Optimism

Private Equity and Venture Capital Industry Shows Resilience and Optimism in 2024 Amidst Shifting Market Dynamics according to S&P Global Market Intelligence survey

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The private equity industry is showing resilience and optimism for 2024 despite shifting market dynamics, according to the S&P Global Market Intelligence 2024 Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook. According to the outlook, private equity executives are notably more optimistic about deal activity in 2024 with 60% expecting an improvement, compared to 34% last year. Survey respondents also showed increased interest in private credit and shared that artificial intelligence (AI) will play a larger role in deal sourcing and target selection.

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  • NEW YORK, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The private equity industry is showing resilience and optimism for 2024 despite shifting market dynamics, according to the S&P Global Market Intelligence 2024 Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook.
  • Key highlights from the 2024 Private Equity and Venture Capital outlook:
    Mid-tier and smaller private equity (PE) firms are more optimistic for the deal activity to pick up in 2024 compared to their larger peers.
  • The S&P Global Market Intelligence Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook surveyed a total of 370 global private equity, venture capital and limited partner respondents across North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Middle Eastern and Africa regions.
  • To request a copy of the 2024 Private Equity and Venture Capital Outlook, please contact [email protected].

BRI Reports IDR 15.98 Trillion Profit, Eyes Global Trends, Prioritizes Domestic with MSMEs Empowerment

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Monday, April 29, 2024
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Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (IDX: BBRI) announced a robust profit of IDR 15.98 trillion for the first quarter of 2024, despite challenging global economic and geopolitical conditions.

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  • Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (IDX: BBRI) announced a robust profit of IDR 15.98 trillion for the first quarter of 2024, despite challenging global economic and geopolitical conditions.
  • Sunarso emphasized, "BRI recognizes Indonesia's current economic resilience amidst global instability and remains dedicated to supporting government initiatives for domestic economic growth."
  • On the liabilities side, BRI accumulated Third-Party Funds (TPF) totaling IDR 1,416.21 trillion, marking a 12.80% increase year-on-year as of March 2024.
  • Sunarso noted, "BRImo processed 969 million financial transactions totaling IDR 1.251 trillion in three months, a 41.8% year-over-year increase."

EQS-News: Einhell keeps dividend stable and announces promising outlook

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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Landau a. d. Isar, 24 April 2024 – In the past financial year 2023, Einhell Germany AG’s performance was satisfactory overall.

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  • Landau a. d. Isar, 24 April 2024 – In the past financial year 2023, Einhell Germany AG’s performance was satisfactory overall.
  • The Einhell Group reports consolidated revenue of EUR 971.5 million for financial year 2023 (previous year: EUR 1,032.5 million).
  • As the leading supplier of DIY and garden tools, the Einhell Group’s cash flow has developed very positively over the past financial year.
  • Thanks to our forward-looking strategy and our successful Power X-Change platform, we look to the future with optimism,” adds the Einhell CEO.

EQS-News: R. STAHL, with significantly improved sales and profitability in 2023, forecasts further sales growth for 2024

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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R. STAHL, with significantly improved sales and profitability in 2023, forecasts further sales growth for 2024

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  • R. STAHL, with significantly improved sales and profitability in 2023, forecasts further sales growth for 2024
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  • The recovery on the procurement markets and forward-looking inventory build-up resulted in strong sales growth in 2023.
  • The recovery helped R. STAHL increase sales for full-year 2023 by 20.5% to € 330.6 million (previous year:  € 274.3 million).
  • For 2024, the company expects further growth in the relevant key markets based on the overall economic and industry-specific forecasts.

EQS-News: LION E-Mobility AG confirms full year 2024 guidance after weak Q1 with seasonal effects

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Friday, May 3, 2024
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Zug (Switzerland), 2 May 2024 – LION E-Mobility AG (LION; ISIN: CH0560888270), a leading battery pack manufacturer specializing in e-mobility and energy storage solutions, published preliminary figures of LION Group for the first quarter of 2024, today, revealing seasonal effect.

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  • Zug (Switzerland), 2 May 2024 – LION E-Mobility AG (LION; ISIN: CH0560888270), a leading battery pack manufacturer specializing in e-mobility and energy storage solutions, published preliminary figures of LION Group for the first quarter of 2024, today, revealing seasonal effect.
  • During Q1 2024, LION generated revenues totaling €1.2 million, showcasing a temporary decline compared to the robust performance of the preceding fiscal year which included the former reselling business.
  • The EBITDA of -€2.6 million in Q1 2024 primarily reflects the seasonal distribution of revenue, with operational costs resulting in a negative operating cash flow.
  • Dr. Joachim Damasky, CEO of LION: "Despite the temporary weak revenue observed in Q1 2024, we remain optimistic on full-year 2024 and our long-term growth prospects.

