Takeda Provides Further Information about Its New Business Venture with Teva

OSAKA, Japan & JERUSALEM - Monday, December 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO: 4502) and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE: TEVA) (TASE: TEVA) today made the below follow-up announcement regarding the overview of their new business venture in Japan, which was initially disclosed on November 30, 2015 in the press release titled, "Teva and Takeda establish unique partnership to meet the wide-ranging needs of patients and growing importance of generic medicines use in Japan". [http://www.takeda.com/news/2015/20151130_7215.html]

    The new business venture, to be established in or after April 2016, will deliver Teva's high-quality generic medicines and some of Takeda's long listed products to patients and healthcare professionals in Japan, leveraging Takeda's corporate brand and unique distribution network in Japan and Teva's wide product portfolio and cutting-edge business efficiency.
    The major long listed products of Takeda to be transferred to the new business venture in FY2016 are BLOPRESS, TAKEPRON and BASEN. Total sales of the products to be transferred in FY2016 were 125 billion yen in FY2014, which was 7% of Takeda's global revenue. As a result of the transaction, Takeda’s FY2016 revenue is estimated to decrease by approximately 50 billion yen, based upon current assumptions. LEUPLIN remains at Takeda, as a product of Takeda Oncology.
    The new business venture, to be owned 51% by Teva and 49% by Takeda, will consist of Teva Takeda Pharma and Teva Takeda Yakuhin. The details of establishing these companies by an absorption-type company split are outlined in a separate release issued by Takeda to file to the Tokyo Stock Exchange: "Takeda Announces Details of New Business Venture with Teva in Japan - Splitting off (absorption-type split) of Takeda's Long Listed Products Business and its Subsequent Succession by Teva" (herein called "Takeda's TSE Filing"). [http://www.takeda.com/news/2015/20151228_7258.html]

    Takeda anticipates that the transaction will be both EPS and cash flow accretive in FY2016 and over the long-term, due to growth of the generic business and the addition of products from Takeda and Teva to the new business venture. The new business venture will be instantly accretive to Teva's non GAAP EPS in 2016 and beyond. Some additional details about the financial impact of the transaction are outlined in Takeda's TSE Filing, and all will be incorporated into Takeda's FY2016 forecast which will be communicated in May 2016.

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ADP Arrest 8 Suspects that Stole Items from Vehicles

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Saturday, December 26th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Capital Police Directorate arrested eight individuals on suspicion of breaking into cars and stealing personal items left behind in Abu Dhabi. Most of the stolen items cash, electronics, phones and wallets that contain banking cards. The suspects were referred to the competent authorities in order to take the appropriate legal actions.

The Capital Police Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ had received notifications through its affiliated police stations reporting a spate of thefts from parked cars. As soon as it received the reports, the directorate took action and formed a search and field investigation task forces to handle the cases and inspect the robbery locations.

Colonel Ahmed Saif bin Zeitoun Al Muhairi, Acting Director of the Capital Police Directorate, attributed the robberies to car owners leaving their belongings and valuables in clear sight in their cars, which lead immoral people to break into the vehicles to commit these robberies, as well as to their failure to secure (lock) vehicles properly.

He called upon community members to make sure their vehicles are properly locked; to park them in designated secure parking lots; not to leave their engines running when stepping out of the car to make purchases; not to leave valuables such as cash, mobile phones or laptops in plain view on the car seat; and make sure to activate protection and alarm systems.

Colonel Al Muhairi called upon members of the public to cooperate with Abu Dhabi Police by adopting prevention means and mechanisms. He also urged the different segments of society to cooperate with the police by reporting any negative phenomenon or bad behavior, by calling the Aman service on the toll-free number 8002626 or the Police Operations Room on 999.

It is worth mentioning that the Capital Police Directorate launched several awareness initiatives in cooperation with the Security Media and the Community Police departments at the General Secretariat of the Office of H.H Deputy Prime Minister & Minister of Interior. The campaigns aim to increase community members’ awareness about thefts of car contents by distributing educational brochures to drivers with advice on the appropriate prevention means.

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MoI Celebrates Seventh Group Wedding for 43 Staff Members

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Under the patronage of Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Lt. General Saif Abdullah Al Sha’far, Undersecretary at the Ministry of Interior, attended on Tuesday the seventh group wedding organized by the MoI for 43 of its nationwide staff members. The event, held at the Armed Forces Officers Club in Abu Dhabi, was organized by the Public Relations Department at the Ministry of Interior, in cooperation with the Marriage Fund.

