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Phoenix Contact plans an extensive investment program for medium to long-term growth
BLOMBERG, Germany, Dec. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — During a press conference at the SPS automation trade fair in Nuremberg, Germany, Ulrich Leidecker, Chief Operating Officer of Phoenix Contact, spoke about the company’s economic development, which, after two years of above-average growth, has been characterized by a significant decline in incoming orders since the second quarter of 2023. It is currently forecast that Phoenix Contact will close the 2023 fiscal year with a fall in revenue of around two percent compared to the previous year and a total revenue of 3.5 billion euros. “If we consider our development from 2019, we have actually achieved an average growth of 9.1 percent year on year up to today. This shows that the current economic development is not a structural problem. Phoenix Contact’s products and solutions are used in particular for electrification and automation, which are areas in which investments will continue to be made in the future”. The decline in demand, driven by excessively high inventories at several points throughout the entire value chain, is affecting all regions of the world. This is particularly noticeable in Asia, whereas some European countries continue to record growth. The number of employees is increasing only very slightly, and remains just below 22,000.
Leidecker emphasized just how special 2023 is for Phoenix Contact, despite the onset of an economic downturn in the second half of the year. “We had the pleasure and privilege of celebrating our 100th anniversary with our employees and customers worldwide. We have achieved a great deal throughout these 100 years, and have remained true to the values and culture of our family business despite our growth and development”. The General Managers and shareholders used numerous events, family days, and staff parties as an opportunity to express their appreciation to our employees for their exceptional dedication and commitment, which has made it possible for the company to become what it is today. “We also highlighted and strengthened our partnerships with our customers by sharing special moments with them at events. After all, it is together with our customers and business partners that we are driving forward solutions for the energy revolution that form the basis for a sustainable world”. The focus was therefore also on global sustainability projects, which were implemented together with partners and the global subsidiaries in 2023.
Investments
In order to prepare Phoenix Contact for growth in the medium to long term, Phoenix Contact has planned an investment program of more than one billion euros over the next five years.
The first measures for the extension to the existing logistics building at the Blomberg location have already been launched. The fully automated building will provide 220,000 cubic meters of additional storage volume. In the future, it will also be possible to supply customers outside of Germany directly from here. At around 100 million euros, this represents the largest single investment in the company’s history. At the location in India, three new buildings with production, logistics, and office spaces, with a footprint of 70,000 square meters, are being built. The investments here amount to around 40 million euros. “With this expansion in capacity, Phoenix Contact is responding to the challenge of making global supply chains more resilient and minimizing dependencies on individual regions of the world”, explained Leidecker.
China is the fastest developing market for e-mobility with its own approaches to mobility. Phoenix Contact is therefore expanding its e-mobility production capacity with a new facility in Lishui, China. The foundation stone was laid at the end of June 2023. At this new production site, Phoenix Contact E-Mobility will develop and manufacture various charging cables for electric vehicles, which will be supplied to Chinese automobile and charging infrastructure manufacturers. The company relies on local-for-local sourcing, where the purchasing, production, and sales markets are located close to each other. The new building has a total footprint of around 26,000 square meters, of which 20,000 square meters is production and storage space and 6,000 square meters is office space.
Building 60 – sustainability and efficiency in industrial applications
With Building 60 at company headquarters, Phoenix Contact is setting new standards in terms of sustainability and efficiency. This investment is an example of the vision of an All Electric Society in which carbon-neutral electricity is the central energy source. The building is designed such that it will not only cover its own energy requirements with self-generated electrical energy, but will also have a positive energy balance during operation. The amount of energy generated will be greater than our own requirements.
Phoenix Contact’s investment in this production and technology center amounts to around 35 million euros. With 18,485 square meters of floor space for 400 workstations, the building illustrates the networking of the energy, mobility, infrastructure, and building sectors. The result is a tangible blueprint for scalable solutions that can be used to network entire districts in the spirit of an All Electric Society.
In the building, thermal energy is integrated into a heating network at the local level – using heat pumps and a 1,500 cubic meter ice storage system. The demand for heating, cooling, and the generation of waste heat from the processes is integrated in such a way that enthalpy exchange is possible. The first stage involves the use of battery storage systems, a photovoltaic system with an output of 1,100 kilowatt-peak, an open-field photovoltaic system with an output of 1,500 kilowatt-peak, and a partial DC power grid. Connected to this is a bidirectional charging infrastructure for e–mobility based on the premise of vehicle-to-grid. The installation of a DC power grid for industrial use is a deliberate strategic decision, as this will play a crucial role in driving the energy revolution forward – renewable energy sources, battery storage systems, and e-mobility are based on direct current and can thus be integrated more easily.
Sustainability: part of the corporate strategy
This October, Phoenix Contact published its first sustainability report. The report, which relates to 2022, is structured in accordance with the GRI standards and is based on the three cornerstones: Environmental, Social, and Governance. Those interested in reading the report can download it from the website.
In order to be able to show as precisely as possible what impact its products have on the environment, Phoenix Contact creates a Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) for each individual product. Up to 18 environmental indicators are taken into account for this, with the company focusing on the carbon value of its products. Other indicators, such as land use or water consumption, are also calculated when the data is available. The entire value chain is examined, from product design and the choice of raw materials, through the manufacturing process and distribution of the item, to the use and end-of-life phase of the products. By examining and calculating the PEF, conclusions can be drawn from the environmental indicators for internal processes. Based on this knowledge, Phoenix Contact is constantly improving its processes in order to reduce its environmental impact and conserve resources.
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BTY Welcomes Jack McInerney to Ownership Group
DUBLIN, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BTY is proud to announce that Jack McInerney, Managing Director responsible for Infrastructure Advisory globally and BTY’s Europe expansion, has joined the firm’s ownership group. This recognition highlights his exceptional leadership in driving BTY’s growth across North America and Europe over the past decade.
Under McInerney’s leadership, BTY has continued to evolve as one of the top-ranked advisory firms, delivering an extensive portfolio of over $100 billion in project investments across more than 200 deals in various sectors, including social infrastructure, renewables and clean energy, transportation, aviation, mobility, environment, and data and digital connectivity.
“Our success is rooted in fostering high-performing, integrated teams built on empowered and growth-oriented succession and mentorship,” said Jack McInerney. “We ensure clients benefit from the depth and breadth of BTY’s industry relationships, and the wealth of expertise across project, finance, and construction disciplines that we consistently deliver.”
McInerney has been instrumental in opening new sectors for BTY, establishing the firm’s reputation as a trusted advisor on complex, first-of-their-kind projects. These include landmark deals such as the Ontario Line RSSOM and Southern Civil Stations and Tunnel projects in Canada, LaGuardia Airport Terminal B and the I-4 Ultimate in the U.S., and the Higher Education Bundle 1 and Project Opus in Europe—one of the region’s largest transactions, involving the Dublin Convention Centre, and major telecom and healthcare assets across Ireland.
Toby Mallinder, BTY’s Managing Director, recognized McInerney’s accomplishments saying, “Jack exemplifies how we cultivate talent and maximize the value our approach delivers to clients in capital markets and asset management. His efforts have significantly propelled BTY’s growth by assembling a top-tier team with a unique, client-focused approach that spans every sector and delivery model in the global infrastructure landscape.”
Having joined BTY in 2011 and originally based in Vancouver, McInerney was appointed to spearhead the firm’s entry into linear infrastructure, with a particular focus on transportation assets and transit systems. McInerney and the team used this approach to rapidly expand BTY’s infrastructure client base across North America, and more recently, in Europe, where Dublin has become the firm’s launchpad for expansion in the region.
“This is an exciting new chapter for BTY,” added McInerney. “We look forward to sharing our new strategic direction with clients and industry partners, particularly our rapidly growing capabilities in the U.S., as well as renewables and energy, decarbonization, connectivity, operational services, and more.”
About BTY
BTY is an award-winning professional consultancy offering complete project solutions in real estate and infrastructure asset planning, development, operations, and transactions. Founded in Western Canada in 1978, the firm now has offices across Canada, the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Turkey, with a diverse global portfolio. BTY’s core services encompass Cost Management, Project Monitoring & Lender Services, Infrastructure Advisory, and Project Management. To learn more, visit BTY.COM.
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Miami International Holdings Participates in the 2024 Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy Initiative during World Investor Week
PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIH), a technology-driven leader in building and operating regulated financial markets across multiple asset classes, today ceremoniously rang the opening bell at its Princeton, N.J. headquarters in honor of the World Federation of Exchanges’ (WFE) Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative.
“The importance of financial literacy to support an equitable future for all global investors cannot be overstated and we are pleased to once again participate in this year’s Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative,” said Thomas P. Gallagher, Chairman and CEO of MIH. “MIH enthusiastically supports educational initiatives that help pave the way for future investors and we actively partner with schools in our community to empower students with knowledge to help maximize their future financial success.”
The Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy ceremony supports the International Organization of Securities Commissions’ (IOSCO) World Investor Week (WIW) 2024, a global campaign to raise awareness about the importance of investor education and protection. This marks the fifth consecutive year that IOSCO and the WFE are working in partnership on the Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy initiative.
Mr. Gallagher added, “In furthering our financial literacy efforts, MIH proudly sponsors the John Lothian News Futures Discovery video series that provides a unique, peer-led learning experience for young investors to learn about futures markets from students at Roosevelt University in Chicago.”
