“First time in Japan” Introducing the latest anti-viral technology ViralOff®︎ to 5 types of office chairs

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STOCKHOLM, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Itoki co., Ltd. (Headquarter: Chuo-ku, Tokyo CEO: Yoshiro Hirai) will release five new office chairs with ViralOff®︎, the latest anti-viral treatment technology from Polygiene AB. (Headquarter: Malmo, Sweden CEO: Ulrika Björk), from December 2020.

“Our longtime partner Itoki pioneered the office furniture segment when they started using our Stays Fresh solution a number of years ago. And they are now taking the next step by being the first in the world using Polygiene ViralOff in a number of their office chairs, a logic step for this innovative brand. We are convinced that this kind of office products will have a central role when offices and other workplaces are being re-opened again post-Corona”, says Peter Sjösten, VP Commercial Operations APAC Polygiene.

As measures to prevent infections in the office have become an urgent issue, they have been publishing the Post Corona Workplace Guide Book Vol. 1, which describes the rules of work and the creation of a safe working environment to ensure that growth is not halted. Itoki has been developing products and creating spaces that meet the standards for a workplace.

They have added a new line of five office chairs to its lineup of fabrics treated with the latest anti-viral treatment technology ViralOff® by Polygiene. This is the first time in the world that ViralOff® is used in furniture.

For more detail: https://www.itoki.jp/solution/infection-control/viraloff/

About ViralOff:

ViralOff treatment is a silver ion-based treatment that reduces specific viruses on textiles by 99% within two hours. The ViralOff treatment helps to reduce the risk of textile-borne infections. This process only inhibits the virus in the fabric but does not protect against infection or disease. (Test method: ISO 18184:2019 (SARS-CoV-2, H3N2, H1N1))

How it’s tested:

The antiviral test (ISO 18184:2019) confirms the degree to which the infectious titer (the number of cytotoxic virus particles) of the virus on textiles is reduced. Samples inoculated with the virus solution (processed antiviral products and standard cloths) are allowed to stand at 25°C for 2 hours before comparing the degree of virus reduction.

About ITOKI’s office related business:

Itoki Co., Ltd. was founded in 1890. Our mission statement is “Designing the work of tomorrow”. We support the creation of various spaces, environments, and places with a wide range of products including office furniture, logistics equipment, ICT, audio-visual equipment, and building materials and interior equipment. In October 2018, we opened our new headquarters office, “ITOKI TOKYO XORK,” in order to transform our own “work” and create new value. With the keywords such as “freedom” and “autonomy” in mind, the company is challenging itself to create a new way of working that maximizes each individual’s discretion in how they work and designs their own work style in an autonomous manner.

Press contact: Ulrika Björk, [email protected], +46 70 921 12 75

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As the world leader in stays fresh and odor control technologies, we want to change the way we view clothes – from fast consumables to durables. We treat clothes, home products and textiles to help people stay fresh, wash less and let clothes and products live longer. Over 140 global premium-brands have chosen to use the Polygiene brand with their products. Polygiene is listed on Nasdaq First North Growth Market in Stockholm, Sweden. For more information: www.polygiene.com. Erik Penser Bank AB acts as its Certified Adviser. Phone: +46 8- 463 83 00, e-mail: [email protected]

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NeoDynamics receives first UK order of pulse biopsy system NeoNavia

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STOCKHOLM, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — NeoDynamics AB (publ, (Spotlight Stock Market: NEOD), a MedTech company dedicated to advancing diagnosis and care of breast cancer, announces today that the Company has received the first UK order from the Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, London, of its pulse biopsy system, NeoNavia.

Product demonstrations at several centres have gained significant interest, and the company has now received the first commercial order of its pulse biopsy system including three needle options for all ultrasound led biopsy procedures. The UK team of NeoDynamics has managed to introduce physicians at key centres to the new pulse biopsy system, despite the difficulties to accessing hospitals and key staff following the pandemic.

“The first order of NeoNavia from a London based Hospital Trust is an important milestone for NeoDynamics, and we will be working closely with the centre to ensure a timely delivery and successful use. The consolidated feedback from the physicians who have participated in hands-on workshops, is very positive. Our long-term goal by introducing the pioneering pulse biopsy technology for ultrasound guided biopsy in breast and axilla is to advance the way biopsies are taken and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Over time, we believe that the versatile pulse biopsy system could transform standard practice”, says Ian Galloway, Country Manager UK & Ireland, Neodynamics,

For additional information please contact:                            

Anna Eriksrud, CEO,
+46 (0) 708 444 966
e-mail: [email protected]

Kai-Uwe Schässburger
Director Clinical Development & Medical Affairs
+49 (0)151 688 092 41 or + 46 (0)762 386 153
e-mail: [email protected]

The information in this press release is information that NeoDynamics is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person above on November 19, 2020 at 08.44 (CET).

Breast cancer in UK

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the UK. With around 55,000 cases, it represented 15% of all new cancer cases in 2017. It is critical that new biopsy technologies can offer a controlled way for lesion targeting as well as accurate and reliable diagnosis through high quality tissue samples.

About NeoDynamics

NeoDynamics AB (publ) is a Swedish Medical Technology Company dedicated to advancing diagnosis and care of breast cancer. The company has developed an innovative biopsy system, NeoNavia. The pulse biopsy system is built on a patented pulse technology, based on research at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The system is designed to offer clinicians and patients accurate lesion targeting and high tissue yield for correct diagnosis and individualized treatment. NeoNavia is evaluated at leading clinics in UK, Germany and Sweden.

About NeoNavia

NeoNavia is the brand name for the entire pulse biopsy system intended to be used under ultrasound guidance.  NeoNavia consists of a base unit, a handheld driver and three different types of biopsy needles. Each needle type is driven by a pulse technology enabling high precision and control when inserting and positioning the biopsy needle in a suspicious lesion. The system is designed to offer accurate lesion targeting and high tissue yield for correct diagnosis and individualized treatment.

