Friday, 2 June 2017

VISTAJET RECORDS 39% EBITDA GROWTH WITH STRONG FIRST QUARTER 2017 RESULTS

LONDON, June 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VistaJet, the first and only global aviation company, has today announced yet another record quarter, again demonstrating its ability to consistently capture greater market share with its strong value proposition of asset free risk and truly global access.
 
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The company recorded EBITDA growth of 39% year-on-year following a record Q1 sales success, and increased yields and efficiency due to its global infrastructure and a continued focus on technology.

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MICE IN SPACE: TACONIC MICE INCLUDED ON LAUNCH TO INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION

HUDSON, N.Y., June 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- When the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft launches today bound for the International Space Station, they will be joined by 40 special mice, bred specifically for this mission by Taconic Biosciences, a global leader in genetically engineered mouse models and associated services.

The project is a collaboration between the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), BioServe, and NASA. For this mission, named “Rodent Research-5”, the Taconic mice support research lead by Dr. Chia Soo, professor of surgery at UCLA Schools of Dentistry, Engineering and Medicine. The study leverages the molecule NELL-1, a protein produced by the human body that is critical for normal bone growth and development.

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A.M. BEST WITHDRAWS CREDIT RATINGS OF ACR RETAKAFUL BERHAD

SINGAPORE, June 2 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb+” of ACR ReTakaful Berhad (ACRR Berhad) (Malaysia), the wholly owned subsidiary of ACR ReTakaful Holdings Limited, which is ultimately owned by Asia Capital Reinsurance Group Pte. Ltd. The outlook of the FSR remains stable, while the outlook of the Long-Term ICR remains negative. Concurrently, A.M. Best has withdrawn these Credit Ratings (ratings), as the company has requested to no longer participate in A.M. Best’s interactive rating process.

The ratings reflect ACRR Berhad’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), and its good liquidity ratios. The negative outlook of the Long-Term ICR reflects the company’s lack of a commercially viable business profile.


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ZINPRO CORPORATION LAUNCHES ZINPRO DISCOVERY FOUNDATION






Its mission: to discover, research, or develop solutions to improve human and animal wellness 

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., June 1 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zinpro Corporation has announced the launch of the Zinpro Discovery Foundation, a U.S.-tax-exempt 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to discover, research, or develop solutions to improve human and animal wellness across the globe.

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Zinpro Corporation pioneered the research and development of Performance Minerals® more than 45 years ago,” says William Scrimgeour, president and COO. “Over the years, our many nutritional and business solutions have resulted in significant improvements in animal wellness and performance. However, our global leadership in animal mineral nutrition also comes with the responsibility to ensure our research is used to benefit society as much as possible. With this goal in mind, we have collaborated with leaders outside Zinpro to create the Zinpro Discovery Foundation.”

Nutritionists have long known that trace mineral nutrition is essential to health for both humans and animals. For example, zinc deficiency negatively affects up to 2 billion people worldwide.1 For so many people across the globe, the difference between being healthy and unhealthy lies in only a few milligrams of zinc.
The multiple systemic effects from zinc deficiency include growth retardation, weight loss, infertility, hair loss, mental and emotional disorder, impaired immune function and skin lesions.

Zinc is just one essential trace mineral that shows benefits when supplemented to both animal and human diets. Other essential trace minerals, such as copper, cobalt, manganese, iron, chromium, selenium and iodine, also play key roles that benefit animal and human health.

“Since our research in animal nutrition has great potential to pave the way for breakthroughs in human health, we started a nonprofit organization to make that possible, and the Zinpro Discovery Foundation is the culmination of our efforts,” Scrimgeour says.

BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE GUILD AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS ANNOUNCE FORMAL ALLIANCE

WHITBY, ON, CANADA, June 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
The Business Architecture Guild® and the International Institute of
Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding
between the two organizations. Both organizations are looking forward
to exciting new opportunities for collaboration across business
architecture and business analysis. The strategic alliance recognizes
the leadership each organization holds in their respective fields.




BUSINESS ARCHITECTURE GUILD AND INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ANALYSIS ANNOUNCE FORMAL ALLIANCE

Thursday, 1 June 2017

​TOSHIBA LAUNCHES 4-CHANNEL H-BRIDGE MOTOR DRIVER IC WITH MAXIMUM RATINGS OF 40V AND 3.5A

TOKYO, June 1 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced the launch of “TB67H452FTG,” a 4-channel H-bridge motor driver IC offering a high voltage of 40V and current of 3.5A. The new IC is suited for small consumer products. Shipments start today.
 
In recent years, more and more products require high drive current with low power supply voltage, particularly small consumer products such as digital cameras, electric tools, notebook PCs, tablets and small domestic robots.
 
The new IC can supply an output current of up to 3.5A with low power supply voltage, suiting it for battery-powered applications, such as 7.2V power supply for small domestic robots, electric tools and surveillance cameras.

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TOSHIBA'S NEW ICS FOR BLUETOOTH® SMART DEVICES OFFER THE INDUSTRY'S LOWEST CLASS CURRENT CONSUMPTION AND ENHANCED SECURITY

TOSHIBA'S NEW ICS FOR BLUETOOTH® SMART DEVICES OFFER THE INDUSTRY'S LOWEST CLASS CURRENT CONSUMPTION AND ENHANCED SECURITY