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New Poster Campaign Warns Against Drugs and Distractions While Driving

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 26, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 26, 2025 – The Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV), the German Road Safety Council (DVR), and the employers' liability insurance associations, accident insurance funds, and their umbrella organization, the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV), have launched a nationwide poster campaign against drugs and distractions while driving. The new motifs of the "Runter vom Gas" (Take Your Foot Off the Gas) campaign warn against the dangers of alcohol, cannabis, and smartphones at the wheel on more than 700 posters on highways and rest areas.

Powerful Images and Clear Messages

Kellanova Announces Regular Dividend of $0.57 Per Share, Continuing Century-Long Tradition

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 23, 2025 – Kellanova (NYSE: K) has declared a regular dividend of $0.57 per share, continuing its long-standing commitment to delivering value to its shareholders. The announcement, made by the company's Board of Directors, reaffirms Kellanova's financial stability and its dedication to returning capital to its investors.

Dividend Details and Record Date

The declared dividend of $0.57 per share will be payable on March 14, 2025, to shareowners of record at the close of business on March 3, 2025. The ex-dividend date is also set for March 3, 2025. This payout marks the 401st dividend that Kellanova, formerly Kellogg Company, has distributed to its common stock owners since 1925, highlighting nearly a century of consistent returns.1

Kellanova: A Global Snacking Powerhouse

Mercury's 2024: A Year of Product Launches and Vision Realization

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 21, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 21, 2025 – Mercury, a financial technology company, has released its annual letter reflecting on a year of significant growth and innovation in 2024. CEO and co-founder Immad Akhund shared insights into the company's progress towards its vision of a more comprehensive and integrated banking experience for businesses and individuals.

Expanding the Definition of Banking

IVD President Wohltorf Calls for Immediate Action on Housing Crisis: "The New Federal Government Must Not Lose Another Day"

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 20, 2025 –  SHERIDAN, WYOMING - Feb. 20, 2025  "The new federal government must act in the first weeks after its formation. Due to the wrong and often ideological course set in recent years, a housing crisis is already looming, which can hardly be prevented!" With this urgent appeal, Dirk Wohltorf, president of the German Real Estate Association IVD, calls for an immediate program for a consistent housing turnaround just days before the federal election on February 23.

BBVA to Showcase the Future of Banking at MWC Barcelona 2025

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 15, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 15, 2025, BBVA, a global leader in banking innovation, will present its vision for the future of the financial industry at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. With a strong emphasis on digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI), and open banking, BBVA's participation underscores its commitment to leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences and drive industry evolution.

Innovation and Digitization: Cornerstones of BBVA's Strategy

BBVA has firmly positioned technology at the heart of its strategy. With an annual technology investment exceeding €1 billion in Spain alone and €3 billion globally, and approximately 20,000 tech profile employees worldwide. Its dedication is evident in its 57 million mobile customers and the fact that 78 percent of its total sales are conducted through digital channels.

Economists for Future Releases Evaluation of German Parties' Economic Policies

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 12, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 12, 2025 – The German federal election of 2025 is fast approaching, and with it comes a critical evaluation of the economic policies proposed by the contending parties. Economists for Future, a non-profit association composed of economists, researchers, and practitioners, has meticulously analyzed the economic platforms of the major political parties to provide an in-depth understanding of their stances.

Methodology

Economists for Future employed a robust methodology, drawing on a broad network of experts and a comprehensive database of over 80 articles from their annual econ4future debate series. This analysis identified 93 key economic topics, grouped into five categories:

How to Protect Your Bike from Theft: Expert Tips and Insurance Advice

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 10, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 10, 2025 – With hundreds of thousands of bicycles stolen each year, bike theft is a major issue that causes significant frustration and financial loss for victims. Janna Poll, an insurance expert at ERGO, provides valuable insights on how bike owners can protect their bicycles and e-bikes from theft, what to do if their bike goes missing, and what kind of insurance coverage is available in case of theft.

Invest in a High-Quality Lock: The First Line of Defense

The most important measure to prevent bike theft is a high-quality lock. Chain, folding, and U-locks offer the greatest protection. "Cheap locks can be cracked in seconds by experienced criminals with the right tools," warns Janna Poll. "Bike owners shouldn't skimp and should invest in a lock that costs about ten percent of the purchase price of the bike."

"Assemblean": spin-off from the University of Paderborn concludes financing round of 1.8 million euros

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 5, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 5, 2025 – "assemblean," a spin-off from the Heinz Nixdorf Institute at the University of Paderborn, Germany, has successfully closed a €1.8 million seed funding round. The investment was led by venture capital firms b2venture and Archimedes New Ventures, along with business angels from the Teuto Seed Club. This funding will enable "assemblean" to validate its business model, further develop its product, and finance its market entry. The startup received support from garage33, the University of Paderborn's startup center, during its spin-off process. The foundation for "assemblean" was laid during Yang's and Pöhler's research on decentralized production control within the "Product Creation" department, headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Iris Gräßler at the Heinz Nixdorf Institute in Paderborn.

Automating Supply Chain Management and Production Processes

Best Booth Award, Innovations Award, and More at insureNXT 2025

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 31, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 31, 2025 – The insureNXT 2025, scheduled for May 14-15, is gearing up to be an event packed with innovation and opportunities. With new additions like the "Best Booth Award" and the ongoing call for submissions for the insureNXT Innovators Award, excitement is building for this key event in the insurance industry. Additionally, the 3rd Cologne Cyber Insurance Forum will follow directly after insureNXT, providing further value and networking opportunities.

Best Booth Award at insureNXT 2025

Leasys Secures €100 Million in Funding to Accelerate Energy Transition

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 27, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 27, 2025 – Leasys S.p.A., a leading povider of mobility solutions, today announced the successful pricing of a €100 million offering of unsecured senior debt securities due January 2028. The transaction was finalized through a private placement with Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP) and represents the first public issuance under Leasys' Euro Medium Term Note Programme (EMTN) in 2025.

The proceeds from the offering will be used to finance the acquisition of electric vehicles (EVs) that Leasys will offer to its customers, thereby promoting the transition to sustainable mobility.

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