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The Cooper Companies Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results

PLEASANTON, Calif., Dec. 08, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE: COO ) today announced financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended October 31, 2016.

  • Fourth quarter revenue increased 14% year-over-year to $518.7 million.  Fiscal 2016 revenue increased 9% to $1,966.8 million.
  • Fourth quarter GAAP earnings per share (EPS) $1.23, up 48 cents or 64% from last year’s fourth quarter.  Fiscal 2016 GAAP EPS $5.59, up 35% from fiscal 2015.
  • Fourth quarter non-GAAP EPS $2.28, up 28 cents or 14% from last year’s fourth quarter.  Fiscal 2016 non-GAAP EPS $8.44, up 13% from fiscal 2015.  See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Results to GAAP Results” below.

Commenting on the results, Robert S. Weiss, Cooper’s president and chief executive officer said, “I am pleased to report record revenue and free cash flow for the year.  We accomplished this through market share gains, a successful push into the 1-Day silicone hydrogel space, growth in our Biofinity ® franchise and very strong year in our CooperSurgical business.  We enter fiscal 2017 with momentum and are well positioned for sustained growth in each of our businesses going forward.”

Fourth Quarter GAAP Operating Results

  • Revenue $518.7 million, up 14% from last year’s fourth quarter, up 10% pro forma (defined as constant currency and including acquisitions in both periods).
  • Gross margin 57% compared with 56% in last year’s fourth quarter.  Gross margin was positively impacted by currency and product mix. On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 64% compared with 64% last year.  
  • Operating margin 14% compared with 9% in last year’s fourth quarter.  The increase was primarily the result of gross margin improvements and operating expense leverage.  On a non-GAAP basis, operating margin was 25% from 24% last year.  
  • Total debt decreased $110.3 million from July 31, 2016, to $1,333.8 million, primarily due to operational cash flow generation and subsequent debt pay down. 
  • Cash provided by operations $193.4 million and capital expenditures $35.3 million resulted in free cash flow of $158.1 million. 

Fourth Quarter CooperVision (CVI) GAAP Operating Results

  • Revenue $411.7 million, up 10% from last year’s fourth quarter, up 11% in constant currency.
  • Revenue by category:
                Constant Currency
    (In millions)   % of CVI Revenue   %chg   %chg
    4Q16   4Q16   y/y   y/y
Toric   $   126.1       31 %     14 %     14 %
Multifocal       42.6       10 %     9 %     10 %
Single-use sphere       110.4       27 %     17 %     16 %
Non single-use sphere, other       132.6       32 %     2 %     3 %
Total   $   411.7       100 %     10 %     11 %
 
  • Revenue by geography:
 
                Constant Currency
     (In millions)    % of CVI Revenue   %chg   %chg
     4Q16    4Q16   y/y   y/y
Americas   $   168.1       41 %     8 %     8 %
EMEA       155.7       38 %     5 %     12 %
Asia Pacific       87.9       21 %     27 %     13 %
Total   $   411.7       100 %     10 %     11 %
 
  • Gross margin 56% compared with 54% in last year’s fourth quarter.  Gross margin was positively impacted primarily by currency and product mix.  On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 65% from 64% last year.

Fourth Quarter CooperSurgical (CSI) GAAP Operating Results

  • Revenue $106.9 million, up 30% from last year’s fourth quarter, up 6% pro forma.
  • Revenue by category:
 
                Pro forma
    (In millions)   % of CSI Revenue   %chg   %chg
    4Q16   4Q16   y/y   y/y
Office and surgical products   $   54.6       51 %     5 %     5 %
Fertility       52.3       49 %     74 %     8 %
Total   $   106.9       100 %     30 %     6 %
 
  • Gross margin 60% compared with 62% in last year’s fourth quarter.  Gross margin was negatively impacted primarily by acquisition related integration charges.  On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin was 63% from 62% last year due to cost reduction efforts.

