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Innobyte developed new European Space Software Repository for the European Space Agency

Innobyte supported the European Space Agency for the development of the European Space Software Repository (ESSR), an ESA information web portal that promotes reuse of Software including Open Source Software, and provides all parties involved in European Space software development … Read the full press release

Hilti Group reports 4.9 percent increase of its sales in local currencies during the first 8 months of the year

Schaan (FL), 22-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In the first eight months of the current year, the Hilti Group has grown sales in local currencies by 4.9 percent. Sales in Swiss Francs decreased by 3.2 percent. The company is confident to … Read the full press release

Unilever closes the acquisition of Murad

London/Rotterdam, 7-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever announced today that, further to the announcement made on 2 July 2015, it has completed the acquisition of Murad. Ends Media Enquiries: Please contact the Unilever Press Office at press-office.london@unilever.com or +44 20 7822 6719. … Read the full press release

Savills Investment Management completed the acquisition of SEB Asset Management AG; EUR 15 billion of assets under management in the combined business

Acquisition creates a leading European and Asian real estate investment manager One business under the Savills Investment Management brand Set to launch new funds LONDON, 2-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Savills Investment Management (‘Savills IM’), the international real estate investment manager, … Read the full press release

Prof. Verl, Executive VP Technology Marketing and Business Models for Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V. steps down

MUNICH, 2-9-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Prof. Verl, Executive Vice President Technology Marketing and Business Models for the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V., is stepping down for personal reasons and by mutual agreement, effective September 1, 2015. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft wishes to thank Prof. Verl … Read the full press release

ThyssenKrupp Elevator increased its share to 51% in Chinese joint-venture Marohn ThyssenKrupp Elevator Co., Ltd.

ESSEN, 28-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ThyssenKrupp Elevator increased its share in the joint-venture previously known as Marohn Elevator Co., Ltd. from 25% (since March 2011) to 51% effective August 11, 2015. ThyssenKrupp holding the majority, the joint-venture will be renamed … Read the full press release

WPP reports billings up 5.0% and revenue up 6.8% in its Interim Results 2015

LONDON, 26-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — WPP reports billings up 5.0% and revenue up 6.8% in its Interim Results 2015 Reported billings up 5.0% at £23.156 billion, up 5.0% in constant currency Reported revenue up 6.8% at £5.839 billion in sterling, … Read the full press release

Transocean Ltd monthly Fleet Update Summary: $35 million in new contracts since last report

ZUG, SWITZERLAND, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) today issued a monthly Fleet Update Summary, which includes new contracts, changes to existing contracts, and changes in estimated planned out-of-service time of 15 or more days since the … Read the full press release

KfW Group achieved 31% increase of its business volume in the first half of 2015

Total commitment volume of EUR 41.5 billion (+31%) Domestic promotional business volume rises to EUR 25.7 billion (+21 %) Strong demand for SME financing after hesitant start of the year (+10%) Demand in international business increases more than 50 % … Read the full press release

Orange completes the acquisition of the remaining 5.25 per cent of Jazztel’s share capital not previously owned by the Group

PARIS, 21-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Orange completed today the acquisition of the remaining 5.25 per cent of Jazztel’s share capital not previously owned by the Group. This transaction results from the exercise of the squeeze-out rights ensuing from Orange’s successful … Read the full press release

Enel’s 2014 Sustainability Report met the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) highest Application Level “A+” for the ninth year in a row

The Report has been recognised for meeting Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines’ highest Application Level “A+” for the ninth straight year For the fifth year in a row, the Report has also achieved “GC Advanced” level for Communication on Progress … Read the full press release

Repsol ha aprobado sus Planes de Sostenibilidad 2015, con los que la compañía reafirma su compromiso con el desarrollo sostenible y la transparencia

Repsol ha elaborado 15 nuevos Planes de Sostenibilidad, por primera vez anuales: uno corporativo, nueve para países en los que opera y cinco para sus complejos industriales en España. Los nuevos planes incluyen más de 700 acciones concretas relacionadas con … Read the full press release

Vestas reports EUR 1,749m revenue in Q2-2015, an increase of 30 percent compared to the year-earlier period

Aarhus, Denmark, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Revenue, earnings, and free cash flow increased compared to the second quarter of 2014. Outlook for 2015 maintained. Summary: In the second quarter of 2015, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 1,749m – an increase of … Read the full press release

Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking research: SMEs believe future success relies on their ability to recruit so-called millennials

Almost nine in ten SMEs say ‘future growth relies on millennials’ Millennials will turn down job if culture isn’t right, even if money is good Businesses are investing 15 per cent of annual turnover to recruit millennials They need mentoring … Read the full press release

TAdviser: MAYKOR-GMCS the third leading IT company in the Russian ERP market on the base of revenue for 2013-2014

MAYKOR-GMCS was the third leading IT company in the Russian ERP market on the base of revenue for 2013-2014. Relevant data was published in the ERP market review of TAdviser. MOSCOW, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Besides, the MAYKOR-GMCS’ project for … Read the full press release

Volvo Group truck operations deliver 15,586 vehicles in July 2015

Deliveries from the Volvo Group’s truck operations in July 2015 amounted to 15,586 vehicles. Gothenburg, Sweden, 20-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — In July 2015, truck deliveries rose by 27% in Asia and by 5% in Europe. Deliveries in South America were … Read the full press release

Wienerberger AG reports 34% increase of its operating EBITDA in first half of 2015 vs H1 2015

Group revenues: € 1.5 billion (+ 9% versus H1 2014) Operating EBITDA: € 181 million (+ 34% versus H1 2015) Return to profitability with after-tax profit of € 21 million Earnings guidance for 2015 increased: € 375 million, incl. € … Read the full press release

MegaFon acquires four regional mobile operators

Moscow, Russian Federation, 18-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Public Joint Stock Company “MegaFon” (LSE: MFON), a leading Russian telecommunications operator (“MegaFon” or the “Company”), announces the completion of the acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of a 100% interest in JSC “SMARTS-Samara”, a 100% interest in CJSC “Astrakhan GSM”, a 100% interest in CJSC “Yaroslavl … Read the full press release

Koch Fertilizer Trading Sarl,K+S North America Corporation sign exclusive master supply agreement for potash fertilizer produced at the K+S Legacy mine in Saskatchewan, Canada

WICHITA, Kansas (U.S.) / KASSEL (Germany), 18-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Koch Fertilizer Trading Sarl, an affiliate of Koch Fertilizer, LLC, and K+S North America Corporation (K+S), a fully owned subsidiary of K+S Aktiengesellschaft, have signed an exclusive master supply agreement … Read the full press release

APM Terminals y la Compañía de Puertos Asociados S.A. firmado un acuerdo para operar de manera conjunta y expandir la terminal multipropósito de Compas S.A. en Cartagena

APM Terminals y Compas S.A. invertirán $200 millones USD n mejoras y equipos para atender buques post-Panamax Bogotá, Colombia, 17-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — APM Terminals, compañía líder a nivel mundial en la industria de desarrollo, gestión y operación portuaria, y la Compañía … Read the full press release