Day: May 7, 2020
Johtuen koronaviruspandemian arvioiduista negatiivisista vaikutuksista kuluvan vuoden liikevaihtoon ja -tulokseen Martela arvioi vuoden 2020 liikevaihdon laskevan merkittävästi ja liiketuloksen laskevan verrattuna edelliseen vuoteen. Näkyvyys toiselle vuosipuoliskolle on nykytilanteessa normaaliakin haasteellisempaa ja seuraamme tilannette aktiivisesti ja päivitämme näkymiämme mikäli tilanne muuttuu. Martela Oyj perui aikaisemmin antamansa tulosohjeistuksen 27.3.2020 annetulla pörssitiedotteella. Tässä vaiheessa Koronaviruspandemian vaikutuksia oli vielä mahdotonta arvioida, eikä yhtiö siitä syystä pystynyt antamaan vuodelle 2020 minkäänlaista ohjeistusta. Vaikka pandemian vaikutuksia on vieläkin mahdotonta kaikilta osin arvioida, on jo kuitenkin selvää, että tällä tulee olemaan merkittävä vaikutus yhtiön liikevaihtoon. Yhtiö on aktiivisesti...
Martela will initiate co-operation negotiations in order to minimize the negative financial impact related to coronavirus pandemic
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The coronavirus pandemic and the crisis it has brought has negatively impacted the market situation which has long remained uncertain, weakening the demand and profitability of Martela’s business. For this reason, Martela will continue to adjust its operations to reduce the negative impact of the changed market environment on its business.In order to prepare to react on the spreading of the negative impacts on its business, Martela will initiate co-operation negotiations for lay-offs concerning the whole personnel in all Martela’s entities in Finland. Based on preliminary estimate, the planned lay-offs would last until the end of 2020.Already ongoing actions including lay-offs in other countries will be continued subject to local legislation. Martela will also continue reducing its operating costs and all non-critical development...
Martela aloittaa yhteistoimintaneuvottelut koronaviruspandemian taloudellisten vaikutusten minimoimiseksi
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Koronaviruspandemia ja sen aiheuttama poikkeustila ovat vaikuttaneet negatiivisesti markkinatilanteeseen, joka on jo pitkään jatkunut epävarmana, heikentäen Martelan liiketoiminnan kysyntää ja kannattavuutta. Tästä syystä Martela jatkaa toimintojensa sopeuttamista vähentääkseen muuttuneen toimintaympäristön negatiivisia vaikutuksia liiketoimintaansa.Varmistaakseen valmiuden reagoida haitallisten vaikutusten laajentumiseen liiketoiminnassaan, Martela aloittaa Suomen kaikissa yhtiöissä yhteistoimintaneuvottelut koko henkilöstöä koskevista lomautuksista, jotka kestäisivät alustavan arvion mukaan vuoden 2020 loppuun saakka.Jo käynnissä olevia toimenpiteitä ja lomautuksia jatketaan myös muissa maissa paikallinen lainsäädäntö huomioiden. Lisäksi kulujen vähentämistä jatketaan ja ei-kriittisten kehitysprojektien toteuttamista lykätään. Tehostamistoimien...
Martela Corporation’s Interim Report 1 January – 31 March
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The January–March 2020 revenue and operating result decreased compared to previous year.January–March 2020Revenue was EUR 21.7 million (25.6), representing a change of -15.4 %Operating result was EUR -2.8 million (-1.9)Operating profit per revenue was -13.1 % (-7.4 %)The result for the period was EUR -3.5 million (-2.0)Earnings per share amounted to EUR -0.84 (-0.49)OutlookOutlook for 2020Martela Group anticipates that its 2020 revenue will decrease clearly, and operating result will decrease compared to the previous year. Due to current situation visibility to second half of the year is even more challenging than normally and company is actively monitoring the situation.Key figures, EUR million Matti Rantaniemi, CEO:“Our revenue decreased by 15.4 % in the first quarter compared to same period last year. Total revenue for the first quarter...