Fiscal Year 2016 GAAP Operating Results

  • Revenue $1,966.8 million, up 9.4% from fiscal 2015, up 7.3% pro forma.
  • CVI revenue $1,577.2 million, up 6.0% from fiscal 2015, up 7.5% in constant currency, and CSI revenue $389.6 million, up 26.0% from fiscal 2015, up 6.3% pro forma.
  • Gross margin 60% compared with 60% in fiscal 2015. Non-GAAP 63% compared with 63% in fiscal 2015.
  • Operating margin 16% compared with 13% in fiscal 2015. Non-GAAP 24% from 23% in fiscal 2015.
  • GAAP EPS $5.59, up 35% from fiscal 2015.  Non-GAAP $8.44, up 13% from fiscal 2015.
  • Cash provided by operations $509.6 million and capital expenditures $152.6 million resulted in free cash flow of $357.0 million.

Fiscal Year 2017 Guidance The Company initiated its fiscal year 2017 guidance.  Details are summarized as follows:

  • Fiscal 2017 total revenue $2,090 - $2,130 million
    • CVI revenue $1,620 - $1,650 million
    • CSI revenue $470 - $480 million
  • Fiscal 2017 non-GAAP earnings per share $9.00 - $9.30
  • Fiscal first quarter 2017 total revenue $494 - $508 million
    • CVI revenue $383 - $393 million
    • CSI revenue $111 - $115 million
  • Fiscal first quarter 2017 non-GAAP earnings per share $1.78 - $1.88. 

Non-GAAP earnings per share guidance excludes amortization of intangible assets and other costs including integration expenses which we may incur as part of our continuing operations. 

With respect to the Company’s guidance expectations, the Company has not reconciled non-GAAP earnings per share guidance to GAAP earnings per share due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting acquisition-related, integration and restructuring charges and expenses, which are reconciling items between the non-GAAP and GAAP measure.  Due to the unknown effect, timing and potential significance of such charges and expenses that impact GAAP earnings per share, the Company is not able to provide such guidance.

Reconciliation of GAAP Results to Non-GAAP Results To supplement our financial results and guidance presented on a GAAP basis, we use non-GAAP measures that we believe are helpful in understanding our results. The non-GAAP measures exclude costs which we generally would not have otherwise incurred in the periods presented as a part of our continuing operations.  Our non-GAAP financial results and guidance are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.  Management uses supplemental non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions.  These non-GAAP measures are among the factors management uses in planning and forecasting for future periods.  We believe it is useful for investors to understand the effects of these items on our consolidated operating results.  Our non-GAAP financial measures include the following adjustments, and as appropriate, the related income tax effects and changes in income attributable to noncontrolling interests:

  • We exclude the effect of amortization of intangible assets from our non-GAAP financial results.  Amortization of intangible assets will recur in future periods; however, the amounts are affected by the timing and size of our acquisitions.
  • We exclude the effect of acquisition related and integration expenses and the effect of restructuring expenses from our non-GAAP financial results.  Such expenses generally diminish over time with respect to past acquisitions; however, we generally will incur similar expenses in connection with any future acquisitions. We incurred significant expenses in connection with our acquisitions and also incurred certain other operating expenses or income, which we generally would not have otherwise incurred in the periods presented as a part of our continuing operations. Many of these costs relate to our acquisition of Sauflon Pharmaceuticals Ltd. that closed in our fiscal fourth quarter of 2014.  Acquisition related and integration expenses include items such as personnel costs for transitional employees, other acquired employee related costs and integration related professional services.  Restructuring expenses include items such as employee severance, product rationalization, facility and other exit costs.
  • We exclude other exceptional or unusual charges or expenses.  These can be variable and difficult to predict such as certain litigation expenses and are not what we consider as typical of our continuing operations. Investors should consider non-GAAP financial measures in addition to, and not as replacements for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
  • We report revenue growth using the non-GAAP financial measure of pro forma which includes constant currency revenue and revenue from acquisitions in both periods. Management presents and refers to constant currency information so that revenue results may be evaluated excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations. To present this information, current period revenue for entities reporting in currencies other than the United States dollar are converted into United States dollars at the average foreign exchange rates for the corresponding period in the prior year. To report pro forma revenue growth, we include revenue for the comparison period when we did not own recently acquired companies.

We define the non-GAAP measure of free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.  We believe free cash flow is useful for investors as an additional measure of liquidity because it represents cash flows that are available for repayment of debt, repurchases of our common stock or to fund our strategic initiatives.  Management uses free cash flow internally to understand, manage, make operating decisions and evaluate our business.  In addition, we use free cash flow to help plan and forecast future periods.

