Mes: diciembre 2020

VisIC unveils new 8mOhm power switch for EV Inverters

Designed for EV, the high power D3GaN 8mOhm product for high voltage and high current Inverter applications brings higher efficiency and smaller size

– Low Ron power GaN switch based on D3GaN technology for the EV market

– The new solution designed specifically for the EV Inverter application

NESS ZIONA, Israel, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — VisIC Technologies Ltd., a global leader in gallium nitride (GaN) devices…

Designed for EV, the high power D3GaN 8mOhm product for high voltage and high current Inverter applications brings higher efficiency and smaller size

– Low Ron power GaN switch based on D3GaN technology for the EV market

– The new solution designed specifically for the EV Inverter application

NESS ZIONA, Israel, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — VisIC Technologies Ltd., a global leader in gallium nitride (GaN) devices for automotive high-voltage applications, is proud to announce its new low resistance product for EV Inverter application that will improve efficiency and manufacturing cost of electric cars. The new 8mOhm product is another step in the ongoing effort to support our customers and improve the power conversion systems. 

8mOhm D3GaN Power Switch

«The V8 product doubles the current capabilities and reduces resistance by a factor of 2.5 times over the previous generation of VisIC product. This will allow our customers to improve their inverter systems to be more efficient in size, power, and cost for the target EV market.» said Mr. Ran Soffer, VisIC SVP Sales & Marketing. «The V8 product is another step in our long-term effort to provide a better solution based on our D3GaN technology. The work on the new product is done in close collaboration with our leading customers to bring meaningful improvement to the electric drive system which is the heart of the Electrical Vehicle. The higher power density can also be achieved in high-power traction invertors», added Mr. Ran Soffer.

The new product is rated at 8mΩ, 650V, 200Amp and provides significantly lower switching losses versus comparable IGBT or SiC devices for the same current range. Customers can integrate the new die into both discrete packages and power modules with a variety of interconnect options. This new technology enables power loss savings particularly in drive cycle tests for high current Electric Vehicle inverter systems.

The challenge of manufacturing a single die with a high current is a known challenge for wide band gap technologies (WBG), such as SiC and GaN, vs ubiquitous Silicon dies. The breakthrough of 200A GaN dies has been made possible due to the thoughtful design of the D3GaN platform and manufacturing excellence of TSMC, the manufacturing partner of VisIC company. This breakthrough will enable Electric Vehicles to benefit from the high-efficiency technology of GaN. This will lead to more cost-effective EV cars, for a greener and cleaner planet.

This press release and further information can be found at www.visic-tech.com

About VisIC Technologies Ltd.

VisIC Technologies is a world leader in GaN electronics for xEV applications, focused on high-power automotive solutions. Its efficient and scalable products are based on deep technological knowledge of gallium-nitride and decades of experience. VisIC is committed to providing a step function improvement in terms of size and cost of energy conversion systems and is dedicated to high-quality customer support at all development phases. VisIC offers high power transistor products based upon compound semiconductor Gallium Nitride (GaN) material aiming to provide products for cost-effective and high-performance automotive inverter systems.

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Destination New South Wales – Aussie Wine Weekend: Explore the Southern Highlands’ Food & Wine Trail

SYDNEY, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Colonial heritage and cool-climate wines combine with spectacular waterfalls and picturesque National Parks to make a great food and wine escape just outside of Sydney in the Southern Highlands.

Bendooley Estate, Berrima_Credit: Destination NSW

SYDNEY, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Colonial heritage and cool-climate wines combine with spectacular waterfalls and picturesque National Parks to make a great food and wine escape just outside of Sydney in the Southern Highlands.

Bendooley Estate, Berrima_Credit: Destination NSW

Take a 90-minute drive south from Sydney and find the foodie wonderland that is the New South Wales, Southern Highlands. With rich volcanic soils supporting a range of produce, including beef, dairy and truffles, the high altitude is perfect for cool-climate wines, and the fast-developing wine region is home to over 17 cellar doors.

