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Freelance.com: 2023 results; strong EBITDA growth (+9%)

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星期五, 五月 3, 2024

*EBITDA = EBITDA = Operating income before depreciation and amortization and operating provisions, primarily for liabilities and charges and post-employment benefits.

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  • *EBITDA = EBITDA = Operating income before depreciation and amortization and operating provisions, primarily for liabilities and charges and post-employment benefits.
  • Consolidated revenue for full-year 2023 amounted to €857.7m, up 7% from 2022 (+4% organic growth).
  • International economic uncertainty and the slowdown in hiring momentum have decelerated our customers' use of freelancers in 2023.
  • Freelance.com generated €29.4m EBITDA in 2023, up 9% year-on-year, from €27.0m in 2022.

OC WASTE & RECYCLING HOSTS FREE COMPOST GIVEAWAY FOR OC RESIDENTS ON MAY 4TH

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星期五, 四月 26, 2024

Orange County, California, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to announce a countywide Community Compost Giveaway event on Saturday, May 4, from 7:30 a.m. to noon.

Key Points: 
  • Orange County, California, April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is excited to announce a countywide Community Compost Giveaway event on Saturday, May 4, from 7:30 a.m. to noon.
  • At the Bowerman and Prima Deshecha Landfills, residents are encouraged to bring their own containers or heavy-duty yard waste bags and a shovel to load the compost.
  • “OC Waste & Recycling provides top-quality compost using green waste collected from local homes throughout Orange County.
  • Kick off International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) by picking up free compost on May 4th in honor of this global initiative.

Pearson Awarded UK Government Contract for England’s National Curriculum Assessment (NCA) Tests

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星期二, 四月 16, 2024

Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, has been selected by the UK Department for Education’s Standards and Testing Agency (STA) to manage the administration, processing and support for all primary school national curriculum assessment (NCA) tests in England.

Key Points: 
  • Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, has been selected by the UK Department for Education’s Standards and Testing Agency (STA) to manage the administration, processing and support for all primary school national curriculum assessment (NCA) tests in England.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240415109926/en/
    Pearson Awarded UK Government Contract for England’s National Curriculum Assessment (NCA) Tests (Photo: Business Wire)
    The contract runs for four years beginning from the academic year 2025/26.
  • Pearson will deliver services to 16,500+ primary schools across the country for optional end of KS1 national curriculum assessments (NCAs), the end of KS2 national curriculum tests (sometimes known as SATs) and teacher assessments in English writing and science, as well as the phonics screening check.
  • Sharon Hague, Managing Director for Pearson School Qualifications said: “Pearson has a proven track record of delivering high-volume, quality assessment both in the UK and internationally.

Student Transportation of America Celebrates Earth Day with New EV Milestones: Expands EV Bus Program into Two New Northeast States

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星期一, 四月 22, 2024

Both districts replaced higher-emission vehicles, and the buses are being added to assigned routes in the coming weeks.

Key Points: 
  • Both districts replaced higher-emission vehicles, and the buses are being added to assigned routes in the coming weeks.
  • "At STA, we've always prioritized working closely with our District partners to implement a steady—yet strategic—roll-out of EV buses.
  • For these locations, we encouraged collaboration among manufacturers, municipalities, and our District partners to put the puzzle pieces together properly.
  • Ansonia was the first District selected to participate in the EV program and STA will continue to expand in the coming months.

Milestone Scientific Achieves 12% Increase in Revenue and 39% Increase in Gross Profit for the Year Ended 2023

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星期一, 四月 1, 2024

Arjan Haverhals, CEO and President of Milestone Scientific, stated, “We achieved solid financial results in 2023, with revenue increasing 11.6% and gross profit increasing 39%.

Key Points: 
  • Arjan Haverhals, CEO and President of Milestone Scientific, stated, “We achieved solid financial results in 2023, with revenue increasing 11.6% and gross profit increasing 39%.
  • For the year ended December 31, 2023, international revenue was approximately $4.1 million, a decrease of $724,000 compared to December 31, 2022.
  • Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $6.8 million versus $4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
  • Operating loss for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $7.1 million versus $8.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.

RTX's Pratt & Whitney announces North American Technology Accelerator

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星期二, 四月 9, 2024

CHICAGO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (MRO Americas) Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced details of its North American Technology Accelerator (NATA), a commercial and military aftermarket operations center of excellence based in Florida. The NATA will have dedicated floor space, equipment and resources for the development and industrialization of technology insertion programs that will support the company's global maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (MRO Americas) Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced details of its North American Technology Accelerator (NATA), a commercial and military aftermarket operations center of excellence based in Florida.
  • With this new additive repair technology alone, Pratt & Whitney expects to recover $100 million worth of parts over next five years to support GTF MRO ramp.
  • NATA complements Pratt & Whitney's fully operational Singapore Technology Accelerator (STA), which was established in September 2022 with a focus on robotics, advanced inspection, connected factory and shop digital twin.
  • Combined annual savings of at least $24 million is expected from Pratt & Whitney's accelerator programs.

SCHOOL BUS WORKERS IN BEDFORD ORGANIZE WITH TEAMSTERS

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星期二, 四月 2, 2024

BEDFORD, N.H., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bus drivers and monitors at Student Transportation of America (STA) in Bedford have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 633. The 55 workers provide student transportation for the Bedford School District.

Key Points: 
  • BEDFORD, N.H., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bus drivers and monitors at Student Transportation of America (STA) in Bedford have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 633.
  • The 55 workers provide student transportation for the Bedford School District.
  • "Congratulations to STA Bedford workers for making their voices heard and securing Teamsters representation," said Jeff Padellaro, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 633 in Manchester.
  • We are proud to welcome another group of bus workers to Local 633 and we are looking forward to helping them secure their first Teamsters contract."

Saudi Tourism Authority and Trip.com Group sign global agreement to significantly boost tourism numbers

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星期二, 三月 12, 2024

BERLIN, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Trip.com Group have announced a significant global partnership, which will drive greater inbound tourists to Saudi Arabia as part of its Vision 2030 program.

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  • BERLIN, March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Trip.com Group have announced a significant global partnership, which will drive greater inbound tourists to Saudi Arabia as part of its Vision 2030 program.
  • The joint effort aims to bring over 350 thousand additional tourists to Saudi over the course of the agreement.
  • This partnership is significant, as it coincides with a period of exceptional growth and transformation in the global tourism industry.
  • "Our team is thrilled to strengthen cooperation with the Saudi Tourism Authority, deepening collaboration across products, technology, and marketing to promote the captivating destinations of Saudi Arabia.

Freelance.com: 2023 Revenue: €857,7m (+7%)

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星期三, 三月 13, 2024

In France, Freelance.com delivered consolidated revenue of €170.7m in the 4th quarter, up 17% compared with the 4th quarter of 2022 (+4% organic growth).

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  • In France, Freelance.com delivered consolidated revenue of €170.7m in the 4th quarter, up 17% compared with the 4th quarter of 2022 (+4% organic growth).
  • Internationally, Freelance.com generated revenue of €69.1m in the 4th quarter, down 5% compared with the 4th quarter of 2022 (-7% organically).
  • Consolidated revenue for full-year 2023 amounted to €857.7m, up 7% from 2022 (+4% organic growth).
  • The integration of OpenWork in September 2023 and STA in January 2024 propel Freelance.com's combined sales above the billion-euro milestone.

Milestone Scientific Commences Direct Sales of STA Single Tooth Anesthesia System® with Meridian Endo & Perio

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星期三, 二月 28, 2024

ROSELAND, N.J., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milestone Scientific Inc. (NYSE:MLSS), a leading developer of computerized drug delivery instruments that provide painless and precise injections, today announces it has commenced direct sales of its STA Single Tooth Anesthesia System® (STA) with Meridian Endo & Perio , a large endodontics, periodontics and implant dentistry practice with three offices in Wisconsin.

Key Points: 
  • ROSELAND, N.J., Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Milestone Scientific Inc. (NYSE:MLSS), a leading developer of computerized drug delivery instruments that provide painless and precise injections, today announces it has commenced direct sales of its STA Single Tooth Anesthesia System® (STA) with Meridian Endo & Perio , a large endodontics, periodontics and implant dentistry practice with three offices in Wisconsin.
  • Dr. Lisa Teel, periodontist and implant surgeon with Meridian Endo and Perio, stated, “Our practice is committed to adopting the latest technologies to improve the overall patient experience.
  • Upon introduction, we were struck by the ease of use, as well as the STA’s ability to put patients at ease with dental anesthesia.
  • Moreover, we appreciate the ongoing educational and training support provided by Milestone Scientific.”
    Arjan Haverhals, Chief Executive Officer of Milestone Scientific, commented, “This latest agreement illustrates the benefits of our new direct sales model.