Day: January 9, 2025
Ad Hoc Announcement Pursuant to Article 53 of the SIX Exchange Regulation Listing Rules
SIKA POSTS RECORD SALES OF CHF 11.76 BILLION IN 2024 – GROWTH OF 7.4% IN LOCAL CURRENCIESSika posts record sales of CHF 11.76 billion (+4.7% in CHF) in 2024
Sales growth of 7.4% in local currencies (foreign currency impact of -2.7%)
Strong acquisition momentum: MBCC integration with higher synergies and local acquisition of Kwik Bond in the USA, Vinaldom in the Dominican Republic, and Chema in Peru
Organic growth of 1.1% for the full year and 1.7% for the second half of the year
Investment in further growth: commissioning of new plants in Peru, China and Indonesia
Outlook for fiscal 2024:Over-proportional increase in EBITDA expected
Confirmation of 2028 strategic targets for sustainable, profitable growthIn the past fiscal year, Sika achieved...
Apple iSports Group, Inc. Boosts Strategic Leadership with the Appointment of Lyndon Hsu to the Board of Directors
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apple iSports Group, Inc. (OTC-QB: AAPI) (“Company” or “Apple iSports” or “AiS”), a digital sports entertainment and gaming company providing sports betting and streaming solutions, today announced the appointment of Mr. Lyndon Hsu (age 59) to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective December 30, 2024.
Mr. Hsu has extensive experience in investment banking, including mergers and acquisitions. Throughout his career, he has advised on transactions exceeding $1 trillion (USD) in value and has established himself as a trusted advisor to several world-leading corporations and investors. He has held senior leadership roles at global financial institutions, including Standard Chartered (where he was the Global Head of Leveraged and Structured Solutions), HSBC (head of Leverage and Acquisition...
Cygnus increases highly prospective, under-explored ground position by 50%
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Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project, Canada
Two diamond drill rigs about to arrive on site as part of strategy to grow the resource and test brownfield exploration targetsHIGHLIGHTS:Cygnus has secured additional ground next to its Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project, increasing its total land holding to 282km2The newly staked areas add to a highly prospective land position which has seen limited modern exploration in the past 20 years
Chibougamau Copper-Gold Project has a Measured and Indicated Mineral Resource of 3.6Mt at 3.0% CuEq and an Inferred Mineral Resource of 7.2Mt at 3.8% CuEq1
The Chibougamau district is a world-class mineral terrane with strong potential for additional discovery; Historical production totals more than 945,000t of copper and 3.5Moz of gold across 16 former producing mines2
Two diamond drill rigs are set to start...
Quantum Computing Era is Here and Growing: The Dawn of Practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity Applications
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AmpliTech Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMPG, AMPGW), a designer, developer, and manufacturer of state-of-the-art signal processing components for satellite, Public and Private 5G, and other communications networks, including the design of complete 5G/6G systems and a global distributor of packages and lids for integrated circuits assembly, today issued a technical and business opinion written by the company’s CEO/CTO Mr. Fawad Maqbool, which is reflected below:
The era of quantum computing is closer than ever, with groundbreaking advancements made by leading innovators such as Google AI, IBM, Righetti, IonQ, and D-Wave. These companies have made significant strides in integrating quantum computers into current technologies, opening up possibilities for transformative applications in artificial...
Perseus Mining December Quarter Report Webinar
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Perth, Jan. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — QUARTERLY REPORT INVESTOR WEBINAR / CALL
Perth, Western Australia/ January 9, 2025/ Perseus Mining Limited (ASX/TSX: PRU) is hosting an investor webinar and conference call to discuss its December 2024 Quarterly Results, which are anticipated for release around 8:30am AEDT on Wednesday January 29, 2025.
CALL DETAILSAustralia: Wednesday January 29, 2025
Perth – 6:00am
Sydney/Melbourne – 9:00am
Canada: Tuesday January 28, 2025
Vancouver – 2:00pm
Toronto – 5:00pm
UK: Tuesday January 28, 2025
London – 10:00pmRegister for the investor webinar at the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uT5G_R25RBCuc1RfDs1o3Q
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
To join the webinar via telephone, please use one of...
Advantest Forms Strategic Partnerships with FormFactor and Technoprobe
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Makes Small Minority Investments in Each Company to Advance Technology Development
TOKYO, Jan. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) (“the Company”) announced that it has entered into small minority investments and partnership agreements with both Technoprobe SpA (“Technoprobe”) and FormFactor, Inc (“FormFactor”). Advantest is in discussions with, and will continue to evaluate investments in, additional probe card manufacturers as well as other critical semiconductor-industry supply chain companies.
Regarding the Technoprobe investment, Advantest acquired 2.5% of Technoprobe’s outstanding primary shares from T-Plus S.p.A, Technoprobe’s controlling shareholder, in an off-market transaction. Advantest will separately purchase a small minority equity position directly...