DRINK

Popular vineyards in the Southern Highlands include pinot-pioneers Artemis Wines and award-winning Tertini Wines near Mittagong, and the beautiful Centennial Vineyards and Joadja Estate near Berrima. Near Sutton Forrest, Eling Forest Estate and Southern Highland Winery produces a variety of premium cool climate wines, while small batch producers Cuttaway Hill Wines and St Maur Wines near Exeter are truly worth the visit. Take a custom-tailored tour with The Grape Escape and visit cellar doors across the region, or try a unique wine experience like Tractorless Vineyards’s tour to meet their ‘wooly workers’, including some friendly sheep and a back-of-the-ute tasting experience. Beer fans should head to Eden Brewery in Mittagong and Southern Highlands Taphouse in Moss Vale, while spirit-enthusiasts should try Joadja Distillery, one of the few single malt distilleries in the world to grow their own barley onsite and boasting their own natural water spring.

EAT

Foodies can live out their epicurean fantasies amongst the rolling green hills and quiet hamlets of the Southern Highlands. Start the day with breakfast at Ludo or The Press Shop in Bowral, Highlands Merchant in Moss Vale, or The Shaggy Crow in Mittagong. Visit Bendooley Estate’s restaurant for lunch inside their Berkelouw Book Barn, then enjoy a tasting at their cellar door on-site. Indulge in fine dining at Eschalot in Berrima, Birch in Moss Vale or Paste Restaurant in Mittagong. And for a taste of the whole region, join a food tour with The Highlands Tour Co. or Wild Food Adventures to meet local farmers and producers from the area.

PLAY

There is always something to do in the picture-perfect villages of the Southern Highlands. In Bowral, renowned for its colourful tulips, bespoke boutiques and delicious restaurants, visitors can learn about the greatest cricketer of all time, Sir Donald Bradman, at the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame, as well as hunt for treasures in the unique antique store, Dirty Janes. The region is also blessed with awesome natural attractions, including the dramatic Fitzroy and Belmore Falls located in the Morton National Park near the town of Robertson, where visitors can enjoy a range of bushwalks and exhilarating cycling tracks.

STAY

With plenty of accommodation on offer, there is something for everyone in the Southern Highlands. From two or three-bedroom cottages at Bendooley Estate, elegantly designed rooms at Berida Hotel, impressive golf resort, Peppers Craigieburn; the charm of a converted highlands estate at The Loch, a stylish self-contained cottage at The Hidden Door Bowral or five-star luxe at Milton Park Country House Hotel and Spa.

For more information, check out sydney.com.

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VisIC unveils new 8mOhm power switch for EV Inverters

Designed for EV, the high power D3GaN 8mOhm product for high voltage and high current Inverter applications brings higher efficiency and smaller size

– Low Ron power GaN switch based on D3GaN technology for the EV market

– The new solution designed specifically for the EV Inverter application

NESS ZIONA, Israel, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — VisIC Technologies Ltd., a global leader in gallium nitride (GaN) devices…

Designed for EV, the high power D3GaN 8mOhm product for high voltage and high current Inverter applications brings higher efficiency and smaller size

– Low Ron power GaN switch based on D3GaN technology for the EV market

– The new solution designed specifically for the EV Inverter application

NESS ZIONA, Israel, Dec. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — VisIC Technologies Ltd., a global leader in gallium nitride (GaN) devices for automotive high-voltage applications, is proud to announce its new low resistance product for EV Inverter application that will improve efficiency and manufacturing cost of electric cars. The new 8mOhm product is another step in the ongoing effort to support our customers and improve the power conversion systems. 

8mOhm D3GaN Power Switch

«The V8 product doubles the current capabilities and reduces resistance by a factor of 2.5 times over the previous generation of VisIC product. This will allow our customers to improve their inverter systems to be more efficient in size, power, and cost for the target EV market.» said Mr. Ran Soffer, VisIC SVP Sales & Marketing. «The V8 product is another step in our long-term effort to provide a better solution based on our D3GaN technology. The work on the new product is done in close collaboration with our leading customers to bring meaningful improvement to the electric drive system which is the heart of the Electrical Vehicle. The higher power density can also be achieved in high-power traction invertors», added Mr. Ran Soffer.

The new product is rated at 8mΩ, 650V, 200Amp and provides significantly lower switching losses versus comparable IGBT or SiC devices for the same current range. Customers can integrate the new die into both discrete packages and power modules with a variety of interconnect options. This new technology enables power loss savings particularly in drive cycle tests for high current Electric Vehicle inverter systems.