The group wedding was attended by Dr. Ahmad Nasser Al Raisi, Inspector General at the Ministry of Interior; Rashid Obaid Al Kashf and Mohammed Haji Al Khouri, Board Members of the Marriage Fund; as well as a number of MoI officers; the families and relatives of the grooms and brides and a large gathering of guests..

In his statement, Lt. General Al Sha’far said: “The seventh group wedding, organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with the Marriage Fund, aims to mitigate the burdens suffered by young looking to get married in order to participate in building cohesive families. It embodies the Ministry of Interior’s true spirit of societal partnership and affirms its humanitarian contributions; and falls in line with the efforts to support citizens determined to establish happy Emirati families.”

Lt. General Al Sha’far stressed that building a happy family is the best guarantee to enhance security and stability throughout the country. “Group weddings have proven to be an ideal method to cutting the excessive costs of marriage, curtail the extravagance of basic wedding necessities and their negative impacts, in order to rationalize expenditure and establish stable debt-free families.  They are also an ideal opportunity for generations to communicate and to enhance affection and familiarity,” he added.

In conclusion, Lt. General Al Sha’far congratulated the newlyweds, wishing them a happy life. He called upon them to use this day as the platform for a new social life, based on mutual respect, good relations and mutual understanding. He urged them to shoulder the responsibility, in order to achieve a stable family life.

The Police Music band performed a number of musical pieces, while the military band presented folk dances inspired by the occasion.

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Panasonic Develops a Stretchable Resin Film and Its Application Materials for Stretchable Electronics

OSAKA, Japan - Monday, December 28th 2015 [ME NewsWire]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Panasonic Corporation announced today that the company has developed a soft, flexible, and stretchable[1] polymer resin film using its proprietary stretchable resin technology. The Company will also provide a transparent electrode material[2] and conductive paste[3] along with this insulating film.

This newly developed material is an insulating film material that stretches and returns to its original shape, a feature that is hard to find in conventional flexible materials. It adapts to desired manners of folding and to varying free-form surfaces, substantially reducing existing design constraints. For example, it enables the construction of soft and stretchable electronic devices that are adaptable to a variety of forms, such as of clothing and the body. The newly developed material is deployable in a broad range of applications, from wearable devices to sensors, displays, and robots.

The stretchable resin film offers the following features developed on the basis of the Company’s proprietary stretchable resin technology.

    Soft and stretchable insulating film material that comes with excellent elasticity - Tensile elongation: x 2.5 or more
    Insulating film material capable of relaxing internal stresses arising from stretch, returning to its original shape, and withstanding repeated use - Percentage of stress relaxation: 60%*1 - Recovery rate: 98% or more*2
    Additional development of a stretchable transparent electrode material and conductive paste along with the insulating material *1 Results of in-house stress relaxation test (Conditions: 50% stretch for 30 min) *2 Results of in-house stretch-recovery test (Conditions: 25 mm/min stretch rate and 0.1 mm/min recovery rate)

The newly developed film and materials will be on exhibition at the 17th Printed Wiring Boards Expo held from January 13 to 15, 2016 at Tokyo Big Sight.

Features in Detail

    Soft and stretchable insulating film material that comes with excellent elasticity Against the backdrop of the development of various wearable devices, there is a growing demand for reduced odd feel from wearing them and more aesthetically pleasing design, as well as for a smaller size and thinner profile. Polyurethane and rubber materials need to overcome challenges associated with adhesion, heat resistance, and embrittlement. Demand is high for a conformable material that is excellent in terms of heat resistance, durability, and workability. Noting the proven performance of conventionally used thermosetting resin[4] and applying the Company’s proprietary resin design technology that can add superb elasticity to the material, Panasonic has developed an insulating material made of thermosetting resin, which is, surprisingly, flexible and stretchable. This soft and stretchable insulating film material helps realize electronic devices for wearing or installation at desired locations.
    Insulating film material capable of relaxing internal stresses arising from stretch, returning to its original shape, and withstanding repeated use Devices implemented on clothing or worn on the body should be made of materials that withstand repeated use and allow no change in mechanical properties even after repeated deformation (stretch and restore). Generally, materials subjected to repeated stretch and restore would tend to degrade in mechanical strength and recovery performance. Going beyond simple softening, Panasonic employed a unique resin design technology that makes optimal use of the characteristic three-dimensional cross-linked structure[5] of thermosetting 　resin. By relaxing internal stresses arising from stretch, the newly developed insulating material returns to its original shape and withstands repeated use. This material helps realize electronic devices that remain wearable for an extended period of time.
    Additional development of a stretchable transparent electrode material and conductive paste along with the insulating material Devices implemented on clothing or worn on the body must be made of not only stretchable insulating materials, but also soft and stretchable conductive materials. Using a stretchable resin as a base material, Panasonic has also developed a transparent electrode material and conductive paste that remain conductive even after repeated cycles of stretch and restore. The transparent electrode material comprises a thin conductive layer of carbon nanotubes[6] formed on the base material of stretchable resin. The conductive paste was produced by combining the stretchable resin, used as a binder, with silver filler. These materials help realize stretchable display devices and sensors.

