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LendingClub’s Tips for a Financially Healthier 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), America’s leading online lending marketplace connecting borrowers and investors, released tips for staying financially healthier in 2021.

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Eleven years after the Great Recession technically ended, many Americans are still struggling financially and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made things worse. According to the Financial Health Network, in 2020, the majority of people in America (67 percent) are not considered financially healthy¹. With little financial cushion, many Americans are struggling to build savings and plan for their futures.

«As a vaccination program starts to roll out across the country, we should get closer to our pre-pandemic lives in 2021 but that doesn’t mean we should get back to old financial habits,» said Anuj Nayar, Financial Health Officer at LendingClub. «Many Americans have seen reductions in income and are saddled with unforeseen expenses as a result of this pandemic. It’s time to get back to basics so we can emerge from this crisis financially stronger.»

LendingClub is committed to helping borrowers improve their financial health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. For a financially healthier 2021, Anuj Nayar recommends to:

Take stock of your financial life. Look at your spending habits and identify if you are living within your means. A critical part of financial planning is identifying if you are spending less than you are making. It’s also important to make sure you’re paying off bills on time and in full. If you are doing this already, you’re on the right track to a healthier future.
Create a budget every month and stick to it. Budgets can be simple to reflect short term goals or more advanced to project over a longer period of time. The important thing is to identify how much you’re spending on basic needs (like food, shelter, clothes), discretionary categories (like dining out and shopping) and how much you’re stashing aside for savings every month. Plus, a budget will help you from impulse spending that could get you into a debt trap.
Identify ways to save. It’s important to have sufficient living expenses in savings that you can draw from in case of an emergency and have sufficient long-term savings that you do not touch. If you haven’t started a habit of saving, set up an automatic disbursement so that part of your paycheck every month goes automatically into savings. If the money is out of sight, you might be less tempted to spend it.
Decrease your overall debt load. In 2019, Americans carried an average personal debt of $90,460² and, while overall credit card debt has dropped in 2020, many people are still unable to pay their bills in full. To decrease your overall debt load, consider consolidating your debt or refinancing it through a lower cost personal loan to pay it off responsibly.
Borrow responsibly. It’s important to make sure you don’t over-lever yourself. While credit cards are great for convenience, they’re a horrible way to borrow money. Credit cards are basically a high-interest loan that can become challenging to pay back. This can lead to a decline in credit scores and in some cases a revolving debt trap. Only swipe if you intend to pay that purchase back in full when your bill arrives.
Plan and invest in your future. If you’re at the stage where you’ve managed the above, start investing in yourself and your future. Consider working with a financial advisor to understand your investment options, identify any life insurance needs and start estate planning.

LendingClub is on a mission to help customers on a path towards financial success and it frequently monitors the impact of its products on financial health of borrowers. For example, last year, the company launched balance transfer loan to give borrowers the ability to seamlessly pay credit cards and high-interest debt as part of the personal loan process. LendingClub works with a partner network of more than 1,700 credit card, bank and loan companies. With a balance transfer loan, members can add up to 12 creditors per loan and are able to begin improving their financial health immediately—from the time of their application. After working with LendingClub, nearly half of balance transfer borrowers saw higher FICO and lower revolving balances.

Additionally, in an effort to further engage members along their financial health journey, LendingClub launched Credit Profile within its Member Center this year. With Credit Profile, borrowers gain clarity and insight to help them manage their immediate financial needs today while improving their credit for a better tomorrow. Credit Profile uses data to provide members with a guided experience of their financial lives, highlighting important credit decisioning and pricing factors like debt-to-income ratio, credit utilization and credit score.

Since LendingClub’s launch in 2007, it has facilitated over $60 billion in loans to more than 3 million members. Loans facilitated by LendingClub typically save borrowers money versus higher APR credit card debt with many borrowers seeing lasting improvements in FICO 12 months into the life cycle of the loan. Within the same 12-month timeframe, nearly half of LendingClub debt consolidation borrowers have lower revolving balances. For more tips, visit LendingClub’s blog.

About LendingClub

LendingClub was founded to transform the banking system to make credit more affordable and investing more rewarding. Today, LendingClub’s online credit marketplace connects borrowers and investors to deliver more efficient and affordable access to credit. Through its technology platform, LendingClub is able to create cost efficiencies and passes those savings onto borrowers in the form of lower rates and to investors in the form of risk-adjusted returns. LendingClub is based in San Francisco, California. All loans are made by federally regulated issuing bank partners. More information is available at https://www.lendingclub.com.

