Strong first half performance with double-digit EPS growth; raising full-year outlook despite second half headwinds OSAKA, Japan-Thursday, November 2nd 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited (TOKYO:4502): Underlying Revenue growth of 6.7% led by Takeda's Growth Drivers Underlying Revenue grew +6.7% with solid performances across all regions (U.S. +16.7%, Japan +0.3%, Europe & Canada +4.2%, Emerging Markets +3.4%). Takeda's Growth Drivers (GI, Oncology, CNS and Emerging Markets) maintained strong momentum to deliver growth of +14.9%. GI (Gastroenterology) +24.8% fueled by market share growth of ENTYVIO® and TAKECAB®. Oncology +13.2% driven by the expansion of NINLARO® and ADCETRIS®, and the addition of revenue from ICLUSIG® and ALUNBRIGTM. CNS +26.7% with TRINTELLIX® growing +58.7% in the U.S. Emerging Markets +3.4% with strong double-digit growth in the key markets of Russia and Brazil offsetting a temporary decline in China. Reported ... Read more »

● Statistically significant results confirm the mechanism of action of AltemiaTM for the treatment of SCD ● Primary and secondary endpoints were met ● A clinically meaningful reduction of vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) was observed in the top line results ● No treatment related serious adverse events (SAEs) were observed ● Majority of patients elected to continue treatment in the open label extension (OLE) RIVIERA BEACH, Fla.-Thursday, November 2nd 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Sancilio Pharmaceuticals Company, Inc. (SPCI) today announced positive top line results from a clinical study evaluating the efficacy and safety of AltemiaTM, an oral soft gelatin dosage form, in pediatric sickle cell patients aged 5-17 years (https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02973360). Sickle cell disease is characterized by an imbalance of certain fatty acids in blood cell membranes resulting in an increase in blood cell adhesion, chronic inflammation, increased coagulation activity and red bl ... Read more »

TOKYO-Friday, November 3rd 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Happinet Corporation launches X-base (pronounced "Cross Base") - a display stand that wirelessly powers specially designed LED lights, on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter beginning November 3rd, 2017. X-base | Wireless LED Lighting and Display System Kickstarter Page URL: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1294229783/944152049?ref=380805&token=fcafcc9c X-base allows modelers, collectors and artists to add stunning lighting effects to plastic models, figures, installations, or even inside aquariums without any technical know-how. The X-base Power Station The Power Station wirelessly illuminates LED lights through an exclusive magnetic field resonance system. When the X-base Power Station is turned on, the LEDs automatically light up when placed within the magnetic field. Wireless power technology is now used to charge devices like smartphones and electric toothbrushes, but the X-base Power Station extends pow ... Read more »

Silicon-dominant Li-ion technology also delivers additional automotive requirements including energy density, range, and cost IRVINE, Calif. -Friday, November 3rd 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)--Enevate Corporation, a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery technology company, announces HD-Energy® Technology for Electric Vehicles (EVs) which features extreme fast charging in only 5 minutes with high energy density and long driving range that adds up to 240 miles (390 km)—or up to 50 miles (80 km) range with a 60-second charge. This fast charge and very short charging times are better than any other Li-ion technology available today, while meeting automotive requirements for energy density, range, and cost. Enevate licenses its silicon-dominant HD-Energy® Technology to battery and EV automotive manufacturers and suppliers worldwide. This new extreme fast charge technology breaks down the barriers to electric vehicle adoption. EVs have been challenged primarily due to their limited range and ... Read more »

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. -Friday, November 3rd 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)--General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC) reported today results for the third quarter ended September 29, 2017. For the quarter, reported loss per share was $0.28 and reported operating income was $1 million inclusive of $27 million in non-cash charges primarily related to the sale of operations in China. Adjusted earnings per share and adjusted operating income were $0.25 and $43 million, respectively, for the quarter. See page 2 of this press release for the reconciliation of reported to adjusted results and related disclosures. Michael T. McDonnell, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are pleased to report a strong third quarter. Our team continues to execute well on our strategic roadmap initiatives to drive performance improvement in our core segments in North America, Europe and Latin America, despite ongoing challenging industry dynamics. Overall, our second half performance remains on t ... Read more »

TOKYO-Friday, November 3rd 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] Revenue was US$11.8 billion, up 5 percent year-over year, up 18 percent quarter-to-quarter Pre-tax income improved US$104 million quarter-to-quarter to US$35 million Market conditions remain challenging and Lenovo is strongly executing its 3-wave strategy Lenovo finalized its joint venture with Fujitsu Basic earnings per share of 1.26 US cents or 9.85 HK cents (BUSINESS WIRE)--Lenovo Group (HKSE: 0992) (PINK SHEETS: LNVGY) today announced results for its second fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017. Revenue was US$11.8 billion, a 5 percent increase year-over-year, and an 18 percent increase over the first fiscal quarter. Quarter-to-quarter revenue gains were achieved in all three of its main businesses, namely data center, mobile, and PCs and smart devices, demonstrating that strong execution of Lenovo’s three-wave strategy is producing consistently improving results across its portfolio. In the second fiscal quarter, Lenovo’s pr ... Read more »

New LEGO® Education STEAM Park sparks preschoolers’ natural curiosity in science, technology, engineering, arts and math through endless versatility, creativity and learning through play BILLUND, Denmark -Friday, November 3rd 2017 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)-- LEGO® Education announced today its new Early Learning solution, STEAM Park designed to spark preschoolers’ natural curiosity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM). Children work in groups of six with LEGO DUPLO® bricks to build an amusement park with rides and attractions designed to help them discover gears and ramps, experiment, and gain confidence with trial and error. “We are happy to offer our new LEGO Education STEAM Park solution during a time when it is more important than ever for young children to discover what’s possible through science, technology, engineering, arts and math,” said Esben Stærk Jørgensen, president of LEGO Education. “STEAM Park helps children learn the formative 21st cent ... Read more »