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Bureau Veritas, a global leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification services, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Contec AQS and its two owned subsidiaries Exenet and PMPI. The planned acquisition is aligned with Bureau Veritas’ LEAP | 28 strategy to expand its leadership in the Buildings and Infrastructure market.

The "Clean Label Ingredients Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecasts to 2032" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Today on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, a day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and to improve communities through civic service, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announces the relaunch of Healing Illinois.

The "Aseptic Filling Machine Market Industry Trends and Global Forecasts to 2035, by Type of Compatible Primary Container (Vials, Syringes, Cartridges, Ampoules, Capsules, and Other Containers), Scale of Operation, System Throughput, End-user and Key Geographical Regions" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Today Emera (TSX: EMA) announced that it will release its Q4 2024 results on Friday, February 21, 2025, before markets open. The Company will host a teleconference and webcast the same day at 9:30 a.m. Atlantic (8:30 a.m. Eastern) to discuss the results.

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The "Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Market Overview 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Fertilizer Market Report by Type, Category, Forms, Application, Crops, Countries and Company Analysis 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "China Baby Food Market Report by Products, Distribution, and Company Analysis 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Europe Premium Beauty Market - Focused Insights 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Smart Farming Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Application, Hardware, Software, and Region - Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Hydrogen Pipeline Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Type, Distance, Pressure, Form, Pipeline Structure, and Region - Analysis and Forecast, 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Halal Food Market Global Report by Product, Distribution Channel, Countries and Company Analysis 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Health and research company, Care Access, is making its Heart & Kidney Health Screening initiative available to residents of Seattle. This health screening raises awareness and provides testing for certain health risk factors, including a dangerous type of cholesterol known as lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), which impacts one in five people and significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.

The "United States Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Market, 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Insurance enterprises in North America are integrating new technologies, including AI, to succeed in an unpredictable, rapidly changing market, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a leading global technology research and advisory firm.

The "BPA Free Thermal Paper Market (2024 Edition): Market Size, Trends, Opportunities and Forecast By Application, Thickness, Technology, Region, By Country: 2020-2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Project Insight - Global Road Construction Projects (Q4 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Traffic & Mobility Consultants (TMC), a leading transportation engineering and planning firm backed by Grovecourt Capital Partners, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Ryan as Chief Executive Officer.

The "Project Insight - Global Industrial Construction Projects (Q4 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Project Insight - Global Rail Construction Projects (Q4 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Project Insight - Global Rail Construction Projects (Q3 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Project Insight - Global Battery Construction Projects (Q3 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Project Insight - Global Airport Construction Projects (Q3 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Project Insight - Global Leisure and Hospitality Construction Projects (Q3 2024)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Antibody Drug Conjugates Market Report 2025-2035" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Global Market for Quantum Computing 2025-2045" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "Online Grocery Market in India 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Ellsworth Creamery, a renowned leader in the dairy industry and the “Cheese Curd Capital of Wisconsin,” is proud to unveil its new logo and announce a comprehensive rebranding initiative that reflects the company’s legacy, values, and forward-thinking vision.

The "Fintech Market in India 2024-2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Living Realty, Inc., a full-service real estate brokerage and subsidiary of Living Group of Companies, announces plans to affiliate with Keller Williams Realty, Inc. (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count.

Opportune LLP, a leading global business advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Jade Wang has joined the firm as a Principal in its Oil & Gas Process & Technology Practice. With 24 years of broad experience in the energy industry, Ms. Wang will focus on expanding the firm’s service lines in Upstream, Midstream, and Energy Components.

Saxton & Stump is pleased to announce the Hon. Christopher C. Conner (Ret.) has joined the firm as a shareholder and the co-chair of its Investigation and Criminal Defense Group and its Appellate and Post-Trial Advocacy Group. A former chief judge for the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Judge Conner will focus his Saxton & Stump practice on advising clients facing complex government investigations and courtroom trials (including appeals). He will also help clients as a mediator and arbitrator for Saxton & Stump’s affiliate company, Optimal Dispute Resolutions.

