouvelle étude publiée aujourd’hui par Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) et Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) met en évidence une tendance troublante dans la lutte contre le changement climatique et dans les efforts visant à fournir un accès universel à l’électricité. Malgré les défis environnementaux, économiques et autres attribués au charbon, des bailleurs de fonds continuent de financer des capacités des centrales au charbon en Asie du Sud et en Afrique subsaharienne.

Le rapport Coal Power Finance in High-Impact Countries , qui fait partie de la Série de rapports « Energizing Finance » de SEforALL, analyse 18 pays avec les plus grands écarts d’accès à l’électricité (c’est-à-dire les pays à fort impact) pour identifier ceux qui reçoivent des financements pour l’électricité au charbon, les sources de cet investissement, ses principaux moteurs et les risques qui y sont liés.

Olivia Coldrey, Head of Energy Finance and Clean Cooking à SEforALL, a déclaré : « L’idée d’une élimination progressive du charbon n’est pas vraie partout, nous continuons de voir des investissements importants dans la production d’électricité au charbon dans les pays où les taux de pauvreté énergétique sont élevés. Ces pays ont besoin d’une énergie abordable, fiable et propre pour soutenir leur développement socio-économique et atténuer le changement climatique. Le financement de nouveaux projets charbon est en contradiction avec ces objectifs et freine la transition énergétique. »

De 2013 à 2019, 42 milliards de dollars ont été engagés dans des centrales électriques au charbon connectées au réseau dans les 18 pays étudiés. Parmi eux, le Bangladesh, l’Inde et le Pakistan ont reçu la majorité des engagements de financement pour de nouvelles centrales au charbon, tandis qu’en Afrique ; Madagascar, le Mozambique, le Malawi, le Niger et la Tanzanie accueillent un développement actif de centrales au charbon.

La finance internationale représentait la majorité des 42 milliards de dollars, les institutions financières chinoises représentant 40 % du total.

La Corée du Sud et le Japon ayant récemment annoncé qu’ils cesseraient de financer de nouvelles centrales au charbon à l’étranger, la Chine reste la dernière grande source de financement public international du charbon à ne pas s’être engagée à mettre fin au financement des centrales au charbon à l’étranger. Cela contraste avec la politique énergétique nationale de la Chine, qui donne la priorité à une transition vers les énergies renouvelables, un pic d’émissions avant 2030 et une économie zéro carbone net d’ici 2060.

La Chine n’est évidemment pas le seul coupable. Les institutions financières commerciales du monde entier continuent de soutenir indirectement le développement des centrales au charbon, bien qu’elles aient mis en œuvre des politiques visant à exclure le financement direct de nouveaux actifs de production au charbon. De 2016 à 2020, les 38 banques qui excluent le financement direct des centrales électriques au charbon ont néanmoins fourni plus de 52 milliards de dollars de financement aux entreprises engagées dans des projets au charbon (Rainforest Action Network 2021).

En plus d’entraver les efforts mondiaux pour réduire les émissions de carbone et atteindre zéro émission nette d’ici 2050, le financement de l’électricité au charbon comporte des risques socio-économiques substantiels pour les pays qui accueillent des projets, conduisant de plus en plus à des actifs bloqués. Ce document montre comment les contraintes d’infrastructure et une demande plus faible que prévu au Bangladesh et au Pakistan ont entraîné la sous-utilisation et, dans certains cas, l’arrêt des centrales électriques au charbon récemment mises en service.

Les 20 pays les moins électrifiés du monde en pourcentage de la population sans électricité se trouvent tous en Afrique subsaharienne. Si les pays d’Afrique subsaharienne continuent de développer de nouvelles capacités de production d’électricité au charbon, ils seront probablement confrontés à des défis et à des coûts similaires à ceux du Bangladesh et du Pakistan. Les longs délais de développement associés aux centrales au charbon et à leur infrastructure de soutien ralentiront davantage la réduction des écarts d’accès à l’électricité.

