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Biofrontera AG: Tender offer for up to 6,250,000 Biofrontera shares
DGAP-News: Biofrontera AG / Key word(s): Offer
30.05.2018 / 18:30
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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*Tender offer for up to 6,250,000 Biofrontera shares*
*Leverkusen, Germany, May 30, 2018* - Biofrontera AG (NASDAQ: BFRA; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: B8F) (the "Company"), an international biopharmaceutical company, today confirmed that Deutsche Balaton Biotech AG has commenced an unsolicited exchange offer to acquire up to 6,250,000 of the Company's outstanding ordinary shares. Deutsche Balaton Biotech AG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Balaton AG, one of the Company's major shareholders, which is controlled indirectly by Wilhelm Konrad Thomas Zours. Please see Item 7.A-Major Shareholders of the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2018, for more information on Deutsche Balaton AG's and Mr. Zours's holdings of the Company's ordinary shares.
As consideration per one (1) share in Biofrontera, one (1) Euro per share in cash and one (1) warrant is offered. Each warrant is issued by Deutsche Balaton Biotech AG and entitles the owner to buy one (1) share of Biofrontera from Deutsche Balaton Biotech AG. Details of the offer and the conditions of the warrant can be found in the offer document published by Deutsche Balaton Biotech AG. The offer has not been presented to, or approved by, the SEC.
The Company's supervisory board and management board will assess Deutsche Balaton Biotech's offer and advise the Company's shareholders of its recommendation regarding the exchange offer around June 11, 2018 in accordance with the German Takeover Act. The recommendation will be published and filed with the SEC.
*Shareholders are strongly advised to take no action in relation to the offer at this time pending review of Deutsche Balaton Biotech's offer by the Company's supervisory board and management board.*
*-End-*
*Enquiries, please contact:
Biofrontera AG *
Thomas Schaffer, Chief Financial Officer +49 (0) 214 87 63 2 0
ir@biofrontera.com
*IR UK: Seton Services *
Toni Vallen +44(0) 20 7729 0805
*IR and PR US: The Ruth Group*
IR: Tram Bui
PR: Kirsten Thomas +1 646-536-7035
+1 508-280-6592
*About Biofrontera:*
Biofrontera AG is an international biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of a platform of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions and diseases caused primarily by exposure to sunlight that results in sun damage to the skin. Biofrontera's approved products focus on the treatment in the U.S. and Europe of actinic keratoses, which are skin lesions that can sometimes lead to skin cancer, as well as the treatment of certain forms of basal cell carcinoma in the European Union. American Depositary Shares representing Biofrontera's ordinary shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "BFRA", and Biofrontera's ordinary shares are listed in the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (B8F, ISIN: DE0006046113). Information is also available at www.biofrontera.com.
*Forward Looking Statements:*
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding the public offering and the intended use of proceeds from the offering. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate,""believe,""forecast,""estimate" and "intend," among others. Such forward-looking statements are based on the currently held beliefs and assumptions of the management of Biofrontera AG, which are expressed in good faith and, in their opinion, reasonable. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, financial condition, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to differ materially from the results, financial condition, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors are set forth in the Registration Statement on Form F-1 filed with the SEC, including in the section "Risk Factors," and in future reports filed with the SEC. Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.
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30.05.2018 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.
Archive at www.dgap.de --------------------
Language: English
Company: Biofrontera AG
Hemmelrather Weg 201
51377 Leverkusen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)214 87632 0
Fax: +49 (0)214 87632 90
E-mail: ir@biofrontera.com
Internet: www.biofrontera.com
ISIN: DE0006046113, NASDAQ: BFRA
WKN: 604611
Listed: Regulated Market in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange; Nasdaq
End of News DGAP News Service Reported by EQS Group 1 hour ago.
30.05.2018 / 18:30
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
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*Tender offer for up to 6,250,000 Biofrontera shares*
*Leverkusen, Germany, May 30, 2018* - Biofrontera AG (NASDAQ: BFRA; Frankfurt Stock Exchange: B8F) (the "Company"), an international biopharmaceutical company, today confirmed that Deutsche Balaton Biotech AG has commenced an unsolicited exchange offer to acquire up to 6,250,000 of the Company's outstanding ordinary shares. Deutsche Balaton Biotech AG is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Balaton AG, one of the Company's major shareholders, which is controlled indirectly by Wilhelm Konrad Thomas Zours. Please see Item 7.A-Major Shareholders of the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on April 30, 2018, for more information on Deutsche Balaton AG's and Mr. Zours's holdings of the Company's ordinary shares.
As consideration per one (1) share in Biofrontera, one (1) Euro per share in cash and one (1) warrant is offered. Each warrant is issued by Deutsche Balaton Biotech AG and entitles the owner to buy one (1) share of Biofrontera from Deutsche Balaton Biotech AG. Details of the offer and the conditions of the warrant can be found in the offer document published by Deutsche Balaton Biotech AG. The offer has not been presented to, or approved by, the SEC.
The Company's supervisory board and management board will assess Deutsche Balaton Biotech's offer and advise the Company's shareholders of its recommendation regarding the exchange offer around June 11, 2018 in accordance with the German Takeover Act. The recommendation will be published and filed with the SEC.
*Shareholders are strongly advised to take no action in relation to the offer at this time pending review of Deutsche Balaton Biotech's offer by the Company's supervisory board and management board.*
*-End-*
*Enquiries, please contact:
Biofrontera AG *
Thomas Schaffer, Chief Financial Officer +49 (0) 214 87 63 2 0
ir@biofrontera.com
*IR UK: Seton Services *
Toni Vallen +44(0) 20 7729 0805
*IR and PR US: The Ruth Group*
IR: Tram Bui
PR: Kirsten Thomas +1 646-536-7035
+1 508-280-6592
*About Biofrontera:*
Biofrontera AG is an international biopharmaceutical company specializing in the development and commercialization of a platform of pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions and diseases caused primarily by exposure to sunlight that results in sun damage to the skin. Biofrontera's approved products focus on the treatment in the U.S. and Europe of actinic keratoses, which are skin lesions that can sometimes lead to skin cancer, as well as the treatment of certain forms of basal cell carcinoma in the European Union. American Depositary Shares representing Biofrontera's ordinary shares are listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "BFRA", and Biofrontera's ordinary shares are listed in the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (B8F, ISIN: DE0006046113). Information is also available at www.biofrontera.com.
*Forward Looking Statements:*
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding the public offering and the intended use of proceeds from the offering. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate,""believe,""forecast,""estimate" and "intend," among others. Such forward-looking statements are based on the currently held beliefs and assumptions of the management of Biofrontera AG, which are expressed in good faith and, in their opinion, reasonable. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, financial condition, performance, or achievements of the Company, or industry results, to differ materially from the results, financial condition, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors are set forth in the Registration Statement on Form F-1 filed with the SEC, including in the section "Risk Factors," and in future reports filed with the SEC. Given these risks, uncertainties and other factors, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake an obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.
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30.05.2018 Dissemination of a Corporate News, transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
The DGAP Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases.
Archive at www.dgap.de --------------------
Language: English
Company: Biofrontera AG
Hemmelrather Weg 201
51377 Leverkusen
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)214 87632 0
Fax: +49 (0)214 87632 90
E-mail: ir@biofrontera.com
Internet: www.biofrontera.com
ISIN: DE0006046113, NASDAQ: BFRA
WKN: 604611
Listed: Regulated Market in Dusseldorf, Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate Exchange; Nasdaq
End of News DGAP News Service Reported by EQS Group 1 hour ago.
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SuperSonic Imagine to Feature Aixplorer, the Only Ultrasound Imaging device with 510(k) Approval for Management of Liver Disease, at Digestive Disease Week 2018
Attendees will experience the Aixplorer’s groundbreaking 60-second alternative to liver biopsy
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France, May 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SuperSonic Imagine (Euronext:SSI) (FR0010526814), a company specializing in ultrasound medical imaging, announced today that it will feature the Aixplorer^® platform at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2018, held June 2 – 5 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The Aixplorer platform, which includes the Aixplorer and Aixplorer Ultimate ultrasound systems, is the only imaging ultrasound device platform to receive 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to aid clinical management of adult patients with liver disease. The technology gives physicians new validated clinical indicators to support non-invasive assessment of hepatic fibrosis and steatosis.“To use an accurate, non-invasive, 60-second imaging test instead of a biopsy is a groundbreaking change for hepatologists who treat liver disease and millions of patients who suffer from it,” said Dr. Sumeet Asrani MD MSc, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. “Millions of Americans are diagnosed with liver diseases each year, and tens of thousands die.^1 A non-invasive alternative can help patients avoid repeated biopsies, as well as lower the threshold for that level of testing. It is truly exciting.”
In addition to routine morphological and hemodynamic imaging, Aixplorer systems can quickly and reliably image and measure liver and spleen stiffness in real time under image guidance, utilizing the platform’s ShearWave^TM Elastography (SWE) technology, a 60-second non-invasive exam. Liver and spleen stiffness are known to be correlated to liver fibrosis severity and are therefore considered critical non-invasive bio markers of disease severity. Physicians also can compare ultrasound liver brightness to reference tissue to gain a hepato-renal brightness ratio, which indicates the extent of hepatic steatosis. Aixplorer’s ability to visualize and quantify abdominal vascularization and perfusion aid clinical management of adult patients with liver nodules and advanced chronic liver diseases as well.
“We think it’s appropriate to feature the Aixplorer Ultimate’s capabilities for liver disease at this DDW 2018 meeting, which is themed, ‘Monumental Developments in Science and Medicine,’” said Michèle Lesieur, CEO of SuperSonic Imagine. “We are very proud of the 510(k) clearance we received in January, which made the Aixplorer platform the only imaging ultrasound device specifically approved for management of liver disease, and we look forward to sharing its capabilities with esteemed specialists from around the world.”
SuperSonic Imagine will be exhibiting during DDW 2018 in the Exhibit Hall at booth #2046.
^1. CDC/National Center for Health Statistics: Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis. October 6, 2016. (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/liver-disease.htm).
*About SuperSonic Imagine *
Founded in 2005 and based in Aix-en-Provence (France), SuperSonic Imagine is a company specializing in medical imaging. The company designs, develops and markets a revolutionary ultrasound system, Aixplorer®, with an UltraFast™ platform that can acquire images 200 times faster than conventional ultrasound systems. In addition to providing exceptional image quality, this unique technology is the foundation of several innovations which have changed the paradigm of ultrasound imaging: ShearWave™ Elastography (SWE™), UltraFast™ Doppler, Angio PL.U.S – Planewave UltraSensitive™ Imaging and more recently TriVu. ShearWave Elastography allows physicians to visualize and analyze the stiffness of tissue in a real-time, reliable, reproducible and non-invasive manner. This criteria has become an important parameter in diagnosing potentially malignant tissue or other diseased tissue. As of today, over 400 peer-reviewed publications have demonstrated the value of SWE for the clinical management of patients with a wide range of diseases. SuperSonic Imagine has been granted regulatory clearances for the commercialization of Aixplorer in key global markets. SuperSonic Imagine is a listed company since April 2014 on the Euronext, symbol SSI. For more information about SuperSonic Imagine, please go to www.supersonicimagine.com.
*Contact information: *
*SuperSonic Imagine**
*Marketing & Communication
Emmanuelle Vella
emmanuelle.vella@supersonicimagine.com
+33 4 86 79 03 27
*FP2**COM*
Media Relations - Europe
Florence Portejoie
fportejoie@fp2com.fr
+33 6 07 76 82 83 *NewCap **
*Investor Relations – EU
Pierre Laurent / Florent Alba
supersonicimagine@newcap.fr
+33 1 44 71 98 55
*Pascale Communication**
*Media Relations - US
Amy Phillips
amy@pascalecommunications.com
+1 412 327 9499
* * Reported by GlobeNewswire 41 minutes ago.
AIX-EN-PROVENCE, France, May 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SuperSonic Imagine (Euronext:SSI) (FR0010526814), a company specializing in ultrasound medical imaging, announced today that it will feature the Aixplorer^® platform at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2018, held June 2 – 5 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The Aixplorer platform, which includes the Aixplorer and Aixplorer Ultimate ultrasound systems, is the only imaging ultrasound device platform to receive 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to aid clinical management of adult patients with liver disease. The technology gives physicians new validated clinical indicators to support non-invasive assessment of hepatic fibrosis and steatosis.“To use an accurate, non-invasive, 60-second imaging test instead of a biopsy is a groundbreaking change for hepatologists who treat liver disease and millions of patients who suffer from it,” said Dr. Sumeet Asrani MD MSc, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas. “Millions of Americans are diagnosed with liver diseases each year, and tens of thousands die.^1 A non-invasive alternative can help patients avoid repeated biopsies, as well as lower the threshold for that level of testing. It is truly exciting.”
In addition to routine morphological and hemodynamic imaging, Aixplorer systems can quickly and reliably image and measure liver and spleen stiffness in real time under image guidance, utilizing the platform’s ShearWave^TM Elastography (SWE) technology, a 60-second non-invasive exam. Liver and spleen stiffness are known to be correlated to liver fibrosis severity and are therefore considered critical non-invasive bio markers of disease severity. Physicians also can compare ultrasound liver brightness to reference tissue to gain a hepato-renal brightness ratio, which indicates the extent of hepatic steatosis. Aixplorer’s ability to visualize and quantify abdominal vascularization and perfusion aid clinical management of adult patients with liver nodules and advanced chronic liver diseases as well.
“We think it’s appropriate to feature the Aixplorer Ultimate’s capabilities for liver disease at this DDW 2018 meeting, which is themed, ‘Monumental Developments in Science and Medicine,’” said Michèle Lesieur, CEO of SuperSonic Imagine. “We are very proud of the 510(k) clearance we received in January, which made the Aixplorer platform the only imaging ultrasound device specifically approved for management of liver disease, and we look forward to sharing its capabilities with esteemed specialists from around the world.”
SuperSonic Imagine will be exhibiting during DDW 2018 in the Exhibit Hall at booth #2046.
^1. CDC/National Center for Health Statistics: Chronic Liver Disease and Cirrhosis. October 6, 2016. (https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/liver-disease.htm).
*About SuperSonic Imagine *
Founded in 2005 and based in Aix-en-Provence (France), SuperSonic Imagine is a company specializing in medical imaging. The company designs, develops and markets a revolutionary ultrasound system, Aixplorer®, with an UltraFast™ platform that can acquire images 200 times faster than conventional ultrasound systems. In addition to providing exceptional image quality, this unique technology is the foundation of several innovations which have changed the paradigm of ultrasound imaging: ShearWave™ Elastography (SWE™), UltraFast™ Doppler, Angio PL.U.S – Planewave UltraSensitive™ Imaging and more recently TriVu. ShearWave Elastography allows physicians to visualize and analyze the stiffness of tissue in a real-time, reliable, reproducible and non-invasive manner. This criteria has become an important parameter in diagnosing potentially malignant tissue or other diseased tissue. As of today, over 400 peer-reviewed publications have demonstrated the value of SWE for the clinical management of patients with a wide range of diseases. SuperSonic Imagine has been granted regulatory clearances for the commercialization of Aixplorer in key global markets. SuperSonic Imagine is a listed company since April 2014 on the Euronext, symbol SSI. For more information about SuperSonic Imagine, please go to www.supersonicimagine.com.
*Contact information: *
*SuperSonic Imagine**
*Marketing & Communication
Emmanuelle Vella
emmanuelle.vella@supersonicimagine.com
+33 4 86 79 03 27
*FP2**COM*
Media Relations - Europe
Florence Portejoie
fportejoie@fp2com.fr
+33 6 07 76 82 83 *NewCap **
*Investor Relations – EU
Pierre Laurent / Florent Alba
supersonicimagine@newcap.fr
+33 1 44 71 98 55
*Pascale Communication**
*Media Relations - US
Amy Phillips
amy@pascalecommunications.com
+1 412 327 9499
* * Reported by GlobeNewswire 41 minutes ago.
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Study: Europe's Christians less tolerant of immigrants
Christians in Western Europe are less accepting of immigrants and non-Christians than people without religious affiliations, a study published yesterday that was based on a 15-country survey found.The Pew Research Centre report...
Reported by New Zealand Herald 35 minutes ago.
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UNITED SIKHS Call Upon U.S. & Pakistan Government For Justice In Assassination of Humanitarian Volunteer
Militants Reportedly Shot Activist Charanjeet Singh in His Own Grocery Store
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, May 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the reported militant attack that tragically claimed the life of UNITED SIKHS Volunteer Charanjeet Singh, 52, the global nonprofit organization today urged United States and Pakistan government officials to provide necessary security measures for the local Sikh community.
Immediately after news of the crime broke, UNITED SIKHS reached out to Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Peshawar Mayor Muhammad Asim Khan, the U.S. Consulate, Dept. of State and Commission on International Religious Freedom to address the heinous violation of human rights.
“We call upon the government to urgently implement additional security measures to protect the Sikh community, as we are in a state of shock at this horrific crime," said UNITED SIKHS Pakistan Coordinator Herdyal Singh, who is related to the victim. “Our International Civil and Human Rights Advocacy legal division is actively working with local authorities to ensure the perpetrators are apprehended swiftly and justice is served. We ask anyone with any information on the attack to come forward.”
A father of three (one daughter, 16, and two sons, 18 and 20), Charanjeet Singh opened his shop in Peshawar to provide for his family. He volunteered with UNITED SIKHS on a number of international relief efforts, including assistance programs for Pakistan’s internally displaced people. He is being remembered by the community as a beloved human rights and interfaith activist.
In light of this tragic news, UNITED SIKHS also remind the global Sikh community to be vigilant against hate crimes and report them immediately to our ICHRA legal team via the online reporting form: http://www.unitedsikhs.org/hate_crime/usa/hc.php
ABOUT UNITED SIKHS
UNITED SIKHS is a United Nations-affiliated, global charity that advocates for civil and human rights. Our International Civil & Human Rights Advocacy helps advance the economic, social and spiritual empowerment of minorities and other marginalized groups and individuals in need, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social status, age or ability. We achieve this by protecting and enforcing the civil and human rights of minorities and marginalized groups in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
*Attachment*
· Sardar
CONTACT: Megan Daly
UNITED SIKHS
(323) 514-0078
megan.daly@unitedsikhs.org Reported by GlobeNewswire 41 minutes ago.
PESHAWAR, Pakistan, May 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the reported militant attack that tragically claimed the life of UNITED SIKHS Volunteer Charanjeet Singh, 52, the global nonprofit organization today urged United States and Pakistan government officials to provide necessary security measures for the local Sikh community.
Immediately after news of the crime broke, UNITED SIKHS reached out to Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, Peshawar Mayor Muhammad Asim Khan, the U.S. Consulate, Dept. of State and Commission on International Religious Freedom to address the heinous violation of human rights.
“We call upon the government to urgently implement additional security measures to protect the Sikh community, as we are in a state of shock at this horrific crime," said UNITED SIKHS Pakistan Coordinator Herdyal Singh, who is related to the victim. “Our International Civil and Human Rights Advocacy legal division is actively working with local authorities to ensure the perpetrators are apprehended swiftly and justice is served. We ask anyone with any information on the attack to come forward.”
A father of three (one daughter, 16, and two sons, 18 and 20), Charanjeet Singh opened his shop in Peshawar to provide for his family. He volunteered with UNITED SIKHS on a number of international relief efforts, including assistance programs for Pakistan’s internally displaced people. He is being remembered by the community as a beloved human rights and interfaith activist.
In light of this tragic news, UNITED SIKHS also remind the global Sikh community to be vigilant against hate crimes and report them immediately to our ICHRA legal team via the online reporting form: http://www.unitedsikhs.org/hate_crime/usa/hc.php
ABOUT UNITED SIKHS
UNITED SIKHS is a United Nations-affiliated, global charity that advocates for civil and human rights. Our International Civil & Human Rights Advocacy helps advance the economic, social and spiritual empowerment of minorities and other marginalized groups and individuals in need, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, social status, age or ability. We achieve this by protecting and enforcing the civil and human rights of minorities and marginalized groups in the Americas, Europe and Asia.
*Attachment*
· Sardar
CONTACT: Megan Daly
UNITED SIKHS
(323) 514-0078
megan.daly@unitedsikhs.org Reported by GlobeNewswire 41 minutes ago.
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Murdered Russian journalist comes back from the dead
A Russian journalist who was reported to have been murdered in Kiev made a dramatic reappearance at a news conference in Ukraine today.Ukrainian authorities earlier today had announced that Arkady Babchenko, a 41-year-old critic of President Vladimir Putin and of Russian policy in Ukraine and Syria, had been shot dead at his flat and that his wife had found him in a pool of blood.
His reported murder touched off a war of words between Ukraine and Russia, a flurry of condemnations from European capitals and Washington, and shivers through the journalistic communities in both countries.
*Read more*: Bill Browder warned of 'great risk' to British citizens
But on Wednesday, an emotional Babchenko appeared before reporters saying he had been part of a special Ukrainian operation to thwart a Russian attempt on his life, and that he was fine.
“I would like to apologize for what you have all had to go through,” Babchenko told reporters. “I’m sorry, but there was no other way of doing it. Separately, I want to apologize to my wife for the hell that she has been through.”
Ukraine’s general prosecutor Yuriy Lutsenko, who appeared alongside Babchenko, said it was necessary to fake the journalist’s death so that the organisers of the plot to kill him would believe they had succeeded.
*Read more*: MH17 crash was caused by Russian missile, investigators claim
Human rights groups greeted the news of Babchenko’s return with relief, but some are now demanding an explanation from the Ukrainian government for staging the elaborate crime.
"We are relieved that Arkady Babchenko is alive," said Nina Ognianova, Europe and Central Asia program coordinator for the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).
"Ukrainian authorities must now disclose what necessitated the extreme measure of staging news of the Russian journalist's murder.
“CPJ is investigating this unprecedented situation and will have further comment once we have more details."
Reported by City A.M. 6 minutes ago.
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Marine Coatings Market by Resin, Product Type, Applications and Region - Global Trends & Forecast to 2022
Dublin, May 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Marine Coatings Market by Resin (Epoxy, Alkyd, Polyurethane), Product Type (Anti-Corrosion Coatings, Antifouling Coatings), Applications (Cargo Ships, Passenger Ships, Boats), and Region - Global Trends & Forecast to 2022" report has been added to *ResearchAndMarkets.com's* offering.The marine coatings market is estimated to be USD 4.45 billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 5.29 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 3.50% from 2017 to 2022.The growth of the marine coatings market can be attributed to the continuous growth of the shipbuilding and offshore engineering industries in emerging economies. However, fluctuating prices of raw materials used for manufacturing marine coatings and increasing environmental regulations are the challenges for the growth of the marine coatings market.
Anti-corrosion coatings are the most widely used type of marine coatings as they enhance the life as well as quality of structures or surfaces, wherein they are applied. Anti-corrosion coatings are passive corrosion-resistant products. These coatings isolate surfaces from aggressive corrosive agents such as moisture, salts, and acids.
Epoxy marine coatings are widely used in the shipbuilding industry due to their anti-corrosion properties. These coatings prevent corrosion in those parts of ships that are continuously exposed to seawater and ultraviolet (UV) rays. This results in an increased demand for epoxy marine coatings from the shipping industry, thereby leading to the growth of the epoxy segment of the marine coatings market.
The marine coatings market has been studied in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. The Asia Pacific region is expected to lead the marine coatings market during the forecast period, owing to the increased consumption of marine coatings in emerging economies such as China, India, and South Korea.
The Asia Pacific marine coatings market is also projected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2017 and 2022, in terms of value. The demand for oil & gas is increasing in tandem with the ongoing urbanization and industrialization in the region. This, in turn, has fueled the demand for large cargo vessels from the region, thereby increasing the demand for marine coatings in the Asia Pacific region.*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*
*2 Research Methodology*
*3 Executive Summary *
*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Attractive Opportunities In Marine Coatings Market
4.2 APAC Marine Coatings Market, By Resin and Country
4.3 Marine Coatings Market, By Application
4.4 Marine Coatings Market, By Product Type
*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Shipbuilding Activities In APAC
5.2.1.2 Upcoming Shipbuilding Projects and Plans
5.2.1.3 Reduction In Fuel Consumption
5.2.2 Opportunities
5.2.2.1 Increasing Demand From the Oil & Gas Industry
5.2.2.2 Advancements In Marine Coating Technologies
5.2.3 Challenges
5.2.3.1 Fluctuating Raw Material Prices
5.2.3.2 Environmental Regulations
5.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.4 Macroeconomic Indicators
5.4.1 Gdp Forecast of Major Economies
5.4.2 Trends and Forecast of Oil & Gas Industry and Its Impact on the Marine Coatings Market
5.4.3 Trends and Forecast of Shipping Industry and Its Impact on the Marine Coatings Market
*6 Marine Coatings Market, By Resin*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Epoxy
6.3 Alkyd
6.4 Polyurethane
6.5 Others
*7 Marine Coatings Market, By Product Type*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Anti-Corrosion Marine Coatings
7.3 Antifouling Coatings
7.4 Others
*8 Marine Coatings Market, By Application*
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Cargo Ships
8.3 Passenger Ships
8.4 Boats
8.5 Others
*9 Marine Coatings Market, By Region*
*10 Competitive Landscape*
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Market Ranking
10.3 Competitive Scenario
10.3.1 New Product Launches
10.3.2 Expansions
10.3.3 Mergers & Acquisitions
10.3.4 Partnerships
*11 Company Profiles*
11.1 Ppg Industries
11.2 Akzonobel
11.3 Sherwin-Williams
11.4 Hempel
11.5 Jotun
11.6 Chugoku Marine Paints
11.7 Nippon Paint
11.8 Axalta
11.9 BASF Coatings
11.10 Kansai Paint
11.11 Other Key Market Players
11.11.1 Rpm International
11.11.2 Asian Paints
11.11.3 Berger Paints
11.11.4 Shalimar Paints
11.11.5 Dupont
11.11.6 Tohpe
11.11.7 Cloverdale Paint
11.11.8 Tiger Coatings
11.11.9 Brunel Marine Coating Systems
11.11.10 EpifanesFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/78cxk2/marine_coatings?w=12
CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com
Laura Wood, Senior Manager
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Anti-corrosion coatings are the most widely used type of marine coatings as they enhance the life as well as quality of structures or surfaces, wherein they are applied. Anti-corrosion coatings are passive corrosion-resistant products. These coatings isolate surfaces from aggressive corrosive agents such as moisture, salts, and acids.
Epoxy marine coatings are widely used in the shipbuilding industry due to their anti-corrosion properties. These coatings prevent corrosion in those parts of ships that are continuously exposed to seawater and ultraviolet (UV) rays. This results in an increased demand for epoxy marine coatings from the shipping industry, thereby leading to the growth of the epoxy segment of the marine coatings market.
The marine coatings market has been studied in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa. The Asia Pacific region is expected to lead the marine coatings market during the forecast period, owing to the increased consumption of marine coatings in emerging economies such as China, India, and South Korea.
The Asia Pacific marine coatings market is also projected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2017 and 2022, in terms of value. The demand for oil & gas is increasing in tandem with the ongoing urbanization and industrialization in the region. This, in turn, has fueled the demand for large cargo vessels from the region, thereby increasing the demand for marine coatings in the Asia Pacific region.*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*
*2 Research Methodology*
*3 Executive Summary *
*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Attractive Opportunities In Marine Coatings Market
4.2 APAC Marine Coatings Market, By Resin and Country
4.3 Marine Coatings Market, By Application
4.4 Marine Coatings Market, By Product Type
*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Shipbuilding Activities In APAC
5.2.1.2 Upcoming Shipbuilding Projects and Plans
5.2.1.3 Reduction In Fuel Consumption
5.2.2 Opportunities
5.2.2.1 Increasing Demand From the Oil & Gas Industry
5.2.2.2 Advancements In Marine Coating Technologies
5.2.3 Challenges
5.2.3.1 Fluctuating Raw Material Prices
5.2.3.2 Environmental Regulations
5.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
5.4 Macroeconomic Indicators
5.4.1 Gdp Forecast of Major Economies
5.4.2 Trends and Forecast of Oil & Gas Industry and Its Impact on the Marine Coatings Market
5.4.3 Trends and Forecast of Shipping Industry and Its Impact on the Marine Coatings Market
*6 Marine Coatings Market, By Resin*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Epoxy
6.3 Alkyd
6.4 Polyurethane
6.5 Others
*7 Marine Coatings Market, By Product Type*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Anti-Corrosion Marine Coatings
7.3 Antifouling Coatings
7.4 Others
*8 Marine Coatings Market, By Application*
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Cargo Ships
8.3 Passenger Ships
8.4 Boats
8.5 Others
*9 Marine Coatings Market, By Region*
*10 Competitive Landscape*
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Market Ranking
10.3 Competitive Scenario
10.3.1 New Product Launches
10.3.2 Expansions
10.3.3 Mergers & Acquisitions
10.3.4 Partnerships
*11 Company Profiles*
11.1 Ppg Industries
11.2 Akzonobel
11.3 Sherwin-Williams
11.4 Hempel
11.5 Jotun
11.6 Chugoku Marine Paints
11.7 Nippon Paint
11.8 Axalta
11.9 BASF Coatings
11.10 Kansai Paint
11.11 Other Key Market Players
11.11.1 Rpm International
11.11.2 Asian Paints
11.11.3 Berger Paints
11.11.4 Shalimar Paints
11.11.5 Dupont
11.11.6 Tohpe
11.11.7 Cloverdale Paint
11.11.8 Tiger Coatings
11.11.9 Brunel Marine Coating Systems
11.11.10 EpifanesFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/78cxk2/marine_coatings?w=12
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NEOPOST : FIRST QUARTER 2018 PERFORMANCE IN LINE WITH THE GROUP'S EXPECTATIONS
*First quarter 2018 performance in line with the Group's expectations*
· *First-quarter 2018 sales down -9.7%, down -2.1%^[1] organically *
· *Enterprise Digital Solutions returned to organic growth: +6.7%*
· *Neopost Shipping recorded strong organic growth: +21.1%*
· *SME Solutions continued to decline organically: -4.3%*
· *Indications for fiscal 2018 unchanged*
*Paris, May 31, 2018*
Neopost, a global leader in digital communications, shipping and mail solutions, today announced €249 million in consolidated sales for first-quarter 2018 (period ended April 30, 2018), down -9.7% versus first-quarter 2017. Excluding the strong negative currency effects, performance in the first quarter was -2.5%. Stripping out the scope effect of the disposal of DMTI Spatial, organic growth came out at -2.1%.
