IDEMIA Will Present Its H1 2020 Financial Results to Investors on July 30, 2020

PARIS-Tuesday 28 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, today announced that it will present its H1 2020 financial results to investors on Thursday July 30, 2020.

Pierre Barrial (President & CEO) and Laurent Lemaire (CFO) will be presenting the financial results and taking questions the same day at 4:00 pm CET (3:00 pm London Time / 10:00 am New York Time).

For more information, please refer to our website: https://investors.idemia.com/

About IDEMIA

IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, provides a trusted environment enabling citizens and consumers alike to perform their daily critical activities (such as pay, connect and travel), in the physical as well as digital space.
Securing our identity has become mission critical in the world we live in today. By standing for Augmented Identity, an identity that ensures privacy and trust and guarantees secure, authenticated and verifiable transactions, we reinvent the way we think, produce, use and protect one of our greatest assets – our identity – whether for individuals or for objects, whenever and wherever security matters. We provide Augmented Identity for international clients from Financial, Telecom, Identity, Public Security and IoT sectors.
With close to 15,000 employees around the world, IDEMIA serves clients in 180 countries.

For more information, visit www.idemia.com / Follow @IDEMIAGroup on Twitter

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Contacts
Press Contact:
Hanna Sebbah
idemia@havas.com
+33 (0) 6 63 73 30 30


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Andersen Global Adds Coverage in West Africa; Debuts in Togo

SAN FRANCISCO-Tuesday 28 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Global announces its debut in Togo by way of a Collaboration Agreement with one of Lomé’s largest tax and legal firms, VAS Consulting, expanding the organization’s breadth of coverage as it continues to build out its platform in West Africa.

Founded in 2016, VAS Consulting, led by Managing Partner Valery Sindjalim, is a corporate, tax and legal advisory practice whose professionals focus on corporate law, tax, finance, business organizations and corporate deals for a multitude of clients including multinational corporations in oil and gas, telecommunications, industrial and finance as well as private and state-owned entities.

“Our firm is committed to providing clients with a tailor-made approach to address their tax and legal needs and aims to effectively assist foreign investors in Francophone Africa,” Valery said. “Our collaboration with Andersen Global enhances our ability to deliver best-in-class service and quality, seamless coverage internationally.”

Andersen Global Chairman and Andersen CEO Mark Vorsatz added, “The cultural and synergistic fit of each and every one of our member and collaborating firms is critical, and Valery and his team share our commitment to stewardship, independence and transparency. The collaboration with VAS Consulting provides our organization with another strong building block as we continue to create an even more robust presence throughout the continent.”

Andersen Global is an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax and legal professionals around the world. Established in 2013 by U.S. member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global now has more than 6,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 183 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms.

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Contacts
Megan Tsuei
Andersen Global
415-764-2700


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TCL Sued for Infringement of AVC Essential Patents

DENVER-Tuesday 28 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MPEG LA announced today that patent owners in MPEG LA’s AVC Patent Portfolio License have filed patent enforcement actions in the Landgericht Düsseldorf, Germany against TCL Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG and TCT Mobile Germany GmbH (“TCL”) for infringing patents essential to the AVC/H.264 (MPEG-4 Part 10) digital video coding standard used in mobile devices, televisions and other products.

According to the complaints, TCL offers mobile phone and television products in Germany, which use patent protected AVC methods without licenses with the individual patent holders or a portfolio license that includes these patents offered by MPEG LA. The suits seek monetary damages and injunctions.

MPEG LA, LLC

MPEG LA is the world’s leading provider of one-stop licenses for standards and other technology platforms. Starting in the 1990s, it pioneered the modern-day patent pool helping to produce the most widely used standards in consumer electronics history and is expanding access to other groundbreaking technologies. MPEG LA has operated licensing programs for a variety of technologies consisting of nearly 24,000 patents in 94 countries with some 260 patent holders and more than 6,000 licensees. Approximately 2,000 licensees enjoy the worldwide one-stop coverage of MPEG LA’s AVC Patent Portfolio License under essential patents owned by 39 patent holders. By assisting users with implementation of their technology choices, MPEG LA offers licensing solutions that provide access to fundamental intellectual property, freedom to operate, reduced litigation risk and predictability in the business planning process. For more information, go to www.mpegla.com.

