Hologic Adds Aptima SARS-CoV-2 Assay to its Global Access Initiative in Resource-Limited Countries

 MARLBOROUGH, Mass.-Thursday 6 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Hologic, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOLX) announces the addition of the Aptima® SARS-CoV-2 assay to its Global Access Initiative (GAI), a program designed to expand access to critical diagnostic testing in resource-limited countries.

As a global leader in diagnostics, Hologic launched the GAI at the 2018 International AIDS Conference with a breakthrough all-inclusive pricing structure with no upfront cost or capital expenditure. Qualified products included molecular assays for human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1), hepatitis B and C (HBV and HCV) and human papillomavirus (HPV), as well as the ThinPrep® Pap test for cervical cancer screening.

“Hologic remains committed to building diagnostic capacity and equitable health systems through affordable and accessible technical innovation,” said Joao Malagueira, Hologic’s vice president, EMEA Commercial. “We have a responsibility to bridge the diagnostic gap to sustainably control current and future disease outbreaks globally, and the expansion of the GAI to include our Aptima SARS-CoV-2 assay empowers countries to respond to the pandemic and control new waves of COVID-19.”

Throughout the pandemic, existing partnerships with the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) assisted countries to quickly obtain SARS-CoV-2 tests at market pricing under existing procurement mechanisms. The Aptima SARS-CoV-2 assay is also available through the WHO Diagnostics Consortium, which secured critical volumes for countries with limited market access. To date, Hologic has delivered more than 700,000 tests for COVID-19 to resource-limited countries throughout the pandemic, in addition to routine supply of essential diagnostic tests for other viral infections to ensure continuity of care. Addition of the Aptima SARS-CoV-2 assay to the all-inclusive pricing structure of the GAI will enable further accessibility.

Interested customers should contact humancare@hologic.com to discuss pricing.

About Hologic

Hologic, Inc. is an innovative medical technology company primarily focused on improving women’s health and well-being through early detection and treatment. For more information on Hologic, visit www.hologic.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking information that involves risks and uncertainties, including statements about the use of Hologic’s Aptima® SARS-CoV-2 assay. There can be no assurance the Aptima® SARS-CoV-2 assay will receive limited or full market authorization in each country included in the Global Access Initiative or achieve the benefits described herein. In addition, there can be no assurance that the assays will be manufactured in adequate quantities to meet demand, be commercially successful, or achieve any expected level of sales. Hologic expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any such statements presented herein to reflect any change in expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.

Hologic, Aptima, ThinPrep and The Science of Sure are registered trademarks of Hologic, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

SOURCE: Hologic, Inc.

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Contacts

Investor Contact

Ryan M. Simon

Vice President, Investor Relations

(858) 410-8514

ryan.simon@hologic.com

Media Contact

Jane Mazur

Vice President, Corporate Communications

(585) 355-5978

jane.mazur@hologic.com

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Livepeer Raises $20 Million With Backing From New Investors Alan Howard, Tiger Global as Web3 Infrastructure Momentum Grows

 The Series B extension will accelerate the growth of Livepeer’s leading Web3 infrastructure, expand its video streaming offerings 

NEW YORK -Thursday 6 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Livepeer, the decentralized video transcoding network built on the Ethereum blockchain, has raised a $20 million Series B-1. The new investors in this round include Alan Howard, Tiger Global with participation from existing investors.

Coming five months after Livepeer’s Series B, the raise underscores Livepeer’s continued growth, says CEO Doug Petkanics:

“This rapid Series B extension is another welcome endorsement of how we are executing on our vision of becoming the world’s open video infrastructure. We’ve seen strong organic growth in demand for transcoding, as well as growing awareness of the reliability, value and efficiency of web3 infrastructure.”

Livepeer plans to use the funds to accelerate its execution towards capturing the growing opportunities in livestreaming infrastructure, an area that’s rapidly expanding due to the popularity of creator-driven streams, eSports and live shopping.

In October, Livepeer expanded its video streaming offerings with the acquisition of MistServer, the flexible content delivery technology that simplifies the complexities of video streaming. The expanded Livepeer offerings enable developers to build on a cost-effective infrastructure and scale streaming applications across entertainment, events, gaming and eCommerce.

The MistServer acquisition aligns with Livepeer’s R&D work in AI-based smart video, peer-to-peer content delivery, and AI-enhanced content moderation, song detection and video fingerprinting. These expanded features will make the Livepeer platform even more powerful for developers, who benefit from the breadth of offerings on Livepeer’s roadmap into 2022 and beyond.

