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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Aalberts reports the progress of its share buyback programme 21 July
Utrecht, 29 July 2025, Aalberts today reports that it has repurchased 145,500 of its own shares in the period from 21 July 2025, up to and including 25 July 2025, for an amount of EUR 4,011,589.94, so at an average share price of EUR 27.57. This is part of the share buyback programme as announced on 27 February 2025, for a total amount of EUR 75 million. The repurchase of shares commenced on 28 February 2025 and will be completed no later than 24 October 2025. It is intended that the shares will be cancelled following repurchase. Up to and including 25 July 2025, a cumulative total of 2,150,324 shares was repurchased under the share buyback programme for a total consideration of EUR 63,810,716. Aalberts has engaged an intermediary to repurchase the Aalberts shares in the open market, during open and closed periods, independent of Aalberts. The share buyback will be executed within the limitations of the authority granted by the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on May 23, 2024. The programme will be conducted within the parameters prescribed by the Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014 and the safe harbour parameters prescribed by the Commission Delegated Regulation 2016/1052 for share buybacks. Visit for the weekly progress overview. regulated informationThis press release is issued in connection with the disclosure and reporting obligations as set out in Article 5(1)(b) Regulation (EU) 596/2014 and Article 2(2) of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052 that contains technical standards for buyback programs. contact+31 (0)30 3079 302 (from 8:00 am CEST)investors@ Attachment press release
Yahoo
5 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Amsterdam is installing hundreds of tiny staircases along its canals to keep wildlife safe
Along the canals of Amersfoort in the Netherlands are hundreds of little wooden staircases leading out of the water and onto the banks. These special steps were installed as part of an initiative to protect wildlife that sometimes falls into the water and cannot climb out because of the high sides. Now, Amsterdam is looking to create similar escape routes for its small creatures. So far this year, 19 cats have drowned in the city's canals, a statistic that has prompted local pro-animal party PvdD to propose taking a leaf from Amersfoot's book. Now, Amsterdam councillors have voted to earmark €100,000 to make the waterways safer for animals. Amsterdam to install canal escape routes for cats In June this year, Amersfoort, in the province of Utrecht, announced it was installing 300 exit ladders along its waterways to help prevent wildlife from drowning. Now, Amsterdam has agreed to ask the animal welfare organisation Dierenambulance to identify where cats and other creatures are most frequently unable to escape from the water along its canals. The council will use this information to select sites for the new escape routes. According to the Dutch news site Parool, the city's animal welfare chief Zita Pels was already in favour of a project like this, but abandoned the idea because of a lack of funds. The PvdD, however, highlighted that there is an unused €100,000 in her budget reserved for so-called 'wildlife exit points', allowing the scheme to get the go-ahead. 14 people die a year in Amsterdam's canals Cats can accidentally fall into canals when they get startled, Maggie Ruitenberg from the feline information centre Katten Kenniscentrum told Dutch daily Volkskrant. Although cats are able to swim, they get exhausted quickly because their fur is weighed down by the water. 'A ladder can really save their life, as long as there are enough of them,' she said. Related Raccoons may look cute, but scientists warn they're causing ecological havoc in Germany Emergency water deliveries begin on Serbian mountain as drought endangers some 1,000 cows and horses Official figures also show that around 14 people a year drown in Amsterdam's canals by accident. Between 2014 and 2024, 142 people died in the city's waterways, many of them foreign tourists who fell in when drunk or under the influence of drugs. In some places in the city, renovated canals have been fitted with special ledges that people can hold on to if they find themselves struggling to get out of the water.
