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Henkel expects, based on preliminary figures, organic sales growth in the first quarter 2021 significantly above current market expectations
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Based on preliminary figures, in a continued challenging economic environment Henkel expects organic sales growth (excluding the impact of currency effects and acquisitions/divestments) in the first three months of fiscal 2021 of in total around 7 percent, which is significantly above the current market expectation of around 3.5 percent (source: Visible Alpha).
Against the background of the recovery in industrial demand in the first quarter and based on preliminary figures, the Adhesive Technologies business unit is expected to achieve an organic sales growth of around 12.5 percent. Henkel expects the Beauty Care business unit to record a positive organic sales growth of around 1.0 percent, in particular affected by pandemic-related market headwinds. Despite core mature markets of Laundry & Home Care starting to slow down, preliminary figures for this business unit indicate strong organic sales growth of around 3.5 percent in the first quarter.
Henkel will provide further details and background in the quarterly statement for the first quarter of 2021 on May 6, 2021.
Growth in revenues after adjusting for effects arising from acquisitions, divestments and foreign exchange differences – i.e. "top line" growth generated from within.
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Henkel provides new outlook for fiscal 2020
Preliminary figures for the third quarter 2020
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Based on the business development in the first nine months of 2020 and the current assumptions regarding the business performance in the fourth quarter, the Management Board of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA today approved a new outlook for fiscal 2020.
As a result of the dynamic spread of the COVID-19 pandemic and the high level of uncertainty about the impact and development of the global economy in the course of the year, the Management Board of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA had decided on April 7, 2020, to no longer maintain the forecast for fiscal 2020 that was given in the Annual Report 2019.
Due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, current forecasts anticipate a strongly negative development of the global economy in 2020. The new outlook is based on the assumption that the industrial demand and business activity in areas of importance to Henkel in the fourth quarter will be below prior year but will not deteriorate significantly. The decisive factor in this context will be the future development of global infection rates and the development of pandemic-related restrictions. In this context, Henkel assumes that there will be no far-reaching lockdowns in the core regions essential for the company in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Taking these developments into account, Henkel expects organic sales growth of between -1.0 and -2.0 percent at Group level in fiscal 2020.
For the Adhesive Technologies business unit, which is likely to be significantly impacted by a sharp decline in general industrial demand and, in particular, in the automotive industry, Henkel anticipates organic sales growth in the range between -5.5 and -6.5 percent. For the Beauty Care business unit, Henkel currently anticipates organic sales growth in the range between -2.0 and -3.0 percent. A significant decline in the Hair Salon business due to the pandemic, particularly in the first half, will have an impact on this business unit in the full fiscal year. For Laundry & Home Care, Henkel expects organic sales growth in the range between +4.5 and +5.5 percent.
At Group level, Henkel expects to achieve an adjusted return on sales (EBIT margin) in the range between 13.0 and 13.5 percent. For the Adhesive Technologies business unit, Henkel expects an EBIT margin in the range between 14.5 and 15.0 percent, for Beauty Care in the range between 10.0 and 10.5 percent and for Laundry & Home Care in the range between 15.0 and 15.5 percent.
The decline in sales in the industrial and Hair Salon businesses due to the pandemic will have a negative impact on the adjusted EBIT margin. As announced at the beginning of the year, Henkel is also increasing investments in marketing and advertising, as well as in digitalization and IT.
Adjusted earnings per preferred share (EPS) at constant exchange rates are expected to decline in the range between -18 and -22 percent.
Preliminary sales development in the third quarter
Based on preliminary figures, Henkel delivered organic sales growth, which excludes the impact of currency effects and acquisitions/divestments, of +3.9 percent.
Based on preliminary figures, the Adhesive Technologies business unit achieved positive organic sales growth of +1.3 percent in the third quarter. Compared to the second quarter, a recovery in demand was recorded across all business areas.
According to the preliminary figures, Beauty Care delivered very strong organic sales growth of +4.3 percent. While the development of the Hair Salon business was below the level of the prior-year quarter despite a recovery, the retail business achieved significant organic sales growth in the third quarter.
Thanks to continued strong demand for Laundry & Home Care products as well as catch-up effects from the second quarter, preliminary figures for this business unit also indicate significant organic sales growth in the third quarter of +7.7 percent.
Henkel will publish its statement for the third quarter 2020 on November 10, 2020.
Abbreviation for "Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien." A KGaA is a company with a legal identity (legal entity) in which at least one partner has unlimited liability with respect to the company's creditors (personally liable partner), while the liability for such debts of the other partners participating in the share-based capital stock is limited to their share capital (limited shareholders).
Abbreviation for Earnings Before Interest and Taxes. Standard profit metric that enables the earning power of the operating business activities of a company to be assessed independently of its financial structure, facilitating comparability between entities where these are financed by varying levels of debt capital.
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) adjusted for exceptional items in the form of one-time expenses and income, and for restructuring expenses.
Henkel withdraws forecast for fiscal 2020
Impact on business performance in 2020 due to COVID-19 currently not predictable
As the dynamic development of the COVID-19 pandemic impacts the global economy, a reliable and realistic evaluation of the future business performance of Henkel is currently not possible. As a consequence, the Management Board of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has decided today that the forecast for fiscal 2020 published in the Annual Report 2019 will no longer be upheld.
Across all business units and functions, Henkel is responding to the crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic with specific measures. Nevertheless, it is currently not possible to predict with sufficient reliability over what period and to what extent Henkel will face further impacts in fiscal 2020, and to what extent these can be offset by countermeasures. The health and safety of our employees, customers and businesspartners have the highest priority.
As soon as it is possible to make a sufficiently reliable evaluation of the future business performance in 2020, Henkel will publish a corresponding forecast.
The development of Henkel in the first quarter of 2020 is already impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on preliminary results, Henkel expects overall organic sales growth for the Group of -0.9 percent in the first quarter of 2020.
For the Adhesive Technologies business unit, Henkel expects organic sales growth of -4.1 percent for the first quarter. In this business, demand declined particularly in the automotive industry. Thanks to strong demand for Laundry & Home Care products, Henkel expects that the business unit has achieved organic sales growth of 5.5 percent in the first quarter. Beauty Care is expected to report a decline in organic sales of -3.9 percent. While the hair salon business was significantly impacted by the closure of hairdressing stores ordered by many authorities, the organic sales growth of the retail business compared to the previous year was stable.
Henkel will publish its financial results for the first quarter of 2020 on May 11, 2020.
At its meeting today, the Management Board of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA approved the planning as well as the outlook for fiscal 2020, which is below the current market expectations for 2020.
For the business units Beauty Care and Laundry & Home Care, the company expects good organic sales growth, while growth in the Adhesive Technologies business unit will presumably be impacted by the uncertainty in industrial demand. Overall, Henkel expects on Group level organic sales growth of 0 to 2 percent. For the current fiscal year 2019, Henkel from today's perspective expects the organic sales development to be approximately stable.
In view of an uncertain industrial environment and investments in marketing and advertising as well as digitalization and IT expected to increase versus 2019 in order to sustainably strengthen the business in the long-term, Henkel expects earnings to be negatively impacted in the fiscal year 2020.
The adjusted EBIT margin for 2020 is expected to reach around 15 percent compared to an expected EBIT margin of around 16.2 percent in 2019.
From today's perspective, Henkel expects adjusted earnings per preferred share (EPS) in 2020 to decrease by a mid to high single-digit percentage at constant exchange rates compared to an expected figure of around 5.45 euros in fiscal 2019.
Management Board Changes at Henkel: Carsten Knobel to succeed Hans Van Bylen as Chairman of the Management Board of Henkel
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In today's meeting, the Supervisory Board of Henkel Management AG, has, in alignment with the Shareholders' Committee, resolved to terminate Hans Van Bylen's appointment as Chairman of the Management Board of Henkel Management AG as personally liable partner of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA by mutual agreement as of December 31, 2019. For personal reasons, Hans Van Bylen will not be available for a further term after about 35 years with the company.
As of January 1, 2020, Carsten Knobel, currently member of the Management Board and responsible for Finance, Purchasing and Integrated Business Solutions, has been appointed as Chairman of the Management Board of Henkel Management AG. Carsten Knobel's successor as CFO will be decided in due course.
Increased investments from 2019 / Outlook for fiscal 2019 / Mid- to long-term financial ambition / Increased target range for dividend payout ratio
Investing in brands, technologies, innovation and digitalization
To capture growth opportunities mainly in its consumer businesses and accelerate the digital transformation, the Management Board has decided today in its meeting to step up investments by around 300 million euros annually from 2019 onwards. Around two thirds of this amount will be invested in Henkel's brands, technologies and innovations while around one third will additionally fund the digital transformation across the entire company.
Reflecting the increased growth investments from 2019 onwards, Henkel expects an organic sales growth of 2 to 4 percent in 2019. For the adjusted* EBIT margin, Henkel expects a range of 16 to 17 percent and an adjusted* earnings per preferred share (EPS) development in the mid-single digit percentage range below prior year on constant exchange rates.
Mid- to long-term financial ambition for 2020 and beyond
Henkel's continued commitment to generate sustainable profitable growth and attractive returns is reflected in the company's expanded mid- to long-term financial ambition for 2020 and beyond: Henkel expects organic sales growth of 2 to 4 percent, an adjusted* earnings per preferred share (EPS) growth in the mid- to high-single-digit percentage range on constant exchange rates and will continue to focus on free cash flow expansion.
In addition, the Management Board has decided to increase the target range for the dividend payout ratio of net income after non-controlling interests and adjusted for exceptional items to 30 to 40 percent from fiscal year 2019 onwards (current range: 25 to 35 percent).
Today's Management Board resolutions are subject to approval from the Supervisory Board and the Shareholders' Committee respectively.
* Adjusted for one-time charges/gains and restructuring charges
Cash flow actually available for acquisitions, dividend payments, the reduction of borrowings and contributions to pension funds.
Indicates what percentage of annual net income (adjusted for exceptional items) is paid out in dividends to shareholders, including non-controlling interests.
Proportion of equity attributable to third parties (non-controlling shareholders, aka minority shareholders) in subsidiaries included within the scope of consolidation. Valued on a proportional net asset basis. A pro-rata portion of the net income of a corporation is due to shareholders owning non-controlling interests.
03/19/2018 Slow start in the first quarter 2018 due to delivery difficulties in the consumer goods businesses in North America – Full-year outlook 2018 confirmed for the Group
In the first quarter 2018, delivery difficulties in North America adversely affected Henkel's consumer goods businesses. The problems in the supply chain are due to a change in the transportation and logistics systems used by Henkel's consumer goods businesses in North America.
Henkel expects the business performance in the first quarter to be affected by these delivery difficulties. At the same time, Henkel confirms its full-year outlook 2018 for the Group.
The causes of the delivery difficulties in the North American consumer goods businesses have been identified and are currently being solved. Henkel expects to return to its usual service level in the course of the second quarter. The Adhesive Technologies business as well as the Hair Professional business are not affected and show a very good development.
Based on current forecast, Henkel expects that the Laundry & Home Care and Beauty Care business units will close the first quarter with negative organic sales growth due to the delivery difficulties in North America. In contrast, the Adhesive Technologies business unit, which generates around half of Group sales, continues to show strong development. Overall, organic sales growth for the Group in the first quarter of 2018 is expected to be slightly positive.
Despite a slow start to the year, Henkel confirms its Group outlook for full fiscal 2018. Organic growth should still be in the range of 2 to 4 percent, while Henkel expects for the Beauty Care business unit positive organic sales growth below this range. In respect of adjusted return on sales (EBIT), Henkel expects an increase to more than 17.5 percent. Adjusted earnings per preferred share should increase by between 5 and 8 percent.
Henkel will publish the results of its first quarter on May 9, 2018.
03/02/2017 Submission of a binding offer for the Darex Packaging Technologies business of GCP Applied Technologies
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On March 2, 2017 Henkel has entered into exclusive negotiations with GCP Applied Technologies, Inc. Cambridge, MA/USA ("GCP") to acquire the global Darex Packaging Technologies business and has submitted a binding offer on a cash and debt free basis of 1,050 million US dollars (around 995 million euros).
Darex supplies high-performance sealants and coatings for the metal packaging industry around the world. It serves various global customers producing beverage, food or aerosol cans, ensuring with its solutions the highest quality standards for many best-known brands. In fiscal 2016, Darex Packaging Technologies generated sales of around 300 million US dollars (around 285 million euros). Darex has about 700 employees and 20 sites in 19 countries.
In connection with this binding offer, GCP will begin a consultation process with the relevant Works Councils and Labor Unions. Upon completion of that process, it is intended to enter into a definitive purchase and sale agreement in respect of the proposed sale. The proposed transaction will also be subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
06/24/2016 Acquisition of all of the shares of The Sun Products Corporation
Henkel has signed on June 24, 2016 an agreement to acquire all shares in the laundry and homecare company The Sun Products Corporation, based in Wilton, Connecticut, USA, from a fund of Vestar Capital Partners. The transaction is valued (purchase price including debt) at around 3.2 billion euros (3.6 billion US dollars).
The Sun Product Corporation has a portfolio of leading laundry care brands, such as all® and Sun® as well as the fabric conditioner Snuggle®. The company also develops and manufactures laundry brands for leading retailers in North America. In fiscal 2015, the company generated sales of about 1.4 billion euros (1.6 billion US dollars) in the USA and Canada. Sun Products employs approximately 2,000 people and has two production sites and one R&D center in the USA.
The closing of the transaction is subject to approval from cartel authorities and other customary closing conditions.
01/18/2016 Kasper Rorsted will leave the Henkel Management Board by mutual agreement, Hans Van Bylen appointed as new CEO
In today's meeting, the Supervisory Board of Henkel Management AG in alignment with the Shareholder's Committee agreed unanimously and by mutual agreement to Kasper Rorsted's request to prematurely terminate his position as Chairman of the Management Board of the Henkel Management AG as personally liable partner of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA as of April 30, 2016.
As of May 1, 2016 Hans Van Bylen, member of the Management Board and responsible for Henkel's Beauty Care business, has been appointed as Chairman of the Management Board of the Henkel Management AG. The successor of Hans Van Bylen will be announced in due course.
The change in the Management Board at this point in time will assure that the newly appointed CEO Hans Van Bylen will lead the development of and will be responsible for the next strategy cycle 2017-2020 which will be communicated by end of this year.
06/05/2014 Acquisition of all shares in Spotless Group SAS, France
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Henkel AG & Co. KGaA signed an agreement with funds advised by BC Partners on June 5, 2014 to acquire all shares in the Spotless Group SAS, Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. The Spotless Group mainly operates in the areas of laundry aids (laundry sheets, stain removers, fabric dyes), insect control and household care in Western Europe. In the fiscal year 2013, the company, having about 470 employees, generated sales of about 280 million euros. The transaction, including debt, is valued at 940 million euros.
The acquisition is subject to approval from antitrust authorities and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2015 at the latest.
01/21/2014 Dividend Policy
The Management Board of Henkel AG & Co. KGaA has decided in its today's meeting to propose to the Annual General Meeting, depending on Henkel's asset and profit positions as well as its financial requirements, a future dividend payout ratio of between 25 percent and 35 percent of net income after non-controlling interests and adjusted for exceptional items instead of currently about 25 percent. For the financial year 2013, a dividend payout ratio of about 30 percent will be proposed. Today's Management Board resolution is subject to approval from the Supervisory Board and the Shareholders' Committee.
Henkel will publish its results for the financial year 2013 on February 20, 2014.
01/28/2010 Henkel announces preliminary figures for fiscal 2009
With its strong business performance in the fourth quarter of 2009 Henkel further continued the positive trend of the prior quarters. Main contributors to these good results were the Laundry & Home Care and Adhesive Technologies business sectors which both developed better than expected. Adjusted return on sales (EBIT) further increased in the fourth quarter to 12.4 percent. As a result, Henkel concluded the 2009 recession year better than anticipated and, with the following preliminary figures, clearly exceeded the analysts' earnings estimates as known to Henkel at the current time.
According to preliminary figures, Henkel generated sales in fiscal 2009 of around 13.57 billion euros. In organic terms, that is to say adjusted for foreign exchange and acquisitions/divestments, sales decreased by 3.5 percent compared to the prior-year level. Operating profit (EBIT) increased from 779 million euros to 1,080 million euros. Included in this figure are one-time gains/charges and restructuring charges of 284 million euros. Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) decreased from 1,460 million euros to 1,364 million euros. Earnings per preferred share (EPS) amounted to 1.40 euros. Adjusted earnings per preferred share declined from 2.19 euros to 1.91 euros.
