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H.B. Fuller Reports First Quarter 2017 Results

First Quarter Diluted EPS $0.29, First Quarter Adjusted Diluted EPS $0.48 1 ; Confirm Fiscal Year 2017 Adjusted Diluted EPS Guidance $2.57 to $2.77

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 29, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL ) today reported financial results for the first quarter that ended March 4, 2017.

Items of Note for the First Quarter of 2017:

  • Net revenue grew 6 percent in the first quarter of 2017 versus the first quarter of 2016. Engineering Adhesives grew by more than 25 percent, while Asia Pacific grew over 15 percent, and the Americas segment grew by 5 percent versus last year;
  • Net income was $14.8 million; adjusted net income was $24.9 million, or $0.48 1 per diluted share, an increase of 12 percent versus the prior year;
  • Completed the $123 million acquisition of Wisdom Worldwide Adhesives as a synergistic business in the Americas Adhesives segment.

First Quarter 2017 Results : Net income for the first quarter of 2017 was $14.8 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, versus net income of $18.9 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, in last year’s first quarter. Adjusted diluted earnings per share in the first quarter of 2017 were $0.48 1 , up 12 percent versus the prior year’s adjusted result of $0.43 1 . Adjusted EBITDA 3 was $58.9 million in the first quarter, or 11.7 percent of net revenue.

Net revenue for the first quarter of 2017 was $503.3 million, up 6.1 percent versus the first quarter of 2016. Higher volume and acquisitions positively impacted net revenue growth offset by negative mix and negative foreign currency translation. Constant currency revenue 4 grew by 9.6 percent year over year.  Organic revenue, defined as constant currency revenue, less the impact from acquisitions, was up 6 percent.

Gross profit margin was 27.6 percent. Adjusted gross profit margin 2 was 28.6 percent, in line with expectations and a decrease of 80 basis points versus the prior year. During the quarter, margins declined slightly year over year due to increasing raw material costs relative to pricing, partially offset by an improvement in manufacturing efficiencies. Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expense was $112.9 million. Adjusted SG&A expense 5 was $104.1 million, up by approximately 5 percent versus last year, primarily driven by acquisitions, variable compensation and strategic investments for growth offset by discretionary expense management and restructuring actions.

”We are off to a strong start for the year with good progress on both the top and bottom lines,” said Jim Owens, H.B. Fuller president and chief executive officer. “We drove solid volume improvements with exceptional growth in the Engineering Adhesives and Asia Pacific segments, and 5 percent growth in our Americas segment while successfully completing the synergistic acquisition of Wisdom Adhesives. Profitability remains strong despite raw material increases which we will offset with strategic pricing initiatives in the second quarter. We expect 2017 to provide another strong positive step forward in delivering our 2020 strategic commitments for growth, profit and cash flow performance.” 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow: At the end of the first quarter of 2017, we had cash totaling $117 million and total debt of $805 million. This compares to fourth quarter 2016 cash and debt levels of $142 million and $703 million, respectively. Sequentially, net debt was up approximately $127 million due to the purchase price of Wisdom Adhesives, which was completed at the end of January. Cash flow from operations was positive $16 million reflecting continued strength in the cash flow performance of the business, offset by inventory building ahead of raw material increases and restructuring charges. Capital expenditures were $20 million in the first quarter of 2017.

Fiscal 2017 Guidance: We are affirming our adjusted EPS guidance range at $2.57 to $2.77 for fiscal year 2017. We have increased our 2017 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $300 million. Constant currency growth, on a comparable 52-week basis, is now expected to be around 8 percent for 2017 versus the 2016 fiscal year, which will be offset by approximately 3 percentage points of negative foreign currency translation. Our core tax rate, excluding the impact of discrete items, is unchanged and is expected to be about 30 percent. We still expect to invest approximately $60 million in capital items in 2017.

This guidance excludes approximately $30 million, pre-tax, of previously announced restructuring charges, as well as acquisition related costs and Project ONE development costs.

Conference Call: The Company will host an investor conference call to discuss first quarter results on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at 9:30 a.m. Central U.S. time (10:30 a.m. Eastern U.S. time). The conference call audio and accompanying presentation slides will be available to all interested parties via a simultaneous webcast at www.hbfuller.com under the Investor Relations section. The event is scheduled to last one hour. For those unable to listen live, an audio replay of the event along with the accompanying presentation will be archived on the Company’s website.

