Month: August 2020

The January–June 2020 revenue decreased and operating result increased compared to previous year.April–June 2020Revenue was EUR 20.6 million (24.8), representing a change of -16.8 %Operating result was EUR 0.0 million (-1.8)Operating profit per revenue was 0.0 % (-7.1 %)The result for the period was EUR 0.1 million (-1.9)Earnings per share amounted to EUR 0.02 (-0.45)January–June 2020Revenue was EUR 42.3 million (50.4), representing a change of -16.1 %Operating result was EUR -2.8 million (-3.6)Operating profit per revenue was -6.7 % (-7.2 %)The result for the period was EUR -3.4 million (-3.9)Earnings per share amounted to EUR -0.82 (-0.95)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...

Tammi-kesäkuun 2020 liikevaihto heikkeni ja liiketulos parani edellisen vuoden vastaavaan ajankohtaan verrattuna.Huhti-kesäkuu 2020Liikevaihto oli 20,6 MEUR (24,8), muutos -16,8 % Liiketulos oli 0,0 MEUR (-1,8)Liikevoittoprosentti oli 0,0 % (-7,1 %)Tilikauden tulos oli 0,1 MEUR (-1,9)Osakekohtainen tulos oli 0,02 euroa (-0,45)Tammi-kesäkuu 2020Liikevaihto oli 42,3 MEUR (50,4), muutos -16,1 % Liiketulos oli -2,8 MEUR (-3,6)Liikevoittoprosentti oli -6,7 % (-7,2 %)Tilikauden tulos oli -3,4 MEUR (-3,9)Osakekohtainen tulos oli -0,82 euroa (-0,95)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, MeurToimitusjohtaja...

MONTREAL, Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — New Look Vision Group Inc. (“New Look Vision” or the “Company”) (TSX: BCI), a leader in the Canadian retail optical industry with stores across Canada and stores in Florida, reported financial results today for the 13 and 26 week periods ended June 27, 2020 (“Q2 2020”) and provided updates on actions in response to COVID-19, store re-openings, and new financing arrangements. This press release should be read in conjunction with the Company’s management discussion and analysis (the “MD&A”) and interim consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 2020, which are available on the Company’s website at www.newlookvision.ca/investors and have been posted on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.Q2 2020 Financial and Operational HighlightsQ2 2020 highlights,...

MONTRÉAL, 06 août 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Groupe Vision New Look Inc. (« Vision New Look » ou la « société ») (TSX: BCI), un chef de file dans la vente au détail dans l’industrie de l’optique au Canada avec ses magasins au Canada et en Floride, a annoncé aujourd’hui ses résultats financiers pour les périodes de 13 et de 26 semaines terminées le 27 juin 2020 (deuxième trimestre de 2020) et a fait le point sur les mesures qu’elle a prises en réaction à la COVID-19, les réouvertures de magasins et les nouveaux arrangements financiers. Ce communiqué doit être lu à la lumière du rapport de gestion et des états financiers consolidés intermédiaires pour le deuxième trimestre de 2020, qui sont disponibles sur le site de la société à l’adresse www.newlookvision.ca/Investisseurs et également sur SEDAR à l’adresse www.sedar.com.  Faits saillants...

TOKYO, Aug. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (“IIJ”, TSE1: 3774) today announced its consolidated financial results for the first three months for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 (“1Q20”, from April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020) under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).1Overview of 1Q20 Financial Results and Business Outlook“We started FY2020 with well-accomplished first quarter: accumulation of enterprise network services as well as profit improvement significantly exceeded our expectation. Amid the abnormal circumstance caused by the COVID-19, we were able to continuously and structurally improve operating profit by following FY2019 trend of solid accumulation of enterprise network services, which are all monthly recurring revenues. The COVID-19 has absolutely stimulated slow-moving...

HOUSTON, Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Houston Wire & Cable Company (NASDAQ: HWCC) (the “Company”) announced operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 and progress on its cost and debt reduction programs.Revenue of $66.8 millionGAAP net loss of $2.2 million after a $0.2 million non-cash tradename impairment charge, compared to net income of $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2019Operational UpdatePresident & Chief Executive Officer James Pokluda commented “Although the Board and the Company acted quickly to reduce cost and debt, execute plans to provide a safe working environment, assure business continuity and operational excellence and reduce costs, the rapid and pervasive economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted the Company’s financial performance during the...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATESVANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FIREWEED ZINC LTD. (“Fireweed” or the “Company”) (TSXV: FWZ) is pleased to announce closing of the non-brokered private placement (the “Offering”) announced July 15, 2020 for total gross proceeds of CAD$5.2 million. Highlights$5.2 million Offering over-subscribedInsiders, namely Directors, Management, and their proxies, participated for a total of 521,697 Units plus 76,961 Flow Through Shares in the financing to add to their holdingsFinancing will provide Fireweed with capital to fund the 2020 work program primarily focused on drilling in the Boundary Zone at Macmillan Pass but also exploration of new target areasFireweed CEO Brandon Macdonald stated, “Thanks to impressive...

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Checkmate Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMPI), a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on developing proprietary technology to harness the power of the immune system to combat cancer, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 5,000,000 shares of common stock at a public offering price of $15.00 per share. All of the shares are being offered by Checkmate. Checkmate’s common stock is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “CMPI” on August 7, 2020. The gross proceeds of the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by Checkmate, are expected to be approximately $75,000,000. The offering is expected to close on August 11, 2020, subject to the satisfaction of...

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aura Minerals Inc. (TSX: ORA) (B3: AURA32) (the “Company” or “Aura”) today announces the settlement of the Over-Allotment BDRs (as defined below) of the previously announced initial primary and secondary public offering with restricted efforts of Brazilian depositary receipts (certificados de depósito de ações, or “BDRs“), sponsored level II, issued by Itaú Unibanco S.A., as depositary institution, with each BDR representing one share of the Company (each, a “Share”) (the “Offering”).The Offering consisted of (i) a primary public offering with restricted efforts of, initially, 331,033 BDRs (the “Primary Offering” and the “Primary Offering BDRs”), representing 331,033 Shares, and a secondary public offering with restricted efforts of, initially,...

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sirius International Insurance Group, Ltd. (Nasdaq: SG) (“Sirius Group”, the “Company”, or the “Group”) today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. The Company reported comprehensive income of $50 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared to comprehensive income of $8 million for the second quarter of 2019. For the six months ended June 30, 2020, the comprehensive loss was $(135) million compared to comprehensive income of $84 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Group recorded a combined ratio of 96% for the quarter ended June 30, 2020.Book value per common share was $13.18 as of June 30, 2020 compared to $12.78 as of March 31, 2020 and $14.23 as of December 31, 2019, an increase of 3.1% for the quarter and a decrease of 7.4% for the...