Month: February 2022

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        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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Amdocs Freestyle Billing enables operators to support end users’ preferred payment and business model per experience; introduces intelligent billing and monetization options, partner ecosystem management and improves real-time billing visibility JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Amdocs (NASDAQ: DOX), a leading provider of software and services to communications and media companies, today introduced Amdocs Freestyle Billing solution to enable service providers to evolve their billing with a next-generation, flexible, customizable offering, future-proofed for the endless possibilities of 5G experiences as well as new services, physical and virtual goods. Several tier-1 North American service providers have already integrated this solution, improving existing customer experiences and preparing their business for...

Property and auto insurance shopping slows at end of 2021 CHICAGO, Feb. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Despite optimism at the outset of the quarter, property and auto insurance shopping trended below 2020 levels at the end of 2021. TransUnion’s (NYSE: TRU) latest Personal Lines Insurance Shopping Report found auto insurance shopping was down an average of 12.5%, while property insurance shopping dropped an average of 3.4%, compared to the same time period in 2020. Record-breaking prices for both new and used vehicles deterred many consumers from auto shopping, and in turn, reduced insurance shopping by as much as 16.4%, compared to Q4 2020. However, insurance premiums have continued to rise in response to rising severity trends, which is prompting more consumers to switch carriers, according to a recent report by J.D. Power. While...