Ce document montre que la production d’énergie renouvelable distribuée constitue la voie la plus rapide et la plus efficace pour améliorer l’accès à l’électricité à court terme. Il recommande de passer d’une production centralisée d’électricité à partir de charbon à une production distribuée d’énergie renouvelable afin d’étendre rapidement l’accès à l’électricité dans les pays à fort impact, non seulement pour l’usage résidentiel des ménages, mais aussi à des niveaux d’accès qui soutiennent la croissance économique.

En prévision du Dialogue de haut niveau des Nations Unies sur l’énergie et de la COP26 de cette année, le document recommande une réévaluation du système actuel de comptabilisation du carbone fondé sur la géographie, qui attribue les émissions aux pays en fonction de leur origine physique. Au contraire, la mise en œuvre d’un régime de comptabilisation du carbone basé sur la finance obligerait les décideurs à tenir compte de l’impact des capitaux nationaux sur les émissions transfrontalières et pousserait les investisseurs privés à aligner leurs portefeuilles sur les ambitions zéro carbone net qu’ils soutiennent.

Le Rapport Coal Power Finance in High-Impact Countries est disponible ici (anglais).

Contact :

Pour plus de détails sur les rapports ou toute demande d’entretien, veuillez contacter : Sherry Kennedy, Sustainable Energy for All : Sherry.Kennedy@SEforALL.org / Media@SEforALL.org | +43 676 846 727 237

À propos de Sustainable Energy for All

Sustainable Energy for All(SEforALL) est une organisation internationale qui travaille en partenariat avec les Nations Unies et des dirigeants de gouvernements, du secteur privé, d’institutions financières, de la société civile et d’organismes philanthropes afin d’accélérer l’action en vue de la réalisation de l’Objectif de développement durable 7 (ODD 7) – garantir l’accès de tous à des services énergétiques fiables, durables et modernes à un coût abordable d’ici 2030 – conformément à l’Accord de Paris sur le climat. SEforALL œuvre pour assurer une transition énergétique propre qui ne laisse personne de côté et offre à chacun de nouvelles opportunités de réaliser son potentiel.

SEforALL est dirigée par Damilola Ogunbiyi, PDG et représentante spéciale du Secrétaire général des Nations Unies pour l’énergie durable pour tous et coprésidente d’ONU-Énergie. Suivez-la sur Twitter @DamilolaSDG7. Pour plus d’informations, suivez @SEforALLorg.

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Top World Leaders to Gather Online for 18th Annual Meeting of Science and Technology in Society forum (STS forum)

– Meeting Set for October 2 to 5, 2021, Seeking Better Future of Humankind –

TOKYO, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The STS forum is holding its 18th Annual Meeting from October 2 to 5, 2021. World leaders, including professional scientists, policymakers and business leaders, will gather online to discuss the pressing science and technology issues the world is facing and to build an international network.

Dates: Saturday, October 2, to Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Venue: LIVE ONLINE from Kyoto, Japan
Participation: By invitation only

Invitation requests can be submitted from https://www.stsforum.org/kyoto2021/.

Program

The forum will host 20 sessions online this year. Some examples of the topics are “Global Pandemic–Lessons Learned and Forecast,” “Green Recovery for Sustainable Society,” “Disruptive Technologies for Industries,” “The Second Quantum Revolution and Society,” “Lights and Shadows of Digital Economy,” and “Path Toward Net-Zero Emission.”

Confirmed speakers

More than 100 distinguished speakers, including 14 Novel laureates, have confirmed their online presence:

Policymakers:

  • Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner, European Commission, EU
  • Laksana Tri Handoko, Chairman, National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia
  • Helen Elizabeth Clark, 37th Prime Minister of New Zealand

Business leaders:

  • Nathan Myhrvold, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Intellectual Ventures, U.S.A.
  • Terry Brady, President and CEO, Underwriters Laboratories Inc., U.S.A.
  • Ahmad O. Al-Khowaiter, Chief Technology Officer, Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Saudi Arabia

Academia:

  • Anthony S. Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, U.S.A.
  • George Fu Gao, Director-General, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, China
  • Gerald H. Haug, President, German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Germany

International organization/media:

  • Seth Berkley, CEO, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
  • Magdalena Skipper, Editor-in-Chief, Nature, U.K.
  • Holden Thorp, Editor-in-Chief, Science, U.S.A.

