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Massage Heights Honors Guests and Members Nationwide in Celebration of its 20th Anniversary Year

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of its 20th anniversary, leading massage and wellness franchise, Massage Heights, announces its recognition of guests and members with a nationwide sweepstakes. Having serviced more than one million people each year with therapeutic wellness treatments for the last 20 years, the brand looks to celebrate those who have benefited from its personalized massage and facial services by gifting one-hour services to 20 winners.

Key Points: 
  • SAN ANTONIO, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of its 20th anniversary, leading massage and wellness franchise, Massage Heights , announces its recognition of guests and members with a nationwide sweepstakes.
  • Massage Heights Celebrates 20th Anniversary with National Sweepstakes to Honor its Guests and Members.
  • Starting Thursday, April 4, on Massage Heights' formal anniversary, consumers across the U.S. can participate in a social media giveaway for a chance to win a one-hour massage or facial service.
  • To enter Massage Heights' anniversary sweepstakes, participants must complete the following:
    Tag three friends who deserve a day of pampering in the comments of the post.

S&P Dow Jones Indices Reports U.S. Common Indicated Dividend Payments Increase $16.0 Billion in Q1 2024 Driven by Large-Cap Initiations

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Q1 2024 U.S. common dividend decreases were $6.7 billion, up 73.3% from $3.9 billion in Q4 2023, and down 33.3% from $10.0 billion in Q1 2023.

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  • Q1 2024 U.S. common dividend decreases were $6.7 billion, up 73.3% from $3.9 billion in Q4 2023, and down 33.3% from $10.0 billion in Q1 2023.
  • The net 12-month March 2024 indicated dividend increase was $42.8 billion, compared to $59.7 billion for the prior 12-month period.
  • NEW YORK, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices announced today that the indicated dividend net changes (increases less decreases) for U.S. domestic common stocks increased $16.0 billion during Q1 2024, compared to the $13.7 billion increase in Q4 2023 and a $9.7 billion increase in Q1 2023.
  • Increases were $22.7 billion versus $17.5 billion for Q4 2023, and decreases were $6.7 billion compared to $3.9 billion in Q4 2023.

GSE Systems Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, April 1, 2024

COLUMBIA, Md., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GSE Solutions. ("GSE Systems, Inc.", "GSE", or "the Company") (Nasdaq: GVP), a leader in advanced engineering and workforce solutions that support the future of clean-energy production and overall decarbonization initiatives of the power industry, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ("Q4") and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • ("GSE Systems, Inc.", "GSE", or "the Company") (Nasdaq: GVP), a leader in advanced engineering and workforce solutions that support the future of clean-energy production and overall decarbonization initiatives of the power industry, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter ("Q4") and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Backlog at December 31, 2023, was $34.5 million, including $29.0 million of Engineering backlog, and $5.5 million of Workforce Solutions backlog.
  • Emmett Pepe, CFO of GSE Systems, added, "As expected, we continued our improvement in reducing operating expenses as reflected in the reductions both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year.
  • Operating expenses in Q4 2023 were $4.1 million compared to $4.1 million in Q4 2022, the cost cutting measures implemented during FY 2023 offset the goodwill impairment of $0.5 million recorded in Q4 2023.

Hairbrush Market to Reach $6.4 Billion, Globally, by 2033 at 4.8% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Monday, April 1, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Hairbrush Market by Type (Round Brush, Vent Brush, Cushion Brush, Paddle Brush, Detangling Brush, and Others), Application (Personal and Professional), and End User (Men, Women, and Children): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2033". According to the report, The global hairbrush market size was valued at $4.0 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $6.4 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2024 to 2033.

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  • On the other hand, the cushion brush segment would cite the fastest CAGR by 2033.
  • By application, the personal segment held the major share in 2023, generating more than two-thirds of the global hairbrush market revenue.
  • By end user, the women segment accounted for two-fifths of the global hairbrush market revenue in 2023 and is projected to rule the market by 2033.
  • By region, Europe generated more than one-third of the global hairbrush market revenue in 2023 and is expected to dominate by 2033.

Hairbrush Market to Reach $6.4 Billion, Globally, by 2033 at 4.8% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Monday, April 1, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Hairbrush Market by Type (Round Brush, Vent Brush, Cushion Brush, Paddle Brush, Detangling Brush, and Others), Application (Personal and Professional), and End User (Men, Women, and Children): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2024-2033". According to the report, The global hairbrush market size was valued at $4.0 billion in 2023, and is projected to reach $6.4 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2024 to 2033.

Key Points: 
  • On the other hand, the cushion brush segment would cite the fastest CAGR by 2033.
  • By application, the personal segment held the major share in 2023, generating more than two-thirds of the global hairbrush market revenue.
  • By end user, the women segment accounted for two-fifths of the global hairbrush market revenue in 2023 and is projected to rule the market by 2033.
  • By region, Europe generated more than one-third of the global hairbrush market revenue in 2023 and is expected to dominate by 2033.

CV Sciences, Inc. Reports Fiscal Year-End 2023 Financial Results

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

"We are very pleased with our fiscal year 2023 results.

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  • "We are very pleased with our fiscal year 2023 results.
  • Our 44.3% gross margin in FY23 is significantly improved from 34.2% in FY22," stated Joseph Dowling, Chief Executive Officer of CV Sciences.
  • Sales for fiscal 2023 were $16.0 million, a decrease of 1.2% from $16.2 million in 2022.
  • The total number of units sold during fiscal 2023 decreased by 6.7%, partially offset by increases in average sales price per unit.

