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At the outset of this new year, we find ourselves looking to the future and the past. Looking back on 2023, we achieved the best annual financial results in the company’s history. Operating revenues approached $3 billion, while shareholder capital increased 29% to $1.38 billion. Our strong performance and continued financial strength remain central to our ability to meet our customers’ needs. So, we thank you for the continued opportunity to serve those needs and for making our 2023 performance possible. Of course, success provides opportunities to give back. And I am proud to report that we were able to raise a total of $2.4 million in charitable funds – which includes $1.2 in matching funds – in 2023 through our new employee giving platform. Looking forward to 2024, we are excited to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of our namesake legacy business, Saul Stone & Company. Saul started out pushing a cart full of eggs through the streets of Chicago. Today, the business he founded is a cornerstone piece of a Fortune 100 company spanning six continents. Again, thanks go to our customers for enabling such sustained success. Despite the celebratory mood, we know that 2024 will bring its share of challenges. But regardless of what comes, you can rest assured that we will continue to develop and hone our offering to meet your needs. Eileen Stein provides an update on what you can expect in 2024 from our Market Intelligence and Commercial Technology platforms. I hope you find these updates useful. And, as always, thank you for your business with us. Sean O'Connor |
Originally published as part of The Outlook Newsletter
Vol. 2, Issue 1C