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Contacts

Tom O’Reilly
MPEG LA, LLC
Tel: 303.200.1710
toreilly@mpegla.com

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Walton Expands U.S. Homebuilder BOLD Funds to Support Demand for New Single-Family Home Market

PHOENIX-Tuesday 28 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walton, a real estate investment and land asset management company with US$3.39 billion under management and administration, has expanded its Builder Option Land Development Funds (BOLD Funds), with an investment objective of raising capital to acquire land identified by large U.S. homebuilders for near-term residential development projects.

The collective $500 million in BOLD Funds -- $250 million U.S. fund targeted at U.S. investors and a separate $250 million offshore fund targeted at non-U.S. resident investors -- provide an alternative investment into real estate assets that support the near-term land inventory needs of leading national homebuilders.

The newly expanded BOLD Funds offer investors, both domestic and internationally, the opportunity to participate in the current growth of the U.S. homebuilding market.

According to a John Burns Housing Survey, new home demand is on fire with June new home sales increasing 55% year-over-year (YOY.) Sales improved in all regions YOY, led by 84% in Florida, 59% in Texas and 54% in the Southeast. Exceeding 2018 and 2019 pricing strength, 57% of builders increased net prices in June, while traffic rating was the best it’s been in four years.

Average finished inventory fell 20% YOY as consumers clamored for quick move-ins and 55% of builders expect good sales in the next six months, compared to 36% one year ago.

The BOLD Funds intend to acquire properties identified by large publicly traded U.S. homebuilders for near-term residential development. The land is then expected to be sold to those same builders in phases with an agreed upon takedown schedule and flexible payment terms. The BOLD Funds expect to make distributions to investors as homes are developed and sold by the builders.

The primary investment objective of the BOLD Funds is to preserve capital investment and generate cash flow through the acquisition and sale of land assets. A purchase and sale agreement with the homebuilder is in place prior to each acquisition which defines the take-down schedule and price per phase. Properties are acquired on an all-cash basis and cash flow is forecast to commence within 6-24 months.

“Walton’s BOLD Funds meet the needs of an evolving homebuilding industry by allowing builders to tie up land inventory with option structures that offer a limited amount of capital down,” said Bill Doherty, CEO, Walton Group of Companies. “Homebuilders are able to improve their ROI by better aligning land inventory costs with cash flow from home sales and investors benefit from a diversified source of cash flow.”

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Housing Market Index (HMI) released in mid-June, reported that builder confidence in the single-family new home market jumped 21 points to 58 in June 2020, also demonstrating that housing stands poised to lead a post-pandemic economic recovery. Any reading above 50 indicates a positive market, stated the Index.

“As the nation re-opens, housing is well-positioned to lead the economy forward,” said NAHB Chairman Dean Mon. “Inventory is tight, mortgage applications are increasing, interest rates are low, and confidence is rising. And buyer traffic more than doubled in one month even as builders report growing online and phone inquiries stemming from the outbreak,” Mon said.

For over 40 years, Walton has researched, planned and structured pre-development land investments located in the major growth corridors throughout the U.S. and Canada. The evolution of Walton has opened the door to offering new products, like its BOLD Funds, creating new opportunities for investors and homebuilders.

About Walton

Walton is a privately owned, leading global real estate investment, land asset management and administration company that has focused on strategically located land in major growth corridors for 40-plus years. The company manages and administers US$3.39 billion of real estate assets in North America, on behalf of its investors and business partners. Walton has more than 104,000 acres of land under ownership, management and administration in the United States and Canada. For more information on Walton, its entities and the company’s portfolio of assets, visit Walton.com.

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Contacts

Jennifer Whittle
LAVIDGE
480-236-2761
Jwhittle@lavidge.com


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Irisys SafeCount Live Occupancy Monitoring Solution Automates Occupancy Compliance and Enables Social Distancing for Buildings and Rooms With One or Multiple Entrances

The system delivers real-time, accurate, and anonymous occupancy data with visual warnings and alerts when limits are approached or exceeded

NORTHAMPTON, England-Tuesday 28 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The COVID-19 pandemic has created an urgent need to accurately and efficiently manage occupancy regulations and enable social distancing in corporate workspaces, higher education buildings, retail stores, and manufacturing facilities. The Irisys SafeCount™ Live Occupancy Monitoring Solution helps businesses comply with social distancing and occupancy guidelines by anonymously counting people as they enter and exit buildings and rooms.

