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Suzano Reports Operating Cash Generation of R$4.7 Billion in the First Quarter of 2023

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Thursday, April 27, 2023
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Suzano , the world’s largest hardwood pulp producer, announces its financial statements for the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23).

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  • Suzano , the world’s largest hardwood pulp producer, announces its financial statements for the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23).
  • Within this challenging context, Suzano was able to deliver solid results, demonstrating the company’s ability to navigate on a more acid market scenario.
  • The quarterly results contributed to a flat net debt balance, even during company’s largest investment cycle to date.
  • Between 2019 and 2022, the total capital expenditure in new projects, maintenance, modernization and others reached R$32.7 billion.

Widener University Commonwealth Law School and Lycoming College partner to offer 3+3 law degree program

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a signing ceremony on April 17, Lycoming College and Widener University Commonwealth Law School announced a 3+3 law degree program that will provide Lycoming College students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's degree and a juris doctorate degree in just six years.

Key Points: 
  • WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a signing ceremony on April 17, Lycoming College and Widener University Commonwealth Law School announced a 3+3 law degree program that will provide Lycoming College students the opportunity to earn both a bachelor's degree and a juris doctorate degree in just six years.
  • We look forward to working with Lycoming College and its students," said Michael J. Hussey, dean and associate professor of law, Widener University Commonwealth Law School.
  • The agreement with Widener Law Commonwealth serves to strengthen an already robust pre-law offering at Lycoming," said Kent C. Trachte, president of Lycoming College.
  • Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital's only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program.

Hexion Earns 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Natural Resources, Sustainability, Environment, Engineering, Chemicals, Plastics, Green Technology, Manufacturing, Forest Products, Inc., Partnership, Energy management, Hexion, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Senior, Sustainment Center of Excellence, Public, Sale, Organization, EPA, Environmental protection, Climate change, United States Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Health (journal), Chief sustainability officer, Renewable energy, Recycling

Hexion Inc. (“Hexion”) today announced it has been selected for the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management by the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program.

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  • Hexion Inc. (“Hexion”) today announced it has been selected for the ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management by the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program.
  • The Sustained Excellence award is the highest honor bestowed by the ENERGY STAR program.
  • This is the third consecutive year that Hexion has been named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, and the first time that the company has been recognized with the Sustained Excellence designation.
  • Since beginning its partnership with ENERGY STAR, Hexion has reduced its energy and greenhouse gas intensities by 33 percent and 18 percent, respectively.

Smart Energy Decisions Announces 2023 WISE Award Winners

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smart Energy Decisions (SED) , the first web-based information resource dedicated to addressing the information needs of large power customers, today announced the winners of its second-annual WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Maine, Feb. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smart Energy Decisions (SED) , the first web-based information resource dedicated to addressing the information needs of large power customers, today announced the winners of its second-annual WISE (Women in Smart Energy) Awards.
  • “We're thrilled by the impressive accomplishments of this year's WISE Award nominees and winners,” said Debra Chanil, Editorial and Research Director.
  • Winners are also invited to participate at the event to make new connections, gain critical industry insights—and spark further accomplishments.
  • Smart Energy Decisions is the first web-based information resource dedicated exclusively to addressing the information needs of large power customers from commercial, industrial, institutional (higher education and healthcare), and government organizations.

SigmaTron International, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Financial Results for Fiscal 2023

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Friday, December 9, 2022
Acquisition, PPP, SGMA, Collection, Forgiveness, Time-invariant system, Security (finance), ELK, Risk, Environment, Ageing, EMS, Growth, Sustainment Center of Excellence, LIBOR, COVID-19, Video game

Revenues increased $8.5 million, or 8 percent, to $108.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $100.2 million for the same quarter in the prior year.

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  • Revenues increased $8.5 million, or 8 percent, to $108.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $100.2 million for the same quarter in the prior year.
  • Net income for the second quarter ended October 31, 2022, was $871,872 compared to a net income of $3,150,205 for the same quarter in the prior year.
  • Commenting on SigmaTron’s second quarter, fiscal 2023 results, Gary R. Fairhead, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board, said “I’m pleased to report another solid quarter for fiscal 2023.
  • Our EMS segment reported pre-tax income in our second quarter that was $729,329 higher than the first quarter, in this fiscal year.

