Core Viewpoint - DEMIRE Deutsche Mittelstand Real Estate AG has reported lower earnings for the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, primarily due to opportunistic property sales, but the performance exceeded its own guidance [2][3]. Financial Performance - Rental income decreased by 21.7% to EUR 27.8 million in H1 2025, down from EUR 35.5 million in H1 2024 due to property sales [3][8]. - Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) fell to EUR -24.9 million in H1 2025, compared to EUR -14.1 million in H1 2024, largely due to write-downs on loans to Limes companies amounting to EUR -12.5 million [3]. - Funds from operations (FFO I) after taxes and before minority interests and interests on shareholder loans amounted to EUR 5.0 million in H1 2025, down from EUR 15.5 million in H1 2024 [4][8]. Property Sales and Portfolio Performance - The market value of DEMIRE's portfolio declined to approximately EUR 747.3 million as of 30 June 2025, down from EUR 779.3 million at the end of 2024, influenced by property sales and value adjustments [5]. - The net asset value (NAV) per share decreased by EUR 0.48 to EUR 1.97 in the reporting period [5]. - Letting performance improved, with 40,460 square meters leased in H1 2025 compared to 25,000 square meters in H1 2024, although the EPRA vacancy rate rose to 17.3% [5]. Debt and Liquidity Management - The net debt ratio (net LTV) was reported at 42.4%, slightly above the previous year's figure of 40.9% [6]. - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to EUR 34.9 million as of 30 June 2025, down from EUR 44.8 million at the end of 2024 [6]. - The company has initiated partial repayment of its corporate bond, with the outstanding nominal now at EUR 247.1 million [6]. Future Guidance - The company has raised its guidance for 2025, expecting rental income to be between EUR 52.0 million and EUR 54.0 million, up from the previous range of EUR 51.0 million to EUR 53.0 million [7][8]. - FFO I is now expected to be between EUR 5.0 million and EUR 7.0 million, an increase from the prior forecast of EUR 3.5 million to EUR 5.5 million [9].

Group 1 - Sampo plc has initiated a share buyback program with a maximum value of EUR 200 million, starting on 7 August 2025 [1][2] - On 13 August 2025, Sampo plc acquired a total of 330,528 A shares at a daily weighted average price of EUR 9.76 [1] - Following the transactions, Sampo plc owns a total of 1,646,806 A shares, representing 0.06% of the total number of shares [2] Group 2 - The share buyback program is in compliance with the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014 and the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 [1] - The authorization for the buyback program was granted by Sampo's Annual General Meeting on 23 April 2025 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Nilfisk's Q2 results indicate challenges and progress amid market caution and geopolitical uncertainties, with a slight decline in organic growth but stable gross margins and a focus on cost improvements and supply chain strengthening [1][4]. Financial Highlights - Revenue for Q2 2025 was 268.9 million EUR, down from 278.4 million EUR in Q2 2024, reflecting a decline of 9.5 million EUR [2][4]. - Organic growth was negative at -1.1% for Q2 2025, compared to a positive 2.4% in Q2 2024 [2][4]. - Gross margin remained stable at 42.0%, a slight decrease from 42.2% in the previous year [2][9]. - Overhead costs decreased to 92.2 million EUR from 94.2 million EUR year-on-year, with an overhead cost ratio of 34.3% [2]. - EBITDA before special items was 36.4 million EUR, down from 39.2 million EUR, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 13.5% [2][9]. - Free cash flow was negative at -16.3 million EUR, compared to a positive 8.4 million EUR in the same quarter last year [2][11]. Regional Performance - EMEA region showed organic growth of 0.7% in Q2 2025, driven by strong commercial execution and new products, although the Consumer Business faced declines [7]. - APAC reported moderate organic growth of 2.7%, while the Americas experienced negative growth of 4.9%, primarily due to soft demand and production capacity issues [8]. - Latin America continued to perform well with a strong growth rate of 14.0% [8]. Specialty and Consumer Business - The Specialty Business achieved robust organic growth of 10.8%, supported by strong sales in the US and demand for new products [5]. - The Consumer Business saw a decline of 5.1% due to weak demand in the high-pressure washer category [5]. Cost Management and Outlook - A cost reduction program was initiated in Q2 2025, leading to workforce reductions and expected gradual savings throughout 2025 and into 2026 [10]. - The financial outlook for 2025 remains unchanged, with organic growth expected between 1% and 3% and an EBITDA margin before special items projected between 13% and 14% [3].

Financial Reporting Schedule - Marimekko Corporation will publish its Financial Statements and the Report of the Board of Directors for 2025 in week 13, at the latest [1] - The Financial Statements Bulletin for 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, 12 February 2026, at 8:00 a.m. [4] - Interim Reports for 2026 will be published on the following dates: 13 May 2026 for Q1, 13 August 2026 for H1, and 4 November 2026 for Q3 [4] Annual General Meeting - The Annual General Meeting is planned for Thursday, 16 April 2026, at 2 p.m. [2] - Shareholders can request agenda items for the meeting by sending a written request to the Board of Directors by 15 January 2026 [2] - An announcement regarding the resolutions of the Annual General Meeting will be released after the meeting [2] Company Overview - Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company known for its original prints and colors, with a product portfolio that includes clothing, bags, accessories, and home décor items [3] - In 2024, Marimekko reported net sales of EUR 183 million and a comparable operating profit margin of 17.5 percent [3] - The company operates approximately 170 stores globally and serves customers in 39 countries through its online store, with key markets in Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and North America [3]

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR Allschwil, Switzerland, August 14, 2025 Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd, Allschwil (SIX: BSLN), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to meeting the needs of patients with severe bacterial and fungal infections, announced today that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with Venatorx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to acquire the global rights to ceftibuten-ledaborbactam etzadroxil, a clinical phase 3-ready oral beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor ( ...

