Category: Europe

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The capital was decorated with festive posters for March 8

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Specialists from the city services complex decorated the capital with festive posters ahead of International Women’s Day. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.

    “They were placed on almost 100 poster stands. In addition, congratulatory video cards were prepared,” said Pyotr Biryukov.

    Video greetings are broadcast on 350 digital billboards and screens located at bus stops and media facades on Novy Arbat, Spartakovskaya Square and Sadovaya-Samotechnaya Street.

    Flowers, cards, exhibitions, concerts: how the capital will congratulate women on March 8

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  • MIL-OSI: Tata Electronics, Himax Technologies and Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation Form Alliance to Revolutionize India’s Display and Ultralow Power AI Sensing Product and Technology Ecosystem

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TAINAN and HSINCHU, Taiwan and MUMBAI, India, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Himax Technologies, Inc. (“Himax” or “Company”) (Nasdaq: HIMX), an industry leader in fabless display driver ICs and other semiconductor products, today announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tata Electronics, a pioneering leader in India’s electronics manufacturing sector, and Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC), a leading Taiwanese Foundry and Technology Transfer Partner of Tata Electronics, to revolutionize India’s display and ultralow power AI sensing product and technology ecosystem. This MoU marks a significant step forward for Tata Electronics, Himax, and PSMC in expanding their market outreach and jointly exploring the growing market of display semiconductors and ultralow power AI sensing in India as well as globally.

    Tata Electronics, Himax, and PSMC aim to leverage their respective strengths to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end display semiconductor solutions for their mutual customers, from chip design to chip manufacturing and packaging, as well as electronics manufacturing services (EMS) to deliver system-level solutions, to both the Indian and global markets. The parties will collaborate closely to develop solutions focusing on “Made in India” requirements. The partnership also encompasses designing and manufacturing next-generation solutions to meet global demand while enhancing supply chain resilience.

    Building on the landmark 2024 agreement between Tata Electronics and PSMC to establish advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities in India, today’s announcement paves the way for innovative display solutions tailored to the domestic market.

    Dr Randhir Thakur, CEO and MD of Tata Electronics, said, “This MoU with Himax and PSMC will enable the development of differentiated solutions for display-related semiconductor products for our mutual customers. By combining Tata Electronics’ capabilities with Himax’s unparalleled expertise in display semiconductors and WiseEye™ ultralow power AI sensing and PSMC’s proven manufacturing solutions, we are creating a powerful ecosystem that addresses both domestic and global needs for the display semiconductor market. Together, we will drive innovation and develop next-generation technologies to meet the growing demands of display and ultralow power AI sensing technologies across key industries while contributing to a resilient semiconductor supply chain.”

    Mr. Jordan Wu, Co-Founder and CEO of Himax Technologies, Inc., said, “We are delighted to join forces with Tata Electronics and PSMC to drive innovation in India’s rapidly expanding display semiconductor market. India is emerging as a key hub for electronics development and manufacturing, presenting immense opportunities for growth and technological advancement. Through this collaboration, we aim to bring Himax’s industry-leading expertise in display semiconductors and WiseEye™ ultralow power AI sensing to support India’s ‘Made in India’ initiative while enhancing global supply chain resilience. This partnership underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge display solutions that cater to the evolving needs of both Indian and international markets.” 

    Mr. Martin Chu, President of PSMC, said, “PSMC’s portfolio of semiconductor fabrication technologies is well-suited to meet the growing ‘Made in India’ requirements. We look forward to this partnership with Tata Electronics and Himax, as it provides a unique opportunity to expand our collective footprint and gain significant share in both the domestic and global display semiconductors and ultralow power AI sensing markets.”

    About Tata Electronics Private Limited
    Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company currently employs over 65,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, India. Tata Electronics is committed to creating a socio-economic footprint by employing many women in its workforce and actively supporting local communities through initiatives in environment, education, healthcare, sports and livelihood.

    About Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation
    Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) is the world’s seventh-largest pure-play foundry, with four 12-inch and two 8-inch fabs in Taiwan, capable of producing over 2.1 million 12-inch equivalent wafers annually. Since its establishment in 1994, the company transitioned successfully from DRAM manufacturing to advanced foundry services for memory and logic chips. Ranked seventh in global semiconductor ESG evaluations, PSMC demonstrates strong governance and environmental commitment. In May 2024, PSMC’s new 12-inch fab in Taiwan’s Tongluo Science Park began operations with a planned capacity of 1.2 million wafers annually, using advanced 28nm and wafer stacking technologies.

    About Himax Technologies, Inc.
    Himax Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIMX) is a leading global fabless semiconductor solution provider dedicated to display imaging processing technologies. The Company’s display driver ICs and timing controllers have been adopted at scale across multiple industries worldwide including TVs, PC monitors, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, automotive, ePaper devices, industrial displays, among others. As the global market share leader in automotive display technology, the Company offers innovative and comprehensive automotive IC solutions, including traditional driver ICs, advanced in-cell Touch and Display Driver Integration (TDDI), local dimming timing controllers (Local Dimming Tcon), Large Touch and Display Driver Integration (LTDI) and OLED display technologies. Himax is also a pioneer in tinyML visual-AI and optical technology related fields. The Company’s industry-leading WiseEye™ ultralow power AI sensing technology which incorporates Himax proprietary ultralow power AI processor, always-on CMOS image sensor, and CNN-based AI algorithm has been widely deployed in consumer electronics and AIoT related applications. Himax optics technologies, such as diffractive wafer level optics, LCoS microdisplays and 3D sensing solutions, are critical for facilitating emerging AR/VR/metaverse technologies. Additionally, Himax designs and provides touch controllers, OLED ICs, LED ICs, EPD ICs, power management ICs, and CMOS image sensors for diverse display application coverage. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Tainan, Taiwan, Himax currently employs around 2,200 people from three Taiwan-based offices in Tainan, Hsinchu and Taipei and country offices in China, Korea, Japan, Germany, and the US. Himax has 2,649 patents granted and 402 patents pending approval worldwide as of December 31, 2024.

    http://www.himax.com.tw

    Forward Looking Statements
    Factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those described in this conference call include, but are not limited to, the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; general business and economic conditions and the state of the semiconductor industry; market acceptance and competitiveness of the driver and non-driver products developed by the Company; demand for end-use applications products; reliance on a small group of principal customers; the uncertainty of continued success in technological innovations; our ability to develop and protect our intellectual property; pricing pressures including declines in average selling prices; changes in customer order patterns; changes in estimated full-year effective tax rate; shortage in supply of key components; changes in environmental laws and regulations; changes in export license regulated by Export Administration Regulations (EAR); exchange rate fluctuations; regulatory approvals for further investments in our subsidiaries; our ability to collect accounts receivable and manage inventory and other risks described from time to time in the Company’s SEC filings, including those risks identified in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the SEC, as may be amended.

    Himax Contacts

    Eric Li, Chief IR/PR Officer
    Himax Technologies, Inc.
    Tel: +886-6-505-0880
    Fax: +886-2-2314-0877
    Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw
    www.himax.com.tw
      
    Karen Tiao, Investor Relations
    Himax Technologies, Inc.
    Tel: +886-2-2370-3999
    Fax: +886-2-2314-0877
    Email: hx_ir@himax.com.tw
    www.himax.com.tw

    Mark Schwalenberg, Director
    Investor Relations – US Representative
    MZ North America
    Tel: +1-312-261-6430
    Email: HIMX@mzgroup.us
    www.mzgroup.us

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Nobody should be harassed accessing healthcare

    Source: Scottish Greens

    Abortion rights are human rights.

    The anti-choice protests beginning this week will be a major test of Scotland’s safe access zones, says Scottish Green MSP Gillian Mackay.

    Speaking on the morning of expected protests near to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Glasgow, Ms Mackay has said that she will work with Police Scotland to ensure that laws are followed.

    Ms Mackay introduced the bill that secured 200 metre wide safe access zones, or buffer zones, around abortion service providers to stop the intimidating anti-choice protests that have taken place across Scotland.

    Ms Mackay said:

    “The days ahead will be a real test of my Safe Access Zones Act. I will work with Police Scotland and health providers to ensure that it is upheld and that people are able to access healthcare free from intimidation and harassment.

    “For far too long women have had to endure totally unacceptable abuse and obstruction outside hospitals. It should never have happened, and my Act to stop it received the overwhelming support of our parliament.

    “I urge anyone else who is planning to protest to look at the testimonies from people who have had to endure gauntlets of graphic banners and ask themselves if they really want to be responsible for causing even more pain and upset.”

    Ms Mackay added:

    “Abortion rights are human rights. They were long fought for and, especially when they are being undermined and eroded in the US and beyond, I will always stand up for the right to choose.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Security of state and socially significant facilities discussed at Polytechnic

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The Polytechnic University has become the venue for the All-Russian scientific and practical conference “Ensuring the security of important state and socially significant facilities of the Russian Federation in modern conditions”. The conference is held jointly with the Military Order of Zhukov Academy of the National Guard Troops of the Russian Federation within the framework of the agreement on cooperation in the field of research, educational and project work.

    The welcoming speech was given by the SPbPU security projector Alexander Airapetyan and the deputy head of the academy for academic work Andrey Mertvishchev.

    The conference was attended by students of SPbPU and cadets of the Academy of the National Guard Troops, representatives of the Central Office and the North-Western District of the National Guard Troops, teachers of the Polytechnic University, the Military Academy of the National Guard Troops, the St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, and participants of the SVO.

    Deputy Head of the Research and Development Department of the Main Directorate of Education and Science of the National Guard Troops Nikolai Ivchenko highlighted the main tasks of ensuring the security of important Russian state facilities that are subject to mandatory protection during a special military operation.

    A teacher at the Higher School of Technosphere Security, retired Colonel General Anatoly Zaitsev, revealed the main threats and features of modern terrorism.

    Roman Anokhin, a lecturer at the Department of Daily Activity Management at the Military Academy of the National Guard Troops, listed the adjusted tasks for ensuring the security of important state facilities based on the experience of the SVO.

    Nikolay Voropaev, Head of the Technical Department of FLT Service LLC, presented advanced approaches to the construction of special protective structures.

    The conference continued in the sections “Ensuring the safety of important state and socially significant facilities of the Russian Federation from natural and man-made emergencies” and “Protection of state and socially significant facilities of the Russian Federation from external and internal threats”.

    The presentations were made by cadets of the Academy of the National Guard Troops Ilya Samozhnev, Alexander Ogurtsov, Danil Dainis, Vitaly Kaluzhnikov, Pavel Dogadin, Leonid Belikov, as well as students of the Higher School of Technosphere Safety Alisa Bakhareva, Kristina Mumdzhyan, Yulia Vasenina, Vadim Kurmyshov, Zoya Merkulova.

    The participation of participants in the special military operation gave the conference special significance.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 25

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
    SEL5

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 25
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    315 AM EST Wed Mar 5 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
    North Florida
    Southern into Southeast Georgia
    Southern South Carolina
    Coastal Waters

    * Effective this Wednesday morning from 315 AM until 1000 AM EST.

    * Primary threats include…
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
    A tornado or two possible

    SUMMARY…A squall line will move eastward across the Watch area
    overnight into the morning. Damaging gusts ranging 55-70 mph are
    possible with the stronger inflections and bowing segments within
    the convective line. A brief tornado is also possible.

    The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 90
    statute miles east and west of a line from 55 miles north northeast
    of Vidalia GA to 55 miles south of Valdosta GA. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU5).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
    favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
    Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
    weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
    warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
    tornadoes.

    &&

    OTHER WATCH INFORMATION…CONTINUE…WW 23…WW 24…

    AVIATION…A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
    0.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 60 knots. A
    few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 350. Mean storm motion vector
    26035.

    …Smith

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW5
    WW 25 SEVERE TSTM FL GA SC CW 050815Z – 051500Z
    AXIS..90 STATUTE MILES EAST AND WEST OF LINE..
    55NNE VDI/VIDALIA GA/ – 55S VLD/VALDOSTA GA/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 80NM E/W /48S IRQ – 26NNW CTY/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..0.5 INCH. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 350. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 26035.

    LAT…LON 32918046 29988178 29988478 32918356

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU5.

    Watch 25 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Low (20%)

    Probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes

    Low ( 65 knots

    Low (20%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Low ( 2 inches

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Last chance to get free flu vaccinations

    Source: City of Wolverhampton

    They can get it without an appointment at one of a number of pop-up clinics being held in Wolverhampton until the end of the month including Sainsburys, Bentley Bridge, from 11am to 6pm on Thursdays 6 March and 20 March; Queen Square, Wolverhampton, from 9am to 3pm on Fridays 7 March and 21 March; and Sainsburys, Raglan Street, Wolverhampton, from 9am to 3pm on Thursdays 13 March and 27 March.

    Among those eligible are adults aged 65 years and over, people who live in a care home for older adults, people aged 6 months to 64 years with health conditions that make them more vulnerable, frontline health and social care staff including those working in care homes for older adults, and pregnant women.

    Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, said: “It’s vital that we all do everything we can to protect ourselves from illnesses such as flu, especially those of us who may be at higher risk.

    “I would therefore encourage anyone who is yet to have their flu vaccination to get it at one of the pop-up clinics taking place over the next few weeks.”

    Anyone not eligible for a free flu vaccination is reminded that they can still get it for a small charge at participating pharmacists.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: City celebrates its young carers

    Source: City of Wolverhampton

    Members of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Carer Support Team have organised an information pop up at St Regis School, Tettenhall, to highlight the important role of young carers to teaching staff, and to encourage young carers to get help and support.

    It is the latest in a series of events organised by the team in conjunction with Amethyst Academies and the Three Spires Trust, which has seen similar pop-ups at St Peter’s, Moreton and Aldersley schools.

    Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “In the 2021 census some 900 young people in Wolverhampton identified themselves to be young carers, but we know through the work we have completed with local schools there are many more young people with caring roles within the city.

    “Each and every one of them is willingly giving their time to look after someone else, perhaps because they have physical or learning disability or because they are struggling with mental issues or substance misuse.

    “In many cases, young carers often take on practical or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally only be expected of grown ups, and this can leave them feeling isolated and unsupported and like they are missing out on their childhood.

    “Clearly it is an incredibly challenging role for young people to take on, and I’d encourage young carers and their families to speak to our Carer Support Team for help and advice.”

    The theme of Young Carers Action Day 2025 is ‘Give Me a Break’ and already this year the Carer Support Team has provided young carers with free tickets to the Black Country Living Museum, the cinema and The Way Youth Zone. A group of young carers enjoyed the Grand Theatre pantomime courtesy of Tettenhall Rotary Club, while a monthly young carers group meets at Base 25 giving young carers the chance to meet, chat and play board games.

    Wolverhampton’s Carer Support Team provides help and guidance for young carers aged between 5 and 18, alongside its wider offer to adult carers. To find out more, please call 01902 553409, email wolverhamptonyoungcarers@wolverhampton.gov.uk or visit Carer support.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: A traffic police complex will be built in TiNAO

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The city has provided a land plot in Troitsk to a developer for the construction of a complex for the capital’s traffic police department. This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property Maxim Gaman.

