Daily Archives: 16, May 2016

Influential business leaders in Singapore to help University of Birmingham develop new research and business partnerships across South East Asia

BIRMINGHAM, UK, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Influential business leaders in Singapore have joined forces to help the University of Birmingham develop new research opportunities and business partnerships across South East Asia. Members of the Singapore Advisory Group met for the first … Read the full press release

The new OMV Chief Financial Officer takes up his post on July 1, 2016

VIENNA, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The new Chief Financial Officer of OMV, Reinhard Florey, will take up his post as of July 1, 2016, after managing to reduce his contract period with his current employer by a month. His appointment by … Read the full press release

ACS Actividades de Construcción y Servicios, S.A. Q1-2016: Backlog increases by 6.6%; Net debt remains stable

MADRID, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Sales decreased by 4.7%, in a like for like basis, to 7,922 million euros as a result of large LNG projects completion in Australia • Backlog increases by 6.6%, in a like for like basis, up … Read the full press release

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reports 13.6% YoY increase of its European sales in April 2016

For the month of April, FCA posted a 13.6% year-over-year increase in European sales, outperforming the industry average of 9.0%. As a result, FCA improved its position to fourth overall by total sales, with European market share increasing 30 basis … Read the full press release

The New Abarth 595: more powerful engines, even richer standard equipment and plenty of product innovations

Following the launch of Abarth 124 spider, it is the evolution of the Abarth icon that since 2008 has gained enthusiasts at global level. Available as hatchback or convertible, the line-up features three trim levels – 595, 595 Turismo and … Read the full press release

Experian 2015 financial results: investing in growth whilst returning nearly US$1bn in dividends and share repurchases during the year

LONDON, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian, the global information services company, today issues its full year financial results for the twelve months ended 31 March 2016. General highlights Delivering on our strategy: – improved growth momentum; – strength in Credit Services … Read the full press release

Skanska AB Q1-2016: operating income increased by 134 percent

STOCKHOLM, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — January-March 2016 compared to January-March 2015 Highlights Revenue amounted to SEK 35.3 billion (34.1); adjusted for currency effects, revenue increased by 5 percent. Operating income amounted to SEK 1,969 M (832); adjusted for currency effects, operating … Read the full press release

Skanska to invest in a new 27,300 square meters residential project in Ørestad City, Denmark

STOCKHOLM, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Skanska invests DKK 560M, about SEK 700M, in a new residential project in Ørestad City, Denmark. The investment is recorded by Skanska Commercial Development Nordic in the second quarter of 2016. The project, located in a … Read the full press release

Chelsea Football Club and adidas AG to terminate their existing partnership agreement on June 30, 2017 and not, as originally agreed, on June 30, 2023

Chelsea Football Club and adidas AG announced today that they have mutually agreed to terminate their existing partnership agreement prematurely. Herzogenaurach, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Chelsea Football Club and adidas AG announced today that they have mutually agreed to terminate their … Read the full press release

Artificial intelligence: Accenture and IPsoft to deploy virtual agent technology for clients in banking, insurance and travel industries

Accenture and IPsoft Launch Accenture Amelia Practice to Help Organizations Accelerate Adoption of Artificial Intelligence Initial practice focus is to deploy virtual agent technology for clients in banking, insurance and travel industries NEW YORK, 16-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ —  Accenture (NYSE: … Read the full press release