WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), the industry association and largest network of diverse-owned alternative investment firms, and Pensions & Investments (P&I) have entered into a multi-year alliance designed to promote objectives related to increasing diversity and inclusion in the institutional investment industry. 

Through this alliance, NAIC and P&I will work together to advance the pool of diverse talent within the private markets by growing the assets allocated to diverse-owned and managed firms through investor-facing education and resources. They will collaborate to develop and publish thought leadership content related to the impact diverse-owned firms have on the industry and the economy. NAIC member firms will benefit from access to the P&I Research Center, which provides insights including current and historical data, key contact information for institutional investors, market intelligence, trend analysis, competitive benchmarking and more.

“Pensions & Investments is pleased to partner with NAIC to shine a spotlight on some of the innovative and great work being done by diverse- and woman-owned firms in the alternatives space. There is increased interest in how to leverage alternative assets across the institutional investment and retirement landscape, and we’re looking forward to sharing data, insights and content that can amplify the voices represented by NAIC member firms,” says Nikki Pirrello, President and Publisher, Pensions & Investments. “Our audience is hungry for information on effective investment strategies and high-performing managers, and we believe this partnership will allow us to continue to expand our universe of those we are covering.”

By joining forces, NAIC and P&I will raise awareness of the diverse- and woman-owned alternative investment firms that drive growth in every major industry sector. “We are excited that Pensions & Investments, a leading voice in investment management, shares NAIC’s goal of increasing diversity and inclusion in the institutional asset management industry,” says Robert L. Greene, NAIC’s President & CEO. “We look forward to the opportunities this alliance will provide our members to identify trends and share insights in order to increase the flow of capital to high-performing diverse investment firms from pensions and other investment managers.”

About the National Association of Investment Companies
With more than 54 years of advocacy and performance, the National Association of Investment Companies (www.naicpe.com) is the trade association and largest network of diverse- and women-owned alternative investment firms. NAIC’s membership comprises more than 190 diverse-owned alternative investment firms that collectively manage over $460 billion in assets under management. NAIC member firms invest with more than 2,200 portfolio companies globally and consistently generate superior returns that help fuel the growth of the retirement and asset management industries. www.naicpe.com

About Pensions & Investments
With unmatched integrity and professionalism, Pensions & Investments consistently delivers news, research and analysis to the executives who manage the flow of funds in the institutional investment market. Since its founding in 1973, this continues to be the mission of Pensions & Investments, the international newspaper of money management. Written for pension, portfolio and investment management executives at the hub of this market, Pensions & Investments provides its audience with timely and incisive coverage of events affecting the money management business. Written by a worldwide network of reporters and correspondents, Pensions & Investments’ coverage includes business and financial news, legislative reports, global investments, product development, technology, investment performance, executive changes, corporate governance and other topics crucial to the people who drive the world of professional money. Pensions & Investments is owned by Crain Communications Inc. www.pionline.com

CONTACT:
Kristen Perlman
Vice President, Marketing and Insights
National Association of Investment Companies
kperlman@naicpe.com

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HONG KONG, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SU Group Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: SUGP) (“SU Group” or the “Company”), an integrated security-related engineering services company in Hong Kong, today announced one of Hong Kong’s premier Class A office buildings has selected SU Group to significantly bolster security at the prime location.

Under the agreement, SU Group will install high security integrated lintel roller shutters designed to withstand attack by a determined opportunist using bodily force and mechanically advanced tools. Advanced locking systems and anti-lift features increase resistance to forced entry, while the visible presence of a secure shutter acts as a deterrent to potential burglars. The installation is scheduled to be complete by the end of Q2 2025.

The high security integrated lintel roller shutters being installed are meticulously manufactured by Charter Global/U.K., and certified to LPS 1175 Issue 7 SR2. They are independently tested by the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB), a globally recognized third-party certification body delivering certainty for over 150 years. Engineered to integrate within a building’s structure, the aesthetically pleasing and functionally efficient shutters remove the need for an unsightly standard head-box, while providing enhanced security. Other benefits include lowering energy costs by helping to regulate heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer; reduction of noise; storm and debris resistance; protection of interior furnishings from fading; increased privacy; low maintenance; longevity and durability; customizable design; and enhanced property value and appeal.

