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Agreement reached on acquisition of Sonoco's TFP business as TOPPAN Group accelerates expansion of sustainable packaging business in Americas TOKYO, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TOPPAN Holdings Inc. (TYO: 7911) (TOPPAN Holdings) has entered into an agreement with Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) (Sonoco), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, to acquire Sonoco's Thermoformed & Flexible Packaging (TFP) business for approximately $1.8 billion on a cash-free and debt-free basis and subject to customary adjustments. This acquisition is highly complementary, combining the robust sales network, customer base, and solution development capabilities of Sonoco's TFP business in North and South America with the technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities of TOPPAN Group's global packaging business. Sonoco's TFP is a leading thermoformed and flexible packaging business serving a wide range of customers in food, retail, and medical verticals. TFP provides a variety of complex packaging to value-added categories including snacks, condiments, healthcare, prepared meals, fresh products, coffee, and pet food. On a pro forma standalone basis, TFP had revenue of approximately $1.3 billion in 2023. "We are extremely pleased to have the opportunity to bring Sonoco's TFP business to the TOPPAN Group. In order to accelerate our strategy to become a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, we will employ the complementary strengths of both parties to drive growth, solve customers' needs and create significant value for our shareholders," said Hideharu Maro, Representative Director, President & CEO of TOPPAN Holdings. "This is an essential milestone in the TOPPAN Group's global strategy to scale the sustainable packaging business." This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to close in the first half of 2025. The TOPPAN Group's Strategy The TOPPAN Group aims to be a leading solution provider addressing global issues. Under the current medium-term-strategy, the TOPPAN Group has been transforming its portfolio, and one of its key strategies is to drive sustainable packaging solutions at global scale. The vision of the TOPPAN Group's packaging business is "Change the World through Packaging Innovation," and its mission is to "Foster a society focused on well-being and sustainability, while safeguarding our planet for future generations, through the continuous development of innovative packaging solutions that explore cutting-edge materials and technologies." The TOPPAN Group has been driving innovation in the development of sustainable packaging solutions by establishing a global supply chain from film manufacturing to packaging manufacturing and optimizing cost to meet brand owners' needs locally and globally. Advisors Houlihan Lokey is acting as lead financial advisor and Morrison & Foerster LLP is acting as legal advisor to TOPPAN. Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd. is also acting as financial advisor to TOPPAN. Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as lead financial advisor and Freshfields LLP is acting as legal advisor to Sonoco. RBC Capital Markets, LLC is also acting as financial advisor to Sonoco. About the TOPPAN Group Established in Tokyo in 1900, the TOPPAN Group is a leading and diversified global provider committed to delivering sustainable, integrated solutions in fields including printing, communications, security, packaging, décor materials, electronics, and digital transformation. The TOPPAN Group's global team of more than 50,000 employees offers optimal solutions enabled by industry-leading expertise and technologies to address the diverse challenges of every business sector and society and contribute to the achievement of shared sustainability goals. https://www.holdings.toppan.com/en/https://www.linkedin.com/company/toppan/ About Sonoco's TFP Sonoco's TFP business has a strong customer base and manufacturing footprint in North America and South America with approximately 4,500 employees in 22 manufacturing plants, over 700 patents, and design capability across 10 countries.