About the pulse technology

The patented pulse technology is based on a pneumatically driven mechanism that enables high precision and control when inserting and positioning the biopsy needle, independent of tissue type, size and location. The pneumatic driver that generates the pulses is placed in a handheld instrument. With power from the base-unit, the driver accelerates the needle with great control even over a short distance, enabling its distinct stepwise insertion without the risk of destroying surrounding tissue. This facilitates ease of access and flexibility in sampling, even in very small lesions in delicate and difficult locations.

 

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Create Unforgettable Virtual Holiday Celebrations with Must-Have Epson Tech

Virtual Holiday Celebrations Come to Life with DIY Decor, Handmade Gifts and Family Fun Fueled by Epson Printers, Projectors and Scanners

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LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — While families have their own unique holiday traditions, gathering together with loved ones has always been a popular way to celebrate. As we prepare for a holiday season where many will need to virtually celebrate with family and friends, Epson has a range of technology tools to help keep everyone connected and make remote parties feel just as jolly. From homemade holiday cards to festive props for virtual photo booths, life-sized Zoom celebrations and nostalgic family slideshows, don’t let distance get in the way of spreading holiday cheer.

“While a trip to grandma’s house isn’t an option for our family this year, we are drumming up new ideas to virtually celebrate with each other and keep holiday traditions alive,” said Nils Madden, consumer imaging, Epson America. “Getting creative by sending personal photo gifts and playing online party games with family projected on your wall makes it feel like we’re all together, and Epson technology helps make that happen.”

Whether across the country or in neighboring cities, Epson has helpful holiday tips for making this year’s celebration as festive as ever:

  • Homemade Holiday Cards: Get dressed in your winter best, or matching family pajamas, and plan a cozy at-home photoshoot. Choose your favorite photo from the shoot to create a custom holiday card using the Epson Creative Print App. Select festive backgrounds and patterns and add in your family photo along with text and holiday stamps for a one-of-a-kind card. And because the Epson’s EcoTank® ET-4760 all-in-one cartridge-free Supertank printer comes with massive ink tanks that hold a ridiculous amount of ink, printing a plethora of festive cards for family, friends, neighbors, and loved ones is a snap – no worrying about running out of ink.

  • Festive Photo Props: Capture memories from your online holiday gathering with a virtual photo booth. While some video programs offer built-in filters, add some festive flair with your own holiday photo props created with Epson’s Expression® XP-8600 Small-in-One® printer. The ideal DIY sidekick, the Expression XP-8600 works seamlessly with Amazon Alexa™ and Google Assistant™ for hands-free, voice-activated printing1 of seasonal props to turn your holiday celebration into an event the whole family will remember.

  • Epic Family Time: Bring your virtual holiday celebration to life with the Epson EpiqVision™ Mini EF12 Smart Streaming Laser Projector. Instead of crowding around a laptop for hours, wirelessly project your video call up to 150 inches using the EF12’s built-in Chromecast from virtually anywhere in your home – or outside weather permitting. Once the family logs off, settle in for a holiday movie marathon. The EF12 features built-in Android TV,2 so you can watch the classics from your favorite streaming channels with custom sound by Yamaha delivering powerful, impressive audio that rivals high-end audio systems.

  • Nostalgic Family Slideshow: Take the family for a stroll down memory lane by creating a slideshow of precious moments throughout the years. Turn shoe boxes of photos and old family albums into organized, digital pictures that will last for generations. Share priceless memories with mom, dad and grandma during holiday Zoom sessions or upload photos instantly to Dropbox® and Google Drive™3 for family near and far to see. Epson’s FastFoto® FF-680W scanner scans as fast as one photo per second4 while automatically restoring faded photos and uploading images directly to the cloud, making it easier than ever to bring nostalgia to this year’s virtual holiday party.

The EcoTank ET-4760 ($499.99), Expression XP-8600 ($249.99), Epson EpiqVision Mini EF12 ($999.99), and FastFoto FF-680W ($599.99) are available through major retailers nationwide and on the Epson store, www.epsonstore.com.

About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader dedicated to becoming indispensable to society by connecting people, things and information with its original efficient, compact and precision technologies. The company is focused on driving innovations and exceeding customer expectations in inkjet, visual communications, wearables and robotics. Epson is proud of its contributions to realizing a sustainable society and its ongoing efforts to realizing the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/

Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson’s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), Twitter (twitter.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).

1 Voice-activated printing is not available with the Expression EcoTank ET-2500 and ET-2550 printers, and Epson printers that are 5 or more years old. Epson Connect and Amazon Alexa account registration is required for Alexa. Epson Connect account and voice-activated account registration is required for Google Assistant. Epson Connect™ account registration and Epson iPrint™ is required for Siri.
2 In order to use the Android TV, the device must be configured on a network via a wireless connection of 5 Mbps or faster.
3 Internet connection and active Dropbox or Google Drive account required.
4 Based on average speed from start of scan to end of feeding, scanning thirty-six 4″ x 6″ photos at 300 dpi in landscape orientation. Results may vary based on processor speed, memory and operating system of the connected computer.

EPSON, EcoTank, Expression, and FastFoto are registered trademarks, EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark and Epson Connect, Epson EpiqVision and Epson iPrint are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Small-in-One is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. Amazon, and Amazon Alexa are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Google is a registered trademark and Android, Chromecast, Google Assistant, and Google Home are trademarks of Google LLC. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks. Copyright 2020 Epson America, Inc.

 

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Tencent Music Entertainment Group Announces Strategic Partnership and Investment in Wave

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Music Entertainment Group (“Tencent Music,” “TME,” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TME), the leading online music entertainment platform in China, today announced a strategic partnership and minority equity investment in Wave, the market leader in interactive virtual entertainment experiences. Under the partnership, TME will be able to air Wave experiences in China across all of its platforms including QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music, and WeSing.

Additionally, this collaboration will allow the two companies to develop virtual concert content for TME Live, an innovative live performance brand under TME, which pioneers the integration of offline concerts with an online experience. Through creative cooperation models, both companies will also develop innovative promotional approaches, build high-quality music content, and bring interactive, unique and emerging concert experience to China’s music lovers.