Acquisition and Development - The Fund announced the acquisition of a property at Hiiu St 42, Tallinn, by its subsidiary EfTEN Hiiu OÜ, with plans to partially reconstruct it into an elderly care home named "Nõmme Südamekodu," which could accommodate up to 170 residents [1] - Following the acquisition, EfTEN Hiiu OÜ collaborated with Nõmme Südamekodu OÜ and design company OÜ SIRKEL&MALL on the design of the elderly care home and initiated a construction procurement process [2] Construction Contract - The best offer for the construction was made by RIS Ehitus OÜ, with whom a construction contract was signed on 13 August 2025, valued at approximately 4 million euros, including VAT [3] - The planned completion date for the elderly care facilities is set for the second quarter of 2026 [3]

Core Viewpoint - Euronet Worldwide, Inc. has announced the pricing of $850 million in 0.625% Convertible Senior Notes due 2030, aimed at qualified institutional buyers, with an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $150 million [1][2]. Group 1: Offering Details - The offering is expected to close on August 15, 2025, subject to customary closing conditions [2]. - The notes will bear interest at a rate of 0.625% per year, payable semiannually starting April 1, 2026, and will mature on October 1, 2030 [3]. - Euronet intends to use the net proceeds to repay existing borrowings under its unsecured revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes [4]. Group 2: Conversion and Redemption - The notes are convertible at the option of the holders under certain circumstances, with an initial conversion rate of 7.8718 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equating to a conversion price of approximately $127.04 per share, representing a 30% premium over the last reported sale price of $97.72 [5]. - Euronet may redeem the notes starting October 7, 2028, if certain stock price conditions are met [6]. Group 3: Fundamental Change and Capped Call Transactions - In the event of a "fundamental change," holders may require Euronet to repurchase their notes at 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest [7]. - Euronet has entered into capped call transactions to reduce potential dilution upon conversion of the notes, with an initial cap price of approximately $180.78 per share, an 85% premium over the last reported sale price [9]. Group 4: Share Repurchases - Euronet plans to use approximately $131.3 million of cash on hand to repurchase shares of its common stock concurrently with the pricing of the offering [12].

Company Overview - Magnitude International Ltd is an electrical installation service provider based in Singapore, founded in 2012, with over 12 years of experience in the industry [5] - The company specializes in the installation of generators, transformers, and solar panel systems, and acts as the main electrical contractor in various construction projects [5] - Magnitude aims to become a leading integrated one-stop electrical installation services provider in Singapore, focusing on safety, functionality, and energy efficiency of buildings [5] Initial Public Offering (IPO) Details - The company closed its initial public offering of 2,200,000 ordinary shares at a public offering price of US$4.00 per share, resulting in total gross proceeds of US$8.8 million [1] - Of the total shares offered, 1,650,000 were sold by the company and 550,000 by a selling shareholder, XJL International Ltd [1] - The shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the ticker symbol "MAGH" on August 12, 2025 [2] Underwriting and Legal Counsel - The offering was conducted on a firm commitment basis, with Bancroft Capital, LLC serving as the sole underwriter [2] - Legal counsel for the company was provided by Concord & Sage PC, while Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP acted as legal counsel for the underwriter [2]

Core Viewpoint - Madison Pacific Properties Inc. reported strong financial results for the first half of 2025, showing significant growth in net income and operational performance compared to the previous year [3]. Financial Performance - The company reported a net income of $22.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $13.6 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 64.7% [3]. - Cash flows from operating activities before changes in non-cash operating balances were $6.0 million, slightly down from $6.3 million in the previous year [3]. - Earnings per share increased to $0.30 from $0.23 year-over-year [3]. - The net gain on fair value adjustments for investment properties was approximately $21.9 million, up from $9.7 million in the prior year [3]. Investment Properties - As of June 30, 2025, the company owns approximately $741 million in investment properties, an increase from $724 million as of December 31, 2024 [4]. - The investment portfolio consists of 54 properties with around 2.0 million rentable square feet of industrial and commercial space, and a 50% interest in eight multi-family rental properties totaling 239 units [5]. - The occupancy rates are high, with 97.95% of industrial and commercial space leased and 99.16% of multi-family residential properties leased [5]. Leadership Changes - Dino Di Marco will be appointed as President & CEO effective September 1, 2025, bringing extensive experience from his previous role as Chief Financial Officer [7]. - John DeLucchi will continue as Chairman of the Board, and Robert Pringle has been appointed as a new director, contributing his extensive background in banking and leadership [9]. Dividend Announcement - The company announced a dividend of $0.0525 per share on Class B voting common shares and Class C non-voting shares, payable on September 3, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 25, 2025 [10].

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nuclear Fuels Inc. (“Nuclear Fuels” or the “Company”) (CSE: NF, OTCQX: NFUNF) and Premier American Uranium Inc. (“PUR” or “Premier American Uranium”) (TSXV: PUR, OTCQB: PAUIF) are pleased to announce the voting results of the special meeting of shareholders of Nuclear Fuels (“Nuclear Fuels Shareholders”) held today. The previously announced statutory plan of arrangement (the “Plan of Arrangement”) involving Nuclear Fuels and Premier American Ura ...