Regulation G: The information presented in this earnings release regarding segment operating income, adjusted gross profit, adjusted selling, general and administrative expense, adjusted diluted earnings per share, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) and constant currency revenue does not conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and should not be construed as an alternative to the reported results determined in accordance with GAAP. Management has included this non-GAAP information to assist in understanding the operating performance of the Company and its operating segments as well as the comparability of results. The non-GAAP information provided may not be consistent with the methodologies used by other companies. All non-GAAP information is reconciled with reported GAAP results in the tables below with the exception of our forward looking non-GAAP measures contained in our fiscal 2017 outlook, which are unknown or have not yet occurred.

About H.B. Fuller Company: For 130 years, H.B. Fuller has been a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. With fiscal 2016 net revenue of $2.1 billion, H.B. Fuller’s commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Our reliable, responsive service creates lasting, rewarding connections with customers in electronics, disposable hygiene, medical, transportation, clean energy, packaging, construction, woodworking, general industries and other consumer businesses. And our promise to our people connects them with opportunities to innovate and thrive. For more information, visit us at www.hbfuller.com and subscribe to our blog.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements: Certain statements in this document may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the following: the Company's ability to effectively integrate and operate acquired businesses; the ability to effectively implement Project ONE; political and economic conditions; product demand; competitive products and pricing; costs of and savings from restructuring initiatives; geographic and product mix; availability and price of raw materials; the Company's relationships with its major customers and suppliers; changes in tax laws and tariffs; devaluations and other foreign exchange rate fluctuations; the impact of litigation and environmental matters; the effect of new accounting pronouncements and accounting charges and credits; and similar matters. Further information about the various risks and uncertainties can be found in the Company's SEC 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended December 3, 2016. All forward-looking information represents management's best judgment as of this date based on information currently available that in the future may prove to have been inaccurate. Additionally, the variety of products sold by the Company and the regions where the Company does business make it difficult to determine with certainty the increases or decreases in net revenue resulting from changes in the volume of products sold, currency impact, changes in product mix, and selling prices. However, management's best estimates of these changes as well as changes in other factors have been included.

H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In thousands, except per share amounts (unaudited)
                   
  Three Months Ended   Percent of   Three Months Ended   Percent of
  March 4, 2017   Net Revenue   February 27, 2016   Net Revenue
Net revenue $ 503,323     100.0 %   $ 474,326     100.0 %
Cost of sales   (364,327 )   (72.4 %)     (336,721 )   (71.0 %)
Gross profit   138,996     27.6 %     137,605     29.0 %
                   
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (112,915 )   (22.4 %)     (99,767 )   (21.0 %)
Special charges, net   -     0.0 %     (413 )   (0.1 %)
Other income (expense), net   621     0.1 %     (5,082 )   (1.1 %)
Interest expense   (8,380 )   (1.7 %)     (6,308 )   (1.3 %)
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments   18,322     3.6 %     26,035     5.5 %
                   
Income taxes   (5,765 )   (1.1 %)     (8,760 )   (1.8 %)
                   
Income from equity method investments   2,274     0.4 %     1,692     0.4 %
Net income including non-controlling interests   14,831     2.9 %     18,967     4.0 %
                   
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests   (36 )   (0.0 %)     (49 )   (0.0 %)
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller $ 14,795     2.9 %   $ 18,918     4.0 %
                   
Basic income per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller                  
  $ 0.29         $ 0.38      
                   
Diluted income per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller a                  
  $ 0.29         $ 0.37      
                   
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:                  
Basic   50,243           49,958      
Diluted   51,460           50,995      
                   
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.14         $ 0.13      
                   
a Income per share amounts may not add due to rounding          
Selected Balance Sheet Information (subject to change prior to filing of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q)
                 
