Year: 2023

Company announcement no. 20 / 2023Schindellegi, Switzerland – 13 November 2023 Trifork Group: Weekly report on share buyback On 2 November 2023, Trifork initiated a share buyback program in accordance with Regulation No. 596/2014 of the European Parliament and Council of 16 April 2014 (MAR) and Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, (Safe Harbour regulation). The share buyback program runs from 2 November 2023 up to and including no later than 31 March 2024. For details, please see announcement no. 17 of 31 October 2023. Under the share buyback program, Trifork will purchase shares for up to a total of DKK 15 million (approximately EUR 2 million). Prior to the launch of the share buyback, Trifork held 232,497 treasury shares, corresponding to 1.2% of the share capital.Date Number of shares Average purchase price (DKK) Transaction...

Press ReleaseSodexo earns top LGBTIQ+ inclusion level achievement in 2023 Workplace Pride Global Benchmark for the 4th year in a rowIssy-les-Moulineaux, November 13rd, 2023 Sodexo is pleased to announce that it has earned the Advocate designation in the 2023 Workplace Pride Global Benchmark for the 4th year in a row. This prestigious recognition highlights Sodexo’s performance and commitment to high standards of LGBTQ+ inclusion among globally renowned organizations. Sodexo maintained its impressive score of 91,90%, reaching the top-level ranking in the benchmark. With this score, Sodexo reaffirms its position as a leader in both the service industry and the private sector categories and continues to pave the way for LGBTQ+ inclusion within its own workforce and for society. The Workplace Pride Global Benchmark evaluates...

Bilia has signed an agreement with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to become the official importer for JLR brands (Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, Jaguar) in Sweden and Norway. As part of the agreement, a joint venture, Bilia JLR Import AB, will be established between the two companies. The newly established joint venture agreement includes import operations for new car sales and aftermarket services. Importer offices will be located in Malmö and Oslo. The importing business is expected to commence by April 1, 2024. “We are happy for the opportunity to be able to develop a close collaboration with JLR through the joint venture. Bilia’s focus on customer experience, efficient processes, broad experience and strong position in Sweden and Norway, together with JLR´s iconic brands and attractive product offering and investment in electrification...

Leading European digital signage solutions provider ZetaDisplay has entered into a multi-year framework agreement with Axfood, initially for the development and establishment of a new digital signage solutions concept for leading Swedish grocery retail chain Hemköp covering 220 stores.  Hemköp wanted to challenge established digital signage practices and deliver a refreshed in-store solutions concept backed by business value focus, data and analytics across its network of stores in Sweden. Ted Bergström, Hemköp Marketing Director explains: “Going into this project we had very clear ROI demands along with the need to innovate. Working alongside ZetaDisplay, we are proud to have pushed the boundaries of what Digital Signage can achieve in retail environments by challenging established practices and instigating a fresh approach. The ZetaDisplay...

Meudon (France), 13 November 2023 – In its November 12th session the Group Board of Directors decided to co-opt Mr. Luciano Siani as a member of Vallourec Board of Directors. The ratification of Mr. Luciano Siani’s appointment will be proposed to the Group’s next Shareholder’s meeting on 23 May 2024. Mr. Siani has held key leadership positions within Vale Group for almost 15 years, most of them as a Senior member of Vale Executive Committee. He has been Group Financial Officer and most recently Executive Vice President Strategy and Business transformation till January 2023. Prior to Vale, Mr. Siani has worked 14 years for the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) in various senior roles related to export finance, capital markets and infrastructure assets. He has represented the Bank on the Boards of several large Brazilian companies. Earlier,...

LONDON and VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mkango Resources Ltd (AIM/TSX-V: MKA) (the “Company” or “Mkango”) is pleased to announce that it has published its inaugural Environmental, Social & Governance (“ESG”) Report for the year 2022. This report has been prepared, to the extent applicable for the current phase of operations, in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative Standards (“GRI”) ‘Core’ option and is accompanied by a wider set of disclosures on Mkango’s sustainability performance. 2022 ESG highlights include:IFC compliant ESHIA completed and approved by Malawian Environmental Protection Agency (MEPA) In depth stakeholder engagement completed for ESHIA safely despite Covid-19 Streamlined business structure further enabling Mine, Refine and Recycle Strategy CSR spend to date of...

Regulated / Inside information Solvay (EssentialCo) unveils its new strategy and 2028 financial targets Highlights resilient cash generation and attractive returns  Brussels, November 13, 2023 – 7:00 CET Today marks a new era for Solvay and its stakeholders as it looks to a future as a simpler, more focused company post the Syensqo spin-off (subject to the approval by Solvay’s shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting on December 8, 2023). Solvay’s incoming management team will share its strategy, mid-term financial targets and will confirm its sustainability commitments at Solvay’s Capital Markets Day today. The company is committed to delivering profitable growth, resilient cash generation and attractive returns that will fuel all relevant process innovation investment, as well as Solvay’s endeavor to reach carbon neutrality...

Press release Regulated informationInside information Syensqo launches its 5-year growth strategy to create significant value Brussels, November 13, 2023 – 7:00 CET/CEST Today marks a new era for Syensqo and its stakeholders as it sets out its new, more focused growth strategy as it prepares to begin life as an independent, listed company (subject to approval by Solvay’s shareholders at the Extraordinary General Meeting approval on December 8, 2023). Syensqo presents its new mid-term financial targets and sustainability commitments at its inaugural Capital Markets Day. The presentation prepared for the Capital Markets Day is available on Syensqo’s website (www.syensqo.com/en/investors/spinoff) and key highlights are summarized below. Syensqo’s future senior leadership team, announced on November 3rd, 2023, is committed to accelerating...