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EQS-News: technotrans increases revenue by 10 % and confirms strategic targets for 2025

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

A strategy review conducted in the period under review confirmed the Group's overall strategic direction.

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  • A strategy review conducted in the period under review confirmed the Group's overall strategic direction.
  • The strategic targets for 2025 have been confirmed.
  • The technotrans Group increased consolidated revenue by 10 % to € 262.1 million in the 2023 financial year (previous year: € 238.2 million).
  • We are starting the new financial year 2024 with a sharper strategic focus and a high level of motivation.

EQS-News: CEWE is planning further turnover and earnings growth in 2024

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The targets for 2023 have thus clearly been achieved: CEWE had planned Group turnover in the range of 720 to 780 million euros and EBIT of up to 82 million euros for 2023.

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  • The targets for 2023 have thus clearly been achieved: CEWE had planned Group turnover in the range of 720 to 780 million euros and EBIT of up to 82 million euros for 2023.
  • CEWE is also planning further growth for the 2024 financial year: Group turnover is expected to reach a value in the range of 770 to 820 million euros in 2024, while Group EBIT is expected to be in the corridor of 77 to 87 million euros.
  • Turnover in the core business segment of Photofinishing rose significantly by 42.7 million euros or +6.9% to 658.8 million euros in 2023 (photofinishing turnover in 2022: 616.1 million euros).
  • Group turnover is expected to be in the range of EUR 770 million to EUR 820 million in 2024.

EQS-News: Final figures of the fiscal year 2023

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The Amadeus Fire Group confirms its preliminary figures for financial year 2023.

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  • The Amadeus Fire Group confirms its preliminary figures for financial year 2023.
  • The operating segment result almost doubled with an increase of 92 percent and despite a value adjustment of € 1.7 million on an IT project.
  • Overall, the operating segment result in 2023 was 13% below the previous year's record result and also below our own expectations.
  • Following the record results achieved in 2023, a further significant increase in revenue with significant investment activities is expected for 2024.

EQS-News: TAKKT AG: TAKKT strengthens resilience in 2024 and lays foundation for accelerated growth

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

TAKKT confirms strategy with its three pillars Growth, OneTAKKT, Caring

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  • TAKKT confirms strategy with its three pillars Growth, OneTAKKT, Caring
    Strategic mid-term goals comprise gaining market share, improving profitability and strong cash generation
    Stuttgart, Germany, March 28, 2024.
  • Resilience (2023 und 2024): Implementation of value and growth drivers and improvement of gross profit margin, cost structures and cash generation in an environment of subdued demand.
  • Acceleration (2025 bis 2028): Return to growth trajectory and acceleration of value and growth drivers as well as further evolution of the business model.
  • TAKKT was awarded the prestigious German Sustainability Award 2024 in the “Investment Goods – Distribution” category for its commitment to sustainability.

EQS-News: ecotel communication ag: Growth in all segments – B2B business pick-ing up considerably

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The 2023 financial year was overall very positive for ecotel, with the company achieving its forecasts and even exceeding them in some cases.

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  • The 2023 financial year was overall very positive for ecotel, with the company achieving its forecasts and even exceeding them in some cases.
  • Having declined for several years due to transformation-related factors, revenues in the ecotel Business Customers segment increased to € 46.2 million in the 2023 financial year (previous year: € 45.6 million).
  • Revenues in the ecotel Wholesale segment increased significantly by € 13.6 million to € 60.1 million in the 2023 financial year.
  • As a result of this sales growth, the gross profit rose by € 0.7 million to € 1.9 million.

EQS-News: USU is positioned as a Leader in the 2024 SPARK MatrixTM for Enterprise Service Management by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the Enterprise Service Management (ESM) vendors.

Key Points: 
  • The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the Enterprise Service Management (ESM) vendors.
  • April 9, 2024: Quadrant Knowledge Solutions announced today that it has named USU as a Q2 2024 service leader in the SPARK MatrixTM analysis of the global ESM market.
  • The Quadrant Knowledge Solutions’ SPARK Matrix™: Enterprise Service Management , includes a detailed analysis of global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning.
  • According to Kausal Santhosh, Analyst at Quadrant Knowledge Solutions,” USU Enterprise Service Management platform stands out as a comprehensive solution leveraging AI and automation to streamline service processes and enhance customer experiences.

