Genetron Health to Participate in the Goldman Sachs Healthcare Corporate Day

BEIJING, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genetron Holdings Limited (“Genetron Health” or the “Company”, Nasdaq: GTH), a leading precision oncology platform company in China that specializes in offering molecular profiling tests, early cancer screening products and companion diagnostics development, today announced that management will be participating in the virtual Goldman Sachs Healthcare Corporate Day.

Genetron’s management team, Sizhen Wang, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer and Evan Xu, Chief Financial Officer, will attend investor meetings on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Interested parties may request more information by contacting their sales representative at Goldman Sachs.

About Genetron Holdings Limited
Genetron Holdings Limited (“Genetron Health” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: GTH) is a leading precision oncology platform company in China that specializes in cancer molecular profiling and harnesses advanced technologies in molecular biology and data science to transform cancer treatment. The Company has developed a comprehensive oncology portfolio that covers the entire spectrum of cancer management, addressing needs and challenges from early screening, diagnosis and treatment recommendations, as well as continuous disease monitoring and care. Genetron Health also partners with global biopharmaceutical companies and offers customized services and products. For more information, please visit https://ir.genetronhealth.com/.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may”, “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.

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Inside Gap Inc.’s 2021-2022 Equality & Belonging Report

Inside Gap Inc.’s 2021-2022 Equality & Belonging Report

Progress report highlights gender and racial/ethnic makeup across its purpose-led, lifestyle brands

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Gap Inc. has released its second annual Equality & Belonging (E&B) report, detailing the company’s approach to diversity, equity and inclusion, including programs and priorities as well as progress and updates against its 2025 Commitments.

“Two years ago – as the depth of systemic racism in our society was revealed, again – many companies, pledged to eliminate discrimination and harassment inside and outside of their businesses,” said Kisha Modica, Vice President of Equality & Belonging at Gap Inc. “Our work today is to ensure that these bold commitments are followed up with real action––and that the fashion industry, with all its financial strength and influence, remains intentional on tackling inequality in all its forms.”

Gap Inc.’s 2025 Commitments were outlined in June 2020 as part of Gap Inc.’s Equality & Belonging strategy, which leverages its people, brands, and voice to unlock opportunities and enable a culture of belonging for employees, customers, and future generations. In the last year, the company has made progress toward driving change, including:

  • Gap Inc. increases its Black representation at the officer level (Vice President and above) by two percentage points since 2020: Creating access to Black senior leaders for advocacy, mentorship and community building was a top priority for Gap Inc. and paved the way to the launch of the Black Officer Network. Bringing together Black senior leaders to harness the power of their collective voice and open the channels for a safe and encouraging space to discuss challenges and insights that are unique to Black professionals–inspiring new hires, while showing existing employees how they can reach their full potential.
  • Gap Inc. increases its female representation in Gap Tech by two percentage points since 2020: With 24% women on the Gap Tech team, the Women in Tech (WIT) program was launched to drive greater representation, retention, and inclusion for this community. Designed to drive cultural change, the WIT program empowers, connects, and supports the next generation of women leaders in tech roles by providing access and opportunity to advance their careers.
  • Gap Inc. welcomes its most diverse cohorts for its Rotational Management Program and Corporate Internships: Community engagement is essential to creating access to opportunities for Black and Latinx talent at early stages and sets a foundation that improves long-term career outcomes. Gap Inc. is expanding its entry-level pipeline programs and creating more access to opportunity through early engagement programs by welcoming its most diverse cohorts for its Rotational Management Program (68% BIPOC), Corporate Internships (65% BIPOC) and its new Gap Tech Rotational Program (76% BIPOC).

“We know our success depends on our relationship with the customers and communities who count on us to do what is right,” said Sheila Peters, Chief People Officer at Gap Inc. “The Equality & Belonging work documented in this report is how we are holding ourselves accountable to all our stakeholders, building an inclusive workplace for our employees and driving positive change across an industry with deeply ingrained inequities.”

