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CARESYNTAX ANNOUNCES 2024 HIGHLIGHTS

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 Company Celebrates Continued Worldwide Progress Toward Data-Driven Surgery

SAN FRANCISCO and BERLIN, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Caresyntax, the leading vendor of data-driven surgical intelligence solutions to make surgery safer and smarter, today announced its highlights and achievements of 2024. The company achieved top line 2024 organic revenue growth over 50%, with its technology and services platform used in over 4,000 ORs across the world. Due to increasing commercial velocity in the US and EU hospital markets, and expansion into new geographies and industry verticals, the company was recognized with multiple industry awards including selection to the Fierce 15 most innovative companies and the 2024 German AI prize. The company also completed a $180 million fundraise to fuel this explosive top and bottom-line growth. The company forecasts continued velocity into 2025 with focus on scale, and operational deployment, and worldwide expansion.

Continued growth in core business lines: Integrated OR and Connected Surgery
Building upon its established footprint in Europe, Caresyntax further cemented its position as the leader in surgical intelligence and OR-integration solutions with new business awards in France (Nantes, Lyon), Germany (Berlin, Hamburg), Spain (Tenerife), and Switzerland (Fribourg, Morges), alongside expansion within its existing network of hospital partners. In addition to commercial revenue, these commercial partnerships also expanded the Caresyntax portfolio to include software, services, and Internet of Things (IoT) functionalities.

In the Americas, Caresyntax continued the commercial rollout of its advanced OR Integration Connected Surgery offering, inking deals with two different large hospital systems in Florida, along with hospitals in Mexico (Mexico City, Oaxaca, Campeche), and Chile (Santiago). The market has shown great interest in Connected Surgery’s benefits: a lightweight footprint, vendor-neutrality, cost-effectiveness compared to traditional OR integration, and future-proof capability for continuous evolution and updates through a cloud-based architecture. In addition to new hospital placements, the company also focused on value delivery and expansion within its flagship customers in the US, signing expansion deals for its OR analytics, OR scheduling, Video-Based Assessment, OR workflow, and Clinical Value Assessment solutions with key customers including Universal Health Services (UHS), the OSF Healthcare, the Ascension Health Alliance, and the University of Iowa.

New CDaaS offering for medtech partners: rapid adoption and uptake from industry
Launched at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in January 2024, Caresyntax completed the development and deployment of the Clinical Data as a Service (CDaaS) portfolio for medtech partners. Building upon decades of thought leadership by the company’s Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Bruce Ramshaw, MD, the company integrated his team’s continuous quality improvement methodology, advanced systems science, and user-friendly dashboard analytics into the Caresyntax platform. The key differentiators of the Caresyntax data collection platform include flexibility (no strict protocols, IRB, or patient consent), data accuracy (data ingestion, curation, and cleansing), and speed (data for publication within months, compared to years.) Most importantly, CDaaS offerings can be tailored around existing clinical evidence strategy, wrapping around trial sites or collecting data from entirely different clinical sites.
In its first year on the market, the portfolio developed into a multi-million-dollar business with win rates well above traditional SaaS business models (Caresyntax win rate above 40%), tremendous market upside (7 new partnerships signed in Q3 and Q4), outstanding retention rates (3 existing customers inked expansion or renewal), and annual revenue growth projected above 100%. In 2024, CDaaS data was used for 10 abstracts or poster presentations, 2 society presentations, 2 published manuscripts, and 1 FDA indication expansion. Caresyntax has signed deals with medtech customers across all surgical specialties, with interest from the complete range of partner sizes, from early-stage startups to multinational strategic players.

Leveraging Strategic Collaborations and Key Partnerships
In addition to its direct-to-customer activities, Caresyntax also established key partnerships that provide accretive revenue and additional avenues for commercial success. The company expanded its partnership with D-Scope technologies to co-develop data analysis tools and advanced reporting capabilities for use in public, private, Veterans Administration, and Department of Defense Hospitals. The company also inked a partnership with surgical startup Qaelon to create a decentralized registry for real world data, with the aspirational goal to update the standard of care for surgical leak detection. And most recently, the company signed an initial deal with the American Hernia Society to create the backend infrastructure and frontend data visualization platform for all its members. These partnerships show promise as multiplier opportunities for expansion and cross-sell of core Caresyntax platform capabilities further downstream.

Product Innovation
In 2024, Caresyntax furthered its application of AI in the operating room to transform healthcare. By integrating AI at critical points in surgical workflows, Caresyntax helped customers enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and unlock valuable insights from previously unusable data sources.

To assist with OR scheduling and throughput, Caresyntax introduced its Block Marketplace module across 25 hospitals and 670 practices nationwide.  Block Marketplace proactively identifies potential scheduling conflicts and resource availability issues, optimizes utilization, adapts to real-time demands, and serves as a marketplace for open surgery time, maximizing prime-time utilization of the operating room.

With the launch of Connected Surgery, Caresyntax introduced supervised machine learning algorithms to help surgical leaders with operational efficiency measures throughout the surgical suite: reducing turnover time, improving compliance with the surgical safety checklist, and identifying operational bottlenecks. Caresyntax also rolled out a new Turn-by-Turn Guidance module to help clinical teams navigate and prepare for different phases of surgery.

