ESG

EQS-News: Grünenthal reports strong 2023 results with record revenue and continued investments in R&D and acquisitions

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onsdag, april 10, 2024

In 2023, Grünenthal generated €1.8 billion in revenues, an increase of 10 percent over the prior year.

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  • In 2023, Grünenthal generated €1.8 billion in revenues, an increase of 10 percent over the prior year.
  • Grünenthal owns 51 percent of the new enterprise Grünenthal Meds and intends to acquire the remaining share in 2026.
  • Aachen, Germany, 25 March 2024 – Grünenthal, the leading pharmaceutical company in pain research and management, released its 2023 full-year results, announcing a double-digit revenue growth.
  • The 2023 results were driven by strong business performance in the United States, Latin America and Europe.

EQS-News: Aroundtown SA announces FY 2023 results with strong liquidity and solid operations

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onsdag, april 10, 2024

Liquidity balance increased to €3 billion and net debt reduced by €0.9 billion during 2023.

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  • Liquidity balance increased to €3 billion and net debt reduced by €0.9 billion during 2023.
  • Aroundtown (‘the Company’ or ‘AT’) announces results for the year 2023 in the top range of full year guidance, successfully navigating a volatile macroeconomic environment.
  • €1 billion in new bank debt during 2023 from a variety of different banks, utilizing the strong banking relationships.
  • You can find the Consolidated Report for FY 2023 on AT’s website under Investor Relations > Publications > Financial Reports or under this link:

HDBank announces financial statements with profit of $524 million, ROE 24.2%, releases 2024 ESG report

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onsdag, april 10, 2024

HDBank has announced its audited financial statements for 2023, which show it achieved its best ever results.

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  • HDBank has announced its audited financial statements for 2023, which show it achieved its best ever results.
  • — Photo courtesy of HD Bank
    Profitability ratio ROA is 2% and ROE is 24.2%, both higher than last year and keeping HDBank among the group of leading banks in these crucial indicators.
  • HDBank is the first in Vietnam to publish an ESG report in 2024 as part of its efforts to help Vietnam achieve its commitment of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
  • HD SAISON Finance Co. Ltd., a joint venture with a Japanese partner, achieved leading business results in terms of profit and safety among financial companies.

EQS-News: Change to the Board of Management of PNE AG: As planned, Harald Wilbert will take over the position of CFO from Jörg Klowat

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onsdag, april 10, 2024

Change to the Board of Management of PNE AG: As planned, Harald Wilbert will take over the position of CFO from Jörg Klowat (news with additional features)

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  • Change to the Board of Management of PNE AG: As planned, Harald Wilbert will take over the position of CFO from Jörg Klowat (news with additional features)
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Change to the Board of Management of PNE AG: As planned, Harald Wilbert will take over the position of CFO from Jörg Klowat
    Cuxhaven, 3 April 2024 – As planned, Harald Wilbert took over the function of CFO of PNE AG and the duties of Jörg Klowat as of 1 April 2024.
  • Harald Wilbert has been a member of the Board of Management without special responsibility of PNE AG since October 2023.
  • Picture (from right): Harald Wilbert takes over the position of CFO of PNE AG from Jörg Klowat.

EQS-News: Haier Smart Home publishes figures for financial year 2023: outstanding performance in China and overseas

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onsdag, april 10, 2024

Haier Smart Home publishes figures for financial year 2023: outstanding performance in China and overseas

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  • Haier Smart Home publishes figures for financial year 2023: outstanding performance in China and overseas
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Haier Smart Home publishes figures for financial year 2023: outstanding performance in China and overseas
    Total Revenue of RMB 261.43 billion (previous year: RMB 243.58 billion (restated))
    Qingdao / Shanghai / Hong Kong / Frankfurt, 27 March 2024 - Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. ("Haier Smart Home" or "the Company", D-share 690D.DE, A-share 00690.SH, H-share 06690.HK), today published its annual report for the year 2023.
  • In September 2020, Haier Smart Home launched its exclusive smart home scenario brand SAN YI NIAO.
  • Haier Smart Home has been able to become a first-class smart home appliance enterprise worldwide by using a strong global branding and introducing smart home technologies to create new business opportunities, like smart buildings.

u-blox takes an important step forward and publishes its Sustainability Report for 2023 in accordance with the GRI Standards

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onsdag, april 10, 2024

Thalwil, Switzerland –14 March 2024 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has taken an important step forward on its sustainability program and published today its 2023 Sustainability Report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards .

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  • Thalwil, Switzerland –14 March 2024 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has taken an important step forward on its sustainability program and published today its 2023 Sustainability Report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards .
  • Reporting in accordance with GRI Standards is an important step for u-blox as it helps to efficiently inform about u-blox’s sustainability activities and approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities.
  • The company added a new pillar and target to its sustainability strategy in 2023 to shape the social and environmental impact of its innovations.
  • The u-blox Sustainability Report for 2023 shows our contribution and our measurable targets for a more sustainable future.”

GF Securities Announced 2023 Annual Results Adhering to Principal Duties and Business Focus, Promoting the High-quality Development of the Company to a New Stage

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onsdag, april 10, 2024

Adhering to principal duties and business focus, striving to improve and strengthen core business

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  • Adhering to principal duties and business focus, striving to improve and strengthen core business
    GF Securities has four business segments: investment banking, wealth management, trading, and institution and investment management.
  • It has obtained full-service license and established a complete business chain with perfect layout and leading strength.
  • As of the end of 2023, the Company had more than 4,400 securities investment consultants, ranking No.
  • As of 31 December 2023, the Company has issued a total of 103,184 OTC products with an aggregate amount of approximately RMB2,445.63 billion.

EQS-News: HENSOLDT completes acquisition of ESG

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onsdag, april 10, 2024

Taufkirchen/Germany, 3 April 2024 – Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has completed the acquisition of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, which was agreed last year, with effect from 2 April 2024 after receiving all official approvals.

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  • Taufkirchen/Germany, 3 April 2024 – Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT has completed the acquisition of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, which was agreed last year, with effect from 2 April 2024 after receiving all official approvals.
  • ESG is a leading platform- and manufacturer-independent system integrator as well as an established technology and innovation partner for defence and security.
  • HENSOLDT CEO Oliver Dörre emphasises: "The acquisition of ESG fits perfectly into our overall strategy and accelerates the development of HENSOLDT as a solution provider for defence and security.
  • By combining the highly complementary capabilities of HENSOLDT and ESG, we are taking a decisive step towards becoming a leading European provider of seamlessly integrated solutions.

HDBank to pay 25% dividend in cash and stocks, aim for high growth in 2024

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onsdag, april 10, 2024

HDBank will pay a dividend of 25%, 10% in cash and 15% in stocks, for 2023.

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  • HDBank will pay a dividend of 25%, 10% in cash and 15% in stocks, for 2023.
  • HDBank will submit reports to shareholders for approval, including its business performance in 2023, business plans for 2024, profit distribution plans for 2023, and other key reports.
  • Eyeing VND16 trillion profits in 2024, ROE at 24.6%
    HDBank, which has gone through a 10-year journey of reform, maintained its high and steady growth in 2023.
  • In 2024 the bank remains on track for high growth while developing a comprehensive environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

EQS-News: ProCredit group reaches key milestones in its comprehensive sustainability strategy in 2023 and defines further targets

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onsdag, april 10, 2024

With the inauguration of our own “ProEnergy” solar park to the electricity grid in Kosovo in July 2023, the ProCredit group took an important step towards achieving climate neutrality.

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  • With the inauguration of our own “ProEnergy” solar park to the electricity grid in Kosovo in July 2023, the ProCredit group took an important step towards achieving climate neutrality.
  • A number of other initiatives contributed to the reduction of ProCredit’s ecological footprint in 2023 and thus reinforced the group’s sustainability strategy.
  • Furthermore, the ProCredit group was able to maintain its 100% recycling rate for paper waste and electronic waste in 2023.
  • The Impact Report Package 2023 of the ProCredit group as well as the Annual Report 2023 are available as of today on the ProCredit Holding website in the Investor Relations section at: