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The main objective of this growth opportunity analysis is to assess the impact of market trends and challenges influencing growth prospects for positive displacement (PD) pump original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the next 5 years.New York, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Innovative Business Models Focused on Digital Solutions Offer New Opportunities in the North American Positive Displacement Pumps Market" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p06030170/?utm_source=GNW As business uncertainty becomes an inevitable factor, end users across industry verticals are revisiting their strategies to adapt to the new market conditions. The unpredicted outbreak of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) and its consequent impact on slowing down global manufacturing, which is also being interpreted as the COVID-19 induced economic recession, has severely affected the performance of pump OEMs’ North American business in 2020. Oil prices reaching their lowest level in history, worsening of US-China trade relations, closure of rigs by small oil enterprises, and massive job cuts in both the United States and Canada have contributed to the decrease in sales of PD pumps in North America.Some of the key trends analyzed in this study include Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and digital transformation, energy efficiency, impact of oil prices, and the US-China trade war. IIoT is one of the key trends affecting manufacturers as end users continue to emphasize on improvements to plant maintenance as well as reduced operational expenditure (OPEX). As companies realize that the future of manufacturing will be driven by IIoT, they will begin to look at data ownership, security, integration with existing infrastructure, and return on investment (ROI).Importantly, this research offers 5 lucrative growth opportunities for pump OEMs to consider in the North American market. The analyst considers these 5 growth opportunities as key enablers that will unlock new revenue streams and deliver differentiating pump products and services.This research embraces a specific methodology that includes discussions with senior managements of PD pump manufacturers, and is supported by secondary research.Read the full report: https://www.reportlinker.com/p06030170/?utm_source=GNWAbout ReportlinkerReportLinker is an award-winning market research solution. Reportlinker finds and organizes the latest industry data so you get all the market research you need - instantly, in one place.__________________________ CONTACT: Clare: clare@reportlinker.com US: (339)-368-6001 Intl: +1 339-368-6001
Dublin, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global real estate agency and brokerage market as it emerges from the COVID-19 shut down. The global real estate agency and brokerage market is expected to grow from $960.12 billion in 2020 to $1008.95 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $1351.1 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 8%.Reasons to Purchase Gain a truly global perspective with the most comprehensive report available on this market covering 50+ geographies.Understand how the market is being affected by the coronavirus and how it is likely to emerge and grow as the impact of the virus abates.Create regional and country strategies on the basis of local data and analysis.Identify growth segments for investment.Outperform competitors using forecast data and the drivers and trends shaping the market.Understand customers based on the latest market research findings.Benchmark performance against key competitors.Utilize the relationships between key data sets for superior strategizing.Suitable for supporting your internal and external presentations with reliable high quality data and analysis Where is the largest and fastest growing market for the real estate agency and brokerage? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The Real Estate Agency and Brokerage market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider real estate agency and brokerage market, and compares it with other markets. The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, the impact of the COVID-19 virus and forecasting its recovery.Market segmentations break down market into sub markets.The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the impact and recovery trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.Competitive landscape gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.The real estate agency and brokerage market section of the report gives context. It compares the real estate agency and brokerage market with other segments of the real estate market by size and growth, historic and forecast. It analyses GDP proportion, expenditure per capita, real estate agency and brokerage indicators comparison. Major companies in the real estate agency and brokerage services market include CBRE Group; Jones Lang LaSalle Inc; Newmark Grubb Knight Frank; Keller Williams and Century 21.The real estate agency and brokerage services market consists of sales of real estate and brokerage services by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that act as agents and/or brokers for real estate activities. The real estate agency and brokerage services market is segmented into residential buildings and dwellings brokers; non-residential buildings brokers; mini warehouses and self-storage units brokers; and other brokers.Asia Pacific was the largest region in the global real estate agency and brokerage market, accounting for 53% of the market in 2020. North America was the second largest region accounting for 23% of the global real estate agency and brokerage market. Africa was the smallest region in the global real estate agency and brokerage market.Real estate companies are investing in artificial intelligence applications to perform various functions such as property search, building management and