Organic growth amounted to +6.7% for Enterprise Digital Solutions and +21.1% for Neopost Shipping, while it was -4.3% for SME Solutions.
With +6.2% organic growth overall, Communication & Shipping Solutions accounted for 27.8% of total sales, up from 25.9% one year earlier. The contribution of new businesses pushed recurring revenue up slightly. As a result, recurring revenues accounted for 72% of total Group sales.
Geoffrey Godet, Chief Executive Officer of Neopost, commented: *"Our revenue at the start of this year is in line with expectations. The Enterprise Digital Solutions division returned to growth and revenue was up sharply in Neopost Shipping. Within the SME Solutions division, the decline in Mail Solutions is in the range recorded over the last three years. All these factors allow us to maintain unchanged our full-year indications. "*
*SALES BY DIVISION*
€ million *Q1 2018* Q1 2017 Change Change at constant exchange rates Organic change^1
*Enterprise Digital Solutions (EDS)* *31* 32 -4.6% +3.1% +6.7%
*Neopost Shipping* *13* 12 +12.5% +21.1% +21.1%
*SME Solutions* *210* 237 -11.3% -4.3% -4.3%
*Eliminations* *-5* -5 - - -
*Total* *249* *276* *-9.7%* *-2.5%* *-2.1%*
(Unaudited data)
*Enterprise Digital Solutions *
*Enterprise Digital Solutions *(EDS) posted sales of €31 million in first-quarter 2018. Before currency effects and restated for the scope effect of the disposal of DMTI Spatial, organic growth in sales by EDS stood at +6.7%.
Sales in *Customer Communications Management* returned to more solid growth in the quarter as maintenance and service revenues increased, while license sales reached the same level as last year. Adjustments to the commercial approach, particularly in terms of organization and sales teams, are still being made. *Data Quality* activities were down slightly.
*Neopost Shipping *
The *Neopost Shipping* division recorded €13 million in sales in first-quarter 2018, up +21.1% excluding currency effects.
Revenue generated by Packcity automated parcel lockers in Japan grew sharply as the installed base increased on the back of the large-scale roll-out since mid-2017. No new CVP-500 automated packing systems were placed this quarter, which was already the case in Q1 2017. Software solutions sales continued to decline, reflecting the gradual withdrawal of some applications. April 2018 saw the launch of the Shipping module developed by Temando for the Magento 2.0 e-commerce platform.
*SME Solutions*
Sales for *SME Solutions* declined -4.3% in first-quarter 2018 to €210 million, excluding currency effects.
*Mail Solutions* sales were down -5.0%, excluding currency effects, versus the same quarter in 2017. The decline remains less pronounced in North America than in Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom and in the Nordic countries.
*Communication & Shipping Solutions* sales in SME Solutions were practically stable, at constant exchange rates. Excluding graphic activities, digital communications and shipping solutions grew at a double-digit pace.
*GENERAL OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL POSITION *
*Savings plans*
The Group continues to optimize its cost structure in SME Solutions to address the decline in Mail Solutions and the acceleration in the sale of digital communications and shipping solutions, while maintaining a high operating margin.
*Financial position*
Neopost's financial position is sound. The Group continues to benefit from a natural hedge between the euro and the US dollar, protecting its operating margin. The Group also continues to generate significant cash flow, and its debt is entirely focused on financing rental, leasing and postage financing activities. Note that the Group has no significant debt refinancing due before 2021.
*Balance of dividend*
The balance of the dividend due in respect of fiscal 2017 will be fully paid in cash on August 7, 2018. If the proposed €1.70 per share total dividend is approved by the shareholders' Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 29, 2018, the balance payment would amount to €0.90 per share.
*2018 indications unchanged *
Taking into account its first-quarter performance, the Group confirms its indications for 2018. An organic decline in full-year sales is expected. It would be broken down as follows:
· Enterprise Digital Solutions: low-single digit growth;
· Neopost Shipping: double-digit growth but at a significantly slower pace than in the first quarter 2018;
· SME Solutions: decline in Mail Solutions still in the range -4% to -6%, continued decline in graphic activities and double-digit growth in digital communications and shipping solutions (excluding graphic activities).
On the basis of innovation efforts identical to those in 2017, and continued cost-cutting at SME Solutions, the Group's current operating margin excluding acquisition-related expense should come out at around 18%. Neopost will continue to generate high operating cash flows.
*CALENDAR*
*Neopost's Annual General Meeting will be held in Paris on June 29,* 2018.
*The press release announcing second-quarter 2018 sales and the 2018 interim financial statements will be published on September 25,* 2018 *after market close.*
*A Capital Market Day will be scheduled in Paris by the end of the 2018 fiscal year to present the new Group's strategy.**ABOUT NEOPOST*
*NEOPOST *is a global leader in digital communications, logistics and mail solutions. Its mission is to help companies improve the way they manage interactions with their clients and partners. Neopost provides the most advanced solutions for physical mail processing (mailing and folder-inserter systems), digital communication management (Customer Communications Management and Data Quality applications), and supply chain and e-commerce process optimization (from point of sale to delivery, including associated tracking services).
With a direct presence in 29 countries and more than 5,800 employees, Neopost reported annual sales of €1.1 billion in 2017. Its products and services are sold in more than 90 countries. Neopost is listed in compartment A of Euronext Paris and belongs to the SBF 120 index.
*For more information, please contact:*
*Gaële Le Men, Neopost* *DDB Financial *
Financial & Corporate Communications Director *Isabelle Laurent / Fabrice Baron*
+33 (0)1 45 36 31 39 +33 (0)1 53 32 61 51 /+33 (0)1 53 32 61 27
g.le-men@neopost.com /
financial-communication@neopost.com isabelle.laurent@ddbfinancial.com / fabrice.baron@ddbfinancial.com
*Or visit our website:* www.neopost-group.com
*APPENDICES:*
*Glossary*
· *Enterprise Digital Solutions (EDS):* division offering Customer Communications Management and Data Quality solutions for large companies. This division includes GMC Software, Human Inference, and Satori, now grouped under Quadient, and icon Systemhaus.
· *Neopost Shipping:* division offering management solutions for shipping and delivery; tracking of goods and merchandise for players in e-commerce, distribution and carriers. This division includes ProShip and Temando.
· *SME Solutions:* division offering Mail Solutions products and services for small and mid-sized enterprises, the Group's long-standing customers. This division also delivers digital, shipping and graphic solutions for the same customer base.
· *Mail Solutions:* mailing systems, document management systems (folder/inserters for office and mailroom; other mail room equipment) and related services.
· *Communication & Shipping Solutions:* digital solutions software (customer communications management and data quality software), shipping and graphic solutions.
*Sales by activity*
€ million * *
*Q1 2018*
Q1 2017
Change
Change at constant exchange rates
Organic change^1
*Mail Solutions* *180* 204 -11.9% -5.0% -5.0%
*Communication & Shipping Solutions* *69* 72 -3.2% +4.6% +6.2%
*Total* *249* *276* *-9.7%* *-2.5%* *-2.1%*
(Unaudited data)
*Sales by revenue type*
€ million * *
*Q1 2018*
Q1 2017
Change
Change at constant exchange rates
Organic change^1
*Equipment and license sales* *69* 82 -16.1% -8.9% -8.4%
*Recurring revenue* *180* 194 -6.9% +0.2% +0.5%
*Total* *249* *276* *-9.7%* *-2.5%* *-2.1%*
(Unaudited data)
*Sales by region*
€ million * *
*Q1 2018*
T1 2017
Change
Change at constant exchange rates
Organic change^1
*North America* *109* 127 -14.3% -1.5% -0.7%
*Europe* *121* 128 -5.3% -4.2% -4.2%
*Asia-Pacific and others* *19* 21 -8.3% +1.7% +1.7%
*Total* *249* *276* *-9.7%* *-2.5%* *-2.1%*
(Unaudited data)
1 Q1 2018 sales are compared with Q1 2017 sales after deduction of €1.1 million related to the disposal of DMTI Spatial (3 months).
*Attachment*
· PDF.pdf Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
· *First-quarter 2018 sales down -9.7%, down -2.1%^[1] organically *
· *Enterprise Digital Solutions returned to organic growth: +6.7%*
· *Neopost Shipping recorded strong organic growth: +21.1%*
· *SME Solutions continued to decline organically: -4.3%*
· *Indications for fiscal 2018 unchanged*
*Paris, May 31, 2018*
Neopost, a global leader in digital communications, shipping and mail solutions, today announced €249 million in consolidated sales for first-quarter 2018 (period ended April 30, 2018), down -9.7% versus first-quarter 2017. Excluding the strong negative currency effects, performance in the first quarter was -2.5%. Stripping out the scope effect of the disposal of DMTI Spatial, organic growth came out at -2.1%.
Organic growth amounted to +6.7% for Enterprise Digital Solutions and +21.1% for Neopost Shipping, while it was -4.3% for SME Solutions.
With +6.2% organic growth overall, Communication & Shipping Solutions accounted for 27.8% of total sales, up from 25.9% one year earlier. The contribution of new businesses pushed recurring revenue up slightly. As a result, recurring revenues accounted for 72% of total Group sales.
Geoffrey Godet, Chief Executive Officer of Neopost, commented: *"Our revenue at the start of this year is in line with expectations. The Enterprise Digital Solutions division returned to growth and revenue was up sharply in Neopost Shipping. Within the SME Solutions division, the decline in Mail Solutions is in the range recorded over the last three years. All these factors allow us to maintain unchanged our full-year indications. "*
*SALES BY DIVISION*
€ million *Q1 2018* Q1 2017 Change Change at constant exchange rates Organic change^1
*Enterprise Digital Solutions (EDS)* *31* 32 -4.6% +3.1% +6.7%
*Neopost Shipping* *13* 12 +12.5% +21.1% +21.1%
*SME Solutions* *210* 237 -11.3% -4.3% -4.3%
*Eliminations* *-5* -5 - - -
*Total* *249* *276* *-9.7%* *-2.5%* *-2.1%*
(Unaudited data)
*Enterprise Digital Solutions *
*Enterprise Digital Solutions *(EDS) posted sales of €31 million in first-quarter 2018. Before currency effects and restated for the scope effect of the disposal of DMTI Spatial, organic growth in sales by EDS stood at +6.7%.
Sales in *Customer Communications Management* returned to more solid growth in the quarter as maintenance and service revenues increased, while license sales reached the same level as last year. Adjustments to the commercial approach, particularly in terms of organization and sales teams, are still being made. *Data Quality* activities were down slightly.
*Neopost Shipping *
The *Neopost Shipping* division recorded €13 million in sales in first-quarter 2018, up +21.1% excluding currency effects.
Revenue generated by Packcity automated parcel lockers in Japan grew sharply as the installed base increased on the back of the large-scale roll-out since mid-2017. No new CVP-500 automated packing systems were placed this quarter, which was already the case in Q1 2017. Software solutions sales continued to decline, reflecting the gradual withdrawal of some applications. April 2018 saw the launch of the Shipping module developed by Temando for the Magento 2.0 e-commerce platform.
*SME Solutions*
Sales for *SME Solutions* declined -4.3% in first-quarter 2018 to €210 million, excluding currency effects.
*Mail Solutions* sales were down -5.0%, excluding currency effects, versus the same quarter in 2017. The decline remains less pronounced in North America than in Europe, particularly in the United Kingdom and in the Nordic countries.
*Communication & Shipping Solutions* sales in SME Solutions were practically stable, at constant exchange rates. Excluding graphic activities, digital communications and shipping solutions grew at a double-digit pace.
*GENERAL OVERVIEW OF FINANCIAL POSITION *
*Savings plans*
The Group continues to optimize its cost structure in SME Solutions to address the decline in Mail Solutions and the acceleration in the sale of digital communications and shipping solutions, while maintaining a high operating margin.
*Financial position*
Neopost's financial position is sound. The Group continues to benefit from a natural hedge between the euro and the US dollar, protecting its operating margin. The Group also continues to generate significant cash flow, and its debt is entirely focused on financing rental, leasing and postage financing activities. Note that the Group has no significant debt refinancing due before 2021.
*Balance of dividend*
The balance of the dividend due in respect of fiscal 2017 will be fully paid in cash on August 7, 2018. If the proposed €1.70 per share total dividend is approved by the shareholders' Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 29, 2018, the balance payment would amount to €0.90 per share.
*2018 indications unchanged *
Taking into account its first-quarter performance, the Group confirms its indications for 2018. An organic decline in full-year sales is expected. It would be broken down as follows:
· Enterprise Digital Solutions: low-single digit growth;
· Neopost Shipping: double-digit growth but at a significantly slower pace than in the first quarter 2018;
· SME Solutions: decline in Mail Solutions still in the range -4% to -6%, continued decline in graphic activities and double-digit growth in digital communications and shipping solutions (excluding graphic activities).
On the basis of innovation efforts identical to those in 2017, and continued cost-cutting at SME Solutions, the Group's current operating margin excluding acquisition-related expense should come out at around 18%. Neopost will continue to generate high operating cash flows.
*CALENDAR*
*Neopost's Annual General Meeting will be held in Paris on June 29,* 2018.
*The press release announcing second-quarter 2018 sales and the 2018 interim financial statements will be published on September 25,* 2018 *after market close.*
*A Capital Market Day will be scheduled in Paris by the end of the 2018 fiscal year to present the new Group's strategy.**ABOUT NEOPOST*
*NEOPOST *is a global leader in digital communications, logistics and mail solutions. Its mission is to help companies improve the way they manage interactions with their clients and partners. Neopost provides the most advanced solutions for physical mail processing (mailing and folder-inserter systems), digital communication management (Customer Communications Management and Data Quality applications), and supply chain and e-commerce process optimization (from point of sale to delivery, including associated tracking services).
With a direct presence in 29 countries and more than 5,800 employees, Neopost reported annual sales of €1.1 billion in 2017. Its products and services are sold in more than 90 countries. Neopost is listed in compartment A of Euronext Paris and belongs to the SBF 120 index.
