Share repurchase

EQS-News: Form notification of share repurchase programme

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Friday, May 10, 2024
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The repurchased shares will either be retired, used to service long-term executive remuneration and possible future employee share offerings or to meet possible obligations under the convertible bond 2017/2025.

Key Points: 
  • The repurchased shares will either be retired, used to service long-term executive remuneration and possible future employee share offerings or to meet possible obligations under the convertible bond 2017/2025.
  • The repurchase via the stock exchange has started on April 8th, 2022, and will end in December 2025 the latest.
  • The Buyback Programme for the first two tranches were based on the authorization of the Annual General Meeting of May 6th, 2021.
  • The increase of €300 million corresponded at the then current share price to 0.7% of the share capital.

ABB Ltd: ABB share buybacks - May 2, 2024 - May 8, 2024

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ABB, Share repurchase, MAR, SIX Swiss Exchange

All share purchases above have been carried out on a separate trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchange by a bank, on behalf of ABB.

Key Points: 
  • All share purchases above have been carried out on a separate trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchange by a bank, on behalf of ABB.
  • A full breakdown of the transactions pursuant to article 5.3 of MAR and
    article 2.3 of the Safe Harbour Regulation is attached to this announcement.
  • The bank makes its trading decisions concerning the timing of share repurchases independently of ABB, within some defined parameters.
  • The total number of ABB Ltd shares which have been bought back within the current share buyback program from April 2, 2024, to and including May 8, 2024, is 2,256,821 shares.

Cairn Homes Plc: Transaction in Own Shares

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Friday, May 10, 2024
Euronext Dublin, Share repurchase, Goodbody, EUR, Treasury, London Stock Exchange, Security (finance)

The Company announces that on 8th of May 2024 it purchased a total of 100,000 of its ordinary shares of EUR 0.001 each (the "ordinary shares") on Euronext Dublin and the London Stock Exchange through the Company's broker Goodbody Stockbrokers UC (“Goodbody”), as detailed below.

Key Points: 
  • The Company announces that on 8th of May 2024 it purchased a total of 100,000 of its ordinary shares of EUR 0.001 each (the "ordinary shares") on Euronext Dublin and the London Stock Exchange through the Company's broker Goodbody Stockbrokers UC (“Goodbody”), as detailed below.
  • The repurchased shares will be cancelled.
  • Following settlement and cancellation of the above purchases, the Company's total number of ordinary shares in issue shall be 647,015,027 ordinary shares, each carrying the right to one vote.
  • The Company holds nil ordinary shares in treasury.

EQS-News: GEA continues profitable growth in the first quarter of 2024 and confirms outlook for full year

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Friday, May 10, 2024
Annual, Food, Liquid, Health care, EUR, ROCE, DAX, GEA Group, Share repurchase, GEA, Separation, Growth

The company achieved organic revenue growth of 2.7 percent and a significant one-percentage-point increase in the EBITDA margin despite the persistently challenging market environment.

Key Points: 
  • The company achieved organic revenue growth of 2.7 percent and a significant one-percentage-point increase in the EBITDA margin despite the persistently challenging market environment.
  • While the Food & Healthcare division recorded slight growth on both an organic and a reported basis, order intake in the remaining divisions declined.
  • Among customer industries, food and pharma showed growth, whereas almost all other customer industries sustained reductions in their order intake.
  • GEA continues to expect organic revenue growth of 2.0 to 4.0 percent and an EBITDA margin before restructuring expenses of 14.5 to 14.8 percent in fiscal year 2024.

EQS-News: CLIQ Digital Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

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Friday, May 10, 2024
Churn, Customer, Treasury, Webcast, Acquisition, EPS, Software, Share repurchase, Customer base, LTV, Video game

Cash flow & liquidity: Operating free cash flow in 1Q 2024 was -€4 million (4Q 2023: €4 million).

Key Points: 
  • Cash flow & liquidity: Operating free cash flow in 1Q 2024 was -€4 million (4Q 2023: €4 million).
  • As at 31 March 2024, the net cash position of the Group totalled €10 million (31/12/2023: €16 million).
  • From 16 April until 3 May 2024 (included), CLIQ repurchased further 46,578 treasury shares at an average share price of €15.21.
  • “The Group’s performance in the first quarter was more disappointing than originally expected,” said Luc Voncken, CEO of CLIQ Digital AG.

