Month: July 2021

Paris, July 26, 2021 LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading high-quality products group, recorded revenue of 28.7 billion euros in the first half of 2021, up 56% compared to the same period in 2020. Organic revenue growth was 53% compared to 2020 and 11% compared to 2019. This performance reflects accelerated growth in the second quarter of 2021, which saw organic revenue increase by 14% compared to 8% in the first quarter.The first half of this year marks a return to strong growth momentum after a severely disrupted year in 2020 resulting from the global pandemic. The largest business group, Fashion & Leather Goods, achieved record levels of revenue with organic growth of 81% compared to 2020, and 38% compared to 2019. The United States and Asia are up sharply since the start of the year while Europe is experiencing...

Lannion, July 26, 2021 – 5:45pm 2021 FIRST-HALF REVENUES: €75.5M, +13% PRO FORMA1 The LUMIBIRD Group, the European leader for laser technologies, recorded 65% growth in consolidated revenues for the first half of 2021 to €75.5m. Pro forma1 growth based on the new scope came to +13% (+16.0% at constant exchange rates), driven by both the Photonics division (+16%) and the Medical division (+11%). Consolidated revenues (unaudited)Revenues (€m) 2021 2020 Reported change pro forma 2020 1 Pro forma 1 changeFirst quarter 33.8 21.9 +54% 32.7 +3.2%Second quarter 41.7 23.9 +75% 33.8 +23%First half 75.5 45.8 +65% 66.6 +13%of which          Photonics 34.7 29.9 +16% 29.9 +16%Medical 40.8 15.8 +158% 36.7 +11%The LUMIBIRD Group’s consolidated revenues for the first six months of 2021 climbed to €75.5m, up 65% based on reported...

               Clermont-Ferrand, July 26, 2021- 5:45pm COMPAGNIE GÉNÉRALE DES ÉTABLISSEMENTS MICHELIN    Financial information for the six months ended June 30, 2021 First-half 2021: The Michelin Group reports sales of €11.2 billion – up 19.6% – and segment operating income of €1.4 billion, representing 12.7% of sales.The Group raises its full-year guidance.In an environment shaped by an enduring health crisis, the robust market recovery was tempered by major disruptions in the global supply chain. In this context, the commitment of Michelin teams helped to deliver a 19.6% increase in sales and €1,421 million in segment operating income for the period, with:a 22.8% increase in tire volumes, adding €1,195 million to SOI1 and reflecting market share gains in every segment, especially 18-inch and larger tires, and a 4.6% increase in sales...

FIRST HALF TURNOVER REACHES € 95.7 MILLION, A 54% INCREASEStrong growth in traditional activities excluding COVID : + 31% at € 40.9 million Extension of the installed instrument park Continuation of the proprietary products development strategyParis, July 26, 2021 – 5:45 pm Eurobio Scientific (FR0013240934, ALERS, PEA-PME eligible), a leading French group in in vitro medical diagnostics and life sciences, today presents its consolidated half-year turnover as at June 30, 2021. New semester of strong growth Eurobio Scientific recorded a turnover of € 95.7 million in the first half of 2021, up 54% compared to the first half of 2020. This performance reflects:– Continued sales linked to the diagnosis of COVID (€ 54.8 million, or 57% of turnover); – Strong growth in traditional activities, excluding COVID (€ 40.9 million, or...

                                                Press release Lesquin, 26 July 2021 18 :00hrs Q1 2021/22 Sales : 33.7 M€ (-11.3%)High comparison basis Back catalogue résilienceConfirmation of FY 2021/22 and FY 2022/23 targetsIFRS – M€ Sales Non audited data2021/20222020/2021Change1st Quarter GamesAccessoriesOthers(1)33.7 12.220.60.938.0 14.522.50.9– 11.3% – 16.0%– 8.8%+ 0.5%(1)Mobile and Audio sales. In Q1 2021/22 (from 1 April to 30 June 2021), Nacon achieved sales of 33.7 M€, down 11.3% compared to Q1 2020/2021. Despite an unfavourable comparison basis, the back catalogue showed a positive momentum. GAMES The video games business posted sales of 12.2 M€, down 16.0% compared with Q1 2020/21, when back catalogue sales were boosted 340% by lockdown. However the good performance of the back catalogue...

Company outlines ESG programs and their impact on the environment, social responsibility and corporate governance INDIANAPOLIS, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Duke Realty (NYSE: DRE), the leading domestic-only, pure-play logistics property REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) in the United States, has released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, an annual recap of the steps the company has taken over the past year to advance sustainability, provide meaningful support to its colleagues and the communities in which it operates, and conduct its business in an ethical and exemplary manner. “Though 2020 presented some unprecedented challenges in every aspect of our operations, we never lost sight of our commitment to ESG,” said Jim Connor, chair and chief executive officer of Duke Realty. “We continued to look for ways to be...

WOWITEL Is Poised To Provide International Services LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — World of Wireless, International Telecom Inc. (OTCMKTS: WWII), an innovative telecommunications provider, today announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Nexpirion.  “As WOWITEL has successfully rolled out operations in the United States, we are now focused on expanding our services to the international community,” says WOWITEL CEO, Gene Curcio. “Nexpirion, a well-established telecom provider with over 2.5 million customers globally, has chosen WOWITEL, with its robust proprietary network and secure commerce platform, to exclusively private label our pre-paid service known as Smart Voice,” says the CEO of Nexpirion. Smart Voice, called Voz Inteligente in Spanish, will be marketed as a flat-fee dialing plan. This...

NORTHVILLE, Mich., July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gentherm (NASDAQ:THRM), a global market leader and developer of innovative thermal management technologies, today announced that Phil Eyler, President and CEO, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the 2021 J.P. Morgan Auto Conference on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. The presentation will begin at 8:55 am (ET). There will be a live audio webcast of the presentation and a replay will be available for 30 days following the presentation on the Events page of the Investor Relations section of Gentherm’s website at: https://gentherm.gcs-web.com/events Investor ContactYijing Brentanoinvestors@gentherm.com 248.308.1702 Media ContactMelissa Fischermedia@gentherm.com 248.289.9702 About GenthermGentherm (NASDAQ:THRM) is a global developer and marketer of innovative thermal management...

LUXEMBOURG, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Thursday, July 29, 2021, Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (“Altisource”) (NASDAQ: ASPS) will report earnings for the second quarter 2021. A press release and presentation will be available on Altisource’s website in the Investor Relations section. Altisource will also host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. EST on the same day to discuss its second quarter 2021 results. A link to the live audio webcast will be available on Altisource’s website in the Investor Relations section. Those who want to listen to the call should go to the website at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the conference call will be available via the website approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available...