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April 23, 2024

Earnings call: Getinge reports steady Q1 growth, maintains full-year outlook

Getinge AB (GETI B), a leading global provider of medical technology products and solutions, reported a 5.2% increase in sales for the first quarter of 2024, with a steady organic sales performance despite previous year's high comparative figures from COVID-19 impacts in China. The company's order intake rose by 7.8%, showing organic growth across all business areas and regions.

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April 23, 2024

Earnings call: ServisFirst Bancshares reports strong Q1 growth

ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. (NYSE:SFBS) began the first quarter of 2024 on a positive note, showcasing significant growth in net loans and a robust loan pipeline. The bank's Chief Credit Officer, Henry Abbott, reported an improvement in credit quality, while the Chief Financial Officer, Kirk Pressley, noted the highest net interest income since Q1 of 2023 and an optimistic outlook for the year. The bank is preparing to enter a new market and has strengthened its team with nine new bankers. Despite a rise in non-performing assets, which was attributed to a single credit, ServisFirst remains well-positioned against its competitors in this area. The bank's liquidity position appears solid, with expectations of deposit growth and a lift in yields on earning assets. ServisFirst's customer base is expanding, buoyed by a more optimistic outlook and receding recession concerns.

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April 23, 2024

Earnings call: Cathay General Bancorp reports Q1 income dip amid loan challenges

Cathay General Bancorp (NASDAQ:CATY) experienced a 13.4% decrease in net income during the first quarter of 2024, reporting $71.4 million, as revealed in their recent earnings call. The decline was attributed to a mark-to-market loss from equity securities and an increased FDIC special assessment. Despite a decrease in total gross loans, the bank saw a significant increase in total deposits.

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April 23, 2024

Earnings call: SAP sees record cloud growth in Q1 2024

SAP SE (ETR:SAPG) (SAP) reported a robust start to 2024, with its first-quarter earnings showcasing a significant surge in cloud revenue and backlog, alongside a healthy increase in operating profit. The company's cloud revenue climbed by 25% to EUR 3.9 billion, while the current cloud backlog expanded by 28% to a record EUR 14.2 billion. Operating profit rose by 19% to EUR 1.5 billion, reflecting strong performance across various regions and a strategic focus on cloud and AI-driven growth.

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