At around 4.13 billion euros, sales of the Laundry & Home Care business sector were slightly below the prior-year level. Organic sales growth was 2.9 percent. Operating profit (EBIT) was at 501 million euros. Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) increased considerably from 450 million euros to 530 million euros. Having generated overall stables sales of around 3.01 billion euros and organic sales growth of 3.5 percent, the Cosmetics/Toiletries business sector generated operating profit (EBIT) of 387 million euros in fiscal 2009. Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) increased to 387 million euros from 379 million euros in the previous year. The Adhesive Technologies business sector registered a decrease in sales in fiscal 2009 to some 6.22 billion euros. In organic terms, sales decreased by 10.2 percent. Operating profit (EBIT) was at 290 million euros. Adjusted operating profit (EBIT) decreased from 680 million euros to 506 million euros.
For fiscal 2010 Henkel is confident of again outperforming its relevant markets in terms of organic sales growth (i.e. after adjusting for foreign exchange and acquisitions/divestments). Henkel expects both adjusted operating profit (EBIT) and adjusted earnings per preferred share (EPS) to improve noticeably compared to the prior-year figures.
Henkel will be publishing precise figures on the fourth quarter performance and on fiscal 2009 in its Annual Report, which is due to be published on February 25, 2010.
10/28/2009 Henkel continues positive trend in third quarter
Henkel AG & Co. KGaA announces preliminary figures for third quarter 2009. The positive development of Henkel's consumer businesses in previous quarters continued during the third quarter of 2009. There was also a further improvement in the results of the Adhesive Technologies business sector, albeit on a significantly lower level than in the previous year.
The following preliminary figures exceed the consensus estimates of the analysts as known to Henkel at the current time.
According to preliminary figures, Henkel generated sales in the third quarter of 2009 amounting to around 3.49 billion euros. In the prior-year quarter, sales came in at 3.76 billion euros. In organic terms, that is to say adjusted for foreign exchange and acquisitions/divestments, sales decreased by 2.5 percent compared to the level of the prior-year quarter. Operating profit (EBIT) amounted to 290 million euros. Included in this figure are one-time charges and restructuring charges of 95 million euros. After adjusting for these items, adjusted operating profit ("adjusted EBIT") fell slightly from 391 million euros to 385 million euros.
At around 1.04 billion euros, sales of the Laundry & Home Care business sector were just below the level of the prior-year quarter. Organic sales growth was 2.4 percent. Operating profit (EBIT) increased from 117 million euros to 137 million euros. Having generated slightly lower sales of around 760 million euros and organic sales growth of 3.7 percent, the Cosmetics/Toiletries business sector posted an improved operating profit (EBIT) of 100 million euros compared to 96 million euros in the same quarter of the previous year.
Due to the volume declines suffered by major customer industries, the Adhesive Technologies business sector registered a decrease in sales to some 1.63 billion euros. In organic terms, sales decreased by 7.6 percent. Operating profit (EBIT) declined from 169 million euros to 89 million euros. Adjusted operating profit amounted to 150 million euros.
The earnings development in the third quarter reflects both the stabilization in Henkel's markets and programs on structural and cost alignment. However, it can not be expected to again achieve the strong past quarter results in the fourth quarter.
Henkel will be publishing precise figures on the third quarter performance and the outlook in its quarterly report, which is due to come out on November 11, 2009.
04/08/2009 Start into first quarter restrained
The start of 2009 saw the challenging world economic situation continue and this was reflected in Henkel's business performance. While the Laundry & Home Care and Cosmetics/Toiletries businesses continue to develop very successfully, the Adhesive Technologies business sector has been affected by the worldwide difficult situation of major industry segments.
According to preliminary figures the effects of the worldwide economic crisis have resulted in an organic sales decrease of around 7 percent. Operating profit (EBIT) declined from 320 million euros to about 215 million euros, while total sales increased by around 3 percent to about 3.25 billion euros. This increase is mainly due to the acquisition of the National Starch businesses.
Sales of the Adhesive Technologies business sector decreased organically by about 19 percent. Total sales increased by around 7 percent to about 1.46 billion euros due to the businesses acquired from National Starch, while operating profit (EBIT) decreased from 150 million euros to about 45 million euros. In contrast, the Laundry & Home Care business sector increased operating profit (EBIT) from 100 million euros to about 105 million euros. At 1.01 billion euros, sales were slightly below prior-year level. Organically, sales increased slightly. The Cosmetics/Toiletries business sector increased sales organically by a good 3 percent. With sales slightly up to about 720 million euros, operating profit (EBIT) also increased disproportionately from 87 million euros to around 90 million euros.
Henkel will inform in more detail on the development in the first quarter when publishing its Q1 report on May 6, 2009.
11/13/2008 Successful public offering of Henkel's stake in Ecolab
On November 12, 2008, Henkel has - as a result of the public offering of its stake in Ecolab Inc., St. Paul/Minnesota, USA, and the share buy back by Ecolab – agreed to sell in total approximately 67.1 million shares of Ecolab common stock. Henkel will receive aggregate proceeds of approximately 2.0 billion US dollars (about 1.6 billion euros) before taxes and expenses.
In addition, the underwriters in the offering have an over-allotment option to purchase a total of approximately 5.6 million additional shares of common stock from Henkel. If the shares in the over-allotment option are sold, Henkel will receive additional aggregate proceeds of approximately 170 million US dollars (about 135 million euros) before taxes and expenses.
11/10/2008 Henkel has reached agreement on divestiture of stake in Ecolab
On November 10, 2008 Henkel entered into agreements with Ecolab Inc., St. Paul/Minnesota, USA, intended to facilitate the divestiture of its stake in Ecolab.
Ecolab has agreed to assist in the marketing of an underwritten public offering of Henkel's stake. The registration statement will be filed today. In addition, Ecolab has agreed to repurchase at least 300 million US dollars of stock from Henkel.
02/27/2008 Fiscal 2007, Divestiture Ecolab, Efficiency Enhancement Program
I. Fiscal 2007
Henkel increases sales and profits
Sales up 2.6 percent to 13.07 billion euros
Organic sales growth of 5.8 percent
Operating profit (EBIT): up 3.5 percent to 1,344 million euros
Net earnings for the year: up 8.0 percent to 941 million euros
Today Henkel published its annual report for fiscal 2007. Sales improved by 2.6 percent to 13,074 million euros, with all the company's business sectors contributing. Organic sales, i.e. sales after adjusting for foreign exchange and acquisitions/divestments, were increased by a 5.8 percent.
The operating profit (EBIT) improved by 3.5 percent to 1,344 million euros, thus outstripping sales growth. After adjusting for foreign exchange, the increase was 5.8 percent, again with all the business sectors contributing. Return on sales (EBIT) increased by 0.1 percentage points to 10.3 percent. After adjusting for exceptional gains and restructuring charges, operating profit (EBIT) rose by 8.2 percent to 1,370 million euros with the corresponding return on sales figure improving 0.6 percentage points to 10.5 percent.
Net earnings for the year increased by 8.0 percent to 941 million euros. After deducting minority interests of 20 million euros, net earnings were 921 million euros (+7.7 percent). Earnings per preferred share increased from 1.99 euros to 2.14 euros (+7.5 percent).
In view of the earnings performance, the Management Board, the Supervisory Board and the Shareholders' Committee will be proposing to the Annual General Meeting that it approve an increase in dividends from 0.50 euros to 0.53 euros per preferred share and from 0.48 euros to 0.51 euros per ordinary share.
Henkel intends once again to grow stronger than its markets and expects to achieve organic sales growth (i.e. after adjusting for foreign exchange and acquisitions/ divestments) of 3 to 4 percent in 2008. Henkel expects an increase in operating profit (EBIT) – adjusted for foreign exchange – in excess of organic sales growth. Henkel likewise expects an increase in earnings per preferred share (EPS) in excess of organic sales growth.
This outlook does not take into account the effects of the planned acquisition of the Adhesives and Electronic Materials businesses of National Starch.
II. Divestiture of the stake in Ecolab intended
The Management Board decided – with the approval of the Shareholder's Committee as of February 27 to undertake the divestiture of all or part of its stake in Ecolab Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota, USA. No final decision has been taken at this time as to the size, the timing and the method of any such divestiture, which would be carried out in accordance with the Stockholder's Agreement between Henkel and Ecolab.
Ecolab, in which Henkel holds a 29.4 percent stake, reported sales of 5,470 million US dollars for fiscal 2007. As of December 31, 2007 the market value of this interest amounted to approx. 3,723 million US dollars (approx. 2.5 bn euros), though no assurance can be given that a divestiture of the stake would yield proceeds in this amount.
III. Measures to increase long-term profitability initiated
Against the background of changing market conditions, especially with regard to ever stronger competition and increasing cost pressure, the Henkel Management Board has decided, with the approval of the Shareholders' Committee as of February 27, 2008, the basics of an efficiency enhancement program.
The program, which will be initiated on a worldwide level, is to define projects in all business sectors, regions and functions with the aim to sustainably strengthen both Henkel's profitability and long-term competitiveness. The initiative, with a volume of about 500 million euros, is designed to generate annual savings of around 150 million euros from 2011. Based on experience from similar programs carried through in the past, these measures could result in the reduction of about 3,000 jobs.
Henkel will finalize the details of the program, following the development of single project ideas and the subsequent discussion with both the works councils and the employees likely to be affected.
Please note that the measures pointed out under II. and III. are not considered in the outlook referred to under I.
08/13/2007 Back-to-Back Agreement concluded between Henkel and Akzo Nobel
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In addition to our notifications of July 30 and August 6, 2007 we hereby notify that following approval of the Shareholders' Committee of Henkel KGaA, Düsseldorf, Henkel and Akzo Nobel N.V., Arnhem, The Netherlands, have signed an agreement on a back-to-back transaction on August 13, 2007. Under the terms of this agreement, Henkel will acquire the adhesives and electronic materials businesses of National Starch and Chemical Company, Bridgewater, N.J., USA. National Starch is a subsidiary company of ICI plc, London, UK. The back-to-back transaction is conditional on the successful completion of the takeover of ICI by Akzo Nobel.
The transaction value amounts to 2.7 GBP (close to 4 billion euros). The adhesives/electronic materials business of National Starch had sales of 1.26 billion GBP (approx. 1.85 billion euros) in 2006.
It is intended - subject to approval by Henkel's Shareholders' Committee - to execute the back-to-back agreement immediately prior to the formal announcement of an offer by Akzo Nobel for ICI.
This transaction is subject to the successful completion of the takeover of ICI by Akzo Nobel.
08/06/2007 Transaction Value for Adhesives Electronics Materials business of National Starch amounts 2.7 billion GBP
In addition to our notification of July 30, 2007 that Henkel and Akzo Nobel, N.V., Arnhem, The Netherlands, have signed an exclusivity agreement and have also negotiated a back-to-back agreement under the terms of which Henkel would acquire the adhesives and electronic materials businesses of National Starch and Chemical Company, Bridgewater, N.J., USA, a subsidiary of Imperial Chemical Industries PLC (ICI), London, UK, we hereby notify that on August 6, 2007 Henkel and Akzo Nobel have reached agreement that the transaction value for those businesses will amount to 2.7 GBP (close to 4 billion euros). The adhesives and electronic materials businesses of National Starch had sales of 1.26 billion GBP (approx. 1.85 billion euros) in 2006.
07/30/2007 Exclusivity agreement concluded between Henkel and Akzo Nobel
The Board of Henkel KGaA, Düsseldorf, Germany, notes the recent speculation regarding talks between Henkel and Akzo Nobel N.V., Arnhem, The Netherlands. Henkel confirms that on July 26, 2007 it has signed an exclusivity agreement with Akzo Nobel. Also Henkel and Akzo Nobel have negotiated an agreement about a back-to-back transaction, the signing of which is still pending. Under such agreement Henkel would acquire the adhesives and electronic materials businesses of National Starch and Chemical Company, Bridgewater, N.J., USA, a subsidiary of ICI plc, London, UK. It is intended - subject to approval by Henkel's Shareholders' Committee - to execute the back-to-back agreement immediately prior to the formal announcement of an offer by Akzo Nobel for ICI.
The adhesives/electronic materials business of National Starch had sales of 1,26 billion GBP (approx. 1.85 billion euros) in 2006.
Such a back-to-back-transaction is subject to the successful completion of a takeover of ICI by Akzo Nobel. There can be no certainty that such an offer will be made or a takeover will take place.
02/20/2006 Henkel to acquire leading deodorant brands in the USA
The Dial Corporation - an affiliate of Henkel KGaA - and The Gillette Company, a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble, signed a definitive agreement on February 20, 2006, under which Dial will acquire several strong antiperspirant/deodorant brands. These very well-known brands include Right Guard, Soft & Dri and Dry Idea, which Procter & Gamble was required to divest as part of the FTC Consent Decree related to the Procter & Gamble/Gillette merger. The purchase price amounts to about 420 million US dollars. Sales in 2005 of these brands amounted to about 275 million US dollars.
Closing of this transaction, which is still subject to customary approval from the antitrust authorities, is expected before the end of the first quarter of 2006.
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The larger the scope of the vendor selection process the more vendors you should put on the table. High-level requirements were defined in advance though no separate selection criteria. Step 1 — Supplier Selection Scorecard The first step in the supplier selection process is to create a supplier selection scorecard. You want to make sure all of those evaluation reports indicate a completion of the contract. For complex situations, you may have a contract and then create a separate purchase order.
If you choose to do so, you should mention this in the RfP, including the time when you will issue the PoC Scenarios to the vendors. Environmental regulation compliance: The 1990s brought about a renewed awareness of the impact that industry has on the environment. These are valuable if you can check that the vendor is reliable and as they purport to be. It will be examined as historical documentation in future projects that are similar in nature and cost. For example, when evaluating pricing, are you looking at the total initial investment? On the other hand, in many organizations, and especially on projects given special leeway because of a perceived pressure to act quickly due to market demands, teams are allowed to follow their own process in what is often a pro forma but inadequate evaluation. Pricing alone will not be a deciding factor unless all else is equal , Parts availability, and shipping time frame.
In case you need a service to complement the present service being provided, it would be easy to employ the same vendor for that purpose rather than searching for a whole new vendor. During these interviews, and based on what I saw in their interactions with my teams and myself as we belatedly prepared project plans, determined milestones and dove into detailed design, I learned a few things about how each of these vendors had approached and acted during the shortcut negotiation phase of each project. We understand the sales role and how the sales process works, but we still want to be treated with respect and not like another paycheck. Bradd Eldridge is the director of quality assurance at Abbott Nutrition. First, results are achieved through a rigorous primary research process, not based on public sources.
The number of deliveries per week or month may also be important to you. The Easy Process to Select a Vendor If you have decided to choose one or more vendors then your vendor selection process becomes that much easier. In this case, the big plus was the expectation that there was a database-oriented report-writing tool already available, and the big minus was that previous work with this vendor had performed poorly in the deployment of its previous product. So what are the qualities one should look for while selecting an outsourcing vendor? Phase 5 — Contract Closure Contract closeout can only take place after both the vendor and the buyer have fulfilled the contract. There are several extensive publications around which touch this topic — this blog article focuses more on presenting you with a comprehensive end-to-end view and practical tips, mainly on avoiding typical mistakes, which can easily jeopardize the whole selection process.
Perform an initial, high-level evaluation of the long list, looking for obvious reasons to eliminate some of the alternatives. The single greatest decision on many projects is selecting a vendor to provide software or services. This could turn out very well for the buyer and will aid in getting your financial goals met faster. If the winning vendor cannot be clearly selected by proposal evaluations alone, you may consider creating a short list and asking for vendor presentations to clarify any outstanding questions. They had sold themselves as providing a customization of an existing report-writing product, due to the assertion that their product was in use at a competitor—which turned out to be false, as the users there refused to use it. The first thing to do when speaking with your vendor is to make sure you have clearly detailed your expectations.
It was quickly apparent that these projects were heading in two different directions. These relationships may also involve joint cost-savings projects and new product-development efforts. Unauthorized reproduction of this material is strictly prohibited. My case study focuses on and compares two application development efforts that I was hired to manage simultaneously, after all the major decisions had been made. It is also important to remember that everything on the project will fail without proper, timely and precise communication. This type of relationship is your ultimate goal.
It is not as simple as choosing a vendor who is nearby or is providing services at a low cost, since the ideal vendor should meet all the vendor selection criteria and methods. Check-out our valuable and unique. When the final selection is made, you may still have to negotiate a contract or license. The most common method is the vendor who provides the best value compared to cost. Next, define the technical and business requirements.
Now all you have to do is calculate a total performance score and choose the winning Indian vendor. Suppliers not responsive to Corrective Action Requests or unable to correct problems with delivery or quality may be disqualified. Of course, not all vendors will meet your minimum requirements and the team will have to decide which vendors you will seek more information from. There was only one product pursued for each project. Disappeared from troubled project when disagreed with vendor selected. Need a simple project management software to manage your team? The main objective of this phase is to minimize human emotion and political positioning to arrive at a decision that is in the best interest of the company. Capacity: The organisation may also need to consider whether the supplier has the capacity to fill orders to meet requirements and the ability to fill large orders if needed.
Selecting the right supplier may seem like an onerous process for your supply chain. A More Complex Vendor Selection Process - Tendering If you are tendering for suppliers then the process to select a vendor is a little bit more complex. Better to under-promise and over-perform than to over-promise and under-perform. The services need to bear the value for money that you are investing into it Flatworld Solutions - One-stop-shop for All Your Outsourcing Needs! Diagnosis: Use interview or other discovery process to find out how the decision was made, who was involved, what processes were or were not used. The software selection team combined technical, business users and management.
This is why I always recommend to include — whenever possible — a PoC in the selection process. The requirements had not been signed off prior to selection. First, you need to find out if there is even anyone capable of doing the needed service. Wherever possible, involve a consultant in this process. You should always conduct an audit before the contract is signed to confirm that the supplier does not have any significant compliance or quality system failures that could affect your ability to produce top-quality products. You can do this by searching the web, looking at trade magazines, talking to other companies, and so on.


