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Beko Wins Prestigious AI25 Award from UiPath for Innovative Use of AI and Automation

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Beko receives AI25 Award from UiPath, a global company that makes robotic process automation (RPA) software, for its innovative use of AI and automationThe award program highlights the 25 most innovative UiPath customers using AI and automation to drive strategic change and achieve bigger, bolder outcomesAs part of its digital transformation, Beko has automated 220 processes, with 170 run by more than 20 robotsWith the Digicrew Citizen Developer Program, Beko up-skilled nearly 1000 employees in RPA, Data Analytics and low code development accelarating digitalisation and driving transformative change internally across diverse business units.

ISTANBUL, Nov. 5, 2024 /CNW/ — Beko today announced it has been named a UiPath AI25 Award winner. recognizing its innovative use of AI and automation. The annual award program identifies the 25 most innovative UiPath customers using a combination of AI and automation as a strategic change enabler to accelerate bigger and bolder outcomes.

Beko has been utilizing RPA (Robotic Process Automation) technology since 2017, and it has become strategically crucial in the company’s digital transformation and process digitalization efforts. In 2020, Beko further strengthened this commitment by investing in UiPath and establishing its own robot farm. To date, Beko has successfully automated 220 processes across its entire value chain and global operations, with 170 of those processes actively run by over 20 robots.

Beko’s Digicrew Citizen Developer Program aims to enhance employees’ digital capabilities, preparing them for the AI revolution through training in Data Analytics, Robotic Process Automation, and Low-code Application Development. The program has already up-skilled nearly 1000 employees, this year, DigiCrew will also expand to include Artificial Intelligence program.

Additionally, in 2023, Beko integrated AI-based Document Understanding technology with RPA to automate sales order and invoice management processes, resulting in cost and time savings. This innovation has improved the accuracy of document processing, even for non-standard documents. Looking ahead to 2024, Beko has also deployed the Test Suite on its B2C mobile applications to ensure consistent uptime and customer access, while conducting automated tests on company websites that collaborate with Beko for deals and campaigns.

Utku Barış Pazar, Chief Strategy and Digital Officer at Beko, said: “Winning the AI25 Award is a testament to Beko’s commitment to leveraging AI and automation to drive innovation and efficiency across our global operations. With DigiCrew, we are amplifying the impact of digitization by upskilling our employees to automate their daily operational tasks. This initiative not only boosts individual productivity but also drives efficiency across our entire organization, empowering our workforce to embrace the future of work.”

The UiPath AI25 Awards are designed to acknowledge customers using AI and automation to supercharge productivity; transform customer and employee experiences; deliver substantial return on investment; and support corporate, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Customers across the globe were invited to submit applications detailing how they have used AI and automation to redefine what’s possible—not just in business, but in the way we work and live. The 25 winners were selected by a panel of expert judges for effectively articulating the business drivers, implementation, and results of their UiPath use case.

ABOUT BEKO  

Beko is an international home appliance company with 55,000 employees worldwide and global operations through its subsidiaries in 58 countries and 46 production facilities in 14 countries (i.e. Türkiye, UK, Italy, Romania, Slovakia, Poland, South Africa, Russia, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Thailand, China and Egypt). Beko has 22 brands owned or used with a limited license (Arçelik, Beko, Whirlpool*, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston*, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Defy, Dawlance, Hitachi*, Voltas Beko, Singer*, ElektraBregenz, Flavel, Bauknecht, Privileg, Altus, Ignis, Polar). Beko became the largest white goods company in Europe with its market share (based on volumes) and reached a consolidated turnover of 8 billion Euros in 2023. Beko’s 31 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe are home to over 2,300 researchers and hold more than 3,500 international registered patent applications to date. For the 5th consecutive year, the highest score in the DHP Household Durables industry (based on the results dated 27 October 2023) in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment was achieved.** Beko’s vision is ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.’  

www.bekocorporate.com   

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**The data presented belongs to Arçelik A.Ş., a parent company of Beko.  

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Cineverse Appoints Rey Puentenegra as Vice President, Corporate Controller

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cineverse (NASDAQ: CNVS), an innovative streaming entertainment and technology company, today announced that it has hired Rey Puentenegra as Vice President, Corporate Controller. Leveraging over 20 years of combined experience across the Industry, Audit and Regulatory Sectors, Puentenegra will oversee all financial and accounting functions across Cineverse’s entire business. He will manage day-to-day operations of the accounting department while taking ownership of corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, audit preparation, and the continual development of internal control policies and procedures. Puentenegra’s appointment is effective immediately, and he will report directly to Mark Lindsey, Chief Financial Officer of Cineverse.

