Press Releases for France
Open Interconnect Consortium Adds Members Across Industries and International Markets
Internet of Things standards body now includes Fortune 100 companies from all of the world’s regions; Announces new liaison agreements and welcomes new executive director
New Data Further Emphasize the Clinical Benefits of St. Jude Medical’s OCT Technology
St. Jude Medical, Inc. (NYSE:STJ), a global medical device company, today announced preliminary results from the ILUMIEN I trial and final results from the ILUMIEN II clinical study. Taken together, the findings from both studies show that with resolution up to 10 times higher than intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging can help improve stent selection and deployment, better support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
Coty Inc. Completes Acquisition of Bourjois Cosmetics Brand from CHANEL
Coty Inc. (NYSE:COTY) and CHANEL announced today that Coty has completed its acquisition of the Bourjois cosmetics brand from CHANEL for a consideration of approximately 15.43 million shares of Coty’s Class A Common Stock.
Coty Inc. Offers to Buy Bourjois Cosmetics Brand from CHANEL to Strengthen Its Global Leadership Position in Color Cosmetics
Coty Inc. (NYSE:COTY) and CHANEL today announced that Coty has submitted a binding offer to acquire the Bourjois cosmetics brand from CHANEL for 15 million Class A Coty shares. CHANEL has agreed to enter into exclusive negotiations.
ADM Completes Acquisition of WILD Flavors
“One of the most important ways we are working to increase returns and reduce earnings volatility is through the growth of our specialty ingredient offerings,” said ADM Chairman and CEO Patricia Woertz. “These high-value products provide the opportunity for increased margins and strong sales aligned with global consumer trends. WILD Flavors is the latest in a series of strategic expansions in specialty ingredients, including our new Brazilian protein specialties complex and our Chinese soluble-fiber facility.”
Be-Bound Raises $4.5M to Connect “The Rest of Us” to the Mobile Internet
Be-Bound® technology makes it possible to get and to stay connected to the Internet on any existing network, including the most common 2G networks, which today offer only text capability. These operators are planning to use Be-Bound ® technology to expand and complement their existing 3G, 4G, and WiFi networks, thereby enabling millions of people to connect affordably to the internet who might otherwise have little or no connectivity.
Ecolab’s Apex Warewashing System Helps Restaurant and Foodservice Operators Throughout Europe Improve Results, Save Water and Energy
Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, has launched Apex, a warewashing system that will provide the cleaning results restaurant and foodservice operators throughout Europe expect, while reducing water and energy use.
Mobile Engagement Study Reveals Moments-based Advertising Increases Purchase Intent
Kiip, in conjunction with the IPG Media Lab, a division of IPG Mediabrands, today announced the results of the industry’s first comprehensive moments-based advertising effectiveness study. Chad Stoller, managing partner IPG Media Lab, and Brian Wong, Kiip CEO and co-founder, first unveiled at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity the key findings of the study that show using rewards as an engagement mechanism during key moments within mobile applications drives superior purchase intent and brand favorability over traditional banner ads.
More Than One Million Alcohol Lovers Choose to Drink ArKay Everyday!
The world’s first alcohol free Liquor Company has garnered a considerable amount of attention since its completion of its 0 calories, 0 carbs, and 0 percent alcohol inspired drinks designed for everyone to enjoy. ArKay Beverages has been on the market for only two years and has already garnered global recognition with recent success at the Nightclub & Bar Show in Las Vegas, and the Halal Expo in Paris France. ArKay Beverages is delighted with its success but has a higher goal and message to bring to the world.
Otsuka and The Union Announce Global TB Research & Innovation Award
In recognition of World TB Day 2014, Otsuka SA (Otsuka), in a global partnership with the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), today issued a call for nominations for its Young Innovator in TB Research Award, aimed at recognizing young scientists who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing innovative thinking in tuberculosis (TB) research.
Puberty is Not a Problem to Be Solved: Empowering Girls to Succeed at School
UNESCO and Procter & Gamble Always® Brand are launching the first good policy and practice publication on puberty education and menstrual hygiene management at the United Nations in New York on 13 March. The launch will coincide with this year’s United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women meeting.
OT’s M-Connect Solution Selected by in1SIM to Manage Mobile Connectivity for the M2M Market
Oberthur Technologies, a world leader in digital security solutions for the mobility space, today announced that in1SIM, the global M2M connectivity supplier and a subsidiary of Siptronix, has selected its M-Connect solution to offer optimum mobile connectivity to M2M players.
Energy and Environment Economist Joins NERA Economic Consulting
NERA Economic Consulting, a leading global provider of economic advice and analysis in business, legal, and regulatory matters, announced today that Jeanne Lubek has joined the firm’s Energy, Environment, and Network Industries Practice as an Associate Director. She is based in NERA’s Paris office.
Blue Belt Technologies announces first Navio™ Unicondylar Knee Replacement performed in France
Blue Belt Technologies announces the first Navio™ unicondylar knee replacement (UKR) procedures performed in France, completed on September 30th, October 15th and Nov 4th 2013 by Professor Philippe Neyret and Dr. Sébastien Lustig at Hospices Civils de Lyon in France. The Navio™ surgical system represents the next generation of precision orthopaedic surgery, with an initial indication for use in UKR procedures and a wide array of future applications in development.
First-in-Man Implantation of CARMAT’s Bioprosthetic Artificial Heart
CARMAT (Paris:ALCAR) (FR0010907956, ALCAR), the designer and developer of the world’s most advanced total artificial heart project, providing an alternative for people suffering from end-stage heart failure, announces the first implantation of its artificial heart, as part of its feasibility study and in accordance with the approvals granted by the ANSM (Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé, the French health authority) and the Comité de Protection des Personnes (ethics committee).
ESMA Approves the DTCC Trade Repository in Europe
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) announced today that the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has approved DTCC’s Derivatives Repository Limited (DDRL) to operate a multi-asset class derivatives repository in Europe.
Echotherapy Specialist Theraclion Announces Very Encouraging Clinical Results in the Noninvasive Treatment of Thyroid Nodules
Theraclion, a company specializing in advanced medical equipment for echotherapy (or ultrasound therapy), has unveiled very positive initial clinical results in the treatment of thyroid nodules. These findings demonstrate the effectiveness of its Echopulse device in the treatment of this condition.
MasterCard Announces Two New Retailer Partnerships in Support of the World Food Programme and the Fight against Global Hunger
MasterCard, http://newsroom.mastercard.com/ (NYSE:MA) today announced that major Middle Eastern retailer Lulu Hypermarket and Auchan Italy have become the latest partners in MasterCard’s campaign in support of fundraising efforts for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Through these fundraising campaigns, MasterCard is leveraging its network, tools and marketing expertise to enable brands and consumers to connect and engage with the issue of hunger worldwide. The campaign simplifies the donation process and provides retailers and consumers more options in how to donate to WFP.
Lady Gaga Partners with Clear Channel Outdoor in an Exclusive Global Unveiling of New ARTPOP Album Cover
Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE:CCO) today announced that international recording artist Lady Gaga will reveal the cover artwork for her new album, ARTPOP, for the first time, in a piece by piece unveiling on Clear Channel Outdoor digital billboards and screens in major cities across the globe. The company is pushing the boundaries of its unparalleled international footprint and digital technologies with this first-ever out-of-home campaign that sequences a stepped reveal of advertiser creative in unison across the world. The campaign showcases the global scale, reach and impact of Clear Channel Outdoor’s digital inventory, which marries the oldest and most enduring advertising medium with the newest technologies to provide huge creative potential for brands to connect with people.
MasterCard and Parkeon Announce Global Partnership to Take Merchant Offers to the Street
MasterCard (NYSE:MA) is today announcing an exclusive, global partnership with the world’s leading parking services provider, Parkeon, to enable shoppers to benefit from local merchant offers and loyalty services through their global network of smart parking terminals (watch this short YouTube video to see the service in action).