    “A complex for the State Road Safety Inspectorate will be built in the Troitsk district. It will include an administrative building with an area of about two thousand square meters, parking lots, as well as areas for inspecting vehicles and conducting practical exams. The city has allocated 4.2 hectares of land for the construction of the facility within the framework of the capital’s Targeted Investment Program,” said Maxim Gaman.

    The complex will be built at the address: Troitsk district, 180th quarter, land plot No. 3a. Its total area will be known after the development and approval of the design documentation.

    According to the technical specifications, in addition to the administrative building for the traffic police officers, a checkpoint and heated garage boxes are planned to be located on the territory. There will also be places for inspecting trucks and buses (with an area of at least 3.4 thousand square meters), other vehicles (with a canopy and overpass, with an area of at least 1.2 thousand square meters), an area for taking a practical driving test for all categories (with an area of at least 2.5 thousand square meters). In addition, a parking lot for visitors for 130 cars will be arranged.

    In Moscow, large urban development projects are being implemented using budget funds. All of them are included in the Targeted Investment Program. To build these facilities, the capital’s Department of City Property selects and allocates land plots to developers.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: United States Arrests ISIS-K Attack Planner for Role in Killing of U.S. Military Service Members at Abbey Gate, Afghanistan

    Source: US State of North Dakota

    Note: View the affidavit and complaint here.

    On March 2, 2025, the United States charged Mohammad Sharifullah, also known as “Jafar,” a member of the terrorist organization the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), with providing and conspiring to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization resulting in death, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2339B. Sharifullah has been arrested and is expected to appear in the Eastern District of Virginia on March 5, 2025.

    “This evil ISIS-K terrorist orchestrated the brutal murder of 13 heroic Marines,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Under President Trump’s strong leadership on the world stage, this Department of Justice will ensure that terrorists like Mohammad Sharifullah have no safe haven, no second chances, and no worse enemy than the United States of America.”

    “The lethal attack that killed 13 American service members and Afghan civilians during the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan was an act of terrorism,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “ISIS-K brazenly claimed responsibility for the carnage. Now thanks to the assistance of the FBI, Department of Justice, and the CIA, we have secured Sharifullah’s apprehension and transport to the U.S. to face American justice. The FBI will never forget the loss of these American heroes, we will continue to hunt down those who viciously murdered our warriors, we will find all responsible and bring them to justice.”

    “The charges announced today carry an unmistakable message: the commitment of the United States to hold accountable all who facilitate and carry out acts of terror against us will never waver,” said U.S. Attorney Erik S Siebert for the Eastern District of Virginia. “Our message to those who have been impacted by these horrific crimes is that you are not forgotten. We will continue to pursue justice no matter how long or how far it takes us.”

    On Aug. 26, 2021, American and other Coalition military forces were conducting an evacuation operation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Abbey Gate was the main entry point for the operation. Thousands of civilians were at Abbey Gate for evacuation.

    At approximately 5:36 p.m., ISIS-K member Abdul Rahman al-Logari detonated a body-worn suicide bomb at Abbey Gate, killing 13 U.S. military service members and approximately 160 civilians.

    During an interview with FBI Special Agents on March 2, 2025, after waiving his Miranda rights, Sharifullah admitted to helping prepare for the Abbey Gate attack, including scouting a route near the airport for an attacker. Sharifullah specifically checked for law enforcement and American or Taliban checkpoints; he then communicated to other ISIS-K members that he believed the route was clear and that the attacker would not be detected. Sharifullah also admitted to recognizing al-Logari as an ISIS-K operative he had previously known.

    During his interview with the FBI, Sharifullah also admitted to supporting and conducting activities on behalf of ISIS-K in multiple other lethal attacks.

    On June 20, 2016, a suicide bomber acting for ISIS-K detonated a bomb that killed over ten embassy guards and multiple civilians and wounded other soldiers guarding the Canadian embassy in Kabul. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack. As alleged in the complaint, prior to the attack, Sharifullah conducted surveillance to prepare the suicide bomber and later transported the bomber to the attack area.

    On March 22, 2024, a group of ISIS-K gunmen attacked Crocus City Hall near Moscow, Russia. The attack killed approximately 130 people and injured numerous others. Russian authorities arrested four gunmen in connection with the attack. During his interview with the FBI, Sharifullah admitted that, on behalf of ISIS-K, he had shared instructions on how to use AK-style rifles and other weapons to would-be attackers. Sharifullah also admitted to recognizing two of the four arrested gunmen as those he had previously instructed.

    If convicted, Sharifullah faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael P. Ben’Ary and Troy A. Edwards, Jr., for the Eastern District of Virginia and Trial Attorneys Alicia Cook, Charles Kovats, and Ryan White for the Department of Justice’s National Security Division are prosecuting the case.

    The details described above are allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Hagerty Releases Video Statement in Response to Trump’s Remarks to a Joint Session of Congress

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Tennessee Bill Hagerty

    “The contrast between what we experienced together the last four years under Joe Biden and now could not be clearer… All of these wins, all of this restoration and revitalization, are just the start of a new golden age in America… I will work with President Trump to do everything I can in the United States Senate to advance America’s interests.”

    WASHINGTON—United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) today released the following video and statement in response to President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress:

    *Click the photo above or here to watch*

    Remarks as prepared for delivery:

    “Good evening. A few moments ago, President Donald Trump concluded his first address to Congress as our nation’s 47th president.

    “After hearing from our President, I walked out of that Chamber beaming with optimism, pride, and hope for the future of our nation. The golden age of America is here in full swing.

    “The contrast between what we experienced together the last four years under Joe Biden and now could not be clearer.

    “We witnessed the greatest political comeback in history during the 2024 election of President Trump. Now we are seeing our nation on a comeback and, as President Trump said tonight, the renewal of the American Dream. Never have I been more excited about being part of a movement like this.

    “The success of the Trump Administration in just the first six weeks has been nothing short of remarkable.

    “In fact, this Administration has done so much in such a short time that many people have likely had a tough time keeping up with all of the wins.

    “Within hours of taking office, President Trump began the critical mission to secure our southern border. Under his instruction, Immigration and Customs Enforcement began apprehending and deporting illegal gang members, rapists, and murderers, and he immediately put an end to the Biden-era tidal wave of immigration. Over 20,000 illegal immigrants were arrested by ICE in a single month — that’s almost as many as Biden’s entire last year in office.

    “Since that decisive and needed action, we have seen a 94 percent drop in attempted illegal crossings year over year across our southern border—let me remind you, Donald Trump has been in office just six weeks. 

    “American sovereignty is back.

    “President Trump’s agenda is spurring action across the board. The Biden Administration’s ‘America Last’ approach is over.

    “Putting ‘America First’ is back.

    “Under Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the State Department is now standing up for our nation against our adversaries and standing with our ally Israel, getting it the security assistance that it needs to defend itself against Hamas terrorists, and reversing the anti-Israel and pro-Iran policies of the Biden Administration.

    “American leadership on the world stage is back.

    “The same is happening at the Department of Defense under the leadership of Secretary Pete Hegseth.

    “The days of prioritizing DEI initiatives and pronouns are in the past. Military readiness, lethality, and strength are back.

    “Under Joe Biden and his Administration, respect for America across the globe had deteriorated. Just look at the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021, or Communist China flying a spy balloon over our country for 10 days. Look at Biden destroying our energy independence and enriching and emboldening Russia to invade Ukraine in 2022, or the horrific and evil attack by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists against Israel on October 7, 2023. For every Biden diplomacy disaster, our adversaries were further empowered.

    “But things have changed under President Trump. Foreign nations are no longer taking advantage of us, our President is standing up for our country, and decisions are being made in the best interest of the American taxpayer. You need only to look at President Trump and Vice President Vance’s meeting with President Zelensky last week.

    “America’s worldwide respect is back.

    “Another thing Americans deeply care about that has been a top priority for this Administration is ending the weaponization of our justice system.

    “Thanks to President Trump, Freedom of Speech has prevailed over censorship, and intelligence officials who abused their position to influence an election are finally being held accountable. And I’m confident that this much-needed reform will continue under the leadership of Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi.

    “Americans’ trust in our Justice system is on its way back.

    “In addition to our foreign policy, our economy is turning around because of President Trump’s pro-growth and pro-business mindset and de-regulatory approach.

    “One of the most critical ways he is already spurring economic growth is by unleashing digital assets innovation and unburdening the industry from predatory, confusing, and often contradictory regulations.

    “And in a broader move, his executive order on regulation states that ten regulations will be repealed for every new regulation proposed. Because of this, many unnecessary, bloated, and burdensome regulations will be repealed in order to restore economic dynamism in America. Optimism is climbing across the country.

    “Economic growth is back.

    “Americans last November overwhelmingly declared that they wanted to see change in Washington. In just six weeks, President Trump is delivering on their mandate.

    “Because of the efforts of the Department of Government Efficiency, we are cutting wasteful, abusive, and fraudulent spending across our federal government—saving millions of hardworking Americans’ tax dollars.

    “Transparency is back.

    “All of these wins, all of this restoration and revitalization, are just the start of a new golden age in America. There is so much more to get done in order to deliver on the promises that were made to the American people—and I look forward to working with President Trump to deliver.

    “These six weeks under the Trump Administration and the President’s address tonight make me incredibly optimistic for what’s to come in the next four years, and I think the American people feel the same way.

    “The State of our Nation—the greatest nation the world has ever seen—is already stronger than it was the last four years, and getting stronger by the day.

    “As your Senator, I will work with President Trump to do everything I can in the United States Senate to place the America people first, making our economy the most competitive it can be, our military as lethal as it can be, and our diplomacy as effective as it can be to advance America’s interests.

    “Thank you, and may God bless.”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Innovative schools to open in central Moscow

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Five schools of the future will be built in the center of the capital by the end of 2028. They will be built as part of the Targeted Investment Program in the Presnensky, Meshchansky, Basmanny and Tagansky districts. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    “We are creating an innovative educational environment in the city – from infrastructure to modern teaching methods. Along with the modernization of existing schools, the city is building new facilities. Thus, the Mayor of Moscow made an unprecedented decision to build five new large educational complexes in the Central District of the capital, each of which will accommodate more than a thousand children. This is a modern, most innovative educational space,” said Anastasia Rakova.

    In the capital, much attention is paid to the creation of social infrastructure.

    “Since 2011, over a thousand social facilities have been built in Moscow, most of which are educational facilities. The city continues to develop its educational infrastructure. Thus, five innovative schools will appear in the Central Administrative District, where the educational process will be accompanied by modern technologies and an individual approach to each student. Currently, architectural and urban planning solutions are being developed, and after their approval, specialists will begin designing innovative schools,” said Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    Modern standards and natural materials

    The new schools will be designed to meet modern standards. The spaces will be flexible: furniture can be easily moved, creating areas for individual or group study.

    The walls between the corridors and classrooms can be transformed into display cases for exhibiting works. Separate spaces with furniture adapted to their age are provided for primary school students, and modern laboratories and media libraries are provided for high school students, where they can prepare for exams or complete assignments. There will be cozy work areas and creative zones.

    Special attention will be paid to safety and convenience. Distribution of student flows will help to avoid overcrowding. The inner courtyard will be landscaped using modern solutions. For the convenience of parents, quick parking will be organized where children can be dropped off.

    Modernization of schools

    Last year, 18 new schools opened in Moscow, and at the same time, the largest modernization project in the history of the capital began to be implemented “My school”. Work has already been completed in four buildings. Over 50 buildings will be modernized for the new academic year, and over one thousand buildings will be built and renovated in the next seven years.

    Such decisions were made in accordance with the priorities approved by the Mayor of Moscow. development of metropolitan education. In addition, an additional 46 billion rubles have been allocated for the Moscow education system. In particular, this money will be used to increase funding for schools and introduce a single standard for grades 5-9 and 10-11. Measures will also be taken in the capital to develop mathematical and natural science education. In addition, the number of budget places in colleges will increase.

    Providing schools with modern high-tech equipment helps to optimize the educational process and meets the objectives of the project “All the best for children” of the national project “Youth and Children”.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: United States Arrests ISIS-K Attack Planner for Role in Killing of U.S. Military Service Members at Abbey Gate, Afghanistan

    Source: United States Attorneys General 9

    Note: View the affidavit and complaint here.

    On March 2, 2025, the United States charged Mohammad Sharifullah, also known as “Jafar,” a member of the terrorist organization the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), with providing and conspiring to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization resulting in death, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2339B. Sharifullah has been arrested and is expected to appear in the Eastern District of Virginia on March 5, 2025.

    “This evil ISIS-K terrorist orchestrated the brutal murder of 13 heroic Marines,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Under President Trump’s strong leadership on the world stage, this Department of Justice will ensure that terrorists like Mohammad Sharifullah have no safe haven, no second chances, and no worse enemy than the United States of America.”

    “The lethal attack that killed 13 American service members and Afghan civilians during the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan was an act of terrorism,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “ISIS-K brazenly claimed responsibility for the carnage. Now thanks to the assistance of the FBI, Department of Justice, and the CIA, we have secured Sharifullah’s apprehension and transport to the U.S. to face American justice. The FBI will never forget the loss of these American heroes, we will continue to hunt down those who viciously murdered our warriors, we will find all responsible and bring them to justice.”

    “The charges announced today carry an unmistakable message: the commitment of the United States to hold accountable all who facilitate and carry out acts of terror against us will never waver,” said U.S. Attorney Erik S Siebert for the Eastern District of Virginia. “Our message to those who have been impacted by these horrific crimes is that you are not forgotten. We will continue to pursue justice no matter how long or how far it takes us.”

    On Aug. 26, 2021, American and other Coalition military forces were conducting an evacuation operation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Abbey Gate was the main entry point for the operation. Thousands of civilians were at Abbey Gate for evacuation.

    At approximately 5:36 p.m., ISIS-K member Abdul Rahman al-Logari detonated a body-worn suicide bomb at Abbey Gate, killing 13 U.S. military service members and approximately 160 civilians.

    During an interview with FBI Special Agents on March 2, 2025, after waiving his Miranda rights, Sharifullah admitted to helping prepare for the Abbey Gate attack, including scouting a route near the airport for an attacker. Sharifullah specifically checked for law enforcement and American or Taliban checkpoints; he then communicated to other ISIS-K members that he believed the route was clear and that the attacker would not be detected. Sharifullah also admitted to recognizing al-Logari as an ISIS-K operative he had previously known.

    During his interview with the FBI, Sharifullah also admitted to supporting and conducting activities on behalf of ISIS-K in multiple other lethal attacks.

    On June 20, 2016, a suicide bomber acting for ISIS-K detonated a bomb that killed over ten embassy guards and multiple civilians and wounded other soldiers guarding the Canadian embassy in Kabul. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack. As alleged in the complaint, prior to the attack, Sharifullah conducted surveillance to prepare the suicide bomber and later transported the bomber to the attack area.

    On March 22, 2024, a group of ISIS-K gunmen attacked Crocus City Hall near Moscow, Russia. The attack killed approximately 130 people and injured numerous others. Russian authorities arrested four gunmen in connection with the attack. During his interview with the FBI, Sharifullah admitted that, on behalf of ISIS-K, he had shared instructions on how to use AK-style rifles and other weapons to would-be attackers. Sharifullah also admitted to recognizing two of the four arrested gunmen as those he had previously instructed.

    If convicted, Sharifullah faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael P. Ben’Ary and Troy A. Edwards, Jr., for the Eastern District of Virginia and Trial Attorneys Alicia Cook, Charles Kovats, and Ryan White for the Department of Justice’s National Security Division are prosecuting the case.

    The details described above are allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Security News: United States Arrests ISIS-K Attack Planner for Role in Killing of U.S. Military Service Members at Abbey Gate, Afghanistan

    Source: United States Department of Justice 2

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    On March 2, 2025, the United States charged Mohammad Sharifullah, also known as “Jafar,” a member of the terrorist organization the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K), with providing and conspiring to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization resulting in death, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 2339B. Sharifullah has been arrested and is expected to appear in the Eastern District of Virginia on March 5, 2025.

    “This evil ISIS-K terrorist orchestrated the brutal murder of 13 heroic Marines,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Under President Trump’s strong leadership on the world stage, this Department of Justice will ensure that terrorists like Mohammad Sharifullah have no safe haven, no second chances, and no worse enemy than the United States of America.”

    “The lethal attack that killed 13 American service members and Afghan civilians during the U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan was an act of terrorism,” said FBI Director Kash Patel. “ISIS-K brazenly claimed responsibility for the carnage. Now thanks to the assistance of the FBI, Department of Justice, and the CIA, we have secured Sharifullah’s apprehension and transport to the U.S. to face American justice. The FBI will never forget the loss of these American heroes, we will continue to hunt down those who viciously murdered our warriors, we will find all responsible and bring them to justice.”

    “The charges announced today carry an unmistakable message: the commitment of the United States to hold accountable all who facilitate and carry out acts of terror against us will never waver,” said U.S. Attorney Erik S Siebert for the Eastern District of Virginia. “Our message to those who have been impacted by these horrific crimes is that you are not forgotten. We will continue to pursue justice no matter how long or how far it takes us.”

    On Aug. 26, 2021, American and other Coalition military forces were conducting an evacuation operation at Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Abbey Gate was the main entry point for the operation. Thousands of civilians were at Abbey Gate for evacuation.

    At approximately 5:36 p.m., ISIS-K member Abdul Rahman al-Logari detonated a body-worn suicide bomb at Abbey Gate, killing 13 U.S. military service members and approximately 160 civilians.

    During an interview with FBI Special Agents on March 2, 2025, after waiving his Miranda rights, Sharifullah admitted to helping prepare for the Abbey Gate attack, including scouting a route near the airport for an attacker. Sharifullah specifically checked for law enforcement and American or Taliban checkpoints; he then communicated to other ISIS-K members that he believed the route was clear and that the attacker would not be detected. Sharifullah also admitted to recognizing al-Logari as an ISIS-K operative he had previously known.

    During his interview with the FBI, Sharifullah also admitted to supporting and conducting activities on behalf of ISIS-K in multiple other lethal attacks.

    On June 20, 2016, a suicide bomber acting for ISIS-K detonated a bomb that killed over ten embassy guards and multiple civilians and wounded other soldiers guarding the Canadian embassy in Kabul. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attack. As alleged in the complaint, prior to the attack, Sharifullah conducted surveillance to prepare the suicide bomber and later transported the bomber to the attack area.

    On March 22, 2024, a group of ISIS-K gunmen attacked Crocus City Hall near Moscow, Russia. The attack killed approximately 130 people and injured numerous others. Russian authorities arrested four gunmen in connection with the attack. During his interview with the FBI, Sharifullah admitted that, on behalf of ISIS-K, he had shared instructions on how to use AK-style rifles and other weapons to would-be attackers. Sharifullah also admitted to recognizing two of the four arrested gunmen as those he had previously instructed.

    If convicted, Sharifullah faces a maximum penalty of life in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Michael P. Ben’Ary and Troy A. Edwards, Jr., for the Eastern District of Virginia and Trial Attorneys Alicia Cook, Charles Kovats, and Ryan White for the Department of Justice’s National Security Division are prosecuting the case.

    The details described above are allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Swiss Consumer Price Index in February 2025 – Consumer prices increased by 0.6% in February

    Source: Switzerland – Department of Home Affairs

    The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.6% in February 2025 compared with the previous month, reaching 107.4 points (December 2020 = 100). Inflation was +0.3% compared with the same month of the previous year. These are the results of the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Durbin Statement On President Trump’s Joint Address To Congress

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Illinois Dick Durbin

    March 04, 2025

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress:

    “What we witnessed tonight was hubris in its highest form.  President Trump has claimed that he alone can ‘make America great.’  Unfortunately, grandstanding does not lower the price of groceries or cut prescription drug costs.

    “While President Trump delivered empty platitudes about the success of his presidency, Elon Musk and his Administration have gutted the federal government, indiscriminately firing civil servants who are critical to our national security, who protect us from disease outbreaks, and who ensure it’s safe to fly.  Under the guise of ‘efficiency,’ President Trump has frozen NIH funding, preventing medical researchers from finding the cure for cancer, Alzheimer’s, or heart disease.

    “And not a week after calling President Zelenskyy ‘a dictator’ and blaming him for invading his own country, President Trump declared that he has worked tirelessly to end the violence in Ukraine.  Our allies, especially Ukraine, deserve more than President Trump’s feeble support.  I unequivocally stand with Ukraine and President Zelenskyy as they continue to push off Russian aggression.” 

    Durbin’s guest for tonight’s Joint Address to Congress is Dr. Elizabeth Sokol, a practicing oncologist and medical researcher at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.  Dr. Sokol specializes in treating children with neuroblastoma, the leading cause of cancer death for children aged one to five.  Dr. Sokol is in the midst of conducting federally-supported clinical trials that are now being endangered by the Trump Administration’s devastating, and illegal, cuts to funding and resources at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow Mayor Tells How Two More Sites Will Be Transformed as Part of KRT Projects

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Two non-residential development sites in the Aeroport and Cheryomushki districts are planned to be reorganized under the program of integrated development of territories. About this in his telegram channel Sergei Sobyanin reported. Their total area is 1.77 hectares.

    “On Stepana Suprun Street, Building 7, Building 1, Building 9 (Northern Administrative District) and Khersonskaya Street, Building 35 (South-West Administrative District), we will build housing for the purposes of the renovation program and more. The ground floors will be used for shops, services, and other businesses necessary for the comfort of residents. We will improve the courtyards, make children’s and sports grounds,” the Moscow Mayor wrote.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @Mos_Sobyanin

    Plot on Stepan Suprun Street

    The first plot for integrated development is located on Stepana Suprun Street (property 7, building 1 and property 9) near the intersection of Konstantin Simonov and Krasnoarmeyskaya Streets. Its area is 0.6 hectares.

    It is planned that 17.9 thousand square meters of housing will be built here for the purposes of the renovation program and other city needs. The first floor of the building will house shops, cafes, restaurants, and service workshops. In addition, the new building will have underground parking. Thanks to the reorganization of the territory, about 70 new jobs will appear.

    The courtyard and public spaces will be improved, including the installation of children’s and sports playgrounds.

    Territory on Kherson street

    Another plot of 1.17 hectares is located at the address: Khersonskaya Street, Building 35, near the intersection of Obruchev Street and Nauchny Proezd.

    On the reorganized territory, they plan to build 42 thousand square meters of residential and non-residential real estate, including houses for the purposes of the renovation program. Shops, restaurants, service departments and other infrastructure facilities will open on the ground floors of the buildings. In addition, an underground parking lot will be built. The implementation of the project will create over 40 new jobs.

    The improvement of the territory includes the creation of children’s and sports playgrounds.

    Operators have started implementing 36 KRT projects in 2024In 2025, the city plans to hold nine auctions for the right to comprehensive development of territories

    In Moscow, 112 projects for the integrated development of territories with a total area of about 1.4 thousand hectares have been approved and are in the implementation stage, within the framework of which it is planned to build almost 28.2 million square meters of real estate. As a result, 333.7 thousand jobs will be created.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Gift for March 8: the capital’s consumer portal will help you make the right choice

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    On International Women’s Day, many people try to please their loved ones and friends by giving them a memorable gift. This could be a bouquet of beautiful flowers with balloons and toys, perfume and jewelry, an invitation to a romantic dinner at a restaurant or a trip to the theater. Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow They told us what materials the capital has consumer portal will help you navigate when buying goods in stores or marketplaces and order quality services. Finding the necessary material is easy: just use the search bar or select the appropriate thematic section on the main page of the portal.

    “The desire to make March 8 an unforgettable day requires not only creativity and material costs, but also maximum attention when assessing the quality of goods and services. To ensure that the delivery of flowers, cake or balloons does not turn into an unpleasant adventure, and a trip to a restaurant meets expectations, it is worth reading the recommendations of experts on the capital’s consumer portal. Useful materials will help you learn how to recognize scammers when making online purchases and return goods of inadequate quality. They will also tell you what to do if the price on the price tag does not match the price of the goods at the checkout,” the press service of the Moscow Department of Information Technology said.

    Book a table at a restaurant or order cleaning

    One way to make a pleasant surprise for March 8 is to order cleaning at home. In order for the services to be provided on time and with high quality, it is worth learning more about the rights and obligations of the customer and their contractor. This was discussed in the material “Cleaning services – what should a consumer be guided by?”.

    Another way to create a festive mood is to have a gala dinner. If you plan to have dinner at home, you need to make a menu in advance and buy products, including buying them on sale. To avoid shopping problems, it is useful to familiarize yourself with the portal section “Sale of food products”.

    Here you can find information on what to do if the price of a product on the price tag does not match the one announced at the checkout, and what to pay attention to when buying loose goods.

    Those planning to spend an evening in a cafe or restaurant should study the materials in this section. “Public catering services”.

    Expert advice will help you get the expected level of service. Thanks to them, you can find out what to pay attention to when visiting catering establishments, and what information about the establishment and its services a guest has the right to request. In addition, the section contains instructions on what to do if the dish seemed tasteless or of poor quality, and uncoordinated additional services unexpectedly appeared on the bill.

    Choose quality perfume, jewelry or purchase a certificate

    When buying perfume or cosmetics, first of all, you need to make sure of the quality and safety of the product. In order for the gift to become a pleasant surprise, and not the cause of allergic reactions, you need to study the composition and expiration date of the product, contraindications for use and information about the manufacturer. All the necessary information must be provided by the seller. You can learn more about consumer rights when buying perfumes and cosmetics from the thematic article “What to look for when choosing cosmetics?”.

    Another desired gift is jewelry. Recommendations on how to ensure the quality of jewelry and what to pay attention to in a jewelry store are collected inin this material. For example, when buying a product made of precious metals, experts recommend making sure that it has a sample and a stamp of the manufacturer (the manufacturer’s mark, which is placed on all jewelry made of precious metal). And if the product uses cut precious stones, there should be a separate certificate for each of them. In addition, the material can tell you in what cases you can return or exchange the purchased product.

    It may happen that the gift does not fit in shape, dimensions, size, color or configuration. Another publication on the consumer portal will tell you how to return or exchange items of proper quality and what conditions must be met.

    If it is difficult to decide on a gift, but you still want to please your loved ones and colleagues, certificates and gift cards can be an excellent option. What you should pay attention to when making them, will tell next materialHere you can also find information on how to return funds if for some reason you cannot use the certificate.

    Make profitable purchases in online stores

    Those who prefer to order gifts, products and flowers online should familiarize themselves with the information aboutFeatures of distance selling. And to understand what to do if the product purchased on the online platform turned out to be of inadequate quality, the material posted will help by link.

    If after paying for the goods there are controversial situations with the seller, which he refuses to resolve by oral appeal, the consumer has the right to make a written claim. The procedure is described in the article “Pre-trial procedure for resolving disputes on consumer rights protection issues”. You can file a claim using ready template on the portal.

    The consumer portal was created in 2022 by the Moscow Government and the Moscow Office of Rospotrebnadzor. The resource contains more than 230 materials: articles, instructions, memos, webinars, interviews. All materials were compiled by experts based on requests from Muscovites, including those received on the hotline of the Moscow Office of Rospotrebnadzor. The portal’s materials, written in simple and understandable language, help to sort out controversial situations between consumers and sellers of goods or service providers. In addition to practical recommendations, the publications also contain the names of the relevant regulations that can be relied on when communicating with legal entities or individual entrepreneurs if there is a need to protect consumer rights. You can also consult on consumer rights protection issues by calling the 24-hour hotline of the Moscow Office of Rospotrebnadzor: 7 495 539-36-96.

    The creation and support of information security tools, as well as counteracting cyber fraud, are in line with the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Such different girls, young women, women”: Glavarkhiv invites to an exhibition for March 8

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    An exhibition entitled “Such Different Girls, Young Women, Women” dedicated to International Women’s Day has opened on Chistoprudny Boulevard and in Yekaterininsky Park. The exhibition includes photographs from the Moscow Main Archives collection from the 1900s to the 1980s. The photographs depict girls of various professions. The exhibition can be viewed until April 4.

    “This coming weekend, all of Russia will be congratulating girls and women on March 8. For this day, we have prepared a photo exhibition on Chistoprudny Boulevard and in Yekaterininsky Park with shots from our collections. The most striking pictures from different decades of the last century have been selected for it. Through them, we have tried to convey the versatility of girls, young women, women who will always be an example of inner strength, kindness and determination for all generations. We congratulate you on the upcoming holiday and invite you to the exhibition, which will last until April 4,” said the head of the Main Archives of Moscow.

    Yaroslav Onopenko.

    The earliest photographs in the exhibition date back to the 1900s, and most of them feature the Gnessin family. For example, a 1900 shot shows artist Elena Kamenetseva, their closest friend. She was photographed at her dacha, working en plein air. A 1908 photo shows pianist and teacher Olga Gnessina at home.

    Photos from the Soviet period show girls with the most difficult and responsible professions. Thus, in one of the shots, a worker at Vnukovo airport measures the lower edge of clouds to ensure flight safety. In other pictures, women receive a call from the central city ambulance station dispatcher via radio, prepare signature dishes, accept congratulations on March 8 from their students, and rest during a break.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The super service “Moving under the renovation program” is becoming increasingly popular among Muscovites

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The online booking service for viewing apartments offered by the city under the renovation program is gaining popularity among residents of the capital. In January 2025, the number of requests increased more than sixfold compared to the same period last year. This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of City Property Maxim Gaman.

    “In the first month of this year, 969 families chose a convenient date and time to view an apartment online using the super service

    “Moving under the renovation program” on the mos.ru portal. For comparison: in January 2024, the digital resource was used 153 times, and over four thousand times over the entire last year. Muscovites appreciated the remote format of interaction with the city, since the super service allows them to resolve many issues related to resettlement without visiting the information center and not depending on its working hours,” said Maxim Gaman.