Gap Inc. was founded with equality and inclusion built into the company’s DNA, and today each of its four lifestyle brands, Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta are led by its purpose, Inclusive, By Design. To reinforce its commitment to change, Gap Inc. has aligned with several leading coalitions that are making strides driving change for our customers and communities, including increasing opportunities for the Black community, ensuring workplaces and stores are welcoming spaces for everyone.

Gap Inc. has publicly reported its global employee gender data and overall U.S. race and ethnicity data since 2013. Starting in 2020, it began regularly sharing additional data on how employees identify their race and ethnicity at both stores and headquarters.

The report primarily focuses on U.S. programs and activities between May 2021 and April 2022, unless otherwise noted. All data included in the report is from the fiscal year 2021. To view the full report, click here. More updates and stories about Gap Inc.’s E&B and Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) programs and commitments are available at Gap Inc.

About Gap Inc.

Gap Inc., a collection of purpose-led lifestyle brands, is the largest American specialty apparel company offering clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under theOld Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta brands. The company uses omni-channel capabilities to bridge the digital world and physical stores to further enhance its shopping experience. Gap Inc. is guided by its purpose, Inclusive, by Design, and takes pride in creating products and experiences its customers love while doing right by its employees, communities, and planet. Gap Inc. products are available for purchase worldwide through company-operated stores, franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. Fiscal year 2021 net sales were $16.7 billion. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com.

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Kalia Beard

[email protected]

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Eaton Partners Hires Dexter Blake as a Managing Director in GP Advisory and Directs Team

ROWAYTON, Conn., June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eaton Partners, one of the largest placement agents and financial advisory firms and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), is pleased to announce the hiring of Dexter Blake as a Managing Director on the GP Advisory and Directs (“GPAD”) team, based in the firm’s New York office.

Prior to joining Eaton Partners, Mr. Blake was a Managing Director with Kroll (formerly known as Duff & Phelps Securities), where he led its secondary market advisory practice, focusing on liquidity solutions for general partners, limited partners, and shareholders. His work included complex portfolio divestitures, fund restructurings, and sales of private company shares. Before that, Mr. Blake was a Managing Director for NYPPEX Private Markets, where he advised limited partners and shareholders on liquidity solutions. He began his career in institutional sales roles at Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns.

“We are thrilled to welcome someone of Dexter’s caliber to Eaton Partners,” said Jeff Eaton, Global Co-Head and Managing Director at Eaton Partners. “We have a longstanding history of working with best-in-class general partners and the world’s leading limited partner investors, and we’re committed to continuing to invest in and build our secondary advisory platform to better serve our clients and investors. We are excited to leverage Dexter’s 15-plus years of experience completing successful secondary transactions.”

“I am excited for the opportunity to join Eaton Partners,” said Mr. Blake. “As a fully integrated team into the firm’s broader business and the wider Stifel platform, the Eaton Partners GPAD team is uniquely positioned for success, and I look forward to helping further build out this business.”

Eaton Partners, which provides leading fundraising, advisory, and capital solutions capabilities as part of the investment banking team at Stifel, offers investment managers direct access to Stifel’s broader banking services, including over 600 professionals across 24 offices. With deep experience in the secondaries market, Stifel and Eaton combined have advised and executed on more than $2.5 billion worth of secondary transactions over just the last three years.

About Eaton Partners

Eaton Partners, a Stifel Company, is one of the world’s leading fund advisory and capital placement agents, having raised more than $130 billion for more than 175 highly differentiated alternative investment funds and offerings. Founded in 1983, Eaton advises and raises institutional capital for investment managers across alternative strategies – private equity, private credit, real assets, real estate, and hedge funds/public market – in both the primary and secondary markets. Eaton Partners maintains offices and operates throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.

Eaton Partners is a division of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Member SIPC and NYSE. Eaton Partners subsidiary Eaton Partners (UK) LLP is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Eaton Partners subsidiary Stifel Hong Kong Limited, doing business as Eaton Partners Hong Kong, is approved as a Type 1-licensed company under the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong. Eaton Partners and the Eaton Partners logo are trademarks of Eaton Partners, LLC, a limited liability company. ®Eaton Partners, 2022. For more information, please visit https://eaton-partners.com/.