 
THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Selected GAAP Results to Non-GAAP Results
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
    Three Months Ended October 31,  
    2016         2016       2015         2015  
    GAAP   Adjustment   Non-GAAP     GAAP   Adjustment   Non-GAAP  
                             
Cost of sales   $ 222,678     $ (37,651 ) A $ 185,027       $ 202,227     $ (37,866 ) A $ 164,361    
Selling, general and administrative expense   $ 189,131     $ (3,535 ) B $ 185,596       $ 179,643     $ (13,621 ) B $ 166,022    
Research and development expense   $ 17,941     $ (283 ) C $ 17,658       $ 18,360     $ (2,383 ) C $ 15,977    
Amortization of intangibles   $ 14,723     $ (14,723 ) D $       $ 13,053     $ (13,053 ) D $   -     
Other expense (income), net   $ 9     $ (127 ) E $ (118 )     $ 1,046         -      $ 1,046    
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes   $ 8,357     $ 4,565   F $ 12,922       $ (588 )   $ 5,063   F $ 4,475    
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest   $ (14 )   $     $ (14 )     $ 336     $ 19     $ 355    
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Cooper stockholders   $ 1.23     $ 1.05     $ 2.28       $ 0.75     $ 1.25     $ 2.00    
 
A Our fiscal 2016 GAAP cost of sales includes $33.5 million of charges primarily for equipment and product rationalization and related integration costs arising from the acquisition of Sauflon, $1.4 million of facility start-up costs in CooperVision; and $2.8 million of integration costs in CooperSurgical. Our fiscal 2015 GAAP cost of sales included $34.8 million of charges primarily for product and equipment rationalization arising from the acquisition of Sauflon, $2.9 million of facility start-up costs in CooperVision; and $0.2 million of severance costs in CooperSurgical.
 
B Our fiscal 2016 GAAP selling, general and administrative expense includes $3.5 million in charges primarily related to acquisition and integration activities in CooperSurgical. Our fiscal 2015 GAAP selling, general and administrative expense includes $13.6 million in charges primarily for CooperVision's integration and restructuring activities related to the acquisition of Sauflon and severance costs in CooperSurgical. 
 
C Our fiscal 2016 GAAP research and development expense includes $0.3 million primarily for severance costs related to integration and restructuring activities. Our fiscal 2015 GAAP research and development expense includes $2.4 million of equipment rationalization related to integration and restructuring activities.
 
D Amortization expense was $14.7 million and $13.1 million for the fiscal 2016 and 2015 periods, respectively.
 
E These amounts represent the loss on foreign exchange forward contracts related to an acquisition.
 
F These amounts represent the increases in the provision for income taxes that arise from the impact of the above adjustments.
 
THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Selected GAAP Results to Non-GAAP Results
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
  Twelve Months Ended October 31,
    2016       2016     2015       2015  
    GAAP   Adjustment   Non-GAAP     GAAP   Adjustment   Non-GAAP  
                             
Cost of sales   $   793,735     $   (69,562 ) A $   724,173       $   726,798     $   (70,330 ) A $   656,468    
Selling, general and administrative expense   $   722,798     $   (24,145 ) B $   698,653       $   712,543     $   (51,489 ) B $   661,054    
Research and development expense   $   65,411     $   (357 ) C $   65,054       $   69,589     $   (4,600 ) C $   64,989    
Amortization of intangibles   $   60,790     $   (60,790 ) D $   -        $   51,459     $   (51,459 ) D $   -     
Other expense, net   $   2,257     $   (1,011 ) E $   1,246       $   3,083     $   -      $   3,083    
Provision for income taxes   $   20,699     $   15,703   F $   36,402       $   10,341     $   15,505   F $   25,846    
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   $   1,017     $   55     $   1,072       $   1,621     $   137     $   1,758    
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Cooper stockholders   $   5.59     $   2.85     $   8.44       $   4.14     $   3.30     $   7.44    
 
A Our fiscal 2016 GAAP cost of sales includes $58.9 million of charges primarily for equipment and product rationalization and related integration costs arising from the acquisition of Sauflon, $6.3 million of facility start-up costs in CooperVision, and $4.4 million of integration costs in CooperSurgical. Our fiscal 2015 GAAP cost of sales includes $61.6 million of charges primarily for product and equipment rationalization arising from the acquisition of Sauflon, $8.0 million of facility start-up costs in CooperVision; and $0.7 million of severance costs in CooperSurgical. 
 