The challenge of manufacturing a single die with a high current is a known challenge for wide band gap technologies (WBG), such as SiC and GaN, vs ubiquitous Silicon dies. The breakthrough of 200A GaN dies has been made possible due to the thoughtful design of the D3GaN platform and manufacturing excellence of TSMC, the manufacturing partner of VisIC company. This breakthrough will enable Electric Vehicles to benefit from the high-efficiency technology of GaN. This will lead to more cost-effective EV cars, for a greener and cleaner planet.

This press release and further information can be found at www.visic-tech.com

About VisIC Technologies Ltd.

VisIC Technologies is a world leader in GaN electronics for xEV applications, focused on high-power automotive solutions. Its efficient and scalable products are based on deep technological knowledge of gallium-nitride and decades of experience. VisIC is committed to providing a step function improvement in terms of size and cost of energy conversion systems and is dedicated to high-quality customer support at all development phases. VisIC offers high power transistor products based upon compound semiconductor Gallium Nitride (GaN) material aiming to provide products for cost-effective and high-performance automotive inverter systems.

VisIC Technologies Logo

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Destination New South Wales – Aussie Wine Weekend: Explore the Southern Highlands’ Food & Wine Trail

SYDNEY, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Colonial heritage and cool-climate wines combine with spectacular waterfalls and picturesque National Parks to make a great food and wine escape just outside of Sydney in the Southern Highlands.

SYDNEY, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Colonial heritage and cool-climate wines combine with spectacular waterfalls and picturesque National Parks to make a great food and wine escape just outside of Sydney in the Southern Highlands.

Bendooley Estate, Berrima_Credit: Destination NSW

Take a 90-minute drive south from Sydney and find the foodie wonderland that is the New South Wales, Southern Highlands. With rich volcanic soils supporting a range of produce, including beef, dairy and truffles, the high altitude is perfect for cool-climate wines, and the fast-developing wine region is home to over 17 cellar doors.

DRINK

Popular vineyards in the Southern Highlands include pinot-pioneers Artemis Wines and award-winning Tertini Wines near Mittagong, and the beautiful Centennial Vineyards and Joadja Estate near Berrima. Near Sutton Forrest, Eling Forest Estate and Southern Highland Winery produces a variety of premium cool climate wines, while small batch producers Cuttaway Hill Wines and St Maur Wines near Exeter are truly worth the visit. Take a custom-tailored tour with The Grape Escape and visit cellar doors across the region, or try a unique wine experience like Tractorless Vineyards’s tour to meet their ‘wooly workers’, including some friendly sheep and a back-of-the-ute tasting experience. Beer fans should head to Eden Brewery in Mittagong and Southern Highlands Taphouse in Moss Vale, while spirit-enthusiasts should try Joadja Distillery, one of the few single malt distilleries in the world to grow their own barley onsite and boasting their own natural water spring.

EAT

Foodies can live out their epicurean fantasies amongst the rolling green hills and quiet hamlets of the Southern Highlands. Start the day with breakfast at Ludo or The Press Shop in Bowral, Highlands Merchant in Moss Vale, or The Shaggy Crow in Mittagong. Visit Bendooley Estate’s restaurant for lunch inside their Berkelouw Book Barn, then enjoy a tasting at their cellar door on-site. Indulge in fine dining at Eschalot in Berrima, Birch in Moss Vale or Paste Restaurant in Mittagong. And for a taste of the whole region, join a food tour with The Highlands Tour Co. or Wild Food Adventures to meet local farmers and producers from the area.

PLAY

There is always something to do in the picture-perfect villages of the Southern Highlands. In Bowral, renowned for its colourful tulips, bespoke boutiques and delicious restaurants, visitors can learn about the greatest cricketer of all time, Sir Donald Bradman, at the Bradman Museum and International Cricket Hall of Fame, as well as hunt for treasures in the unique antique store, Dirty Janes. The region is also blessed with awesome natural attractions, including the dramatic Fitzroy and Belmore Falls located in the Morton National Park near the town of Robertson, where visitors can enjoy a range of bushwalks and exhilarating cycling tracks.

STAY

With plenty of accommodation on offer, there is something for everyone in the Southern Highlands. From two or three-bedroom cottages at Bendooley Estate, elegantly designed rooms at Berida Hotel, impressive golf resort, Peppers Craigieburn; the charm of a converted highlands estate at The Loch, a stylish self-contained cottage at The Hidden Door Bowral or five-star luxe at Milton Park Country House Hotel and Spa.