About Stifel

Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF) is a financial services holding company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that conducts its banking, securities, and financial services business through several wholly owned subsidiaries. Stifel’s broker-dealer clients are served in the United States through Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, including its Eaton Partners business division; Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc.; Miller Buckfire & Co., LLC; and Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC. The Company’s broker-dealer affiliates provide securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, professional money managers, businesses, and municipalities. Stifel Bank and Stifel Bank & Trust offer a full range of consumer and commercial lending solutions. Stifel Trust Company, N.A. and Stifel Trust Company Delaware, N.A. offer trust and related services. To learn more about Stifel, please visit the Company’s website at www.stifel.com. For global disclosures, please visit https://www.stifel.com/investor-relations/press-releases.

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MICT Receives In-Principal Approval of Capital Markets Services License from the Monetary Authority of Singapore


The Final CMS License, Expected


in the Coming Weeks


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MICT to Roll Out its ‘Magpie Invest’ Proprietary Stock Trading App


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the Singapore Market


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Expand its Product Range

MONTVALE, N.J., June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MICT Inc.’s (Nasdaq: MICT), (the “Company”) subsidiary, Magpie Securities (Singapore) PTE Limited, today announces it has received in-principal approval of a Capital Markets License (“CMS License”) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (“MAS”). The issuance of the final CMS License is expected from MAS subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, which Magpie Securities (Singapore) PTE Limited expects to achieve within the coming small number of weeks.

The CMS License application forms part of the Company’s international expansion and roll out strategy for its stock trading and financial services platform. Upon receipt of final approval, the CMS License will allow Magpie Invest to operate throughout Singapore, while also allowing it to accept and onboard clients in a number of other countries. In addition, the CMS License will allow the Company to add multiple new products to the Magpie Invest platform, such as leveraged foreign exchange products and CFDs, including CFDs on commodities prices and crypto-currency prices.

As a further advancement of the global expansion of MICT’s stock trading and financial services business, the Company is progressing an application for a license to operate its platform in Australia, which it aims to achieve as a Corporate Authorized Representative under an Australian Financial Services License. MICT aims to launch its Magpie Invest platform in both Singapore and Australia during Q4 2022.

“Having achieved a superior standard of specification, speed and functionality with Magpie Invest and our underlying proprietary Fintech platform, we have been working on a number of opportunities to introduce our technology and products into other geographical markets, with the aim of globalizing the business. Our success in securing a CMS License in Singapore is an important milestone in our strategy, not only because it allows us to roll out across Singapore and into other territories, but also because it enables us to add several new products to our platform and app, such as leveraged foreign exchange, as well as CFDs, including commodity CFDs and cryptocurrency CFDs. The progress we are making with our Australian Financial Services License is another important part of our international expansion plans” stated MICT Chief Executive Officer Darren Mercer.

Alongside MICT’s international expansion plans, the Company is progressing numerous overseas white-label and joint ventures opportunities with several parties in the financial services sector, all of whom have sizeable client-bases. The CMS license allows MICT to add a range of key new functions to the app, which is a further attraction to the Company’s prospective partners. By entering these white-label and joint venture arrangements, MICT expects to benefit from the opportunity to introduce and market its stock trading and financial services app to each partner’s existing substantial client-base, which is expected to accelerate growth in client numbers while also reducing overall cost per acquisition.

MICT is also in the process of applying for a Money Service Operators License (“MSO License”) in Hong Kong to expand its market reach and broaden its product range. Upon receipt, the MSO License will enable MICT to provide payment services and foreign exchange services to clients, allowing the Company to further take advantage of the competitive foreign exchange rates it has access to and to benefit from the addition of a new and potentially significant revenue source.

“The strength of our technology also provides an opportunity to add additional financial services products to our platform and app. Furthermore, our MSO license application and the new permissions included in our CMS License will allow us to significantly expand our offering to clients, for example through the addition of payment services, foreign exchange services and CFDs,” added Mr. Mercer.