EQS-News: STRATEC REPORTS RESULTS FOR 2023 FINANCIAL YEAR

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

For the 2024 financial year, STRATEC has planned investments in property, plant and equipment and in intangible assets corresponding to a total of 6.0% to 8.0% of sales (2023: 6.7%).

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  • For the 2024 financial year, STRATEC has planned investments in property, plant and equipment and in intangible assets corresponding to a total of 6.0% to 8.0% of sales (2023: 6.7%).
  • STRATEC made progress in numerous proprietary development projects and in its development cooperations with partners in the 2023 financial year.
  • Given the acquisition of Natech Plastics, Inc., the workforce of the STRATEC Group grew slightly in 2023.
  • To mark the publication of the definitive results for the 2023 financial year, we will be holding a conference call in English at 2.00 p.m. (CET) today, Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Andreas Gerber to join LLB Group Executive Management

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

März 2024 - The Board of Directors of Liechtensteinische Landesbank (LLB) has appointed Andreas Gerber as a new member of the Group Executive Management and Head of the Retail & Corporate Banking division, subject to approval by the competent supervisory authority.

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  • März 2024 - The Board of Directors of Liechtensteinische Landesbank (LLB) has appointed Andreas Gerber as a new member of the Group Executive Management and Head of the Retail & Corporate Banking division, subject to approval by the competent supervisory authority.
  • With his profound expertise, his loyalty to the LLB Group and his exemplary commitment to LLB values, he has made a significant contribution to the success of the LLB Group.
  • On behalf of my colleagues in Group Executive Management, I would like to thank Urs for everything he has done for the LLB Group and for the wonderful time we spent together.”
    Georg Wohlwend, Chairman of the Group Board of Directors, is very pleased with the appointment of Andreas Gerber as the successor to Urs Müller: “In Andreas Gerber, we have been able to recruit a proven banking expert and experienced manager for the LLB Group.
  • I am very much looking forward to continuing to drive forward the development of the LLB Group as a member of the Group Executive Management and working with all employees.

EQS-News: Allane Mobility Group records growth in consolidated operating revenue and contract portfolio in 2023

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Pullach, 22 March 2024 – Allane Mobility Group ("Allane"), specialist for vehicle leasing and full-service solutions in Germany, has grown both in the Group contract portfolio and in consolidated operating revenue* in the 2023 financial year – according to preliminary calculations – despite macroeconomic challenges.

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  • Pullach, 22 March 2024 – Allane Mobility Group ("Allane"), specialist for vehicle leasing and full-service solutions in Germany, has grown both in the Group contract portfolio and in consolidated operating revenue* in the 2023 financial year – according to preliminary calculations – despite macroeconomic challenges.
  • The Group contract portfolio increased by 8.6% year-on-year to 125,800 contracts, with the largest growth being generated in the Leasing business unit.
  • Despite the tense overall global situation, we achieved our guidance for 2023 and generated increases in both the contract portfolio and consolidated operating revenue.
  • Consolidated revenue, which includes consolidated operating revenue* and sales revenue**, therefore increased by 8.1% to EUR 637.7 million.

EQS-News: STEMMER IMAGING enters the North American market with the acquisition of Phase 1 Technology Corp.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

STEMMER IMAGING enters the North American market with the acquisition of Phase 1 Technology Corp.

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  • STEMMER IMAGING enters the North American market with the acquisition of Phase 1 Technology Corp.
  • STEMMER IMAGING enters the North American market with the acquisition of Phase 1 Technology Corp.
    Puchheim, March 28, 2024 – As part of its strategic expansion efforts, STEMMER IMAGING AG (ISIN DE000A2G9MZ9 / GSIN A2G9MZ ) has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Phase 1 Technology, New York, USA.
  • Phase 1 Technology is a leading distributor specializing in machine vision with focus on the North American market.
  • With STEMMER IMAGING already active outside Europe in Mexico and Latin America, the company is now targeting the North American market.