Monthly Archives: September 2013

32,169 visitors attended Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2013 surpassing all previous records

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — An impressive 32,169 visitors attended Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2013, a rise of 13 per cent on the previous record in 2011. The exhibition featured 1,489 exhibitors, representing 54 countries, and included 40 international pavilions. … Read the full press release

ABPA Holdings Limited H1-2013 Interim Report: revenue up by 5.7%, EBITDA up 9%, operating profit up by 10.2%

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP Finance Plc is pleased to announce that, the Consolidated Interim Report and Accounts of ABPA Holdings Limited (“ABPAH”), the immediate parent undertaking of ABP Finance Plc, for the six months ending 30 June 2013 and the … Read the full press release

Die Deutsche Hypothekenbank und die Bayerische Versorgungskammer arbeiten bei der gewerblichen Immobilienfinanzierung zukünftig eng zusammen

Rahmenvereinbarung dient als Pilotprojekt im NORD/LB Konzern 30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Deutsche Hypothekenbank und die Bayerische Versorgungskammer arbeiten bei der gewerblichen Immobilienfinanzierung zukünftig eng zusammen. Beide Unternehmen haben gestern Abend eine entsprechende Rahmenvereinbarung unterzeichnet. Demnach wird sich die Bayerische Versorgungskammer … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports announced it will create single organisation to manage all four of its Humber ports

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a reorganisation of its Humber ports to bring its operational and commercial teams under one umbrella. Currently separated into two directorates covering Hull and Goole on the north bank of the … Read the full press release

Deutsche-Hypo-Studie prognostiziert Einzelhandelsimmobilien nur geringes Wachstum

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Nachfrage der Konsumenten im Einzelhandel wird zukünftig nur schwach wachsen. Impulse für eine Ausdehnung der Bestandsflächen halten sich insgesamt in Grenzen. Dies sind die Ergebnisse einer aktuellen Studie der Deutschen Hypothekenbank zu den Perspektiven der Einzelhandelsimmobilienmärkte … Read the full press release

Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa announced issuance of 250M euro fixed rate notes due 2019

Rome, 30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa (CDP) announces today the issuance of 250 million euro fixed rate notes, unsubordinated and unsecured, with final maturity 10 January 2019  and annual coupon equal to 3.5 per cent. The new … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports appointed Nick Ridehalgh new director Port of Southampton

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Associated British Ports (ABP) Port Director Southampton, Doug Morrison, has announced his intention to retire in December 2013 after almost nine years at the helm of one of the UK’s leading international gateways. His successor will be … Read the full press release

Russia’s largest retailer OJSC “Magnit” announced Extraordinary General Shareholders Meeting results and dividend payment

Krasnodar, 30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”;  MICEX and LSE: MGNT), announces the results of the Extraordinary General Shareholders Meeting and the dividend payment. Type of the general meeting (annual, extraordinary) – extraordinary general shareholders meeting; … Read the full press release

Board and management changes at Associated British Ports group announced by ABP Finance Plc

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP Finance Plc announces that Doug Morrison is retiring as Port Director Southampton and will be stepping down and resigning as a Director of Associated British Ports Holdings Limited and of Associated British Ports (“ABP”) with effect … Read the full press release

Atradius released its September 2013 Payment Practices Barometer; cash flow of concern

Cash flow considered biggest challenge to profitability this year Baltimore, 30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Businesses in the Americas express concern about maintaining adequate cash flow levels this year, and consider this one of the biggest challenges they will be facing. These opinions … Read the full press release

The Grimsby River Terminal officially opens after the largest capital investment since it first opened in 1852

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The largest capital investment in Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Grimsby since the lock gates first opened in 1852, will see the facility go from strength to strength and cement its place as the UK’s premier … Read the full press release

Sergey Galitskiy, Russia’s largest retailer CEO, named in ХIV “TOP-1000 Russian managers” list for 2013 by Russian managers association and Kommersant

Krasnodar, 30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Sergey Galitskiy, CEO of OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (MICEX and LSE: MGNT), has been included in the list of business leaders of the rating by Russian managers association and Kommersant Magnit CEO Sergey Galitskiy has … Read the full press release

Seadrill Limited’s 2013 Annual General Meeting Minutes

Hamilton, Bermuda, 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Seadrill Limited (the “Company”) advises that the 2013 Annual General Meeting of the Company was held on September 20, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at the Elbow Beach Hotel, 60 South Shore Road, Paget PG04, Bermuda.  … Read the full press release

EIB lends EUR 50M to CIBANK for projects of SMEs and mid-cap companies in Bulgaria