About MICT, Inc.

MICT is a Nasdaq-listed, global fintech company founded in 2002. It has three trading platforms operating in several high growth markets: an insurance brokerage, a commodities platform, and now a stock trading platform, Magpie Securities, with the launch of the Magpie Invest Trading App. Subsequently, the launch of Magpie Securities will be announced later in the month of September.

MICT, Inc. (Nasdaq: MICT) operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, GFH Intermediate Holdings Ltd (“GFHI”), GFHI’s various fully owned subsidiaries or VIE structures. GFHI’s versatile proprietary trading technology platform is designed to serve a large number of high growth sectors in the global fintech space. Primary areas of focus include online brokerage for equities trading and sales of insurance products in several high-growth foreign markets including Asia.

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This press release contains express or implied forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S. Federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “may” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect” and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, business prospectus, growth strategy and liquidity. Such forward-looking statements and their implications involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those projected. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in the “Risk Factors” section and elsewhere in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contract for m/v Selina

ATHENS, Greece, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, today announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with Speed Logistics Marine Limited, for one of its Panamax dry bulk vessels, the m/v Selina. The gross charter rate is US$22,000 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until minimum April 15, 2023 up to maximum June 20, 2023. The charter is expected to commence tomorrow.

The “Selina” is a 75,700 dwt Panamax dry bulk vessel built in 2010.

The employment of “Selina” is anticipated to generate approximately US$6.56 million of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period of the time charter.

Upon completion of the previously announced sale of one Capesize dry bulk vessel, the m/v Baltimore, Diana Shipping Inc.’s owned and bareboat chartered-in fleet will consist of 34 dry bulk vessels (4 Newcastlemax, 11 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax and 8 Panamax). As of today, the combined carrying capacity of our fleet, including the m/v Baltimore, is approximately 4.5 million dwt with a weighted average age of 10.38 years. A table describing the current Diana Shipping Inc. fleet can be found on the Company’s website, www.dianashippinginc.com. Information contained on the Company’s website does not constitute a part of this press release.

About the Company

Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services through its ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels. The Company’s vessels are employed primarily on short to medium-term time charters and transport a range of dry bulk cargoes, including such commodities as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials along worldwide shipping routes.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.

The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “intends,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “may,” “should,” “expect,” “pending” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, Company management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in the Company’s records and other data available from third parties. Although the Company believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies that are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond the Company’s control, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in the Company’s view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the severity, magnitude and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, including impacts of the pandemic and of businesses’ and governments’ responses to the pandemic on our operations, personnel, and on the demand for seaborne transportation of bulk products; the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for dry bulk shipping capacity, changes in the Company’s operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for the Company’s vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, including risks associated with the continuing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and related sanctions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessel breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors. Please see the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statement, or to make any other forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.



Corporate Contact:
Ioannis Zafirakis
Director, Chief Financial Officer,
Chief Strategy Officer, Treasurer and Secretary
Telephone: + 30-210-9470-100
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.dianashippinginc.com
Twitter: @Dianaship

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Edward Nebb
Comm-Counsellors, LLC
Telephone: + 1-203-972-8350
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Deswell Announces Second Half 2022 Results

Deswell Announces Second Half 2022 Results

– Company Announces Second Half Cash Dividend of 0.10 Per Share –

MACAO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Deswell Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: DSWL) today announced its unaudited financial results for the second half of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

Net sales for the six months ended March 31, 2022 were $45.7 million, an increase of 22.9% compared to net sales of $37.2 million for the six months ended March 31, 2021. Net sales increased by 16.3% to $12.9 million in the plastic segment and by 25.7% to $32.8 million in the Company’s electronic segment.

