Monthly Archives: February 2026

Bain Capital to Acquire Full Ownership of FineToday Holdings from CVC Asia V in Strategic Transaction for Leading Japanese Beauty Company

(IN BRIEF) CVC Capital Partners and Bain Capital have agreed that Bain Capital will acquire 100 percent of FineToday Holdings from CVC Asia Fund V and other shareholders, making Bain Capital the sole owner of the Japanese personal care and … Read the full press release

Empa Advances Global Research on Metallic Glasses Through ISS Experiments in Partnership with the European Space Agency

(IN BRIEF) Empa is conducting advanced research into metallic glasses through a series of experiments aboard the International Space Station in collaboration with the European Space Agency, aiming to better understand their properties and improve industrial production methods. Metallic glasses, … Read the full press release

New Vattenfall Research Highlights Rising Consumer Commitment to Fossil-Free Energy and Lasting Changes in Everyday Habits

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall’s latest Energy Barometer reveals that while European consumers are broadly optimistic about the energy transition, most believe stronger government support is needed to drive meaningful progress. The survey, conducted by Statista across five countries, shows that half … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Earns Triple Recognition at the 2026 Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards for Its Impact-Driven Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has been recognized at the 2026 Global Finance Sustainable Finance Awards, winning three distinctions that underline its leadership in sustainable banking and its measurable impact across Türkiye and Central and Eastern Europe. The bank received the … Read the full press release

Metso Advances End-to-End Smart Port and Stockyard Solutions by Bringing MRA Automation into Its Global Operations

(IN BRIEF) Metso has acquired Australian engineering firm MRA Automation to strengthen its automation and digital capabilities in bulk material handling and port operations, integrating MRA’s advanced software and engineering expertise with Metso’s global portfolio of bulk handling equipment and … Read the full press release

CapMan and Scandic Finalise Heritage-Led, Low-Carbon Refurbishment of Hotel Laajavuori Ahead of Winter Season

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate and Scandic have completed a full, two-phase refurbishment of the historic Hotel Laajavuori in Jyväskylä, delivering 117 newly upgraded rooms ahead of the winter peak season while preserving the building’s architectural identity. The renovation modernised … Read the full press release