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Investment combines U.S. entertainment and women’s sports content with VEON’s digital platforms and Jungo TV’s distribution across 65 countries

WUHU, China, Nov. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the inaugural LEPAS Global Elegant Lifestyle Week, 34 Elegant Driving Ambassadors from 15 countries joined the LEPAS L6 EV's first-ever LEPAS Global Journey of Elegant Driving. Traveling nearly 700 kilometers from Shanghai to Wuhu via Tonglu, Qiandao Lake and She County, they experienced the vehicle's versatility and refined performance across urban roads, highways and mountain routes.

Frontline plc (the “Company”) announces that its 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on December 7, 2026. A copy of the Notice of Annual General Meeting and associated information including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for 2025 can be found on our website at www.frontlineplc.cy and attached to this press release.

This family-owned business marks a year of US production at its Conover facility, where personalized baby blankets and larger custom name blankets are knitted to order from 100% organic cotton.

ZURICH-SCHLIEREN, Switzerland and CONCORD, Mass., Nov. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Molecular Partners AG (SIX, NASDAQ: MOLN), a clinical-stage biotech company developing a novel class of medicines known as DARPin therapeutics (“Molecular Partners” or the “Company”), today announced the presentation of new preclinical data supporting an attractive therapeutic window for MP0632, a logic-gated Switch-DARPin T cell engager (TCE) with integrated CD2 co-stimulation, at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 2026 conference.

Leiden, the Netherlands, November 6, 2026: Pharming (Euronext Amsterdam: PHARM/Nasdaq: PHAR), a global biotechnology company focused on rare immune and genetic diseases, today announced that the U.K. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved an extension of the marketing authorization of Joenja®, an oral, selective phosphoinositide 3-kinase delta (PI3Kδ) inhibitor, to include children aged 4 to 11 years weighing at least 27kg with activated PI3K delta syndrome (APDS), a rare primary immunodeficiency.

VALLOUREC ALIGNS ITS FINANCIAL STRUCTURE WITH ITS INVESTMENT-GRADE PROFILE WITH A NEW €750 MILLION MULTICURRENCY REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY

3Q26 revenue rises 17.5% YoY on higher ARPU, 3Q26 EBITDA up 10.3%

Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone

NEW HOPE, Pa., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orchestra BioMed Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OBIO) (“Orchestra BioMed” or the “Company”), a biomedical innovation company accelerating high-impact technologies to patients through strategic collaborations with market-leading global medical device companies, announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 15,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $5.00 per share (the “Offering”). In addition, the Company granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,250,000 shares of its common stock at the public offering price per share, less underwriting discounts and commissions. All of the securities are being offered by the Company. The Offering is expected to close on November 9, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

Continues To Lead Macau’s Non-Gaming Diversification Through MICE, Entertainment And Sporting Events

K2 Global recognized alongside Sequoia Capital, Thrive Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Altimeter, Benchmark, Valor Equity Partners, and General Catalyst

NEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BCP Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: BCIC) (“BCIC” or “the Company”) today announced that it is postponing its Third Quarter 2026 financial results release and conference call, originally scheduled for November 5, 2026 and November 6, 2026, respectively.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Triller (ILLRW) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ossium Health, a bioengineering company that built the world's first bank of organ donor-derived bone marrow, today announced that four abstracts have been selected for presentation at the 68th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting and Exposition, taking place December 12–15, 2026, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until December 8, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Millrose Properties, Inc. (“Millrose” or the “Company”) (NYSE: MRP), if they purchased or otherwise acquired Millrose Properties, Inc. securities between February 7, 2025 and October 2, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

TORONTO, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martinrea International Inc. (TSX : MRE) today announced it will report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026 on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the results the same day at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate, please dial 416-855-9085 (Toronto area) or 800-990-2777 (toll free Canada and US) and enter participant code 07994#. Please call 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until October 30, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Honeywell Aerospace, Inc. (“Honeywell Aerospace” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: HONA), if they purchased Honeywell Aerospace, Inc. shares on the open market between June 29, 2026 and September 1, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In FuelCell (FCEL) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until December 14, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Gildan Activewear Inc. (“Gildan” or the “Company”) (NYSE: GIL), if they purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s publicly traded securities between February 19, 2025 and June 15, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In D-Wave (QBTS) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

MNTN’s stock is down more than 50%; Ademi LLP is investigating MNTN for potential securities fraud.

