Month: August 2023
Report on the first half year of 2023for ROCKWOOL A/SRelease no. 11 – 2023to Nasdaq Copenhagen
30 August 2023
Strong results in a depressed construction market
HighlightsSales in H1 2023 reached 1783 MEUR, a decrease of seven percent in local currencies and eight percent in reported figures compared to last year, driven by lower sales in many European markets.Sales in Q2 2023 reached 917 MEUR, a decrease of seven percent in local currencies and 10 percent in reported figures compared to last year.EBITDA in H1 2023 reached 358 MEUR, up four percent, yielding a 20.1 percent EBITDA margin. Sales prices were maintained while energy costs decreased bringing earnings back to a normalised and satisfactory level.EBITDA in Q2 2023 reached 194 MEUR, an increase of three percent. The EBITDA margin was 21.2 percent.EBIT in H1 2023 increased...
Blockmate Announces Board Changes
Written by Customer Service on . Posted in Public Companies.
LONDON and AMSTERDAM, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blockmate Ventures Inc (TSX.V: MATE) (FSE: 8MH1) (OTCQB: MATEF) (“Blockmate” or the “Company”) announces that Mr David Wong has resigned as Chairman and Director of Blockmate effective today.
The Board would like to thank Mr Wong for his many years of service to the Company and wishes him well in his future endeavours.
Concurrently, the Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Domenic Carosa, a current member of the Board, as the new Chairman of Blockmate.
About Blockmate Ventures Inc.Blockmate Ventures is a venture creator focussing on building fast growing technology businesses relating to cutting edge sectors such as blockchain, climate and energy storage. Working with prospective founders, projects in incubation can benefit from the Blockmate ecosystem that offers...
FFB Bancorp Announces Ticker Symbol Change
Written by Customer Service on . Posted in Public Companies.
FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FFB Bancorp, formerly Communities First Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (OTCQX: FFBB), the parent company of FFB Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that it has received approval from FINRA to officially change its ticker symbol from “CFST” to “FFBB” effective at the market open on August 30, 2023. The Company’s common stock will continue to be traded on the OTCQX and the CUSIP number will not be changing.
The decision to change the ticker symbol was made to align with the renaming of the Company to FFB Bancorp and its subsidiary to FFB Bank, which occurred earlier this year. These changes are part of the Company’s Northern and Southern California expansion strategy and were chosen to better resonate with new customers in these markets, and eventually the greater U.S. Steps...
Global Sinus Irrigation Systems Market Size to Reach USD 803.6 Million in 2032 | Emergen Research
Written by Customer Service on . Posted in Mergers And Acquisitions.
Increasing prevalence of sinusitis is a key factor driving market revenue growth
Vancouver, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The anticipated figure for the global sinus irrigation systems market size is projected to attain USD 803.6 million by 2032, with a consistent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.4% during the projected period. This insight is drawn from the most recent analysis conducted by Emergen Research. The primary impetus behind the escalation in market revenue pertains to the escalating prevalence of sinusitis. To elaborate, the condition of Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS), which stands as a prevalent, chronic medical ailment, exhibits its impact across diverse age groups.
Noteworthy incidence rates are reported in different regions, with China, the U.S., and Europe disclosing incidence rates of 13%, 12.3%, and...
Lleida.net obtains European patent on its method for registering content in blockchain transactions
Written by Customer Service on . Posted in Public Companies.
MADRID, Spain, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Spanish listed company Lleida.net (OTC.US) (ALLLN.PA) (LLN.MA) has been granted a European patent for its Method for Certifying the Content of Blockchain Transactions. The recognition is valid for 20 years and bears the number EP3761207, which is granted by the European Patent Office. The patent covers one of the main problems of blockchain networks and the blockchain industry which is the reliability of content entered into the network. The granting of this patent will allow the company to generate over its lifetime additional revenue in the SaaS segment estimated in the order of €30 million.
The method offers a way to immutably record messaging data in a blockchain ledger for traceability and trust purposes. Its innovation is the combination of the layer of trustworthiness that...
Avid Learning Summit London Tackles the Skills Gap in Media and Entertainment Industry
Written by Customer Service on . Posted in Public Companies.