Entire program (updated daily):
https://www.stsforum.org/kyoto2021/

Online coverage available to the media
To register, please visit: https://www.stsforum.org/media/

Scenes from last year’s annual meeting:
https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/release/202109139960?p=images

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ykQ8GL4Rc&ab_channel=STSforum
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNtFlPkHuZk&ab_channel=STSforum

About STS forum

The STS forum, a non-profit organization founded in 2004, aims to provide a unique platform for the world’s top leaders to unite and discuss how to deal with science and technology issues from a long-term perspective for the future of humankind.
https://www.stsforum.org/

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ADQ renforce davantage son portefeuille Healthcare & Pharma avec l’accord d’acquérir la société pharmaceutique Acino

– ADQ va acquérir Acino, un fabricant pharmaceutique suisse présent dans plus de 90 pays.

– L’investissement s’appuie sur l’intention d’ADQ de développer une plateforme pharmaceutique intégrée comprenant des capacités avancées de développement de médicaments, d’octroi de licences, de fabrication et de commercialisation sur des marchés de pointe sélectionnés.

– Acino sera la plus grande acquisition d’ADQ dans son portefeuille de soins de santé et pharmaceutiques à ce jour.

ABU DHABI, Émirats arabes unis, 16 septembre 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ADQ, l’une des plus grandes sociétés holding de la région avec un large portefeuille d’entreprises majeures couvrant des secteurs clés de l’économie diversifiée d’Abu Dhabi, a conclu un accord définitif pour acquérir Acino, un fournisseur de produits pharmaceutiques de haute qualité basé en Suisse, axé sur les marchés leaders de la croissance à travers le Moyen-Orient, l’Afrique, l’Amérique latine, la Russie, l’Ukraine et la région CEI.

Acino est un leader dans plus de 20 domaines thérapeutiques, notamment la gastro-entérologie, le traitement cardiovasculaire et le soulagement de la douleur pour les produits pharmaceutiques de haute qualité sous de nouvelles formes d’administration de médicaments. Avec sa propre force de vente et ses propres partenariats de distribution, Acino est actif dans plus de 90 pays. En tant que partenaire de confiance des sociétés pharmaceutiques du monde entier, Acino fournit également des solutions uniques sur mesure par le biais de la fabrication sous contrat et de la concession de licences.

Fahad Al Qassim, Directeur exécutif, Santé et Pharma à ADQ, a commenté : ” En nous appuyant sur une série d’acquisitions stratégiques tout au long de cette année, nous créons une solide plateforme pour renforcer la position des ÉAU en tant que plaque tournante régionale pour la fabrication, la commercialisation et la distribution pharmaceutiques sur des marchés de pointe sélectionnés. Notre objectif pour la division Santé et Pharmaceutique d’ADQ est d’assurer l’accès à des médicaments essentiels et abordables et de faire progresser de nouveaux traitements innovants qui contribuent à améliorer la vie des personnes. Grâce à l’équipe de direction d’Acino, à son expérience du secteur et à sa vaste portée, l’entreprise permettra à ADQ d’offrir un niveau de croissance, d’innovation et d’ambition encore plus élevé sur l’ensemble de la chaîne de valeur pharmaceutique.”

Steffen Saltofte, PDG d’Acino, a déclaré : “Acino s’engage à faire progresser le développement des soins de santé en améliorant l’accès à des médicaments de haute qualité auxquels les patients et les gouvernements peuvent faire confiance et qu’ils apprécient, et le soutien d’ADQ accélérera cette ambition. Ayant acquis une solide réputation en tant que fournisseur de premier plan de solutions pharmaceutiques avancées sur les marchés émergents, nous sommes enthousiastes à l’idée de l’opportunité de transformation commerciale et du potentiel de croissance commerciale alors qu’Acino rejoint le portefeuille de soins de santé et de produits pharmaceutiques d’ADQ.”

Création de la plateforme pharmaceutique intégrée d’ADQ
 Avec l’acquisition d’Acino, ADQ a l’intention de créer une plateforme pharmaceutique intégrée sur des marchés de pointe sélectionnés avec des capacités de développement de formulation, d’octroi de licences, de fabrication et de commercialisation. Plus tôt cette année, ADQ a acquis Amoun Pharmaceutical Company, l’un des principaux fabricants, distributeurs et exportateurs égyptiens de produits pharmaceutiques et de produits de santé animale de marque, et Pharmax Pharmaceuticals, une société pharmaceutique basée aux Émirats Arabes Unis qui fabrique et commercialise des médicaments génériques de marque abordables. De plus, ADQ a acheté une participation minoritaire dans Biocon Biologics Limited, une société basée en Inde, spécialisée dans le développement, la fabrication et la commercialisation de biosimilaires abordables de haute qualité sur les marchés mondiaux.

La solide gestion d’Acino, ses capacités de commercialisation, son portefeuille diversifié de produits et ses licences sur de nombreux marchés émergents seront essentiels à la stratégie à long terme d’ADQ consistant à développer sa plateforme pharmaceutique intégrée et à répondre au besoin de médicaments abordables de haute qualité aux ÉAU et dans la région au sens large.  L’accord s’appuie sur un accord de collaboration entre Acino et Pharmax pour l’octroi sous licence, la fabrication et la fourniture de certains produits Acino au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique, en fonction des besoins locaux des patients.

L’accord définitif est qu’ADQ acquiert 100 % d’Acino auprès de ses actionnaires actuels, qui comprennent Nordic Capital et Avista Capital Partners. La transaction est soumise aux conditions de clôture habituelles, y compris les approbations réglementaires.

À propos d’ADQ

Fondée à Abu Dhabi en 2018, ADQ est l’une des plus grandes sociétés de portefeuille de la région, avec des investissements directs et indirects dans plus de 90 sociétés, localement et internationalement. En tant que propriétaire d’actifs et investisseur, le vaste portefeuille d’entreprises majeures d’ADQ couvre des secteurs clés d’une économie diversifiée, y compris l’énergie et les services publics, l’alimentation et l’agriculture, la santé et la pharmacie, ainsi que la mobilité et la logistique, entre autres. En tant que partenaire stratégique du gouvernement d’Abu Dhabi, ADQ s’engage à accélérer la transformation de l’émirat en une économie compétitive et basée sur les connaissances à l’échelle mondiale.

Pour plus d’informations, consultez adq.ae ou écrivez à media@adq.ae. Vous pouvez également suivre ADQ sur Twitter, Instagram et LinkedIn.

À propos d’Acino

Acino est une société pharmaceutique suisse qui se concentre clairement sur des marchés sélectionnés au Moyen-Orient, en Afrique, en Russie, dans la région CEI et en Amérique latine. La société fournit des produits pharmaceutiques de qualité pour promouvoir des soins de santé abordables sur ces marchés émergents et exploite ses capacités de fabrication pharmaceutique de haute qualité et son réseau pour approvisionner les principales entreprises par la fabrication sous contrat et l’octroi de licences. Avec une expérience éprouvée et une connaissance approfondie de ses marchés, un engagement à fournir des médicaments à ceux qui en ont le plus besoin et une approche pédagogique scientifique, Acino vise à devenir la marque préférée des patients et des professionnels de santé. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter le site.acino.swiss Pour plus d’informations, veuillez écrire à : communications@acino.swiss

 

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ADQ further strengthens its Healthcare & Pharma portfolio with agreement to acquire pharmaceutical company Acino

– ADQ to acquire Acino, a Swiss-based pharmaceutical manufacturer with presence in more than 90 countries

– Investment builds on ADQ’s intent to develop an integrated pharma platform including advanced drug development, in-licensing, manufacturing, and commercialisation capabilities in select growth-leading markets

– Acino will be ADQ’s largest acquisition in its healthcare and pharma portfolio to date

ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi’s diversified economy, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Swiss-based Acino, a leading provider of high-quality pharmaceuticals focused on growth-leading markets across the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, Russia, Ukraine and the CIS Region.

