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Exxon Mobil CEO: EU's CSDDD is some of the worst legislation I've seen passed anywhere
CNBC Television· 2025-06-27 13:08
plans. com now. >> All right welcome back everybody.Joining us right now for an exclusive interview to discuss all things energy and oil is Darren Woods. He's ExxonMobil's chairman and CEO. And Darren I want to thank you for being with us this morning.Good to see you. It's good to see you, too. We've been watching so closely what's been happening with oil prices. And we've seen a real rapid rise and then drop off again after what's been happening in the Middle East.Crude oil back at $65 a barrel. But it got ...
Trading in FLSmidth & Co. A/S shares by board members, executives and associated persons
Globenewswire· 2025-06-27 05:27
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 13-2025 FLSmidth & Co. A/S 26 June 2025 Copenhagen, Denmark This company announcement discloses the data of transaction(s) made in FLSmidth & Co. A/S (“FLSmidth”) shares by the company’s board members, executives and their associated persons in accordance with Article 19 of Regulation No. 596/2014 on market abuse. The company’s board members, executives and their associated persons have reported the transactions to FLSmidth and have given FLSmidth power of attorney on their behalf ...
Black Hills Corp. Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress on Climate Goals and Innovation
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 20:20
RAPID CITY, S.D., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced the release of its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, showcasing the company’s continued commitment to a resilient energy future through safe, reliable and cost-effective energy solutions. “For 141 years, we’ve powered progress through the delivery of electricity and natural gas. Today, our sustainability efforts are integrated into every part of our business,” said Linn Evans, president and CEO of Black Hil ...
Elanco Releases 2024 Impact Report and Introduces New Framework
Prnewswire· 2025-06-26 17:00
GREENFIELD, Ind., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) announced the release of its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing its efforts to enhance animal care, not just improving the lives of animals but also the people who care for them. Reflecting on its purpose and strategic alignment, the report introduces a new framework centered on four key communities of impact, celebrating Elanco's culture of 'Going Beyond' for animals, customers, society, and our people.In laun ...
Fuller(FUL) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-06-26 15:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 2.1% decrease in revenue year on year, but net revenue adjusted for the flooring divestiture increased by 2.8% [14] - Organic revenue was up 0.4%, with pricing growth of 0.7% and a volume decline of 0.3% year on year [15] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $166 million, reflecting a 5% year on year increase, driven by targeted pricing actions and cost savings [16] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 5% to $1.18 due to higher net income and lower shares outstanding [17] - Operating cash flow increased by 36% year on year to $111 million, reflecting improved net income and working capital [17] - Net debt to adjusted EBITDA decreased from 3.5 times to 3.4 times, indicating improved cash flow and lower debt balances [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the HHC segment, organic revenue increased by 1.8% year on year, driven by positive volume and pricing, although EBITDA margin was down year on year due to higher raw material costs [8] - Engineering Adhesives saw a 0.4% decrease in organic revenue, with strong performance in transportation markets offset by weakness in solar [9] - Building Adhesive Solutions experienced a 0.9% decrease in organic sales year on year, but EBITDA increased by 5% with a margin expansion of 60 basis points [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, organic revenue was up 2% year on year, driven by strength in roofing and flexible packaging [10] - EIMEA region saw a 2% decline in year-over-year organic revenue, with strong performance in hygiene offset by weak demand in construction-related markets [11] - Asia Pacific experienced slight organic revenue growth year on year, with strong performance in transportation markets but slower results in solar and electronics [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering positive organic revenue growth while managing costs and leveraging global sourcing to respond to market uncertainties [6] - A strategic shift towards higher growth and higher margin markets is underway, including the divestiture of lower margin businesses [6] - The company aims to achieve a greater than 20% EBITDA margin target and is optimistic about margin expansion in 2025 [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects a challenging operating environment with high uncertainty and constrained demand, particularly in the second half of the year [12] - Despite economic uncertainties, the company is optimistic about its strong execution and expects profit growth to accelerate in the second half [12] - The company anticipates slightly weaker volume in the latter half of the year but expects continued margin expansion due to pricing actions and raw material purchasing leverage [12] Other Important Information - The company was recognized as one of the world's greenest companies in 2025 by Newsweek, highlighting its commitment to sustainability [23] - The Vice President of Investor Relations announced his retirement, with plans for a smooth transition [24][25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more context on the strong margin performance in Engineering Adhesives? - Management