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Settlement In Teamster-Supported Lawsuit Granting Greater Voting Access Approved

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Teamsters today are hailing the announcement of a settlement in a lawsuit with 31 Florida county supervisors of elections to help ensure Spanish-dominant voters educated in Puerto Rico can vote effectively.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Teamsters today are hailing the announcement of a settlement in a lawsuit with 31 Florida county supervisors of elections to help ensure Spanish-dominant voters educated in Puerto Rico can vote effectively.

The 10-year agreement entered into with the Florida counties is the result of the August 2018 lawsuit by civic engagement groups Faith in Florida, Hispanic Federation, Mi Familia Vota Education Fund, UnidosUS, and Vamos4PR, and individual Marta Rivera Madera, a Puerto Rican, Spanish-speaking voter living in Alachua County. The plaintiffs are represented by LatinoJustice PRLDEF, Demos, SEIU and Altshuler Berzon LLP with financial support from the Teamsters and several other unions.

«Democracy thrives in this country when all Americans can participate in it,» Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa said. «Our union is glad to have participated in this effort to expand the ability of U.S. residents to cast their votes at the ballot box and is pleased with the outcome.»

The lawsuit, brought on behalf of all Spanish-dominant, Puerto Rican voters residing in 32 Florida counties, alleged that the counties’ supervisors of elections held English-only elections that prevented Spanish-speaking voters from Puerto Rico from voting effectively, in violation of Section 4(e) of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. It is one of the largest suits ever brought under Section 4(e). 

Under the agreement, the 31 counties approving the settlement agree to provide greater access to Spanish language ballots, voting materials, vote-by-mail request forms and ballots. They also agree to translate their election supervisor websites into Spanish and offer a county-specific hotline to assist Spanish-speaking voters during voting periods.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and «like» us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.

Contact:
Ted Gotsch, (703) 899-0869  
tgotsch@teamster.org

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Prominent veteran service organizations urge Congress and VA to act in newly released report

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Leading veterans service organizations DAV (Disabled American Veterans),

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Leading veterans service organizations DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) today released two reports – The Independent Budget: Veterans’ Agenda for the 117th Congress, Critical Issues and The Independent Budget: FY 2022-2023 for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Budget Recommendations. The Independent Budget (IB) reports list toxic substance exposures, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) infrastructure, minority veterans, and employment among the many critical issues facing today’s veterans. It also provides funding estimates the VA will require in order to provide health care, benefits and transition services to more than ten million veterans, their families and survivors.  

«For over 30 years, the VFW has partnered with our colleagues at PVA and DAV to produce The Independent Budget, which recommends proper funding and staffing for all programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs,» said Hal Roesch, VFW national commander. «Ensuring that veterans receive proper health care and benefits during this tumultuous time has never been more important.»

Included in this year’s IB are 54 key recommendations for legislators and VA spread across 11 critical veteran issues in three areas – access to benefits, health care, and employment and education.

«The IB’s focus for the 117th Congress is confronting the growing challenges associated with the global health and economic crises caused by the pandemic,» said Randy Reese, executive director of DAV’s Washington headquarters. «The long-term effects of COVID remain unknown, but we do know veterans are uniquely affected – from survivor benefits to mental health. We look forward to working with congressional leaders to address these issues before they become insurmountable.» 

For FY 2022, the IB recommends Congress appropriate approximately $120.3 billion for all VA programs and services, a 10.2% increase over FY 2021 appropriations levels. The IB estimates the VA health care system will require $81.5 billion in FY 2022, an 8.5% increase, to provide care to more than seven million unique users. This recommendation would allow VA to fill over 10,000 health care vacancies, complete the caregiver program expansion, increase home-based long-term care services, and address inequities in health care delivery to women and minority veterans. These and other funding breakdowns and recommendations can be found throughout this year’s IB’s Budget Recommendations report.

«Our Independent Budget book is a powerful tool that helps members of Congress and VA take the necessary steps to ensure that all veterans receive proper care and get the benefits they rightfully earned,» said David Zurfluh, PVA national president. «Our report is so much more than just words and numbers on paper. Each page, each issue and each recommendation represents a person who sacrificed for this country, and whose quality of life is determined by the actions of legislators and VA.»

KEY FACTS, ISSUES, AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

While there are many critical issues and recommendations noted throughout the reports, below are just a sample of them. To view the reports in full, visit www.independentbudget.org. 

  • FACT – 600+ military sites and surrounding communities could be contaminated with perfluorinated chemicals (DOD)
    Issue: Many illnesses and diseases veterans experience due to these (and other) toxic exposures may not be identified for years, even decades, after their service.
    • IB Recommendation: Congress should ensure DOD and VA develop a consistent and timely method for expanding known exposures and study the adverse long-term health effects of other toxic exposures. **See crucial issue 2.
  • FACT – VA provides medical care to 7+ million veterans each year through 1,750+ access points and 5,600+ buildings spanning 34,000 acres.
    Issue: For more than two decades, funding for construction, repairs, and maintenance of VA’s health care facilities has lagged.
    • IB Recommendation: Congress should extend the Asset and Infrastructure Review timeline by at least one year to ensure delays and lessons learned from COVID-19 can be incorporated into VA’s infrastructure plan. ** See crucial issue 4.
  • FACT – Approximately 10% of enrolled VA patients are women, about 20% are racial and ethnic minorities, and an estimated 5% identify as LGBTQ.
    Issue: While the VA health care system has made a concerted effort to meet the needs of its increasingly diverse patient population, disparities still exist in access, usage and health outcomes among these groups.
    • IB Recommendation: VA should ensure equitable access to care, as well as review and update existing policies and directives in place to deliver improved services to minority, under-represented, and under-served veteran populations. **See crucial issue 8.
  • FACT – According to the Department of Labor, only 37% of veterans with nonservice-connected disabilities are employed, compared to more than 75% of veterans without disabilities.
    Issue: Veterans with disabilities, especially those with catastrophic disabilities, often face significant challenges in finding and obtaining employment within their capabilities.
    • IB Recommendation: Congress should enact legislation to create new and innovative employment programs aimed at getting veterans quickly back to gainful employment.
      ** See crucial issue 10.

The IB agenda and budget reports provide a comprehensive roadmap to helping ensure VA is fully funded and capable of carrying out its mission of serving veterans and their families, both now and in the future. Throughout the year, the IB veteran service organizations collaborate to promote their shared recommendations, while each organization also works independently to identify and address legislative and policy issues that affect their respective organizations’ members and the broader veteran community.

About DAV (Disabled American Veterans)
DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. It is dedicated to a single purpose: keeping our promises to America’s veterans. DAV does this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; linking veterans and their families to employment resources; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. DAV, a non-profit organization with more than one million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U. S. Congress in 1932. Learn more at www.dav.org.

About Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA)
PVA, founded in 1946, is the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. For 75 years, the organization has ensured that veterans receive the benefits earned through their service to our nation; monitored their care in VA spinal cord injury centers; and funded research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis. 

As a life-long partner and advocate for veterans and all people with disabilities, PVA also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, and provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation. With more than 70 offices and 33 chapters, PVA serves veterans, their families, and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Learn more at www.pva.org.

About Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States (VFW)
The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is the nation’s largest and oldest major war veterans organization. Founded in 1899, the congressionally chartered VFW is comprised entirely of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, Guard and Reserve forces. With more than 1.5 million VFW and Auxiliary members located in over 6,000 Posts worldwide, the nonprofit veterans service organization is proud to proclaim «NO ONE DOES MORE FOR VETERANS» than the VFW, which is dedicated to veterans’ service, legislative advocacy, and military and community service programs. For more information or to join, visit our website at vfw.org.

Contacts: 
DAV: Todd Hunter, 321-217-8255, thunter@dav.org 
PVA: Onamé Thompson, 703-864-5980, OnameT@pva.org
VFW: Randi Law, 816-863-7951, RLaw@vfw.org

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The Home Depot y Allstate lanzan nuevo plan de protección extendida de máximo nivel

ATLANTA, 1 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot® anunció hoy su alianza con Allstate para crear un nuevo plan de protección extendida líder en la industria, que permitirá que los clientes obtengan beneficios más amplios y servicios de reparación más rápidos. Este nuevo programa cubre la mayoría de dispositivos, equipos eléctricos para exteriores, asadores, herramientas eléctricas, electrodomésticos y otros productos comprados en la tienda o por internet.

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ATLANTA, 1 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot® anunció hoy su alianza con Allstate para crear un nuevo plan de protección extendida líder en la industria, que permitirá que los clientes obtengan beneficios más amplios y servicios de reparación más rápidos. Este nuevo programa cubre la mayoría de dispositivos, equipos eléctricos para exteriores, asadores, herramientas eléctricas, electrodomésticos y otros productos comprados en la tienda o por internet.