¹«U.S. Financial Health Pulse 2020 Trends Report,» Financial Health Network, August 2020
²«Debt Reaches New Highs in 2019, but Credit Scores Stay Strong,» Experian Consumer Debt Study, March 9, 2020

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TruGreen Marks $1 Million Milestone of Giving Back to Local Communities

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — TruGreen, the nation’s leading lawn care provider, recaps another year of giving through their partnerships with First Tee and St. Jude…

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — TruGreen, the nation’s leading lawn care provider, recaps another year of giving through their partnerships with First Tee and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This past year also marked TruGreen’s $1 million milestone of giving back to local communities since 2014 through the company’s branch recognition and corporate giving program.

The charity of choice for 2020 was the youth development organization First Tee which uses golf as a catalyst for personal growth. In September, TruGreen donated $80,000 to First Tee — Greater Philadelphia, one of First Tee’s 150 chapters, to support their Drive for the Future Initiative designed to create an innovative outdoor classroom for children in the Philadelphia area.

TruGreen also announced an ongoing partnership with First Tee, which will support the expansion of the First Tee College Scholarship Program to include applicants pursuing careers in agronomy, plant science and other science-based professions

«As we wrap up another year, we reflect on our commitment to Live Life Outside through our local expertise to achieve outdoor spaces our customers can enjoy and be proud of and our dedication to the communities we serve,» said John Cowles, President and CEO of TruGreen. «And while times have been challenging, the generosity of our associates and customers has remained constant. The contributions to these deserving organizations wouldn’t have been possible without them.»

Additionally, TruGreen customers raised over $70,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through the TruGreen website. These contributions support the hospital’s mission to defeat childhood cancer and other life-threatening pediatric diseases.

For more information about TruGreen, visit trugreen.com and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

About TruGreen
TruGreen is the nation’s leading lawn care provider offering neighborhoods across the country tailored lawn, tree and shrub care along with protection against mosquitoes and other pests. As a company rooted in scientific expertise with a customer-centered approach, TruGreen helps homeowners achieve an outdoor living space that brings them pride. There are approximately 260 TruGreen branches in the United States and Canada, plus 38 franchise locations. Visit http://www.TruGreen.com, http://www.facebook.com/TruGreen, or the TruGreen app for more information.

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Atlantic Honda Promotes Happy Honda Days Holiday Sales Event

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Atlantic Honda dealership is one of many Honda-affiliated dealerships across the nation that is participating in the Happy Honda Days holiday sales event. During the Happy Honda Days sales event at Atlantic Honda, drivers can find exclusive savings and special offers for the holiday season on new Honda models.

The 2020 Honda Accord Sport 1.5T model is available to lease at $249 per month with a $0 down payment, or at $169 per month with a $2,995 down payment. Feature highlights include 19″ alloy wheels, Brake Assist, Honda Sensing® and a rearview camera system.

The 2020 Honda CR-V EX-L AWD model is available to lease at $299 per month with a $0 down payment, or at $219 per month with a $2,995 down payment. Feature highlights include Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®, heated seating, Honda Sensing®, leather seating surfaces and a power moonroof.

The 2021 Honda Passport Sport AWD model is available to lease at $259 per month with a $0 down payment or $169 per month with a $2,995 down payment. Feature highlights include 20″ alloy wheels, Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay® and Honda Sensing®.

Additionally, customers that qualify for Honda Lease Loyalty can receive a greater discount on their lease. To qualify for Honda Lease Loyalty at Atlantic Honda, a customer must be a current owner of a 2010 or newer Honda vehicle.

To explore additional saving opportunities on new Honda models during the Happy Honda Days holiday sales event, customers are encouraged to contact the Atlantic Honda team. The dealership staff can be reached at the number of 631-665-0005. Additional means of communication include online messages, emails and visits to the store. The Atlantic Honda dealership is located at 1375 Sunshine Hwy., Bay Shore, New York 11706.

