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Nyxoah Joins the Euronext Tech Leaders Initiative, Included in the Euronext Tech Leaders Index

Nyxoah Joins the Euronext Tech Leaders Initiative, Included in the Euronext Tech Leaders Index

Mont–Saint–Guibert, Belgium "" June 7, 2022 4:30pm ET / 10:30pm CET"" Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH)("Nyxoah" or the "Company"), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), is proud to announce that it is part of the newly–formed Euronext Tech Leaders initiative, which is composed of 100+ innovative and high–growth technology companies with greater than 1 trillion Euros in aggregate market capitalization.

Companies participating in the Euronext Tech Leaders initiative will be included in the Euronext Tech Leaders Index and benefit from a suite of exclusive programs, such as dedicated Euronext programs targeting improved trading conditions for retail investors, greater international visibility through marketing and communication initiatives, and access to the C–level club offering exclusive networking events.

"We are proud that our patient–first mission has led to Nyxoah being one of 100 Tech companies to be recognized for innovation and growth through inclusion in the Euronext Tech Leaders initiative and index," commented Olivier Taelman, Nyxoah's Chief Executive Officer.

About Nyxoah
Nyxoah is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Nyxoah's lead solution is the Genio system, a patient–centered, leadless and battery–free hypoglossal neurostimulation therapy for OSA, the world's most common sleep disordered breathing condition that is associated with increased mortality risk and cardiovascular comorbidities. Nyxoah is driven by the vision that OSA patients should enjoy restful nights and feel enabled to live their life to its fullest.

Following the successful completion of the BLAST OSA study, the Genio system received its European CE Mark in 2019. Nyxoah completed two successful IPOs: on Euronext Brussels in September 2020 and NASDAQ in July 2021. Following the positive outcomes of the BETTER SLEEP study, Nyxoah received CE mark approval for the expansion of its therapeutic indications to Complete Concentric Collapse (CCC) patients, currently contraindicated in competitors' therapy. Additionally, the Company is currently conducting the DREAM IDE pivotal study for FDA and US commercialization approval.

For more information, please visit http://www.nyxoah.com/.

Caution "" CE marked since 2019. Investigational device in the United States. Limited by U.S. federal law to investigational use in the United States.

Contacts:
Nyxoah
Loic Moreau, Chief Financial Officer
corporate@nyxoah.com
+32 473 33 19 80

Jeremy Feffer, VP IR and Corporate Communications
jeremy.feffer@nyxoah.com
+1 917 749 1494

CONTACTS MEDIA "" mediateam@euronext.com

Aurlie Cohen (Europe)
+33 1 70 48 24 45
parispressoffice@euronext.com

Marianne Aalders (Amsterdam)
+31 20 721 41 33
maalders@euronext.com

Pascal Brabant (Brussels)
+32 2 620 15 50
pbrabant@euronext.com

Sandra Machado (Lisbon)
+351 917 776 897
smachado@euronext.com

Andrea Monzani (Europe/Milan/Rome)
+39 02 72 42 62 13
amonzani@euronext.com

Cathrine Lorvik Segerlund (Oslo)
+47 41 69 59 10
clsegerlund@euronext.com

Sarah Mound (Paris)
+33 1 70 48 24 45
smound@euronext.com

About Euronext

Euronext is the leading pan–European market infrastructure, connecting European economies to global capital markets, to accelerate innovation and sustainable growth. It operates regulated exchanges in Belgium, France, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway and Portugal. With close to 2,000 listed issuers and around 6.6 trillion in market capitalisation as of end March 2022, it has an unmatched blue–chip franchise and a strong diverse domestic and international client base. Euronext operates regulated and transparent equity and derivatives markets, one of Europe's leading electronic fixed income trading markets and is the largest centre for debt and funds listings in the world. Its total product offering includes Equities, FX, Exchange Traded Funds, Warrants & Certificates, Bonds, Derivatives, Commodities and Indices. The Group provides a multi–asset clearing house through Euronext Clearing, and custody and settlement services through Euronext Securities central securities depositories in Denmark, Italy, Norway and Portugal. Euronext also leverages its expertise in running markets by providing technology and managed services to third parties. In addition to its main regulated market, it also operates a number of junior markets, simplifying access to listing for SMEs. For the latest news, go to euronext.com or follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/euronext) and LinkedIn (linkedin.com/euronext).

