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TELUS Acquires Additional Shares of TELUS Digital

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1 month ago

August 16, 2024

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 15, 2024 /CNW/ – TELUS Corporation (“TELUS”) today announced that it has acquired, through a wholly owned subsidiary, an aggregate of 2,593,178 subordinate voting shares (the “Purchased Shares”) in the capital of TELUS International (Cda) Inc. (“TELUS Digital”) by way of market purchases over the facilities of the Toronto Stock Exchange. The acquired subordinate voting shares (the “Purchased Shares”) represent more than 2% of the outstanding subordinate voting shares acquired since TELUS’ prior early warning report filed on May 16, 2023.

“In response to TELUS Digital’s unprecedented valuation levels, we are strategically stepping in to support the share trading activity by incrementally increasing our existing ownership of the subordinate voting shares in the public market,” said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO of TELUS. “These purchases signal our continued confidence in TELUS Digital’s longer-term profitable growth opportunities as a stand-alone public issuer and are not part of a strategy to privatize the business. As an anchor client, and as a significant shareholder, we are confident TELUS Digital can create meaningful and sustainable value for all stakeholders over time.”

The Purchased Shares represent approximately 2.3% of the outstanding subordinate voting shares of TELUS Digital and approximately 0.9% of all outstanding shares. The Purchased Shares were acquired at an average purchase price of C$4.25.

The purchase of the Purchased Shares is being made pursuant to the normal course purchase exemption set forth in section 4.1 of National Instrument 62-104.

Before giving effect to the purchase in August, TELUS held an aggregate of 152,004,019 multiple voting shares of TELUS Digital and 1,438,013 subordinate voting shares. These securities represented approximately 92.5% of the outstanding multiple voting shares and 86.7% of the outstanding voting rights attached to all shares of TELUS Digital and approximately 55.8% of the total shares outstanding, reflecting the conversion by Riel B.V. of multiple voting shares into subordinate voting shares. After giving effect to the market purchases, TELUS holds an aggregate of 152,004,019 multiple voting shares and 4,031,191 subordinate voting shares. The shares held by TELUS now represent approximately 92.5% of the outstanding multiple voting shares, 3.6% of the outstanding subordinate voting shares, 56.8% of the outstanding shares of TELUS Digital and 86.9% of the outstanding voting rights of TELUS Digital. The multiple voting shares of TELUS Digital may be converted into subordinate voting shares on a one-for-one basis at any time.

TELUS purchased the Purchased Shares for investment purposes and may or may not purchase or sell multiple voting shares, subordinate voting shares or other securities of TELUS Digital in the future on the open market or in private transactions, depending on market conditions and other factors. TELUS currently has no other plans or intentions that relate to its investment in TELUS Digital. Depending on market conditions, general economic and industry conditions, TELUS Digital’s business and financial condition and/or other relevant factors, TELUS may at any time develop other plans or intentions in the future relating to one or more of the above items. A copy of the early warning report to be filed by TELUS in connection with the acquisition will be available on TELUS Digital’s profile on SEDAR+ at sedarplus.ca. Alternatively, you may contact TELUS Investor Relations at 1-800-667-4871 in order to obtain a copy of the report.

The headquarters and principal executive offices of TELUS Digital are located at Floor 5, 510 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V6B 0M3.

About TELUS

TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with more than $20 billion in annual revenue and over 19 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video, and security. Our social purpose is to leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. The numerous, sustained accolades TELUS has earned over the years from independent, industry-leading network insight firms showcase the strength and speed of TELUS’ global-leading networks, reinforcing our commitment to provide Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to the people, resources and information that make our lives better.

Operating in 32 countries around the world, TELUS Digital Experience (TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience innovator that designs, builds, and delivers next-generation solutions, including AI and content moderation, for global and disruptive brands across strategic industry verticals, including tech and games, communications and media, eCommerce and fintech, banking, financial services and insurance, healthcare, and others.

