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Workplace Options Unveils Comprehensive & Compassionate Return-to-Work Program for Cancer Survivors

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Returning to work after a cancer diagnosis is a journey fraught with challenges—physical fatigue, emotional hurdles, and workplace reintegration complexities. To bridge this critical gap, Workplace Options (WPO), a global leader in holistic health and employee engagement solutions, introduces the Return to Work: Cancer Care Compass Program. This is the first global, inclusive program designed to provide unparalleled support for employees recovering from cancer and the managers who guide them through their transition back to work.

The Challenges of Returning to Work After Cancer
For employees recovering from cancer, the return–to–work journey often includes:

  • Physical fatigue and cognitive difficulties impacting day–to–day productivity.
  • Emotional challenges such as anxiety, fear of judgment, or stigma in the workplace.
  • Uncertainty about navigating workplace dynamics and performance expectations.

Employers, too, face challenges in understanding how to provide meaningful support while balancing business priorities. Managers may struggle with designing flexible accommodations or fostering team inclusivity.

How the Cancer Care Compass Program Addresses These Challenges
The Return to Work: Cancer Care Compass Program is purpose–built to tackle these specific hurdles with a holistic, multi–layered approach:

  • Emotional and Psychological Support: Up to 18 counseling sessions, combined with mindfulness sessions, help employees build resilience and manage stress.
  • Vocational Reintegration: 12 tailored coaching sessions with a Coordinator of Occupational Reintegration and Adaptation (CORAT), a specialist who guides employees in setting achievable goals, enhancing skills, and addressing workplace challenges.
  • Functional Assessments and Work–Life Searches: CORAT specialists evaluate employees’ holistic needs and connect them to essential resources, including dietary consultations, physical rehabilitation, mobility aids, and complementary therapies such as acupuncture or therapeutic yoga.
  • Seamless Manager Collaboration: CORAT specialists facilitate communication between employees and managers, ensuring accommodation and reintegration plans are aligned with the needs of both parties.

Empowering Managers to Lead with Confidence and Compassion
The Cancer Care Compass Program recognizes that managers play a pivotal role in fostering a compassionate and inclusive workplace. The program provides:

  • Unlimited Manager Consultations: CORAT specialists offer expert guidance on workplace accommodation and flexible reintegration plans.
  • Manager Toolkit: A three–chapter guide offering practical strategies for every stage of reintegration:
    • Prepare: Understanding cancer treatments, legal compliance, and flexible planning.
    • Act: Implementing accommodations, managing team dynamics, and conducting check–ins.
    • Support: Sustaining emotional and practical support for employees and teams while encouraging self–care for managers.

“Managers are the architects of an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace culture,” explains Dr. Kennette Harris, Chief Clinical Officer at Workplace Options. “This program equips them with specific tools to create environments where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to be their best self.”

What Sets Workplace Options Apart
Unlike traditional programs that focus solely on medical recovery, WPO’s Cancer Care Compass Program emphasizes vocational reintegration and resilience–building. Its unique features include:

  • A Single Point of Coordination: CORAT specialists serve as a central resource for employees and managers, streamlining the reintegration process.
  • Global Adaptability: The program’s scalable design ensures it meets the diverse cultural and regulatory needs of organizations worldwide.
  • A Holistic Focus: By addressing physical, emotional, and professional dimensions, the program ensures a sustainable return to work.

Seamless Integration with Existing Policies
The Cancer Care Compass Program complements an organization’s existing employee assistance and wellbeing program. By aligning with workplace policies, it enhances support systems while addressing employees’ unique challenges and fostering an inclusive environment.

A Commitment to Cancer Recovery and Workplace Inclusion
As a signatory of the Working with Cancer Pledge, WPO is dedicated to creating workplaces where cancer survivors feel valued and empowered at every stage of recovery.

“Cancer recovery isn’t just about surviving—it’s about thriving,” said Alan King, President and CEO of Workplace Options. “Through WPO’s Cancer Care Compass Program, we’re helping employees return to work with confidence and helping businesses create cultures of care that last.”

About Workplace Options:

Founded in 1982, Workplace Options (WPO) is the largest independent provider of holistic well–being solutions. Through customized programs, and a comprehensive global network of credentialed providers and professionals, WPO supports individuals to become healthier, happier, and more productive both personally and professionally. Trusted by 50 percent of Fortune 500 companies, WPO delivers high–quality care digitally and in–person to more than 88 million people across 127,000 organizations in more than 200 countries and territories.

Contact: Jennifer Dart, Senior Corporate Communications Manager [email protected]

A video accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/87c8c114–e2ed–498f–8c98–a835046b9d6b


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Workplace Options Unveils Comprehensive & Compassionate Return-to-Work Program for Cancer Survivors

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Returning to work after a cancer diagnosis is a journey fraught with challenges—physical fatigue, emotional hurdles, and workplace reintegration complexities. To bridge this critical gap, Workplace Options (WPO), a global leader in holistic health and employee engagement solutions, introduces the Return to Work: Cancer Care Compass Program. This is the first global, inclusive program designed to provide unparalleled support for employees recovering from cancer and the managers who guide them through their transition back to work.

The Challenges of Returning to Work After Cancer
For employees recovering from cancer, the return–to–work journey often includes:

  • Physical fatigue and cognitive difficulties impacting day–to–day productivity.
  • Emotional challenges such as anxiety, fear of judgment, or stigma in the workplace.
  • Uncertainty about navigating workplace dynamics and performance expectations.

Employers, too, face challenges in understanding how to provide meaningful support while balancing business priorities. Managers may struggle with designing flexible accommodations or fostering team inclusivity.

How the Cancer Care Compass Program Addresses These Challenges
The Return to Work: Cancer Care Compass Program is purpose–built to tackle these specific hurdles with a holistic, multi–layered approach:

  • Emotional and Psychological Support: Up to 18 counseling sessions, combined with mindfulness sessions, help employees build resilience and manage stress.
  • Vocational Reintegration: 12 tailored coaching sessions with a Coordinator of Occupational Reintegration and Adaptation (CORAT), a specialist who guides employees in setting achievable goals, enhancing skills, and addressing workplace challenges.
  • Functional Assessments and Work–Life Searches: CORAT specialists evaluate employees’ holistic needs and connect them to essential resources, including dietary consultations, physical rehabilitation, mobility aids, and complementary therapies such as acupuncture or therapeutic yoga.
  • Seamless Manager Collaboration: CORAT specialists facilitate communication between employees and managers, ensuring accommodation and reintegration plans are aligned with the needs of both parties.

Empowering Managers to Lead with Confidence and Compassion
The Cancer Care Compass Program recognizes that managers play a pivotal role in fostering a compassionate and inclusive workplace. The program provides:

  • Unlimited Manager Consultations: CORAT specialists offer expert guidance on workplace accommodation and flexible reintegration plans.
  • Manager Toolkit: A three–chapter guide offering practical strategies for every stage of reintegration:
    • Prepare: Understanding cancer treatments, legal compliance, and flexible planning.
    • Act: Implementing accommodations, managing team dynamics, and conducting check–ins.
    • Support: Sustaining emotional and practical support for employees and teams while encouraging self–care for managers.

“Managers are the architects of an inclusive and psychologically safe workplace culture,” explains Dr. Kennette Harris, Chief Clinical Officer at Workplace Options. “This program equips them with specific tools to create environments where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to be their best self.”

What Sets Workplace Options Apart
Unlike traditional programs that focus solely on medical recovery, WPO’s Cancer Care Compass Program emphasizes vocational reintegration and resilience–building. Its unique features include:

  • A Single Point of Coordination: CORAT specialists serve as a central resource for employees and managers, streamlining the reintegration process.
  • Global Adaptability: The program’s scalable design ensures it meets the diverse cultural and regulatory needs of organizations worldwide.
  • A Holistic Focus: By addressing physical, emotional, and professional dimensions, the program ensures a sustainable return to work.

Seamless Integration with Existing Policies
The Cancer Care Compass Program complements an organization’s existing employee assistance and wellbeing program. By aligning with workplace policies, it enhances support systems while addressing employees’ unique challenges and fostering an inclusive environment.

A Commitment to Cancer Recovery and Workplace Inclusion
As a signatory of the Working with Cancer Pledge, WPO is dedicated to creating workplaces where cancer survivors feel valued and empowered at every stage of recovery.

“Cancer recovery isn’t just about surviving—it’s about thriving,” said Alan King, President and CEO of Workplace Options. “Through WPO’s Cancer Care Compass Program, we’re helping employees return to work with confidence and helping businesses create cultures of care that last.”

About Workplace Options:

Founded in 1982, Workplace Options (WPO) is the largest independent provider of holistic well–being solutions. Through customized programs, and a comprehensive global network of credentialed providers and professionals, WPO supports individuals to become healthier, happier, and more productive both personally and professionally. Trusted by 50 percent of Fortune 500 companies, WPO delivers high–quality care digitally and in–person to more than 88 million people across 127,000 organizations in more than 200 countries and territories.

Contact: Jennifer Dart, Senior Corporate Communications Manager [email protected]

A video accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/87c8c114–e2ed–498f–8c98–a835046b9d6b


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BitMEX Launches Chinese New Year Competition: Win a 188,888 USDT Prize Pool

MAHE, Seychelles, Jan. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, the OG crypto derivatives exchange, today launched the Slither to Success Trading Competition to kick off the Lunar New Year. Participants can compete for a share of 188,888 USDT.

The competition will run from 23 January 2025 at 11:00 AM (UTC) to 16 February 2025 at 11:59 PM (UTC). Users can participate in the competition anytime during the campaign period.

