Mr Taxi Plans Lagos Launch With Ride Along Concert Featuring Mayorkun, Reekado Banks, African China & Others

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Mr Taxi Plans Lagos Launch With Ride Along Concert Featuring Mayorkun, Reekado Banks, African China & Others
After launching in Enugu, Awka, Owerri, Onitsha and Asaba, e-hailing app, Mr Taxi is set to launch its operation in Lagos at the Ride Along with concert scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 2nd, 2019 at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Dubbed as one of the most anticipated concerts in the ember months, Ride Along concert, powered by Mr Taxi, will feature captivating performances from top Nigerian music artists including Mayorkun, Reekado Banks, Marvelous Benji, African China, Faze, Jaywon, Djinee, Stereoman, Danfo Drivers and comedians including Dan Dee Humurous, Acapella, MC Shakara, Forever, Deeone, and Deestalker.
One of the highpoints planned for the night is the unveiling of Mr Taxi in Lagos. The e-hailing app has been praised by users in eastern cities as the cheapest, safest and fastest way to navigate the city.
Speaking ahead of the launch party in Lagos, COO Mr Taxi, Austin Nnaemeka Soundmind said, “We are counting down to the launch of Mr Taxi in Lagos and we are prepared to show Lagosians what it truly means to ride in comfort. We’ve been doing this in Eastern states but now it is Lagos time. It will be an unforgettable night filled with good music, comedy, celebration and amazing deals on rides”.
Organisers have said attendance at the concert is free but fans, guests, tourists, and fun-seekers will have to download Mr Taxi app on their smartphones to gain entrance. Other side attractions include amazing deals on rides to and fro the event, opportunity to network, and instant sign-ups for drivers who are interested to join the platform.
For more information on Mr Taxi, users can download the app on Google Playstore & IOS and visit the website mrtaxinigeria.

Complete Border Closure: Reflective Of Nigeria’s Weight In West Africa

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Complete Border Closure: Reflective Of Nigeria’s Weight In West Africa

Recently, the Nigerian government ordered a complete shutdown of its land borders until there is an agreement neighbour is reached with her neighbouring country. Interestingly, border closure affects both legal and illegal trade flows, leaving air and seaports as the only available option trade in goods while halting trade flows with landlocked neighbours such as the Niger Republic.

Notably, Nigeria’s western neighbours Togo and Benin, which are majorly re-export hubs into the Nigerian market, will be the most affected. Items such as cereals and second-hand vehicles are smuggled into Nigeria via the land borders. For context, while the total value of cereal imported into Nigeria fell 4 9.2% between 2014 and 2018 following a renewed effort to boost local production, the value cereal imports have doubled Benin and quadrupled in Togo, over the same period.

Accordingly, a complete shutdown of the land border will hurt economic activities not only in these economies but in trading ports across the world where shipments are sourced. Also, the impact of border closure is felt in Ghana, where the trade union is asking the Ghanaian authorities impose a retaliatory ban on Nigerian products, even though official trade data between both countries appear rather small in relative terms. In our opinion, the developing events around the border crisis not only show the degree of interdependence of economies in the W/African region but reflect the might of the Nigerian consumer market in the region.

Clearly, a speedy resolution of the crisis will be in everyone’s best interest but the economies of Benin and Togo in particular.

United Capital Research

Heineken 9-month profit rises 4.4%, premium portfolio grew double-digit in Nigeria despite stiff competitive conditions

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Heineken 9-month profit rises 4.4%, premium portfolio grew double-digit in Nigeria despite stiff competitive conditions

Amsterdam, 23 October 2019 – Heineken N.V. (EURONEXT: HEIA; OTCQX: HEINY) today publishes its trading update for the third quarter of 2019. Heineken NV said that net profit for the first nine months of 2019 rose 4.4%, and guided for organic operating growth of around 4% for the full year.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Beer volume +2.3% organically with double-digit growth in the Asia Pacific.
  • Heineken® volume +7.4% with double-digit growth in Africa, Middle East & Eastern Europe and the Americas.
Photo by Jinen Shah on Unsplash