The "Protective Packaging Market (2024 Edition): Analysis By Material Type (Plastic, Paper, and Other Material Types), By Packaging Type, By End-User, By Region, By Country: Market Insights and Forecast (2020-2030)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The "National Basketball Association (NBA) 2024/2025 Business Report" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Paycom Software, Inc. (“Paycom”) (NYSEPAYC), a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software, will release its results for the fourth quarter and year-ended Dec. 31, 2024, after the market closes on Feb. 12. Paycom will also hold a conference call to discuss results at 5 p.m. (Eastern) that day.

ClearOne (NASDAQCLRO), a global market leader in conferencing, collaboration, and network streaming solutions, today announced the launch of the Versa® 120D USB-C Docking Station with Dante®, designed to simplify and enhance hybrid meeting experiences.

Flashlight Capital Partners Pte. Ltd. (“Flashlight Capital”), a shareholder of KT&G Corporation (KRX: 033780) (“KT&G” or the “Company”), announced that it has filed a shareholder derivative lawsuit against KT&G’s board members to recover damages caused by the illegal donation of treasury shares. All recovered damages from FCP’s lawsuit will go directly to KT&G. FCP will cover all legal expenses related to this action to promote improved governance at KT&G and in Korea more broadly.

Positive Beverage, a beverage company offering health-conscious hydration and energy drinks, is proud to announce that the company's Positive Energy products are now available at Albertsons and Vons grocery stores across Southern California. As of today, Positive Energy will stock the shelves of more than 280 Albertsons and Vons stores across the state, signifying the continued growth and positive feedback the drink has received from the health community and energy drink consumers overall.

Men in Blazers Media Network, the most respected voice in U.S. soccer media, today announced the closing of a $15 million Series A fundraising round. The round is led by Avenue Sports Fund, which is headed by Marc Lasry, Co-Founder and CEO of Avenue Capital Group, a global investment firm.

Cambridge Industries USA, Inc. (CIG USA), a Delaware corporation headquartered in Santa Clara, California, today announced that it has filed Petitions with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for Inter Partes Review (IPR) of U.S. patents asserted by Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI, NASDAQ:AAOI) in AOI’s infringement action, which is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, HarperCollins Leadership announced a new book published in partnership with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Lead Boldly: Seven Principles from Martin Luther King, Jr. with insights from Robert F. Smith, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners. The book will publish on August 12, 2025.

CSC, the world’s leading provider of global business administration and compliance solutions, is pleased to announce the enhancement of its capabilities through the strategic appointments of Mark Calandra to lead its Corporate and Legal Solutions (CLS) division, and Ian McConnel to head its Legal, Risk, and Compliance teams.

The Baker Tilly Foundation announces the 15 recipients of its eighth annual Baker Tilly Wishes – a program driven by team member nominations, empowers not-for-profit organizations with $10,000 donations.

Kerrigan Advisors, the premier sell-side advisor and thought partner to auto dealers nationwide, represented New Orleans-based Bohn Brothers Automotive Group in the sale of its Toyota of Slidell dealership to Tennessee-based Carlock Automotive. This represents the sale of the final of four dealerships in the Bohn Brothers Automotive Group, including Audi of New Orleans, Audi Lafayette, Hyundai Genesis of Metairie and Toyota of Slidell.

Kincell Bio, a leader in cell therapy development and manufacturing, is excited to announce the appointment of Mark R. Bamforth as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Mark, who has served as Chair of the Board since May 2024, brings decades of industry experience to the role and will play a pivotal part in advancing Kincell Bio’s mission to support innovators in the rapidly growing cell therapy sector.

Quantum-Si Incorporated (Nasdaq: QSI) (“Quantum-Si,” “QSI” or the “Company”), The Protein Sequencing Company™, announces its participation in the upcoming Festival of Genomics UK, taking place on January 29–30, 2025, at ExCeL London. As part of the event, Richard Broadhead, Ph.D., will deliver a presentation highlighting the latest innovations in Next-Generation Protein Sequencing™ and its transformative impact on proteomics and multiomics research.

McAfee, a global online protection leader, today announced that it has been recognized by AV-Comparatives with both the ‘Real-World Protection Gold Award’ and the ‘Best Overall Speed Gold Award’. These honors spotlight McAfee’s unmatched ability to deliver top-tier malware protection to consumers while improving PC performance, as demonstrated in AV-Comparatives’ 2024 test results.

