Deutsche Bank (DB) shares touched a new 52-week high of $27.82 in yesterday’s trading session. Over the past month, the DB stock has gained 20.6%, outperforming the industry. Its peers HSBC Holdings plc (HSBC) and Barclays (BCS) , have risen 14.1% and 18.7%, respectively.Price Performance Image Source: Zacks Investment Research The strength in the DB share price can be attributable to its robust first-quarter 2025 results, which drove investors' confidence in the stock. The company's profit before tax in th ...

Core Viewpoint - A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) is experiencing growth through strategic acquisitions and investments in research and development, while also rewarding shareholders with dividends and share repurchases [1][5][6]. Group 1: Company Overview - A. O. Smith is a leading manufacturer of commercial and residential water heating equipment and water treatment products, focusing on innovative and energy-efficient solutions sold globally [2]. Group 2: Expansion Efforts - In November 2024, AOS acquired the Pureit business from Unilever, which is expected to contribute approximately $50 million to sales in 2025, enhancing its position in the water treatment industry in India [3]. - The acquisition of Impact Water Products in March 2024 expanded AOS's water treatment footprint in North America [4]. Group 3: Investments in R&D - AOS is investing in R&D and manufacturing efficiency, including a new gas tankless water heater manufacturing facility in Juarez, Mexico, to mitigate tariff charges [5]. - The company unveiled a commercial R&D testing lab facility in Lebanon, TN, in Q1 2025 to boost production capacity for water heaters and boilers [5]. Group 4: Rewards to Shareholders - In Q1 2025, AOS paid dividends of $49.2 million, a 4% increase year over year, and repurchased 1.8 million shares for $120.6 million [6]. - The dividend was increased by 6% to 34 cents per share in October 2024, with plans to repurchase shares worth approximately $400 million in 2025 [6]. Group 5: Business Challenges - AOS is facing challenges with lower volumes in residential water treatment and gas water heaters in China, leading to flat revenues in the Rest of the World segment in Q1 2025 and a 9% decline year over year in Q4 2024 [9]. - The North America segment also saw a 7% decline in sales year over year in Q1 2025 due to reduced orders for water heater products [9]. - Adverse foreign currency movements impacted the Rest of the World segment's revenues by $2 million in Q1 2025 and $13 million in 2024 [10].

ZURICH, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) announced today that at its 2025 Annual General Meeting, held at the company's offices in Zurich, Switzerland, shareholders approved a 6.6% increase in the company's dividend to $3.88 per share annually ($0.97 per share, per quarter) from $3.64 per share ($0.91 per share, per quarter). This marks the 32nd consecutive annual increase in the company's dividend. Shareholders also voted in line with the Board's recommendations on all other agenda ite ...

Fidelis Insurance Holdings (FIHL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company Participants Miranda Hunter - Head - Investor RelationsDaniel Burrows - Group CEO & Executive DirectorAllan Decleir - Group CFO & Bermuda CEOAndrew Andersen - Equity Research Vice PresidentLeon Cooperman - Chairman and CEOMatthew Carletti - Managing DirectorJonny Strickle - Group Managing DirectorMeyer Shields - Managing DirectorPablo Singzon - Executive Director Conference Call Participants Brian Meredith - AnalystDavi ...

Fidelis Insurance Holdings (FIHL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 15, 2025 09:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Fidelis Insurance Group's First Quarter twenty twenty five Earnings Conference Call. As a reminder, this call is being recorded for replay purposes. Following the conclusion of formal remarks, the management will host a question and answer session and instructions will be given at that time. With that, I will now turn the call over to Miranda Hunter, Head of Invest ...

IRVINE, Calif., May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SBCMedicalGroupHoldings (Nasdaq:SBC, "the Company") today announces that its Board of Directors has approved the following share repurchase program and will commence repurchasing its own shares as early as May 20, 2025. Share Repurchase Program The Company believes its current share price undervalues its business performance, the growth potential of the aesthetic‑medical market, and its position as an industry leader. Based on this view, it has decided to pur ...

Core Viewpoint - Akamai Technologies, Inc. has announced a private offering of $1.5 billion in convertible senior notes due 2033, which was upsized from a previously announced $1.35 billion offering [1][3] Group 1: Offering Details - The notes will be senior unsecured obligations, maturing on May 15, 2033, with an interest rate of 0.25% per year, payable semiannually starting November 15, 2025 [2] - The initial conversion rate is set at 10.7513 shares per $1,000 principal amount, equating to an initial conversion price of approximately $93.01 per share, representing a 20% premium over the closing price of $77.51 on May 14, 2025 [2] Group 2: Use of Proceeds - Akamai estimates net proceeds from the offering to be approximately $1,479.1 million, or $1,701.3 million if the option for additional notes is fully exercised [3] - The company plans to use about $250 million to repay borrowings under its revolving credit facility and a portion of its $1.15 billion convertible senior notes due 2027 [4] - Approximately $239.1 million will be allocated to cover costs related to convertible note hedge transactions [5] - Akamai intends to repurchase approximately $300 million of its common stock at a price of $77.51 per share from purchasers of the notes [6] Group 3: Repurchase and Conversion Terms - Holders can require Akamai to repurchase their notes for cash on May 15, 2031, if the stock price is below the conversion price [7] - In the event of a fundamental change, holders may also require repurchase at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued interest [7] Group 4: Hedge Transactions - Akamai has entered into convertible note hedge and warrant transactions to mitigate potential dilution from the notes [8] - The hedge transactions will cover the same number of shares underlying the notes, and the warrants could have a dilutive effect if the market price exceeds the strike price [8] Group 5: Market Impact - The Option Counterparties may engage in purchasing shares or entering derivative transactions, which could influence the market price of Akamai's common stock and the notes [9]

Endava (DAVA) Q3 2025 Earnings Call May 14, 2025 08:00 AM ET Speaker0 Good day, and welcome to Endava's Third Quarter of Fiscal Year twenty twenty five Conference Call. All participants will be in listen only mode. Please note this event is being recorded. I would now like to turn the conference over to Ms. Laurent Madsen, Head of Investor Relations and ESG at Endava. Please go ahead. Speaker1 Thank you. Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Endava's third quarter of fiscal year twenty twenty five confer ...

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today announced that its board of directors approved a new $6 billion share repurchase program. The new authorization is in addition to the remaining balance, as of March 29, 2025, of approximately $4 billion of its existing share repurchase program, increasing the total current repurchase authority to approximately $10 billion. “Our expanded share repurchase program reflects the Board’s confidence in AMD’s strategic direction, growth p ...

Core Points - Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. announced a cash dividend of $0.14 per share for Q2 2025, payable on July 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2025 [1] - The Board of Directors also authorized a share repurchase program of up to $100 million, with approximately $180 million remaining under total repurchase authorization as of May 13, 2025 [2] - Xenia is a self-advised and self-administered REIT focused on luxury and upper upscale hotels, owning 30 properties with a total of 8,868 rooms across 14 states [3]