No. 13/2025 - Interim report H1 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-08-27 08:26
Core Points - The company has published its Interim Report for H1 2025, covering the period from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025 [1] - The report is available for download on the company's website [1][3] - The announcement is prepared in both Danish and English, with the Danish version prevailing in case of doubt [2]
UP Fintech: Profit Surges Nearly 8x YoY, Client Assets Reach Record High of US$52.1 Billion
Prnewswire· 2025-08-27 08:05
Financial Performance - UP Fintech reported total revenue of US$138.7 million for Q2 2025, representing a 58.7% year-over-year increase, achieving a record high [1] - Non-GAAP net income attributable to shareholders surged to US$44.5 million, up 23.5% quarter-over-quarter and nearly 8 times year-over-year, also reaching a record level [1] - Commission income rose to US$64.8 million, increasing by 90.1% year-over-year, while interest-related income climbed 30.4% year-over-year to US$61.4 million [8] Client Growth and Engagement - The company added 52,700 new accounts in Q2, bringing the total number of global accounts to 2.58 million, with funded accounts increasing by 39,800 [1] - Average net asset inflows from new clients exceeded US$20,000 in Q2, with figures in Hong Kong and Singapore reaching about US$30,000, driving client assets in these markets up approximately 50% and 20% quarter-over-quarter, respectively [2] - The wealth management business saw assets under custody (AUC) grow 31.7% quarter-over-quarter and 225% year-over-year, with the number of wealth clients increasing by 70.8% year-over-year [10] Trading Activity - Q2 trading volume soared 168.3% year-over-year to US$284 billion, with significant increases in trading orders and commissions [1] - In Singapore, total trading volume rose 113% year-over-year and 80% quarter-over-quarter, while in Hong Kong, trading volume surged nearly 8 times year-over-year [3][4] - In the US, options trading increased by 163.4% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting stronger user engagement [5] Product Enhancements - TigerAI, the AI-powered research assistant, saw its user base more than triple year-over-year, with total conversations rising over fourfold [8] - Major upgrades to the Tiger Trade app included new features for portfolio analysis, watchlist insights, and stock-specific assessments [2] - The company launched new fundamental tools such as revenue & expenditure breakdown and valuation track to assist investors in interpreting financials [8] Investment Banking and IPOs - UP Fintech's investment banking division participated in underwriting 7 Hong Kong IPOs and 4 US IPOs, ranking third among US-listed Chinese IPO underwriters [13] - The company underwrote the high-profile CHAGEE IPO, which attracted over 30,000 subscriptions, marking the highest number for a US IPO in nearly three years [13] Regional Performance - In Australia, new account openings grew 62.6% quarter-over-quarter, with total client assets climbing 34% quarter-over-quarter [7] - In New Zealand, net deposit amounts jumped 149.2% year-over-year, with trading volume surging 56.3% quarter-over-quarter and 119.7% year-over-year [7]
UP Fintech Holding Limited Reports Unaudited Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Globenewswire· 2025-08-27 08:00
Financial Performance - UP Fintech reported total revenues of US$138.7 million for Q2 2025, marking a 58.7% increase year-over-year and a 13.1% increase quarter-over-quarter [6][8] - The net income attributable to ordinary shareholders reached US$41.4 million, a significant increase of 36.2% from the previous quarter and approximately 15 times higher compared to the same period last year [2][14] - Non-GAAP net income attributable to ordinary shareholders was US$44.5 million, reflecting a 23.5% sequential increase and nearly 8 times growth year-over-year [2][15] Customer Growth and Engagement - The company added 39,800 new customers with deposits in Q2 2025, bringing the total number of customers with deposits to 1,192,700, a 21.4% increase year-over-year [3][8] - Year-to-date, UP Fintech has onboarded over 100,000 new customers with deposits, reinforcing its annual target of 150,000 new customers for 2025 [3] - The average net asset inflow of newly acquired funded clients reached a record high of over US$20,000 this quarter, with clients in Hong Kong and Singapore averaging around US$30,000 [3] Trading and Account Activity - The total account balance increased by 36.3% year-over-year to US$52.1 billion, driven by robust asset inflows and a US$3.2 billion mark-to-market gain [8] - Trading volume for Q2 2025 was US$284.0 billion, a substantial increase from US$105.9 billion in the same quarter last year [6][8] - The number of options and futures contracts traded rose to 22,432.3 thousand in Q2 2025, up from 12,175.1 thousand in Q2 2024 [5] New Product Offerings - In July 2025, UP Fintech launched new trading features for Central Provident Fund (CPF) and Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) accounts in Singapore, allowing eligible clients to invest retirement funds in approved financial products [4] Corporate Business Activities - The company underwrote 7 Hong Kong IPOs and 4 U.S. IPOs in Q2 2025, including notable names such as "Chagee" and "Zhou Liu Fu Jewelry" [5] - UP Fintech added 30 new clients in its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) business, bringing the total number of ESOP clients to 663 as of June 30, 2025 [5]
Prisjakt releases trading update for Q2 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-08-27 08:00
Core Viewpoint - Prisjakt Group AB has released a trading update for Q2 2025, indicating significant growth in revenue and EBITDA compared to the same period in the previous year [1][2][6]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for Q2 2025 reached SEK 106 million, an increase from SEK 87 million in Q2 2024, reflecting a year-over-year growth of approximately 21.8% [6]. - Total reported EBITDA for Q2 2025 was SEK 25 million, up from SEK 15 million in Q2 2024, marking a year-over-year increase of about 66.7% [6]. - The last twelve months (LTM) revenue totaled SEK 459 million, with a proforma adjusted LTM EBITDA of SEK 143 million [6]. Debt and Cash Position - The company reported interest-bearing debt of SEK 325 million and a cash balance of SEK 67 million [6]. - The net interest-bearing debt to EBITDA ratio stands at 1.8x, indicating a manageable level of debt relative to earnings [6].