The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining and raising awareness of best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, and Whistic, the leading AI-first modern platform for comprehensive third-party risk management, today announced a strategic partnership to further the responsible and secure development, use, and management of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. A key element of the partnership will be Whistic’s participation and support of the CSA AI Safety Initiative, with a specific focus on the development of an AI-extension to STAR certification and the Compliance Automation Revolution (CAR), which will be unveiled later this month.

o9, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced that one of its first GenAI pilot programs is launching into full-scale production with a major telecommunications client in 2025. The implementation is part of a three-year SaaS expansion that will bring more robust GenAI Large Language Model (LLM) functionalities to improve Integrated Business Planning (IBP), strengthen post-game analysis of forecast accuracy, analysis of constrained part shortages aided by AI-powered Digital Assistant that comprise AI agents to improve planning and decision-making.

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQFLXS) (“Flexsteel” or the “Company”), one of the largest manufacturers, importers and marketers of residential furniture products in the United States, today announced that Derek Schmidt, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mike Ressler, Chief Financial Officer, will present and host one-on-one meetings with investors at the Sidoti January Virtual Investor Conference taking place on January 22-23, 2025.

iBASIS, a leading provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players worldwide, and NOS, a leading Portuguese technology and telecommunications company, are proud to announce the renewal of their strategic partnership. The multi-year agreement builds on a successful four-year collaboration enhancing international voice, IPX, mobile data, and messaging services, and introduces new initiatives such as SMS Firewall deployment.

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQFLXS) (“Flexsteel” or the “Company”), one of the largest manufacturers, importers, and marketers of residential furniture products in the United States, announced today that it will issue its second quarter 2025 financial results after market close on Monday, February 3, 2025.

The following statement is being issued by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP regarding the Mallinckrodt Securities Litigation:

The "Trailer and Cargo Container Tracking - 12th Edition" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Almonty Industries Inc. (“Almonty” or the “Company“) (TSX: AII / ASX: AII / OTCQX: ALMTF / Frankfurt: ALI) is pleased to announce that the Company is planning to change its jurisdiction of incorporation from Canada to the State of Delaware while maintaining its listings for now on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Australian Securities Exchange. We refer to this transaction as a “US domestication” in this press release. The US domestication reflects the growing importance of the United States in Almonty’s strategic positioning. With its robust regulatory framework for critical materials like tungsten and molybdenum and the evolving global economic landscape, the United States presents a compelling jurisdiction for our incorporation. The State of Delaware, in particular, was chosen as our new domicile because the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) expressly accommodates continuances under Section 192 of the Canada Business Corporations Act and is recognized for its extensive body of corporate law. Supported by decades of case law in Delaware courts, the DGCL provides well-defined guidance on the duties and obligations of directors and officers, offering legal clarity that is expected to benefit both the Company and its shareholders.

AM Best will host an analytical briefing to discuss global reinsurance market conditions and the Jan. 1 renewal season on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST.

Shonan Beauty Clinic, supported by SBC Medical Group Holdings Incorporated (Nasdaq: SBC) (“SBC Medical,” or the “Company”) in management services, today announced the launch of its proprietary translation app tailored for medical aesthetics staff and the full-scale implementation of its "Inbound-Focused Clinics" initiative. This groundbreaking move is designed to address the growing demand for medical tourism and ensure that international patients can seamlessly experience Japan's advanced medical aesthetic treatments.

Alliance Resource Partners, L.P. (NASDAQARLP) will report its fourth quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Monday, February 3, 2025. Alliance management will discuss these results during a conference call beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern that same day.

Redslim, a leading data management company for global brands, announced the appointment of Paul Walker as Chief Growth Officer, leading its vision for accelerated growth and excellence.

Knowles Corporation (NYSEKN) a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components for innovative technologies, including capacitors, radio frequency ("RF") filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers, today announced the date for the release of its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results.

Sparkle Clean Tech, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions for upstream Oil and Gas customers, is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with Siemens Energy to license Intellectual Property from their upstream oil and gas related water solutions technology portfolio. The license includes technologies for primary, secondary and tertiary oily water treatment, such as Corrugated Plates, Hydrocyclones, Flotation Units, Walnut Shell filters, as well as regenerable membrane-based treatment technologies. This license includes intellectual property such as patents, copyrights and trade secrets. The technologies effectively address the water and wastewater needs of the oil and gas industry.