design. Artificial intelligence is helping real estate companies to find people looking to buy or sell properties, find a suitable property based on customer requirements, redesign office spaces based on user behavior. According to a research conducted by Drooms, AI technology provider around 54% of property professionals surveyed already use artificial intelligence to improve keyword search and 69% believe AI gives their companies competitive advantage by enabling high speed search of documents. For instance, REX, a real estate company analyses data from third parties such as Google to determine willingness of a person to buy or sell a house. WeWork, a startup that provides shared workspaces is using artificial intelligence to design its office spaces. Skyline, an Israeli company's artificial intelligence platform recommends properties to real estate investors by using data from more than 130 sources and taking into account over 10,000 different attributes on properties.The outbreak of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the real estate agency and brokerage market in 2020 as the need for services offered by these establishments declined due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID 19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People's Republic of China and spread globally including Western Europe, North America and Asia. Steps by national governments to contain the transmission have resulted in a decline in economic activity with countries entering a state of 'lock down' and the outbreak is expected to continue to have a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the real estate agency and brokerage market will recover from the shock across the forecast period as it is a 'black swan' event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy.Economic growth and a rapidly growing urban population is expected to increase the demand for residential and commercial buildings brokers, during the forecast period. The increasing number of rural residents migrating into cities is resulting in increasing demand for access to affordable housing and commercial spaces. This provides a significant opportunity for real estate service providers to improve housing, retail and other commercial services. Globally, around 60% of urban settlements remained to be built. According to the World Bank, the urban population in South Asia is expected to grow by 250 million by 2030. This rapid urbanization is expected to boost the demand for real estate agencies and brokers and drive the real estate agency and brokerage market going forward.Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Report Structure 3. Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Characteristics 3.1. Market Definition 3.2. Key Segmentations 4. Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Product Analysis 4.1. Leading Products/ Services 4.2. Key Features and Differentiators 4.3. Development Products 5. Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Supply Chain 5.1. Supply Chain 5.2. Distribution 5.3. End Customers 6. Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Customer Information 6.1. Customer Preferences 6.2. End Use Market Size and Growth 7. Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Trends and Strategies 8. Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate Agency and Brokerage 9. Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Size and Growth 9.1. Market Size 9.2. Historic Market Growth, Value ($ Billion) 9.2.1. Drivers of the Market 9.2.2. Restraints on the Market 9.3. Forecast Market Growth, Value ($ Billion) 9.3.1. Drivers of the Market 9.3.2. Restraints on the Market 10. Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Regional Analysis 10.1. Global Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market, 2020, by Region, Value ($ Billion) 10.2. Global Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, Historic and Forecast, by Region 10.3. Global Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market, Growth and Market Share Comparison, by Region 11. Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Segmentation11.1. Global Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market, Segmentation by Type11.2. Global Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market, Segmentation by Mode 12. Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Metrics 12.1. Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Size, Percentage of GDP, 2015-2025, Global 12.2. Per Capita Average Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Expenditure, 2015-2025, Global 13. Asia-Pacific Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market 14. Western Europe Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market 15. Eastern Europe Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market 16. North America Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market 17. South America Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market 18. Middle East Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market 19. Africa Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market 20. Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market Competitive Landscape 20.1. Competitive Market Overview 20.2. Market Shares 20.3. Company Profiles 20.3.1. CBRE Group 20.3.1.1. Company Overview 20.3.1.2. Products and Services 20.3.1.3. Strategy 20.3.1.4. Financial Performance 20.3.2. Jones Lang LaSalle Inc 20.3.2.1. Company Overview 20.3.2.2. Products and Services 20.3.2.3. Strategy 20.3.2.4. Financial Performance 20.3.3. Newmark Grubb Knight Frank 20.3.3.1. Company Overview 20.3.3.2. Products and Services 20.3.3.3. Strategy 20.3.3.4. Financial Performance 20.3.4. Keller Williams 20.3.4.1. Company Overview 20.3.4.2. Products and Services 20.3.4.3. Strategy 20.3.4.4. Financial Performance 20.3.5. Century 21 20.3.5.1. Company Overview 20.3.5.2. Products and Services 20.3.5.3. Strategy 20.3.5.4. Financial Performance 21. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market 22. Market Background: Real Estate Market 22.1. Real Estate Market Characteristics 22.2. Real Estate Market Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F Growth, by Segment, Value ($ Billion), Global 22.3. Global Real Estate Market, 2020, by Region, Value ($ Billion) 22.4. Global Real Estate Market, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, Historic and Forecast, by Region 22.5. Global Real Estate Market, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, Segmentation by Type, Value ($ Billion) 23. Recommendations 23.1. Global Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market in 2025 - Growth Countries 23.2. Global Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market in 2025 - Growth Segments 23.3. Global Real Estate Agency and Brokerage Market in 2025 - Growth Strategies 24. Appendix 24.1. NAICS Definitions of Industry Covered in this Report 24.2. Abbreviations 24.3. Currencies 24.4. Research Inquiries 24.5. About the Publisher25. Copyright and Disclaimer For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/9nqh57 CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
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Medical Marijuana Market Key Players Studied In this Report are Green Relief Inc, Medical Marijuana, Inc, ABcann Medicinals, Inc, GW Pharmaceuticals, Aphria Inc, Canopy Growth Corporation.Pune, India, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to the report, Medical Marijuana market size is projected reach USD 26,920.4 Million by 2026. Global Medical Marijuana market was USD 6,338.1 million in 2018 and is anticipated to exhibit a CAGR of 20.04% during the forecast period set between 2019 to 2026. Rise in Research Activities for Medicinal Properties of Cannabis to Bode Well for Market The global medical marijuana market size is expected to reach USD 26,920.4 million by 2026, owing to the increasing demand for decriminalization of marijuana in most parts of the world. Medical cannabis or medical marijuana is extracted from the marijuana plant and can be used for treating certain illnesses and health conditions. But due to government restrictions, the use of marijuana as a medicinal drug is not tested rigorously. Request a Sample Copy of the Research Report: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/enquiry/request-sample-pdf/medical-marijuana-market-102609 Increasing Awareness on medicinal Properties of Cannabis to Offer Lucrative Growth Opportunities for the Rest of the World The increasing demand for legalization of medical cannabis across various states is a major medical marijuana market growth driver. Besides this, the rising prevalence of diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, cancer, neurological disorders, and acute pain diseases is also expected to aid in expansion of the market in the forecast period. On the contrary, increasing application of marijuana beyond the required dose may result in side effects such as hallucinations, dizziness, low blood pressure, and others. This may stand as a major challenge to the market in the long run. Geographically, North America earned the maximum medical marijuana market share with a revenue of USD 5,994.9 million earned in 2018, that is anticipated to reach USD 24,578.3 million by the end of 2026.Growth of this region is attributed to the rise in the number of legalization of marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes, coupled with the presence of major vendors in the region. Europe ranks second in terms of cannabis cultivation and is expected to witness significant growth owing to the increasing investments for research activities by many public and private entities in the forthcoming years. Furthermore, the market in Latin America and the Rest of the World is anticipated to witness lucrative business opportunities in the years to follow. This is owing to the rise in prevalence of chronic ailments, psychiatric disorders, acute pain diseases and the increasing awareness about the medicinal benefits of cannabis. Click here to get the short-term and long-term impacts of COVID-19 on this Market: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/medical-marijuana-market-102609 Entry of New Players will Intensify Market Competition The rapid developmental pace of medical marijuana and its wide expansion has propelled many players to enter into this market and make heavy investments in research and development of the same. Although the most crucial part is its production and cultivation, significant medical marijuana market revenue is derived from the pharmacological organizations. Besides this, with the increasing number of marijuana legalization in various states, more and more players are entering into the market to make their mark in the competition. Existing players are focusing on geographical expansion for gaining a competitive edge in the market in the forthcoming years. Quick Buy - Medical Marijuana Market Research Report: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/checkout-page/102609 The first ever medical marijuana tablets were launched by Curaleaf in Florida and is available across 26 Curaleaf dispensaries across the U.S. Harvest One Cannabis signed an agreement with Health House for distributing Satipharm CBD Gelpell Capsules for carrying out business across Asia, New Zealand, and Australia. Aurora CannabisCannTrust HoldingsMedReleaf CorpEmerald Health TherapeuticsThe Cronos GroupGreen Relief Inc.Medical Marijuana, Inc.ABcann Medicinals, Inc.GW PharmaceuticalsAphria Inc.Canopy Growth Corporation Have Any Query? 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India captain Virat Kohli has reacted angrily to ongoing debates around the pitch in Ahmedabad, blaming England's two-day defeat in the third Test solely on "a bizarre display of batting".Kohli has overseen two successive thumping victories on big-spinning surfaces since England took the series opener in gentler conditions in Chennai, concluding in a two-day finish last week.