CEO STATEMENT

Jean-François van Boxmeer, Chairman of the Executive Board / CEO, commented:
“During the third quarter, our beer portfolio delivered solid volume growth of 2.3% in the context of a challenging comparison base given a very good summer last year. The growth of Heineken® accelerated to 7.4%. We are seeing increased volatility across a number of our markets, which we assume to continue for the rest of the year. We continue to invest for the long term benefit of all our stakeholders. We expect to grow operating profit organically around 4%.”

THIRD QUARTER AND YEAR TO DATE VOLUME BREAKDOWN

Beer volume* 
(in mhl or %)		 3Q19 Total  growth % Organic growth % YTD 3Q19 Total  growth % Organic growth %
Heineken N.V. 64.2 2.6 2.3 180.3 2.9 2.8
Africa, Middle East & Eastern Europe 10.6 1.6 1.6 32.1 5.5 5.3
Americas 21.5 -0.2 -0.5 62.3 1.8 1.7
Asia Pacific 7.5 6.2 13.9 22.7 7.0 11.6
Europe 24.6 4.5 1.6 63.2 1.3 -0.3

 

Heineken® volume*

(in mhl or %)		 3Q19 Organic
growth 
%		 YTD 3Q19 Organic
growth 
%
Heineken N.V. 11.2 7.4 30.6 7.0
Africa, Middle East & Eastern Europe 1.8 12.0 5.1 14.0
Americas 3.4 12.5 9.6 12.5
Asia Pacific 1.6 -1.0 4.3 0.2
Europe 4.3 4.8 11.5 2.8

Heineken® volume grew by 7.4% in the third quarter. The main markets contributing to double-digit growth included Brazil, South Africa, the UK, Nigeria, Romania and Germany.

REGIONAL REVIEW

Africa, Middle East & Eastern Europe

  • Beer volume grew organically by 1.6%.
  • In Nigeria, beer volume grew low-single digit. The premium portfolio grew double-digit, driven by Heineken®.
  • In Russia, beer volume declined mid-single digit due to a cool summer and a high comparable basis due to the football World Cup last year.
  • In South Africa, total consolidated volume grew high-single-digit, driven by Heineken®.
  • In Ethiopia, beer volume was flat due to a price increase at the beginning of the year and continued social unrest.
  • In the DRC, beer volume grew high-single-digit. The overall economy remains fragile.
  • In Egypt, total consolidated volume grew double-digit, driven by the non-alcoholic beverage portfolio.

Americas

  • Beer volume declined organically by 0.5%.
  • In Mexico, beer volume grew low-single digit. The premium portfolio grew double-digit driven by the national roll-out of Amstel Ultra. The impact of the renewed OXXO contract is in line with expectations as announced on 26 February 2019.
  • In Brazil, beer volume declined slightly. The premium and mainstream portfolios grew double-digit, driven by Heineken®, Amstel and Devassa. The economy portfolio declined double-digit, following a price increase at the beginning of the second quarter.
  • Beer volume in the USA declined high-single-digit due to the negative impact of the phasing of sales last year, the continuous decline of Tecate and shortages of 24 oz cans, partially offset by a better underlying trend in Heineken®.
  • In Haiti, our largest operation in the Caribbean, beer volume declined double-digit as social unrest since the middle of September caused business interruption.

Asia Pacific

  • Beer volume was up organically by 13.9%.
  • In Vietnam, beer volume grew double digit, driven by Tiger and Larue.
  • In Indonesia, beer volume declined mid-single digit due to the phasing of deliveries.
  • In Cambodia, beer volume was up the high-double digit, driven by Anchor and Tiger.
  • In China, HEINEKEN has now fully transferred its operations to China Resources Beer (CR Beer).