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Los productos que tienen cobertura con Allstate en el Plan de Protección de The Home Depot cuentan con los mejores beneficios del mercado, incluyendo:

  • Garantía de rapidez en el servicio: se les garantiza a los clientes una cita de servicio en tres días o menos, a nivel nacional
  • Ventanas para citas más breves: los clientes pueden elegir ventanas de citas para servicios de entre dos y cuatro horas, la mitad del tiempo que ofrecen otros planes
  • Resolución de problemas avanzada: el servicio al cliente de Allstate puede resolver hasta el 25 % de los problemas por teléfono. Si no es posible solucionar el problema, el agente definirá las partes que se requieren para la reparación, programará la visita de un técnico y tendrá disponibles las partes necesarias para el día siguiente
  • Profesionales de confianza: todas las reparaciones son realizadas por técnicos certificados por Allstate, y la mayoría se concluyen en la primera visita
  • Política «No Lemon» líder en la industria: todo dispositivo o producto que requiera tres reparaciones por un mismo problema será reemplazado o reembolsado

«Queremos que los clientes puedan confiar en su compra en Home Depot, y que sepan que si algo sale mal nosotros vamos a arreglarlo», indicó Scott Anderson, vicepresidente de servicios financieros y pagos de The Home Depot. «Nuestros clientes no tienen tiempo para esperar reparaciones o soluciones demoradas, y nos llena de orgullo trabajar con Allstate para ofrecer los mejores planes de protección y servicio dando prelación a nuestros clientes». 

Los clientes pueden obtener más información en www.hdprotectionplan.com o llamando al (833)  763-0688. 

Acerca de The Home Depot  
The Home Depot es el minorista especializado en reformas para el hogar más grande del mundo, con 2,296 tiendas minoristas en los 50 estados, el Distrito de Columbia, Puerto Rico, las Islas Vírgenes de los Estados Unidos, Guam, 10 provincias canadienses y México. En el año fiscal 2019, The Home Depot registró ventas por $110.200 millones y ganancias por $11.200 millones. La compañía emplea a más de 400,000 asociados. Las acciones de The Home Depot se negocian en la Bolsa de Nueva York (NYSE: HD) y están incluidas en el promedio industrial Dow Jones y el índice Standard & Poor’s 500. 

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Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 6.5% to $439 billion in 2020

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced the global semiconductor industry sales were $439.0 billion in 2020, an increase of 6.5% compared to the 2019 total of $412.3 billion. Global sales for the month of December 2020 were $39.2 billion, an increase of 8.3% compared to the December 2019 total…

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced the global semiconductor industry sales were $439.0 billion in 2020, an increase of 6.5% compared to the 2019 total of $412.3 billion. Global sales for the month of December 2020 were $39.2 billion, an increase of 8.3% compared to the December 2019 total and 2.0% less than the total from November 2020. Fourth-quarter sales of $117.5 billion were 8.3% more than the total from the fourth quarter of 2019 and 3.5% higher than the total from third quarter of 2020. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) organization and represent a three-month moving average. SIA represents 98% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms.

«Global semiconductor sales increased moderately on an annual basis in 2020, weathering a challenging macroeconomic environment brought on by the pandemic and other factors,» said John Neuffer, SIA president and CEO. «While global demand for semiconductors is on the rise, the share of global chip production done in the U.S. has declined from 37% in 1990 to 12% today, and that disparity will only intensify without U.S. government action to level the global playing field. It’s imperative the federal government fully fund incentives for domestic chip manufacturing and investments in chip research so the U.S. can benefit from growing demand and produce more semiconductors needed to strengthen our economy, national security, and critical infrastructure.»

On a regional basis, sales into the Americas market stood out, increasing annually by 19.8% in 2020. China remained the largest individual market for semiconductors, with sales there totaling $151.7 billion in 2020, an increase of 5.0%. Annual sales also increased in 2020 in Asia Pacific/All Other (5.3%) and Japan (1.0%), but decreased in Europe (-6.0%). Sales for the month of December 2020 increased slightly compared to November 2020 in Asia Pacific/All Other (0.8%) and Japan (0.1%), but fell in Europe (-0.2%), the Americas (-3.0%), and China (-4.5%).

Several semiconductor product segments stood out in 2020. Logic ($117.5 billion in 2020 sales) and memory ($117.3 billion) were the largest semiconductor categories by sales. Annual sales of logic products increased by 10.3% compared to 2019, while sales of memory products were up 10.2%. Within the memory category, annual sales of NAND flash products stood out, increasing 23.1% to $49.5 billion in 2020. Sales of micro-ICs — a category that includes microprocessors — increased 4.8% to $69.6 billion in 2020. Sales of all non-memory products combined increased by 5.2% in 2020 and that category reached an all-time high in total sales.

For comprehensive monthly semiconductor sales data and detailed WSTS forecasts, consider purchasing the WSTS Subscription Package. For detailed historical information about the global semiconductor industry and market, consider ordering the SIA Databook.

