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Month: February 2024

MOBILIZE FINANCIAL SERVICES 2023 Annual Results : ROBUST 2023 RESULTS FOR MOBILIZE FINANCIAL SERVICES CAPITALIZING FROM A NORMALIZING AUTOMOTIVE MARKET

 PRESS RELEASEFebruary 16, 2024ROBUST 2023 RESULTS FOR MOBILIZE FINANCIAL SERVICESCAPITALIZING FROM A NORMALIZING AUTOMOTIVE MARKETMobilize Financial Services, the commercial brand of RCI Banque SA, posts strong growth in sales1 in 2023 as the automotive market returns to normal:The number of new financing contracts in 2023 will be 6.6% higher than in 2022. The amount of new financings will increase by 17.1% in 2023 compared with 2022, driven by a rise in registrations and average amounts financed (+9.9%) The penetration rate for electric vehicles stands at 48.1% in 2023, 5.2 points higher than the penetration rate for other types of engines The penetration rate stands at 43.4% (44.8% in 2022) The number of service and insurance contracts sold in 2023 will be 1.5% higher than in 2022.Mobilize Financial Services...

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Good performance in 2023 – clear decline in fourth quarter

Large fluctuations in demand and a clear decline in the European heat pump market in the second half of the year. Action program to be initiated. Target of SEK 80 billion remains unchanged.   Sales rose by 16.4% to SEK 46,649 (40,071) million  Profit after net financial items amounted to SEK 6,331 (5,675) million Profit after net financial items in the previous year was boosted by non-recurring gains of SEK 118 million: SEK -114 million in Q1 and SEK +232 million in Q2  Earnings per share amounted to SEK 2.37 (2.16)  Dividend of SEK 0.65/share (SEK 0.65/share) proposed  Acquisitions of Miles Industries of Canada, Climate for Life of the Netherlands, Solzaima of Portugal, Ceramicx of Ireland and LS Control of Denmark. The acquired companies have combined annual sales of around SEK 3 billion.  Review of total costs as a result of weak...

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AKVA group ASA: Q4 2023 financial reporting

Acceptable activity level but challenging profitability. AKVA group delivered revenue for Q4 of MNOK 800 (779), an increase of 3% compared to Q4 2022. EBITDA increased from MNOK 27 in Q4 2022 to MNOK 41 in Q4 2023. Adjusted for MNOK 10 in costs related to the rightsizing process EBITDA was MNOK 51 in Q4 2023. The rightsizing process, with estimated MNOK 45 in annual cost savings, was completed in Q4. Order intake of MNOK 718 (889) in Q4 and order backlog of BNOK 2,4 at the end of December 2023. The medium-term financial targets are revised and AKVA is aiming for revenue of minimum BNOK 3,6 and EBIT of 4-5% in 2024. The activity in 2023 was at the same level as last year. Overall, the order intake was sound with the award of RAS contract for Nordic Aqua Partners (MEUR 40) and the post smolt contract for Cermaq Norway (minimum MEUR 60)...

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Umicore: FULL YEAR RESULTS 2023

FULL YEAR RESULTS 2023 UMICORE 2023 FULL YEAR RESULTS Key highlightsRevenues* of € 3.9 billion (-7% vs. 2022) Adjusted EBITDA of € 972 million (-16% vs. 2022) and adjusted EBITDA margin of 25.0% (27.3% in 2022) Adjusted EBIT of € 674 million (-22% vs. 2022) ROCE of 13.5% (19.2% in 2022) Adjusted net profit (Group share) of € 447 million and adjusted EPS of € 1.86Cash flow from operations of € 1,217 million (€ 835 million in 2022); free operating cash flow  of € 332  million (€ 344 million in 2022) Capital expenditures of € 857 million (€ 470 million in 2022) Net debt at € 1,266 million, compared to € 1,104 million at the end of 2022. This corresponds to a net debt/ LTM adj. EBITDA ratio of 1.30 Proposed gross annual dividend for 2023 of € 0.80 of which € 0.55 to be paid in May 2024, with an interim dividend of € 0.25 already paid...

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Aktia appoints Oscar Taimitarha as new Director in charge of Investor Relations

Aktia Bank Plc.Press Release16 February 2024 at 9 am. Aktia appoints Oscar Taimitarha as new Director in charge of Investor Relations Oscar Taimitarha, M.Sc. (Econ.), has been appointed Director of Investor Relations at Aktia. He will start in his position on 1 March 2024 and report to Outi Henriksson, CFO and member of the Executive Committee at Aktia. Oscar has worked at Aktia for the last 20 years and held several leadership positions, for example as Bank Manager and Regional Director. “I am delighted to see Oscar Taimitarha take over the position as Director of Investor Relations at Aktia. Oscar has a deep knowledge of Aktia’s business areas, especially banking, and has a wide network among our stakeholders. I am confident that he will bring Aktia’s dialogue with the investor community to the next level,” said Outi Henriksson. For...

