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The group said its first half operating profit would be \”sharply lower\” due to the revenue decline and its ongoing investment in its brands. Sales for the three months ending in March stood at 4.5 billion euros ($4.82 billion), down 10% on a comparable basis.
Getinge AB (GETI B), a leading global provider of medical technology products and solutions, reported a 5.2% increase in sales for the first quarter of 2024, with a steady organic sales performance despite previous year's high comparative figures from COVID-19 impacts in China. The company's order intake rose by 7.8%, showing organic growth across all business areas and regions.
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:SFBS) began the first quarter of 2024 on a positive note, showcasing significant growth in net loans and a robust loan pipeline. The bank's Chief Credit Officer, Henry Abbott, reported an improvement in credit quality, while the Chief Financial Officer, Kirk Pressley, noted the highest net interest income since Q1 of 2023 and an optimistic outlook for the year. The bank is preparing to enter a new market and has strengthened its team with nine new bankers. Despite a rise in non-performing assets, which was attributed to a single credit, ServisFirst remains well-positioned against its competitors in this area. The bank's liquidity position appears solid, with expectations of deposit growth and a lift in yields on earning assets. ServisFirst's customer base is expanding, buoyed by a more optimistic outlook and receding recession concerns.
Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) experienced a 13.4% decrease in net income during the first quarter of 2024, reporting $71.4 million, as revealed in their recent earnings call. The decline was attributed to a mark-to-market loss from equity securities and an increased FDIC special assessment. Despite a decrease in total gross loans, the bank saw a significant increase in total deposits.
Simpson Manufacturing Company (SSD) has reported a mixed set of results for the first quarter of 2024. The company saw a slight decline in net sales, which totaled $530.6 million. Despite a relatively stable U.S. housing market, North American volumes grew by 8%, contrasting with a 3.4% decrease in European net sales.
SAP SE (ETR:SAPG) (SAP) reported a robust start to 2024, with its first-quarter earnings showcasing a significant surge in cloud revenue and backlog, alongside a healthy increase in operating profit. The company's cloud revenue climbed by 25% to EUR 3.9 billion, while the current cloud backlog expanded by 28% to a record EUR 14.2 billion. Operating profit rose by 19% to EUR 1.5 billion, reflecting strong performance across various regions and a strategic focus on cloud and AI-driven growth.
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CDNS) reported a robust first quarter in 2024, surpassing its own financial guidance with a total revenue of $1.009 billion. The company's strong performance is backed by significant design activity in key technology areas and a record backlog that positions it well for the future.
Novartis (SIX:NOVN) (NVSEF) shares surged 4.7% in European trading Tuesday after the Swiss pharmaceutical company's release of impressive first-quarter results.
On Tuesday, Renault reported a 1.8% increase in first-quarter revenue, driven by higher sales from its financing arm due to rising interest rates, and a 2.6% increase in car sales volumes compared to the previous year.
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Chinese state fund Central Huijin Investment bought blue-chips worth at least $41 billion in the first quarter in a bid to shore up the sliding stock market, funds\’ latest quarterly reports show.
In the first quarter, China\’s sovereign fund, Central Huijin Investment, made significant purchases of blue-chip stocks to support the country\’s faltering stock market, buying over 300 billion yuan ($41.42 billion) worth of exchange-traded funds (ETFs).