Group 1 - Hydro's first quarter results for 2026 will be released on April 29, 2026, at 07:00 CEST [1] - The quarterly report and presentation will be available on hydro.com simultaneously with the release [1] - A webinar hosted by President and CEO Eivind Kallevik and CFO Trond Olaf Christophersen will take place at 08:30 CEST on the same day, followed by a Q&A session [1] Group 2 - The webinar will be accessible via a link to the webcast page, powered by Zoom, with no prior login or registration required [2] - Dial-in options are available for participants from Norway, the UK, and the US, with specific phone numbers provided [2] - Investor contact information is available for inquiries, including a direct phone number and email address [2]

Core Viewpoint - InterContinental Hotels Group PLC has announced the purchase of its own shares, indicating a strategic move to manage its capital structure and potentially enhance shareholder value [2][3]. Group 1: Share Purchase Details - The company purchased a total of 39,000 ordinary shares on March 31, 2026 [3]. - The lowest price paid per share was $128.95, while the highest price was $131.00, with an average price of $130.2379 [3]. - Following this transaction, the total number of ordinary shares in issue is 150,298,974, excluding 5,431,782 shares held in treasury [3]. Group 2: Transaction Authority - The share purchase was conducted through Goldman Sachs International on the London Stock Exchange, in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2025 [2]. - The purchase was executed based on instructions issued by the company on February 17, 2026 [2].

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Group 1 - Gabriel Holding A/S initiated a share buy-back programme on 16 March 2026, which will run until 16 March 2027, allowing the company to repurchase up to 94,500 shares, representing 5% of the share capital [1] - The share buy-back programme will be executed without the application of Safe Harbour rules due to limited liquidity in the company's shares, with repurchases occurring at market price [2] - As of March 2026, the company has repurchased 1,056 shares at an average price of DKK 212.29, totaling a transaction value of DKK 224,176, with accumulated repurchases under the programme also at 1,056 shares [3]

Core Viewpoint - Nike, Inc. is experiencing a significant decline in share price due to warnings of weak revenues in the fourth quarter and a notable drop in profit for the third quarter, attributed to higher tariffs and increased expenses impacting margins [1][4]. Financial Performance - In the third quarter, Nike reported a net income of $520 million, or $0.35 per share, which is a 35% decrease from $794 million, or $0.54 per share, in the previous year [4]. - The company's revenue for the third quarter slightly increased by 0.1% to $11.279 billion from $11.269 billion year-over-year, but fell by 3% on a currency-neutral basis [5]. - Pre-tax income decreased by 23% year-over-year to $650 million, with selling and administrative expenses rising by 2% to $3.98 billion [4]. Revenue Breakdown - Nike Brand revenues reached $11.0 billion, growing by 1% on a reported basis but declining by 2% on a currency-neutral basis, primarily due to decreases in EMEA and Greater China, offset by growth in North America [6]. - Wholesale revenues were $6.5 billion, up 5% on a reported basis and up 1% on a currency-neutral basis, mainly driven by growth in North America [6]. - NIKE Direct revenues fell to $4.5 billion, down 4% on a reported basis and 7% on a currency-neutral basis, influenced by a 9% decrease in NIKE Brand Digital and a 5% decrease in NIKE-owned stores [7]. Margin and Tariff Impact - Gross margin decreased by 130 basis points to 40.2% from 41.5% a year ago, primarily due to a 300 basis point impact from higher tariffs in North America [5]. - The company anticipates that the first quarter of fiscal 2027 will be the last quarter where higher tariffs significantly affect gross margin, with expectations for gross margin expansion beginning in the second quarter [3]. Inventory and Future Guidance - Nike's inventories decreased by 1% year-over-year to $7.5 billion, reflecting a reduction in units and product mix shifts, partially offset by increased product costs due to higher tariffs [8]. - The company plans to provide full-year and long-term guidance at its upcoming Investor Day in the fall [8].