*For more information, please contact:*
*Gaële Le Men, Neopost* *DDB Financial *
Financial & Corporate Communications Director *Isabelle Laurent / Fabrice Baron*
+33 (0)1 45 36 31 39 +33 (0)1 53 32 61 51 /+33 (0)1 53 32 61 27
g.le-men@neopost.com /
financial-communication@neopost.com isabelle.laurent@ddbfinancial.com / fabrice.baron@ddbfinancial.com
*Or visit our website:* www.neopost-group.com
*APPENDICES:*
*Glossary*
· *Enterprise Digital Solutions (EDS):* division offering Customer Communications Management and Data Quality solutions for large companies. This division includes GMC Software, Human Inference, and Satori, now grouped under Quadient, and icon Systemhaus.
· *Neopost Shipping:* division offering management solutions for shipping and delivery; tracking of goods and merchandise for players in e-commerce, distribution and carriers. This division includes ProShip and Temando.
· *SME Solutions:* division offering Mail Solutions products and services for small and mid-sized enterprises, the Group's long-standing customers. This division also delivers digital, shipping and graphic solutions for the same customer base.
· *Mail Solutions:* mailing systems, document management systems (folder/inserters for office and mailroom; other mail room equipment) and related services.
· *Communication & Shipping Solutions:* digital solutions software (customer communications management and data quality software), shipping and graphic solutions.
*Sales by activity*
€ million * *
*Q1 2018*
Q1 2017
Change
Change at constant exchange rates
Organic change^1
*Mail Solutions* *180* 204 -11.9% -5.0% -5.0%
*Communication & Shipping Solutions* *69* 72 -3.2% +4.6% +6.2%
*Total* *249* *276* *-9.7%* *-2.5%* *-2.1%*
(Unaudited data)
*Sales by revenue type*
€ million * *
*Q1 2018*
Q1 2017
Change
Change at constant exchange rates
Organic change^1
*Equipment and license sales* *69* 82 -16.1% -8.9% -8.4%
*Recurring revenue* *180* 194 -6.9% +0.2% +0.5%
*Total* *249* *276* *-9.7%* *-2.5%* *-2.1%*
(Unaudited data)
*Sales by region*
€ million * *
*Q1 2018*
T1 2017
Change
Change at constant exchange rates
Organic change^1
*North America* *109* 127 -14.3% -1.5% -0.7%
*Europe* *121* 128 -5.3% -4.2% -4.2%
*Asia-Pacific and others* *19* 21 -8.3% +1.7% +1.7%
*Total* *249* *276* *-9.7%* *-2.5%* *-2.1%*
(Unaudited data)
1 Q1 2018 sales are compared with Q1 2017 sales after deduction of €1.1 million related to the disposal of DMTI Spatial (3 months).
*Attachment*
· PDF.pdf Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
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Trump starts trade war with allies, Europe to respond “within hours”
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday (31 May) that it would slap tariffs on steel and aluminium from EU, Canada and Mexico despite his allies' efforts to avoid a trade war with Washington.
Reported by EurActiv 2 hours ago.
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One of Trump's top trade advisers says Europe 'will get over' the steel and aluminum tariffs
**· *Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross tried to downplay the implications of President Donald Trump's decision to impose steel and aluminum tariffs on the European Union, Canada, and Mexico.*
· *Ross said the tariffs were "blips on the radar screen" in the relationship between the US and EU, saying the EU "will get over this in due course."*
· *Ross dismissed concerns that the tariffs would increase costs for US consumers and harm the economy.*
· *He also said that despite the US stock market sell-off following the announcement, stocks would "adjust to facts" and bounce back.*
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One of President Donald Trump's top economic advisers on Thursday downplayed the fraying US relationship with the European Union amid Trump's latest trade escalation.
"These are blips on the radar screen. I don't think they change the fundamentals of the relationship," Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said on CNBC. "Everybody has spats every now and again, every family does, every country does with others, there's nothing weird about that. I think everybody will get over this in due course."
The US said Thursday that the EU would be subject to steel and aluminum tariffs beginning Friday after negotiations to extend exemptions failed to gain traction.
European leaders have also criticized Trump's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear agreement earlier in May and expressed disappointment when Trump pulled the US out of the Paris climate agreement in 2017.
During the CNBC appearance, Ross also sought to downplay the economic and market downsides of the tariffs. US businesses that rely on imported metals warned that the tariffs will pressure their costs and force price increases, but Ross said consumers would only see a "trivial increase" in what they pay for goods.
"The beer, soft drink and soup cans, it's all a fraction of a penny on each of those," Ross said. "In terms of an automobile, it's also a fraction of one percent. And for the economy overall, it's a very small fraction of 1%."
Ross also dismissed concerns regarding the EU's threat to impose tariffs on a little over $3 billion worth of US goods, including motorcycles and blue jeans.
"Well, you'd obviously have to talk to the EU, but think about how small in number $3 billion of product is relative to our $18 trillion economy, It's a tiny, tiny fraction of 1%."
US stock markets sank after the tariff announcement, but Ross tried to brush off the decrease by pinning some blame on a weaker than expected print for US new home sales.
"One-hundred and seventy points is not very cataclysmic in any event," Ross said. "Naturally the market, to the degree it was surprised, it will have to adjust to that but markets adjust to facts."
Following Ross's comments, the Dow Jones industrial average fell further and was down 230 points, or 0.95%, as of 11:10 am ET.
*SEE ALSO: 'A slow-motion train wreck': Trump is kicking off a trade war with America's closest allies*
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Oppenheimer holds out hope after FDA setback, keeps Perform rating on CRISPR Therapeutics
In the wake of the news that the US Food and Drug Administration is placing a clinical hold on CRISPR Therapeutics's new drug application, CTX001 which treats sickle cell disease, shares in the gene-editing company fell sharply. Investors have been thrown off by the FDA's news, sending the group's shares down 8.7% in afternoon trade to US$67.17. But Leah Rush Cann, an analyst with Oppenheimer, is still keeping her Perform rating on the stock and a US$73.59 price target. “We are surprised by this clinical hold by the FDA,” she wrote in a note. “This clinical hold does not impact our outlook for timing or for collaboration revenue.” The FDA’s clinical hold on CTX001 will remain in place until certain questions about this drug therapy are cleared up. A new drug application was first submitted by CRISPR and its partner Vertex Pharmaceuticals to the FDA last April to support the start of a Phase1/2 trial in the US in adults with sickle cell disease. CTX001 is a stem-cell therapy for patients suffering from B-thalassemia and sickle cell disease. The start of a Phase1/2 trial of CTX001 is still expected to go ahead in Europe by the second half of this year. CRISPR and Vertex hope to glean additional information about the FDA’s questions in the near future and work rapidly to resolve them in a bid to advance towards the drug’s approval. Rush Cann expects that CRISPR will make most of its money from its current collaboration agreements and projects that the company’s total revenue will reach US$357.3mln by 2022. “We do not anticipate CRISPR Therapeutics will have a commercial product prior to 2022 and therefore estimate that collaborative agreement payments will continue to be the primary contributor to revenue through 2022,” she concluded.
Reported by Proactive Investors 35 minutes ago.
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Agricultural Surfactants (Non-ionic, Anionic, Cationic, Amphoteric) Market - Global Forecast to 2022
Dublin, May 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Agricultural Surfactants Market by Type (Non-ionic, Anionic, Cationic, Amphoteric), Application (Herbicides, Fungicides), Substrate Type (Synthetic, Bio-based), Crop Type (Cereals & Grains, Fruits & Vegetables), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022" report has been added to *ResearchAndMarkets.com's* offering.The agricultural surfactants market is projected to reach USD 1.88 billion by 2022 from USD 1.37 billion in 2017, growing at a CAGR of 6.46%.The market is driven by the rise in the demand for agrochemicals, adoption of modern agricultural practices, and increase in demand for green solutions; for example, the emerging use of bio-based surfactants. On the other hand, the use of genetically modified seeds is one of the major restraints in the growth of the agricultural surfactants market.
Based on substrate type, the bio-based segment is projected to grow at a higher rate during the forecast period. This is attributed to the growing environmental concerns and stringent regulations on synthetic surfactants in regions such as Europe and North America. Moreover, bio-based surfactants can be used as alternatives to synthetic surfactants due to their environment-friendly, biodegradable, and less toxic characteristics.
The herbicides segment accounted for the largest share of the agricultural surfactants market in 2017. Agricultural surfactants are mainly used with water-based herbicide spray solutions as they accentuate the emulsifying, dispersing, spreading, wetting, or other surface modifying properties of liquids. Surfactants are almost always present in herbicide treatment solutions with the aim to improve spray droplet retention on and penetration of active ingredients into plant foliage.
North America was the largest agricultural surfactants market in 2017. This dominance can be attributed to the high adoption of precision farming and protected agriculture in this region. In addition, major players such as DowDuPont and Helena Chemical Company are investing more in R&D to develop new and innovative products.*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*
*2 Research Methodology*
*3 Executive Summary*
*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Agricultural Surfactants Market
4.2 North America: Agricultural Surfactants Market
4.3 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Type & Region
4.4 Agricultural Surfactants Market Share: Key Countries
4.5 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Region
*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Macroeconomic Indicators
5.2.1 Population Growth and Decrease in Arable Land
5.2.2 Increase in Farm Expenditure
5.3 Market Dynamics
5.3.1 Drivers
5.3.1.1 Adoption of Precision Farming and Protected Agriculture
5.3.1.2 Increase in Demand for Green Solutions
5.3.2 Restraints
5.3.2.1 Regulations on the Use of Synthetic Surfactants
5.3.2.2 Use of Genetically Modified Seeds
5.3.3 Opportunities
5.3.3.1 Production of Sustainable Bio-Based Surfactant Products
5.3.3.2 Development of Cost-Effective Production Techniques
5.3.4 Challenges
5.3.4.1 Growth in Environmental Concerns Against the Usage of Agrochemicals
*6 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Type*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Non-Ionic
6.3 Anionic
6.4 Amphoteric
6.5 Cationic
*7 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Application*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Herbicides
7.3 Fungicides
7.4 Insecticides
7.5 Others
*8 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Substrate Type*
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Synthetic
8.3 Bio-Based
*9 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Crop Type*
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Cereals & Grains
9.2.1 Corn
9.2.2 Wheat
9.2.3 Other Cereals & Grains
9.3 Fruits & Vegetables
9.4 Others
*10 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Region*
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 France
10.3.3 Ukraine
10.3.4 Italy
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 China
10.4.2 India
10.4.3 Japan
10.4.4 Thailand
10.4.5 Malaysia
10.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Argentina
10.5.3 Rest of South America
10.6 Rest of the World (RoW)
10.6.1 Africa
10.6.2 Middle East
*11 Competitive Landscape*
11.1 Overview
11.2 Company Rankings
11.3 Competitive Scenario
11.3.1 Expansions & Investments
11.3.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
11.3.3 New Product Launches& Developments
11.3.4 Agreements
*12 Company Profiles*
12.1 Dowdupont
12.2 BASF
12.3 Akzonobel
12.4 Evonik Industries
12.5 Solvay
12.6 Huntsman Corporation
12.7 Clariant
12.8 Helena Chemical Company
12.9 Nufarm
12.10 Croda International
12.11 Stepan Company
12.12 Wilbur-Ellis CompanyFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6hs3lk/agricultural?w=12
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Based on substrate type, the bio-based segment is projected to grow at a higher rate during the forecast period. This is attributed to the growing environmental concerns and stringent regulations on synthetic surfactants in regions such as Europe and North America. Moreover, bio-based surfactants can be used as alternatives to synthetic surfactants due to their environment-friendly, biodegradable, and less toxic characteristics.
The herbicides segment accounted for the largest share of the agricultural surfactants market in 2017. Agricultural surfactants are mainly used with water-based herbicide spray solutions as they accentuate the emulsifying, dispersing, spreading, wetting, or other surface modifying properties of liquids. Surfactants are almost always present in herbicide treatment solutions with the aim to improve spray droplet retention on and penetration of active ingredients into plant foliage.
North America was the largest agricultural surfactants market in 2017. This dominance can be attributed to the high adoption of precision farming and protected agriculture in this region. In addition, major players such as DowDuPont and Helena Chemical Company are investing more in R&D to develop new and innovative products.*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*
*2 Research Methodology*
*3 Executive Summary*
*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Agricultural Surfactants Market
4.2 North America: Agricultural Surfactants Market
4.3 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Type & Region
4.4 Agricultural Surfactants Market Share: Key Countries
4.5 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Region
*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Macroeconomic Indicators
5.2.1 Population Growth and Decrease in Arable Land
5.2.2 Increase in Farm Expenditure
5.3 Market Dynamics
5.3.1 Drivers
5.3.1.1 Adoption of Precision Farming and Protected Agriculture
5.3.1.2 Increase in Demand for Green Solutions
5.3.2 Restraints
5.3.2.1 Regulations on the Use of Synthetic Surfactants
5.3.2.2 Use of Genetically Modified Seeds
5.3.3 Opportunities
5.3.3.1 Production of Sustainable Bio-Based Surfactant Products
5.3.3.2 Development of Cost-Effective Production Techniques
5.3.4 Challenges
5.3.4.1 Growth in Environmental Concerns Against the Usage of Agrochemicals
*6 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Type*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Non-Ionic
6.3 Anionic
6.4 Amphoteric
6.5 Cationic
*7 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Application*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Herbicides
7.3 Fungicides
7.4 Insecticides
7.5 Others
*8 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Substrate Type*
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Synthetic
8.3 Bio-Based
*9 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Crop Type*
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Cereals & Grains
9.2.1 Corn
9.2.2 Wheat
9.2.3 Other Cereals & Grains
9.3 Fruits & Vegetables
9.4 Others
*10 Agricultural Surfactants Market, By Region*
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.2.1 US
10.2.2 Canada
10.2.3 Mexico
10.3 Europe
10.3.1 Germany
10.3.2 France
10.3.3 Ukraine
10.3.4 Italy
10.3.5 Spain
10.3.6 Rest of Europe
10.4 Asia Pacific
10.4.1 China
10.4.2 India
10.4.3 Japan
10.4.4 Thailand
10.4.5 Malaysia
10.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
10.5 South America
10.5.1 Brazil
10.5.2 Argentina
10.5.3 Rest of South America
10.6 Rest of the World (RoW)
10.6.1 Africa
10.6.2 Middle East
*11 Competitive Landscape*
11.1 Overview
11.2 Company Rankings
11.3 Competitive Scenario
11.3.1 Expansions & Investments
11.3.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
11.3.3 New Product Launches& Developments
11.3.4 Agreements
*12 Company Profiles*
12.1 Dowdupont
12.2 BASF
12.3 Akzonobel
12.4 Evonik Industries
12.5 Solvay
12.6 Huntsman Corporation
12.7 Clariant
12.8 Helena Chemical Company
12.9 Nufarm
12.10 Croda International
12.11 Stepan Company
12.12 Wilbur-Ellis CompanyFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6hs3lk/agricultural?w=12
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Mindtree Makes Strategic Commitment to SAP® Leonardo With New Package of Offerings Designed to Accelerate Adoption
WARREN, New Jersey and BANGALORE, India, May 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Bluefin, the practice from Mindtree that focuses on SAP solutions, and Relational Solutions, Mindtree's demand signal repository experts, have released an Industry Accelerator for SAP Leonardo enabling "on-time and in-full" order fulfillment for CPG and manufacturing companies
Mindtree, a global technology consulting and services company, has launched a strategic initiative to help clients quickly adopt and harness the power of SAP^® Leonardo as a platform for continuous innovation based on artificial intelligence, machine learning and the Internet of Things.