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Europe's Two Peace Missions
Nov 30, 2021 Kemal Derviş
On both climate change and new dual-use technologies, Europe's foundational peace project should become global. The region's devastation in two world wars has stripped it of the desire to dominate others, which makes it easier for the European Union to act as a peace broker.
WASHINGTON, DC – As we approach the end of 2021, the European Union is debating its choices and priorities in an increasingly dangerous world. Europe has succeeded since 1945 in realizing its foundational "peace project," making war between old continental adversaries unthinkable and arguably reaching a Kantian "perpetual peace" within the territory of the Union.
Moreover, although many analysts attribute the communist collapse of 1989-91 to the Soviet Union's inability to sustain an arms race with the United States, a deeper reason for the failure of the Soviet bloc was the success of the West European social market economy. And nowhere was this clearer than in the competition between West and East Germany.
Crucially, West Germany – and Western Europe more generally – demonstrated that it was possible to have a liberal democracy, a growing market economy, and policies that effectively redistributed income and provided comprehensive social protection. The success of Western Europe's model of peace and the social market economy, as much as the weakness of the Soviet system, brought about communism's ideological defeat and eventual collapse.
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Q: Moshi (Codegen) - Exclude a field or property and handle it manually without custom adapter How to exclude or skip a JSON field without using custom adapter in Moshi and Retrofit2?
I wanted to handle this particular field since the API provider has a very terrible structure.
Example
{
   "status":{
      "message":"Success",
      "status":200
   },
   "data":[
      {
         "somefield":{
            "data":"foo"
         },
         "roi_by_year":{
            "2020_usd_percent":301.45619677746635,
            "2019_usd_percent":83.83497240467483,
            "2018_usd_percent":-72.35180629416075,
            "2017_usd_percent":1293.9968257264447,
            "2016_usd_percent":122.23036668622065,
            "2015_usd_percent":36.81278481514266,
            "2014_usd_percent":-57.34726933565019,
            "2013_usd_percent":5394.285470792129,
            "2012_usd_percent":156.47080487351116,
            "2011_usd_percent":1474.0066666666667
         }
      }
   ]
}