Technologies in Detail

    The Company’s original resin design technology to produce a stretchable insulating material from a thermosetting resin Thermosetting resins are materials in wide and general use. Because they are subject to a trade-off between softness and heat resistance, it is a challenge to render them soft while retaining their heat resistance. Panasonic has developed a unique resin design technology to allow the material to have both soft and rigid components. This method differs from the conventional method of adding an elastomer[7]. This technology uses a three-dimensional cross-linked structure of thermosetting resin to relax stresses arising from stretch and restore. While ensuring compatibility between elasticity and stress relaxation, we have developed an insulating material, which, although made of a thermosetting resin, stretches and returns to its original shape to enable repeated use.
    Design technology to produce a stretchable base material for stretchable transparent electrodes ITO[8] is in wide use as transparent electrodes. Although it withstands bending to some extent, when subjected to folding or stretch, it easily develops cracks, thereby failing to retain its conductivity. To overcome this drawback, it is necessary to provide crack-free flexibility and ensure a conductive path for retaining the material’s conductivity even under stretch or deformation conditions. Panasonic has developed a technology designed to form a thin transparent conductive layer comprising conductive carbon nanotubes of an exceptionally high aspect ratio on a base material of a stretchable resin film produced with the optimal materials design for stretch and restore. Employing carbon nanotubes to form a conductive path, thereby providing compatibility between stretchability and conductivity, we have created a stretchable transparent electrode material that retains conductivity even after deformation.
    Technology to combine a stretchable polymer and a conductive filler for the production of stretchable conductive paste Usually, copper or other metal wiring would break when its base material stretches or contracts. Due to this problem, it is not easy to use metal wiring to form complex circuits. Furthermore, metal fatigue resulting from deformation makes it difficult to achieve　metal wiring that withstands repeated stretch. Panasonic has developed a technology to combine a stretchable resin as a binder with a silver filler. The result is conductive paste that retains a conductive path, hence conductivity, even after stretch and restore.



Notes:

[1]
         

Stretchable
           

The stretchable or elastic resin film is intended for use in stretchable electronic devices.

[2]
         

Transparent electrode material
           

An electrically conductive clear material

[3]
         

Conductive paste
           

Paste applied to provide conductivity when forming electronic circuits

[4]
         

Thermosetting resin
           

A thermosetting resin (or plastic) is liquid or solid prior to molding, exhibits fluidity at room temperature or when heated, and cures by the addition of a curing agent or a catalyst or continued application of heat to achieve molding. Once hardened, thermosetting plastics would not melt if it is reheated. Typical thermosetting resin grades include phenol-formaldehyde resin, urea-formaldehyde resin, melamine resin, epoxy resin, and polyurethanes.

[5]
         

Three-dimensional cross-linked structure
           

A cross-link is a bond that links one polymer chain to another using chemical agents. The three-dimensional structure means a networked polymer structure by more advanced cross-linking.

[6]
         

Carbon nanotube
           

The term “carbon nanotube” is a compound of the words “carbon,” “nanometer,” and “tube.” A carbon tube is a cylindrical structure of meshes of bonded carbon atoms. A carbon nanotube is extremely thin, in the order of nanometers in diameter, its thickness being about 50,000 times thinner than the thickness of human hair.

[7]
         

Elastomer
           

A generic term for industrial materials with rubber-like elasticity. The term “elastomer” is a compound of the words “elastic” and “polymer.”

[8]
         

ITO
           

Indium tin oxide (ITO) is electrically conductive and high in transmittance in the range of visible radiation and therefore is used to make transparent electrodes. Its principal applications include flat-panel displays (FPDs) that use LCD, PD, and organic EL panels.