Mindtree is committing significant resources toward the initiative, including a package of services from Bluefin, the practice from Mindtree that focuses on SAP solutions, a global center of excellence focused on SAP solutions, and its unique ideation centers in New Jersey, Munich and Bangalore. Mindtree plans to continue introducing new service offerings and capabilities strategically aligned to SAP Leonardo.
The latest component of Mindtree's initiative is a new OTIF (on-time, in-full) industry accelerator package, designed to help companies in the consumer products and manufacturing industries keep pace with the increasing requirements around order fulfillment and avoid the expensive fines and penalties associated with supply chain issues. Bluefin will demonstrate the OTIF Accelerator's capabilities at SAPPHIRE NOW^® and ASUG (Americas' SAP Users' Group) Annual Conference, June 5-7, 2018 in Orlando, FL.
The OTIF Accelerator uses a set of algorithms and analytics to provide companies with greater insight into issues within the supply chain and uses machine learning to identify activities that could impact the company's ability to meet future obligations. It is a largely pre-built SAP Leonardo accelerator package, and can typically be customized to fit specific customers' needs, powered by SAP Cloud Platform.
"The pressure on IT to move at the speed of business continues to increase, requiring a continuous innovation to stay relevant," said Brenton O'Callaghan of Mindtree, Global Head of SAP Leonardo. "If you run SAP software and are looking to innovate, you need SAP Leonardo. Our design thinking services and expertise in emerging technologies are well-poised to help our clients jump-start their journey."
*About Mindtree:*
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A former Google strategist says tech is warping our attention spans — and it's terrible for humanity
· *James Williams, a former Googler who quit to become a philosopher, has written a new book about the way tech companies exploit our attention.*· *He argued that tech distraction is much bigger than just looking at your phone constantly — cumulatively it stops people from achieving bigger goals and leads to crises like fake news.*
· *He said companies like Facebook and Google might put out friendly messages about how they want to help people connect with the world and each other, but their actual metrics for success are different.*
· *Williams said the tech industry should re-evaluate advertising as a business model.*
--------------------If you have a passing interest in technology, you might be familiar with terms such as "the attention economy" or "the distraction economy."
This is the idea that human attention is like any other commodity: It's scarce, and people only have so much of it to divide between their various tasks and interests.
The term has become more popular since the smartphone boom, as different apps and services try to compete for your attention, taking its scarcity into account.
As Netflix CEO Reed Hastings put it in 2016: "At Netflix, we are competing for our customers' time, so our competitors include Snapchat, YouTube, sleep, etc."
It's almost become a little cliché to talk about digital distraction and the gimmicky things people do to avoid it — from Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's 10-day silent retreat to digital detox camps where people ditch their phones for a week.
But according to James Williams, a former Google product strategist who became a philosopher at the University of Oxford, the way tech companies distract and compete for our attention has a much deeper cumulative effect.
Williams worked at Google for more than a decade on its search ads business, analytics, and other projects before quitting in 2016 to focus on his doctoral studies.
"I realised this environment of competition for people's attention was manageable in a pre-internet time, a time of information scarcity," Williams told Business Insider. "But in a time of information overload, it's spilled into something qualitatively different. It's become an all-encompassing, persuasive environment.
"There's something really new here, a set of human considerations that weren't really being pulled into the equation — people's higher goals, their values, and their well-being."
*The three levels of human attention — and how they are being warped by tech*
In a new book published on Thursday, "Stand Out of Our Light," Williams argues there are multiple levels of human attention. He likens those different attention levels to different types of light.
The most superficial type, or "*the spotlight*," is about your immediate attention — for example, glancing away from a book to press on a Candy Crush notification on your phone.
Williams calls the second layer "*starlight*" and defines it as your wider values. He says that allowing yourself to be distracted on a daily basis means that you end up veering away from the higher goals you've set yourself.
You might have the life goal of always staying humble — but taking selfies every day and checking back on the "likes" might distract you from that over time.
He calls the third layer of attention "*daylight*." It's probably the most broadly defined layer, and his examples of distraction here include societal issues such as fake news and constant online outrage.
In other words, technology has contributed to people being unable to process what is true and what is false, and what is worth paying attention to. And that, in turn, has perhaps contributed to the rise of populist politicians such as Donald Trump.
"At an individual level, the prioritisation of fame is concerning," Williams told Business Insider. "The success metric for people has become similar to the success metrics for ad campaigns and in lots of ways, Trump embodies the end result of that process. It's essentially a kind of supercharged narcissism."
*Technology firms should be more upfront about their goals*
For Williams, part of the reason our deep distraction has come about is because technology companies are not neccessarily upfront about their business models.
A company might say that it wants to connect you to the world. But its actual product goals are more like "maximising the amount of time you spend with their product, keeping you clicking or tapping or scrolling as much as possible, or showing you as many pages of ads as they can," according to Williams.
Google and Facebook, whose business models are entirely reliant on advertising and user engagement, never state such product goals upfront.
"It's striking that we don't have this, that we don't have more transparency around what the persuasive design goals are of the services we use," Williams said.
"For example, if I downloaded an app on Android and it not only told me what information it wants access to, but also that the app has X, Y, Z design goal, this is what it considers to be a success. There's no transparency at the level of apps or platforms."
Williams thinks regulators should ask questions not just about data privacy, but about psychological manipulation as a business model. He also said the tech industry should reconsider advertising as a business model as a whole.
"There's a broader conversation about the types of persuasion that we want to have as business models," Williams said.
*SEE ALSO: 'Europe will become a digital backwater': there's a new war over online privacy and metadata in Europe right now*
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West Atlantic AB (publ): Financial Interim Report January - March 2018
*January - March*
· Revenue amounted to MSEK 396.1 (392.0) corresponding to a growth of 1 % year-on-year. Revenue growth continued to be strong for the Group’s B737 fleet, offset by the reduction of five ATP aircraft in the Norwegian postal network.
· EBITDA amounted to MSEK 62.3 (30.7) corresponding to a margin of 15.7 % (7.8). Increase attributable to aircraft sale transactions but also affected by lost operations and reorganization costs.
· Earnings per share of SEK 0.28 (-0.54).
· Capital contribution of additional MSEK 6.2 made by certain shareholders, following a decided new share issue, in addition to the contributed MSEK 25.0 made during the fourth quarter 2017.
· Long term contract in place with one customer for operations of the four committed B737-800 aircraft.
*Key performance indicators for the Group *
All figures in MSEK unless stated otherwise *Jan - Mar * *Jan - Mar* *Jan - Dec*
* * *2018* *2017* *2017*
*Financial metrics** * * * * * *
Revenue 396.1 392.0 1,589.3
Revenue growth 1.0 % 21.0 % 20.4 %
EBITDA 62.3 30.7 126.3
EBITDA margin (%) 15.7 % 7.8 % 7.9 %
Net income 7.5 -14.4 -61.6
Cash and cash equivalents incl unused overdraft facility 151.9 114.2 173.4
Cash flow from operating activities 51.8 7.6 233.7
Earnings per share before dilution (SEK) 0.28 -0.54 -2.28
Net interest bearing debt / EBITDA** 4.1 4.6 5.0
Interest coverage ratio** 2.3 2.4 2.0
Equity / Asset ratio 6.4 % 7.1 % 5.3 %
Total assets 1,266.9 1,291.5 1,270.8
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*Operating metrics**
Fleet dispatch regularity 98.8 % 99.3 % 99.4 %
Performed flights 5,378 5,981 23,862
Aircraft in service (incl. wet leases) 39 44 42
Average employees 456 466 459
*Definitions of key performance indicators and other measures can be found at the end of this report.
**Defined by the corporate bond loan WEST002 terms and conditions. See note 10 for more information. The loan was issued December 2015.
The full report can be downloaded at http://www.westatlantic.eu/
*For further information, please contact:*
CEO, Fredrik Groth, +46 (0) 10-452 97 09
CFO, Magnus Dahlberg, +46 (0) 10-452 95 49
*About West Atlantic*
The West Atlantic Group is one of the market leading providers of dedicated airfreight services to European NMO's and airfreight capacity to Global Integrators and Freight Forwarders. The Group has a well-established geographic network and operates a customised aircraft fleet, whereof a majority is wholly owned. West Atlantic was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Operations are performed all over Europe and 2017 West Atlantic had 459 employees. For 2017 West Atlantic reported revenues of MSEK 1,589 and EBITDA of MSEK 126.
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· West Atlantic Interim Report Q1, 2018 Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
· Revenue amounted to MSEK 396.1 (392.0) corresponding to a growth of 1 % year-on-year. Revenue growth continued to be strong for the Group’s B737 fleet, offset by the reduction of five ATP aircraft in the Norwegian postal network.
· EBITDA amounted to MSEK 62.3 (30.7) corresponding to a margin of 15.7 % (7.8). Increase attributable to aircraft sale transactions but also affected by lost operations and reorganization costs.
· Earnings per share of SEK 0.28 (-0.54).
· Capital contribution of additional MSEK 6.2 made by certain shareholders, following a decided new share issue, in addition to the contributed MSEK 25.0 made during the fourth quarter 2017.
· Long term contract in place with one customer for operations of the four committed B737-800 aircraft.
*Key performance indicators for the Group *
All figures in MSEK unless stated otherwise *Jan - Mar * *Jan - Mar* *Jan - Dec*
* * *2018* *2017* *2017*
*Financial metrics** * * * * * *
Revenue 396.1 392.0 1,589.3
Revenue growth 1.0 % 21.0 % 20.4 %
EBITDA 62.3 30.7 126.3
EBITDA margin (%) 15.7 % 7.8 % 7.9 %
Net income 7.5 -14.4 -61.6
Cash and cash equivalents incl unused overdraft facility 151.9 114.2 173.4
Cash flow from operating activities 51.8 7.6 233.7
Earnings per share before dilution (SEK) 0.28 -0.54 -2.28
Net interest bearing debt / EBITDA** 4.1 4.6 5.0
Interest coverage ratio** 2.3 2.4 2.0
Equity / Asset ratio 6.4 % 7.1 % 5.3 %
Total assets 1,266.9 1,291.5 1,270.8
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*Operating metrics**
Fleet dispatch regularity 98.8 % 99.3 % 99.4 %
Performed flights 5,378 5,981 23,862
Aircraft in service (incl. wet leases) 39 44 42
Average employees 456 466 459
*Definitions of key performance indicators and other measures can be found at the end of this report.
**Defined by the corporate bond loan WEST002 terms and conditions. See note 10 for more information. The loan was issued December 2015.
The full report can be downloaded at http://www.westatlantic.eu/
*For further information, please contact:*
CEO, Fredrik Groth, +46 (0) 10-452 97 09
CFO, Magnus Dahlberg, +46 (0) 10-452 95 49
*About West Atlantic*
The West Atlantic Group is one of the market leading providers of dedicated airfreight services to European NMO's and airfreight capacity to Global Integrators and Freight Forwarders. The Group has a well-established geographic network and operates a customised aircraft fleet, whereof a majority is wholly owned. West Atlantic was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Operations are performed all over Europe and 2017 West Atlantic had 459 employees. For 2017 West Atlantic reported revenues of MSEK 1,589 and EBITDA of MSEK 126.
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*West Atlantic AB (publ) discloses the information contained in this interim report pursuant to the Swedish Securities Market Act and/or the Swedish Financial Instrument Trading Act.*
*Attachment*
· West Atlantic Interim Report Q1, 2018 Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
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Global Metallocene Polyethylene (mLLDPE, mHDPE) Market 2018-2023: Focus on Films, Sheets, Injection Molding, Extrusion Coating
Dublin, May 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Metallocene Polyethylene (mPE) Market by Application (Films, Sheets, Injection Molding, Extrusion Coating), Type (mLLDPE, mHDPE), and Region (APAC, North America, Europe, Middle East, South America) - Global Forecast to 2023" report has been added to *ResearchAndMarkets.com's* offering.The mPE market is estimated at USD 4.99 billion in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 6.98 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 6.9% between 2018 and 2023.The growth of the mPE market can be attributed to the availability of plastic products at affordable rates and increase in demand for packaging materials. Lack of awareness, availability of cheaper low-quality mPE, and higher capacity to demand ratio are the challenges in the mPE market.
Based on type, the mLLDPE segment is expected to be the fastest-growing type segment of the mPE market from 2018 to 2023. mPE resins manufactured have high tensile strength and are used in various industrial products, such as custom marine parts, water tanks, and chemical storage containers as well as consumer products, such as food packaging materials, heavy-duty sacks, and stretch films.
The films segment is expected to be the fastest-growing application segment of the mPE market. The growth of the mPE market in films application is primarily driven by the demand for mPE films from the packaging sector.
Asia Pacific is expected to lead the mPE market during the forecast period both, in terms of both value and volume. The growth of the Asia Pacific mPE market can be attributed to the increasing demand for packaging films from various end-use industries. China is the largest importer of polyethylene in the Asia Pacific region. The high demand for mPE resins in China and India is contributing to the growth of the mPE market in the Asia Pacific region.It also discusses competitive strategies adopted by key market players, such as Dow Chemical (US), ExxonMobil (US). Chevron Philips (US), LyondellBasell (Netherlands), Total (US), and Borealis (Germany).*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*
*2 Research Methodology*
*3 Executive Summary *
*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Metallocene Polyethylene Market
4.2 Metallocene Polyethylene Market, By Type
4.3 Asia Pacific Metallocene Polyethylene Market, By Country & Application
4.4 Metallocene Polyethylene Market, By Country
4.5 Key Countries in Metallocene Polyethylene Market
4.6 Metallocene Polyethylene Market, By Application
*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Demand for Metallocene Polyethylene From the Packaging Industry
5.2.2 Opportunities
5.2.2.1 Cross-Licensing of Patent Rights Between Companies
5.2.3 Challenges
5.2.3.1 Higher Capacity To Demand Ratio
5.2.3.2 Lack of Awareness and Availability of Cheaper Low-Quality mPE
*6 Industry Trends*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Supply Chain Analysis
6.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
6.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
6.3.2 Threat of Substitutes
6.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
6.3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
6.3.5 Intensity of ComPEtitive Rivalry
*7 Metallocene Polyethylene Market, By Type*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethylene (mLLDPE)
7.3 Metallocene High Density Polyethylene (mHDPE)
7.4 Others
*8 Metallocene Polyethylene Market, By Application*
8.1 Introduction
8.1.1 Films
8.1.2 Sheets
8.1.3 Injection Molding
8.1.4 Extrusion Coating
8.1.5 Others
*9 Regional Analysis*
*10 Competitive Landscape*
10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Share Analysis
10.3 Competitive Scenario
10.3.1 Agreements
10.3.2 Expansions
10.3.3 Acquisitions
10.3.4 Joint Ventures
10.3.5 New Product Launches
10.3.6 New Contracts
*11 Company Profiles*
11.1 The Dow Chemical Company
11.2 Exxonmobil Corporation
11.3 Univation Technologies
11.4 Lyondellbasel Industries Holdings B.V.
11.5 Total Petrochemicals & Refining Usa, Inc.
11.6 SABIC
11.7 Ineos
11.8 Borealis AG
11.9 Prime Polymer Co., Ltd.
11.10 Formosa Plastics Corporation
11.11 China Petrochemical Corporation
11.12 Westlake Chemical Corporation
11.13 Nova Chemicals Corporation
11.14 Sasol Limited
11.15 Braskem
11.16 Reliance Industries Limited
11.17 Mitsui & Co.For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xss6qr/global?w=12
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Based on type, the mLLDPE segment is expected to be the fastest-growing type segment of the mPE market from 2018 to 2023. mPE resins manufactured have high tensile strength and are used in various industrial products, such as custom marine parts, water tanks, and chemical storage containers as well as consumer products, such as food packaging materials, heavy-duty sacks, and stretch films.