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WHR Group, Inc. Becomes WHR Global

MILWAUKEE, June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHR Group, Inc. (WHR), a leader in the global employee relocation industry, announced today that the company will begin operating under a new name and will be known as WHR Global (WHR). This name change reflects how WHR has grown from being a US relocation management company to a global mobility brand, with offices also in Singapore and Switzerland. WHR's global expansion was critical to serve its clients' ever–growing needs for worldwide global relocation services.

The Switzerland office supports clients and their transferees in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, while the Singapore office supports the Asia–Pacific region. These international offices provide a range of services including pre–assignment, transition, on assignment and repatriation services to multi–language expatriate transferees. Overseas staff bring a variety of foreign languages including French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Malayalam, Lithuanian, Russian, Bahasa, Malay and Mandarin. Along with its U.S. headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., WHR helps some of the largest global organizations and has relocated hundreds of thousands of employees to over 120 countries worldwide. WHR specializes in providing each expatriate with a dedicated relocation team, white glove service and 24/7 availability for their entire relocation journey.

WHR CEO Roger Thrun believes it's a client obsession that has helped WHR become so successful. "We always make sure the client and their transferees come first. We believe that working in our clients' best interests pays big benefits," says Thrun. "Our number one objective is to provide the very best service that our clients and their employees will ever receive. Our niche is to make employees happier and more productive through a really stressful time in their lives by providing superior relocation services."

This name rebranding does not change WHR's ownership since its founding in 1994. As an independent organization, WHR does not have affiliations or partnerships with other organizations which allows WHR to act as a fiduciary to its clients. This ensures only the highest quality supply chain partners are utilized.

About WHR Global
WHR Global (WHR) is a private, client–driven global relocation management company distinguished by its best–in–class service delivery and cutting–edge, proprietary technology. WHR has offices in Milwaukee, Wis., Switzerland, and Singapore. With its 100% client retention rate for the past decade, WHR continues to position itself as the trusted leader in global employee relocation. WHR lives by its vision and passion for Advancing Lives Forward and Making the Complex Simple. To learn more about WHR, visit http://www.whrg.com, or follow on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

Media Contact: Mindy Stroiman, Corporate Writer
Mindy.Stroiman@whrg.com
262.523.7510


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TrueCommerce Appoints Randy Curran as CEO to Lead Company Through Next Phase of Growth

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TrueCommerce, a global provider of trading partner connectivity, integration, and unified commerce solutions, announced today that Randy Curran has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2022.

"We're incredibly proud of the growth TrueCommerce has experienced," said Ryan Harper, General Partner for Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) and member of the TrueCommerce Board of Directors. "We're confident TrueCommerce will accelerate this upward trajectory under Randy's guidance. He is a proven leader with an extensive background in leading companies into their next stages of growth and operational excellence."

TrueCommerce's growth is attributed to several factors. With its acquisition of DiCentral, the company doubled its headcount, increased its customer base by 40%, and expanded its presence across the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific. It also invested in its global platform and product development, experiencing a 24% increase in total connections to its global network year over year and a 25% increase in overall data volume on the TrueCommerce Commerce Network compared to 2020.

Mr. Curran is a long–time technology leader with decades of experience transforming and propelling high–growth, international companies to success. He most recently served as an Operating Partner for WCAS, a leading U.S. private equity firm and majority stakeholder of TrueCommerce. Prior to Welsh Carson, Mr. Curran served as CEO for OHL, Inc. (later purchased by GEODIS), the fourth–largest third–party logistics warehouse (3PL) in the U.S., where he created alignment among the management team and led the enhancement of information systems that serviced customers and employees. Mr. Curran also held CEO roles at ITC^Deltacom, Inc. (now Deltacom), ICG Communications, and Thermadyne Holdings, Inc. He graduated from DePauw University with a B.A. in Economics and has an MBA from Loyola University.