noted that the acquisition of ND Industries performed better than expected and strong cost control contributed to margin expansion [32][33] Question: How did volume velocity across business units compare in fiscal Q2? - Overall volume trends were flat in Q2, with some positive momentum in automotive and flexible packaging, while residential construction markets showed softness [38][39] Question: What is the expected impact of tariffs on the business? - The company has limited direct tariff impact due to local sourcing but is prepared for potential lower volumes and is actively managing costs to mitigate impacts [86][89] Question: Can you elaborate on the capital expenditure trajectory? - The company expects to close the gap in capital spending in the second half of the year, with a full-year guidance of $150 million [61][62] Question: What was the pension income for the quarter? - Pension income for the quarter was approximately $5.7 million, up from $4 million in the previous year [67]
Fuller(FUL) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-06-26 15:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 2.1% decrease in revenue year on year, but net revenue adjusted for the flooring divestiture increased by 2.8% [15] - Organic revenue was up 0.4%, with pricing up 0.7% and volume down 0.3% year on year [16] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $166 million, reflecting a 5% year on year increase [17] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.18, up 5% compared to the second quarter of 2024 [17] - Operating cash flow increased by 36% year on year to $111 million [17] - Net debt to adjusted EBITDA decreased from 3.5 times to 3.4 times [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In HHC, organic revenue increased by 1.8% year on year, driven by positive volume and pricing, although EBITDA margin was down year on year due to higher raw material costs [8] - Engineering Adhesives saw a 0.4% decrease in organic revenue, but EBITDA increased by 24% with EBITDA margin rising to 22.9% [10] - Building Adhesive Solutions experienced a 0.9% decrease in organic sales, while EBITDA increased by 5% and EBITDA margin expanded to 16.7% [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the Americas, organic revenue was up 2% year on year, driven by strength in roofing and flexible packaging [11] - EIMEA region saw a 2% decline in year-over-year organic revenue, with strong performance in hygiene offset by weak demand in construction-related markets [12] - Asia Pacific organic revenue was slightly up year on year, with strong performance in transportation-related markets but slower results in solar and electronics [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on delivering positive organic revenue growth while managing costs and leveraging global sourcing to respond to market uncertainties [6] - A strategic shift towards higher growth, higher margin markets is underway, including the divestiture of lower margin businesses [6] - The company aims to achieve a greater than 20% EBITDA margin target and is optimistic about margin expansion in 2025 [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects a challenging operating environment with constrained demand and high uncertainty, particularly in the second half of the year [12] - Despite economic uncertainties, the company is optimistic about its strong execution and expects profit growth to accelerate in the second half [13] - The company is prepared for potential lower volumes due to tariffs and is actively managing costs to mitigate impacts [89] Other Important Information - The company was recognized as one of the world's greenest companies in 2025 by Newsweek, highlighting its commitment to sustainability [23] - The Vice President of Investor Relations announced retirement, with a transition plan in place [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide more context on the strong margin performance in Engineering Adhesives? - The strong margin performance was attributed to better-than-expected performance from the ND Industries acquisition and strong cost control measures [34] Question: How did volume velocity compare across business units in fiscal Q2? - Overall volume trends were flat in Q2, with some positive momentum in automotive and flexible packaging, while residential construction showed softness [39] Question: What is the outlook for the electronics market, particularly in China? - There was a temporary pause in electronics exports from China, but the company expects recovery in the second half due to new business opportunities [48] Question: How should we think about the progression of price cost and margin profile in HHC? - The company anticipates significant margin expansion in HHC due to raw material cost reductions and strong pricing actions [50] Question: What is the expected capital expenditure trajectory for the remainder of the year? - The company expects to close the gap in capital spending in the second half of the year, with a total guidance of $150 million for the full year [61] Question: What is the impact of tariffs on the company's operations? - The direct impact of tariffs is limited due to local sourcing, but the company is prepared for potential volume impacts and is actively managing costs [89]
Eni's Plenitude to Build Solar Plant for Modine in Italy
ZACKS· 2025-06-26 13:45
Key Takeaways E is constructing a 1.585 MWp solar plant in Pocenia to power Modine's thermal and cooling systems. The 10-year EPC deal lets Modine access fixed-cost clean energy with no upfront investment. E previously built two solar systems for Modine and plans to triple renewables to 10 GW by 2028.Plenitude, the multi-energy subsidiary of Eni S.p.A (E) , has partnered with global thermal management company Modine for the construction of a new solar power plant in Pocenia, Udine. The photovoltaic facili ...
