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Deadline Reminder: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against InnovAge Holding Corp. (IN

BENSALEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$INNV #CLASSACTION--Law Offices of Howard G. Smith reminds investors of the upcoming December 13, 2021 deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in the case filed on behalf of investors who purchased InnovAge Holding Corp. (“InnovAge” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INNV) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company’s March 2021 initial public offering ("IPO" or the "Offering"). Investors suffering losses on their InnovAge investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com. In March 2021, InnovAge completed its IPO, selling approximately 18,995,901 shares of common stock at a price of $21.00 per share. On September 21, 2021, after the market closed, InnovAge revealed that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) had “determined to freeze new enrollments at [the Company’s] Sacramento center based on deficiencies detected in [a recent] audit.” The Company stated that these “deficiencies relate to failures to provide covered services, provide accessible and adequate services, manage participants’ medical situations, and oversee use of specialists, among others.” On this news, the Company’s stock price fell $2.90, or nearly 25%, to close at $8.75 per share on September 22, 2021, thereby injuring investors. The complaint filed in this class action alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that certain of InnovAge’s facilities failed to provide covered services, provide accessible and adequate services, manage participants’ medical situations, and oversee use of specialists; (2) that, as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to be subject to regulatory scrutiny, including by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; (3) that, as a result, there was a significant risk that CMS would suspend new enrollments pending an audit of the Company’s services; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. If you purchased or otherwise acquired InnovAge common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the IPO, you may move the Court no later than December 13, 2021 to ask the Court to appoint you as lead plaintiff if you meet certain legal requirements. To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com. This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules. Contacts Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Howard G. Smith, Esquire 215-638-4847 888-638-4847 howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.comwww.howardsmithlaw.com

WWE® and Mattel Extend Global Partnership

STAMFORD, Conn. & EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WWE (NYSE: WWE) and Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) today announced a multi-year extension of their global master toy licensing agreement. The extended partnership includes exclusive rights around Action Figures, Action Figure Accessories and Kids Toy Title Belts. Since 2009, Mattel and WWE have developed a wildly popular and diverse portfolio of innovative toys currently available in more than 50 global markets around the world. WWE Action Figures have ranked as the No. 1 action figure property in the U.S. and consistently holds a top ranking. “Mattel is a true industry leader that continues to surprise and delight our fans around the world with innovative and creative WWE products that drive significant revenue for our retail partners,” said Sarah Cummins, WWE Senior Vice President, Consumer Products. “We are very pleased that WWE has once again chosen Mattel to help bring its storied history and characters to children and fans around the world,” said Nick Karamanos, Senior Vice President of Entertainment Partnerships, Mattel. “WWE is an important partner, and we look forward to continuing our relationship for years to come.” Mattel’s WWE Basic Action Figure Series is the longest-running continuous action figure assortment in history. Over the years, WWE and Mattel have launched multiple collaborations such as WWE and Ghostbusters and WWE and Masters of the Universe. About WWE WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The Company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 900 million homes worldwide in 28 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, FOX Sports, BT Sport, Sony India and Rogers. The award-winning WWE Network includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library and is currently available in more than 180 countries. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to WWE Network. Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. About Mattel Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain, and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends®, UNO®, and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music, and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us online at mattel.com. Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of WWE and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating to: the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business, results of operations and financial condition; entering, maintaining and renewing major distribution agreements; a rapidly evolving media landscape; WWE Network (including the risk that we are unable to attract, retain and renew subscribers); our need to continue to develop creative and entertaining programs and events; the possibility of a decline in the popularity of our brand of sports entertainment; the continued importance of key performers and the services of Vincent K. McMahon; possible adverse changes in the regulatory atmosphere and related private sector initiatives; the highly competitive, rapidly changing and increasingly fragmented nature of the markets in which we operate and greater financial resources or marketplace presence of many of our competitors; uncertainties associated with international markets including possible disruptions and reputational risks; our difficulty or inability to promote and conduct our live events and/or other businesses if we do not comply with applicable regulations; our dependence on our intellectual property rights, our need to protect those rights, and the risks of our infringement of others’ intellectual property rights; the complexity of our rights agreements across distribution mechanisms and geographical areas; potential substantial liability in the event of accidents or injuries occurring during our physically demanding events including without limitation, claims alleging traumatic brain injury; large public events as well as travel to and from such events; our feature film business; our expansion into new or complementary businesses and/or strategic investments; our computer systems and online operations; privacy norms and regulations; a possible decline in general economic conditions and disruption in financial markets; our accounts receivable; our indebtedness including our convertible notes; litigation; our potential failure to meet market expectations for our financial performance, which could adversely affect our stock; Vincent K. McMahon exercises control over our affairs, and his interests may conflict with the holders of our Class A common stock; a substantial number of shares are eligible for sale by the McMahons and the sale, or the perception of possible sales, of those shares could lower our stock price; and the volatility of our Class A common stock. In addition, our dividend is dependent on a number of factors, including, among other things, our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan (including alternative uses of capital), our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends (including under our revolving credit facility), general economic and competitive conditions and such other factors as our Board of Directors may consider relevant. Forward-looking statements made by the Company speak only as of the date made and are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the Company to update or revise them. Undue reliance should not be placed on these statements. For more information about risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Risk Factors” sections of the Company’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, our annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Contacts Media:Matt Altman 203-352-1177 Matthew.Altman@wwecorp.com Niki Kazakos Niki.Kazakos@mattel.com Kristine Karaca Kristine.Karaca@mattel.com Investor:Michael Weitz 203-352-8642 Michael.Weitz@wwecorp.com

L3Harris Wins Respected Aviation Week Program Excellence Award

MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) was awarded an Aviation Week 2021 Program Excellence Award for work on NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The Aviation Week Network Program Excellence awards honor aerospace and defense industry programs that create organizational success through quality processes, people development, tools and leadership. This is the first year L3Harris has competed for the award and is being recognized for the optical telescope program in the Supplier System Design and Development category. NASA designed the Roman Space Telescope to answer questions in areas of dark energy, exoplanets, and infrared astrophysics. “Quality program management is derived from a culture that strives for excellence,” said Christopher E. Kubasik, Vice Chair and Chief Executive Officer, L3Harris. “This award recognizes the innovation our teams embrace, and that our trusted disruptor approach delivers for our customers.” L3Harris is responsible for key elements of the Roman Space Telescope, including the primary mirror and hardware for the Wide Field Instrument to accomplish the mission’s core science goals. The L3Harris team earned the award for their work on the telescope by consistently delivering exceptional performance to NASA. L3Harris excelled during multiple challenges by implementing key execution strategies involving change management and risk management, while embracing and employing predictive metrics. The Roman Space Telescope is a next-generation observatory scheduled to launch no later than May 2027. Equipped with a 2.4-meter primary mirror, it has a field view that is 200 times greater than the Hubble Space Telescope’s infrared instrument, capturing more of the sky with less observing time. For example, trying to find an exoplanet around a star is similar to finding a firefly near a spotlight in Los Angeles, while searching from Washington D.C. Aviation Week Network created the Program Excellence Awards in 2004 to honor exceptional leadership and identify lessons learned and best practices that would be shared across the industry. Nominations are evaluated by teams of program management leaders from the Defense Department, academia and industry. About L3Harris Technologies L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries. L3Harris.com. Contacts Irene LockwoodSpace and Airborne Systems Irene.Lockwood@L3Harris.com585-465-3592 Sara BandaCorporate Sara.Banda@L3Harris.com321-674-4498