I will need to handle manually the roi_by_year since every year there could be a new property added and the key has decremental pattern, to be fair this should be restructured as an array which is the easiest but no they prefer anti-pattern approach.
I use plugin to generate a Moshi (Codegen) and using RxJava with Retrofit2.
This is how the Kotlin class would look like
@JsonClass(generateAdapter = true)
data class NewsItemModel(
    @Json(name = "samplefield")
    val sampleField: SampleField,
    @Json(name = "roi_by_year")
    val roiByYear: RoiByYear
)

@JsonClass(generateAdapter = true)
data class RoiByYear(
    @Json(name = "2020_usd_percent")
    val usdPercent: Double,
    @Json(name = "2019_usd_percent")
    val usdPercent: Double,
    @Json(name = "2018_usd_percent")
    val usdPercent: Double,
    @Json(name = "2017_usd_percent")
    val usdPercent: Double,
    @Json(name = "2016_usd_percent")
    val usdPercent: Double,
    @Json(name = "2015_usd_percent")
    val usdPercent: Double,
    @Json(name = "2014_usd_percent")
    val usdPercent: Double,
    @Json(name = "2013_usd_percent")
    val usdPercent: Double,
    @Json(name = "2012_usd_percent")
    val usdPercent: Double,
    @Json(name = "2011_usd_percent")
    val usdPercent: Double
)

