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Renren Inc. Announces Appointment of Independent Director
PR Newswire - Mon Jan 18, 8:00PM CST
Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) ("Renren" or the "Company"
, a leading real name social networking internet platform in China, today announced the appointment of Mr. Shinzo Nakano as an independent director, as well as a member of the Audit Committee and the chairman of the Compensation Committee of the board of directors of the Company (the "Board", effective on January 18, 2016.
RENN: 1.73 (-0.06)
PrimeSource Names Building Products Industry Veteran George Judd CEO
Marketwired - Tue Sep 22, 6:01PM CDT
PrimeSource Building Products, Inc., the largest distributor of construction fasteners and one of the largest distributors of non-lumber building products in North America, announced today the appointment of George Judd as CEO.
Ifeelgoods Announces Partnership With D.A.Consortium Inc. in Japan To Power Digital Rewards Delivery Through LINE
PRWeb - Thu Sep 10, 7:03AM CDT
Ifeelgoods announces today a partnership with Japan's leading digital advertising agency, D.A.Consortium(DAC), only two months after the official announcement of its partnership with ITOCHU Corporation of Japan. ITOCHU Corporation facilitated this collaboration and will partner with DAC to create, launch and manage rewards campaigns leveraging the Ifeelgoods platform. Through this alliance, brands will be empowered to seamlessly reward targeted users on LINE mobile messaging application with enticing digital gifts with "LINE Business Connect".
Ifeelgoods and ITOCHU Corporation (TYO:8001) announce a 1 Billion dollar plan to take on the B2B gifting market in Asia
PRWeb - Thu Jun 18, 7:08AM CDT
Ifeelgoods, the leading digital rewards platform, is announcing an exclusive strategic licensing partnership with ITOCHU (TYO:8001), a Fortune Global 200 company with total revenues over US $55 billion.
TOCHU Announces New Exhibition at ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE:"Power to Attract Each Other"
M2 - Fri May 22, 5:27AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU" opened ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE in CI Plaza, a commercial facility situated next to ITOCHU's Tokyo Head Office, in October 2012. The gallery was part of ITOCHU's social contribution activities, with the aim of developing the future generation through art, contributing to the local community, and promoting both local and international art and culture. Various exhibitions have since been held in the space.
Former Chief Financial Officer of Dole Food Company Joins Barfresh Management Team
GlobeNewswire - Thu May 21, 7:00AM CDT
Barfresh Food Group, Inc. (OTCQB:BRFH), a manufacturer of frozen, ready-to-blend beverages, today announced that Joseph S. Tesoriero has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer effective May 18, 2015. He will succeed current Chief Financial Officer, Arnold Tinter, who will continue to serve as the Company's Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors.
DOLE: 13.65 (+0.10), SFS: 14.94 (+0.05)
ITOCHU Announces Conclusion of Contract with Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers for Italian brand MARIO VALENTINO as Official Suits Supplier
M2 - Thu May 14, 2:37AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU" announced today that it has concluded a contract for Italian fashion brand MARIO VALENTINO, in which ITOCHU holds master license rights in Japan, with Japan Rugby Top League team Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers (hereinafter "Kobelco Steelers" as the official suits supplier for the 2015-16 season.
Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of PrimeSource Building Products From Itochu
Marketwired - Mon May 11, 5:00AM CDT
Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. from ITOCHU Corporation. Financial terms were not disclosed.
ITOCHU Announces ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE's New Exhibition Akihiro Nishino's Picture Book Illustration Exhibition in Otogi-machi Biennale
M2 - Mon Apr 27, 5:45AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU" opened ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE in the CI Plaza, a commercial facility situated next to ITOCHU's Tokyo Head Office, in October 2012. The gallery was part of ITOCHU's social contribution activities, with the aim of developing the future generation through art, contributing to the local community, and promoting both local and overseas art and culture. Various exhibitions have since been held in the space.
[CSR] ITOCHU Announces New Exhibition at ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE: "Bicycle Expo 2015: Bicycle Town Aoyama"
M2 - Fri Apr 17, 5:17AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU" opened ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE in the CI Plaza, a commercial facility situated next to ITOCHU's Tokyo Head Office, in October 2012. The gallery was part of ITOCHU's social contribution activities, with the aim of developing the future generation through art, contributing to the local community, and promoting both local and international art and culture. Various exhibitions have since been held in the space.
Luxury Fashion Apparel and Lifestyle Brand Psycho Bunny Enters Licensing Agreement With ITOCHU in Japan to Develop Upscale Accessories Program
Marketwired - Tue Apr 14, 8:01AM CDT
Genius Brands International "GBI" (OTCQB: GNUS), the global licensing agent for Psycho Bunny, announces a multi-year deal signed between Psycho Bunny and top-tier accessories licensee ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan's largest trading houses and an industry leader in brand business.