In July, Livepeer closed its $20M Series B. DCG led the round with participation from previous investor Northzone, as well as Coinbase Ventures, CoinFund, Mike Dudas’ 6th Man Ventures and Warburg Serres. Livepeer has raised a total of $48 million to date and now has 32 employees.

Start building on Livepeer here.

ABOUT LIVEPEER

Founded in 2017 by Doug Petkanics and Eric Tang, Livepeer is the decentralized video streaming network built on the Ethereum blockchain. Targeting the $70 billion video streaming market, Livepeer enables livestreaming innovators to bring their ideas to market affordably - and to scale them without exorbitant usage fees.

Livepeer’s network already features over 70,000 GPUs, which is enough aggregated power to encode all of the video streaming through Twitch, YouTube and Facebook combined. To date, Livepeer has streamed tens of millions of minutes, passing a key milestone: a record 2.3 million minutes streamed in a single week, a six-fold increase from the start of 2021.

For more: Livepeer primer, Protocol Explorer, whitepaper, Twitter, Medium and Reddit.

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Nick Vivion // Angle42
nick@angle42.co 

 

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Women Corporate Directors Foundation Appoints Jennifer Reynolds as New CEO

 One of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women and a global leader in the financial sector to lead Women Corporate Directors

NEW YORK -Thursday 6 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Women Corporate Directors Foundation (WCD), the premier global membership organization of female corporate directors, announced today Jennifer Reynolds as its new CEO effective February 7, 2022, succeeding Susan C. Keating, who has served as CEO since 2017. Reynolds’ corporate board experience includes serving as a director of BF&M Ltd., the Canada Development Investment Corporation and formerly as a director of Citibank Canada.

“We are at an inflection point as corporate directors face increasingly complex business environments and heightened focus on environmental, social and governance issues. Diverse leadership is key to effectively managing the rapidly changing economic landscape and risk profile,” said Jennifer Reynolds, incoming CEO of WCD. “I look forward to engaging with WCD members and our sponsors as we navigate these pressing issues together.”

Reynolds currently serves as president and CEO at Toronto Finance International, a public-private partnership that leads initiatives to promote Toronto as a top global financial center. Previously, she served as president and CEO for Women in Capital Markets, which is the largest network of professional women in the Canadian financial sector and the voice for women in the industry. Reynolds was named as one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network.

“With a proven history of advancing gender diversity and best practices in corporate governance, we are confident that Ms. Reynolds is especially well positioned to move WCD into the future by focusing on the activation of new strategies to positively impact capital markets,” said Camille Asaro, WCD lead director and partner at KPMG LLP.

For more than 20 years, WCD has offered educational programming, peer-to-peer exchanges, and board opportunities to its global members. Recently WCD launched diversity efforts to attract more women of color, as well as women who identify as LGBTQ+. These and future programs play an essential role in fostering a powerful, trusted, and global community of female directors dedicated to advancing visionary corporate governance.

About Women Corporate Directors Education and Development Foundation, Inc.

The Women Corporate Directors Education and Development Foundation, Inc. (WCD) is a premier global membership organization and community of women corporate directors. A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, the WCD Foundation has chapters on six continents and our members serve on boards of publicly traded companies, large private companies, and family-run businesses globally. For more information visit www.womencorporatedirectors.org or follow us on Twitter @WomenCorpDirs or Linked-In.

About WCD’s Global Lead Sponsor KPMG LLP

KPMG LLP is the U.S. firm of the KPMG global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. The KPMG global organization operates in 147 countries and territories and has more than 219,000 people working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients. To learn more about KPMG visit www.kpmg.us.

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Contacts

For media inquiries, please contact Julia Motis of the Dalton Agency at 615-515-4894 or jmotis@daltonagency.com.

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CE-Ventures leads Pre-Series B Round of revolutionary Ayurvedic platform NirogStreet

 DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES.-Wednesday 5 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

Ayurveda market is projected to reach US$ 9.5 billion by 2024

Funds to support NirogStreet to become the global technology brand in Ayurveda Healthcare

 

The rising threat of the Covid-19 Omicron variant has once again prompted countries in the Middle East and globally to focus on preventive healthcare, with a key emphasis on the need to mainstream Ayurveda. Public healthcare experts are of the opinion that holistic medicine is the best way to ensure universal health coverage and prevent the spread of newly emerging diseases across the globe.

With CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital platform of Crescent Enterprises, and Japan-based ICMG Partners taking the lead, US$ 4 million has been raised in the Pre-Series B Round for tech platform NirogStreet. The funds will be used to innovate service and product offerings for Ayurvedic doctors and to scale up and strengthen operations.