For more than two decades, Puentenegra has been responsible for financial and accounting management, SEC reporting and technical accounting, IPO and SPAC consulting, and process systems implementation and optimization across public and private companies, Big 4 accounting firms, and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Prior to joining Cineverse, Puentenegra served as Controller at YOUNGLA, a fitness and lifestyle apparel e-commerce company, where he oversaw the finance and accounting team as well as managed an outside accounting firm and the company’s primary banking relationship. He was responsible for developing and implementing the initial finance operations structure in addition to the company’s Enterprise Resource Planning. Throughout his career, Puentenegra has served in finance and accounting roles for KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), Reading International, Global Eagle Entertainment, Corporate Finance Group, XOS, and Spatial Genomics. As Inspections Specialist at PCAOB, he inspected the audits of the Big 4 and mid-tier firms in both the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions.

In connection with his joining the Company, Puentenegra received stock appreciation rights (the “SARs”) for 85,000 shares of Cineverse’s Class A Common Stock (the “Common Stock”), having a ten-year term and an exercise price equal to $2.74, and vesting 1/3 on November 4 of each of 2025, 2026 and 2027. The grant of SARs is an inducement grant pursuant to NASDAQ listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

ABOUT CINEVERSE

On a mission to uplift storytellers and entertain fans with the power of technology, Cineverse  (NASDAQ: CNVS) distributes over 71,000 premium films, series, and podcasts. Engaging over 150 million unique monthly users, Cineverse delivers more than one billion minutes of curated content each month – connecting fans with stories that resonate.

With properties like the box office sensation, Terrifier 3, iconic horror destination, Bloody Disgusting, the Bob Ross Channel, women’s entertainment channel Dove, and a leading podcast network, Cineverse is the first stop for audiences seeking authentic and experiential content. From a vibrant lineup of titles and fandom channels, to next-gen advertising offerings and streaming solutions, Cineverse is setting the stage for a new era of entertainment.

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The Lippin Group for Cineverse, cineverse@lippingroup.com

For Investors
Julie Milstead, investorrelations@cineverse.com

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Cboe Global Markets Reports Trading Volume for October 2024

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CHICAGO, Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, today reported October monthly trading volume statistics across its global business lines.

The data sheet “Cboe Global Markets Monthly Volume & RPC/Net Revenue Capture Report” contains an overview of certain October trading statistics and market share by business segment, volume in select index products, and RPC/net capture, which is reported on a one-month lag, across business lines.

Average Daily Trading Volume (ADV) by Month

Year-To-Date

Oct

2024

Oct

2023

%

Chg

Sep
 2024

%

Chg

Oct

2024

Oct

2023

Chg

Multiply-listed options (contracts, k)

10,793

11,230

-3.9 %

10,459

3.2 %

10,610

10,885

-2.5 %

Index options (contracts, k)

3,976

4,534

-12.3 %

4,130

-3.7 %

4,097

3,765

8.8 %

Futures (contracts, k)

187

292

-36.0 %

232

-19.6 %

243

227

6.7 %

U.S. Equities – On-Exchange (matched shares, mn)

1,289

1,376

-6.4 %

1,234

4.4 %

1,360

1,396

-2.6 %

U.S. Equities – Off-Exchange (matched shares, mn)1

77

81

-5.6 %

85

-9.1 %

78

81

-2.8 %

Canadian Equities (matched shares, k)

158,622

137,305

15.5 %

148,628

6.7 %

145,790

134,538

8.4 %

European Equities (€, mn)

10,534

9,277

13.6 %

10,121

4.1 %

9,681

9,498

1.9 %

Cboe Clear Europe Cleared Trades2 (k)

117,528

100,398

17.1 %

102,208

15.0 %

1,017,755

990,488

2.8 %

Cboe Clear Europe Net Settlements2 (k)

1,042

873

19.4 %

943

10.5 %

9,278

8,406

10.4 %

Australian Equities (AUD, mn)

777

719

8.0 %

891

-12.8 %

788

699

12.7 %

Japanese Equities (JPY, bn)

288

196

47.0 %

312

-7.5 %

315

174

80.5 %

Global FX ($, mn)

44,373

47,933

-7.4 %

48,096

-7.7 %

46,805

44,363

5.5 %

1 U.S. Equities – Off-Exchange ATS Block metrics restated to incorporate a tier of sell-side activity from July 2023 and forward, previously excluded from reporting.
2 Cboe Clear Europe figures are totals (not ADV) for the months and years-to-date. Asa of April 2023, data has been restated to reflect both On-Book and Off-Book cleared trades.