Acino is a leader in more than 20 therapeutic areas including gastroenterology, cardiovascular and pain relief for high-quality pharmaceutical products in novel drug delivery forms. With its own sales force and distribution partnerships, Acino is active in more than 90 countries. As a trusted partner to pharmaceutical companies worldwide, Acino also supplies bespoke one-stop solutions through contract manufacturing and out-licensing.

Fahad Al Qassim, Executive Director, Healthcare & Pharma at ADQ, commented: “Building on a series of strategic acquisitions throughout this year, we are creating a strong platform to fortify the UAE’s position as a regional hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing, commercialisation and distribution in select growth-leading markets. Our aim for ADQ’s healthcare and pharma cluster is to ensure access to affordable, essential medicines and advance new, innovative treatments that help improve people’s lives. With the company’s industry experience and broad reach, Acino will enable ADQ to deliver an even greater level of growth, innovation and ambition across the pharma value chain.”

Steffen Saltofte, CEO of Acino, said: “Acino is committed to advancing the development of healthcare by enhancing access to high-quality medicines that patients and governments can trust and value, and ADQ’s support will accelerate this ambition. Having built a solid reputation as a leading provider of advanced pharmaceutical solutions in the emerging markets, we are excited about the opportunity for business transformation and commercial growth potential as Acino joins ADQ’s healthcare and pharma portfolio.”

Building ADQ’s Integrated Pharma Platform
 With the Acino acquisition, ADQ intends to create an integrated pharma platform in select growth-leading markets with formulation development, in-licensing, manufacturing, and commercialisation capabilities. Earlier this year, ADQ acquired Amoun Pharmaceutical Company, one of Egypt’s leading manufacturers, distributors and exporters of branded pharmaceutical and animal health products, and Pharmax Pharmaceuticals, a UAE-based pharmaceutical company which manufactures and markets affordable, branded generic medications. Additionally, ADQ purchased a minority stake in India-based Biocon Biologics Limited, which specialises in developing, manufacturing and marketing high-quality, affordable biosimilars across global markets.

Acino’s strong management, commercialisation capabilities, diverse product portfolio and licenses across many emerging markets will be essential to ADQ’s long-term strategy of developing its integrated pharma platform and meeting the need for high-quality, affordable medicines in the UAE and the broader region.  The agreement builds on a collaboration agreement between Acino and Pharmax to license, manufacture, and supply select Acino products across the Middle East and Africa, based on the local needs of patients.

The definitive agreement is for ADQ to acquire 100 per cent of Acino from its current shareholders, which include Nordic Capital and Avista Capital Partners. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

About ADQ 

Established in Abu Dhabi in 2018, ADQ is one of the region’s largest holding companies with direct and indirect investments in more than 90 companies locally and internationally. Both an asset owner and investor, ADQ’s broad portfolio of major enterprises span key sectors of a diversified economy, including energy and utilities, food and agriculture, healthcare and pharma, and mobility and logistics, amongst others. As a strategic partner of Abu Dhabi’s government, ADQ is committed to accelerating the transformation of the emirate into a globally competitive and knowledge-based economy.

For more information, visit adq.ae or write to media@adq.ae. You can also follow ADQ on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

About Acino

Acino is a Swiss pharmaceutical company with a clear focus on selected markets in the Middle East, Africa, Russia, the CIS Region, and Latin America. The company delivers quality pharmaceuticals to promote affordable healthcare in these emerging markets and leverages its high-quality pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and network to supply leading companies through contract manufacturing and out-licensing. With a proven track record and in-depth knowledge of its markets, dedication to get medication to those who need it most, and scientific educational approach, Acino aims to become the preferred brand for patients and healthcare professionals.

For more information, please visit www.acino.swiss  or write to communications@acino.swiss

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Zoom Lança Programa de Revendedores Parceiros para Zoom Phone BYOC

Zoom Phone Bring Your Own Carrier (BYOC) Oferece Nova Oportunidade de Receita aos Revendedores e Máxima Flexibilidade aos Clientes

Zoom Phone Provider Exchange conecta os clientes diretamente com os provedores

Zoom Phone alcança novo marco com 2 milhões de assentos vendidos

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) anunciou hoje que seus parceiros revendedores terão a oportunidade de vender licenças do Zoom Phone Bring Your Own Carrier (BYOC).Zoomtopia Partner Connect  Eles também poderão conectar clientes que usam o peering aprimorado na nuvem para acessar a PSTN ao Zoom Phone Provider Exchange, uma nova maneira de descobrir fornecedores e seguir uma jornada de autoatendimento para provisionar números de telefone de forma segura. A Zoom está executando um programa-piloto para revendedores selecionados que atendem aos requisitos para vender o Zoom Phone BYOC e espera conquistar um conjunto mais amplo de revendedores até o final do ano.

Com base na plataforma intuitiva da Zoom, o Zoom Phone é um sistema completo de telefonia na nuvem para empresas de todos os tamanhos. O Zoom Phone BYOC oferece aos clientes corporativos a flexibilidade de manter seus provedores de serviços PSTN atuais redirecionando os circuitos de voz existentes para a nuvem do Zoom Phone ou implementando uma solução híbrida com os Zoom Calling Plans. Esse recurso de alto valor permite que os clientes se beneficiem do Zoom Phone, mantendo seus contratos de provedor de serviços, números de telefone e tarifas de chamadas existentes com sua operadora de registro preferida.

Antes disso, apenas os Zoom Master Agents tiveram a oportunidade de indicar ofertas para Zoom Phone e Zoom Phone BYOC. A partir de agora, os parceiros revendedores da Zoom de todo o mundo que atendem aos requisitos e se qualificam serão autorizados a revender o Zoom Phone BYOC.

Os clientes do Zoom Phone BYOC que usam o peering aprimorado na nuvem para se conectar à PSTN também poderão acessar o Zoom Phone Provider Exchange em breve. O novo Zoom Phone Provider Exchange oferece uma experiência simplificada para que os clientes do Zoom Phone BYOC selecionem o provedor preferido e forneçam números de telefone diretamente no portal Zoom. Como resultado, os clientes do Zoom Phone BYOC terão mais opções e flexibilidade em termos de provedores e alcance geográfico.

“Estou muito contente com o lançamento do Programa de Revendedores para o Zoom Phone BYOC como parte da evolução do nosso programa de canal, pois ele oferece uma nova oportunidade para nossos parceiros revendedores”, disse Laura Padilla, Diretora de BD e Canal Globais. “O Zoom Phone tem tido um grande sucesso de vendas, chegando a atingir dois milhões de assentos em apenas 10 trimestres, e podemos ver muitas oportunidades para nossos revendedores com o nosso programa BYOC do Zoom Phone. O Zoom Phone BYOC oferece aos clientes a flexibilidade de permanecer na sua operadora atual ou de facilmente usar uma combinação para melhor atender às suas necessidades geográficas de alcance e serviço.”

Para mais informações sobre como se tornar um Zoom Partner, visite https://partner.zoom.us ou contate-nos em partner-success@zoom.us.

Sobre o Zoom
O Zoom é para você. Ajudamos você a expressar ideias, se conectar a outras pessoas e se preparar para um futuro limitado apenas pela sua imaginação. Nossa plataforma de comunicações sem atrito é a única que teve início com o vídeo como base, e que nos permitiu o padrão da inovação. É por isso que somos uma escolha intuitiva, escalonável e segura para pessoas e pequenas e grandes empresas. Fundada em 2011, a Zoom é negociada publicamente (NASDAQ:ZM) e sediada em San Jose, Califórnia. Visite zoom.com e siga @zoom.

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