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EQS-News: SFC Energy AG releases preliminary Group figures for 2023 – Further record growth and significantly improved profitability – Forecast: continued profitable growth

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SFC Energy AG releases preliminary Group figures for 2023 – Further record growth and significantly improved profitability – Forecast: continued profitable growth

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  • SFC Energy AG releases preliminary Group figures for 2023 – Further record growth and significantly improved profitability – Forecast: continued profitable growth
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  • This course clearly sets us apart from our peer group and underscores our clear differentiation in the industry.”
    According to preliminary, unaudited figures, the SFC Energy Group generated strong sales growth in fiscal year 2023.
  • According to preliminary figures, the Clean Energy segment achieved strong sales growth of 37.1 % to EUR 79,032 thousand (2022: EUR 57,632 thousand).
  • SFC Energy AG will publish the final figures for fiscal year 2023 in its 2023 Annual Report on March 27, 2024.

EQS-News: Kapsch TrafficCom AG: Result for the first three quarters of 2023/24.

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"Andreas Hämmerle has contributed to maneuvering Kapsch TrafficCom out of a challenging situation into calmer waters and to steering the company towards the future.

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  • "Andreas Hämmerle has contributed to maneuvering Kapsch TrafficCom out of a challenging situation into calmer waters and to steering the company towards the future.
  • I would like to thank Andreas Hämmerle for his great personal commitment to Kapsch TrafficCom and wish him all the very best," said Franz Semmernegg, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
  • In operational terms, Kapsch TrafficCom successfully continued to develop existing projects and transitioned several implementation projects into operation.
  • The operating result (EBIT) increased from EUR 10 million in the same period of the previous year to EUR 70 million.

EQS-News: IBU-tec Advances Development in Sodium-Ion Battery Research Making Further Progress

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Among other things, IBU-tec is currently making progress in expanding production towards larger volumes and is pushing ahead with research projects.

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  • Among other things, IBU-tec is currently making progress in expanding production towards larger volumes and is pushing ahead with research projects.
  • IBU-tec has already successfully completed the development and production of phase-pure cathode active material made of sodium manganese layer oxide.
  • In the next step of the research project, IBU-tec is testing the cycle stability of the cathode in full cells and further optimizing it.
  • Ulrich Weitz, Managing Director of IBUvolt battery materials: "With the further development of innovative battery materials, we are securing the future viability of IBU-tec.

EQS-News: ElringKlinger presents preliminary results for 2023 financial year: Increased profitability, improved cash flow

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ElringKlinger presents preliminary results for 2023 financial year: Increased profitability, improved cash flow

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  • ElringKlinger presents preliminary results for 2023 financial year: Increased profitability, improved cash flow
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  • ElringKlinger presents preliminary results for 2023 financial year: Increased profitability, improved cash flow
    Revenue expands by 2.7% to EUR 1,847 million (2022: EUR 1,798 million), organic revenue growth of 4.6%
    Adjusted EBIT at EUR 100.1 million (2022: EUR 68.4 million), adjusted EBIT margin of 5.4% (2022: 3.8%) at upper end of guidance range
    Operating free cash flow up substantially at EUR 36.7 million (2022: EUR 14.8 million)
    Net financial debt scaled back to EUR 323 million (2022: EUR 364 million), Net debt/EBITDA ratio at 1.6 (2022: 2.1)
    Dettingen/Erms (Germany), March 13, 2024 +++ Based on preliminary, unaudited figures, ElringKlinger AG can look back on a successful 2023 financial year.
  • Compared to the previous year, the Group managed to increase revenue by 2.7% to EUR 1,847.1 million (2022: EUR 1,798.4 million).
  • ElringKlinger reduced its net financial debt by a further EUR 41.0 million or 11.3% to EUR 323.2 million in the 2023 financial year (2022: EUR 364.2 million).

EQS-News: JDC Group AG: Record final quarter brings JDC Group 2023 30 percent EBITDA increase with double-digit revenue growth

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For 2024, the Management Board expects an increase in turnover of over 20 percent and an increase in EBITDA of over 30 percent.