Media Contact

Sarah Strauch, Atlantic Honda, 631-328-2060, sstrauch@aagny.net

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Toyota of Puyallup Offers Specials on Toyota Highlander Hybrids During Toyotathon

PUYALLUP, Wash., Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Toyota Highlander has been one of the flagship models available in the Toyota of Puyallup inventory for years. As a three-row crossover, the model offers space and capabilities for couples and families. This is especially true for its hybrid counterpart, which adds fuel economy to its list of benefits. During the month of Toyotathon, select 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid models have <a target="_blank"…

Those interested in a 2021 Toyota highlander can find both a lease and a cash offer available at Toyota of Puyallup. For a 36-month lease, customers can pay $2,999 at signing and pay just $369 per month plus tax. The offer is based on a 12,000 miles per year drive limit. Plus, the offer provides a $1,000 cash incentive and excludes tax, title, registration fees and dealer options and charges.

The 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid can also receive special financing and cash offers during Toyotathon. Those looking for a 60-month financing offer can receive a 1.9% APR for the duration. For a longer span of time, qualified buyers can also receive 2.9% APR financing for up to 72 months. Customers can also receive up to $1,500 customer cash towards the purchase of the vehicle in a separate offer. Offers cannot be combined.

All offers during Toyotathon are subject to qualified customers. The deals mentioned above on the 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid are just a few of the offers Toyota of Puyallup has during the sales event. Those interested in purchasing or leasing a new Toyota have until January 4th to utilize the offers provided. To view available models, the dealership is located at 1400 River Road in Puyallup. Otherwise, an associate can be reached over the phone at 253 286-6000 while the inventory is viewable online at https://www.toyotaofpuyallup.com/.

Media Contact

Kerry S. Odeman, Toyota of Puyallup, 253-286-6000, kerrys@toyotaofpuyallup.com

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Joseph Acquired by Urban Home Entertainment for Video-On-Demand Distribution Worldwide

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Soulidifly Productions, a film company with a mission to produce meaningful, uplifting stories that are entertaining…

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Soulidifly Productions, a film company with a mission to produce meaningful, uplifting stories that are entertaining and beautifully told, has partnered with TRIAL X FIRE, LLC, the distribution branch of Urban Home Entertainment, to release Joseph to audiences everywhere on video-on-demand starting December 24, 2020, on Amazon Prime and Vimeo.

The film, Joseph, aligns with the ‘Year of Return’ (2019) and the ‘Decade of Return’ (2020-2030) currently being expressed by African leaders and global influencers as people search for answers in the present by looking to clues from the past. It is the winner of the 2020 “Best Diaspora Narrative Feature” award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. It has been endorsed and supported by the Governments of Ghana, Jamaica and Barbados and included in the Ghana Tourism Authority's “Year Of Return."

«Joseph will bring viewers a deeper understanding of how the search for truth can be healing, especially during times of social and political unrest,» said BK Fulton, founding chairman and CEO, Soulidifly Productions. «This film aligns with 2019’s ‘Year of Return’ and the ‘Decade of Return’ currently being expressed by African leaders and global influencers as more people search for answers in the present by looking to clues from the past.»

Winner of the 2020 «Best Diaspora Narrative Feature» award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, Joseph was shot on location in Ghana, Jamaica and Barbados and produced by Step by Step Productions with assistance from Soulidifly Productions. Joseph is a dramatic feature film about Joseph King, a young Jamaican doctor with a burning desire to re-connect to his family’s roots with the Ashanti tribe in Ghana. The quest to «go home» creates family conflict. Joseph’s curiosity about Africa is fueled even more by a friend from medical school, who would boast about his homeland Ghana. His stories contradict with what Joseph hears and sees about Africa in the media. A serious tragedy, a chance meeting and an unfulfilled promise drive Joseph towards an uncertain destiny.

Access trailer: https://www.soulidifly.com/joseph

Joseph has been endorsed and supported by the Governments of Ghana, Jamaica and Barbados and was included in the Ghana Tourism Authority’s «Year Of Return.» The film was released theatrically in Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica and other Caribbean islands, and in the U.S. in select AMC theaters earlier this year.

Directed by Marcia Weekes and co-written by Weekes and Delphine Itambi from the Republic of Cameroon, the film includes Caribbean/African actors and artists.

About Soulidifly Productions
Founded in 2017, Soulidifly tells the stories of multiethnic, multigenerational people across various segments of life, experiences and eras. https://www.soulidifly.com/

About Trial X Fire, LLC
A distribution brand of Urban Home Entertainment, TRIAL X FIRE, LLC (TXF) is a privately owned company that specializes in Movies, Television, and Musical programming. TrialxFire.com.

