NEW YORK-Dimanche 30 Juillet 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) a annoncé aujourd'hui avoir reçu une autorisation de la Commission européenne, dans le cadre du règlement CE sur les concentrations, pour l'acquisition de Bureau van Dijk, un fournisseur international de services de veille économique et d'informations sur les entreprises. Moody’s avait annoncé avoir accepté l'achat de Bureau van Dijk le 15 mai 2017. Conformément aux clauses de l'opération, Moody’s prévoit la finalisation de l'acquisition en août 2017. Bureau van Dijk rassemble, standardise et diffuse l'un des ensembles de données sur les entreprises privées les plus complets au monde, couvrant plus de 220 millions de sociétés. Bureau van Dijk a établi des partenariats avec plus de 160 fournisseurs de données indépendants, créant une plateforme qui met à la disposition de ses clients des informations portant sur de nombreux défis commerciaux. Les solutions de la société répondent aux be ... Read more »

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France -Sunday, July 30th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- SAGEMCOM STRENGTHENS ITS POSITIONS ON THE MULTI-ENERGY MARKET, BY ACQUIRING METER ITALIA S.P.A, LEADER IN GAS METERING IN ITALY. As of July 27, 2017, Sagemcom becomes a 100% shareholder of Meter Italia S.p.A through its subsidiary Sagemcom Energy & Telecom SAS. Meter Italia joins the Sagemcom group and becomes Sagemcom Italia S.p.A. This acquisition represents an opportunity for the Sagemcom Group to access and actively participate in the growth of the gas metering market. Meter Italia has a complete portfolio of traditional and smart residential gas meter, as well as a range of industrial gas meters. Combining the competencies of Meter Italia and Sagemcom will also allow Sagemcom to address new technology breakthroughs in the world of multi-energy metering, in order to meet the expectations of the market and its customers. For Patrick Sevian, CEO of Sagemcom, « This acquisition is at the heart of our gro ... Read more »

TOKYO -Thursday, July 27th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation today announced that DENSO Corporation (DENSO) is deploying Visconti™4, its latest image-recognition processor dedicated to automotive applications, in next generation, front-camera-based active safety systems. Visconti™4 is a leading-edge, multi-engine road-safety solution that provides drivers with real-time analytics of road conditions and potential dangers. Electronic systems are taking on an increasingly central role in driving, including advanced driver assistance systems and support for autonomous vehicles, and particularly in promoting road safety. The latest iteration of the influential European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), the EU-backed safety standard, adds criteria for evaluating anti-collision features that improve protection for bicyclists and pedestrians. The Visconti™4 image recognition processor is equipped with eight media processing engin ... Read more »

- Sessions consacrées aux réalités de la transformation de l'environnement de consommation et à la sensibilisation, l'engagement et la monétisation des visiteurs - LONDRES -Dimanche 30 Juillet 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)--L'IBC présente aujourd'hui le programme de l'événement en streaming Audiences and Advertising, qui se déroulera le samedi 16 septembre. Avec des diffuseurs et des médias qui évoluent dans un marché télévisé multi-plateformes de plus en plus fragmenté, la conférence s'intéressera aux modalités de visites des audiences, ainsi qu'aux dernières innovations dans les technologies de visualisation et d'annonces publicitaires. Cette conférence diffusée en streaming depuis l'IBC comptera sur la participation de conférenciers de haut vol: Jeff Binder, CEO de Layer3 TV et Tom Pickett, CEO d'Ellation, aborderont le sujet de la disruption au sein de l'industrie de la diffusion aux États-Unis. Orpheus Warr, responsable technologique chez C4 et Adrian Drury, directe ... Read more »

- Sessions focussed on realities of changing consumer landscape and reaching, engaging and monetising viewers - LONDON -Saturday, July 29th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- IBC announces today the programme for the Audiences and Advertising Conference Stream, which will be held on Saturday 16th September. With broadcasters and media companies operating in an increasingly fragmented multi-platform TV market, the stream will explore where and how audiences are moving and the latest innovations in viewing and advertising technologies. This exciting stream at IBC features high-profile speakers including: Jeff Binder, CEO - Layer3 TV and Tom Pickett, CEO – Ellation who will be talking about the disruption of the US broadcasting industry. Orpheus Warr, CTO – C4 and Adrian Drury, Director of Technology Strategy & Insight – Liberty Global who will be sharing their views on the most exciting new technologies and devices transforming the TV market. Christopher Mead, Senior Directo ... Read more »

TOKYO -Saturday, July 29th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Shiseido Company, Limited (hereinafter “Shiseido”)(TOKYO:4911) supports “teamLab: A Forest Where Gods Live Art Exhibition presented by Shiseido”, hosted by Mifuneyama Rakuen and teamLab Inc. (hereinafter “teamLab”). The exhibition was first held by teamLab in 2015 based on the concept “Nature Becomes Art”; this year marks the third edition, with Shiseido supporting the event for the first time. The venue, Mifuneyama Rakuen (Takeo, Saga Prefecture, Japan) is a 500,000 square meters park, home to flowers and trees of all seasons, such as cherry blossoms and azaleas. It is towered over by Mt. Mifune, which resembles a Chinese ship and is said to be the place where the legendary Empress Jingu moored her ship on her way home from the ancient kingdom of Silla. This year, the venue hosts 14 exhibits: 13 artworks produced by teamLab with the use of projection mapping and other technologies, including light and sound. The 14th ex ... Read more »

Strong start to FY2017 with double-digit EPS growth; confirms confidence in full-year outlook OSAKA, Japan -Saturday, July 29th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO:4502): Underlying Revenue growth of 6.6% led by Takeda's Growth Drivers Underlying Revenue grew +6.6% with growth across all regions (U.S. +13.5%, Japan +1.6%, Europe & Canada +4.6%, Emerging Markets +6.0%). Takeda's Growth Drivers (GI, Oncology, CNS and Emerging Markets) maintained their strong momentum to deliver growth of +14.7%. GI (Gastroenterology) +23.2%, led by continued success of ENTYVIO® and TAKECAB® Oncology +12.2%, driven by NINLARO®, ADCETRIS®, ICLUSIG® and ALUNBRIGTM CNS +29.8%, spearheaded by TRINTELLIX® in the U.S. Emerging Markets +6.0%, with double-digit growth in the key markets of Russia and Brazil Reported revenue grew +3.3%, with the positive contribution from Takeda's Growth Drivers offsetting the impact of unfavorable currencies (-0.4pp) and ... Read more »