    There is still an alternative way to register for viewing apartments offered by the city through employees of resettlement information centres.

    “For residents who value face-to-face communication, resettlement information centers operate on the ground floors of new buildings. There, administrators will consult participants in the renovation program on all issues related to moving, and will also help select the necessary service within the super service. Thanks to a single registration grid, overlapping in slots and long waits in line are eliminated,” noted the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy

    Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    In addition, Muscovites who have full account on the mos.ru portal, they can register online to conclude an agreement, when it is ready. In addition, the super service allows you to download it yourself to the portal necessary copies of documents. These include scans of passports and birth certificates for minors, as well as title documents for housing. This could be, for example, a purchase and sale agreement, exchange, gift, shared participation or social tenancy agreement, as well as a certificate of inheritance – everything is individual here.

    As noted in the Department of Information Technology, in the super service “Moving under the renovation program” is also availablegeneral instructions, which explains how the move is organized, contains information about the necessary documents for drawing up the contract, and also tells how to change the kindergarten, school or clinic if necessary. The personal instruction, in turn, makes it possible to adjust the parameters for a specific life situation.

    Two more services allow you to remotely submit an application for elimination construction defects Andto call movers, who will help you move things from your old apartment to your new one for free.

    The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. Sergei Sobyanin instructed to double the pace of implementation of the renovation program.

    Moscow is one of the leaders among regions in terms of construction volumes. High rates of housing construction correspond to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

    Sergei Sobyanin said that over 400 services and services of the mos.ru portal help solve almost any everyday problem

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Five best articles in Russian for 04.03.2025

    MIL Analysis: Here are the top five Russian language articles published today. The analysis includes five key articles prioritized at the moment.

    Trends seen in today’s analysis include economic performance; Bank of Russia issues a coin in memory of Rear Admiral A.F. Mozhaisky. The economy is developing together with artificial intelligence.

    The Higher School of Economics published a study on the brightest gamma-ray burst in history.

    Humanization of education is developing, and now schoolchildren can decide on a profession from an early age.

    Tourism in Russia is advancing and bringing new business opportunities.

    Below you can read one of the articles.

    1. Financial news: To the 200th anniversary of the inventor of the first Russian airplane Alexander Mozhaisky (03.03.2025).

    Bank of Russia on March 4, 2025 puts into circulation a commemorative silver coin with a nominal value of 2 rubles “Rear Admiral AF Mozhaisky, to the 200th anniversary of his birth” series “Outstanding personalities of Russia” (catalog number 5110-0189).

    The silver coin with a nominal value of 2 rubles (mass of precious metal in purity – 15.55 g, alloy grade – 925) has the shape of a circle with a diameter of 33.0 mm.

    2. Scientists have recorded the brightest ever cosmic gamma-ray burst GRB 221009A.

    “Higher School of Economics” –

    A team of scientists from 17 countries, including physicists from the National Research University Higher School of Economics, has analyzed new photometric and spectroscopic data of the brightest gamma-ray burst in the history of observations – GRB 221009A. They were obtained at the Sayan Observatory 1 hour and 15 minutes after its registration. The researchers recorded photons with an energy of 18 teraelectronvolts. Theoretically, such high-energy particles should not reach the Earth, but analysis of the data showed that it is possible. The findings call into question theories of gamma ray absorption and may point to unknown physical processes. The study is published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics.

    3. From childhood to career: how the project “Educational Verticals” helps schoolchildren to decide on a profession.

    In Moscow, there are kids who have been conducting scientific research, creating smart equipment and speaking at conferences since the age of 13. They go to regular schools, but study from seventh to ninth grade under a special program of the city project “Educational Verticals”. It has been implemented since 2018 and helps to choose in advance the direction of future activity, to enter a profile or pre-professional class.

    4. GUU held a roundtable discussion on the development of artificial intelligence in China.

    State University of Management and the Center for Broadcasting to Europe and Asia under the Foreign Language Publishing and Distribution Administration of the People’s Republic of China (Zhenmin Huabao Publishing House) organized the Round Table on “High-Quality Development of China’s Economy” and the presentation of the 4th volume of the book “Xi Jinping on Public Administration” in Russian.

    5. The “Winter in Moscow” project allowed businesses to make themselves known and increase sales.

    The capital’s business actively supported the large-scale city project “Winter in Moscow”. Thus, it not only became a major holiday, but also offered a wide range of opportunities and support measures for entrepreneurs. For example, the magic market of the project “Made in Moscow” united more than 500 manufacturers and placed its sites on seven tourist streets of the capital, including Arbat, Novy Arbat, Kuznetsky Most, Rozhdestvenska, as well as Tverskaya Boulevard, Stoleshnikov Lane and Bolotnaya Square.

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    Regards MIL!

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  • MIL-OSI: DNO Participates in Mistral Discovery; Eyes Quick Tieback

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Oslo, 5 March 2025 – DNO ASA, the Norwegian oil and gas operator, today confirmed a gas/condensate discovery on the Mistral prospect in the Norwegian Sea license PL1119 in which the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary DNO Norge AS recently acquired a 10 percent interest.

    The well encountered a 45-meter hydrocarbon column with good reservoir properties in the Garn Formation. Preliminary estimates of gross recoverable resources encountered are in the range of 19-44 million barrels of oil equivalent. In addition to DNO, license partners include Equinor Energy AS (50 percent and operator), OKEA ASA and Pandion Energy AS (20 percent each).

    Located some 20 kilometers southwest of Equinor’s ongoing Lavrans subsea development, the Mistral discovery is a candidate for a fast-track tieback to this field. Given the good reservoir properties, the discovery likely allows for simplified development solutions.

    To diversify its exploration portfolio, DNO entered into the Mistral license through a swap agreement with OKEA announced on 19 December 2024, shortly before spud date of the discovery well. In exchange, OKEA picked up a 10 percent interest in North Sea license PL1109 containing the Horatio prospect, in which DNO has retained a 20 percent interest. Exploration drilling is ongoing at Horatio. The DNO-OKEA transaction is subject to government approval.

    Further south, DNO is currently drilling its Kjøttkake exploration well in North Sea license PL1182S in which the Company holds a 40 percent operated stake.

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    For further information, please contact:
    Media: media@dno.no
    Investors: investor.relations@dno.no

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    DNO ASA is a Norwegian oil and gas operator active in the Middle East, the North Sea and West Africa. Founded in 1971 and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the Company holds stakes in onshore and offshore licenses at various stages of exploration, development and production in the Kurdistan region of Iraq, Norway, the United Kingdom, Côte d’Ivoire, Netherlands and Yemen.

    This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.

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  • MIL-OSI: Launch of compulsory acquisition of remaining issued and outstanding shares of Avenir LNG Limited by Stolt-Nielsen Limited

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    London, March 5, 2025 – Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement of January 27, 2025, stating that Stolt-Nielsen Limited (Oslo Børs: SNI), through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd. had entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire all the shares of Avenir LNG Limited (‘Avenir LNG’) owned by Golar LNG Limited and Aequitas Limited (the ‘Transaction’) and subject to completion of the Transaction, Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd. intended to offer to buy the shares of all remaining shareholders in Avenir LNG.

    The Transaction has been completed, and Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd. now holds more than 95% of the outstanding shares and votes in Avenir LNG.

    As the holder of more than 95% of Avenir LNG’s shares, Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd. is able to acquire the remaining shares in Avenir LNG by way of a compulsory acquisition, in accordance with section 103 of the Companies Act 1981 of Bermuda (the ‘Bermuda Companies Act’). The board of directors of Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd. has resolved to proceed with this compulsory acquisition, and a notice informing Avenir LNG’s shareholders of the compulsory acquisition has been issued (the ‘Compulsory Acquisition Notice’). The purchase price for the compulsory acquisition is $ 1.00 per Avenir LNG share (the ‘Purchase Price’), which is the same price per Avenir LNG share as in the Transaction.

    Settlement under the compulsory acquisition will occur in accordance with the standard settlement procedures for compulsory acquisition transactions registered in the Euronext Securities Oslo system (the ‘VPS’). The settlement amount per Avenir LNG share that a shareholder will receive is NOK 11.19, representing the equivalent of $ 1.00 using Norges Bank’s mid-rate in the interbank market as published on March 4, 2025.

    Further information about the compulsory acquisition is provided in the Compulsory Acquisition Notice. A copy of the Compulsory Acquisition Notice can also be obtained free of charge during ordinary course of business hours at the offices of DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA at Dronning Eufemias gate 30, N-0021 Oslo, Norway.

    As outlined in the Compulsory Acquisition Notice, shareholders of Avenir LNG may, within a one-month period of such notice, starting on March 11, 2025, and ending on April 11, 2025, apply to the Supreme Court of Bermuda for an appraisal of the value of their Avenir LNG shares. Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd. is entitled and bound to acquire the Avenir LNG shares of shareholders of Avenir LNG on the terms of the Compulsory Acquisition Notice upon the expiry of one month from the date on which such notice is given, unless a shareholder of Avenir LNG applies to the Supreme Court of Bermuda to appraise the value of their shares within the one month period, whereby Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd. may within one month of the court appraising the value of the shares acquire all such shares at the price fixed by the court or cancel the Compulsory Acquisition Notice.

    Completion of the compulsory acquisition and settlement of the Purchase Price are expected to occur on or about April 16, 2025 (subject to no shareholder applying to the Supreme Court of Bermuda for an appraisal of the value of their shares).

    Following completion of the compulsory acquisition, Stolt-Nielsen Gas Ltd. will pursue a delisting of Avenir LNG’s shares from Euronext N-OTC.

    Sponsored Norwegian Depository Receipts

    Equro Issuer Services AS (‘Equro’), Avenir LNG’s registrar in the ‘VPS’, is registered as the holder of the underlying common shares in Avenir LNG’s register of members maintained at the registered office of Avenir LNG in Bermuda. It is not Avenir LNG’s underlying common shares issued in accordance with the Bermuda Companies Act and Avenir LNG’s bye-laws but Sponsored Norwegian Depository Receipts (‘SNDR’), representing the beneficial interests in such common shares, that are registered in book-entry form with the VPS. Shareholders of Avenir LNG (i.e. holders of SNDRs) must therefore refer to Equro for exercising their rights as shareholders of Avenir LNG. Should a shareholder (i.e. a holder of SNDRs) wish to apply to the Supreme Court of Bermuda to appraise the value of their Avenir LNG common shares (and SNDRs), the applicable number of common shares of Avenir LNG must first be transferred to such holder, and Equro must be contacted (info@equro.com) for such transfer to be performed (and prior to any application to the Supreme Court of Bermuda being made). Further details are available in the Compulsory Acquisition Notice.

    SNDRs issued in the VPS have certain limitations and risks. You can read more about these limitations and risks in Equro’s general business terms and conditions available at Equro’s webpage. A service description for SNDRs is available at Euronext’s webpage.

    Advisors

    DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA, is acting as financial advisor to Stolt-Nielsen Limited.

    For additional information please contact:

    Jens F. Grüner-Hegge
    Chief Financial Officer
    UK +44 (0) 20 7611 8985
    j.gruner-hegge@stolt.com

    Ellie Davison
    Head of Corporate Communications
    UK +44 (0) 20 7611 8926
    e.davison@stolt.com

    About Stolt-Nielsen Limited

    Stolt-Nielsen (SNL or the Company) is a long-term investor and manager of businesses focused on opportunities in logistics, distribution and aquaculture. The Stolt-Nielsen portfolio consists of its three global bulk-liquid and chemicals logistics businesses – Stolt Tankers, Stolthaven Terminals and Stolt Tank Containers – Stolt Sea Farm and various investments. Stolt-Nielsen Limited is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs: SNI).

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  • MIL-OSI: ING completes share repurchase for employee compensation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Corporate Communications

    Amsterdam, 5 March 2024

    ING completes share repurchase for employee compensation

    ING Group announced today that it has completed the share repurchase for employee compensation which started on 3 March 2023. The total number of shares repurchased under the programme is 3,674,043 ordinary shares at an average price of €17.44 for a total consideration of €64,08 million. The purpose of the share repurchase is to meet obligations under ING’s share-based compensation plans.

    For detailed information on the daily repurchased shares and individual share purchase transactions, see the ING website at https://www.ing.com/Investor-relations/Share-information/Share-buyback- programme.htm.

    Note for editors

    For further information on ING, please visit www.ing.com. Frequent news updates can be found in the Newsroom. Photos of ING operations, buildings and its executives are available for download at Flickr.

    Press enquiries        Investor enquiries
    Christoph Linke        ING Group Investor Relations
    +31 20 576 5000        +31 20 576 6396
    Christoph.Linke@ing.com        Investor.Relations@ing.com

    ING PROFILE
    ING is a global financial institution with a strong European base, offering banking services through its operating company ING Bank. The purpose of ING Bank is: empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business. ING Bank’s more than 60,000 employees offer retail and wholesale banking services to customers in over 100 countries.

    ING Group shares are listed on the exchanges of Amsterdam (INGA NA, INGA.AS), Brussels and on the New York Stock Exchange (ADRs: ING US, ING.N).

    ING aims to put sustainability at the heart of what we do. Our policies and actions are assessed by independent research and ratings providers, which give updates on them annually. ING’s ESG rating by MSCI was reconfirmed by MSCI as ‘AA’ in August 2024 for the fifth year. As of December 2023, in Sustainalytics’ view, ING’s management of ESG material risk is ‘Strong’. Our current ESG Risk Rating, is 17.2 (Low Risk). ING Group shares are also included in major sustainability and ESG index products of leading providers. Here are some examples: Euronext, STOXX, Morningstar and FTSE Russell. Society is transitioning to a low-carbon economy. So are our clients, and so is ING. We finance a lot of sustainable activities, but we still finance more that’s not. Follow our progress on ing.com/climate.

    IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION
    Elements of this press release contain or may contain information about ING Groep N.V. and/ or ING Bank N.V. within the meaning of Article 7(1) to (4) of EU Regulation No 596/2014 (‘Market Abuse Regulation’).

    ING Group’s annual accounts are prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union (‘IFRS- EU’). In preparing the financial information in this document, except as described otherwise, the same accounting principles are applied as in the 2023 ING Group consolidated annual accounts. The Financial statements for 2024 are in progress and may be subject to adjustments from subsequent events. All figures in this document are unaudited. Small differences are possible in the tables due to rounding.

    Certain of the statements contained herein are not historical facts, including, without limitation, certain statements made of future expectations and other forward-looking statements that are based on management’s current views and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements. Actual results, performance or events may differ materially from those in such statements due to a number of factors, including, without limitation: (1) changes in general economic conditions and customer behaviour, in particular economic conditions in ING’s core markets, including changes affecting currency exchange rates and the regional and global economic impact of the invasion of Russia into Ukraine and related international response measures (2) changes affecting interest rate levels (3) any default of a major market participant and related market disruption (4) changes in performance of financial markets, including in Europe and developing markets

    (5) fiscal uncertainty in Europe and the United States (6) discontinuation of or changes in ‘benchmark’ indices (7) inflation and deflation in our principal markets (8) changes in conditions in the credit and capital markets generally, including changes in borrower and counterparty creditworthiness (9) failures of banks falling under the scope of state compensation schemes (10) non- compliance with or changes in laws and regulations, including those concerning financial services, financial economic crimes and tax laws, and the interpretation and application thereof (11) geopolitical risks, political instabilities and policies and actions of governmental and regulatory authorities, including in connection with the invasion of Russia into Ukraine and the related international response measures (12) legal and regulatory risks in certain countries with less developed legal and regulatory frameworks (13) prudential supervision and regulations, including in relation to stress tests and regulatory restrictions on dividends and distributions (also among members of the group) (14) ING’s ability to meet minimum capital and other prudential regulatory requirements (15) changes in regulation of US commodities and derivatives businesses of ING and its customers (16) application of bank recovery and resolution regimes, including write down and conversion powers in relation to our securities (17) outcome of current and future litigation, enforcement proceedings, investigations or other regulatory actions, including claims by customers or stakeholders who feel misled or treated unfairly, and other conduct issues (18) changes in tax laws and regulations and risks of non-compliance or investigation in connection with tax laws, including FATCA (19) operational and IT risks, such as system disruptions or failures, breaches of security, cyber-attacks, human error, changes in operational practices or inadequate controls including in respect of third parties with which we do business and including any risks as a result of incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise flawed outputs from the algorithms and data sets utilized in artificial intelligence (20) risks and challenges related to cybercrime including the effects of cyberattacks and changes in legislation and regulation related to cybersecurity and data privacy, including such risks and challenges as a consequence of the use of emerging technologies, such as advanced forms of artificial intelligence and quantum computing (21) changes in general competitive factors, including ability to increase or maintain market share (22) inability to protect our intellectual property and infringement claims by third parties (23) inability of counterparties to meet financial obligations or ability to enforce rights against such counterparties (24) changes in credit ratings (25) business, operational, regulatory, reputation, transition and other risks and challenges in connection with climate change and ESG-related matters, including data gathering and reporting (26) inability to attract and retain key personnel (27) future liabilities under defined benefit retirement plans (28) failure to manage business risks, including in connection with use of models, use of derivatives, or maintaining appropriate policies and guidelines (29) changes in capital and credit markets, including interbank funding, as well as customer deposits, which provide the liquidity and capital required to fund our operations, and (30) the other risks and uncertainties detailed in the most recent annual report of ING Groep N.V. (including the Risk Factors contained therein) and ING’s more recent disclosures, including press releases, which are available on www.ING.com.

    This document may contain ESG-related material that has been prepared by ING on the basis of publicly available information, internally developed data and other third-party sources believed to be reliable. ING has not sought to independently verify information obtained from public and third-party sources and makes no representations or warranties as to accuracy, completeness, reasonableness or reliability of such information.

    Materiality, as used in the context of ESG, is distinct from, and should not be confused with, such term as defined in the Market Abuse Regulation or as defined for Securities and Exchange Commission (‘SEC’) reporting purposes. Any issues identified as material for purposes of ESG in this document are therefore not necessarily material as defined in the Market Abuse Regulation or for SEC reporting purposes. In addition, there is currently no single, globally recognized set of accepted definitions in assessing whether activities are “green” or “sustainable.” Without limiting any of the statements contained herein, we make no representation or warranty as to whether any of our securities constitutes a green or sustainable security or conforms to present or future investor expectations or objectives for green or sustainable investing. For information on characteristics of a security, use of proceeds, a description of applicable project(s) and/or any other relevant information, please reference the offering documents for such security.

    This document may contain inactive textual addresses to internet websites operated by us and third parties. Reference to such websites is made for information purposes only, and information found at such websites is not incorporated by reference into this document. ING does not make any representation or warranty with respect to the accuracy or completeness of, or take any responsibility for, any information found at any websites operated by third parties. ING specifically disclaims any liability with respect to any information found at websites operated by third parties. ING cannot guarantee that websites operated by third parties remain available following the publication of this document, or that any information found at such websites will not change following the filing of this document. Many of those factors are beyond ING’s control.

    Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of ING speak only as of the date they are made, and ING assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or for any other reason.

    This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction.

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  • MIL-OSI: Volta Finance Limited – Dividend Declaration

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Volta Finance Limited (VTA/VTAS)

    Dividend Declaration

    NOT FOR RELEASE, DISTRIBUTION OR PUBLICATION,
    IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN OR INTO THE UNITED STATES

    Guernsey, 5 March 2025

    Volta Finance Limited (“the Company”) hereby announces that it has declared a quarterly interim dividend of €0.155 per share payable on 3 April 2025 amounting to approximately €5.67 million, approximately equating to an annualised 8% of net asset value. The ex-dividend date is 13 March 2025 with a record date of 14 March 2025.

    The Company has arranged for its shareholders to be able to elect to receive their dividends in either Euros or Pounds Sterling. Shareholders will, by default, receive their dividends in Euros, unless they have instructed the Company’s Registrar, Computershare Investor Services (Guernsey) Limited (“Computershare”), to pay dividends in Pounds Sterling.  Such instructions may be given to Computershare either electronically via CREST or by using the Currency Election Form which has been posted to shareholders and a copy of which is also available on the website www.voltafinance.com within the “Investors – Other Documents” section. The deadline for receipt of currency elections is 12:00 (midday) on 17 March 2025.

    CONTACTS
    For the Investment Manager
    AXA Investment Managers Paris
    François Touati
    francois.touati@axa-im.com
    +33 (0) 1 44 45 80 22

    Olivier Pons
    Olivier.pons@axa-im.com
    +33 (0) 1 44 45 87 30

    Company Secretary and Administrator
    BNP Paribas S.A., Guernsey Branch
    guernsey.bp2s.volta.cosec@bnpparibas.com 
    +44 (0) 1481 750 853

    Corporate Broker
    Cavendish Securities plc
    Andrew Worne
    Daniel Balabanoff
    +44 (0) 20 7397 8900

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    ABOUT VOLTA FINANCE LIMITED

    Volta Finance Limited is incorporated in Guernsey under the Companies (Guernsey) Law, 2008 (as amended) and listed on Euronext Amsterdam and the London Stock Exchange’s Main Market for listed securities. Volta’s home member state for the purposes of the EU Transparency Directive is the Netherlands. As such, Volta is subject to regulation and supervision by the AFM, being the regulator for financial markets in the Netherlands.

    Volta’s Investment objectives are to preserve its capital across the credit cycle and to provide a stable stream of income to its Shareholders through dividends that it expects to distribute on a quarterly basis. The Company currently seeks to achieve its investment objectives by pursuing exposure predominantly to CLO’s and similar asset classes. A more diversified investment strategy across structured finance assets may be pursued opportunistically. The Company has appointed AXA Investment Managers Paris an investment management company with a division specialized in structured credit, for the investment management of all its assets.

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    ABOUT AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS
    AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM) is a multi-expert asset management company within the AXA Group, a global leader in financial protection and wealth management. AXA IM is one of the largest European-based asset managers with 2,800 professionals and €859 billion in assets under management as of the end of June 2024.  

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    This press release is published by AXA Investment Managers Paris (“AXA IM”), in its capacity as alternative investment fund manager (within the meaning of Directive 2011/61/EU, the “AIFM Directive”) of Volta Finance Limited (the “Volta Finance”) whose portfolio is managed by AXA IM.

    This press release is for information only and does not constitute an invitation or inducement to acquire shares in Volta Finance. Its circulation may be prohibited in certain jurisdictions and no recipient may circulate copies of this document in breach of such limitations or restrictions. This document is not an offer for sale of the securities referred to herein in the United States or to persons who are “U.S. persons” for purposes of Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or otherwise in circumstances where such offer would be restricted by applicable law. Such securities may not be sold in the United States absent registration or an exemption from registration from the Securities Act. Volta Finance does not intend to register any portion of the offer of such securities in the United States or to conduct a public offering of such securities in the United States.

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    This communication is only being distributed to and is only directed at (i) persons who are outside the United Kingdom or (ii) investment professionals falling within Article 19(5) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) Order 2005 (the “Order”) or (iii) high net worth companies, and other persons to whom it may lawfully be communicated, falling within Article 49(2)(a) to (d) of the Order (all such persons together being referred to as “relevant persons”). The securities referred to herein are only available to, and any invitation, offer or agreement to subscribe, purchase or otherwise acquire such securities will be engaged in only with, relevant persons. Any person who is not a relevant person should not act or rely on this document or any of its contents. Past performance cannot be relied on as a guide to future performance.

    *****
    This press release contains statements that are, or may deemed to be, “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes”, “anticipated”, “expects”, “intends”, “is/are expected”, “may”, “will” or “should”. They include the statements regarding the level of the dividend, the current market context and its impact on the long-term return of Volta Finance’s investments. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Volta Finance’s actual results, portfolio composition and performance may differ materially from the impression created by the forward-looking statements. AXA IM does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements.

    Any target information is based on certain assumptions as to future events which may not prove to be realised. Due to the uncertainty surrounding these future events, the targets are not intended to be and should not be regarded as profits or earnings or any other type of forecasts. There can be no assurance that any of these targets will be achieved. In addition, no assurance can be given that the investment objective will be achieved.

    The figures provided that relate to past months or years and past performance cannot be relied on as a guide to future performance or construed as a reliable indicator as to future performance. Throughout this review, the citation of specific trades or strategies is intended to illustrate some of the investment methodologies and philosophies of Volta Finance, as implemented by AXA IM. The historical success or AXA IM’s belief in the future success, of any of these trades or strategies is not indicative of, and has no bearing on, future results.

    The valuation of financial assets can vary significantly from the prices that the AXA IM could obtain if it sought to liquidate the positions on behalf of the Volta Finance due to market conditions and general economic environment. Such valuations do not constitute a fairness or similar opinion and should not be regarded as such.

    Editor: AXA INVESTMENT MANAGERS PARIS, a company incorporated under the laws of France, having its registered office located at Tour Majunga, 6, Place de la Pyramide – 92800 Puteaux. AXA IMP is authorized by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers under registration number GP92008 as an alternative investment fund manager within the meaning of the AIFM Directive.

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  • MIL-OSI: Trifork subsidiary TestHuset partners with Cognizant on Testing-as-a-Service in Denmark

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press release

    Trifork subsidiary TestHuset partners with Cognizant on Testing-as-a-Service in Denmark

    Copenhagen, 5 March 2025 – TestHuset, a leading company in software testing and quality assurance in Denmark, has entered into a partnership with the U.S.-based company Cognizant to introduce a new perspective on software testing and quality assurance in Denmark.

    The partnership was established as part of KOMBIT’s recent tender, which was jointly awarded to Cognizant and TestHuset. Beyond KOMBIT, the collaboration will also extend to support other clients of both Cognizant and TestHuset. The partnership is anchored in TestHuset’s strong local presence in Denmark and is further strengthened by Cognizant’s experience with Testing-as-a-Service (TaaS) and its international reach through both nearshore and offshore resources.

    KOMBIT’s tender is focused locally on TaaS, and TestHuset expects it will set a precedent for how large Danish private and public organizations will approach software quality assurance in the future. TestHuset anticipates growing demand for on-site TaaS teams supported by products that provide complete, data-driven insights into software quality. To meet this demand, TestHuset offers solutions such as Trifork Quality Intelligence, which delivers a holistic and transparent view of quality, along with a new AI-powered tool that accelerates testing and quality assurance for customers’ digital solutions.

    Allan Tange, CEO of TestHuset, comments:

    “KOMBIT’s tender is both ambitious and innovative, setting new standards for how organizations can rethink their approach to testing and quality assurance of their digital solutions. Our partnership with Cognizant has the potential to significantly enhance the quality of digital solutions across many large Danish enterprises. We are very excited to present our new concept to customers of both Cognizant and TestHuset in the near future.”

    Thomas Djursø, Country Manager at Cognizant, adds:

    “Together with TestHuset, we have created a strong setup for TaaS. With TestHuset’s experience and senior specialists working closely with Cognizant’s team in Denmark, we provide a robust on-site foundation for TaaS. This is further enhanced by Cognizant’s ability to scale through nearshore and offshore delivery and our significant investments in test automation and generative AI. Combined, this ensures that our customers can transition to TaaS with a focus on quality, speed of transformation, and efficiency gains.”

    Investor and media contact
    Frederik Svanholm
    Group Investment Director, Head of IR & PR
    frsv@trifork.com, +41 79 357 7317

    About Trifork
    Trifork is a pioneering global technology partner, empowering enterprise and public sector customers with innovative solutions. With 1,229 professionals across 73 business units in 16 countries, Trifork delivers expertise in inspiring, building, and running advanced software solutions across diverse sectors, including public administration, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, energy, financial services, retail, and real estate. Trifork Labs, the Group’s R&D hub, drives innovation by investing in and developing synergistic and high-potential technology companies. Trifork Group AG is a publicly listed company on Nasdaq Copenhagen. Learn more at trifork.com.

    About TestHuset
    Founded in 2005, TestHuset is a leading quality assurance company helping large organizations improve their software quality. Since 2018, TestHuset has been part of the international development company Trifork. TestHuset delivers consulting, services, and competence development on both local and global levels. TestHuset is headquartered in Copenhagen with 75+ employees in Denmark, Sweden, and Spain. Learn more at testhuset.dk.

    About Cognizant
    Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is a leading global technology and consulting company that transforms modern businesses, enabling them to operate intuitively and proactively. Cognizant has 340,100 employees and generated $19.4 billion in revenue in 2023. Cognizant helps clients modernize technology, rethink processes, and transform experiences to remain competitive in a rapidly changing world. Together, we are improving everyday life. Learn more at www.cognizant.com or follow @cognizant.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: How social institutions in the capital operate on March 7 and 8

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    On the eve of International Women’s Day, most social institutions in the capital will maintain their operating hours. However, registry offices, some medical organizations, Moscow Longevity Centers, and My Documents offices will switch to a special schedule. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    “In anticipation of March 8, the capital has planned many pleasant surprises for Muscovites, including concerts, exhibitions and, of course, flowers. At the same time, we are trying to do everything so that residents continue to receive the necessary assistance and services during the holiday weekend. Therefore, most social institutions, including clinics, milk distribution points, emergency rooms, veterinary clinics, will fully maintain their usual schedule or will work in a reduced mode. At the same time, some organizations, such as government service centers and registry offices, will be closed on March 8,” the deputy mayor said.

    Adult clinics will be open from 09:00 to 16:00 on March 8 and 9. Home care will be provided at the same time. ARVI offices will also accept patients from 09:00 to 16:00. 24-hour emergency rooms will continue to operate without changes. Children’s clinics will provide home care from 09:00 to 15:00. Of the antenatal clinics, only those with 10 or more sites will be open on holiday weekends. You can go there from 09:00 to 16:00. Milk distribution points will maintain their previous working hours – from 06:30 to 15:00.

    Moscow Longevity Centers will be closed on March 8. The working hours of the Unified Support Center for Participants in the Special Military Operation and their Families will not change on Saturday. 24-hour psychological assistance is available by phone: 051 (from a landline) or 7 495 051 (from a mobile). State veterinary clinics, employment centers, family and rehabilitation centers will maintain their normal working hours.

