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| 26.06.25 11:00:00 | Air Premia Adds Eighth Aircraft, Accelerating Global Route Expansion |  |
| – Eighth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner delivered on June 25 SEOUL, South Korea, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia, South Korea's leading hybrid airline, has taken delivery of its eighth aircraft—a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner—on the morning of June 25, signaling a major step forward in its fleet and route expansion strategy.Air Premia adds eighth aircraft, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, accelerating global route expansion. The new aircraft, identical in model to the existing fleet, is equipped with advanced Rolls-Royce engines. It features a total of 344 seats, including 35 in premium economy and 309 in standard economy class. The Dreamliner will enter service following standard inspections by regulatory authorities. With this addition, Air Premia aims to enhance operational stability and further improve service quality across its network. This marks the airline's second aircraft delivery in 2025 and sets the tone for business growth in the second half of the year. The company is also preparing to add a fourth spare engine, reinforcing its operational flexibility and readiness. With the expanded fleet, Air Premia plans to scale up service on existing high-demand routes while launching new destinations. The airline currently operates four transpacific routes—Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Honolulu—as well as four key routes in Asia: Bangkok, Tokyo Narita, Da Nang, and Hong Kong. This strategic focus on mid- to long-haul markets reflects Air Premia's distinctive service model. "This eighth aircraft is more than just a fleet addition—it represents a key milestone in expanding our global network," said an Air Premia spokesperson. "We remain committed to delivering safe, on-time operations and earning continued trust from our customers." Air Premia positions itself as a Hybrid Service Carrier (HSC), offering essential premium services at competitive prices. The company's mission is to become an airline loved for smart, value-driven travel. In a recent development, AP Holdings (Tire Bank Group) acquired a 70% stake in Air Premia, becoming its largest shareholder. About Air Premia Air Premia, the only long-haul specialized airline in South Korea, operates on the philosophy of being a "beloved airline that provides high-quality services with only the essentials" as a Hybrid Service Carrier (HSC) at reasonable prices. Since commencing its first international flights in July 2022, Air Premia has rapidly established itself by flying to destinations such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Bangkok, and Narita. Notably, it operates long-haul routes that low-cost carriers (LCCs) typically do not cover, all while maintaining a competitive edge in pricing compared to HSCs. This aligns well with the current trend of "value-for-money travel." Story Continues To book your flight or discover more about Air Premia, please visit https://www.airpremia.com/kr/en.AIR PREMIA Logo (PRNewsfoto/Air Premia)Cision View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/air-premia-adds-eighth-aircraft-accelerating-global-route-expansion-302491602.html SOURCE Air Premia View Comments |
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| 22.06.25 11:00:00 | Rolls-Royce plots market domination after ‘Turban Tufan’s’ turnaround | |
| Tufan Erginbilgiç is launching a renewed assault on the jet engine and nuclear power markets - Hollie Adams/Bloomberg Five years after Rolls-Royce nearly collapsed under the weight of Covid, the British manufacturing giant is plotting a new era of industrial domination. Under the guidance of boss Tufan Erginbilgiç, nicknamed “Turbo”, Rolls has overcome an era of financial chaos and mismanagement to launch a renewed assault on the jet engine and nuclear power markets. As he declared the next stage of the company’s strategy last week, the former BP executive said Rolls’s revival will soon contribute “the single biggest item for economic growth for the UK”. It is far from the gloomy message he told workers after landing as chief executive in 2023, when he described the engineering giant as a “burning platform”. Speaking at the Paris Air Show last week, he said Rolls is stepping up plans to make engines for the short-haul planes that dominate air travel, after quitting the sector more than a decade ago. To some degree, the announcement encapsulated the radical turnaround at Britain’s leading manufacturer, which now has a market capitalisation of £75bn, seven times higher than when Erginbilgiç took over in January 2023. He said talks with potential partners have intensified as Rolls aims to re-enter the £1.6 trillion short-haul aviation market, which will see the company building and maintaining engines for the likes of Ryanair. At the same time, its selection this month as preferred bidder to supply small modular reactors (SMRs) to the new Great British Nuclear has also given Rolls a critical first-mover advantage in the sector, according to the boss. The decision has already unleashed huge export interest as nations examine SMRs as a solution to requirements for cheaper power, energy security and decarbonisation. Some 78pc of the SMR supply chain can be satisfied in Britain, he said, compared with just 60pc for offshore wind. Taken together, the two initiatives promise to create about 55,000 jobs across the supply chain, 40,000 of those in the aerospace sector and the rest in nuclear. An artist’s impression of the small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) planned by Rolls-Royce - Rolls-Royce/via Reuters Airline bosses hailed the return of Rolls to the short-haul market, particularly as it will pile pressure on the incumbents Pratt & Whitney (P&W) and General Electric (GE). József Váradi, the chief executive of low-cost carrier Wizz Air, urged Rolls to avoid teaming up with other engine manufacturers and instead go it alone. His support is perhaps unsurprising after Wizz has suffered years of disruption from