TELUS Health is a global healthcare leader, which provides employee and family primary and preventive healthcare and wellbeing solutions. Our TELUS team, along with our 100,000 health professionals, are leveraging the combination of TELUS’ strong digital and data analytics capabilities with our unsurpassed client service to dramatically improve remedial, preventive and mental health outcomes covering over 75 million lives, and growing, around the world. As the largest provider of digital solutions and digital insights of its kind, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods enables efficient and sustainable production from seed to store, helping improve the safety and quality of food and other goods in a way that is traceable to end consumers.

Driven by our determination and vision to connect all citizens for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give where we live has inspired TELUS and our team to contribute $1.7 billion, including 2.2 million days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the world. Together, let’s make the future friendly. For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com, follow us at @TELUSNews on X and @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.

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Robert Mitchell
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Nuvve Updates Shareholders on Compliance Measures

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3 mins ago

September 25, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nuvve Holding Corp. (Nasdaq: NVVE), a leader in vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, has issued a letter to shareholders regarding actions taken to regain compliance with Nasdaq’s Bid Price Rule.

Nuvve recently executed a 1-for-10 reverse stock split, resulting in 652,727 shares outstanding. The Company encourages shareholders to protect their shares against market manipulation through actions such as holding shares in cash accounts and requesting “no loan” status.

For shareholder letter: https://nuvve.com/shareholder-letter/

For more information, contact investors@nuvve.com.

About Nuvve Holding Corp. Nuvve (Nasdaq: NVVE) transforms electric vehicles into grid resources, driving the transition to a net-zero future. Learn more at nuvve.com

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Wire and tube industry expos to spark international trade in Shanghai

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4 mins ago

September 25, 2024

SHANGHAI, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The wire China 2024 and Tube China 2024, organized by Shanghai Electric Cable Research Institute Co., Ltd., Messe Düsseldorf (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Metallurgical Council of the China Council for the Promotion of Int’l Trade (MC-CCPIT), are scheduled to be held from September 25 to 28 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, aiming to drive industry advancement and foster connections.

This year, the two expos will span 10 pavilions, encompassing a total exhibition area of 109,250 square meters. Nearly 1,500 businesses from about 30 countries and regions are expected to participate. The two exhibitions will cover the entire industry chain of cables, wires and tubes, offering a professional and efficient one-stop platform for exchanges worldwide.

wire China 2024: supporting enterprises to foster new quality productive forces

The wire China 2024 event is poised to occupy an area of 80,500 sqm, setting a milestone in its growth trajectory. With the participation of nearly 1,100 enterprises from 26 countries and regions, the expo will serve as a platform to showcase the latest developments and trends in the industry.

The exhibition will showcase an array of offerings including wire and cable manufacturing and processing machinery, auxiliary cable processing equipment, raw and auxiliary materials for cables (optical cables), finished wire products and cables, measurement and control technology, testing engineering solutions. The showcase is designed to assist enterprises in accelerating their transition toward digitalization, fostering flexibility, enabling smart production, nurturing new quality productive forces and enhancing the production competitiveness of businesses. The 2024 edition will cover five major areas: Digital Intelligent & Innovative Equipment, Technology Tools & Auxiliary Materials, Green and Low-carbon Solutions, Wires & Cables and Measures & Control Technology.

China has been promoting development of new quality productive forces since the start of 2024, with burgeoning sectors like artificial intelligence; new materials; commercial aerospace; the low-altitude economy and smart connected vehicles. These innovations are infusing the wire industry with vitality and drawing the attention of numerous overseas enterprises to China. This year, the event will host businesses from countries and regions such as South Korea, Japan, the United States, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Spain and Turkiye. Business delegations from Germany, Italy, France and Austria will be present at the W1 Pavilion to exhibit their innovations and latest breakthroughs.

Heavyweight participants

This year, the event has garnered robust backing from prominent industry associations, including the Asian Wire & Cable Industry Corporation Alliance (AWCCA); Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK); the Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (AUMA); the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA); the ITA/ICE-Italian Trade Agency (ITA); the Italian Wire Machinery Manufacturers Association (ACIMAF) and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ).

List of some well-known participating brands:

NIEHOFF, WAFIOS, SIKORA, MAILLEFER, ROSENDAHL NEXTROM, BOROUGE, SAMP, PROTON, ELANTAS, ENEOS NUC, HANWHA, TOTOKU, KOS, MFL GROUP, TEIJIN ARAMID, ZUMBACH, EUROLLS, SWPG, ESTEVES, SHENG CHYEAN, PETROFER, HUNTSMAN, DSR, SMATER, SINGCHEER, HONTA, G.Y.M., HANDING, JCDOFAMA, XINGMING, GOLDEN TECHNOLOGIES , INOVANCE, DONY GROUP, LIQIANG MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL, AEROSPACE NANHAI, YI TENG ELECTRIC, HUAYUAN, PANGHAO, WANMA MACROMOLECULE, TIANRONG, CGN GROUP, CABLE, ORIGINAL, PAMICA, QLPM, ATPOIMER, etc..

(*Information is updated as of August 31st, 2024. Listing is in no particular order)

Fostering new quality productive forces

Centering on digital intelligence and innovation, the expo will be a key platform to display products and services. Singcheer will introduce the SiMOM for remote collaborative manufacturing operations and an AGV logistics system tailored for the cable industry. Maillefer from Finland will showcase the latest AI panoramic scanner 2.0, while Inovance from Shenzhen will present a motorized cable extrusion solution using advanced control algorithms and the MD810 multi-drive. These digital intelligence and innovation products cover manufacturing equipment, industrial software, visual inspection and other specific businesses, empowering cable companies to transit toward intelligent manufacturing.

Leading new trends

The wire China 2024 is not just a trade platform, but a place to communicate the latest market trends and release new products and solutions. This year, there will be nearly 60 high-end technological communication events.

The annual China Wire and Cable Industry Annual Conference will have in-depth discussions on new quality productive forces and high-quality development. Participants will share opinions on new market opportunities and challenges, exchange insights on the market trends, analyze the development status of the wire and cable industry, release annual reports on the development of international and domestic cable standardization work, as well as business competitiveness analysis reports. Simultaneously, the conference will address quality and technical issues related to typical products, unveil significant common technical research accomplishments and identify challenges and hurdles in emerging technological domains within the cable industry. The event aims to inspire businesses, bolster their confidence, foster courage in confronting challenges, and contribute to enhancing the development standards of both the industry chain and the supply chain.

The themed forums for wire and cable businesses will cover industrial economics and the development of the cable industry; the role of intelligent equipment in supporting high-quality development; green and low-carbon innovations in cable materials; high-quality special materials aiding the development of new energy vehicles; efficient and energy-saving electrical equipment; cable industry resource recycling technologies and digital intelligence empowering the development of the cable manufacturing industry.

Tube China 2024: 20 years of companionship, jointly shaping the new future of the industry.

As one of leading professional expos for tubes in Asia, Tube China 2024 has a total exhibition area of 28,750 sqm. Nearly 400 brands from 13 countries and regions including Germany, Japan, South Korea, Italy, the Netherlands, Latvia, Norway, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom will participate in the event. Tube China will present a high-level industry feast of intelligence and tube manufacturing for the Chinese tube industry and its upstream and downstream sectors.

This year, the expo will welcome some first-time participants including Fanuc. Industry-leading players including Fanuc, IPG, Kinkelder, Stark, Inductotherm, SINOAUDE, Halifax Fan and ENRX will bring their latest developments to the event. Enterprises such as IPG, Changen, Longxin, Huibaisheng and Huinengda will focus on showcasing innovative products and applications related to lasers and optoelectronics; optics and optical manufacturing; testing and quality control; as well as the innovative products and application solutions of infrared technology and applications.

List of some well-known participating brands:

FANUC, IPG, KINKELDER, STARK, INDUCTOTHERM, SINOAUDE, HALIFAX FAN, ENRX, HUIBAISHENG, SINOFORM, CHANGEN, HANDUK, KTM, TOYOKOHAN, TAELIM, VICTAULIC-TUWEI, TEMA, DONGAN, FIELD, AMPCO, ARES, JINYI, SONGYANG STAINLESS STEEL INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION, CHENLONG, ZHONGYONG, CHANGFENG, WAN-RUN DA , BOKENA, TUS PIPE, LONGXIN, NANYANG, CONTOR M & E, SHENGTIAN, NEW VICTOR, HUAYANG, HUILITONG, BAOFENG, JINCHUANG XINTIAN, HAIQIANWEI, FUGANG, ASCENDING, JUYI, LIWAN, VICTORY, ZHONGHAO, YOUFA, etc..

(*Information is updated as of August 31st, 2024. Listing is in no particular order)

Concurrent events, including the China International Steel Tube & Pipe Summit and the 2024 Heat Treatment Technology Seminar, will be organized during the expo to enhance communication, foster partnerships, drive technological innovation and uphold high-quality development within the industry.

A variety of activities will be organized to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the annual expo and the longstanding support from all participants of the expo.

Looking ahead, organizers of wire & Tube China will continue to promote development of the event to promote exchanges and bolster quality development of the industry.

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PayMongo and Brankas Now Offer the Widest Range of Payment Options in the Philippines

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4 mins ago

September 25, 2024

Enable seamless, secure, and direct online banking payments with Brankas through PayMongo, featuring top Philippine banks BDO, Metrobank, and Landbank.

MANILA, Philippines, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PayMongo has partnered with Brankas to add new payment options to the PayMongo platform, making it the payment gateway with the widest range of payment options for Filipino businesses. PayMongo payment options include credit cards, e-wallets, BNPL, QRPh, and online banking. PayMongo merchants can now accept direct online banking payments from three additional Philippine banks — BDO, Metrobank, and Landbank — offering greater convenience and flexibility for both merchants and customers.

eCommerce stores, food delivery websites, ride-hailing apps, and gaming platforms that are PayMongo merchants can accept more forms of payments by integrating Brankas Direct API. This pay-by-bank channel is another trusted payment method that makes transactions faster and enhances the overall payment experience for users.

“Brankas and PayMongo share the same commitment to deliver fast and secure payment experience for users. Offering more payment options is a win-win for both customers and merchants as we offer greater payment flexibility and customer reach at the same time.” said Todd Schweitzer, Brankas CEO and Co-founder.

How to Get Started with Brankas Direct

To start accepting direct online banking payments, existing PayMongo merchants simply need to contact PayMongo Customer Support to request the activation of BDO, Metrobank, and Landbank payment options. The feature is available for Shopify plug-in users, PayMongo’s Custom & Checkout API, PayMongo Pages, and PayMongo Links. Users of the custom API require minimal updates, and the PayMongo developer website provides the full details.

Ready to enhance your payment offerings and provide a better customer experience? Enable Brankas Direct through PayMongo now. Visit Brankas Direct or PayMongo to learn more.

About PayMongo

PayMongo is a leading financial infrastructure platform in the Philippines, designed to simplify how businesses manage their finances. From payment processing to embedding financial services, PayMongo provides solutions that enable businesses to accept payments both online and in-person, streamline financial operations, and drive profitability. By offering a wide range of payment options and seamless integration, PayMongo empowers businesses to grow their revenue and succeed in the digital economy.

About Brankas

Brankas is a leading global open finance technology provider. We provide API-based solutions, data and payments solutions for financial service providers (like banks, lenders and e-wallets) and online businesses. Brankas partners with banks to build and manage their open finance infrastructure, producing APIs for real-time payments, identity and data, new account opening, remittances, and more. With Brankas’ secure open banking technology, online businesses, fintech companies and digital banks can use Brankas APIs to create new digital experiences for their users.

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Yiyang Teo
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