NEC Corporation (NIPNF.PK) reported net profit attributable to owners of the parent of 149.52 billion yen for the year ended March 31, 2024, an increase of 30.6% from last year.
Imperial (IMO.TO, IMO) reported first quarter net income of C$1.20 billion or C$2.23 per share, compared to C$1.25 billion or C$2.13 per share, last year. On average, eight analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of C$2.
Thoma Bravo, L.P., a private equity firm, announced on Friday that it has reached a deal to buy Darktrace Plc (DRKTF.PK), a cyber security company, for in $7.75 per share in cash through its Luke Bidco Limited, a newly-formed company indirectly wholly-owned by funds managed or advised by Thoma Bravo.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Thursday reported a 12 percent decline in first quarter profit, as total revenues were down 3 percent. The U.S. automotive retailer's quarterly profit was $42, down from $47.
US stocks finished broadly flat on Wednesday after a turbulent trading session, with eyes firmly fixed on corporate results as earnings season gets into full swing.