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Second Quarter 2019 Results Announced by Reading International

Earnings Call Webcast to Discuss 2019 Second Quarter Financial Results to Post to Corporate Website on Tuesday, August 13, 2019CULVER CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reading International, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDI) today announced results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019. Our Company reported Basic Earnings per Share (“EPS”) of $0.10 and $0.01 for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively, compared to $0.22 and $0.35 in the corresponding prior periods. These results were principally driven by a 10% decrease in revenue in both the Cinema and Real Estate business segments combined, offset to some extent by an 18% reduction in general and administrative expenses.

Capcom Characters Come Together in the Ultimate Card Battle ‘TEPPEN’

- GungHo-Capcom joint project ‘TEPPEN’ - New Hero, Jill Valentine joins the battle today! TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#CAPCOM--GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. (TOKYO:3765)("GungHo", Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazuki Morishita) announced the launch of “TEPPEN”, a smartphone game jointly developed with CAPCOM CO., LTD. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President & COO: Haruhiro Tsujimoto). TEPPEN is released in Asia/Japan region

James Hardie Announces Adjusted Net Operating Profit of US$90.2 million for Q1 Fiscal Year 2020

SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--James Hardie today announced results for the quarter ended 30 June 2019:Group Adjusted net operating profit ("NOPAT") of US$90.2 million for the quarter, an increase of 13% compared to the prior corresponding period (“pcp”);Group Adjusted EBIT of US$124.4 million for the quarter, an increase of 16% compared to pcp;Group net sales of US$656.8 million for the quarter, an increase of 1% compared to pcp;

Propanc Biopharma Completes Development of Bio-analytical Assay Method to Quantify PRP’s Active Ingredients in Preparation for First-In-Human Study

Allows Propanc to Move to Pre-Validation Stage and Facilitate Discussion with Investigators at Peter Mac Center, Australia’s Largest Cancer HospitalMELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Propanc Biopharma, Inc. (OTC: PPCB) (“Propanc”), a biopharmaceutical company developing new cancer treatments for patients suffering from recurring and metastatic cancer, announced today it has developed a method to quantify the active ingredients of Propanc’s lead product candidate, PRP, in preparation for the company’s First-In-Human (“FIH”) study, planned for early 2020. The work was conducted by Propanc’s research partner based in Berlin, Germany, who has extensive experience in the development of functional assays for unique bio-therapeutics. This bioanalytical method development and validation plays a significant role in evaluation and interpretation of the systemic absorption of PRP in clinical studies including its distribution, and clinical effects throughout the body.
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Australia's Data Centre Market 2015-2024 - Cloud Providers Driving the Growth of Data Centre Ecosystems - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia - Data Centre Market" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Australia has progressed to now be one of the four major sub-markets for data centres in Asia alongside Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan.As data centres become larger and more efficient, new data centres are generally being built in centralised areas, mainly in the larger cities of Sydney and Melbourne, in order to achieve the required economies of scale. Both cities have developed to become regional hubs for large enterprises across a range of industries.

AtScale Expands into Asia Pacific Region with New Partnership to Accelerate Cloud Data Transformation for Global Enterprises

AtScale’s Data Warehouse Virtualization Platform and intelia Partner to Accelerate Cloud Data Transformation for Global Enterprises in AustraliaSAN MATEO, Calif. & BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AtScale, the industry leader in enterprise cloud transformation, today announced it has expanded into the Asia Pacific region through a new partnership with intelia, a leading data analytics and intelligent automation specialist. Together, AtScale’s Data Virtualization Warehouse platform and intelia solutions will enable more customers to easily shift to the cloud and realize the full value of their data.

Wipro’s Third Annual State of Cybersecurity Report Finds Organizations Focusing on IoT and Cloud While Developing Cyber Defense Systems

Digital transformations are driving organizations to rethink security threatsBANGALORE, India & EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Cryptominer--Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company, today released its 2019 State of Cybersecurity Report that highlights the rising importance of cybersecurity defense to global leaders, the emergence of the CISO as a C-Suite role, and an unprecedented focus on security as a pervasive part of the business operations.