DEFCON AI Closes $5M Air Force SBIR Contract for Core Simulation and AI Capabilities

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Friday, December 16, 2022
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This contract was awarded through Air Force Installations and Sustainment Center and Air Mobility Command to accelerate the transition from prototype to production code for DEFCON AIs operational-level logistics and mobility training software.

Key Points: 
  • This contract was awarded through Air Force Installations and Sustainment Center and Air Mobility Command to accelerate the transition from prototype to production code for DEFCON AIs operational-level logistics and mobility training software.
  • In June 2022, DEFCON AI was awarded the Department of the Air Force Phase II SBIR to support the initial development of the program.
  • Initial operational capabilities will be delivered to the Air Forces Air Mobility Command (AMC), a US Air Force major command and component of US Transportation Command, by the end of 2025.
  • DEFCON AI is building a hands-on, artificial intelligence enabled training and rehearsal software platform that contains a game-theory driven modeling and simulation environment.

SigmaTron International, Inc. Reports First Quarter Financial Results for Fiscal 2023

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Monday, September 12, 2022
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Revenues increased $19.8 million, or 23 percent, to $105.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $85.7 million for the same quarter in the prior year.

Key Points: 
  • Revenues increased $19.8 million, or 23 percent, to $105.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2023 compared to $85.7 million for the same quarter in the prior year.
  • Commenting on SigmaTrons first quarter, fiscal 2023 results, Gary R. Fairhead, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board, said, Im pleased to report a solid quarter for the beginning of fiscal 2023.
  • Comparisons between the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and the first quarter of fiscal 2023 are difficult.
  • This compares to the pre-tax profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 was $1,906,075, after a Wagz pre-tax loss of $2,223,561, mentioned above.

Suzano Recognised With ESG Model Enterprise Award in Beijing at 2022 International Green Zero Carbon Festival

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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Suzano, the worlds largest hardwood pulp producer, was awarded the ESG Model Enterprise Award at the 2022 International Green Zero-Carbon Festival held in Beijing on August 30, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • Suzano, the worlds largest hardwood pulp producer, was awarded the ESG Model Enterprise Award at the 2022 International Green Zero-Carbon Festival held in Beijing on August 30, 2022.
  • This was awarded by the festivals organising committee including some of Chinas most distinguished research institutions, consultancies, and media outlets.
  • The International Green Zero Carbon Festival in Beijing gathers over 1,000 delegates working in policy, business, academia, and the media, alongside hundreds of companies exhibiting their sustainability goals and plans for reaching a net zero economy, as part of Chinas own 2060 carbon neutrality ambitions.
  • The awards programme has been designed to recognise companies with outstanding contributions in the fields of green energy, carbon reduction, technology innovation, and protection of the natural environment.

Suzano records a landmark 2021 with publication of Annual Report

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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Suzano, one of the worlds largest integrated pulp and paper producers, announces the publication of its 2021 Annual Report and the launch of a revitalized Sustainability Center.

Key Points: 
  • Suzano, one of the worlds largest integrated pulp and paper producers, announces the publication of its 2021 Annual Report and the launch of a revitalized Sustainability Center.
  • Furthermore, 2021 has represented a landmark year for Suzano towards achieving its 15 long-term 2030 sustainability goals, known as the Commitments to Renewing Life.
  • We believe that successful companies are those which can find convergence between efficiency, sustainability and transformation, said Walter Schalka, CEO of Suzano.
  • The 2021 Annual Report is prepared in accordance with international best practice integrated sustainability reporting standards, including GRI, SASB and TCFD.

As War in Ukraine Intensifies, Access Insights from The Conference Board on the Economy and Business

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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the war in Ukraine intensifies, insights from The Conference Board shed light on what the latest developments mean for the state and trajectory of the economy and business environment.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the war in Ukraine intensifies, insights from The Conference Board shed light on what the latest developments mean for the state and trajectory of the economy and business environment.
  • See below for a selection of the latest thought leadership:
    Report: Will the War in Ukraine Lead to Recession?
  • Absent expansion into a broader conflict, The Conference Board doesnot anticipate the war in Ukraine will cast the global economy back into recession.
  • The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead.