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Sonae reports record €10 billion in sales for 2024, reinforcing global market position

PORTO, Portugal, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sonae (Euronext Lisbon: SON), the Portuguese-headquartered multinational group with leading market positions across key sectors, announced record financial results for the full year 2024. The group’s revenue increased by 18%, reaching €9.95 billion, driven by strengthened market leadership in retail, sustained organic growth, and strategic acquisitions.
EBITDA also grew substantially, surpassing €1 billion, while net profit attributable to shareholders rose by 18% to €223 million on a comparable basis. The group’s investments reached a historic €1.589 billion — more than double the previous year — supporting both strategic acquisitions and organic expansion.
“2024 was a fantastic year for Sonae, and I am fully convinced that we have the foundations to achieve even greater success in the future” said Cláudia Azevedo, CEO of Sonae. “Expanding our portfolio and strengthening our core businesses led to reach two important milestones: group sales reached ca.€10bn, increasing by 18% year-over-year, and EBITDA surpassed €1bn. Investments were strategically managed to support value creation opportunities, including enhancing our digital capabilities, expanding our businesses, and executing key portfolio moves,” concluded Cláudia Azevedo.
Sonae continues to demonstrate solid progress in its commitment to sustainable growth and long-term value creation. In 2024, 86% of the group’s long-term financing lines were indexed to sustainable, green, or ESG performance criteria. Operational CO2 emissions were reduced by 19% compared to 2022, and recyclable plastic packaging for private label products reached 90%.
Community support also increased, with €34 million invested in initiatives focused on food donations and education. Diversity remains a priority, with women now occupying 41% of leadership positions. Additionally, Sonae has proposed a dividend of 5.921 euro cents per share, reflecting a 6.5% dividend yield and a payout ratio of 52% of consolidated net income attributable to the group.
The Sonae group comprises:
- The leading food retail chain in Portugal, with more than 1,000 stores and 4.5 million active loyalty card members.
- The Iberian Peninsula’s largest health, wellness, and beauty retail operator, with over 800 stores and annual revenues of €1.5 billion.
- Portugal’s leading electronics retailer, expanding its European footprint through its growing technology repair services network.
- An international real estate specialist, co-controlling Latin America’s largest shopping centre operator.
- Portugal’s second-largest telecommunications provider, leading the country’s 5G deployment.
- An active technology investor, with a high-tech portfolio valued at €323 million.
Listed on Euronext Lisbon, Sonae employs more than 57,000 people and has a six-decade legacy of responsible growth recognised by its inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, its strong CDP ratings, and its listing in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. Its mission remains to create long-term economic and social value, bringing the benefits of progress and innovation to an ever-increasing number of people.
Find out more at www.sonae.pt
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MEXC Announces CORN (CORN) Listing with Massive 149,000 USDT Prize Pool

VICTORIA, Seychelles, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MEXC, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, announced the listing of CORN (CORN) on both spot and futures markets, scheduled for March 28, 2025 (UTC). The listing on MEXC will be accompanied by an exciting Airdrop+ rewards event totaling 149,000 USDT.
CORN represents a next-generation blockchain solution built on Arbitrum Orbit, offering unprecedented scalability and efficiency for Bitcoin-centric applications. The project introduces groundbreaking features including Bitcorn (BTCN) as its gas token, the popCORN System for long-term incentives, and LayerZero technology for seamless cross-chain asset transfers. By supporting Stylus, CORN enables developers to create smart contracts using multiple programming languages, pushing the boundaries of blockchain innovation.
To celebrate the CORN listing, MEXC will launch an extraordinary Airdrop+ event with a massive 149,000 USDT prize pool. The event, which will run from March 27 to April 6, 2025, will offer multiple opportunities to participate:
Benefit 1: Deposit and share 80,000 USDT in Futures bonus (New user exclusive)
Benefit 2: Futures Challenge — Trade to share 50,000 USDT in Futures bonus (For all users)
Benefit 3: Invite new users and share 19,000 USDT in Futures (For all users)
MEXC has established itself as an industry leader by consistently providing users with early access to promising eb3 projects. In 2024, MEXC introduced 2,376 new tokens, with 1,716 of those being initial listings. According to the latest TokenInsight report, MEXC leads the industry with the highest number of spot listings at 461 and the fastest listing speed. Additionally, the exchange consistently adds new tokens in bi-weekly cycles, showcasing its exceptional ability to quickly capture market trends.
Looking ahead, MEXC will continue to enhance its platform by providing advantages such as low fees, deep liquidity, a wide selection of trending tokens, and daily airdrops, enabling traders to access high-potential projects early, receive generous rewards, and enjoy an optimal trading experience.
For full event details and participation rules, visit the event page.
About MEXC
Founded in 2018, MEXC is committed to being “Your Easiest Way to Crypto.” Serving over 34 million users across 170+ countries, MEXC is known for its broad selection of trending tokens, everyday airdrop opportunities, and low trading fees. Our user-friendly platform is designed to support both new traders and experienced investors, offering efficient access to digital assets. MEXC prioritizes simplicity and innovation, making crypto trading more accessible and rewarding.
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Risk Disclaimer:
The information provided in this article about cryptocurrencies does not represent MEXC’s official stance or investment advice. Given the highly volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, investors are encouraged to carefully evaluate market fluctuations, project fundamentals, and potential financial risks before making any trading decisions.