InterDigital’s Diana Pani Re-elected 3GPP RAN2 Chair
Globenewswire· 2025-08-27 08:00
Core Viewpoint - InterDigital, Inc. announced the re-election of Diana Pani as Chair of 3GPP's Radio Access Network Working Group 2 (RAN2), highlighting her significant contributions to the development of 5G-Advanced and the upcoming 6G standards [1][3]. Group 1: Leadership and Contributions - Diana Pani has been a pivotal figure in the wireless standards community, with 15 years of active participation and leadership in multiple 3GPP releases [3]. - Under her first term, RAN2 focused on key topics for 5G-Advanced, including AI/ML integration, ambient IoT, non-terrestrial networks, and quality of experience for XR applications [3][4]. - Her leadership is expected to be crucial as RAN2 continues to advance 5G-Advanced and initiates the design of 6G standards [3]. Group 2: Role of RAN2 - The RAN2 working group is essential for defining global standards that facilitate mobile connectivity, ensuring interoperability, security, and performance across mobile technology generations [2]. - RAN2's work is central to the evolution of wireless technology, impacting how devices and networks communicate [2]. Group 3: Company Overview - InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that address critical technical challenges in the industry, focusing on efficient broadband networks and enhanced multimedia experiences [5]. - The company has established licenses and strategic relationships with leading technology firms globally, emphasizing its role in the mobile technology landscape [5].
HRC World PLC : Notice of Annual General meeting
Globenewswire· 2025-08-27 07:00
Company Overview - HRC World Plc is a UK public company listed on Nasdaq First North Copenhagen, engaged in the development and operation of data centre facilities, offering end-to-end services including Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning (EPCC), and full Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services [32] - The company focuses on small to medium-scale distributed data centres and is committed to sustainable innovation, developing renewable energy solutions such as solar, hydroelectric, wind, biogas, and exploring emerging technologies like nano-nuclear reactors [32] Annual General Meeting (AGM) Details - The AGM is scheduled for 30 September 2025 at 10:30 am (UK time) / 5:30 pm (Malaysia time) at Suite 2B-25-2, 25th Floor, Block 2B, Plaza Sentral, Jalan Stesen 5, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [1][2] - Shareholders are encouraged to complete and return the enclosed proxy form to ensure their voting intentions are considered, even if they cannot attend the meeting [3][9] Resolutions to be Proposed - Resolutions include the adoption of the Company's Annual Report and Accounts for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, re-appointment of directors, and the appointment of auditors [4][10] - Resolution 7 seeks authority to allot shares, reflecting the Association of British Insurers' recommendations for companies to seek annual authority to allot up to one-third of their issued share capital [6] - Resolution 8 proposes a waiver of pre-emption rights for up to 20% of shares currently in issue for cash, allowing flexibility in share issuance [7] - Resolution 9 seeks authority to purchase up to 15,000,000 ordinary shares, representing approximately 10% of the Company's issued share capital [8] Voting Procedures - Resolutions 1 to 7 are ordinary resolutions requiring a simple majority, while Resolutions 8 and 9 are special resolutions requiring 75% approval [5] - Shareholders can vote in person or by proxy, with specific instructions provided for proxy appointments [20][21]
Sinopec Group Selects Clarivate for Impactful Research and Innovation
Prnewswire· 2025-08-27 07:00
Core Insights - Clarivate Plc has signed agreements with China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group) to provide academic research and intellectual property solutions, enhancing Sinopec's research and development capabilities [1][2] - The partnership aims to support Sinopec's vision of advancing low-carbon energy technologies and environmentally friendly materials through improved innovation processes [2][5] Company Collaboration - Clarivate will supply Sinopec Group with the Web of Science platform, which includes a comprehensive citation index and various data insights, facilitating access to a wide range of academic content [3][5] - Beijing incoPat Technology Co., Ltd. will contribute global patent data through the incoPat database, which contains over 200 million records from 172 countries and organizations [4][5] Strategic Goals - The collaboration is positioned as a significant step in driving innovation within Sinopec Group, aligning with its goal to become a world-leading energy and chemical company [5] - The partnership builds on a history of collaboration, with Sinopec already utilizing other Clarivate solutions such as InCites Benchmarking & Analytics and Derwent Innovation [5]