[Update] President's Message at the 2015 New Employees' Initiation Ceremony
M2 - Fri Apr 03, 4:44AM CDT
Good morning. I am Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO of ITOCHU Corporation.
SCILEX Pharmaceuticals Announces Strategic Investment By ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER Corporation
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 31, 9:48AM CDT
SCILEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a company engaged in the development and commercialization of products focused on the treatment of pain, today announced that ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER Corporation (ICF, Tokyo Japan), a member of ITOCHU Corporation (Tokyo: 8001; OTC-PINK: ITOCY), one of the three leading sogo shosha (general trading companies) in Japan, has made a strategic investment in SCILEX. ICF has worked closely with SCILEX as an advisor and development partner for its flagship product under development, ZTlido(TM) since 2013. This investment by ICF is its first in a U.S. pharmaceutical company and makes ICF SCILEX's largest investor.
ITOCHU Announces Sale of Shares in North American Building Materials Wholesale Business
M2 - Mon Mar 30, 5:42AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU" and ITOCHU International Inc. (hereinafter "III" announced today that the two companies have concluded an agreement with Platinum Equity, LLC (United States) in respect of the sale of their holdings of shares of PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. (hereinafter "PrimeSource". The transaction is subject to legal procedures and approval by the United States antitrust authorities, and is expected to close promptly once the necessary approvals have been obtained. Details of Sale of Shares Number of shares to be sold All shares held by ITOCHU and III Agreed date for sale of shares March 27, 2015 (Japan time) Reasons for Sale of Shares
Itochu Announces Divestiture of North American Building Materials Distributor to Platinum Equity
Marketwired - Fri Mar 27, 10:00AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereafter "ITOCHU" and ITOCHU International Inc. announced today that ITOCHU has reached an agreement with Platinum Equity, a Los Angeles based global private equity firm, under which Platinum Equity will acquire PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including legal procedures and approval by antitrust authorities, and is expected to close promptly upon receiving the necessary approvals.
ITOCHU Announces Agreement to Invest in AD Capital, Strengthening Real Estate Business Initiatives and Structures
M2 - Thu Mar 26, 5:18AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU" announced today that it has concluded formal agreements to underwrite third-party allocation of new shares by AD Capital Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Toshihiro Toyoshima, CEO; hereinafter "AD Capital" and to acquire outstanding shares of AD Capital from Asuka Holdings Inc. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Kozo Matsuoka, President & CEO; hereinafter "Asuka HD". This will bring ITOCHU's stake in AD Capital to 28.3%. Completion of the investment is scheduled from May onward.
Green Charge Networks and ITOCHU Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership For Intelligent Energy Storage Solutions Worldwide
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 24, 9:05AM CDT
Green Charge Networks today announced a strategic partnership with one of Japan's largest trading houses, ITOCHU Corporation. ITOCHU will distribute, supply and procure Green Charge Networks' intelligent energy storage solutions internationally. The agreement enables Green Charge to expand its footprint into new markets both in Japan and other international regions. ITOCHU has more than 130 offices in 65 countries worldwide with over $53 billion U.S. dollars in revenue in 2013.
ITOCHU Announces Agreement on Investment in PT Triguna Internusa Pratama, a company engaged in Gas Infrastructure Business in Indonesia
M2 - Tue Mar 24, 5:23AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU" announced today that ITOCHU has reached an agreement with PT Rukun Raharja Tbk (listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, hereinafter "RAJA", an Indonesian natural gas distribution and transportation service provider, on the acquisition of 33% of the stocks of PT Triguna Internusa Pratama (hererafter "TIP", a subsidiary whose stocks are 99.98% owned by RAJA and which provides gas distribution and transportation services utilizing its onshore gas pipeline and compressors, for USD 12,500,000.
ITOCHU Named the Exclusive Distributor for ViewRay's MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System in Japan
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 22, 10:43PM CST
ViewRay(TM), a privately held medical device company, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive distributor agreement with ITOCHU Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange TYO: 8001) to sell its MRI-guided radiation therapy system for the treatment of cancer in Japan. ViewRay's technology, the MRIdian(TM) (me-rid-i-an) system, is the world's first and only MRI-guided radiation therapy system that images and treats cancer patients simultaneously.