Since its launch in March 2020, TME Live continues to attract renowned and iconic artists through its superior influence, brand, and production quality. TME Live also explores monetization by attracting sponsorships from high-profile domestic and international brands, while proactively offering services such as VIP packages and virtual gifts for users to engage with their favorite artists.

Wave harnesses cutting-edge broadcast technology and real-time gaming graphics to transform any artist into their own digital avatar, livestreamed for fans to enjoy and interact with them in a virtual world. To date, the company has hosted more than 50 Wave events for a number of popstars, DJs and artists including The Weeknd, John Legend, Tinashe and Lindsey Stirling, performing for millions of viewers around the world across social and gaming platforms.

“The collaboration with Wave marks an important step forward in our efforts to integrate technology and music, aiming to amplify the immersive music experience for our users, enhance user engagement and promote content consumption,” said TC Pan, Group Vice President of Content Cooperation of TME. “With this strategic partnership, we will further extend the boundaries of music services through virtual performances, and build a broader music ecosystem.”

“Wave is committed to bringing our interactive virtual entertainment experiences to music fans around the world, and TME is the ideal partner to accelerate these efforts,” added Jarred Kennedy, COO of Wave. “We share the belief that gaming technology will dramatically expand the breadth of possibility for creative expression and audience interaction in music, and we are thrilled to be collaborating with TME to build that future.”

This announcement comes at a pivotal time for Wave, closing 2020 as the company’s biggest year since it was founded nearly five years ago. This year it continued expanding its relationship with major and emerging artists, labels and AAA gaming companies looking to engage with next generation audiences at the nexus of entertainment and gaming. Now, through TME, it will continue its mission to serve the entire music community, providing an opportunity for any artist of any genre to engage with their fans, as well as reach new audiences.

As the leading online music entertainment platform in China, TME persistently leverages the advanced resource integration, promotion and distribution capabilities to unlock the value of music. Under this new partnership with Wave, TME further extends coverage of music services to virtual performances, developing a broader music ecosystem and creating a borderless stage for musicians around the world, opening a new path of sustainable and long-term monetization model, while also creating unique opportunities for development and value growth in China music industry.

About Tencent Music Entertainment

Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME) is the leading online music entertainment platform in China, operating the country’s highly popular and innovative music apps: QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and WeSing. Tencent Music’s mission is to use technology to elevate the role of music in people’s lives by enabling them to create, enjoy, share and interact with music. Tencent Music’s platform comprises online music, online karaoke and music-centric live streaming services, enabling music fans to discover, listen, sing, watch, perform and socialize around music. For more information, please visit ir.tencentmusic.com.

About Wave

Wave creates interactive virtual entertainment experiences for artists and music fans to connect worldwide. The company harnesses cutting-edge broadcast technology and real-time gaming graphics to transform any artist into their own digital avatar, who can perform live; allowing fans to enjoy and interact with them in a virtual world.

Wave concerts are distributed across all major platforms, including YouTube, Twitch, Facebook, Twitter, digital and AAA gaming channels. To date, the company has hosted more than 50 Wave events for a number of popstars, DJs and artists including The Weeknd, John Legend, Tinashe, Imogen Heap, REZZ, Galantis, Jean-Michel Jarre and Lindsey Stirling, performing for millions of viewers around the world.

Wave was founded by music and technology veterans Adam Arrigo and Aaron Lemke, whose experience includes supporting the design and development of leading music and gaming apps including the Rock Band series and Dance Central series. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. For more information, go to https://wave.watch/.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

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UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. Announces Framework Agreement for Strategic Partnership with China Unicom Shenzhen Branch

HONG KONG, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC. (“UCLOUDLINK” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: UCL), the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, announced today that Shenzhen uCloudlink Network Technology Co., Ltd. (“Shenzhen UCLOUDLINK”) recently signed a framework agreement (the “Agreement”) to establish a long-term strategic partnership with the Shenzhen Branch of China United Network Communications Group Co., Ltd. (“Shenzhen Unicom”). Both parties will focus on jointly improving network quality to achieve better user experience and services in various areas and will collaborate with each other in joint marketing and promotional activities.

“The establishment of strategic partnership with Shenzhen Unicom is important development of our local business in China. We will pursue comprehensive and in-depth cooperation in the areas of mobile broadband, add-on value services, product provision and resource sharing, which signifies an important milestone in our journey to enable network connection with superior quality and optimize user experience. We will jointly promote cooperation with more business partners in the telecommunication services industry.” said Chaohui Chen, Director and CEO of UCLOUDLINK. “Leveraging Shenzhen Unicom’s large scale of subscribers, this alliance helps us reach a broad user base quickly and efficiently. Through our PaaS and SaaS platform, we can help our partners improve their services and elevate their user experience faster and better, which also contributes to the prospects for strong growth momentum of our business in China. The alliance will facilitate us to establish the leading technological position of our PaaS and SaaS platform in the early stage of 5G. We have alliances and cooperation with major mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in China and Japan. Looking ahead, we will continue to form alliances with MNOs, MVNOs and business partners globally with the driving goal to further strengthen our PaaS and SaaS ecosystem and provide superior network quality and connection for global carriers and users, which accelerates the 5G Cloud era.”

About UCLOUDLINK GROUP INC.