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 50 million to CIBANK to finance projects promoted by small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-cap companies in Bulgaria. EIB funds will support projects across the whole country, significantly supporting employment. 27-9-2013 — … Read the full press release

Seadrill announced the pricing of its offering of $500M unsecured Senior Notes due 2020

Hamilton, Bermuda, 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Seadrill Limited (the “Company” or “Seadrill”) (NYSE: SDRL), a global offshore drilling contractor, announced today the pricing of its previously announced offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of its 6.125% Senior Notes due … Read the full press release

Coface announced it is setting up an international network of economists

27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With one of Coface’s priorities being safer trade for companies, the Group is continuing to develop its risk expertise by setting up an international network of economists in strategic regions (based in Hong Kong, Mainz, Istanbul, Sao … Read the full press release

BlackRock’s shareholding in Outotec Oyj fell below 5%

Announcement under the Finnish securities market act, chapter 2, section 10 of a change in the shareholding in Outotec Oyj 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Outotec Oyj has received a notice on September 13, 2013 of the following change in shareholding. In … Read the full press release

Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill Limited intends to offer US$500M in aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due 2020

Hamilton, Bermuda, 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Seadrill Limited (the “Company” or “Seadrill”) (NYSE: SDRL), a global offshore drilling contractor, announced today that it intends to offer US$500 million in aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due 2020 (the “Notes”) in … Read the full press release

Coface downgrades its credit risk assessment in three business sectors: chemicals, pharmaceuticals and automotive

Chemicals, pharmaceuticals and automotive: increased credit risks in Europe 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The unique indicator (*), developed by Coface economists and based on the payment experience of companies recorded by its underwriters, sends an alarm signal to three of the … Read the full press release

Outotec introduced Outotec Larox® CC 240, large scale filtration technology

Outotec is introducing yet another large scale filtration technology 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Outotec Larox® CC 240 is the result of decades of experience and continuous R&D. It is tailored to the needs of high volume industries such as … Read the full press release

Czech Komerční banka won three awards in Hospodářské noviny’s competition

Prague, Czech Republic, 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In Hospodářské noviny’s competition, Komerční banka Group has received as many as three awards. The organisers voted Komerční pojišťovna first in The Most Client Friendly Life Insurance Company of 2013 category and second in The … Read the full press release

Outotec introduced Outotec® Gold Processing Solutions

A reliable partner for your gold operations Finland, 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Outotec provides the mining and metallurgical industry with advanced solutions for processing a variety of gold ore types ranging from free-milling ores to refractory gold ores. Our process solutions include … Read the full press release

Caisse des Dépôts: 350 millions d’euros pour financer les projets structurants du Conseil régional Nord-Pas de Calais

Lille, 26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A l’occasion du congrès de l’Union Sociale pour l’Habitat (USH), Daniel Percheron, Président du Conseil régional Nord-Pas de Calais, Sénateur du Pas-de-Calais, et Jean-Pierre Jouyet, Directeur général du groupe Caisse des Dépôts, ont signé, ce jour, … Read the full press release

Caisse des Dépôts: 250 M€ pour financer les projets structurants de Lille Métropole Communauté Urbaine

Lille, 26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A l’occasion du Congrès de l’Union Sociale pour l’Habitat (USH), Martine Aubry, Présidente de Lille Métropole Communauté Urbaine, Maire de Lille, et Jean-Pierre Jouyet, Directeur général de groupe Caisse des Dépôts, ont signé, ce jour, un … Read the full press release

Der Berufsverband für Trainer, Berater und Coaches (BDVT) hat der SEB für das TalenteEntwicklungsprogramm „SEB Forward“ den Internationalen Deutschen Trainings-Preis verliehen

Der BDVT hat der SEB für das Talente-Entwicklungsprogramm „SEB Forward“ den Internationalen Deutschen Trainings-Preis verliehen. Die Auszeichnung in Silber erhielt die Bank in der Kategorie „Coaching, Selbstwirksamkeit, Persönlichkeitsentwicklung“. 26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Der Berufsverband für Trainer, Berater und Coaches (BDVT) hat … Read the full press release

Jean-Pierre Jouyet, directeur général du groupe Caisse des Dépôts, détaillé les mesures mises en place en accompagnement du plan national d’urgence en aveur du logement social

Paris, 26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A l’occasion du congrès de l’Union Sociale pour l’Habitat (USH) qui se tient à Lille, Jean-Pierre Jouyet, directeur général du groupe Caisse des Dépôts, a rappelé l’engagement de la Caisse des Dépôts auprès du logement social … Read the full press release