Tushar Singhvi, Deputy CEO and Head of Investments at Crescent Enterprises, commented: "We are excited to embark on this journey with NirogStreet. The company has demonstrated the immense value and opportunity within the Ayurvedic market, which is projected to reach US$ 9.5 billion by 2024, as well as the limitless possibilities that tech-enabled solutions can offer. I believe that by pooling our experience and talents together, we will make a powerful team. CE-Ventures looks forward to a fruitful partnership; one that will champion the growth of NirogStreet both within the core market in India and outwards into the MENA region.”

NirogStreet, India’s first and one of the world’s fastest growing technology-led Ayurvedic doctor platforms, offers a seamless service to more than 50,000 doctors on its peer-to-peer learning, electronic health record and B2B e-commerce platform. With US$ 4 million in new funding led by CE-Ventures, the company aims to boost its presence in India and make a mark by bridging the gap between Ayurvedic doctors, patients and quality medicines on a tech-enabled and trustworthy platform. The company eyes expansion into the MENA region leveraging the region’s fast growth that is driven by a high level of digital connectivity and a large and young tech-savvy population.

Ram N Kumar, Founder and CEO of NirogStreet said: “The world has started admiring Ayurveda as their first call for preventive healthcare. We are confident that our continuous efforts in mainstreaming Ayurveda have started conversations, rebuilt perceptions, and offered reassurance that this most effective and ancient medicine is a gift from India to the world.”

He added: “We are preparing ourselves to become the world’s fastest growing healthcare company. With such visionary investors on board, we are rapidly moving towards our goal of transforming the global health care landscape.”

The digitization of Ayurvedic healthcare has become the need of the hour. The global Ayurvedic fraternity is finding NirogStreet extremely valuable to seamlessly connect with their patients and gain easy access to high quality medicines along with a high-level exposure to evidence-based knowledge.

CE-Ventures targets startups that offer synergies with Crescent Enterprises’ operations across supply chain management tech, medical tech, enterprise software as a service (SaaS), and niche consumer emerging tech. It has invested to date AED 580 million across 43 start-ups and venture capital funds in the MENA region and globally. Earlier this year, CE-ventures announced its plans to increase its investments in start-ups to AED 1 billion ($272 million) by 2022. Some of its portfolio companies include Kitopi, the world’s leading managed cloud kitchen and the MENA’s fastest unicorn, FreshtoHome, India’s largest seafood and meat e-commerce delivery platform, and Tarabut Gateway, the MENA’s largest Open Banking platform.

 

Contacts

Micheline Macari

 +96171726491

m.macari@saharapr.com

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Galderma Successfully Completes Acquisition of ALASTIN Skincare®

 

ZUG, Switzerland-Wednesday 5 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Galderma, the world’s largest independent dermatology company, announced today that it has received antitrust clearance from the U.S. authorities and has completed the acquisition of ALASTIN Skincare®, Inc. (“ALASTIN”), a specialty aesthetics company dedicated to developing innovative and clinically-tested physician-dispensed skincare products. The transaction was previously announced on November 29, 2021.

“I am so happy to officially welcome the ALASTIN team to Galderma. As a part of our integrated dermatology approach, we are continuously seeking to add products that synergize with our premium portfolio - and ALASTIN is the perfect fit.

The ALASTIN brand’s proprietary and award-winning skincare technology, combined with Galderma’s world-class pipeline and innovation track record, represents an unparalleled opportunity for Galderma to better meet the needs of aesthetic professionals and patients, now and well into the future.”

FLEMMING ØRNSKOV, M.D., MPH

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

GALDERMA

Galderma has consistently delivered strong results and remains at the forefront of the rapidly expanding global skincare market. Consumer interest in and acceptance of aesthetic procedures is increasing rapidly, and the addition of ALASTIN’s synergistic portfolio and expertise in science-based skincare will increase Galderma’s ability to serve the needs of both consumers and professionals. ALASTIN’s product offerings are backed by the patented TriHex Technology®, a proprietary blend of peptides and active botanicals to support the appearance of rejuvenated skin.

ALASTIN’s performance has been marked by rapid and constant sales growth, and in 2020 it was named the fastest-growing brand in the professional skincare market in the U.S. This acquisition will enhance Galderma’s integrated dermatology platform with a comprehensive collection of scientifically-proven products for daily skincare regimens and peri-procedural use, and underscores the company’s commitment to be the partner of choice for aesthetic professionals.