Total gross margin decreased to 16.5% during the six months ended March 31, 2022, as compared to 20.4% in the same period last year. Gross profit margin in the plastic segment decreased to 19.2% of net sales for the second half of fiscal 2022, as compared to 26.0% of net sales for the corresponding period of the last fiscal year. For the electronic segment, gross profit margin decreased from 17.9% in the second half of fiscal 2021 to 15.4% in the second half of fiscal 2022. The decrease in the gross profit margin in both the plastic and electronic segments is mainly attributable to increase in raw materials costs, such as plastic resins and semiconductor chips, respectively, as a result of the continuing shortage in supply and pricing volatility, as well as surging demand in the automotive industry for these primary materials, which resulted in the increased cost of semi-conductor chips.

Operating income for the second half of fiscal 2022 decreased from $2.3 million in the second half of fiscal 2021 to $1.7 million in the second half of fiscal 2022.

The Company reported net income of $4.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2022, as compared to net income of $6.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2021. Non-operating income for the six months ended March 31, 2022 was $2.0 million, as compared to a non-operating income of $4.6 million in the six months ended March 31, 2021. Non-operating income during the six months ended March 31, 2022 was primarily comprised of unrealized gain in marketable securities of $27,000, $1,027,000 from rental income, $454,000 of dividend income from securities investments, and realized gain of $419,000 from the sale of marketable securities, as compared to an unrealized gain in marketable securities of $2,538,000, rental income of $1,214,000, dividend income of $482,000 from securities investments and realized gain of $279,000 from the sale of marketable securities in the second half of fiscal 2021. Deswell reported basic and diluted income per share of $0.25 for the second half of fiscal 2022 (based on 15,935,000 and 16,038,000 weighted average shares outstanding, respectively), as compared to basic and diluted income per share of $0.42 (based on 15,915,000 and 15,995,000 weighted average shares outstanding), for the six months ended March 31, 2021.

Net sales for the year ended March 31, 2022 were $85.5 million, an increase of 31.8% compared to net sales of $64.9 million for fiscal 2021. Operating income for the year ended March 31, 2022 decreased to $2.9 million, as compared to operating income of $3.3 million for fiscal 2021. The Company reported net income of $8.4 million in fiscal 2022, as compared to net income of $8.2 million for the year ended March 31, 2021. The increase in net income was mainly attributed to the increase of sales, offsetting by the decrease in gross profit margin due to increased raw materials cost in fiscal 2022. Deswell reported basic and diluted net income per share of $0.52 for fiscal 2022, (based on 15,929,000 and 16,137,000 weighted average shares outstanding, respectively), as compared to basic net income per share of $0.52 and diluted net income per share of $0.51 (based on 15,915,000 and 16,047,000 weighted average shares outstanding), for the prior fiscal year.

The Company’s financial position remained strong, with $13.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and working capital totaling $64.0 million as of March 31, 2022. Furthermore, the Company has no long-term or short-term borrowings as of March 31, 2022.

Mr. Edward So, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We concluded fiscal year 2022 with strong revenue growth during the second half, reflecting significantly improved sales in both the plastics and the electronics segments. Sales growth in the plastics business was largely driven by increased orders from a new customer for robotic mops and vacuum cleaners and in the electronics segment we saw continued demand for home audio and entertainment equipment as well as returning demand for professional audio instruments and equipment. That said, despite the strong sales activity, we experienced margin compression related to increased raw material costs in both segments, and particularly in the electronics segment, as a result of the continued scarcity of semi-conductor chips coupled with surging demand from other industries including automotive. We continue to leverage our longstanding supplier relationships to mitigate the effects of the global component shortage and limited supply. Additionally, throughout fiscal 2022, certain quarantines and restrictions related to Covid-19 outbreaks persisted, and Deswell continued to effectively manage our operations and production.”

Mr. So concluded, “Our balance sheet remains solid, with a strong cash position and no debt, providing us the financial resources to continue executing our long-term growth strategy to grow our market recognition among existing and potential new customers as a consistent and reliable manufacturing partner. As we begin moving through fiscal 2023, we remain focused on delivering operational excellence to capitalize on the interest we’re seeing from the marketplace, with the goal of driving continued growth and profitability moving forward.”

Second Half Dividend

The Company also announced that its board of directors today declared a cash dividend of $0.10 per share for the second half of the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022. The dividend will be payable on July 15, 2022 to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2022.

Dividends to be declared in the future will depend upon the Company’s future growth and earnings, of which there can be no assurance, and the Company’s cash flow needs for future development.

About Deswell

Deswell manufactures injection-molded plastic parts and components, electronic products and subassemblies, and metallic molds and accessory parts for original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and contract manufacturers at its factories in the People’s Republic of China. The Company produces a wide variety of plastic parts and components used in the manufacture of consumer and industrial products; printed circuit board assemblies using surface mount (“SMT”) and finished products such as telephones, professional audio equipment, home audio products, and Internet-of-Things (IoT) products.

To learn more about Deswell Industries, Inc., please visit the Company’s website at www.deswell.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are “forward-looking statements” are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. For example, our statements regarding our expected growth in sales from the electronic division in the coming year and our efforts to reduce overhead costs in our plastic division are forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially because of the following factors, among others, which may cause revenues and income to fall short of anticipated levels or our overhead expenses to increase: our dependence on a few major customers; vigorous competition forcing product price reductions or discounts; the timing and amount of significant orders from our relatively few significant customers; continuing increases in resin prices that cannot be passed on to customers; unexpected production delays; obsolete inventory or product returns; losses resulting from fraudulent activity of our customers or employees; labor shortages that increase labor and costs; changes in the mix of product products we manufacture and sell; adverse currency fluctuations in the Renminbi and Hong Kong dollar when translated to US dollars; potential new accounting pronouncements; and the effects of travel restrictions and quarantines associated with major health problems, such as the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, on general economic activity.

For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, copies of which may be obtained from the Website maintained by the Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov.

All information in this release is made as of the date of this press release. Deswell undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in Deswell’s expectations.

DESWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

March 31,

 

March 31,

2022

 

2021

ASSETS

(Unaudited)

 

(Audited)

Current assets :

Cash and cash equivalents

$

13,465

 

$

20,223

 

Time deposits maturing over three months

 

4,354

 

 

2,700

 

Time deposits maturing over twelve months-current

 

1,564

 

 

 

Marketable securities (note2)

 

24,499

 

 

22,373

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

18,195

 

 

14,708

 

Inventories (note 3)

 

23,819

 

 

16,193

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

2,054

 

 

2,489

 

Total current assets

 

87,950

 

 

78,686

 

Property, plant and equipment – net

 

27,017

 

 

27,323

 

Time deposits maturing over twelve months

 

313

 

 

1,851

 

Deferred income tax assets

 

 

259

 

 

 

 

Total assets

$

115,539

 

$

107,860

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities

Accounts payable

$

9,838

 

$

9,522

 

Accrued payroll and employee benefits

 

7,611

 

 

7,107

 

Customer deposits

 

2,343

 

 

1,683

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

2,950

 

 

2,016

 

Income taxes payable

 

1,232

 

 

886

 

Total current liabilities

 

23,974

 

 

21,214

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

659

 

 

957

 

Total liabilities

 

24,633

 

 

22,171

 

Shareholders’ equity

Common shares nil par value – authorized 30,000,000 shares,
17,061,810 shares issued as of March 31, 2021 and,

17,081,810 shares issued as of March 31, 2022;

15,915,239 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and,

15,935,239 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2022

 

53,202

 

 

53,143

 

Treasury stock at cost; 1,146,571 shares as of March 31, 2021 and 2022

 

(2,821

)

 

(2,821

)

Additional paid-in capital

 

7,973

 

 

7,989

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

5,316

 

 

5,316

 

Retained earnings

 

27,236

 

 

22,062

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

90,906

 

 

85,689

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

115,539

 

$

107,860

 

DESWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS & COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)

Six months ended

 

Year ended

March 31,

 

March 31,

2022

 

2021

 

2022

 

2021

 

 

     
     

 

Net sales

$

45,708

 

 

$

37,196

 

 

$

85,490

 

 

$

64,886

 

Cost of sales

 

38,176

 

 

 

29,625

 

 

 

71,538

 

 

 

51,720

 

