Sustainability

EQS-News: Full-year results 2023: wienerberger outperforms its end markets and meets expectations 

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The established self-help program, aimed to increase earnings and improve efficiencies, also contributed € 46 million to the results.

Key Points: 
  • The established self-help program, aimed to increase earnings and improve efficiencies, also contributed € 46 million to the results.
  • „In 2023 wienerberger once again outperformed its markets and successfully maintained its position generating an operating EBITDA of € 811 million, which is in line with our expectations.
  • In terms of resilience, we have focused on a balanced portfolio by expanding the renovation and infrastructure segments.
  • By acquiring Meridian Brick, wienerberger further strengthened its position as a leading supplier of facade products in North America.

EQS-News: SIXT grows by 18% to record revenue in 2023 and achieves second-best result in the company’s history

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Pullach, 1 March 2024 – SIXT continued its growth trajectory in 2023 and achieved record revenue for the second year in a row.

Key Points: 
  • Pullach, 1 March 2024 – SIXT continued its growth trajectory in 2023 and achieved record revenue for the second year in a row.
  • Alexander Sixt, Co-CEO of Sixt SE: “Thanks to our customers’ trust in us and our employees’ excellent work, we were able to once more achieve a record revenue and have obtained the second-best yearly result in our company’s history.
  • We reached our ambitious goals in 2023, both in terms of our business figures and implementation of our strategy.
  • According to SIXT’s estimates, the lower demand compared to combustion engines resulted in a substantial loss of revenue.

EQS-News: Linde Board Elects Paula Rosput Reynolds as New Director

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Woking, UK, February 27, 2024 – Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Paula Rosput Reynolds as a new director of Linde plc, effective February 27, 2024.

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  • Woking, UK, February 27, 2024 – Linde plc (Nasdaq: LIN) announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Paula Rosput Reynolds as a new director of Linde plc, effective February 27, 2024.
  • Rosput Reynolds is a seasoned energy executive who brings substantial knowledge and global experience to the Linde plc Board of Directors.
  • Rosput Reynolds is currently Chair of National Grid plc and serves as a director at General Electric Company and senior independent director at BP plc.
  • "Paula has a distinguished track record of executive leadership and board service,” said Steve Angel, Chairman of Linde plc.

EQS-News: Nordex Group increases consolidated sales in 2023 to EUR 6.5 billion and achieves positive operating result

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Group sales grew by 14 percent to EUR 6.5 billion (2022: EUR 5.7 billion).

Key Points: 
  • Group sales grew by 14 percent to EUR 6.5 billion (2022: EUR 5.7 billion).
  • Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) reached the operating break-even point at EUR 2.0 million (2022: EUR -244.3 million).
  • The order backlog in the Service segment increased by 11.4 percent to EUR 3.6 billion (2022: EUR 3.3 billion) and in the Projects segment by 5.8 percent to EUR 6.9 billion (2022: EUR 6.5 billion).
  • For 2024, the Nordex Group expects consolidated sales of EUR 7.0 to 7.7 billion and an EBITDA margin of 2.0 to 4.0 percent.

EQS-News: JOST reports on highly successful fiscal year 2023 with adjusted EBIT growing by 14% to EUR 141 million and adjusted EBIT margin reaching a new record high of 11.3%

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Reported sales in the transport sector increased by 6.0% to EUR 993.4 million in 2023 (2022: EUR 936.9 million).

Key Points: 
  • Reported sales in the transport sector increased by 6.0% to EUR 993.4 million in 2023 (2022: EUR 936.9 million).
  • In contrast, sales of agricultural components went down by 21.8% nominally to EUR 256.3 million (2022: EUR 327.7 million).
  • JOST succeeded in improving adjusted EBIT in Europe by 10.5% year-over-year to EUR 46.2 million in 2023 (2022: EUR 41.8 million).
  • Oliver Gantzert, Chief Financial Officer of JOST Werke SE, said: “JOST generated a record operating result in 2023 with adjusted EBIT of EUR 140.8 million and an adjusted EBIT margin of 11.3%.