UCLOUDLINK is the world’s first and leading mobile data traffic sharing marketplace, pioneering the sharing economy business model for the telecommunications industry. The Company’s products and services deliver unique value propositions to mobile data users, handset and smart-hardware companies, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and mobile network operators (MNOs). Leveraging its innovative cloud SIM technology and architecture, the Company has redefined the mobile data connectivity experience by allowing users to gain access to mobile data traffic allowance shared by network operators on its marketplace, while providing reliable connectivity, high speeds and competitive pricing.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.ucloudlink.com

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Futu Announces Third Quarter 2020 Unaudited Financial Results

HONG KONG, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Futu Holdings Limited (“Futu” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FUTU), a leading tech-driven online brokerage and wealth management platform in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Third Quarter 2020 Operational Highlights

  • Total number of paying clients
    1 increased 136.5% year-over-year to 418,089.
  • Total number of registered clients
    2 increased 79.7% year-over-year to 1,173,242.
  • Total number of users
    3 increased 52.2% year-over-year to 10.4 million.
  • Total client assets increased 177.8% year-over-year to HK$200.9 billion.
  • Daily average client assets were HK$180.3 billion in the third quarter of 2020, an increase of 152.0% from the same period in 2019.
  • Total trading volume increased 381.1% year-over-year to HK$1,014.7 billion, in which trading volume for US stocks was HK$564.5 billion, trading volume for Hong Kong stocks was HK$436.2 billion, and trading volume for stocks under the Stock Connect was HK$14.0 billion.
  • Daily average revenue trades (DARTs)
    4 increased 273.1% year-over-year to 379,008.
  • Margin financing and securities lending balance increased 171.3% year-over-year to HK$12.6 billion.

Third Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights

  • Total revenues increased 272.1% year-over-year to HK$946.2 million (US$122.1 million).
  • Total gross profit increased 314.1% year-over-year to HK$764.1 million (US$98.6 million).
  • Net income was up 18 times year-over-year to HK$401.7 million (US$51.8 million).
  • Non-GAAP adjusted net income
    5 was up 16 times year-over-year to HK$407.7 million (US$52.6 million).

Mr. Leaf Hua Li, Futu’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We continued to deliver strong results in the third quarter of 2020. Net paying client addition was approximately 115 thousand, bringing the total number of paying clients to over 418 thousand, up 136.5% year-over-year. Our China mainland and Hong Kong paying clients both experienced triple-digit growth in the quarter, driven by a number of industry tailwinds, including continued market volatility and the wave of high-profile Hong Kong IPOs of Chinese companies, especially in the technology, biotech and property management sectors. Organic growth continued to contribute over half of our new paying clients. We are very confident about hitting our full year paying client guidance.”

“Total client assets as of quarter end reached HK$200.9 billion, representing 177.8% growth on a year-over-year basis and 41.1% growth on a quarter-over-quarter basis. Our quarterly paying client retention rate was over 98% for the 7th consecutive quarter.”

“Our trading volume in the quarter surpassed the HK$1 trillion landmark, an exponential 381.1% year-over-year growth. US stock trading contributed 56% of the total trading volume. In the third quarter, we launched Hong Kong securities lending and several derivatives trading offerings, including Hong Kong index futures and MSCI index futures. We will continue to diversify our derivatives trading offerings.”

“The strong IPO market continued to play in our favor. In the third quarter, six IPOs recorded over HK$10 billion subscription respectively on our platform, including the U.S. IPOs of XPeng Motors and Beike, and the Hong Kong IPOs of Nongfu Spring and Ming Yuan Cloud. To note, the Hong Kong IPO of Nongfu Spring attracted over 110,000 retail investors to subscribe over HK$35 billion on our platform. ”

“As for our wealth management business Money Plus, we established partnerships with 9 reputable asset managers including Morgan Stanley, Invesco and BNP Paribas. We started offering proprietary fund portfolios which invest in a basket of funds with the aim to achieve higher risk-adjusted returns. Over 29,000 clients held mutual fund positions as of quarter end. In September, we launched bond trading for professional investors, catering to the various asset allocation needs of our user base.”

Mr. Arthur Yu Chen, Futu’s Chief Financial Officer, said, “In the third quarter, we completed our US$314 million follow-on offering. The offering was met with significant interest from both long-only investors and hedge funds, with the book multiple times oversubscribed. After we enhanced our capital base, we were able to support a much larger margin financing balance.”

Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results

Revenues

Total revenues were HK$946.2 million (US$122.1 million), an increase of 272.1% from HK$254.3 million in the third quarter of 2019.

Brokerage commission and handling charge income was HK$563.1 million (US$72.7 million), an increase of 358.6% from HK$122.8 million in the third quarter of 2019. The increase was mainly due to the 381.1% year-over-year growth of our total trading volume.

Interest income was HK$276.4 million (US$35.7 million), an increase of 139.9% from HK$115.2 million in the third quarter of 2019. We generated higher IPO financing interest income due to an active Hong Kong IPO market and higher margin financing interest income due to the sharp increase in daily average margin financing balances.

Other income was HK$106.7 million (US$13.8 million), an increase of 554.6% from HK$16.3 million in the third quarter of 2019. The growth was primarily due to an increase in our IPO subscription service charge income, currency exchange service income and underwriting fee income.

Costs

Total costs were HK$182.1 million (US$23.5 million), an increase of 160.9% from HK$69.8 million in the third quarter of 2019.

Brokerage commission and handling charge expenses were HK$101.1 million (US$13.1 million), an increase of 311.0% from HK$24.6 million in the third quarter of 2019. The growth was roughly in line with our trading volume growth.

Interest expenses were HK$47.4 million (US$6.1 million), an increase of 150.8% from HK$18.9 million in the same period of 2019. The increase was primarily due to higher IPO financing interest expenses.

Processing and servicing costs were HK$33.6 million (US$4.3 million), an increase of 27.3% from HK$26.4 million in the third quarter of 2019. The growth was primarily due to an increase in cloud service fees to support the growing number of trades.

Gross Profit

Total gross profit was HK$764.1 million (US$98.6 million), an increase of 314.1% from HK$184.5 million in the third quarter of 2019.

Gross profit margin increased from 72.6% in the third quarter of 2019 to 80.8% in the third quarter of 2020, attributable to higher operating leverage as a result of our larger business scale.

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses were HK$322.8 million (US$41.6 million), an increase of 111.4% from HK$152.7 million in the third quarter of 2019.

Research and development expenses were HK$149.8 million (US$19.3 million), an increase of 111.3% from HK$70.9 million in the third quarter of 2019. The increase was primarily due to an increase in research and development headcount to support our business growth.

Selling and marketing expenses were HK$111.2 million (US$14.3 million), an increase of 184.4% from HK$39.1 million in the third quarter of 2019. The increase was primarily due to higher branding and marketing spending.

