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Nepal: The Biggest Challenge is Logistics

Since Sunday evening, the first coordination meetings between aid organisations, the United Nations and the government have been taking place in Kathmandu, covering the areas of health, water supply, reconstruction and food security. The well-established cooperation between the aid organisations and the country's government is the basis for coordinated aid.
PR Newswire
30/04/2015

Cnova N.V. : Strong Growth of Net Sales; Gross Margin improvement of +18 bps…

* Strong Growth of Net Sales : +17.8% and GMV : +28.2% in 1Q15; * Gross Margin improvement of +18 bps in France and Brazil and stable including New Countries; * Increased investment in Logistics and IT for future growth; * Improvement of net financial expense; * Good Free Cash-Flow generation: +28 MEUR AMSTERDAM, April 29, 2015 22:01 - Cnova N.V...
Thomson Reuters
29/04/2015

United States Pet Market Outlook 2015-2016

(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4lrd7n/u_s_pet_market) has announced the addition of the "U.S. Pet Market Outlook, 2015-2016" report to their offering.
PR Newswire
29/04/2015

Scores of Former Senior U.S. officials Welcome Congressional Invitation to…

Maryam Rajavi is scheduled to testify in a hearing "ISIS: Defining the Enemy" via videoconference on Wednesday before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, chaired by Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX).
PR Newswire
29/04/2015

Frontclear Selects Quantifi for Integrated Trading and Risk to Support Emerging…

* Quantifi strengthens Frontclear's trading and risk management capacity and frameworks * Frontclear able to control and alleviate challenges on risk, capital allocation, liquidity and funding LONDON and NEW YORK, April 29, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantifi, a specialist provider of analytics, trading and risk management solutions, today announced that it has been selected by Frontclear, a financial markets development company based in the Netherlands, as its core portfolio management system…
Thomson Reuters
29/04/2015

The 2015 Winners of the Environmental Award KfW-Bernhard-Grzimek-Preis are…

Emmanuel de Merode has been honoured with the award for his outstanding work in Africa's oldest national park and his commitment to protecting endangered mountain gorillas and the region's unique biodiversity. In addition, he has launched essential economic initiatives in the national park, aiming to secure a sustainable livelihood for the population. He has contributed immensely to reducing poaching and illegal logging and has been crucial to the conclusion of peace agreements with rebel…
PR Newswire
29/04/2015

XBT Provider Launches World's First Bitcoin Exchange Traded Note on Nasdaq…

Stockholm, SWEDEN (April 28, 2014) - XBT Provider AB (publ) announced today the authorization of Bitcoin Tracker One, the first bitcoin-based security available on a regulated exchange. XBT Provider is launching this financial instrument to meet the needs of investors' growing appetite for exposure to Bitcoin prices. Alexander Marsh, Chief Executive Officer of XBT Provider, says: "We are proud to offer the world's first "Bitcoin tracker" to be traded on a regulated exchange...
Thomson Reuters
29/04/2015

Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundation (Global) Supports Victims of Nepal's Earthquake…

The Alwaleed Bin Talal Foundations are involved in a wide spectrum of humanitarian and philanthropic activities in 90 countries. Their focus areas have been established around strategic initiatives, ranging from Disaster Relief and Community Development, to Women and Youth Empowerment, as well as Promoting Intercultural Understanding.
PR Newswire
29/04/2015

Photo Release -- ArKay Beverages Announces the Possibility of Opening an ArKay…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Other café franchises may ask you to invest as much as $250,000 and pay upfront fees to open a coffee shop. A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=32487 ArKay Social Café is the best alternative to franchises because it is not asking for any fees, royalties, or entry tickets...
Thomson Reuters
28/04/2015

PSAV(R) Acquires AVC Live

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PSAV announced today it has acquired AVC Live, a specialist technical production company with a presence in London and the South East of the UK. AVC is a market leader in providing audiovisual and production services to hotels and venues and has an impressive client base throughout numerous sectors, spanning 34 years of operation...
Thomson Reuters
28/04/2015

New Report Highlights Need for Operators to Check Validated Home Network Data…

SAN RAMON, Calif., April 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new report published today by Rethink Research, and sponsored by MoCA®, assesses the performance and reliability of the various home networking standards under real-world conditions and compares these figures with their respective advertised data rates...
Thomson Reuters
28/04/2015

Kesko's interim report for the period 1 January to 31 March 2015: Profitability…

KESKO CORPORATION INTERIM REPORT 28.4.2015 AT 09.00 1(27) Kesko's interim report for the period 1 January to 31 March 2015: Profitability improved and balance sheet remained strong, Anttila sold during the reporting period Financial performance in brief: * The Group's net sales for January-March EUR2,082 million, change -2.2%. Anttila excluded, net sales growth 0.7% in local currencies. * Operating profit excluding non-recurring items EUR26.5 million (EUR19.1 million)...
Thomson Reuters
28/04/2015