defective engines made by P&W. He said: “I would welcome Rolls-Royce more as a third party as opposed to a joint venture party with one of the current players. “There will be a hell of a lot of growth in narrow-body planes in the future, so I definitely think it can bear more than two. A tripartite market would do a lot better for us.” Bringing a new engine to the market would cost £3bn, according to Erginbilgiç, who called on the Government to provide support matching the levels received by GE and P&W in the US. Story Continues Rolls-Royce is stepping up plans to make engines for the short-haul planes - Graham Barclay/Bloomberg In return, he said, Rolls would deliver “the single biggest item for economic growth for the UK”. Rolls’s new short-haul turbine would need to produce about 30,000 pounds of thrust, compared with almost 100,000 for its larger A350 engine. He suggested this could be achieved by combining the core of a business jet engine with technology from the ongoing Ultrafan programme. Rolls has said it plans to produce a demonstrator engine in two years, hopefully coinciding with Airbus and Boeing’s plans to launch new single-aisle models before the end of the decade. However, Váradi warned that a new engine is likely to come under intense scrutiny in light of problems suffered by the current generation of turbines, as supply chain constraints have triggered maintenance delays and safety concerns. He said: “The regulator is going to be a lot more rigid and prudent than before, given all the issues in the industry. This is a long game with no room for shortcuts.” Erginbilgiç said he is wedded to a traditional design for the new engine, and has no plans to embrace the “open rotor” approach being pursued by GE, which features large, curved propeller blades with no casing and aims to replicate the lower fuel burn of turboprop planes. Tufan Erginbilgiç believes nuclear is the only solution for European countries if they want net zero and supply security - Jose Sarmento Matos/Bloomberg While an open rotor might deliver a 20pc gain in efficiency compared with current engines, Rolls believes it can get within 2pc of that with a more conventional design at far less risk. He said: “Our competitor is a very capable company. But you are changing everything: the aircraft, the engine, so the risk profile is by definition a lot greater.” Boeing has also questioned the use of an open rotor to power the next generation of single-aisle planes, while Erginbilgiç said there are concerns about the additional noise and whether people will want to look out of the window and see such an unusual engine. He said: “I’m not sure passengers would like to see a big fan. Not everybody is comfortable with flying so you need to make it as comfortable and safe as possible.” Meanwhile, Erginbilgiç, who was formerly a partner at private equity firm Global Infrastructure Partners, said that the company’s SMR venture is now ready for take off after receiving government backing. He said the biggest export market is likely to be in Europe, “where nuclear is the only solution if you want net zero and supply security”. Rolls already has a reactor contract in the Czech Republic and expects to sign a deal in Sweden soon, though the chief executive said that Rolls must carefully manage its order book. Crucial advantage Construction of each SMR will take five years initially, he said, with two under way at any given time. He said: “We need to build our reputation, then business will come. It’s not a new technology, but it’s a new application. While SMRs are not the same as “big nuclear,” he said, “this industry doesn’t have a great track record and we don’t want to join that group”. However, he said that Rolls-Royce, which has 42,000 staff, holds a crucial advantage in both gas turbines and modular reactors. He said: “Only three companies in the world can do [jet engines] and barriers to entry are enormous. “And if we are not the world leader in SMRs, we did something wrong, because there is no other private company in the world with our nuclear capability.” Asked if he had considered moving on with Rolls-Royce now ready to embark on a new phase in its 120-year history, the 65-year-old said he was “very committed” and not tempted by potential lucrative rewards elsewhere. He said: “It’s not about money. If money was important, I wouldn’t have come from private equity, trust me. I’m here because I would like to be here.” View Comments |
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| 29.05.25 23:09:43 | Causeway International Value's Strategic Moves: Carnival Corp Takes Center Stage | |
| Exploring the Latest N-PORT Filing and Investment Strategies Causeway International Value (Trades, Portfolio) recently submitted the N-PORT filing for the first quarter of 2025, providing insights into its investment moves during this period. Established on October 26, 2001, the Causeway International Value (Trades, Portfolio) Fund is managed with a focus on long-term growth of capital and income. The fund invests in companies in developed countries outside the U.S. that typically pay dividends or repurchase shares, with up to 15% of assets potentially allocated to emerging markets. The investment process involves screening, fundamental research, and portfolio construction, adhering to a value-driven, bottom-up approach. The fund prioritizes mid- to large-cap stocks in developed international markets, offering diversification benefits to U.S. portfolios, and emphasizes experienced personnel and a dedicated team focus. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 10 Warning Signs with XPAR:KER.Causeway International Value's Strategic Moves: Carnival Corp Takes Center Stage Summary of New Buy Causeway International Value (Trades, Portfolio) added a total of 7 stocks, among them: The most significant addition was Carnival Corp (NYSE:CCL), with 9,069,855 shares, accounting for 1.37% of the portfolio and a total value of $177.13 million. The second largest addition to the portfolio was E.ON SE (XTER:EOAN), consisting of 6,445,086 shares, representing approximately 0.75% of the portfolio, with a total value of 97,287,240. The third largest addition was Capgemini SE (XPAR:CAP), with 597,563 shares, accounting for 0.7% of the portfolio and a total value of 89,788,930. Key Position Increases Causeway International Value (Trades, Portfolio) also increased stakes in a total of 47 stocks, among them: The most notable increase was Kering SA (XPAR:KER), with an additional 763,386 shares, bringing the total to 2,352,280 shares. This adjustment represents a significant 48.05% increase in share count, a 1.23% impact on the current portfolio, with a total value of 489,370,420. The second largest increase was Renesas Electronics Corp (TSE:6723), with an additional 8,999,800 shares, bringing the total to 31,289,300. This adjustment represents a significant 40.38% increase in share count, with a total value of ?419,672,440. Summary of Sold Out Causeway International Value (Trades, Portfolio) completely exited 8 holdings in the first quarter of 2025, as detailed below: Danone SA (XPAR:BN): Causeway International Value (Trades, Portfolio) sold all 1,476,610 shares, resulting in a -0.96% impact on the portfolio. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ:CHKP): Causeway International Value (Trades, Portfolio) liquidated all 496,630 shares, causing a -0.9% impact on the portfolio. Story Continues Key Position Reduces Causeway International Value (Trades, Portfolio) also reduced positions in 15 stocks. The most significant changes include: Reduced Nintendo Co Ltd (TSE:7974) by 963,600 shares, resulting in a -35.86% decrease in shares and a -0.55% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of ?10,365 during the quarter and has returned 11.34% over the past 3 months and 34.13% year-to-date. Reduced Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE:RR.) by 5,002,666 shares, resulting in a -9.39% reduction in shares and a -0.35% impact on the portfolio. The stock traded at an average price of 6.65 during the quarter and has returned 16.26% over the past 3 months and 52.12% year-to-date. Portfolio Overview At the first quarter of 2025, Causeway International Value (Trades, Portfolio)'s portfolio included 69 stocks. The top holdings included 3.8% in Kering SA (XPAR:KER), 3.64% in Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (LSE:RR.), 3.59% in Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LSE:RKT), 3.59% in Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (XKRX:005930), and 3.54% in Alstom SA (XPAR:ALO). The holdings are mainly concentrated in 11 industries: Financial Services, Industrials, Technology, Healthcare, Consumer Defensive, Consumer Cyclical, Basic Materials, Communication Services, Utilities, Energy, and Real Estate.Causeway International Value's Strategic Moves: Carnival Corp Takes Center Stage This article, generated by GuruFocus, is designed to provide general insights and is not tailored financial advice. Our commentary is rooted in historical data and analyst projections, utilizing an impartial methodology, and is not intended to serve as specific investment guidance. It does not formulate a recommendation to purchase or divest any stock and does not consider individual investment objectives or financial circumstances. Our objective is to deliver long-term, fundamental data-driven analysis. Be aware that our analysis might not incorporate the most recent, price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative information. GuruFocus holds no position in the stocks mentioned herein. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. View Comments |
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| 21.04.25 13:40:10 | Is RollsRoyce (RYCEY) Stock Outpacing Its Aerospace Peers This Year? | |
| For those looking to find strong Aerospace stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Is Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RYCEY) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock's year-to-date performance in comparison to its Aerospace peers, we might be able to answer that question. Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC is one of 53 companies in the Aerospace group. The Aerospace group currently sits at #2 within the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank gauges the strength of our 16 individual sector groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). Within the past quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for RYCEY's full-year earnings has moved 17.9% higher. This shows that analyst sentiment has improved and the company's earnings outlook is stronger. Our latest available data shows that RYCEY has returned about 36.1% since the start of the calendar year. In comparison, Aerospace companies have returned an average of 1.2%. This shows that Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC is outperforming its peers so far this year. One other Aerospace stock that has outperformed the sector so far this year is Woodward (WWD). The stock is up 1.7% year-to-date. In Woodward's case, the consensus EPS estimate for the current year increased 2.7% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Breaking things down more, Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC is a member of the Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry, which includes 27 individual companies and currently sits at #21 in the Zacks Industry Rank. Stocks in this group have lost about 3.1% so far this year, so RYCEY is performing better this group in terms of year-to-date returns. Woodward is also part of the same industry. Going forward, investors interested in Aerospace stocks should continue to pay close attention to Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC and Woodward as they could maintain their solid performance. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RYCEY) : Free Stock Analysis Report Woodward, Inc. (WWD) : Free Stock Analysis Report Story Continues This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research |
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| 21.04.25 05:49:46 | Are Investors Undervaluing Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LON:RR.) By 46%? |  |
