Daily Archives: 7, May 2024

Olea and Standard Chartered Sign MOU to Enhance Support for SMEs

(IN BRIEF) Olea Global Pte Ltd, a leader in digital infrastructure platforms, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Standard Chartered to bolster small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This strategic partnership aims to develop integrated supply chain solutions and other … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies and SINOPEC Sign Strategic Agreement to Boost Low-Carbon Energy Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) During a state visit to France by the President of China, TotalEnergies and SINOPEC, represented by their respective leaders Patrick Pouyanné and Ma Yongsheng, signed a strategic cooperation agreement to enhance their collaboration in low-carbon energies. Building on … Read the full press release

EIB Report Highlights Financial Sector’s Role in CESEE’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released a report by the Vienna Initiative working group, titled “Greening the financial sector: A Central, Eastern and South-Eastern European perspective.” The report underscores the pivotal role of the financial sector in … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €35 Million to Enhance Water Services in Umbria Under InvestEU Program

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has partnered with Valle Umbra Servizi to enhance water service resilience and efficiency across 22 municipalities in Perugia, Italy, with a €35 million green loan under the InvestEU program. This initiative marks the … Read the full press release

EnBW Confirms 2024 Outlook Following a Robust 2023 Performance

(IN BRIEF) Georg Stamatelopoulos, the new CEO of EnBW, reflected on the company’s strong financial results for 2023 and affirmed the guidance for 2024 during the Annual General Meeting held virtually from Stuttgart. EnBW, which plans to invest about €40 … Read the full press release

Meisheng Group Launches New ANDRITZ NeedlePunch Line for Synthetic Suede Production

(IN BRIEF) Meisheng Group has initiated operations of a new ANDRITZ needlepunch line at its facility in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, enhancing its production capabilities to meet the rising demand for synthetic suede, especially in New Energy Vehicles (NEVs). This … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Ups EBITDA Improvement Goal to €350 Million, Strengthening Market Position

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, in a robust advancement of its strategic plan, has increased its EBITDA run-rate improvement target by €150 million to €350 million, aiming to bolster its competitiveness in the stainless steel industry. Achieving its initial target ahead of … Read the full press release

Steffen Hoffmann to Succeed Rainer Verhoeven as CFO of Aurubis AG

(IN BRIEF) Steffen Hoffmann, an internationally experienced executive with a comprehensive background in finance, will become the new Chief Financial Officer of Aurubis AG on October 1, 2024. He will be succeeding Rainer Verhoeven, who announced his departure effective June … Read the full press release

Brenntag Expands Partnership with Royal Avebe to Offer Potato Starch and Protein in UK and Ireland

(IN BRIEF) Brenntag, the global leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution, announces the expansion of its partnership with Coöperatie Koninklijke Avebe U.A. (“Royal Avebe”) to include the United Kingdom and Ireland. This extension of the distribution agreement provides Brenntag customers … Read the full press release

Hannover Rück SE Approves Dividend Increase and Elects New Supervisory Board Members

(IN BRIEF) During the Annual General Meeting of Hannover Rück SE, all proposed resolutions were approved. CEO Jean-Jacques Henchoz reflected on the successful financial years of the past strategy cycle, emphasizing the company’s reliability amidst challenges. Moving forward with the … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer TAA Enhances CCH® AnswerConnect with AI Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting (TAA) unveils AI-enabled upgrades to CCH® AnswerConnect, its leading tax, accounting, and audit research product. Leveraging GenAI, the platform now offers enhanced natural language Q&A functionality, empowering accounting professionals to efficiently navigate tax … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Launches AI Center to Advance Professional Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer, a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services, inaugurates its dedicated AI center, showcasing its ongoing fusion of deep domain expertise with cutting-edge AI technology. Centralizing AI insights, research, and solutions, the center caters … Read the full press release

Saltigo Launches “Net Zero Custom Manufacturing” for Sustainable Production

(IN BRIEF) Saltigo, a subsidiary of LANXESS specializing in exclusive synthesis of active ingredients and intermediates, introduces “Net Zero Custom Manufacturing” to offer sustainable production solutions to potential customers, particularly in the food and agrochemical industries. The initiative focuses on … Read the full press release

FORVIA Wins Two Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch Awards

(IN BRIEF) FORVIA, the world’s seventh-largest automotive technology supplier resulting from the merger of Faurecia and HELLA, receives two Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch recognitions at the 2024 awards ceremony in Detroit. The accolades celebrate FORVIA’s pioneering contributions to … Read the full press release

MAWS GbR Awarded Contract for Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System Study

(IN BRIEF) German MAWS GbR, comprised of ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik-GmbH, HENSOLDT Sensors GmbH, and Diehl Defence GmbH & Co. KG, secures the contract for the second national supplementary study for the Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System (MAWS) project. MAWS … Read the full press release

VARTA AG Appoints Michael Ostermann as CEO

(IN BRIEF) VARTA AG’s Supervisory Board has named Michael Ostermann as Board Member and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 6, 2024. With extensive management experience in the automotive and battery industries, Ostermann is poised to lead VARTA AG, alongside … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Umniah Sign MoU to Expand 3G and 4G Network in Jordan

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Umniah have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to extend the 3G and 4G network in major Jordanian cities. The expansion, facilitated by Ericsson Radio System products and solutions, utilizes 10 megahertz (MHz) of spectrum, enhancing … Read the full press release

VINCI Highways Expands U.S. Toll Services with Contracts in Georgia and Texas

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Highways, a subsidiary of VINCI Concessions, secures contracts in Georgia and Texas, marking its entry into the toll services market in Georgia and strengthening its presence in Texas. The Georgia State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) entrusts … Read the full press release

BASF Partners with IPP to Market Ammonia, Methanol, and Melamine Plants for Relocation

(IN BRIEF) BASF, in collaboration with International Process Plants (IPP), has agreed to market ammonia, methanol, and melamine plants situated at BASF’s Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany. These assets, made available as part of BASF’s strategic adjustments to maintain competitiveness … Read the full press release

EIB Global Signs €10 Million Loan Agreement with Bank Respublika to Boost Small Business Finance in Azerbaijan

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, the financing arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB) outside the EU, has inked a €10 million loan deal with Bank Respublika to bolster support for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Azerbaijan. Part of … Read the full press release

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

Digi Communications N.V. to distribute approx. RON 120 million in dividends, setting the dividend per share for 2023 at RON 1.25, a 25% YoY increase Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the Romanian version of the 2023 Annual Report

Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the Romanian version of the 2023 Annual Report

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the Romanian version of its Annual Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2023. Shareholders and investors can access the report on the company’s website under the “Investor Relations” section. … Read the full press release