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Globalance futuremovers – Spring 2025

29.04.2025 4 min

They move the future with promising innovations: these listed companies seize opportunities – and offer attractive investments for future-oriented investors.

STRIDE, INC. — RESTON, USA

Technology for learning success

KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY — Stride, Inc. combines technology and education – with digital lesson plans, innovative learning platforms, and tailored educational offerings. Founded in the year 2000 by Ronald J. Packard, the company focuses on a broad range of career-oriented online education programmes – from basic level to advanced training. Learners benefit from flexible, personalized solutions which allow them to learn at their own pace. Thanks to its high scalability, the company’s margins will rise significantly. Despite a sharp rise, the share remains attractive.

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IRIDIUM COMMUNICATIONS, INC. — MCLEAN, USA

Satellites for global connections

DIGITALIZATION — Iridium Communications, Inc. is a global provider of satellite communication services – from satellite phones to IoT terminals and mobile connectivity solutions. Founded in the year 2000, the company offers global coverage with its unparalleled constellation of 66 active satellites. Broad diversification across a range of markets ensures its stability. Over the coming years we anticipate strong sales growth of 5 to 10 percent per year, as well as above average earnings growth. We also rate Iridium Communications as very attractive compared to other firms in this sector.

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STRAUMANN — BASEL, Switzerland

Solutions for dentistry

HEALTHCARE — Straumann Holding AG provides dentists and dental laboratories with solutions in the fields of implantology as well as restorative and regenerative dentistry. The company was founded by Reinhard Straumann in 1954 and is now considered a global leader in the supply of dental implants and prosthetic solutions. It covers a broad spectrum of clinical requirements, including innovative technologies such as the Variobase® system. With annual sales growth of around 10 percent, high operating margins, and a net profit margin of around 20 percent, we rate Straumann Holding AG as very attractive, with further upside potential.

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SEKISUI HOUSE — OSAKA, JAPAN

Building for the climate

URBANIZATION — Sekisui House is constantly setting new standards in climate-friendly, intelligent, and high-density construction. Founded in 1960, the company has been building zero-energy houses, which generate more energy than they consume, ever since 2009. With a strong focus on customer requirements, Sekisui House creates tailored, individual solutions. Thanks to its strong international presence, especially in the USA, Australia, and Singapore, the company makes the most of attractive market opportunities worldwide. Stable margins (8 to 10 percent), a high dividend yield (4 percent), and an attractive valuation offer further upside potential.

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SIMS LTD. — MASCOT, AUSTRALIa

A new lease of life for metal and electronics

CONSUMER SPENDING — Sims Ltd. recycles metal and electronics with a focus on sustainability and environmental protection. Since its founding in 1917, the company has developed into a global market leader in metal recycling and today operates over 240 facilities in 13 countries. It plays a key role in the environmental services sector by recycling metals and electronics as well as feeding them back into the materials cycle. With Sims Lifecycle Services, the company also offers diversified recycling solutions for IT assets and cloud infrastructures. Its financial results depend on raw material prices; at the present time, we rate Sims Ltd. as an attractive investment.