FOSSIL GROUP, INC. TO ACQUIRE WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATOR MISFIT

RICHARDSON, Texas, Nov. 13, 2015 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fossil Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:FOSL) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Misfit, Inc., an innovator in wearable technology and stylish connected devices. The acquisition will enable Fossil Group to expand its addressable market, offering consumers both traditional timepieces and fashionable connected accessories. Misfit brings to Fossil Group a scalable cloud and app platform, a world-class software and hardware engineering team, a native wearable technology brand and a pipeline of innovative products.

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WEX AUSTRALIA - VICTORIAN WINNER OF SERVICE EXCELLENCE IN A CONTACT CENTRE CATEGORY AT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE INSTITUTE OF AUSTRALIA 2015 SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARDS

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE)-- WEX (NYSE: WEX), a leading provider of corporate payment solutions, today announced it was recognised by the Customer Service Institute of Australia as the 2015 Victorian Winner of the Service Excellence in a Contact Centre under 100 employees category, and the runner up in the National Award.

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'TEDDY BEAR HOSPITAL PROGRAMME', HEARME HEARME, MAIN ATTRACTIONS AT MICF

SHAH ALAM, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- Campaign #HearMe HearMe and 'Teddy Bear Hospital Programme', are among the main attractions at the Malaysia Islamic Children's Fair (MICF), which is scheduled to last for three days starting from Nov 27 at the Shah Alam Convention Centre (SACC) here.

Zurriyat Ventures Sdn Bhd managing director who is also the chairman of MICF, Dayang Lily Maznah Abang Muas, said the programme in its third year, was expected to draw up to 50,000 visitors.

    

HearMe #HearMe campaign aims to encourage children to present their opinions on any issue to adults so that adults can provide feedback on the issue.

    

"Usually we only hear adults giving opinions but this time we will make a difference and give the children a chance to express their opinions and aspirations.

    

"More interesting, the interview session and video recording will be done by children as well and the interview will be shared using the hashtag #HearMe HearMe, MICF is not just an exhibition but also a platform to produce children who will become future leaders," she told reporters here today.

    

Lily Maznah said children who visit the MICF can also participate in learning activities through the 'Teddy Bear Hospital Programme' under the supervision of the Islamic Medical Association of Malaysia Children and Teens Super Team (IMACAT).

    

She said the programme allows children to bring their dolls for a basic health screening.

    

"The programme themed 'Learn About Health the Fun Way!' inspires to promote proactive participation of health sector workers like medical students and doctors to promote a healthy lifestyle among children as well as exposing the children so that they are not afraid to go to hospital for treatment," she said.

   

According to Lily Maznah, MICF this year for the first time will introduce 'Anugerah Tunas Selangor' which will be presented to competent children in conjunction with Selangor Children's Day. MICF also provides various competitions to foster the family spirit.

  

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​ A.M. BEST COMMENTS ON RATINGS OF CHINA REINSURANCE (GROUP) CORPORATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FOLLOWING INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING

HONG KONG, Nov 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has commented that the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings of “a” of China Reinsurance (Group) Corporation (China Re) and its subsidiaries,China Property & Casualty Reinsurance Company Ltd. (China Re P&C), China Life Reinsurance Company Ltd. (China Re Life) and China Continent Property & Casualty Insurance Company Ltd. (CCIC), remain unchanged following China Re’s initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) on October 26, 2015. All the above companies are domiciled in China.

 

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A.M. BEST AFFIRMS RATINGS OF THE ORIENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED

HONG KONG, Nov 13 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the issuer credit rating of “bbb+” of The Oriental Insurance Company Limited (Oriental) (India). The outlook for both ratings is stable.

The ratings reflect Oriental’s strong risk-adjusted capitalization and consistently favorable investment performance.
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NTT COMMUNICATIONS AND PLDT TO PROVIDE DATA CENTER SERVICES IN PHILIPPINES

TOKYO, Nov 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- NTT Communications Corporation (NTT Com), the ICT solutions and international communications business within the NTT Group (NYSE: NTT), and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT, NYSE: PHI), the Philippines' leading information and communications technology company, agreed on a collaboration partnership on November 5 to provide Nexcenter™ solutions in the Philippines and promote cross-selling. Under the agreement, Philippines corporations with international operations will be able to use NTT Com’s globally standardized high-quality Nexcenter™ services at some 140 locations in 84 cities of 19 countries, in addition to its Arcstar Universal One private-network service, which is already available in the Philippines.

PLDT, supported by NTT Com, expects to gain Nexcenter™ accreditation for its two main data centers and begin providing Nexcenter™ services by January 2016. In addition, PLDT will incorporate Nexcenter™ standards in a new data center now under construction, which also will be launched as a new Nexcenter™ facility. The additions will strengthen Nexcenter™ as No. 1 data center brand in the Asian region.
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PRINTRONIX TO SELL THERMAL/AIDC PRODUCT LINE TO TSC AUTO ID TECHNOLOGY

IRVINE, Calif. Nov 11 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Printronix Inc., a worldwide leader in industrial printing solutions, today announces that it has reached an agreement to sell its Thermal/AIDC business to TSC Auto ID Technology Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 3611.TWO)

TSC will acquire all intellectual and branding rights to Printronix’ Industrial Thermal stationary and mobile printers, barcode verification, RFID, and PrintCart product lines that will operate post-closing as a stand-alone company called Printronix Auto-ID Inc.
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