Core to all its product offerings are the diverse data flows coming out of the varied systems of the hospital. This year, the company launched several new capabilities to capture and curate diverse multimodal data, leveraging the functionality of Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). With these evolving models, the company can make more use of complex and variable unstructured sources like surgical notes and medical records to inform better algorithms and products.

Significant Momentum and Focus on Data Streams in 2025
Carrying forward this significant momentum from 2024, the company is excited to continue its growth trajectory across the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East in 2025. In addition to its expanding list of clinical sites, the company is especially excited to harness the power of its growing database of data sourced directly from the OR environment. The Caresyntax platform captures unparalleled data from the surgical continuum, including pathway decisions, in-room video, surgical and endoscopic tower feeds, clinical and financial outcomes, supply chain and cost information, and pre- and post-operative patient information.  As the company expands its footprint of OR Integration and medtech customers, those integrations contribute to create the most rich, differentiated dataset available from the surgical environment. Throughout 2025, the company plans to expend significant R&D capacity on its proprietary data analytics engine, to drive unique and novel insights for clinical, administrative, regulatory, and commercial partners downstream.

About Caresyntax
Caresyntax is on a mission to make surgery smarter and safer by converging AI-powered software, devices, and clinical services to help customers improve surgical outcomes. Our vendor neutral, enterprise-grade surgical intelligence platform delivers actionable insights to improve patient outcomes by using proprietary software and artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze large volumes of video, audio, images, device data, clinical and operational data in and around the OR. This real-world evidence can be used by the care team live, during a procedure, and accessed by those outside the operating room via the platform’s dedicated telehealth link. After a procedure, the Caresyntax platform provides insights that help surgeons benchmark and improve their care, hospital administrators use surgical resources more efficiently, medical device companies advance better products, and insurance companies understand risk and devise more tailored policies. Headquartered in San Francisco in the US and internationally in Berlin, Caresyntax software is used in more than 3,000 operating rooms worldwide and supports surgical teams in more than three million procedures per year. For more information, visit Caresyntax.com

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Acer Debuts on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index 2024

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Representing Top 10% of the largest 2,500 Companies in S&P BMI on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria

TAIPEI, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its debut on the Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World Index 2024, which comprises of the global sustainability leaders identified by S&P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). The DJSI World Index represents the top 10% of the largest 2,500 companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index (BMI) based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria.

At the same time, Acer was listed on DSJI’s Emerging Markets Index for the 11th consecutive year in 2024, ranking among the top companies in the THQ (Computers & Peripherals and Office Electronics) industry and scoring in the 100th percentile with full marks across various components: Transparency & Reporting, Materiality, and Customer Relationship Management.

Acer’s commitment to making a positive impact on environmental sustainability includes joining the RE100 initiative, setting the goals to source 100% renewable electricity by 2035 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. In 2023 the Acer Group sourced 48% renewable electricity worldwide, with 100% renewable electricity sourced in multiple countries. Acer’s efforts have been recognized in growing capacity by global sustainability accolades and indices throughout 2024:

Listed among TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies.Listed in the MSCI ESG Leaders Indexes for the 11th consecutive year, garnering the best rating of “AAA”[1] that represents the top 15% in the category of technology hardware, storage and peripherals industry.Awarded Platinum medal for EcoVadis’ Sustainability Ratings for the third straight year, the highest tier of recognition representing the top 1% of rated companies[2] evaluated on sustainability across global supply chains based on four key themes: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.A constituent of the FTSE4Good Emerging Index for the ninth consecutive year.In the subcategory FTSE4Good TIP Taiwan ESG Index[3] supported by the Taiwan Stock Exchange, which integrates ESG management practices and financial performances of companies, for the seventh year.

Acer continues to research and design climate-conscious solutions that serve both humanity and the planet, providing greener choices for a brighter future. Its eco-conscious offering includes computers and display products built with recycled materials and energy-efficient solutions, lifestyle products such e-bikes and e-scooters, energy storage solutions, along with award-winning packaging designs to contribute to the industry.

[1] MSCI ESG AAA Rating as of November 26, 2021, updated on December 10, 2024

[2] Ecovadis rating, August 2024

[3] First Taiwan domestic benchmark developed using FTSE ESG Ratings and data model, developed in partnership with Taiwan Stock Exchange’s (TWSE) wholly-owned subsidiary, Taiwan Index Plus Corp. (TIP)

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer’s 7,700 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.

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LG ACHIEVES 13TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR IN DOW JONES SUSTAINABILITY WORLD INDEX

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Only South Korean Company Recognized in Leisure Equipment & Products and Consumer Electronics Category for 13 Years

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) has once again secured its position in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the thirteenth consecutive year. The DJSI World ranks the top 10 percent of the largest 2,500 global companies based on their economic, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, serving as a critical benchmark for investors assessing corporate sustainability.

Notably, LG earned the highest overall score in the Leisure Equipment & Products and Consumer Electronics industry category. Furthermore, it remains the only South Korean company to be included in this category for 13 years running.

