FORNEBU, Norway, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reference is made to today's stock exchange notice from Aker ASA ("Aker") where Nscale Global Holdings Ltd. ("Nscale"), Aker and OpenAI announced the launch of Stargate Norway: an advanced AI infrastructure project in Narvik, Northern Norway.The AI facility will be located in Kvandal, just outside Narvik and will be owned by a 50/50 joint venture between Nscale and Aker to be formed through wholly owned subsidiaries following the planned merger of Aker Horizons ...

Syensqo launches the fourth tranche of its Share Buyback Program Brussels, Belgium – July 31, 2025 - 07:10 CET SYENSQO SA (the “Company”) announces today that pursuant to its Share Buyback Program (the “Program”) announced on September 30, 2024, covering up to €300 million, the Company launches the fourth tranche of this Program. This tranche of the Program will start on July 31, 2025 and will run until November 15 2025 at the latest, and will cover a maximum amount of up to € 50 million. It will be imple ...

Syensqo launches the fourth tranche of its Share Buyback Program Brussels, Belgium – July 31, 2025 - 07:10 CET SYENSQO SA (the “Company”) announces today that pursuant to its Share Buyback Program (the “Program”) announced on September 30, 2024, covering up to €300 million, the Company launches the fourth tranche of this Program. This tranche of the Program will start on July 31, 2025 and will run until November 15 2025 at the latest, and will cover a maximum amount of up to € 50 million. It will be imple ...

Press release31 July 2025 - N° 11 Second quarter 2025 results EUR 226 million net income in Q2 2025, contributing to a EUR 425 million net income in H1 2025 Group net income of EUR 226 million in Q2 2025 driven by all business activities (EUR 225 million adjusted1) P&C combined ratio of 82.5% with benign natural catastrophe experience and excellent attritional loss performance allowing for additional buffer buildingL&H insurance service result2 of EUR 118 million, with H1 experience variance in line with ...

UNDERLYING EBITDA OF €335 MILLION INCREASED 8% SEQUENTIALLY WITH IMPROVED MARGIN IN CORE SEGMENTS July 31, 2025 7.00 a.m. CEST FY 2025 OUTLOOK UPDATED FOR FX AND TARIFFS Q2 2025 Highlights | Underlying (€ | Q2 | Q2 | Q1 | YoY | YoY | QoQ | H1 | H1 | YoY | YoY | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | million) | 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | change | organic | change | 2025 | 2024 | change | organic | | Net sales | 1,586 | 1,708 | 1,619 | -7.1% | -3.5% | -2.0% | 3,205 | 3,332 | -3.8% | - ...

Leiden, the Netherlands, July 31, 2025: Pharming Group N.V. ("Pharming" or "the Company") (Euronext Amsterdam: PHARM/Nasdaq: PHAR) presents its preliminary (unaudited) financial report for the second quarter and first half year ended June 30, 2025. Chief Executive Officer, Fabrice Chouraqui, commented: "We've delivered a strong second quarter, with 26% total revenue growth and positive operating profit, building further on our momentum. RUCONEST® continues to show very significant growth, reflecting its uni ...

CEO quote Gustavo Calvo Paz, Ontex's CEO, said: "The weak first half of the year, while disappointing, will not derail us from our strategic journey. We are steadily progressing and deliver results step by step. The reshaping of the portfolio and the strengthening of the balance sheet have been largely realized. The innovation pipeline has been strengthened and will continue to deliver. Our business in North America has demonstrated fast growth, on the pursuit of scale, and we have taken major steps toward ...

Solid H1 2025 financial results despite softer revenue growth amid elongated sales cycles Paris, France, July 31, 2025 – Planisware, a leading provider of B2B AI powered SaaS platforms serving the rapidly growing Project Economy, announces today its H1 2025 results. Revenue amounted to € 95.8 million, up by +10.6% in current currencies. In constant currencies, revenue growth reached +11.0% (€+9.1 million), mainly led by the continued success of the Group's SaaS Model** up by +17.4% in constant currencies (€ ...

Core Insights - ING reported a net result of €1,675 million for 2Q2025, with a profit before tax of €2,369 million and a CET1 ratio of 13.3% [1][7] Financial Performance - The company experienced strong growth in lending volumes and fee income, with fees now constituting almost 20% of total income [2][3] - Total income remained stable despite a year-on-year decline in commercial net interest income (NII) due to margin pressure and currency fluctuations [3] - Retail Banking saw a net core lending growth of €11.3 billion, including €7.2 billion in mortgages and €3.2 billion in Business Banking [4] - Wholesale Banking achieved net core lending growth of €4.1 billion, with a 12% year-on-year increase in fee income driven by various banking services [5] Customer Growth and Engagement - The customer base grew significantly, with over 300,000 new mobile primary customers added in the quarter, totaling 14.9 million [9] - Retail fee income increased by 12% year-on-year, primarily due to higher investment activity [4] Cost Management and Efficiency - Costs increased moderately year-on-year, with prudent expense management prioritized to offset inflation and investments through efficiency measures [6] - Ongoing improvements to KYC processes and restructuring of the Wholesale Banking workforce were announced [6] Sustainability Initiatives - ING mobilized €67.8 billion in sustainable volume for the first half of 2025, marking a 19% increase compared to the same period in 2024 [8] - A new mortgage pricing model linked to energy labels was introduced in the Netherlands, offering lower interest rates for eligible customers [8] Dividend and Shareholder Returns - The company announced an interim cash dividend of €0.35 per ordinary share [9]

Core Insights - The company reported a solid revenue growth of +3.4% to €1,868.3 million in the first half of 2025, with organic growth at +3.3% [2][8] - Digital revenue grew significantly by +12.2%, now accounting for approximately 40% of total revenue, driven by a +25.2% increase in programmatic revenue [2][10] - The operating margin improved by +17.6% to €307.4 million, reflecting strong operating leverage with a flow-through rate of 75.8% [4][22] Revenue Performance - The company achieved a +3.3% organic revenue growth in H1 2025, despite a mid-single digit decline in China, with Q2 showing a +1.6% growth [3][9] - Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) revenue surged by +12.2%, representing about 40% of total revenue, with programmatic revenue now at 10.1% of DOOH revenue [3][11] - Revenue from Street Furniture grew by +4.3%, Transport by +3.2%, while Billboard remained flat [12][18] Geographic Performance - North America and Rest of the World were the fastest-growing regions, while the UK experienced a decline of -2.9% [19][20] - Asia-Pacific saw a +1.3% organic growth despite a mid-single digit decline in China, which now represents 10% of total revenue [19][20] Operational Efficiency - The operating margin as a percentage of revenue reached 16.5%, a 200 basis points improvement year-on-year, with all segments showing margin growth [23][24] - EBIT before impairment charges grew by +11.6% to €125.6 million, with a remarkable +114.7% increase when excluding non-recurring items [4][28] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Operating cash flows increased by +10.7% to €153.7 million, driven by improved operating margins [35] - The company reported a decrease in net capital expenditure by -15.6% to €118.8 million, representing 6.4% of revenue [34] - Financial net debt decreased by €43.9 million year-on-year, amounting to €912.9 million as of June 30, 2025 [38] ESG Performance - The company has been recognized for its strong ESG performance, achieving a place on the CDP A List for the second consecutive year and receiving a Gold Medal from EcoVadis [43][44] - Nearly 50% of revenue is aligned with the Green Taxonomy European regulation, with a commitment to achieve Net Zero Carbon by 2050 [44]