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Eni signs concession agreements in Egypt

Eni signed a new concession and three amendment agreements in Egypt which will lead to the realization of projects to be implemented in the next 4 years San Donato Milanese, 18-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni signed today with the Egyptian … Read the full press release

Eni: CONSOB resolution stated that proposed purchase of a stake in Saipem by FSI does not involve obligation to launch a mandatory takeover bid

CONSOB’s reasoned resolution above, which has been issued pursuant to art. 106, para. 6, of the Legislative Decree no. 58/1998 (the “Consolidated Financial Act‘), has stated that the proposed purchase of a stake in Saipem by FSI and the execution … Read the full press release

Business activity growth across England and Wales regained some momentum in October – Lloyds Bank Regional Purchasing Managers’ Index®

Business activity rises in all regions except the North East Employment increases at a faster pace, led by strong job creation in East of England Marginal rise in average charges for goods and services amid weak cost inflation and falling … Read the full press release

Sampo’s Group CEO Kari Stadigh sold 54,390 Sampo A shares

HELSINKI, 12-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Sampo’s Group CEO and President Kari Stadigh has today sold 54,390 Sampo A shares. After the transaction he holds 251,795 Sampo A shares. The sold shares had been owned by Kari Stadigh for more than … Read the full press release

Alstom’s CEO Kron on H1 2015/16 results: Sound commercial performance in Transport; sales up 8% and operating income increased by 10%

High level of orders and solid backlog Sales and operating income increase Levallois-Perret, France, 6-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Between 1 April and 30 September 2015, Alstom booked a strong €3.9 billion of orders corresponding to a book-to-bill of 1.2. Over the … Read the full press release

Alstom to return part of the proceeds from the transaction with General Electric to its shareholders

Levallois-Perret, France, 6-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the completion of the transaction with General Electric regarding Alstom’s Energy activities, the Group proposes to return a part of the proceeds to its shareholders. In its session of 4 November 2015, Alstom’s Board … Read the full press release

SSAB announces dates of its financial reports and AGM in 2016

STOCKHOLM, 2-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Dates for SSAB’s financial reports in 2016 and the AGM: February 12    Financial statement release (year-end report) for 2015 April 22           Interim report for January-March 2016 July 22           Interim report for January-June 2016 October 28     Interim report … Read the full press release

Quby now fully owned by Eneco

ROTTERDAM, 30-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Eneco and Quby, the company that developed the smart Toon thermostat, is now fully owned by Eneco. The acquisition of the software company is in line with the targeted strategy of the sustainable energy company that encompasses major … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Group reconfirmed as member of FTSE4Good Index Series and of STOXX® Global ESG Leaders index

STOCKHOLM, 29-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Husqvarna Group has been reconfirmed as member of the FTSE4Good Index Series and of the STOXX® Global ESG Leaders index. These indices are designed to facilitate investments in companies that meet globally recognized corporate responsibility standards … Read the full press release

Romford’s companies lead the way in Britain – Experian analysis

North East London town home to the most fast-growing companies, while the ‘incubation belt’ from Bradford to Northampton has a strong start-up rate but sales lag Nottingham, UK, 27-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Romford’s companies are leading the way in Britain, showing … Read the full press release

Thales to acquire data protection company Vormetric for US$400m

Thales to acquire Vormetric, a leader in data protection. Acquisition price: US$400m. Closing expected by Q1 2016. PARIS, 22-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vormetric, a leading … Read the full press release

UK Govt spending on R&D lowest among G8 countries – CBI

UK Government spending on R&D lowest among G8 countries LONDON, 21-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The CBI is pressing the Government to prioritise innovation and science funding in the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR). Raising total research and development spending to … Read the full press release

CBI: Business paid nearly £175 billion in tax in UK in 2014 – 29% of all taxes, the largest contribution from any group of taxpayers

LONDON, 21-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Businesses must take further steps to demonstrate to the public that not only are their tax affairs legal, but that they are responsible taxpayers, according to the CBI. In 2014, business paid nearly £175 billion … Read the full press release

CBI responds to a speech by John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister, at SNP conference in Aberdeen

LONDON, 21-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The CBI responded to a speech by John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister, at the SNP conference in Aberdeen. Hugh Aitken, CBI Scotland Director, said: “Business shares the ambition to build a more prosperous Scotland … Read the full press release

TeliaSonera statement on the US based fund’s open letter

STOCKHOLM, 21-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Today an open letter addressed to the TeliaSonera Board has been published by a US based fund in which it claims to be short in the TeliaSonera stock. The fund directs serious criticism towards the company. … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland launches new service for monitor manufacturers

JAPAN, 21-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — TÜV Rheinland has launched a new service for monitor manufacturers that features a new criterion it has created for the quality and performance of monitors for the graphics market that require accurate color reproduction. Now, … Read the full press release

ISAB Energy S.r.l. to merge into ERG S.p.A.

GENOA, 16-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors today approved, pursuant to Article 2505, paragraph 2 of the Italian Civil Code, the plan for merger by incorporation of ISAB Energy S.r.l. into ERG S.p.A. (see Press Release dated 10 August 2015). The … Read the full press release

GRAHAM Construction ranked 26 in The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 25

Hillsborough, England, 13-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — GRAHAM Construction, which has regional offices throughout the UK and Ireland, has been ranked at 26 in The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250. This is a significant rise in the prestigious list following … Read the full press release

Hydro signs LoI with Vale for acquisition of Vale’s 40% interest in Brazilian bauxite producer Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN)

Hydro has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Brazilian mining company Vale for the possible acquisition of Vale’s 40% interest in Brazilian bauxite producer Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN), which would strengthen Hydro’s global position as a long player … Read the full press release

Scheitern wie die Profis: Beim ersten „FuckUp Noon“ auf der deGUT erzählen Gründer von ihren Niederlagen

Beim ersten „FuckUp Noon“ auf der deGUT erzählen Gründer von ihren Niederlagen Berlin / Potsdam, 9-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Erst hatten sie kein Glück und dann kam auch noch Pech dazu: Beim „FuckUp Noon“ am 10. Oktober im Programm der … Read the full press release