  March 4, 2017   December 3, 2016   February 27, 2016
Cash & cash equivalents $ 116,518   $ 142,245   $ 126,771
Trade accounts receivable, net   358,145     351,130     335,403
Inventories   286,254     247,399     264,837
Trade payables   181,460     162,964     162,513
Total assets   2,169,328     2,055,868     2,020,406
Total debt   804,781     703,271     720,444
H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES    
REGULATION G RECONCILIATION    
In thousands, except per share amounts (unaudited)    
                             
                      Adjusted    
      Three Months Ended   % of Net       Three Months Ended   % of Net
      March 4, 2017   Revenue   Adjustments   March 4, 2017   Revenue
Net revenue     $ 503,323     100.0 %   $     $ 503,323     100.0 %
Cost of sales       (364,327 )   (72.4 %)     (5,156 )     (359,171 )   (71.4 %)
Gross profit       138,996     27.6 %     (5,156 )     144,152     28.6 %
                             
Selling, general and administrative expenses       (112,915 )   (22.4 %)     (8,837 )     (104,078 )   (20.6 %)
                             
                             
Other income (expense), net       621     0.1 %     -       621     0.1 %
Interest expense       (8,380 )   (1.7 %)     (70 )     (8,310 )   (1.7 %)
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments       18,322     3.6 %     (14,063 )     32,385     6.4 %
                             
Income taxes       (5,765 )   (1.1 %)     3,968       (9,733 )   (1.9 %)
- Effective tax rate       31.5 %         28.2 %     30.1 %    
                             
Income from equity method investments       2,274     0.4 %           2,274     0.4 %
Net income including non-controlling interests     14,831     2.9 %     (10,095 )     24,926     4.9 %
                             
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests     (36 )   (0.0 %)           (36 )   (0.0 %)
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller   $ 14,795     2.9 %   $ (10,095 )   $ 24,890     4.9 %
                             
Basic income (loss) per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller     $ 0.29         $ (0.20 )   $ 0.50      
                             
Diluted income (loss) per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller     $ 0.29         $ (0.20 )   $ 0.48 1      
                             
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:                        
Basic       50,243           50,243       50,243      
Diluted       51,460           51,460       51,460      
H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES    
REGULATION G RECONCILIATION    
In thousands, except per share amounts (unaudited)    
                             
                      Adjusted    
      Three Months Ended   % of Net       Three Months Ended   % of Net
      February 27, 2016   Revenue   Adjustments   February 27, 2016   Revenue
Net revenue     $  474,326     100.0 %   $  -     $  474,326     100.0 %
Cost of sales        (336,721 )   (71.0 %)      (1,891 )      (334,830 )   (70.6 %)
Gross profit        137,605     29.0 %      (1,891 )      139,496     29.4 %
                             
Selling, general and administrative expenses          (99,767 )   (21.0 %)      (732 )      (99,035 )   (20.9 %)
                             
Acquisition and transformation related costs    (105 )                        
Workforce reduction costs    1                          
Facility exit costs    (273 )                        
Other related costs    (36 )                        
Special charges, net        (413 )   (0.1 %)      (413 )      -     0.0 %
                             
Other income (expense), net        (5,082 )   (1.1 %)            (5,082 )   (1.1 %)
Interest expense        (6,308 )   (1.3 %)      (75 )      (6,233 )   (1.3 %)
Income before income taxes and income from equity method investments    26,035     5.5 %      (3,111 )      29,146     6.1 %
                             
Income taxes        (8,760 )   (1.8 %)      229        (8,989 )   (1.9 %)
- Effective tax rate       33.6 %         7.4 %     30.8 %    
                             
Income from equity method investments        1,692     0.4 %      -        1,692     0.4 %
Net income including non-controlling interests      18,967     4.0 %      (2,882 )      21,849     4.6 %
                             
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests      (49 )   (0.0 %)      -        (49 )   (0.0 %)
Net income attributable to H.B. Fuller   $  18,918     4.0 %   $  (2,882 )   $  21,800     4.6 %
                             
Basic income (loss) per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller $  0.38         $  (0.06 )   $  0.44      
                             
Diluted income (loss) per common share attributable to H.B. Fuller $  0.37         $  (0.06 )   $  0.43 1      
                             
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:                        
Basic        49,958            49,958        49,958      
Diluted        50,995            50,995        50,995      
                             
a Income per share amounts may not add due to rounding    
H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
ADJUSTED EARNING PER SHARE RECONCILIATION
In thousands (unaudited)
 
