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PeakMetrics Appoints Noha Georges to Its Board of Advisors

LOS ANGELES, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PeakMetrics, a leader in AI–driven narrative intelligence, is pleased to announce the appointment of Noha Georges to its Board of Advisors. Georges brings over two decades of global experience in strategic communications, reputation management, and public affairs, with deep expertise in both the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Her addition to the advisory board marks a significant step in PeakMetrics' mission to expand its reach and enhance its intelligence offering across regions.

Georges is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of advising top–tier organizations, governments, and Fortune 500 companies. Throughout her career, she has led high–impact communications strategies for organizations such as Deloitte, Ogilvy, and Qatar Central Bank, shaping business narratives and managing reputational risks on a global scale. Her expertise spans corporate communications, executive coaching, crisis response, and digital marketing, making her an invaluable asset to PeakMetrics’ growth and expansion efforts.

“Noha’s strategic insight and deep understanding of communications challenges on a global scale make her an exceptional addition to our advisory board,” said Nick Loui, Co–Founder & CEO of PeakMetrics. “Her experience in both the public and private sectors across MENA will be instrumental as we continue to enhance our platform’s capabilities and expand our ability to service customers internationally.”

In her role, Georges will advise PeakMetrics on strategic communications, government relations, and market expansion across MENA, helping to strengthen the company’s capabilities and tailor its offering to better address the region’s unique information environment, AI–driven threats, and evolving influence dynamics.

“I am thrilled to join PeakMetrics at such a pivotal time in its growth journey,” said Noha Georges. “The ability to detect and defend against emerging narratives is critical for organizations worldwide. I look forward to contributing to PeakMetrics’ mission and supporting its expansion into new markets.”

Georges has been recognized with multiple industry awards, including the Platinum Hermes Creative Award in Content Innovation and a Silver Stevie Award in Digital Marketing. She is a sought–after speaker and thought leader on corporate reputation and crisis management.

For more information about PeakMetrics and its AI–driven narrative intelligence platform, visit www.peakmetrics.com.

About PeakMetrics

PeakMetrics provides a cutting–edge narrative intelligence solution designed to help government entities and organizations proactively detect, decipher, and defend against malign influence and adversarial information campaigns. Leveraging advanced narrative ML technology, PeakMetrics identifies emerging narratives in real time, assesses their impact to prioritize the most pressing threats, and delivers actionable response plans to support mission–critical decision–making. Organizations rely on PeakMetrics to counter foreign influence, mitigate deceptive media, and strengthen resilience against evolving information threats.

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PeakMetrics
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Yili Reports FY2024 Revenue of 115.8 Billion Yuan, Reinforcing Its Position as Asia's Leading Dairy Company

HOHHOT, China, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On April 29, Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd. (600887.SH) released its financial results, reporting total revenue of 115.78 billion yuan in FY2024, further solidifying its position as Asia's top dairy producer. In the first quarter of FY2025, Yili delivered better–than–expected growth, achieving simultaneous increases in both revenue and net profit despite challenging market conditions.

Yili Reports FY2024 Revenue of 115.8 Billion Yuan, Reinforcing Its Position as Asia's Leading Dairy Company: Yili reports FY2024 revenue of 115.8 billion yuan, reinforcing its position as Asia

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For FY2024, Yili has proposed a dividend payout of 7.726 billion yuan, representing a record–high payout ratio of 91.4%. During the reporting period, the company also initiated a share buyback program of up to 2 billion yuan. Combined, dividends and share repurchases brought total shareholder returns to 100.4% of profits. Since its listing, Yili has distributed cumulative dividends totaling 50.8 billion yuan, ranking first among Chinese dairy companies.

During the reporting period, Yili maintained industry leadership across all product categories. In FY2024, its liquid milk business generated revenue of 75.003 billion yuan, consolidating its leading position and expanding its scale advantages. The ice cream segment reported revenue of 8.721 billion yuan, securing the top spot in both revenue and market share for the 30th consecutive year. The milk powder and related businesses achieved record–high revenue of 29.675 billion yuan, with milk powder sales maintaining the leading position in China, and goat milk formula ranking first globally in both sales volume and revenue.

Yili's international business also demonstrated robust growth in FY2024, with overseas ice cream revenue growing by 13% and infant formula revenue surging by 68% in international markets. Flagship brands such as Cremo and Joyday continued to perform strongly in Southeast Asia, ranking among the top three ice cream brands in Indonesia and Thailand, respectively, thereby boosting Yili's market share in the region.

As Asia's dairy industry leader, Yili not only continues to deliver outstanding business performance but also actively promotes a comprehensive green supply chain, deepens rural revitalization initiatives, and engages in social responsibility programs — striving to achieve balanced economic, social, and environmental benefits.

In MSCI's latest 2024 ESG ratings, Yili achieved a breakthrough AA rating — the highest in the industry — marking four consecutive years of upgrades.

Source: Yili Industrial Group Co., Ltd.


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EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School 2025: A Landmark in Global Allergy Education

ZURICH, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (EAACI), in partnership with the Hong Kong Institute of Allergy (HKIA), is proud to announce the inaugural EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School. This significant milestone will unfold in Hong Kong – Asia’s World City – a dynamic hub where East meets West, innovation meets tradition, and global minds converge.

Under the theme “East Meets West”, the 2025 edition of the Allergy School represents a bold step in fostering cross–continental collaboration in allergy and clinical immunology. By bringing together leading global experts, this flagship event aims to enrich knowledge exchange, advance clinical practices, and inspire innovative solutions to allergy care worldwide.

Participants will benefit from a rich, interdisciplinary scientific programme, featuring renowned international faculty and cutting–edge topics across the allergy and immunology spectrum. A special dedicated Chinese–language track will be available, promoting inclusivity and greater accessibility for Chinese–speaking professionals.

Attendees will also present their research through oral and poster sessions, connect with industry leaders, and build lasting collaborations within the global allergy community. Prizes will be awarded to top abstracts as selected by EAACI’s international panel of experts.

In celebration of this milestone, EAACI is offering exclusive benefits:

  • Discounted registration for current EAACI members
  • A complimentary 1–year EAACI membership for registered delegates that are not EAACI members

We invite you to submit your abstracts and take advantage of early bird registration, available now. The abstract submission deadline is 31st May 2025.

As we gather to celebrate innovation, partnership, and progress, we also invite you to experience the vibrant city of Hong Kong – its iconic skyline, diverse cuisine, and cultural richness – the perfect setting for this global exchange.

Join us in shaping the future of allergy science and care. Your participation will help build a thriving; interconnected network of professionals dedicated to better outcomes for patients everywhere.

Explore the programme, register, and plan your visit at:
https://eaaci.org/other_events/eaaci–hong–kong–allergy–school–2025/

About EAACI

The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) is the leading professional organization dedicated to excellence in allergy and immunology. Learn more at https://eaaci.org.

Contact: [email protected]

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