Daily Archives: 11, March 2024

Shell Announces Dividend Payments for Q4 2023 in Multiple Currencies

(IN BRIEF) Shell plc’s Board has disclosed the dividend payments for the fourth quarter of 2023, which was announced earlier at US$0.344 per ordinary share. Shareholders were given the option to receive their dividends in US dollars, euros, or pounds … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval and K Shipbuilding Partner to Advance OceanGlide Air Lubrication System

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has forged a significant collaboration with K Shipbuilding (KSB), a leading Korean shipyard, by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the installation of Alfa Laval OceanGlide Air Lubrication System in potential newbuilding projects such as … Read the full press release

Terna Recognized as Climate Change Leader by CDP

(IN BRIEF) Terna has earned a prestigious spot on the list of leading international companies engaging their suppliers in the fight against climate change, according to the Climate Change survey conducted by CDP. Achieving an ‘A’ rating, the highest score … Read the full press release

EQT Welcomes Sir Alok Sharma as Senior Advisor on Geopolitical and Economic Trends

(IN BRIEF) EQT, a leading private equity firm, appoints the Right Honorable Sir Alok Sharma KCMG as Senior Advisor on geopolitical topics and economic trends, leveraging his extensive experience in sustainability. Sir Alok, former President of the 2021 United Nations … Read the full press release

VINCI Airports Celebrates Success with Three Award-Winning Airports

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Airports, the leading private airport operator globally, celebrates the recognition of three airports in its network – Belgrade, Porto, and Guanacaste – named among the best airports worldwide by the Airport Council International (ACI). These awards acknowledge … Read the full press release

EuroMaint Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Maintenance Center in Nässjö, Sweden

(IN BRIEF) EuroMaint, a subsidiary of the CAF Group and a leading railway services provider, marks the opening of a modern maintenance center in Nässjö, Sweden. The 35,000 square meters facility, strategically located, will maintain new trains delivered by CAF … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €200 Million Loan to NRW.BANK for Refugee Housing Initiative in North Rhine-Westphalia

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) collaborates with NRW.BANK to allocate a €200 million framework loan aimed at facilitating the expansion and enhancement of refugee housing facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous German state. This initiative involves constructing, … Read the full press release

Thales Delivers Rapidly Developed Expeditionary Portable Operations Centre for French Navy Mine Countermeasures

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in defense technology, announces the successful development and delivery of the Expeditionary Portable Operations Centre (e-POC) for the French Navy’s drone-based mine countermeasures capability. Developed in less than six months, the e-POC demonstrator enables … Read the full press release

Skanska Secures USD 120M Supplemental Award for Waterfront Facility Upgrade in Eastern USA

(IN BRIEF) Skanska, a leading construction company, announces a supplemental award worth USD 120 million for preconstruction work and early commitments toward upgrading a waterfront facility in Eastern USA. This award, equivalent to approximately SEK 1.2 billion, will contribute to … Read the full press release

AI Innovation in Healthcare: Wolters Kluwer Introduces UpToDate®-Powered AI Labs

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Health introduces AI Labs, a Clinical Generative AI (GenAI) initiative powered by UpToDate®, its trusted clinical decision support solution. AI Labs gains access to UpToDate’s comprehensive clinical content and is made available to over 100 U.S. … Read the full press release

Burda Partners with Klim to Spearhead Regenerative Agriculture Movement

(IN BRIEF) Burda, a leading media and tech company, collaborates with Klim, an agritech firm, to champion regenerative farming practices aimed at combating climate change and biodiversity loss. Through financial support and expertise provided by Klim’s digital platform, Burda amplifies … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Group Boosts Green Initiatives with Successful SEK 1,750 Million Bond Placement

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group, a leading manufacturer of outdoor power products, announces the successful placement of a SEK-denominated green bond worth 1,750 million over a 3-year term. The bond issuance, conducted under the company’s Medium Term Note Program, signifies Husqvarna … Read the full press release

Zoox Collaborates with AFRY to Advance Autonomous Vehicle Development

(IN BRIEF) Zoox, an American subsidiary of Amazon specializing in autonomous ride-hailing vehicles, partners with AFRY, leveraging their vehicle engineering expertise from Sweden to enhance the development of Zoox’s purpose-built robotaxi. This innovative vehicle, designed for fully autonomous operation, marks … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Revolutionizes AML Compliance with CCH iFirm® Integration

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA) U.K. has launched a new anti-money laundering module (AML) within its cloud-based practice management software, CCH iFirm®. This module seamlessly integrates with their on-premise system, CCH Central, reducing data duplication and speeding … Read the full press release

Evolution AB Announces Successful Acquisition of Own Shares in Capital Enhancement Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Evolution AB (publ) (“Evolution”) has reported its recent acquisition of own shares as part of the ongoing repurchase program aimed at enhancing the company’s capital structure and delivering increased shareholder value. Between March 4th and March 8th, Evolution … Read the full press release

Aktia Refines Strategic Priorities to Enhance Employee Experience

(IN BRIEF) Aktia, a Finnish asset manager, bank, and life insurer, announces the inclusion of “Empowering employee experience” as a strategic priority alongside other refined targets. CEO Juha Hammarén emphasizes the pivotal role of employees in driving excellent customer experience … Read the full press release

Breakthrough Study Shows Amlitelimab’s Long-lasting Effectiveness in Atopic Dermatitis Treatment

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking Phase 2b study, amlitelimab demonstrates remarkable potential in maintaining treatment response for patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD). Presented at the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) 2024 Conference, the study reveals sustained improvement … Read the full press release

ARTE MUSEUM DUBAI Unveils ‘ETERNAL NATURE’: A Digital Art Experience Like No Other

(IN BRIEF) ARTE MUSEUM, the renowned digital art venue by d’strict, has made its debut in the Middle East with the opening of ARTE MUSEUM DUBAI at Dubai Mall. Spanning 30,000 square feet, the museum invites visitors to explore ‘ETERNAL … Read the full press release

LEGO Unveils Exciting New Sets and Teases Mario Kart for the Super Mario Universe

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group celebrated MAR10 Day by unveiling three thrilling new LEGO Super Mario sets: The Bowser Express Train, King Boo’s Haunted Mansion, and Battle with Roy at Peach’s Castle, set to release on August 1, 2024. These … Read the full press release

Kalmar Achieves ISO 27001 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Information Security Excellence

(IN BRIEF) Kalmar, a subsidiary of Cargotec, has attained ISO 27001 certification for its Information Security Management System (ISMS), affirming its adherence to the highest standards in safeguarding sensitive information. The certification, awarded after a thorough process conducted by Cargotec’s … Read the full press release

Basilea Pharmaceutica Celebrates Milestone Payment as Cresemba® Sales Soar in Asia Pacific and China

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd (SIX: BSLN) announced a significant milestone with a USD 1.25 million payment triggered by the robust sales performance of its antifungal medication, Cresemba® (isavuconazole), in the Asia Pacific region and China by its license partner … Read the full press release

Boehringer Ingelheim and Sosei Heptares Forge Global Collaboration to Pioneer Precision Treatment for Schizophrenia

(IN BRIEF) Boehringer Ingelheim and Sosei Group Corporation (Sosei Heptares) have unveiled a global collaboration and exclusive option-to-license agreement aimed at advancing the development and commercialization of Sosei Heptares’ portfolio of first-in-class GPR52 agonists. The focus of this collaboration lies … Read the full press release