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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz-Thursday 9 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Walton Global, a real estate investment and land asset management company with US$3.4 billion under management is pleased to announce a total of CAD $63.7 million in distributions that will be made to investors within various corporations: WIGI Restructured Bond Corporation (WIGI RBC), McConachie Management Corporation and Roll-up Corporation (RUC). The distributions are scheduled throughout the month of December 2021.

Roll-Up Corporation (RUC)

A distribution of approximately CAD $55 million was approved on November 15, 2021, by the Walton-managed Roll-Up Corporation (RUC). The distribution was paid to shareholders of RUC on December 1, 2021. This is the third distribution made to investors in RUC, with this distribution representing $0.082 per share. RUC investors have received a total of CAD $104 million in distributions since the formation of the entity in 2018.

RUC was form ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.-Wednesday 8 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

The Secure Systems Research Centre (SSRC) at Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced the launch of its first Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC-V) based drone flight controller that leverages the Centre’s own secure PX4 stack. The flight marks a milestone in SSRC’s path to making RISC-V based UAV systems a reality through this successful testing and validation of the RISC-V + the secure PX4 stack system.

Earlier this year, the Centre became a strategic member of RISC-V International, a non-profit organisation controlled by its members, which directs the future development and drives the adoption of RISC-V free and open Instruction Set Architecture (ISA). SSRC is focused on building an RISC-V based secure flight computer system. Today’s milestone is a major signpost ... Read more »

 Open Government Partnership Global Summit to Showcase Reformers Who Are Implementing Commitments Made at White House Summit for Democracy

WASHINGTON-Monday 13 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Days after the White House Summit for Democracy, thousands in the open government community will gather for the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Seoul, Republic of Korea on December 15-17. The participants, including a dozen Heads of State and hundreds of civil society leaders, will focus on how reformers in and out of government can work together to advance democratic reforms and fight growing authoritarianism.

The Global Summit comes as democracies continue to face internal and external threats. The state of democracy, as measured by Freedom House, is at its weakest in 15 years, and more than a quarter of the world’s population now lives in democratically backsliding countries.

“Across our Partner ... Read more »

CAIRO, Egypt-Monday 13 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- EasyCash, a revolutionary digital wallet solution for effortless online payments, has been recently soft-launched for iOS and Android users in Egypt.

EasyCash has become the first mobile payment application for Wallet Factory that was made to align with the Egyptian interoperability market standards for QR code-based digital payments and acceptance. Via seamless integration through Mastercard and Meeza, the nationwide payment network system, EasyCash enables users to make online payments and access funds wherever, whenever and however they choose.

The finance app launch has been made possible due to enormous efforts of forward-thinking investors and FinTech enthusiasts from Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. That is, the Arabian Gulf Investments Company has acquired key stakes of EasyCash recently.

“Technology innovations usher in digital transformation and financial inclusio ... Read more »

• Fully adapted to the current Covid context, Thales provides highly accurate biometric authentication and identification methods for smooth and secure user experiences.

• Thales solutions offer full compliance with GDPR and support ‘touch less’ use cases such as access management, border control, airport security, air passenger experience and much more. .

• In a recent position paper Thales promotes the responsible use of facial recognition technology for a more ethical approach.

PARIS LA DÉFENSE-Tuesday 7 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Thales has built an undisputed leadership in many markets over the past 30 years and continues this track record in the biometric technology domain. The company regularly benchmarks the accuracy of its algorithms and develops new security mechanisms to fight fraud and to continuously improve efficiency of its face recognition technologies. However Thales reminds that the glob ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates-Monday 13 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

Arzan Wealth (DIFC) Limited (‘Arzan Wealth’), a Dubai-based advisory firm regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, is pleased to announce that it has advised its client on the acquisition of The Post, a trophy creative office building, located in a highly desirable part of Beverly Hills, California. (“The Property”).

The Post is a meticulously designed best in class boutique media asset in prestigious Beverly Hills. Originally constructed as a postal distribution facility, The Post was converted in 2019 into trophy creative office space, featuring 103,555 rentable square feet and an adjoining 3-story parking structure. The property is located in Beverly Hills’ Entertainment & Media Business District, the prime hub for high-profile media and entertainment firms.

The Property is currently 100% lease ... Read more »

ST. GALLEN, Switzerland-Monday 13 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT PURSUANT TO ART. 53 LR

Vifor is in discussions with CSL about a possible transaction. No decisions have been made yet and there is no time frame for this. Until then, Vifor does not comment on these discussions.

About Vifor Pharma Group

Vifor Pharma Group is a global pharmaceuticals company. It aims to become the global leader in iron deficiency, nephrology and cardio-renal therapies. The company is a partner of choice for pharmaceuticals and innovative patient-focused solutions. Vifor Pharma Group strives to help patients around the world with severe and chronic diseases lead better, healthier lives. The company develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for precision patient care. Vifor Pharma Group holds a leading position in all its core business activities and consists of the following companies: Vifor Phar ... Read more »

ALPHARETTA, Ga-Wednesday 8 December 2021 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tensar Corporation (“Tensar”), a global leader in geogrid engineered solutions for civil construction, and a portfolio company of Castle Harlan Inc.’s fund Castle Harlan Partners V, L.P., announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) (“CMC”), as part of CMC’s strategy to expand its leadership in construction solutions.

“I’m enthusiastic about the opportunity for Tensar to join with CMC for expanded reach in the civil infrastructure market,” said Mike Lawrence, CEO of Tensar. “Both companies have a rich history of innovation, service and commitment to our customers’ success. Together we will be well-positioned to grow into key markets, leveraging forthcoming infrastructure spending as well as growing requirements for more sustainable solutions globally. We look f ... Read more »