General and administrative expenses were HK$61.7 million (US$8.0 million), an increase of 44.5% from HK$42.7 million in the third quarter of 2019. The increase was primarily due to an increase in headcount for general and administrative personnel.

Net Income

Net income increased by 18 times to HK$401.7 million (US$51.8 million) from HK$20.9 million in the third quarter of 2019. The increase was primarily due to strong revenue growth and significant operating leverage.

Non-GAAP adjusted net income increased by 16 times to HK$407.7 million (US$52.6 million) from HK$23.8 million in the corresponding period of 2019. Non-GAAP adjusted net income is defined as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses. For further information, see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” at the bottom of this press release.

Net Income per ADS

Basic net income per American Depositary Share (“ADS”) was HK$3.09 (US$0.40), compared with HK$0.18 in the third quarter of 2019. Diluted net income per ADS was HK$3.04 (US$0.39), compared with HK$0.17 in the third quarter of 2019. Each ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

Conference Call and Webcast

Futu’s management will hold an earnings conference call on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 7:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time (8:30 PM on the same day, Beijing/Hong Kong Time).

Please note that all participants will need to pre-register for the conference call, using the link http://apac.directeventreg.com/registration/event/9655918. It will automatically lead to the registration page of “Futu Holdings Ltd Third Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call”, where details for RSVP are needed. When requested to submit a participant conference ID, please enter the number “9655918”.

Upon registering, all participants will be provided in confirmation emails with participant dial-in numbers, Direct Event passcodes and unique registrant IDs to access the conference call. Please dial in 10 minutes prior to the call start time using the conference access information.

A telephone replay will be available after the conclusion of the conference call through 7:59 AM U.S. Eastern Time, November 27, 2020. The dial-in details are:

International: +61-2-8199-0299
US: +1-646-254-3697
Hong Kong: +852-3051-2780
Passcode: 9655918

Additionally, a live and archived webcast of this conference call will be available at https://ir.futuholdings.com/.

About
Futu Holdings Limited

Futu Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: FUTU) is an advanced technology company transforming the investing experience by offering a fully digitized brokerage and wealth management platform. The Company primarily serves the emerging affluent Chinese population, pursuing a massive opportunity to facilitate a once-in-a-generation shift in the wealth management industry and build a digital gateway into broader financial services. The Company provides investing services through its proprietary digital platform, Futu NiuNiu, a highly integrated application accessible through any mobile device, tablet or desktop. The Company’s primary fee-generating services include trade execution and margin financing which allow its clients to trade securities, such as stocks, warrants, options, futures and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, across different markets. Futu enhances the user and client experience with market data and news, research, as well as powerful analytical tools, providing them with a data rich foundation to simplify the investing decision-making process. Futu has also embedded social media tools to create a network centered around its users and provide connectivity to users, investors, companies, analysts, media and key opinion leaders.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses non-GAAP adjusted net income, a non-GAAP measure, as a supplemental measure to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of the non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company defines non-GAAP adjusted net income as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses. The Company presents the non-GAAP financial measure because it is used by the management to evaluate the operating performance and formulate business plans. Non-GAAP adjusted net income enables the management to assess the Company’s operating results without considering the impact of share-based compensation expenses, which are non-cash charges. The Company also believes that the use of the non-GAAP measure facilitates investors’ assessment of its operating performance.

Non-GAAP adjusted net income is not defined under U.S. GAAP and is not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This non-GAAP financial measure has limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using non-GAAP adjusted net income is that it does not reflect all items of expense that affect the Company’s operations. Share-based compensation expenses have been and may continue to be incurred in the business and is not reflected in the presentation of non-GAAP adjusted net income. Further, the non-GAAP measure may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.

The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measure to the nearest U.S. GAAP performance measure, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company’s performance.

For more information on this non-GAAP financial measure, please see the table captioned “Unaudited Reconciliations of Non-GAAP and GAAP Results” set forth at the end of this press release.

Exchange Rate Information

This announcement contains translations of certain HK dollars (“HK$”) amounts into U.S. dollars (“US$”) at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from HK$ to US$ were made at the rate of HK$7.7500 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on September 30, 2020 in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the HK$ or US$ amounts referred could be converted into US$ or HK$, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates” and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from the management team of the Company, contain forward-looking statements. Futu may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Futu’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Futu’s goal and strategies; Futu’s expansion plans; Futu’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Futu’s expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its credit products; Futu’s expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with borrowers, institutional funding partners, merchandise suppliers and other parties it collaborate with; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Futu’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Futu does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

For investor inquiries, please contact:

Investor Relations
Futu Holdings Limited
[email protected]

 
FUTU HOLDINGS LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except for share and per share data)

 
  As of December 31     As of September 30
  2019     2020     2020  
  HK$     HK$     US$  
ASSETS                
Cash and cash equivalents 362,574     1,023,343     132,044  
Cash held on behalf of clients 14,540,863     33,199,968     4,283,867  
Available-for-sale financial securities 93,773          
Equity method investment 6,166     5,809     750  
Loans and advances (net of allowance of HK$13,074 thousand and nil as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019) 4,188,689     36,602,937     4,722,960  
Receivables:                
Clients 247,017     285,659     36,859  
Brokers 1,226,348     3,382,266     436,421  
Clearing organization 304,080     461,190     59,508  
Fund management companies and fund distributors (1)     98,357     12,691  
Interest 16,892     17,814     2,299  
Prepaid assets 12,470     7,695     993  
Operating lease right-of-use assets 161,617     133,006     17,162  
Other assets 239,435     290,046     37,426  
Total assets 21,399,924     75,508,090     9,742,980  
                 