    Three Months ended March 4, 2017   Three Months ended February 27, 2016
    Income               Income            
    before     Income   Diluted   before     Income   Diluted
    Income Tax     Taxes   EPS   Income Tax     Taxes   EPS a
Income from continuing operations   $ 20,560   $ 5,765   $ 0.29   $ 27,678   $ 8,760   $ 0.37
                                     
Acquisition project costs b     989     345     0.01     121     39     -
Tonsan call option agreement c     107     -     -     966     -     0.02
Organizational Realignment d     11,578     3,137     0.16     2,024     190     0.04
Other e     1,389     486     0.02     -     -     -
Adjusted Earnings   $ 34,623   $ 9,733   $ 0.48   $ 30,789   $ 8,989   $ 0.43
                                     
                                     
a  Income per share amounts may not add due to rounding
b  Costs related to integrating and accounting for past and potential acquisitions
c  Non-cash costs related to accretion and revaluation of the Tonsan call option agreement
d  Costs related to Organizational Realignment to Support 2020 Strategic Plan, EIMEA restructuring announced November 2015, business integration and Special Charges
e  Costs related to Project ONE development costs
 
 
H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION
In thousands (unaudited)
           
  Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended
  March 4, 2017   February 27, 2016
Net Revenue:          
Americas Adhesives $ 193,162     $ 183,319  
EIMEA   124,039       124,291  
Asia Pacific   62,645       53,860  
Construction Products   57,046       60,074  
Engineering Adhesives   66,431       52,782  
Total H.B. Fuller $ 503,323     $ 474,326  
Segment Operating Income: 6          
Americas Adhesives $ 21,033     $ 26,259  
EIMEA   1,797       6,163  
Asia Pacific   1,879       3,753  
Construction Products   (683 )     785  
Engineering Adhesives   2,055       878  
Total H.B. Fuller $ 26,081     $ 37,838  
Depreciation Expense:          
Americas Adhesives $ 3,562     $ 3,713  
EIMEA   3,643       5,331  
Asia Pacific   1,879       1,386  
Construction Products   1,333       1,273  
Engineering Adhesives   1,528       1,555  
Total H.B. Fuller $ 11,945     $ 13,258  
Amortization Expense:          
Americas Adhesives $ 1,285     $ 1,017  
EIMEA   1,063       1,107  
Asia Pacific   452       301  
Construction Products   2,318       2,323  
Engineering Adhesives   2,237       1,950  
Total H.B. Fuller $ 7,355     $ 6,698  
EBITDA: 3          
Americas Adhesives $ 25,880     $ 30,989  
EIMEA   6,503       12,601  
Asia Pacific   4,210       5,440  
Construction Products   2,968       4,381  
Engineering Adhesives   5,820       4,383  
Total H.B. Fuller $ 45,381     $ 57,794  
Segment Operating Margin: 6          
Americas Adhesives   10.9 %     14.3 %
EIMEA   1.4 %     5.0 %
Asia Pacific   3.0 %     7.0 %
Construction Products   (1.2 %)     1.3 %
Engineering Adhesives   3.1 %     1.7 %
Total H.B. Fuller   5.2 %     8.0 %
EBITDA Margin: 3          
Americas Adhesives   13.4 %     16.9 %
EIMEA   5.2 %     10.1 %
Asia Pacific   6.7 %     10.1 %
Construction Products   5.2 %     7.3 %
Engineering Adhesives   8.8 %     8.3 %
Total H.B. Fuller   9.0 %     12.2 %
           
Adjusted EBITDA 3          
Americas Adhesives $ 28,867     $ 31,029  
EIMEA   13,077       12,509  
Asia Pacific   5,745       5,452  
Construction Products   4,490       4,395  
Engineering Adhesives   6,768       5,304  
Total H.B. Fuller $ 58,947     $ 58,689  
Adjusted EBITDA Margin 3          
Americas Adhesives   14.9 %     16.9 %
EIMEA   10.5 %     10.1 %
Asia Pacific   9.2 %     10.1 %
Construction Products   7.9 %     7.3 %
Engineering Adhesives   10.2 %     10.0 %
Total H.B. Fuller   11.7 %     12.4 %
           
