Day: January 13, 2023

Amsterdam, 13 January 2023 – Today, Azerion has announced that it will simplify its reporting structure by merging the parent company Azerion Group N.V. and Azerion Holding B.V.. As a result, the surviving entity Azerion Group N.V. will publish one report with the interim unaudited results for the fourth quarter 2022 and one set of consolidated financial statements for the full year 2022.

Ben Davey, CFO of Azerion, commented: “As we build our track record as a listed company, we continue to focus on simplifying our operating structure and improving transparency. Merging our two main reporting entities is an important step in this process.”

The intention to affect this merger was announced on 28 October 2022 and the merger was completed on 31 December 2022.

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The companies in which Azerion Group N.V. directly and indirectly owns investments are separate legal entities. In this announcement “Azerion”, “Azerion Group” and “Group” are sometimes used for convenience where references are made to Azerion Group N.V. and its subsidiaries in general. Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” are also used to refer to Azerion Group N.V. and its subsidiaries in general or to those who work for them.

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Spiralling Growth in Consumer Demand for Natural Alternative Therapies Driving Healthcare Professionals to Spend More Time Learning Online

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ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Niel Asher Education is pleased to announce that three dynamic new faculty members will join NAT Global Campus in spring 2023. The addition of these leading experts and innovators in the fields of Manual Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine further demonstrates its commitment to providing its student community with the highest standards of education online.

Dr. Constance Bradley, L.Ac., Ph.D., will present NAT courses on acupuncture and TCM. Dr. Bradley attended the US Air Force Academy, receiving a Bachelor of Science in Humanities in 2001. In 2002, she graduated from the University of Colorado, receiving a Master of Arts in Philosophy with an emphasis in Medical Ethics. In 2009 she received her Doctorate from the University of Utah.

“Niel Asher leads the way in providing top-notch continuing education, and I am honored to join their team. I look forward to sharing my Traditional Chinese Medicine expertise, and I am very excited to work with Niel Asher to create high-quality, informative courses,” she said.

Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD, is a Board-certified anesthesiologist, integrative pain medicine physician and former ballet dancer, who specializes in treating dancers and other athletes at increased risk of hyper-mobility and connective tissue disorders such as EDS.

Dr. Bluestein completed her anesthesiology residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine after receiving her Medical Degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine and is a member of the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science, the Performing Arts Medicine Association, and the Resources Committee for the Dance Healthy Alliance of Canada.

“I am thrilled to work with Niel Asher Education to create courses on symptomatic joint hypermobility.  It is exciting to work with them on educational offerings about these frequently misunderstood and complex conditions,” she said.

Dr. Elizabeth Wagner, Ph.D., earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Washington. She has also earned a certificate of competency in vestibular rehabilitation and is certified in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy.

“I am thrilled to collaborate with NAT to create high-quality continuing education courses. I look forward to contributing my 15 years of experience as a physical therapist and teacher to NAT’s ongoing efforts of supporting this vibrant community,” she said.

The NAT Global Campus has grown to become one of the largest online schools for Natural Alternative Therapies in manual medicine and serves over 100,000 students in over 40 countries.

NAT Global Campus’ Director Dani P. Marks stated, “Our most significant health challenges continually demand fresh takes and multidisciplinary approaches. This group of outstanding new faculty is joining a team of specialist teachers committed to deliver on this promise, and to help provide our students with the skills and knowledge to improve outcomes and provide outstanding care in their communities.”

Contact Information:
Dani Marks
Interim Director, NAT Global Campus
dani@nielasher.com
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CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amlan^® International, the animal health business of Oil-Dri^® Corporation of America, is pleased to announce its participation in the International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) January 24-26, 2023, in Atlanta, GA. Attendees will learn more about the latest in feed technology for animal protein producers that optimize gut health through three exciting TECHTalks, a new product showcase featuring Phylox^®, and two poster presentations during the International Poultry Scientific Forum (IPSF). Amlan is also proud to be the exclusive sponsor of the IPPE Media Center. Amlan looks forward to welcoming a global audience of animal production professionals and sharing more about its range of products with attendees, media and other exhibitors at its booth, B5453.

Last year at IPPE, Amlan expanded its product portfolio with the launch of Phylox (available in select international markets). Phylox is a research-backed, natural alternative to anticoccidial drugs that supports gut health naturally thus improving productivity and, in turn, driving producers’ profits. This year, Phylox will be highlighted during the expo’s new product showcase. Attendees can watch a video presentation to learn more about the company’s latest innovation.

“We look forward to speaking with producers about how Phylox, a bioactive blend of antiprotozoal phytochemicals with multiple modes of action, decreases the negative production and health effects of coccidiosis,” said Dr. Wade Robey, Vice President of Agriculture, Oil-Dri, and President, Amlan International. “Phylox is natural and can be used in “no antibiotics ever” (NAE) programs, has no withdrawal requirements, and can be fed in combination with anticoccidial vaccines preventing disease breakthrough.”

“We are excited about the success of our North American portfolio, which includes Sorbiam and Enterotec. The industry reaction to these products created to optimize animal gut health has been tremendous,” according to Heath Wessels, Vice President of Sales, The Americas. “Working with our key customers, our products continue to demonstrate the efficacy of our mineral-based feed additives.”

Attendees can learn more about the latest in protein and feed technology presented during TECHTalks.

On Tuesday, January 24:

• Dr. Marc Herpfer, VP, New Technologies, Oil-Dri Corporation of America, will present “Natural Mineral Technology as an Alternative to AGPs” in B Hall, Booth B8675 at 11:00 a.m.
• Dr. Josh Payne, Dir. Technical Service, Poultry Guard, will present “Best Management Practices and Utilization of Clay-Based Litter Amendment for pH and Ammonia Control” in B Hall, Booth B3646 at 11:30 a.m.

On Wednesday, January 25:

• Mike Donohue, VP, Agri Stats, Inc. will present “The Importance of 1%, The Effect of Efficiency on Sustainability and Economic Value” in B Hall, Booth B3646 at 10:00 a.m.

“TECHTalks are an excellent way for us to provide valuable information on specific technical challenges the industry is facing,” says Dr. Aldo Rossi, Vice President, Innovation and Technical Service. “We are proud of our high-quality and efficacious mineral-based feed additives for poultry and livestock, and how they can improve the quality of animal protein. We look forward to sharing our solutions with producers.”

During the International Poultry Scientific Forum (IPSF) on January 23, Amlan experts will present two posters, selected by IPSF, detailing research designed to support optimal poultry intestinal health and bring the latest production technology to producers. The presentations will be from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.:

• Feeding Varium^® produces growth performance similar to feeding an antibiotic on-farm, by Dr. Sara (LeAnn) Johnston, Technical Service Manager, Amlan International
• A natural coccidiostat, Phylox Feed, improves performance, intestinal lesion scores, and fecal oocyst shedding of Eimeria-infected broilers, Dr. San (Chris) Ching, Senior Research Manager, Amlan International.

Amlan is continuing to proudly celebrate its 15^th anniversary of providing natural mineral-based feed additives to the industry. The Amlan brand was introduced into the feed-additive market in 2007. Vertical integration allows Amlan to leverage Oil-Dri’s mineral science expertise to develop novel, natural feed additives. Oil-Dri launched its first mineral-based product, an industrial floor absorbent, in 1941, and since then has mined and processed a range of unique minerals for many applications. Oil-Dri has been active in the animal health market since the 1980s, with products that assist feed flowability and pellet binding.

“As the proud exclusive sponsor of the IPPE Media Center, Amlan looks forward to building relationships with media from around the world,” says Reagan Culbertson, Vice President of Strategic Marketing, B2B. “We hope media professionals will visit the Media Center to work, network and visit with our experts about Amlan’s unique and exciting mineral technology.”

For more information on Amlan International, please visit: www.amlan.com

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Amlan is the animal health business of Oil-Dri Corporation of America, a leading global manufacturer and marketer of sorbent minerals. Oil-Dri leverages over 80 years of expertise in mineral science to selectively mine and process its unique mineral for consumer and business-to-business markets. Oil-Dri Corporation of America doing business as “Amlan International” is a publicly traded stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ODC). Amlan International sells feed additives across the world. Product availability may vary by country, associated claims do not constitute medical claims and may differ based on government requirements.

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New Certificate Program Incorporates Business Analysis to Enhance HR Function, Improving Business Outcomes

TORONTO, Jan. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA^®) and the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) are proud to announce their strategic partnership. HRPA, serving the Ontario Province, have been advocating for the human resources profession for over 40 years to ensure that HR professionals have the most up-to-date tools and advanced skills needed to lead workplaces into the future. IIBA, with 30,000 members around the world, is leading the global business analysis community and is shaping professional standards to achieve better outcomes through better analysis.

Business analysis skills are strategically important to today’s CHRO tasked with taking on complex organizational challenges, as expectations of the HR function are increasing for advanced strategic thinking in defining solutions that deliver organizational value. HR needs a playbook of repeatable processes of uncovering the real business issues to solve, better techniques for determining solutions that are impactful, and a focused way of assembling compelling business cases that gain organizational support. To help HR professionals gain these skills, HRPA partnered with IIBA.

The partnership between IIBA and HRPA is a pivotal relationship that emphasizes the value of leveraging analysis and data to drive business decisions and optimize HR practices. Through the combination of cutting-edge research, industry insights, and best practices, this partnership helps to ensure that HR professionals have the necessary business analysis skills and knowledge to effectively lead their organizations into the future.

“Coming into the post-pandemic era there is a need for workplaces to increase learning agility, simplify cumbersome people processes, radically transform the employee experience, and turn their attention to increased organizational effectiveness to evolve within the new world of work,” said Kris Tierney, Vice President HR and Learning, HRPA. “We wanted to offer our members a program built on the proven standards of IIBA and highlight for HR professionals the value of business analysis in remarkably improving enterprise outcomes.”

To help the HR profession meet the challenges of this new world and lead at a higher level, HRPA in association with the IIBA have built the Radical HR: Upskilling from Service Provider to Solution Expert program using the foundation of IIBA’s Entry Certificate in Business Analysis (IIBA-ECBA). This innovative course is a five-module certificate program designed to enable organizational change by empowering participants to identify opportunities, define needs, and recommend solutions to deliver stakeholder value in the Human Resources field. By the end of the program, participants will receive the Human Resources Solutions Certificate (HRSC) and be equipped to sit IIBA’s ECBA exam.

“This program is focused on giving HR practitioners’ practical business analysis tools to assist in navigating complex projects and change. These skills will set up HR diagnostics to be clear and strategic for your clients and leaders,” said Mary Madigan Lee, Chief People Officer, City of Toronto.

“HRPA and IIBA realized business analysis skills needed to be stronger in HR professionals to support the pace of change faced by their members. The partnership with HRPA brings the value of business analysis to achieve better business outcomes to HR professionals in a way that is practical and resonates for their unique needs,” said Keith Ellis, Chief Engagement and Growth Officer, IIBA. “What makes this program so unique is that it provides a clear path for HR professionals to transform from being a service provider to being the solution designer, influencer, and change partner that top leadership requires.”

73% of pilot participants felt they gained a sense of confidence to impact and influence change after completing the course.¹ All participants believe that business analysis techniques and skills are essential to a high-functioning HR department. The tools learned within this program will help participants better use business analysis foundations to conduct comprehensive needs analyses, create evidence-based solutions, and support organizational transformation, employee development and performance management, succession planning, and other key practices. Participants will advance their careers by gaining the necessary skills to deliver value-creating solutions that meet stakeholder needs across the business. Individuals exiting the program report have a feeling of greater individual and team effectiveness in evolving core HR processes, as well as greater confidence, to tackle complex change initiatives.

Follow the link below to register for the course:
Radical HR: Upskilling from Service Provider to Solution Expert

Business analysis provides tremendous value to a wide range of industries and roles by helping organizations sense and enable change by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value. Join IIBA as a strategic partner and become part of a global network of experts who work towards delivering better outcomes through business analysis.

To learn more about IIBA’s Strategic Partnerships please visit https://www.iiba.org/organizational-programs/strategic-partnerships/.

About IIBA
International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA^®) is a professional association leading the global business analysis community to achieve better outcomes through better analysis. With over 30,000 Members and certified professionals, and more than 120 Chapters, 1,200 volunteers, and 600 partners worldwide, IIBA supports the recognition of the profession within organizations, enables networking and community engagement, provides foundational standards and resources, and offers internationally recognized certification programs for career advancement. For more information, visit iiba.org.

About HRPA
At the Human Resources Professionals Association, we believe that better HR makes business better. The HRPA ensures that our 24,000 members and students have the most up-to-date tools and the advanced skills to lead our workplaces into the future. We regulate HR professionals in the public interest. Our members are held to the province’s highest standards, so Ontario workplaces can trust us to help unlock business growth and optimize employee potential. Learn more at hrpa.ca.

1. Source: IIBA post course-assessment of pilot participants

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