LIABILITIES                
Amounts due to related parties 33,628     22,026     2,842  
Payables:                
Clients 15,438,879     35,080,991     4,526,579  
Brokers 1,484,243     3,155,867     407,209  
Clearing organization     364,989     47,095  
Fund management companies and fund distributors (1) 26,381     52,890     6,825  
Interest 519     2,514     324  
Borrowings 1,467,586     27,628,221     3,564,932  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase 1,590     2,877,652     371,310  
Operating lease liabilities 172,466     143,345     18,496  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 226,079     477,680     61,636  
Total liabilities 18,851,371     69,806,175     9,007,248  
                 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
Class A ordinary shares 36     43     6  
Class B ordinary shares 42     42     5  
Additional paid-in capital 2,536,182     4,901,554     632,459  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,446 )   (9,526 )   (1,229 )
Retained earnings 16,739     809,802     104,491  
Total shareholders’ equity 2,548,553     5,701,915     735,732  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 21,399,924     75,508,090     9,742,980  
                 

(1) Receivables from and payables to fund management companies and fund distributors are currently presented as separate line items on the face of the balance sheet as the management believes that the fund distribution services has become one of the Company’s major businesses. Comparatives have also been reclassified from other assets and accrued expenses and other liabilities for comparability.

 
FUTU HOLDINGS LIMITED

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands, except for share and per share data)

 
  For the Three Months Ended   For the Nine Months Ended
  September 3
0
,

201
9
  September 3
0
,

2020
  September 3
0
,

2020
  September 3
0
,

201
9
  September 3
0
,

2020
  September 3
0
,

2020
  HK$   HK$   US$   HK$   HK$   US$
Revenues                      
Brokerage commission and handling charge income 122,794     563,109     72,659     359,775     1,271,804     164,104  
Interest income 115,204     276,359     35,659     336,945     628,692     81,122  
Other income 16,344     106,704     13,768     53,925     223,882     28,888  
Total revenues 254,342     946,172     122,086     750,645     2,124,378     274,114  
Costs                      
Brokerage commission and handling charge expenses (24,552 )   (101,146 )   (13,051 )   (69,788 )   (228,320 )   (29,461 )
Interest expenses (18,855 )   (47,357 )   (6,111 )   (58,064 )   (120,672 )   (15,571 )
Processing and servicing costs (26,402 )   (33,558 )   (4,330 )   (67,032 )   (104,791 )   (13,521 )
Total costs (69,809 )   (182,061 )   (23,492 )   (194,884 )   (453,783 )   (58,553 )
Total gross profit 184,533     764,111     98,594     555,761     1,670,595     215,561  
                       
Operating expenses                      
Research and development expenses (70,886 )   (149,842 )   (19,334 )   (188,023 )   (351,178 )   (45,313 )
Selling and marketing expenses (39,147 )   (111,187 )   (14,347 )   (113,364 )   (272,793 )   (35,199 )
General and administrative expenses (42,706 )   (61,741 )   (7,967 )   (109,144 )   (159,496 )   (20,580 )
Total operating expenses (152,739 )   (322,770 )   (41,648 )   (410,531 )   (783,467 )   (101,092 )
                       
Others, net (3,863 )   (6,763 )   (873 )   (7,695 )   (15,125 )   (1,952 )
                       
Income before income tax expense 27,931     434,578     56,073     137,535     872,003     112,517  
                                   

Income tax expense (7,341 )   (32,700 )   (4,219 )   (15,604 )   (78,475 )   (10,126 )
                       
Net gain/(loss) from equity method investments 261     (157 )   (20 )   (209 )   (465 )   (60 )
                       
Net income 20,851     401,721     51,834     121,722     793,063     102,331  
                       
Preferred shares redemption value accretion             (12,309 )        
Income allocation to participating preferred shareholders             (10,196 )        
Net income attributable to ordinary shareholder of the Company 20,851     401,721     51,834     99,217     793,063     102,331  
                       
Net income per share attributable to ordinary shareholder of the Company                      
Basic 0.02     0.39     0.05     0.13     0.78     0.10  
Diluted 0.02     0.38     0.05     0.11     0.77     0.10  
                       
Net income per ADS                      
Basic 0.18     3.09     0.40     1.02     6.24     0.81  
Diluted 0.17     3.04     0.39     0.90     6.16     0.79  
                       
Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing net income per share                      
Basic 897,347,760     1,041,524,160     1,041,524,160     778,016,433     1,016,459,235     1,016,459,235  
Diluted 1,007,169,117     1,056,692,991     1,056,692,991     887,893,861     1,029,682,530     1,029,682,530  
                                   

 
Net income 20,851     401,721     51,834     121,722     793,063     102,331  
Other comprehensive income, net of

tax
                         
Foreign currency translation adjustment 6,581     (784 )   (101 )   2,058     (5,080 )   (655 )
Total comprehensive income 27,432     400,937     51,733     123,780     787,983     101,676  
                           

 
FUTU HOLDINGS LIMITED

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP AND GAAP RESULTS

(In thousands)

 
  For the Three Months Ended   For the Nine Months Ended
  September 30,

2019
  September 30,

2020
  September 30,

2020
  September 3
0
,

201
9
  September 3
0
,

2020
  September 3
0
,

2020
  HK$   HK$   US$   HK$   HK$   US$
                       
Net income 20,851   401,721   51,834   121,722   793,063   102,331
Add: share-based compensation expenses  2,990   5,987   773   10,585   18,052   2,329
Adjusted net income 23,841   407,708   52,607   132,307   811,115   104,660
                       

______________________________

1 The number of paying clients refers to the number of the clients with assets in their trading accounts on Futu’s platform.
2 The number of registered clients refers to the number of users who open one or more trading accounts on Futu’s platform.
3 The number of users refers to the number of user accounts registered with our Futu NiuNiu applications or websites.
4 The number of Daily Average Revenue Trades (DARTs) refers to the number of average trades per day that generate commissions or fees.
5 Non-GAAP adjusted net income is defined as net income excluding share-based compensation expenses.



Vonage Contact Center Helps Hotelbeds Handle the Challenges of a Global Pandemic While Boosting Customer Experience

Vonage Contact Center Helps Hotelbeds Handle the Challenges of a Global Pandemic While Boosting Customer Experience

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vonage (Nasdaq: VG), a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, today announced that Hotelbeds has revealed it has better served its global customer-base while operating remotely with the Vonage Contact Center during COVID-19.