(Bloomberg) -- Twice in the last week, the U.S. announced new sanctions against Russia and Saudi Arabia over what it called human rights abuses. Twice, critics said President Joe Biden pulled his punches.Financial markets and rights groups were unimpressed by Biden’s move Tuesday to sanction senior Russian law enforcement officials over the poisoning and imprisonment of opposition leader Alexey Navalny. That followed similar criticism when Biden declined to target Saudi Arabia’s crown prince after releasing an intelligence report accusing him of approving the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi.U.S. lawmakers from both parties also knocked the Biden administration last week after it held off on sanctions against German entities involved in the construction of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, despite arguing that the project undermines European security.Critics argue that Biden has set the wrong tone early in his administration. After accusing his predecessor Donald Trump of weakness toward autocrats, they say Biden has failed to match his rhetoric with action against leaders like Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin. They say the U.S. could sanction Russia’s oligarchs or its sovereign debt, and fault him for declining to punish the crown prince.“They castigated Trump for being weak on Russia, and they said they would be tough, and they’re doing the same,” said James Carafano, the director of foreign policy studies at the Washington-based Heritage Foundation. “The question is: What are you practically going to do?”U.S. Matches EU, U.K. Sanctions on Russia for Navalny Attack (2)The Russia sanctions announced on Tuesday hit individuals with travel restrictions and asset freezes -- actions that won’t have a big impact because those targeted probably wouldn’t travel to America or have assets in U.S. accounts. It was the same with the Saudi sanctions. After releasing the report that said Prince Mohammed authorized the killing of Khashoggi, Biden declined to target him directly.That approach was a disappointment to those who believe the Saudi crown prince deserves direct punishment for his role in Khashoggi’s murder, as it was to Navalny’s supporters. On Tuesday, Russia’s ruble rebounded, erasing earlier declines, after the narrow scope of the U.S. and European Union penalties became clear.By Wednesday morning, the Russian currency was on track for its longest run of gains in almost a month amid relief the sanctions weren’t broader. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the ones imposed on law-enforcement officials merely duplicate limits in Russian law. Vowing a reciprocal reaction, he said the new sanctions “have no effect or purpose.” Still, Navalny’s allies welcomed the moves. “That the U.S. and EU have imposed sanctions on people who were involved in jailing Navalny is wonderful and cool,” Maria Pevchykh, a close aide of the detained Russian activist, wrote on Twitter. “But the most painful sanctions, which neither Europe nor the U.S. imposed, are the ones against oligarchs.”The Biden administration counters that the criticism is unwarranted. On a call with reporters on Tuesday, a senior official described the Navalny sanctions as a first step and suggested more would follow in three areas: Russia’s election interference; the SolarWinds hack that targeted the U.S. government and hundreds of American companies; and reports that Russia offered bounties for the killing of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan.Why the World Frets Over Russian Nord Stream Pipeline: QuickTakeOfficials have also emphasized how they are working in tandem with other countries. They argue that by doing so -- whether in confronting Russia, China or Iran -- the U.S. actions gain strength and effectiveness from joint action, leaving the targeted nations isolated.“The announcement we’re making today was done in harmony with the EU,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters. “It was not meant to be a silver bullet or an ending to what has been a difficult relationship with Russia.”The focus on working with allies comes after Biden repeatedly criticized Trump for too often going it alone as part of his “America First” strategy.“They feel strongly they need to do that to restore American credibility with our allies, so that limits what they can do because the Europeans are never going to go as far as the U.S. may want to,” said John Hughes, a vice president at Albright Stonebridge Group and former sanctions policy official at the State Department.Putin, Poison and the Importance of Alexey Navalny: QuickTakeInstead the administration is trying a naming-and-shaming approach as it looks to isolate nations it considers bad actors. Its decision to declassify the report that implicated the Saudi crown prince was one such example, as was the decision to declassify the intelligence community’s assessment that Russia’s security services were responsible for Navalny’s poisoning. (The Kremlin called that allegation outrageous.)