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Arkema CEO Thierry Le Henaff is the 2024 ICIS CEO of the Year

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LONDON and NEW YORK, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ICIS is pleased to announce Thierry Le Henaff, chairman and CEO of France-based Arkema, as the winner of the 2024 ICIS CEO of the Year Award for outstanding achievement.

The ICIS CEO of the Year Award is unique in the chemical industry as the winner is selected based on a vote among industry CEOs in the ICIS Top 40 Power Players – a global ranking of leaders driving the greatest positive impact on their companies and the chemical industry, published in ICIS Chemical Business.

In selecting the winner, each of the ICIS Top 40 Power Players was asked to vote for three individuals based on achievements in Profitability/Shareholder value, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), Innovation (technology, product, business process) and success in M&A/portfolio management.

Le Henaff will receive the ICIS CEO of the Year Award in a video Q&A interview with ICIS later this year.

“It is a great honor to receive this prestigious award. It is all the more invaluable for me as it reflects the choice of my peers, the CEOs of other chemical groups around the world. I share it with the Arkema teams. This award is first and foremost theirs,” said Le Henaff.

“Through their unwavering commitment, professionalism and spirit of conquest, they have enabled Arkema’s transformation towards specialty materials. This award recognizes our strategy focused on innovative and high-performance materials that help deliver solutions developed with and by our customers for a more sustainable world,” he added.

“Arkema’s Thierry Le Henaff is engineering one of the most ambitious transformations in the chemical industry through M&A and innovation, positioning the company as a leader in higher margin and growth specialty chemicals and materials,” said Jeff Skelton, CEO of ICIS.

“Arkema is also on the cutting edge of sustainability, investing in technologies and businesses enabling e-mobility, decarbonisation, renewable energy and the production of biofuels and bio-based polymers,” said Joseph Chang, Global Editor of ICIS Chemical Business.

Le Henaff has made key acquisitions to boost the company’s growth profile, including US-based Dow’s flexible packaging laminating adhesives business (2024, close pending) and a majority stake in South Korea-based PI Advanced Materials serving advanced electronics and e-mobility (December 2023).

Arkema is also investing in start-ups with potentially disruptive technology. In April, the company agreed to acquire a majority stake in Austria-based Proionic, which is developing ionic liquids to enable the next generation of solid lithium-ion batteries.

Thierry Le Henaff has been chairman and CEO of Arkema since the company’s stock market listing in 2006 when it was spun off from Total.

Previous winners of ICIS CEO awards as voted on by the ICIS Top 40 Power Players include ExxonMobil Product Solutions president Karen McKee (2023), Dow CEO Jim Fitterling (2022), former BASF CEO Martin Brudermuller (2021), Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser (2020), former LyondellBasell CEO Bob Patel (2019, 2018), former BASF CEO Kurt Bock (2017), INEOS chairman Jim Ratcliffe (2016), former Dow CEO Andrew Liveris (2015), former LyondellBasell CEO Jim Gallogly (2014) and former PPG CEO Charles Bunch (2013).

About ICIS

ICIS – Independent Commodity Intelligence Services – helps businesses through seamlessly delivering data and analytics, across the chemical, fertilizer and energy markets. A trusted source and benchmark for price information and insight across key commodities markets worldwide. Our independent, transparent market intelligence informs thousands of quality decisions every day, taking the pressure out of negotiations and giving customers space for more innovative thinking, through published datasets including price assessments, price forecasts, supply and demand fundamentals and more. Over 150 years of shaping the world by connecting markets to optimize the world’s valuable resources. With a global team of more than 600 experts, ICIS has employees based in London, New York, Houston, Karlsruhe, Milan, Mumbai, Singapore, Guangzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Dubai, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Tokyo and Perth.

ICIS is part of RELX, a FTSE10 company with a market cap of £65bn and an employee base of over 35,000 experts across 40 countries.

About RELX

RELX is a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. The Group serves customers in more than 180 countries and has offices in about 40 countries. It employs approximately 30,000 people of whom almost half are in North America. RELX PLC is a London listed holding company which owns 52.9% of RELX Group. RELX NV is an Amsterdam listed holding company which owns 47.1% of RELX Group. The shares are traded on the London, Amsterdam and New York Stock Exchanges using the following ticker symbols: London: REL; Amsterdam: REN; New York: RELX and RENX. Total market capitalisation is approximately £65bn, €77bn, $84bn.

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Zoomcar, Inc. Announces Adjournment of Annual Stockholders Meeting to October 1, 2024

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BENGALURU, India, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Zoomcar, Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. (“Zoomcar” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ZCAR), the NASDAQ-listed leading marketplace for self-drive car sharing, announced that the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, previously scheduled for September 26, 2024, has been adjourned to October 1, 2024. The meeting will reconvene virtually at 10:00 AM ET.

The adjournment will allow additional time for stockholders to cast their votes on the proposals outlined in the proxy materials. As described in the proxy materials previously distributed, stockholders as of the close of business on July 29, 2024, the record date, are entitled to participate in the Annual Stockholders Meeting.

Zoomcar encourages all stockholders to actively participate in the meeting and exercise their voting rights. Stockholders may cast their votes prior to the meeting by visiting www.proxyvote.com, or they can vote during the meeting by visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/ZCAR2024 or by calling 1-800-690-6903.

Additionally, if you require assistance with voting your shares or have any other questions in relation to the meeting, please contact the proxy solicitor on the direct line at +1 206-265-0326 or write at ksmith@advantageproxy.com.

About Zoomcar:

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, Zoomcar is a leading marketplace for car sharing focused in India. The Zoomcar community connects Hosts with Guests, who choose from a selection of cars for use at affordable prices, promoting sustainable, smart transportation solutions in India.

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This communication contains forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These forward-looking statements within the meaning under applicable law, can be identified by the use terms such as “may,” “will,” “aim,” “empower,” “estimate,” “intend,” “indicate,” “continue,” “promote,” “believe,” “boosting”, “elevate,” or “enhance,” or the negatives thereof, as well as other variations or comparable terminology. We ask that you read statements that contain these terms carefully because we believe this information is important for our investors and customers. Any forward-looking statement in this press release refers solely to what is accurate as of the day it is issued or based on assumptions that Zoomcar believes to be reasonable. The actual results and outcomes may materially differ due to various factors or events beyond our control which we may not be foreseeable at all times. We cannot guarantee or assure any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this press release can or will be achieved. We undertake no obligation to alter or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, save and except as required by law.

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Assistive Device to Support Head (SCO-259)

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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — “I’m a certified nursing assistant, and I thought there could be a device to help support the head for patients with various disabilities,” said an inventor, from Sacramento, Calif., “so I invented the NOR- LIFT. My design would help keep the head straight in a simple and strain-free manner.”

The invention provides an effective way to support the head so it is straight. In doing so, it eliminates the strain and pain associated with attempting to elevate the head without assistance. As a result, it increases comfort, safety and support. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for individuals with various disabilities that affect the head. Additionally, a prototype model and technical drawings are available upon request.

The original design was submitted to the Sacramento sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 23-SCO-259, InventHelp, 100 Beecham Drive, Suite 110, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9801, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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Amerisure’s SureConnect® Portal Wins 2024 Datos Insights Technology Award

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Amerisure Insurance is proud to announce that its flagship customer portal, SureConnect® has received a prestigious Datos Insights 2024 Insurance Technology Impact Award in the Digital category.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Amerisure Insurance is proud to announce that its flagship customer portal, SureConnect® has received a prestigious Datos Insights 2024 Insurance Technology Impact Award in the Digital category. This accolade underscores Amerisure’s commitment to leading digital innovation in the insurance industry, enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operational efficiency.

“This award reflects our approach to partnering with customers and applying feedback to extend the SureConnect® difference,” said Amjed Al-Zoubi, Chief Information Officer at Amerisure.

SureConnect® is designed to enhance the insurance management process for policyholders, employees, and agency partners alike. It allows users to efficiently file claims, access loss data, and check claim statuses with reduced wait times and minimal manual intervention.

The recent enhancements to SureConnect® have yielded remarkable improvements: a reduction in customer onboarding time by over 60%, an increase in user satisfaction scores from 83 to 91, and a 16% increase in the value of the portal to agency customers. These advancements have not only improved the daily operations for Amerisure’s partners but have also significantly enhanced their overall experience.

“We are focused on the customer experience at Amerisure and recognize the growing importance of digital interactions in insurance,” said Amjed Al-Zoubi, Chief Information Officer at Amerisure. “This award reflects our approach to partnering with customers and applying feedback to extend the SureConnect® difference.”

The ongoing development of the comprehensive, usercentric SureConnect® portal is a testament to Amerisure’s dedication to innovation and excellence. As the digital landscape evolves, Amerisure continues to anticipate and respond to the needs of the modern insurance customer, ensuring that each update not only addresses current challenges but also sets new standards in the insurance industry.

About Amerisure Insurance
Amerisure is a leading provider of commercial property and casualty insurance solutions for U.S.-based construction, manufacturing and healthcare businesses. Licensed in all fifty states and available through an exclusive network of elite independent agents, the company upholds an “A” (Excellent) financial strength rating, industry-leading service scores, and multiple awards for innovation. Amerisure has been in business for more than 100 years and is consistently named among the best places to work in the industry and throughout the nation. To learn more, visit amerisure.com.

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