Day: February 23, 2022
Excellent 2021 performance with exceptional sales growth of +7%1 and free cash-flow from operations2 of €170 million supported by solid operational performance
Initial successes of the plan Everyday marking the start of the Group’s profound transformation with an acceleration in the number of Darty Max subscribers to almost 500,000Strong growth in revenue, which stood at €8,043 million in 2021, up +7.4% compared to 2020 on a reported basis and +8.2% compared to pro-forma 2019 figures3Consolidation of digital performance with the gain of 5 million new active web customers and a share of online sales of 26% of total sales
Initial successes of Everyday: nearly 500,000 Darty Max subscribers, more than 150,000 visio with salespeople, 13 Fnac shop-in-shops opened within Manor, a +6-point increase in product sustainability4 and a strong...
Nexity: Press Release – 2021 annual results
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2021 Full-Year Results Paris, 23 February 2022, 17h45 CEST
2021 performance at all-time highsFurther growth expected in 2022Dividend per share up 25% to €2.50
Delivering profitable growth through the resilient model of a fully integrated real estate operatorAround 21,000 reservations for the third year in a row despite the health crisis
Revenue of €4.6bn (+5% compared to 2020) with a strong rebound in Services (+11%)
Record high current operating profit (€371m) implying an 8% margin
€20.7bn pipeline providing high visibility (equivalent to 5 years...
Ramsay Sante : half year results as at end of December 2021
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PRESS RELEASE
Paris, 23rd February 2022
Half-year results as at end of December 2021
The period significantly impacted by COVID waves during which Ramsay Santé have continued to play a key role, in both France and the Nordics, to take care of patients
Financial results improving on a solid performance in the NordicsContinued commitment in the last 6 months for taking care of COVID patients in Europe, with more than 4,000 COVID patients treated in France, whereof 1,500 in critical care, and more than 500 in Sweden. As an example, in France, in Paris area, nearly 20% of all COVID patients in critical care are taken in charge in Ramsay Santé’s hospitals. The Group has also continued to contribute through both COVID testing (20% of COVID tests in Norway are performed in Ramsay Santé facilities) and vaccination efforts to support the governments...
Ålandsbanken Abp: Acquisitions of own shares 23.02.2022
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Ålandsbanken Abp
Changes in company’s own shares23.02.2022 at 18:30 EET
Ålandsbanken Abp: Acquisitions of own shares 23.02.2022Date
23.02.2022
ExchangeBourse trade
Nasdaq Helsinki Oy (XHEL)Buy
Share class
ALBBV
Amount
1,328
Average price/share
34.4318
EURHighest price/share
34.5000
EURLowest price/share
34.3000
EURTotal price
45,725.43
EUR
The shares held by Ålandsbanken Abp on 23.02.2022:
ALBBV 15,795
On behalf of Ålandsbanken Abp
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (Publ)
Antti Salakka Janne Tiihonen
For more information, please contact:
Peter Wiklöf, Managing Director and Chief Executive, Bank of Åland Plc, tel +358 40 512 7505AttachmentCopy of ALBBV SBB 23022022
Valoe Corporation’s Financial Statement Release 1 January – 31 December 2021
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Valoe Corporation Financial Statement Release 23 February 2022 at 18.30 Finnish time
The net sales increased by 33 percent. The profit for the period improved but was still strongly negative.
Our strategy to direct Valoe’s operations on enhancing Vehicle-Integrated Photovoltaics (VIPV) began to materialize. Nearly all our net sales, about 92%, came from orders in the automotive industry. In 2020, the corresponding share was about 16%. Almost all new orders also related to VIPV applications. In 2022, we continue to focus on this customer group and expect the growth to be related to vehicles.
During the financial year 2021, our net sales increased by approximately 33 percent compared to the previous year and were about EUR 2.1 million. Our profit for the period improved compared to the previous year. However, it was...
LIDDS AB (publ) Year-end report 2021
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October – DecemberNet sales amounted to 2.4 (0.3) MSEK
The operating result for the period was -8.9 (-12.5) MSEK
The net result was -8.9 (-12.5) MSEK corresponding to earnings per share of SEK -0.26 (-0.42)
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to -9.9 (-10.1) MSEK
Cash and cash equivalents amounted to 34.0 (36.1) MSEKJanuary – DecemberNet sales amounted to 3.6 (0.3) MSEK
The operating result for the period was -37.3 (-32.3) MSEK
The net result was -37.3 (-32.3) MSEK corresponding to earnings per share of SEK -1.16 (-1.20)
Cash flow from operating activities amounted to -42.6 (-27.4) MSEK Significant events during 2021An R&D agreement was signed with Johnson & Johnson Enterprise Innovation Inc (J&J) with an exclusive option for J&J to sign a global license agreement.
LIDDS’ Chinese partner Puheng...
Crown Realty Partners Completes First Acquisition for its Value-Add Fund, CR V LP
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Park of Commerce, Ottawa, ON
Park of Commerce, Ottawa, ONTORONTO, Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crown Realty Partners (“Crown”) has completed the first acquisition for its value-add fund, Crown Realty V Limited Partnership (“CR V LP” or the “Fund”). The property, known as Park of Commerce, consists of four office buildings and is located within the Greater Ottawa Area along the Queensway Corridor.
CR V LP is the fifth value-add closed-end fund managed by Crown and offers institutional and family office investors enhanced returns through Crown’s active approach to management. Crown successfully raised approximately $260 million in equity commitments as of October 2021 and will focus on investments within Canada’s primary office markets, especially the Greater Toronto Area and the Greater Ottawa...
Nearly 75% Of Women in Manufacturing Recommend A Career In The Industry, A New Study From Xometry & Women in Manufacturing Finds
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Xometry and the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) to Present Findings in Special “Xometry Live” Event on March 10
NEW YORK, Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xometry’s Thomas division, a leader in product sourcing, supplier selection, and marketing solutions for industry, today released the results of its ‘Career Advancement for Manufacturing Annual Report,’ an annual research study conducted in partnership with the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM).
Based on responses from 663 industry professionals, the second-annual report unveils key insights into representation across industry; shares state- and sector-specific data, and highlights strategies for closing the gender gap in an effort to further diversify the manufacturing sector. Xometry and Women in Manufacturing will present the findings in a special “Xometry...
UPDATE: Hour Loop Expands Operations with Multiple New Offices in Taiwan
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REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hour Loop, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOUR) (“Hour Loop”), a leading online retailer, today announced it has expanded its operations with the opening of three new offices in Taipei, Taichung, and Tainan. These new offices are part of Hour Loop’s expansion plans to broaden its operational capabilities across geographies.
“Through the opening of our new offices in Taiwan, we are rapidly expanding our employee base and operational capabilities which will enable us to drive sustained growth over time,” said Sam Lai, CEO of Hour Loop. “In our short time as a public company to date, we have mandated and executed immediate, accelerated growth as we are moving aggressively to augment our staff from 70 to over 300 employees. This strategic expansion displays our focus on scaling our business and capabilities...
APT Systems Verifundr Platform to Meet Growing Demand for Digital Escrow
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APTY
APT Systems Verifundr PlatformSAN FRANCISCO, CA, Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — APT Systems, Inc. (OTC Pink: APTY), a software development and fintech company, revealed its Verifundr digital escrow platform will resolve problems facing traditional paper-based escrow systems. Verifundr is designed to serve as a fintech bridge between the old cash economy and blockchain-based smart contracts, in a fraction of the time and expense demanded by traditional escrow systems.
“Some traditional escrow processes can take up to 60 days, depending on the type of agreement, which increases costs, exposure to delays, and the risk of losing funds,” says Glenda Dowie, Founder and CEO of APT Systems, Inc. “Verifundr will manage milestones, closing times and costs, while enabling payments to be made seamlessly with...