Minnesota Court of Appeals Upholds Nonferrous Mining Rules for PolyMet NorthMet Project

ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$PLM--Poly Met Mining, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of PolyMet Mining Corp. (together “PolyMet” or the “company”) TSX: POM; NYSE American: PLM, announces that the Minnesota State Court of Appeals today affirmed the validity of the state’s nonferrous mining rules, rejecting a challenge from environmental groups who sought to overturn the rules after the state issued PolyMet’s Permit to Mine.

Denodo Recognized as a Challenger in the 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools for Second Consecutive Year

Denodo Evaluated based on Completeness of Vision and Ability to ExecuteSINGAPORE & SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Denodo, the leader in data virtualization, today announced that Gartner, Inc., a leading IT research and advisory firm, has once again positioned the company as a Challenger in its 2019 Magic Quadrant for Data Integration Tools. Placing them furthest for completeness of vision in the Challengers quadrant, the report found, “the data integration tool market is resurging as new requirements for hybrid/intercloud integration, active metadata and augmented data management force a rethink of existing practices.”

RingCentral Named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, Worldwide Report

Positioned furthest for completeness of vision in the Leaders quadrant BELMONT, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Gartner--RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG), a leading provider of global enterprise cloud communications, collaboration, and contact center solutions, today announced that Gartner has recognized RingCentral as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications as a Service, Worldwide report

SpeeDx Pty. Ltd. Raises $15 Million From U.S. Investment Partnership

Funds will accelerate commercial expansion in North America and global markets SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#PlexPCR--SpeeDx Pty. Ltd., the developer of transformative new molecular diagnostic solutions, today announced it had raised up to US $10 million in additional equity investment from US-based Northpond Ventures. This follows an original investment of US $5 million from Northpond Ventures in April 2019.

 Piedmont Lithium Upcoming Conference Participation

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$PLL #Lithium--Piedmont Lithium Limited (Nasdaq:PLL; ASX:PLL) is pleased to announce that it will be participating in the following upcoming conferences: Event:Canaccord Genuity – The Future of Transport ConferenceDate:August 6, 2019Location:Boston, Massachusetts  Event:Jefferies – Global Industrials ConferenceDate:

Hyatt Announces Plans for New Hyatt Regency Adelaide

Set to open in 2023, the new hotel will mark Hyatt’s return to Adelaide, AustraliaCHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with CES Pirie Hotel (SA) Pty Ltd., an entity wholly owned by Chip Eng Seng Corporation Limited, to develop a new Hyatt Regency in Adelaide. The new 295-room hotel will mark the return of a Hyatt branded hotel to Adelaide, continuing Hyatt’s expansion in Australia. With construction planned to commence in early 2020, Hyatt Regency Adelaide is expected to open in early 2023.

WNS to Manage Finance & Accounting Processes for GFG Alliance

NEW YORK & MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#Accounting--WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), a leading provider of global Business Process Management (BPM) services, today announced a new partnership with GFG Alliance, an international group of businesses with an integrated business model that encompasses mining, energy generation, metals, and engineering. WNS will manage the Finance & Accounting (F&A)

KKR and Campbell Soup Company Sign Definitive Agreement for Sale of Arnott’s and Certain Campbell International Operations for $2.2 Billion

KKR to acquire portfolio that includes iconic Arnott’s biscuits and Campbell’s simple meals and snacking brands in markets including Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan, and manufacturing operations in Australia, Indonesia and MalaysiaInvestment to transition certain Campbell International operations to a standalone company with access to significant capital and operational resources to support long-term growth and innovation

Campbell and KKR Sign Definitive Agreement for Sale of Arnott’s and Certain of Campbell’s International Operations for $2.2 Billion

Campbell Sells International Portfolio, Including Kelsen Group, for $2.5 BillionTotal Expected Net Proceeds of Approximately $3 Billion from Divestitures of Campbell International and Campbell FreshIntends to Use All Proceeds to Reduce DebtCAMDEN, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement for the sale of Arnott’s and certain of Campbell’s International operations to

Ingram Micro Announces Global Comet Competition for Early-stage ISVs

Ingram Micro’s Comet Competition announces participating cities and begins accepting applications for world’s largest startup competitionIRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingram Micro Cloud today announced that applications are now open for its international Comet Competition, aimed at identifying revolutionary business-to-business (B2B) software innovators whose products have clear applications for the technology channel. The second annual competition will award $5,000,000 in award money and funding to 60 independent software vendors (ISVs) in a series of 16 concurrent competitions across five continents.