My approach is to skip the RoiByYear and handle it myself by iterating through JSON names in order to be adaptable for upcoming new year without updating the code yearly. I was able to do this in Volley with Java like this
                                    JSONObject roi = object.getJSONObject("roi_by_year");
                                    JSONArray keys = roi.names();

                                    List<Double> year_roi = new ArrayList<>();

                                    if (keys != null)
                                        for (int j = 0; j < keys.length(); j++) {
                                            String key = keys.getString(j); // Here's the dynamic key
                                            double val = optionalDouble(roi, key); // Here's value
                                            year_roi.add(val);
                                        }

Here I am instead using List and add each value, I should now use Pair as well so I could now store the key and value all together.
Now I have problems:

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*How to skip a field/property from Moshi Codegen but continue to serialize the other.

*How to retrieve the roi_by_year field from the Retrofit2 since the response data type class is based on NewsItemModel.

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THE SHAPE OF WATER Leads Nominations for 2017 BAFTA Awards
The Shape of Water leads the nominations for 2017 BAFTA Awards (EE British Academy Film Awards) announced this morning by The British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
2017 Oscars: MOONLIGHT Wins Best Picture After LA LA LAND Was Mistakenly Given The Award
And the Academy Award for Best Picture goes to La La Land. Oops sorry, Moonlight. That's pretty much how it went last night at the 2017 Oscars.
2017 Oscar Nominations: LA LA LAND Leads with 14 Nominations
The musical La La Land lead the nominations for the 2017 Oscars with 14 nominations, tie with Titanic and All About Eve for the most in Oscar history.
2017 Satellite Awards: LA LA LAND and MANCHESTER by the Sea Win Best Film
Here are the winners of the International Press Academy's 21st Annual Satellite Awards, La La Land and Manchester by the Sea won the award for Best Film.
TONI ERDMANN, PARADISE Among 9 Films Advancing in the Oscar Race for Best Foreign Language Film
Nine feature films will advance to the next round of voting in the Foreign Language Film category for the 89th Academy Awards®. Eighty-five films had originally been considered in the category.
Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Voted MOONLIGHT as Best Film and Best Independent Film of 2016
The Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association voted MOONLIGHT as the best film of 2016, according to the results of its 23rd annual critics' poll released today.
74th Golden Globes Nominations – LA LA LAND Leads with 7 Nods, MOONLIGHT Follows with 6
La La Land lead the nominations for the 74th Annual Golden Globes with seven nods including Best Motion Picture Comedy Musical, Best Director for Daman Chazelle and Best Actor Musical Comedy nominations for stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling.
Indie Films THE FITS, KRISHA and PUSHING DEAD among 2016 San Francisco Film Critics Circle Award Nominations
The San Francisco Film Critics Circle announced the Award nominees for 2016. LA LA LAND, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA and MOONLIGHT are nominated for multiple awards
43 Oscar Best Foreign Language Film Submissions to Compete for FIPRESCI Award at Palm Springs Film Fest
The 28th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival (PSIFF), taking place January 2 to 16, 2017, announced the films selected to compete for the FIPRESCI Award in the Awards Buzz section.
LA LA LAND Tops with 9 Nominations for 2016 Washington DC Area Film Critics Association Awards
La La Land leads nominations for the Washington DC Area Film Critics Association (WAFCA) 2016 awards with 9 nominations, including the award for Best Film.
MANCHESTER OF THE SEA Named 2016 Best Film of the Year by National Board of Review
The National Board of Review has named Manchester by the Sea 2016's Best Film of the Year, along with the organization's other year-end honors.
MOONLIGHT, MANCHESTER BY THE SEA Among 21st Satellite Awards Nominations
The International Press Academy (IPA) announced its nominations for the 21st Annual Satellite™ Awards, and this year's nominees include diverse films such as Fences, La La Land, Moonlight, Manchester by the Sea and Hell or High Water.
MAUDIE Wins Coveted Vancouver International Film Festival People's Choice Award
After a successful 16-day run, the 35th Vancouver International Film Festival announced the winners of the four audience awards
Romanian Oscar submission SIERANEVADA Wins Gold Hugo at Chicago International Film Festival
The Romanian drama SIERANEVADA took home top honors in the 52nd Chicago International Film Festival's prestigious International Feature Competition category, earning the Gold Hugo for Best Film.
AFI FEST 2016 Reveals Films on World Cinema, Cinema's Legacy and Masters in Conversation Lineups
The American Film Institute (AFI) revealed today the films that will be featured in the World Cinema, Cinema's Legacy and newly added Masters in Conversation sections at AFI FEST 2016
2016 Denver Film Festival Unveils Lineup of Over 200 Films
The 2016 Denver Film Festival (DFF) taking place November 2 to 13, unveiled its full Festival lineup including all feature film selections, short films and complete sidebars.
Complete List of 85 Countries in Competition for Foreign Language Film at 89th Academy Awards
Eighty-five countries have submitted films for consideration in the Foreign Language Film category for the 89th Academy Awards®.
2016 Gold Coast International Film Festival to Feature Over 60 Films, & Open with BURN YOUR MAPS
The 2016 Gold Coast International Film Festival taking place November 9 to 15, 2016 in venues throughout the north shore of Long Island, revealed an exciting lineup of films of over 60 films.
SWISS ARMY MAN, CHRISTINE, GODLESS Among Lineup for Thessaloniki Film Fest
The upcoming 57th Thessaloniki International Film Festival will introduce new program sections, discover the filmmakers of tomorrow and welcome the latest works of acclaimed directors
23rd Austin Film Festival Reveals Lineup, LA LA LAND, WAKEFIELD, NERDLAND and More
Austin Film Festival & Screenwriters Conference (AFF), announced the full schedule of films and panels for the 23rd annual Festival, taking place October 13 to 20, 2016.
Hamptons International Film Festival Completes Lineup with Spotlight Films, World Cinema, Shorts
The Hamptons International Film Festival (HIFF) announced today its Spotlight Films, World Cinema, Shorts programs, Views from Long Island, and Special Screenings, to complete the 2016 festival lineup.
2016 Chicago International Film Festival Announces Complete Film + Event Lineup
The 2016 Chicago International Film Festival today announced the complete film and event lineup, including the International Feature Competition, Documentary Competition and Special Presentations.
Miami Film Festival Unveiled Lineup for GEMS 2016, Opens with 'The Rolling Stones Olé Olé Olé'
Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival unveiled their lineup for GEMS 2016, the annual four-day fall film event taking place October 13 to 16, 2016.
Asghar Farhadi's THE SALESMAN is Iran's Official Entry for 2017 Oscar for Best Foreign Film | TRAILER
Iran has reportedly selected Oscar-winning director Asghar Farhadi The Salesman (Forushande), as the country's official selection in the 89th edition of the Academy Awards, in the category of Best Foreign Language Film.