Berkley One Launches in Two New States and the District of Columbia

[Berkley One Classics Expands Its Collector Vehicle Coverage Availability] MORRISTOWN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AlwaysMovingForward--Berkley One (a Berkley Company), an insurance provider for modern, sophisticated individuals and families, has expanded its personal insurance portfolio to Tennessee, Indiana and the District of Columbia. Berkley One Classics collector vehicle coverage is also launching in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. “We’ve had amazing momentum this year,” states Kathy Tierney, President of Berkley One. “This launch continues to move us forward and introduce our solutions to clients and agent partners in three new geographies for personal insurance and three new states for Berkley One Classics.” Tierney adds, “We balance each expansion with attention to our existing portfolio and, in this launch, we have made enhancements in our product, pricing and agent experience in active states.” In Tennessee and the District of Columbia, Berkley One is now offering insurance for homes, condos and renters, automobiles, fine art and collectibles, excess liability and flood and excess flood. In Indiana, these insurance solutions are joined by collector vehicle and recreational marine options. Collector vehicle coverage, offered through Berkley One Classics, has expanded to Idaho, Oregon and Washington and is available through agents with a Classics appointment with Berkley One. Berkley One’s current footprint includes Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia and Wisconsin. Collector vehicle is available as a stand-alone product in Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota and Washington and recreational marine is available as a stand-alone product in Maine and Missouri. About Berkley One: Berkley One is a member company of Berkley, one of the nation’s premier commercial property casualty insurance providers, whose insurance company members are rated A+ (Superior) by A. M. Best Company. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation conducts business worldwide through more than 50 operating units and reported $8.8 billion of gross premiums written in 2020. Products and services are provided by one or more insurance company subsidiaries of W. R. Berkley Corporation. Not all products and services are available in every jurisdiction, and the precise coverage afforded by any insurer is subject to the actual terms and conditions of the policies as issued. Contacts Christoph Ritterson Berkley One 312-586-4298 critterson@berkleyone.com

Keysight Technologies Launches Live from the Lab

Virtual event will cover how artificial intelligence/machine learning test automation reduces the software lifecycle, reduces costs and improves customer experience SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$KEYS #AI--Keysight Technologies, Inc.: What: Keysight will hold a virtual event on Thursday, October 28th with guest speaker Steve Wozniak, the co-founder of Apple. During the keynote address, attendees will hear from the industry pioneer including his insights to the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate digitally driven businesses. Also presenting are Keysight’s key executives for Software Test Automation, as well as solutions and product marketing experts. When: Keysight Live from the Lab will be hosted virtually on October 28, 2021. Time: 9:00 AM PST Registration Link: Live from the Lab - Software Test Automation Agenda: Future of Software Automation - Speaker: Steve WozniakThis interview style discussion will cover the blending barriers between physical and virtual testing with digital twin technology and pull-on different threads of the discord to explore the benefits to today’s digitally driven businesses. Clicks Not Code – Simplifying, Scaling and Sustaining Software Test Automation - Speakers: Gareth Smith and Teresa Sonal Keysight General Manager for Software Test Automation Gareth Smith, and Senior Manager for Software Solutions at Keysight, Teresa Sonal, will share the Keysight vision and strategy for simplifying testing across end user platforms, applications and integrated systems with AI-driven digital twin technology that enables auto-generated test scripts and snippets for continual testing, complete coverage of user journeys and adoption of best practices. Innovation Sessions for Continuous Testing - Speaker: Max Gerrard and Sejal Patel Attendees will hear from Max Gerrard, Chief Evangelist, Vice President of Pre-sales and Technical Consulting for Keysight’s Eggplant solutions and Sejal Patel, Director of Eggplant Product Management about experiencing true end to end testing from a human user perspective. From exploratory product selection to paid customers wrought with challenges, let us make it easier. An underlying complication to automating application testing is the diversity of end user devices, cloud services, application integrations and personal journeys through the web interface. Break out technical sessions with solution demonstrations and expert instructors: Salesforce and CRM Testing - 9:45 AM (PST) - Speaker: Max Gerrard Learn, leverage and lead automated Salesforce testing across platforms, customized configurations, 3rd party application integrations and unique business workflows. In this session attendees will experience: A live demonstration to validate both Classic and Lightning functional testing. AI/ML digital twin models to auto-generate test scripts and snippets. Validation of the end-to-end user experience. Test Automation in DevSecOps Environments - 9:45 AM (PST) - Speaker: Jay Epps Learn, leverage and lead codeless test automation to deploy at a higher frequency rate and with lower change failure rates. Low-code and no-code test automation is a game changer compared to Selenium manual testing. In this session attendees will experience: A live demonstration of software test automation for continuous integration and delivery. AI-powered test modeling to analyze the usability of the application from a human user experience perspective. Advanced bug-hunting with machine-learning algorithms to identify root-cause patterns that lead to failures. About Keysight Technologies Keysight delivers advanced design and validation solutions that help accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Keysight’s dedication to speed and precision extends to software-driven insights and analytics that bring tomorrow’s technology products to market faster across the development lifecycle, in design simulation, prototype validation, automated software testing, manufacturing analysis, and network performance optimization and visibility in enterprise, service provider and cloud environments. Our customers span the worldwide communications and industrial ecosystems, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor and general electronics markets. Keysight generated revenues of $4.2B in fiscal year 2020. For more information about Keysight Technologies (NYSE: KEYS), visit us at www.keysight.com. Additional information about Keysight Technologies is available in the newsroom at https://www.keysight.com/go/news and on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube. Contacts Geri Lynne LaCombe, Americas/Europe +1 303 662 4748 geri_lacombe@keysight.com Fusako Dohi, Asia +81 42 660-2162 fusako_dohi@keysight.com

Conexon Leads Transformational Excellence in the Broadband Industry, Wins 2021 Calix Partner Impact Award

Missouri-based broadband solutions provider honored for contributions in connecting rural America and closing the digital divide SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$CALX #RDOF--Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Conexon was named the winner of the 2021 Calix Partner Impact award at Calix ConneXions 2021 in Las Vegas. This award recognizes a partner whose accomplishments throughout the year have had a substantial positive impact on shared customers and/or the broader industry. An Elite Partner in the Calix Partner Community, Conexon has played a pioneering role in helping electric cooperatives transform their businesses to become broadband providers and connect underserved communities across the United States. “We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from Calix,” said Randy Klindt, founding partner at Conexon. “Conexon’s goal is for every home and business across rural America to have access to reliable, affordable, world-class, high-speed internet delivered through fiber networks. Electric cooperatives across the country are making a brighter future possible for millions. We are proud to be working with Calix to make this vision a reality.” Formed in 2015 to support rural electric cooperatives with end-to-end fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) solutions, Conexon is widely viewed as the gold standard for rural electric co-op fiber networks. Conexon was selected as the winner of the Calix Partner Impact award for their many contributions that have transformed the rural broadband landscape. Leadership in the RDOF program and associated grant process. Conexon’s Rural Electric Cooperative Consortium (RECC) was awarded more than $1.1 billion in the FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) auction to deploy FTTH networks in rural communities across 22 states. The RECC was the RDOF’s largest bidding consortium, winning more states, locations, and funding awards than any other consortium. Creation of Conexon Connect to make high-speed broadband even more accessible. Conexon has moved beyond its core consulting and advisory capabilities with the launch of Conexon Connect, its internet service provider (ISP) created to operate and manage FTTH networks for cooperatives and investors. Conexon Connect is partnering directly with electric cooperatives to build a 100 percent fiber network to serve all homes and businesses in the co-op's territories, providing access to life-changing broadband services. Comprehensive marketing services and solutions to fuel customer success. Conexon offers turnkey marketing solutions and services to help customers effectively market their FTTH networks and drive adoption of broadband services. To date, Conexon’s marketing reach is more than 800,000 homes and businesses. “Conexon has been instrumental in extending the reach of critical broadband services to rural communities that would otherwise be left behind, helping to close the digital divide,” said Skip Hirvela, vice president of regional sales partners at Calix. “Backed by innovative solutions and services, they have had a tremendous impact in empowering electric cooperatives and helping them transform their business to take advantage of this huge growth opportunity. We are proud to partner with Conexon and delighted to present them the 2021 Calix Partner Impact award.” Register for the ConneXions 2021 Learning Experience, which takes place virtually November 16-18 at Calix.com. About Calix Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) – Calix cloud and software platforms enable service providers of all types and sizes to innovate and transform. Our customers utilize the real-time data and insights from Calix platforms to simplify their businesses and deliver experiences that excite their subscribers. The resulting growth in subscriber acquisition, loyalty, and revenue creates more value for their businesses and communities. This is the Calix mission; to enable broadband service providers of all sizes to simplify, excite, and grow. This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are based upon management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this release, and we assume no obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking statement to reflect any event or circumstance after the date of this release, except as required by law. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from current expectations based on risks and uncertainties affecting Calix’s business. The reader is cautioned not to rely on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Additional information on potential factors that could affect Calix's results and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC and available at www.sec.gov. Contacts Press Inquiries: Aharon Etengoff 408-828-1798 aharon.etengoff@calix.com Investor Inquiries: Tom Dinges 408-474-0080 tom.dinges@calix.com

Urban Catalyst Bringing Indoor Mini-Golf to Former Camera 12 Theater

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Urban Putt has been described as a “best first date spot” and the “new ‘go to’ place”; now the indoor miniature golf/restaurant/bar is coming to downtown San Jose. Urban Catalyst, San Jose’s premier Opportunity Zone fund, announced that Urban Putt has signed a lease in its Paseo development. The Paseo project is transforming the long-dormant Camera 12 theater into 100,000 square feet of mixed-use office and retail space. “Our goal is to activate downtown San Jose, and this is a great first step,” said Erik Hayden, CEO and founder of Urban Catalyst. “Urban Putt will provide a unique experience for visitors from the South Bay and beyond. And this is just the beginning of our plans for lighting up the Paseo de San Antonio.” Urban Putt locations can be found in San Francisco and Denver. Both businesses serve food and drinks, and both have received overwhelmingly positive reviews from customers. The Bay Area CBS station labeled the location there as a “great backdrop for a first date.” “We can’t wait to bring the custom-built Urban Putt experience to downtown San Jose,” said Steve Fox, Urban Putt’s founder and Chief Greenskeeper. “San Jose will get a fun destination that’s perfect for a broad range of folks, from entire families on weekends to millennials enjoying a night out, from students at nearby San Jose State University to team-building events and company celebrations.” The Paseo development is one of six ground-up projects in downtown San Jose funded through Urban Catalyst’s first Opportunity Zone fund, which closed in December after raising $131 million. Construction is expected to be completed by July 2022. “Nearly all 25,000 square feet of retail space at Paseo has already been spoken for,” said Josh Burroughs, partner and chief operating officer at Urban Catalyst. “This is testament to the confidence we’re seeing in the future of downtown San Jose and the strength of this prominent location.” The Opportunity Zone Program offers tax incentives to investors who put their capital gains toward projects in disadvantaged areas designated as Opportunity Zones. Urban Catalyst currently is accepting investments for its Fund II. About Urban Catalyst Urban Catalyst is focused on ground-up development projects in downtown San Jose. In 2020, Urban Catalyst surpassed its fundraising goal, securing $131 million from investors during its first round. Forbes and the Sorenson Impact Center recognized Urban Catalyst as one of the top 10 Opportunity Zone Funds in the inaugural Forbes OZ 20. Contacts Dean Solov dsolov@urbancatalyst.com

U.S. Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Increase 175% Year Over Year in September

International Trips Increased by 3% Compared to August 2021 ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) today released data showing ARC-accredited travel agency air ticket sales increased 175% year over year in September 2021. The consolidated dollar value of tickets sold by agencies in September totaled $3.2 billion, up from $1.2 billion in September 2020 and edging slightly higher compared to the August 2021 total.* Month over month, September 2021 international trips and total trips increased by 3% and 1%, respectively. U.S. domestic trips increased less than 1%. “Historically, we expect sales and total trips to decline month over month in September,” said Steve Solomon, vice president of global sales, marketing operations and customer experience at ARC. “This year, month-over-month sales started to decline between July and August due to travel restrictions triggered by the delta variant. We’re encouraged to see that decline leveling off, and ticket sales and trip numbers improving with the news of international travel to the U.S. becoming easier for vaccinated travelers beginning in November.” Total passenger trips settled by ARC in September 2021 increased 103% year over year from 7.6 million to 15.4 million. U.S. domestic passenger trips increased 98% to 11 million YOY. International passenger trips increased 115% to 4.4 million over the same period. The average U.S. round-trip ticket price increased to $390 in September 2021, up from $343 in September 2020. Year over year, September 2021 EMD sales increased 186% to $6,577,935. EMD transactions increased 142% to 133,179.** More detailed information is available on ARC’s sales statistics page. Additional breakdown of corporate, leisure and online ticket sales can be found on the ARC COVID-19 data page. About ARC: As a leader in air travel intelligence and omnichannel retailing, ARC provides platforms, tools and insights that help the global travel community connect, grow and thrive. ARC enables the diverse retailing strategies of its customers by providing innovative technology, flexible settlement solutions and access to the world’s most comprehensive air transaction dataset. In 2019, ARC managed more than $97.4 billion in transactions between airlines and travel agencies, representing more than 302 million passenger trips. For more information, please visit arccorp.com. Notes for Editors: *Ticket Sales Results are based on monthly sales data ending September 30, 2021, from 10,921 U.S. retail and corporate travel agency locations, satellite ticket printing offices and online travel agencies. Results do not include sales of tickets purchased directly from airlines. The average ticket price (USD) is for a round-trip ticket settled through ARC for an itinerary that included only U.S. domestic travel. Passenger trips include the total number of passengers taking a trip from one airport to another using direct or connecting flights. Newly issued trips are added, and refunded trips are deducted to provide a net view of traveling passengers. U.S. domestic passenger trips include the total number settled through ARC where the itinerary is wholly within the U.S. International passenger trips include the total number settled through ARC where some or all the travel occurs to airports outside the U.S. or originates outside the U.S. Total sales are equal to the total amount paid for a ticket, which includes taxes and fees. **Electronic Miscellaneous Documents (EMD) Includes fees for products and services such as upgraded seats, checked bags, an unaccompanied minor, pet-in-cabin, etc. © Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC). All rights reserved. Contacts Randy Spoon rspoon@arccorp.com

Advocates Call on Premier Ford to Include Decent Work, Expansion of Non-Profit Spaces in Ontario’s Child Care Agreement With the Federal Government

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the Ontario Coalition for Better Child Care (OCBCC), and the Association of Early Childhood Educators Ontario (AECEO) echo calls on Doug Ford to sign a bilateral child care agreement that puts decent work at its core and includes a moratorium on the expansion of for-profit care. “There should be no profit in care, including child care,” says Carolyn Ferns, OCBCC Policy Coordinator. “Evidence tells us that publicly funded, not-for-profit, and affordable care is how to best build our child care system in Ontario.” Premier Ford’s stall tactics in securing a child care deal are a huge detriment to parents and educators across Ontario, reports CUPE. “Waitlists for child care are too long, and fees are too high. Parents and families urgently need access to quality, affordable child care,” says Ferns. “Ontario’s child care crisis can’t be remedied with band-aid solutions like tax credits—the time for universal child care is now.” In July 2021, the OCBCC and AECEO released a Roadmap to Universal Child Care in Ontario that features 20 policy interventions to transform early learning and child care from a market-based patchwork to a comprehensive, publicly funded system. “Reliable, affordable child care allows more women to participate in the labour market and ensures that women, who take on child care responsibilities, can work, go back to school, and gain necessary training and skill development,” says Carrie Lynn Poole-Cotnam, Chair of CUPE Ontario’s social services committee. “Women, particularly those who are Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized, have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Their participation in the workforce has been significantly slower to rebound than men. It’s a women’s economic justice issue that boils down to our government’s inability to make universal, affordable, non-profit child care a reality.” OCBCC and AECEO have launched an online petition, that has more than 3,500 signatures, calling on Premier Ford and Education Minister Lecce to sign a child care agreement with the federal government. October 21, 2021, marks the 21st annual Child Care Workers and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day that is celebrated by advocates, municipalities, and school boards across Ontario and is marked by hundreds of child care centres, unions, and allies. This year, supporters celebrate Early Learning and Child Care Heroes and further demand that Premier Ford sign a child care deal that includes decent work and pay for ECEs and child care workers. lf/cope 491 Contacts For media requests:Paul Whyte Communications Representative CUPE Communications 647-212-9887 pwhyte@cupe.ca

Global Industrial Computed Tomography (CT) System Growth Opportunities Report 2021: Key Market Activities, Acquisitions, Product Launches, Innovations

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Industrial Computed Tomography (CT) System Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This global industrial CT system market research is focused on assessing the current status of the market by identifying key market participants, breadth of products and technologies available in the market, key market activities, including acquisitions, product launches, innovations, and other technology trends. This research will further look into areas where CT can be effectively applied across industry verticals, such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, and medical devices. The market has been analyzed in detail from a global perspective, understanding how CT is being perceived in Europe, North America, and APAC. A key factor driving the need for industrial CT systems is the growing complexity in the design and manufacturing of components that utilize new processes, new materials, and intricate geometries that require advanced quality control and assurance solutions. Conventional dimensional measurement technologies (e.g., CMM) are not able to meet such requirements, which led to the emergence of CT as one of the most effective technologies. Industrial CT systems are found to be resourceful in R&D and manufacturing applications alike. The publisher further foresees that CT will emerge as a powerful tool for decision making and inline production specifically. Rising complexity and volume of production, growing need to save costs due to destructive testing, and increasing demand for precise analyses of objects will together drive the need for CT in industrial environments. However, there are critical challenges that market participants need to address to accelerate investment attractiveness among its customers. Technology innovations and smart methodology developments that will reduce image acquisition and reconstruction time, improve image resolution, and accelerate throughput will be important to overcome such challenges. Prominent market participants in each of these segments have been identified and analyzed. This study also aims at throwing light on what market participants are currently doing in this space, supported by how the market is likely to transform the manufacturing arena in the coming years. This could come out as being extremely helpful to the current set of participants in the market that are looking at understanding what their competitors are doing in the space. It can also serve as a major point of reference for all other market participants that are not aware of the immense benefits of CT or are on the verge of making a move in the market. Key Issues Addressed What is the current status of the industrial CT systems market? Did the market growth in 2020? What is the expected growth in the short term? Will the market continue to grow in the mid-to-long term? Which verticals should be focused on to capture short-, mid-and long-term opportunities? Does the market require technological advancements? What are the key challenges that the market faces? Will market participants overcome these challenges in the next 5 years? What are the key end-user trends that will impact the industrial CT system market in the next 5 years? Which are the key market participants by verticals? What factors determine the competition across each vertical? Key Topics Covered: 1. Strategic Imperatives Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow? The Strategic Imperative The Impact of Top Three Strategic Imperatives on the Global Industrial Computed Tomography (CT) System Market Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine 2. Growth Opportunity Analysis, Industrial Computed Tomography System Market Industrial CT System Market Scope of Analysis Industrial CT System Operating Principle Evolution of the CT system for Application in Dimensional Metrology and Inspection Industrial Computed Tomography System Measurement Capabilities Industrial CT System Market Segmentation Market Definition of End Users Key Competitors for Industrial CT System Market Key Growth Metrics for Global Industrial CT System Market Distribution Channels for Industrial CT System Market Growth Drivers for Global Industrial CT System Market Growth Driver Analysis Growth Restraints for Global Industrial CT System Market Growth Restraint Analysis Forecast Assumptions Revenue and Unit Shipment Forecast, Industrial CT System Market Revenue Forecast, Industrial CT System Market Revenue Forecast Analysis Revenue Forecast by X-ray Tube Voltage, Industrial CT System Market Revenue Forecast Analysis Revenue Forecast by Industry Vertical, Industrial CT System Market Revenue Forecast Analysis by Industry Vertical, Industrial CT System Market Revenue Forecast by Region, Industrial CT System Market Revenue Forecast Analysis by Region, Industrial CT System Market Pricing Trends, Industrial CT System Market Competitive Environment Revenue Share, Industrial CT System Market Revenue Share Analysis Company Profile - Waygate Technologies Company Profile - Zeiss Company Profile - Yxlon International Company Profile - Nikon Metrology Company Profile - Wenzel Group Top Participants - Product Highlights Top Participants - SWOT Analysis 3. Key Trends, Industrial CT System Market Key Trends - Additive Manufacturing Key Trends - Advanced Software Solutions to Support Digital Transformation Key Trends - Emerging Applications for Industrial CT System 4. Growth Opportunity Analysis, Automotive Industrial CT System Market Key Growth Metrics for Automotive Industrial CT System Market Revenue Forecast, Automotive Industrial CT System Market Revenue Forecast Analysis, Automotive Industrial CT System Market Revenue Forecast Analysis, Key Drivers for the Automotive Industrial CT System Market Key Trends, Electric Vehicles (EV) Impact on Automotive Industrial CT System Market Key Trends, Emergence of Hydrogen Fuel-cell Cars Competitive Environment 5. Growth Opportunity Analysis, Aerospace and Defense Industrial CT System Market 6. Growth Opportunity Analysis, Electronics Industrial CT System Market 7. Growth Opportunity Analysis, Medical Device Industrial CT System Market 8. Growth Opportunity Analysis, Others Industrial CT System Market 9. Growth Opportunity Universe, Industrial CT System Market Growth Opportunity 1 - Inline CT Solutions for Enhanced Quality Control Growth Opportunity 2 - Track and Market Solutions for QC in Additive Manufacturing Growth Opportunity 3 - Robotic Automation for Faster Quality Control and Inspection Growth Opportunity 4 - Closed Loop Systems for Real-time Inline Quality Control 10. Next Steps Companies Mentioned Nikon Metrology Waygate Technologies Wenzel Group Yxlon International Zeiss For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/vyj8de Contacts ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900

Global Technology Acquisition Corp. I Announces Pricing of Upsized $175 Million Initial Public Offering

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Technology Acquisition Corp. I (the “Company”) announced today that it priced its initial public offering of 17,500,000 units at $10.00 per unit. The units will be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”), trading under the ticker symbol “GTACU” beginning October 21st 2021. Each unit consists of one Class A ordinary share and one-half of one redeemable warrant. Each whole warrant entitles the holder thereof to purchase one Class A ordinary share at a price of $11.50 per share. Once the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A ordinary shares and redeemable warrants are expected to be listed on the Nasdaq under the symbols “GTAC” and “GTACW” respectively. Global Technology Acquisition Corp. I is a newly formed blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The Company intends to focus on technology companies that operate in the marketplace, financial technology and Software-as-a-service verticals within Europe, Latin America and the United States, where it believes its management team, board members and advisors have a competitive advantage based on their prior experiences and investments. The Company is led by Fabrice Grinda (Executive Chairman), Arnau Porto (Chief Executive Officer) and Claudia Gast (Chief Financial Officer), who have significant experience in founding, operating and investing in successful technology companies. This management team will be supported by a full-time, dedicated investment team, independent directors and an advisory committee. The board of directors includes: Juan Villalonga, the former CEO and Chairman of Telefónica Group; Robert Perdue, the former COO of The Trade Desk; Gabriel Silva, the former CFO of Nubank and Michael Zeisser, the former chairman of US Investments of Alibaba Group. Their experiences in leading and globally scaling companies will provide the Company with highly valuable perspectives in sourcing a target company, and will be vital in supporting such target company in the successful growth to global scale. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,625,000 units at the initial public offering price to cover over-allotments, if any. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the prospectus may be obtained, for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, copies of the prospectus, when available, may be obtained for free from the offices of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at Citigroup, c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, NY 11717 (tel: +1 800-831-9146) and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC at Prospectus Department, 200 West Street, New York, New York 10282-2198 (tel: +1 866 471 2526, fax: +1 212 902 9316, or email: prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com). On October 20, 2021, the registration statement relating to the securities became effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. About Global Technology Acquisition Corp. I Global Technology Acquisition Corp. I is a newly formed blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. The Company intends to focus on technology companies that operate in the marketplace, financial technology and Software-as-a-service verticals within Europe, Latin America and the United States, where it believes its management team, board members and advisors have a competitive advantage based on their prior experiences and investments. The Company is expected to trade under the Nasdaq ticker symbol “GTACU”. On December 11th 2021, the underlying shares and warrants within those units will trade separately under the ticker symbols “GTAC” and “GTACW” respectively. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking statements,” including with respect to the proposed initial public offering and the anticipated use of the net proceeds. No assurance can be given that the offering discussed above will be completed on the terms described, or at all, or that the net proceeds of the offering will be used as indicated. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement and preliminary prospectus for the Company’s offering filed with the SEC. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law. Contacts Dennis Dinkelmeyer investors@gtac.io

Global Polymerase Chain Reaction Consumables Market (2020 to 2027) - by Product Type, Technology, Application, End-user and Geography - ResearchAndMar

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Polymerase Chain Reaction Consumables Market Size By Product Type, By Technology, By Application, By End-User, By Geographic Scope And Forecast" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global polymerase chain reaction consumables market was valued at USD 429.26 Million in 2019 and is projected to reach USD 757.67 Million by 2027, at a long-term CAGR of 6.03% from 2020 to 2027. The report provides a holistic evaluation of the market for the forecast period. The report comprises of various segments as well an analysis of the trends and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market. These factors; the market dynamics, involves the drivers, restraints, opportunities and challenges through which the impact of these factors in the market are outlined. The drivers and restraints are intrinsic factors whereas opportunities and challenges are extrinsic factors of the market. The Global Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Consumables Market study provides an outlook on the development of market in terms of revenue throughout the prognosis period. Over the past couple of decades, various factors are driving the growth of the global Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Consumables market, such as rising prevalence of chronic and infectious diseases, and increasing application of PCR. This has ultimately escalated the demand for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Consumables. This report provides an all-inclusive environment of the analysis for the Global Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Consumables Market. The market estimates provided in the report are the result of in-depth secondary research, primary interviews and in-house expert reviews. These market estimates have been considered by studying the impact of various social, political and economic factors along with the current market dynamics affecting the Global Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Consumables Market growth. Along with the market overview, which comprises of the market dynamics the chapter includes a Porter's Five Forces analysis which explains the five forces: namely buyers bargaining power, suppliers bargaining power, threat of new entrants, threat of substitutes, and degree of competition in the Global Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Consumables Market. It explains the various participants, such as system integrators, intermediaries and end-users within the ecosystem of the market. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Consumables Market. Market Dynamics Drivers Rising Prevalence of Chronic and Infectious Diseases Increasing Application of Pcr Restraints High Costs Associated With Polymerase Chain Reaction (Pcr) Technologies Launching New Alternatives Opportunities Growing Adoption of Technological Advancements Increasing Research and Developments Across the Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Industry Companies Mentioned Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. Eppendorf AG F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. Merck KGaA Agilent Technologies Inc. Qiagen NV Corning Incorporated Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc. Greiner Bio-One International GmbH 4titude BIOplastics Hamilton Company For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/megx08 Contacts ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T. Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900

Cadence Digital and Custom/Analog Flows Achieve the Latest TSMC N3 and N4 Certifications

Highlights: Companies collaborate on design enablement for TSMC N3 and N4 processes to accelerate mobile, AI and hyperscale computing innovation Joint customers actively designing with new PDKs based on the certified N3 and N4 flows Complete, integrated RTL-to-GDS flow enabled for the TSMC N3 and N4 process technologies, providing optimal PPA SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced that its digital and custom/analog flows have achieved certification for TSMC’s N3 and N4 process technologies in support of the latest Design Rule Manual (DRM). Through continued collaborations, Cadence and TSMC delivered the corresponding process design kits (PDKs) for TSMC N3 and N4 processes to accelerate mobile, AI and hyperscale computing innovation. In addition, mutual customers have already validated the benefits of the Cadence® flows and TSMC’s process technologies through successful tapeouts. To learn more about the Cadence digital and custom/analog advanced-node solutions, which support the Cadence Intelligent System Design™ strategy and enable system-on-chip (SoC) design excellence, visit www.cadence.com/go/advndtsmc34. N3 and N4 Digital Flow Certifications Cadence worked closely with TSMC to optimize the digital flow for TSMC’s advanced N3 and N4 process technologies to help customers achieve power, performance and area (PPA) goals and speed time to market. The complete, integrated RTL-to-GDS flow includes the Cadence Innovus™ Implementation System, Liberate™ Characterization Solution, Quantus™ Extraction Solution, Quantus Field Solver, Tempus™ Timing Signoff Solution and ECO Option, and the Voltus™ IC Power Integrity Solution. Additionally, the Cadence Genus™ Synthesis Solution and predictive iSpatial technology are enabled for the N3 and N4 process technologies. The digital full flow enables customers to successfully design on TSMC’s N3 and N4 process technologies through several capabilities, including: Efficient processing of large libraries: Among the variations of threshold voltage and drive strength, the Cadence flow efficiently processes these large libraries, ensuring the best run-time for increasingly complex designs. Timing analysis accuracy: N3 requires additional accuracy during library cell characterization and static timing analysis (STA). The Cadence flow has been enhanced to address all N3 timing characterization and signoff requirements. Accurate power signoff: Support for accurate leakage calculation required in N3 and static power calculation for new N3 cells has been added. N3 power calculation accuracy, which included different power components—switching, internal, and leakage, for example—has been validated at multiple corners, temperatures and voltages. The Cadence flow meets all N3 power signoff requirements. N3 and N4 Custom/Analog Tool Suite Certification Cadence has continued its long-standing collaboration with TSMC engineers to deliver a comprehensive custom, analog, EM-IR and mixed-signal design solution, addressing the challenges and complexities for designing custom and analog IP in TSMC’s N3 and N4 process technologies. Through this collaboration, the Virtuoso® Design Platform, Spectre® Simulation Platform and the Voltus-Fi Custom Power Integrity Solution have achieved the latest TSMC N3 and N4 PDK requirements. The custom flow for N3 and N4 process technologies make use of the following design solutions: Spectre Simulation Platform: Offers comprehensive time- and frequency-domain analyses capabilities, including AC, DC and transient simulations with an emphasis on managing large device and interconnect parasitic networks, harmonic-balancing, noise analysis and EM-IR with the Voltus-Fi Custom Power Integrity Solution. Virtuoso Schematic Editor: Provides design capturing and drives the Virtuoso Layout Suite for Schematic-Driven Layout. Virtuoso ADE Suite: Integrates with the Spectre X Simulator to effectively manage corner simulations, statistical analyses, design centering and circuit optimization. Virtuoso Layout Suite EXL: Offers an advanced layout environment for efficient layout implementation, which leverages a unique row-based implementation methodology with interactive, assisted features for placement, routing, fill and dummy insertion. Mixed-signal implementation flow: Provides a tight integration between the Virtuoso Design Platform and the Innovus Implementation System, improving engineering productivity through an enhanced implementation methodology for mixed-signal designs using a common mixed-signal open access database. In addition, the Virtuoso and Spectre platforms have been certified for TSMC’s N3 and N4 process technologies. “Through our continued collaboration with Cadence, we’re enabling customers to improve productivity with certified flows for our advanced N3 and N4 process technologies,” said Suk Lee, vice president of the Design Infrastructure Management Division at TSMC. “This joint effort between TSMC and Cadence is making it easy for customers who are creating next-generation mobile, AI and hyperscale computing designs to achieve PPA goals and quickly launch their differentiated products to market.” “By working closely with TSMC, our customers have access to the most sophisticated capabilities to create competitive designs with TSMC’s N3 and N4 process technologies and our digital flow and custom/analog flow,” said Dr. Chin-Chi Teng, senior vice president and general manager in the Digital & Signoff Group at Cadence. “We continuously listen to our mutual customers to gain an understanding of their real-world design requirements, and their feedback enabled us to tailor our flows accordingly so they can achieve SoC design excellence.” About Cadence Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications, including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, mobile, aerospace, industrial and healthcare. For seven years in a row, Fortune magazine has named Cadence one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more at cadence.com. © 2021 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Cadence, the Cadence logo and the other Cadence marks found at www.cadence.com/go/trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Category: Featured Contacts Cadence Newsroom 408-944-7039 newsroom@cadence.com

Global Cheese Market (2021 to 2026) - Emergence of Plant-Based Cheese Alternatives Presents Opportunities - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Cheese Market by Product Type (Cheddar, Mozzarella, Parmesan, American Cheese, and Blue Cheese), Type (Cheese Product and Cheese Powder), Source (Animal and Plant), Nature, Distribution Channel, Application, and by Region - Global Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. According to the report, the global cheese market size is estimated to be valued at USD 88.7 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 105.9 billion by 2026, recording a CAGR of 3.6% during the forecast period. The awareness regarding the health benefits of cheese is one of the key factors that is gaining consumer attention. By nature, the conventional segment is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period. Conventional cheese is available in multiple varieties and styles crafted to meet the global consumer demand. Conventional cheese products have been around for a long time; thus, the market for the same is considered saturated. While conventional cheese has been used traditionally, the advent of organically produced cheese has generated new revenue pockets for cheese manufacturers worldwide. By distribution channel, the retail segment is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period. The retail sector is projected to dominate the market as the pandemic has highlighted the importance of home cooking and stocking foodstuff, due to which there has been an upscale in the retail sales of cheese. Moreover, the longer shelf life of cheese products and a surge in demand for food products rich in protein content boost the market growth. The Asia Pacific region is projected to record the highest growth rate during the forecast period. The Asia Pacific region has a well-established dairy industry, which subsequently proves the potential for growth of the cheese market in these regions. Hectic work schedules, along with the rising prevalence of western food culture, represent some of the significant factors strengthening the cheese market growth in the Asia Pacific region. The cheese market is segmented region-wise, with a detailed analysis of each region. These regions include Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, and the Rest of the World including South America, Africa, and the Middle East. Market Dynamics Drivers Growing Fast-Food Industry Rising Influence of Western Cuisines Across the World Restraints Rising Concern Over the Adverse Health Effects of Cheese Consumption Opportunities Emergence of Plant-Based Cheese Alternatives Growth of the Cheese Market in Emerging Economies Challenges Regulatory Influence Companies Mentioned ADM Amul Arla Foods Bel Group Daiya Dalter Alimentari Spa Danone DMK Deutsches Milchkontor GmbH Follow Your Heart Fonterra Frieslandcampina Glanbia Good Planet Foods (GPF) Kerry Group Lactalis International Land O'Lakes Meiji Holdings Miyoko's Creamery Saputo Savencia Sa The Kraft Heinz Company Violife For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/j7s57u Contacts ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900

Global Commercial Aerospace Digital Solutions Markets, 2021-2025 - Focus on Airlines; Airports; Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO); and Original