| Key Insights The projected fair value for Rolls-Royce Holdings is UK£13.26 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Rolls-Royce Holdings' UK£7.14 share price signals that it might be 46% undervalued Our fair value estimate is 65% higher than Rolls-Royce Holdings' analyst price target of UK£8.03 Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of Rolls-Royce Holdings plc (LON:RR.) as an investment opportunity by taking the expected future cash flows and discounting them to today's value. This will be done using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model. There's really not all that much to it, even though it might appear quite complex. We generally believe that a company's value is the present value of all of the cash it will generate in the future. However, a DCF is just one valuation metric among many, and it is not without flaws. For those who are keen learners of equity analysis, the Simply Wall St analysis model here may be something of interest to you. Our free stock report includes 3 warning signs investors should be aware of before investing in Rolls-Royce Holdings. Read for free now. The Calculation We use what is known as a 2-stage model, which simply means we have two different periods of growth rates for the company's cash flows. Generally the first stage is higher growth, and the second stage is a lower growth phase. In the first stage we need to estimate the cash flows to the business over the next ten years. Where possible we use analyst estimates, but when these aren't available we extrapolate the previous free cash flow (FCF) from the last estimate or reported value. We assume companies with shrinking free cash flow will slow their rate of shrinkage, and that companies with growing free cash flow will see their growth rate slow, over this period. We do this to reflect that growth tends to slow more in the early years than it does in later years. Generally we assume that a dollar today is more valuable than a dollar in the future, so we discount the value of these future cash flows to their estimated value in today's dollars: 10-year free cash flow (FCF) forecast 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 Levered FCF (£, Millions) UK£2.87b UK£3.13b UK£3.55b UK£4.25b UK£4.68b UK£5.03b UK£5.34b UK£5.60b UK£5.83b UK£6.04b Growth Rate Estimate Source Analyst x7 Analyst x9 Analyst x8 Analyst x5 Est @ 9.97% Est @ 7.67% Est @ 6.06% Est @ 4.93% Est @ 4.14% Est @ 3.59% Present Value (£, Millions) Discounted @ 6.5% UK£2.7k UK£2.8k UK£2.9k UK£3.3k UK£3.4k UK£3.5k UK£3.4k UK£3.4k UK£3.3k UK£3.2k ("Est" = FCF growth rate estimated by Simply Wall St) Present Value of 10-year Cash Flow (PVCF) = UK£32b Story Continues We now need to calculate the Terminal Value, which accounts for all the future cash flows after this ten year period. The Gordon Growth formula is used to calculate Terminal Value at a future annual growth rate equal to the 5-year average of the 10-year government bond yield of 2.3%. We discount the terminal cash flows to today's value at a cost of equity of 6.5%. Terminal Value (TV)= FCF2034 × (1 + g) ÷ (r – g) = UK£6.0b× (1 + 2.3%) ÷ (6.5%– 2.3%) = UK£148b Present Value of Terminal Value (PVTV)= TV / (1 + r)10= UK£148b÷ ( 1 + 6.5%)10= UK£79b The total value is the sum of cash flows for the next ten years plus the discounted terminal value, which results in the Total Equity Value, which in this case is UK£111b. In the final step we divide the equity value by the number of shares outstanding. Compared to the current share price of UK£7.1, the company appears quite undervalued at a 46% discount to where the stock price trades currently. Remember though, that this is just an approximate valuation, and like any complex formula - garbage in, garbage out.LSE:RR. Discounted Cash Flow April 21st 2025 Important Assumptions The calculation above is very dependent on two assumptions. The first is the discount rate and the other is the cash flows. If you don't agree with these result, have a go at the calculation yourself and play with the assumptions. The DCF also does not consider the possible cyclicality of an industry, or a company's future capital requirements, so it does not give a full picture of a company's potential performance. Given that we are looking at Rolls-Royce Holdings as potential shareholders, the cost of equity is used as the discount rate, rather than the cost of capital (or weighted average cost of capital, WACC) which accounts for debt. In this calculation we've used 6.5%, which is based on a levered beta of 0.814. Beta is a measure of a stock's volatility, compared to the market as a whole. We get our beta from the industry average beta of globally comparable companies, with an imposed limit between 0.8 and 2.0, which is a reasonable range for a stable business. See our latest analysis for Rolls-Royce Holdings SWOT Analysis for Rolls-Royce Holdings Strength Debt is well covered by earnings and cashflows. Weakness Earnings growth over the past year underperformed the Aerospace & Defense industry. Dividend is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Aerospace & Defense market. Opportunity Annual revenue is forecast to grow faster than the British market. Trading below our estimate of fair value by more than 20%. Threat Total liabilities exceed total assets, which raises the risk of financial distress. Annual earnings are forecast to grow slower than the British market. Next Steps: Whilst important, the DCF calculation ideally won't be the sole piece of analysis you scrutinize for a company. It's not possible to obtain a foolproof valuation with a DCF model. Preferably you'd apply different cases and assumptions and see how they would impact the company's valuation. For instance, if the terminal value growth rate is adjusted slightly, it can dramatically alter the overall result. What is the reason for the share price sitting below the intrinsic value? For Rolls-Royce Holdings, we've compiled three further aspects you should assess: Risks: Case in point, we've spotted 3 warning signs for Rolls-Royce Holdings you should be aware of, and 1 of them is a bit concerning. Management:Have insiders been ramping up their shares to take advantage of the market's sentiment for RR.'s future outlook? Check out our management and board analysis with insights on CEO compensation and governance factors. Other Solid Businesses: Low debt, high returns on equity and good past performance are fundamental to a strong business. Why not explore our interactive list of stocks with solid business fundamentals to see if there are other companies you may not have considered! PS. Simply Wall St updates its DCF calculation for every British stock every day, so if you want to find the intrinsic value of any other stock just search here. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content?Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. View Comments |