H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT FINANCIAL INFORMATION
NET REVENUE GROWTH
(unaudited)
                       
Three Months Ended March 4, 2017
                       
  Americas Adhesives   EIMEA   Asia Pacific   Construction Products   Engineering Adhesives   Total HBF
Price (1.5 %)   3.1 %   (2.2 %)   0.0 %   (0.3 %)   (0.1 %)
Volume 6.8 %   6.5 %   18.0 %   (1.7 %)   22.5 %   8.7 %
Mix (4.0 %)   (0.3 %)   (2.8 %)   (3.6 %)   1.3 %   (2.2 %)
Acquisition 4.4  %   0.0  %   7.0  %   0.0  %   6.5  %   3.2  %
  Constant Currency Growth 5.7 %   9.3 %   20.0 %   (5.3 %)   30.0 %   9.6 %
                       
F/X (0.3 %)   (9.5 %)   (3.7 %)   0.3 %   (4.1 %)   (3.5 %)
                       
  5.4 %   (0.2 %)   16.3 %   (5.0 %)   25.9 %   6.1 %
H.B. FULLER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
REGULATION G RECONCILIATION
In thousands (unaudited)
           
  Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended
  March 4, 2017   February 27, 2016
Net income including non-controlling interests $ 14,831     $ 18,967  
           
           
Income from equity method investments   (2,274 )     (1,692 )
Income taxes   5,765       8,760  
Interest expense   8,380       6,308  
Other income (expense), net   (621 )     5,082  
Special charges   -       413  
Segment operating income 6   26,081       37,838  
           
Depreciation expense   11,945       13,258  
Amortization expense   7,355       6,698  
EBITDA 3 $ 45,381     $ 57,794  
           
EBITDA margin 3   9.0 %     12.2 %
           
Restructuring, Acquisition and Other Costs   13,566       895  
Adjusted EBITDA 3 $ 58,947     $ 58,689  
           
Adjusted EBITDA margin 3   11.7 %     12.4 %
           

1   Adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) is a non-GAAP financial measure and excludes the following costs included on the adjusted earnings per share reconciliation table above: special charges related to the “business integration”; organizational realignment to support the 2020 strategic plan as announced in December 2016; restructuring in EIMEA related to operational efficiency improvement projects; combining Construction Products facilities in Illinois; Project ONE development costs; the closing of a facility in the Philippines; and integrating and accounting for past and present acquisitions. We have not included a reconciliation of adjusted EPS to EPS as part of our guidance because all potential adjustments are not known at this time. 2   Adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross profit margin are non-GAAP financial measures. Adjusted gross profit excludes costs associated with: organizational realignment to support the 2020 strategic plan as announced in December 2016; restructuring in EIMEA related to operational efficiency improvement projects; combining Construction Products facilities in Illinois; the closing of a facility in the Philippines; and integrating and accounting for past and present acquisitions. Adjusted gross profit margin is defined as adjusted gross profit divided by adjusted net revenue. 3   EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure defined on a consolidated basis as gross profit, less SG&A expense, plus depreciation expense, plus amortization expense. Adjusted EBITDA excludes items listed on the adjusted earnings per share reconciliation table above. On a segment basis it is defined as operating income, plus depreciation expense, plus amortization expense. Adjusted EBITDA margin is defined as adjusted EBITDA divided by net revenue. We have not included a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to EBITDA or net income as part of our guidance because all of the potential adjustments are not known at this time. Constant currency revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as changes in revenue due to price, volume, mix and acquisitions and excludes revenue changes driven by foreign currency translation. The schedule above reconciles each component of net revenue growth. 5   Adjusted SG&A expense is a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes costs associated with: organizational realignment to support the 2020 strategic plan as announced in December 2016; restructuring in EIMEA related to operational efficiency improvement projects; combining Construction Products facilities in Illinois; Project ONE development costs; and integrating and accounting for past and present acquisitions. 6   Segment operating income is defined as gross profit less SG&A expense. Segment operating margin is defined as segment operating income divided by net revenue.