Hotelbeds is the world’s leading bedbank. The company contracts, connects and efficiently distributes a differentiated portfolio of more than 180,000 properties across 185 countries – plus ancillary services such as transfers and activities – to leading industry partners including retail travel agents, tour operators, points redemption schemes and airlines.

“Vonage has been extremely valuable on the operations side of our business, helping to lower our costs, giving our contact centre agents far greater capabilities and ultimately enabling us to better serve our customers and suppliers,” comments Xabier Zabala, Global Operations Director at Hotelbeds. “During these challenging times, most of our employees are working from home, but even when they are able to return to the office, thanks to the Vonage Contact Center we will benefit from a hybrid and flexible footprint that combines office and remote working.”

Hotelbeds chose the Vonage Contact Center for its deep Salesforce integration, omnichannel, routing and reporting capabilities. As a flexible, scalable cloud solution, agents can access the Vonage Contact Center from anywhere and it can be easily scaled in line with Hotelbeds’ needs. This provides the technology necessary to boost the organisation’s response to any increase in demand. During COVID-19, Hotelbeds was able to seamlessly transition employees to a remote working environment, and using Vonage’s single, cloud-based contact centre platform, the organisation’s answer rates have improved, costs have been reduced, and callers now benefit from greater call stability and audio quality.

“In the current environment, it’s more important than ever that we continue to communicate effectively and maintain a close relationship with our suppliers,” comments Paul Anthony, Digital Commercialisation Director at Hotelbeds. “We are now conducting a lot of what used to be face-to-face visits via calls and are able to provide a rich, consistent and personalised customer experience with the Vonage Contact Center. We are even seeing significant improvements in our productivity.”

“Now more than ever, businesses worldwide are reliant on intelligent, cloud-based customer service and productivity tools to keep employees and customers connected and working efficiently,” comments Paul Turner, Vice President, Strategic Accounts for Vonage. “We’re pleased that the Vonage Contact Center has enabled Hotelbeds to easily operate remotely while delivering the best possible support to its customers and partners.”

To find out more about how Hotelbeds is using the Vonage Contact Center, visit www.vonage.com.

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About Vonage

Vonage, (Nasdaq: VG) a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Vonage’s Communications Platform is fully programmable and allows for the integration of Video, Voice, Chat, Messaging and Verification into existing products, workflows and systems. Vonage’s fully programmable unified communications and contact centre applications are built from the Vonage platform and enable companies to transform how they communicate and operate from the office or anywhere, providing enormous flexibility and ensuring business continuity.

Vonage Holdings Corp. is headquartered in New Jersey, with offices throughout the United States, Europe, Israel, Australia and Asia. To follow Vonage on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/vonage. To become a fan on Facebook, go to facebook.com/vonage. To subscribe on YouTube, visit youtube.com/vonage.

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Oncopeptides: INTERIM REPORT Q3 2020

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STOCKHOLM, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ —

Summary

Financial overview July 1 – September 30, 2020

  • Net sales amounted to SEK 0.0 M (0.0)
  • Loss for the period was SEK 383.4 M (loss: 189.8)
  • Loss per share, before and after dilution, was SEK 5.71 (loss: 3.53)
  • On September 30 cash and cash equivalents amounted to SEK 1,251.6 M (1,122.3)

Significant events during the period July 1 – September 30, 2020

  • The FDA granted priority review of melflufen for patients with triple-class refractory multiple myeloma and set the PDUFA date to February 28, 2021
  • Patient enrolment in the pivotal phase 3 OCEAN study was completed including 495 patients
  • Patient enrolment for the phase 1/2 study in AL-amyloidosis began, this is the first study with melflufen in an indication outside multiple myeloma
  • The phase 2 PORT study evaluating alternative administration of melflufen and dexamethasone in multiple myeloma started
  • Oncopeptides further coordinated the global and US organizational structure and appointed Mohamed Ladha as General Manager of the US Business Unit

Significant events after the reporting period

  • Oncopeptides announced that the company intends to submit a conditional marketing authorization application for melflufen in the EU
  • Oncopeptides entered into a €40 M loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB)
  • An IND application was submitted to the FDA to initiate clinical studies with OPD5, Oncopeptides’ second drug candidate


SEK thousand





2020

Jul – Sep






2019

Jul – Sep






2020

Jan – Sep





2019


Jan – Sep


2019

 
Jan – Dec


Net sales

Operating loss

-383,498

-189,597

-1,079,706

-495,148

-739,392

Loss before tax

-383,784

-189,710

-1,080,653

-495,520

-739,920

Loss for the period

-383,357

-189,780

-1,081,727

-495,801

-740,705

Earnings per share before and after dilution (SEK)

-5.71

-3.53

-17.87

-9.90

-14.33

Cash flow from operating activities

-340,841

-207,774

-939,347

-473,592

-690,566

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

1,251,629

1,122,297

1,251,629

1,122,297

926,186

Research & development costs/operating expenses %

50%

80%

59%

79%

74%

Conference call for investors, analysts and the media

The Interim Report Q3 2020 and an operational update will be presented by CEO Marty J Duvall and members of Oncopeptides Leadership team, Thursday November 19, 2020 at 14:00 (CET).

The conference call will also be streamed via a link on the website: www. oncopeptides.com.

Phone numbers for participants from:

Sweden: +46 8 566 426 92
Europe: +44 3333 009 274
USA: +1 833 526 83 47

Financial calendar

Year-end Report 2020: February 18, 2021

Annual Report 2020: Week starting with April 26, 2021

Interim Report Q1 2021: May 26, 2021

Annual General Meeting 2021: May 26, 2021

For more information

Marty J Duvall, CEO, Oncopeptides
E-mail: [email protected]

Rein Piir, Head of Investor Relations, Oncopeptides
E-mail: [email protected]   
Cell phone: +46 70 853 72 92

This information is information that Oncopeptides is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation and the Securities Markets Act. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 08:00 CET on November 19, 2020.