The films segment is expected to be the fastest-growing application segment of the mPE market. The growth of the mPE market in films application is primarily driven by the demand for mPE films from the packaging sector.
Asia Pacific is expected to lead the mPE market during the forecast period both, in terms of both value and volume. The growth of the Asia Pacific mPE market can be attributed to the increasing demand for packaging films from various end-use industries. China is the largest importer of polyethylene in the Asia Pacific region. The high demand for mPE resins in China and India is contributing to the growth of the mPE market in the Asia Pacific region.It also discusses competitive strategies adopted by key market players, such as Dow Chemical (US), ExxonMobil (US). Chevron Philips (US), LyondellBasell (Netherlands), Total (US), and Borealis (Germany).*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*
*2 Research Methodology*
*3 Executive Summary *
*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Attractive Opportunities in the Metallocene Polyethylene Market
4.2 Metallocene Polyethylene Market, By Type
4.3 Asia Pacific Metallocene Polyethylene Market, By Country & Application
4.4 Metallocene Polyethylene Market, By Country
4.5 Key Countries in Metallocene Polyethylene Market
4.6 Metallocene Polyethylene Market, By Application
*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Demand for Metallocene Polyethylene From the Packaging Industry
5.2.2 Opportunities
5.2.2.1 Cross-Licensing of Patent Rights Between Companies
5.2.3 Challenges
5.2.3.1 Higher Capacity To Demand Ratio
5.2.3.2 Lack of Awareness and Availability of Cheaper Low-Quality mPE
*6 Industry Trends*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Supply Chain Analysis
6.3 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
6.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
6.3.2 Threat of Substitutes
6.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
6.3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
6.3.5 Intensity of ComPEtitive Rivalry
*7 Metallocene Polyethylene Market, By Type*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethylene (mLLDPE)
7.3 Metallocene High Density Polyethylene (mHDPE)
7.4 Others
*8 Metallocene Polyethylene Market, By Application*
8.1 Introduction
8.1.1 Films
8.1.2 Sheets
8.1.3 Injection Molding
8.1.4 Extrusion Coating
8.1.5 Others
*9 Regional Analysis*
*10 Competitive Landscape*
10.1 Overview
10.2 Market Share Analysis
10.3 Competitive Scenario
10.3.1 Agreements
10.3.2 Expansions
10.3.3 Acquisitions
10.3.4 Joint Ventures
10.3.5 New Product Launches
10.3.6 New Contracts
*11 Company Profiles*
11.1 The Dow Chemical Company
11.2 Exxonmobil Corporation
11.3 Univation Technologies
11.4 Lyondellbasel Industries Holdings B.V.
11.5 Total Petrochemicals & Refining Usa, Inc.
11.6 SABIC
11.7 Ineos
11.8 Borealis AG
11.9 Prime Polymer Co., Ltd.
11.10 Formosa Plastics Corporation
11.11 China Petrochemical Corporation
11.12 Westlake Chemical Corporation
11.13 Nova Chemicals Corporation
11.14 Sasol Limited
11.15 Braskem
11.16 Reliance Industries Limited
11.17 Mitsui & Co.For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xss6qr/global?w=12
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Global Offshore Support Vessel Market 2018-2023: AHTS, PSV, MPSV, Standby & Rescue Vessel, Crew Vessel, Chase Vesse l & Seismic Vessel
Dublin, May 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Offshore Support Vessel Market by Type (AHTS, PSV, MPSV, Standby & Rescue Vessel, Crew Vessel, Chase Vessel, Seismic Vessel), Application (Shallow and Deepwater), End-User (Oil & Gas and Offshore Wind), and Region - Global Forecast to 2023" report has been added to *ResearchAndMarkets.com's* offering.The offshore support vessel market is projected to grow from an estimated USD 20.06 billion in 2018 to USD 25.66 billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 5.04%, from 2018 to 2023.The growth of the market is also attributed to the increase in exploration activities in ultra-deepwaters and the Arctic region, in countries such as the US, Canada, and Norway. Also, a growing focus on the European Union's (EU) renewable energy targets for 2020 would result in increasing the demand for offshore wind energy in Europe. Thus, the growth in deployment of offshore wind farms would be the opportunity for the offshore support vessel market during the forecast period. Oversupply of offshore vessels act as restrain for the growth of the market during the forecast year.
Anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels constitute the largest segment of the offshore support vessel market, by type, in terms of volume as well as value. AHTS vessels are designed to provide anchor-handling and towage services and are also used for supplying deck cargo, water, fuel, dry bulk, and mud-to-oil rigs and platforms. These vessels can also be used for emergencies and are well equipped for firefighting, rescue, and oil recovery operations.The demand from Asia Pacific and Europe is projected to drive the market for AHTS vessels during the forecast period. Countries such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia increased their E&P activities in offshore areas in the recent past. Malaysia is the largest contributor to the short-term oil & gas production growth mainly due to the Kebabangan Gas Project.
Also, there is a strong support from Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), which provides approximately USD 15.6 billion a year toward capital expenditure in the oil & gas industry. Moreover, local laws have been implemented to protect the local OSV operators as PETRONAS will prioritize Malaysian-flagged vessels over foreign vessels.
The North American market is projected to be the fastest-growing market, during the forecast period, owing to the continued production and exploration activities, particularly in the US and the Gulf of Mexico. As oil prices remain stable, the North American market will grow at the highest pace, as it will witness the fastest rise in exploration and production spending in response to any future recovery in oil prices, with its well-developed offshore industry. Moreover, significant reserves and a comparatively stable political environment have further supported the growth of the offshore support vessel market in the region.
Key players in the offshore support vessel market include Bourbon (France), Seacor Marine LLC (US), Swire Group (Hong Kong), Tidewater (US), Gulfmark Offshore (US), Havila Shipping (Norway), Hornbeck Offshore Services (US), the Maersk Group (Denmark), and Siem Offshore (Norway).*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*
*2 Research Methodology*
*3 Executive Summary *
*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Attractive Market Opportunities in the Offshore Support Vessel Market
4.2 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By Country
4.3 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By End-User
4.4 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By Type
4.5 Asia Pacific Offshore Support Vessel Market: Application vs Country
4.6 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By Application
*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Drivers
5.1.1.1 Investments in Offshore Oil & Gas and Renewable Sectors
5.1.2 Restraints
5.1.2.1 Capital-Intensive Market
5.1.2.2 Oversupply of Offshore Vessels
5.1.3 Opportunities
5.1.3.1 Aging of Offshore Infrastructure Leading to Replacement and Decommissions
5.1.3.2 Increased Exploration Actives in Ultra-Deep Water and Artic Region
5.1.4 Challenges
5.1.4.1 High Operational Risks
5.1.4.2 Governmental Regulations for Offshore Activities in Key Regions
*6 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By Type*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Volume & Value Market Analysis
6.3 Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS)
6.4 Platform Supply Vessel (PSV)
6.5 Multipurpose Support Vessel (MPSV)
6.6 Standby & Rescue Vessel
6.7 Crew Vessel
6.8 Seismic Vessel
6.9 Chase Vessel
6.10 Others
*7 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By Application*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Shallow Water
7.3 Deepwater
*8 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By End-User*
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Oil & Gas
8.3 Offshore Wind
*9 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By Region*
*10 Competitive Landscape*
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Market Ranking Analysis, 2016
10.3 Competitive Scenario
10.3.1 New Product Developments
10.3.2 Investments & Expansions
10.3.3 Mergers & Acquisitions
10.3.4 Contracts & Agreements
10.3.5 Others (Partnerships/Collaborations/Joint Ventures)
*11 Company Profiles*
11.1 Benchmarking
11.2 Bourbon
11.3 Maersk
11.4 Seacor Marine
11.5 Tidewater
11.6 SIEM Offshore
11.7 Grupo CBO
11.8 Gulfmark
11.9 Havila
11.10 Solstad
11.11 Swire
11.12 Tayrona Offshore
11.13 Vroon GroupFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kgrpjb/global_offshore?w=12
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Related Topics: Maritime Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
Anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels constitute the largest segment of the offshore support vessel market, by type, in terms of volume as well as value. AHTS vessels are designed to provide anchor-handling and towage services and are also used for supplying deck cargo, water, fuel, dry bulk, and mud-to-oil rigs and platforms. These vessels can also be used for emergencies and are well equipped for firefighting, rescue, and oil recovery operations.The demand from Asia Pacific and Europe is projected to drive the market for AHTS vessels during the forecast period. Countries such as Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Australia increased their E&P activities in offshore areas in the recent past. Malaysia is the largest contributor to the short-term oil & gas production growth mainly due to the Kebabangan Gas Project.
Also, there is a strong support from Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), which provides approximately USD 15.6 billion a year toward capital expenditure in the oil & gas industry. Moreover, local laws have been implemented to protect the local OSV operators as PETRONAS will prioritize Malaysian-flagged vessels over foreign vessels.
The North American market is projected to be the fastest-growing market, during the forecast period, owing to the continued production and exploration activities, particularly in the US and the Gulf of Mexico. As oil prices remain stable, the North American market will grow at the highest pace, as it will witness the fastest rise in exploration and production spending in response to any future recovery in oil prices, with its well-developed offshore industry. Moreover, significant reserves and a comparatively stable political environment have further supported the growth of the offshore support vessel market in the region.
Key players in the offshore support vessel market include Bourbon (France), Seacor Marine LLC (US), Swire Group (Hong Kong), Tidewater (US), Gulfmark Offshore (US), Havila Shipping (Norway), Hornbeck Offshore Services (US), the Maersk Group (Denmark), and Siem Offshore (Norway).*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*
*2 Research Methodology*
*3 Executive Summary *
*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Attractive Market Opportunities in the Offshore Support Vessel Market
4.2 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By Country
4.3 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By End-User
4.4 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By Type
4.5 Asia Pacific Offshore Support Vessel Market: Application vs Country
4.6 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By Application
*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Drivers
5.1.1.1 Investments in Offshore Oil & Gas and Renewable Sectors
5.1.2 Restraints
5.1.2.1 Capital-Intensive Market
5.1.2.2 Oversupply of Offshore Vessels
5.1.3 Opportunities
5.1.3.1 Aging of Offshore Infrastructure Leading to Replacement and Decommissions
5.1.3.2 Increased Exploration Actives in Ultra-Deep Water and Artic Region
5.1.4 Challenges
5.1.4.1 High Operational Risks
5.1.4.2 Governmental Regulations for Offshore Activities in Key Regions
*6 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By Type*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Volume & Value Market Analysis
6.3 Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel (AHTS)
6.4 Platform Supply Vessel (PSV)
6.5 Multipurpose Support Vessel (MPSV)
6.6 Standby & Rescue Vessel
6.7 Crew Vessel
6.8 Seismic Vessel
6.9 Chase Vessel
6.10 Others
*7 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By Application*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Shallow Water
7.3 Deepwater
*8 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By End-User*
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Oil & Gas
8.3 Offshore Wind
*9 Offshore Support Vessel Market, By Region*
*10 Competitive Landscape*
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Market Ranking Analysis, 2016
10.3 Competitive Scenario
10.3.1 New Product Developments
10.3.2 Investments & Expansions
10.3.3 Mergers & Acquisitions
10.3.4 Contracts & Agreements
10.3.5 Others (Partnerships/Collaborations/Joint Ventures)
*11 Company Profiles*
11.1 Benchmarking
11.2 Bourbon
11.3 Maersk
11.4 Seacor Marine
11.5 Tidewater
11.6 SIEM Offshore
11.7 Grupo CBO
11.8 Gulfmark
11.9 Havila
11.10 Solstad
11.11 Swire
11.12 Tayrona Offshore
11.13 Vroon GroupFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kgrpjb/global_offshore?w=12
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Automotive Glass Market by Type, Application, Material, ICE & EV, Aftermarket, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025
Dublin, May 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Automotive Glass Market by Type, Application, Material, ICE & EV, Aftermarket, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025" report has been added to *ResearchAndMarkets.com's* offering.The automotive glass market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.80% from an estimated USD 16.21 billion in 2017 to reach a market size of USD 23.59 billion by 2025.
The market is driven by advanced technologies such as smart glass, increasing glass applications & area per vehicle, and the increasing demand for laminated side glazing. High initial capital cost required to setup a new automotive glass plant and use of polycarbonate glazing as an alternative to glass in vehicles are the restraining factors for this market.
Traditionally, smart glass was used in the automobiles for windows, but extensive R&D has led to its increased usage in sidelites, backlites, and sunroofs. Daimler (Germany) has launched an all-glass panoramic roof using SPD technology on the Mercedes-Benz SLK. Mercedes-Benz also offers smart glass known as magic sky control in its sunroof. The SPD technology is expected to have a significant share of the automotive smart glass market due to its capability of optimizing the cabin temperature, providing consumers privacy at the push of a button, and improving fuel efficiency of the vehicle
Smart glasses have a property of auto dimming during high intensity external light, which helps in maintaining ambient cabin temperature and reducing load on air conditioning system, which in turn results in increased fuel efficiency. This tremendously reduces the cooling and lighting cost of the vehicle. The use of smart glass is the most in sunroof application; however, with advancements in technology, smart glass is projected to have applications in sidelite, windshield, and backlite.