Martela Oyj:n osavuosikatsaus ajalta 1.1. – 31.3.2020
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Tammi-maaliskuun 2020 liikevaihto ja liiketulos heikkenivät edellisen vuoden vastaavaan ajankohtaan verrattuna.Tammi-maaliskuu 2020Liikevaihto oli 21,7 MEUR (25,6), muutos -15,4 % Liiketulos oli -2,8 MEUR (-1,9)Liikevoittoprosentti oli -13,1 % (-7,4 %)Tilikauden tulos oli -3,5 MEUR (-2,0)Osakekohtainen tulos oli -0,84 euroa (-0,49)NäkymätNäkymät vuodelle 2020 Martela-konsernin koko vuoden 2020 liikevaihdon arvioidaan heikkenevän selvästi ja liiketuloksen heikkenevän edellisvuotisesta. Näkyvyys toiselle vuosipuoliskolle on nykytilanteessa normaaliakin haasteellisempaa ja yhtiö seuraa tilannetta aktiivisesti. Avainluvut, Meur Toimitusjohtaja Matti Rantaniemi:”Liikevaihtomme laski vuoden ensimmäisellä neljänneksellä 15,4 % edelliseen vuoteen verrattuna ja tammi-maaliskuun liikevaihto oli 21,7 milj. euroa. Liikevaihtomme laski odotetusti...
African Gold Group Completes Engineering on Expanded Processing Scenario With Over 100,000oz Capability
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TORONTO, May 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — African Gold Group, Inc. (TSX-V: AGG) (“AGG” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that SENET (Pty) Ltd (“SENET”), the Company’s contractor for the definitive feasibility study (the “DFS”), has completed the engineering assessment on an expanded throughput scenario at the Kobada Gold Project in Southern Mali. The expanded scenario suggests throughput could exceed the DFS target of 100,000oz per annum.Process plant highlights:A 3 million tonne per annum ROM feed combined with a gravity circuit and a carbon-in-leach (CIL) sectionA simplified, compact process plant flowsheet, minimizes the requirement for expensive and long lead process equipmentTried and tested process flowsheet, simple to operate and cost effective, in terms of capital and operating costsFlowsheet design allows for ease...
Grieg Seafood ASA: Q1 2020 results – Efficient production maintained, earnings impacted by biological challenges in Finnmark
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HighlightsHarvest volume of 18 360, above guiding and up 24% from Q1 2019 (14 800)EBIT before fair value adjustment of NOK 240 million (NOK 267 million)EBIT/kg NOK 13.09 (NOK 18.07), with a positive EBIT in each regionPrice achievement impacted by harvesting towards the end of the quarter with low market priceGood production and low cost in Rogaland, but margin impacted by environmental challengesMargin in Finnmark negatively impacted by winter ulcers and one site affected by ISAPositive cost developments in British Columbia and ShetlandReceived ASC certification of five sites in Finnmark and three sites in BCAcquisition of Grieg Newfoundland AS, with long-term annual harvest potential of 30-45 000 tonnesExpected harvest of 24 900 tonnes in Q2 2020, maintaining guidance for 100 000 tonnes in 2020Covid-19The market situation in Q1 2020...
GenMark Prices Public Offering of Common Stock
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CARLSBAD, Calif., May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNMK) (“GenMark” or the “Company”), a molecular diagnostics company focused on developing and commercializing multiplex molecular diagnostic solutions designed to enhance patient care, improve key quality metrics, and reduce the total cost-of-care, today announced the pricing of its previously announced underwritten public offering of 7,253,886 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of $9.65 per share. The gross proceeds to GenMark, before deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, are expected to be approximately $70.0 million. The offering is expected to close on or about May 11, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions.GenMark has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase...
Western Announces First Quarter 2020 Results and Suspends Quarterly Dividend
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX: WEF) (“Western” or the “Company”) reported negative adjusted EBITDA of $17.4 million in the first quarter of 2020. Results were impacted by strike action that concluded in mid-February at the majority of its BC-based operations, a graduated return to work through the second half of the quarter, weak North American markets, and the novel Coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”). The Company mitigated losses arising from labour disruptions by selling available inventory and minimizing certain expenditures.Western curtailed production at its manufacturing operations for one-week in March to implement enhanced health and safety protocols and re-evaluate market conditions arising from COVID-19. In accordance with directions from provincial and federal...
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico Announces Transfer of Shares by Board Members
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico, May 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V., (NYSE: PAC; BMV: GAP) (“the Company” or “GAP”) announces that yesterday, Ms. Laura Diez Barroso Azcárraga and Mr. Carlos Laviada Ocejo, members of GAP’s Board of Directors, transferred shares, representing over 5% of the Company’s capital stock that they held indirectly to direct family members.This transfer does not imply a divestment by these parties or by their family.Company DescriptionGrupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico, S.A.B. de C.V. (GAP) operates 12 airports throughout Mexico’s Pacific region, including the major cities of Guadalajara and Tijuana, the four tourist destinations of Puerto Vallarta, Los Cabos, La Paz and Manzanillo, and six other mid-sized cities: Hermosillo, Guanajuato, Morelia, Aguascalientes, Mexicali and...