Additionally, LG has been included in the DJSI Asia Pacific (top 20 percent of the 600 largest companies in the Asia-Pacific region) and DJSI Korea (top 30 percent of the 200 largest companies in Korea) for 15 and 16 consecutive years, respectively.

LG received high evaluations across various ESG areas, including environmental policy and management, human rights management, human resource management, customer relations, supply chain management and product responsibility management.

Under the ESG management vision of Better Life for All, LG is carrying out various activities with the strategy of 3C for the planet (Carbon neutrality, Circularity, and Clean technology) and 3D for people (Decent workplace, Diversity & inclusion, and Design for all).

To achieve its 3C goals for the planet, LG has set ambitious targets, including reaching carbon neutrality in its product manufacturing process by 2030 and transitioning to 100 percent renewable energy by 2050.

Specifically, LG plans to reduce direct greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1) and indirect greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 2) in the product production stage by 54.6 percent compared to 2017 levels. This will be accomplished through process improvements, the introduction of energy-saving technologies and the use of renewable energy. Notably, LG was the first company in the home appliance industry to obtain UN carbon credits in 2015.

In addition, LG is focused on reducing the unit greenhouse gas emissions of its seven major product groups (TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, home and system air conditioners, and monitors) by 20 percent compared to 2020 levels during the product use stage (Scope 3). This commitment involves various activities aimed at improving the energy efficiency of individual products, thereby reducing overall carbon emissions.

As a member of the UN Global Compact and the Responsible Business Alliance, LG complies with international human rights and labor standards and is enhancing its human rights management processes to respond to strengthening global ESG-related legislation.

In the ESG evaluation and rating announcement results published by the Korea Corporate Governance Service this year, LG received an overall A grade for four consecutive years. LG also received an A grade for five consecutive years in the ESG evaluation conducted by the global ESG evaluation agency Morgan Stanley Capital International, gaining recognition for its ESG management performance from credible domestic and international institutions.

About LG Electronics USA 
LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $68 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, and vehicle components. LG is an 11-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. The company’s commitment to environmental sustainability and its “Life’s Good” marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people’s happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. For more information, visit www.LG.com

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CAS and PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute announce a collaboration to accelerate new materials discovery and innovation

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SHANGHAI and COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 23, 2024 /CNW/ — CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society specializing in scientific knowledge management, and PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of the world’s third largest oil company, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), are collaborating for use of the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform™ to accelerate research and discovery of new chemical materials.

PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute Co., Ltd. was founded in 2021 to address key technological challenges in advanced chemical materials and drive a transformation of CNPC from a traditional refinery and petrochemical product provider to a more advanced and sustainable material provider. Its research focus includes high-performance engineering materials, high-performance polyolefin and elastomers, special catalysts, advanced membranes, fibers and composites, etc.

CAS, the creator of the world’s most comprehensive and authoritative curated scientific information resource, the CAS Content Collection™, which covers over 150 years of discoveries, provides content and knowledge management solutions and services that accelerate innovation. The CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform, an authoritative scientific technology solution, will enable the institute research scientists to discover more relevant information faster, identify and optimize synthetic routes through a full retrosynthetic analysis of known and undisclosed substances, and locate, compare, and understand scientific methods via the CAS Content Collection.

“We’re excited that PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute will harness the CAS SciFinder Discovery Platform to accelerate their research and discovery initiatives. Combining the capabilities of this industry-leading CAS solution with the Research Institute’s expertise in material research will result in breakthroughs that bring advanced sustainable materials to the marketplace,” said Manuel Guzman, President of CAS.

PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute, as a newly established innovation hub, aims to grow into a world-leading, multi-capabilities research institute that drives cutting-edge innovations, pilots industrial-scale technologies, provides technical services, and facilitates academic and value chain collaborations.

“We are very pleased to cooperate with CAS, who will be a strong partner in bringing their sophisticated scientific information solutions to facilitate and speed up our approach to advanced sciences and technologies in novel materials. We are looking forward to exploring more innovative ideas through our engagement with CAS,” said Xudong Huang, Vice President of PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute.

About CAS

CAS connects the world’s scientific knowledge to accelerate breakthroughs that improve lives. We empower global innovators to efficiently navigate today’s complex data landscape and make confident decisions in each phase of the innovation journey. As a specialist in scientific knowledge management, our team builds the largest authoritative collection of human-curated scientific data in the world and provides essential information solutions, services, and expertise. Scientists, patent professionals, and business leaders across industries rely on CAS to help them uncover opportunities, mitigate risks, and unlock shared knowledge so they can get from inspiration to innovation faster. CAS is a division of the American Chemical Society. Connect with us at cas.org.

About PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute

PetroChina Shanghai Advanced Materials Research Institute, located in the Lingang Shanghai, was established in December 2021. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) with innovation functions in fundamental research, product development, industrial-scale piloting, technical service and academic collaborations. The research areas cover a broad spectrum of novel chemical materials for the markets of electronics, medical, transportation and new energy. 

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