Asia Oceania is estimated to be the largest automotive glass market and is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the improving socio-economic conditions in emerging economies such as China and India. The growth in population in these countries has resulted in an increased vehicle production and vehicle parc. This has resulted in increased demand for automotive glass. The consumer preference for SUV in India and China is also driving the automotive glass market as the volume of glass required in SUV is significantly more than that in sedans and other passenger cars.*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*
*2 Research Methodology*
2.2 Secondary Data
2.2.1 Key Secondary Sources
2.3 Primary Data
2.3.1 Sampling Techniques & Data Collection Methods
2.3.2 Primary Participants
2.4 Factor Analysis
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 Demand-Side Analysis
2.4.2.1 Increasing Vehicle PARC and Sales Driving the Demand for Automotive Glass Aftermarket
2.4.2.2 Increasing Production of SUVs and Luxury Passenger Cars Driving the Automotive Glass OE Market
2.4.2.3 Growing Demand for Advanced Materials for Automotive Glass Manufacturing
2.4.3 Supply-Side Analysis
2.4.3.1 Technological Advancements
2.4.3.2 Increasing Demand for IR-PVB Glass Material
2.5 Market Size Estimation
2.6 Data Triangulation
2.7 Assumptions
*3 Executive Summary *
*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Automotive Glass Market
4.2 Automotive Glass Market, By Region
4.3 Automotive Glass Market, By Application
4.4 Automotive Glass Market, By Material Type
4.5 Automotive Glass OE Market, By Vehicle Type
4.6 Automotive Smart Glass Market, By Technology
4.7 Automotive Smart Glass Market, By Application
4.8 Automotive Device Embedded Glass Market, By Application
4.9 Automotive Glass Market, By Electric Vehicle Type
4.10 Automotive Glass Aftermarket, By Vehicle Type
*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Applications of Glass & Penetration of Smart Glass are Driving the Global Automotive Glass Market
5.2.1.2 OE Fitted Laminated Side Glazing to Fuel the Market for Laminated Glazing
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 High Initial Capital Cost Required for Setting Up Automotive Glass Plant Restricts Geographic Expansion
5.2.2.2 Polycarbonate Glazing as an Alternative to Glass
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Smart Glass: Lightweight & Energy Efficient
5.2.3.2 Device Embedded Glass
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Low Cost of Glass in Independent Aftermarket (IAM)
5.2.4.2 Optimum Thickness and Strength
5.2.5 Macro-Indicator Analysis
5.2.5.1 Introduction
5.2.5.2 Premium Vehicle Sales as A Percentage of Total Sales
5.2.5.3 GDP (USD Billion)
5.2.5.4 GNI Per Capita, Atlas Method (USD)
5.2.5.5 GDP Per Capita PPP (USD)
5.2.6 Macro Indicators Influencing the Acoustic Materials Market for Top 3 Countries
5.2.6.1 China
5.2.6.2 US
5.2.6.3 Japan
*6 Automotive Glass Market, By Glass Type*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Laminated Glass
6.3 Tempered Glass
6.4 Other Glass
*7 Automotive Glass Market, By Application*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Windshield
7.3 Sidelite
7.4 Backlite
7.5 Rear Quarter Glass
7.6 Sideview Mirror
7.7 Rearview Mirror
*8 Automotive Glass Market, By Vehicle Type*
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Passenger Car
8.3 Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)
8.4 Truck
8.5 Bus
*9 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Glass Market, By Region*
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
9.3 Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
9.4 Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
9.5 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
*10 Automotive Glass Market, By Material Type*
10.1 Introduction
10.2 IR PVB
10.3 Metal Coated Glass
10.4 Tinted Glass
10.5 Others
*11 Automotive Smart Glass Market, By Technology*
11.1 Introduction
11.1.1 Active Smart Glass
11.1.1.1 Suspended Particle Device (SPD) Glass
11.1.1.2 Electrochromic (EC) Glass
11.1.1.3 Liquid Crystal (LC)/Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) Glass
11.1.2 Passive Glass
11.1.2.1 Photochromic Glass
11.1.2.2 Thermochromic Glass
*12 Automotive Smart Glass Market, By Application*
12.1 Introduction:
12.2 Dimmable Mirror
12.3 Windshield
12.4 Sunroof
12.5 Sidelite/Backlite
*13 Device Embedded Glass Market, By Application*
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Device Embedded Rearview Mirror
13.3 Device Embedded Windshield
*14 Automotive Glass Aftermarket, By Vehicle Type*
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Passenger Car
14.3 Commercial Vehicle
*15 Automotive Glass Market, By Region *
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Asia Oceania
15.2.1 China
15.2.2 India
15.2.3 Japan
15.2.4 South Korea
15.2.5 Asia Oceania: Other Countries
15.3 Europe
15.3.1 France
15.3.2 Germany
15.3.3 Italy
15.3.4 Spain
15.3.5 Turkey
15.3.6 UK
15.3.7 Europe: Other Countries
15.4 North America
15.4.1 Canada
15.4.2 Mexico
15.4.3 US
15.5 Rest of the World (RoW)
15.5.1 Brazil
15.5.2 Russia
15.5.3 RoW: Other Countries
*16 Competitive Landscape*
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Market Share Analysis
16.3 Competitive Scenario
16.4 New Product Developments
16.4.1 Expansions
16.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
16.4.3 Partnerships/Agreements/Supply Contracts/ Collaborations/Joint Ventures
*17 Company Profile*
17.1 Saint-Gobain
17.2 Asahi Glass
17.3 Fuyao Glass
17.4 Samvardhana Motherson
17.5 Webasto
17.6 NSG
17.7 Gentex
17.8 Magna
17.9 Xinyi Glass
17.10 CorningFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n79dh8/automotive_glass?w=12
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Related Topics: Automotive Body, Trim and Glass Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
The market is driven by advanced technologies such as smart glass, increasing glass applications & area per vehicle, and the increasing demand for laminated side glazing. High initial capital cost required to setup a new automotive glass plant and use of polycarbonate glazing as an alternative to glass in vehicles are the restraining factors for this market.
Traditionally, smart glass was used in the automobiles for windows, but extensive R&D has led to its increased usage in sidelites, backlites, and sunroofs. Daimler (Germany) has launched an all-glass panoramic roof using SPD technology on the Mercedes-Benz SLK. Mercedes-Benz also offers smart glass known as magic sky control in its sunroof. The SPD technology is expected to have a significant share of the automotive smart glass market due to its capability of optimizing the cabin temperature, providing consumers privacy at the push of a button, and improving fuel efficiency of the vehicle
Smart glasses have a property of auto dimming during high intensity external light, which helps in maintaining ambient cabin temperature and reducing load on air conditioning system, which in turn results in increased fuel efficiency. This tremendously reduces the cooling and lighting cost of the vehicle. The use of smart glass is the most in sunroof application; however, with advancements in technology, smart glass is projected to have applications in sidelite, windshield, and backlite.
Asia Oceania is estimated to be the largest automotive glass market and is projected to grow at the fastest CAGR during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to the improving socio-economic conditions in emerging economies such as China and India. The growth in population in these countries has resulted in an increased vehicle production and vehicle parc. This has resulted in increased demand for automotive glass. The consumer preference for SUV in India and China is also driving the automotive glass market as the volume of glass required in SUV is significantly more than that in sedans and other passenger cars.*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*
*2 Research Methodology*
2.2 Secondary Data
2.2.1 Key Secondary Sources
2.3 Primary Data
2.3.1 Sampling Techniques & Data Collection Methods
2.3.2 Primary Participants
2.4 Factor Analysis
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 Demand-Side Analysis
2.4.2.1 Increasing Vehicle PARC and Sales Driving the Demand for Automotive Glass Aftermarket
2.4.2.2 Increasing Production of SUVs and Luxury Passenger Cars Driving the Automotive Glass OE Market
2.4.2.3 Growing Demand for Advanced Materials for Automotive Glass Manufacturing
2.4.3 Supply-Side Analysis
2.4.3.1 Technological Advancements
2.4.3.2 Increasing Demand for IR-PVB Glass Material
2.5 Market Size Estimation
2.6 Data Triangulation
2.7 Assumptions
*3 Executive Summary *
*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Automotive Glass Market
4.2 Automotive Glass Market, By Region
4.3 Automotive Glass Market, By Application
4.4 Automotive Glass Market, By Material Type
4.5 Automotive Glass OE Market, By Vehicle Type
4.6 Automotive Smart Glass Market, By Technology
4.7 Automotive Smart Glass Market, By Application
4.8 Automotive Device Embedded Glass Market, By Application
4.9 Automotive Glass Market, By Electric Vehicle Type
4.10 Automotive Glass Aftermarket, By Vehicle Type
*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Increasing Applications of Glass & Penetration of Smart Glass are Driving the Global Automotive Glass Market
5.2.1.2 OE Fitted Laminated Side Glazing to Fuel the Market for Laminated Glazing
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 High Initial Capital Cost Required for Setting Up Automotive Glass Plant Restricts Geographic Expansion
5.2.2.2 Polycarbonate Glazing as an Alternative to Glass
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Smart Glass: Lightweight & Energy Efficient
5.2.3.2 Device Embedded Glass
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Low Cost of Glass in Independent Aftermarket (IAM)
5.2.4.2 Optimum Thickness and Strength
5.2.5 Macro-Indicator Analysis
5.2.5.1 Introduction
5.2.5.2 Premium Vehicle Sales as A Percentage of Total Sales
5.2.5.3 GDP (USD Billion)
5.2.5.4 GNI Per Capita, Atlas Method (USD)
5.2.5.5 GDP Per Capita PPP (USD)
5.2.6 Macro Indicators Influencing the Acoustic Materials Market for Top 3 Countries
5.2.6.1 China
5.2.6.2 US
5.2.6.3 Japan
*6 Automotive Glass Market, By Glass Type*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Laminated Glass
6.3 Tempered Glass
6.4 Other Glass
*7 Automotive Glass Market, By Application*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Windshield
7.3 Sidelite
7.4 Backlite
7.5 Rear Quarter Glass
7.6 Sideview Mirror
7.7 Rearview Mirror
*8 Automotive Glass Market, By Vehicle Type*
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Passenger Car
8.3 Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)
8.4 Truck
8.5 Bus
*9 Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Glass Market, By Region*
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)
9.3 Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
9.4 Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
9.5 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV)
*10 Automotive Glass Market, By Material Type*
10.1 Introduction
10.2 IR PVB
10.3 Metal Coated Glass
10.4 Tinted Glass
10.5 Others
*11 Automotive Smart Glass Market, By Technology*
11.1 Introduction
11.1.1 Active Smart Glass
11.1.1.1 Suspended Particle Device (SPD) Glass
11.1.1.2 Electrochromic (EC) Glass
11.1.1.3 Liquid Crystal (LC)/Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) Glass
11.1.2 Passive Glass
11.1.2.1 Photochromic Glass
11.1.2.2 Thermochromic Glass
*12 Automotive Smart Glass Market, By Application*
12.1 Introduction:
12.2 Dimmable Mirror
12.3 Windshield
12.4 Sunroof
12.5 Sidelite/Backlite
*13 Device Embedded Glass Market, By Application*
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Device Embedded Rearview Mirror
13.3 Device Embedded Windshield
*14 Automotive Glass Aftermarket, By Vehicle Type*
14.1 Introduction
14.2 Passenger Car
14.3 Commercial Vehicle
*15 Automotive Glass Market, By Region *
15.1 Introduction
15.2 Asia Oceania
15.2.1 China
15.2.2 India
15.2.3 Japan
15.2.4 South Korea
15.2.5 Asia Oceania: Other Countries
15.3 Europe
15.3.1 France
15.3.2 Germany
15.3.3 Italy
15.3.4 Spain
15.3.5 Turkey
15.3.6 UK
15.3.7 Europe: Other Countries
15.4 North America
15.4.1 Canada
15.4.2 Mexico
15.4.3 US
15.5 Rest of the World (RoW)
15.5.1 Brazil
15.5.2 Russia
15.5.3 RoW: Other Countries
*16 Competitive Landscape*
16.1 Introduction
16.2 Market Share Analysis
16.3 Competitive Scenario
16.4 New Product Developments
16.4.1 Expansions
16.4.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
16.4.3 Partnerships/Agreements/Supply Contracts/ Collaborations/Joint Ventures
*17 Company Profile*
17.1 Saint-Gobain
17.2 Asahi Glass
17.3 Fuyao Glass
17.4 Samvardhana Motherson
17.5 Webasto
17.6 NSG
17.7 Gentex
17.8 Magna
17.9 Xinyi Glass
17.10 CorningFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n79dh8/automotive_glass?w=12
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GENFIT: Announces the Nomination of Pascal Prigent as Executive Vice President Marketing and Commercial Development
*GENFIT: Announces the Nomination of Pascal Prigent as Executive Vice President Marketing and Commercial Development*
*Lille (France), Cambridge (Massachusetts, United States), May 31, 2018* - GENFIT (Euronext: GNFT - ISIN: FR0004163111), a biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of developing therapeutic and diagnostic solutions in metabolic and inflammatory diseases, that notably affect the liver or the gastrointestinal system, today announced it has appointed M. Pascal Prigent as Executive Vice President Marketing and Commercial Development.
Pascal Prigent brings to GENFIT a rich experience of more than 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry (Eli Lilly, GSK), on 3 continents (Europe, North America, Latin America).
As Vice President Marketing for the Vaccines division of GSK US, his last assignment prior to joining GENFIT, he led the commercial strategy for a multi-billion dollar vaccine portfolio and the launch of a new meningitis vaccine.
Pascal Prigent holds a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD (1995) and is a graduate from Reims Business School (1989).
*Jean-François Mouney, Chairman & CEO of GENFIT,* commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Pascal Prigent to GENFIT. His commercial track record, especially in the United States and in Europe, as well as his experience in new product launches, nicely enrich our Company's skillset, and will further contribute to our strategic thinking in terms of commercial development. We value the opportunity to have Pascal Prigent joining us to efficiently prepare the global launch of elafibranor by GENFIT or via strategic alliances, depending on the territories."
"I am very excited to join GENFIT, as one of the most promising companies in the field of NASH, a disease which is definitely one of the most important public health challenges of the coming years." *commented Pascal Prigent*.
*About elafibranor*
Elafibranor is GENFIT's lead pipeline product. Elafibranor is an oral once-daily treatment, and a first-in-class drug acting via dual peroxisome proliferator-activated alpha/delta pathways developed to treat, in particular, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Elafibranor is believed to address multiple facets of NASH, including inflammation, insulin sensitivity, lipid/metabolic profile, and liver markers.
*About NASH*
"NASH", or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, is a liver disease characterized by an accumulation of fat (lipid droplets), along with inflammation and degeneration of hepatocytes. The disease is associated with long term risk of progression to cirrhosis, a state where liver function is diminished, leading to liver insufficiency, and also progression to liver cancer.
*About PBC*
"PBC", or Primary Biliary Cholangitis, is a chronic disease in which bile ducts in the liver are gradually destroyed. The damage to bile ducts can inhibit the liver's ability to rid the body of toxins, and can lead to scarring of liver tissue known as cirrhosis.