Funding of a New French Biotechnology Company Specialized in Cancer
The biotechnologies company GamaMabs Pharma was launched and financed with LFB and BpiFrance‘s participation through Innobio fund next to IRDINov and iXO Private Equity in order to develop new cancer therapies. The company’s first product is a new monoclonal antibody targeting gynecological cancers, including ovarian cancer.
ForgeRock Summit at French Chateau Draws International Identity Experts, Analysts and Community
ForgeRock, the leading commercial open source provider of identity and access management (IAM) security solutions, will hold its first European Open Identity Stack Summit, October 14-16 at Domaine de Béhoust in the Yvelines region of France, near Paris. The Summit follows the success of the well-received and over-subscribed North American Summit earlier this year.
Starbucks and Danone Announce Strategic Agreement to Create and Develop an Exclusive Line of Evolution Fresh, Inspired by Dannon-branded Fresh Dairy Products
Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ:SBUX), the world’s leading coffee retailer and roaster of specialty coffees, and Danone (EN Paris:BN), the world’s leading producer of fresh dairy products, today announced a strategic agreement to offer a jointly created and developed selection of new, healthy specialty yogurt products in participating Starbucks stores and in grocery channels. This will advance Danone’s ambition to expand yogurt consumption in the U.S., while growing Starbucks health and wellness offerings for its customers under the company’s Evolution Fresh brand.
Microalgae Innovator Solazyme and Global Starch Producer Roquette Agree to Dissolve Joint Venture
Solazyme, Inc. (NASDAQ: SZYM) announced today that it has agreed with Roquette Frères, S.A. to dissolve their joint venture, Solazyme Roquette Nutritionals, LLC, in accordance with their Joint Venture and Operating Agreement dated November 3, 2010, by and between Roquette and Solazyme. The parties expect the formal dissolution to occur in the coming weeks.
Arrow Obtains Approval for Cloud Offering by France Ministry of Health
The Asplenium business of Arrow Electronics Inc. has been officially approved by the France Ministry of Health to the highest level of certification for the hosting of health data.
The Energy Exchange: CIS Oil & Gas Summit to Provide Key Insights into Developing the Region’s Future
The CIS region has recently seen major changes in the upstream market. Competing pipeline projects have swiftly moved forward or unexpectedly lost investment, while the most influential contracts in the oil and gas history have been signed. However, with consistent uncertainty in the industry, the CIS Oil & Gas Summit will present a comprehensive analysis on the region’s industries whilst providing access to nearly 300 key industry decision makers.
Scott Steffey Named President & CEO of Career Education
Career Education Corporation (CEC) (NASDAQ: CECO), a global provider of postsecondary education programs and services – whose European schools include the Paris-based INSEEC Group and the International University of Monaco – today named veteran education and business leader Scott Steffey its President and Chief Executive Officer.
ERYTECH Pharma Signs Licensing and Distribution Agreement with Orphan Europe for GRASPA® in Europe
ERYTECH Pharma, a late stage biopharmaceuticals company focused on orphan oncology and rare diseases, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Orphan Europe, part of the Recordati Group, granting Orphan Europe exclusive rights for the commercialization and distribution of GRASPA® in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) and Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Europe.
Toys“R”Us, Inc. Strengthens Global E-Commerce Presence with Launch of Dedicated Web Store in China, Mobile Shopping Capabilities Introduced in Additional International Markets
Toys“R”Us, Inc. today announced it has strengthened its global e-commerce capabilities with the launch of a dedicated web store, Toysrus.com.cn, in China. The addition of this site represents a significant step in the company’s plans to grow its presence with physical stores and online operations in Asia. The company has also announced the development of mobile-optimized sites and apps in 11 markets around the world, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, and the U.K. In the coming months, it will introduce the same capabilities in Portugal, Austria and Switzerland, as well as the Netherlands, where it does not currently have a store presence.
Hilton Worldwide Launches Special All Inclusive Meetings Offer
Hilton Worldwide has launched its first ‘all inclusive’ meetings promotion offering event planners the opportunity to secure one impressive rate for a range of meetings or events for up to 20 delegates. The fixed price offer, which has no added hidden costs or cancellation charges, is available for bookings through December 31, 2012, at participating Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Garden Inn properties in the UK and Europe.