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EssilorLuxottica: 2024 Universal Registration Document filed
EssilorLuxottica: 2024 Universal Registration Document filed
EssilorLuxottica: 2024 Universal Registration Document filed
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globenewswire.comMarch 10, 2025

2024 Universal Registration Document filed Paris, France (10 March 2025) – EssilorLuxottica announces the availability of its 2024 Universal Registration Document, in accordance with applicable regulation. The French version of this document, prepared in ESEF format (European Single Electronic Format), was filed with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF, the French market regulator) on March 10, 2025 under the reference D.25-0081.

Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Resignation of Manning Doherty from its Board of Directors
Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Resignation of Manning Doherty from its Board of Directors
Universal Music Group N.V. Announces Resignation of Manning Doherty from its Board of Directors
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prnewswire.comMarch 10, 2025

HILVERSUM, Netherlands , March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that Non-Executive Director Manning Doherty will retire from the Board of Directors with effect from March 21, 2025.

Universal Health Services: A Bargain With Medicaid Cuts Fears Baked Into Stock Price
Universal Health Services: A Bargain With Medicaid Cuts Fears Baked Into Stock Price
Universal Health Services: A Bargain With Medicaid Cuts Fears Baked Into Stock Price
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seekingalpha.comMarch 7, 2025

Universal Health Services (UHS) has shown consistent EPS growth, up 11% annually.  We note recent stock de-rating over Medicaid cut concerns. UHS operates 419 hospitals, with a balanced revenue mix from Acute Care and Behavioral Health, and significant exposure to Medicaid at 25% of total revenue. Despite excellent Q4 results and moderating nursing costs, UHS stock fell due to fears of imminent Medicaid cuts, which are politically contentious and uncertain.

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution
Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution
Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Distribution
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businesswire.comMarch 7, 2025

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] today announced a monthly distribution from net investment income of $0.0425 per share, payable on March 31, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 17, 2025 (Ex-Dividend Date: March 17, 2025). The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide high, current income consistent with preservation of capital. Its secondary objective is growth of income through dividend increases and capital appreciation. Distributions may v.

Universal Music Group: Not There Yet, But Heading In The Right Direction
Universal Music Group: Not There Yet, But Heading In The Right Direction
Universal Music Group: Not There Yet, But Heading In The Right Direction
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seekingalpha.comMarch 7, 2025

Universal Music Group's Q4 earnings surpassed expectations, but growth remains below company's targets, with volatile profitability. The gap between UMG and Spotify's growth narrowed in Q4, but remains significant, highlighting Spotify's stronger position in the industry. New multi-year agreements with Spotify and other platforms offer potential for improved monetization and growth in 2025.

Viridien: Publication of the 2024 Universal Registration Document
Viridien: Publication of the 2024 Universal Registration Document
Viridien: Publication of the 2024 Universal Registration Document
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globenewswire.comMarch 6, 2025

Publication of the 2024 Universal Registration Document Paris, France – March 6, 2025 Viridien announces the publication of its 2024 Universal Registration Document, the original version of which was filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorité des marchés financiers – AMF) on March 6, 2025. The Universal Registration Document was submitted in European Single Electronic Format (ESEF), as established by Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/815.

Universal Health Realty: Attractive Valuation After Recent Underperformance
Universal Health Realty: Attractive Valuation After Recent Underperformance
Universal Health Realty: Attractive Valuation After Recent Underperformance
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seekingalpha.comMarch 3, 2025

Universal Health Realty Income Trust is a healthcare REIT focused on medical office buildings and acute care hospitals. The company's portfolio was stable in 2024, with FFO growth driven by lower operating expenses and higher revenues, which helped offset rising interest costs. FFO growth should continue in 2025, with the REIT benefitting from lease escalators and Fed rate cuts.

Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions
Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions
Franklin Universal Trust (“FT” or the “Fund”) Announces Notification of Sources of Distributions
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businesswire.comFebruary 27, 2025

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT]: Notification of Sources of Distributions Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 The Fund's estimated sources of the distribution to be paid on February 28, 2025 and for the fiscal year 2025 year-to-date are as follows: Estimated Allocations for February Monthly Distribution as of January 31, 2025: Distribution Per Share Net Investment Income Net Realized Short-Term Capital Gains Net Realized Long-T.

Universal Health Q4 Earnings Beat on Strong Adjusted Admissions
Universal Health Q4 Earnings Beat on Strong Adjusted Admissions
Universal Health Q4 Earnings Beat on Strong Adjusted Admissions
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zacks.comFebruary 27, 2025

UHS' fourth-quarter earnings benefit from rising admissions and patient days. Higher expenses partially offset the positives.

Universal Health Services beats fourth-quarter profit estimates on higher hospital admissions
Universal Health Services beats fourth-quarter profit estimates on higher hospital admissions
Universal Health Services beats fourth-quarter profit estimates on higher hospital admissions
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reuters.comFebruary 26, 2025

Hospital operator Universal Health Services beat fourth-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday, driven by robust demand for medical care that required hospital stays.