Notice of AGM

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

This notice, which includes the agenda of the Annual General Meeting, the resolution proposals, and the organisational document of the Annual General Meeting, are available on the Company's website at www.nordea.com/agm .

Key Points: 
  • This notice, which includes the agenda of the Annual General Meeting, the resolution proposals, and the organisational document of the Annual General Meeting, are available on the Company's website at www.nordea.com/agm .
  • Before the meeting, questions can be submitted by email to [email protected] or by regular mail to Nordea AGM / Group Legal SATA V5A, Satamaradankatu 5, FI-00020 Nordea, Finland.
  • On the day of this notice to the Annual General Meeting, 21 February 2024, the total number of shares in the Company is 3,521,499,960, which equals 3,521,499,960 votes.
  • This notice is published in English, Swedish and Finnish.

EQS-News: Schaeffler publishes Sustainability Report 2023

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

With the publication of the Sustainability Report 2023, the company is not only creating transparency for its stakeholders but also highlighting its progress.

Key Points: 
  • With the publication of the Sustainability Report 2023, the company is not only creating transparency for its stakeholders but also highlighting its progress.
  • As Schaeffler CEO Klaus Rosenfeld comments: “Sustainability is an integral part of our corporate strategy.
  • As part of the Roadmap 2025, “Sustainability & Engagement” is the subprogram under which Schaeffler will ensure the consistent implementation of its sustainability strategy and the achievement of its sustainability goals.
  • The Schaeffler Group’s Sustainability Report provides information on the company’s key areas of focus in 2023 and on developments in key figures and objectives within the Schaeffler Group.

EQS-News: Aurubis AG: Precious metals theft: Verdict announced at Hamburg District Court

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Hamburg, February 23, 2024 — The verdict was announced in the Hamburg District Court today in the Aurubis precious metals theft trial.

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  • Hamburg, February 23, 2024 — The verdict was announced in the Hamburg District Court today in the Aurubis precious metals theft trial.
  • Aurubis is building a new security area at its Hamburg plant that will integrate the entire precious metals processing chain.
  • The Precious Metals Refinery project in Hamburg is an important investment in the security in precious metals recovery at Aurubis.
  • Aurubis produces a number of other metals as well, including precious metals, selenium, lead, nickel, tin and zinc.

EQS-News: Mumtalakat Launches New Digital Solutions Provider “ARRAY”

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain 12, March 2024: Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company ( Mumtalakat ), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, signed an agreement to launch ARRAY Innovation (ARRAY), a new digital solutions provider with the support of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB).

Key Points: 
  • Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain 12, March 2024: Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company ( Mumtalakat ), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, signed an agreement to launch ARRAY Innovation (ARRAY), a new digital solutions provider with the support of the Bahrain Economic Development Board (Bahrain EDB).
  • Attending the signing were His Excellency Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive Officer of Mumtalakat of Mumtalakat, and Alaa Saeed, Co-Founder of ARRAY, a former Citi Managing Director and Crown Prince’s International Scholarship Program Alumni.
  • Bridging the gap between global digital innovation opportunities and local Bahraini talent, ARRAY will harness cutting-edge technologies integrating generative AI and Cloud capabilities to deliver premium digital solutions including consultancy services, professional and managed IT services, and turnkey resourcing solutions to a diverse range of businesses in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the region and globally.
  • the Minister of Sustainable Development and Chief Executive of Bahrain Economic Development Board added.

A Forward-Looking Exploration of Wi-Fi: WAA - Informa Tech 2024 Barcelona Roundtable Concludes Successfully

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Monday, March 4, 2024

David Mudd, Global Head of Digital Trust Assurance of BSI, emphasized the importance of AI in improving network security and experience.

Key Points: 
  • David Mudd, Global Head of Digital Trust Assurance of BSI, emphasized the importance of AI in improving network security and experience.
  • Shi Hao, WAA Deputy Secretary-General, believes that home and campus scenarios are complex, with a multitude of technological options available.
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    The roundtable concluded successfully in an atmosphere of joint cooperation and in-depth discussion.
  • This roundtable was not only WAA's first international seminar held overseas, but also a deep exploration and cooperative opportunity regarding the development direction of the Wi-Fi industry.