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, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nature’s Sunshine Products (Nasdaq: NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company of high-quality herbal and nutritional products, announced the launch of its new clean beauty line, l’amara today. The collection features a blend of natural ingredients from land and sea to boost natural beauty.

Nature’s Sunshine first introduced the l’amara line in Asia in 2020. The overwhelming positive reaction to the skincare line led the company to expand the offering, making it available to U.S. consumers.

“Nature’s Sunshine has brought the healing power of herbs to millions of Americans for more than 50 years,” says Terrence Moorehead CEO, Nature’s Sunshine. “This next iteration of our journey is introducing nourishing and transformative beauty ingredients with the launch of l’amara, to help bring the ‘Healing Power of Herbs’ to your skin.”

The l’amara collection features a proprietary blend of antioxidant-rich fermented green tea leaves and soothing algae, delivering naturally derived pre/probiotics with a blend of antioxidants and skin-nourishing nutrients to revitalize skin. Each product has been tested by dermatologists and undergone Nature’s Sunshine’s own rigorous testing to ensure each formula delivers clean, natural beauty.

The l’amara skincare collection includes:

• Daily Nourishing Cleanser: A daily acid cleanser with a nourishing infusion of fermented tea, algae, and citric acid to promote healthy, beautiful skin.
• Moisture Boost Emulsion: A lightweight, and moisture packed hyaluronic moisturizer with a burst of fermented tea, algae, and hyaluronic acid to keep skin soft and smooth all day.
• Radiance Oil: A revolutionary hybrid oil/essence with an infusion of fermented tea, algae, and astaxanthin, designed for radiant skin. Naturally scented with lavender essential oil.
• Revealing Eye Cream: A nourishing, rich cream with an infusion of fermented tea, algae, and adenosine that nourishes and restores the skin around the eyes.
• Skin Activating Toner: A mist toner with a burst of botanicals, including fermented tea, algae, and caffeine to revitalize and refresh the skin as part of a daily skincare routine or throughout the day.

For more information about l’amara and other Nature’s Sunshine Products, visit, https://www.naturessunshine.com/lamara/ and  www.naturessunshine.com.

About Nature’s Sunshine Products

Nature’s Sunshine Products (NATR), a leading natural health and wellness company, markets and distributes nutritional and personal care products in more than 40 countries. Nature’s Sunshine manufactures most of its products through its own state-of-the-art facilities to ensure its products continue to set the standard for the highest quality, safety and efficacy on the market today. Additional information about the Company can be obtained at its website, www.naturessunshine.com.

Contact: 
Porter Novelli
Alina Freeman
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216-288-9751

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STAMFORD, Conn., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Philips Avent, the number one brand of mother and childcare products worldwide, debuts several new products designed to meet the needs of parents today: Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle with Natural Response Nipple, Philips Avent Soothie Heart, Philips Avent Soothie snuggle Sloth and Koala and the Philips Avent Double Electric Breast Pump, Advanced.

Each of the new Philips Avent products were created to help feed and soothe baby more efficiently, emphasizing their growth and development while also taking their caregiver’s time and peace of mind into account. Featuring increased functionality and advanced technology, the new offerings provide flexibility to help ensure a healthy start for happy babies.

“Philips Avent spent over five years researching and developing these latest updates to our legacy offerings to ensure that the brand continues to meet the evolving need of parents now and in the future,” said Brenda Kapner, Director, Philips Avent.

All portfolio expansion and updates include:

• 
  Philips Avent Soothie Heart
  : The all-new one-piece silicone orthodontic pacifier is designed to calm and soothe baby as well as support natural oral development. Based off the traditional Philips Avent Soothie, the pacifier trusted by hospitals to calm newborns, the new heart shape with a curved shield follows the natural curve in baby’s face for comfortable fit. It is made of hospital-grade, BPA-free silicone with a symmetrical nipple that respects baby’s palate, teeth and gums as they grow. Its one-piece design adheres to the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.
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  Philips Avent Soothie snuggle Sloth
  
   and Koala: New sloth and koala characters are the latest additions to the Philips Avent Soothie snuggle portfolio. Soft, cuddly and easy to clean, Philips Avent Soothie snuggle helps calm baby by keeping the pacifier in place and serving as a furry companion. The detachable pacifier makes it easy to clean and allows caregivers to easily swap pacifiers as baby grows and develops.
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  Philips Avent Double Electric Breast Pump, Advanced
  : To meet the demands of new parents balancing busy lifestyles while breastfeeding, new Philips Avent Double Electric Breast Pump, Advanced, now includes a full soft silicone flange shield. Inspired by baby’s unique combination of suckling and massage, it is equipped with Natural Motion Technology which powerfully combines suction and nipple stimulation for quick milk flow. The product comes with a pumping belt to hold the pump and a rechargeable battery, so moms have the freedom to move around while expressing milk. Compact and lightweight, this pump allows for a hands-free experience when used with a pumping bra and the belt. With 8 stimulation and 16 expression levels as well as a memory function that automatically remembers your last settings, the pump offers a completely personalized experience.
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  Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle with Natural Response Nipple
  : Based on over two decades of expertise and research into the physiology of breastfeeding and the way a baby drinks, Philips Avent developed this brand-new solution to support combination feeding. The latest innovation in bottle feeding mimics the breast not only in shape and feel, but also by letting baby control the pace of milk, just like they do when breastfeeding. The unique opening and tip only release milk when baby actively drinks. Therefore, when pausing to swallow and breathe, no milk flows. By releasing milk only when baby actively drinks, this bottle lets babies use their natural feeding rhythm.

“Philips Avent’s New Natural baby bottle with Natural Response Nipple is intentionally designed to work with a baby’s innate feeding rhythm and allow baby to self-pace every feed,” said Dr. Natasha Burgert, Philips Avent partner pediatrician. “Parents can be assured that this upgraded technology will encourage a natural suckling sequence that is similar to breastfeeding in feel and milk flow. This unique system is a game-changer for parents who desire an optimal bottle-feeding experience for their baby, no matter if offering breastmilk or infant formula.”

Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle with Natural Response Nipple, Philips Avent Soothie Heart, Philips Avent Soothie snuggle Sloth and Koala, and Philips Avent Double Electric Breast Pump, Advanced are available for purchase on Philips.com, with broader retailer availability nationwide coming soon.

For more information, visit Philips.com, or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Download the Philips Baby+ app in the Apple Store or Google Play for breastfeeding support as well as a pumping and feeding tracker.

About Royal Philips


Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being, and enabling better outcomes across the health continuum – from healthy living and prevention, to diagnosis, treatment and home care. Philips leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver integrated solutions. Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, image-guided therapy, patient monitoring and health informatics, as well as in consumer health and home care. Philips generated 2020 sales of EUR 17.3 billion and employs approximately 77,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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CHICAGO, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — United (NASDAQ:UAL) will present at the 14^th Annual Cowen Global Transportation & Sustainable Mobility Conference on Thursday, September 9. The presentation will begin at 10:30 a.m. CT / 11:30 a.m. ET.

The live webcast will be available on the investor relations section of United’s website at ir.united.com. The company will archive the audio webcast on the website within 24 hours of the presentation, and the webcast will be available for a limited time.

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BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — M&T Bank Corporation (NYSE:MTB)(“M&T”) will participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference, which is being held in a virtual format. Representatives of M&T are scheduled to address investors and analysts on September 15, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).

A live audio-webcast of the event will be available via the Internet at: https://ir.mtb.com/events-presentations. The discussion and webcast may contain forward-looking statements and other material information. A replay will also be made available following the event.

M&T is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates banking offices in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. Trust-related services are provided by M&T’s Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank.

Investor Contact:
Donald J. MacLeod                           
(716) 842-5138                                  

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GREENWICH, Conn. and ELKHART, Ind., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm, today announced that its portfolio company Airxcel has sold its RV Group to THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) (“THOR”) for an all-cash purchase price of $750 million, subject to standard post-closing adjustments. Airxcel’s retained segment will become AirX Climate Solutions, Inc., a pure-play leader, designer, manufacturer, and distributor of the most functionally critical products for specialty HVAC markets.

Since partnering with Airxcel in 2018, L Catterton has worked with CEO Jeff Rutherford and his team to advance the Company’s innovation pipeline with the launch of 55 new products, while also executing meaningful operational improvements across manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and logistics. In addition, L Catterton supported Airxcel in acquiring market leaders within the RV space, including CAN, a European manufacturer of cooking appliances, Cleer Vision, a manufacturer of windows and glass, and Aqua Hot, a designer and manufacturer of hydronic heating systems. These acquisitions have enhanced Airxcel’s best-in-class product offerings and extended its reach, particularly in Europe. Most recently, L Catterton and Airxcel have leveraged the Company’s unique global supply chain and domestic manufacturing capabilities to mitigate the impact of the pandemic and deliver significant market share growth across all product lines, including significant continued growth within OEM.  

“This transaction represents a great outcome for Airxcel, L Catterton and THOR,” said Marc Magliacano, a Managing Partner in L Catterton’s Flagship Fund. “Over the last three years, our partnership with Jeff has driven significant growth across Airxcel’s business, expanding to new products and services, completing multiple strategic acquisitions, and driving increased market share across all of Airxcel’s product lines. We know the THOR team well, having previously sold Heartland RV to THOR in 2010, and we’re confident that Airxcel’s RV business will thrive under their ownership. We are excited to support the ongoing success of the HVAC business as a standalone company. We would like to thank all the Airxcel associates for their tremendous contribution.”

“L Catterton played an invaluable role in our growth story, and we’re grateful for their partnership,” said Jeff Rutherford, CEO of Airxcel. “With their deep operational experience, L Catterton helped position Airxcel as the leading supplier of trusted brands for the RV and HVAC markets. We look forward to building upon these achievements as we enter this exciting next chapter, with the RV Group joining THOR and the HVAC Group becoming a standalone company. I would like to thank all the associates at Airxcel for their relentless commitment to success.”

Airxcel’s Specialty HVAC Group to Become AirX Climate Solutions, Inc.

With this transaction, Airxcel’s specialty HVAC Group will become a standalone, pure-play HVAC leader, AirX Climate Solutions, Inc. (“ACS”). ACS will have a portfolio of premier brands such as Marvair, Industrial Climate Engineering (“ICE”), Suburban AP, Eubank, and Custom Air Products & Services (“CAPS”). With the continued support of L Catterton, ACS will continue to extend its leadership as a committed and preferred partner to a broad range of specialty HVAC clients. ACS will be led by Rick Aldridge, currently President of the Specialty HVAC Group at Airxcel.

“With this transaction, we’re positioning ACS as a leader – and consolidator – in a highly fragmented space,” said Matt Lischick, Partner at L Catterton. “We see tremendous market expansion opportunities within Specialty HVAC given continued focus on air quality and purification, as well as accelerated investment in ACS’ end customer segments, such as telecom infrastructure and energy storage. We look forward to continuing to invest in the business and extending our partnership with Rick and the talented ACS team to drive innovation and value creation.”

Rick Aldridge, President of the AirX Climate Solutions group at Airxcel, said, “Over the last several years, we have successfully extended our reach and offerings both organically and through acquisitions, most recently adding valuable new end customer segments and expanding our service capabilities through our acquisition of CAPS. With a premier brand lineup and the support of L Catterton, ACS will have a strong platform and foundation from which to accelerate our growth. We look forward to continued expansion as we enhance our portfolio to bring more high-quality HVAC offerings to customers.”

The Company retained Baird to serve as lead financial advisor to Airxcel, with William Blair, Jefferies, and Nomura also serving as co-advisors. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor to Airxcel.

About Airxcel

Airxcel began in 1991 as a divesture of the Coleman RV Air Conditioner division. The company has continued to grow through innovative product development, market expansion, and strategic acquisitions. The Airxcel RV Group provides industry-leading products in recreational vehicle heating, cooling, ventilation, cooking, windows, window covering, side wall, and roofing materials under the current brands: Aqua-Hot, CAN, Coleman-Mach, Dicor Products, United Shade, Vixen Composites, Maxxair, MCD, Cleer Vision, and Suburban. The Airxcel specialty HVAC Group (“AirX Climate Solutions”) provides highly engineered cooling and ventilation solutions for telecommunications, energy development and storage, and education/multi-tenant housing industries under the brands: Marvair, Eubank, Industrial Climate Engineering (ICE), Suburban Applied Products, and CAPS. Airxcel’s 2,000-plus employees are based in eight facilities across the U.S. and Europe, where they design, manufacture, and distribute products all over the world. www.Airxcel.com

About L Catterton

With approximately $30 billion of equity capital across its fund strategies and 17 offices around the world, L Catterton is the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. L Catterton’s team of nearly 200 investment and operating professionals partners with management teams around the world to implement strategic plans to foster growth, leveraging deep category insight, operational excellence, and a broad partnership network. Since 1989, the firm has made over 250 investments in leading consumer brands. For more information about L Catterton, please visit lcatterton.com.

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Catterton Contacts:

Andi Rose / Tanner Kaufman
Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher
212-355-4449 

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