B Our fiscal 2016 GAAP selling, general and administrative expense includes $12.8 million in charges primarily for acquisition related integration and restructuring activities in our CooperVision business, and $11.3 million of acquisition and integration costs in CooperSurgical. Our fiscal 2015 GAAP selling, general and administrative expense includes $31.7 million in charges for CooperVision's integration and restructuring activities related to the acquisition of Sauflon; and acquisition and severance costs in our CooperSurgical fertility business. Our fiscal 2015 GAAP selling, general and administrative expense also includes $19.8 million for the litigation settlement and legal costs.
 
C Our fiscal 2016 GAAP research and development expense includes $0.4 million primarily for severance costs related to integration and restructuring activities. Our fiscal 2015 GAAP research and development expense includes $4.6 million of severance costs and equipment rationalization related to integration and restructuring activities.
 
D Amortization expense was $60.8 million and $51.5 million for the fiscal 2016 and 2015 periods, respectively.
 
E Our fiscal 2016 other expense, net, includes costs related to debt extinguishment and foreign exchange forward contracts related to an acquisition.
 
F These amounts represent the increases in the provision for income taxes that arise from the impact of the above adjustments.
 

Conference Call and Webcast  The Company will host a conference call today at 5:00 PM ET to discuss its fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2016 financial results and current corporate developments. The live dial-in number for the call is 855-643-4430 (U.S.) / 707-294-1332 (International). The participant passcode for the call is “Cooper”. A simultaneous webcast of the call will be available through the "Investor Relations" section of The Cooper Companies’ website at http://investor.coopercos.com and a transcript of the call will be archived on this site for a minimum of 12 months.  A recording of the call will be available beginning at 8:00 PM ET on December 8, 2016 through December 15, 2016. To hear this recording, dial 855-859-2056 (U.S.) / 404-537-3406 (International) and enter code 266737 (Cooper).

About The Cooper Companies The Cooper Companies, Inc. ("Cooper") is a global medical device company publicly traded on the NYSE (NYSE: COO ). Cooper is dedicated to being A Quality of Life Company™ with a focus on delivering shareholder value. Cooper operates through two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision brings a refreshing perspective on vision care with a commitment to developing a wide range of high-quality products for contact lens wearers and providing focused practitioner support. CooperSurgical is committed to advancing the health of families with its diversified portfolio of products and services focusing on women’s health, fertility and diagnostics. Headquartered in Pleasanton, CA, Cooper has more than 10,000 employees with products sold in over 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com .

Forward-Looking Statements This earnings release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Statements relating to guidance, plans, prospects, goals, strategies, future actions, events or performance and other statements which are other than statements of historical fact, including our 2017 Guidance and all statements regarding acquisitions including the acquired companies’ financial position, market position, product development and business strategy, expected cost synergies, expected timing and benefits of the transaction, difficulties in integrating entities or operations, as well as estimates of our and the acquired entities’ future expenses, sales and earnings per share are forward looking.  In addition, all statements regarding anticipated growth in our revenue, anticipated effects of any product recalls, anticipated market conditions, planned product launches and expected results of operations and integration of any acquisition are forward-looking.  To identify these statements look for words like "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "could," "seeks," "intends," "plans," "estimates" or "anticipates" and similar words or phrases.  Forward-looking statements necessarily depend on assumptions, data or methods that may be incorrect or imprecise and are subject to risks and uncertainties. 

