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EQS-News: SHOP APOTHEKE EUROPE PROMOTED TO THE MDAX.

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

SHOP APOTHEKE EUROPE PROMOTED TO THE MDAX.

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  • SHOP APOTHEKE EUROPE PROMOTED TO THE MDAX.
  • SHOP APOTHEKE EUROPE PROMOTED TO THE MDAX.
  • SHOP APOTHEKE EUROPE will be promoted to the MDAX, the leading German stock index for mid-sized companies, following the latest index review by global index provider STOXX Ltd.
  • Effective 19 June 2023, SHOP APOTHEKE EUROPE will be among the 50 largest listed companies in Germany based on free float market capitalisation, just behind the top 40 companies in the DAX.

Media Release: Sensirion air quality sensors harmonized with RESET Air Standard

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Sensirion is proud to announce the harmonization of its air quality sensors with the RESET Air Standard.

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  • Sensirion is proud to announce the harmonization of its air quality sensors with the RESET Air Standard.
  • This step simplifies the accreditation process for indoor air quality monitors and enables customers to comply with RESET standards while ensuring accurate and reliable indoor air quality monitoring.
  • Indoor air quality significantly impacts the health, well-being, productivity, and overall quality of life for occupants of both commercial and residential buildings.
  • To ensure high data quality, RESET accredits indoor air quality monitors that meet their standards with the RESET Air Certification, making them eligible for RESET projects.

Appointment of Joint Broker

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Funding Circle (LSE: FCH), the lending platform for small business borrowers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Investec Bank plc (“Investec”) as its joint corporate broker with immediate effect.

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  • Funding Circle (LSE: FCH), the lending platform for small business borrowers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Investec Bank plc (“Investec”) as its joint corporate broker with immediate effect.
  • Investec will work alongside Numis Securities Limited, the company’s existing corporate broker.

WICKES GROUP PLC: Correction: Director/PDMR Shareholding

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

The following amendment has been made to the ‘Wickes Group Plc: Director/PDMR Shareholding’ announcement released on 08/06/2023 at 15:00 under EQS News ID 1652879.

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  • The following amendment has been made to the ‘Wickes Group Plc: Director/PDMR Shareholding’ announcement released on 08/06/2023 at 15:00 under EQS News ID 1652879.
  • The reference to the cash dividend paid by the Company on 7 June should have said ‘final’ not ‘interim’ as previously announced.
  • All other information remains unchanged.
  • The fully amended text is shown below:
    The Company was notified on 8 June 2023 that the final cash dividend paid by the Company on 7 June 2023 was reinvested by way of an election under The Wickes Share Incentive Plan to purchase shares of 10p each in the Company on 7 June 2023 for the PDMR as set out below:

Spexis announces the publication of promising results for a novel class of macrocyclic, peptidomimetic antibiotics in Science Advances

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

The manuscript, titled “Peptidomimetic Antibiotics Disrupt the Lipopolysaccharide Transport Bridge of Drug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae,” is available online in the international peer-reviewed journal Science Advances at: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adg3683 .

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  • The manuscript, titled “Peptidomimetic Antibiotics Disrupt the Lipopolysaccharide Transport Bridge of Drug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae,” is available online in the international peer-reviewed journal Science Advances at: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adg3683 .
  • In the United States, more than 2.8 million antimicrobial-resistant infections occur each year, leading to over 35,000 deaths and an estimated USD 4.6 billion in healthcare costs.
  • Recent discovery of plasmid-mediated transferable colistin resistance genes have shown the ease with which resistance can spread in bacterial populations.
  • No cross-resistance with standard of care antibiotics was observed and the demonstrated Enterobacteriaceae-specificity versus broad-spectrum activity supports continued development for this class of antibiotics for the potential management and treatment of antimicrobial resistant pathogens.

Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Horizon Therapeutics plc

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER

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  • OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER
    Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a)
    The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient.
  • For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
  • If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree (Note 1)
    For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
    In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser also making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
  • If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    If there are interests and short positions to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2 for each additional class of relevant security.

Ørsted becomes world’s first energy company to issue blue bonds

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

On World Ocean Day, Ørsted has become the first energy company in the world to issue blue bonds.

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  • On World Ocean Day, Ørsted has become the first energy company in the world to issue blue bonds.
  • Ørsted is proud to be the first energy company in the world to issue a blue bond with its EUR 100 million 3.625 % fixed-rate blue bond maturing in 2028.
  • Blue bonds assist in diversifying and expanding the market for sustainable ocean financing, which is crucial for enhancing ocean health.
  • Introduced in 2018, blue bonds are aimed at directing finance into ocean-based projects that have positive environmental, economic, and climate benefits.