“They want people to say, ‘Listen these are bad actors,’ and that allows them to have the moral authority to get allies on board to do other things,” said Hughes, “They’re really trying to figure out where sanctions can be effective and how they can leverage them for actual foreign policy goals.”Those issues are being debated as part of a review of sanctions policy, amid accusations that the Trump administration imposed sanctions frequently around the world but didn’t back up those actions with a coherent strategy.“He’s delivered the message: What they did was beyond the pale,” Kenneth Pollack, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, said of the administration’s new approach to Saudi Arabia. “We’re looking at them to recognize that human rights matters and there will be a price to be paid, but we’re not looking to destroy the relationship.”Debt MarketsAnd while markets may have been unimpressed with the latest actions, the U.S. does have other options, especially in Russia’s case. That includes targeting Russia’s sovereign debt.Elina Ribakova, deputy chief economist at the Institute of International Finance in Washington, argues that while sanctions on the secondary bond market would be painful for Washington in the short term, in the longer term it would isolate Russia from the global economy, making future penalties easier to implement.“It’s an important Rubicon,” Ribakova said “Once global markets calm down in about six months, the sky is the limit and they can try tougher sanctions.”(Updates with market data, Kremlin reaction in eighth paragraph)For more articles like this, please visit us at bloomberg.comSubscribe now to stay ahead with the most trusted business news source.©2021 Bloomberg L.P.
Dublin, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Doll, Toy, and Game Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Doll, Toy, and Game Global Market Report 2021: COVID-19 Impact and Recovery to 2030 provides the strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global doll, toy, and game market as it emerges from the COVID-19 shut down. Major companies in the dolls, toys and games market include Lego; Nintendo; Mattel; Hasbro and Nerf.The global doll, toy, and game market is expected to grow from $97.99 billion in 2020 to $102.26 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth is mainly due to the companies rearranging their operations and recovering from the COVID-19 impact, which had earlier led to restrictive containment measures involving social distancing, remote working, and the closure of commercial activities that resulted in operational challenges. The market is expected to reach $135.66 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 7%.The dolls, toys and games market consists of sales of dolls, toys and games by entities (organizations, sole traders and partnerships) that produce dolls, toys and games. The dolls, toys and games market is segmented into electronic toys and non - electronic toys.Asia Pacific was the largest region in the global doll, toy, and game market, accounting for 32% of the market in 2020. North America was the second largest region accounting for 27% of the global doll, toy, and game market. Africa was the smallest region in the global doll, toy, and game market.NFC (near field-communication) technology is increasingly being integrated with toys and games to enable interaction and improve engagement. NFC allows users phone to interact within a radius of about 4 cm and provides a wireless connection between devices. NFC stickers and inlays can be inserted in game controllers and consoles, as well as physical toys and cards. Users can also link controller and consoles in gameplay by simply tapping the other NFC device. NFC enabled game consoles, NFC enabled cars, NFC enabled board games are some other products that use this technology. For instance, Mattle introduced Hot wheels id, which enable kids to race their NFC-enabled Hot wheels on its smart track and scan their collections into a free iOS app. In the app, which acts as a virtual garage, kids can track speed and laps via infrared sensors in the Hot Wheels Race Portal, which scans your cars and connects to classic Hot Wheels tracks. Sphero, Anki Drive are some other companies offering NFC enabled cars.The doll, toy and game manufacturing market are expected to benefit from steady economic growth forecasted for many developed and developing countries. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) predicts that the global GDP growth will be 3.3% in 2020 and 3.4% in 2021. Recovering commodity prices, after a decline in the historic period is further expected to be a significant factor driving economic growth. The US economy is expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than the developed markets in the forecast period. Greater economic growth is likely to drive public and private investments, joint ventures, foreign direct investments in the end-user markets, thereby driving the market during forecast period.Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Report Structure 3. Doll, Toy, and Game Market Characteristics 3.1. Market Definition 3.2. Key Segmentations 4. Doll, Toy, and Game Market Product Analysis 4.1. Leading Products/ Services 4.2. Key Features and Differentiators 4.3. Development Products 5. Doll, Toy, and Game Market Supply Chain 5.1. Supply Chain 5.2. Distribution 5.3. End Customers 6. Doll, Toy, and Game Market Customer Information 6.1. Customer Preferences 6.2. End Use Market Size and Growth 7. Doll, Toy, and Game Market Trends and Strategies 8. Impact of COVID-19 on Doll, Toy, and Game 9. Doll, Toy, and Game Market Size and Growth 9.1. Market Size 9.2. Historic Market Growth, Value ($ Billion) 9.2.1. Drivers of the Market 9.2.2. Restraints on the Market 9.3. Forecast Market Growth, Value ($ Billion) 9.3.1. Drivers of the Market 9.3.2. Restraints on the Market 10. Doll, Toy, and Game Market Regional Analysis 10.1. Global Doll, Toy, and Game Market, 2020, by Region, Value ($ Billion) 10.2. Global Doll, Toy, and Game Market, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, Historic and Forecast, by Region 10.3. Global Doll, Toy, and Game Market, Growth and Market Share Comparison, by Region 11. Doll, Toy, and Game Market Segmentation 11.1. Global Doll, Toy, and Game Market, Segmentation by Type, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion Electronic ToysNon - Electronic Toys 11.2. Global Doll, Toy, and Game Market, Segmentation by Distribution Channel, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion Departmental StoresOnlineOthers 11.3. Global Doll, Toy, and Game Market, Segmentation by Product Type, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion Games and PuzzlesInfant and Pre-School ToysConstruction ToysDolls and AccessoriesVideo GamesOthers 11.4. Global Doll, Toy, and Game Market, Segmentation by Material, Historic and Forecast, 2015-2020, 2020-2025F, 2030F, $ Billion PlasticsWoodMetalOthers 12. Doll, Toy, and Game Market Metrics 12.1. Doll, Toy, and Game Market Size, Percentage of GDP, 2015-2025, Global 12.2. Per Capita Average Doll, Toy, and Game Market Expenditure, 2015-2025, Global Companies Mentioned LegoNintendoMattelHasbroNerf For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/a1j4h8 CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
FORM 8.5 (EPT/RI) PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY AN EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER WITH RECOGNISED INTERMEDIARY STATUS DEALING IN A CLIENT-SERVING CAPACITYRule 8.5 of the Takeover Code (the “Code”) 1. KEY INFORMATION (a) Name of exempt principal trader:Shore Capital Stockbrokers Ltd(b) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form relates: Use a separate form for each offeror/offereeAFH Financial Group plc(c) Name of the party to the offer with which exempt principal trader is connected:AFH Financial Group plc(d) Date dealing undertaken:02 March 2021(e) Has the EPT previously disclosed, or is it today disclosing, under the Code in respect of any other party to this offer?No 2. DEALINGS BY THE EXEMPT PRINCIPAL TRADER (a) Purchases and sales Class of relevant securityPurchases/ sales Total number of securitiesHighest price per unit paid/receivedLowest price per unit paid/receivedOrdinaryPurchases6,310473p473pOrdinarySales7,033479.99p473p (b) Derivatives transactions (other than options) Class of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. CFDNature of dealinge.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short positionNumber of reference securitiesPrice per unit (c) Options transactions in respect of existing securities (i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying Class of relevant securityProduct description e.g. call optionWriting, purchasing, selling, varying etc.Number of securities to which option relatesExercise price per unitTypee.g. American, European etc.Expiry dateOption money paid/ received per unit (ii) Exercising Class of relevant securityProduct descriptione.g. call optionNumber of securitiesExercise price per unit (d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities) Class of relevant securityNature of dealinge.g. subscription, conversionDetailsPrice per unit (if applicable) The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated. Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(b), copy table 2(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in. 3. OTHER INFORMATION (a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any party to the offer or any person acting in concert with a party to the offer:If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” None (b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to options or derivatives Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal, between the exempt principal trader making the disclosure and any other person relating to:(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or (ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant securities to which any derivative is referenced:If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state “none” None Date of disclosure:03/03/2021Contact name:Molly AdkinTelephone number:020 7647 8154 Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory Information Service and must also be emailed to the Takeover Panel at monitoring@disclosure.org.uk. The Panel’s Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation to the Code’s dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129. The Code can be viewed on the Panel’s website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk.