SYDNEY, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, today announced the acquisition of LiveHire, a best-of-breed Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Recruit CRM, and AI-powered talent pooling platform. The acquisition is Humanforce's fourth in a two-year period. The deal, valued at $17.2M, delivers businesses the capability to augment their workforce quickly, intelligently, and compliantly across various labour pools, including internal, contingent, gig, and staffing agency workers. This comprehensive approach aims to address the evolving labour demands of frontline and flexible workforces such as childcare, aged care, healthcare, hospitality, retail, events & stadia and local government. Humanforce CEO Clayton Pyne said, "We are thrilled to bring LiveHire into the Humanforce family. This acquisition aligns perfectly with our mission to make work easier and life better for frontline and flexible workforces. LiveHire's advanced talent solutions will empower our clients to innovate in hiring, enhance candidate engagement, and optimise shift filling, skills matching, and mobility models for both companies and workers. "Talent is a critical area that has plagued frontline and flexible workforces in recent years, so the enormity of providing customers with much-needed access to a vast talent pool of candidates within the Humanforce suite is not lost on us. Businesses will be able to better manage their reliance - and expenditure - on agency sourcing, reduce their time-to-hire, and maintain complete visibility over their workforce and their people, within a single, best-in-one HCM suite." Since being founded in Australia in 2012, LiveHire has been revolutionising the candidate experience and enabling businesses to thrive with talent on demand. Over the past 12 years, LiveHire has amassed a talent community of almost 10 million candidates, representative of ~70% of the Australian workforce. By building this volume talent community, LiveHire has truly democratised much needed access to frontline and contingent workers. LiveHire's success has fuelled their expansion into global markets including New Zealand, United Kingdom and North America. Since its inception, LiveHire has processed over 13 million candidate job applications for roles within hundreds of businesses globally. Accel-KKR Managing Director and Humanforce board member, Joe Porten, said, "Humanforce continues to accelerate its growth by deliberately seeking complementary, best-in-class people management solutions. With LiveHire's market-leading AI-powered talent solutions, Humanforce will seamlessly connect the flow of the world's talent with the growth, productivity, and efficiency objectives of frontline and flexible workforces." With the addition of LiveHire, Humanforce's best-in-one HCM suite now encompasses Workforce Management, HR, Payroll, Wellbeing, and Talent under one platform, giving businesses a holistic view of their total talent, enhancing their ability to respond to labour market fluctuations and stay competitive. "Humanforce continues to make work easier and life better for frontline and flexible workforces. LiveHire's best-of-breed ATS, Recruit CRM, Direct Sourcing and AI-Powered Talent Pooling products are highly complementary and will enable Humanforce to power innovative and intelligent hiring, candidate engagement, shift filling, skills matching and mobility models for companies and workers alike. We are excited that by adding Talent to Humanforce's current HCM suite of Workforce Management, HR, Payroll and Wellbeing, businesses will now be able to augment their workforce quickly, intelligently and compliantly –across internal, contingent, gig and staffing agency labour pools –to address dynamic labour demands," said Pyne. "Organisations will be able to reduce expenditure and their time-to-hire, respond nimbly to frontline labour shortages, and generate committed pools of flexible workers by leveraging their employer brand, enhancing their EVP. All the while, maintaining complete visibility over their total talent within a single, best-in-one HCM suite with centralised data, and deep insights & analytics to make more informed people decisions," Pyne concluded. -ends- About Humanforce Humanforce provides the market leading, employee-centred, intelligent and compliant HCM suite for frontline and flexible workforces, offering highly configurable, best-in-one WFM, HR, Payroll, Wellbeing and Talent - without compromise. Our vision is to make work easier and life better by focusing on the