Media Contact:
Windy Campbell
windy@soulidifly.com
(804) 314-0205

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Joseph Acquired by Urban Home Entertainment for Video-On-Demand Distribution Worldwide

RICHMOND, Va., Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Soulidifly Productions, a film company with a mission to produce meaningful, uplifting stories that are entertaining…

Access trailer: https://www.soulidifly.com/joseph

Directed by Marcia Weekes and co-written by Weekes and Delphine Itambi from the Republic of Cameroon, the film includes Caribbean/African actors and artists.

Media Contact:
Windy Campbell
windy@soulidifly.com
(804) 314-0205

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AST Applauds Congressional Leaders for Passage of the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — After nearly 20 years of tireless advocacy from the transplant stakeholder community and some very committed Congressional leaders, the Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act (Immuno Bill) was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump.

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The American Society of Transplantation commends Senators Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Durbin (D-IL), and Congressmen Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) and Kind (D-WI) for their steadfast support and commitment over many sessions of Congress to make this passage a reality.

«The passage of the Immuno Bill is a huge victory for kidney transplant recipients, donors, and their families,» stated AST President Dr. Richard Formica.

The AST, representing a majority of medical professionals engaged in solid organ transplantation, has long advocated for removing the 36-month immunosuppressive drug coverage limitation for kidney transplant patients. The Immuno Bill passage has remained a top legislative priority for the Society for nearly two decades. During this time, the AST conducted dozens of targeted Capitol Hill fly-ins, connecting-the-dots between members of Congress, transplant medical professionals, patients, and families that reside and work in their Congressional districts and states. Society leaders have also testified in support of the Immuno Bill before the House Energy & Commerce Committee and conducted comprehensive grassroots activities to drive co-sponsorship and overall support of the legislation. Additionally, the AST partnered on many occasions with members of Congress to host Congressional educational briefings to garner support for the Immuno Bill and hosted a Transplant Patient Summit with Congressional leaders that focused on the need to eliminate kidney patients’ 36-month immunosuppressive drug coverage limitation.

«Passage of the Immuno Bill will undoubtedly have a positive impact on kidney transplant recipients and their families. Furthermore, elimination of the 36-month immunosuppressive coverage limitation protects the gift and investment of a donor kidney and saves the U.S. Treasury money by preventing kidney failure, a re-transplant, or a return to dialysis,» Dr. Formica added.

The AST thanks the U.S. Congress, transplant and kidney stakeholder communities, as well as the Society’s membership for working together and staying committed to seeing this critical patient public policy through to completion.

Media Contact: Shauna O’Brien
Sobrien@myast.org / 609-226-3924

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Capital Dynamics Exits 108-Megawatt Beacon II and V Solar Portfolio in Kern County, California

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Capital Dynamics, an independent global private asset management firm, completed the sale of a majority interest in its Beacon portfolio to TortoiseEcofin and S&B USA Energy. Each buyer has acquired a 49.5% ownership of the portfolio. Capital Dynamics retains a minority stake of 1%.

The 107.8 megawatt (MWdc) Beacon portfolio consists of two projects: Beacon II (59.6 MWdc) and Beacon V (48.2 MWdc). Both sites…

The 107.8 megawatt (MWdc) Beacon portfolio consists of two projects: Beacon II (59.6 MWdc) and Beacon V (48.2 MWdc). Both sites interconnect and sell power to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power («LADWP») under two 25-year fixed rate Power Purchase Agreements. The assets were wholly acquired from SunEdison during Q1 2016 and achieved commercial operations in Q4 2017.

«We are pleased to be investing in this proven utility scale solar operating portfolio that generates 100% of its revenue under contract with an investment grade rated utility,» said Jerry Polacek, Head of Ecofin’s Private Sustainable Infrastructure Team. «This acquisition closely aligns with our investors’ desire for sustainable dividends and attractive returns.»

«As a leading business group, Shikun & Binui’s corporate vision is to create advanced and sustainable living environments in Israel and around the world for the present, and for generations to come. Shikun & Binui America initiated its U.S. Energy activity in March of 2020 and is excited to have its first solar assets here,» stated Sharon Novak, CEO of Shikun & Binui America. «This builds upon our international experience in energy development of approximately 2 GW of assets already connected to the grid as well as other assets under development.»