Huobi Mid-Year Conference: Building a Web3 Finance Hub in the Metaverse

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Justin Sun, a member of the Huobi Advisory Board, shared his unique insights into the development of the blockchain industry.

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  • Justin Sun, a member of the Huobi Advisory Board, shared his unique insights into the development of the blockchain industry.
  • Huobi and Poloniex witnessed a significant improvement in operational performance during Q2 compared to Q1 2023.
  • Sun stated that their mission is to build a Web3 finance hub in the metaverse and give an option to people worldwide to pursue financial freedom in the metaverse.
  • It focuses on long-term industry development, covering the majority of industry traffic, and building a globally influential Web3 financial hub.

EQS-News: Abivax appoints Ida Hatoum as Chief People Officer

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

As Chief People Officer of Abivax, Ida Hatoum will be leading the organizational strategy to build and strengthen the Abivax team in the United States and Europe across all functions

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  • As Chief People Officer of Abivax, Ida Hatoum will be leading the organizational strategy to build and strengthen the Abivax team in the United States and Europe across all functions
    PARIS, France, June 6, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. (CEST) – Abivax SA (Euronext Paris: FR0012333284 – ABVX), a Phase 3 clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that modulate the immune system to treat patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, today announces the appointment of Ida Hatoum as Chief People Officer.
  • Ida will be based at Abivax’s subsidiary on the US East Coast.
  • Ida Hatoum brings over 15 years of experience and a strong track record in talent acquisition and development and has occupied different People Operations leadership positions in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
  • Marc de Garidel, CEO of Abivax, said: “I am glad to welcome Ida to the Abivax team as she will be leading our global recruitment strategy.

EQS-News: PlusPlus Capital AS: settlement and listing of EUR 30 million tap on existing EUR 2022/2026 bond

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Tallinn, Estonia, 07 June 2023.

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  • Tallinn, Estonia, 07 June 2023.
  • PlusPlus Capital (“PPC”), a leading pan-Baltic and Finnish technology-driven receivable management group, has tapped its outstanding EUR 2022/2026 bond (ISIN: XS2502401552) in the amount of EUR 30 million, of which EUR 5 million has already been used to swap outstanding debt.
  • The total volume of the EUR 2022/2026 bond is now EUR 100 million.
  • Kaarel Raik, Member of the Management Board of PlusPlus Capital: “Following the recent support of our investors to amend the terms and conditions of our EUR 2022/2026 bond, we are now taking further steps to harmonize our maturity profiles.”

Kudelski Group Expands Quantum Security Solutions to Address Advanced and Evolving Threat Landscape

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Most experts predict that quantum computers with the maturity to break existing cryptographic techniques will be available in less than a decade.

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  • Most experts predict that quantum computers with the maturity to break existing cryptographic techniques will be available in less than a decade.
  • To address this rapidly escalating quantum threat, the Kudelski Group, along with its partners, is providing clients with a suite of services and products designed to streamline and expedite this shift to quantum-resistant technologies.
  • This comprehensive strategy incorporates a thorough quantum threat evaluation, a detailed cryptographic discovery and inventory process, and a review of the client's existing security architecture.
  • Kudelski is leading the market in the quantum transition, leveraging proven expertise and experience in quantum security and cryptograhy to help strengthen controls and harden devices, systems and data against the advanced attacks of the future.

Notification of managers’ transactions

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Ørsted A/S has received the enclosed notification pursuant to Article 19 of EU Regulation no.

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  • Ørsted A/S has received the enclosed notification pursuant to Article 19 of EU Regulation no.
  • 596/2014 of transactions related to shares in Ørsted A/S made by persons discharging managerial responsibilities in Ørsted A/S and/or persons closely associated with them.
  • See the transactions of Group CFO Daniel Lerup in the attached PDF document.

EQS-News: Vonovia SE: Around 45 percent of Shareholders Opt for Scrip Dividend

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

THIS PUBLICATION IS NEITHER AN OFFER TO BUY OR SELL NOR AN INVITATION TO TENDER AN OFFER TO BUY OR SELL SHARES.

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  • THIS PUBLICATION IS NEITHER AN OFFER TO BUY OR SELL NOR AN INVITATION TO TENDER AN OFFER TO BUY OR SELL SHARES.
  • Bochum, 9 June 2023 – Among shareholders of Vonovia SE (“Vonovia”), the scrip dividend is once again a suitable alternative to the cash option this year.
  • The Management Board and the Supervisory Board are generally upholding a dividend policy with a pay-out ratio of approx.
  • The scrip dividend was chosen as an alternative to a cash dividend for the seven consecutive year.