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Wirex Launches Travel Booking Platform with Crypto Payments & Rewards

LONDON, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Wirex, a leading web3 money app, is strengthening its position as the go-to payment solution for travelers with the launch of Wirex Travel, a new booking platform offering up to 65% off hotel prices and up to 8% cashback for users who pay with their Wirex card.
As a pioneer in borderless payments, Wirex has long provided travelers with benefits like zero foreign exchange fees, interbank exchange rates, and crypto rewards. Now, Wirex Travel extends these advantages by giving users a smarter way to book accommodations while maximizing their savings and rewards.
Designed as a user-friendly travel marketplace, Wirex Travel provides access to thousands of hotel deals worldwide, with seamless payment options in both crypto and traditional currencies.
“Travel should be simple, seamless, and rewarding. With Wirex Travel, we’re helping users unlock incredible hotel deals while earning generous rewards when they pay with their Wirex card,” said Pavel Matveev, Co-Founder of Wirex. “This is another step toward making travel more accessible and cost-effective for our global user base.”
Key Features of Wirex Travel:
- Global Hotel Bookings – Access thousands of hotels worldwide at exclusive prices.
- Up to 65% Off – Book hotels at significantly reduced rates.
- Up to 8% Cashback – Earn rewards when paying with a Wirex card.
- Fiat & Crypto Payments – Pay seamlessly with Bitcoin, USDT, or traditional currencies.
- Exclusive Deals – Unlock special offers available only to Wirex users.
With Wirex Travel, Wirex continues to push the boundaries of digital payments, making travel more affordable, rewarding, and crypto-friendly.
For more information, visit Wirex Travel.
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About Wirex
Wirex is a prominent UK-based digital payments platform with over 6 million customers spread across 130 countries. It offers secure accounts, making it easy for users to store, purchase, and exchange multiple currencies seamlessly. As a principal member of both Visa and Mastercard, Wirex goes beyond traditional services, embracing the evolving trends of Web3 to provide mainstream access to digital finance and wealth management. Having processed transactions totalling $20 billion, Wirex aims to contribute to the adoption of a cashless society by facilitating straightforward transactions in various currencies worldwide. Wirex is simplifying digital payments, making it more accessible and convenient for people across the globe.
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SS&C Technologies Welcomes Seasoned Global Business Leader Francesco Vanni d’Archirafi to its Board of Directors

WINDSOR, Conn., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced the election of Francesco Vanni d’Archirafi as a new independent director to its Board of Directors. Francesco is a seasoned global business leader with a record of strategically growing revenue, earnings, and shareholder value at public and privately-owned financial services companies.
“We are delighted to welcome Francesco,” said Bill Stone, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Francesco has extensive experience running large global enterprises in executive and board capacities. His deep expertise in financial services, M&A and securities services will help SS&C achieve its strategic goals. His global expertise will be invaluable in guiding SS&C’s ongoing international expansion.”
Francesco is the Chair of the Board of Directors of Euroclear Holding and Euroclear SA/NV. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Verti S.p.A. and a member of the Board of Directors of Mapfre International S.A. and Mapfre S.A., where he chairs its Audit and Compliance committee. He held multiple leadership roles at Citi, including CEO of Global Transaction Services and CEO of Citi Holdings. Francesco has also served on the boards of Banco Nacional De Mexico SA, the Private Export Funding Corporation and LCH Group Holdings Ltd and was Chairman of Citibank Europe plc and Citi International plc.
Commenting on his appointment, Francesco said: “I am honored to join SS&C’s Board of Directors. SS&C has a strong reputation for innovation, excellence and focus. I am excited to be a part of its continued growth and success.”
David Varsano, Board member and Nominating and Governance Committee Chairman, added: “As a member of the SS&C’s Board, I am excited to have Francesco join our ranks. His extensive experience in large global enterprises and commitment to improving the world of finance make him an excellent addition. I am confident he will contribute to our growth.”
In addition to his corporate board roles, Francesco also sits on the boards of multiple nonprofits, including United Way Worldwide, Voluntary Solidarity Fund International, The Felix Project, Junior Achievement Worldwide, and on the advisory board of several leading business schools.
About SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a global provider of services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Founded in 1986, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has offices around the world. More than 22,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world’s largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale and technology.
Additional information about SS&C (Nasdaq: SSNC) is available at www.ssctech.com.
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