CUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reviva Pharmaceuticals Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: RVPH) (“Reviva” or the “Company”), a late-stage pharmaceutical company developing therapies that seek to address unmet medical needs in the areas of central nervous system (CNS), inflammatory and cardiometabolic diseases, today announced that Laxminarayan Bhat, Ph.D., Founder, President, and CEO of Reviva will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference, taking place November 11-14, ...

UBS Group AG (UBS) reported a third-quarter 2024 net profit attributable to shareholders of $1.42 billion against a net loss of 715 million in the prior-year quarter. Find the latest earnings estimates and surprises on the Zacks Earnings Calendar.Results were driven by the strong performances of the Global Wealth Management, Asset Management and Investment Bank divisions. The decrease in operating expenses was another positive. However, an increase in credit loss expenses was a headwind.UBS's Revenues & Exp ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics - Net profit for Q3 2024 was $1.4 billion, with an underlying PBT of $2.4 billion, reflecting strong financial performance [4] - Total revenues increased by 9% YoY to $11.7 billion, driven by momentum in asset gathering businesses and the Investment Bank [16] - Operating expenses declined by 4% to $9.2 billion, contributing to improved profitability [16] - CET1 capital ratio stood at 14.3%, slightly above guidance, with a strong capital position maintained [9][22] - Invested assets across the group increased by 15% YoY to $6.2 trillion, driven by growth in wealth and asset management [5] Business Line Performance - Global Wealth Management (GWM) pretax profit increased by 30% to $1.3 billion, with strong revenue growth outpacing expenses by 4 percentage points [29] - Investment Bank (IB) pretax profit was $377 million, with revenues up 29% to $2.5 billion, supported by strong performance in global markets and banking [41] - Asset Management pretax profit increased by 46% to $237 million, with revenues up 13%, driven by gains from disposals and strong inflows in money markets [39] - Personal & Corporate Banking (P&C) pretax profit decreased by 7% to CHF 659 million, mainly due to a drop in net interest income (NII) [36] Market Performance - Americas and APAC regions showed notable strength, with APAC delivering a 13% revenue improvement and more than doubling last year's pretax profits [30] - In the Americas, invested assets surpassed the $2 trillion mark, with PBT growing by 11% YoY and over 30% sequentially [30] - Switzerland faced headwinds in net interest income, but the company maintained its commitment to providing credit, with CHF 35 billion of loans granted or renewed in the quarter [6] Strategic Direction and Industry Competition - The company is focused on integrating Credit Suisse, with significant progress made in client account migrations in Luxembourg and Hong Kong, and plans for Singapore and Japan by year-end [7] - Investments in AI and automation are accelerating, with the rollout of Microsoft Copilot and the development of proprietary AI tools like Red [10][11] - The company aims to achieve a cost-to-income ratio below 70% by the end of 2026, with $7.5 billion in annualized gross cost savings expected by the end of 2024 [20][21] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the constructive but volatile market environment, with ongoing global macroeconomic developments and geopolitical conflicts creating uncertainties [13] - The company remains confident in delivering on its financial targets and achieving long-term sustainable growth, supported by a strong capital and liquidity position [46] - Lower interest rates are expected to spur client demand for advisory solutions and lending activities, helping to offset some NII headwinds [33] Other Important Information - The company is implementing the largest deployment of Microsoft Copilot in the global financial services industry, with 50,000 licenses being rolled out [10] - Employee satisfaction remains high, with 84% of employees proud to work for UBS and 83% recommending it as an employer, both above industry benchmarks [12] - The company expects to recognize total pull-to-par revenues of $6.4 billion over the next several years, benefiting net profit, equity, and CET1 capital [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Buyback plans for 2025 and regulatory changes - The company reiterated its commitment to share buybacks in 2025, with plans to provide more details in Q4 results. Regulatory changes in Switzerland are still under discussion, but the company's capital position remains strong [49][50] Question: Impact of lower rates on U.S. Wealth Management - Lower rates are expected to spur lending opportunities, but sweep deposits may continue to taper. The company is focused on retaining deposits and converting them into more profitable mandates [52] Question: 2025 profitability outlook - The company expects high single-digit return on CET1 capital, with no significant one-offs expected in Q4. The focus remains on cost reductions and achieving a cost-to-income ratio below 70% by 2026 [54][57] Question: Balance sheet optimization and inorganic growth in U.S. Wealth Management - Balance sheet optimization efforts have lifted revenue margins by 3 percentage points, with further progress expected. Inorganic growth opportunities are being considered, but the priority is improving current operations [60][73] Question: Sensitivity to yield curve shifts and potential joint ventures in India - The company's sensitivity to yield curve shifts has decreased due to loan flooring dynamics in a lower interest rate environment. While Asia Pac is a growth focus, no major strategic moves in India are planned at this stage [63][64] Question: Adviser numbers and Asia Wealth Management outlook - Adviser numbers are stabilizing, with further reductions expected in non-U.S. regions. In Asia, the company is optimistic about growth opportunities, particularly with lower rates and releveraging potential [68][69] Question: U.S. Wealth Management strategy and deposit roll-off - The company is focused on improving margins through productivity and cost optimization. Deposit roll-off is expected to continue into Q4 and early 2025, with efforts to retain deposits in more profitable forms [72][73] Question: Capital ratio stability and Basel IV impact - The capital ratio remained stable despite strong earnings, with FX and deferred tax assets impacting the ratio. Basel IV implementation is expected to reduce the CET1 capital ratio by around 30 basis points [75][76] Question: U.S. sweep deposits and loan book commitment - The company is committed to maintaining a CHF 350 billion loan book in Switzerland, with some volatility expected. Sweep deposit repricing impacts are expected to be minimal, with lower rates reducing the overall effect [78][79] Question: Investment Bank outperformance and NCL progress - The Investment Bank's strong performance is attributed to the integration of Credit Suisse teams and supportive market conditions. NCL derisking progress is ahead of schedule, with further updates expected in Q4 [82][85]

UBS (UBS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.28 per share. This compares to loss of $0.24 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for nonrecurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 53.57%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this bank would post earnings of $0.12 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.34, delivering a surprise of 183.33%. Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed cons ...

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. (NYSE: INSP) (Inspire), a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative, minimally invasive solutions for patients with obstructive sleep apnea, announced today that its management team will present at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Inspire is scheduled to present at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation will be accessible via a live webcast here ...

The outcome of upcoming elections in the world's leading economy is set to ripple into global markets no matter who clinches leadership of the White House, UBS head Sergio Ermotti told CNBC on Wednesday."The outlook for the fourth quarter is clearly still somehow influenced by the uncertainties we see on the macroeconomic and geopolitical front, we have the upcoming elections in the U.S., which of course is not going to be an uneventful event," he told CNBC's Annette Weisbach, as the Swiss bank's third-quar ...

Swiss banking titan UBS on Wednesday posted a large profit beat, after completing its first wave of client migrations following its integration of collapsed domestic rival Credit Suisse.Net profit attributable to shareholders came in at $1.43 billion, compared with a mean forecast of $667.5 million in a LSEG poll of analysts.UBS turned course back toward profit in the first quarter of 2024 after two quarterly losses tied to the takeover of stricken domestic rival Credit Suisse — an intensive, now completed ...

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, today announced that Fran Soistman, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in investor meetings at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024.For additional information about the conference or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with eHealth management, please reach out to your UBS representative or eHealth's investor relations contact.About eHealth, Inc ...

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