SU Group’s Chairman and CEO, Dave Chan, commented, “With the advent of new materials and technologies, high-security roller shutters have become the first line of defense for many property owners, ranging all the way from prime location Class A commercial buildings to residential and industrial facilities. Increased smash and grab threats combined with escalating costs from damage and theft are serving as catalysts for growing demand for high-security roller shutters backed by an internationally recognized standard. As a result, we expect news of our latest win to serve as a springboard for a very meaningful surge in sales as we move forward.”

About SU Group Holdings Limited

SU Group (Nasdaq: SUGP) is an integrated security-related services company that primarily provides security-related engineering services, security guarding and screening services, and related vocational training services in Hong Kong. Through its subsidiaries, SU Group has been providing turnkey services to the existing infrastructure or planned development of its customers through the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of security systems for over two decades. The security systems that SU Group provides services include threat detection systems, traffic and pedestrian control systems, and extra-low voltage systems in private and public sectors, including commercial properties, public facilities, and residential properties in Hong Kong. For more information visit www.sugroup.com.hk.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “we believe,” “we intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “could” and similar expressions. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company’s ability to renew contracts with recurring customers; the Company’s ability to secure new contracts; the Company’s ability to accurately estimate risks and costs and perform contracts based on the Company’s estimates; the Company’s relationship with the Company’s suppliers and ability to manage quality issues of the systems; the Company’s ability to obtain or renew the Company’s registrations, licenses, and certificates; the Company’s ability to manage the Company’s subcontractors; the labor costs and the general condition of the labor market; the Company’s ability to compete effectively; the Company’s ability to successfully manage the Company’s capacity expansion and allocation in response to changing industry and market conditions; implementation of the Company’s expansion plans and the Company’s ability to obtain capital resources for planned growth; the Company’s ability to acquire sufficient products and obtain equipment and services from the Company’s suppliers in suitable quantity and quality; the Company’s dependence on key personnel; the Company’s ability to expand into new businesses, industries, or internationally and to undertake mergers, acquisitions, investments, or divestments; changes in technology and competing products; general economic and political conditions, including those related to the security-related engineering services industry; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by events such as natural disasters, terrorist activities, political, economic, and social instability, and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 20-F and its subsequent filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Anatomage Inc., a leader in medical education technology, has announced its acquisition of BioDigital, a cloud-based software company in biomedical visualization.

Founded in 2004, Anatomage is a pioneer in the digitalization of real human anatomy and inventor of the Anatomage Table, the world’s first life-size virtual dissection table. Adopted by many education institutions worldwide, Anatomage’s products and services are used for medical education, product development, hospital training, and clinical applications.

Based in New York, BioDigital developed the first cloud-based virtual model of the human body to power better understanding of health and medicine. The acquisition of BioDigital expands Anatomage’s reach and product offerings, while extending accessibility to medical visualization resources for students, educators, and healthcare professionals.

“We are excited to have BioDigital as a part of Anatomage,” said Dr. Jack Choi, CEO of Anatomage. “BioDigital has been successful with their cloud-based medical education solution, which complements Anatomage’s success with our physical Table and Tablet business. BioDigital also has a broad customer base in professional industries like medical devices, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and publishing, which will add to Anatomage’s customer base in the educational market. The merge will create a great synergy between both companies.”

“Anatomage and BioDigital have delivered pioneering and market leading simulated human body models to schools and businesses respectively for over a decade,” said Frank Sculli, co-founder of BioDigital. “Combined, we will offer the comprehensive solution our customers need to modernize health education. We’re excited to join Jack and Anatomage to take the understanding of the human body to a whole new level in the years to come.”

About Anatomage

Anatomage is a market leader in medical imaging and education technology, transforming traditional learning through continuous innovation. With an ecosystem of medical imaging software and hardware, the company delivers world-class anatomy and physiology content at the highest level of accuracy. Anatomage is committed to enhancing its technologies to transform standard anatomy learning, medical diagnosis, treatment planning, as well as revolutionize science education.

Media Contact:
Dr. Jack Choi
CEO, Anatomage Inc.
Phone: 1-408-885-1474
Email: info@anatomage.com
www.anatomage.com

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