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Saxony-Anhalt Embraces Change as an Opportunity: Billions Invested in Key Transformation Industries

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Companies are currently injecting nearly three billion euros into projects in Saxony-Anhalt, marking a significant commitment to transformative initiatives. When factoring in Intel’s giga-investments, an additional zero needs to be appended.

MAGDEBURG, Germany, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The largest investment project not only in Saxony-Anhalt but in all of Europe is Intel’s establishment in Magdeburg. Approximately 30 billion euros are set to be invested in the construction of multiple chip factories. The company has initiated collaborations with six universities in Saxony-Anhalt and is actively recruiting its initial workforce. Approval processes commenced in February, paving the way for the production of the world’s most advanced chips in the two factories starting from 2027.

 

In addition to Intel, numerous other semiconductor companies are also making substantial investments. Sioux Technologies, a globally recognized technology accelerator with around 1,100 employees, is developing strategic high-tech solutions for various markets such as semiconductors, laboratory and medical technology, mechatronics, imaging, mobility, and clean energy. In Barleben, Sioux plans to invest around 20 million euros in a research and development center, gradually creating three hundred highly qualified permanent jobs.

Meanwhile, in Bernburg, a large high-performance distribution center for semiconductors and electronic components is taking shape. The topping-out ceremony for Avnet’s Electronics Distribution Center was celebrated in November 2023, with an investment volume exceeding 225 million euros. Over the next eight years, around 700 jobs are expected to be created in Bernburg.

Sven Schulze, Minister for Economic Affairs, Tourism, Agriculture, and Forestry of the State of Saxony-Anhalt, emphasizes the economic dynamism of the region against the backdrop of these examples: “Saxony-Anhalt is on the fast track. High-profile fast-track approvals, a central location in Europe, close collaboration with educational institutions, and attractive conditions such as affordable rents and sufficient childcare spaces make investments and living here exceptionally appealing.”

Life Sciences Take Pioneering Role in Saxony-Anhalt’s Future

Saxony-Anhalt is establishing itself as a leader in the field of Life Sciences, showcasing the state’s future resilience. The mRNA Center in Halle (Saale) is taking shape, with the Wacker Chemie AG demonstrating serious ambitions in this cutting-edge technology through a substantial investment exceeding 100 million euros. The new facility is expected to host around 200 employees. Additionally, the Magdeburg-based medical technology company Neoscan Solutions recently secured a contract to build the world’s most powerful 14 Tesla MRI magnet for human examinations.

Chemical parks in Saxony-Anhalt are undergoing expansion and sustainable transformation, with Germany’s largest Chemical Park Leuna, being one of the nation’s largest construction sites. Over 100 companies from eleven nations are investing 1.3 billion euros in research and green chemistry. The expansion is set to create up to 250 direct and 750 indirect jobs, primarily in the sustainable chemistry sector. AMG Lithium has chosen the Chemical Park Bitterfeld-Wolfen for a 140-million-euro investment to purify lithium hydroxide, transforming it into a battery-grade raw material – a unique endeavor in Europe.

Innovations in renewables and storage technologies

NexWafe, a US-based company, is investing 30 million euros in Bitterfeld-Wolfen to establish a factory for producing solar wafers, a crucial material for the photovoltaic industry. In Bitterfeld, the German company Silicon Products, in collaboration with a French partner, aims to produce high-purity silicon carbide, a vital resource for nearly all semiconductor manufacturers.

TESVOLT AG, a leading technology company in commercial and industrial energy storage, plans to construct a new Gigafactory in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, investing around 60 million euros. The long-term goal is to create over 400 new jobs, particularly in research and development.

The automotive and logistics sectors are also experiencing rapid development from international players. LMG Manufacturing, an aluminum die-casting specialist, inaugurated its new manufacturing hall in Hoym/Seeland after just ten months of construction. Daimler Truck’s largest logistics project commenced with the official groundbreaking in Halberstadt in September 2023. The Global Parts Center in Halberstadt/Harz aims to deliver spare parts worldwide starting in 2025, generating approximately 450 jobs with an investment of nearly 500 million euros.

Dr. Robert Franke, Managing Director of the Investment and Marketing Corporation Saxony-Anhalt mbH, emphasizes, “Saxony-Anhalt is an attractive and sought-after location for settlement. We are witnessing significant investments not only in the chip industry but also in various other sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and the automotive industry. This underscores why Saxony-Anhalt has gained considerable international visibility.”