«After bringing the Beacon portfolio through final development and operations, these assets are well positioned to provide stable cash yields to TortoiseEcofin and Shikun & Binui America,» said Kathryn Carpenter, Principal of Clean Energy Infrastructure at Capital Dynamics. «We look forward to having our fully integrated asset management affiliate continue to oversee the portfolio, as we deliver a strategic monetization on behalf of a long-term investor.»

Arevon Asset Management will continue to oversee operations of the portfolio on a day-to-day basis.

About Capital Dynamics
Capital Dynamics is an independent global asset management firm focusing on private assets including private equity, private credit and clean energy infrastructure.

Capital Dynamics’ Clean Energy Infrastructure is one of the largest renewable energy investment managers in the world with USD 6.6 billion AUM^¹ and has one of the longest track records in the industry. The CEI strategy was established to capture attractive investment opportunities in the largest and fastest growing sector of global infrastructure – proven renewable energy technologies, primarily in North America and Europe, across solar, onshore wind, energy storage and related infrastructure with a focus on both utility-scale and distributed generation technologies. The CEI platform’s dedicated asset management business provides highly-specialized services to ensure optimal performance and value from projects. The CEI strategy currently manages 7.9 GWdc of contracted gross power generation across more than 150 projects in the United States and Europe,^² and is one of the top 3 global solar PV owners.^³

Since the CEI platform’s inception in 2010, over 17 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions have been avoided as a result of the firm’s renewable investments.^⁴ This is equivalent to the power needed to supply more than 3 million homes or passenger vehicles for one year.⁵ In 2020, the CEI strategy received top rankings from GRESB (the ESG benchmark for real assets) for commitment to sustainability, and in 2019 awarded Global PE Energy Firm of the Year by Private Equity International. For more information, please visit: www.capdyn.com.

About TortoiseEcofin
TortoiseEcofin brings together strong legacies from Tortoise, with expertise investing across the energy value chain for more than 20 years, and from Ecofin, which has roots back to the early 1990s. Ecofin is a sustainable investment firm dedicated to uniting ecology and finance. Our mission is to generate strong risk-adjusted returns while optimizing investors’ impact on society. We are socially-minded, ESG-attentive investors, harnessing years of expertise investing in sustainable infrastructure, energy transition, clean water & environment and social impact. Our strategies are accessible through a variety of investment solutions and seek to achieve positive impacts that align with UN Sustainable Development Goals by addressing pressing global issues including climate action and clean energy. Ecofin Investments, LLC is the parent of registered investment advisers Ecofin Advisors, LLC and Ecofin Advisors Limited (collectively «Ecofin»).

About Shikun & Binui
Established in 1924, Shikun & Binui Ltd. (S&B) is an experienced construction, development and real estate group, headquartered in Israel and active globally. S&B is publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (SKBN) and is active in Israel and globally in the development and construction of large scale, complex heavy civil infrastructure projects including solar and energy related projects. S&B has been active in the U.S. since 2012 and is now operating out of Pittsburgh, PA. In the US, the company’s operations includes development and investments in the energy and infrastructure sectors as well as construction activity.

For Capital Dynamics enquiries, contact:

Nick Rust | Prosek Partners
Office: 646.818.9252
Mobile: 917.439.0307
Nrust@prosek.com

For TortoiseEcofin enquiries, contact:

Maggie Zastrow
Office: 913. 981. 1020
info@tortoiseadvisors.com

For Shikun & Binui enquiries, contact:

Katie Spear, CPSM
Mobile: 412. 779. 0635
kspear@iiconusa.com

¹ Capital Dynamics, as of September 30, 2020. Includes assets in renewable energy projects managed by Capital Dynamics, including USD 4.2 billion assets under discretionary management and USD 2.4 billion tax equity assets. Tax equity is a financing solution for renewable energy projects.
²Capital Dynamics, as of September 30, 2020. Includes operational assets, partially commissioned assets and contracted assets with PPAs secured.
³Renewable Assets (Owners) League Tables. Bloomberg New Energy Finance as of September 30, 2020. Includes (i) assets with financing secured / under construction, (ii) partially commissioned assets, and (iii) commissioned assets projects globally, excluding China.
⁴Environmental benefits are based on US Environmental Protection Agency Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator.
⁵Environmental benefits are based on US Environmental Protection Agency Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator.