Popularity of Online Casino Betspin Grows Quickly

Casino game enthusiasts can easily open an account through a simple registration process. Thereafter, they can transfer funds to their account and start playing casino games powered by providers like (NetEnt), Quickfire, Nyx, PlayNGo and WMS. Most of the games offered by the casino are optimized for smartphones and tablets, making it easy for game enthusiasts to have fun and an exciting gaming experience either at home or on the go.
PR Newswire
28/04/2015

Century Casinos Announces Opening of Racetrack at Century Downs Racetrack and…

The casino at Century Downs Racetrack and Casino, featuring 550 gaming machines and electronic gaming tables, an off-track betting room, a restaurant and lounge area as well as meeting and event space, has been open since April 1, 2015.
PR Newswire
27/04/2015

APRIL: Q1 2015 sales of EUR195.6m, slightly up

Lyon, 27 April 2015 APRIL: Q1 2015 sales of EUR195.6m, slightly up +------------------------------+-------+-------+------+-------------+------- | (IFRS - EURm) |Q1 2015|Q1 2014|Change|Q1 2014 PF(1)|Change +------------------------------+-------+-------+------+-------------+------+ |Consolidated sales | 195.6 | 193.2 |+1.2% | 193.6 |+1...
Thomson Reuters
27/04/2015

PRA is Named International Clinical Company of the Year

RALEIGH, N.C., April 27, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PRA Health Sciences (PRA) is pleased to announce that it was named Clinical Company of the Year at the International Clinical Researcher of the Year award ceremony in London. This is the second year in a row that PRA has won this prestigious award. PRA also swept the Clinical Team of the Year category...
Thomson Reuters
27/04/2015

Klövern acquires a property in Solna for SEK 1.2 billion

Klövern acquires the property Aprikosen 2 in Solna. The total lettable area amounts to around 35,200 sq.m. and consists primarily of office space. The building is currently undergoing major renovation for a number of new tenants, among others Santander, Toyota and BP. Among other tenants, Bristol-Myers Squibb och GlaxoSmithKline can be mentioned. Transfer of possession will be on 1 October...
Thomson Reuters
27/04/2015

Salma Hayek Visits Lebanon with UNICEF to Raise Funds for Syrian Refugees…

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PR Newswire
27/04/2015

BomBaebs Of Mumbai Join VProud As Contributing Editors Promoting Women's Rights…

Video - http://youtu.be/c8eCNVME-1s
PR Newswire
24/04/2015

Decisions at Annual General Meeting of Klövern AB (publ)

At the Annual General Meeting of Klövern AB (publ) on 23 April 2015 the following decisions were made, among others. Profit distribution For the financial year 2014 the Board's proposition for profit distribution, meaning a dividend of SEK 0.30 per ordinary share of Class A and Class B, and SEK 20.00 per preference share, were decided. The dividend amount per preference share shall be distributed in four payments, each of SEK 5.00...
Thomson Reuters
23/04/2015

Amer Sports Corporation Interim Report January-March 2015

Amer Sports Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE April 23, 2015 at 1:00 pm Amer Sports Corporation Interim Report January-March 2015 JANUARY-MARCH 2015 * Net sales EUR 575.9 million (501.5). In local currencies, net sales increased by 5% driven particularly by Apparel and Footwear. * Gross margin 45.9% (44.3%). * EBIT excluding non-recurring items (NRI) EUR 33.6 million (20.6). * Earnings per share excluding NRI EUR 0.16 (0.07)...
Thomson Reuters
23/04/2015

Haahtela-rakennuttaminen Oy to be in charge of project management for Kesko's…

KESKO PRESS RELEASE 23.04.2015 AT 10.00 1(2) Kesko has chosen Haahtela-rakennuttaminen Oy as its partner to implement the construction project of the new commercial centre in Itäkeskus, Helsinki. In the project, Haahtela will be responsible for the project management of building work, which includes planning control, purchases, management of contracted-out construction work, rental support functions and the duties of the main implementer...
Thomson Reuters
23/04/2015

De Bijenkorf extends fulfilment agreement with Docdata with more than 4 years

De Bijenkorf has extended its fulfilment agreement with Docdata Fulfilment B.V. in Waalwijk, The Netherlands, a subsidiary of the stock listed company DOCDATA N.V. in Waalwijk till July 2019. With this, the successful partnership that started in 2008 is again prolonged. With this extension, de Bijenkorf keeps its fulfilment of all online orders for the next years with Docdata in Waalwijk...
Thomson Reuters
23/04/2015

TGS announces Q1 revenues of USD 172 million

ASKER, NORWAY (23 April 2015) - TGS reported net revenues of USD 172 million in Q1 2015, compared to USD 222 million in Q1 2014. Net late sales were weaker than anticipated at USD 72 million, reflecting a deterioration in seismic demand as energy companies significantly reduced exploration spending. Record high cash flow from operations of USD 260 million contributed to a cash balance of USD 352 million at the end of the quarter...
Thomson Reuters
23/04/2015
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