Lysaker, 3 March 2021 With reference to Nasdaq Copenhagen's rules for issuers of UCITS units, we hereby notify that incorrect intrinsic values were reported on Monday 1 March between 0905 and 1005 for the following funds: ISINSymbolFund name and shareclassCorrect Intrinsic ValueReported Intrinsic ValueDeviation (error)NO0010841588STIIAMStorebrand Indeks - Alle Markeder A51286,611 270,69Up to -1.25%NO0010841570STIINMStorebrand Indeks - Nye Markeder A51250,371 230,24Up to -1.63% The incorrect reporting was due to miscalculations at the funds' management company, Storebrand Asset Management AS. During the period for the miscalculation, 2 trades took place in STIIAM. During the period for the miscalculation, 1 trade took place in STIINM. The procedure for notifying the members of the Stockbrokers' Association of the error has been initiated. For queries, you may contact Storebrand's Danish branch on +45 33 41 76 53, or Kim.Toftegaard.Andreassen@storebrand.com RegardsStorebrand Asset Management AS Kim Toftegaard Andreassen, Director, +45 33 41 76 53 Frode Aasen, Product Manager, +47 934 03 934 The below funds, managed by Storebrand Asset Management AS, are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen. The funds are available for trading during the Nasdaq opening hours. Jyske Bank is acting as the market maker, and will ensure transferability for the funds. Fund name and share classSymbolISINStorebrand Indeks – Alle Markeder A5STIIAMNO0010841588Storebrand Indeks – Nye Markeder A5STIINMNO0010841570Storebrand Global ESG Plus A5STIGEPNO0010841604Storebrand Global Solutions A5STIGSNO0010841612Storebrand Global Multifactor A5STIGMNO0010841596
Dublin, March 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Global Hernia Repair Devices and Consumables Market 2021-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to this report, the global market for hernia repair devices and consumables market is assessed to exhibit growth at a CAGR of 3.80% during the calculated years of 2021-2028. The global market's progress can be attributed to the rising acceptance of tension-free repair procedures, along with the growing occurrence of hernias. Additionally, the surge in strategic collaborations among robotic surgical equipment manufacturers is opening several new opportunities for the hernia repair devices and consumables market over the predicted period. However, the inadequate reimbursement policies and high cost of hernia repair surgeries are factors that are significantly limiting the expansion of the hernia repair devices and consumables market's progress globally. REGIONAL OUTLOOKThe global market includes the Asia-Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa regions. Globally, North America holds the largest market for hernia repair devices and consumables, and is likely to continue dominating the market till 2028. The region's robust growth is primarily owing to the high occurrence of hernia diseases, improved healthcare facilities, government initiatives, and rising awareness relating to hernia surgeries. Furthermore, inguinal hernia repair is among the most common surgeries across the United States. Moreover, this condition is considered to account for 75% of all abdominal wall hernias, which significantly influences the demand for hernia repair devices and consumables. Hence, these factors are likely to augment the growth of the hernia repair devices and consumables market in North America. COMPETITIVE OUTLOOKThe key establishments in