Dear AFTA, our parents' house in Aberfeldy is about to be sold to a buyer who requests that certain items be removed prior to the completion of the sale. As we are 300 miles distant we are exploring ways in which we might achieve this without our having to visit the property.
There are eight items for removal: a set of wooden filing drawers; three stack able stools; one high stool; one antique chair and two armchairs (these two have been re-filled with fire resistant padding but do not have an attached label verifying this). The key to the property would need to be collected from the estate agents (also Aberfeldy) handling the sale and returned to them afterwards. It is possible that the agent may accompany the house clearance team for this, but as yet, uncertain.
It is very important that no other items are removed as they are now written into the contract of sale. The specified items should be easily locatable and identifiable within the house.
Is it possible for you to provide me with the name of a licensed and insured house clearance company that operate in the Aberfeldy area. I thank you and look forward to your reply.
Good afternoon, last week the sale of my aunts house completed, the buyers also requested that quite a lot of the furniture were to remain in the property upon completion of the sale, as I live in Manchester and the house is in Auchterarder I was unable to be present on the day of the clearance.
I found Northern House Clearance who came highly recommended on AFTA, I called Northern House clearance and explained my situation, I booked their services and arranged for their house clearance specialists to collect the keys from the estates agents and gave them a clear list of the items to be removed.


I am currently working with CH2M HILL to bring their acquisition of Halcrow (UK) up-to-date. I'm assisting with bringing their HR processes and documentation into what we call the VO (Virtual Office). Although the acquisition took place in 2011, the addition to the company had a large impact and brought a significant amount of workers to CH. Additionally, I work on processes. CH2M HILL is becoming increasingly global and is requiring a more global application of their documentation, this is where I come in. I am currently working with individuals from the UK and Canada to make sure that these processes are not only applicable to the US, but also to these countries.
This is tough, so I'm going to have to give you 2 answers. 1.) The people here at CH2M HILL have been amazing. Especially the women in the upper tiers of management here. They've really taken me under their wing (whether they realize it or not!) and taught me a ton about being a woman in business. They're professional and caring, and their doors are always open to chat. 2.) The global exposure: After spending 4th MOD in Europe, I was able to continue my international experience here because of the roles I've been allowed to play. Although I've had a significant amount of cultural exposure, this side has allowed me to see the logistics as well as the difference in employment throughout the world. It's been a huge learning experience.
I'm going to have to say that my study abroad experiences has giving me a leg up on this one. Going over and experiencing things firsthand is one of the best ways to learn. Considering this company is so international, it's allowed me to help others and chime in when others haven't been able to. I've continually been able to reference my last stint in Europe and use that in my everyday work.


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Q: Catch jaxb unmarshal exception of the binding object I use the jaxb of the cxf to unmarshall the xml request.
I am looking for a way to validate the input xml request, I had read the following two super articles about the validation, but they are not exactly what I need.
http://blog.bdoughan.com/2010/11/validate-jaxb-object-model-with-xml.html
http://blog.bdoughan.com/2010/12/jaxb-and-marshalunmarshal-schema.html
Actually, instead of stopping right away the whole unmarshalling process and giving the exception message back in the response, I need the unmarshalling process keep running, and be able to link the exception with the object whose xml element is not validated. In this way, the application can still do the next jobs on the other well unmarshalled objects except this one, at the end in the returned xml response, I can show the exception message for this particular object, as well as the good results for the other objects.
Is that possible?
any help is really appreciated,

A: You can set an instance of ValidationEventCollector on the Unmarshaller.  It will store all instances of ValidationEvent encontered during the unmarshal.  After the unmarshal operation if it has collected any events then you can choose to thrown an Exception.
BTW, I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed those posts.


Kris Hillary, Club Manager, and Mark Pedley, local businessman, asked friends and Club members to go through the pain barrier to raise much needed funds for Marie Curie, and a local girl Sophia Banger in Chandler's Ford.
Both Kris and Mark have lost a friend and close family members to cancer. Luckily through the quality end of life care provided by Marie Curie nurses, these patients could spend their final days in the comfort of their own home surrounded by their loved ones.
CVathon organisers Phil Hall, Mark Pedley, and Kris Hillary.
10-year-old Sophia is the daughter of ex Saints star Nicky Banger, and is a pupil at Hiltingbury Junior school.
Sophia was born three months premature in November 2004. She cannot walk unaided at present due to spastic diplegia, a form of Cerebral Palsy.
This fundraiser aimed to provide her with the funds needed to buy a piece of specialist wheelchair equipment.
Sophia inspires everyone who knows her with her own charity work for others.
With Sofia – ready to take off.
Some of the "CVathoners" have taken part in this sort of challenge before so knew what to expect. Others were just keen to see if they could last the pace.
In 6 teams of four our intrepid fitness fanatics took turns on treadmills, cycling, rowing and spinning machines. Half an hour exertion every 2 hours might seem possible to some but try doing that for 24 hours and you will soon see how draining that is without much sleep.
Mark Pedley rowing to success … and on his birthday too.
Chilworth Manor kindly laid on a "quiet area" where some tried to sleep between sessions but the adrenalin meant not much sleeping was done. Light refreshments and suitable sustaining foodstuffs were also provided by the Hotel. Mark's sister Karen was on hand to administer sports massages as the going got tough for some.
Marie Curie volunteers and Sophia and her family were there to cheer on the participants and do some timekeeping. Sponsors and supporters tweeted their support.
The final countdown as the clock ticked down the final minutes and seconds will live long in the memory for all who gathered to raise the roof and head to the pub to toast the success.
The amount raised so far, including gift aid, is in excess of £13,000. This figure exceeded Kris and Mark's wildest dreams.
"The best team I have ever been involved with," said Mark.
Kris Hillary (middle) larking about with his team.
If you wish to donate please do so via Kris Hillary's Just Giving page.
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Q: Как отличить событие восстановления окна от изменения его размеров? Событие WM_SIZE с wParam == SIZE_RESTORED посылается окну при:

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*Сворачивании в обычный размер после разворачивания на весь экран.

*Разворачивании окна после сворачивания в панель задач.

*Изменении размеров окна мышью за край окна.

Суть в том, что мне нужно обрабатывать две первые ситуации и игнорировать третью. Есть ли какая-либо возможность различить эти события?


This pair of classic Gainsborough mahogany chairs are vintage English circa 1930. We are enchanted with the simplicity of the straight legs joined by an "H" shaped stretcher and the lovely sweep of the front arms. Please enlarge the photographs to see the elegant details of these Gainsborough chairs. The lustrous patina of the mahogany is especially pleasing. The width of the seat and the slant to the back ensure the chairs are very comfortable. Because this pair of vintage English mahogany chairsare finished on all sides they are perfectly suited to float within an interior. The seat measures 18" high and the arms are 26 1/2" high.