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| 07.04.25 11:00:00 | Comply365 Announces Acquisition of Rolls-Royce's SMS Business | |
| Accelerates investment in safety management to create a leading, global all-in-one operational content, safety and training management offering BELOIT, Wis. and BRISTOL, England and WELLINGTON, New Zealand, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Comply365, LLC ("Comply365"), a leading global provider of operational content, safety and training management solutions for the aviation, rail, defense and space industries, announced today it has acquired Rolls-Royce's SMS business, a global provider of safety and compliance management systems ("SMS"). The acquisition of Rolls-Royce's SMS business follows the recently announced but pending acquisition of ASQS. These acquisitions represent Comply365's commitment to investment in safety management and the company's mission to create a best-in-class, integrated offering to elevate safety and operational performance for its worldwide aviation, rail, defense and space customers. As part of the change in ownership, the Rolls-Royce SMS solution will revert to its former name – AQD. Comply365 is a portfolio company of Insight Partners and Liberty Hall Capital Partners ("Liberty Hall"). This acquisition of AQD will further strengthen Comply365's product capabilities and service offering in safety management and add a significant number of leading aviation customers to its global customer base. The AQD team will bring deep industry knowledge and a sophisticated SMS offering to complement Comply365's existing SMS product, SafetyNet and ASQS's SMS product, iQSMS. The combination of three best-in-class SMS offerings and additional domain expertise further positions Comply365 as a trusted player in the safety management space. Ilia Kostov, CEO of Comply365, said: "We are delighted to add the expertise and extensive aviation experience of the AQD team which further bolsters Comply365's offering in the safety management space. The acquisition of AQD, along with our recently announced acquisition of ASQS, reinforces our commitment to driving investment and innovation in safety management. These acquisitions strengthen our vision for creating a best-in-class, integrated offering that connects the essential functions of operational content management, safety management and training management." Henry Frankievich, Managing Director at Insight Partners, said: "The acquisition of AQD further strengthens Comply365's position as a leading force in the global safety management sector. This transaction will help accelerate the execution of Comply365's strategy to provide greater value through a unified offering for its extensive global customer base." James Black, Partner at Liberty Hall Capital Partners added: "Building on Comply365's existing strengths in safety management, the acquisitions of ASQS and AQD represent significant milestones in the company's next phase of growth. We are thrilled to support Comply365's continued organic and inorganic investment in safety management which aligns with the company's broader vision of delivering a comprehensive offering focused on connecting the mission-critical functions of safety, training and operational performance." Story Continues Pez Kooner, Senior Vice President at Rolls-Royce said: "As part of our ongoing transformation, Rolls-Royce has made the decision to exit our SMS business and complete a share sale with Comply365. I'd like to thank the Rolls-Royce SMS team for their hard work and dedication to our customers. I know this level of professionalism will continue under the new management and I wish the team all the success at Comply365." Legal advice to Comply365 was provided by Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP. Rolls-Royce was advised by their in-house legal counsel, supported by DLA Piper in New Zealand. About Comply365 Comply365 is a leading provider of Operational Content Management, Safety Management and Training Management in the highly regulated industries of aviation, defense, rail and space. Comply365 provides a powerful combination of expertise and products underpinned by unified best practices, empowering its customers to elevate operational excellence, transform safety management and training management, with closer integration of relevant data sets across domains. Comply365 product portfolio ensures its customers' crews and assets are always geared for peak operational performance, unlocking unparalleled financial and operational gains through more streamlined, robust and agile operations. Comply365 is the trusted technology partner of many of the most progressive aviation, defense, rail and aerospace organizations worldwide. For more information, please visit comply365.com. About Insight Partners Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of September 30, 2024, the firm has over $90B in regulatory assets under management. Insight Partners has invested in more than 800 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and the Bay Area. Insight's mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with tailored, hands-on software expertise along their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on X @insightpartners. About Liberty Hall Liberty Hall Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on investments in businesses serving the global aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall's principals have a 25-plus year history of working together and have led the investment of over $2.5 