Progyny, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Results

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Share repurchase, GAAP, Tax, Pharmacy, Fertility, Income tax

Fertility benefit services revenue was $169.8 million, an 8.0% increase from the $157.1 million reported in the first quarter of 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Fertility benefit services revenue was $169.8 million, an 8.0% increase from the $157.1 million reported in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin was 18.1%, a slight increase from the 17.9% Adjusted EBITDA margin in the first quarter of 2023.
  • During the first quarter of 2024, the Company purchased 723,577 shares for $26.4 million through the program.
  • The Company had 451 clients as of March 31, 2024, as compared to 379 clients as of March 31, 2023.

IBEX Announces Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results with Record Performance

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBEX Limited (“ibex”), a leading provider in global business process outsourcing and end-to-end customer engagement technology solutions, today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IBEX Limited (“ibex”), a leading provider in global business process outsourcing and end-to-end customer engagement technology solutions, today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • “Our third quarter fiscal 2024 results were one of the strongest in our history, with record levels of adjusted EBITDA margin and adjusted EPS,” commented Bob Dechant, CEO of ibex.
  • “For the quarter, our adjusted EBITDA was $19.2 million, resulting in record 15.1% adjusted EBITDA margin and $0.70 adjusted EPS.
  • IBEX Limited will host a conference call and live webcast to discuss its third quarter of fiscal year 2024 financial results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time today, May 9, 2024.

Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHUY) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chuy’s Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHUY) (the "Company") today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024 were as follows:
    Revenue was $110.5 million compared to $112.5 million in the first quarter of 2023.
  • Restaurant-level operating margin(1) decreased $1.4 million, to $20.8 million as compared to $22.2 million in the first quarter of 2023.
  • As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses decreased to 6.5% in the first quarter of 2024 from 6.9% in the first quarter of 2023.

H&R Block Reports Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Results; Expects to be Near the High End of FY24 Outlook

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Emerald, Small business, Total, DIY, PIN, H&R Block, NAC, Webcast, Television, EPS, Share repurchase, Marketing, Advertising, HRB, Growth, Music

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) (the "Company") today released its financial results1 for the fiscal 2024 third quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) (the "Company") today released its financial results1 for the fiscal 2024 third quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • "We now expect to finish fiscal 2024 near the high end of our outlook range," said Tony Bowen, H&R Block's chief financial officer.
  • The Company now expects to be near the high end of its previously provided outlook, which was:
    Revenue to be in the range of $3.530 to $3.585 billion.
  • During the conference call the Company will discuss fiscal 2024 third quarter results, outlook, and give a general business update.

Blackwells Exposes the Futility of Braemar’s May 6th Announcement

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
BHR, Engagement, Share repurchase, Timeline, Security (finance)

NEW YORK, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackwells Capital LLC (“Blackwells”), a shareholder of Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“Braemar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BHR), today released a presentation entitled “Too Little, Too Late” which may be found at https://nomoremonty.com/letters-presentations/.

Key Points: 
  • Highlights a Pattern of Similar, Troubling Behavior by the Board
    Invites Shareholders to Visit www.NoMoreMonty.com For More Information on Blackwells’ Nominees, Campaign and Timeline of Engagement with Braemar
    NEW YORK, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blackwells Capital LLC (“Blackwells”), a shareholder of Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (“Braemar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BHR), today released a presentation entitled “Too Little, Too Late” which may be found at https://nomoremonty.com/letters-presentations/ .
  • Jason Aintabi, Chief Investment Officer of Blackwells, said:
    “We have previously warned the Board against digging an even bigger hole for themselves by enabling the continued value destructive behaviour of Montgomery Bennett and Braemar’s external advisor.
  • We question the motivations that produced a very uninspiring price for Torrey Hilton, and led to the authorization of a suspiciously timed share buyback; this Board must pause any and all strategic initiatives until shareholders have their say at the ballot box.”
    Blackwells encourages all shareholders to review Blackwells’ materials, the details of its engagement with the Company, information about Blackwells’ nominees, and other important information at www.NoMoreMonty.com .