BEIJING, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Dear Shareholders, On behalf of Uxin Limited, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for your continued interest and support. It is my pleasure to share with you our key achievements over the past year, along with our strategic insights and outlook for the future. 2024 was a challenging year for the broader Chinese economy, marked by ongoing macroeconomic headwinds and an intense price war in the new car segment that weighed on the used-car market. Despite t ...

SHANGHAI, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025) officially launched on April 23 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), running until May 2. As the global automotive market increasingly shifts toward China, Auto Shanghai 2025 stands as a premier platform for showcasing the latest advancements in technology, innovation, and the future of mobility. A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available ...

Core Viewpoint - Equasens Group has initiated exclusive negotiations to acquire two software businesses in the public healthcare sector, aiming to enhance its market position and expand its solution offerings [3][6][11]. Group 1: Proposed Acquisition Details - The acquisition involves two complementary businesses: ResUrgences, a web-based platform for managing hospital emergency services, and the DIS suite of digital solutions for public healthcare establishments [4][5]. - If completed, these businesses will be integrated into the Axigate Link Division, which specializes in software for health and medico-social establishments [5]. Group 2: Strategic Focus - This acquisition aligns with Equasens' strategy to strengthen its market share in the rapidly growing public health software sector [6]. - The Group aims to enhance its portfolio with high value-added solutions, leveraging synergies with existing offerings to drive growth and innovation [7]. Group 3: Impact on Digital Transformation - The potential acquisition is expected to solidify Equasens' role in the digital transformation of the healthcare system by providing tailored solutions for healthcare establishments [8]. - The transaction is anticipated to be completed before the end of Q3 2025, subject to standard regulatory and employee consultation processes [9].

Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, shared today that businesses are increasingly turning to digital solutions to meet rising customer expectations for modern, multichannel communication. This shift is driving tangible growth: in fiscal year 2024, Quadient recorded a record 11% increase in cross-sales of its Digital automation solutions within its Mail customer base. This growth highlights a broader shift in customer engagement s ...

Q1 2025 RESULTS Gross operating income stood at EUR 819 million, up +3.3% vs. EUR 793 million in Q1 2024 Leasing and Services margins stood at EUR 708 million, up +2.9% vs. EUR 689 million in Q1 2024. Underlying margins1 stood at 562 bps of average earning assets in Q1 2025 vs. 522 bps in Q1 2024.Used car sales (UCS) result and depreciation adjustments stood at EUR 111 million up +5.8% vs. EUR 105 million in Q1 2024 thanks to slower used car sales market normalization and lower depreciation adjustments. U ...

Huron Consulting Group (HURN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 29, 2025 09:48 PM ET Speaker0 Good afternoon, and welcome to Huron Consulting Group's webcast to discuss financial results for the first quarter twenty twenty five. At this time, all conference call lines are on a listen only mode. Later, we will conduct our question and answer session for conference call participants and instructions will follow at that time. As a reminder, this conference call is being recorded. Before we begin, I would like to poi ...

