Day: July 4, 2023

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Aztiq et Innobic annoncent le prix de vente secondaire des actions ordinaires de Lotus par l’AEMH

LONDRES et BANGKOK, Thaïlande, 03 juill. 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Aztiq Pharma Partners (« Aztiq »), une société de capital-investissement axée sur le secteur des sciences de la vie, et Innobic (Asia) Company Limited (« Innobic »), la branche sciences de la vie du conglomérat pétrolier et gazier thaïlandais PTT Public Company Limited (« PTT ») (collectivement, « les actionnaires »), ont annoncé aujourd’hui le prix fixé pour une vente de 25 095 850 actions de Lotus Pharmaceuticals (1795:TT ; « Lotus », « la société »), une société pharmaceutique multinationale, à 297 NT$ par action. La transaction sera réglée le 5 juillet 2023, sous réserve de satisfaction des procédures de règlement habituelles. La vente est exécutée par Alvogen Emerging Market Holdings Limited (« AEMH »), qui continuera de détenir 41 % des actions ordinaires de Lotus après la clôture de la transaction. En incluant les participations directes détenues par Innobic dans Lotus, les actionnaires continueront de détenir environ 47,7 % de la société.

Robert Wessman, fondateur d’Aztiq, a déclaré : « L’annonce d’aujourd’hui constitue une étape importante dans l’évolution de Lotus qui a commencé comme une entreprise dont l’activité était presque entièrement nationale. Aujourd’hui, la société est devenue une entreprise pharmaceutique mondiale disposant d’un vaste portefeuille de produits et dont la portée mondiale touche la quasi-totalité des régions du monde grâce aux activités d’exportation de la société ou via l’infrastructure commerciale propre de Lotus qui s’étend dans toute l’Asie. En tant que président, j’ai hâte de continuer à travailler avec l’équipe de direction éprouvée de Lotus qui a mené à bien cette transformation, afin de collaborer sur la stratégie et de développer l’entreprise à l’avenir. »

Dr Buranin Rattanasombat, directeur des Nouvelles activités et de l’Infrastructure de PTT, et président d’Innobic, a déclaré : « Cette transaction représente une étape importante pour Lotus, car elle augmente simultanément le flottant de l’action et diversifie la base d’actionnaires avec de solides investisseurs institutionnels. En tant qu’actionnaire de référence de Lotus, nos intérêts restent véritablement alignés sur ceux de la société et de ses précieux actionnaires. »

J.P. Morgan et Credit Suisse interviennent en tant qu’agents de placement pour la transaction.

À propos d’Aztiq

Aztiq est une société de capital-investissement visionnaire axée sur les soins de santé qui se consacre à la promotion de l’innovation et s’efforce de favoriser les changements positifs au sein de l’industrie. Dirigée par Robert Wessman et une équipe d’entrepreneurs chevronnés, Aztiq s’engage en termes d’identification, d’investissement et de développement de solutions de soins de santé révolutionnaires dans les domaines pharmaceutique et biotechnologique afin de relever les défis mondiaux en matière soins de santé. En tirant parti de l’expérience cumulée de cette équipe, Aztiq vise à améliorer les résultats pour les patients, à accroître l’accès à des soins de santé de qualité, et à créer un écosystème de soins de santé plus efficace et plus durable. Forte de ses succès avérés, Aztiq continue d’exercer un impact durable sur la santé et le bien-être des populations dans le monde entier. Pour obtenir de plus amples informations, rendez-vous sur www.aztiq.com et suivez Aztiq sur LinkedIn.

À propos d’Innobic

Innobic (Asia) Company Limited est une filiale à 100 % de PTT, la plus grande entreprise énergétique de Thaïlande détenue majoritairement par le ministère thaïlandais des finances et cotée au Fortune Global 500. PTT est passé du statut de fournisseur d’énergie national à celui de conglomérat multinational, et a commencé à diversifier ses activités dans de nouveaux secteurs, et notamment dans les sciences de la vie, les énergies renouvelables, la chaîne de valeur de l’électricité et les nouvelles entreprises afin d’assurer la progression de sa nouvelle courbe en S. PTT a officiellement créé Innobic en décembre 2020 dans le but stratégique de générer une nouvelle empreinte dans les domaines des sciences de la vie pour le groupe PTT en se concentrant initialement sur les produits pharmaceutiques, et vise à faire d’Innobic une entreprise leader des sciences de la vie dans la région afin d’apporter le meilleur de la science et d’améliorer la qualité de vie des populations. Pour obtenir de plus amples informations, rendez-vous sur www.innobicasia.com

Demandes des médias :

Ming Li
+16465093032
ming.li@aztiq.com

Jaruchai Sutjarittam
+66888924564
Jaruchai.s@innobicasia.com

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Aztiq e Innobic anunciam preço da venda secundária de ações ordinárias da Lotus pela AEMH

LONDRES e BANGKOK, Tailândia, July 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A Aztiq Pharma Partners (“Aztiq”), uma empresa de private equity focada no setor de ciências da vida, e a Innobic (Asia) Company Limited (“Innobic”), o braço de ciências da vida do conglomerado tailandês de petróleo e gás PTT Public Company Limited (“PTT”) (coletivamente, “os acionistas”), anunciaram hoje o preço de uma venda de 25.095.850 ações da Lotus Pharmaceuticals (1795: TT; “Lotus”, “a empresa”), uma empresa farmacêutica multinacional, a um preço de NT$ 297 por ação. A negociação será liquidada em 5 de julho de 2023, sujeita ao cumprimento dos procedimentos habituais de liquidação. A venda está sendo executada pela Alvogen Emerging Market Holdings Limited (“AEMH”), que continuará a deter 41% das ações ordinárias da Lotus após o fechamento da transação. Incluindo as participações diretas da Innobic na Lotus, os acionistas continuarão a deter aproximadamente 47,7% da empresa.

Robert Wessman, fundador da Aztiq, comentou: “O anúncio de hoje é um grande passo na evolução da Lotus, que começou como uma empresa cujos negócios eram quase inteiramente domésticos. A empresa hoje evoluiu para uma empresa farmacêutica global com um vasto portfólio de produtos e um alcance global que atinge quase todos os cantos do mundo através do negócio de exportação da empresa ou através da própria infraestrutura comercial da Lotus que se espalha por toda a Ásia. Como presidente, estou ansioso para continuar a trabalhar com a equipe de gestão consagrada da Lotus que liderou essa transformação para colaborar na estratégia e expandir o negócio no futuro.”

Dr. Buranin Rattanasombat, Diretor de Novos Negócios e Infraestrutura da PTT e Presidente da Innobic, comentou: “Esta transação é um passo significativo para a Lotus, pois aumenta simultaneamente a circulação das ações e diversifica a base de acionistas com fortes investidores institucionais. Como principal acionista da Lotus, nossos interesses permanecem verdadeiramente alinhados com os da empresa e de seus valiosos acionistas.”

O J.P. Morgan e o Credit Suisse estão atuando como agentes de colocação para o negócio.

Sobre a Aztiq

A Aztiq é uma empresa visionária de private equity focada em saúde dedicada a promover a inovação e impulsionar mudanças positivas no setor. Liderada por Robert Wessman e uma equipe de empreendedores veteranos, a Aztiq está comprometida em identificar, investir e nutrir soluções inovadoras de saúde em farmacêutica e biotecnologia para enfrentar os desafios globais de saúde. Ao aproveitar a experiência acumulada da equipe, a Aztiq visa melhorar os resultados dos pacientes, aumentar o acesso a cuidados de saúde de qualidade e criar um ecossistema de saúde mais eficiente e sustentável. Com um histórico comprovado de sucesso, a Aztiq continua a causar um impacto duradouro na saúde e no bem-estar das pessoas em todo o mundo. Para mais informações, visite www.aztiq.com e siga a Aztiq no LinkedIn.

