Year: 2021

Vopak reports on Q3 2021 financial resultsRotterdam, the Netherlands, 12 November 2021Q3 2021 Q2 2021 Q3 2020   in EUR millions YTD Q3 2021 YTD Q3 2020           309.5 303.1 297.0 Revenues       912.7       886.3                 Results -excluding exceptional items-    212.5 206.2 200.1 Group operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)       619.1       602.7128.4 124.6 126.6 Group operating profit (EBIT)       374.3       383.481.0 76.1 82.9 Net profit attributable to holders of ordinary shares       230.2       249.00.65 0.61 0.65 Earnings per ordinary share (in EUR)         1.84         1.96                 Results -including exceptional items-    203.1 136.5 195.7 Group operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)       540.0       629.6119.0 54.9 122.2 Group...

Press ReleaseOutside trading hours – Regulated information*Brussels, 12 November 2021 (07.00 a.m. CET)          KBC Group: Third-quarter result of 601 million euros Early in the third quarter, Belgium was confronted with the devastating consequences of heavy flooding in a number of provinces. We would once again like to express our heartfelt sympathy to everyone directly affected, as well as our deep appreciation to all the relief workers and volunteers who have been working tirelessly on behalf of the victims. We fully support the agreement reached following the talks held between Assuralia (the federation of the Belgian insurance sector) and the authorities, which provides greater security for all victims. Over the past few months, we have been using all our knowledge and expertise – via our broad network of insurance agents,...

STRONG QUARTER – RETURNING VALUE TO SHAREHOLDERS HIGHLIGHTS •          Operating income of USD 205.3m (USD 43.3m) •          EBITDA of USD 57.1m (USD 5.9m) including USD 23.3m from Lighthouse Navigation•          Net result of USD 35.2m (USD -4.2m)•          Declared dividend of USD 16.0m (NOK 0.55 per share)•          Net TCE of USD 25 378 per day for owned fleet•          Entered into agreements to acquire two new Ultramax bulk carriers •          77 per cent of ship days in Q4 are booked at about USD 29 000 net per day. 42 percent of ship days in the next four quarters are booked at about USD 25 500 net per day•          Modern fleet of 30 vessels with an average age of about 4 years and cash breakeven of about USD 10 500 per day Subsequent events •          BELFRI (2007) was delivered to its new owners in October 2021. Net cash flow...

MONACO, Nov. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eneti Inc. (NYSE:NETI) (the “Company”) announced today that it has priced its previously announced underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of 19,444,444 shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Shares”), at $9.00 per share. The Company has granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,916,667 Common Shares.  The Offering will result in gross proceeds to the Company of approximately $175.0 million (or approximately $201.2 million if the underwriters’ option to purchase additional Common Shares is exercised in full) prior to deducting underwriting discounts, commissions and other offering expenses. As part of the Offering, Scorpio Holdings Limited, a related party of the Company, has agreed to purchase 3,666,666 Common Shares at...

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) today announced that it has priced its offering of $400.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “notes”). The offering size was increased from the previously announced offering size of $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes. The issuance and sale of the notes are expected to close on November 16, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. 3D Systems also granted the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a 13-day period from and including the date on which the notes are first issued, up to an additional $60.0 million aggregate principal amount of notes. The notes will be senior, unsecured obligations of 3D Systems, will not bear regular interest and the...

SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baozun Inc. (Nasdaq: BZUN and HKEX:9991) (“Baozun” or the “Company”), the leading brand e-commerce service partner that helps brands execute their e-commerce strategies in China, today announced a record high in order value for the 2021 11.11 Shopping Festival occurred during the 11-day period from November 1 to 11 (“11.11 Festival”). Total order value settled through payment gateways on all of the Company’s e-commerce channels was RMB 19.18 billion for the 2021 11.11 Festival, an increase of 16.3% compared to the 2020 11.11 Festival. In advance of the 2021 11.11 Festival, Baozun completed a series of strategic upgrades and initiatives to manage the anticipated surge in user engagement and orders. It optimized omni-channel integration across multiple platforms, improved data privacy...

Millicom (Tigo) to acquire full control of Tigo Guatemala Luxembourg, November 12, 2021 – Millicom announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 45% equity interest in its joint venture businesses in Guatemala (collectively, “Tigo Guatemala”) from our local partner for $2.2 billion in cash. The transaction was signed today and is expected to close later today. As a result, Millicom will own a 100% equity interest in Tigo Guatemala. The transaction is expected to be significantly and immediately accretive to Millicom’s cash flow and net income and to increase Millicom’s equity free cash flow1 by approximately $200 million before incremental financing costs. Bridge financing to fund the transaction is being provided by a group of leading international banks. Millicom intends to refinance the bridge with the...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION IN THE UNITED STATES OR OVER UNITED STATES WIRE SERVICES CARLSBAD, Calif., Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aurora Spine Corporation (“Aurora Spine” or the “Company”) (TSXV: ASG) (OTCQB: ASAPF), a designer and manufacturer of innovative medical devices that improve spinal surgery outcomes, today announced it will issue its financial results press release for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Management will host a webcast that day at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results. Investors that would like to pose questions to the management team on the webcast are encouraged to do so by emailing ASAPF@Lythampartners.com. Third Quarter 2021 Webcast Details Date and Time: Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET Live Webcast Information: Interested parties can access...

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: OSMT) (“Osmotica” or the “Company”), a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that the Company will release its 2021 third quarter financial results on Monday, November 15, 2021, after the close of the U.S. financial markets. Brian Markison, Chief Executive Officer, James “JD” Schaub, Chief Operating Officer, and Andrew Einhorn, Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call as follows:Date Monday, November 15, 2021Time 4:30 p.m. ETToll free (U.S.) (866) 672-5029International (409) 217-8312Conference ID 57399556Webcast (live and replay) www.osmotica.com under the “Investor & News” sectionAbout Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc Osmotica Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: OSMT) is a specialty pharmaceutical company...

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ANY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS RESTRICTION MAY CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF UNITED STATES SECURITIES LAWS TORONTO, Nov. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avicanna Inc. (“Avicanna” or the “Company“) (TSX: AVCN) (OTCQX: AVCNF) (FSE: 0NN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of organic and sustainable plant-derived cannabinoid-based products announces that Flavio Jose Zaclis has resigned as a director of the Company effective immediately for personal reasons. Aras Azadian, Chief Executive Officer, commented “We wanted to express our gratitude to Flavio for stepping into the role at a critical time for the company and helping us pave the path for our next stage of...