employee experience (EX), and the efficiency and optimisation of businesses. Founded in 2002, Humanforce has a 2300-strong customer base and heading towards one million employees under management, across a wide range of industries including Aged Care, Childcare, Healthcare, Retail, Hospitality, Events & Stadia, Local Government and more. Today, we have offices across Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Philippines and USA. Customers include Story House Early Learning, Flight Centre, Southern Cross Care, Howard Smith Wharves, Manchester City and more. https://humanforce.com About LiveHire LiveHire is a leading provider of ATS, Recruit CRM, and AI-powered talent pooling solutions. Since its founding in 2012, LiveHire has empowered organisations to build and maintain warm talent pools, streamlining the recruitment process and enhancing candidate engagement. https://www.livehire.com/
ADA strengthens its position as the leading Data and AI company and the largest integrated ecommerce player in the region with its industry-leading Intelligent Commerce solution that combines Customore's data accelerators and ADA's CoPilot for AI-driven predictive analytics to drive transformational growth in the Consumer Packaged Goods sector. SINGAPORE, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ADA, the leading Data and AI company and the largest integrated ecommerce provider in Asia, today announced the acquisition of Customore, a leading platform for ecommerce data consolidation. This strategic acquisition enables ADA to launch the CPG industry's most comprehensive Intelligent Commerce solution, designed to accelerate ecommerce success through powerful data insights, AI-driven predictive analytics, and seamless ecommerce operations. ADA Acquires Customore, Launching the Most Advanced Intelligent Commerce Solution for the CPG Industry "We are excited to welcome Customore to ADA and to launch our Intelligent Commerce suite," said Srinivas Gattamneni, CEO of ADA. "This revolutionary platform helps businesses harness and unify data, make timely decisions, optimize performance across all stages of the customer journey, and scale digital commerce operations. With Intelligent Commerce, we are setting a new standard for customer-centric growth." ADA's Intelligent Commerce suite is built on three powerful pillars: Customore's Data Layer – Customore builds advanced data connectors to extract and unify ecommerce data into a centralized, versatile data layer, creating the foundation for brands to build data-driven workflows and business cases. ADA's AI CoPilot – ADA's proprietary AI CoPilot optimizes ecommerce operations with predictive analytics, powering demand forecasting, pricing strategy, and inventory management. Supported by ADA's expertise in data analytics and scalable cloud technology, it ensures operational efficiency and real-time insights for enhanced customer experiences. Digital Operations Expertise – ADA's digital operations team provides hands-on support for implementing and scaling end-to-end ecommerce solutions, empowering brands to create efficient customer experiences and drive sustainable growth. "Our mission is to empower brands to lead in the digital commerce era," said Sherry Tan, Chief of Ecommerce at ADA. "With ADA's Intelligent Commerce, we enable better product decisions, more effective pricing strategies, optimized marketing efforts, enhanced promotions, and smarter investments in digital shelf management." David Nomber, CEO of Customore, added: "We are thrilled to join ADA and leverage its deep expertise, expansive reach, and resources to accelerate our growth and support ADA's extensive client base." ADA's Intelligent Commerce solution is already available to brands who can request demos via www.ada-asia.com. —End of Release— About ADA ADA leverages data, artificial intelligence, and technology to transform businesses across Asia. With a robust presence in 12 countries, ADA combines the best of AI and analytics to provide comprehensive digital solutions that drive business performance. The company has a multi-faceted, data-driven approach that encompasses: Data Transformation Services Commerce Transformation Solutions Customer Engagement Solutions and Conversational AI The company's dual headquarters are in Singapore and Malaysia. Notably, ADA's shareholders include industry giants like SoftBank, Axiata, Mitsui, and Sumitomo Corporation. For more information about ADA and its new Intelligent Commerce solution, please visit www.ada-asia.com or contact the ADA team.