Gross profit

 

7,532

 

 

 

7,571

 

 

 

13,952

 

 

 

13,166

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

5,791

 

 

 

5,590

 

 

 

11,139

 

 

 

10,310

 

Other income (expense), net

 

(37

)

 

 

321

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

405

 

Operating income

 

1,704

 

 

 

2,302

 

 

 

2,887

 

 

 

3,261

 

Non-operating income, net

 

2,020

 

 

 

4,641

 

 

 

5,308

 

 

 

5,445

 

Income before income taxes

 

3,724

 

 

 

6,943

 

 

 

8,195

 

 

 

8,706

 

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

(338

)

 

 

244

 

 

 

(165

)

 

 

475

 

Net income attributable to Deswell Industries, Inc.

$

4,062

 

 

$

6,699

 

 

$

8,360

 

 

$

8,231

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Total comprehensive income attributable to Deswell Industries, Inc.

$

4,062

 

 

$

6,699

 

 

$

8,360

 

 

$

8,231

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share attributable to

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deswell Industries, Inc. (note 4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share

$

0.25

 

 

$

0.42

 

 

$

0.52

 

 

$

0.52

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding shares (in thousands)

 

15,935

 

 

 

15,915

 

 

 

15,929

 

 

 

15,915

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share

$

0.25

 

 

$

0.42

 

 

$

0.52

 

 

$

0.51

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding (in thousands)

 

16,038

 

 

 

15,995

 

 

 

16,137

 

 

 

16,047

 

DESWELL INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

 

( U.S. dollars in thousands )

Year ended

March 31,

2022

 

2021

Cash flows from operating activities :

 
Net income

$

8,360

 

 

$

8,231

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization

 

1,736

 

 

 

1,755

 

(Reversal of) provision for credit losses

 

(148

)

 

 

397

 

Usage of obsolescence allowance of inventories, net

 

(25

)

 

 

 

Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

24

 

 

 

(22

)

Unrealized holding gains on marketable securities

 

(872

)

 

 

(2,010

)

Gain on sales of marketable securities

 

(1,073

)

 

 

(333

)

Scrip dividend received

 

 

 

 

(19

)

Exchange loss (gain) from marketable securities

 

117

 

 

 

(661

)

Deferred income tax (benefit) expense

 

(557

)

 

 

206

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(3,339

)

 

 

(2,804

)

Inventories

 

(7,601

)

 

 

(7,615

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

435

 

 

 

(737

)

Accounts payable

 

316

 

 

 

4,918

 

Accrued payroll and employee benefits

 

504

 

 

 

1,030

 

Customer deposits

 

660

 

 

 

511

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

934

 

 

 

298

 

Income taxes payable

 

346

 

 

 

151

 

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

(183

)

 

 

3,296

 

   

Cash flows from investing activities

 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment

 

(1,504

)

 

 

(551

)

Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment

 

50

 

 

 

81

 

Purchase of marketable securities

 

(11,543

)

 

 

(6,059

)

Proceeds from disposal of marketable securities

 

11,245

 

 

 

6,150

 

Increase in fixed deposits maturing over three months

 

(1,654

)

 

 

(1,917

)

Increase in fixed deposits maturing over twelve months

 

(26

)

 

 

(427

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(3,432

)

 

 

(2,723

)

   

Cash flows from financing activities

 

Dividends paid

 

(3,186

)

 

 

(2,864

)

Exercise of stock options

 

43

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(3,143

)

 

 

(2,864

)

   

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

(6,758

)

 

 

(2,291

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

 

20,223

 

 

 

22,514

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

 

13,465

 

 

 

20,223

 

   

Supplementary disclosures of cash flow information:

 
Cash paid during the year for:  
Interest

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes

 

68

 

 

 

236

 

Investor Relations:

John Nesbett/Jennifer Belodeau

IMS Investor Relations

203.972.9200

KEYWORDS: Macau Asia Pacific

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Engineering Chemicals/Plastics Machine Tools, Metalworking & Metallurgy Manufacturing

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TEGNA Named One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by The Civic 50 for Third Consecutive Year

TEGNA Named One of the Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by The Civic 50 for Third Consecutive Year

TYSONS, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA)today announced ithas been named a 2022 honoree of The Civic 50by Points of Light and the Telecommunications Sector Leader. The Civic 50 honors the most community-minded companies in the United States. 2022 marks TEGNA’s third consecutive year on the list.