billion in equity capital in over 30 businesses serving multiple segments of the aerospace and defense industry, including the investment of over $1.0 billion in equity capital since the formation of Liberty Hall. Liberty Hall was founded in July 2011 as the first, and remains the only, private equity firm singularly focused on investments in middle market businesses serving the aerospace and defense industry. Liberty Hall executes a proven and repeatable investment strategy designed to transform middle market businesses into larger, more capable and diverse strategic assets. For more information, please visit libertyhallcapital.com. About Rolls Royce Holdings plc Rolls-Royce is a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. Our products and service packages help our customers meet the growing need for power across multiple industries; enable governments to equip their armed forces with the power required to protect their citizens; and connect people, societies, cultures and economies together. Rolls-Royce has a local presence in 48 countries and customers in over a hundred more, including airlines and aircraft leasing companies, armed forces and navies, and marine and industrial customers. Through our multi-year transformation programme, we are building a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing Rolls-Royce. We are building the financial capacity and agility to allow us to successfully develop and deliver the products that will support our customers through the energy transition. Annual underlying revenue was £17.8 billion in 2024, and underlying operating profit was £2.46 billion. Rolls-Royce Holdings plc is a publicly traded company (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY, LEI: 213800EC7997ZBLZJH69)Cision View original content:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/comply365-announces-acquisition-of-rolls-royces-sms-business-302420923.html SOURCE Comply365 View Comments |
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| 03.04.25 13:40:13 | Is RollsRoyce (RYCEY) Outperforming Other Aerospace Stocks This Year? | |
| Investors interested in Aerospace stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Is Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RYCEY) one of those stocks right now? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out. Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC is one of 53 individual stocks in the Aerospace sector. Collectively, these companies sit at #2 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different groups, measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the sector to gauge the strength of each group. The Zacks Rank is a successful stock-picking model that emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions. The system highlights a number of different stocks that could be poised to outperform the broader market over the next one to three months. Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC is currently sporting a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RYCEY's full-year earnings has moved 17.9% higher within the past quarter. This is a sign of improving analyst sentiment and a positive earnings outlook trend. Based on the most recent data, RYCEY has returned 40% so far this year. At the same time, Aerospace stocks have gained an average of 11.5%. This means that Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC is outperforming the sector as a whole this year. Another stock in the Aerospace sector, Woodward (WWD), has outperformed the sector so far this year. The stock's year-to-date return is 14.3%. The consensus estimate for Woodward's current year EPS has increased 2.6% over the past three months. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). Breaking things down more, Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC is a member of the Aerospace - Defense Equipment industry, which includes 27 individual companies and currently sits at #19 in the Zacks Industry Rank. This group has gained an average of 5.1% so far this year, so RYCEY is performing better in this area. Woodward is also part of the same industry. Investors with an interest in Aerospace stocks should continue to track Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC and Woodward. These stocks will be looking to continue their solid performance. Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RYCEY) : Free Stock Analysis Report Woodward, Inc. (WWD) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research View Comments |
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| 01.04.25 20:42:00 | How to Find the Best Cheap Stocks Under $10 to Buy in April | |
| The S&P 500 popped on the final day of March to end a rough quarter on an upbeat note. The benchmark still fell 6% in Q1, with the Nasdaq down over 10%. Tariff uncertainty and a wave of profit-taking following a stellar run off the market’s 2022 lows drove the downturn. Wall Street began the second quarter struggling to find direction and waiting to see what Trump’s April 2 tariff updates will look like. No one knows what is just around the corner. What we do know is that the Nasdaq has dropped from some of its most overheated RSI levels in the past 20 years to roughly neutral. On top of that, the outlook for earnings growth remains strong and the Fed is projected to cut interest rates twice more in 2025. This backdrop should give long-term investors confidence to buy into the downturn and the uncertainty. Today we explore how to find great cheap stocks trading for $10 a share or less that investors might want to buy in April. On top of their cheap price tags, Wall Street analysts are high on all of these stocks and their improving earnings outlooks earn them strong Zacks Ranks. Penny Stocks One dollar or less used to be the common threshold for what we call “penny stocks.” Today, the SEC has expanded penny stocks to securities that trade for less than $5 a share. Many investors avoid these stocks because they are speculative in nature. Meanwhile, penny stocks often trade infrequently and hold wide bid/ask spreads. These stocks also carry many other traits that, in many cases, cause excessive volatility. With that said, some penny stocks perform incredibly well, which helps them remain attractive. Stocks Under $10 Moving on, let’s briefly discuss the next class of cheap stocks. Stocks that trade in the $5 to $10 range are generally less risky than their penny stock counterparts. Investors might be more likely to have heard of these companies or seen the tickers. They are, however, still inherently more speculative than many other higher-priced stocks. Investors can obviously find winning stocks for under $10 if they are extremely selective. So today, we narrowed the list of thousands of these more speculative stocks down to a more manageable group of $10 and under stocks that might help boost your portfolio. Screen Parameters • Price less than or equal to $10 • Volume greater than or equal to 1,000,000 • Zacks Rank less than or equal to 2 (No Holds, Sells or Strong Sells.) • Average Broker Rating less than or equal to 3.5 (Average Broker Rating of a Hold or Better.) • # of Analysts in Rating greater than or equal to 2 (Minimum of at least two analysts covering the stock.) Story Continues • % Change F1 Earnings Estimate Revisions -- 12 Weeks greater than or equal to 0 (Preferably upward earnings estimate revisions, but definitely no downward revisions.) Here is one stock out of the nearly 70 highly-ranked names trading under $10 a share that made it through the screen today… Buy This Cheap, Soaring Stock and Hold Forever? Rolls-Royce RYCEYis a historic engine maker at the cutting edge of complex power and propulsion solutions for aircraft, ships, and beyond. Rolls-Royce is utilizing its expertise in nuclear propulsion systems to design cutting-edge small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) technology and micro-reactors.Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Rolls-Royce is successfully revamping and streamlining its business to boost profitability after a disappointing decade. Former oil industry executive Tufan Erginbilgic took over as CEO in January 2023. RYCEY grew its operating profit by 55% in 2024 on 16% higher sales. It is now well ahead of schedule on Rolls-Royce’s goal of quadrupling profits by the end of 2028. The engine giant reinstated its dividend and rolled out a share buyback program. On top of that, the firm is looking to expand its reach into the larger narrowbody aircraft segment. RYCEY is projected to grow its revenue by 19% in 2025 and 8% in 2026 to help boost its adjusted earnings by 27% and 19%, respectively. Rolls-Royce’s earnings estimates continue to climb, helping it land a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).Zacks Investment Research Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Rolls-Royce shares have soared over 650% in the past three years. At $10, RYCEY still trades 49% below its Average Zacks price target of $14.60 a share. On the valuation front, Rolls-Royce trades in line with its 10-year median and near its industry at 28.4X forward 12-month earnings. Get the rest of the stocks on this list and start looking for the newest companies that fit these criteria. It's easy to do. And it could help you find your next big winner. Start screening for these companies today with a free trial to the Research Wizard. You can do it. Click here to sign up for a free trial to the Research Wizard today. Want more articles from this author? Scroll up to the top of this article and click the FOLLOW AUTHOR button to get an email each time a new article is published. Disclosure: Officers, directors and/or employees of Zacks Investment Research may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. An affiliated investment advisory firm may own or have sold short securities and/or hold long and/or short positions in options that are mentioned in this material. Disclosure: Performance information for Zacks’ portfolios and strategies are available at: www.zacks.com/performance_disclosure Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RYCEY) : Free Stock Analysis Report This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com). Zacks Investment Research View Comments |
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| 25.03.25 11:45:59 | Rolls-Royce CEO fired managers and held staff brainstorms as part of a ‘4 pillar’ turnaround plan that led to 500% share price jump | |
| Just two years ago, Tufan Erginbilgiç, then newly installed as CEO of Rolls-Royce, gave a grim warning to the engine maker’s employees, describing the company as a “burning platform” facing its “last chance” at survival, as he lamented its track record of destroying value with each of its investments. With that considered, Rolls-Royce’s turnaround since—including a 500% share price jump and hitting profit targets two years ahead of schedule—is nothing short of astounding. But Erginbilgiç, a former BP executive who doesn’t regard himself as ruthless, took a fairly rudimentary approach to instill a successful turnaround at a group that has added more than $70 billion to its market value in the last two years. Rolls-Royce manufactures engines for major plane manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing, on large, dual-aisle aircraft. The group is also a supplier of engines and propulsion systems for combat aircraft and submarines to government defense departments including the Ministry of Defense in the U.K. Despite that, when Erginbilgiç joined Rolls-Royce, the company was near its floor for market valuation, bogged down by falling air travel during the COVID-19 pandemic and costly contracts with loss-making clients. An industry-wide rebound in travel demand and some astute contract negotiations are among the headline points that explain Rolls-Royce’s turnaround. In the background, though, are the fruits of an ambitious plan involving each of Rolls-Royce’s 42,000 employees. Rolls-Royce CEO’s 4 pillars In an interview with the Financial Times, a victorious Erginbilgiç described how he leaned on “four pillars” to encourage wholesale change throughout his organization. The first pillar involved showing staff the extent of the difficulties faced by the company, exemplified by Erginbilgiç’s “burning platform” comments, which both