Among the factors that could cause our actual results and future actions to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements are: adverse changes in the global or regional general business, political and economic conditions, including the impact of continuing uncertainty and instability of certain countries that could adversely affect our global markets, and the potential adverse economic impact and related uncertainty caused by the United Kingdom’s election to withdraw from the European Union; foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations including the risk of fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies that would decrease our revenues and earnings; acquisition-related adverse effects including the failure to successfully obtain the anticipated revenues, margins and earnings benefits of acquisitions, integration delays or costs and the requirement to record significant adjustments to the preliminary fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed within the measurement period, required regulatory approvals for an acquisition not being obtained or being delayed or subject to conditions that are not anticipated, adverse impacts of changes to accounting controls and reporting procedures, contingent liabilities or indemnification obligations, increased leverage and lack of access to available financing (including financing for the acquisition or refinancing of debt owed by us on a timely basis and on reasonable terms); our indebtedness and associated interest expense could adversely affect our financial health, prevent us from fulfilling our debt obligations or limit our ability to borrow additional funds; a major disruption in the operations of our manufacturing, research and development or distribution facilities, due to technological problems, including any related to our information systems maintenance, enhancements, or new system deployments and integrations, integration of acquisitions, natural disasters, or other causes; changes in tax laws or their interpretation and changes in statutory tax rates; disruptions in supplies of raw materials, particularly components used to manufacture our silicone hydrogel lenses; new U.S. and foreign government laws and regulations, and changes in existing laws, regulations and enforcement guidance, which affect the health care industry, including the contact lens industry and the medical device industry; compliance costs and potential liability in connection with U.S. and foreign  laws and health care regulations pertaining to privacy and security of third party information, including product recalls, warning letters, and data security breaches; legal costs, insurance expenses, settlement costs and the risk of an adverse decision, prohibitive injunction or settlement related to product liability, patent infringement or other litigation; limitations on sales following product introductions due to poor market acceptance; new competitors, product innovations or technologies; reduced sales, loss of customers and costs and expenses related to recalls; failure to receive, or delays in receiving, U.S. or foreign regulatory approvals for products; failure of our customers and end users to obtain adequate coverage and reimbursement from third party payors for our products and services; the requirement to provide for a significant liability or to write off, or accelerate depreciation on, a significant asset, including goodwill, and idle manufacturing facilities and equipment; the success of  our research and development activities and other start-up projects; dilution to earnings per share from acquisitions or issuing stock; changes in accounting principles or estimates; environmental risks; and other events described in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the “Business” and “Risk Factors” sections in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2015, as such Risk Factors may be updated in quarterly filings.

We caution investors that forward-looking statements reflect our analysis only on their stated date. We disclaim any intent to update them except as required by law.

THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
    October 31, 2016     October 31, 2015    
ASSETS   
Current assets:                  
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 100,817     $ 16,426    
Trade receivables, net     291,370       282,918    
Inventories     417,696       419,692    
Deferred tax assets     47,103       41,731    
Other current assets     77,472       80,661    
Total current assets     934,458       841,428    
Property, plant and equipment, net     877,672       967,097    
Goodwill     2,164,748       2,197,077    
Other intangibles, net     441,086       411,090    
Deferred tax assets     6,107       4,510    
Other assets     51,847       38,662    
    $ 4,475,918     $ 4,459,864    
                   
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
                   
Current liabilities:                  
Short-term debt   $ 226,325     $ 243,803    
Other current liabilities     310,130       324,979    
Total current liabilities     536,455       568,782    
Long-term debt     1,107,448       1,105,408    
Deferred tax liabilities     37,532       31,016    
Other liabilities     94,448       80,754    
Total liabilities     1,775,883       1,785,960    
Total Cooper stockholders’ equity     2,699,867       2,667,509    
Noncontrolling interests     168       6,395    
Stockholders’ equity     2,700,035       2,673,904    
    $ 4,475,918     $ 4,459,864    
 
THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
    Three Months Ended October 31,     Year Ended October 31,  
    2016     2015     2016   2015  
Net sales   $ 518,654     $ 455,536     $ 1,966,814   $ 1,797,060  
Cost of sales     222,678       202,227       793,735     726,798  
Gross profit     295,976       253,309       1,173,079     1,070,262  
Selling, general and administrative expense     189,131       179,643       722,798     712,543  
Research and development expense     17,941       18,360       65,411     69,589  
Amortization of intangibles     14,723       13,053       60,790     51,459  
Operating income     74,181       42,253       324,080     236,671  
Interest expense     5,321       4,780       26,190     18,103  
Other expense, net     9       1,046       2,257     3,083  
Income before income taxes     68,851       36,427       295,633     215,485  
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes     8,357       (588 )     20,699     10,341  
Net income     60,494       37,015       274,934     205,144  
Less: net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests     (14     336       1,017     1,621  
Net income attributable to Cooper stockholders   $ 60,508     $ 36,679     $ 273,917   $ 203,523  
                               
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Cooper stockholders   $ 1.23     $ 0.75     $ 5.59   $ 4.14  
                               