 

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York Space Systems Under the Legal Spotlight Ever get that feeling when something just doesn’t sit right? Like a burr under the saddle, York Space Systems is now grappling with a class action lawsuit that's throwing a heap of shade on its recent moves. What’s at play? Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, a law firm that seems to have a nose for corporate messes, has...

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Midea's SpaceMaster Oven: Revolutionizing Home Pizza

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Oven Culture: Beyond Simple Baking When it comes to the kitchen, we're always promised more than we get. You know the spiel: the heart of the home, a place for traditions. But honestly? Most ovens are about as exciting as watching paint dry. Often too cramped, uneven, and a pain in the backside to preheat. But then, out of the burning blue, Midea comes along with their...

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Hims & Hers Faces Class Action: Investors Beware

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Allegations and Legal Pressure There's trouble brewing in the land of health and wellness apps, with Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (NYSE:HIMS) taking center stage. Slap on your glasses, folks, because this one's a doozy. A class-action lawsuit has exploded against the company and some of its officers—allegations flying as they focus on serious accusations of misleading...

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D-Wave Hit with Legal Scrutiny After Disappointing Q2

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D-Wave Quantum Under Legal Microscope Alright, folks, let's dive headfirst into some dicey financial waters with D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS). This quantum computing company is finding itself in a bit of a pickle following some rough second-quarter results that left investors scratching their heads. If you bought into the hype and are feeling the sting in your...

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FDI Launches 'Generation Smile' for Global Oral Health

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A New Kind of Movement Imagine a campaign not bound by age or geography but united by a shared mission. Generation Smile, freshly launched by the FDI World Dental Federation in Prague, is just that kind of uprising. This initiative redefines existing approaches to oral health, pushing beyond the boundaries of mere dental care to emphasize the integral role oral health...

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Softcare Facilitates Standards Delegation Visit to Senegal

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Ever seen a whole nation's hygiene industry getting a deep dive from not just one, but three major standards bodies? That's what just went down in Senegal. Softcare opened its doors wide to folks from the Senegalese Association for Standardization (ASN), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS). This was no...

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DUVA ONE Sleep Earbuds: Real-Time Innovation Debuts

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While You Dream, DUVA ONE Works Here's the scoop: DUVA just took sleep tech to another level with their DUVA ONE earbuds launched at Berlin's IFA 2026. These aren't just any earbuds; they're engineered to actually do something while you're sleeping. DUVA ONE senses what’s happening during your snooze session and adjusts right on the fly. The Night Patrol: In-Ear and...

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Wabtec Corporation Welcomes Juan Perez to Board of Directors

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Wabtec Corporation Welcomes New Board Member Juan Perez Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) has recently shared exciting news regarding a significant addition to its Board of Directors. The company announced that Juan Perez has been appointed to the board, effective at the end of January 2025. In addition to his appointment, Perez will also be up for election during Wabtec’s...

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Venafi Enhances Machine Identity Security for Tomorrow's Needs

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Venafi took a swing at the enterprise security game back in 2024, launching its latest set of capabilities just when businesses were scrambling to adapt to a multi-cloud landscape and gearing up for quantum threats on the horizon. Traders had their eyes peeled on these developments because, let’s face it, cybersecurity isn't just a tech gimmick anymore; it's become the...

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Cyolo Enhances Security with New AI Features in Cyolo PRO

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Transforming Remote Access with Advanced AI Technology Cyolo has made a remarkable leap forward in secure remote access with the rollout of Cyolo PRO (Privileged Remote Operations). This cutting-edge solution features Intelligent Supervision for Operational Technology (OT), harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to redefine how organizations handle remote...

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Cellebrite Releases Its Annual Report for 2024, Highlights Key Insights

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Cellebrite Completes Filing of 2024 Annual Report Cellebrite, a renowned name in digital investigative solutions, has officially filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2024. This significant move marks another step in the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability, aligning with its mission to facilitate justice and...

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Boeing Airplane Deliveries Surge Amidst Market Challenges

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Boeing's Delivery Momentum and Market Outlook Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is currently experiencing notable momentum within its 737 and 787 programs during July. Despite the traditional seasonal slowdowns that occur this time of year, Boeing has adeptly maneuvered through the challenges, illustrating a robust production pathway. Analyst Insights on Boeing's Performance...

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