Core Viewpoint - Evotec has appointed Dr. Ashiq H. Khan as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to enhance its commercial organization and drive sustainable growth through his extensive experience in biotech and AI-driven platforms [2][3]. Group 1: Appointment Details - Dr. Ashiq H. Khan brings over 15 years of international leadership experience in biotech, CRO, and AI-driven platform businesses, having closed more than $7 billion in agreements across the U.S., EU, and APAC markets [2][3]. - In his new role, Dr. Khan will lead the development of a globally integrated commercial organization aligned with Evotec's scientific leadership [2]. Group 2: Leadership Insights - Dr. Christian Wojczewski, CEO of Evotec, emphasized Dr. Khan's success in driving growth in innovative areas such as robotics and AI, which are crucial for Evotec's transformation into a responsive drug discovery engine [3]. - Dr. Khan previously served as Chief Business Officer at Iktos and held leadership roles at Proteros and Schrödinger, holding a Ph.D. in Neurobiology and business degrees from prestigious institutions [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - Evotec is a life science company focused on drug discovery and development, integrating breakthrough science with AI-driven innovation [4][5]. - The company collaborates with all Top 20 Pharma companies and over 800 biotechs, offering a range of services from standalone to fully integrated R&D programs [5]. - Evotec operates with a global team of over 4,800 experts, focusing on key therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiovascular, metabolic diseases, neurology, and immunology [5].

Core Insights - Meta's Instagram introduced new content restrictions for teenage users inspired by the PG-13 rating system, aiming to enhance child safety and ease parental concerns [2][5][12] - The Motion Picture Association (MPA) opposed Instagram's use of the PG-13 label, leading to a cease-and-desist letter and subsequent negotiations that resulted in Meta distancing itself from the PG-13 branding [19][21][24] Group 1: Content Restrictions and Implementation - Instagram's content restrictions for teenagers are designed to align with the standards of PG-13 movies, which include limitations on nudity, sexual content, and violence [2][12] - The platform faced challenges in adapting the PG-13 guidelines to short video formats, particularly regarding the use of crude language and risky stunts [13][15] - Instagram's Teen Accounts, introduced in 2024, aim to provide a safer environment for younger users by limiting exposure to inappropriate content [10][12] Group 2: Legal and Industry Reactions - The MPA's pushback against Instagram's PG-13 branding included a cease-and-desist letter, emphasizing the need to separate the film industry's rating system from Instagram's content moderation practices [19][21][24] - Meta's initial response to the MPA's concerns included a statement asserting that its content restriction tools were not certified by the MPA, despite using AI and human review for content moderation [22][29] - Following negotiations, an agreement was reached in March that allowed Meta to continue its content policies while clarifying that it did not collaborate with the MPA in formulating its restrictions [25][29]

Group 1 - Large Japanese manufacturers reported their highest level of business optimism in over four years, according to the Bank of Japan's quarterly Tankan survey [1][2] - The business optimism index for large Japanese manufacturers rose to 17 in Q1 2026, up from 15 in the previous quarter, surpassing economists' expectations of 16 [2] - The positive sentiment was supported by solid profits that mitigated the impact of rising energy costs [3] Group 2 - Business sentiment among large non-manufacturers remained at a multi-decade high of 36, unchanged from the previous quarter and exceeding expectations of 33 [3] - Following the release of the survey data, the Nikkei 225 index increased by 4.48%, driven by optimism regarding the potential resolution of the Iran war [3]

Core Insights - 2025 has been a transformational year for Precigen, highlighted by the FDA approval of PAPZIMEOS, the first immunotherapy for adult RRP [1] - As of late March 2026, the company has transitioned into a commercial stage entity and has reported its first quarter of launch [1] Company Overview - Dr. Helen Sabzevari serves as the President and CEO of Precigen [2] - Phil Tennant is the Chief Commercial Officer of the company [2]

Core Insights - JCDecaux has signed an agreement to acquire VISTA COMMUNICATIONS Inc., enhancing its street furniture offerings in Tokyo [1][3] - The acquisition allows JCDecaux to enter the taxi shelter segment in Japan, complementing its existing advertising infrastructure [3][6] Company Expansion - VISTA has been operating 29 taxi shelters in Tokyo, providing 58 advertising faces, including 7 digital, in high-traffic areas [2] - This acquisition will increase the number of advertising shelters managed by Tokyo Taxi Center, improving service and design consistency [4] Market Position - Following the acquisition, JCDecaux will become the leading operator of taxi shelters in Tokyo, strengthening its presence in a key metropolitan market [6] - The company operates B-Stop® and CIP® in 43 cities across Japan, including the top 10 most populous cities [5] Financial Performance - In 2025, JCDecaux reported a revenue of €3,967.1 million, maintaining its position as the number one out-of-home media company globally [7] - The company has a daily audience of 850 million people across 79 countries, with over 1 million advertising panels worldwide [7]