STRA’s stock is down more than 20%; Ademi LLP is investigating Strategic Education for potential securities fraud.

Distribution Reinvestment Plan Terminated

Five Reports Evaluate Virtual Assistants, AI-Powered Fintech Tools and AI Search Retrieval across Retirement, HSA, Banking, Brokerage and Annuity

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phoenix Energy One, LLC, (“Phoenix Energy” or the “Company”), an energy company (NYSE American: PHXE.P) focused on oil and gas exploration and production across key U.S. basins will hold a public earnings call on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 1:30 PM PT to review third quarter operating and financial results. Curtis Allen, Chief Financial Officer, will present an overview of the Company’s oil and gas portfolio, along with a detailed review of the financial performance and more noteworthy accomplishments of the quarter.

Celebrating its third consecutive year as a certified Most Loved Workplace® and second year among America’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®, Vortex Doors continues to be recognized for its positive workplace culture, dedicated employees, and commitment to creating a supportive work environment

Now just two weeks away, 900 North Michigan Shops' 10th annual tree-lighting ceremony, Illuminate 900, returns with live performances, festive experiences, and seasonal food and drink, all in support of Make-A-Wish Illinois.

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aura Minerals Inc. (Nasdaq: AUGO) (B3: AURA33) (“Aura” or the “Company”) announced today that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has declared and approved the payment of a dividend (the “Dividend”) of US$0.72 per common share (approximately US$60.42 million in total). This payment exceeds the minimum distribution foreseen under the Company’s Dividend Policy (the “Dividend Policy”). Under the Dividend Policy, the Company may determine quarterly cash dividends in an aggregate amount equal to 20% of its reported Adjusted EBITDA3 for the relevant three months, less sustaining capital expenditures and exploration capital expenditures for the same period. 

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until December 7, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against The Ensign Group, Inc. (“Ensign” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: ENSG), if they purchased or otherwise acquired The Ensign Group, Inc. securities between February 10, 2022 and June 18, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Lincoln (LINC) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Doximity (DOCS) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until December 28, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Everest Group, Ltd. (“Everest” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EG), if they purchased or otherwise acquired Everest common stock between February 8, 2024 and October 27, 2025, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until December 7, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against The Chemours Company (“Chemours” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CC), if they purchased or otherwise acquired The Chemours Company securities between February 20, 2026 and August 4, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware.

Mt. Laurel Township, NJ, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leader’s Advantage Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: LEDRU) (the “Company”) announced today that, commencing November 6, 2026, holders of the units sold in the Company’s initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Company’s Class A ordinary shares and warrants included in the units. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. The Class A ordinary shares and warrants that are separated will trade on The Nasdaq Global Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbols “LEDR” and “LEDRW,” respectively. Those units not separated will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol “LEDRU.” Holders of units will need to have their brokers contact Odyssey Transfer & Trust Company, the Company’s transfer agent, in order to separate the units into shares of Class A ordinary shares and warrants.

New 80,000-square-foot facility will usher in a new era for Wildcat basketball while advancing a mission that extends far beyond athletics

SAN RAMON, Calif., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), a leading global medical device company, announced today it will report fourth quarter and full year 2026 financial results on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 4:15 PM ET. Following the release, the Company will host a conference call at 5:00 PM ET to discuss the results and current corporate developments.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Litigation Partner Brandon Walker Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses In Fervo (FRVO) To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Regency Centers Corporation (“Regency Centers,” “Regency” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: REG) today reported financial and operating results for the period ended September 30, 2026, and provided updated 2026 earnings guidance. For the three months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders was $0.41 and $0.58, respectively, per diluted share.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until December 7, 2026 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Duolingo, Inc. (“Duolingo” or the “Company”) (NasdaqGS: DUOL), if they purchased Duolingo, Inc. Class A common stock between May 2, 2025 and February 26, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: STRW) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend on its common stock in the amount of $0.17 per share (the “Dividend”). The Dividend will be payable in cash on December 30, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 16, 2026.

SOUTH BEND, Ind., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strawberry Fields REIT, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: STRW) (the “Company”) reported today its operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Adjusted EBITDA of $77 million and Net Loss of $46 million

TORONTO, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX: CG) (NYSE: CGAU) (“Centerra” or the “Company”) announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX”) has accepted the renewal of its normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”) for an additional one-year period. The Company also announced that its Langeloth Metallurgical Facility (“Langeloth”) has entered into a new $75 million working capital credit facility.

FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral flow cytometry leader Cytek Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CTKB) today announced that its Cytek Aurora® Evo system has been named Drug Discovery Innovation of the Year in the 2026 BioTech Breakthrough Awards. The annual program recognizes innovative companies, products and services across the life sciences and biotechnology industries.

TORONTO, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91) (“Quantum BioPharma” or the “Company”), a biopharmaceutical company dedicated to building a portfolio of innovative assets and biotech solutions for the treatment of challenging neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders and alcohol misuse disorders with drug candidates in different stages of development, today announced that it has filed a supplement (the “Supplement”) to its management information circular dated September 28, 2026 (the “Circular”) in connection with the annual general and special meeting of shareholders of the Company scheduled for November 10, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. (Eastern time) (the “Meeting”).

VCYT’s stock is down more than 50%; Ademi LLP is investigating Veracyte for potential securities fraud.

In a release issued under the same headline on Thursday, November 5th by Altus Group Limited (TSX: AIF), please note that in the table in the Business Outlook Section, and under Implied AR $ and Revenues for FY 2026, the number should be 457.5 instead of 475.5. The corrected release follows: 

VA rules let a lender charge up to 1% of the loan amount. This San Antonio team charges none of it on purchases, and it wants veterans to read Section A of the Loan Estimate before they pick a lender.

Amsterdam, 5 November 2026 (Regulated Information) --- AMG Critical Materials N.V. (“AMG”, EURONEXT AMSTERDAM: “AMG”, DEUTSCHE BÖRSE: “ADG”) reports third quarter 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $78 million, a 22% improvement compared to the $64 million in the third quarter of 2025. AMG ended the quarter with a strong balance sheet highlighted by our $550 million of total liquidity as of September 30, 2026.

Elevated dining concept to bring vibrant experience and chef-curated selections to the capital city 

NEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westgate Resorts today announced that two of its signature properties have earned three Top 10 honors in Newsweek’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards celebrating the nation’s best vacation ownership resorts.

ISTANBUL, Nov. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading (d/b/a “Hepsiburada”) (NASDAQ: HEPS), a leading Turkish e-commerce platform (referred to herein as “Hepsiburada” or the “Company”), today announces its unaudited financial results for the third quarter and the nine months ended September 30, 2026.

2026 National Litter Study honored for outstanding research in Sustainability, Environment & Climate.

Consumer Lifestyle Expert Kathy Buccio Shares Walmart’s Affordable Holiday Entertaining Solutions and Tips for Stress-Free Celebrations

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nkarta, Inc. (Nasdaq: NKTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing engineered natural killer (NK) cell therapies to treat autoimmune diseases, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xtreme One Entertainment, Inc. (OTC: XONI) today announced it has acquired full ownership of the two court judgments now totaling $892,000, plus accruing post-judgment interest and all present and future claims against Williamsburg Venture Holdings, LLC (“WVH”) and its founder Ronald Glenn. The transfer was completed through an Assignment of Interest Agreement between Xtreme One and shareholders and co-Plaintiffs Daniel Acciavatti and Thomas Humphries and became effective in the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

September 30, 2026 Quarter Highlights:

First participant dosed in QUELL-DME, a Phase 2 trial of BGE-102, a potential best-in-class oral NLRP3 inhibitor, in diabetic macular edema; topline results anticipated in the second half of 2027

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- X-Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: XE) (“X-energy” or “the Company”), a leading developer of advanced nuclear reactors and fuel technology today announced the selection of Fluor Corporation (“Fluor”) for design and engineering services to support Energy Northwest’s Cascade Advanced Energy Facility, a proposed Xe-100 advanced small modular reactor (“SMR”) facility near Richland, Washington. The selection builds on Fluor's work on X-energy's first proposed Xe-100 project in Texas, enabling best practices and learnings to carry into a second-of-a-kind project, supporting accelerated long-term standardized project execution.

BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Micron Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: MU) today announced that Linnie M. Haynesworth has informed the Company that she will retire from its board of directors at the annual shareholders meeting expected to be held on January 14, 2027.

IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: TARS), today announced that management plans to attend the following upcoming investor conferences:

Expanded expo hall, record attendance and global participation mark a milestone year for the supplement, food and beverage ecosystem

NEW YORK, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercer International Inc. (Nasdaq: MERC) today reported third quarter 2026 Operating EBITDA of negative $2.9 million, an improvement from negative $28.1 million in the same quarter of 2025 and negative $21.0 million in the second quarter of 2026.

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Net Sales of $202.1 million, up 32.5% SequentiallyRaises Second Half 2026 Net Sales OutlookNet Income of $29.9 million; Record Operating Income of $40.9 millionGross Margin Expands 580 Basis Points to 29.7%Diluted EPS of $1.30 for the QuarterTotal Debt Reduced by Approximately $34.9 million During the Quarter

CHICAGO, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced today that David Gilbert has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2027, as part of a planned leadership transition from current CFO Todd Cello. Cello will remain CFO through December 31, 2026, and will then serve as a full-time advisor through March 1, 2027.

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AGNT, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGNT), formerly eXp World Holdings, Inc., (the “Company,” “AGNT” or “we”), the holding company for eXp Realty®, NextHome, Inc., FrameVR.io and SUCCESS® Enterprises, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Dallas, Texas, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Valhi, Inc. (NYSE: VHI) reported net income attributable to Valhi stockholders of $30.2 million, or $1.06 per share, in the third quarter of 2026 compared to a net loss of $22.2 million, or $.78 per share, in the third quarter of 2025. For the first nine months of 2026, Valhi reported net income attributable to Valhi stockholders of $54.5 million, or $1.91 per share, compared to a net loss of $4.4 million, or $.15 per share, in the first nine months of 2025. Net income attributable to Valhi stockholders increased in the third quarter of 2026 as compared to the same period of 2025 primarily due to higher operating income from our Chemicals Segment partially offset by lower operating income from our Real Estate Management and Development Segment. Net income attributable to Valhi stockholders increased in the first nine months of 2026 as compared to the same period of 2025 primarily due to higher operating income from our Chemicals Segment.

MIAMISBURG, Ohio, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accelevation Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: ACCV) ("Accelevation"), a leading designer, manufacturer, and installer of customized structural, electrical, and mechanical systems for mission-critical infrastructure, today announced that it will report third-quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, November 13, 2026, to discuss the results.

MIAMI, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) announced that on November 5, 2026, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC), a Laureate subsidiary in Peru, acquired all of the capital stock of Universidad de Ciencias y Artes de América Latina (UCAL), a Peruvian higher education institution, for a purchase price of approximately $35 million, which includes campus real estate valued at approximately $25 million. UCAL will become part of UPC upon completion of an integration process.

CINCINNATI, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $545 million in revenue for the third quarter of 2026. Income attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $20.7 million or 21 cents per share.

Dallas, Texas, Nov. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kronos Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:KRO) today reported net income of $34.8 million, or $.30 per share, in the third quarter of 2026 compared to a net loss of $37.0 million, or $.32 per share, in the third quarter of 2025. For the first nine months of 2026, Kronos reported net income of $45.2 million, or $.39 per share, compared to a net loss of $28.1 million, or $.24 per share, in the first nine months of 2025. Net income increased in the third quarter and first nine months of 2026 compared to the same periods in 2025 primarily due to higher income from operations as a result of the effects of higher sales and production volumes, lower raw material costs (primarily feedstock costs) and lower production costs resulting from cost reduction initiatives implemented in the fourth quarter of 2025, partially offset by higher distribution costs. Additionally, average TiO2 selling prices for the third quarter of 2026 were higher than the prior-year period. Our results of operations in the third quarter and first nine months of 2025 were significantly impacted by reduced demand in all major markets and unabsorbed fixed production costs due to reduced production volumes. Comparability of our results was also impacted by the effects of changes in currency exchange rates.