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Lego Posts 21% First-Half Revenue Rise Globally — Aug 25, 2026Lego’s first-half 2026 revenue rose 21% to 41.9 billion Danish crowns, with net profit up 32% as consumer sales climbed 22% on broad demand and more than 330 new sets, including World Cup, Formula One, Pokemon, and K-Pop Demon Hunters tie-ins that attracted new and returning buyers. The company is expanding capacity and sustainability, building a large solar installation in Billund, moving toward paper packaging, and planning a Virginia factory/distribution center to open by mid-2027, while continuing investments and strategic partnerships to reach a broader audience.
Grogan Named GE HealthCare CFO, Effective Sept. 14 — Aug 18, 2026GE HealthCare Technologies appointed William K. Grogan as chief financial officer, effective September 14, 2026, succeeding interim CFO George A. Newcomb. Grogan’s compensation includes a $900,000 base salary, a 100% target bonus, a $3.3 million LTIs target, plus a $550,000 cash sign-on and a $4 million one-time RSU grant to offset forfeited LTIs, with detailed vesting provisions; Newcomb will remain as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.