The acquisition strengthens Everise's position as a leading end-to-end healthcare experience provider PLANTATION, Fla., Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Everise, a global healthcare customer experience leader, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of customer experience management company Continuum Global Solutions' (CGS) healthcare and utilities verticals from Skyview Capital. This milestone represents a significant expansion of Everise's expertise and global footprint, cementing its leadership in delivering complex customer service across industries. Everise Expands and Diversifies Its Healthcare Services Portfolio With the Acquisition of Continuum Global Solutions’ Vertical. The acquisition strengthens Everise’s position as a leading end-to-end healthcare experience provider. Everise will grow its customer experience footprint in complex essential services such as healthcare, insurance, and utilities, enabling the company to serve an even broader array of clients with advanced solutions, including specialty clinics and retail pharmacy services. This positions Everise to address complex needs across the evolving healthcare industry spectrum. This acquisition also marks the company's first foray into the utilities sector, broadening its service portfolio. The acquisition enhances Everise's global scale and expertise, bringing over 8,000 CGS customer experience professionals located in the US, Colombia, and the Philippines into Everise's fold, and growing Everise's global talent force to over 28,000. "As essential services industries evolve, delivering exceptional customer experiences requires innovation, scale, and a people-first approach. Our acquisition of CGS' healthcare and utilities verticals marks a transformative chapter in Everise's growth trajectory. We are strengthening our ability to address the intricate needs of customers in industries critical to everyday lives, while charting new paths to elevating client and customer experiences," shared Sudhir Agarwal, Founder & CEO, Everise. The acquisition follows Everise's consistent growth trajectory since its inception in 2016, and aligns with the company's long-term vision of leveraging technology and human expertise to transform customer experiences. Going forward, the company seeks to continue redefining the healthcare outsourcing landscape with its commitment to combining AI, analytics and automation with a people-centric approach to elevate service standards. About Everise Founded in 2016, Everise is a global leader transforming customer service for healthcare, transport, logistics, insurance, financial services, and tech businesses. Backed by Brookfield and Warburg Pincus, the company solves problems for the millions of customers of some of the world's leading brands, by combining the best technology with compassionate service. With 28,000 champion agents operating across eight strategic markets globally, Everise seeks to deliver happiness to customers of some of the world's best loved brands. Our customer service solutions are high-performing, secure, and agile, enabling businesses to scale globally while achieving top customer satisfaction. Learn more at www.weareeverise.com. About Continuum Global Solutions Since 2019, Continuum Global Solutions has established itself as an end-to-end customer management and business process services partner with a strong US base and global offshore presence, with 25 sites in 13 countries. Known for harnessing the power of technology enabled solutions, Continuum Global Solutions has built a reputation in the industry as a trusted partner for some of the largest organizations in the market. Continuum Global Solutions is a Skyview Capital portfolio company.
- Increasing Presence in Global South Markets and Accelerating Global Strategy - TOKYO, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- KOSE Corporation, headquartered in Chuo Ward, Tokyo and Puri Co., Ltd., headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand, which operates the holistic wellness (*1) brand PANPURI mainly in Thailand, have agreed to a share transfer agreement for Puri's shares.(*1) A concept that aims to maintain one's comprehensive physical, mental, and social health KOSE's Logo: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108468/202412091364/_prw_PI1lg_R6FUNZjV.png PANPURI's Logo: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108468/202412091364/_prw_PI2lg_QfkqZ5BU.jpg Currently, under the medium-term strategy of its medium- to long-term vision, "Vision for Lifelong Beauty Partner -- Milestone 2030," KOSE aims to "add regionally rooted brands" to achieve the business growth on a global scale by optimizing its operations in each region based on the approach of "no longer doing everything on its own." By collaborating with external partners and utilizing external assets instead of sticking to its own resources, KOSE will expand its brand portfolio to meet diverse needs and accelerate the global business growth. Established in 2003, PANPURI is a niche fragrance and holistic wellness brand that creates luxurious, multisensory experiences rooted in Eastern traditions and Thai heritage. With a dedication to clean beauty through its Zerolist (TM) standard (*2), excluding over 2,300 