SES Announces Annual General Meeting Voting Results

 (BUSINESS WIRE)--SES S.A. (“SES” or the “Company”) held the Company’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) at its headquarters in Betzdorf, Luxembourg, yesterday.

The shareholders have voted all resolutions in accordance with the recommendations made by SES’s Board of Directors, notably the company’s 2024 annual accounts and the proposed annual dividend of EUR 0.50 per A-share (EUR 0.20 per B-share). The total amount includes the interim dividend of EUR 0.25 per A-share (EUR 0.10 per B-share) already paid to shareholders on 17 October 2024. The final dividend of EUR 0.25 per A-share (EUR 0.10 per B-share) will be paid to shareholders on 17 April 2025.

Also as recommended by the Board of Directors, the shareholders approved the appointments of Mrs Ellen Lord and Mr John Shaw to the Board of Directors and the non-binding agenda item received from Atlas Infrastructure Partners regarding capital returns.

“The outcome of the AGM is the result of SES’s ongoing commitment to productive shareholder engagement, ensuring alignment and confidence in the Company’s long-term strategic direction,” said Adel Al-Saleh, CEO of SES. “We greatly appreciate the constructive collaboration and have benefited from our various shareholder discussions. We welcome Ellen Lord and John Shaw to our Board of Directors as we continue to drive SES towards its next phase of success.”

Shareholders also re-elected Mr Peter van Bommel, Mrs Fabienne Bozet and Mrs Françoise Thoma as directors for another three-year mandate.

Following the AGM, the Board of Directors elected Mr Frank Esser as Chairperson for a period of one year and both, Mrs Anne-Catherine Ries and Mr Peter van Bommel as Vice-Chairperson also for a period of one year.

Detailed results on all matters voted on at the AGM will be available on the company’s webpage in due course at: https://www.ses.com/company/investors/shareholder-information/general-meeting-shareholders.

The 2024 Annual Report is available for download at: https://www.ses.com/company/investors/reports-and-presentations

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About SES

SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on Earth by distributing the highest quality video content and providing seamless data connectivity services around the world. As a provider of global content and connectivity solutions, SES owns and operates a geosynchronous earth orbit (GEO) fleet and medium earth orbit (MEO) constellation of satellites, offering a combination of global coverage and high-performance services. By using its intelligent, cloud-enabled network, SES delivers high-quality connectivity solutions anywhere on land, at sea or in the air, and is a trusted partner to telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, governments, connectivity and cloud service providers, broadcasters, video platform operators and content owners around the world. The Company is headquartered in Luxembourg and listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG). Further information is available at: www.ses.com

 

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Christian Kern

Investor Relations

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Communications

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ZAPI GROUP to Showcase Product and Technology Portfolio for Off-Highway Electrification at bauma 2025

 Electrification leader brings latest OEM solutions to world’s largest construction trade fair

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZAPI GROUP, a global leader in electrification, will showcase its next-generation solutions for vehicle electrification and fleet management at bauma 2025, taking place April 7-13 in Munich. The group will feature the latest innovations from its comprehensive portfolio, including high power on-board DC/DC converters, inverters, and battery chargers for the construction and industrial vehicle sectors.

DCC3: A New DC/DC Converter for Auxiliary Systems

Debuting at bauma, ZAPI GROUP will demo the DCC3, a rugged, compact DC/DC converter developed by Inmotion, a ZAPI GROUP company. The converter is engineered for flexibility, supporting a wide range of construction applications.

The new DCC3 converts input voltages from 250 to 900V into a stable, adjustable 12 or 24V output, delivering up to 10 kW of power for auxiliary systems in electric or hybrid industrial, commercial, and utility vehicles. The new converter design is available for prototyping now and for serial production at the end of 2025.

Innovations from ZAPI GROUP Charging Solutions

The group will also spotlight its suite of on- and off-board charging solutions, ruggedized for construction and industrial vehicle applications, developed by ZAPI GROUP companies Delta-Q Technologies and ZIVAN. Featured charging technologies include:

The XV3300 and CT3.3 - high-performance, fast charging, and compact 3-in-1 charging systems for 3.3kW applications.

The SG9 charger, a 9kW modular, flexible off-board charger for harsh environments.

“With a long history of success in vehicle electrification, ZAPI GROUP is driving the construction and industrial sectors toward safer, more efficient and productive operations,” said Mr. Matteo Artioli, Global Sales Director, ZAPI GROUP. “We’re focused on delivering technologies that make electrification more accessible and scalable for our OEM customers and partners.”

bauma 2025 attendees can visit ZAPI GROUP at stand A3.312 to view its electrification solutions and talk to its team about how to enhance construction mobility.

About ZAPI GROUP

ZAPI GROUP is engineering the transition to an all-electric future with a highly integrated product portfolio, including motion controllers, electric motors, and high-frequency battery chargers for application in full-electric and hybrid vehicles. We provide turnkey system integration, autonomous navigation software, and safety and asset tracking for fleet management. As a global electrification leader with deep systems experience, leading innovations, and an obsession with driving customers' success, ZAPI GROUP now counts more than 1700 employees worldwide with a total annual revenue of more than 700 million US dollars. For more information, visit www.zapigroup.com.

