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Baxter Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2023, and provided its financial guidance for full-year and first-quarter 2024.

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  • Baxter International Inc. (NYSE:BAX), a global medtech leader, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2023, and provided its financial guidance for full-year and first-quarter 2024.
  • For full-year 2023, net income attributable to Baxter on a U.S. GAAP basis totaled $2.66 billion, or $5.25 per diluted share.
  • In 2023, the company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America, which has included Baxter each year since it launched in 2005.
  • For full-year 2024: Baxter expects sales growth of approximately 2% on both a reported and constant currency basis.

Temenos achieves market-leading Net Promoter Score highlighting trusted status and customer success

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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GENEVA, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Temenos (SIX: TEMN) today announced that it has achieved a market-leading Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +54 following a survey of over 900 customer contacts.

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  • GENEVA, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Temenos (SIX: TEMN) today announced that it has achieved a market-leading Net Promoter Score (NPS) of +54 following a survey of over 900 customer contacts.
  • NPS, an industry standard KPI, measures the propensity of customers to promote Temenos to prospective customers.
  • The score is reflective of Temenos’ status as the most trusted banking platform provider and leading position in the industry driving customer success and business growth.
  • Banks are putting their trust in Temenos to run their mission critical business as its banking platform has proven its robustness and resilience over the years.

OpenText Zeroes-In as Recognized Leader in Sustainability

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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WATERLOO, ON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenText™ (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX) today announced its receipt of several prestigious Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) recognitions and achievements, including qualifying as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI) for the second year in a row as well as receiving its second consecutive "AAA" rating from MSCI. Both achievements demonstrate the company's long-term commitment to sustainability.  

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  • "Climate change is the greatest global challenge of our time," said Mark J. Barrenechea, CEO & CTO of OpenText.
  • At OpenText, we believe technology innovation plays a critical role, and we are committed to growth that is both inclusive and sustainable."
  • In 2022, OpenText unveiled the OpenText Zero-In Initiative , the company's guiding framework for achieving its global impact goals relating to ESG commitments and programs.
  • "At OpenText, we know that our path to inclusive and sustainable growth requires continued and ongoing commitment," said Julie Millard, VP of Corporate Citizenship at OpenText.

athenahealth Names David Minkin General Manager of epocrates

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of network-enabled software and services for medical groups and health systems nationwide, today announced that David Minkin has joined the company as general manager of epocrates.

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  • athenahealth, Inc., a leading provider of network-enabled software and services for medical groups and health systems nationwide, today announced that David Minkin has joined the company as general manager of epocrates.
  • epocrates is an athenahealth company that delivers digital clinical decision support to more than one million prescribers.
  • His success creating, delivering, and growing innovative solutions for digital publishers and advertisers will directly support epocrates’ growth plans for 2024 and beyond.
  • “Joining athenahealth and leading epocrates provides an opportunity to make an impact in an industry that affects the most vital decisions of millions.

The Home Depot to Host Fourth Quarter & Fiscal Year Earnings Conference Call on February 20

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today that it will hold its Fourth Quarter & Fiscal 2023 Earnings Conference Call on Tuesday, February 20, at 9 a.m.
  • A webcast will be available by logging onto http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations and selecting the Fourth Quarter Earnings Conference Call icon.
  • The webcast will be archived, and the replay will be available beginning at approximately noon on February 20.
  • The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer.

BMO ETFs and BMO Mutual Funds Recognized by Fundata, Leading All Fund Providers with the Most ETF FundGrade A+® Awards

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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The ETF's prospectus contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with the Manager and any related ETF.

Key Points: 
  • The ETF's prospectus contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with the Manager and any related ETF.
  • Please read the ETF facts, fund facts or prospectus of the relevant mutual fund or ETF before investing.
  • For a summary of the risks of an investment in BMO Mutual Funds or BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus of the relevant mutual fund or ETF.
  • BMO Mutual Funds are offered by BMO Investments Inc., a financial services firm and separate entity from Bank of Montreal.

Dow Jones Launches Risk & Compliance Financial Instruments

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dow Jones today unveiled Risk & Compliance Financial Instruments, an industry-leading solution designed to enhance and streamline pre- and post-trade investment screening.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dow Jones today unveiled Risk & Compliance Financial Instruments, an industry-leading solution designed to enhance and streamline pre- and post-trade investment screening.
  • The new R&C Financial Instruments solution from Dow Jones combines its best-in-class risk entity data with unrivaled securities mapping from BIGTXN.
  • Each instrument links to the corresponding entity profile ID in Dow Jones Risk Center Financial Crime to streamline match reviews and investigations.
  • “As the volume, range and complexity of sanctions continues to grow, financial instrument screening has become a critical necessity for the compliance workflow.”
    Risk & Compliance Financial Instruments is the latest in Dow Jones’s global suite of data solutions and services for regulatory compliance.

Chunghwa Telecom Reports Un-Audited Consolidated Operating Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2023

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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TAIPEI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) ("Chunghwa" or "the Company") today reported its un-audited operating results for the fourth quarter of 2023.

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  • TAIPEI, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd. (TAIEX: 2412, NYSE: CHT) ("Chunghwa" or "the Company") today reported its un-audited operating results for the fourth quarter of 2023.
  • "In 2023, Chunghwa Telecom was recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index as No.1 of the world-class telecommunication sustainability leaders.
  • International Business Group's revenue and income before tax for the fourth quarter of 2023 both increased by 33.4% and 38.7%YoY respectively.
  • As of December 31st, 2023, Chunghwa Telecom had 13.14 million mobile subscribers, representing a 4.1% year-over-year increase.

Thaioil has achieved the highest ESG score in the Oil & Gas Refining and Marketing Industry for the 8th year and recognized as a DJSI member for the 11th consecutive year

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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In addition, Thaioil has been recognized as a DJSI member of Emerging Market for the 11th consecutive year, based on the sustainability assessment by S&P Global, a leading provider of financial data and credit ratings.

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  • In addition, Thaioil has been recognized as a DJSI member of Emerging Market for the 11th consecutive year, based on the sustainability assessment by S&P Global, a leading provider of financial data and credit ratings.
  • Regarding the environment aspect, Thaioil has set targets for Carbon Neutrality by the year 2050 and Net Zero GHG Emissions by the year 2060.
  • These goals are firmly pursued through the continuous implementation of the company's greenhouse gas emission reduction strategy.
  • Our products are of high quality, rated in the top quartile of refineries in Asia Pacific, at lower production costs – giving Thaioil a recognized competitive advantage.

Heartland BancCorp Earns $5.3 Million, or $2.61 Per Diluted Share, in the Fourth Quarter of 2023; and a Record $19.5 Million, or $9.62 Per Diluted Share, for the Year; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.759 Per Share

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Net interest margin was 3.49%, compared to 3.52% in the preceding quarter and 4.13% in the fourth quarter a year ago.

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  • Net interest margin was 3.49%, compared to 3.52% in the preceding quarter and 4.13% in the fourth quarter a year ago.
  • Fourth quarter revenues (net interest income plus noninterest income) increased 1.6% to $18.6 million, compared to $18.3 million in the fourth quarter a year ago.
  • Annualized return on average tangible common equity was 15.05%, compared to 15.63% in the fourth quarter a year ago.
  • “Our net interest margin is starting to stabilize, contracting three basis points during the fourth quarter, compared to the prior quarter.