questionable ingredients, PANPURI is renowned for its exquisite Eastern-inspired scents, artisanal craftsmanship, and use of precious natural ingredients. Blending tradition with innovation, the brand inspires harmony and well-being through thoughtfully crafted products and rituals offering a curated range of exquisite fragrances, body care, skincare, home ambiance creations and luxurious spa experiences to nurture the senses, promote well-being, and inspire balance. Guided by its Zerolist (TM) commitment to clean formulations and a focus on sustainability, PANPURI blends artisanal craftsmanship with modern innovation to deliver products and experiences that elevate everyday rituals into moments of harmony and mindfulness. Focusing on the sophisticated product lineup, creation of stores where customers can experience the brand's world view, and customer experience such as spa services at hotels, PANPURI operates the brand's stores at luxury shopping malls, hotels, resorts, and travel retailers in Thailand, etc. It has grown rapidly in recent years through major reforms of the PANPURI brand by implementing measures such as product improvements, store development, and formulation of expansion strategies, and has established a firm position in Thailand.(*2) The standard for exploring sustainable natural alternatives as much as possible and pursuing the creation of safe and clean products with vegan formulations and cruelty-free methods Fragrance image: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108468/202412091364/_prw_PI3fl_ZMgV6CY8.jpg By acquiring the shares of Puri, KOSE will contribute to the further growth of Puri and expand KOSE's business portfolio to increase contact points with new customers and provide further value. Through these efforts, KOSE will also strengthen its presence in the Global South markets to increase its corporate value. Comment by Kazutoshi Kobayashi, President & CEO of KOSE CorporationPhoto: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108468/202412091364/_prw_PI4lg_4qILcQ6r.jpeg "We are very happy to welcome PANPURI to the KOSE Group's brands with the acquisition of shares of Puri, which has established a firm position in Thailand as a company operating a holistic wellness lifestyle brand. We believe that PANPURI's traditional approach from ancient times in Thailand and sophisticated product design, which creates cosmetics that feel good to use and enrich the mind on top of being effective, highly align with our constant approach since our establishment to continually pursue sensory quality while inheriting tradition and innovation. With this acquisition of shares, we will accelerate the global strategy set forth in our medium- to long-term vision, and aim to establish a presence in the Global South markets and further enhance our value." Comment by Vorravit Siripark, CEO of PuriPhoto: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108468/202412091364/_prw_PI5fl_9bHSg14S.jpg "This partnership with KOSE Corporation marks a transformative milestone for PANPURI. With KOSE's global innovation, expertise and resources, we are excited to elevate our vision of Thai holistic wellness and beauty, rooted in the wisdom of our traditions and a commitment to clean, sustainable practices. Together, we will bring PANPURI's unique approach to wellness -- blending Thai craftsmanship, mindfulness, and sensorial excellence -- to a broader global audience. This collaboration allows us to preserve our heritage while embracing a future of growth, innovation, and shared passion for creating meaningful beauty experiences." Puri Co., Ltd.Name: PURI CO., LTD. (brand name: PANPURI)Location: Vanissa Building, Tower B, 20th Floor, 29 Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330Title and name of representative: Founder & CEO Vorravit SiriparkMain businesses: Sales and distribution of beauty and fragrance products and spa and wellness servicesCapital: THB 13 million (as of December 31, 2023)(Approximately JPY 58.5 million, calculated at THB 1 = JPY 4.5)Establishment: 2003Number of major sales agents: 26 in Thailand, etc.Brand concept: Holistic wellnessSales: THB 580 million (for the fiscal year ended December 2023; Approximately JPY 2,610 million, calculated at THB 1 = JPY 4.5)Number of shares owned after change: 1,062,702 shares (voting rights ownership ratio: 79.89%)Date of conclusion of the share transfer agreement: December 10, 2024Stock transfer execution date: December 30, 2024 (scheduled) PANPURIPhoto: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108468/202412091364/_prw_PI6fl_YpxmR2fd.png Founded in 2003, PANPURI is a holistic wellness brand deeply rooted in Thai traditions. Renowned for its clean, sustainable, and sensorial products, PANPURI reimagines self-care through a holistic philosophy that nurtures balance, harmony, and mindfulness, bringing timeless wellness practices into modern living. PANPURI official online store: https://www.panpuri.com/