Nokia unveils commercial 5G solution for next-gen digital railway operations supporting FRMCS
Globenewswire· 2025-08-27 07:00
Core Insights - Nokia has launched a new commercial 5G radio solution aimed at enhancing digital railway operations and supporting the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) [1][2][4] - The 5G solution is designed to provide high-capacity, high-performance, and resilient real-time communications for rail operators globally, facilitating greater digitalization and automation in the railway sector [1][4][6] Industry Impact - The FRMCS will replace the current 2G GSM-R system, becoming the next-generation global standard for railways, with built-in security and high reliability [2][3] - Nokia's extensive experience in GSM-R deployments across over 20 countries positions the company as a leader in railway communications and FRMCS development [3][4] Technological Advancements - The new 5G radio operates on the 1900 MHz band and is part of Nokia's AirScale portfolio, which is optimized for railway applications [5][6] - The solution includes a cloud-native 5G standalone core that supports the full suite of FRMCS functionalities, allowing for seamless migration from legacy systems [4][6] Benefits for Rail Operators and Passengers - The 5G solution enables automated train operations, real-time passenger information systems, mission-critical voice communication, and smart rail maintenance, all aimed at improving safety, efficiency, and passenger experience [7][8] - Enhanced capabilities align with the operational needs of modern railways, particularly in cross-border scenarios, promoting sustainable transport and improved services [5][6]
FirstFarms A/S’ interim financial report 1 January – 30 June 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-08-27 06:51
Core Viewpoint - FirstFarms A/S reported a pre-tax profit of 7 million DKK in the first half of 2025, despite challenges from a foot and mouth disease (FMD) outbreak affecting milk production and lower-than-expected prices in pig and crop production [1][9]. Financial Performance - The company's turnover decreased by 28 million DKK, with EBITDA down by 11 million DKK and EBIT down by 13 million DKK compared to the previous year [1][9]. - The pre-tax result was 12 million DKK lower than the same period last year [1]. Impact of Foot and Mouth Disease - The FMD outbreak in Slovakia led to the culling of 3,521 animals, significantly impacting operations and financial results [2][6]. - The construction of a dairy facility in Plavecky Stvrtok is temporarily on hold due to the FMD outbreak, with plans to resume in the second half of 2025 [2]. - The total positive impact on the value adjustment of pigs, cattle, and unharvested crops was 42 million DKK, while the negative impact from culling milking cows due to FMD was 35 million DKK, resulting in a net impact of 4 million DKK [4]. Future Expectations - The company expects to re-establish full milk production in Plavecky Stvrtok by Q4 2025, with a complete herd restoration anticipated by 2026 [7][8]. - Following the FMD outbreak, the company adjusted its expectations for the year's results downwards by 45 million DKK but later revised them upwards, anticipating subsidies of 40-55 million DKK [10][11]. Operational Developments - The company is focusing on the full re-establishment of milk production and aims to operate the rest of its production more efficiently and sustainably [11]. - Ongoing construction projects, including a silo expansion and irrigation system enhancement in Romania, continue despite the challenges faced [5].
PRESS RELEASE: Disclosure regarding a transparency notification - Article 14, 1st paragraph, of the Law of 2 May 2007 relating to the disclosure of important shareholdings in listed companies
Globenewswire· 2025-08-27 06:38
Core Viewpoint - CMB.TECH NV has received a transparency notification indicating that Saverco NV has crossed below the transparency threshold of 65% in voting rights following a capital increase related to a merger with Golden Ocean Group Limited [1][4]. Group 1: Notification Details - The notification dated August 25, 2025, specifies that Saverco NV's voting rights decreased to 0.01% after the transaction, while CMB NV's voting rights increased to 56.56% and CMB.TECH NV's voting rights rose to 8.17% [2]. - The total number of voting rights after the transaction is 204,558,736, representing 64.74% of the total denominator of 315,977,647 [3][4]. Group 2: Company Overview - CMB.TECH is a major diversified maritime group with a fleet of approximately 250 vessels, including dry bulk vessels, crude oil tankers, chemical tankers, container vessels, offshore wind vessels, and port vessels [5]. - The company also provides hydrogen and ammonia fuel to customers, either through its own production or from third-party producers [5]. - CMB.TECH is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, and is listed on Euronext Brussels and NYSE under the ticker symbols "CMBT" and on Euronext Oslo Børs as "CMBTO" [6].