About Oncopeptides

Oncopeptides is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development of targeted therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases. The lead product candidate melflufen, is a first in class peptide-drug conjugate that targets aminopeptidases and rapidly releases alkylating agents into tumor cells. Melflufen is in development as a new treatment for the hematological malignancy multiple myeloma and is being tested in multiple clinical studies including the pivotal phase 2 HORIZON study and the ongoing phase 3 OCEAN study. Based on the results from the HORIZON study a New Drug Application has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, for accelerated approval of melflufen in combination with dexamethasone for treatment of adult patients with triple-class refractory multiple myeloma. The FDA, has granted the New Drug Application a priority review, with a PDUFA date of February 28, 2021.Oncopeptides’ global Headquarters is in Stockholm, Sweden and the U.S. Headquarters is situated in Boston, Mass. The company is listed in the Mid Cap segment on Nasdaq Stockholm with the ticker ONCO. More information is available on www.oncopeptides.com.

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Carrefour chooses Pricer as preferred ESL supplier for worldwide installations

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STOCKHOLM, Nov. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Pricer announces that the retail group Carrefour has chosen Pricer as preferred  supplier for new ESL (Electronic Shelf Label) installations and upgrading of stores that are already equipped with Pricer’s ESL. Although the framework agreement contains no commitments with regard to volumes or amounts, the intent is to deploy the Pricer system in approximately 500 stores before the end of 2022.

The grocery chain Carrefour plans to leverage Pricer’s advanced in-store communication and management system to equip and upgrade all store formats (hypermarkets, supermarkets,  proximity stores and cash & carry) in France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Romania, Poland, Brazil, Argentina and Taiwan.

Pricer’s real-time, reliable and easy-to-use ESL system provides the platform for Carrefour to continue to enhance both store efficiency and customer experience.

Some of the key capabilities are:           

  • Instant Flash – The energy-efficient flash light provides a clear visibility up and down the aisle, enabling use cases like promo-flash, pick-to-light, a more efficient product replenishment and early detection of expiry dates.
  • Geo-location – With 1-meter precision to know, at any given moment, the ESL’s position in the store. This feature is useful to address merchandise management challenges like planogram generation.
  • Display of store management data – Such as minimal stock, replenishment day, average sales or product’s EAN.
  • Automated price management – Including advanced promotion management.
  • Cloud – Reduces time-to-market, accelerates innovation and enables efficiency in line with Carrefour’s cloud strategy.

“After a thorough evaluation of all the main manufacturers in the ESL market, we are very pleased to select Pricer as our preferred worldwide supplier in this area, says Miguel Angel González Gisbert, Global CTO at Carrefour. “Pricer has been a key partner over the last 20 years and continues to offer leading capabilities when it comes to quality of display, efficiency, simplicity and features such as pick-to-light that were demonstrated in the field during the selection process.”

“We are thrilled to be selected by Carrefour to provide our unique, robust and highly scalable in-store system”, says Helena Holmgren, CEO at Pricer. “It’s strengthening to see that Carrefour did a rigorous evaluation of several manufacturers in the marketplace and on that basis has selected Pricer as the standard solution for all Carrefour store formats worldwide.”                

For further information, please contact:

Helena Holmgren, President and CEO
+46 (0)702 870 068

Susanne Andersson, CFO
+46 (0)730 668 904
[email protected]  

This information is information that Pricer AB is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 08:30 CET on November 19, 2020.

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About Pricer

Pricer AB is a global leader in providing in-store digital shelf-edge solutions that enhance both store performance and the shopping experience. The increasingly feature-rich Pricer platform is fast, robust, interconnectable and scalable. Pricer was founded in Sweden in 1991 and is listed on NASDAQ Stockholm. For further information, please visit www.pricer.com

 

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Shareholder Update

TAMPA, FL, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  via NewMediaWire — REMSleep Holdings, Inc. (OTC PINK: RMSL) Gives an update on FDA process. We have had numerous inquiries regarding REMSleep regulatory status.  The new Deltawave nasal pillows mask evolved from the company’s original 510K and CPAP mask, Laminair. For an extended period, it was the company’s understanding the new Deltawave CPAP interface would be covered under our original “Laminair” 510K with a name change and notifications of insignificant material/design changes and features represented in our original 510K. After repeated reviews from the company’s FDA consultants the company was informed the improvements to the Deltawave were too extensive, superimposed with recently added regulations, which would require filing a new 510K. The company was stunned by this revelation. The company has since exhausted every means possible to a pathway of using the company’s original 510K. We have been silently working/struggling to give this good news.

REMSleep has now passed through the grieving process and has initiated the steeper regulatory hill climb. All regulatory demands are in progress.  This we can guarantee. REMSleep takes full responsibility for these delays and disappointments.  We can only hope we can be forgiven by investors who have had faith in our company.  The degree of despair is incredible. The company has a wonderful product. At least 90% of all patients testing our product give outstanding reviews. We know it is a wonderful product, otherwise, we would not have the will to fight this victory fight. We know Deltawave will change the lives of so many and we have to make Deltawave available for those who need to be rescued from a long standing scourge. Stand with us and be a part of this victory.

About REMSleep Holdings, Inc.

REMSleep Holdings, Inc. is a medical device manufacturer dedicated to forever changing the level of treatment provided to obstructive sleep apnea patients. Our focus is primarily designing and manufacturing devices and products for the treatment of sleep apnea and other respiratory conditions. With over 30 years of collective experience in CPAP therapy, the REMSleep team has extensive knowledge and understanding of CPAP and the challenges of patient compliance. We diligently strive for our products to make a difference and improve the condition of those suffering from sleep apnea.

REMSleep Holdings, Inc. has a new patent pending, innovative sleep apnea product that will meet multiple market demand and be able to reach and address a large percentage of the patient population who continue to struggle with CPAP compliance.

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Contact:

REMSleep Holdings, Inc.
2202 N. West Shore Blvd.
Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33607

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 813-367-3855
Fax: 813-639-7501