The company will expand readership and create an awards program and events for the marine and offshore sectors. https://drive.google.com/file/d/10AI7r06dDsO4kqIz-NVTcjiLnsmwDEo_/view?usp=sharing Steven Tan, founder of the Marine & Industrial Report (L) with Tim Charlton, managing director of Charlton Media Group (R). Photo credit: Charlton Media Group SINGAPORE, Dec. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charlton Media Group is marking its entry into the marine and offshore industries by acquiring Singapore-based Marine & Industrial Report. The Marine & Industrial Report is a respected publication with 47 years of history. It was launched by Mr. Steven Tan in 1977 to report on Singapore's marine and offshore industry. It also provides trade information on the shipbuilding and repair industry, marine and offshore equipment supplies, and the latest industry tech. The flagship publication has enjoyed a tremendously loyal reader and advertiser base amongst Singapore's marine, shipbuilding and offshore industries. Under the leadership of Mr. Tan, the publication has borne witness to the incredible growth of the marine industry. It has been there to report on and celebrate major milestones in its almost 50 years of continuous publication. "Our publication has evolved significantly since 1977, reflecting changes in society, culture, and technology. We're proud to have maintained our commitment to quality content and adapting to the needs and interests of our readers," Mr. Tan said. "From the first publication, all in black and white, to the latest one all in colour. We help the advertisers really reach out to the buyers," he said. Charlton Media Group managing director Tim Charlton paid tribute to Mr. Tan, who, together with his wife Jackie Tee, has devoted a lifetime to the industry, growing the publication to make it the industry standard it is today. "We all stand on the shoulders of giants, and the Marine & Industrial Report is the flagship publication for the industry in Singapore and beyond. Steven has created a lasting legacy, and one of the first things we will do is digitise the past issues going 1977, which will give access to the community to the complete record of marine and shipbuilding in Singapore," Mr. Charlton said. "We look forward to developing new events, awards programmes, and digital platforms around the prestigious title to bring it to a broader audience and expand its reach beyond Singapore," Charlton added. This is the second trade media B2B publication that the Charlton Media Group acquired in 2024, following the purchase of Travel Daily Media in February 2024. The group also acquired Asia Pacific Broadcasting in 2023 and Retail Asia in 2019. Charlton Media Group currently publishes 12 trade media print publications such as the Singapore Business Review and Asian Banking & Finance, and operates 19 websites and dozens of related conferences and awards programmes. It is now one of Asia's largest B2B trade media publishers, with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Manila, and Thailand. Mr. Charlton said: "There is tremendous opportunity in B2B trade media to build communities of related industry professionals and bring them news and insights through media, opportunities to learn and connect at conferences, and to be recognised and celebrated at Awards nights. The Marine & Industrial Report is an excellent and well-respected publication, and we are looking forward to growing in these new arenas." The Charlton Media Group is always looking for new trade business media and B2B publications acquisitions and partnerships, Charlton added. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oDWkMqoyG0fYCvtOdCkeXZl5CC2AWJT-/view?usp=sharing – END – About Charlton Media Group Charlton Media Group is a leading business information group with offices in Hong Kong SAR, Singapore and the Philippines. The company publishes in print and online key business magazines for the region, both country based and also regional trade publications. It also organises events associated with its key brands as well as research and bespoke conferences and roundtables for clients. Charlton Media Group's key publications include Singapore Business Review, Hong Kong Business, Asian Banking and Finance, Asian Power, Healthcare Asia, and Insurance Asia. The company is also behind the biggest corporate awards in Southeast Asia such as the Asian Banking and Finance Awards, Asian Power Awards, Singapore Business Review Awards, Hong Kong Business Awards, Hong Kong Business High Flyers Awards, and Insurance Asia Awards. It is also the producer of bespoke conferences held in several countries in Southeast Asia such as the Retail Banking Forum, Asian Power Utility Forum, Healthcare Asia Forum, and the QSR Media Conferences held annually in Asia and Australia. Charlton Media Group's editor-in-chief is Tim Charlton. He is also credited as the managing director of the company. To learn more, visit charltonmedia.com. About Marine & Industrial Report Marine & Industrial Report is a bi-monthly publication giving coverage to the latest progress and development in the marine and offshore industries. It was first published in 1977 to provide essential trade information on shipping and repairing industries, marine and offshore equipment supplies, and a better insight of the latest technological advancement prevailing both locally and globally. Since 2012, it has published an interactive digital version to meet the needs of its customers. To learn more, visit marinereport.com.sg.
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