Rewards will be distributed across three leaderboards:

  • Highest Trading Volume: 70% of the total prize pool will be shared by the Top 50 Traders ranked by trading volume
  • Highest PnL: 15% of the total prize pool will be shared by the Top 50 Traders ranked by PnL
  • Highest ROI%: 15% of the total prize pool will be shared by the Top 50 Traders ranked by ROI%

Traders can compete for the highest trading volume, PnL, or ROI%, with each trader eligible to win rewards across all three leaderboards.

Bottom traders will also stand to benefit, with a 1,000 USDT bonus available to the bottom 5 traders with the highest loss in PnL.

To participate in the Slither to Success Trading Competition, new customers must be fully verified on BitMEX. For full details and registration, visit here.

About BitMEX
BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs through low latency, deep crypto native liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade safely in the knowledge that their funds are secure. So too that they have access to the products and tools they require to be profitable.

BitMEX was also one of the first exchanges to publish their on–chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week – proving assurance that they safely store and segregate the funds they are entrusted with.

For more information on BitMEX, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow Telegram, Twitter, Discord, and its online communities. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/da73b20c–7565–4cc7–b52b–8033050f9ff3


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BitMEX Launches Multi Asset Margining: Simplifying Trading for Derivatives Markets

MAHE, Seychelles, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, the OG crypto derivatives exchange, is announcing the launch of Multi Asset Margining. This game–changing feature allows traders to use multiple margin currencies – including USDT, USDC, ETH, and XBT (Bitcoin) – to trade derivatives contracts without the hassle of asset conversions or wallet transfers. The tool was designed to streamline the trading process, enhance flexibility, and increase capital efficiency, empowering users to trade with more currencies of their choice, with the list of currencies to expand in the future.

With the addition of Multi Asset Margining, users can open and maintain positions using currencies other than a contract’s settlement currency. This eliminates the step of time–consuming asset conversions, allowing users to hold multiple currencies to gain exposure to diverse markets simultaneously.

Unlike the requirements set on most exchanges, BitMEX ensures a frictionless trading experience—users can deposit their preferred currency and start trading immediately without needing to shuffle funds between wallets.

Stephan Lutz, CEO of BitMEX said, “The launch of Multi Asset Margining on BitMEX marks a transformative milestone in simplifying trading for our users and to enhance their capital efficiency. By removing the need for tedious asset conversions and wallet transfers, this feature not only simplifies the trading process but also unlocks new opportunities for our users to maximise their capital and engage seamlessly with the crypto derivatives market. As we look to 2025 and the next decade, we want to affirm our commitment to creating a more accessible and efficient crypto trading ecosystem.”

How Does Multi Asset Margining Work?

BitMEX’s new Multi Asset Margining system automatically allocates a user’s funds to meet the margin requirements of their positions in the most efficient way possible. Traders can easily enable the feature through their account settings and monitor their available margin on the Wallet page.

To get started:

  1. Navigate to the order form on the left side of the trading UI.
  2. Click on the ‘Single Asset’ button on the top left corner of the order form. In the pop–up window, select ‘Multi Asset Margining’.
  3. The ‘Single Asset’ button should be changed to ‘Multi Asset’.
  4. Start trading with a preferred margin currency.

For the full details on how Multi Asset Margining works on BitMEX, visit the FAQ page here or the BitMEX blog.

About BitMEX

BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs through low latency, deep crypto native liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade safely in the knowledge that their funds are secure. So too that they have access to the products and tools they require to be profitable.

BitMEX was also one of the first exchanges to publish their on–chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week – proving assurance that they safely store and segregate the funds they are entrusted with.

For more information on BitMEX, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow Telegram, Twitter and its online communities. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/3ccd5092–6b64–4546–a4a6–d84595141170


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BitMEX Launches the ‘Decade of BitMEX’ Global Campaign With a $1 Million Prize Pool to Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Nov. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, the OG crypto derivatives exchange, today launched ‘Decade of BitMEX’, a global campaign featuring a $1 million prize pool to celebrate its 10–year anniversary.

The campaign, which began on 25 November, is available to new, existing, and returning traders on BitMEX. Key highlights of the campaign include:

  • 50% Off BTC Spot: New users will receive a 50% discount on a one–time BTC spot purchase
  • 20 Missions For 20 Days: By completing daily trading tasks, eligible users have the opportunity to claim up to 200 USDT across 20 days
  • Decade of BitMEX Trading Competition: User must aim for the highest trading volume to win their share of a 10 BTC prize pool, $20,000 in holiday funds, luxury hotel vouchers, and more rewards

To participate in the 'Decade of BitMEX' campaign, new customers need to successfully sign up for a BitMEX account and complete their KYC process. Detailed information on the tasks and rewards can be found here.

For traders interested in joining the Decade of BitMEX Trading Competition, they can do so here.

About BitMEX
BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs with low latency, deep crypto native and especially BTC liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since our founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade safely in the knowledge that their funds are secure. So too that they have access to the products and tools they require to be profitable.

BitMEX was also one of the first exchanges to publish their on–chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week – proving assurance that they safely store and segregate the funds they are entrusted with.

For more information on BitMEX, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow Discord, Telegram and Twitter. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/0a631cd0–da8d–480b–9b29–e77bc89b8bab


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Acquisition d’Anaqua par Nordic Capital, un investisseur privé de premier plan dans le domaine des technologies et des paiements

BOSTON, 18 nov. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, un fournisseur de premier plan de solutions et de services technologiques d'innovation et de gestion de droits de propriété intellectuelle (PI), annonce aujourd'hui que Nordic Capital, un investisseur expérimenté en capital–investissement dans le domaine de la technologie et des paiements à l'échelle mondiale, est entré en négociations exclusives en vue d’acquérir une participation majoritaire dans Anaqua auprès de ses actionnaires existants menés par Astorg. Dans le cadre de cette transaction, Nordic Capital deviendrait l'actionnaire de contrôle d'Anaqua, succédant à Astorg, qui a été l'investisseur principal d'Anaqua depuis 2019, et a soutenu la croissance forte et continue d'Anaqua au cours des cinq dernières années.

Cette acquisition représenterait un investissement stratégique axé sur la poursuite de la croissance, le soutien de l'expansion mondiale d'Anaqua et le renforcement de sa position sur le marché en continuant à améliorer son logiciel de premier ordre et ses capacités opérationnelles. Cette annonce intervient au cours de la 20ème année d'existence de l’entreprise qui fournit des solutions logicielles de gestion de droits de propriété intellectuelle. Les plateformes d'Anaqua, AQX® et PATTSY WAVE®, se distinguent en combinant les meilleures pratiques notamment en termes de workflows, d'analyse de données, de dépôt de brevets à l’étranger, et de paiement des renouvellements de brevets et de marques, le tout intégré dans un écosystème intelligent conçu pour optimiser les opérations, définir une stratégie avisée et prendre de meilleures décisions autour des portefeuilles de propriété intellectuelle des clients.

Nordic Capital a plus de 20 ans d'expérience dans l'accélération de la croissance des entreprises technologiques innovantes et serait prêt à tirer parti de sa connaissance approfondie du secteur et des opérations pour créer de la valeur et accélérer la mise en oeuvre des plans ambitieux d'Anaqua. Nordic Capital a réalisé 33 investissements technologiques dans des entreprises d'une valeur totale d'environ 26 milliards d'euros, avec une longue tradition d'investissement dans des partenariats avec les propriétaires, les fondateurs et les dirigeants.

« Nordic Capital partage notre vision d'une plateforme logicielle de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle, ce qui en fait le partenaire idéal pour notre prochaine phase de croissance. Leur expérience approfondie du secteur, leur expérience réussie en matière d'investissement dans des sociétés de logiciels et leur vaste réseau mondial nous aideraient à continuer à transformer l'industrie de la gestion de la propriété intellectuelle », a commenté Bob Romeo, PDG d'Anaqua. « Nordic Capital nous permettrait d'accélérer notre expansion mondiale, d'améliorer nos solutions technologiques et d'atteindre l'excellence opérationnelle, tout cela pour le bénéfice ultime de nos clients », a ajouté Justin Crotty, COO d'Anaqua.

« Nordic Capital a suivi de près les progrès impressionnants d'Anaqua et serait heureux d'investir dans un leader de la gestion de la propriété intellectuelle et des technologies de l'innovation. Ce partenariat serait en ligne avec notre engagement de soutenir les entreprises qui conduisent la transformation de l'industrie et s'inscrirait parfaitement dans la stratégie d'investissement technologique de Nordic Capital. Nous sommes impatients de soutenir Anaqua dans sa prochaine phase de croissance, en l'aidant à étendre son empreinte mondiale et en établissant la principale plateforme de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle pour les industries axées sur l'innovation », a déclaré Fredrik Näslund, associé et responsable de la technologie et des paiements, chez Nordic Capital Advisors.

« Nous sommes fiers de notre partenariat fructueux avec Anaqua, qui marque notre premier investissement aux États–Unis. Au cours des cinq dernières années, nous avons apprécié notre étroite collaboration avec Bob, Justin et toute l'équipe, entreprenant ensemble un parcours de transformation et de croissance. Nous avons hâte de voir Anaqua continuer à prospérer dans son prochain chapitre, » conclut François de Mitry, CIO, Astorg.

Les accords définitifs relatifs à l'acquisition seraient conclus après information et consultation des instances représentatives du personnel. La transaction est soumise aux autorisations réglementaires habituelles et devrait être finalisée d'ici le premier trimestre 2025.

Arma Partners et Jefferies ont agi en tant que conseillers financiers exclusifs et Latham & Watkins a agi en tant que conseiller juridique d'Astorg et d'Anaqua dans le cadre de cette transaction. William Blair a agi en tant que conseiller financier de Nordic Capital.

A propos d’Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. est un fournisseur de premier plan de solutions et services technologiques intégrés de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle (PI). Ses logiciels, AQX® et PATTSY WAVE®, combinent les meilleurs outils pour définir une stratégie de PI avisée. Ses technologies, qui reposent notamment sur des workflows et des capacités d’analyses avancés, offre un environnement de travail intelligent conçu pour prendre de meilleures décisions et optimiser les opérations de PI. Aujourd'hui, près de la moitié des 100 premiers déposants de brevets américains et des marques mondiales, ainsi qu'un nombre croissant de cabinets de conseils en PI dans le monde, utilisent les solutions Anaqua. Plus d'un million de décideurs, avocats, juristes, gestionnaires et innovateurs utilisent les logiciels Anaqua pour leurs besoins de gestion de la PI. Le siège de la société est situé à Boston, avec des bureaux aux États–Unis, en Europe, en Asie et en Australie. Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le site anaqua.com, ou la page entreprise d’Anaqua sur LinkedIn.

A propos de Nordic Capital
Nordic Capital est un grand investisseur en capitaux privés qui s'engage résolument à créer des entreprises durables plus fortes grâce à l’amélioration opérationnelle et à la croissance transformatrice. Nordic Capital se concentre sur certains secteurs et régions où la société a une grande expérience et une longue histoire. Les secteurs sur lesquels elle se concentre sont : la santé, la technologie et les paiements, les services financiers et, les services et technologies industrielles. Ses régions clés sont l’Europe et le monde pour les investissements dans les soins de santé ainsi que la technologie et les paiements. Depuis sa création en 1989, Nordic Capital a investi 26 milliards d’euros dans le cadre de plus de 150 placements. Les fonds les plus récents sont Nordic Capital XI, avec 9 milliards d'euros de capital investi, et Nordic Capital Evolution, avec 1,2 milliard d'euros de capital investi, apporté principalement par des investisseurs institutionnels internationaux tels que des fonds de pension. Nordic Capital Advisors dispose de bureaux locaux en Suède, au Royaume–Uni, aux États–Unis, en Allemagne, au Danemark, en Finlande, en Norvège et en Corée du Sud. www.nordiccapital.com.

“Nordic Capital” désigne l’un ou l’ensemble des véhicules d’investissement sous la marque Nordic Capital, ou associés à celle–ci, ainsi que leurs entités de gestion associées. Nordic Capital est conseillée par plusieurs entités sous–conseillères non discrétionnaires, dont l’une ou l’ensemble sont désignés sous le nom “Nordic Capital Advisors”.

A propos d’Astorg

Astorg est une société européenne de private equity qui gère plus de 24 milliards d'euros d'actifs et dont le siège social est au Luxembourg. Astorg travaille avec des entrepreneurs et des équipes de direction pour acquérir des entreprises mondiales leaders sur leur marché, principalement basées en Europe, en leur fournissant l'orientation stratégique, la gouvernance et le capital dont elles ont besoin pour atteindre leurs objectifs de croissance. Bénéficiant d'une culture entrepreneuriale distincte, d'une perspective d'actionnaire à long terme et d'un organe de décision allégé, Astorg possède une expertise sectorielle précieuse dans les domaines de la santé, des logiciels et de la technologie, des services aux entreprises et des sociétés industrielles basées sur la technologie. Astorg a des bureaux à Luxembourg, Londres, Paris, New York, Francfort, Milan. Pour plus d’informations sur Astorg: www.astorg.com | Suivez Astorg sur LinkedIn

Contacts presse :
Nordic Capital
Elin Ljung
Directeur général, responsable de la communication et du développement durable
+46 70–866 10 40
[email protected]

Contact média Etats–Unis – Brunswick Group
[email protected]

Contact presse

Nancy Hegarty
VP – Marketing
Anaqua
+1–617–375–2655
[email protected]


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Anaqua to be acquired by Nordic Capital, a leading technology & payments private equity investor

BOSTON, Nov. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, a leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology solutions and services, today announces that Nordic Capital, an experienced private equity investor in Technology & Payments globally, has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a controlling interest in Anaqua from its existing shareholders led by Astorg. As part of this transaction, Nordic Capital would become the controlling shareholder of Anaqua, succeeding Astorg, who has been the primary investor in Anaqua since 2019, and has supported Anaqua’s strong and consistent growth over the past five years.

This acquisition would represent a strategic investment focused on driving continued growth, supporting Anaqua’s global expansion and further strengthening its market position by continuing to enhance its best–in–class software and its operational capabilities. This announcement comes during the organization’s 20th year of delivering software–led IP management solutions. Anaqua’s differentiated platforms, AQX® and PATTSY WAVE®, combine best–practice workflows, data analytics, foreign filings, and patent and trademark renewal payments, all embedded in an intelligent ecosystem to streamline operations, inform strategy and empower decision–making around customers’ valuable IP portfolios.

Nordic Capital has over 20 years of experience accelerating the growth of innovative technology companies and would be set to leverage its deep sub–sector and operational knowledge to create value and boost Anaqua’s ambitious plans. It has made 33 technology investments in companies with an aggregate enterprise value of circa EUR 26 billion, with a long history of investing in partnerships with owners, founders and management.

“Nordic Capital shares our vision of a software–led IP management platform, making them the ideal partner for our next phase of growth. Their deep sector experience, successful history of investing in software companies and vast global network would help us continue to transform the IP management industry,” commented Bob Romeo, CEO at Anaqua. “Nordic Capital would enable us to accelerate our global expansion, enhance our technology–driven solutions and drive operational excellence, all of which would be for the ultimate benefit of our clients,” added Justin Crotty, COO at Anaqua.

“Nordic Capital has closely followed Anaqua’s impressive progress and would be pleased to invest in a leader in IP management and innovation technology. This partnership would align with our commitment to supporting companies that drive industry transformation and would fit perfectly with Nordic Capital’s technology investment strategy. We look forward to supporting Anaqua in its next phase of growth, helping them to expand their global footprint further and establishing the leading IP management platform for innovation–driven industries,” stated Fredrik Näslund, Partner and Head of Technology & Payments, at Nordic Capital Advisors.

“We are proud of our successful partnership with Anaqua, marking our first investment in the United States. Over the past five years, we have valued our close collaboration with Bob, Justin and the entire team, undertaking together a transformative journey of growth. We look forward to seeing Anaqua continue to thrive in its next chapter,” concluded François de Mitry, CIO, Astorg.

Definitive agreements for the acquisition would be entered into after information and consultation with employee representative bodies. The transaction would be subject to customary regulatory approvals and would be expected to close by Q1 2025.

Arma Partners and Jefferies acted as exclusive financial advisors and Latham & Watkins acted as legal advisor to Astorg and Anaqua on this transaction. William Blair acted as financial advisor to Nordic Capital.

About Anaqua
Anaqua, Inc. is a premium provider of integrated technology solutions and services for the management of intellectual property (IP). Anaqua's AQX® and PATTSY WAVE® IP management solutions combine best practice workflows with big data analytics and technology–enabled services to create an intelligent environment that informs IP strategies, enables IP decisions and streamlines IP processes. Today, nearly half of the 100 largest U.S. patent applicants and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide, use Anaqua's solutions. Over two million IP executives, lawyers, paralegals, administrators and innovators use the platform for their IP management. The company is headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For more information, please visit anaqua.com or LinkedIn.

About Nordic Capital
Nordic Capital is a leading sector–specialist private equity investor with a resolute commitment to creating stronger, sustainable businesses through operational improvement and transformative growth. Nordic Capital focuses on selected regions and sectors where it has deep experience and a long history. Focus sectors are Healthcare, Technology & Payments, Financial Services, and Services & Industrial Tech. Key regions are Europe and globally for Healthcare and Technology & Payments investments. Since inception in 1989, Nordic Capital has invested EUR 26 billion in close to 150 investments. The most recent entities are Nordic Capital XI with EUR 9.0 billion in committed capital and Nordic Capital Evolution with EUR 1.2 billion in committed capital, principally provided by international institutional investors such as pension funds. Nordic Capital Advisors have local offices in Sweden, the UK, the US, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and South Korea. www.nordiccapital.com.

“Nordic Capital” refers to, depending on the context, any, or all, Nordic Capital branded entities, vehicles, structures, and associated entities. The general partners and/or delegated portfolio managers of Nordic Capital’s entities and vehicles are advised by several non–discretionary sub–advisory entities, any or all of which are referred to as “Nordic Capital Advisors”.

About Astorg
Astorg is a leading pan–European private equity firm with over €24 billion of assets under management. Astorg works with entrepreneurs and management teams to acquire market leading global companies headquartered in Europe or the US, providing them with the strategic guidance, governance and capital they need to achieve their growth goals. Enjoying a distinct entrepreneurial culture, a long–term shareholder perspective and a lean decision–making body, Astorg has valuable industry expertise in healthcare, software, technology, business services and technology–based industrial companies. Headquartered in Luxembourg, Astorg has offices in London, Paris, New York, Frankfurt, and Milan. www.astorg.com

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Nordic Capital
Elin Ljung
Managing Director, Head of Communications & Sustainability
+46 70–866 10 40
[email protected]

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Company Contact:
Nancy Hegarty
VP, Marketing
Anaqua
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MLL Legal choisit la plateforme AQX d'Anaqua pour améliorer la gestion de la propriété intellectuelle et l'efficacité opérationnelle

BOSTON, 07 nov. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, le fournisseur leader de technologies de gestion de l'innovation et de la propriété intellectuelle (PI), a annoncé aujourd'hui que MLL Legal, l'un des plus grands cabinets d'avocats de Suisse, a choisi la plateforme AQX® Law Firm d'Anaqua afin d'améliorer ses capacités de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle au service de ses clients.

Reconnu pour son expertise dans des secteurs innovants tels que la fintech, la blockchain, l'intelligence artificielle et les sciences de la vie, MLL Legal compte plus de 250 professionnels, dont 150 avocats. Le cabinet opère depuis des bureaux situés à Zurich, Genève, Lausanne et Zoug, ainsi que des implantations internationales à Londres et Madrid. Régulièrement reconnu dans des publications et des classements juridiques prestigieux pour ses connaissances approfondies en matière de droit commercial, MLL Legal est l'un des principaux cabinets d'avocats suisses dans le domaine de la propriété intellectuelle depuis des décennies.

En adoptant la plateforme AQX Law Firm d'Anaqua, MLL Legal remplacera son système actuel de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle par une solution unifiée et évolutive. Celle–ci intégrera l'archivage des courriels, le partage des documents et l'amélioration des procédures de travail, tout en mettant l'accent sur la gestion des marques et des designs. Les contrôles d'accès à plusieurs niveaux de la plateforme offrent une sécurité personnalisable, tandis que ses fonctions de collaboration facilitent le travail d'équipe en toute transparence, tant au sein du cabinet qu'avec les clients externes.

« Nous avons choisi Anaqua principalement pour trois raisons : ses outils de reporting robustes, l'expérience utilisateur intuitive et les fonctionnalités du système prêtes à l'emploi », a déclaré Franziska Schweizer, responsable de l’équipe Prosecution marques et designs chez MLL Legal. « Les outils de reporting de la plateforme AQX nous permettent de générer rapidement des rapports clairs et compréhensibles sans nécessiter de traitement manuel. Cette efficacité permet à notre équipe de se concentrer davantage sur les conseils juridiques de haute qualité. »

Bob Romeo, PDG d'Anaqua, a déclaré : « La décision de MLL Legal souligne la demande croissante de solutions de PI innovantes sur le marché juridique européen. Les capacités de notre plateforme sont conçues pour assurer une efficacité et une flexibilité accrues, permettant aux cabinets d'avocats, comme MLL Legal, de mieux gérer les portefeuilles de propriété intellectuelle de leurs clients tout en offrant un service exceptionnel. »

A propos d’Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. est un fournisseur de premier plan de solutions et services technologiques intégrés de gestion de la propriété intellectuelle (PI). Ses logiciels, AQX® et PATTSY WAVE®, combinent les meilleurs outils pour définir une stratégie de propriété intellectuelle avisée. Ses technologies, qui reposent notamment sur des workflows et des capacités d’analyses avancés, offre un environnement de travail intelligent conçu pour une prendre de meilleures décisions et optimiser les opérations de PI. Aujourd'hui, près de la moitié des 100 premiers déposants de brevets américains et des marques mondiales, ainsi qu'un nombre croissant de cabinets de conseils en propriété intellectuelle dans le monde utilisent les solutions Anaqua. Plus d'un million de décideurs, avocats, juristes, gestionnaires et innovateurs utilisent la plateforme pour leurs besoins de gestion de la PI. Le siège de la société est situé à Boston, avec des bureaux aux Etats–Unis, en Europe, en Asie et en Australie. Pour de plus amples informations, veuillez consulter le site anaqua.com, ou la page entreprise d’Anaqua sur LinkedIn.

Contact presse :
Amandine Delagarde
Anaqua
+33 5 59 90 12 34
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MLL Legal wählt Anaquas AQX-Plattform für verbessertes IP-Management und mehr Effizienz

BOSTON, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, der führende Anbieter von Technologien für Innovation und IP–Management, gab heute bekannt, dass sich MLL Legal, eine der größten Kanzleien der Schweiz, für die Anaqua–Plattform AQX® Law Firm entschieden hat, um die Kapazitäten im Bereich IP–Management für Mandanten zu erweitern.

MLL Legal ist bekannt für Expertise in innovativen Bereichen wie Fintech, Blockchain, künstliche Intelligenz und Life Sciences. Mit über 250 Mitarbeitern, darunter 150 Anwälte, agiert MLL Legal aus Büros in Zürich, Genf, Lausanne und Zug sowie international in London und Madrid. Die Kanzlei wird regelmäßig in renommierten juristischen Publikationen und Rankings für ihr umfangreiches Wissen im Wirtschaftsrecht, ausgezeichnet. Im Bereich IP zählt MLL Legal seit Jahrzehnten zu den führenden Kanzleien der Schweiz.

Mit der Einführung der AQX Law Firm Plattform ersetzt MLL Legal ihr bisheriges IP–Management–System durch eine einheitliche, skalierbare Lösung. Diese integriert E–Mail–Archivierung, Dokumentenfreigabe und optimierte Workflows– alles mit besonderem Fokus auf Design– und Markenrecht. Die mehrstufigen Zugriffskontrollen der Plattform ermöglichen einen sicheren Umgang mit sensiblen Mandantendaten, während die kollaborativen Funktionen erleichtern eine nahtlose Zusammenarbeit innerhalb der Kanzlei und mit externen Mandanten ermöglichen.„Wir haben uns vor allem aus drei Gründen für Anaqua entschieden: das leistungsstarke Reporting–Tool, die benutzerfreundliche Oberfläche und die Out–of–the–Box Systemfunktionen“, sagte Franziska Schweizer, Leiterin des IP–Prosecution–Teams bei MLL Legal. „Das Reporting–Tool der AQX–Plattform ermöglicht es uns, schnell klare und verständliche Berichte ohne manuelle Bearbeitung zu erstellen. Durch die höhere Effizienz kann sich unser Team noch besser auf hochwertige Rechtsberatung konzentrieren.“

Bob Romeo, CEO von Anaqua, fügte hinzu: „Die Entscheidung von MLL Legal unterstreicht die wachsende Nachfrage nach innovativen IP–Lösungen im europäischen Rechtsmarkt. Die Fähigkeiten unserer Plattform sind darauf ausgelegt, Effizienz und Flexibilität zu steigern, sodass Kanzleien wie MLL Legal ihre IP–Portfolios besser verwalten und ihren Mandanten erstklassigen Service bieten können.“

Über Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. ist ein führender Anbieter von integrierten Technologielösungen und Dienstleistungen für das Management von geistigem Eigentum (IP). Anaquas IP–Management–Lösungen AQX® und PATTSY WAVE® kombinieren bewährte Arbeitsabläufe mit Big–Data–Analysen und technologiegestützten Diensten, um eine intelligente Umgebung zu schaffen, die IP–Strategien unterstützt, fundierte Entscheidungen ermöglicht und Prozesse effizienter gestaltet. Heute nutzen fast die Hälfte der 100 größten US–Patentanmelder und globalen Marken sowie eine wachsende Zahl von Kanzleien weltweit die Lösungen von Anaqua. Über eine Million IP–Führungskräfte, Anwälte, Rechtsanwaltsfachangestellte, Administratoren und Innovatoren verwenden die Plattform für ihr IP–Management. Der Hauptsitz des Unternehmens befindet sich in Boston, mit weiteren Niederlassungen in den USA, Europa, Asien und Australien. Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter anaqua.com oder LinkedIn.

Pressekontakt:
WORDUP PR
Achim von Michel
+49–89–2 878 878 0
[email protected]


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MLL Legal Selects Anaqua’s AQX Law Firm Platform to Enhance IP Management and Drive Operational Efficiency

BOSTON, Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Anaqua, the leading provider of innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology, today announced that MLL Legal, one of Switzerland’s largest law firms, has selected Anaqua’s AQX® Law Firm platform to enhance its IP management capabilities for its clients.

MLL Legal is known for its expertise in innovative sectors such as fintech, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and life sciences. With over 250 professionals, including 150 lawyers, MLL Legal operates from offices in Zurich, Geneva, Lausanne, Zug, as well as international locations in London and Madrid. The firm is consistently recognized in prestigious legal publications and rankings for its extensive knowledge in commercial law. MLL Legal has been one of Switzerland's leading law firms in the field of IP for decades.

By adopting Anaqua’s AQX Law Firm platform, MLL Legal will replace its current IP management system with a unified, scalable solution that integrates email archiving, document sharing, and workflow enhancements—all with an emphasis on design and trademark management. The platform’s multi–tiered access controls offer customizable security ensuring the safe handling of sensitive client data, while its collaborative features facilitate seamless teamwork both within the firm and with external clients.

“We chose Anaqua primarily for three reasons: its robust reporting tools, the intuitive user experience, and the out–of–the–box system functionality,” said Franziska Schweizer, head of the IP Prosecution Team at MLL Legal. “The AQX platform’s reporting tools enable us to quickly generate clear and comprehensible reports without the need for manual processing. This efficiency allows our team to focus more on delivering high–quality legal advice.”

Bob Romeo, CEO of Anaqua, added: “MLL Legal's decision underscores the growing demand for innovative IP solutions within the European legal market. Our platform’s capabilities are designed to ensure increased efficiency and flexibility, enabling law firms like MLL Legal to better manage their clients’ IP portfolios while providing exceptional service.”

About Anaqua

Anaqua, Inc. is a premium provider of integrated technology solutions and services for the management of intellectual property (IP). Anaqua's AQX® and PATTSY WAVE® IP management solutions combine best practice workflows with big data analytics and technology–enabled services to create an intelligent environment that informs IP strategies, enables IP decisions and streamlines IP processes. Today, nearly half of the 100 largest U.S. patent applicants and global brands, as well as a growing number of law firms worldwide, use Anaqua's solutions. Over one million IP executives, lawyers, paralegals, administrators and innovators use the platform for their IP management. The company is headquartered in Boston, with additional offices in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia. For more information, please visit anaqua.com or LinkedIn.

Company Contact:
Amanda Glagolev
Director, Communications
Anaqua
617–375–5808
[email protected]


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