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Commercial Aerospace Digital Solutions Growth Opportunities" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Digitalization is a ubiquitous strategy essential to sustain business and growth in a post-pandemic economy. High penetration and improvement of digital solutions and accompanying hardware have made digitalization affordable and customizable. The commercial aerospace digital solutions market is captured by identifying digital R&D investment and the annual digital expenditure for each stakeholder. Digital investment is broadly considered a part of Information Technology (IT) investment, except for a few major industry stakeholders that have dedicated digital investment and teams for implementing and monitoring progress. Digitalization covers the investments and efforts by a firm to move toward digital processes, reduce cost overheads, and identify new revenue streams. Investments in mobile solutions, cloud computing, the Internet of Things, and Artificial Intelligence are some of the major focus areas for digitalization. The study is segmented into 4 key commercial aviation segments: airlines; airports; maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO); and original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Growth factors were identified for each airline type. The parameters for full-service carriers were economic strength (in terms of GDP percentage growth) and levels of passenger traffic and tourism; for low-cost carriers, levels of domestic passenger traffic and smartphone/internet penetration; and for cargo carriers, the level of international freight movement. As the COVID-19 pandemic severely affected airports' spending capacity in 2020, digital investments will be allocated to high-priority projects alone; this will have an impact on the overall airport IT budget requirements amidst the drastic drop in overall passenger traffic. Therefore, airports will adopt a cautious approach over the short term (2021-2023) until passenger traffic reaches the 2019 pre-pandemic level (probably during 2024-2025). The budget for digital investments largely depends on the overall passenger traffic at airports and the financial digital investment capability of airports. Airports with high passenger traffic (e.g., airports in APAC) and high spending capacity (e.g., Tier I airports) will be able to negate the lower revenue achieved during the 2020-2023 time period. MRO participants, with their B2B business model, are largely behind in terms of digitalization (only 6%), when compared to the other aviation stakeholders. Social distancing norms and the subsequent limited number of onsite technicians restrained growth for the overall market, but these factors contributed to an increase in digitalization projects in MROs. The OEM segment not only offers digital solutions to other segments but also actively invests in acquiring and developing full-stack digital capabilities (e.g., Boeing's AnalytX platform). Most of the digital initiatives were managed by in-house teams, with only specific projects being outsourced. OEMs are leveraging digital solutions to improve their throughput, quality, and workforce efficiency - the top driving factors for the forecast period. Supply chain vulnerabilities stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, challenges in data sharing, and cross-border integration requirements are top challenges that were considered while forecasting the OEM segment. For the short term (2021-2023), the market will grow at high rates as aviation recovers (to pre-pandemic levels) by meeting pent-up demand, the growing requirement to maintain parked aircraft, and top OEMs managing their growing backlogs and orders; these factors will increase digital investment in efficient operations in both the airline and airport segments. Digital investment in the airline segment will be assigned toward revamped revenue and demand management solutions; in the airport segment, toward self-service technology and passenger flow management; and in the MRO segment, toward mobile solutions. Key Topics Covered: 1. Strategic Imperatives 2. Growth Environment - Commercial Aerospace Digital Solutions 3. Growth Opportunity Analysis Scope of Analysis Segmentation Commercial Aerospace Value Chain Key Competitors Key Growth Metrics Growth Drivers Growth Restraints Forecast Assumptions Revenue Forecast Revenue Forecast by Industry Vertical Revenue Forecast by Region Revenue Forecast Analysis Revenue Forecast Analysis by Region Revenue Forecast Analysis by Industry Vertical Pricing Trends and Forecast Analysis Competitive Environment Revenue Share Revenue Share Analysis Airline - Key Solution Providers Airport - Key Solution Providers Airline - Notable Start-ups Airports - Notable Start-ups Aerospace OEM - Notable Start-ups MRO - Notable Start-ups Recent Key Mergers & Acquisitions 4. Airline Digitalization Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Airlines Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Airline Digitalization The COVID-19 Spotlight on Cargo Airlines Airline Data Value Chain Airline Data Value Chain & Digital Challenges 5. Airport Digitalization Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Airports Impact of the Pandemic on Airport Digitalization Airport Data Value Chain Key Metrics for Airport Digitalization 6. OEM Digitalization Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on OEMs Key Aerospace OEM Trends Aerospace OEM Digital Solutions & Challenges Digital Focus of Aerospace OEM Digitalization 7. MRO Digitalization Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on MROs Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on MRO Digitalization Aircraft Data & MRO - Digital Value Chain 8. Analytics in Commercial Aerospace Digital Solutions 9. Commercial Aerospace Digital Solutions for Sustainable Aviation Sustainable Aviation in Focus 10. Growth Opportunity Analysis - Airlines Key Growth Metrics for Airlines Revenue Forecast Revenue Forecast by Region Forecast Analysis 11. Growth Opportunity Analysis - Airports 12. Growth Opportunity Analysis - OEM 13. Growth Opportunity Analysis - MRO 14. Growth Opportunity Universe - Commercial Aerospace Digital Solutions Growth Opportunity 1: Disruption Management and Fuel Optimization for Improved Operational Efficiency - Airlines Growth Opportunity 2: Big Data Platforms for Improved Operations and Merchandising Growth Opportunity 3: Cybersecurity for Improved Operational Resilience Growth Opportunity 4: Predictive Analytics for Higher Maintenance Efficiency Growth Opportunity 5: Total Airport Management for Optimal Efficiencies Growth Opportunity 6: Improved Automation and Digital Design for Greater Digital Integrity 15. Next Steps For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/cueln2 Contacts ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.comFor E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900

Alterra Mountain Company & Dakine Unveil Exclusive Ikon Pass Collection

Bringing Premium, Technical Gear to the Ikon Pass Community for Winter 21/22 DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Further expanding their four-year partnership, Alterra Mountain Company and Dakine are launching an exclusive, limited Ikon Pass collection. After outfitting bike park employees and select on-mountain winter staff at Alterra Mountain Company’s 15 North American mountain destinations, Dakine is bringing its technical gear to the Ikon Pass community on October 21. The Ikon Pass collection will be available for a limited time only on dakine.com and will include Men’s and Women’s Excursion Gloves, and the Heli Pro 24L Backpack. A fixture on the mountain for decades, Dakine’s trusted and durable packs, bags, and accessories are perfect for Ikon Pass holders looking to explore and venture out in the mountains this upcoming winter season. This collection marks the very first Ikon Pass gloves and snow backpack collection created for the Ikon Pass community and adventure enthusiasts in North America. “We are excited to collaborate with an outdoor industry leader such as Dakine, a brand that shares our passion for adventure, exploration, and the mountains,” said Ryan Blanchard, Director of Brand Partnerships, Alterra Mountain Company. “As we head into the 21/22 winter season, we are happy to offer the Ikon Pass community unique premium products as they hit the slopes at one of our 47 worldwide Ikon Pass destinations.” “Dakine and Alterra Mountain Company share a fundamental goal – to help skiers and snowboarders have another ‘best day’ on the mountain. With this ethos in mind, we collaborated this season to create a special backpack and glove offering for on-mountain use,” says Pamela Levine, SVP for Dakine. “Dakine’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and community are common values shared with the Ikon Pass brand and we are proud to be trusted as the official backpack and glove and mitt of choice.” To promote the launch of this new product collaboration, Dakine is giving away multiple Ikon Pass branded packs and gloves, Dakine gear, plus free lift tickets to select Alterra Mountain Company destinations. To enter the giveaway or purchase the Ikon Pass collection, visit https://www.dakine.com/collections/now-trending. The year-round partnership between Alterra Mountain Company and Dakine will continue to expand, bringing events and activations at Ikon Pass destinations this winter, as well as outfitting select on-mountain staff with Dakine gloves and backpacks. Retail shop-in-shop locations are also being developed for Vermont, West Virginia and California, where consumers will be able to purchase premium Dakine technical gear for the mountains or lifestyle bags for travel and everyday use. The Ikon Pass is available now at www.ikonpass.com. Discover how to maximize your pass this winter with the Ikon Pass Mobile App available in app stores. About Ikon Pass The Ikon Pass welcomes skiers and riders to a community of inspiring mountain destinations and the people who live and play among them across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Brought to you by Alterra Mountain Company, the Ikon Pass unlocks adventure at iconic and unique destinations including Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat, Winter Park, Copper Mountain Resort, Arapahoe Basin, and Eldora Mountain Resort in Colorado; Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming; Big Sky Resort in Montana; Stratton, Sugarbush Resort, and Killington in Vermont; Windham Mountain in New York; Snowshoe in West Virginia; Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain in Michigan; Crystal Mountain and The Summit at Snoqualmie in Washington; Mt. Bachelor in Oregon; Schweitzer in Idaho; Tremblant in Quebec and Blue Mountain in Ontario, Canada; SkiBig3 in Alberta, Canada; Revelstoke Mountain Resort, RED Mountain, and Cypress Mountain in British Columbia, Canada; Sunday River and Sugarloaf in Maine; Loon Mountain in New Hampshire; Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico; Deer Valley Resort, Solitude Mountain Resort, Brighton Resort, Alta Ski Area, and Snowbird in Utah; Dolomiti Superski in Italy, Kitzbühel in Austria, Zermatt in Switzerland; Thredbo and Mt Buller in Australia; Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Mt Hutt in New Zealand; Niseko United in Japan, and Valle Nevado in Chile. Special offers are available at CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures, the world’s largest heli-skiing and heli-accessed hiking operation. For more information, please visit www.ikonpass.com. About Alterra Mountain Company Alterra Mountain Company is a family of 15 iconic year-round destinations, including the world’s largest heli-ski operation, offering the Ikon Pass, the new standard in season passes. The company owns and operates a range of recreation, hospitality, real estate development, food and beverage, retail and service businesses. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with destinations across the continent, Alterra Mountain Company is rooted in the spirit of the mountains and united by a passion for outdoor adventure. Alterra Mountain Company’s family of diverse playgrounds spans six U.S. states and three Canadian provinces: Steamboat and Winter Park in Colorado; Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Mammoth Mountain, June Mountain and Big Bear Mountain Resort in California; Stratton and Sugarbush Resort in Vermont; Snowshoe in West Virginia; Tremblant in Quebec, Blue Mountain in Ontario; Crystal Mountain in Washington; Deer Valley Resort and Solitude Mountain Resort in Utah; and CMH Heli-Skiing & Summer Adventures in British Columbia. Also included in the portfolio is Alpine Aerotech, a worldwide helicopter support and maintenance service center in British Columbia, Canada. Alterra Mountain Company honors each destination’s unique character and authenticity and celebrates the legendary adventures and enduring memories they bring to everyone. For more information, please visit www.alterramtnco.com. About Dakine Founded in Hawaii in 1979, Dakine creates trusted packs and bags, accessories, apparel, and outerwear for people who love to surf, snowboard, mountain bike, ski, windsurf, kiteboard and travel. For more information, please visit www.dakine.com. Contacts Amelie Bruzat The Ashima Group amelie@theashimagroup.com

Cadence Demonstrates IP Test Silicon for PCI Express 6.0 Specification on TSMC N5 Process

Design kits now available for early adopters SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) today announced the immediate availability of Cadence® IP supporting the PCI Express® (PCIe®) 6.0 specification on the TSMC N5 process. The Cadence IP for PCIe 6.0 consists of a high-performance DSP-based PHY and a feature-rich companion controller to deliver the optimized performance and throughput for next-generation applications in hyperscale computing and 5G communications, including networking, emerging memory and storage. Early adopters of Cadence IP for PCIe 6.0 can access design kits now. The 5nm PCIe 6.0 PHY test chip silicon from Cadence demonstrated excellent electrical performance across all PCIe rates. The PAM4/NRZ dual-mode transmitter delivered optimal signal integrity, symmetry and linearity with extremely low jitter. The DSP-based receiver demonstrated robust data recovery capabilities while withstanding harsh signal impairments and channel loss in excess of 35dB at 64GT/s. In addition, the advanced DSP core in the PHY provides continuous background adaptation to monitor and compensate for the signal fluctuations induced by environmental factors, achieving enhanced reliability. The Cadence controller IP for PCIe 6.0 is designed to provide the highest link throughput and utilization while operating with extremely low latency. The highly scalable multi-packet processing architecture supports up to 1024-bit wide data path in x16 configuration while operating at 1GHz to achieve maximum aggregate bandwidth of 128Gbps. The feature-rich controller IP supports all the new PCIe 6.0 features, including PAM4 signaling, Forward Error Correction (FEC), FLIT Encoding and L0p power state while retaining full backward compatibility. A PCIe 6.0 subsystem test chip was taped out on TSMC N5 in July 2021. This subsystem test chip integrated the second-generation power, performance and area (PPA)-optimized PCIe 6.0 PHY together with the PCIe 6.0 controller. This subsystem test chip enables Cadence to validate PCIe 6.0 PHY and controller functions at the system level and perform rigorous compliance and stress tests to ensure universal interoperability and reliability. “We work closely with Cadence, our long-standing ecosystem partner, to enable next-generation designs benefiting from the significant power, performance and area improvements of our advanced technologies,” said Suk Lee, vice president of the Design Infrastructure Management Division at TSMC. “This collaborative effort combining Cadence’s leading IP solution with TSMC’s 5nm technology will help our mutual customers meet the most challenging power and performance requirements and quickly launch their differentiated product innovations.” “Early adopters have already started exploring with the new PCIe6 specification, and we are looking forward to seeing them achieve positive results with TSMC and Cadence technologies,” said Sanjive Agarwala, corporate vice president and general manager of the IP Group at Cadence. “We’ve been deploying PAM4-based IP since 2019 when we introduced our first-generation 112G-LR SerDes IP, and our vast expertise in PAM4 technology plus our strong collaboration with TSMC provides a robust foundation for success with our PCIe6 products.” The Cadence IP for the PCIe 6.0 specification supports the company’s Intelligent System Design™ strategy, which enables SoC design excellence. Cadence’s comprehensive portfolio of design IP solutions for TSMC’s advanced processes also includes 112G, 56G, die-to-die (D2D) and advanced memory IP solutions. For more information on the Cadence IP for PCIe 6.0 specification, please visit www.cadence.com/go/pcie6pr. About Cadence Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality. Cadence customers are the world’s most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications, including consumer, hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, mobile, aerospace, industrial and healthcare. For seven years in a row, Fortune magazine has named Cadence one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For. Learn more at cadence.com. © 2021 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Cadence, the Cadence logo and the other Cadence marks found at www.cadence.com/go/trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. PCI Express and PCIe are registered trademarks of PCI-SIG. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Category: Featured Contacts For more information, please contact:Cadence Newsroom 408-944-7039 newsroom@cadence.com

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