    All wedding palaces will be open until 17:00 on March 7. Civil registry offices (including wedding palaces No. 1 and 4) will be closed on March 8.

    Educational institutions and reading rooms of the Main Archives will operate as usual on Saturday and Sunday.

    The My Documents government service centers will not accept applicants on March 8. District centers will resume work on March 9 and will be open from 08:00 to 20:00, and flagship offices and the Palace of Government Services at VDNKh – from 10:00 to 22:00.

    The capital has prepared a festive program for International Women’s Day. From March 5 to 9, postcards with masterpieces from the Pushkin Museum will be available at the My Documents government service centers. Each postcard contains a compliment and information about the heroines of the paintings and the artists. The Main Archives exhibitions dedicated to representatives of different eras and professions will open on the streets. The Sistema Gallery art space in the capital will host an exhibition of photographs telling about the inspiring path of women to success. And visitors to women’s health centers and government service centers will be presented with flowers on the eve of the holiday.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    Please Note; This Information is Raw Content Directly from the Information Source. It is access to What the Source Is Stating and Does Not Reflect

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  • MIL-OSI: Atos reports full year 2024 results

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Press release

    Atos reports full year 2024 results

    Recovery of the commercial activity in Q4 2024

    • Q4 order entry at €2.7 billion
    • Q4 book to bill at 117%, +9 points vs Q4 2023, benefitting from the signature of large multi-year contract renewals and wins
    • FY 2024 book to bill at 82% vs 94% in prior year

    FY 2024 revenue: €9,577 million, down -5.4% organically, impacted by previously-established contract terminations or scope reductions and by market softness in key geographies

    • Eviden: down -6.7% organically
    • Tech Foundations down -4.1% organically

    Operating margin of 2.1% at €199m, with Eviden at 2.0% and Tech Foundations at 2.2%

    • Down -210 bps organically compared with FY 2023, mainly due to the allocation to the business of SG&A costs previously allocated to Other Operating Income & Expenses, as part of the separation project in prior year
    • Operating margin includes circa €40 million of provision for underperforming contracts following negotiations with customers

    Free cash flow at €-2,233 million reflecting the end of one-off working capital optimization actions and higher capex linked to High Performance Computing contracts

    • Working capital optimization at December 2024 of €0.3 billion compared to €1.8 billion in prior year
      • Consisting solely of customer invoices paid in advance without any discount and on a pure voluntary basis;
      • No usage at all of account receivable factoring or specific optimization on trade payables.

    Net income group share of €248 million, including notably:

    • €3,520 million income from the financial restructuring, including a €2,766 million gain on the debt-to-equity swap and €965 million IFRS 9 debt fair value treatment, which will be amortized in subsequent years
    • Goodwill and other non-current assets impairment charge of €2,357 million, reflecting the decrease of the Group’s enterprise value, which takes into account a lower fair value of the financial debts and a lower market capitalization

    Paris, March 5, 2025 – Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, high-performance computing and information technology infrastructure, today announces its 2024 financial results.

    Philippe Salle, Atos Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, declared:

    “It was with great enthusiasm and conviction that I have joined the Atos Group in October 2024. Now that our financial restructuring has been successfully completed in December, the Group can focus on its transformation journey and on providing the highest level of support to our customers through innovation and quality of service. I will present my vision for Atos and our mid-term strategy during a Capital Markets Day on May 14.

    During the fourth quarter, our commercial activity recovered thanks to the positive change of perception of our clients, who took note of the improvement of our credit rating. This positive commercial momentum materialized in renewals or extensions of large strategic multi-year contracts.

    I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the teams involved for their outstanding contribution to the financial structuring of the company and to our employees, customers and partners for their continued support.”

    FY 2024 performance highlights

    In € million FY 2024 FY 2023 Var.   FY 2023* Organic Var.
    Revenue 9,577 10,693 -10.4%   10,124 -5.4%
    Operating Margin 199 467 -268   423 -224
    In % of revenue 2.1% 4.4%   -230bps   4.2%    -210bps
    OMDA 722 1,026 -304      
    In % of revenue 7.6% 9.6%   -200bps      
    Net income 248 -3,441 3,689      
    Free Cash Flow -2,233 -1,078 -1,154      
    Net debt excl. IFRS 9 fair value treatment -1,238 -2,230 992      
    Net debt -275 -2,230 1,955      

    *: at constant scope and December 2024 average exchange rates

    FY 2024 performance by Business

    In € million FY 2024
    Revenue
    FY 2023
    revenue
    FY 2023
    revenue*
    Organic variation*
    Eviden 4,604 5,089 4,937 -6.7%
    Tech Foundations 4,972 5,604 5,187 -4.1%
    Total 9,577 10,693 10,124 -5.4%
    In € million FY 2024
    Operating margin
    FY 2023 Operating margin FY 2023
    Operating margin*
      FY 2024
    Operating margin %
    FY 2023 Operating margin% FY 2023 Operating margin%* Organic variation*
    Eviden 90 294 272   2.0% 5.8% 5.5% -350 bps
    Tech Foundations 109 172 151   2.2% 3.1% 2.9% -70 bps
    Total 199 467 423   2.1% 4.4% 4.2% -210 bps

    *: at constant scope and December 2024 average exchange rates

    Group revenue was €9,577 million, down -5.4% organically compared with FY 2023. Overall, Group revenue evolution in 2024 reflects previously-established contract terminations or scope reductions and market softness in key geographies

    Eviden revenue was €4,604 million, down -6.7% organically.

    • Digital activities decreased high single digit. The business was impacted by previously-established contract terminations and contract scope reductions, as well as by the continued market softness in North America, in the UK & Ireland and in Benelux and the Nordics.
    • Big Data & Security (BDS) revenue was roughly stable organically. Advanced Computing grew mid-single digit with large project deliveries in Denmark and Germany particularly during the fourth quarter. Revenue in Digital Security decreased low single digit due to contract terminations and volume decline.

    Tech Foundations revenue was €4,972 million, down -4.1% organically.

    • Core revenue (excluding BPO and value-added resale (“VAR”)) decreased low single digit. Stronger revenue in Major Events (related to the Paris Olympic & Paralympic games and the UEFA) was offset by previously-established contract terminations and completions in North America and by contract scope and volume reduction in the UK.
    • Non-core revenue declined high single digit as planned, reflecting deliberate reduction of BPO activities in the UK and reduced value-added resale for hardware and software products.

    Group operating margin was €199 million representing 2.1% of revenue, down -210 basis points organically compared with 2023:

    • This margin decrease comes mainly from the allocation to the business of €103 million SG&A costs previously allocated to Other Operating Income & Expenses as they related to the separation project conducted in 2023. The profitability of the Group was also impacted by revenue decrease and lower utilization of resources. Operating margin also includes circa €40 million of provision for underperforming contracts following negotiations with customers
    • Eviden’s operating margin was €90 million or 2.0% of revenue, down -350 basis points organically. Beyond the allocation of SG&A costs to the business for €48 million, profitability was also impacted by revenue decrease and lower utilization of resources.
    • Tech Foundations’ operating margin was €109 million or 2.2% of revenue down by -70 basis points organically. The positive impacts from the continued execution of the transformation program and the accelerated reduction of under-performing contracts via renegotiation were offset by higher allocation of SG&A cost to the business for €55 million.

    FY 2024 performance by Regional Business Unit

    In € million FY 2024
    Revenue
    FY 2023
    revenue
    FY 2023
    revenue*
    Organic variation*
    North America 1,909 2,280 2,177 -12.3%
    UK / IR 1,500 1,770 1,763 -14.9%
    Benelux and the Nordics (BTN) 946 911 905 +4.6%
    Central Europe 2,207 2,506 2,253 -2.1%
    Southern Europe 2,080 2,284 2,119 -1.9%
    Growing markets 924 930 893 +3.4%
    Others & Global structures 11 12 13 -16.3%
    Total 9,577 10,693 10,124 -5.4%
    In € million FY 2024
    Operating margin
    FY 2023 Operating margin FY 2023
    Operating margin*
      FY 2024
    Operating margin %
    FY 2023 Operating margin% FY 2023 Operating margin%* Organic variation*
    North America 161 244 229   8.5% 10.7% 10.5% -200 bps
    UK / IR 72 75 77   4.8% 4.2% 4.3% +40 bps
    Benelux and the Nordics (BTN) 7 23 23   0.8% 2.5% 2.5% -170 bps
    Central Europe 10 31 23   0.5% 1.3% 1.0% -60 bps
    Southern Europe 80 99 82   3.9% 4.3% 3.9% +0 bps
    Growing markets 31 92 88   3.4% 9.9% 9.9% -650 bps
    Others & Global structures -163 -97 -98   N/A N/A N/A N/A
    Total 199 467 423   2.1% 4.4% 4.2% -210 bps

    *: at constant scope and December 2024 average exchange rates

    North America revenue was €1,909 million, down -12.3% organically, impacted by contract terminations and general slowdown in market conditions.

    • Eviden revenue was down double digit, impacted by contract terminations and volume decline in Healthcare, Finance, and Transport & Logistics. BDS revenue remained stable.
    • Tech Foundations revenue was down high single digit due to contract completions and terminations in Media and in Insurance, as well as scope reductions with select customers.

    Operating margin was €161 million or 8.5% of revenue, down -200 basis points organically.

    • Eviden’s margin declined, impacted by volume reduction and contract terminations.
    • Tech Foundations margin declined, due to lower utilization of resources and volume reduction.

    UK & Ireland revenue was €1,500 million, down -14.9% organically.

    • Eviden revenue was down double digit. Digital revenue decreased, reflecting contract completions and volume reduction in the Public Sector. BDS revenue decreased as well, following the discontinuation of the low-margin “computing as a service” offering.
    • Revenue in Tech Foundations was down double digit, due to contract completion in Public Sector BPO activities.

    Operating margin was €72 million, or 4.8% of revenue, up +40 basis points organically. Tech Foundations margin benefited from the extension of a large multi-year contract renewed at better financial terms, while Eviden margin was impacted by revenue decline and lower utilization of resources in Digital.

    Benelux and the Nordics revenue was € 946 million, up +4.6% organically

    • Eviden revenue was up double digit, thanks particularly to BDS, with a new supercomputer sold to an innovation center in Denmark.
    • Revenue in Tech Foundations was down low single digit, with contract completions and volume decline in Healthcare and in Utilities.

    Operating margin was €7 million, or 0.8% of revenue, down -170 basis points organically. Profitability was impacted by project overruns and lower utilization of resources in Digital.

    Central Europe revenue was € 2,207 million, down -2.1% organically.

    • Eviden revenue was down low single digit. Decline in Digital due to volume reduction from Manufacturing and Defense customers was partially offset by the ongoing delivery of a large HPC in Germany.
    • Tech Foundations revenue was down low-single digit, reflecting scope reductions in the Banking and Automotive sectors.

    Operating margin was €10 million or 0.5% of revenue, down -60 basis points organically. Tech Foundations’ margin improvement was offset by Eviden’s profitability decrease.

    Southern Europe revenue was €2,080 million, down -1.9% organically.

    • Eviden revenue was down low-single digit. Digital activities declined due to volume reduction in Automotive, Transport & Logistics and Banking sectors. The delivery of a supercomputer project in Spain provided a higher prior year comparison basis for BDS.
    • Tech Foundations revenue declined low single digit due to contract completions with select customers.

    Operating margin was €80 million or 3.9% of revenue, broadly stable organically. BDS’ margin improvement driven by ongoing contracts deliveries was partially offset by Eviden profitability decrease due to lower utilization of resources in Digital.

    Growing Market revenue was €924 million, up +3.4% organically, reflecting stronger contributions related to the Paris Olympic & Paralympic Games and the UEFA contract.

    Operating margin was €31 million or 3.4% of revenue, down -650 basis points reflecting higher marketing expenses for Major Events.

    Others and Global Structures encompass the Group’s global delivery centers and global structures:

    • Global delivery centers net cost was €-72 million, broadly stable compared with last year.
    • Global Structures net cost was €-91 million and increased by €65 million, impacted by higher SG&A costs allocated to Operating margin in 2024 (rather than allocated to Other Operating Income, as part of the separation project in prior year).

    Order entry and backlog

    FY 2024 commercial activity

    Order entry reached €7.9 billion in 2024. Eviden order entry was €4.1 billion and Tech Foundations order entry was €3.8 billion.

    Book-to-bill ratio for the Group was 82% in 2024, down from 94% in 2023.

    • Eviden reported a book-to-bill ratio of 88% in 2024, down from 94% in 2023
    • Tech Foundations reported a book-to-bill ratio of 76% in 2024, down from 94% in 2023

    Q4 2024 commercial activity

    Order entry reached €2.7 billion in Q4 2024 bringing book to bill ratio to 117% for the quarter, benefitting from renewed client confidence thanks to the completion of the financial restructuring.

    Eviden reported a book-to-bill ratio of 111% for the fourth quarter, increasing strongly by +12 points compared with Q4 2023, notably led by a strong performance of Digital with a book to bill at 127%.
    Main contract signatures in the fourth quarter included an application management services contract with a Ministry of Economy, contract renewals in application management and cybersecurity services with a large American retail company and with a large health provider, as well as a High-Performance Computer (HPC) upgrade with a European scientific community.

    Tech Foundations reported a book-to-bill ratio of 122% for the fourth quarter, increasing by +6 points compared with Q4 2023.
    Main contract signatures in the fourth quarter included a 4-years contract extension for IT and digital transformation services with a state-owned savings bank. Several multi-year strategic contracts were renewed, in particular to provide Digital Workplace and Hybrid Cloud & Infrastructure services for North American and UK & Ireland customers in Financial Services, Public Sector, and Transport & Logistic.

    Backlog & commercial pipeline

    At the end of December 2024, the full backlog reached €13.0 billion representing 1.3 years of revenue.

    The full qualified pipeline amounted to €4.3 billion at the end of December 2024, representing 5.1 months of revenue.

    Human resources

    The total headcount was 78,112 at the end of December 2024, decreasing by -17.9% compared with the end of December 2023 and includes:

    • Transfers of 4,900 employees to new providers in Q3 2024 following contract completions in North America and in the UK. Excluding these transfers, headcount has decreased by circa -13%,
    • Worldgrid disposal in Q4 2024 (-973 employees).

    During the year, the Group hired 9,388 staff (of which 93.3% were Direct employees).

    Employe attrition rate remained in line with historical levels, increasing slightly from 14.5% in 2023 to 15.6% in 2024. FY 2024 retention rate for key employees remained high at 92%.

    Net income

    Net income group share was €248 million, primarily due to a €3,520 million financial gain related to the financial restructuring of the Group and a €2,858 million cost recorded in Other Operating Income and Expenses, which included a €2,357 million impairment charges on goodwill and non-current assets.

    Free cash flow

    Free cash flow was €-2,233 million in 2024 reflecting primarily the end of one-off working capital optimization actions resulting in a negative change in working capital requirement for €1,498 million and higher capex linked to HPC contracts for €239 million.