Botanix Receives Commitments for A$40m in US-Led Institutional Placement and Announces Appointment of Key US Management Executives

Key highlights Botanix has received firm commitments for a A$40m placement, led by specialist US-based biotech investment funds and leading US institutional investors, to advance its cannabinoid clinical development and research portfolio New senior US-based executives appointed to support Botanix’s expanding development programs and to lead commercialisation in the US In addition to being funded through the completion of Phase 2 studies for lead acne and atopic dermatitis programs, Botanix is now funded to progress its first antimicrobial program into clinical studies and undertake supportive studies required prior to Phase 3 studies

DecoTurf® Chosen for Tennis Courts at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo

Selection marks the fifth time a brand from California Sports Surfaces’ portfolio has been chosen for use in the Olympic GamesANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#2020Olympics--California Sports Surfaces, an industry-leading manufacturer of sports surfaces and division of ICP Building Solutions Group (ICP BSG), announced today that its brand DecoTurf® has been selected as the tennis court surface for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Fastly Doubles Down on Serving Global Market With Expanded Australia Presence

With points-of-presence on both Australian coasts, Fastly’s edge cloud platform gears up to better serve content on a global scaleSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastly, Inc., a provider of an edge cloud platform, today announced its global expansion in Australia. The move comes with Fastly points-of-presence (POPs) on both coasts of the continent, furthering the company’s mission to power faster, more secure, and more reliable digital experiences for its global customer base. In tandem, Fastly has recruited a growing in-region team, which includes Mark Nottingham, the co-chair of working groups HTTP and QUIC within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), and Andrew McGregor, 20+-year industry veteran leading performance measurement in Fastly’s Australian market.

Westwater Resources Announces Conference Call for Q2 2019 Results & Energy Minerals Business Update

CENTENNIAL, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--$WWR #BusinessUpdate--Westwater Resources, Inc. (“Westwater,” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: WWR), an energy materials development company, will hold a conference call to discuss its quarter ended June 30, 2019 operational results and recent developments on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (9:00 a.m. Mountain Time). Dial-in Numbers: 

Australia's $4Bn Online Education Market in 2018 is Projected to Surpass $7Bn by 2024 - Key Industry Analysis Through 2014-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia Online Education Market By Technology Type, By Provider, By Application Type (Academic, Corporate & Government), By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Australian online education market stood at around $4 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of over 8% to cross $7 billion by 2024, on account of technological advancements, eager learners and increasing penetration of smart devices.

MOGAS Acquires Brenco Group, Trusted Australian Provider of Surface Coating and Engineering Processes and Aerospace Technologies

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#acquisition--MOGAS Industries, Inc. of Houston, Texas, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Brenco Group, an Australian provider of industrial surface coating and engineering processes and aerospace technologies. The purchase will extend MOGAS’ capabilities in surface technologies, while strengthening investment in the Australasian markets to serve the needs of customers in the region. Brenco Group will now be referred to as Brenco, a division of MOGAS.

Janus Henderson Group plc Reports Second Quarter 2019 Diluted EPS of US$0.56, or US$0.61 on an Adjusted Basis

Strong investment performance, with 72% and 80% of assets under management (‘AUM’) outperforming relevant benchmarks on a 3 and 5 year basis, respectively, as at 30 June 2019Second quarter net income of US$109.4 million and adjusted net income of US$119.7 millionAUM of US$359.8 billion, up 1% compared to the prior quarter, reflecting positive markets partially offset by net outflows of US$9.8 billion

AVITA Medical Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2019 Financial Results and Company Update

Total revenue of A$17.0 million for fiscal year 2019 (FY19), an increase of 50% year-over-yearU.S. product sales of A$6.2 million for FY19U.S. product sales of A$2.9 million for fourth quarter, an increase of 32% compared to FY third quarter salesVALENCIA, Calif. & MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVITA Medical (ASX: AVH, OTCQX: AVMXY), a global regenerative medicine company, announced that it filed today with the ASX its Appendix 4C - Quarterly Cash Flow Report for the quarter ended 30 June 2019, the fourth quarter of its fiscal 2019.

Ceridian Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

Second quarter 2019 total revenue of $196.3 million, up 9.7% year-over-year, and, on a constant currency basis, total revenue of $198.0 million, up 10.9% year-over-yearSecond quarter 2019 Dayforce revenue of $134.5 million, up 27.1% year-over-year, and, on a constant currency basis, Dayforce revenue of $135.3 million, up 28.0% year-over-year Second quarter 2019 Cloud revenue of $155.7 million, up 22.3% year-over-year, and, on a constant currency basis, Cloud revenue of $157.1 million, up 23.7% year-over-year

Options Completes Colocation Expansion in Australia with ASX, SY2 and Sets Sights on ME1

NEW YORK & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#colocation--Options, the leading provider of cloud-enabled managed services to the global capital markets, today announced successful deployment of market data and colocation facilities at both the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX – ALC Australian Liquidity Centre) and Equinix Sydney (SY2). Options’ clients co-located within these top tier exchanges can now avail of ultra low-latency exchange feeds, order entry access and managed hosting directly at source.

DOCOMO Extends d POINT Program and Services to Inbound Visitors in Japan

—Foreign visitors now able to earn redeemable d POINTs—TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it has extended its d POINT CLUB points program to inbound visitors in Japan, allowing them to redeem points when shopping in stores, receive coupons for services and enjoy other benefits, effective immediately. Initially, the offer applies to visitors from greater Asia, currently Japan’s main source of foreign tourism, namely, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Other countries are expected to be added gradually.

Alterity Therapeutics Announces Successful Completion of Phase 1 Clinical Trial

MELBOURNE, Australia & SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alterity Therapeutics Limited (ASX: ATH, NASDAQ: ATHE) (“Alterity” or “the Company”) today announced that it has successfully completed its Phase 1 study of PBT434, a novel, orally bioavailable small molecule inhibitor of alpha- synuclein aggregation. Alpha-synuclein, when aggregated in the brain, is a pathological hallmark of Parkinsonian conditions and is considered an important biologic target for treating these neurodegenerative diseases.

Civeo Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

HOUSTON & CALGARY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Civeo Corporation (NYSE:CVEO) today reported financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019. Highlights include:Delivered second quarter revenues of $122.2 millionReported second quarter net loss of $15.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $26.5 million, with Adjusted EBITDA up 8% year-over-yearCompleted the acquisition of Action Industrial Catering Pty Ltd, a provider of catering and managed services to the remote mining industry in Western Australia, on July 1, 2019

Australia E-Cigarette Regulatory Report 2019 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Australia E-Cigarette Regulatory Report 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This in-depth regulatory report is your indispensable guide to navigating the complex e-cigarette regulations in Australia, the largest country in the Southern Hemisphere, which is divided into six states.Update your knowledge of the regulations that govern the uses, import, retail and tax of e-cigarettes in Australia, as well as state-level restrictions.

Utilligent Strengthens Customer Engagement and Data and Analytics Capabilities Through Executive Hires

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AMI--Utilligent, a strategy, operations, and technology consulting firm focused on advising some of the world’s largest utility companies, announced the appointment of two key executives to support the continued growth of cloud computing, digital strategy, and enterprise data management services: vice president, customer engagement Maria DeChellis and vice president, data and analytics Jay Reseigh.

Greg Norman Estates to Join Old Bridge Cellars in Next-Generation Partnership

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Greg Norman Estates today announced the transition of its business from Treasury Wine Estates to Old Bridge Cellars – the Napa, CA based wine company. Greg Norman Estates launched in 1999 as a joint venture partnership between then Fosters Wine Estates and Australian-born Hall of Fame golfer, Greg Norman. The partnership kicked-off with the 1996 vintage Cabernet-Merlot from Coonawarra, South Australia. Over the course of the last 23 years the brand has grown to encompass a diverse portfolio including several bottlings from Greg’s homeland of Australia, varietals from California and New Zealand.

Atlassian Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2019 Results

Quarterly revenue of $334.6 million, up 36% year-over-yearQuarterly IFRS operating margin of (10%) and non-IFRS operating margin of 17%Quarterly cash flow from operations of $117.7 million and free cash flow of $98.2 millionSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atlassian Corporation Plc (NASDAQ: TEAM), a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2019 and released a shareholder letter on the Investor Relations section of its website at https://investors.atlassian.com

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