October 2024 Trading Volume Highlights

Cboe Europe

Cboe Europe Periodic Auctions reported a record average daily notional value (ADNV) of €2.5 billion, beating the previous record of €2.4 billion in September 2024.Cboe Clear Europe processed 117.5 million client trades in October, its highest monthly volumes in 2024. Additionally, it cleared its first trades on Deutsche Börse, introducing competitive clearing to the German market.

About Cboe Global Markets

Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s leading derivatives and securities exchange network, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to people around the world. Cboe provides trading solutions and products in multiple asset classes, including equities, derivatives and FX across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Above all, we are committed to building a trusted, inclusive global marketplace that enables people to pursue a sustainable financial future. To learn more about the Exchange for the World Stage, visit www.cboe.com.

 

Cboe Media Contacts

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Kenneth Hill, CFA 

+1-646-856-8734 

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+1-312-786-7559 

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Cboe Global Markets, Inc. and its affiliates do not recommend or make any representation as to possible benefits from any securities, futures or investments, or third-party products or services. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. is not affiliated with S&P. Investors should undertake their own due diligence regarding their securities, futures, and investment practices. This press release speaks only as of this date. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. disclaims any duty to update the information herein.

Nothing in this announcement should be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell any securities or futures in any jurisdiction where the offer or solicitation would be unlawful under the laws of such jurisdiction. Nothing contained in this communication constitutes tax, legal or investment advice. Investors must consult their tax adviser or legal counsel for advice and information concerning their particular situation.

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. and its affiliates make no warranty, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, any warranties as of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, accuracy, completeness or timeliness, the results to be obtained by recipients of the products and services described herein, or as to the ability of the indices referenced in this press release to track the performance of their respective securities, generally, or the performance of the indices referenced in this press release or any subset of their respective securities, and shall not in any way be liable for any inaccuracies, errors. Cboe Global Markets, Inc. and its affiliates have not calculated, composed or determined the constituents or weightings of the securities that comprise the third-party indices referenced in this press release and shall not in any way be liable for any inaccuracies or errors in any of the indices referenced in this press release.

There are important risks associated with transacting in any of the Cboe Company products discussed here. Before engaging in any transactions in those products, it is important for market participants to carefully review the disclosures and disclaimers contained at: https://www.cboe.com/us_disclaimers/

Options involve risk and are not suitable for all market participants. Prior to buying or selling an option, a person should review the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (ODD), which is required to be provided to all such persons. Copies of the ODD are available from your broker or from The Options Clearing Corporation, 125 S. Franklin Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60606. 

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Patrick Industries to Participate in Upcoming Baird Conference

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ELKHART, Ind., Nov. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) (“Patrick” or the “Company”), a leading component solutions provider for the Outdoor Enthusiast and Housing markets, will participate in Baird’s 2024 Global Industrial Conference on November 12, 2024.

Andy Nemeth, Chief Executive Officer, and Kip Ellis, President – Powersports, Technology and Housing, will participate in a fireside chat as well as engage in one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and analysts. The conference will be held at the Ritz-Carlton in Chicago.

Please contact Baird for attendance information and additional details. 

About Patrick Industries, Inc. 
Patrick (NASDAQ: PATK) is a leading component solutions provider serving the RV, Marine, Powersports and Housing markets. Since 1959, Patrick has empowered manufacturers and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve next-level recreation experiences. Our customer-focused approach brings together design, manufacturing, distribution, and transportation in a full solutions model that defines us as a trusted partner. Patrick is home to more than 85 leading brands, all united by a commitment to quality, customer service, and innovation. Headquartered in Elkhart, IN, Patrick employs approximately 10,000 skilled team members throughout the United States. For more information on Patrick, our brands, and products, please visit www.patrickind.com

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