    Net debt and debt covenants

    At December 31, 2024, net debt was €1,238 million (€275 million including IFRS 9 debt fair value treatment), compared to € 2,230 million as of December 31, 2023. and consisted of:

    • Cash and cash equivalents for €1,739 million
    • Short-term financial assets for €93 million
    • Borrowings for €3,069 million (nominal value) or €2,107 million (IFRS fair value)

    The new credit documentation requires the Group to maintain:

    • from 31 March 2025, a minimum liquidity level of €650 million, to be verified at the end of each financial quarter;
    • from 30 June 2027, as from each half-year end, a maximum level of financial leverage (“Total Net Leverage Ratio Covenant”), which is defined as the ratio of Financial indebtedness (mainly excluding IFRS 16 impacts and IFRS 9 debt fair value treatment) to pre-IFRS 16 OMDA; the ceilings thus applicable will be determined no later than 30 June 2026 with reference to a flexibility of 30% in relation to the Business Plan adopted by the Group at that time; these ceilings will in any event remain between 3.5x and 4.0x.

    As at December 31, 2024, the Group financial leverage (as defined above and pre IFRS 9 debt fair value treatment) was 3.16x.

    Going concern and liquidity

    The consolidated financial statements of the Group for the year ended December 31, 2024 have been prepared on a going concern basis.

    The Group’s cash forecasts for the twelve months following the approval of the 2024 consolidated financial statements by the Board of Directors, result in a cash situation that meets its liquidity needs over that period.

    The cash forecasts, which take into account the latest business forecasts, have been prepared based on the assumptions which were in line with the Group updated business plan communicated on September 2, 2024.

    It is reminded that as part of its financial restructuring and following the completion on 18 December 2024 of the final steps of the Accelerated Safeguard Plan approved by the specialized Commercial Court of Nanterre on 24 October 2024, which resulted in:
    (i)      a €2.1 billion gross debt reduction through the equitization of €2.9 billion of existing financial debts and the repayment of €0.8 billion interim financings with the new money debt provided to the Company;

    (ii)      €1.6 billion of new money debt and €0.1 billion of new money equity from the rights issue and the additional reserved capital increase and

    (iii)      no debt maturities before the end of 2029,

    the Group now has the resources and flexibility to execute its midterm strategy.

    Operating margin to Operating income

    In € million 2024 2023
    Operating margin 199 467
    Reorganization -119 -696
    Rationalization and associated costs -37 -38
    Integration and acquisition costs 3 4
    Amortization of intangible assets (PPA from acquisitions) -57 -108
    Equity based compensation -2 -19
    Impairment of goodwill and other non-current assets -2 357 -2 546
    Other items -288 -169
    Operating (loss) -2 659 -3 106

    Non recurring items were a net expense of €2,858 million.

    Reorganization costs amounted to € 119 million.

    • Workforce adaptation measures relating mainly to restructuring plans launched in previous years were €77 million compared with €343 million in 2023, as the Group limited restructuring expenses to manage its cash position in 2024.
    • Separation and transformation related to the 2023 legal carve-out were incurred mostly at the start of the year for €42 million. In 2023, these costs amounted to €353 million, of which about one third corresponded to internal project costs.

    Rationalization and associated costs amounted to € 37 million compared to € 38 million in 2023, mainly corresponding to the continuation of the data centers consolidation program.

    Integration and acquisition costs amounted to € 3 million as certain earn-out and retention schemes did not materialize and were thus released to the income statement.

    Amortization of intangible assets recognized in the purchase price allocation amounted to €57 million and was mainly composed of Syntel customer relationships and technologies.

    Impairment of goodwill and other non-current assets amounted to € 2,357 million and mostly related:

    • To the impairment of goodwill for € 2,240 million in both Eviden (Americas and Northern Europe & APAC) and Tech Foundations (Northern Europe & APAC), and ;
    • To the impairment of customer relationships for € 109 million in Americas as a result of customer contract terminations.

    In 2024, Other items were a net expense of €288 million compared with €169 million in 2023 and included:

    • €74 million of net capital gain related to the sale of Worldgrid offset by additional losses recognized on past transactions ;
    • €160 million of losses related to onerous contracts that were accounted for in OOI in previous years;
    • €96 million of legal fees and settlement related to major litigations, including the settlement concluded with Unisys in December;
    • €78 million of current assets write offs; and
    • €28 million of costs related to early retirement programs in Germany, the UK and France as well as others non-recurring items.

    As a result, operating loss was at €-2,659 million, compared with a loss of €-3,106 million in 2023, reflecting primarily the €2,357 million impairment charge.

    Operating Income to Net income Group Share

    In € million 2024 2023
    Operating (loss) -2,659 -3,106
    Net financial income (expense) 3,121 -227
    Tax charge -214 -112
    Non-Controlling interests -1
    Share of net profit of equity-accounted investments 5
    Net income (loss) Group Share 248 -3,441
    Basic earning per share 0.034 -31.04
    Diluted earning per share 0.031 -31.04

    Net financial income was €3,121 million and was composed of:

    • The net cost of financial debt of €178 million, compared with €102 million in 2023. This €76 million increase mainly resulted from:
      • €38 million higher cost on the old debt (additional portions drawn on the RCF and higher interest rates on the Term Loan A);
      • €13m interests on the interim financing;
      • €12m interests on the new financing structure.
    • Other financial items for a net income of € 3,299 million in 2024 compared to net expense of € 125 million in 2023, composed mainly of:
      • The gain related to the financial restructuring of the Group for €3,520 million, detailed as follows:
    In € million 2024
    Fair value gain on the debt converted into equity 2,766
    Fair value gain on the new debt 965
    Fair value of the issued warrants -45
    Subtotal at financial restructuring date 3,686
    Costs and fees reported in the income statement -165
    Impact reported under the other financial income 3,520
    • Other items of €221 million, including notably:
      • €78 million of exit fees on Interim financing loans repaid as part of financial restructuring on December 18, 2024;
      • €36 million lease liability interest (€26 million in 2023). This variation mainly resulted from the increase in discount rates;
      • €30 million financial expense on pensions(€31 million in 2023). This pension financial cost represents the difference between interest costs on pension obligations and the return on plan assets;
      • €29 million of net foreign exchange loss, including hedges (loss of €19 million in 2023);
      • €15 million of prior year transaction costs included in financial debts, which were fully amortized in 2024 in the context of the financial restructuring of the Group.

    The tax charge for 2024 was €214 million, compared with €112 million in 2023. This €+102 million increase was mainly due to:

    • A €59 million impairment charge on deferred tax assets
    • A €37 million expense related to non-recoverable withholding tax

    Net income group share was €248 million, primarily due to a €3,520 million financial gain related to the financial restructuring of the Group and a €2,858 million cost recorded in Other Operating Income and Expenses, which included a €2,357 million impairment charges on goodwill and non-current assets.

    Earnings per share

    Basic earnings per share were €0.034. per share in 2024 and diluted earnings per share were €0.031 per share.

    Free cash flow and net cash

    In € million 2024 2023
    Operating Margin before Depreciation and Amortization (OMDA) 722 1,026
    Capital expenditures -444 -205
    Lease payments -301 -358
    Change in working capital requirement* -1,192 -391
    Cash from operations (CFO)* -1,214 73
    Tax paid -81 -77
    Net cost of financial debt paid -178 -102
    Reorganization in other operating income -245 -605
    Rationalization & associated costs in other operating income -9 -47
    Integration and acquisition costs in other operating income -3 -8
    Other changes** -504 -312
    Free Cash Flow (FCF) -2,233 -1,078
    Net (acquisitions) disposals 162 411
    Capital increase 3,049
    Share buy-back -2 -3
    Dividends paid -18 -35
    Change in net (debt) 958 -705
    Opening net cash (debt) -2,230 -1,450
    Change in net cash (debt) 958 -705
    Foreign exchange rate fluctuation on net cash (debt) 34 -75
    Closing net (debt) excl. IFRS fair value treatment -1,238 -2,230
    IFRS Debt fair value treatment 963
    Closing net (debt) -275 -2,230

    * Change in working capital requirement excluding the working capital requirement change related to items reported in other operating income and expense.

    ** “Other changes” include other operating income and expense with cash impact (excluding staff reorganization, rationalization and associated costs, integration and acquisition costs) and other financial items with cash impact, net long term financial investments excluding acquisitions and disposals, and profit sharing amounts payable transferred to debt

    Free cash flow was €-2,233 million in 2024 reflecting primarily the end of one-off working capital optimization actions resulting in a negative change in working capital requirement for €1,498 million and higher capex linked to HPC contracts for €239 million.

    Capital expenditures and lease payments totaled €745 million, up €182 million from the prior year reflecting a significant investment in the energy-efficient Exascale technology.

    Change in working capital requirement was €-1,192 million, primarily from €-1,498 million lower working capital optimization compared with end of fiscal 2023. As at December 2024, working capital benefited from invoices paid in advance by customers for € 319 million, without any discount and on a pure voluntary basis. As at December 31, 2023, total specific optimization carried out by the Group to optimize its working capital amounted to € 1,817 million.

    Cash out related to taxes paid increased by € 4 million and amounted to € 81 million in 2024, including € 6 million of taxes paid in connection with carve-out transactions completed in 2024.

    Net cost of financial debt was €178 million as explained above.

    The total of reorganization, rationalization & associated costs and integration & acquisition costs reached €256 million compared with €660 million in 2023 and included:

    • €135 million of reorganization costs in connection with restructuring measures as well as the continuation of the German restructuring plans; and
    • €110 million of costs related to the outstanding activities on the separation of the Group incurred mostly over the first quarter of the year.

    Cash out related to Other changes was €-504 million compared to € -312 million in 2023, and included:

    • €166 million of costs incurred on onerous contracts (purchase commitments and customer contracts);
    • €144 million of transaction costs paid in the context of the financial restructuring;
    • €78 million of exit fees on interim financing
    • Costs related to litigations

    As a result of the above impacts mainly driven by the change in the working capital requirement, the Group Free Cash Flow was € -2,233 million in 2024, compared to € -1,078 million in 2023.

    The net cash impact resulting from disposals was €162 million mainly related to the net cash proceeds from the Worldgrid disposal of €232 million, partly offset by the write-off of a receivable on a past disposal.

    Capital increase amounted to €3,049 million and were made of :

    • €2,904 million of equitization of financial debts; and
    • €145 million of new money equity raised mainly from the Rights Issue

    In the context of the financial restructuring process of the Group.

    No dividends were paid to Atos SE shareholders in 2024. The €18 million cash out (€35 million in 2023) corresponded to taxes withheld on internal dividend distributions and to dividends paid to minority interests.

    Foreign exchange rate fluctuation determined on debt or cash exposure by country represented a decrease in net debt of €34 million.

    As a result, the Group net debt position as of December 31, 2024 was €275 million (€1,238 million excluding the IFRS 9 debt fair value treatment), compared to €2,230 million as of December 31, 2023.

    Consolidated financial statements

    Atos consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024, were approved by the Board of Directors on March 4, 2025. Audit procedures on the consolidated financial statements have been completed and the audit report will be issued after the review of the 2024 Universal Registration Document.

    Advance Computing sales process update

    On November 25, 2024, Atos announced that it has received a non-binding offer from the French State for the potential acquisition of 100% of the Advanced Computing activities of its BDS division, based on an enterprise value of €500 million, to be potentially increased to €625 million including earn-outs.

    The offer received from the French State provides for an exclusivity period until May 31, 2025. If the exclusive negotiations lead to an agreement and subject to obtaining the customary commercial, employee and administrative authorizations, a Share Purchase Agreement, subject to work councils’, opinion may be signed by that date. An initial payment of €150 million is expected to be made available to Atos upon signing of the Share Purchase Agreement.

    In addition, Atos has engaged into a sale process for its Mission Critical Systems business.

    Capital Markets Day

    Atos will present an update of its strategy and organization during a Capital Markets Day that will be held in Paris on May 14, 2025.

    Dividend

    Atos Board of Directors decided, in its meeting held on March 4, 2025, not to propose a dividend payment to the next Annual General Meeting.

    Conference call

    Atos’ Management invites you to an international conference call on the Group 2024 results, on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 at 08:00 am (CET – Paris).

    You can join the webcast of the conference:

    • via the following link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/5g7hv4ka
    • by telephone with the dial-in, 10 minutes prior the starting time. Please note that if you want to join the webcast by telephone, you must register in advance of the conference using the following link:

    https://register.vevent.com/register/BIa3f9570d64b4412c8f5192ad4ad6d30b

    Upon registration, you will be provided with Participant Dial In Numbers, a Direct Event Passcode and a unique Registrant ID. Call reminders will also be sent via email the day prior to the event.
    During the 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call, you will need to use the conference access information provided in the email received upon registration.

    After the conference, a replay of the webcast will be available on atos.net, in the Investors section.

    Forthcoming events

    April 25, 2025 (Before Market Opening) First quarter 2025 revenue
    May 14, 2025 Capital Markets Day
    June 13, 2025 Annual General Meeting
       
    August 1st, 2025 (Before Market Opening)  First semester 2025 results

    APPENDIX

    Q4 2024 revenue

    In € million Q4 2024
    Revenue
    Q4 2023
    Revenue*
    Organic variation*
    Eviden 1,126 1,280 -12.0%
    Tech Foundations 1,182 1,329 -11.0%
    Total 2,309 2,608 -11.5%
    In € million Q4 2024
    Revenue
    Q4 2023
    Revenue*
    Organic variation*
    North America 410 528 -22.3%
    UK / IR 322 447 -28.1%
    Benelux and the Nordics (BTN) 218 232 -6.1%
    Central Europe 586 580 +1.1%
    Southern Europe 519 556 -6.6%
    Growing markets 251 261 -3.9%
    Others & Global structures 2 4 -34.6%
    Total 2,309 2,608 -11.5%

    *: at constant scope and December 2024 average exchange rates

    Group revenue was €2,309 million in Q4, down -11.5% organically compared with Q4 2023.

    Eviden revenue was €1,126 million, down -12.0% organically.

    • Digital activities decreased double digit. The business was impacted by previously-established contract terminations contract scope reductions, as well as the continued market softness in North America and in the UK & Ireland.
    • Big Data & Security (BDS) revenue grew low single digit organically. Advanced Computing grew with large project deliveries in Germany.

    Tech Foundations revenue was €1,182.0 million, down -11.0% organically.

    • Core revenue (excluding BPO and value-added resale (“VAR”)) decreased high-single digit, mainly impacted by contract terminations in North America and previously-established contract scope and volume reduction in UK.
    • Non-core revenue declined double digit reflecting deliberate reduction of BPO activities in the UK and less value-added resale for hardware and software products.

    FY 2023 revenue and operating margin at constant scope and exchange rates reconciliation

    For the analysis of the Group’s performance, revenue and OM for FY 2024 is compared with FY 2023 revenue and OM at constant scope and foreign exchange rates. Reconciliation between the FY 2023 reported revenue and OM, and the FY 2023 revenue and OM at constant scope and foreign exchange rates is presented below, by Business Lines and Regional Business Units.