December 2020

Billions

Month-to-Month Sales                              

Market

Last Month

Current Month

% Change

Americas

8.62

8.36

-3.0%

Europe

3.36

3.36

-0.2%

Japan

3.27

3.28

0.1%

China

13.97

13.34

-4.5%

Asia Pacific/All Other

10.74

10.82

0.8%

Total

39.96

39.16

-2.0%

Year-to-Year Sales                         

Market

Last Year

Current Month

% Change

Americas

7.53

8.36

11.1%

Europe

3.21

3.36

4.7%

Japan

3.05

3.28

7.3%

China

12.77

13.34

4.4%

Asia Pacific/All Other

9.60

10.82

12.7%

Total

36.17

39.16

8.3%

Three-Month-Moving Average Sales

Market

Jul/Aug/Sept

Oct/Nov/Dec

% Change

Americas

8.02

8.36

4.2%

Europe

3.03

3.36

10.8%

Japan

3.07

3.28

6.8%

China

13.48

13.34

-1.1%

Asia Pacific/All Other

10.24

10.82

5.7%

Total

37.84

39.16

3.5%

Media Contact
Dan Rosso
Semiconductor Industry Association
240-305-4738
drosso@semiconductors.org

About SIA
The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the voice of the semiconductor industry, one of America’s top export industries and a key driver of America’s economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. Semiconductors – the tiny chips that enable modern technologies – power incredible products and services that have transformed our lives and our economy. The semiconductor industry directly employs nearly a quarter of a million workers in the United States, and U.S. semiconductor company sales totaled $208 billion in 2020. SIA represents 98% of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Through this coalition, SIA seeks to strengthen leadership of semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research by working with Congress, the Administration, and key industry stakeholders around the world to encourage policies that fuel innovation, propel business, and drive international competition. Learn more at www.semiconductors.org.

About WSTS
World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS) is an independent non-profit organization representing the vast majority of the world semiconductor industry. The mission of WSTS is to be the respected source of semiconductor market data and forecasts. Founded in 1986, WSTS is the singular source for monthly industry shipment statistics.

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FMI Releases 2021 Engineering and Construction Industry Overview

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FMI Corporation, the leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the built environment, released the

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FMI Corporation, the leading provider of consulting and investment banking services to the built environment, released the 2021 Engineering and Construction Industry Overview. The report provides a comprehensive forecast for a broad range of construction and engineering segments in the U.S. and Canada for 2021 and the next three years.

The introduction by FMI CEO Chris Daum offers insights into how companies can find opportunities amid continued uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, turmoil from the U.S. political climate and market uncertainty. While many companies continue to deal with challenges, those who remain nimble, closely examine geographies where they operate and remain true to their competitive advantages will be positioned for growth.

Key highlights of the report include:

  • Total engineering and construction spending for the U.S. is forecast to end 2020 up 1% compared to up 2% in 2019.
  • Looking ahead to 2021, FMI forecasts a 6% decline in engineering and construction spending levels compared to 2020.
  • Primary growth segments in 2020 are expected to be limited to residential improvements, single-family construction, public safety and water supply infrastructure, all with growth rates of 5% or higher.
  • Some mixed public and private segments (multifamily, commercial, health care, communication, sewage and waste disposal, and conservation and development) are expected to end 2020 with growth roughly in line with the rate of inflation and therefore be considered stable.
  • Most nonresidential building segments (i.e., lodging, office, educational, religious, amusement and recreation, transportation and manufacturing) alongside the largest nonbuilding structures segments (i.e., power and highway and street) are expected to end 2020 in decline.
  • The latest Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) feedback suggests increased optimism for the first quarter of 2021, at 47.1, up from 45.6 in the quarter prior. The index however remains below the growth threshold of 50, suggesting fewer engineering and construction opportunities in 2021.

Download the full 2021 Overview here.

About FMI

FMI is the leading provider of consulting and investment banking to the built environment. We provide services in the areas of strategy, leadership and organizational development, performance, technology and innovation, mergers and acquisitions, financial advisory and private equity financing.

For more information, please visit www.fminet.com.

Media Contact:

Liz Hester

lhester@fminet.com

919.785.9209

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Lexus revela una nueva experiencia de venta minorista digital

PLANO, Texas, 1 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lexus ha revelado oficialmente la experiencia de venta minorista Monogram, que brinda a sus huéspedes flexibilidad en el modo en que adquieren su próximo Lexus. Bajo un sistema de trabajo colaborativo codo a codo con los concesionarios de Estados Unidos para integrar la experiencia de venta minorista en línea y en tienda, Lexus pone a prueba un programa de venta minorista que ofrece a sus huéspedes un mayor control sobre el modo en que adquieren su vehículo,…

PLANO, Texas, 1 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lexus ha revelado oficialmente la experiencia de venta minorista Monogram, que brinda a sus huéspedes flexibilidad en el modo en que adquieren su próximo Lexus. Bajo un sistema de trabajo colaborativo codo a codo con los concesionarios de Estados Unidos para integrar la experiencia de venta minorista en línea y en tienda, Lexus pone a prueba un programa de venta minorista que ofrece a sus huéspedes un mayor control sobre el modo en que adquieren su vehículo, un acceso más transparente al inventario actual y cotizaciones en tiempo real, así como flexibilidad para comprar en el momento y de la manera que quieran.

Desarrollado en colaboración con Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) y Lexus Financial Services (LFS) en respuesta a las cambiantes preferencias de compra de los clientes, Monogram ofrece una experiencia de compra flexible acorde con la marca Lexus.

La tecnología Monogram de Lexus ubica el proceso de adquisición del auto en manos del huésped, por medio de una experiencia de usuario integrada en Lexus.com, el sitio web del concesionario y la tienda física del mismo. Los clientes pueden elegir la vía más adecuada para ellos al iniciar su viaje en línea, guardando su progreso en el «garage digital» para retomar desde el punto en que lo dejaron en el concesionario, o para completar su compra en casa o en su concesionario Monogram.

Para los concesionarios Lexus, la nueva tecnología se integra con el inventario actual, el sistema de gestión de relación con el cliente (CRM) y directamente con el financiamiento a través de LFS, lo que permite a los asociados de ventas la oportunidad de comprender de mejor manera lo que los clientes desean y necesitan, a la vez que pueden acceder a herramientas que les ahorran tiempo, analítica avanzada y gestión avanzada de clientes que permite al concesionario continuar el proceso desde el punto en que el cliente lo dejó en línea.

«Nuestro objetivo es crear una mayor transparencia con nuestros huéspedes y mayor eficiencia para nuestros concesionarios, ya sea en la sala de ventas o en línea», señaló Andrew Gilleland, vicepresidente de grupo y gerente general de la división Lexus. «Desde una mayor flexibilidad para los huéspedes, a una tecnología avanzada para nuestros concesionarios, Monogram ofrece a nuestra marca las herramientas para anticipar las expectativas de los huéspedes hoy y en el futuro». 

Actualmente, Monogram está siendo probado en selectos mercados con planes de acelerar agresivamente su disponibilidad a lo largo de 2021.  Una nueva experiencia integral en línea de Monogram, que se amplía para permitir a los clientes completar sus compras en línea, se implementará mercado a mercado desde la primavera de 2021.

La nueva experiencia de venta minorista en línea también está disponible para los clientes de Toyota, por medio de Toyota SmartPath. Puede obtener más información acerca de SmartPath aquí.

La pasión de Lexus por el diseño audaz, la tecnología imaginativa y el desempeño emocionante le permite a esta marca de estilo de vida de lujo crear experiencias increíbles para sus huéspedes. Lexus comenzó su camino en 1989 con dos sedanes de lujo y el compromiso de buscar la perfección. Desde entonces, la empresa ha desarrollado su línea de vehículos para satisfacer las necesidades de huéspedes internacionales de lujo en más de 90 países. En los Estados Unidos, los vehículos Lexus se venden a través de 242 concesionarios que ofrecen una línea completa de vehículos de lujo. Con seis modelos que incorporan el sistema Lexus Hybrid Drive, Lexus es el líder en híbridos de lujo. Lexus también ofrece ocho modelos F SPORT y dos modelos F de alto rendimiento. Lexus tiene el compromiso de ser una marca visionaria que anticipa el futuro para los huéspedes de lujo.

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CONTACTO PARA LOS MEDIOS: 
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Think You’ve Been Harmed by Products Containing Imerys Talc? Your Rights May Be Affected and Your Injury Claims May Be Eliminated. Your Vote Will Help Determine How Injury Claims are Treated.

Submit Your Vote by March 25, 2021.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2021 /PR Newswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Prime Clerk LLC regarding the Imerys Bankruptcy.

If you have a Talc Personal Injury Claim, your rights are affected by an upcoming vote on a plan of reorganization (the «Plan») as part of the bankruptcy proceedings of Imerys Talc America, Inc.,  Imerys Talc Vermont, Inc. and Imerys Talc Canada…

Submit Your Vote by March 25, 2021.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2021 /PR Newswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being issued by Prime Clerk LLC regarding the Imerys Bankruptcy.

If you have a Talc Personal Injury Claim, your rights are affected by an upcoming vote on a plan of reorganization (the «Plan») as part of the bankruptcy proceedings of Imerys Talc America, Inc.,  Imerys Talc Vermont, Inc. and Imerys Talc Canada Inc. (collectively, the «North American Debtors«). Imerys Talc Italy S.p.A («ITI«) may also file (but has not yet filed) a chapter 11 case in the United States. «Debtors» means the North American Debtors and, if it files a chapter 11 case before the Plan is confirmed, ITI. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Plan, which is available at ITArestructuring.com (the «Case Website«).

The Debtors filed a Disclosure Statement (available at the Case Website) containing information that will help you decide how to vote on the Plan, which proposes to set up a trust to resolve all Talc Personal Injury Claims. Your legal rights will be affected if the Plan is approved.

Only holders of «Talc Personal Injury Claims,» or their attorneys on their behalf, are entitled to receive a ballot to vote on the Plan.

Holders of Claims and Equity Interests in all other Classes under the Plan are presumed to accept the Plan, because they are either Unimpaired by the Plan or are Plan Proponents.

If you have a Talc Personal Injury Claim, you or your attorney on your behalf, as permitted by the

Voting Procedures, have the right to vote on the Plan. The deadline by which ballots must be received by the Debtors’ solicitation agent, Prime Clerk LLC («Prime Clerk«) is March 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. ET. If you are unsure whether your attorney is authorized to vote on your behalf, please contact your attorney. Both the Tort Claimants’ Committee and the representative of future talc claimants support the Plan.

If the Plan is approved by the Bankruptcy Court and the District Court, all Talc Personal Injury Claims will be channeled to the Talc Personal Injury Trust and resolved pursuant to the Trust Distribution Procedures. If you are the holder of (a) a Talc Personal Injury Claim and you vote to accept the Plan, (b) a Claim that is presumed to accept the Plan, (c) a Talc Personal Injury Claim and you vote against the Plan and do not opt out of the releases, or (d) a Talc Personal Injury Claim entitled to vote for or against the Plan and you do not vote for or against the Plan and do not opt out of the releases provided in the Plan (subject to certain limitations described in the Plan), you will be presumed to grant the «Releases by Holders of Claims» set forth in Article XII of the Plan. Please read the Plan and other Plan Documents carefully for details about how the Plan, if approved, will affect your rights.

You have the right to object to the Plan. The deadline to file an objection is May 28, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. ET. There are requirements that must be followed to file an objection, which are set forth in the Voting Procedures Order. Objections received after the deadline may not be considered by the Bankruptcy Court and may be deemed overruled without further notice. You can obtain additional information or instructions, review the Plan Documents, or obtain a solicitation package with a ballot to vote, by contacting Prime Clerk.

Imerys Ballot Processing Center
c/o Prime Clerk LLC, One Grand Central Place
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1440, New York, NY 10165.
Visit: ITArestructuring.com 
Request More Information: imerysinfo@primeclerk.com 
Request Ballot with Solicitation Package to Vote on the Plan:
imerysballotrequests@primeclerk.com 
Call: (844) 339-4096 (Toll-Free) / +1 347 919 5767 (International)

 

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Think You’ve Been Harmed by Products Containing Imerys Talc? Your Rights May Be Affected and Your Injury Claims May Be Eliminated. Your Vote Will Help Determine How Injury Claims are Treated.

Submit Your Vote by March 25, 2021.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2021 /PR Newswire/ — The following statement is being issued by Prime Clerk LLC regarding the Imerys Bankruptcy.

If you have a Talc Personal Injury Claim, your rights are affected by an upcoming vote on a plan of reorganization (the «Plan») as part of the bankruptcy proceedings of Imerys Talc America, Inc.,  Imerys Talc Vermont, Inc. and Imerys Talc Canada Inc.…

Submit Your Vote by March 25, 2021.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2021 /PR Newswire/ — The following statement is being issued by Prime Clerk LLC regarding the Imerys Bankruptcy.

If you have a Talc Personal Injury Claim, your rights are affected by an upcoming vote on a plan of reorganization (the «Plan») as part of the bankruptcy proceedings of Imerys Talc America, Inc.,  Imerys Talc Vermont, Inc. and Imerys Talc Canada Inc. (collectively, the «North American Debtors«). Imerys Talc Italy S.p.A («ITI«) may also file (but has not yet filed) a chapter 11 case in the United States. «Debtors» means the North American Debtors and, if it files a chapter 11 case before the Plan is confirmed, ITI. Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the Plan, which is available at ITArestructuring.com (the «Case Website«).

The Debtors filed a Disclosure Statement (available at the Case Website) containing information that will help you decide how to vote on the Plan, which proposes to set up a trust to resolve all Talc Personal Injury Claims. Your legal rights will be affected if the Plan is approved.

Only holders of «Talc Personal Injury Claims,» or their attorneys on their behalf, are entitled to receive a ballot to vote on the Plan.

Holders of Claims and Equity Interests in all other Classes under the Plan are presumed to accept the Plan, because they are either Unimpaired by the Plan or are Plan Proponents.

If you have a Talc Personal Injury Claim, you or your attorney on your behalf, as permitted by the

Voting Procedures, have the right to vote on the Plan. The deadline by which ballots must be received by the Debtors’ solicitation agent, Prime Clerk LLC («Prime Clerk«) is March 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. ET. If you are unsure whether your attorney is authorized to vote on your behalf, please contact your attorney. Both the Tort Claimants’ Committee and the representative of future talc claimants support the Plan.

If the Plan is approved by the Bankruptcy Court and the District Court, all Talc Personal Injury Claims will be channeled to the Talc Personal Injury Trust and resolved pursuant to the Trust Distribution Procedures. If you are the holder of (a) a Talc Personal Injury Claim and you vote to accept the Plan, (b) a Claim that is presumed to accept the Plan, (c) a Talc Personal Injury Claim and you vote against the Plan and do not opt out of the releases, or (d) a Talc Personal Injury Claim entitled to vote for or against the Plan and you do not vote for or against the Plan and do not opt out of the releases provided in the Plan (subject to certain limitations described in the Plan), you will be presumed to grant the «Releases by Holders of Claims» set forth in Article XII of the Plan. Please read the Plan and other Plan Documents carefully for details about how the Plan, if approved, will affect your rights.

You have the right to object to the Plan. The deadline to file an objection is May 28, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. ET. There are requirements that must be followed to file an objection, which are set forth in the Voting Procedures Order. Objections received after the deadline may not be considered by the Bankruptcy Court and may be deemed overruled without further notice. You can obtain additional information or instructions, review the Plan Documents, or obtain a solicitation package with a ballot to vote, by contacting Prime Clerk.

Imerys Ballot Processing Center
c/o Prime Clerk LLC, One Grand Central Place
60 East 42nd Street, Suite 1440, New York, NY 10165.
Visit: ITArestructuring.com 
Request More Information: imerysinfo@primeclerk.com 
Request Ballot with Solicitation Package to Vote on the Plan:
imerysballotrequests@primeclerk.com 
Call: (844) 339-4096 (Toll-Free) / +1 347 919 5767 (International)

 

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FASTSIGNS Recognized As a 2021 Top 100 Global Franchise by Franchise Direct

CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics, and visual communications franchise, announced today it has been ranked as one of the <a target="_blank"…

CARROLLTON, Texas, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FASTSIGNS International, Inc., franchisor of FASTSIGNS®, the leading sign, graphics, and visual communications franchise, announced today it has been ranked as one of the Top 100 Global Franchises by Franchise Direct. One of the premier franchise rankings, the Top 100 Global Franchises ranked FASTSIGNS as #33 for its strong sales and growth, international presence, and over 35 years in franchising, among other successes.

«To be recognized among the leading global franchise brands by Franchise Direct for another year is a true honor and testament to our proven franchise model,» said Mark Jameson, Chief Support and Development Officer. «With FASTSIGNS centers operating both domestically across the United States and internationally in countries like Canada, Chile and Puerto Rico, we’re proud to reflect on how the need for visual communications can be adapted to thrive in any market across the world. The dedicated network of franchisees across the FASTSIGNS system allows us to continuously reach new heights and, as we enter our 36th year of business, our commitment to their success has never been stronger.»

FASTSIGNS reported exceptional results in 2020, including the signing of over 31 franchise agreements in the U.S and Canada to develop new, co-branded, and conversion centers and the opening of more than 30 locations, including its first center in the Dominican Republic. Much of FASTSIGNS’ success in 2020 can be credited to centers being deemed essential businesses, allowing franchisees to pivot their services to focus on serving their customers.

This year, FASTSIGNS is aiming to sign at least 35 franchise agreements across the U.S. in markets such as Southern California, the Midwest, New England, and along the Northeast Corridor. FASTSIGNS is particularly focusing on its co-brand and conversion programs, which help existing business owners add a FASTSIGNS to their store or fully convert their business to a FASTSIGNS franchise. FASTSIGNS has helped countless owners of print shops, photography studios, camera stores, embroidery shops, and more, diversify their product lines and services to meet the growing demand for signs, graphics, and visual communications. Both the co-brand franchise opportunity and conversion can be started with only $15,000 down on the initial franchise fee.

FASTSIGNS is known in the industry for equipping its franchisees with tools vital to securing the ongoing success of each individual location. In addition to the brand’s online FASTSIGNS University, FASTSIGNS partners with 1HUDDLE, a workforce-training platform that converts unique training content into science-backed, quick-burst training games that are proven to accelerate workforce productivity.

FASTSIGNS also offers a special incentive for first responders, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, police officers, sheriffs, and firefighters, which includes a 50% reduction on the franchise fee — a savings of $24,875.