Europe

  • Beer volume grew organically by 1.6%
  • In the UK, total volume grew slightly. Beer volume grew mid-single digit. The premium beer portfolio grew high-single-digit led by Heineken® and Birra Moretti.
  • In France, beer volume was up slightly despite summer weather comparables. The off-trade environment remains challenging. Our premium portfolio grew double-digit.
  • In Italy, beer volume grew high-single-digit, driven by the continued positive performance of Ichnusa and the roll-out of Messina.
  • In the Netherlands, beer volume was down mid-single-digit against a challenging comparable.
  • In Spain, beer volume was flat impacted by a partial delisting at a large retailer.
  • In Poland, beer volume was down mid-single-digit organically mainly due to summer weather comparables.

REPORTED NET PROFIT

Reported net profit for the nine months was €1,667 million (2018: €1,596 million restated for IAS 37). For more details on the restatement, please refer to our technical announcement of 5 August 2019.

Southco Releases New Heavy-Duty Draw Latch Designed for Substantially Heavier Doors and Panels

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Southco Releases New Heavy-Duty Draw Latch Designed for Substantially Heavier Doors and Panels

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 24
October 2019 – Southco
has expanded its successful line of draw latches with the addition of a
heavy-duty 37 Lever Assist Latch. Designed to accommodate misalignment of
heavier doors and panels, the newest 37 Lever Assist Latch provides tight latch
grip and additional clamping force in challenging operating conditions.



37 Extra Heavy Duty Lever

Southco’s 37 Lever Assist Latch series features a
flexible design and substantial handgrip area that allows the latch to easily
engage in challenging field conditions, even with gloved hands. Constructed of
corrosion resistant, flexible rubber, 37 latches absorb and reduce vibration
and will remain closed even when the application flexes or moves. Southco’s 37
Draw Latch series offers proven reliability in harsh outdoor environments,
providing a robust, flexible latching solution for a broad range of challenging
industry applications including Off-Highway, Industrial Machinery and
Transportation.

Global Product Manager Jim Grady adds, “Southco’s 37
Draw Latch series allows heavy panels to be latched securely, even when there
are large variations in alignment and tolerance. With its rubber body
construction, the 37 Draw Latch series eliminates vibration and noise, and
prevents common paint or finish damage that may be caused by metal-on-metal
contact.”

About Southco

Southco,
Inc. is the leading global designer and manufacturer of engineered access
solutions. From quality and performance to aesthetics and ergonomics, we
understand that first impressions are lasting impressions in product design.
For over 70 years, Southco has helped the world’s most recognized brands create
value for their customers with innovative access solutions designed to enhance
the touch points of their products in transportation and industrial
applications, medical equipment, data centers and more. With unrivalled
engineering resources, innovative products and a dedicated global team, Southco
delivers the broadest portfolio of premium access solutions available to
equipment designers throughout the world.

 

Southco
Asia Limited

2401-2406, Tower
2, Ever Gain Plaza

88 Container
Port Road, Kwai Chung

Hong Kong

Fall in Love with Farm Village Experience in Kaohsiung at Once

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Fall in Love with Farm Village Experience in Kaohsiung at Once

OSAKA, JAPAN – Media OutReach – 24 October 2019 – Agriculture
Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government, spares no effort to promote the farm village
experience. “One-day Farmer in Kaohsiung” is the traveling itinerary combining
fruit-picking and farming experience and features the in-depth experience in
farm villages. From Namasia firefly season, Baolai plum blossom season and hot
spring season, to Dashu Pineapple and Litchi Festival, the seasonal itineraries
corresponding to the local characteristics are deeply loved by the tourists at
home and abroad. It is good time to pick fruit all year round in Kaohsiung,
such as Liugui Jinhuang mangos and wax apples, Qishan bananas, Yanchao guavas,
Dashu pineapples, and Meinong cherry tomatoes, especially mangos and bananas,
which are the favorite of the Japanese tourists.