"TrueCommerce is at the forefront of the supply chain technology market, and in a global economy that necessitates reliable, seamless supply chain solutions, the growth opportunities for the company are tremendous," said Mr. Curran. "I'm honored to join this talented team to drive home the alignment of customer success, implementation, support, and making TrueCommerce a destination employer."

About Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe
WCAS is a leading U.S. private equity firm focused on two target industries: healthcare and technology. Since its founding in 1979, the firm's strategy has been to partner with outstanding management teams and build value for its investors through a combination of operational improvements, growth initiatives, and strategic acquisitions. The firm has raised and managed funds totaling over $27 billion of committed capital. For more information, please visit www.wcas.com.

About TrueCommerce
TrueCommerce is the most complete way to connect your business across the supply chain, integrating everything from EDI, to inventory management, to fulfillment, to digital storefronts and marketplaces. We've revolutionized supply chain visibility and collaboration by helping organizations make the most of their omnichannel initiatives via business P2P connectivity, order management, collaborative replenishment, intelligent fulfillment, cross–functional analytics, and product information management.

The TrueCommerce Global Commerce Network can connect businesses to over 160,000 retailers, distributors, and logistics service providers. As a fully managed services provider, we also manage new trading partner onboarding, as well as the ongoing management of partner–specific mapping, labeling changes, and communications monitoring. That's why thousands of companies""ranging from startups to the global Fortune 100, across various industries""rely on us.

TrueCommerce: Do business in every direction
For more information, visit https://www.truecommerce.com.

Media Contact
Yegor Kuznetsov
Director, Marketing Communications
1–703–209–0167
yegor.kuznetsov@truecommerce.com


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Tizeti names Emmanuel Ikazoboh as new Chairman, appoints new board members

LAGOS, Nigeria, June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tizeti Network Limited, West Africa's pioneer solar–based internet service provider has today, announced the appointment of Emmanuel Ikazoboh as its Board Chairman.

Emmanuel Ikazoboh is the immediate past Group Chairman of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), Chairman of ARM Pensions Managers Limited (Pensions Fund Administrators), and is the International Vice Chairman at International Institute for Sustainable Development, Canada. He is an independent/Non–Executive Director for Nampak Packaging Limited South Africa and Dangote Cement Plc.

He was appointed Administrator of The Nigerian Stock Exchange and helped transform the Nigerian Stock Exchange as well as the Central Securities Clearing System (CSCS), and was responsible for restructuring the management, equities market, stock brokerage processes, and corporate governance structure of both entities to create an enviable Stock Exchange in Africa.

"Tizeti's growing market share in the unlimited internet market in Nigeria provides huge opportunities to tackle digital exclusion for millions in the region. The company's impact over the last nine years and ongoing transformation reveal the opportunities ahead, especially in a digital economy. Tizeti has a deserved reputation for its innovative products and disruptive approach, and I look forward to serving as its Board Chairman", said Ikazoboh.

Emmanuel Ikazoboh has held previous roles as the Chairman/CEO of Deloitte West & Central Africa; Managing Partner for Deloitte Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), and Client Service Director for Deloitte Africa. He also served as Partner of Deloitte & Touche in Dartford UK and brings an international perspective to Tizeti's business. He is a Member of the Presidential Committee for the restructuring of the Nigerian Government Ministries, Agencies, and Commissions and the reduction of the cost of governance.

He holds an MBA in Financial Management from Manchester University Business School, is certified as a UK Certified Accountant, and holds Fellowships at the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants and the Nigeria Institute of Chartered Accountants.