“Our team is extremely excited to be joining the Galderma family, and our shared focus on customers and commitment to driving innovation means we’re a winning combination. Galderma’s global reach and cutting-edge research and development platform will help deliver ALASTIN’s next growth phase and support further innovation of ALASTIN’s products.”

DIANE S. GOOSTREE

PRESIDENT AND CEO

ALASTIN SKINCARE

Ropes & Gray LLP acted as legal advisor to Galderma, and Latham & Watkins LLP acted as legal advisor to ALASTIN. William Blair & Company, LLC served as the exclusive financial advisor to ALASTIN.

About Galderma
Galderma is the world’s largest independent dermatology company, present in approximately 100 countries. Since our inception in 1981, we have been driven by a complete dedication to dermatology. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of sophisticated brands and services across Aesthetics, Consumer Care and Prescription Medicine. Focused on the needs of consumers and patients, we work in partnership with healthcare professionals to ensure superior outcomes. Because we understand that the skin we’re in shapes our life stories, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information: www.galderma.com.

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Contacts

Media contact

Christian Marcoux, M.Sc.
Chief Communications Officer
christian.marcoux@galderma.com
+41 76 315 26 50

Shannon Iwaniuk
Director, Global Communications
shannon.iwaniuk@galderma.com
+1 720 308 1336

 

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E-commerce Sector to Boost Cosmetic and Skincare Market Growth

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Wednesday 5 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

Beauty and e-commerce have historically gone hand-in-hand, making it easier for customers to purchase products online without having to step foot in a store, and for both luxury and drugstore brands to increase their outreach and market to potential customers.

The global cosmetics and skincare market was valued at USD 129.23 billion in 2020, and is set to increase by USD 38 billion between 2020-2024, accelerating at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5% during this forecast period.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a lasting devastating impact on the beauty and cosmetics industry. Store closures due to strict lockdown measures globally have resulted in disastrous consequences, with sales decreasing by 60% - 70% from March to April 2020 on a global scale.

The flourishing e-commerce sector, however, is anticipated to once again boost market growth to pre-Covid levels. The pandemic shifted focus slightly away from cosmetics, with customers now looking to premium brands with a greater interest in skincare. This effect has helped premium skincare companies expand their market share and innovate, build digital appeal and prestige, and improve their credibility.

Dr Sabet Salahia CosmeSurge Jumeirah, says, “Companies have responded positively to the crisis by increasing production capacities and shifting focus to cater to immediate needs by offering hand sanitizers and cleaning agents. Research is showing that consumers now intend to spend more on skincare products, in lieu of traditional beauty and grooming products. We’re also now seeing a consumer base that is more knowledgeable than ever about skincare formulations, that is aware of ingredients and demands social and economic responsibility from the brands they purchase from.”

“Currently, there is an escalating demand for face creams, serums, sunscreens, and body lotions across the globe, as consumers learned to prioritize skincare over the various lockdowns when people were stuck at home. There are also many global ‘trends’ surrounding skincare, the most recent of which was the Korean skincare craze that pushed a lot of pre-pandemic sales. This increased demand for a flawless complexion is expected to have a positive impact on the market growth over the forecast period. “ he added.

Face creams, moisturizers, serums, and sheet masks are increasingly gaining popularity as both men and women continue to place a high premium on physical appearance and looking their best. Ease of access to knowledge online through Youtube, skincare blogs, and forums has also created awareness about easy-to-treat skin disorders, making it easier for customers to curate their own skincare routines. Eco-friendly consumers, such as those opting for animal cruelty-free, vegan, and plant-based skin care products make up a significant chunk of the skincare market.

The online distribution model has significantly re-shaped shopping habits of consumers, as this channel offers benefits such as doorstep delivery, easy payment methods, heavy discounts, and the availability of a wide range of products from anywhere in the world, on a single platform. Notable brands and distributors in the market are strategically launching e-commerce websites in large lucrative markets owing to rising internet penetration and a now largely digitalised mobile shopping consumer base. Skincare aficionados can expect to see more great skincare in the forecast period to come.

Contacts

Omnia Tarek

o.tarek@saharapr.com

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Symphony Technology Group Acquires Kantar Reputation Intelligence, PRgloo and Onclusive to Create a New Global Partner for PR and Communications

 - STG completes acquisition of Kantar’s Reputation Intelligence business alongside investments in PRgloo and Onclusive

- The three businesses merge forming a new standalone company which adopts the name ‘Onclusive’ reflecting inclusive and globally scalable strengths of the newly combined offer

- New company provides clients with expanded geographical footprint in Europe and the US and portfolio of industry-leading media monitoring, measurement and workflow management solutions





LONDON-Wednesday 5 January 2022 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Today, leading technology investor Symphony Technology Group “STG” completes its acquisition of Kantar’s Reputation Intelligence business, and with it announces the additional purchases of PRgloo and Onclusive. Together the three businesses merge to create a new global media monitoring, measurement, and workflow management partner for PR and communications.