For more information, check out sydney.com.

 

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Toyotathon Happening Throughout December at San Francisco Toyota

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the year draws to a close, car shoppers can find many different deals out there from the biggest automakers in the world. One of the biggest sales of the year is happening now and throughout December with Toyotathon at San Francisco Toyota.

Drivers in and around San Francisco and the Bay Area who might have been waiting to take the leap to a new Toyota might want to take a look at the offerings that are…

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the year draws to a close, car shoppers can find many different deals out there from the biggest automakers in the world. One of the biggest sales of the year is happening now and throughout December with Toyotathon at San Francisco Toyota.

Drivers in and around San Francisco and the Bay Area who might have been waiting to take the leap to a new Toyota might want to take a look at the offerings that are available from San Francisco Toyota during this annual year-end sale, which wraps up on Jan. 4, 2021. As new inventory begins to roll in ahead of the new year, some of those newest vehicles as well as a selection of the outgoing model year vehicles are being sold with lower prices and financial terms.

The models available to own at a special price include those from 2020 as well as the incoming 2021 iterations. Some of the new Toyota models included with the Toyotathon special are the 2020 Toyota Camry and its hybrid variant, the 2021 Toyota RAV4, the 2021 Toyota Venza, the 2021 Toyota Tundra and more.

Deals available through Toyotathon include special interest terms on financing or cash back. For example, the 2021 Toyota Corolla can be financed with 0% interest for 60 months, while the 2020 Toyota Highlander currently offers $2,000 customer cash for qualified buyers. Certain terms and limitations apply, so curious shoppers are urged to contact the dealership to discuss specifics.

San Francisco Toyota is taking precautions to help ensure a safe environment for its customers. Safety protocols include frequent hand washing, social distancing, mandatory facemasks and frequent sanitizing of the showroom. For more information about the Toyotathon or any other sales and specials at San Francisco Toyota, interested parties are encouraged to visit http://www.sftoyota.com or call 415-504-1947.

Media Contact

Gabriel Ronquillo, San Francisco Toyota, 415-504-1947, gabriel_ronquillo@sftoyota.com

 

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World Super League (WSL), nace la nueva Global Esports League

SEUL, Corea del Sur, 16 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Technoblood (Presidente Il-young Ryu) anunció oficialmente el lanzamiento de su festival global de e-sports «World Super League (WSL)» el 16 de diciembre.

WSL es una competición anual global de e-sports donde los…

SEUL, Corea del Sur, 16 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Technoblood (Presidente Il-young Ryu) anunció oficialmente el lanzamiento de su festival global de e-sports «World Super League (WSL)» el 16 de diciembre.

WSL es una competición anual global de e-sports donde los mejores jugadores de e-sports del mundo participan bajo la acreditación de la International e-Sports Federation (IESF), que cuenta con 92 federaciones miembros en todo el mundo. El 30 de noviembre, el calendario final mundial fue revelado en la IESF Global Esports Summit (GEES 2020) celebrada en Busan.

El lema de WSL es ‘The Esports you Making!’, lo que significa que es un torneo de e-sports hecho por los aficionados a los e-sports. El lugar del evento, los títulos de los juegos y los progamers que los fans quieren conocer serán seleccionados por los votos de los fans después de 2022.

WSL selecciona a los jugadores a través de preliminares regionales en cuatro divisiones: Asia-Oceanía, América, Europa, Oriente Medio Asia-África. El preliminar consiste en el torneo abierto y la invitación del progamer o equipo progame. El torneo abierto en el que cualquier persona puede participar como un evento de esports amateur y progamers o equipos progame son invitados a través de los votos de los aficionados porque WSL es un torneo PRO_AM. Al final del año, los aficionados pueden ver a los ganadores del título del juego respectivo en las finales globales de la WSL.

El primer evento comenzará en 2021 con un total de 8 títulos de juego, incluyendo 5 juegos oficiales y 3 juegos promocionales. El detalle se anunciará alrededor de mayo de 2021, y la primera final mundial se llevará a cabo en Corea. El premio acumulado total es de unos 450.000 dólares estadounidenses.