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aalberts N.V.: Aalberts reports first half-year results 2025
Utrecht, 24 July 2025 highlights(before exceptionals) revenue EUR 1,557 million organic revenue decline 3.2% EBITA EUR 210 million; EBITA margin 13.5% earnings per share before amortisation EUR 1.38 free cash flow EUR 56 million CEO statement'Our performance for the first half of the year has been impacted by the continued softness of our end markets, mostly automotive and semicon, and increased uncertainties due to global trade policies, leading to an organic revenue decline in our industry and semicon segments. We sustained our added value margin to 63.3%, thanks to our pricing excellence and the progress of our organic growth initiatives. Our operations excellence programmes to drive cost out, footprint and inventory optimisation had a positive contribution. Our organic revenue decline is 3.2% and our EBITA margin is 13.5%. The major cause to our EBITA margin drop versus last year is lower volume in our industry and semicon segment. Thanks to the reduction of capital expenditure and the great work of our teams to drive inventory reduction, we improved our free cash flow to EUR 56 million', said Stéphane Simonetta. 'We made good strategic progress in our portfolio optimisation with three value-accretive acquisitions (two in USA for industry and building, and one intended in Southeast Asia for semicon). Our sustainability commitments are on track with a SDG rate above 70% and 8% CO2 intensity reduction. We remain confident about our ability to execute our 'thrive 2030' strategic actions to emerge stronger in the long term.' outlookBased on the current end market dynamics and uncertainties, we do not expect an organic revenue growth improvement in the second half of the year. Consequently, we are adjusting our full year EBITA margin outlook to 13-14%. We continue to focus on actions to protect our EBITA margin and optimise our free cash flow. webcastA webcast will take place on 24 July 2025, starting at 9:00 am CEST. The webcast and presentation can be accessed via contact+31 (0)30 3079 302 (from 8:00 am CEST)investors@ regulated information This press release contains information that qualifies or may qualify as inside information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation. Attachment press releaseSign in to access your portfolio
Daily Record
23-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Midtjylland boss in Hibs U-turn over comments as he wants the world to know something about David Gray's men
Midtjylland have been used to recent seasons in the Champions League and at the very least group stage footbal Thomas Thomasberg has dismissed claims that Hibs should be an easy draw for ambitious Midtjylland, writes Scott Burns from Denmark. The big-thinking Danes take on David Gray' s side in tomorrow night's opening Europa League qualifier in the MCH Arena. Midtjylland have been used to recent seasons in the Champions League and at the very least group stage football in the other competitions, but their head coach knows they can't take anything for granted against their Scottish visitors. Thomasberg stated: 'I have a feeling that somebody says it was an easy draw for us. Not at all. 'But we knew at that time we could have met Besiktas and Utrecht. 'Still with respect, I think that has been a tough opponent. 'But we also know that this will be tough. 'We are ready for what is waiting for us. 'Of course we have the experience. We have tried it before. 'Now it's the first one because when you need to go to the group stage, you play almost six weeks. 'Weekend and midweek. 'I think our players are used to it. 'But I also know that they have been waiting for this game. 'So they are looking forward to it. I know they will put everything in they can, with heart and brain.' The 50-year-old is now in his third season with Midtjylland and in his second spell as their manager. He knows the job comes with expectation, but is also well aware of possible European pitfalls. Thomasberg warned: 'Yesterday I saw Copenhagen. 'They suffered for a long period against a team from Kosovo (Drita). We know all games in Europe and teams have quality. 'We are really prepared and ready for a hard game.' He wants Midtjylland to make full use of home advantage. Thomasberg admitted: 'We're looking forward to the game. It's always a part of the club to be in Europe. 'We want to go to the group stage every year. 'This is the first game there and hopefully we can perform well. 'Hopefully, we can get a good start at home. 'A good start is of course a win. If it's possible to win with more than one. 'It is also about getting a lot of good in Europe. 'To get to the group stage. Because that's also a part of the way this club will go. So it is very important for us. 'And no matter who it is in these qualification games. There is only one aim. To get to the next round.' There is a slight element of the unknown for the Danes, as Hibs have still to play a competitive game. Thomasberg, though, is confident he will have every eventuality covered. He knows the threat of strikers Martin Boyle and Thibaut Klidge. He explained: ' Right now we have analysts who have had a good look at it. I have watched two games myself. 'They are a good and strong team. 'We need to do our best to get through to the next round. 'I have seen the game against Essen. There was a good atmosphere at the stadium, I think it was the club's 150th anniversary. 'I have watched some of the games last season. 'I think it was a home game against Rangers 2-2 at the end of the season. 'They are a good and strong team. 'They had a very good period after a tough start last season. 'I think they have players who really play with their hearts. 'They have good offensive players. 'They can get in the box well on set pieces. 'Like we always are saying, we can't underestimate them.'
TimesLIVE
18-07-2025
- Sport
- TimesLIVE
Ngcobo promises an 'improved' Chiefs after completion of preseason in the Netherlands
Nkosingiphile Ngcobo is looking forward to a better season with Kaizer Chiefs after undergoing a preseason with the club in the Netherlands where he learnt a few things in the five training matches they played. The midfielder featured in some of the matches Chiefs played against Utrecht, Vitesse, Twente FC, PEC Zwolle and NEC Breda. 'Personally, I feel good, I improved in some respects,' said Ngcobo. 'I learnt a lot in this camp and also as a team we have learnt and improved. For me, I have improved and I think the supporters will get the Mshini [his nickname] they know but with improvements.' Amakhosi return to South Africa to start preparing for their final preseason official friendly — a Toyota Cup clash against Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on July 26. Chiefs, who finished ninth on the Betway Premiership log last season under Tunisian mentor Nasreddine Nabi, open their league campaign on August 10 away to Stellenbosch FC at the Athlone Stadium according to provisional fixtures.