Renren Inc. Announces Appointment of Independent Director
PR Newswire - Mon Jan 18, 8:00PM CST
Renren Inc. (NYSE: RENN) ("Renren" or the "Company"
, a leading real name social networking internet platform in China, today announced the appointment of Mr. Shinzo Nakano as an independent director, as well as a member of the Audit Committee and the chairman of the Compensation Committee of the board of directors of the Company (the "Board", effective on January 18, 2016. RENN: 1.73 (-0.06)
PrimeSource Names Building Products Industry Veteran George Judd CEO
Marketwired - Tue Sep 22, 6:01PM CDT
PrimeSource Building Products, Inc., the largest distributor of construction fasteners and one of the largest distributors of non-lumber building products in North America, announced today the appointment of George Judd as CEO.
Ifeelgoods Announces Partnership With D.A.Consortium Inc. in Japan To Power Digital Rewards Delivery Through LINE
PRWeb - Thu Sep 10, 7:03AM CDT
Ifeelgoods announces today a partnership with Japan's leading digital advertising agency, D.A.Consortium(DAC), only two months after the official announcement of its partnership with ITOCHU Corporation of Japan. ITOCHU Corporation facilitated this collaboration and will partner with DAC to create, launch and manage rewards campaigns leveraging the Ifeelgoods platform. Through this alliance, brands will be empowered to seamlessly reward targeted users on LINE mobile messaging application with enticing digital gifts with "LINE Business Connect".
Ifeelgoods and ITOCHU Corporation (TYO:8001) announce a 1 Billion dollar plan to take on the B2B gifting market in Asia
PRWeb - Thu Jun 18, 7:08AM CDT
Ifeelgoods, the leading digital rewards platform, is announcing an exclusive strategic licensing partnership with ITOCHU (TYO:8001), a Fortune Global 200 company with total revenues over US $55 billion.
TOCHU Announces New Exhibition at ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE:"Power to Attract Each Other"
M2 - Fri May 22, 5:27AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU"
opened ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE in CI Plaza, a commercial facility situated next to ITOCHU's Tokyo Head Office, in October 2012. The gallery was part of ITOCHU's social contribution activities, with the aim of developing the future generation through art, contributing to the local community, and promoting both local and international art and culture. Various exhibitions have since been held in the space. Former Chief Financial Officer of Dole Food Company Joins Barfresh Management Team
GlobeNewswire - Thu May 21, 7:00AM CDT
Barfresh Food Group, Inc. (OTCQB:BRFH), a manufacturer of frozen, ready-to-blend beverages, today announced that Joseph S. Tesoriero has assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer effective May 18, 2015. He will succeed current Chief Financial Officer, Arnold Tinter, who will continue to serve as the Company's Secretary and a member of the Board of Directors.
DOLE: 13.65 (+0.10), SFS: 14.94 (+0.05)
ITOCHU Announces Conclusion of Contract with Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers for Italian brand MARIO VALENTINO as Official Suits Supplier
M2 - Thu May 14, 2:37AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU"
announced today that it has concluded a contract for Italian fashion brand MARIO VALENTINO, in which ITOCHU holds master license rights in Japan, with Japan Rugby Top League team Kobe Steel Kobelco Steelers (hereinafter "Kobelco Steelers" as the official suits supplier for the 2015-16 season. Platinum Equity Completes Acquisition of PrimeSource Building Products From Itochu
Marketwired - Mon May 11, 5:00AM CDT
Platinum Equity today announced it has completed the acquisition of PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. from ITOCHU Corporation. Financial terms were not disclosed.
ITOCHU Announces ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE's New Exhibition Akihiro Nishino's Picture Book Illustration Exhibition in Otogi-machi Biennale
M2 - Mon Apr 27, 5:45AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU"
opened ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE in the CI Plaza, a commercial facility situated next to ITOCHU's Tokyo Head Office, in October 2012. The gallery was part of ITOCHU's social contribution activities, with the aim of developing the future generation through art, contributing to the local community, and promoting both local and overseas art and culture. Various exhibitions have since been held in the space. [CSR] ITOCHU Announces New Exhibition at ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE: "Bicycle Expo 2015: Bicycle Town Aoyama"
M2 - Fri Apr 17, 5:17AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU"
opened ITOCHU AOYAMA ART SQUARE in the CI Plaza, a commercial facility situated next to ITOCHU's Tokyo Head Office, in October 2012. The gallery was part of ITOCHU's social contribution activities, with the aim of developing the future generation through art, contributing to the local community, and promoting both local and international art and culture. Various exhibitions have since been held in the space. Luxury Fashion Apparel and Lifestyle Brand Psycho Bunny Enters Licensing Agreement With ITOCHU in Japan to Develop Upscale Accessories Program
Marketwired - Tue Apr 14, 8:01AM CDT
Genius Brands International "GBI" (OTCQB: GNUS), the global licensing agent for Psycho Bunny, announces a multi-year deal signed between Psycho Bunny and top-tier accessories licensee ITOCHU Corporation, one of Japan's largest trading houses and an industry leader in brand business.