El presidente de Technoblood, Il-young Ryu dijo: «WSL es una competición global de esports creada a través de la comunicación con los fans. Y todos los aficionados a los esports pueden participar y disfrutar de cada evento WSL.

Technoblood, que alberga WSL, ha estado ejecutando con éxito varios eventos de e-sports desde 2002. Technoblood fue el socio operativo de World Cyber Games (WCG) en Japón de 2002 a 2013, y co-presentó el evento de deportes electrónicos Tokyo Game Show Cyber Games Asia (CGA) de 2012 a 2016. Además, Technoblood está desarrollando activamente el negocio de los deportes electrónicos, como un torneo de tienda de cartas fuera de línea ‘Shadowverse Rampage Battle’ y una competición oficial basada en café para PC ‘Battleground TechnoBlood CUP’.

Puede ver los detalles del WSL mediante el enlace de YouTube siguiente.
https://youtu.be/90rexwXx3No

Si tiene preguntas y necesita más información, póngase en contacto con el correo electrónico  wsl_pr@technoblood.com

 

 

Hyundai Has the Most Combined IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK Awards

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV received a 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) award today from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This designation now means Hyundai has most combined TSP+ and TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP)-rated vehicles in the automotive industry. Hyundai has 11 award-winning vehicles. Hyundai tied for top industry honors in Aug. and Feb. 2020 and was the leader in 2018.

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The 2021 Hyundai Palisade SUV received a 2020 TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) award today from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This designation now means Hyundai has most combined TSP+ and TOP SAFETY PICK (TSP)-rated vehicles in the automotive industry. Hyundai has 11 award-winning vehicles. Hyundai tied for top industry honors in Aug. and Feb. 2020 and was the leader in 2018.

Hyundai Has the Most Combined IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK Awards

«The IIHS continues to set a very high bar for Top Safety Pick awards,» said Brian Latouf Chief Safety Officer, Hyundai Motor North America. «Performing well in these tests helps keep our customers and their families safe.»

The Hyundai Palisade achieved its TSP+ rating by standardizing LED headlamps on all 2021 trim levels. All Hyundai SUV models still have TSP or TPS+ honors. When there is a model year change that improves the award from TSP to TSP+ then IIHS counts the models as two separate award winners.

Hyundai’s TOP SAFETY PICK+/TOP SAFETY PICK award winning SUVs are:

1. Hyundai Venue SUV – TSP with specific headlights
2. Hyundai Kona SUV – TSP with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights
3. Hyundai Tucson SUV – TSP with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights
4. Hyundai Santa Fe SUV – TSP with specific headlights
5. Hyundai Nexo SUV – TSP+
6. Hyundai Palisade SUV – TSP+
7. Hyundai Palisade SUV (2020 Model Year) – TSP with specific headlights

Hyundai’s TOP SAFETY PICK winning cars are:

8. Hyundai Elantra – TSP with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights
9. Hyundai Elantra GT – TSP with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights
10. Hyundai Veloster – TSP with optional front crash prevention and specific headlights
11. Hyundai Sonata – TSP with specific headlights

Hyundai Has the Most Combined IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK Awards

Hyundai Has the Most Combined IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and TOP SAFETY PICK Awards

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Always remember to wear your seat belts and use appropriate restraints for all child passengers.   

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Las oportunidades de 1.000 billones de dólares dentro del posicionamiento de la mente del país

Se lanza el primer informe de posicionamiento estratégico mundial

ATLANTA y SHANGHÁI, 16 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fortune (China) y Ries Positioning Strategy & Consulting han lanzado el primer informe estratégico de posicionamiento mundial – ‘The $ Trillion Opportunities: Building Global Brands with Country Positioning in Mind’ – en Estados Unidos.

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Se lanza el primer informe de posicionamiento estratégico mundial

ATLANTA y SHANGHÁI, 16 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fortune (China) y Ries Positioning Strategy & Consulting han lanzado el primer informe estratégico de posicionamiento mundial – ‘The $ Trillion Opportunities: Building Global Brands with Country Positioning in Mind’ – en Estados Unidos.

The first global strategic positioning report by Fortune and Ries Consulting was released in Times Square, New York.

El informe de posicionamiento destaca que cada uno de los países cuenta con unas calidades de ‘posicionamiento en mente’ diferentes y que las compañías han de solventar el concepto y basarse en las categorías para construir una marca mundial.

La investigación para el informe de posicionamiento se basó en el marco de trabajo teórico único creado por medio de Ries Consulting, además de explorarse por medio del análisis de los consumidores y de la investigación de categoría en seis mercados principales, Estados Unidos, China, Reino Unido, Francia, Alemania e India. Desbloquea de forma considerable las oportunidades de categoría potenciales dentro de estos mercados. Proporciona además las directrices para el desarrollo de categorías potenciales en el mercado mundial, siendo el primer informe de posicionamiento del mundo centrado en el conocimiento y categoría.

«Estamos en un momento importante en el que los negocios mundiales se enfrentan a grandes retos, y los negocios y las marcas necesitan explorar las oportunidades del ‘océano azul’ mundial», explicó el responsable de marketing mundial de Fortune, Michael Joselof, como muestra de fondo de su proyecto de estrategia de posicionamiento. «Ries Consulting es un líder en posicionamiento estratégico mundial, famoso por ser pionero de una teoría de posicionamiento que combina la ‘percepción’ y la ‘categoría’ en sus modelos de negocios. Hemos colaborado para capturar las categorías de productos con más potencial en el mundo».

El informe de posicionamiento destaca que «el posicionamiento del país en mente» representa las percepciones de primera experiencia únicas de los consumidores de un país dado. De todos los países investigados, China e India han disfrutado de un desarrollo rápido, pero su posicionamiento de país en mente está dividido.

Estados Unids, China y Alemania se han convertido en líderes en tecnología e innovación, pero India aún debe agitar su imagen tradicional de agricultura de las mentes de los consumidores mundiales. Reino Unido y Francia se distinguen por su buen diseño, moda y productos de alta gama, mostrando sus ventajas en categorías de consumo saludables, como el lujo y la joyería.

La marca, categoría y país de posicionamiento de mente podrían influir entre ellas, según se indica en el informe. Es por ello que cuando se construye una marca mundial, es clave combinar diferentes categorías, y cada uno de los países cuenta con sus propios líderes diferenciadores con un posicionamiento de país único en mente.

Cuando las categorías se combinan con aspectos superiores de un posicionamiento del país en mente, nacen las innovaciones de categoría, y estas pueden forman las nuevas ventajas mundiales en la mente del consumidor. El informe especifica además las oportunidades analizadas en el mercado mundial para el té, ropa, vehículos eléctricos y otras categorías.

Michael Brandtner, socio mundial de Ries Consulting, explicó que las oportunidades de negocio del futuro, junto al lanzamiento del informe, «serían la clave para conseguir ganar la competición mundial de una marca potente en la mente de los consumidores. En el proceso de realizar eso, ‘el posicionamiento del país está en la mente’ y es un factor clave, pero a menudo no se suele tener en cuenta por muchas de las compañías, sobre todo por parte de los empresarios. Esto significa que: Explorar y usar el posicionamiento de mente de un país y maximizar su influencia clave es muy válido para construir una marca mundial».

Michael añadió: «Esto es lo que Ries Consulting ha adherido y lo que ha demostrado la práctica de los negocios en los últimos 60 años. En el Siglo XXI, la competición mundial entre las marcas mundiales se hará aún más dura. La decisión está entre crecer como una marca mundial para convertirse en una decisión de tipo ‘ser o no ser’. Incluso con la actual situación internacional complicada, solamente por medio de un conocimiento correcto de la ley de percepción y por la creación de las nuevas categorías podremos conseguir el éxito en la construcción de potentes marcas mundiales».

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Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics For November 2020

PANAMA CITY, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA), today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for November 2020:

Operating Data

PANAMA CITY, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA), today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for November 2020:

Operating Data

November

November

% Change

2020

2019

(YOY)

Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)

  ASM (mm) (1)

551.1

1,987.0

-72.3%

  RPM (mm) (2)

431.5

1,700.3

-74.6%

  Load Factor (3)

78.3%

85.6%

-7.3p.p.

1.  Available seat miles – represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown.

2.  Revenue passenger miles – represents the numbers of miles flown by revenue passengers

3.  Load factor – represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized 

Consolidated capacity (ASMs) came in 72.3% lower year over year in November, while passenger traffic (RPMs) decreased 74.6% year over year, which resulted in a 78.3% load factor, 7.3 percentage points lower than November 2019. 