About Panasonic Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development of diverse electronics technologies and solutions for customers in the consumer electronics, housing, automotive, enterprise solutions, and device industries. Since its founding in 1918, the company has expanded globally and now operates 468 subsidiaries and 94 associated companies worldwide, recording consolidated net sales of 7.715 trillion yen for the year ended March 31, 2015. Committed to pursuing new value through innovation across divisional lines, the company uses its technologies to create a better life and a better world for its customers. To learn more about Panasonic: http://www.panasonic.com/global.

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Tejari Announces 2015 Real World Sourcing Scholarship Winners

Series top scorers awarded 10,000AED toward procurement based training

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

Strategic sourcing company Tejari, together with CIPS MENA launched the 2015 series of expert briefings in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi this year. The series tailored exclusively for mid to senior-level procurement executives offers a programme of eight expert briefings focused on real world, practical experience delivered by purchasing and supply chain expert Guy Allen, and Peter Smith, Managing Director of Spend Matters UK/Europe.

In conjunction with the series, Tejari offered participants the chance to win the 2015 Real World Sourcing Scholarship for use towards procurement specific training. To qualify for the scholarship, participants were asked to complete online certifications following each briefing, this reinforcing Tejari’s efforts to support education in the region. The top ten scorers across the series gathered over two days alongside Tejari and CIPS MENA representatives to hear the winners of the 10,000AED scholarship fund.

After a close finish, Yousef Dar Ibaid of Emirates Falcon Electromechanical Company was named 2015 Dubai Real World Sourcing Scholarship winner and was presented with the cheque of 10,000AED. The winner said “As a winner also, I would like to thank Tejari and CIPS  for this valuable award and scholarship opportunity granted to support and develop my knowledge and qualifications in procurement and supply chain management.” The Abu Dhabi winner of the 2015 Real World Sourcing Scholarship was announced last night and went to Chinedum Ikeagu of Abu Dhabi Gas Industries Ltd (GASCO). The winner said “Winning the award inspires hope in me as I look into the future to see the profession as a fully licensed practice, particularly in public procurement where ‘system sanitization’ is needed especially in developing and third world countries”.

The Real World Sourcing series will return next year under the new name of The Real World Procurement Series with brand new topics to choose from.

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Tejari is a leading global strategic procurement solution provider. As part of the network of BravoSolution worldwide subsidiaries, our procurement technology platform and practitioner experience help more than 600 companies and 65,000 purchasing professionals in over 70 countries unlock the power of procurement to drive financial performance, develop procurement organizational excellence, manage risk, and influence innovation.

Tejari’s approach to strategic procurement consistently delivers business outcomes to enable customers to outperform their market.  The BravoSolution group has direct operations in 18 offices located in 12 countries across 4 continents, employing more than 600 procurement experts. To learn more, see www.tejari.com, read our blog Strategic Sourcing, follow us on Twitter @Tejari_UAE and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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Work Timings Announced for the Naturalization and Residency Sector during Al Mawlid Holiday

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, December 23rd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Sector at the Ministry of Interior announced that the working hours for the nationwide Directorates General of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs and Naturalization Departments during the Mawlid Al Nabawi holiday. Working hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the different customer service sections, to streamline work, ensure the timely delivery of transactions, and accommodate the largest number of customers.   

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Visitors and Inmates Satisfaction Survey at Correctional and Punitive Establishments

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, December 22nd 2015 [ME NewsWire]

The Research and Survey Center of the Strategy and Performance Development Directorate General at the Ministry of Interior conducted a survey to assess the satisfaction of both visitors and inmates of the Correctional and Punitive Establishments with the provided services.

The survey collected inmates’ opinion regarding the rehabilitation services, care, facilities, and correctional programs. It also measured visitors’ satisfaction with the service centers, communication channels, and complaints and suggestions program to advance work.

Colonel Mohammed Hamid bin Dalmouj Al Dhaheri, Strategy and Performance Development Director General at the Ministry of Interior, emphasized the commitment and vision of the higher leadership towards realizing high quality and excellence in the provision of all services to ensure customers’ satisfaction and happiness.

For his part, Major Dr. Omar Rashed Al Shehhi, Director of the Research and Survey Center at the Ministry of Interior, noted that such surveys are necessary to identify the key factors that affect inmates or visitors’ satisfaction. They are also instrumental and help in providing communication channels with the targeted category in order to enable them to deliver their developmental ideas, to be ultimately implemented for the benefit of all.

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