The other new members of the Tizeti board include Engr. Okechukwu Obiagwu and Patricia Aiyedun. Okechukwu Obiagwu is an Electrical/Electronic Engineer with significant experience in the oil and gas industry. He previously worked at Halliburton Energy Service for 19 years and rose to Senior Leadership as the Country Manager for the Wireline and Perforating division, before he explored his interests in alternative/clean energy, oil and gas services, and eCommerce. He is a graduate of Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt.

Patricia Aiyedun is the Chief Financial Officer at inq. Digital (previously Vodacom Business Africa) and has 16 years of broad experience in professional service. Her experience covers due diligence on M&A transactions, financial reporting, auditing, and advisory. She previously worked as a Senior Manager at the Big 4 firm PricewaterhouseCoopers and started her career at Diamond Bank. She obtained her first degree from the University of Ibadan, is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of Nigeria (ACCA), and has acquired numerous certifications.

"Tizeti continues to grow at a fast pace and expanding our board will provide the guidance our leadership team needs to continue to grow the company to fulfill its mission of being Africa's top provider of Internet and Voice. It also helps to increase corporate governance & diversity, improve corporate decision making & strategy at our company, and position Tizeti firmly for the digital economy," said Kendall Ananyi, Chief Executive Officer of Tizeti.

About Tizeti
Tizeti is a fast–growing Wireless Internet service provider in Lagos, Nigeria, delivering high–speed unlimited Wi–Fi Internet access to residential and business customers using wide–area Wi–Fi. Its services are available in Lagos, Ogun, Oyo and Rivers States. It is also expanding rapidly to other African countries, with successful launches in Accra and Tema, Ghana.

Contact: Temitope Osunrinde (press@tizeti.com)


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China Renaissance Honored as One of the Top Ten-Biggest Private Equity Groups in Mainland China

HONG KONG, June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — China Renaissance Holdings Limited ("China Renaissance" or the "Company"; stock code: 1911.HK) is pleased to announce that, the Company has been honored among the top ten–biggest private equity groups in mainland China, and ranked 150 in the world on the PEI 300 list, a ranking by London–based Private Equity International (PEI), a leading magazine for the private equity industry. The PEI 300 ranks groups by the amount of direct–investment private equity capital raised or formed over the last five years.

Launched in 2013, Huaxing Growth Capital ("HGC") is the flagship fund of China Renaissance's Investment Management segment and the principal private equity investment arm of the Company. As of December 31, 2021, CR's Investment Management segment had approximately US$7.7 billion of assets under management ("AUM"), with HGC's AUM reaching US$5.8 billion. HGC focuses on investing in companies in the growth and maturity stages, concentrating on "high–conviction" investments in the smart industries, smart technologies, smart healthcare, smart consumerism and smart enterprises.

Among over 100 deals invested by HGC, some have already completed their IPOs, including Meituan, KE, WuXi AppTec, Bilibili, Li Auto, Pop Mart, MGI, SenseTime and Navitas; while others are the top players in their respective sectors, such as SVOLT, Dreame, Calterah, and so on.

HGC manages four USD–denominated funds and four RMB–denominated funds, and enjoys an unparalleled industry network and extensive market coverage by leveraging the comprehensive resources provided by CR's platform. In addition to acting as the partner of choice and a quasi–strategic investor for Chinese Smart Economy champions, HGC serves as a bridge that helps global investors reach attractive investment opportunities in China. HGC continues to work closely with innovative founders and companies that bring greater value and convenience to people's everyday lives, and deliver solid returns for investors.

About China Renaissance

Founded in 2005, China Renaissance ("CR") is a leading financial institution that provides private placement and M&A advisory, equity underwriting, sales & trading, research, investment management and other services. Over the past 17 years, CR has been dedicated to identifying companies with significant growth potential and serving as a trusted partner to support their value creation journey.

CR has offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore and New York, with more than 650 employees. As of June 30, 2021, China Renaissance has advised on and invested in over 1,125 transactions with a total value of over RMB 1.4 trillion(~US$220 billion ). As of December 31, 2021, the company's private equity funds had an asset under management ("AUM") of over RMB 49 billion (~US$7.7 billion).

CR Securities (formerly known as "Huajing Securities") is one of the first securities firms set up in accordance with Supplement X to the "Mainland and Hong Kong Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA)". Since its establishment, CR Securities has assembled strong investment banking, fixed income, asset management, wealth management, securities brokerage, and research teams to serve existing and new clients.

Media Contact

China Renaissance

Public Relations
Yuki Zhao
yukizhao@huaxing.com

Investor Relations
huaxingcapital@chinarenaissance.com

or

Sard Verbinnen & Co
ChinaRenaissance–SVC@sardverb.com


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Zofeur Utilizes First Orion’s Branded Communication Solution to Increase Operational Efficiency and Customer Trust

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Orion, the leading provider of branded communication solutions for businesses, today announces its partnership with Zofeur, the world's first on–demand and pay–per–minute personal chauffeur service platform with no minimum usage commitment. Zofeur leverages First Orion's Branded Communication product, ENGAGE , to increase operational efficiency and customer trust by branding outbound phone calls made to customers.

First Orion's Branded Communication technology brands more than 80% of Zofeur's outbound calls and enables the chauffeur service to place its name, logo and reason for calling on the call recipient's mobile device. Consumers worldwide have become conditioned not to answer unidentified phone calls due to the prevalence of scam and spam calls. ENGAGE provides consumers with the context for the call and provides spoof protection to reduce scammers from intercepting or duplicating the graphics in real–time.

"Not only do our drivers make fewer calls to the same number since implementing First Orion's Branded Communication technology but they are also having more efficient and engaging conversations since the customer already knows who is calling," said Bunty Monani, co–founder of Zofeur. "Apart from the clear benefits that branded calling provides to our business and customers, we're thrilled to collaborate with a tech company that is also at the forefront of its industry."

Zofeur offers people in Dubai 24/7 access to a network of professionally trained drivers and the ability to book them on–demand through a mobile app. The company does not require a minimum usage commitment and its offerings go beyond a safe driver service. Customers can use Zofeur for all types of services, from taking a car to and from the service stations, to filling up petrol or dropping off dry–cleaning. The startup recently raised half a million dollars and is set for international expansion, starting in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Zofeur has more than 150 drivers and 75,000 app downloads.

"Zofeur is a customer–centric company that knows the value each interaction can have in terms of brand reputation and operational efficiency," said Temim Nawaf Adwan, MEAA Managing Director at First Orion. "The ability to avoid multiple calls and delays due to missed calls is crucial for businesses that rely heavily on timely communication. Our Branded Communication solutions provide an enterprise–wide impact through increased employee productivity, customer engagement and answer rates."

For more information about First Orion's Branded Communication solutions, visit firstorion.com, and to learn more about Zofeur, visit Zofeur.com.

About First Orion

First Orion Corp. is one of the fastest–growing telecommunications companies and provides industry–leading branded communication and communication protection solutions to mobile carriers and businesses. Branded Communication solutions, INFORM and ENGAGE , empower consumers to connect over a branded and verified call and are used by hundreds of companies worldwide. First Orion's Communication Protection suite offers scam, fraud, and spoof protection solutions to hundreds of millions of consumers and processes more than 100 billion calls annually for T–Mobile, Metro by T–Mobile and Boost Mobile Networks. For more information, visit firstorion.com.

About Zofeur

Zofeur is the world's first on–demand PAY–PER–MINUTE chauffeur services platform with no minimum usage commitment "" be it 10 minutes, 10 hours, or 10 days. Born in Dubai, UAE, it's a marketplace app that connects customers with drivers and allows users to get chauffeurs anywhere within 30 mins with one click on the mobile. It is one of the fastest–growing startups in the region and plans to expand locally as well as internationally by the end of 2022. Zofeur is about your car, your comfort, your convenience, and your chauffeur. Control over your life at a lower price on pay per minute.

Contact:
Ericka Rivera
erivera@uproarpr.com


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