Number of shares used to compute earnings per share attributable to Cooper stockholders     49,281       49,177       49,026     49,179  
   

Soft Contact Lens Revenue Update

Worldwide Manufacturers' Soft Contact Lens Revenue
(U.S. dollars in millions; constant currency; unaudited)
 
 
    Calendar 3Q16   Trailing Twelve Months 2016
        Market   CVI       Market   CVI
    Market   Change   Change   Market   Change   Change
Sales by Modality                        
Single-use   $   910       8 %     12 %   $   3,365       10 %     14 %
Other     970       (4 %)     3 %     3,870       (1 %)     5 %
WW Soft Contact Lenses   $     1,880       1 %     6 %   $     7,235       3 %     8 %
                         
                         
Sales by Geography                        
Americas    $   805       (3 %)     3 %   $   3,100       1 %     5 %
EMEA     530       7 %     8 %     2,030       6 %     8 %
Asia Pacific      545       3 %     9 %     2,105       4 %     14 %
WW Soft Contact Lenses   $     1,880       1 %     6 %   $     7,235       3 %     8 %
 

Note:  This data is compiled using gross product sales.

Source:  Management estimates and independent market research

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CONTACT: Kim Duncan Vice President, Investor Relations ir@cooperco.com

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PowerBank Bags Key Solar Project, Eyes Major Gains

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A New Milestone for PowerBank Sometimes, out of the blue, a company bags a contract that seems to shift the momentum overnight. That's what's happening with PowerBank Corporation. They've just scored a big win with a contract from SUNY Oneonta to build a 1.6 MW ground-mount solar project. Talk about striking gold in the solar energy field! A Competitive Win Procuring this...

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Curaleaf Eyes Growth: Conference Signals Opportunities

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Curaleaf's Strategic Move: Getting in Front of Investors Here comes Curaleaf Holdings, stepping into the spotlight with their eye on increasing investor engagement. Announcing their participation in the ATB Cormark Capital Markets 2026 Fall Institutional Investor Conference, the folks at Curaleaf aren't just talking—they're putting their top brass under the lights. You...

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Flex Acquires EPC Power in a $4.4 Billion Deal

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An Acquisition with Enormous Implications Folks, if you haven't been paying attention, you're missing out on a seismic shift. EPC Power's sale to Flex for a hefty $4.4 billion isn't just another transaction; it's a clear signal of where the future's headed, especially if you're plugged into the energy or tech sectors. With the way AI is guzzling power like a thirsty...

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Innovative Treatments for Rare Skin Diseases by Quoin

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Quoin Pharmaceuticals Advances Rare Disease Treatments Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNRX) has made a significant step forward in the quest for effective treatments for rare skin conditions. The company announced that it has submitted patent applications in both the U.S. and internationally for innovative formulations of topical rapamycin. These formulations are...

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Celebrating Educational Excellence: Telly Awards Achievements

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Telly Awards Recognition for Educational Content The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) recently celebrated significant recognition at the Telly Awards, receiving honors in both the Silver and Bronze categories for their exceptional educational videos. These awards reinforce the Foundation's commitment to delivering high-quality, informative content...

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Atomic Mobile Powers Media Connectivity for World Cup

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Connecting the World Cup Dots Out of the blue, connectivity gets its day in the sun. When most media folks are focused on the action-packed spectacle that is the FIFA World Cup, there's a group sweating it out behind the scenes to ensure we hear the latest about every goal, every controversy—Atomic Mobile. The Connectivity Game Plan Don't be fooled by the lure of...

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Baseus Sets New Standards in Fast Charging with PicoGo Series

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Introducing the Baseus PicoGo Series Baseus, a frontrunner in consumer electronics, continues to impress with its latest offering: the PicoGo Series. This line is specifically crafted for the newest iPhone models and sets a new benchmark for portable charging solutions. As technology advances, so does our demand for efficient, powerful, and convenient charging options...

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Innovative Salon Bowl Design Enhances Long Hair Care Experience

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Revolutionary Design for Long Hair Care In the world of hairstyling, the needs of clients with long hair can often be overlooked. A new invention aims to change that by providing a salon bowl specifically designed to cater to long-haired individuals. This innovative product, designed by a creative inventor based in Indianapolis, promises to enhance the hair-washing...

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