Avid brings a Europe-focused Learning Summit to London’s Ravensbourne University on September 9, offering students and educators a free full-day program with connections to industry leadersAvid Learning Summit London Tackles the Skills Gap in Media and Entertainment IndustryAvid brings a Europe-focused Learning Summit to London’s Ravensbourne University on September 9BURLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Building on the success of its recent Avid Learning Summit in Los Angeles, Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID) today announced the continuation of its series to connect students, educators and jobseekers with leaders and employers in film, TV and music production. Avid will present the next Avid Learning Summit on September 9 at Ravensbourne University in the heart of London’s newest permanent creative community with over...
Theratechnologies Announces All U.S. Oncology Clinical Sites Now Enrolling for Phase 1 Trial of Sudocetaxel Zendusortide
Written by Customer Service on . Posted in Public Companies.
MONTREAL, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Theratechnologies Inc. (“Theratechnologies” or the “Company”) (TSX: TH) (NASDAQ: THTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies, today announced that all five of the U.S.-based clinical sites participating in the conduct of the Phase 1 clinical trial of the Company’s lead investigational peptide drug conjugate, sudocetaxel zendusortide, are now activated to screen, enroll and dose advanced ovarian cancer patients. A sixth site based in Canada is finalizing its start-up activity.
Full details about the study design, participation criteria and contact information for the sites can be found at : https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04706962.
About Sudocetaxel Zendusortide and SORT1+ Technology™
Sudocetaxel zendusortide is...
VAALCO Energy, Inc. Provides Update on Operations in Gabon
Written by Customer Service on . Posted in Public Companies.
HOUSTON, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY; LSE: EGY) (“VAALCO” or the “Company”) today provided an update on operations in offshore Gabon.
The Company’s Gabonese production is 100% offshore and all of VAALCO’s Gabon operations continue to operate normally. The Etame field completed a lifting of approximately 641,000 barrels of oil from Etame on Sunday, August 27, 2023. VAALCO has diversified its scope of operations and has ongoing production activities in Gabon, Egypt and Canada.
About VAALCO
VAALCO, founded in 1985 and incorporated under the laws of Delaware, is a Houston, Texas, USA based, independent energy company with production, development and exploration assets in Africa and Canada.
Following its business combination with TransGlobe Energy Corporation (“TransGlobe”) in October 2022, VAALCO...
Correction: Avance Gas Holding Ltd: Key information relating to the dividend for the second quarter 2023
Written by Customer Service on . Posted in Public Companies.
Bermuda, August 30, 2023
Please note that the payment date has been postponed by 1 day due to regulatory requirements.
Key information relating to the dividend to be paid by Avance Gas Holding Ltd. for the second quarter 2023:
Dividend amount: $0.50
Declared currency: USD
Last day including right: September 6, 2023
Ex-date: September 7, 2023
Record date: September 8, 2023
Payment date: September 14, 2023
Date of Approval: August 29, 2023
For further queries, please contact:
Randi Navdal Bekkelund, CFOEmail: IR@avancegas.comTel: +47 23 11 40 00
ABOUT AVANCE GASAvance Gas operates in the global market for transportation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The Company is one of the world’s leading owners and operators of very large gas carriers (VLGCs) and operates a fleet of fourteen modern ships including two dual fuel LPG newbuildings...
Havila Shipping ASA: Second quarter 2023 accounts
Written by Customer Service on . Posted in Earnings Releases And Operating Results.
SummaryThe freight revenues in the second quarter were NOK 43 million higher than the first quarter of this year and NOK 13 million higher than the second quarter last year, despite the fact that one vessel was sold out of the fleet in January this year. The spot market for both anchor handling vessels and platform supply vessels has contributed to the increase in freight revenues in addition to higher revenues from contracts entered into.
Havila Shipping ASA achieved an operating income before depreciation of NOK 98.4 million in Q2 2023, compared with NOK 189.7 million in Q2 2022.
Total operating income was NOK 206.0 million in Q2 2023, compared with NOK 287.3 million in Q2 2022.
The group had as of 30/06/23 17 vessels operated from Fosnavåg, six for external owners.
The fleet utilization in Q2 2023 was 90 %.Result for 2 quarter 2023Total...