Sobre a Innobic

A Innobic (Asia) Company Limited é uma subsidiária integral da PTT, a maior empresa de energia da Tailândia de propriedade majoritária do Ministério das Finanças da Tailândia e listada na Fortune Global 500. A PTT deixou de ser uma fornecedora nacional de energia para se tornar um conglomerado multinacional e começou a diversificar os negócios em novos setores, incluindo Ciências da Vida, Energias Renováveis, Cadeia de Valor de Eletricidade e Empreendimentos, para servir como sua nova curva S. Ela estabeleceu oficialmente a Innobic em dezembro de 2020 com o objetivo estratégico de construir uma nova presença nos campos de Ciências da Vida para o Grupo PTT, com foco inicial em produtos farmacêuticos, e visa fazer com que a Innobic se torne uma empresa líder em Ciências da Vida na região para trazer a melhor ciência e melhorar a qualidade de vida das pessoas. Para mais informações, visite www.innobicasia.com

Informações para a mídia:

Ming Li
+16465093032
ming.li@aztiq.com

Jaruchai Sutjarittam
+66888924564
Jaruchai.s@innobicasia.com

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Zimbabwe Music Concerts Urge People to ‘Vote in Peace’

Activist groups in Zimbabwe have launched a series of nationwide 'Vote in Peace' concerts to promote unity and discourage violence as the country prepares for August 23 elections. Government critics point out much of the past election-related violence came from the state against the opposition and their supporters. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare, Zimbabwe. Camera: Blessing Chigwenhembe

Source: Voice of America

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Olufuko festival key in preserving cultural heritage: Nepembe

Olufuku Annual Cultural Festival (OACF) Ambassador, Maria Nepembe, on Monday said the event is a key component and platform to safeguard cultural knowledge for posterity.

Nepembe in an interview with Nampa at Outapi in the Omusati Region, underscored the significance of cultural identity and the preservation thereof, saying the festival serves as a nostalgic escape, allowing people to reconnect with cultural aspects and traditions.

The festival commenced on Saturday in the northern town, attracting scores of exhibitors, cultural enthusiasts, and curators.

Meanwhile, Kaarina Kashupi, a grade 11 learner at Mwaala High School, told this agency that she is using the festival to conduct research on the Oshindonga tradition, which involves capturing photographs and observing the activities during the festival.

Kashupi indicated the essence of deepening her understanding of her community and heritage, as it plays a vital role in cultivating cultural awareness among the youth.

Elizabeth Silas, an exhibitor showcasing her uncle’s enterprise and its offerings also emphasized the importance of the festival, not only from a cultural perspective, but from an economic perspective as well.

Tchingando Almeida, an exhibitor from Southern Namibia, expressed his limited familiarity with the culture of the northern parts, saying his experience thus far, has been highly intriguing.

Almeida also expressed his sentiments on the festival, noting he had observed a lot of cultural practices, he was not well acquainted with but had since been enlightened, thereby enriching his experiences and knowledge.

Founding Father of the Nation, and patron of the festival, Dr. Sam Nujoma is expected to officiate at the opening ceremony on Tuesday.

The event will run throughout the week with artists and cultural groups performing.

It ends on Friday.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

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Olufuko festival celebrates Namibian culture, preserves tradition: Nujoma

Founding President and patron of the Olufuko Annual Cultural Festival, Sam Nujoma has emphasised the importance of celebrating Namibian culture ‘in the face of social and cultural imperialism.’

Nujoma made these remarks during the official opening of the ninth edition of the festival at Outapi on Tuesday. He stressed that culture should be used as a significant means to dismantle the lasting effects of centuries of colonialism in Africa.

He explained that there is a misconception about Olufuko, as many believe it is a platform used to encourage child marriage.

“Let me once again make it categorically clear that initiation is not marriage, but the rite of passage for the girls from childhood to adulthood,” stressed Nujoma.

He said the teachings and rituals are part of the Oshiwambo culture, providing an occasion to address present-day societal concerns that impact them, such as teenage pregnancy.

Nujoma further added that religion should not be at the exclusion of African values.

“The two can co-exist and there can be a common ground of mutual understanding as it is granted by the Namibian Constitution for every citizen to observe, practice and exercise his or her religion and culture,” he stressed.

He further added that the University of Namibia’s Multidisciplinary Research Centre conducted a study on Olufuko, both in ancient times and the present day.

The study concluded that Europeans used severe censorship and bans on African cultural practices, including Olufuko, as a method to exert power and control over the African people.

Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni echoed Nujoma’s sentiments, saying the initiation practice is not counterintuitive in any way, but on the contrary fosters cultural preservation.

Olufuko is a traditional initiation ceremony for girls from childhood to adulthood. The festival features performances by various artists and cultural groups, as well as teachings and rituals that help the girls to transition into adulthood.

This year’s event attracted 33 initiates. It ends Friday.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency