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- Nielsen Study Reveals Significant Growth of Asian Representation on TV in 2021
May 18, 2022. NEW YORK. Streaming Led with 11% Asian Share of Screen in 2021, Nearly Doubling Representation from 2020 A global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, today released its 2022 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Diverse Intelligence Series report which noted a significant increase in Asian representation on screen in 2021. Across the top 1,500 shows in broadcast, cable and streaming video on demand (SVOD), SVOD led the way with 11% Asian share of screen compared to broadcast (3.2%) and cable (2.7%). The presence of Asian talent in top-rated shows like FBI, Equalizer, and Chicago Med, and the debut of Asian-led programs like FOX's The Cleaning Lady indicate the industry is responding to growing calls for more Asian-inclusive content. "The media industry continues to make progress in its inclusive representation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) characters, themes and narratives," said Pat Ratulangi, Nielsen's VP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. "However, that representation on screen is still below the Asian population in the U.S. Now is an important time for the industry to highlight Asian characters, stories and experiences on screen through culturally inclusive programming. Accurate representation on screen can lead to greater understanding, inclusion, engagement and peace off-screen." In the last two years, AANHPI representation in streaming has almost doubled from 6.1% in 2020 to 11% in 2021, the report found. This improvement, coupled with Asian American consumers' growing hunger for more authentic and representative content (two-thirds of Asians still feel there is not enough representation on TV), present an opportunity for more shows that highlight the richness of Asian American experience across platforms. Overall, Asian representation across broadcast, cable and SVOD increased to 4.6% in 2021 (up from 3.5% in 2020). The report notes a significant improvement in representation in the top 10 most-watched shows on broadcast and cable. In 2021, half of the top 10 programs had some Asian talent representation, compared to 2020 when none of the top 10 most-watched shows did. Asian women were present in three of those shows (NCIS, Equalizer and Yellowstone) and Asian men were present in two (Chicago Med and FBI). Other key highlights in the 2022 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Diverse Intelligence Series include: Streaming programs drove Asian multigenerational co-viewing. Gen Z co-viewing on Netflix was 4.3x higher than audiences overall. On Netflix, for example, 8.4% of Asian American viewers aged 18-24 watched with someone aged 65-74. In 2021, there was a greater diversity of themes in shows with Asian representation — such as friendship, teamwork, and creativity — than in 2020 when the dominant themes were more stereotypical – cerebral, thoughtful, and good. More than half of Asians surveyed said they are more likely to buy from a brand that advertises in shows that feature Asians, creating an incentive for advertisers to engage with this population. A quarter of brands invest just 4% or less in the programs that represent Asians at parity, while the leaders for Asian-inclusive ad spending invest almost 10x as much. Download the 2022 Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Diverse Intelligence Series for more details and insights. Please visit www.nielsen.com/asian-american to learn more. Join the discussion on Facebook (Nielsen Community) and follow us on Twitter (@Nielsen_DEI). ABOUT NIELSEN Nielsen shapes the world's media and content as a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future. An S&P 500 company, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) operates around the world in more than 55 countries. Learn more at www.nielsen.com or www.nielsen.com/investors and connect with us on social media. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nielsen-study-reveals-significant-growth-of-asian-representation-on-tv-in-2021-301550193.html SOURCE Nielsen
- EDELMAN TRUST BAROMETER SPECIAL REPORT
March 10, 2022. NEW YORK Trust and Health reveal trust is a key determinant of health behaviors and outcomes. The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health reveals trust is a key determinant of health behaviors and outcomes. The study found a 21-percentage point difference (82 percent vs. 61 percent) in vaccination rates between those with higher and lower trust in the health ecosystem: the institutions, organizations and individuals that comprise health systems. Those with higher trust in the health ecosystem (72 percent) are also more accepting of evolving scientific recommendations and changing guidelines than those with lower trust (51 percent). Acceptance of public measures that may curb personal freedoms are also more welcome among those with higher trust in the health ecosystem (58 percent) compared to their lower-trusting counterparts (42 percent). Trust in healthcare is under pressure from a variety of sources led by the impact of the pandemic. More than one out of every two respondents (52 percent) say the pandemic decreased their confidence that the healthcare system is well-equipped to handle major health crises. At the height of the pandemic, trust in healthcare companies spiked to 73 percent, but has since fallen to 62 percent. A majority (55 percent) worry medical science is becoming politicized or being used to support a specific political agenda. “Trust has become as vital a force in determining health outcomes as physical environment, economic environment, social environment and personal choice or behavior,” said Richard Edelman, CEO of Edelman. “Trust in health will not be rebuilt in the short term and not through the classic channels of mainstream media. Instead, those with lower trust in the healthcare ecosystem must be engaged directly—through their doctors, pharmacists, faith-based organizations and employers.” The study revealed that health trust is undermined by poor information and consumption habits. The leading sources for vaccine information among the unvaccinated are internet searches and friends and family, while the fully vaccinated turn to their doctor and national health experts. Overall, health information is consumed weekly or more frequently by only one in two (50 percent) respondents. Two-thirds (65 percent) of respondents say there is gap between how well they take care of their health versus how well they should be. When asked to explain the reason for this gap, people pointed to information (47 percent) and cost (50 percent) as top reasons. National health authorities (55 percent) and ‘my employer’ (53 percent) are two of the most believable sources of information on healthcare issues. More than three quarters (77 percent) of employees expect ‘my employer’ to play a meaningful role in making sure they are as healthy as possible. “There is a clear connection between trust and public and personal health outcomes. Neither can be improved without sustained efforts across other institutions as well as those within the health ecosystem. COVID-19 has shown us that you only get strong outcomes when all the actors pull in the same direction,” said Kirsty Graham, Global Chair, Health, Edelman. “With information nearly on par with cost as a barrier to people taking good care of themselves, there is a key role for both businesses and employers to address this gap. Business must break through the information barrier - take the message and the messenger to where people are. They must build trust across the full health ecosystem and acknowledge that as employers they have a crucial role to play. We must take these lessons and use them to build resilience for the next health crisis.” Other key findings from the 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health include: Trust in healthcare companies differs by: Income – High (71 percent); Middle (64 percent); Low (55 percent) Geography – Urban (66 percent); Suburban (57 percent); Rural (56 percent) Race/Ethnicity (in the US) – White (62 percent); Black (55 percent); Hispanic (57 percent); Asians (61 percent) Politics (in the US) – Democrat (70 percent); Republican (60 percent); Independent/Third Party (50 percent) 61 percent say they are confident in their ability to find answers about healthcare questions and make informed decisions for themselves and their family, a 10-point decline over 5 years 71 percent say in order to earn or keep their trust, health companies must build and maintain trust in their country’s health system Among those with low-income levels, achieving a higher trust level in the health ecosystem boosts vaccination rates by 14 percentage points, making it equivalent to high income earners (79 percent). The same positive effect is seen in preventive care, with low-income earners nearly as likely to seek regular checkups as high-income earners if they have higher trust in the health ecosystem There are several sources of trust in health that can bridge gaps in trust, with the potential to lead to better access, behaviors and outcomes: My doctor, scientists and pharmacists are among the most trusted voices for health information and protecting the public health Employers are one of the most believable sources of health information, behind only global and national health authorities
- NATO Secretary-General Tells World Leaders ‘Freedom Must Come Before Trade’
May 24, 2022. DAVOS-KLOSTERS. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, in a keynote speech to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2022, told participants that the brutal war of aggression on Ukraine has shattered peace in Europe, triggering an historic enlargement of NATO. “NATO has two fundamental tasks in response to Russia’s aggression: providing support to Ukraine and preventing the war from escalating,” he said. “Since Russia’s invasion, NATO has significantly stepped up support – with billions of dollars of weapons and other assistance to help Ukraine uphold its right to self-defence as enshrined in the UN Charter.” “We may have been shocked by Russia’s brutal invasion. But we should not be surprised,” he said. Stoltenberg pointed out that the invasion was one of the “best predicted” acts of military aggression ever, adding that NATO shared intelligence and made it public for months “to warn about Putin’s plans”. “Russia’s attack on Ukraine is part of a pattern over many years – the use of military force to achieve its political aims: the destruction of Grozny; the invasion of Georgia; the annexation of Crimea; and the bombing of Aleppo.” “In response we will defend every inch of NATO territory,” he said. He laid out a series of significant actions taken by NATO – increased defence spending, deployment of combat battlegroups in the eastern part of the alliance and placing 100,000 troops on high alert. And, for the first time ever, a US Amphibious Ready Group has been placed under NATO command. “NATO’s response is not to provoke conflict but to prevent conflict and preserve peace,” he said. Referring to Finland and Sweden’s historic decision to apply for NATO, he said: “President Putin wanted less NATO on his borders and launched his war – and now he is getting more NATO on his borders.” “Today, close to 600 million Europeans live in a NATO country, with the alliance protecting about 93% of the EU population,” he added. In a question-and-answer with Børge Brende, President, World Economic Forum, after his speech, Stoltenberg pointed out a key lesson of the war in Ukraine that economic relations with authoritarian regimes can create vulnerabilities. “Freedom is more important than free trade,” he said, and “the protection of our values is more important than profit.” He said the World Economic Forum has brought the global community together for half a century to address some of the world’s most difficult problems. “Today we need this spirit of Davos more than ever.” About the Annual Meeting 2022 For over 50 years, the World Economic Forum has been the international organization for public-private cooperation. The Annual Meeting is the focal point for leaders to accelerate the partnerships needed to tackle global challenges and shape a more sustainable and inclusive future. Convening under the theme, History at a Turning Point: Government Policies and Business Strategies, the Annual Meeting 2022 and its 450 sessions bring together global leaders from business, government and civil society. Learn more about the programme and view sessions live and on-demand. Notes to editors: Learn about the Forum’s impact on http://wef.ch/impact Watch live webcasts of sessions and get more information about the meeting at www.wef.ch/wef22 Guide to how to follow and embed sessions on your website at www.wef.ch/howtofollow View the best photos from the event at https://www.flickr.com/photos/worldeconomicforum/ Read the Forum Agenda at http://wef.ch/agenda Read the Forum Agenda in Spanish, Japanese and Mandarin Become a fan of the Forum on Facebook at http://wef.ch/facebook Watch Forum videos at http://wef.ch/youtube Listen to the Forum’s podcasts at wef.ch/podcasts Follow the Forum on Twitter via @wef and @davos, and join the conversation using #wef22 Follow the Forum on Instagram at http://wef.ch/instagram Follow the Forum on LinkedIn at http://wef.ch/linkedin Subscribe to Forum news releases at http://wef.ch/news
- IPU Assembly aims to intensify parliamentary action on the climate emergency
March 14, 2022. BALI. The 144th IPU Assembly will be held in Nusa Dua from 20 to 24 March 2022, hosted by the Parliament of Indonesia. Hundreds of parliamentarians from all over the world will meet in person on the theme of Getting to zero: Mobilizing parliaments to act on climate change. The climate emergency is affecting every region of the world and continues to intensify at a rapid pace. Recent findings from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change show that unless there are immediate reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, or even 2 degrees Celsius, will be unreachable. IPU Members will consider what parliamentary action needs to be taken to mitigate the effects of the climate emergency and to implement the Paris agreement. How can parliaments use the COVID-19 recovery period to accelerate the green transition? How can parliaments ensure that the needs of the most at-risk members of the population, including women and youth, are addressed as part of climate action? Parliamentarians will hear testimonials from climate activists and representatives from countries on the frontlines of climate change, notably small island developing states. With the backdrop of war in Ukraine, IPU Members are expected to adopt a landmark resolution on Rethinking and reframing the approach to peace processes with a view to fostering lasting peace. The resolution is expected to reaffirm the IPU’s founding principles of dialogue as the choice modality for resolving international disputes. The need to strengthen multilateralism and ensure compliance with international law will no doubt underpin deliberations throughout the Assembly. The IPU will launch two new tools for parliamentarians during the Assembly: a handbook on Strengthening health security preparedness, in partnership with the World Health Organization, and the third Global Parliamentary Report on Public engagement in the work of parliament, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme. The Committee on the Human Rights of Parliamentarians will also consider the latest cases of human rights violations suffered by parliamentarians around the world including in Belarus, Ecuador, Eswatini, Myanmar and Venezuela. Accredited media should register at press@ipu.org. A media centre for accredited media will be available. Live streaming of the plenary sessions will be available at http://www.ipu.org/144 *** The IPU is the global organization of national parliaments. It was founded more than 130 years ago as the first multilateral political organization in the world, encouraging cooperation and dialogue between all nations. Today, the IPU comprises 178 national Member Parliaments and 14 regional parliamentary bodies. It promotes democracy and helps parliaments become stronger, younger, gender-balanced and more diverse. It also defends the human rights of parliamentarians through a dedicated committee made up of MPs from around the world. For more information about the IPU, contact Thomas Fitzsimons at email: press@ipu.org or tf@ipu.org or tel: +41(0) 79 854 31 53
- Announcement on the 2022 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group
February 17, 2022. WASHINGTON. The 2022 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group (WBG) will take place from Monday, April 18, through Sunday, April 24. The International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) and Development Committee (DC) meetings will be held in hybrid format and participants of those restricted meetings may participate in person or virtually. Public events—including the Program of Seminars and other public events, Civil Society Organization engagements, and press conferences—will be virtual and accessible on IMF and World Bank digital platforms. To accommodate time-differences, events may take place in the week before and after the Spring Meetings. The IMF and WBG will continue to monitor the worldwide health situation and if needed, amend this plan in accordance with relevant [World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] guidance. Contacts In Washington David Theis dtheis@worldbankgroup.org
- UniCredit: update on the execution of the share buy-back programme
May 17, 2022. MILAN Update on the execution of the share buy-back programme during the period from 11 to 13 May 2022 Within the UniCredit S.p.A. (the "Company" or "UniCredit") share buy-back programme communicated to the market on 10 May 2022 and initiated on 11 May 2022, in execution of the resolution of the shareholders' meeting held on 8 April 2022 (the "First Tranche of the Buy-Back Programme 2021") - on the basis of the information received from Goldman Sachs International as intermediary in charge of executing, in full independence (so-called "riskless principal" or "matched principal"), the First Tranche of the Buy-Back Programme 2021 - UniCredit informs, pursuant to art. 2, paragraph 3, of the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1052, that it has carried out the transactions indicated below. The chart below provides aggregate details of the daily purchases of UniCredit ordinary shares (ISIN IT0005239360), made from 11 May 2022 to 13 May 2022. "The details of all the purchase transactions carried out in the period indicated above are reported in the following pages.* As of 13 May 2022, since the launch of First Tranche of the Buy-Back Programme 2021, UniCredit purchased no. 12,876,001 shares, equal to 0.59% of the share capital, for a total consideration of 121,728,450.66 Euro. * Details in the press release here below UNICREDIT: UPDATE ON THE EXECUTION OF THE SHARE BUY-BACK PROGRAMME DURING THE PERIOD FROM 11 TO 13 MAY 2022 PDF | Download the press release (4.87mb)
- Viettel and Qualcomm to Collaborate on 5G Infrastructure Development
May 13, 2022. HANOI, Vietnam and SAN DIEGO. Viettel Group and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced plans to collaborate and develop a next-generation 5G Radio Unit (RU) with massive MIMO capabilities and distributed units (DUs). This focuses on helping to expedite the development and roll-out of 5G network infrastructure and services in Vietnam and globally. Mr. Hoang Dinh Hai Truyen, Representative of Viettel High Technology Industries Corporation and Mr. Durga Malladi, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mobility and Infrastructure, Qualcomm Technologies. Using the Qualcomm® X100 5G RAN Accelerator Card and Massive MIMO Qualcomm® QRU100 5G RAN Platform combined with its own advanced hardware and software systems, Viettel expects to accelerate the development and commercialization of high-performance Open RAN massive MIMO solutions, which simplify network deployment and lower total cost of ownership (TCO). Viettel is one of four global partners trusted and selected by Qualcomm to participate in the development and application of this new 5G chipset of Qualcomm. According to Qualcomm, the partnership will help advance the cellular ecosystem and accelerate the innovation cycle. "Viettel has been a pioneer in adopting new telecommunications technologies including 5G. We are delighted to have Qualcomm Technologies as a key technology provider in our 5G gNodeB project," said Nguyen Vu Ha, general director, Viettel High Technology. "This collaboration between Qualcomm Technologies and Viettel Group will be the cornerstone of Vietnam's national strategy for Made in Vietnam 5G infrastructure." "Qualcomm Technologies, as a global technology leader in 5G, is looking forward to collaborating with Viettel for the development of Open RAN solutions that will establish the foundation for Vietnam's next-generation of wireless networks," said Durga Malladi, senior vice president and general manager, Cellular Modems and Infrastructure, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. About Viettel Viettel has built a large 4G telecommunications infrastructure covering 97% of Vietnam population and has become a pioneer in 5G adoption in Vietnam. Viettel's 5G services are available in 16 cities and provinces in Vietnam to date. Viettel develops full network elements including Devices, Radio Access Network (RAN), Transmission Network, and Core Network which are forming a strong foundation for digital society. About Qualcomm Qualcomm is the world's leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. SOURCE Viettel Group
- Shannon Anastasia Johnston new to the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Börse AG
May 18, 2022. FRANKFURT. Voting results from today's Annual General Meeting available At today's Annual General Meeting, the shareholders of Deutsche Börse AG elected Shannon Anastasia Johnston as a shareholder representative to the Supervisory Board. She succeeds Karl-Heinz Flöther, who has resigned from his mandate and left the board after ten years. Johnston has assumed the chairmanship of the Supervisory Board's Technology Committee. She has been working in the technology and financial technology industry for more than 18 years. In her current position as Chief Technology Officer of Global Payments Inc., she is responsible, among others, for the areas of data, analysis and corporate architecture worldwide. The entire voting results and further information on the virtual Annual General Meeting 2022 can be found at www.deutsche-boerse.com/agm. For download: - photo of Shannon Anastasia Johnston (source: private) - photos of the virtual AGM 2022 (source: Deutsche Börse AG)
- Xiaomi Posts RMB73.4 Billion for 2022 Q1 Revenue
May 19, 2022. BEIJING, HONG KONG. Research and development expenses reached RMB3.5 billion, an increase of 16.0% year-over-year Xiaomi Corporation (“Xiaomi” or the “Group”; stock code:1810), a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an Internet of Things (IoT) platform at its core, announced its unaudited consolidated results for the three months ended March 31, 2022. In the first quarter of 2022, Xiaomi’s total revenue reached RMB73.4 billion. Adjusted net profit was RMB2.9 billion. Investment related to technological innovation and other new initiatives amounted to RMB425 million. Research and development expenses reached RMB3.5 billion, an increase of 16.0% year-over-year. Despite continued supply shortage of key components, resurgence of COVID-19 and global macroeconomic headwinds, the Group continued to build on its business model and technological innovation capabilities combined with the company’s long-term investment in new initiatives. The company has continued to advance its business strategies while strengthening its foundation. Global MIUI MAUs reach 529 million as Xiaomi’s premiumization strategy makes strides In the first quarter of 2022, global smartphone shipments significantly declined due to global macroeconomic headwinds and the resurgence of the COVID-19. Building on Xiaomi’s premiumization strategy, its dual-brand strategy, continued advancements in core technologies and enhanced channel operations, the company maintained steady growth despite industrial headwinds. In the first quarter of the year, Xiaomi’s global smartphone shipments amounted to 38.5 million units. According to Canalys, the Group’s market share of smartphone shipments ranked top three in 49 countries and regions. Driven by its premiumization strategy, global shipments of smartphones with retail prices at or above RMB3,000 in mainland China and EUR300, or equivalent, in overseas markets reached nearly 4 million units. The global average selling price ("ASP") of smartphones grew 14.1% year-over-year to RMB1,189. According to third-party data, Xiaomi’s market share ranked No. 1 among Android smartphone vendors in the first quarter of the year for smartphones with retail prices between RMB4,000 and RMB6,000 in mainland China. Xiaomi remained committed to executing its dual-brand strategy in the quarter bringing innovative user experiences and significantly expanding its target user base. For example, Xiaomi 12 series, Redmi K50, Redmi K50 Pro and Xiaomi Civi 1S have attracted over 50% new users. In addition, Xiaomi’s new retail channel continued to empower its product strategy fortifying the company’s leading position in the online channel during the period. According to third-party data, the Group led the market with a 32.3% market share in the online smartphone shipment market in mainland China during the quarter. At the same time, the offline channel accounted for over 50% of premium smartphone shipments in mainland China. Continued to elevate interconnectivity experience with a leading smart ecosystem Xiaomi’s “smartphone x AIoT” strategy continues to grow in significance. As of March 31, 2022, the number of connected devices (excluding smartphones, tablets and laptops) on its AIoT platform reached 478 million, an increase of 36.2% year-over-year; the number of users with five or more devices connected to its AIoT platform (excluding smartphones, tablets and laptops) reached 9.5 million representing a year-over-year increase of 38.7%. In March 2022, the MAU of AI Assistant ("小愛同學") reached 115.3 million, up 23.9% year-over-year, and the MAU of Mi Home App grew to 65.8 million, an increase of 33.8% year-over-year. Xiaomi’s IoT and lifestyle products revenue achieved robust growth primarily due to a diverse product portfolio and refined business management. In the first quarter, revenue from IoT and lifestyle products reached RMB19.5 billion, an increase of 6.8% year-over-year. Gross profit margin reached a quarterly high of 15.6%. Capitalizing on Xiaomi’s robust smart ecosystem and compelling user experience, its smart TV again achieved growth against the industry trend. In the first quarter of 2022, global shipments of smart TVs reached 3 million units, an increase of over 15% year-over-year. According to All View Cloud ("AVC"), Xiaomi’s smart TV shipments ranked No. 1 in mainland China for the 13th consecutive quarter and maintained a top five ranking globally. At the same time, Xiaomi remains committed to product quality and innovation and further drove synergy among key product categories. Its smart large home appliance category (comprising air conditioners, refrigerators and washing machines) continued to deliver strong growth with revenue increasing more than 25% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2022. Xiaomi Pad 5 series continued to gain traction with steady increases in both shipments and market share. According to Canalys, Xiaomi’s tablet shipments ranked No. 3 in mainland China in the first quarter of 2022. Xiaomi Pad 5 series has become one of the top revenue-generating IoT categories since its launch in August last year. Solid growth in internet services business fueled by diversified revenue streams Internet services business maintained solid growth in the first quarter of 2022 driven by the company’s continued expansion of its internet user base and diversified revenue streams. Internet services revenue reached RMB7.1 billion, an increase of 8.2% year-over-year. In March 2022, global MIUI MAUs reached 529 million, an increase of 104 million year-over-year, and MIUI MAUs in mainland China reached 136 million, an increase of 17 million year-over-year, both achieving historical highs. MIUI MAUs in mainland China have increased for six consecutive quarters laying a solid foundation for the development of the internet business in the future. Driven by the platform strategy, expansion of content offerings and high-end brand advertising, both Xiaomi’s TV value-added service revenue and TV advertising revenue achieved a quarterly high. In March 2022, MAU of smart TVs (including Xiaomi Box and Xiaomi TV Stick) exceeded 50 million for the first time. As of March 31, 2022, the number of TV paid subscribers reached 5.5 million. In the first quarter of 2022, advertising revenue reached RMB4.5 billion, an increase of 16.2% year-over-year, primarily attributable to the growth of search revenue, performance and brand advertising revenue. With solid growth in its global user base, Xiaomi’s overseas internet business maintained a robust growth trajectory. In the first quarter of 2022, overseas internet services revenue reached RMB1.6 billion, an increase of 71.1% year-over-year. Contribution of overseas internet services revenue to total internet services revenue continued to grow and reached 21.9%, a quarterly high. Overseas internet services maintained growth momentum as global business operations continue to expand Xiaomi's overseas business operations has maintained healthy development as the company continued to execute its globalization strategy. In the first quarter of 2022, revenue from overseas markets reached RMB37.5 billion and accounted for 51.1% of total revenue. According to Canalys, in the first quarter of 2022, its market share of smartphone shipments ranked top three in 49 countries and regions and among the top five in 68 countries and regions globally. For smartphone shipments in Europe, Xiaomi continued to rank No. 3 in the first quarter of 2022 with 19.7% market share. Xiaomi continued to penetrate the overseas carrier channel. According to Canalys, Xiaomi shipped more than 5.7 million smartphones through carrier channels in overseas markets (excluding India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh) in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of more than 10% year-over-year. Xiaomi’s smartphone market share through carrier channels ranked top three in 38 overseas markets. Technology for good to drive sustainable development Technology advancement remains the bedrock of Xiaomi’s business and the company has remain committed to the relentless pursuit of technological innovation and product quality. In the first quarter of 2022, research and development expenses reached RMB3.5 billion, an increase of 16% year-over-year. Investment related to technological innovation and other new initiatives amounted to RMB425 million. As of March 31, 2022, Xiaomi had over 26,000 patents granted and over 53,000 patent applications globally. Xiaomi continues to push the latest innovations in imaging and charging technologies. It had more than 980 granted patents and more than 2,400 patent applications globally related to imaging technology. In relation to charging technology, the Group had over 1,550 patent applications globally, including over 390 patent applications for wired fast-charging. A comprehensive and diversified patent portfolio has been a strong source of support for Xiaomi to help it achieve breakthroughs in terms of brand and overall quality. In addition, Xiaomi has fully incorporated environmental, social and governance into its business operations and management actively promoting the development of a sustainable economy. It has set multiple environmental goals related to energy, greenhouse gas emissions and water based on its operations. Xiaomi aims to reduce per capita energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in its self-operated office parks by 5% and 4.5% in 2026 respectively, compared to 2020 levels. Meanwhile, it has decreed that per capita water consumption level in 2026 should not exceed 2020 levels in self-operated office parks. With precise understanding of different stakeholders’ needs in the society, Xiaomi has made remarkable achievements in early disaster warnings. In 2021, its earthquake early warning system covered over 90% of densely populated earthquake-prone regions across mainland China. In March 2022, the company officially launched the trial operation of Earthquake Early Warning smartphone function in Indonesia to help users secure precious time to seek refuge. In addition, Xiaomi has deepened its involvement with public welfare initiatives, talent development and technology education in recent years. In January 2022, Xiaomi Foundation Limited in Hong Kong set up the Xiaomi Sports Scholarship with total donation of RMB10 million expected over the next five years. In April 2022, to promote cutting-edge research and technological innovation at Peking University in the fields of integrated circuits, psychology and cognition, Beijing Xiaomi Foundation has also officially launched the Peking University Xiaomi Innovation Fund. Finally, the Group has provided RMB120 million in subsidies since 2021 to offline store partners showing how it is keen to work alongside employees and partners to overcome industrial headwinds and the impact of COVID-19. —ENDS— About Xiaomi Corporation Xiaomi Corporation (“Xiaomi”) was founded in April 2010 and listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on July 9, 2018 (1810.HK). Xiaomi is a consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company with smartphones and smart hardware connected by an IoT platform at its core. Embracing our vision of “Make friends with users and be the coolest company in the users ’hearts”, Xiaomi continuously pursues technological innovations, compelling user experience and operational efficiency. The company relentlessly builds amazing products with honest prices to let everyone in the world enjoy a better life through innovative technology. Xiaomi is one of the world's leading smartphone companies. The company’s market share in terms of smartphone shipments ranked no.3globally in the first quarter of 2022. The company has also established the world’s leading consumer AIoT (AI+IoT) platform, more than 478 million smart devices connected to its platform (excluding smartphones, tablets and laptops) as of March 31, 2022. Xiaomi products are available in more than100countriesand regions around the world. In August 2021, the company made the Fortune Global 500 list for the third time, ranking 338th, up 84 places compared to 2020. Xiaomi is a constituent of the Hang Seng Index, Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, Hang Seng TECH Index and Hang Seng China 50 Index.
- Vonovia SE Shareholders approve €1.66 dividend at Annual General Meeting
April 29, 2022. BOCHUM Vonovia holds AGM online, Renewed offer of a scrip dividend, Jürgen Fenk and Matthias Hünlein elected to the Supervisory Board. "To master the challenges that lie ahead, we need plenty of strength and courage in finding the right solutions. Vonovia is making its contribution and accepting responsibility."Jürgen Fitschen At today’s Annual General Meeting, the shareholders of Vonovia SE (“Vonovia”) approved all the proposed resolutions submitted by the Supervisory Board and the Management Board with the required majority. They also discharged both bodies for the 2021 financial year with a large majority (Supervisory Board: 98.03% of votes, Management Board: 99.87%). The dividend proposed by the Supervisory Board and the Management Board was accepted at the AGM by a large majority. Vonovia will be paying out a €1.66 dividend for the 2021 financial year, a dividend that is effectively €0.08 higher than last year due to the larger number of shares resulting from the capital increase. As before, shareholders can opt for receiving a scrip dividend instead of a classic cash dividend. Macroeconomics and transition to sustainable energies “After two years of pandemic, we were hoping our lives would gradually return to normal. However, at the end of February, we were suddenly struck by the horrors of war in Ukraine. Millions of people are fleeing to save their lives. The whole of Europe is helping and moving closer together than anyone thought possible,” said Jürgen Fitschen, Chairman of the Supervisory Board. “To master the challenges that lie ahead, we need plenty of strength and courage in finding the right solutions. Vonovia is making its contribution and accepting responsibility, as we provide homes that are both affordable and age-appropriate, while also creating additional housing that is so urgently needed.” Rolf Buch, Vonovia’s Chief Executive Officer, also expressed his sadness about the war: “We are profoundly concerned about people in Ukraine and the children, women and men who have had to give up their homes. We are doing our best to support them in finding new and safe homes with us.” Buch continued to say: “During times of change, it’s important to be flexible, and our business model puts us in a good position to respond to changing circumstances. Our financing structure enables us to operate as a business, and we’ve got a unique online management platform.” In the current financial year, Vonovia will continue to make progress on social and ecological issues. The company will be offering solutions to the three megatrends of urbanisation, climate protection and demographic change, with the focus on neighbourhoods and their comprehensive development. “When there’s a housing shortage, we create housing. We are also advancing the transition to sustainable energies in our neighbourhoods. The carbon regulations have been translated into our climate roadmap, and we are continually testing hydrogen and heat pumps in our operations. Furthermore, we’ve been modernising flats to make them barrier-free for the elderly,” said Buch. Changes on the Supervisory Board and contract renewals on the Management Board Following the proposal of the Supervisory Board, Vonovia SE’s shareholders elected Jürgen Fenk and Matthias Hünlein as new members. This change on the Supervisory Board represents another component of the Business Combination Agreement that was concluded between Vonovia and Deutsche Wohnen when they merged in May 2021. As announced, the Supervisory Board members Burkhard Ulrich Drescher and Prof. Klaus Rauscher both resigned from their mandates. In the first quarter of 2022, CEO Rolf Buch’s contract was renewed early until 2028. Likewise, the contract of Arnd Fittkau, CRO for the operational business at Vonovia, was extended up to and including May 2027. "Our business model puts us in a good position to respond to changing circumstances." Rolf Buch Online AGM to ensure protection from Covid In view of the COVID-19 pandemic Vonovia held its AGM online, the third time in a row. Jürgen Fitschen and Rolf Buch spoke to the shareholders from the studio at the company’s headquarters in Bochum. All other Supervisory Board members joined online for part of the time. Key stakeholders expressed their views in video messages. The entire AGM was translated by sign language interpreters. As previously, the shareholders followed the Annual General Meeting in a live stream. Shareholders were welcome to submit their questions before the meeting, by 27 April – for the first time also in the form of pre-recorded video messages. They were able to exercise their voting rights both in advance and during the AGM, either voting by letter or authorizing the company’s proxies. This corresponded to 72.48% of the share capital. The Supervisory Board of Vonovia SE has the following members: Jürgen Fitschen (Chairman), Prof. Dr. Edgar Ernst (Deputy Chairman), Vitus Eckert, Jürgen Fenk, Dr. Florian Funck, Dr. Ute Geipel-Faber, Matthias Hünlein, Daniel Just, Hildegard Müller, Dr. Ariane Reinhart, Clara-Christina Streit and Christian Ulbrich. The Management Board of Vonovia SE has the following members: Rolf Buch (CEO), Arnd Fittkau (CRO), Philip Grosse (CFO), Mag. Daniel Riedl (Development and Austria) and Helene von Roeder (CTO). The detailed voting results of the Annual General Meeting will be published at https://investors.vonovia.de/agm.
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