“Local broadcast stations play an important role in the communities we serve, which has been especially evident these last three years,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA. “Our stations have sought to address pressing local issues working with nonprofits in their communities to address mental health and wellness, hunger, homelessness, education, sustainability and support programs to unite communities by advancing diversity, equity and community well-being.”

Today, the TEGNA Foundation also announced it has awarded 145 Community Grants in 31 local markets in partnership with its stations. A summary of 2022 TEGNA Foundation Community Grants to-date is available here.

The majority of Round 1 TEGNA Foundation Community Grants support the following UN Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG) areas: Good Health and Well-Being (48%); Quality Education (27%); and Zero Hunger (16%). Other UN SDG goals supported are: Decent Work and Economic Growth (4%); Reduced Inequality (2%); No Poverty (1%); Life Below Water (1%); and Life on Land (1%).

Within these categories, several causes stand out as areas particularly significant to the communities where TEGNA does business, including:

  • KARE (Minneapolis): Nine grants supporting hunger relief, emergency assistance, and quality education, which provide support to A Spark of Possibilities, Community Engagement Services, Cornerstone Advocacy Service, Emerge Mothers Academy, HandsOn Twin Cities, Mobile Hope, St. Stephens Human Services, The Aliveness Project, and The Sanneh Foundation.
  • KFMB (San Diego): Four grants, including a grant to I Love a Clean San Diego County to support Kid’s Ocean Day, a beach clean-up day that includes lessons on water conservation, pollution prevention and watershed protection for 800 local students.
  • KPNX (Phoenix): Seven grants, including a grant to Diversity Leadership Alliance, which provides a forum for diversity and inclusion dialogue.
  • KSDK (St. Louis): Ten grants focused on quality education and community development, to mark the station’s 75th anniversary, and provide support for 100 Black Men, 4theVille, Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation, Good Journey Development Foundation, Henrose Cares, Navigate STL Schools, St. Louis Artworks, St. Louis Association of Community Organizations, The Sophia Project, and The Access Foundation.
  • WUSA (Washington): Ten grants supporting at-risk youth and community well-being that provide support for A Wider Circle, After-School All-Stars, Breast Care for Washington, Competitive Edge Eq, Enterprise Community Development, Girls on the Run of NOVA, Nourish Now, and One Common Unity.
  • WXIA /11Alive & MyAtlTV (Atlanta): Ten grants, including three grants to support community-wide hunger relief efforts for families and seniors through Meals on Wheels Atlanta, The Salvation Army, and YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta.

TEGNA Community Grants are vetted by a committee of employees at each station, including the station general manager, and approved by the TEGNA Foundation Board of Directors. Stations also amplify the impact of the TEGNA Foundation’s charitable contributions through reporting and employee volunteerism.

More information about TEGNA’s Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives and reporting can be found in our 2021 Social Responsibility Highlights report. To learn more and/or apply for a TEGNA Foundation Community Grant, visit TEGNAfoundation.org.

About TEGNA Foundation

The TEGNA Foundation is a corporate foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Through its programs, TEGNA Foundation helps to improve lives in the communities served by TEGNA Inc., invests in the future of the media industry, encourages employee giving and contributes to a variety of charitable causes. For more information visit TEGNAfoundation.org.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network, Twist and Quest. TEGNA offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

For media inquiries:

Anne Bentley

Vice President, Corporate Communications

703-873-6366

[email protected]

For investor inquiries:

Julie Heskett

Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

703-873-6747

[email protected]

KEYWORDS: Virginia United States North America

INDUSTRY KEYWORDS: Entertainment Marketing Advertising Communications Philanthropy Media TV and Radio Digital Marketing Foundation

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