EQS-News: EV Digital Invest AG makes strategic acquisition of digital wealth management company wevest to expand product offering

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

EV Digital Invest AG (ISIN: DE000A3DD6W5, hereinafter “company” or “Engel & Völkers Digital Invest”), operator of the online real estate investment platform “Engel & Völkers Digital Invest”, announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire one hundred percent of Berlin-based wevest Vermögensverwaltung AG ("wevest").

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  • EV Digital Invest AG (ISIN: DE000A3DD6W5, hereinafter “company” or “Engel & Völkers Digital Invest”), operator of the online real estate investment platform “Engel & Völkers Digital Invest”, announced that it has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire one hundred percent of Berlin-based wevest Vermögensverwaltung AG ("wevest").
  • The acquisition will enable Engel & Völkers Digital Invest to expand its digital product and service offering and increase the integration of the value chain.
  • Marc Laubenheimer, Co-CEO of EV Digital Invest AG: "We are pleased to welcome the wevest team.
  • With the competencies and licenses of the multi-award-winning digital wealth management company wevest, we will significantly expand our product range and service offering.

EQS-News: Vortex Energy Identifies At Least Two Salt Structures Suitable for Hydrogen Storage

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Salt caverns exceeding a storage volume of 2 million m3 per cavern can be developed.

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  • Salt caverns exceeding a storage volume of 2 million m3 per cavern can be developed.
  • The maximum thickness of the salt strata is identified to be 1,700-1,800 meters in both salt structures.
  • RESPEC is currently working on creating a 3D geological model of the salt structures.
  • Paul Sparkes, CEO of Vortex, commented, “We are incredibly excited to have two potential salt structures that are suitable for halite exploration, which can potentially be developed into hydrogen salt caverns.

Travis Perkins: Director/PDMR Shareholding

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

The Company was notified on 9 June 2023, of the purchase of ordinary shares of 11.205105 pence each in the Company on 9 June 2023 by Nick Roberts (a PDMR) under the Company’s BAYE scheme as set out below.

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The Company was notified on 9 June 2023, of the purchase of ordinary shares of 11.205105 pence each in the Company on 9 June 2023 by Nick Roberts (a PDMR) under the Company’s BAYE scheme as set out below.

EQS-News: Abivax releases the results of its June 5, 2023 ordinary and extraordinary general meeting

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Abivax releases the results of its June 5, 2023 ordinary and extraordinary general meeting

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  • Abivax releases the results of its June 5, 2023 ordinary and extraordinary general meeting
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Abivax releases the results of its June 5, 2023 ordinary and extraordinary general meeting
    PARIS, France, June 6, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. (CEST) – Abivax SA (Euronext Paris: FR0012333284 – ABVX), a Phase 3 clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapeutics that modulate the immune system to treat patients with chronic inflammatory diseases, held its ordinary and extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on June 5, 2023, which was chaired by Marc de Garidel, CEO of Abivax and interim Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • Shareholders also ratified the cooptation of Mr. Marc de Garidel as Board member and approved the appointment of Agili(3f) as co-statutory auditors for a period of six financial years.
  • Details on the vote results will be available on the Company’s website.

EQS-News: Masterflex SE resolves dividend of EUR 0.20 per share at 2023 Annual General Meeting - [email protected] strategy expansion as important part of future growth strategy

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Gelsenkirchen, 7 June 2023 – Masterflex SE (ISIN: DE0005492938), listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, today held its Annual General Meeting 2023 in Gelsenkirchen.

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  • Gelsenkirchen, 7 June 2023 – Masterflex SE (ISIN: DE0005492938), listed in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, today held its Annual General Meeting 2023 in Gelsenkirchen.
  • The Shareholders' Meeting accepted the proposal of the Management Board and Supervisory Board and resolved a dividend of EUR 0.20 per share (previous year: EUR 0.12) for the 2022 financial year.
  • This means that a total of around EUR 1,923,667 (previous year: EUR 1,154,200) will be distributed from the net retained profits of Masterflex SE.
  • Further information on the Annual General Meeting 2023 and the detailed voting results are available for download at www.masterflexgroup.com in the Investor Relations section.

Reduction Of Capital Becomes Effective

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Metro Bank is pleased to announce that, following the sanction by the High Court of Justice in England and Wales (the “Court”) of the reduction of capital by way of cancellation of the Bonus Shares and the Special Subscriber Shares (the “Reduction of Capital”) on 6 June 2023, the order of the Court confirming the Reduction of Capital and, a statement of capital approved by the Court, were registered by the Registrar of Companies.

