BlackRock U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTU) and the
BlackRock World ex U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness ETF (LCTD) invest in large- and mid-cap companies, tilting toward those companies that BlackRock believes are better positioned to benefit from the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The two funds raised more than $1.5 billion, highlighting the increased focus on global institutional investors’ climate-aware strategies. The day-one investments into LCTU make it the largest ETF launch ever.
“The energy transition is central to all companies’ growth. Winners and losers will emerge in every sector based on each company’s ability to adapt, innovate and pivot their strategies toward the low-carbon economy,” said Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock. “Many of our clients share this conviction, and we are helping them be at the forefront of the energy transition through next generation climate analytics and sustainable strategies. We believe that this com
Aspo Group Financial Statement Release, January 1 to December 31, 2020
Aspo Q4: A strong conclusion to a challenging year, record-high operating profit and cash flow during the quarter
October–December 2020
– Aspo’s net sales decreased and were EUR 133.5 (147.0) million.
– Operating profit increased from the comparative period and was EUR 7.6 (5.4) million.
– Profit for the period increased and was EUR 6.1 (3.7) million.
– Earnings per share increased and were EUR 0.19 (0.10).
– Operating profit of ESL Shipping was EUR 4.8 (4.4) million, Leipurin EUR 0.2 (1.1) million, and Telko EUR 4.1 (0.9) million.
– Net cash from operating activities was EUR 25.1 (18.9) million.
January–December 2020
– Operating profit decreased and was EUR 19.3 (21.1) million.
– Profit for the period decreased and was EUR 13.4 (16.1) million.
Aspo Oyj: Aspo Group Financial Statement Release, January 1 to December 31, 2020
Aspo Group Financial Statement Release, January 1 to December 31, 2020
Aspo Q4: A strong conclusion to a challenging year, record-high operating profit and cash flow during the quarter
October-December 2020 - Aspo s net sales decreased and were EUR 133.5 (147.0) million. - Operating profit increased from the comparative period and was EUR 7.6 (5.4) million. - Profit for the period increased and was EUR 6.1 (3.7) million. - Earnings per share increased and were EUR 0.19 (0.10). - Operating profit of ESL Shipping was EUR 4.8 (4.4) million, Leipurin EUR 0.2 (1.1) million, and Telko EUR 4.1 (0.9) million. - Net cash from operating activities was EUR 25.1 (18.9) million.
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PPG Completes Purchases From Certain Major Tikkurila Shareholders
February 8, 2021 GMT
PITTSBURGH (BUSINESS WIRE) Feb 8, 2021
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that on Feb. 5, 2021 it completed the purchase of shares in Tikkurila (NASDAQ OMX:TIK1V) held by Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company, Mandatum Life Insurance Company Limited and Kaleva Mutual Insurance Company. These shares represent, in the aggregate, approximately 9.32% of the shares in Tikkurila. PPG completed the purchases at the tender offer price of €34 per share for a combined purchase price of approximately €140 million.
Notice to the Annual General Meeting of Suominen Corporation
Suominen Corporation’s stock exchange release on February 4, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. (EET)
Notice is given to the shareholders of Suominen Corporation to the Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday March 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the company’s headquarters at the address Karvaamokuja 2 B, Helsinki.
The Board of Directors of the company has resolved on an exceptional meeting procedure based on the temporary legislation approved by the Finnish Parliament on September 15, 2020 (the “Temporary Act”). In order to limit the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Annual General Meeting will be held without shareholders’ or their proxy representatives’ presence at the Meeting venue. This is necessary in order to organize the Annual General Meeting in a predictable way while taking into account the health and safety of the company’s shareholders, personnel and other stakeholders.