Birkoa Capital Management CIO Pranjit Kalita Unveils Chinese Investment Strategy

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Growth, Western world, Optimism, Renewable energy

New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 16, 2024) - Birkoa Founder and CIO Pranjit Kalita has revealed that the company's investment strategy in China has begun to demonstrate its effectiveness amidst evolving market dynamics.

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  • New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - April 16, 2024) - Birkoa Founder and CIO Pranjit Kalita has revealed that the company's investment strategy in China has begun to demonstrate its effectiveness amidst evolving market dynamics.
  • Birkoa has maintained a focused approach to China within its Max Global Macro strategy, recognizing its distinct position in the global economic landscape.
  • Pranjit Kalita forecast a significant deflation in the Chinese market, and recent developments in the economic and trade environments indicate a shift in momentum as the Chinese government implements measures to stimulate economic growth.
  • With a track record of navigating complex market environments and seizing opportunities, Birkoa stands poised to continue monitoring the dynamic landscape of Chinese investments.

FLINT Announces First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Gross profit margin for three months ended March 31, 2024 was 8.9%, which was consistent with the same period in 2023.

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  • Gross profit margin for three months ended March 31, 2024 was 8.9%, which was consistent with the same period in 2023.
  • For the three months ended March 31, 2024, Adjusted EBITDAS was $3,188 compared to $5,444 for the same period in 2023.
  • As a percentage of revenue, Adjusted EBITDAS was 2.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to 3.6% for the same period in 2023.
  • Our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and the related Management's Discussion and Analysis of the operating and financial results can be accessed on our website at www.flintcorp.com and will be available shortly through SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca .

Sonatype Uncovers Millions of Previously Hidden Open Source Vulnerabilities Through Unique Shaded Vulnerability Detection System

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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Fulton, Md., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonatype , the software supply chain optimization company, today announced it has identified 336,000 previously undetectable, “Critical” open source vulnerabilities through a new, first-of-its-kind shaded vulnerability detection capability in the Sonatype platform, that revolutionizes the identification of hidden security threats within open source code.

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  • Fulton, Md., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonatype , the software supply chain optimization company, today announced it has identified 336,000 previously undetectable, “Critical” open source vulnerabilities through a new, first-of-its-kind shaded vulnerability detection capability in the Sonatype platform, that revolutionizes the identification of hidden security threats within open source code.
  • This industry-first data enhancement comes from a novel, Sonatype-created algorithm capable of detecting vulnerabilities in "shaded" open source files—a technique in which original code is repackaged, often making detection by traditional means impossible.
  • Our commitment is to provide the deepest, most comprehensive insights into open source vulnerabilities, coupled with the tools and automation necessary to boost developer productivity while minimizing security risks."
  • "While no one wants to see more vulnerabilities discovered in open source, sunshine is, as they say, the best disinfectant.

Feels Good Man: $BRETT Leads the Memecoin Charge on Coinbase Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) Blockchain Base

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
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DUBAI, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Popular memecoin $BRETT continues to gather momentum in 2024 as the most popular memecoin and top ten most popular overall on Coinbase Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) blockchain Base, and now approaches $500 million in market cap.

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  • DUBAI, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Popular memecoin $BRETT continues to gather momentum in 2024 as the most popular memecoin and top ten most popular overall on Coinbase Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) blockchain Base, and now approaches $500 million in market cap.
  • Coinbase recently released new smart wallet technology built on Base, with $BRETT quickly becoming the most popular memecoin available for purchase there.
  • Coinbase continues to be ambitious in its promotion of Base and the memecoins sold there, with plans to onboard over 1 billion users to the chain.
  • Community response memecoins like $BRETT are also an easy way to boost early liquidity for the developers of new platforms on Base.

UNCF Celebrates 80 Years of Empowering Students and Transforming Lives

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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UNCF New York Scholar Kiara Nicole Brown, a graduate of Howard University, Class of 2023, will serve as the bell ringer.

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  • UNCF New York Scholar Kiara Nicole Brown, a graduate of Howard University, Class of 2023, will serve as the bell ringer.
  • Throughout its eight-decade history, UNCF has played a pivotal role in helping thousands of students achieve their dreams of obtaining a college degree.
  • By providing scholarships, internships and fellowships, UNCF has empowered students to overcome financial barriers and pursue their educational aspirations.
  • As UNCF celebrates 80 years of empowering students and transforming lives, it reaffirms its mission to build a robust pipeline of diverse, talented and well-prepared graduates who contribute to the economic and social fabric of our nation.