shocked and focused his employees. Tougher stances were to follow. Under Erginbilgiç’s guidance, the company laid off 2,500 employees in 2023, mostly in middle manager positions, the FT reports. At the same time, Erginbilgiç held workshops for 500 employees to allow brainstorming and the implementation of the best ideas. Erginbilgiç’s third pillar required the company to set clear performance targets. The company now has 17 targets, including improving the amount of time its engines were on the wing of a plane, rather than losing money in the repair shop. The fourth pillar of the turnaround aimed to ensure Rolls-Royce’s targets were attacked with “pace and intensity.” “If you don’t have a strategy that can cascade down to 42,000 people it won’t get delivered,” Erginbilgiç summarized to the FT. Story Continues Bosses are increasingly turning to management practices that can help them get their message across directly to as many staffers as possible. In some cases, this is driven by urgency and, in other cases, by technological advancement. Speaking to Fortune last year, Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson described how he used the “Fight Club” approach to encourage employees to begin using its AI agent. Hudson initially got a small group of people in a room using the tool, before allowing word of mouth to help uptake of the technology spread. Meanwhile, Bayer, a similarly struggling European giant, also turned to a personnel shakeup to combat investor pessimism. Bayer’s CEO, Bill Anderson, got rid of more than 5,000 employees, mostly in managerial positions, and asked employees to self-organize and work in 90-day “sprints” in self-directed teams.A year after Bayer’s attack on bureaucracy began, Anderson said attrition at the company had fallen. This story was originally featured on Fortune.com View Comments |
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| 23.03.25 07:00:00 | Rolls-Royce explores shifting engine-making to US to counter Trump tariffs | |
| Rolls-Royce may seek to hire more American workers to dampen the impact of tariffs - Rolls-Royce Rolls-Royce is preparing to ramp up production in the US as it seeks to counter damage wrought by Donald Trump’s escalating trade war. The UK engineering giant is drawing up emergency contingency plans to lessen the impact of tariffs, which is likely to involve hiring more US workers and expanding its North American operations. Bosses are racing to complete a review after the US president slapped levies on Canada, China and Mexico, while also issuing threats against the UK and Europe. To avoid the most damaging effects of the trade war, Rolls is exploring how much production can be transferred from the targeted countries to the US, where it employs 6,000 workers across 11 sites. This will allow Rolls to take on more new work without being subject to tariffs. Rolls warned investors earlier this month about the impact of “rising protectionism”, which has been brought about by Mr Trump’s return to the White House. A source said the Derby-based manufacturer was “tipping the balance” towards the US in response to the tariffs. “If you are making something in countries like China then you’ll be looking at whether you can do it in the US instead,” they said. This will no doubt be seen as a victory for Mr Trump, who has said tariffs will boost American manufacturing, protect jobs and improve the economy. It comes ahead of the president’s “liberation day” on April 2, when Mr Trump plans to reset global trade by unleashing reciprocal tariffs on countries around the world. “We’re getting back to some of the wealth that very, very foolish presidents gave away because they had no clue what they were doing,” Mr Trump said last week. While Rolls is only considering moving production out of countries currently hit by tariffs, the company cannot rule out transfers from UK and European sites should the White House expand its trade war. In a warning to shareholders, Rolls said tariffs against key trade partners “could lead to increased costs and consequently realign the global supply chain”. It said: “Market exposures are being monitored, and we are adapting supply chain strategies to ensure resilience amid potential protectionist measures and evolving trade dynamics.” The so-called feasibility assessment is currently being carried out at Rolls, which will determine how much the company can increase capacity in the US. “It will enable us to look at the art of the possible,” said a Rolls insider. Rolls generated £5.94bn of its revenues in North America last year, up from £4.67bn the year prior. America accounts for a third of the company’s total turnover, with the US Department of Defence, Boeing and Lockheed Martin among its largest clients. Story Continues US aerospace giant Boeing is among Roll-Royce’s largest clients - Edgar Su/REUTERS The nature of its supply chain is that many products made in the US are destined for US customers, meaning they will not be hit with export tariffs. “If we’re delivering it in the States then we will try to make it in the States,” the source added. In recent years, Rolls has ramped up investment across its US operations, including $1bn in its Indianapolis site. Outside of the US, Rolls generates £2.6bn of revenues in the UK and £6.5bn in Europe last year. A Rolls spokesman said: “We have additional capacity within some of our US operations and continuously seek to explore options to ensure that our global internal supply chain is optimised for delivery to customers in the US.” It comes amid warnings of the impact that the UK will suffer if the president follows through with this threat to impose tariffs on the EU. John Denton, secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), said: “If you end up with blanket 25pc tariffs on Europe and you see Europe move into economic contraction, potentially a recession, the UK would be a loser.” Taken as a bloc, the EU is the UK’s largest trading partner, buying 41pc of its exports in goods and services combined. The US, which is the UK’s largest individual trading partner, buys 22pc of the UK’s exports. View Comments |
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