Additional details and information on the IOSCO WIW 2024 campaign is available at https://www.worldinvestorweek.org. Information on the WFE’s Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy 2024 campaign is available at https://www.world-exchanges.org/ring-bell-financial-literacy-2024.
About MIAX
MIAX’s parent holding company, Miami International Holdings, Inc., owns Miami International Securities Exchange, LLC (MIAX®), MIAX PEARL, LLC (MIAX Pearl®), MIAX Emerald, LLC (MIAX Emerald®), MIAX Sapphire LLC (MIAX SapphireTM), MIAX Futures Exchange, LLC (MIAX FuturesTM), LedgerX LLC d/b/a MIAX Derivatives Exchange (MIAXdxTM), The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) and Dorman Trading, LLC (Dorman Trading).
MIAX, MIAX Pearl, MIAX Emerald and MIAX Sapphire are national securities exchanges registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission that are enabled by MIAX’s in-house built, proprietary technology. MIAX offers trading of options on all four exchanges as well as cash equities through MIAX Pearl Equities™. The MIAX trading platform was built to meet the high-performance quoting demands of the U.S. options trading industry and is differentiated by throughput, latency, reliability and wire-order determinism. MIAX also serves as the exclusive exchange venue for cash-settled options on the SPIKES® Volatility Index (Ticker: SPIKE), a measure of the expected 30-day volatility in the SPDR® S&P 500® ETF (SPY).
MIAX Futures is a registered exchange with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and offers trading in a variety of products including Hard Red Spring Wheat Futures. MIAX Futures is a Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO) under the CFTC, providing DCM and DCO services in an array of asset classes.
MIAXdx is a CFTC regulated exchange and clearinghouse and is registered as a Designated Contract Market (DCM), Derivatives Clearing Organization (DCO), and Swap Execution Facility (SEF) with the CFTC.
BSX is a fully electronic, vertically integrated international securities market headquartered in Bermuda and organized in 1971. BSX specializes in the listing and trading of capital market instruments such as equities, debt issues, funds, hedge funds, derivative warrants, and insurance linked securities.
Dorman Trading is a full-service Futures Commission Merchant registered with the CFTC.
MIAX’s executive offices and National Operations Center are located in Princeton, N.J., with additional U.S. offices located in Chicago, IL and Miami, FL. MIAX Futures offices are located in Minneapolis, MN. MIAXdx offices are located in Princeton, N.J. BSX offices are located in Hamilton, Bermuda. Dorman Trading offices are located in Chicago, IL.
To learn more about MIAX visit www.miaxglobal.com.
To learn more about MIAX Futures visit www.miaxglobal.com/miax-futures.
To learn more about MIAXdx visit www.miaxdx.com.
To learn more about BSX visit www.bsx.com.
To learn more about Dorman Trading visit www.dormantrading.com.
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The press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase any securities of Miami International Holdings, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the Company), and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer; solicitation or sale would be unlawful. This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as “may,” “future,” “plan” or “planned,” “will” or “should,” “expected,” “anticipates,” “draft,” “eventually” or “projected.” You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude of risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
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Newmark Group’s Third Quarter 2024 Financial Results Announcement to be Issued Prior to Market Open on Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Conference call scheduled for the same day at 10:00 a.m. ET
NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK) (“Newmark” or “the Company”), a leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors, global corporations, and other owners and occupiers, today announced the details of its third quarter 2024 financial results press release and conference call. The Company plans to issue an advisory press release regarding the availability of its consolidated quarterly financial results at 8:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Newmark’s advisory release will notify the public that a full-text financial results press release will be accessible at the following pages:
http://ir.nmrk.com (PDF version of the full press release, PDF of a quarterly results investor presentation, link to the webcast, and supplemental Excel financial tables)
https://www.nmrk.com/media (PDF version of the full press release only)
Newmark will host a conference call on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss its results.
WHO: Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK)
WHAT: Third Quarter 2024 financial results conference call
WHEN: Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET
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For those who are unable to join the webcast, the Company expects to post dial-in information before the day of the call on the event’s page at http://ir.nmrk.com.
Webcast Replay
Expected Available From – To: |
11/05/2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET – 11/05/2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET |
Replay Link: |
https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1692463&tp_key=fa28476e56 |
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ABOUT NEWMARK
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries (“Newmark”), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark’s comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform’s global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the year ended December 31, 2023, Newmark generated revenues of approximately $2.5 billion. As of June 30, 2024, Newmark’s company-owned offices, together with its business partners, operate from approximately 170 offices with 7,800 professionals around the world. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
DISCUSSION OF FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS ABOUT NEWMARK
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company’s business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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