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...

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...

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...

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...

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...