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Fresh Food Box FAQ
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GrowNYC's Fresh Food Box Program is a food access initiative that enables under-served communities to purchase fresh, healthy, and primarily regionally grown produce well below traditional retail prices. Through the power of collaborative purchasing, Fresh Food Box customers purchase for $14-15 what would cost $20-$30 in a store. All Fresh Food Box sites accept SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks, to make our shares even more affordable.
The produce included in each Fresh Food Box is the best of what's seasonally available. From July through November, Fresh Food Box sources from farms in the Northeast; in the winter and spring, Northeast produce is supplemented with produce from carefully vetted farms in Southern states, like Florida. This ensures Fresh Food Box provides a wide variety of fresh produce year-round while driving sales of locally-available items such as apples, root vegetables, eggs, grains, and dried beans.
How Fresh Food Box works:
Visit a Fresh Food Box site near you
Pay $14 (or $15 at workplace sites) in cash, credit/debit, EBT/SNAP, or Health Bucks for next week's share
Return the following week to pick up your share containing 10-15 pounds of fresh, high-quality produce
1 Centre Street
Under the Arches (Relocates indoors during the winter months.)
Thursdays, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Community Partner: Manhattan Borough President's Office & DCAS
District 5 Fresh Food Box
93rd Street & 2nd Ave
Thursdays, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
June 6-November 14
Community Partner: Council Member Ben Kallos
East Harlem Health Action Center
158 E 115th Street, Room 125
Community Partner: East Harlem Health Action Center
Family Health Center of Harlem
1824 Madison Avenue (Corner of E 119th St & Madison Ave)
Community Partner: Family Health Center of Harlem
70th Street & 1st Avenue, 1st Avenue Entrance
Tuesdays, 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Community Partner: Lenox Hill Neighborhood House
This site collects food scraps for compost.
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If you are working on repairing or retrofitting a system of pipes, you may have been told by a pipe fitter or a plumber that you need to use pneumatic fittings on the pipes you are fixing.
If you have not heard of pneumatic fittings before, however, you may not know what they are or what they are used for.
Do not worry as pneumatic fittings are easy to learn about, and easy to figure out which you should use for which particular job.
Pneumatic fittings are generally used for pipes that have pressurized water or another fluid running through them, or those that are used for gas. The fittings themselves are used to connect the end of one pipe to the end of another and, depending on how you want to connect them, there is a specific pneumatic fitting to use.
How are pneumatic fittings different than other connector pieces? — These pipe connectors tend to be different in that their seals are much tighter than are hydraulic fittings. They need to be as the liquid or gas running through them is operating at pressure, and could blow a seal if it was not tight enough.
What types of pneumatic fittings are there?
These connector pieces come in many different types, and the one you use is dependent upon how you need to connect one pipe to another. An adapter, for instance, connects two pipes together that are not remotely alike. Once temporarily connected, they must be welded into place to make the connection permanent.
Elbows are used when you want to change the direction flow of whatever is running through your pipes.
Valve fittings are used when there needs to be a connection, but there also needs to be a way to slow down or speed up the liquid or gas flow when necessary. Union pneumatic fittings are one of the most popular simply because it is easy to disconnect them without any major work requirement. There is also a hose pneumatic fitting that is made of many layers of various materials. Again, it is also easy to install.
Crimp fittings can be a little annoying to install as they require putting a hose over the tubular end of a pipe and then making sure the attached crimper is connected properly. These are one of the few pneumatic fittings that also need an extra piece of equipment to make them work correctly.
Where to buy pneumatic fittings?
Now you know what pneumatic fittings are used for, you may want to know where to buy them. Of course, typical pneumatic fittings are available at most hardware stores and one of the staff there can usually tell you which you will need. You can also buy them via mail order, or by getting on the Internet and finding an online store that sells them.
In many cases, the pneumatic fittings you buy on the Internet will be cheaper than those offline, even when you include the shipping fees as well.
This is why so many professional pipe fitters and plumbers now buy theirs on the Internet.


