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Enea Completes Share Buybacks to Enhance Capital Structure and Shareholder Value

(IN BRIEF) Enea AB (publ) conducted share buybacks between August 7-11, 2023, repurchasing a total of 25,289 own shares under the authorization from the Annual General Meeting 2023. The purpose of the repurchase program is to adjust the company’s capital … Read the full press release

University of Dundee’s Summer Research Placements Showcase Achievements in Annual Symposium

(IN BRIEF) The University of Dundee’s annual Vacation Scholarship Symposium celebrated the achievements of undergraduate students who gained real research experience through summer placements in research laboratories. A total of 53 students from Dundee and beyond participated, working in laboratories … Read the full press release

University of Dundee: Dental Students Collaborate with Local Organization to Enhance Oral Health Education and Support Vulnerable Communities

(IN BRIEF) As part of the Dental Public Health Engagement Project, 4th-year dental students collaborated with Wellbeing Works, a local organization in Dundee, to support vulnerable communities. The students spent a week engaging with the organization, participating in various activities … Read the full press release

Malawian Experts to Deliver Public Lectures in University of Dundee’s Africa Lecture Series, Addressing Research, Innovation, and Agri-Food Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Malawian experts, Professors Aggrey Ambali and Richard Mkandawire, will deliver public lectures as part of the University of Dundee’s Africa Lecture Series. The lectures will focus on research and innovation, as well as transforming agri-food systems. These lectures … Read the full press release

Exor Becomes 15% Shareholder in Philips, Supporting Health Technology and Innovation Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Health technology leader Royal Philips and diversified holding company Exor N.V. announce a relationship agreement where Exor acquires a 15% shareholding in Philips. This investment supports Philips’ strategy and value creation plan focused on health and well-being through … Read the full press release

Savills Foresees Normalcy Returning to Global Industrial Investment Market by Year-End, Office Markets Showing Stabilization Signs

(IN BRIEF) Savills predicts a return to normalcy in the global industrial investment market by the end of 2023, as the interest rate cycle stabilizes and inflation cools. Despite suppressed global office investment volumes, some areas are showing signs of … Read the full press release

Audi Customer Racing Triumphs: Multiple Wins in Australia and Indonesia Racing Events

(IN BRIEF) Audi Sport customer racing teams achieved multiple victories in racing events held in Australia and Asia. In the GT World Challenge Australia powered by AWS, Audi R8 LMS cars won both races, with drivers Liam Talbot and Max … Read the full press release

UniCredit Provides Update on Share Buy-Back Program: Over 139 Million Shares Acquired So Far in 2022-2023 Tranches

(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

BioNTech Enhances Leadership Team with New Chief Legal Officer, James Ryan, to Drive Legal Strategy and Global Operations

(IN BRIEF) BioNTech SE, a biopharmaceutical company, has appointed James Ryan as Chief Legal Officer (CLO) and a member of the Management Board, effective from September 1, 2023. In this role, Ryan will oversee the company’s corporate legal strategy, global … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Launches Carbon2Nature: Pioneering Global Carbon Reduction through Nature-Based Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has introduced Carbon2Nature (C2N), a new company focused on nature-based solutions to reduce global carbon footprints. The initiative aims to capture and store over 61 million tonnes of CO2 through projects that generate high-quality carbon credits. C2N … Read the full press release

thyssenkrupp Uhde and Orica Achieve Groundbreaking Greenhouse Gas Reduction in Australia with EnviNOx® Technology

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Uhde and Orica have successfully implemented the Kooragang Island Decarbonisation Project in Newcastle, Australia. thyssenkrupp Uhde’s EnviNOx® technology has been utilized to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at Orica’s nitric acid plants, resulting in a 98% reduction of … Read the full press release

EQT AB repurchased 393,000 Own Ordinary Shares Between 7 and 11 August 2023 as part of its Share Repurchase Program

(IN BRIEF) EQT AB, a purpose-driven global investment organization, has repurchased 393,926 of its own ordinary shares (ISIN: SE0012853455) between 7 and 11 August 2023 as part of its initiated repurchase program, running between 17 July 2023 and 25 August … Read the full press release

EY Receives Global Partner of the Year Award for Driving Finance Transformation with Wolters Kluwer CCH® Tagetik

(IN BRIEF) The EY organization has been awarded the Global Partner of the Year by Wolters Kluwer CCH® Tagetik for its contributions to accelerating clients’ finance transformation initiatives through technical expertise and consulting services. The accolade acknowledges EY’s commitment to … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Advances Ukrainian Military Capabilities with LUNA NG Reconnaissance Drone System

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall is set to supply Ukraine with its advanced LUNA NG reconnaissance drone system, a significant milestone for the company. The system offers key aerial reconnaissance capabilities with thousands of hours of operational flight experience. The order, valued … Read the full press release

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

NatWest Survey: UK Regional Business Activity Slows in July 2023, Employment Holds Steady while Inflation Trends Vary

(IN BRIEF) In July 2023, the NatWest Regional PMI® survey revealed a divergent landscape for UK regional business activity. While business growth across regions hit a six-month low due to reduced demand, employment remained relatively robust, with nine out of … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces the release of H1 2023 Financial Results

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

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has released its H1 2023 Financial Results, which can be found on their website. They will also hold a conference call today at 14:00 UK time to discuss these results, led by CEO Mr. Serghei … Read the full press release

RWE Gains Approval for 900 MW Offshore Wind Farms in German North Sea to Drive Green Energy Expansion

(IN BRIEF) RWE has been granted awards by the German Federal Network Agency for two wind farm sites, N-3.6 and N-3.5, within the Nordseecluster B in the German North Sea. The company intends to develop, build, and operate two wind … Read the full press release

Terna’s ‘Driving Energy Award 2023’ Utilizes Innovative Technology for Immersive Art Experience

(IN BRIEF) Terna, the operator of the Italian National Transmission Grid, is utilizing its digital technology for the “Driving Energy Award 2023 – Contemporary Photography,” a competition aimed at promoting Italy’s energy culture and supporting artists in the sector. The … Read the full press release

Loughborough Doctoral Researcher Reaches National Final of Prestigious Three Minute Thesis Competition

(IN BRIEF) Ridzuan A-Rasid, a Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University, has been selected as one of the six finalists in the 2023 Vitae Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition. The competition, developed by the University of Queensland, challenges participants to explain … Read the full press release

Hexagon Appoints Mattias Tidebrink to Lead Asia Pacific Region for Safety and Geospatial Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division has appointed Mattias Tidebrink as the head of its Asia Pacific (APAC) region. In this role, Tidebrink will lead the strategic direction for the region, focusing on growth and profitability. Hexagon has … Read the full press release