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CONTACT: Sabine Kraus, +49 391/568 9920, sabine.kraus@img-sachsen-anhalt.de 

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DXC Technology Names Brad Novak as Chief Information Officer

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Veteran Technology Executive Joins DXC’s Leadership Team

ASHBURN, Va., Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced the appointment of Brad Novak as Chief Information Officer. Novak joins DXC’s leadership team, with a strong focus on leveraging AI throughout DXC operations. He will report to DXC’s Chief Administrative Officer, James Walker.

In this role, Novak will strategically embed AI across the infrastructure. He will also lead the team to integrate, standardize and consolidate various platforms, tools, and processes to enhance workforce productivity and operational efficiency. 

Novak is a senior technologist and brings over 30 years of experience in financial services, spanning application development, infrastructure and service management. He has worked at several global financial services firms, most recently Barclays, where he was the CTO for the Corporate and Investment Bank, leading technology architecture and strategy. Novak has also worked in Private Equity and Venture Capital, assessing investment opportunities and advising portfolio companies on their technology strategies.   

For more information DXC’s leadership team, visit here.

Forward Looking Statements

All statements in this press release that do not directly and exclusively relate to historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements.” These statements represent current expectations and beliefs, and no assurance can be given that any result, goal or plan set forth in any forward-looking statement can or will be achieved. Such statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements, many of which are outside of our control. For a written description of these factors, see the section titled “Risk Factors” in DXC’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and any updating information in subsequent SEC filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements which speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update or release any revisions to any forward-looking statement or to report any events or circumstances after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.

About DXC Technology

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) helps global companies run their mission-critical systems and operations while modernizing IT, optimizing data architectures, and ensuring security and scalability across public, private and hybrid clouds. The world’s largest companies and public sector organizations trust DXC to deploy services to drive new levels of performance, competitiveness, and customer experience across their IT estates. Learn more about how we deliver excellence for our customers and colleagues at DXC.com.

CONTACT: Mihir Bellamkonda, Media Relations, mihir.bellamkonda@dxc.com; Roger Sachs, Investor Relations, roger.sachs@dxc.com

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Class Action Filed Against Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (KSPI) – February 18, 2025 Deadline to Join – Contact The Gross Law Firm

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NEW YORK, Jan. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ: KSPI).

Shareholders who purchased shares of KSPI during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.

CONTACT US HERE:

https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/joint-stock-company-kaspi-kz-loss-submission-form/?id=119693&from=4 

CLASS PERIOD: January 19, 2024 to September 19, 2024

ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz continued doing business with Russian entities, and also providing services to Russian citizens, after Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, thereby exposing the Company to the undisclosed risk of sanctions; (2) the Company engaged in undisclosed related party transactions; (3) certain of the Company’s executives have links to reputed criminals; and (4) as a result, defendants’ statements about Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz’s business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

DEADLINE: February 18, 2025 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/joint-stock-company-kaspi-kz-loss-submission-form/?id=119693&from=4 

NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of KSPI during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is February 18, 2025. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.

WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is a nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company’s stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

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The Gross Law Firm
15 West 38th Street, 12th floor
New York, NY, 10018
Email: dg@securitiesclasslaw.com 
Phone: (646) 453-8903

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Canadian defined benefit pension plans show slightly decreased funded levels in Q4: Aon

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TORONTO, Jan. 2, 2025 /CNW/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, announced today that the aggregate funded ratio for Canadian pension plans in the S&P/TSX Composite Index decreased to 105.5 percent compared to 105.8 percent at the end of the third quarter, according to the Aon Pension Risk Tracker. A year ago, it was at 100.7 percent.

The Aon Pension Risk Tracker calculates the aggregate funded position on an accounting basis for companies in the S&P/TSX Composite Index with defined benefit plans. To access Aon’s interactive tracker, which dates to 2013, click here.

Key findings for the quarter ending December 31, 2024 include:

Pension assets gained 2.3 percent over the fourth quarter of 2024.The long-term Government of Canada bond yield increased 20 basis points (bps) relative to the previous quarter rate, and credit spreads narrowed by 29 bps. This combination resulted a decrease in the discount rate, from 4.42 percent to 4.33 percent.

“Most pension plans performed well in 2024, with a meaningful uptick in funded ratios,” said Nathan LaPierre, partner, Wealth Solutions, Aon. “Uncertainty is the name of the game for 2025. Many plan sponsors likely still have room to derisk and should consider doing so in light of healthy funded positions and that uncertainty.”

About Aon

Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues in over 120 countries provide our clients with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses.

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