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  • For 2024, the Management Board expects an increase in turnover of over 20 percent and an increase in EBITDA of over 30 percent.
  • JDC Group AG (ISIN DE000A0B9N37) delivered a very strong fourth quarter in a still challenging year 2023 and thus an equally strong year-end result.
  • JDC Group's revenue for 2023 as a whole thus rose by 10 percent to EUR 171.7 million (2022: EUR 156.1 million).
  • Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased by 30.6 percent to EUR 11.7 million in 2023 (2022: EUR 9.0 million).

EQS-News: Successful completion of a record year for Redcare Pharmacy: growth 49%, adj. EBITDA margin up 3.7pp to 3%; guidance achieved in all its elements.

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Successful completion of a record year for Redcare Pharmacy: growth 49%, adj.

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  • Successful completion of a record year for Redcare Pharmacy: growth 49%, adj.
  • EBITDA margin 3% for full year 2023, +3.7pp vs. 2022, with major improvements in both DACH and International segments.
  • Full-year guidance for 2024: continuation of both fast sales growth (30-40%) and solidly positive margins (adj.
  • Following positive margins in all four quarters, (iii) the adjusted EBITDA margin for the full year was 3% (guidance range of 1.5% to 3%).

EQS-News: Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG: MM reports Annual Results 2023

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The difficult general conditions were reflected in particular in the weak result and volume development in the division MM Board & Paper.

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  • The difficult general conditions were reflected in particular in the weak result and volume development in the division MM Board & Paper.
  • With demand expected to recover only slowly, MM has focussed on safeguarding and gaining volumes at reasonable margins.
  • A volume- and price-related decline in the division MM Board & Paper, was offset by an acquisition-related increase in the division MM Packaging.
  • The Annual Report 2023 will be available as of April 3, 2024.

EQS-News: Exasol announces preliminary figures for the 2023 financial year and outlook for 2024

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For the 2024 financial year, Exasol expects ARR to increase by up to 10% compared to the previous year*.

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  • For the 2024 financial year, Exasol expects ARR to increase by up to 10% compared to the previous year*.
  • In the second half of 2024, pipeline from market initiatives launched in Q4 2023 will again lead to a positive ARR trend.
  • Exasol will report additional preliminary figures for the 2023 financial year in the conference call scheduled for February 21, 2024.
  • The publication of the complete and audited consolidated financial statements for the 2023 financial year is scheduled for May 7, 2024.

EQS-News: adesso sales up 26 % to more than EUR 1.1 billion in 2023 / EBITDA of EUR 80.0 million hits middle of the guided range / Growth expectations for 2024 with improved profitability / Dividend increase

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EBITDA of EUR 80.0 million was achieved (previous year: EUR 92.9 million).

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  • EBITDA of EUR 80.0 million was achieved (previous year: EUR 92.9 million).
  • After deduction of taxes, consolidated net income totalled EUR 3.4 million (previous year: EUR 28.8 million).
  • The increase in working capital in 2023 is only 6 % (previous year: 36 %) and was therefore significantly lower than sales growth in 2023.
  • Accordingly, sales are expected to increase to more than EUR 1.25 billion with improved profitability leading to a higher EBITDA of EUR 110 to 130 million.

EQS-News: MAX Automation withstanding macroeconomic and industry challenges achieves successful financial year 2023 in line with raised forecast

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Overall, the MAX Group generated sales of EUR 443.1 million and EBITDA of EUR 43.2 million in the past financial year, including the discontinued MA micro division.

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  • Overall, the MAX Group generated sales of EUR 443.1 million and EBITDA of EUR 43.2 million in the past financial year, including the discontinued MA micro division.
  • Consolidated order intake of the MAX Group’s continuing operations fell to EUR 341.2 million (12M 2022: EUR 404.8 million) in financial year 2023 due to customers’ reluctance to invest.
  • Sales revenue from the MAX Group’s continuing operations rose by 16.0% to EUR 397.4 million in financial year 2023 (12M 2022: EUR 342.7 million).
  • Detailed explanations on the application of IFRS 5 and the discontinued operations can be found in the Notes to the Annual Financial Report of MAX Automation SE for financial year 2023.