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OAO LUKOIL fulfilled its dividend-payment obligations based on the 2013 financial performance

MOSCOW, 21-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — By virtue of the decision made at the Annual General Meeting of OAO LUKOIL of June 26, 2014, the company has fulfilled its dividend-payment obligations based on the 2013 financial performance. In view of the new dividend payment … Read the full press release

airberlin achieved slightly improved operating result in Q2-2014 with turnover up 2,9% to EUR 1,146.4 million

BERLIN, 21-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — First elements of restructuring program announced airberlin achieves positive net result Year-on-year operating result (EBIT) slightly improved Increased revenue due to stable passenger numbers and increased yield Cost reduction initiatives are showing results Sufficient liquidity for … Read the full press release

GfK to present at dmexco 2014 in Cologne, Germany on September 10 & 11

Nuremberg, Germany, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GfK is making the ‘connected consumer’ the focus of its presence at dmexco 2014 (Digital Marketing Exposition & Conference), to be held in Cologne, Germany, on September 10 & 11. As well as delivering a preview of … Read the full press release

SAF Tehnika reports non-audited consolidated EUR 3.46 million net sales of for the fourth quarter of financial year 2013/14

Riga, Latvia, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The SAF Tehnika’s non-audited consolidated net sales for the fourth quarter of financial year 2013/14 were 3.46 million EUR, increasing by 4% or 0.12 million EUR compared to the fourth quarter of the previous financial year and … Read the full press release

Electrolux confirms discussions regarding possible acquisition of the appliances business of GE

STOCKHOLM, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — AB Electrolux today confirmed that it is in discussions regarding a possible acquisition of the appliances business of GE. No agreement has been reached, and there can be no assurances that an agreement will be reached. Any … Read the full press release

Electrolux opens registrations for its annual Capital Markets Day

STOCKHOLM, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Registrations are now open for Electrolux annual Capital Markets Day, which will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 20, 2014. The seminar will be hosted by Keith McLoughlin, President and CEO, and Tomas Eliasson, CFO, together … Read the full press release

FLSmidth wins EUR 68m contract from Nyumba Ya Akiba SARL to supply equipment and engineering for cement plant in Democratic Republic of Congo

Company Announcement to the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority No. 18-2014, 20 August 2014 COPENHAGEN, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — FLSmidth has won a contract worth EUR 68m (DKK 507m) from Nyumba Ya Akiba SARL to supply a complete package of equipment and engineering … Read the full press release

Pöyry PLC announces changes to its management structure

Vantaa, Finland, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Pöyry continues to streamline its business operations and adjusts its management structure with a view to improving efficiency. Alexis Fries, President and CEO will act as Chairman of Pöyry’s Regional Operations. Marcelo Cordaro, 51, BSc, MSc and … Read the full press release

SportAccord extends current partnership agreement with the Swatch Group through to 2018

Lausanne, Switzerland, 20-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The International Sport Federations Union – SportAccord, today announced an extension to its current partnership agreement with the Swatch Group through to 2018. The announcement, made at Maison Du Sport (MSI), in Lausanne, Switzerland, means the … Read the full press release

Weitere Projektentwicklung der STRABAG Real Estate in Hannover

Auf dem Grundstück Podbielskistraße/Pasteurallee entsteht ein Wohn- und Bürogebäude mit ca. 16.500 m² BGF Architektenwettbewerb ist entschieden Hannover, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Die STRABAG Real Estate GmbH (SRE), Bereich Hannover, entwickelt ein weiteres Projekt in Hannover: Im Stadtteil Groß- Buchholz an … Read the full press release

Nokia company HERE recognized by Frost & Sullivan as trailblazer in developing connected vehicle technology

Berlin, Germany, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — HERE, a leader in mapping and location, has been recognized by global research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan as a trailblazer in developing connected vehicle technology. In the report detailing the award, Frost & … Read the full press release

The Zumtobel Group and Borussia Dortmund partner for various lighting projects

Dornbirn, Austria / Dortmund, Germany, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Zumtobel Group and Borussia Dortmund (BVB) have signed an agreement governing a partnership. The deal was announced yesterday by the CEO of the Zumtobel Group, Ulrich Schumacher and the Chairman of … Read the full press release

Skanska announced Senior Executive Team changes and new Business Unit President Skanska USA Civil

Stockholm, Sweden, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Mike McNally, Executive Vice President Skanska, responsible for our U.S. constructions units Skanska USA Civil and Skanska USA Building, will retire from Skanska by the end of year 2014. Mike McNally will be succeeded as of … Read the full press release

Swiss energy company BKW to partner with intelligent energy management solutions provider Entelios

Intelligent energy management BERN, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BKW enters into cooperation with Entelios, a leading provider of intelligent energy management solutions. This will enable BKW’s industrial and SME customers to participate in the power and energy balancing markets and earn … Read the full press release

Sanofi and PATH announced the market debut for the first antimalarial treatments produced with semisynthetic artemisinin

First shipment marks a critical step in improving access to treatment worldwide Paris, France, and South San Francisco, United States, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi (Euronext: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and PATH today announced the delivery of the first large-scale batches of … Read the full press release

Experian donates to Ubuntu Education Fund

Leading global information services company makes donation to nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children in South Africa Costa Mesa, Calif., 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian®, the leading global information services company, has started a new partnership with Ubuntu Education Fund, a … Read the full press release

Nottingham Business School’s first fully sponsored in-company degree students graduated with top degrees and permanent employment at Experian

Nottingham, UK, 19-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nottingham Business School’s first fully sponsored in-company degree students have all graduated with top degrees and permanent employment at Experian, the global information services company. The business school, part of Nottingham Trent University, has been working with Experian … Read the full press release

Gamesa completes turnkey construction of its first wind farm in Chile for the local company Transantartic

The 36 MW project will feature 18 Gamesa G90-2.0 MW wind turbines. Chile is expected to triple its cumulative installed capacity by 2018. Biscay, Spain, 18-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has concluded turnkey construction of its … Read the full press release

EURid announces the jury and date for .eu Web Awards 2014 ceremony

BRUSSELS, 18-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — We are entering into the final phase of the .eu Web Awards 2014. Once the nomination period has come to a close the most popular websites will be evaluated by a jury of distinguished representatives from various European … Read the full press release

Landis+Gyr completed Project Management Professional Certification for its entire North American team of Gridstream® deployment project and program managers

ATLANTA, GA., 15-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Landis+Gyr today announced completion of Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification for its entire North American team of Gridstream® deployment project and program managers. PMP is a globally-recognized certification in project management by the Project Management Institute. Landis+Gyr’s … Read the full press release