The new standalone company will operate under the name ‘Onclusive’ reflecting the inclusive and scalable nature of its newly combined offer and its commitment to accelerating investment in tech-powered platforms and solutions.

The company builds on the consultative strengths and scale of Europe’s largest media monitoring and analysis provider, Kantar Reputation Intelligence; UK-based PRgloo’s industry-leading media relations and workflow management platform and US-based Onclusive’s AI technology and data science.

Commenting on the new company, Chief Commercial Officer of the newly-formed Onclusive, Petra Masinova explained: “We’ve always admired each other’s strengths and we’ve increasingly teamed up on programmes to help solve clients’ needs. Today we accelerate our natural evolution to become one company, amplifying our strengths and supporting our clients with leading insights, technology and expertise together under one roof.”

Dan Beltramo, Chief Innovation Officer of the new Onclusive, also praised the union: “Onclusive is a technology and innovation pioneer in media monitoring and analytics while Kantar Reputation Intelligence is a leader in customer service with top-tier European coverage and market-leading insights capabilities. It brings us scale and ambition for global leadership.”

Samantha Deeks, VP Customer Experience at new Onclusive added: “Building on PRgloo’s customer-centric design approach, we’re delighted to work with like-minded industry leaders to build a scalable and agile business; one which actively listens and responds to the needs of its clients as they navigate an increasingly complex communications environment.”

Managing Director at STG, J.T. Treadwell, said: “Last year STG made clear its intention to create a market leading insights and software company through the proposed acquisition of Kantar Reputation Intelligence. Completing that acquisition is a major first step and the additional capabilities brought by Onclusive and PRgloo widen the scope of our commitment to providing best-in-class solutions for PR and Communications teams, both now and in the future.”

Onclusive will serve more than 9,000 clients, including many of the world’s biggest brands, across 130 markets. The company has over 1,100 employees based in the USA, UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Australia.

Onclusive North America Managing Director, Sean O’Neal, continued: “Our clients were our matchmakers – they told us they wanted one trusted partner to help them access and integrate our combined best-in-class services. We listened and from today Onclusive will help every client – from small enterprises to multi-national public and private organisations – shape, manage and evaluate their communications strategies.”

From today, clients can access the new Onclusive’s full range of services, supporting them at every stage of the communications cycle. Existing services continue uninterrupted.

About Onclusive

Onclusive is a global partner for PR and Communications success. We bring together Kantar Reputation Intelligence, the largest media monitoring and measurement service in Europe, with the best-in-class tools of PRgloo, and Onclusive’s own powerful AI and data science. Our technology, insights and expertise make sense of the fractured, fast-moving media world, helping you manage, monitor and measure your communications activity. Elevate your performance and prove and improve your value with Onclusive on your side.

About STG Partners

STG is a private equity partner to market leading companies in software, data analytics and software-enabled technology services sectors. The firm brings expertise, flexibility, and resources to build strategic value and unlock the potential of innovative companies. Partnering to build customer-centric, market leading portfolio companies, STG seeks to create sustainable foundations for growth that bring value to its companies. The firm is dedicated to transforming and building outstanding technology companies in partnership with leading management teams. STG and its predecessor, Symphony Technology Group (“Symphony”), have managed approximately $6 billion in total capital. For more information, please visit stgpartners.com

Kantar Reputation Intelligence – The leader in earned media tracking and measurement in Europe. Reputation Intelligence provides trusted insights on corporate, PR and brand coverage in 130+ markets to brands can understand and manage how audiences and influencers see them, globally and locally.

Onclusive – Empowers the world’s leading brands and agencies to modernize communications, increase performance and demonstrate value. The inventors of PR Attribution™ and Power of Voice™, Onclusive measures the true impact of earned, owned and social content on a company’s bottom line.

PRgloo – The complete media relations platform. PRgloo combines easy to use tools with exceptional analysis to make PR professionals’ lives easier by giving them the tools they need to do their jobs well.

Contacts
For further information contact
Corey Herscu for Onclusive (North America)
416-300-3030
corey@verbfactory.com

onclusiveteam@firstlightgroup.io
+44 020 36177240

Learn more at: future.onclusive.com





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