Gauzy Celebrates One Year as a Public Company: Delivering Growth, Innovation, and Long-Term Value Creation
Globenewswire· 2025-06-26 13:25
Core Insights - Gauzy Ltd. celebrates its first anniversary on Nasdaq, highlighting a year of significant revenue growth, product innovation, and strategic advancements [1][2][8] Financial Performance - FY 2024 revenue reached $103.5 million, marking a 33% year-over-year increase, with Q4 2024 revenue and gross margin at record highs of $31.1 million and 36.5% respectively [6] - The company raised $75 million in its IPO, which has fueled operational momentum across its key markets [2] Market Position and Growth - Gauzy holds a commanding 95% market share in cockpit shading for aeronautics, projected to generate $240 million in revenue over the next decade [6] - The company is expanding rapidly in the Truck & Bus Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) segment, with over 15,000 vehicles globally equipped with its Smart-Vision® systems [6] Technological Leadership - Gauzy possesses 146 active global patents in core technologies, including LCG® PDLC Smart Glass and Smart Film, enhancing its competitive edge [5] - The company has established partnerships with industry leaders like Ambarella Inc. to advance product capabilities in emerging technologies [5] ESG and Sustainability - Gauzy's technologies contribute to energy efficiency, achieving up to 30% energy savings in vehicles and buildings, and plans to publish its first Sustainability & Impact Brief in 2026 [4] - The company is actively pursuing inclusion in ESG-focused indices and funds, aligning with sustainability trends [4] Strategic Priorities - Looking ahead, Gauzy aims to scale the adoption of smart glass technologies across automotive, architecture, and safety sectors, with a target market of $124 billion by 2032 [9][14] - The company plans to deepen partnerships with Tier-1 suppliers and global OEMs to enhance product development and market penetration [14]
Crocs, Inc. Publishes 2024 Comfort Report Showcasing its Purpose in Action Across the Enterprise and its Brands
Prnewswire· 2025-06-26 13:00
Report details the enterprise's collective momentum with employees, fans, suppliers, business and community partners to innovate for quality, comfort and PurposeBROOMFIELD, Colo., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Crocs, Inc. (NADSAQ: CROX), a world leader in innovative casual footwear for all, today published its 2024 Comfort Report, reflecting updates and activations surrounding the enterprise's commitment to Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability.This annual report demonstrates how Crocs, Inc., inclusiv ...
CAE included on TIME's List of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2025
Prnewswire· 2025-06-26 12:00
MONTREAL, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - (NYSE: CAE) (TSX: CAE) - CAE Inc. has been included in the second edition of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2025. This prestigious award is presented by TIME and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The award list was announced on June 24th, 2025, and can be viewed on Time.com. The World's Most Sustainable Companies 2025 ranking recognizes leading companies in corporate social responsibility from around the globe. Co ...