我们身处一个数字化技术高度发达的时代，企业都期望借助数字化手段提升效率、创造价值。然而，在 数字化建设过程中，"个性化"的需求是一个在企业内部极具争议、让软件公司十分头痛的话题，如不能 满足，业务部门会吐槽，甚至以此为借口不用系统，让上线遥遥无期；但如果答应满足业务部门的个性 化需求，虽然可以获得额外的二开费用，但同时也将面对大量未知的风险，让系统交付遥遥无期，所以 有人说个性化需求却像一把双刃剑，虽在一定程度上满足了业务需求，但如果控制不好又会在一定程度 上拖累数字化的进程。 那么个性化需求究竟是如何给数字化带来阻碍的？我们又该如何解决这些问题呢？ 首先我们来分析一下为什么会产生软件的个性化定制需求？ 其实这就是一直以来软件标准化供给与企业个性化需求的矛盾！ 从本质上来说，软件是商品，其具有标准化的特性，目的就是追求通用性、可复制性和规模最大化，借 助批量生产和销售来降低成本，让利润最大化。但在现实中，企业的管理场景、业务需求和操作流程千 差万别，个性化的需求要求软件能够贴合这些独特之处，与工作场景能否匹配，使用起来更加顺滑。 比如以制造业为例，不同行业、不同企业的生产流程和管理模式差异巨大。一套标准的数字 ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues before reimbursable expenses (RBR) grew 11% year-over-year to $395.7 million in Q1 2025 from $356 million in Q1 2024 [17] - Net income increased 36.3% to $24.5 million, or $1.33 per diluted share, compared to $18 million, or $0.95 per diluted share in the prior year [17] - Adjusted EBITDA was $41.5 million, representing 10.5% of RBR, compared to $33.8 million, or 9.5% of RBR in Q1 2024 [18] - Adjusted net income rose to $31.1 million, or $1.68 per diluted share, reflecting a 36.6% increase over the previous year [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Healthcare segment RBR grew 10% year-over-year to $198.5 million, accounting for 50% of total company RBR [19] - Education segment RBR increased 10% to $122.7 million, representing 31% of total company RBR [20] - Commercial segment RBR surged 17% to $74.5 million, driven by the acquisition of Axia and strong demand for digital offerings [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The healthcare segment continues to face financial pressures, with operating expenses outpacing reimbursements, leading to a focus on performance improvement offerings [6][8] - Education clients are navigating regulatory changes, with varying impacts based on institutional characteristics, leading to increased demand for advisory services [10][11] - Commercial clients are also experiencing pressures from a volatile macroeconomic environment, prompting them to seek Huron's expertise in navigating these challenges [12][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company reaffirmed its annual guidance, indicating confidence in its growth strategy and ability to navigate external challenges [5][14] - Huron is focusing on expanding its digital capabilities and enhancing its advisory services across all segments to meet evolving client needs [12][13] - The company aims to maintain a balance between pro-cyclical and counter-cyclical offerings to ensure resilience in its business model [33] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's performance despite a dynamic external environment, highlighting strong client relationships and industry expertise [4][5] - The company anticipates continued demand for its services as clients face increasing financial pressures and regulatory changes [6][8] - Management noted that the pipeline for commercial segment remains strong, with record levels of sales conversion in Q1 2025 [29] Other Important Information - The company divested its student education business at the end of 2024, which is reflected in the current financial results [15] - Cash flow used in operations was $106.8 million in Q1 2025, reflecting annual incentive payments, with a negative free cash flow of $115.4 million [24] - Total debt as of March 31, 2025, was $576.3 million, with a net debt of $552.9 million, reflecting an increase due to annual cash bonuses and share repurchases [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Outlook for the commercial segment and any changes in growth expectations - Management confirmed no changes to segment-level guidance, noting record sales conversion driven by digital business [29][30] Question: Headcount growth and its alignment with revenue - Management expects headcount growth to align with revenue, particularly in the healthcare business, while utilization rates improved significantly in Q1 [35][36] Question: New business and billings trends in education and healthcare - Management reported no notable changes in new business or billings, with a normal operating environment observed [39][41] Question: Impact of policy changes on private universities - Management indicated ongoing relationships with private universities, with no dramatic effects from recent policy changes [43] Question: Trends in assessment activity for performance improvement projects - Management noted robust assessment activity driven by financial strain among clients, with no significant shift in fee structures [45][46] Question: Changes in project size and duration - Management observed an increase in average project size and complexity, reflecting client challenges and the integration of various capabilities [47][48]

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Industry Overview - The Zacks Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry is positioned to benefit from increased infrastructure investment in the U.S. and strong demand from the mining sector driven by the energy transition trend [1][5] - The industry includes companies that manufacture and sell construction, mining, and utility equipment, supporting various sectors such as oil and gas, power generation, and industrial applications [3] Current Trends - The U.S. manufacturing sector showed resilience in early 2025, with a manufacturing index reading of 50.9% in January and 50.3% in February, indicating expansion, although it dipped to 49% in March due to tariff concerns [4] - Industrial production increased at an annual rate of 5.5% in Q1 2025, despite a 0.3% decline in March [4] - The energy transition trend is expected to drive demand for mining equipment as the shift from fossil fuels to zero emissions requires more commodities [5] Financial Performance - The Manufacturing - Construction and Mining industry has underperformed compared to the Zacks S&P 500 composite, declining 12.8% over the past year, while the S&P 500 rose 8.2% [10] - The industry is currently trading at a forward 12-month EV/EBITDA ratio of 10.11, lower than the S&P 500's 12.88 and the Industrial Products sector's 19.30 [11] Company Highlights - **Komatsu**: Reported a 6.2% increase in fiscal 2024 consolidated net sales, driven by higher demand for mining equipment, and targets business growth above industry levels with a return on equity (ROE) target of over 10% [18][19] - **Hitachi Construction Machinery**: Achieved a fiscal 2025 revenue target of 300 billion JPY from the Americas, focusing on value-chain businesses and digital technologies [22][23] - **Caterpillar**: Holds a substantial backlog of $30 billion, with long-term demand supported by increased infrastructure spending and a shift toward clean energy, despite a 19.6% decline in shares over the past six months [26][27]