Suitable for buildings of all sizes, even those with multiple entrances and exits, SafeCount delivers live occupancy data with visual warnings and alerts when limits are approached or exceeded.

Built on the advanced Irisys Vector 4D people counting sensor, SafeCount features:

Easy, fast installation — Simple setup and configuration in less than 30 minutes.

Highly accurate — Better than 99 percent sensor accuracy that is unaffected by environmental conditions or large crowds.

Privacy protection — no personally identifiable information is captured by the system.

Staff detection — advanced functionality can exclude staff from occupancy count.

Standalone system, yet scalable — SafeCount works separately from existing IT networks and you can add the optional SafeCount Plus cloud platform for remote management and reporting.

“The Irisys SafeCount dashboard puts real-time occupancy data in the hands of attendants and managers while the historical reports provide an audit trail for social distancing compliance,” said Mike Slevin, director of sales at Irisys “Perhaps more importantly, SafeCount gives customers, employees, and visitors peace of mind that your company is protecting their health and safety.”

The SafeCount Plus cloud platform supports an unlimited number of buildings in different locations and time zones. Its advanced reporting enables managers to easily review, compare and analyze occupancy data to identify locations that are not complying with occupancy restrictions, allowing them to take action.

For more information on Irisys SafeCount Live Occupancy Monitoring, visit: https://www.irisys.net/products/safecount-occupancy-monitoring-solution.

About Irisys

Infrared Integrated Systems Ltd, generally called Irisys, is the largest global provider of people counting and real-time queue management solutions. The company’s technology is use by major organizations globally in sectors varying from retail, banks, transport to leisure facilities and public buildings. The systems give operators an unprecedented insight into their business, giving them the information they need to improve customer service, operational efficiency, and profitability. Companies often find opportunities for rapid improvements in their business, and a quick return on investment.

In 2012, Irisys became part of the Fluke Corporation, a worldwide leader in calibration and handheld test instruments. Fluke is world famous for the durability of its test tools and offers a range of tough electrical test tools, infrared thermometers, thermal imagers, and other devices designed for extreme field use.

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Contacts
Rebecca Rader
(206) 372-1159
rebecca@paynespencer.com

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BenQ Crowned No.1 Interactive Flat Panel Brand in the Middle East for Q1 2020

Dubai , United Arab Emirates-Monday 27 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

Global leaders in display solutions, BenQ is proud to announce that they have been crowned the No.1 Interactive Flat Panel Brand in the Middle East in  Q1 2020, capturing the education and corporate segments with their reliable and advanced flat panels. The announcement was made after a report by Future-source Consulting, market specialists in visual displays for over nineteen years. They confirmed that BenQ was the number 1 seller of Interactive Flat Panels, into education and corporate markets in 2020 Q1 in the Middle East.

These awards are a recognition of the tremendous effort made by BenQ team and their channel partners in delivering the best of services to their customers. “Our BenQ-exclusive technologies and services are the main reason why our Interactive Flat Panels are trusted by an ever-increasing number of education-institutions and corporates. We want to thank all our customers, and partners, for placing their confidence in us. Our customers are our business partners, and this is the driver for our consistent growth and success in our areas of business.” Said Manish Bakshi, Managing Director, BenQ Middle East.

BenQ, over the years, has developed a wide range of panels for educational and professional use that are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and whose consistent performance has contributed significantly towards the tech giant becoming one of the top-selling brands in the market. Their range of panels comes with trademark BenQ technology and has enhanced their position as product and market leaders in the IFP segment. The futuristic BenQ IFP range has been designed keeping in mind various market segments. Equipped with germ-resistant screens and smart eye-care solutions like blue-light filter and flicker-free technology, BenQ has really upgraded screen-viewing experiences for academic institutions and corporates alike. With a in-built broadcast system, the X-Sign and a highly interactive cloud whiteboard solution, EZWrite, BenQ’s IFPs are constantly striving to create more wholesome experiences. These collaborative tools are an essential aid in the way education is evolving; enhancing learning with their innovative technology that combines function with comfort.