Evofem Reports $18.2 million of Phexxi Net Product Sales in 2023

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The company behind Phexxi® (lactic acid, citric acid, and potassium bitartrate) vaginal gel, women's health innovator Evofem Biosciences, Inc. (OTCQB: EVFM), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023. Highlights include:

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  • Highlights include:
    Delivered $18.2 million of Phexxi net product sales in 2023, an impressive increase compared to 2022 given the 73% reduction in field force and absence of growth capital in 2023.
  • Sales and marketing expense was 64% of net sales for 2023, a key milestone for the Company and a significant improvement from prior years.
  • For the year ended December 31, 2023, net product sales were $18.2 million compared to $16.8 million in net product sales in the prior year.
  • For the three months ended December 31, 2023, net product sales were $4.8 million compared to $0.2 million in the prior year period.

MY SALON Suite Acquires Mera Salon and Spa Suites, Accelerating Growth Momentum in 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

CARROLLTON, Texas, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MY SALON Suite, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry's future, announced today its recent acquisition of Mera Salon Suites in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The strategic development follows a string of acquisitions in 2023, including 13 locations across Reno, Nevada, Charleston, South Carolina and Herndon, Virginia.

Key Points: 
  • Salon suite franchise expands corporate growth strategy with acquisitions, conversions and multi-unit signings
    CARROLLTON, Texas, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MY SALON Suite , a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry's future, announced today its recent acquisition of Mera Salon Suites in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • Mera Salon and Spa Suites is a luxury salon and spa suite concept in Louisiana.
  • Mera Salon and Spa Suites' locations will rebrand as corporate MY SALON Suite locations and join six existing salons in Louisiana, with the support of the brand's unparalleled resources to propel further development in the market.
  • For more information about MY SALON Suite franchise opportunities, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com/franchise , or contact Mark Jameson at [email protected] or 214-346-5679.

Propel Reports Record Results for Q4 and Fiscal Year 2023

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

TORONTO, March 12, 2024 /CNW/ - Propel Holdings Inc. ("Propel" or the "Company") (TSX: PRL), the fintech facilitating access to credit for underserved consumers, today reported another set of record financial results for the three months ("Q4 2023") and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, March 12, 2024 /CNW/ - Propel Holdings Inc. ("Propel" or the "Company") (TSX: PRL), the fintech facilitating access to credit for underserved consumers, today reported another set of record financial results for the three months ("Q4 2023") and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
  • Financial and Operational Highlights for Q4 and Fiscal Year 2023 (Shown in U.S.
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    Comparable metrics relative to Q4 2022 and Fiscal Year 2022, respectively
    Revenue: increased by 54% to $96.0 million in Q4 2023, and increased by 40% to $316.5 million for fiscal 2023, representing record performance for both periods
    Adjusted EBITDA1: increased by 62% to $22.4 million in Q4 2023, and increased by 87% to $76.3 million for fiscal 2023, representing record performance for both periods
    Net Income: increased by 68% to $8.5 million in Q4 2023, and increased by 84% to $27.8 million for fiscal 2023, representing record performance for both periods
    Adjusted Net Income1: increased by 62% to $10.8 million in Q4 2023, and increased by 77% to $36.1 million for fiscal 2023, representing record performance for both periods
    Diluted EPS2: increased by 65% to $0.23 (C$0.31) in Q4 2023, and increased by 78% to $0.76 (C$1.02) for fiscal 2023, representing record performance for both periods
    Adjusted Diluted EPS1,2: increased by 59% to $0.29 (C$0.40) in Q4 2023, and increased by 72% to $0.98 (C$1.32) for fiscal 2023, representing record performance for both periods
    Return on Equity3: increased on an annualized basis to 35% in Q4 2023 compared to 25% in Q4 2022, and increased to 30% for fiscal 2023 compared to 19% for fiscal 2022
    Adjusted Return on Equity1: increased on an annualized basis to 44% in Q4 2023 compared to 33% in Q4 2022, and increased to 40% for fiscal 2023 compared to 26% for fiscal 2022
    Loans and Advances Receivable: increased by 33% in Q4 2023 to $259.3 million, a record ending balance
    Ending Combined Loan and Advance Balances1: increased by 36% in Q4 2023 to $337.3 million, a record ending balance
    Dividend: paid a Q4 2023 dividend of C$0.105 per common share on December 5, 2023, representing an 11% increase to our Q4 2022 dividend and a 2.5% dividend yield against Propel's closing share price on March 12, 2024
    "We are proud to end 2023 with another year of significant growth in both revenue and profitability and another quarter and year of record results including Revenue, Net Income, Adjusted Net Income1, Adjusted EBITDA1, Total Originations Funded1 and Ending CLAB1.
  • Growth of the core business including Bank Programs led to record Total Originations Funded1, ending CLAB1 and revenue
    Total Originations Funded1 increased by 19% to a record of $120.7 million in Q4 2023 vs. Q4 2022 and increased by 7% to a record of $412.6 million for fiscal year 2023 vs. fiscal year 2022, resulting in Ending CLAB1 growing year-over-year by 36% to a record of $337.3 million
    In addition, Annualized Revenue Yield1 increased to 121% in Q4 2023 from 110% in Q4 2022.

EQS-News: Preliminary results: Vitesco Technologies looks back on a successful 2023

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Vitesco Technologies, a leading international provider of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions for sustainable mobility, is today publishing its preliminary results for fiscal year 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Vitesco Technologies, a leading international provider of modern drive technologies and electrification solutions for sustainable mobility, is today publishing its preliminary results for fiscal year 2023.
  • Vitesco Technologies’ core business achieved organic growth of 12.2 percent, compared to the general growth in automotive production of 9.4 percent.
  • Vitesco Technologies generated sales of around €1.3 billion from electrification components in 2023 (2022: €1.1 billion).
  • With an equity ratio of 37.6 percent as of December 31, 2023 (December 31, 2022: 40.3 percent), Vitesco Technologies’ balance sheet remains exceptionally solid.