Many interested Japanese are inquiring about rural tours in Kaohsiung.

 

This year, “One-day Farmer in Kaohsiung” will present the
winter and spring itineraries to the Japanese tourists, such as digging out
turmeric by hand, tasting the turmeric dishes and making litchi wood tableware
in Qishan, watching fireflies and enjoying the indigenous cuisine and handmade
pizza in Namasia, picking passion fruit, enjoying the farmers’ special meals,
and experiencing the indigo dye DIY in Shanlin. At the promotion of Nagoya,
they are well received by the travel agencies in central Japan. In response to
the modern trend in favor of slow travel and in-depth exploration, the
itineraries of shopping in the foreign countries have gradually been replaced
by those of the local experiences. What’s more, the distance between Taiwan and
Japan is not far, and the Taiwanese people are friendly and enthusiastic.
Therefore, the number of the Japanese visiting Taiwan every year is growing
steadily.

 

Director of Agriculture Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government,
Wu Fang-ming, said it is only a thirty-minute drive from the city center of
Kaohsiung to the farm villages such as Dashu and Qishan. Besides receiving the
group tourists, “One-day Farmer in Kaohsiung” also provides the exclusive
itinerary for the independent travelers. It is good time to pick fruit all year
round in Kaohsiung. Besides, the farm village community partners offer the
different DIY experiences. For more related information, please contact odfkcg@gmail.com.

Heineken Lagos Fashion Week Returns, over 40 African Designers Set For 4-Day Grand Exhibition

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Heineken Lagos Fashion Week Returns, over 40 African Designers Set For 4-Day Grand Exhibition

Everyone is gearing up for yet another exciting experience, as premium beer brand, Heineken prepares to deliver the 2019 edition of the Lagos Fashion Week this October. Heineken has been the title sponsor for this event for the last three years and is set to give Nigerians a splendid showcase of the best of African fashion.

This year, the event is slated to hold from October 23 to October 26, 2019, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, Nigeria.

The Heineken Lagos Fashion Week is a platform that drives the Nigerian and ultimately the African fashion industry, by bringing together buyers, consumers and the media to view the latest collections of top African designers at a 4-day event in Lagos, Nigeria. Over the years, the event has attracted the best and most talented designers across Nigeria, giving them a wider reach by projecting them to the rest of the world.

Starting off in 2012, the event has grown to include the Fashion Business Series, the Visual Makers Fellowship, Fashion Focus Africa and Green Access, which are talent discovery opportunities; alongside its signature runway shows, presentations and the Heineken Live Your Music after party.

Speaking on this year’s Heineken Lagos Fashion Week, Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Emmanuel Oriakhi says that, every year, many people travel down to Lagos just to witness this spectacle of African fashion and Heineken is always excited to deliver a well-designed experience. He continued stating that; “Lagos Fashion Week has always provided an avenue for Heineken to connect with its consumers. With unmatched experiences every year, we on the Heineken team are sure that this year will be no exception.”

Heineken has a long history of hosting key events across sports, fashion, music, film, and many other aspects of pop culture. The brand often stands itself out with its consumer-centric delivery of these events and has done that over the years in Nigeria, through the Lagos Fashion Week and UEFA Champions League sponsorships.

Last year, designers such as Orange Culture, Meena, Ugo Monye, Tokyo James, Mai Atafo, Gozel Green, and Adama Paris, all had their outfits on the runway; with stars like Seyi Shay, BamBam and Tobi Bakre of Big Brother Naija fame all walking the runway.

A good number of designers from across the continent are expected to have their collections on the runway this year. The likes of DZYN, Andrea Iyamah, Style Temple, Emmy Kasbit, JZO, Maxivive, Maki Oh, Odio Mimonet are all on the list of designers who will be showcasing at the fashion week.