Copa Holdings is a leading Latin American provider of passenger and cargo services.  The Company, through its operating subsidiaries, provides service to 80 destinations in 33 countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean.  For more information visit www.copa.com.

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Vail Resorts, Inc. Prices $500.0 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced the pricing of its offering of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the «Notes») in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the «Securities Act»). The issuance and sale of the Notes are scheduled to settle on

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ –Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) today announced the pricing of its offering of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the «Notes») in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the «Securities Act»). The issuance and sale of the Notes are scheduled to settle on December 18, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions. Vail Resorts also granted the initial purchasers of the Notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a period of 13 days from, and including, the date Notes are first issued, up to an additional $75,000,000 principal amount of Notes.

The Notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of Vail Resorts. The Notes will not bear regular interest, and the principal amount of the Notes will not accrete. The Notes will mature on January 1, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Before July 1, 2025, noteholders will have the right to convert their Notes only upon the occurrence of certain events. From and after July 1, 2025, noteholders may convert their Notes at any time at their election until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date. Vail Resorts will settle conversions by paying cash and, if applicable, delivering shares of its common stock. The initial conversion rate is 2.4560 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $407.17 per share of common stock. The initial conversion price represents a premium of approximately 47.5% over the last reported sale of $276.05 per share of Vail Resorts’ common stock on December 15, 2020. The conversion rate and conversion price will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain events.

The Notes will be redeemable, in whole or in part, for cash at Vail Resorts’ option at any time, and from time to time, on or after January 1, 2024 and on or before the 25th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of Vail Resorts’ common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for a specified period of time. If Vail Resorts elects to redeem less than all of the Notes, at least $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of Notes must be outstanding and not subject to redemption as of the relevant redemption notice date. The redemption price will be equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid special and additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.

If a «fundamental change» (as defined in the indenture for the Notes) occurs, then, subject to a limited exception, noteholders may require Vail Resorts to repurchase their Notes for cash. The repurchase price will be equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid special and additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the applicable repurchase date.

Vail Resorts estimates that the net proceeds from the offering will be approximately $487 million (or approximately $560 million if the initial purchasers fully exercise their option to purchase additional Notes), after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. Vail Resorts intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes.

The offer and sale of the Notes and any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes have not been, and will not be, registered under the Securities Act or any other securities laws, and the Notes and any such shares cannot be offered or sold except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and any other applicable securities laws. This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, the Notes or any shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Notes, nor will there be any sale of the Notes or any such shares, in any state or other jurisdiction in which such offer, sale or solicitation would be unlawful.

About Vail Resorts

Vail Resorts, Inc. («Vail Resorts»), through its subsidiaries, is the leading global mountain resort operator. Vail Resorts’ subsidiaries operate 37 world-class destination mountain resorts and regional ski areas, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Crested Butte in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in the Lake Tahoe area of California and Nevada; Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia, Canada; Perisher, Falls Creek and Hotham in Australia; Stowe, Mount Snow, Okemo in Vermont; Hunter Mountain in New York; Mount Sunapee, Attitash, Wildcat and Crotched in New Hampshire; Stevens Pass in Washington; Liberty, Roundtop, Whitetail, Jack Frost and Big Boulder in Pennsylvania; Alpine Valley, Boston Mills, Brandywine and Mad River in Ohio; Hidden Valley and Snow Creek in Missouri; Wilmot in Wisconsin; Afton Alps in Minnesota; Mt. Brighton in Michigan; and Paoli Peaks in Indiana. Vail Resorts owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the RockResorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Vail Resorts Development Company is the real estate planning and development subsidiary of Vail Resorts, Inc. Vail Resorts is a publicly held company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MTN).

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the completion of the offering and the expected amount and intended use of the net proceeds. Forward-looking statements represent Vail Resorts’ current expectations regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Among those risks and uncertainties are market conditions, the satisfaction of the closing conditions related to the offering and risks relating to Vail Resorts’ business, including those described in periodic reports that Vail Resorts files from time to time with the SEC. Vail Resorts may not consummate the offering described in this press release and, if the offering is consummated, cannot provide any assurances regarding its ability to effectively apply the net proceeds as described above. The forward-looking statements included in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release, and Vail Resorts does not undertake to update the statements included in this press release for subsequent developments, except as may be required by law.

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