    FY 2023 revenue
    In € million
    FY 2023
    published
    Internal transfers Scope effects Exchange rates effects FY 2023*
    Eviden 5,089 33 -192 7 4,937
    Tech Foundations 5,604 -33 -401 17 5,187
    Total 10,693 0 -592 24 10,124
               
               
    FY 2023 revenue
    In € million
    FY 2023
    published
    Internal transfers Scope effects Exchange rates effects FY 2023*
    North America 2,280 -1 -96 -6 2,177
    Benelux and the Nordics (BTN) 911 0 -7 0 905
    UK / IR 1,770 0 -53 47 1,763
    Central Europe 2,506 0 -254 2 2,253
    Southern Europe 2,284 0 -164 0 2,119
    Growing Markets 930 0 -18 -19 893
    Others & Global structures 12 1 0 0 13
    Total 10,693 0 -592 24 10,124

    *: at constant scope and December 2024 average exchange rates

    FY 2023 Operating margin
    In € million
    FY 2023
    published
    Internal transfers Scope effects Exchange rates effects FY 2023*
    Eviden 294 0 -25 2 272
    Tech Foundations 172 0 -20 -1 151
    Total 467 0 -45 1 423
               
               
    FY 2023 Operating margin
    In € million
    FY 2023
    published
    Internal transfers Scope effects Exchange rates effects FY 2023*
    North America 244 1 -15 -1 229
    Benelux and the Nordics (BTN) 23 0 -1 0 23
    UK / IR 75 4 -5 2 77
    Central Europe 31 -3 -6 0 23
    Southern Europe 99 -2 -16 0 82
    Growing Markets 92 0 -3 -1 88
    Others & Global structures -97 -1 0 0 -98
    Total 467 0 -45 1 423

    *: at constant scope and December 2024 average exchange rates

    Scope effects on revenue amounted to €-592 million and €-45 million on operating margin. They mainly related to the divesture of UCC, EcoAct, Italy, State Street JV, and Worldgrid.

    Currency effects positively contributed to revenue for €+24 million and €+1 million on operating margin. They mostly came from the appreciation of the British pound, partially compensated by the depreciation of the Brazilian real, the US dollar, the Argentinian peso and the Turkish lira.

    Q4 2023 revenue at constant scope and exchange rates reconciliation

    For the analysis of the Group’s performance, revenue for Q4 2024 is compared with 2023 revenue at constant scope and foreign exchange rates.

    In 2023, the Group reviewed the accounting treatment of certain third-party standard software resale transactions following the decision published by ESMA in October 2023 that illustrated the IFRS IC decision and enacted a restrictive position on the assessment of Principal vs. Agent under IFRS 15 for such transactions. The Q4 2023 revenue is therefore restated by € +48 million. The impact affected Eviden in North America RBU.

    Reconciliation between the 2023 reported fourth quarter revenue and the 2023 fourth quarter revenue at constant scope and foreign exchange rates is presented below, by Business Lines and Regional Business Units:

    Q4 2023 revenue
    In € million
    Q4 2023 published Restatement Q4 2023 restated Internal transfers Scope effects Exchange rates effects Q4 2023*
    Eviden            1,247                   48 1,295     -1 -22 8           1,280   
    Tech Foundations           1,308              1,308    1 -1 21           1,329   
    Total 2,555 48 2,602 0 -23 29 2,608
                   
                   
    Q4 2023 revenue
    In € million
    Q4 2023 published Restatement Q4 2023 restated Internal transfers Scope effects Exchange rates effects Q4 2023*
    North America 483 48 531 -1 -1 -1 528
    Benelux and the Nordics 233 0 233 0 -1 0 232
    UK / IR 433 0 433 0 -3 18 447
    Central Europe 582 0 582 0 -2 0 580
    Southern Europe 571 0 571 0 -16 0 556
    Growing markets 250 0 250 0 0 12 261
    Others & Global structures 3 0 3 1 0 0 4
    Total 2,555 48 2,602 0 -23 29 2,608

    *: at constant scope and December 2024 average exchange rates

    Disclaimer

    This document contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including references, concerning the Group’s expected growth and profitability in the future which may significantly impact the expected performance indicated in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are linked to factors out of the control of the Company and not precisely estimated, such as market conditions or competitors’ behaviors. Any forward-looking statements made in this document are statements about Atos’s beliefs and expectations and should be evaluated as such. Forward-looking statements include statements that may relate to Atos’s plans, objectives, strategies, goals, future events, future revenues or synergies, or performance, and other information that is not historical information. Actual events or results may differ from those described in this document due to a number of risks and uncertainties that are described within the 2023 Universal Registration Document filed with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on May 24, 2024 under the registration number D.24-0429, as updated by chapter 2 “Risk factors” of the first amendment to Atos’ 2023 universal registration document filed with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on November 7, 2024 under the registration number D.24-0429-A01 and by chapter 2 “Risk factors” of the second amendment to Atos’ 2023 universal registration document filed with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on December 11, 2024 under the registration number D.24-0429-A02, and the half-year report filed published on August 6, 2024. Atos does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation or responsibility to update or amend any of the information above except as otherwise required by law.

    This document does not contain or constitute an offer of Atos’s shares for sale or an invitation or inducement to invest in Atos’s shares in France, the United States of America or any other jurisdiction. This document includes information on specific transactions that shall be considered as projects only. In particular, any decision relating to the information or projects mentioned in this document and their terms and conditions will only be made after the ongoing in-depth analysis considering tax, legal, operational, finance, HR and all other relevant aspects have been completed and will be subject to general market conditions and other customary conditions, including governance bodies and shareholders’ approval as well as appropriate processes with the relevant employee representative bodies in accordance with applicable laws.

    About Atos

    Atos is a global leader in digital transformation with circa 78,000 employees and annual revenue of circa €10 billion. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 68 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

    The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

    Contacts

    Investor relations:

    David Pierre-Kahn | investors@atos.net | +33 6 28 51 45 96

    Sofiane El Amri | investors@atos.net | +33 6 29 34 85 67

    Individual shareholders: +33 8 05 65 00 75

    Press contact: globalprteam@atos.net

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  • MIL-OSI: ASML publishes agenda Annual General Meeting 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ASML publishes agenda Annual General Meeting 2025
    Nomination Karien van Gennip as new member of the Supervisory Board

      
    VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands, March 5, 2025 – Today, ASML Holding NV (ASML) has published the agenda for the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) which will be held in ASML’s TWINSCAN Auditorium in Veldhoven on Wednesday, on April 23, 2025, starting at 10:00 CET.

    The AGM will be organized in a hybrid format. Shareholders may attend the AGM in person or virtually.

    The agenda with the explanatory notes and other meeting documents are available on ASML’s website asml.com/agm2025.

    Changes to Supervisory Board
    ASML furthermore announces that Annet Aris will not stand for re-election as a member of the Supervisory Board at the end of her current term, which ends per the 2025 AGM.

    The Supervisory Board expresses its thanks to Annet Aris, who has served on the Supervisory Board since 2015, for her valuable contributions, in particular as Vice Chair of the Supervisory Board and member of the Remuneration, Selection & Nomination and Technology Committees. The Supervisory Board wishes her all the best for the future.

    The Supervisory Board nominates Karien van Gennip for appointment as a member of the Supervisory Board effective from the 2025 AGM. Karien van Gennip, a Dutch citizen, has a wealth of leadership experience spanning professional services, financial services, and public policy. Most recently, between January 2022 and July 2024, Karien van Gennip served as the Minister of Social Affairs and Employment and Deputy Prime Minister in the Dutch government.

    With an educational background in physics from Delft University of Technology, and an MBA from INSEAD, Karien van Gennip worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company in the early stages of her professional career. She transitioned to leadership roles in the public domain and in finance, serving as a Director Supervision at the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets, Secretary of State of Economic Affairs/Minister for Foreign Trade in the Dutch government between 2003 and 2007, and as a Member of the Dutch Parliament between 2006 and 2008. Karien van Gennip held various management positions at ING between 2008 and 2020, most recently as the CEO of ING France, after which she served as the CEO of Dutch healthcare insurer VGZ until 2022.

    “We are very pleased to nominate Karien van Gennip for appointment to our Supervisory Board. With her broad background and rich experience, the Supervisory Board expects that she will bring great value and new perspectives to the Supervisory Board,” said Nils Andersen, Chair of the Supervisory Board.

    The agenda of the 2025 AGM also includes the nomination to reappoint Birgit Conix as a member of the Supervisory Board for four years, effective April 23, 2025. Terri Kelly has been elected as the Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board, following the retirement of Annet Aris.

    Media Relations contacts Investor Relations contacts
    Monique Mols +31 6 5284 4418 Jim Kavanagh +31 40 268 3938
    Sarah de Crescenzo +1 925 899 8985 Pete Convertito +1 203 919 1714
    Karen Lo +886 9 397 88635 Peter Cheang +886 3 659 6771

      
    About ASML
    ASML is a leading supplier to the semiconductor industry. The company provides chipmakers with hardware, software and services to mass produce the patterns of integrated circuits (microchips). Together with its partners, ASML drives the advancement of more affordable, more powerful, more energy-efficient microchips. ASML enables groundbreaking technology to solve some of humanity’s toughest challenges, such as in healthcare, energy use and conservation, mobility and agriculture. ASML is a multinational company headquartered in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, with offices across EMEA, the US and Asia. Every day, ASML’s more than 44,000 employees (FTE) challenge the status quo and push technology to new limits. ASML is traded on Euronext Amsterdam and NASDAQ under the symbol ASML. Discover ASML – our products, technology and career opportunities – at www.asml.com.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Tech chief begins Spain trip

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    Secretary for Innovation, Technology & Industry Prof Sun Dong visited Barcelona in Spain and attended the Mobile World Congress 2025 with a delegation of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) sector yesterday.

     

    The Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) co-ordinated the participation of Hong Kong’s I&T enterprises and institutions in the congress to set up the Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, showcasing the latest solutions in advanced electronics and robotics, artificial intelligence and data technology, digital transformation and the startup ecosystem.

     

    Prof Sun attended the networking reception at the pavilion and witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the HKTDC and the Barcelona City Council to promote trade and business relations between enterprises in the two places, and collaboration between the HKSTPC and 22@Network Barcelona to enhance the global connection of startups.

     

    Afterwards, he met Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, & Universities of Spain Juan Cruz Cigudosa to discuss issues of mutual interest, including strengthening bilateral co-operation in technological innovation and research.

     

    Additionally, Prof Sun and the delegation visited the Barcelona Biomedical Research Park, one of the largest biomedical research clusters in Southern Europe bringing together research centres and researchers in biomedical fields.

     

    The delegation focused on its cross-institutional collaboration model and clinical transformation outcome and applications, as well as various support services provided to the research centres in the park.

     

    They also toured the headquarters of ISDIN, a cosmeceutical brand, and learnt about its solutions for dermatology conditions and research achievements in products.

     

    Prof Sun encouraged the company to leverage on Hong Kong’s unique international business environment as well as its distinctive advantage of connecting with both the Mainland and the world to expand business in Hong Kong, the Mainland and the Asian market.

     

    While attending the Chinese New Year reception hosted by the Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office in Brussels in the evening, the technology chief shared with the leaders and executives of the business and political sectors and I&T community in Barcelona the vision and efforts of Hong Kong to develop into an international I&T centre.

     

    Also during the reception, he had a brief exchange with Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Barcelona Meng Yuhong.

     

    After arriving in Barcelona a day earlier, Prof Sun visited the Barcelona Activa, a public trading company integrated in the area of Economy & Economic Promotion of Barcelona City Council, and met Chief Executive Officer of Catalonia Trade & Investment Office Agency for Business Competitiveness Jaume Baró.

     

    On the same day, he had dinner with representatives of the participating I&T enterprises and organisations.

     

    Prof Sun will continue his visit in Barcelona today where he plans to deliver a keynote speech at the Global System for Mobile Communications Association Ministerial Programme session of the Mobile World Congress.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Bridging Health and Heritage: IOM’s Impact at Zambia’s Ncwala Ceremony

    Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

    Chipata – Zambia, a nation at the heart of Southern Africa, is a crossroads for countless migrants seeking hope and safety. The International Organization for Migration (IOM), with support from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has been instrumental in addressing the health needs of these vulnerable populations through the SRHR-HIV Knows No Borders (KNB) Programme. 

    During the 2025 Ncwala Traditional Ceremony in Chipata, Eastern Province, IOM’s presence was both impactful and transformative. The ceremony, known for its vibrant Ngoni dances and cultural significance, provided a unique platform for IOM to engage with the community on critical health issues. Chief Madzimawe of the Ngoni speaking people of Kasenengwa District praised IOM’s efforts, noting, “My subjects have benefited immensely from the SRHR programmes. We’ve seen a significant reduction in teenage pregnancies and child marriages.” However, he also highlighted ongoing challenges such as the restrictive age of consent when a young person under the age of 16 wishes to access SRH services and commodities.” 

    Gift (pseudonym), a 20-year-old migrant sex worker from Malawi, shared her positive experience, “Since arriving in December 2024, I regularly visit Mchenjeza health post in Vubwi District to access male condoms for protection and contraception.” Her story underscores the importance of accessible reproductive health services for all, regardless of migration status. Akuya Sobana, Nurse In-Charge at Chikoma Rural Health Centre, emphasized the programme’s impact, stating, “Since 2021, the KNB programme has benefited over 6,000 clients, including migrants, sex workers, and young vulnerable people.” She noted that all 14 health facilities in Vubwi district now offer essential services to targeted clients, including those from neighboring countries. 

    During the three-day Ncwala ceremony, IOM reached out to 9,119 clients with key health messages, distributed 58,840 male condoms, and referred 4,267 clients to health centers. Additionally, 3,267 individuals received various services, including family planning, HIV testing, and STI screening. Gracious Mulenga, an ART Nurse and Adolescent Focal Point Person from Chipata District Hospital, observed, “IOM’s participation in the Ncwala ceremony yielded a remarkable response, particularly from male attendees. Many men eagerly accepted condoms, demonstrating a growing awareness of safe sexual practices.” 

    The statistics from the event are telling: 357 family planning strips of tablets were given to female clients, 54 individuals received Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PreP), 2,900 were screened for Hematocrit (HCT), 20 females were counseled for Gender-Based Violence, and 15 received mental health and psychosocial support. IOM’s engagement at the Ncwala ceremony not only highlighted the Organization’s commitment to promoting sexual and reproductive health but also fostered a deeper understanding of the socio-economic dynamics related to migration. By integrating cultural heritage with health initiatives, IOM is making significant strides in empowering marginalized communities and ensuring access to essential healthcare services. 

    Emmanuel Sinkala, Migration, Health and Gender Assistant at IOM, remarked, “N’cwala aligns well with IOM’s mission to support communities affected by migration and to foster understanding of the socio-economic dynamics related to migration.” Through its unwavering commitment, the Knows No Borders programme continues to transcend migration status and geographical boundaries, empowering communities and promoting a comprehensive approach to health and well-being.

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