With a presence in over 192 countries, Heineken remains one of the most international brands on the planet. The brand prides itself on delivering premium experiences across various touchpoints such as fashion, sports, and music to its millions of consumers across the world.

The robust off-road truck: the new Mercedes-Benz Zetros

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The robust off-road truck: the new Mercedes-Benz Zetros

The world premiere of the new-generation Mercedes-Benz Zetros. The robust off-road specialist is made for transport goods is tough and inaccessible terrain. The highly capable 40-tonne off-roader has been designed specifically for operations in markets with a high proportion of off-road use.


World premiere of the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz Zetros. The new Zetros is now completely retreaded

The new Zetros has been completely re-worked all-round: from a technical standpoint, the new-generation Zetros comes equipped with more powerful engines capable of delivering as much as 375 kW (510 hp) as well as a pleasing 2400 Nm of torque. On the outside, the new model generation is discernible from the striking, restyled radiator grille which, thanks to optimised air-flow guidance, ensures even more effective cooling.


World premiere of the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz Zetros. The new Zetros is now completely retreaded.

The new Zetros is characterised by extreme off-roading capabilities which result from its permanent all-wheel-drive system. It features numerous detail improvements, including such things as easier access to the cab or a re-designed instrument panel.

World premiere of the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz Zetros. The new Zetros is now completely retreaded.

Just as before, the new Zetros remains available in Euro III and Euro V variants for markets with poor fuel quality and thus finds its principal markets in regions like the Middle East, Africa or Latin America.

The Mercedes-Benz Zetros is a heavy-duty truck which has been developed for demanding transport tasks involving high payloads. This is why it is often used for delivering supplies to remote regions, as well as in energy exploration and in forestry operations. The new Zetros can be used the world over in all manner of extreme climates – from hot desert regions right up to the Arctic.

Nigeria’s Consumers’ Confidence Rises in Q3 ’19 – Report

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Nigeria’s Consumers’ Confidence Rises in Q3 ’19 – Report

Consumers’ overall confidence outlook rose in the third quarter of 2019, as more consumers were optimistic in their outlook.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), stated this in its “Consumer Expectations Survey Report for Third Quarter 2019,” a copy of which was posted on its website.

According to the report, the index at 3.8 points was 2.3 points higher than the index in the corresponding period of 2018.

Respondents attributed the favourable outlook to improved family income and family financial situation.

Furthermore, the report showed that consumer outlook for the next quarter and the next 12 months were positive at 22.8 and 31.5 points, respectively.

This outlook could be attributed to the expected increase in net household income, anticipated improvement in Nigeria’s economic conditions and expectations to save a bit and/or have plenty over savings in the next 12 months.

The outlook on price change in the next 12 months showed that most respondents expected prices of goods and services to rise in the next 12 months, with an index of 25 points. The major drivers were: purchase of appliances/ consumer durables, savings, education, purchase of car/motor vehicle, purchase of house and transportation.

The Q3 2019 Consumer Expectations Survey (CES) was conducted during the period September 16-27, 2019, covering a sample size of 2,070 households drawn from 207 Enumeration Areas (EAs) across the country, with a response rate of 98.3 percent.

Respondents’ distribution by educational attainment showed that 7.3 percent had a university education, 11.7 percent had higher non-university education, while 27.8 percent had senior secondary school education. Respondents with junior secondary and primary school education accounted for 5.0 and 19.3 percent, respectively, while those with no formal education accounted for the balance of 28.9 percent.

With indices of -6.2 and 13.9 points, consumers expected the borrowing rate to fall, but expect the naira to appreciate in the next 12 months.

“The unemployment index for the next 12 months remained positive at 21.8 points in Q3 2019, indicating that consumers generally expect the unemployment rate to rise in the next one year,” it added.

