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Bloomberg· 2025-11-01 20:03
RT Bloomberg Live (@BloombergLive)Alongside Presenting Sponsor @hitachienergy, @BloombergLive convenes top leaders in sustainability for candid discussions on how to advance climate progress live from #COP30 in Brazil.Live 11/4 at 9:00 AM BRT! https://t.co/5iD7g2J8hu https://t.co/S8B3WSOpQh ...
DLL names Alp Sivrioğlu as chief financial officer
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-31 14:48
Asset-based financial solutions provider DLL has named Alp Sivrioğlu as the chief financial officer (CFO), with his appointment and executive board membership set to begin on 1 November 2025. Sivrioğlu will take charge of DLL’s global finance organisation. DLL executive board chair and CEO Lara Yocarini said: "Alp’s broad finance expertise, extensive experience, and authenticity will bring complementary skills and leadership capabilities to our executive board and will help us deliver DLL's strategic goa ...
Interface(TILE) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-10-31 13:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Third quarter net sales were $364.5 million, up 5.9% as reported and 4.2% on a currency-neutral basis compared to the third quarter of 2024, both exceeding expectations [13] - Adjusted gross profit margin was 39.5%, an increase of 208 basis points year over year, driven by favorable pricing and product mix along with manufacturing efficiencies [14] - Adjusted operating income rose to $54.1 million, reflecting a 24.5% year-over-year increase [14] - Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $66.2 million, compared to $53.7 million in the same quarter of 2024 [15] - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 27% to $0.61 from $0.48 in the third quarter of 2024 [15] - The company ended the quarter with $482 million in liquidity and a net leverage ratio of 0.6 times [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The nora rubber segment grew by 20% in the third quarter and is up 19% year to date, driven by the One Interface strategy [5] - Corporate office billings increased by 5% in the third quarter, with year-to-date growth expected [9] - Global healthcare billings surged by 29%, with double-digit gains across both the Americas and EAAA [9] - Education billings saw a slight decline of less than 3% in the third quarter but remain at high single digits year to date [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, currency-neutral net sales increased by 4.1% year over year, while EAAA saw a 4.3% increase [13] - Consolidated currency-neutral orders rose by 2.4% year over year, with the Americas up 1.7% and EAAA up 3.5% [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on its One Interface strategy, which aims to build strong global functions to support local selling teams and enhance commercial productivity [5] - Investments in automation, productivity, and innovation are being accelerated to strengthen the nora product portfolio and drive long-term growth [6] - The company is preparing to launch a new rubber flooring innovation in early 2026, targeting growth in the healthcare segment [6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's strategy and disciplined execution, highlighting strong results despite a challenging macro environment [11] - The company is raising its full-year guidance based on year-to-date results, anticipating net sales of $1.375 to $1.390 billion for the fiscal year 2025 [17] Other Important Information - The company received multiple awards for design and sustainability, including Manufacturer of the Year in ED's Net Zero Awards [11] - Tariffs diluted the adjusted gross profit percentage by approximately 30 basis points in the third quarter, with a similar dilution expected in the fourth quarter [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: What drove the sales outperformance this quarter? - Management noted that healthcare was the outperformer, with a 29% increase, exceeding expectations due to a focus on expanding the product portfolio in that segment [21][23] Question: Can you provide more details on investments in nora rubber? - Management confirmed ongoing investments in capacity, productivity initiatives, and innovation to support the growth of the nora rubber business [25][26] Question: How do you view margins going forward? - Management indicated that while they aim for a gross profit margin of 38.5%, they will balance share growth and business expansion [28] Question: Can you provide insights on the tax rate and special items in Q3? - The unusual tax rate of 4.8% was due to a non-cash pickup related to changes in German tax legislation, which required remeasuring deferred tax assets and liabilities [39][40] Question: What is the outlook for capital expenditures in 2026? - Management anticipates a slight increase in capital expenditures, primarily associated with nora rubber and other automation investments [74][76]
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Bloomberg· 2025-10-30 16:33
RT Bloomberg Live (@BloombergLive)What’s ahead for #COP30 in Brazil? We revisited our 2025 sustainability programming and predictions from past speakers to find out. #BloombergGreenhttps://t.co/5iD7g2J8hu https://t.co/4qTUVtVi5K ...