 

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Esri Releases Expanded Edition of the World’s Most Comprehensive GIS Dictionary

 A to Z GIS Is the Must-Have Terminology Desk Reference for Anyone in GIS

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Esri, the global leader in location intelligence, just published the third edition of A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems. As geographic information system (GIS) technology has evolved and become more mainstream, so has the language of this powerful tool. An essential guide for managers, programmers, users, writers, editors, and students, the updated edition of A to Z GIS contains

Insights from more than 200 subject matter experts.

A cross-referenced dictionary with nearly 3,000 terms, including more than 1,400 new additions.

Revised, high-quality color illustrations.

A popular, comprehensive dictionary, A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems is a crucial resource for everyone in GIS, helping to keep professionals and students alike updated on the latest geospatial terminology.

A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems is available in paperback (ISBN: 9781589488113, US$34.99) and as an ebook (ISBN: 9781589488120, US$34.99). This book can be obtained from most online retailers worldwide. Interested retailers can contact Esri Press book distributor Ingram Publisher Services.

About Esri

Esri, the global market leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, helps customers unlock the full potential of data to improve operational and business results. Founded in 1969 in Redlands, California, USA, Esri software is deployed in hundreds of thousands of organizations globally, including Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, nonprofit institutions, and universities. Esri has regional offices, international distributors, and partners providing local support in over 100 countries on six continents. With its pioneering commitment to geospatial technology and analytics, Esri engineers the most innovative solutions that leverage a geographic approach to solving some of the world’s most complex problems by placing them in the crucial context of location. Visit us at esri.com.

Copyright © 2025 Esri. All rights reserved. Esri, the Esri globe logo, ArcGIS, The Science of Where, esri.com, and @esri.com are trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of Esri in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions. Other companies and products or services mentioned herein may be trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of their respective mark owners.

 

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Giesecke+Devrient Continues Strong Growth Trajectory

 MUNICH

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) continues to write its growth story. The SecurityTech company achieved the highest revenue in its history in the 2024 fiscal year, surpassing its outstanding 2023 performance, even in an economically challenging environment.

The SecurityTech company G+D continued its growth path in the past fiscal year 2024. The company generated revenue of EUR 3.132 billion, achieving organic revenue growth of five percent compared to the previous year, or six percent at constant exchange rates. In the previous fiscal year 2023, the G+D Group achieved sales of just under three billion euros for the first time.

G+D's earning power also reached a new peak. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) increased by 6% to 187 million euros. Free cash flow improved to over 200 million euros. The company's order intake suggests that this growth trajectory is set to continue, amounting to a record volume of 3.3 billion euros.

G+D's future-proof portfolio proved to be a strong driver of business success in challenging economic times. Across its three segments ­– Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology – the SecurityTech group offers integrated security technology that closely links digital and physical solutions. With this portfolio, it strengthens the trust of citizens and consumers in the digital age and is actively shaping the digital transformation of our society.

From its strong foundation, G+D is continuously working to improve its profitability, optimize processes and leverage synergies. At the same time, the company is making targeted investments in its IT infrastructure and portfolio. With its three robust segments and resilient portfolio, G+D is well positioned for the future. It is, therefore, confident about the 2025 fiscal year and anticipates continued sales growth.

"Our strategic transformation is yielding positive results”, explains Ralf Wintergerst, Chairman of the Management Board and Group CEO of Giesecke+Devrient. “We are continuing our growth story and will also continue to make targeted investments. SecurityTech is one of the major growth industries of the future".

About Giesecke+Devrient

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) is a global SecurityTech company headquartered in Munich, Germany. The company shapes trust in the digital age, with built-in security technology in three segments: Digital Security, Financial Platforms and Currency Technology.

G+D was founded in 1852 and today has a workforce of more than 14,000 employees. In 2024, the company generated a turnover of 3.1 billion euros. Website: www.gi-de.com.

 

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Parse Biosciences Partners with Japanese Distributor, SCRUM Inc.

 SEATTLE - Thursday, 03. April 2025 AETOSWire

New Partnership Brings Innovative Single Cell Solutions to Researchers Across Japan

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Parse Biosciences, the leading provider of accessible and scalable single cell sequencing solutions, today announced an agreement with Tokyo-based SCRUM Inc. to expand its presence in Japan’s research community. This collaboration will provide researchers in academia and industry with full access to Parse’s innovative single cell sequencing solutions.

“Biotech, pharma, and academic researchers throughout Asia are rapidly adopting Parse’s Evercode single cell sequencing solutions because of their scalability and simplicity,” said Alex Rosenberg, PhD, CEO and co-founder of Parse Biosciences. “By partnering with SCRUM, we are ensuring that researchers in Japan can easily leverage Parse’s advanced single cell sequencing technology to accelerate their discoveries.”

Through this agreement, SCRUM will distribute Parse’s comprehensive portfolio of single cell solutions throughout Japan, including:

Evercode™ Cell and Nuclei Fixation

Evercode™ Whole Transcriptome

Evercode™ TCR

Evercode™ BCR

CRISPR Detect

Gene Select

Trailmaker™ for simplified single cell data analysis

This partnership builds on Parse’s ongoing expansion in key international markets, including South Korea, Singapore, and India, alongside strong growth in North America, Europe, Australia, Israel, and New Zealand.