Total Nigeria Plc 9M’19 – High operating and finance costs weigh on earnings

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Total Nigeria Plc 9M’19 – High operating and finance costs weigh on earnings
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Total Nigeria Plc (TOTAL: TP 129.39 – HOLD) announced a 9M’19 loss of N204.8 million to the investing public today. The company also recorded an after-tax loss for the second time in three quarters in Q3’19, which was largely driven by bloated operating expenses (+15.6% YoY) and heightened finance costs (+69.2% YoY)
Some concerns:
  • We highlight the negative impact of sustained increases in OPEX on the company’s performance. For context, EBIT margin plunged by 3.68 ppts YoY to 2.6% in 9M’19 principally due to OPEX pressures. While the jump in OPEX was spread across most of TOTAL’s constituent expense items, it is pertinent to note the c.N2.1 billion attributed to technical assistance and management fee (vs. nil in 9M’18).
  • We are a little concerned about the company’s working capital management that saw trade receivables increase by 11.1% to N63.8 billion in 9M’19 from H2’19 levels. The jump in trade receivables was largely due to an upsurge in advance given to suppliers ( +129.9% QoQ) and bridging claim due from the Petroleum Support Fund (+16.6% QoQ).
  • In a similar fashion, finance expense grew by over 100.0% as the company continued to drawdown on expensive bank overdrafts. The consistent dependence on overdrafts may have stemmed from the company’s weak working capital position.
Some positives:
  • Quarterly revenues were largely flat in Q3’19 (0.5% YoY). While there was a flattish performance in the fuels segment, the lubricant arm of the business managed a 3.5% YoY growth in sales in the review quarter.
  • The aggressive rise in inventory build-up witnessed in H2’19 was slightly reversed as stocks declined by 16.9% QoQ in Q3’19. We believe this decline in inventory was due to increased lubricant sales.

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MIMS Group and Ashfield Healthcare Communications KK combine operations in Japan

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MIMS Group and Ashfield Healthcare Communications KK combine operations in Japan

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 23 October 2019 – MIMS
Group, Asia’s largest multi-channel provider of drug information, medical communications, events
management and marketing services, and Ashfield Healthcare Communications KK,
announced they have combined operations in Japan. The newly established
organisation will be operating as MIMS Japan Co. Ltd.

 

MIMS and Ashfield Healthcare Communications formed a
strategic alliance in January 2019. The synergy between MIMS and Ashfield
Healthcare Communications will use local knowledge within country to execute
best in class and compliant regional and global programs at the local level. It
will provide clients with strengthened capabilities from both organisations
including Japanese and English medical communications and publications services
for the local Japan- market, APAC region wide scientific strategy and digital
healthcare expertise and global solutions.

 

MIMS Group, now under the umbrella of SMS Co. Ltd. (TYO
2175), has been offering diverse expertise for over 50 years in 17 countries
and markets in Asia, Oceana and the Middle East with a focus on providing marketing
support services to pharmaceutical companies, error detection system integrated
in healthcare institutions as well as services to empower healthcare professionals
in their daily operations. MIMS marketing platform services is spread across 10
countries mainly in South East Asia and has over 2.5 million healthcare
professionals registered on the mims.com website, with drug directory services,
medical communications, as well as media platform business. MIMS Japan Co.
Ltd., headed by CEO Yasunobu Sakai, was established in April 2017, offering
one-stop services in the Asia Pacific region to Japanese pharmaceutical
manufacturers, healthcare and food manufacturing companies

 

“The alliance with Ashfield Healthcare Communications enables
us to give a distinct benefit of delivering a global standard quality to our
Japanese clients, in addition to the one stop services for expanding in South
East Asia being offered by MIMS Japan Co. Ltd. ” said Yasunobu Sakai, CEO of
MIMS Group.

 

Ashfield Healthcare Communications, part of UDG
Healthcare plc, provides global solutions for clients, adding value by
connecting scientific excellence, creativity and data capabilities to
flawlessly execute powerful, multichannel communication solutions. Ashfield
Healthcare Communications has a global network of 1,300 employees collaborating
with more than 100 pharma, biotech, device and nutraceutical companies.

