BNP Paribas

(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro ASA announced the signing of a USD 1,000 million revolving multi-currency credit facility on February 15, 2024. The facility, with a two-year tenor and a one-year extension option, replaces the company’s previous undrawn USD 1,300 million … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has played a pivotal role in facilitating the successful closure of financing for MYTILINEOS S.A.’s portfolio of solar farm projects in Chile. The portfolio includes the Willka, Doña Antonia, Tocopilla, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Between December 18 and 22, 2023, SSAB AB (publ) has repurchased a total of 1,848,850 of its own shares, consisting of 466,854 shares of series A and 1,381,996 shares of series B. This buyback is part of a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has introduced the BNP Paribas Climate Impact Infrastructure Debt initiative, backed by BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM), BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking (BNPP CIB), and BNP Paribas Cardif, as part of their aligned commitments … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas Wealth Management has outlined key investment themes for 2024. These include seeking real returns through inflation-protected income, investing in sectors benefiting from the shift away from globalization, capitalizing on energy transition and electrification, diversifying portfolios beyond … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Eni, the energy company, has signed a Sustainability-Linked revolving credit line for a duration of five years, amounting to €3 billion. This credit facility is tied to two sustainability targets outlined in Eni’s Sustainability-Linked Financing Framework, which was … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Nicolas Denis has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Crédit Agricole Assurances, effective from January 1, 2024, following approval by the Crédit Agricole Assurances Board of Directors. In his new role, Denis will report directly to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ has successfully priced a 20-year inaugural sterling Green Bond following its previous bond issuances in euro. The issuance received substantial investor interest, with a total order book reaching £1.1 billion, nearly double the amount offered. The Green … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilding company, has signed a significant EUR 800 million financing agreement with a 5-year tenor and a 3-year grace period. This facility, which aligns with the SupportItalia Guarantee under Legislative Decree No. 50 of May … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has successfully concluded a series of share buy-back transactions in accordance with the Second Tranche of the Buy-Back Programme 2022. The program, initiated on June 30, 2023, was carried out under the authorization of the Shareholders’ … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. provides an update on its ongoing share buy-back program initiated on 30 June 2023 as part of the Second Tranche of the Buy-Back Programme 2022. The program aims to purchase UniCredit ordinary shares (ISIN IT0005239360). The … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has provided an update on its share buy-back program, which was initiated on 30 June 2023 following authorization from the Shareholders’ Meeting held on 31 March 2023. As part of the Second Tranche of the Buy-Back … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has received approval from the European Central Bank for the second tranche of its 2023 share buyback program, totaling 2.5 billion euros. The first tranche of the program, also worth 2.5 billion euros, was launched in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp has successfully listed its hydrogen business, thyssenkrupp nucera, on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. As one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrolysis plants for green hydrogen production, thyssenkrupp nucera raised approximately €526 million through the IPO. The … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced the successful pricing of a €5 billion 10-year EARN benchmark bond, set to mature on July 15th, 2033. The bond carries an annual coupon rate of 3.000% and was issued at … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas Wealth Management and SDA Bocconi School of Management have collaborated to release an exclusive report on family business governance in Europe. The report emphasizes the significant role of family firms in driving economic growth and employment. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Torsten Schöneborn and Jerry Minier as Co-Heads of G10 FX Trading. Torsten brings over 15 years of experience, previously serving in key roles at BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank. Jerry, with more than 18 years … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas, in collaboration with Banque des Territoires and the European Investment Fund (EIF), has launched a new marketplace initiative called the BNP Paribas European Impact Bonds Fund 2. This fund aims to support the expansion of Impact … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Proxymity and Clearstream have partnered to launch a digital general meeting announcement service in Germany and Luxembourg. The collaboration aims to automate issuer-investor communication, improving proxy voting and corporate event communications. The central platform will enable issuers and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Jean-Pierre Charles has been named the Chief Executive Officer of Oney by BPCE and ELO (formerly Auchan Holding), effective from June 5, 2023. With his extensive experience in consumer finance and retail industries, Charles is set to lead … Read the full press release →