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Associated British Ports announced it will create single organisation to manage all four of its Humber ports

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a reorganisation of its Humber ports to bring its operational and commercial teams under one umbrella. Currently separated into two directorates covering Hull and Goole on the north bank of the … Read the full press release

Deutsche-Hypo-Studie prognostiziert Einzelhandelsimmobilien nur geringes Wachstum

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Nachfrage der Konsumenten im Einzelhandel wird zukünftig nur schwach wachsen. Impulse für eine Ausdehnung der Bestandsflächen halten sich insgesamt in Grenzen. Dies sind die Ergebnisse einer aktuellen Studie der Deutschen Hypothekenbank zu den Perspektiven der Einzelhandelsimmobilienmärkte … Read the full press release

Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa announced issuance of 250M euro fixed rate notes due 2019

Rome, 30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Cassa depositi e prestiti Spa (CDP) announces today the issuance of 250 million euro fixed rate notes, unsubordinated and unsecured, with final maturity 10 January 2019  and annual coupon equal to 3.5 per cent. The new … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports appointed Nick Ridehalgh new director Port of Southampton

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Associated British Ports (ABP) Port Director Southampton, Doug Morrison, has announced his intention to retire in December 2013 after almost nine years at the helm of one of the UK’s leading international gateways. His successor will be … Read the full press release

Russia’s largest retailer OJSC “Magnit” announced Extraordinary General Shareholders Meeting results and dividend payment

Krasnodar, 30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (the “Company”;  MICEX and LSE: MGNT), announces the results of the Extraordinary General Shareholders Meeting and the dividend payment. Type of the general meeting (annual, extraordinary) – extraordinary general shareholders meeting; … Read the full press release

Board and management changes at Associated British Ports group announced by ABP Finance Plc

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP Finance Plc announces that Doug Morrison is retiring as Port Director Southampton and will be stepping down and resigning as a Director of Associated British Ports Holdings Limited and of Associated British Ports (“ABP”) with effect … Read the full press release

Atradius released its September 2013 Payment Practices Barometer; cash flow of concern

Cash flow considered biggest challenge to profitability this year Baltimore, 30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Businesses in the Americas express concern about maintaining adequate cash flow levels this year, and consider this one of the biggest challenges they will be facing. These opinions … Read the full press release

The Grimsby River Terminal officially opens after the largest capital investment since it first opened in 1852

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The largest capital investment in Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Grimsby since the lock gates first opened in 1852, will see the facility go from strength to strength and cement its place as the UK’s premier … Read the full press release

Sergey Galitskiy, Russia’s largest retailer CEO, named in ХIV “TOP-1000 Russian managers” list for 2013 by Russian managers association and Kommersant

Krasnodar, 30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Sergey Galitskiy, CEO of OJSC “Magnit”, Russia’s largest retailer (MICEX and LSE: MGNT), has been included in the list of business leaders of the rating by Russian managers association and Kommersant Magnit CEO Sergey Galitskiy has … Read the full press release

Seadrill Limited’s 2013 Annual General Meeting Minutes

Hamilton, Bermuda, 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Seadrill Limited (the “Company”) advises that the 2013 Annual General Meeting of the Company was held on September 20, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at the Elbow Beach Hotel, 60 South Shore Road, Paget PG04, Bermuda.  … Read the full press release

EIB lends EUR 50M to CIBANK for projects of SMEs and mid-cap companies in Bulgaria

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending EUR 50 million to CIBANK to finance projects promoted by small and medium-sized enterprises and mid-cap companies in Bulgaria. EIB funds will support projects across the whole country, significantly supporting employment. 27-9-2013 — … Read the full press release

Seadrill announced the pricing of its offering of $500M unsecured Senior Notes due 2020

Hamilton, Bermuda, 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Seadrill Limited (the “Company” or “Seadrill”) (NYSE: SDRL), a global offshore drilling contractor, announced today the pricing of its previously announced offering of $500 million in aggregate principal amount of its 6.125% Senior Notes due … Read the full press release

Coface announced it is setting up an international network of economists

27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With one of Coface’s priorities being safer trade for companies, the Group is continuing to develop its risk expertise by setting up an international network of economists in strategic regions (based in Hong Kong, Mainz, Istanbul, Sao … Read the full press release

BlackRock’s shareholding in Outotec Oyj fell below 5%

Announcement under the Finnish securities market act, chapter 2, section 10 of a change in the shareholding in Outotec Oyj 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Outotec Oyj has received a notice on September 13, 2013 of the following change in shareholding. In … Read the full press release

Offshore drilling contractor Seadrill Limited intends to offer US$500M in aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due 2020

Hamilton, Bermuda, 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Seadrill Limited (the “Company” or “Seadrill”) (NYSE: SDRL), a global offshore drilling contractor, announced today that it intends to offer US$500 million in aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due 2020 (the “Notes”) in … Read the full press release

Outotec introduced Outotec Larox® CC 240, large scale filtration technology

Outotec is introducing yet another large scale filtration technology 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Outotec Larox® CC 240 is the result of decades of experience and continuous R&D. It is tailored to the needs of high volume industries such as … Read the full press release

Outotec introduced Outotec® Gold Processing Solutions

A reliable partner for your gold operations Finland, 27-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Outotec provides the mining and metallurgical industry with advanced solutions for processing a variety of gold ore types ranging from free-milling ores to refractory gold ores. Our process solutions include … Read the full press release

Egis upgraded its membership in International Sustainability Alliance to become a portfolio manager

26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Egis has just upgraded its membership in the ISA (International Sustainability Alliance) to become a portfolio manager. As a founding member, Egis has been supporting the development of this global benchmark tool since its inception in 2010. … Read the full press release

Total Terminal International Algeciras S.A.U., the first semi-automatic terminal in Southern Europe, appointed José Antonio Peral new Operations Team Leader

26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — As from September 2013, the first semi-automatic terminal in Southern Europe has a new Operations Team Leader, Mr. José Antonio Peral. Jose Antonio Peral is Magnum Graduate in Terminal Operations and has an impeccable record as APMT … Read the full press release

Egis awarded contract by French Air Navigation Service Provider to assist with the evolution of the French ATM systems

26-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Egis has been contracted by the French Air Navigation Service Provider (DSNA) to provide support on major projects conducted by DSNA’s departmentsin charge of the definition of ATM system requirements & architecture (ESA) as well as their … Read the full press release