U-Haul® opened a new 694-room indoor self-storage facility last week in Marietta to better meet the demand of Cobb County residents.

Motif Neurotech, a Houston-based neurotechnology company, today announced their selection by UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) for multimillion dollar award to support Motif’s development of a therapeutic brain-computer interface (BCI) technology to treat cognitive and psychiatric conditions. The award will fund development of a network of neural devices designed to monitor and regulate mental and cognitive states without brain surgery. The award is part of ARIA’s Precision Neurotechnologies program, led by program director Jacques Carolan.

InnoCare Pharma (HKEX: 09969; SSE: 688428) and KeyMed Biosciences (HKEX: 02162) today announced that the two companies, together with their joint venture, have jointly entered into an exclusive license agreement with Prolium Bioscience (Prolium) for the development and commercialization of ICP-B02 (CM355), a CD20xCD3 bispecific antibody.

SMARTGOLF is set to revolutionize golf with its next-gen, ball-less golf experience, integrated with smartphones and endorsed by PGA professionals. The unveiling will occur at the 2025 PGA Show, where they will also introduce their innovative cryptocurrency feature.

A positive payment experience makes 82% of global online sports-bettors stay to continue wagering with sportsbooks, according to new research released today by leading payments platform Paysafe (NYSEPSFE). Beyond player retention, the latest ‘All the Ways Players Pay’ annual report underscores the critical role payments play in customer acquisition and the importance of sportsbooks offering localized cashiers with alternative payment methods (APMs) to ensure payment choice plus fast and secure transactions.

Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement made by Hafnia Limited ("Hafnia" or the "Company", OSE ticker code: "HAFNI", NYSE ticker code: "HAFN") on December 2, 2024, of the launch of Hafnia’s program to repurchase up to 18,000,000 of the Company’s shares in open market transactions for a total amount of up to USD 100,000,000 during the period from December 2, 2024, until no later than January 27, 2025, pursuant to an agreement with Pareto Securities AS and its subsidiary, Pareto Securities Inc. (together, "Pareto").

Wordsmith AI, a leading provider of AI-powered legal reporting solutions, is revolutionizing how legal teams handle critical tasks like pre-financing due diligence, contract risk analysis, and compliance audits. Trusted by innovative technology and traditional businesses alike, Wordsmith AI combines cutting-edge tools with enablement and training services, making the transition to legal AI seamless.

As leaders gather for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos, Leaps by Bayer, the impact investing arm of Bayer, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) announced the launch of one of the largest surveys examining global public sentiment towards transformative technology. The field work was conducted by market research company Ipsos. The Study gleans actionable insights for innovators and leaders who share a responsibility to engage the public. The survey results uncover people’s hopes, fears, and concerns around the world, revealing challenges and opportunities for those working to advance new technologies for human health and nutrition.

Jumio, the leading provider of automated, AI-driven biometric identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions, today announced the newest additions to its comprehensive portfolio of offerings tailor-made for the global gaming, gambling and sports betting market. These industry-leading developments are designed to provide an exceptional onboarding experience for players while upholding trust, safety and compliance standards, and also demonstrate Jumio’s commitment to responsible gaming.

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Business Telecommunications Services, Inc. (BTS), a leading provider, technology enabler, and trusted partner to CommTech players, has today announced its appointment as the exclusive international A2P SMS aggregator for BBIX, Inc. (BBIX), a wholly-owned subsidiary and the official international A2P SMS gateway of SoftBank Corp. (SoftBank). This agreement marks a significant milestone in the five-year partnership between BTS, BBIX, and SoftBank, enabling seamless and innovative international communication solutions.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been hosting year-round projection mapping displays at the iconic Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (No. 1 Building). These displays use light and sound to create vibrant and diverse works of art, transforming the landmark into a new tourism resource that illuminates Tokyo’s nightscape. The event began in February of 2024 and has been visited by approximately 450,000 people to date.

Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until March 18, 2025 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Block, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSESQ), if they purchased the Company’s Class A common stock between February 26, 2020 and April 30, 2024, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.