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  • Metro Bank is pleased to announce that, following the sanction by the High Court of Justice in England and Wales (the “Court”) of the reduction of capital by way of cancellation of the Bonus Shares and the Special Subscriber Shares (the “Reduction of Capital”) on 6 June 2023, the order of the Court confirming the Reduction of Capital and, a statement of capital approved by the Court, were registered by the Registrar of Companies.
  • Accordingly, the Reduction of Capital has now become effective.
  • Details of the Reduction of Capital were set out in the Scheme Document published by Metro Bank plc on 22 March 2023 and the Prospectus published by Metro Bank on 22 March 2023, and the Reduction of Capital was approved by shareholders of Metro Bank at a general meeting of the Company on 26 April 2023.
  • The Reduction of Capital in respect of the Bonus Shares does not involve any distribution or repayment of capital by Metro Bank.

Interroll is committed to professional communication - New Head of Communications & Investor Relations

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Sant'Antonino, 06.06.2023 – Interroll is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Weinhart as Head of Communications & Investor Relations.

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  • Sant'Antonino, 06.06.2023 – Interroll is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Weinhart as Head of Communications & Investor Relations.
  • Interroll is committed to professional communication, associations and continues to focus on key topics such as ESG, digital channels, further enhancing the external & internal communication strategy.
  • As Head of Communications & Investor Relations, Julia will oversee all aspects of internal & external communication and investor relations.
  • Julia will work closely with the executive & local teams to align all communications efforts with the company`s strategic goals & objectives.

Form 8.3 - The Vanguard Group, Inc.: Horizon Therapeutics plc

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER

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  • OPENING POSITION DISCLOSURE/DEALING DISCLOSURE UNDER RULE 8.3 OF THE IRISH TAKEOVER PANEL ACT, 1997, TAKEOVER
    Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if different from 1(a)
    The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient.
  • For a trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
  • If an exempt fund manager connected with an offeror/offeree, state this and specify identity of offeror/offeree (Note 1)
    For an opening position disclosure, state the latest practicable date prior to the disclosure
    In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser also making disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
  • If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state “N/A”
    If there are interests and short positions to disclose in more than one class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 2 for each additional class of relevant security.

CoinMarketCap Web3 Conference 'Catalyst' Early-Bird Registration Now Open

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

CoinMarketCap’s flagship Web3 conference "Catalyst" has opened early-bird registration .

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  • CoinMarketCap’s flagship Web3 conference "Catalyst" has opened early-bird registration .
  • The conference will take place at the (Lisbon Congress Centre, Portugal), on February 21st ~ 22nd, 2024.
  • Catalyst will bring together the world's brightest minds in technology, art, philosophy, and finance to reimagine the future of Web3.
  • With an already congested European conference calendar in Q4 2023, CoinMarketCap’s Catalyst conference will provide more value to attendees, speakers and the industry at large with its new date.

World Mobile to Launch African Expansion Following Successful Field Tests of DeWi Technology

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

London, England, June 8th, 2023 – Decentralized wireless network operator World Mobile has announced the successful completion of field tests of its DeWi technology in three African countries.

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  • London, England, June 8th, 2023 – Decentralized wireless network operator World Mobile has announced the successful completion of field tests of its DeWi technology in three African countries.
  • The tests conducted in Kenya, Mozambique, and Nigeria demonstrate the scalability of World Mobile’s hybrid-connectivity solution and pave the way for a rollout across the African continent.
  • In Kenya and Mozambique, World Mobile has completed tests using TV White Space equipment, harnessing unused spectrum in the TV broadcast band to deliver mobile network services.
  • World Mobile CEO Micky Watkins said: “We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of field tests in Kenya, Mozambique, and Nigeria, which mark a significant milestone in World Mobile's mission to connect the unconnected.

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Delivers Resilient Performance In FY2023 And Embarks On A Significant Brand Transformation For the Next Generation of Consumers

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

The payout ratio for FY2023, excluding special dividend, approximates 92.9%

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  • The payout ratio for FY2023, excluding special dividend, approximates 92.9%
    (Hong Kong, China, 8 June 2023) Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (“Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group”, the “Group” or the “Company”; SEHK stock code: 1929), today announces its annual results for the year ended 31 March 2023 (“FY2023”).
  • Despite the impact of the pandemic in FY2023, the Group’s commitment on disciplined cost management and pricing strategy optimisation yielded resilient financial performance.
  • The full year payout ratio in FY2023, excluding special dividend, was approximately 92.9% (FY2022: 74.5%).
  • This supports the Group by fostering excellence and extending opportunities along the entire value chain to communities and industry partners across the world.

WICKES GROUP PLC: Director/PDMR Shareholding

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Saturday, June 10, 2023

Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and; (iv) each place where transaction have been conducted

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  • Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and; (iv) each place where transaction have been conducted
    Description of the financial instrument,
    Dividend Shares purchased by the SIP Provider, Equiniti Share Plan Trustees Limited on behalf of and awarded to participants under the Wickes Share Incentive Plan