Visit - https://www.benq.com/en-me/index.html



About BenQ Corporation

Founded on the corporate vision of “Bringing Enjoyment ‘N’ Quality to Life”, BenQ Corporation is a world-leading human technology and solutions provider aiming to elevate and enrich every aspect of consumers’ lives. To realize this vision, the company focuses on the aspects that matter most to people today – lifestyle, business, healthcare and education – with the hope of providing people with the means to live better, increase efficiency, feel healthier and enhance learning. Such means include a delightful broad portfolio of people-driven products and embedded technologies spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, audio products, cloud consumer products, mobile communications and lifestyle lighting. Because it matters.

About BenQ Group

The BenQ Group is a $22+ billion powerhouse comprised of nearly 20 independent companies operating in over 30 countries across numerous industries with a combined workforce of over 100,000 employees. Each Group member is a recognized leader in its own field, contributing to the BenQ Group’s vast resources, broad R&D, and distinct strategic strengths. By leveraging each company’s vertical specialization to create true scale across horizontal markets, the BenQ Group controls a highly efficient value chain with the unrivalled ability to deliver critical components and world-class solutions in the following industries: TFT-LCD, green energy, fine chemicals and advanced materials, lighting, IC design, precision components, system integration, branded business, and service. The Group is committed to profitable and sustainable businesses that share its long-standing vision of Bringing Enjoyment ‘N’ Quality to Life.

The BenQ Group companies are: BenQ Corporation, AU Optronics Corporation (world’s top manufacturer of large-size TFT-LCD panels), Qisda Corporation, Darfon Electronics Corporation, BenQ ESCO Corp., BenQ Materials Corp., BenQ Guru Corp., BenQ Medical Center, BenQ Medical Technology Corp., BenQ AB DentCare Corp., Daxin Materials Corp., Dazzo Technology Corp., Darwin Precisions Corp., Lextar Electronics Corp., LILY Medical Corp. and Raydium Semiconductor Corp.

Contacts

Akram Syed

Absolute Communications Group

Mediarelations@absolutecg.net

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JM Announces Sabine Schmidt as the New Chief Financial Officer

DENVER -Friday 24 July 2020 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Johns Manville (JM), a global building and specialty products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway company, announced today Sabine Schmidt is the company’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective on September 1.

“Sabine brings a breadth of financial experience at Johns Manville and in the industry to her new position,” said Bob Wamboldt, President of JM’s Insulation Systems business. “Her expertise will serve JM well as we strive to be the Employer of Choice and Supplier of Choice in the markets we serve. We are delighted Sabine will be part of our leadership team.”

Wamboldt will become JM’s President and CEO at the same time Schmidt assumes her new job. Greg Clarke, JM’s current CFO, will become President of the Insulation Systems business.

“Johns Manville is in great hands with these experienced leaders in their new roles,” said Mary Rhinehart, JM’s President and CEO. “I am confident we will continue delighting our customers, adding value and delivering positive JM Experiences that position JM well into the future.”

Rhinehart will continue as Chairman of Johns Manville when the leadership changes take effect this fall.

Schmidt joined JM in 2006 as the Corporate FP&A Manager. She was later promoted to Finance Director, Engineered Products North America. Schmidt assumed her current job of Director of Finance for JM’s Insulation Systems business in 2012.

In her new role, Schmidt will be responsible for all global financial functions and corporate development activities for the company.

Before joining Johns Manville, Schmidt held several jobs at Fortune 100 automotive supplier Dana Corporation. She began her career in internal audit for both the U.S. and Europe and gained increasing responsibility throughout her six-year tenure there, including jobs as Plant Controller for both an axle assembly plant and unionized drive shaft manufacturing plant. Sabine later worked at Holcim as Corporate Manufacturing Controller and was responsible for all aspects of operations accounting and controllership for 12 cement plants.

A German native, Schmidt earned a master’s degree in business administration, technically oriented, with majors in finance, controllership and energy technique from the Universität of Stuttgart. Sabine and her husband live in Littleton, CO.

About Johns Manville

Johns Manville, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales over $3 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. Johns Manville employs 8,000 people and operates 46 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.

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Eric Brown, Johns Manville
303-809-2853
Eric.Brown@jm.com

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