[Update] President's Message at the 2015 New Employees' Initiation Ceremony
M2 - Fri Apr 03, 4:44AM CDT
Good morning. I am Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO of ITOCHU Corporation.
SCILEX Pharmaceuticals Announces Strategic Investment By ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER Corporation
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 31, 9:48AM CDT
SCILEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a company engaged in the development and commercialization of products focused on the treatment of pain, today announced that ITOCHU CHEMICAL FRONTIER Corporation (ICF, Tokyo Japan), a member of ITOCHU Corporation (Tokyo: 8001; OTC-PINK: ITOCY), one of the three leading sogo shosha (general trading companies) in Japan, has made a strategic investment in SCILEX. ICF has worked closely with SCILEX as an advisor and development partner for its flagship product under development, ZTlido(TM) since 2013. This investment by ICF is its first in a U.S. pharmaceutical company and makes ICF SCILEX's largest investor.
ITOCHU Announces Sale of Shares in North American Building Materials Wholesale Business
M2 - Mon Mar 30, 5:42AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU"
and ITOCHU International Inc. (hereinafter "III" announced today that the two companies have concluded an agreement with Platinum Equity, LLC (United States) in respect of the sale of their holdings of shares of PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. (hereinafter "PrimeSource". The transaction is subject to legal procedures and approval by the United States antitrust authorities, and is expected to close promptly once the necessary approvals have been obtained. Details of Sale of Shares Number of shares to be sold All shares held by ITOCHU and III Agreed date for sale of shares March 27, 2015 (Japan time) Reasons for Sale of Shares Itochu Announces Divestiture of North American Building Materials Distributor to Platinum Equity
Marketwired - Fri Mar 27, 10:00AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereafter "ITOCHU"
and ITOCHU International Inc. announced today that ITOCHU has reached an agreement with Platinum Equity, a Los Angeles based global private equity firm, under which Platinum Equity will acquire PrimeSource Building Products, Inc. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including legal procedures and approval by antitrust authorities, and is expected to close promptly upon receiving the necessary approvals. ITOCHU Announces Agreement to Invest in AD Capital, Strengthening Real Estate Business Initiatives and Structures
M2 - Thu Mar 26, 5:18AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU"
announced today that it has concluded formal agreements to underwrite third-party allocation of new shares by AD Capital Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Toshihiro Toyoshima, CEO; hereinafter "AD Capital" and to acquire outstanding shares of AD Capital from Asuka Holdings Inc. (headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Kozo Matsuoka, President & CEO; hereinafter "Asuka HD". This will bring ITOCHU's stake in AD Capital to 28.3%. Completion of the investment is scheduled from May onward. Green Charge Networks and ITOCHU Corporation Announce Strategic Partnership For Intelligent Energy Storage Solutions Worldwide
PR Newswire - Tue Mar 24, 9:05AM CDT
Green Charge Networks today announced a strategic partnership with one of Japan's largest trading houses, ITOCHU Corporation. ITOCHU will distribute, supply and procure Green Charge Networks' intelligent energy storage solutions internationally. The agreement enables Green Charge to expand its footprint into new markets both in Japan and other international regions. ITOCHU has more than 130 offices in 65 countries worldwide with over $53 billion U.S. dollars in revenue in 2013.
ITOCHU Announces Agreement on Investment in PT Triguna Internusa Pratama, a company engaged in Gas Infrastructure Business in Indonesia
M2 - Tue Mar 24, 5:23AM CDT
ITOCHU Corporation (headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo; Masahiro Okafuji, President & CEO; hereinafter "ITOCHU"
announced today that ITOCHU has reached an agreement with PT Rukun Raharja Tbk (listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, hereinafter "RAJA", an Indonesian natural gas distribution and transportation service provider, on the acquisition of 33% of the stocks of PT Triguna Internusa Pratama (hererafter "TIP", a subsidiary whose stocks are 99.98% owned by RAJA and which provides gas distribution and transportation services utilizing its onshore gas pipeline and compressors, for USD 12,500,000. ITOCHU Named the Exclusive Distributor for ViewRay's MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System in Japan
PR Newswire - Thu Jan 22, 10:43PM CST
ViewRay(TM), a privately held medical device company, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive distributor agreement with ITOCHU Corporation (Tokyo Stock Exchange TYO: 8001) to sell its MRI-guided radiation therapy system for the treatment of cancer in Japan. ViewRay's technology, the MRIdian(TM) (me-rid-i-an) system, is the world's first and only MRI-guided radiation therapy system that images and treats cancer patients simultaneously.
