Volkswagen to pay out £193m in ‘dieselgate’ settlement

David Whitmore, chief executive of Slater and Gordon, which represented around 70,000 of the claimants, said: “The settlement avoids the need for a lengthy, complex and expensive trial process and we are delighted to have achieved this settlement for our customers as a result of the group action.” Go to Source

Carlyle buys Shanghai-based cosmetic packaging firm HCP …

Carlyle Group has bought HCP Packaging, a global cosmetic packaging company from Barings Private Equity Asia, the companies said in a statement on Thursday. HCP is headquartered in Shanghai and has 10 production and manufacturing facilities around the world and more than 250 clients, the statement said. Its customers include Estee Lauder, L’Oreal and Shiseido,… Continue reading Carlyle buys Shanghai-based cosmetic packaging firm HCP …

China’s Alibaba beats revenue estimates as lockdowns spur online demand

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd on Thursday beat expectations for fourth-quarter revenue, as growing demand for some of its niche online shopping services in China offset weakness at its main marketplaces caused by the country’s COVID-19 lockdowns. U.S.-listed Alibaba shares, which have lost roughly a third of their value so far this year, were up about… Continue reading China’s Alibaba beats revenue estimates as lockdowns spur online demand

Chinese tech firms forced into ‘blood listings’ as capital dries up

A growing number of Chinese tech start-ups, once the darlings of equity markets, are willing to list shares publicly in China at valuations lower than during private funding rounds in so-called blood listings. Unlike tech sector woes elsewhere, triggered mainly by rising interest rates, the misery in China comes from frothy tech markets and disruptions from harsh COVID-19 restrictions. Public offerings at… Continue reading Chinese tech firms forced into ‘blood listings’ as capital dries up

India Digest: Riverwalk launches fund; Innoviti raises more capital from FMO

Riverwalk Holdings, an early-stage India-focused venture capital fund, has announced the launch of a new fund while Innoviti Payment Solutions has raised additional capital from existing investor FMO. Riverwalk Holdings launches new fund Riverwalk Holdings has announced the launch of its Rs 150 crore ($19.3 million) fund anchored by  Singapore-based Thakral Group. The vehicle also… Continue reading India Digest: Riverwalk launches fund; Innoviti raises more capital from FMO

Gold and Gemstone Mining, Inc. announces the acquisition of luxury vessel Maki

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Gold and GemStone Mining, Inc. (OTC: GGSM); (“the Company”), announces the acquisition of luxury vessel Maki as part of our growth strategy through acquisitions to increase service capabilities in the Mentawai Islands. In addition to Maki, the Company is evaluating acquisitions to increase ultimate charter vessels in our fleet… Continue reading Gold and Gemstone Mining, Inc. announces the acquisition of luxury vessel Maki

Milestone Partners Capitalizes Specialty Auto Insurance Holding Company

RADNOR, Pa., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Milestone Partners is pleased to announce the formation of specialty auto insurance holding company Drive Assurance Holdings LLC (“Drive Assurance”) and the related acquisition of GoAuto, LLC (“GoAuto”) and its affiliated technology platform, Adaptive Information Technologies, LLC (“AIT”). GoAuto is a tech-focused, vertically integrated personal auto insurance platform… Continue reading Milestone Partners Capitalizes Specialty Auto Insurance Holding Company

DENSO Announces Recipients of 2021 North America Business Partner of the Year Awards

Annual awards celebrate partners who help DENSO provide customers with exceptional quality, service and value Fifteen recipients honored at DENSO’s 2022 North America Business Convention Annual meeting fosters collaboration between DENSO and its supply chain, helping both succeed in today’s evolving mobility landscape SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, has… Continue reading DENSO Announces Recipients of 2021 North America Business Partner of the Year Awards

RVshare names Melissa Fortenberry Chief Product Officer as the Company Soars to New Heights

“Since Melissa joined the company in 2018, she has been instrumental in scaling RVshare’s business through a hyper-growth period and beyond,” said RVshare’s CEO Jon Gray. “I am honored to have her join me at the senior executive level of RVshare where I know she will continue to help the company level-up time and time… Continue reading RVshare names Melissa Fortenberry Chief Product Officer as the Company Soars to New Heights

National Advertising Division Finds Certain Global Medical Response, Inc. Air Ambulance Transport Advertising Claims Supported, with Qualification

NEW YORK , May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The National Advertising Division (NAD) of BBB National Programs determined that Global Medical Response, Inc. (GMR) provided a reasonable basis for certain advertising claims for its Air Ambulance Transport. However, NAD recommended that the advertiser clearly disclose qualifying information related to its AirMedCare Network (AMCN) subscription membership program.… Continue reading National Advertising Division Finds Certain Global Medical Response, Inc. Air Ambulance Transport Advertising Claims Supported, with Qualification