Egis upgraded its membership in International Sustainability Alliance to become a portfolio manager

26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Egis has just upgraded its membership in the ISA (International Sustainability Alliance) to become a portfolio manager. As a founding member, Egis has been supporting the development of this global benchmark tool since its inception in 2010. … Read the full press release

Total Terminal International Algeciras S.A.U., the first semi-automatic terminal in Southern Europe, appointed José Antonio Peral new Operations Team Leader

26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As from September 2013, the first semi-automatic terminal in Southern Europe has a new Operations Team Leader, Mr. José Antonio Peral. Jose Antonio Peral is Magnum Graduate in Terminal Operations and has an impeccable record as APMT … Read the full press release

Egis awarded contract by French Air Navigation Service Provider to assist with the evolution of the French ATM systems

26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Egis has been contracted by the French Air Navigation Service Provider (DSNA) to provide support on major projects conducted by DSNA’s departmentsin charge of the definition of ATM system requirements & architecture (ESA) as well as their … Read the full press release

European Aluminium Industry calls for more ambitious EU packaging recovery policy and recycling targets

Berlin, 26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In view of the upcoming discussions on the guidelines on Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes, the European Aluminium Industry (EAA) calls for a consistent approach at the EU and national level. The EAA has always been a … Read the full press release

Helaba, Crédit Agricole and Société Genérale provided €87.5M loan for Metro Cash&Carry stores in France

26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Helaba is providing a loan of EUR 87.5 million for a commercial property portfolio in France together with Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, and Société Genérale. Helaba manages the consortium, acting in the role of agent, … Read the full press release

European Society of Cardiology’s administrative headquarters the European Heart House (EHH) celebrated its 20th anniversary in Sophia Antipolis

Sophia Antipolis, 25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Heart House celebrated its 20th anniversary this week in style. Founded in 1950, the European Society of Cardiology inaugurated its offices in Sophia Antipolis in 1993. “Our mission is to reduce the burden of cardiovascular … Read the full press release

Burberry announced it used all-new iSight® camera on iPhone 5s to capture spring / summer 2014 runway show in London

Burberry & Apple Collaborate to Share Runway Show Experience CUPERTINO, California and LONDON, 25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Apple® and Burberry today announced that iPhone® 5s is being used to capture and share beautiful photos and video before, during and after the … Read the full press release

Global Cardiovascular Disease Taskforce calls to world leaders to continue the progress made on addressing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and CVD

Leaders in cardiovascular disease prevention and control publish follow up paper applauding action and calling for the CVD community to continue its leadership to reduce premature mortality by 25 percent by 2025 Geneva, 25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In celebration of the … Read the full press release

The oldest private bank in Luxembourg Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) announced H1-2013 financial results

Clear return to profitability after only one year under the new shareholders Sustained growth of commercial activities Strong net income growth from 18 to 67 million euros as at June 30, 2013 A 5% increase in the customer deposit balance … Read the full press release

The European Union to fully open its market for wines from Moldova

25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission proposes to fully open the European Union’s market to wine imports from the Republic of Moldova, in advance of the envisaged provisional application of the EU – Republic of Moldova Association Agreement and the … Read the full press release

Alcatel-Lucent introduced ETSI-optimized 9500 Microwave Packet Radio (MPR) long-haul system to help service providers meet the capacity crunch

Enhanced Microwave Packet Radio portfolio offers an eight-fold increase in capacity in one-third of the footprint over long-distances, enabling operators to deliver high bandwidth services with lower costs Düsseldorf, Germany, 25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) is … Read the full press release

Engineered joining technology leader NORMA Group launched manufacturing site in Atibaia nearby São Paulo in Brazil

Maintal, Germany/Atibaia, Brazil, 25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, an international market and technology leader for engineered joining technology, establishes a manufacturing site in Atibaia nearby São Paulo in Brazil. The new facility provides the capacities to manufacture a broad range of NORMA Group … Read the full press release

La start-up informatique CardWise, installée à Malines, et Belfius Banque collaborent dans le cadre du projet “Xpenditure by Belfius”

25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Les notes frais : conserver et copier des dizaines de tickets de caisse et souches T.V.A., redemander des reçus égarés, compléter ou contrôler des tableaux et formulaires, … Autant de tâches fastidieuses et de pertes de temps, … Read the full press release

CapMan announced it sold medical imaging services company Curato AS to Altor Fund III

Funds managed by CapMan have signed an agreement to sell Curato AS, a leading provider of medical imaging services in Norway, to Altor Fund III. 25-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Curato provides medical imaging (radiology) services in Norway and its main customers … Read the full press release