How Bamboo Innovation Builds a Greener Future | Yogesh Shinde | TEDxYouth@CIRS
TEDx Talks· 2025-10-30 15:29
[Music] Hurryatra bamboo right. So everyone knows bamboo in your campus also. Yesterday also I saw lots of bamboo grows and uh so everyone says bamboo is a poor man's timber right but for me it's not a poor match timber but it's a wise man's timber why and how that uh I will let you know so before that uh I want to start my every presentation with a simple question so where is your last huge plastic toothbrush.So right you use toothbrush every morning right good because your smile says that. Okay. So where ...
Inside Ray Dalio's OceanX Research Vessel
Bloomberg Television· 2025-10-29 07:00
Overview of OceanX Initiative - OceanX 是一个由亿万富翁投资者 Ray Dalio(Bridgewater Associates 的创始人)及其子 Mark Dalio 于 2016 年创立的非营利性海洋探索倡议 [1] - OceanX 的目标是释放海洋的可持续潜力,将人类与海洋的关系从剥削转变为互惠互利 [2][4] Technological Capabilities - OceanX 的研究船结合了尖端的科学设备和好莱坞级别的制作能力 [2] - OceanX 的载人潜水器可以下潜 1000 米(3300 英尺),探索深海世界 [2] Key Personnel and Encounters - Ray Dalio 带领参观了 OceanX 的研究船,展示了其技术和目标 [2] - Mark Benioff 也参与了 OceanX 的活动 [3] Scale and Scope - 探索的区域面积是地球陆地面积的两倍 [1]
Why top world banker Marisa Drew says the future of business is sustainable — and profitable
CNBC Television· 2025-10-28 19:31
In this episode of CNBC Changemakers and Power Players, CNBC's Julia Boorstin talks with Marisa Drew, the Chief Sustainability Officer at Standard Chartered. Drew explains how she built a career in sustainable finance, why she believes businesses can make money while helping the planet, and how challenging old ideas led her to drive change across global finance. For access to live and exclusive video from CNBC subscribe to CNBC PRO: https://cnb.cx/42d859g » Subscribe to CNBC TV: https://cnb.cx/SubscribeCNBC ...
FDVV: A Rising Star Or Risky Bet For Dividend Growth Investors?
Seeking Alpha· 2025-10-24 05:11
Core Insights - The number of ETFs available in the market has surpassed individual stocks, with over 4,200 ETFs now available, indicating a growing trend towards diversified investment options [1] Group 1: Investment Trends - There is an increasing ease of investing in a diversified basket of stocks due to the record number of ETFs [1] - The focus on high conviction in portfolios is emphasized, particularly in dividend-paying stocks and ETFs, which are selected based on risk-adjusted performance, diversification, and sustainability [1]
Can We Still Be Optimistic in 2025? | An Optimist’s Guide to the Planet
Bloomberg Originals· 2025-10-22 22:00
Environmental Issues & Impact - Fertilizer runoff from agriculture is slowly destroying coastal waters in Denmark, transforming 60% of the land into farmland [7][8] - Dead zones in Danish waters have doubled in size in 10 years, covering 1300 square miles, almost 10% of the size of Denmark [13] - A third of India's coastline is severely threatened by erosion, with approximately 100 square miles of land lost to the sea since 1990 [26] - Deforestation in the Amazon, often linked to road construction, leads to 95% of deforestation happening within a few miles of a road [39] Solutions & Initiatives - Denmark signed a historic land reform in 2024, with farmers, politicians, and conservationists collaborating to address environmental issues [21] - Local teens in Holbæk, Denmark, are participating in a program to learn about sailing and marine life, engaging with biologists, sailors, and politicians [16][17] - A mangrove project in India has planted more than 65,500 plants to protect coastal areas from erosion and flooding [32] - Indigenous communities in the Amazon are partnering with engineers to develop electric boats as an alternative to gas-powered engines, aiming to protect the rainforest [41][43] Challenges & Perspectives - Climate journalism and environmental journalism face challenges in attracting public attention [15] - Relocation due to extreme weather events makes people climate refugees in their own country [26] - Balancing economic progress with environmental protection remains a key challenge, particularly in regions like the Amazon [34][39] - There is a need to foster trust in political systems to address environmental concerns effectively [19]
Embracing SCHD's Short-Term Underperformance: The Key To True Portfolio Conviction
Seeking Alpha· 2025-10-15 13:17
Core Insights - The article emphasizes the ease of setting up automatic investments in 2025, highlighting the importance of consistent stock selection for building a strong portfolio [1] Investment Strategy - The focus is on achieving financial independence through investments in stocks, real estate, and private businesses, with an emphasis on owning income-generating assets [1] - A high conviction in a portfolio of dividend-paying stocks and ETFs is essential, with selection criteria based on risk-adjusted performance, diversification, and sustainability [1]