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Vistin Pharma ASA: Fourth quarter and preliminary 2023 financial results

Oslo, Norway, 16th of February 2024 Vistin Pharma ASA (Vistin Pharma, OSE: VISTN) today announces the financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023. Vistin delivers another strong quarter with a 12% revenue growth compared to same quarter last year. Revenue in the fourth quarter ended at MNOK 111 compared to MNOK 99 in Q4 2022. Sales volume in the quarter was up by 11%. Revenue for FY 2023 ended at MNOK 438 compared to MNOK 305 in 2022, a 44% increase. Fourth quarter EBITDA ended at MNOK 25 (Q4’22 MNOK 10). EBITDA are positively affected by increased sales volume, competitive electricity prices and a stronger EUR vs NOK, partly offset by a stronger USD vs NOK. In addition, positive economies of scale effects as the new manufacturing line ramps-up. 2023 FY EBITDA ended at MNOK 86 compared to MNOK 6 last year. The net profit ended at...

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Press Release: Japan first in the world to approve Dupixent® for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU)

Japan first in the world to approve Dupixent® for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU)Approval based primarily on results from Phase 3 trial showing Dupixent significantly reduced itch compared to placebo CSU is the fifth approved indication for Dupixent in Japan and the sixth indication for Dupixent globallyParis and Tarrytown, N.Y. February 16, 2024. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan has granted marketing and manufacturing authorization for Dupixent® (dupilumab) for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in people aged 12 years and older whose disease is not adequately controlled with existing therapy. Japan is the first country to approve Dupixent for CSU, emphasizing the value of Dupixent as a novel treatment option to manage this disease in patients with unmet needs. CSU is a chronic inflammatory...

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AS Ekspress Grupp: Consolidated unaudited interim report for Q4 and 12 months of 2023

In the 4th quarter of 2023, the revenue of AS Ekspress Grupp increased by 11% to EUR 21.3 million and EBITDA also increased by 11% to EUR 4.2 million. The revenue for the 12-month period increased by 14% year-over-year to EUR 73.1 million and EBITDA increased by 15% to EUR 10.2 million. The Group’s net profit for the 4th quarter totalled EUR 2.5 million and for the 12 months, it totalled EUR 3.7 million. Excluding one-off expenses, it decreased by 9% as compared to the same period last year. The decline in net profit was primarily impacted by higher interest rates related to the increase of Euribor and higher depreciation charges arising from the Group’s investments. Digital revenue increased by 21% as compared to the same period last year and made up 83% of the Group’s total revenue. The digital subscription revenue of the Group’s media...

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Aspo Group financial statement release, January 1 – December 31, 2023

Aspo Plc Financial statement release               February 16, 2024, at 8:00 am Aspo Group financial statement release, January 1 – December 31, 2023 Solid fourth quarter, strengthening the platform for future growth Figures from the corresponding period in 2022 are presented in brackets. From the beginning of year 2023, Aspo established a new segment structure and the figures for the comparative periods have been restated. October–December 2023Continuing operationsNet sales from continuing operations decreased to EUR 132.2 (152.9) million. Comparable operating profit from continuing operations was EUR 6.8 (11.1) million, and the comparable operating profit rate of continuing operations was 5.1% (7.3%). The comparable operating profit of ESL Shipping was EUR 5.0 (10.5) million, Telko EUR 2.3 (1.7) million, and Leipurin EUR 0.8 (0.5)...

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Japan First in the World to Approve Dupixent® (dupilumab) for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria (CSU)

Approval based on results from Phase 3 trial showing Dupixent significantly reduced itch compared to placebo CSU is the fifth approved indication for Dupixent in Japan and the sixth indication for Dupixent globally TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and PARIS, Feb. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Sanofi today announced that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) in Japan has granted marketing and manufacturing authorization for Dupixent® (dupilumab) for the treatment of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) in people aged 12 years and older whose disease is not adequately controlled with existing therapy. Japan is the first country to approve Dupixent for CSU, emphasizing the value of Dupixent as a novel treatment option to manage this disease in patients with unmet needs. CSU is a chronic inflammatory...

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