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New Data From the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study
February 15, 2017 NCES Blog Editor Findings, General
How do U.S. students compare to their international peers? A look at the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study at 4th and 8th-grade
By Lydia Malley
In today's interconnected world, it is important to understand the skills of students in the U.S. relative to their international peers. To this end, NCES participates in a number of international assessments. Results from one of these assessments, the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), were released on November 29th. Our new report, Highlights from TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced 2015, compares the mathematics and science performance of U.S. fourth- and eighth-grade to that of their peers in over 60 countries or education systems across 6 continents. This report also presents results from TIMSS Advanced, which assessed the advanced mathematics and physics knowledge and skills of twelfth-graders in 9 countries. The results from TIMSS Advanced are discussed more in depth in another blog post.
TIMSS results show that the mathematic scores of U.S. fourth- and eighth-grade students have improved over time, while science scores have held relatively steady. TIMSS is designed to measure trends in mathematics and science achievement. Conducted every 4 years, TIMSS 2015 represents the sixth such study since TIMSS was first conducted in 1995.
Among the report's key findings:
Fourth-grade mathematics:
Fourth-grade mathematics performance in the United States has improved since 1995.
Among 54 education systems that participated in the most recent TIMSS, average scores in 10 systems were higher than the U.S. average, 9 education systems were not measurably different from the U.S. average, and average scores in 34 systems were lower than the U.S. average.
Eighth-grade mathematics:
The eighth-grade average mathematics score of the United States in 2015 was higher than in any prior administration of TIMSS, since the first administration in 1995.
Among 43 education systems, average scores in 8 systems were higher than the U.S. average, 10 education systems were not measurably different from the U.S. average, and average scores in 24 systems were lower than the U.S. average.
Fourth-grade science:
Fourth-grade science performance in the United States in 2015 was not measurably different from the performance in 1995 or 2011.
Among 53 education systems that participated in the 2015 TIMSS, average scores in 7 systems were higher than the U.S. average, 7 education systems were not measurably different from the U.S. average, and average scores in 38 systems were lower than the U.S. average.
Eighth-grade science: U.S. eighth-graders' average science score increased between 1995 and 2015, although the scores in the most recent years (2011 and 2015) were not measurably different.
Among 43 education systems, in 2015 average scores in 7 systems were higher than the U.S. average, in 9 education systems the average scores were not measurably different from the U.S. average, and average scores in 26 systems were lower than the U.S. average.
Results by Gender:
Males scored 7 points higher than females in fourth-grade mathematics, and eighth-grade mathematics scores for males and females were not measurably different.
Males scored four points higher than females in fourth-grade science and five points higher in eighth-grade science.
TIMSS is designed to align broadly with mathematics and science curricula in the participating education systems and, therefore, to reflect students' school-based learning. TIMSS also collects information about educational contexts (such as students' schools and teachers) that may be related to students' achievement.
The full report is available at https://nces.ed.gov/timss/. In addition, TIMSS results are now easier than ever to access, with more than 60 tables and figures, reports, detailed descriptions of the assessments, technical notes and more available on the TIMSS 2015 website, at http://nces.ed.gov/timss/timss2015/.
TIMSS and TIMSS Advanced are sponsored by the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement (IEA) and managed in the United States by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), part of the U.S. Department of Education.
A National Picture of Career and Technical Education
February 13, 2017 IES Blog Editor Statistics
By Lisa Hudson, National Center for Education Statistics
Happy National CTE Month! This month celebrates career and technical education (CTE), which is a significant component of the American educational system.
Overall, 13 percent of the credits that public high school graduates earn are in CTE. Almost all public high school graduates (94 percent) earn at least some credits in CTE, with 36 percent of graduates earning at least 3 credits in CTE occupational fields, such as agriculture, business, and consumer services. At the postsecondary level, where CTE is defined as subbaccalaureate occupational education, 39 percent of all credential awards are in CTE (see chart below).
These statistics are drawn from the CTE Statistics program at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), which provides national-level information on CTE at the secondary and postsecondary education levels, as well as information on occupational certification and licensure. This information is designed to help the U.S. Department of Education and Congress evaluate the status of CTE as part of its deliberations on federal CTE legislation (currently, the 2006 Carl D. Perkins Act). This information also supports state and local CTE administrators and researchers in their efforts to develop, evaluate, and encourage effective CTE policies and programs.
Statistics, reports and summarized findings about CTE are available on the newly redesigned CTE Statistics website (see screenshot above). Here, you can find information organized into three categories—secondary education, postsecondary education, adults in general—and sorted by topic, including CTE delivery system and offerings; student participation; and student persistence, attainment, and labor market outcomes. NCES updates the website as new data become available and new reports are produced. In the next two years, we plan to add updated information on participation in CTE by both high school and postsecondary students, as well as data on the foundational skills of adults and their participation in work-experience programs.
Collecting CTE Statistics
Statistics on CTE come from federally sponsored national data collections, primarily NCES data collected from schools, teachers, students, and individuals in households. These data collections are not specifically focused on CTE. Rather, they are general purpose education or demographic surveys from which information on CTE is extracted. The CTE Statistics website includes a list of these data sources, with links to each data source's website, where information is provided on how to access the data.
Since CTE is embedded in the larger framework of education, it makes sense that the data collection system for CTE should, itself, be embedded in general education surveys. Using this structure we can learn more about CTE in relation to general education programs. For instance, we can compare postsecondary students who major in CTE fields with those who major in academic fields (CTE students tend to be older) and determine the proportion of the typical high school students' curriculum that is devoted to CTE (13 percent, as noted above). We can also evaluate how high school students' participation in CTE relates to their participation in other subject areas, their academic achievement, and their experiences after high school (it's complicated).
Visit the CTE Statistics website often to see what's new. You can also sign up for automatic email updates using The IES newsflash (Under National Center for Education Statistics, select "Adult and career information.") If you have thoughts, questions, or ideas, send us an email.
A Growing Body of Research on Growth Mindset
January 18, 2017 Blog Editor NCER, SBIR
Growth mindset is the belief that we can grow our intelligence by working hard at it and the idea has attracted a lot of interest in the education world in recent years. There have been best-selling books and many magazine and newspaper articles written about the power of a growth mindset.
In a recent national survey*, nearly all (98 percent) of 600 K-12 teachers said they think that a growth mindset improves their own teaching and helps their students learn. However, only 20% reported confidence in actually being able to help their students develop a growth mindset. This disparity highlights a need for additional research and development of growth-mindset based interventions, as well as research to understand how to best optimize implementation and outcomes.
For more than a decade, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) has supported research on growth mindset. This includes a set of basic research studies to test a theory about growth mindset, an R&D project to build a technology-based growth mindset intervention, and an efficacy study to evaluate the impact of that intervention.
With a 2002 award from the IES Cognition and Student Learning Program (as well as grants from private foundations), researchers at Columbia and Stanford Universities conducted basic research to test and grow the growth mindset theory. This research provided a foundation for future R&D to develop school-based interventions focusing on applying growth mindset to student learning.
With a 2010 award from the ED/IES SBIR program, small business firm Mindset Works developed a web-based intervention to support teachers and grade 5 to 9 students in applying a growth mindset to teaching and learning. The Brainology intervention (pictured below) includes 20 animated interactive lessons and classroom activities for students on how the brain works and how it can become smarter and stronger through practice and learning. The intervention also teaches students specific neuroscience-based strategies to enhance attention, engagement, learning, and memory, and to manage negative emotions.
Brainology includes support materials for teachers to help them integrate the program and growth mindset concepts more generally into their daily activities at school. It is currently being used in hundreds of schools around the country.
And through a 2015 award from the Social and Behavioral Context for Academic Learning Program, researchers are now studying the efficacy of Brainology to improve students' growth mindset and academic learning. In this four-year study, sixth- and seventh-grade science teachers are randomly assigned to either implement the program along with their school's regular science curriculum or continue with the regular science curriculum alone. Impacts of the growth mindset program on student mindsets and achievement (grades and test scores) are being measured in the early spring of the implementation year and in the fall of the following school year.
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, or stay tuned to this blog, for more information about these and other research projects related to growth mindset.
Written by Emily Doolittle, NCER's team lead for Social and Behavioral Research, and Ed Metz, ED/IES SBIR Program Manager
* - The survey indicates that growth mindset is of high interest to the general public and the education community. However, the Institute of Education Sciences was not involved in this survey and has not reviewed the methodology or results.
Recommendations for Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively
January 12, 2017 Blog Editor What Works Clearinghouse
EDITOR'S NOTE: Dr. Steve Graham was the head of a panel of experts that assisted the What Works Clearinghouse in developing recommendations for its practice guide on effective writing for secondary students. We invited Dr. Graham to author this blog about the guide and a January 18 webinar on its recommendations.
By Steve Graham, Warner Professor in the Division of Leadership and Innovation, Arizona State University
Effective writing is a vital component of students' literacy achievement and a life-long skill that plays a key role in postsecondary success. For more than 30 years, I've focused my research on how teachers can help students become strong writers, how writing develops, and how writing can be used to support reading and learning. Much progress has been made in the field of writing instruction, and summarizing and sharing these findings will help teachers implement evidence-based practices. Using effective instructional practices will help ensure our students become adept at using writing to support and extend learning, argue effectively and fairly, connect and communicate with others, tell captivating stories, and explore who they are as well as reflect on their experiences.
Recently, the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) released a new practice guide to address the challenges of teaching writing to secondary students. Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively offers three evidence-based recommendations for helping students in grades 6–12 develop effective writing skills. The first recommendation focuses on teaching students to use writing strategies to plan, think critically, and effectively convey their ideas. The second recommendation suggests integrating reading and writing to emphasize key features of text. Finally, the third recommendation describes how to use a formative assessment cycle to inform writing instruction.
The guide includes practical instructional tips and strategies for each recommendation that teachers can use to help students improve their writing. You'll find over 30 examples to use in the classroom, including sample writing strategies and prompts and activities that incorporate writing and reading.
I'd like to invite teachers, administrators, and others to join me for a webinar on the recommendations in this practice guide, Wednesday, January 18, at 3 p.m. (ET). During the webinar, we will discuss the guide's three recommendations and give teachers in all disciplines usable guidance on how to implement them in the classroom. We will also discuss potential challenges educators may face when implementing the recommended practices and provide advice on how to overcome those challenges.
Developing the Practice Guide
The WWC develops practice guides with the support of an expert panel. The panelists combine their expertise with the findings of rigorous research to produce specific recommendations. I was honored to chair this panel, which also included Jill Fitzgerald, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and MetaMetrics; Linda D. Friedrich, from the National Writing Project; Katie Greene, from Forsyth County (Ga.) Schools; James S. Kim, from Harvard University; and Carol Booth Olson, from the University of California, Irvine.
For this practice guide, WWC staff conducted a systematic review of the research—a thorough literature search identified more than 3,700 relevant studies. After screening each study, 55 studies were found to use eligible research designs and examine the effectiveness of the practices found in this guide's recommendations. The recommendations are based on the 15 studies that meet the WWC's rigorous standards. For each of the recommendations, the WWC and the panel rate the strength of the evidence that supports it. Appendix D in the guide presents a thorough summary of the evidence supporting each recommendation.
Education and Training Opportunities in America's Prisons
January 11, 2017 NCES Blog Editor Findings, General
By Dana Tofig, Communications Director, Institute of Education Sciences
The latest results from the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) reinforce some of what we know about the connection between education and incarceration—adults in prison, on average, have less formal education and lower literacy and numeracy skills than adults living in U.S. households. But what about the education and training adults receive while in prison?
A recent publication—Highlights from the U.S. PIAAC Survey of Incarcerated Adults—provides information about the education and training that is received inside prison walls, in addition to providing data on the skills of incarcerated adults. This information is important because more than half of the prisoners surveyed (54 percent) were scheduled to be released within two years of their participating in PIAAC and most will likely try to enter the work force.
A look at PIAAC
The PIAAC Survey of Incarcerated Adults was conducted in 2014 and involved a representative sample of 1,300 prisoners who took assessments in literacy, numeracy, and problem solving in technology-rich environments. Most of them also completed a questionnaire that asked about their demographics and educational attainment, among other things. The results were compared to non-incarcerated adults in U.S. households who took the same assessments and completed a similar questionnaire as part of the national PIAAC program.
The results show that 30 percent of incarcerated adults had attained less than a high school diploma—twice the percentage for U.S. households (14 percent). And more incarcerated adults scored at the lowest levels in both the literacy and numeracy assessments (see chart).
SOURCE: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies, U.S. National Supplement: Prison Study 2014, PIAAC 2012/14
Education and Training in Prison
The survey results show that at least some of the prisoners had opportunities to work, take academic classes, and receive job training and certification during their current incarceration. About 61 percent of those surveyed reported having a job in prison. But many prisoners reported that their jobs "never" needed them to use the type of literacy and numeracy skills which are important in the work force.
For instance, nearly half (47 percent) of incarcerated adults with jobs reported "never" reading directions or instructions as part of their current prison job, and 82 percent reported "never" working with fractions, decimals, or percentages. By comparison, in the household population surveyed as part of PIAAC, approximately 12 percent of adults reported "never" reading directions or instructions as part of their current job, and 34 percent reported "never" working with fractions, decimals, or percentages.
In terms of education, 70 percent of prisoners who were not currently taking an academic class or program said they wanted to participate in one. Among those prisoners, the programs they most wanted to participate in were to earn a certificate from a college or trade school (29 percent), a high school diploma/GED (18 percent), an Associate's degree (18 percent), a Bachelor's degree (14 percent), and a pre-associate education (13 percent).
However, despite the high interest in academic programs, most prisoners surveyed (58 percent) had not furthered their education during their current incarceration (see chart).
# Rounds to zero.
Nearly a quarter (23 percent) of prisoners surveyed said they had participated in some type of job training during their current incarceration and another 14 percent were on a waiting list for such training. Among those who participating in job training, 63 percent said self-improvement was an important reason for participating and 43 percent said it was to improve their post-incarceration job opportunities (respondents could choose more than one answer).
Of those who had not participated in training and were not on the wait list, 30 percent said they were not eligible to attend, 19 percent said they were not interested in the programs offered, and 11 percent said they did not have the necessary qualifications.
The results of the 2014 PIAAC Survey of Incarcerated Adults provide a tremendous amount of information that can inform the work of researchers, policymakers, and others who are interested in the skills, education, and training of America's prison population. Anyone interested in exploring these data can do so online through the International Data Explorer (IDE) at http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/international/ide/. For more information on PIAAC, please go to http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/piaac/.


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The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) is a department of the University of Kentucky that provides information on the geology of Kentucky.

According to its website, the KGS "conducts research, collects data, and serves as the State's official archive for data on petroleum, coal, minerals, ground water, and topographic and geologic maps."

External links
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University of Kentucky
Geological surveys


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