 

Ashfield Healthcare Communications
Executive Director Richard Lawrence said: “Ashfield Healthcare Communications
already works with several Japanese pharmaceutical companies on a global basis.
Further strengthening our partnership with MIMs will enhance our ability to
better serve these companies regionally and in the Japan market.”

 

Victor Wright, MIMS Chief Client
Officer for pharma marketing said, “As the largest medical communications
company in the APAC region outside of Japan and China, MIMS Group has the local
country expertise to help Japanese companies extend their programs and
communications throughout the APAC region.”

 

For more information on MIMS, visit http://corporate.mims.com or www.mimsmc.com for medical communications services.

 

For Ashfield Healthcare Communications, visit www.ashfieldhealthcare.com

NOTES TO EDITOR

About MIMS

MIMS Group, now under the umbrella of SMS Co. Ltd. (TYO
2175), has been offering diverse expertise for over 50 years in 17 countries
and markets in Asia, Oceana and the Middle East with a focus on providing
marketing support services to pharmaceutical companies, error detection system
integrated in healthcare institutions as well as services to empower healthcare
professionals in their daily operations. MIMS marketing platform services is
spread across 10 countries mainly in South East Asia and has over 2.5 million
healthcare professionals registered on the mims.com website, with drug directory
services, medical communications, as well as media platform business. MIMS
Japan Co. Ltd., headed by CEO Yasunobu Sakai, was established in April 2017,
offering one-stop services in the Asia Pacific region to Japanese
pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare and food manufacturing companies

MIMS has offices in the following countries & regions:

Singapore (headquarters), Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR
(China), Indonesia, India, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, New
Zealand, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, UAE, and Vietnam.

Visit http://corporate.mims.com to learn more, and www.mimsmc.com for medical communications services.

About Ashfield Healthcare Communications

Ashfield Healthcare Communications, part of UDG
Healthcare plc, provides global solutions for clients, adding value through
unique insights and tailored scientifically rigorous, multichannel, healthcare
communications offerings. Its mission is to improve lives by helping healthcare
professionals and patients get the medicines, knowledge, and support they need.
Ashfield Healthcare Communications’ multichannel and specialist agencies
include ACUMED, Ashfield Digital & Creative, Ashfield Healthcare
Communications K.K., BlueMomentum, Cambridge BioMarketing, CircleScience,
Cirrus Communications, Clinical Bridges, CodonMedical, Create NYC, FireKite,
Galliard, Gardiner-Caldwell Communications, GeoMed, iMed Comms, Infusion,
MicroMass, Nyxeon, Pegasus, Physicians World Europe, QXV Comms, Scientific
Connexions, Seren Communications, StemScientific, Watermeadow Medical, and
Zoetic Science.

For more information, please go to www.ashfieldhealthcarecommunications.com.

About Ashfield

Ashfield, part of UDG Healthcare plc, is a global leader
in commercialisation services for the healthcare industry. We partner with our
clients across Advisory, Healthcare Communications, Commercial, Patient
Solutions and Medical Affairs to build creative, scalable and tailored health
solutions that are executed flawlessly, to deliver positive outcomes for
patients and add value to your business. With 7,000 employees, the company
operates in 25 countries, delivering services in more than 50 countries across
Europe, North America, South America and Asia. It works with more than 250
businesses, including all of the world’s top 25 pharmaceutical companies.

Its mission is to partner with its
clients, helping to improve lives by ensuring healthcare professionals and
patients get the medicines, knowledge and support they need.

Ashfield provides contract sales
teams, customer service reps, medical science liaison officers, remote
detailing, nurse educators, medical information, healthcare communications,
market access, market research, training, live and virtual events, digital,
creative, pharmacovigilance, audit and advisory services.

For more information, go to www.ashfieldhealthcare.com.

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