“Japan is at the forefront of single cell research, with many researchers making influential contributions to the field,” said Kenji Nishimoto, President of SCRUM. “Our partnership with Parse Biosciences will provide Japan’s researchers with unprecedented access to cutting-edge single cell sequencing technologies, empowering them to achieve impactful scientific breakthroughs.”

About Parse Biosciences

Parse Biosciences is a global life sciences company whose mission is to accelerate progress in human health and scientific research. Empowering researchers to perform single cell sequencing with unprecedented scale and ease, its pioneering approach is enabling groundbreaking discoveries in cancer treatment, tissue repair, stem cell therapy, kidney and liver disease, brain development, and the immune system.

Founded based on a transformative technology invented at the University of Washington, Parse has raised over $100 million and is trusted by over 2,500 labs across the world. Its growing portfolio of products includes Evercode Whole Transcriptome, Evercode TCR, Evercode BCR, CRISPR Detect, Gene Select, and Trailmaker, a software tool for data analysis.

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington’s vibrant South Lake Union district, Parse Biosciences recently opened a 34,000 square foot headquarters and state-of-the-art laboratory.

 

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Bringg Welcomes Yishay Schwerd as Chief Product and Technology Officer

 CHICAGO - Wednesday, 02. April 2025

Schwerd's appointment underscores Bringg's dedication to enterprise-grade last-mile technology

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bringg, the last-mile solutions leader, today announced Yishay Schwerd’s appointment as Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). Schwerd will focus on product strategy, engineering excellence, and integrating cutting-edge technology into the Bringg Platform.

Schwerd brings more than 20 years of experience in technology leadership, product development, and engineering innovation. Prior to Bringg, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Personetics, where he led the development of AI-driven solutions that transformed customer engagement in the financial services sector. His tenure was marked by the successful deployment of scalable platforms and the adoption of advanced technologies that enhanced product offerings and customer satisfaction.

“Yishay’s expertise building scalable, reliable enterprise-grade products and driving technology innovation is crucial to our next stage of growth,” said Guy Bloch, CEO of Bringg. “Bringg is on a mission to automate, optimize, and reinvent the last-mile. Yishay will accelerate how we, as business and technology partners, help retailers and logistics providers win in an increasingly competitive landscape.”

In his new role, Schwerd will drive technology innovation that helps Bringg customers solve increasingly complex last-mile challenges.

"I am thrilled to join Bringg, a company solely focused on its customers' last-mile performance," said Schwerd. "I look forward to working with our customers and the team to develop products and technologies that improve consumer experiences and reduce costs.”

About Bringg

Global retailers and logistics providers reduce costs and deliver differentiated customer experiences with Bringg Last-Mile Solutions. Through Bringg’s modular technology platform, integrated fleet network, and services suite, leading retailers automate processes, optimize order delivery, and invent new business models. Unlock flexibility at scale. Any order. Any fleet. Delivered. www.bringg.com

 

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TVS Motor Company Registers Its Highest Ever Sales in Financial Year (FY) 2024-25

 Vehicle Sales in FY 2024-25 at 4.74 MN units – a 13% growth over previous year

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- TVS Motor Company (TVSM) - a leading global automaker that operates in the two and three-wheeler segments – today announced that it has registered its highest ever vehicle sales in FY 2024-25. Vehicle sales increased from 4.19 million units in financial year 2023-24 to 4.74 million units in 2024-25 – a growth of 13%. Exports from India registered a growth of 18% increasing from 1.13 million units to 1.195 million during the year.

March 2025 performance:

In the month of March, the Company registered a growth of 17% with total vehicles sales increasing from 354,592 units in March 2024 to 414,687 units in March 2025.

Two-wheelers registered a growth of 16% with sales increasing from 344,446 units in March 2024 to 400,120 units in March 2025. Motorcycles registered a growth of 15% with sales increasing from 171,611 units in March 2024 to 196,734 units in March 2025. Scooters registered a growth of 27% with sales increasing from 131,472 units in March 2024 to 166,297 units in March 2025. Electric vehicles recorded a growth of 77% with sales increasing from 15,250 units in March 2024 to 26,935 units in March 2025.

The Company's total exports registered a growth of 23% with sales increasing from 91,972 units in March 2024 to 113,464 units in March 2025. Two-wheeler exports registered a growth of 22% with sales increasing from 83,914 units in March 2024 to 102,498 units in March 2025.

Fourth Quarter FY 2024-25 Performance:

During the fourth quarter, total two-wheeler sales registered a growth of 14% with sales increasing from 1.03 million units to 1.18 million units. Three-wheeler sales registered a growth of 21% with sales increasing from 30,000 units to 36,600 units. Exports from India, during the quarter, increased 31% with sales increasing from 260,000 units to 340,000 units.

TVS Motor Company is one of the world’s top five two and three wheeler manufacturer. TVSM vehicles are everyday companion to more than 58 million users in 80+ countries.

 

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