financial performance

Wolters Kluwer (WTKWY) repurchased 196,897 shares between July 10-16, 2025, at an average price of €139.16, totaling €27.4 million. This is part of their €1 billion share buyback program for 2025. To date, they’ve repurchased 3,885,856 shares for €590.6 million, averaging €151.99 per share. They’re using third parties to execute €350 million of the buybacks between May 8 and July 28, 2025 for capital reduction.

Baxter International Inc. (BAX) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on October 1, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 29, 2025. This establishes an indicated annual dividend rate of $0.68 per share. Baxter, a global medtech leader, provides a wide array of healthcare solutions. The release also contains cautionary statements regarding forward-looking financial projections and potential deviations in dividend payouts.

Aker Solutions reported robust Q2/H1 2025 results. Q2 EBITDA margin was 8.3%, EPS NOK 1.46, net cash NOK 2.1bn, with order intake NOK 10.9bn and backlog NOK 68.0bn. H1 EPS was NOK 2.81. Revenue rose to NOK 15.2bn in Q2, driven by Life Cycle growth despite renewables margin pressure. The CEO highlighted project milestones and tech advances (e.g., autonomous drones). The company maintains its 2025 guidance: revenue exceeding NOK 55bn and underlying EBITDA margin (ex-OneSubsea) of 7.0-7.5%.

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) will announce its second-quarter 2025 financial results before market open on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. A conference call for investors and analysts to discuss the performance will be held the same day at 11:00 a.m. ET. The call can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-8029. A webcast and replay will be available on the company’s investor relations website.

Carnival Corporation & plc will release its Q2 2025 earnings on June 24, 2025, with a call at 10 AM EDT. The results, affecting brands like Carnival Cruise Line and Princess Cruises, will be accessible via website. Investors will analyze the performance of the world’s largest cruise company within the leisure travel market.

Elbit Systems Ltd. announced an upgrade of its long-term credit rating to “ilAA+” by S&P Global Ratings Maalot, citing strong operating performance and a record high backlog due to geopolitical tensions. The company’s short-term rating was reaffirmed. Elbit reported $1.9 billion in revenue and a $23.1 billion order backlog as of March 31, 2025.

Flex LNG Ltd. announced the successful completion of a $175 million JOLCO lease financing for the Flex Courageous, generating $42 million in net proceeds and extending debt maturity to 2035, while reducing debt costs. This is the first step in the company’s refinancing program targeting three vessels with a 37-year backlog. Flex LNG plans to refinance two more vessels in 2025 to further strengthen its financial position, which is already robust with a cash balance of $410 million.

Lenovo Group reported strong fiscal year results with annual revenue rising 21.5% YoY to RMB 498.5 billion ($68.7 billion), its second-highest on record. Non-PC businesses now make up 47% of total revenue, up 5% points, with all regions achieving double-digit growth. R&D investment grew 13%, with R&D staff comprising 27.8% of its workforce. CEO Yang Yuanqing highlighted strategic focuses on hybrid AI infrastructure, in-house semiconductor development (including a 5nm chip prototype), and operational efficiency through vertical integration. The company emphasized long-term growth driven by innovation, supply chain control, and market analytics, rather than short-term gains.