FASTSIGNS is consistently ranked as a top franchise opportunity. Entrepreneur magazine recently recognized FASTSIGNS as the #1 franchise opportunity in its category on its 2021 Franchise 500 list for the fifth consecutive year and #44 overall — the only sign, graphics, and visual communications company to be recognized in the top 100. In 2020, Entrepreneur magazine named FASTSIGNS a Top Growth Franchise and one of the Top Franchises for Veterans. Additionally, FASTSIGNS was ranked on Franchise Times’ annual Top 200+ list, Franchise Gator recognized the brand as one of its Top 100 Franchises of 2020, Franchise Direct named FASTSIGNS one of the Top 100 Global Franchises, and Franchise Business Review named FASTSIGNS one of its Top Franchises for Second Careers and Top Franchises for Veterans. In 2019, the brand was named to America’s Best Franchises to Buy list by Forbes magazine. Franchise Business Review has also recognized FASTSIGNS as one of the «Best of the Best» for franchisee satisfaction for the last 10 years, as well as inclusion on its Top 50 Franchises for Women and Top Service Franchises lists in 2019. FASTSIGNS has also received the Canadian Franchise Association Franchisees’ Choice for eight consecutive years.

For information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or 214-346-5679).

About FASTSIGNS®
FASTSIGNS International, Inc. is the leading sign and visual communications franchisor in North America, and is the worldwide franchisor of more than 740 independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS® centers in 8 countries including the United States and Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Grand Cayman, the United Arab Emirates, Malta and Australia (where centers operate as SIGNWAVE®). FASTSIGNS locations provide comprehensive signage and graphic solutions to help companies of all sizes and across all industries attract more attention, communicate their message, promote their products, help visitors find their way and extend their branding across all of their customer touchpoints. 

In 2020, Fastsigns Holdings Inc. acquired GTN CAPITAL GROUP, LLC the parent company of NerdsToGo, an emerging IT services franchise brand. Learn more about sign and graphic solutions or find a location at fastsigns.com. Follow the brand on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fastsigns, Twitter @FASTSIGNS or Facebook at facebook.com/FASTSIGNS. For information about the FASTSIGNS franchise opportunity, contact Mark Jameson (mark.jameson@fastsigns.com or call 214.346.5679).

Contact:
Nate Rubinstein
Fish Consulting
203-241-5134
nrubinstein@fish-consulting.com

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Digital Banking Grows During Covid-19 As Consumers Look Beyond Their Primary Banks For Product Options

LONDON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Through the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, as bank branch visits have dropped, customers have turned to digital channels for all kinds of transactions, including the purchasing of banking products. This change has led to an increase in hidden defection of consumers, who are now increasingly buying products from banks and providers other than their primary bank. Now, depending on the country surveyed, between 25 percent and 51 percent of all banking product purchases are going to banks that aren’t…

LONDON, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Through the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, as bank branch visits have dropped, customers have turned to digital channels for all kinds of transactions, including the purchasing of banking products. This change has led to an increase in hidden defection of consumers, who are now increasingly buying products from banks and providers other than their primary bank. Now, depending on the country surveyed, between 25 percent and 51 percent of all banking product purchases are going to banks that aren’t the surveyed customers’ primary bank. These are among the findings included in Bain & Company’s latest report, As Digital Banking Takes Off, Hidden Defection of Consumers is Rampant.

Over the past few years, banks have focused on improving their digital services due to increased consumer demand. Improvements to banks’ mobile apps and websites have paid unexpected dividends for customers during the Covid-19 pandemic. While deposits and core current (checking) accounts generally remain at customers’ primary banks, they are losing customers on high-margin products such as loans, credit cards and investments — those that better suit their needs.

«We surveyed more than 56,000 consumers in 11 countries and found that while respondents most frequently cited affordability of a competing offer as their reason for purchasing products from another bank, they also cited better digital tools, a simpler purchasing process and convenience as key reasons,» said Katrina Cuthell, a partner with Bain & Company in Sydney and a co-author of the report. «These numbers were higher among younger customers, who put an even greater emphasis on digital tools, convenience, branding and security.»

If current trends hold, hidden defection will likely intensify in many countries due to the spread of regulations, which will make consumer data portable and thus encourage competition. The UK, which has one of the most competitive banking markets in the world, has the highest defection rate of the 11 countries surveyed. As consumer-friendly, «open-banking» types of regulation take hold in more countries, competition in those markets could intensify as well.

«We saw that while some respondents actively search for product options, others respond to ads, with 29 percent of those who defected receiving a direct offer from a competing bank. Of the latter group, 78 percent said they would be willing to buy from their primary bank if it made a compelling or equivalent offer,» said Gerard du Toit, a Boston-based partner with Bain & Company and the leader of the firm’s global Customer Experience practice. «In order to halt the current defection of customers, banks will need to remove the friction that exists in their marketing so consumers won’t feel compelled to shop around, and excel in the basics of opening accounts, so prospective buyers don’t drop off.»

Editor’s Note: To arrange an interview, contact Aliza Medina at aliza.medina@bain.com or +44 207 969 6480

About Bain & Company
Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change makers define the future.

Across 59 offices in 37 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise and insight to organizations tackling today’s urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development and the environment. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.

 

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