*About GENFIT*
GENFIT is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of drug candidates in areas of high unmet medical needs corresponding to a lack of suitable treatment and an increasing number of patients worldwide. GENFIT's R&D efforts are focused on bringing new medicines to market for patients with metabolic, inflammatory, autoimmune and fibrotic diseases, that affect the liver (such as NASH - Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) and more generally the gastro-intestinal arena. GENFIT's approach combines novel treatments and biomarkers. Its lead proprietary compound, elafibranor, is currently in a Phase 3 study. With facilities in Lille and Paris, France, and Cambridge, MA (USA), the Company has approximately 130 employees. GENFIT is a public company listed in compartment B of Euronext's regulated market in Paris (Euronext: GNFT - ISIN: FR0004163111). www.genfit.com
*Forward Looking Statement / Disclaimer*
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development, including related to biomarkers, progression of, and results of clinical data from, the RESOLVE-IT trial and the trial of elafibranor in PBC, review and approvals by regulatory authorities, such as the FDA or the EMA, regarding in particular, elafibranor in NASH and PBC, as well as other drug candidates in other indications and biomarkers candidates, the success of any inlicensing strategies, the Company's continued ability to raise capital to fund its development, as well as those discussed or identified in the Company's public filings with the AMF, including those listed in Section 4 "Main Risks and Uncertainties" of the Company's 2017 Registration Document registered with the French Autorité des marchés financiers on April 27, 2018 under n° R.18-032, which is available on GENFIT's website (www.genfit.com) and on the website of the AMF (www.amf-france.org). Other than as required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements. This press release and the information contained herein do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe to shares in GENFIT in any country. This press release has been prepared in both French and English. In the event of any differences between the two texts, the French language version shall supersede.
*CONTACT*
*GENFIT* | Jean-François Mouney - Chairman & CEO | +333 2016 4000
*PRESS RELATIONS* | Bruno Arabian | +336 8788 4726
*Attachment*
· 2018.05.31 PR GENFIT - Pascal Prigent.pdf Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
*Lille (France), Cambridge (Massachusetts, United States), May 31, 2018* - GENFIT (Euronext: GNFT - ISIN: FR0004163111), a biopharmaceutical company at the forefront of developing therapeutic and diagnostic solutions in metabolic and inflammatory diseases, that notably affect the liver or the gastrointestinal system, today announced it has appointed M. Pascal Prigent as Executive Vice President Marketing and Commercial Development.
Pascal Prigent brings to GENFIT a rich experience of more than 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry (Eli Lilly, GSK), on 3 continents (Europe, North America, Latin America).
As Vice President Marketing for the Vaccines division of GSK US, his last assignment prior to joining GENFIT, he led the commercial strategy for a multi-billion dollar vaccine portfolio and the launch of a new meningitis vaccine.
Pascal Prigent holds a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD (1995) and is a graduate from Reims Business School (1989).
*Jean-François Mouney, Chairman & CEO of GENFIT,* commented: "We are very pleased to welcome Pascal Prigent to GENFIT. His commercial track record, especially in the United States and in Europe, as well as his experience in new product launches, nicely enrich our Company's skillset, and will further contribute to our strategic thinking in terms of commercial development. We value the opportunity to have Pascal Prigent joining us to efficiently prepare the global launch of elafibranor by GENFIT or via strategic alliances, depending on the territories."
"I am very excited to join GENFIT, as one of the most promising companies in the field of NASH, a disease which is definitely one of the most important public health challenges of the coming years." *commented Pascal Prigent*.
*About elafibranor*
Elafibranor is GENFIT's lead pipeline product. Elafibranor is an oral once-daily treatment, and a first-in-class drug acting via dual peroxisome proliferator-activated alpha/delta pathways developed to treat, in particular, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Elafibranor is believed to address multiple facets of NASH, including inflammation, insulin sensitivity, lipid/metabolic profile, and liver markers.
*About NASH*
"NASH", or nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, is a liver disease characterized by an accumulation of fat (lipid droplets), along with inflammation and degeneration of hepatocytes. The disease is associated with long term risk of progression to cirrhosis, a state where liver function is diminished, leading to liver insufficiency, and also progression to liver cancer.
*About PBC*
"PBC", or Primary Biliary Cholangitis, is a chronic disease in which bile ducts in the liver are gradually destroyed. The damage to bile ducts can inhibit the liver's ability to rid the body of toxins, and can lead to scarring of liver tissue known as cirrhosis.
*About GENFIT*
GENFIT is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of drug candidates in areas of high unmet medical needs corresponding to a lack of suitable treatment and an increasing number of patients worldwide. GENFIT's R&D efforts are focused on bringing new medicines to market for patients with metabolic, inflammatory, autoimmune and fibrotic diseases, that affect the liver (such as NASH - Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) and more generally the gastro-intestinal arena. GENFIT's approach combines novel treatments and biomarkers. Its lead proprietary compound, elafibranor, is currently in a Phase 3 study. With facilities in Lille and Paris, France, and Cambridge, MA (USA), the Company has approximately 130 employees. GENFIT is a public company listed in compartment B of Euronext's regulated market in Paris (Euronext: GNFT - ISIN: FR0004163111). www.genfit.com
*Forward Looking Statement / Disclaimer*
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development, including related to biomarkers, progression of, and results of clinical data from, the RESOLVE-IT trial and the trial of elafibranor in PBC, review and approvals by regulatory authorities, such as the FDA or the EMA, regarding in particular, elafibranor in NASH and PBC, as well as other drug candidates in other indications and biomarkers candidates, the success of any inlicensing strategies, the Company's continued ability to raise capital to fund its development, as well as those discussed or identified in the Company's public filings with the AMF, including those listed in Section 4 "Main Risks and Uncertainties" of the Company's 2017 Registration Document registered with the French Autorité des marchés financiers on April 27, 2018 under n° R.18-032, which is available on GENFIT's website (www.genfit.com) and on the website of the AMF (www.amf-france.org). Other than as required by applicable law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements. This press release and the information contained herein do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe to shares in GENFIT in any country. This press release has been prepared in both French and English. In the event of any differences between the two texts, the French language version shall supersede.
*CONTACT*
*GENFIT* | Jean-François Mouney - Chairman & CEO | +333 2016 4000
*PRESS RELATIONS* | Bruno Arabian | +336 8788 4726
*Attachment*
· 2018.05.31 PR GENFIT - Pascal Prigent.pdf Reported by GlobeNewswire 2 hours ago.
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$2.6 Bn Aviation Lubricant (Hydraulic Fluid, Engine Oil, Grease, Special Lubricant & Additives) Market - Global Forecast to 2022
Dublin, May 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Aviation Lubricant Market by Type (Hydraulic Fluid, Engine Oil, Grease, Special Lubricant & Additives), End User (OEM, MRO), Application (Hydraulic Systems, Engine, Landing Gear, Airframe), Technology, Aviation Type, Region - Global Forecast to 2022" report has been added to *ResearchAndMarkets.com's* offering.
This research report categorizes the aviation lubricant market basis of type (hydraulic fluid, engine oil, grease, special lubricants and additives), technology (mineral-based, synthetic), aviation type (commercial aviation, military aviation, business and general aviation), end user (OEM, MRO), and application (hydraulic systems, engine, landing gear, airframe, others). these segments have been mapped across major regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Rest of the World.Increasing demand for air travel and increasing fleet size are driving the aviation lubricant market
This growth can be attributed to factors, such as the increased demand for air travel and fleet size growth by airlines worldwide.
*Based on end user, the MRO segment is estimated to lead the aviation lubricant market in 2017*
Based on end user, the MRO segment is estimated to lead the aviation lubricant market in 2017. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the increase in the aircraft fleet of emerging economies in the commercial and military aviation sectors.
*Based on aviation type, the military aviation segment of the aviation lubricant market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period*
Based on aviation type, the military aviation segment of the aviation lubricant market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is driven by the increasing number of aircraft orders for military aviation globally.
*North America is estimated to lead the aviation lubricant market in 2017, and Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period*
North America is estimated to lead the aviation lubricant market in 2017. Major aircraft and aircraft engine manufacturers, such as Boeing (US) and Pratt and Whitney (US), are present in the region and thus generate high demand for aviation lubricants. North America is projected to lead the aviation lubricant market during the forecast period, in terms of market share as the regions has the largest military and commercial aircraft fleets in the world. The aviation lubricant market in Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the increasing demand for air travel and growing fleets in the region.Major companies profiled in the report include Shell (Netherlands), BP (UK), ExxonMobil (US), and TOTAL (France).
*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*
*2 Research Methodology*
*3 Executive Summary *
*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Aviation Lubricant Market Overview
4.2 Aviation Lubricant Market, By Technology
4.3 Asia Pacific Aviation Lubricant Market, By Country
4.4 US Aviation Lubricant Market, By Type
4.5 Europe Aviation Lubricant Market
*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Large Existing and Growing Commercial and Military Aviation Fleets
5.2.1.2 Increased Consumption of Synthetic Lubricants
5.2.2 Opportunities
5.2.2.1 Increasing Demand for Low Density Lubricants for Reduced Weight
5.2.2.2 Increasing Demand for Environmentally Safe Aircraft Lubricants
5.2.3 Challenges
5.2.3.1 Delivering Lubricants Operating Under Extreme Conditions
*6 Industry Trends*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Supply-Chain Analysis
6.3 Advanced Turbine Engine Lubricants
6.3.1 Standard Performance Capable (SPC)
6.3.2 High Performance Capable (HPC) Oils
6.3.3 Groups II and III Evolve Into Strong Competition for Group IV(Polyalphaolefin) in Aviation
*7 Aviation Lubricant Market, By Type*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Hydraulic Fluid
7.3 Engine Oil
7.4 Grease
7.5 Special Lubricants and Additives
*8 Aviation Lubricant Market, By Aviation Type *
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Commercial Aviation
8.3 Military Aviation
8.4 Business and General Aviation
*9 Aviation Lubricant Market, By Technology*
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Mineral-Based
9.3 Synthetic
*10 Aviation Lubricant Market, By End User*
10.1 Introduction
10.2 OEM
10.3 MRO
*11 Aviation Lubricant Market, By Application*
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Hydraulic Systems
11.3 Engine
11.4 Landing Gear
11.5 Airframe
11.6 Others
*12 Regional Analysis*
*13 Competitive Landscape*
13.1 Overview
13.2 Market Ranking Analysis: 2016
13.3 Competitive Scenario
13.3.1 New Product Launches
13.3.2 Partnerships, Agreements, and Acquisitions
13.3.3 Expansions, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures
*14 Company Profiles*· BP
· Candan Industries
· Eastman Chemical
· Exxonmobil
· Lanxess
· Lukoil
· Nyco
· Nye Lubricants
· Phillips 66
· Royal Dutch Shell
· The Chemours Company
· Total
For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gps2qk/2_6_bn_aviation?w=12
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This research report categorizes the aviation lubricant market basis of type (hydraulic fluid, engine oil, grease, special lubricants and additives), technology (mineral-based, synthetic), aviation type (commercial aviation, military aviation, business and general aviation), end user (OEM, MRO), and application (hydraulic systems, engine, landing gear, airframe, others). these segments have been mapped across major regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Rest of the World.Increasing demand for air travel and increasing fleet size are driving the aviation lubricant market
This growth can be attributed to factors, such as the increased demand for air travel and fleet size growth by airlines worldwide.
*Based on end user, the MRO segment is estimated to lead the aviation lubricant market in 2017*
Based on end user, the MRO segment is estimated to lead the aviation lubricant market in 2017. The growth of this segment can be attributed to the increase in the aircraft fleet of emerging economies in the commercial and military aviation sectors.
*Based on aviation type, the military aviation segment of the aviation lubricant market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period*
Based on aviation type, the military aviation segment of the aviation lubricant market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is driven by the increasing number of aircraft orders for military aviation globally.
*North America is estimated to lead the aviation lubricant market in 2017, and Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period*
North America is estimated to lead the aviation lubricant market in 2017. Major aircraft and aircraft engine manufacturers, such as Boeing (US) and Pratt and Whitney (US), are present in the region and thus generate high demand for aviation lubricants. North America is projected to lead the aviation lubricant market during the forecast period, in terms of market share as the regions has the largest military and commercial aircraft fleets in the world. The aviation lubricant market in Asia Pacific is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the increasing demand for air travel and growing fleets in the region.Major companies profiled in the report include Shell (Netherlands), BP (UK), ExxonMobil (US), and TOTAL (France).
*Key Topics Covered:**1 Introduction*
*2 Research Methodology*
*3 Executive Summary *
*4 Premium Insights*
4.1 Aviation Lubricant Market Overview
4.2 Aviation Lubricant Market, By Technology
4.3 Asia Pacific Aviation Lubricant Market, By Country
4.4 US Aviation Lubricant Market, By Type
4.5 Europe Aviation Lubricant Market
*5 Market Overview*
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Large Existing and Growing Commercial and Military Aviation Fleets
5.2.1.2 Increased Consumption of Synthetic Lubricants
5.2.2 Opportunities
5.2.2.1 Increasing Demand for Low Density Lubricants for Reduced Weight
5.2.2.2 Increasing Demand for Environmentally Safe Aircraft Lubricants
5.2.3 Challenges
5.2.3.1 Delivering Lubricants Operating Under Extreme Conditions
*6 Industry Trends*
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Supply-Chain Analysis
6.3 Advanced Turbine Engine Lubricants
6.3.1 Standard Performance Capable (SPC)
6.3.2 High Performance Capable (HPC) Oils
6.3.3 Groups II and III Evolve Into Strong Competition for Group IV(Polyalphaolefin) in Aviation
*7 Aviation Lubricant Market, By Type*
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Hydraulic Fluid
7.3 Engine Oil
7.4 Grease
7.5 Special Lubricants and Additives
*8 Aviation Lubricant Market, By Aviation Type *
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Commercial Aviation
8.3 Military Aviation
8.4 Business and General Aviation
*9 Aviation Lubricant Market, By Technology*
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Mineral-Based
9.3 Synthetic
*10 Aviation Lubricant Market, By End User*
10.1 Introduction
10.2 OEM
10.3 MRO
*11 Aviation Lubricant Market, By Application*
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Hydraulic Systems
11.3 Engine
11.4 Landing Gear
11.5 Airframe
11.6 Others
*12 Regional Analysis*
*13 Competitive Landscape*
13.1 Overview
13.2 Market Ranking Analysis: 2016
13.3 Competitive Scenario
13.3.1 New Product Launches
13.3.2 Partnerships, Agreements, and Acquisitions
13.3.3 Expansions, Collaborations, and Joint Ventures
*14 Company Profiles*· BP
· Candan Industries
· Eastman Chemical
· Exxonmobil
· Lanxess
· Lukoil
· Nyco
· Nye Lubricants
· Phillips 66
· Royal Dutch Shell
· The Chemours Company
· Total
For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/gps2qk/2_6_bn_aviation?w=12
CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com
Laura Wood, Senior Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com
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