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GOFORE PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE INSIDE INFORMATION 7 MAY 2021 AT 16.45 EET

Gofore Plc’s Business Review 1 – 30 April 2021: Growth continued in April

Gofore Plc’s net sales in April 2021 amounted to EUR 8.5 million (2020: EUR 6.4 million). At the end of the period, the group employed a total of 791 persons (596 persons).

CEO Mikael Nylund comments:

“Net sales in April amounted to EUR 8.5 million, totalling a growth of more than 30% from the previous year. Our growth strategy has bitten well recently, producing growth both organically and through acquisitions. 
  
From the customer front, I would like to highlight the agreement signed in April with DigiFinland Oy on the implementation of artificial intelligence enabled chatbot software platform. The implementation is part of the national AuroraAI programme, and its implementation phase in 2021-2022. We have been part of the programme since its beginning. We have been excited about the opportunities offered by the application of artificial intelligence to develop people-driven services. In the implementation of the platform, we will be able to utilise our extensive expertise in agile software development and service design, as well as in artificial intelligence and cloud technology. The value of the agreement is approximately EUR 1.4 million over a two-year agreement period (1 + 1 year option).

Our cooperation with the City of Helsinki’s Education division deepens. Our experts are strongly involved in the pilot project launched in May, which directs city’s services to the early childhood education division. The aim of the project is to obtain information from families about their possible day care needs, and based on this information to optimise services to suit families when the need for day care arises. The project is a direct continuation of the development of the information system for electronic services that we have previously carried out in the so-called ASTI project. The pilot project will initially last until the end of 2021, after which the further development of the pilot will be decided. The value of the agreement is approximately EUR 0.61 million this year.

In April, we announced the share issue of new 1,000,000 shares to eligible international and Finnish institutional investors. As a result of the issue, we raised EUR 19 million to support the execution of the company’s growth strategy. A key part of Gofore’s growth strategy will continue to be growing through acquisitions, alongside strong organic growth. The six acquisitions we have completed so far have successfully boosted our growth and supported the development of our service offering towards a holistic offering that supports our customers in their digital transformation. The share issue will enable us to continue this effective strategy, in the future also in markets outside Finland.

For the share issue, our second target was to make a controlled change to the company’s owner base. The arrangement really interested the international investors we were looking for. More than 75% of the shares offered went outside Finland. We believe that the expanded owner base will serve the company’s growth well in the future.

Also April was an eventful month and we estimate the pace to continue as such. During the beginning of the year, we have succeeded in further increasing the number of our personnel. Billing rate improvement can also further improve performance.”

In the Business Reviews, the monthly number of employees and net sales with comparable information is published. The reviews also include other key indicators that further facilitate monitoring of the company’s growth strategy and comparisons between different periods. Reporting has been supplemented with the Full Time Equivalent (FTE) figure as well as subcontracting FTEs. Additionally, in the monthly Business Reviews for the quarter ending in March and September, the company publishes the Group’s EBITA, adjusted EBITA and adjusted EBITA-% as well as corresponding figures for the same period in the previous year.   
 
The figures are unaudited. 

The table is updated as the year progresses.  

Month (2021) Net sales,
MEUR
Number of employees  Number of working days in Finland Overall capacity,
FTE1
Subcontracting, FTE2
April 8.5 (6.4) 791 20 (20) 743 112
March 9.7 (6.8) 790 23 (22) 735 118
February 8.1 (5.9) 736  20 (20) 689 111
January 7.5 (6.1) 727 19 (21) 679 109

Unless otherwise stated, the comparison figures in brackets refer to the corresponding period of the previous year. CCEA Oy’s figures have been consolidated with those of the Gofore Group since 1 March 2021.

1 The overall capacity, FTE (Full Time Equivalent) figure shows the overall capacity of the Group’s personnel, converted into a value corresponding to the number of full-time employees. The figure includes the entire personnel, regardless of their role. The figure is not affected by annual leave, time-off in lieu of overtime, sick leave or other short-term absences. Part-time agreements and other long-term deviations from normal working hours reduce the amount of overall capacity in comparison with the total number of employees. 
2 The subcontracting, FTE (Full Time Equivalent) figure shows the overall amount of subcontracting used in invoiced work, converted into a value corresponding to the number of full-time employees. 

Further enquiries: 
Mikael Nylund, CEO, Gofore Plc 
tel. +358 40 540 2280 
[email protected]

Gofore Plc is a digital transformation consultancy with close to 800 impact-driven employees across Finland, Germany, Spain, and Estonia – top experts in our industry who are our company’s heart, brain, and hands. We use our holistic service offering – consulting, coding, design and assurance – as tools to incite positive change. We care for our people, our customers, and the surrounding world. Our values guide our business: Gofore is a great workplace that thrives on customer success. In 2020, our net sales amounted to EUR 78 million. Gofore Plc’s share is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland. Get to know us better at www.gofore.com.

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Ancoris Recognised as Top Place to Work for Second Year Running by The Sunday Times

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Ancoris recognised for fostering a sense of empowerment and respect within the workplace91% of Ancoris employees feel empowered at work93% of employees say that are treated with respectLONDON, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ancoris, a UK-based Google Cloud services provider, has been named a Top Medium Business in The Sunday Times 2024 Best Places to Work list. The accolade has been awarded for the second year in a row, and recognises Ancoris’ focus on DEI; its commitment to empowerment, reward, and recognition; and its wellbeing policies and frameworks.

“I am so pleased to see Ancoris recognised, once again, as a top place to work!” says Andre Azevedo, Ancoris CEO. “Ancoris is a place where we try our best to foster collaboration, empowerment, innovation, and respect – so to have our employees echo this and respond in the way they have is amazing.”
The Sunday Times survey captured Ancoris employees’ responses in a number of categories: Reward and Recognition, Information Sharing, Empowerment, Wellbeing, Instilling Pride, and Job Satisfaction. The independently managed survey showed Ancoris scoring “excellent” across all six engagement categories, with top scores in Empowerment, Wellbeing, Reward & Recognition. In response, 93% of employees say they are treated with respect; 92% feel trusted and able to make decisions; and 91% of employees feel empowered at work.
“We’ve seen a lot of change over the last 12 months. The rise of Generative AI has caused shifts in our market and  economic conditions are causing customers to really qualify where they make technology investments. These pivots undoubtedly have an impact on our employees and how people feel at work,” Azevedo continues. “I truly believe, however, the innovative work we are doing for our customers has helped us maintain and create an even stronger sense of collaboration and pride for our team members. We’re lucky to have so many smart people within our business, so continuing to give them interesting, challenging, and rewarding problems to solve for our customers is really key.”
About AncorisAncoris is a leading Google Cloud Services Provider, headquartered in the UK, on a mission to become the most innovative Google Cloud partner in the ecosystem. Ancoris leverages its strong problem solving skills and continuous improvement approach to help customers become AI Native and stay ahead of their competition. Ancoris has extensive experience in Google Cloud technologies helping enterprises integrate AI-native solutions into their business through expertise in Data & AI, Application and Infrastructure Modernisation, Workspace, and Maps. Ancoris was recognized as a Rising Star for Data, Analytics, and Machine Learning in the ISG Provider™ Lens for Google Cloud Partner Ecosystem in 2022 and 2023 consecutively, and awarded Google Cloud’s 2024 EMEA Public Sector Partner of the Year award. Ancoris employs the best in the business and was named in the Top 10 Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, and a Top Place to Work in 2024.
Contact: Holly [email protected]
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Department of Health – Abu Dhabi Partners with Roche Pharmaceuticals Middle East to Elevate Research, Clinical Trials, and Real-World Data

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ABU DHABI, UAE, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche Pharmaceuticals Middle East during Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW). Under the MoU, the two entities will advance critical research using real-world data to study and assess the spinal muscular atrophy burden in Abu Dhabi, as well as assessing potential conduction of research and the facilitation of real-world data collection to monitor Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) disease.

 
 
In the presence of Dr. Rashed Alsuwaidi, the Executive Director of the Healthcare Workforce Planning Sector at DoH and Michael Oberreiter, Head of Global Access at Roche Pharmaceuticals, the MoU was signed by Dr. Asma Al Mannaei, the Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Centre at DoH and Mohamed Elshaarawy, General Manager Roche Pharmaceuticals, UAE.
Dr. Asma Ibrahim Al Mannaei, Executive Director of the Research and Innovation Center at the at DoH said: “Abu Dhabi has a track record of excellence and fast-growing, future-forward, data-enabled services. Serving as a hub for healthcare data, Abu Dhabi’s substantial computing power enables it to harness the potential within this data, transforming it into valuable information. This, in turn, allows us to innovate and develop novel approaches to shift healthcare towards prediction, prevention, and treatment, thereby accelerating the future of healthcare, not only for Abu Dhabi but for the global community. Through international collaborations, Abu Dhabi seeks to lead research groups supported by global partners to explore the resilience and sustainability of the healthcare sector worldwide as well as expand access to quality care for patients around the world.”
The two entities will work together to support the evolution of real-world data collection frameworks in Abu Dhabi. Enhancing DoH’s ability to track and monitor outcomes of therapies will support DoH in making informed clinical and policy decisions for better optimisation of patient outcomes. Furthermore, DoH and Roche will strengthen the research network across Abu Dhabi and improve accrual for potential clinical trials.
Mohamed Elshaarawy, General Manager Roche Pharmaceuticals, UAE said: “This MoU underscores our collaboration with the DoH which is fuelled by a shared vision of harnessing the power of data to drive informed decision-making within the healthcare system. Data-driven healthcare systems hold immense potential to revolutionise patient care and outcomes. Through the generation, utilisation, and realisation of data, healthcare professionals and policymakers can unlock valuable insights, identify trends, and make evidence-based decisions. This data-driven approach enables us to optimise resource allocation, personalise treatment approaches, and ultimately achieve better patient outcomes. By harnessing the full potential of data, we can improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the healthcare system, ensuring that every patient receives the highest quality of care tailored to their specific needs. We are sincerely grateful for the trust, confidence, and empowerment the DoH has placed in establishing this effective public-private partnership with Roche in the UAE.”
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, ADGHW is a major government initiative by the DoH, which took place from the 13th -15th May 2024.
For more information please visit: https://www.adghw.com/
About Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH):
The DoH is the regulatory body of the healthcare sector at the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and ensures excellence in healthcare by monitoring the health status of the population. DoH defines the strategy for the health system, monitors and analyses the health status of the population and performance of the system. In addition, DoH shapes the regulatory framework for the health system, inspects against regulations, enforce standards, and encourages adoption of world-class best practices and performance targets by all healthcare service providers in the Emirate. DoH also drives programmes to increase awareness and adoption of healthy living standards among the residents of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in addition to regulating scope of services, premiums and reimbursement rates of the health system.
For further information on DoH, visit https://www.doh.gov.ae/ and follow on X, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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Biopharma Leaders Shape the Future of Drug Development at Veeva R&D and Quality Summit Europe

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Ascendis, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, and Teva to keynote sharing innovations to drive better patient outcomes
BARCELONA, Spain, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Veeva Systems (NYSE: VEEV) today announced that leaders from Ascendis Pharma A/S, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, and Teva will be keynote speakers at Veeva R&D and Quality Summit, Europe, June 4-5 in Madrid, Spain. Life sciences professionals across the industry will come together to share how connected technologies across clinical, regulatory, safety, and quality are advancing innovations for patients.

As one of the largest gatherings of biopharma leaders in Europe, Veeva R&D and Quality Summit will bring together over 1,000 industry professionals to share learnings across more than 100 sessions. Bayer and Jazz Pharmaceuticals will join Rik Van Mol, senior vice president of Veeva Development Cloud, and Avril England, general manager of Veeva Vault, for the opening keynote to explore the future of development for new medicines and therapies.
The event’s zone keynotes include:
Ascendis and Bayer, sharing strategies to reduce costs and accelerate trials with a connected platform.Boehringer Ingelheim, detailing its shift toward data-centric regulatory information management.Novo Nordisk, showing how it uses data and AI to transform clinical research.Sanofi, explaining its innovative approach to advance quality through operational excellence.Teva, providing insight into its rapid journey from disparate safety systems into one streamlined global solution.A panel with Elpida Therapeutics CEO Terry Pirovolakis and Veeva experts will close the event with a discussion on how the industry can best accelerate the development of life-saving rare disease gene therapies.
“Connecting clinical, regulatory, safety, and quality is key to advancing the product lifecycle and delivering better outcomes for patients,” says Rik Van Mol, senior vice president of Veeva Development Cloud. “At Veeva R&D and Quality Summit, biopharma leaders can connect, exchange ideas, and share new strategies to advance the industry forward together.”
Veeva R&D and Quality Summit is open exclusively to life sciences professionals. Register and review the agenda at veeva.com/eu/Summit.
Additional InformationConnect with Veeva on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/veeva-systems
About Veeva SystemsVeeva is the global leader in cloud software for the life sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence, and customer success, Veeva serves more than 1,000 customers, ranging from the world’s largest biopharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs. As a Public Benefit Corporation, Veeva is committed to balancing the interests of all stakeholders, including customers, employees, shareholders, and the industries it serves. For more information, visit veeva.com/eu.
Veeva Forward-looking StatementsThis release contains forward-looking statements regarding Veeva’s products and services and the expected results or benefits from use of our products and services. These statements are based on our current expectations. Actual results could differ materially from those provided in this release and we have no obligation to update such statements. There are numerous risks that have the potential to negatively impact our results, including the risks and uncertainties disclosed in our filing on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024, which you can find here (a summary of risks which may impact our business can be found on pages 9 and 10), and in our subsequent SEC filings, which you can access at sec.gov.
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