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Teléfono 5G Blackview BL6000 Pro, más rápido y con mejor cámara

-Blackview BL6000 Pro – Más rápido, mejor cámara del teléfono robusto (5G) para una experiencia de aventurero verdaderamente divertida y portátil

SHENZHEN, China, 28 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Blackview se complace en anunciar que el BL6000 Pro 5G estará a la venta en las tiendas Blackview y Banggood del 28 de diciembre al 4 de enero.

Como el mejor teléfono robusto que tiene un rendimiento muy resistente al agua, a prueba de caídas y una cámara increíble, el BL6000 Pro 5G es único y se…

-Blackview BL6000 Pro – Más rápido, mejor cámara del teléfono robusto (5G) para una experiencia de aventurero verdaderamente divertida y portátil

Como el mejor teléfono robusto que tiene un rendimiento muy resistente al agua, a prueba de caídas y una cámara increíble, el BL6000 Pro 5G es único y se puede llevar a cualquier lugar sin preocupaciones sobre elementos al aire libre.

Con la certificación militar IP68 & IP69K & MIL-STD-810G, Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G generalmente puede soportar la inmersión en agua hasta 1,5 m durante 30 minutos, y es resistente a los daños cuando se cae desde alturas de hasta 1,5 m.

Vea el vídeo: https://youtu.be/d0C-u79dq9c

El BL6000 Pro 5G está construido con un metal resistente, por lo que los usuarios pueden estar seguros de que la dureza es tan buena como, o incluso mejor que, la mayoría de los teléfonos robustos en el mercado, como se evidencia en el enlace de vídeo. El teléfono también se ha optimizado internamente. Uno de los aspectos más destacados es el nanomoldeado, una tecnología impermeable totalmente nueva, junto con la membrana de sellado, actualizando el rendimiento impermeable del BL6000 Pro al siguiente nivel.

También tiene una mejor resistencia al frío debido a una cierta optimización en la batería para hacer frente a las temperaturas de congelación. Técnicamente, los usuarios todavía pueden utilizar algunas funciones básicas del teléfono incluso a -30°C.

La cámara es la segunda característica especial del BL6000 Pro 5G. Está equipado con la cámara trasera Sony® IMX582 triple, junto con un software de procesamiento superior y características ricas (PortraitColor, HDR, Modo Nocturno, Bajo el agua, Ultra-Ancho, 4K 30fps, HD shot). Los ingenieros han puesto un gran esfuerzo en la optimización del software de la cámara, por lo que los usuarios pueden esperar los mejores resultados de la cámara.

Vea el vídeo: https://youtu.be/uhSBbOVcX1k

Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G es alimentado por el chip MediaTek Dimensity 800, con 8 GB de RAM y 256 GB de ROM, que puede cambiar totalmente la experiencia del teléfono robusto. Si el Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G pasa a la red 4G cuando está fuera de la cobertura 5G, todavía puede ofrecer velocidades más altas que los teléfonos alimentados con 4G que comparten la misma red.

Más especificaciones clave:

* Bandas 5G/4G/3G/2G globales
* Batería 5280mAh, tecnología de refrigeración líquida
* GPS & GLONASS & Beidou & Galileo & QZSS
* Adopta el altavoz superdinámico
* NFC, Android 10
* Puntuación Antutu: 340K+

Blackview BL6000 Pro 5G estará a la venta en las tiendas Blackview y Banggood del 28 de diciembre al 4 de enero a un precio con descuento de solo 399,99 dólares (precio original- 699,99 dólares).

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Conditions ripe for already resilient US M&A activity to accelerate in 2021 and beyond

NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — While 2020 proved to be a tumultuous year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the second half of the year is seeing one of the largest rebounds in M&A to date. The increase in year-over-year (YoY) deal value in the US since the beginning of Q3 is expected to continue into 2021 as companies position themselves for improved economic activity due to both the presence of a COVID-19 vaccine and more geopolitical certainty after a decisive US election.

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According to EY analysis, with an overall value of $1.4 trillion, US M&A in 2020 is tracking below 2019’s value of $1.8 trillion, but still ranks sixth for deal values in the post-global financial crisis of 2007–2008 period. The US remains the most active deal-making nation globally, much of which can be attributed to large-scale technology deals driving the M&A momentum. During 2020, the technology sector recorded 3,171 deals valued at $447 billion, accounting for 32% of the total deal value. As a strong appetite for product portfolio enhancement and investment in R&D positions continues, the technology sector appears ripe for continued deal-making activity in the months ahead.

Technology wasn’t the only sector that saw a flurry of M&A activity during 2020. Sectors such as financial services, with 658 deals valued at $170 billion (up 13% YoY from Dec. 1, 2019 – Nov. 30, 2020), and media and entertainment, with 151 deals valued at $87 billion (up 8% YoY from Dec. 1, 2019 – Nov. 30, 2020), were the most prominent.

The economic impact of pandemic-induced lockdowns demonstrated the vulnerability of many previously strong sectors, such as industrials (down by 36% at $97 billion compared to the same time period in 2019) and consumer (down by 38% at $43 billion). And although some sectors, such as life sciences, saw a decline in YoY deal value (down 52% at $191 billion compared to the same period in 2019), the overall number of deals recorded increased as several sector companies capitalized on the opportunities created by the pandemic and engaged in strategic deals.

Need for scale drives M&A activity

«The combination of a historically low cost of capital and robust stock prices has created an environment ripe for M&A and we’re seeing rapid-fire acquisition in most sectors,» said Brian Salsberg, EY Global Buy and Integrate Leader, who added that the appetite for scale and resiliency is a major driver of M&A activity.

«Resiliency requires being both big and nimble so that you can afford to pivot your operations as necessary during times of disruption,» Salsberg explained. «Many of the most successful companies over the past year have been those that have scale and reach in terms of people, location, technology and capital — and can flex up and down to meet a rapidly changing consumer, customer and competitor landscape by redeploying human capital, technology and assets to where they are needed at any given moment. Large grocery retailers and quick service restaurants are great examples of companies that had the scale to dramatically ramp up their e-commerce and digital businesses when COVID-19 hit, unlike smaller companies that had difficulty adapting.»

Digital M&A a top investment priority in 2021 and beyond

By highlighting the critical importance of digital technologies, the COVID-19 pandemic has provided a strong catalyst for accelerating digital investment. In fact, nearly two-thirds (62%) of executives believe that their organizations must undergo radical digital transformation over the next two years, according to the EY Digital Investment Index.

To achieve that, they are increasingly turning to emerging technologies such as the internet of things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing (67%, 64% and 61%, respectively), with a focus on improving the returns of their investments.

With 52% of executives who pursued digital technologies via M&A saying that the approach exceeded expectations and 45% reporting similarly for digital partnerships, 2021 is likely set to see an increase in digital-focused deals and partnership investments.

«It is critical for companies to choose the right mix of buy vs. build to accelerate their digital initiatives,» added Salsberg. «We’re seeing an increase in digital M&A and an acknowledgement by the majority of executives that this is often better than trying to develop these capabilities organically. However, companies need to make sure they value assets properly, sustain the entrepreneurial culture and maintain intellectual property.»

Asset-light a strategic tool to drive capital efficiency, resiliency

With an eye on recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, many organizations are reassessing their portfolios to determine which assets may be non-core and could be sold to a third party and then contracted back to the organization in an effort to transition fixed costs to a variable cost structure. The benefits to companies could include enhanced enterprise agility, improved capital efficiency and higher shareholder returns. The increased need for asset-light approaches recently is being driven by the onset of digitalization, economic uncertainty due to COVID-19, shareholder activism and unprecedented levels of dry powder within private equity.

For example, consumer products and retail companies are shifting from a traditional supply chain to a more consumer-centric, digital and multichannel experience. As a result, brands are outsourcing manufacturing to repurpose capital on marketing and customer acquisition. They are teaming with logistics providers for timely and efficient logistics and distribution. In the life sciences sector, biopharmaceutical companies are increasingly externalizing their R&D manufacturing capabilities to close innovation gaps.

«We expect more and more companies across the value chain to adopt asset-light strategies well beyond the current COVID-19 crisis,» added Salsberg. «This is largely in response to an increasing need to free up capital to invest in innovation and build more agile and resilient business models. Companies that act now to move capital-intensive hard assets off of their balance sheets can benefit from a first-mover’s advantage and ultimately create a competitive differentiation to outperform their peer-sets.»

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