the hernia repair devices and consumables market consist of The Cooper Companies Inc, Zimmer Biomet Inc, CR Bard Inc, Herniamesh SRL, Cook Medical Inc, B Braun Melsungen AG, Integra Lifesciences Corporation, Cryolife Inc, Via Surgical Ltd, Johnson and Johnson (Ethicon Inc), WL Gore & Associates, Allergan Plc, and Medtronic Plc. Johnson and Johnson is involved in developing, manufacturing, and marketing a wide range of products in the healthcare industry. Moreover, the company offers services to several end-users, including pharmaceuticals and consumers, among others. Ethicon Inc functions as a Johnson and Johnson subsidiary, primarily engaged in providing hernia repair and fixation products, including hernia mesh, hernia biologic mesh, hernia tissue separation mesh, and hernia flat mesh devices. The company has operations across more than 250 countries, with headquarters located in the United States.Key Topics Covered: 1. Global Hernia Repair Devices and Consumables Market - Summary2. Industry Outlook2.1. Porter's Five Forces Model2.1.1. Threat of New Entrants2.1.2. Threat of Substitute Products2.1.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers2.1.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers2.1.5. Competitive Rivalry2.2. Impact of Covid-19 on Hernia Repair Devices and Consumables Market2.3. Legal, Policy, & Regulatory Framework2.4. Market Attractiveness Index2.5. Key Insights2.6. Market Drivers2.6.1. Rising Acceptance of Tension-Free Repair Procedures2.6.2. Increasing Prevalence of Hernia2.7. Market Restraints2.7.1. Inadequate Reimbursement Policies2.7.2. High Cost of Hernia Repair Surgeries2.8. Market Opportunities2.8.1. Increased Strategic Collaborations Among Robotic Surgical Equipment Manufacturers2.8.2. Opportunities for Market Development in Emerging Countries3. Global Hernia Repair Devices and Consumables Market - by Hernia Type3.1. Inguinal Hernia3.2. Incisional Hernia3.3. Umbilical Hernia3.4. Femoral Hernia3.5. Other Hernia4. Global Hernia Repair Devices and Consumables Market - by Surgery Type4.1. Open Tension-Free Repair Surgery4.2. Laparoscopic Surgery5. Global Hernia Repair Devices and Consumables Market - by Component5.1. Consumables5.1.1. Synthetic Material Mesh5.1.1.1. Absorbable Mesh5.1.1.2. Non-Absorbable Mesh5.1.2. Biological Material Mesh5.2. Fixation Devices5.2.1. Tack5.2.1.1. Absorbable Tack5.2.1.2. Non-Absorbable Tack5.2.2. Other Fixation Devices6. Global Hernia Repair Devices and Consumables Market - Regional Outlook6.1. North America6.2. Europe6.3. Asia-Pacific6.4. Latin America6.5. Middle East and Africa7. Company Profiles7.1. Cook Medical Inc7.2. The Cooper Companies Inc7.3. B Braun Melsungen AG7.4. Johnson and Johnson (Ethicon Inc)7.5. CR Bard Inc7.6. Via Surgical Ltd7.7. Medtronic plc7.8. Cryolife Inc7.9. Herniamesh Srl7.10. Allergan plc7.11. Integra Lifesciences Corporation7.12. Zimmer Biomet Inc7.13. WL Gore & Associates7.14. Baxter International Inc8. Research Methodology & Scope8.1. Research Scope & Deliverables8.1.1. Objectives of Study8.1.2. Scope of Study8.2. Sources of Data8.2.1. Primary Data Sources8.2.2. Secondary Data Sources8.3. Research Methodology8.3.1. Evaluation of Proposed Market8.3.2. Identification of Data Sources8.3.3. Assessment of Market Determinants8.3.4. Data Collection8.3.5. Data Validation & AnalysisFor more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/o30u66 CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900
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