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Aktia plc shareholder meeting on Thursday, 12 September 2013 at 11am at Tekniskas Salar, Eerikinkatu 2, Helsinki

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the merger of Aktia plc with Aktia Bank plc on 1 July 2013, all shareholders of Aktia plc are summoned to a shareholder meeting to determine the final account of Aktia plc. The shareholder meeting is held … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Finland, Insurance, Real Estate

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The leading power and automation technology group ABB announced it acquired French software company Newron System S.A.

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

Transaction is in line with ABB’s expansion strategy in automation solutions for buildings Zurich, Switzerland, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has acquired French software company Newron System S.A. to expand its market reach and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, France, Investment, Switzerland

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LUKOIL to build new 105 km long associated petroleum gas pipeline from Kokuyskoye field to the LUKOIL-Permneftegazpererabotka gas processing plant

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05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — LUKOIL has begun building a new pipeline to transport associated petroleum gas (APG) from the Kokuyskoye field to the LUKOIL-Permneftegazpererabotka gas processing plant. The pipeline is 105 kilometers long, and its capacity is one billion cubic meters per year. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Russia

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Avia Solutions Group: manufacturers of the new generation of regional aircraft likely to face aftermarket challenges

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With airlines still struggling to battle oil prices while trying to optimize their passenger traffic and route networks, aircraft manufacturers are faced with the demand for new, more cost efficient generation of regional aircraft. But the leading … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Lithuania, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics

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Global B2B and B2C e-commerce solutions provider Intershop announced availability of its Extended B2B Module

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

Intershop’s strong B2B heritage addresses unique business commerce crucial to assure merchant success Extended B2B Module offers advanced architecture to support consumerization of B2B industry B2B Module simplifies ordering, reduces process complexity and offers persona-oriented functionality and information access to … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Germany, Internet & Online, Technology

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Spanish pharmaceutical company Almirall released its H1 2013 financial results

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

Barcelona,  05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Almirall’s H1: Executing on growth platforms, financial delivery on track Financial performance in line with guidance Aclidinium now available in 13 countries with five new launches planned before year’s end US/EU filings of aclidinium/formoterol combination are … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Healthcare, Investment, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Spain

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Watercraft Capital EUR 1.4 billion bond issue admitted to trading on Luxembourg Stock Exchange regulated market

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

FIRST BOND SUPPORTED BY THE EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK AS PART OF ITS PROJECT BOND INITIATIVE 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — On 2 August 2013, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange will admit to trading on its regulated market a bond issue from Watercraft Capital … Read the full press release →

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ArcelorMittal Flat Carbon Europe reported 49% decreased operating loss in H1 2013 (€194M) compared to H1 2012 (€340M)

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Luxembourg, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal today announced results for its Flat Carbon Europe segment for Q2 2013. The segment recorded an operating loss of €151 million for Q2 2013 which excludes interest and tax costs. This includes restructuring costs totalling … Read the full press release →

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ArcelorMittal released its HY 2013 report, recasts its 2012 annual report on Form 20-F

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

Luxembourg, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ArcelorMittal has published today its Half-Year Report for the six month period ended 30 June, 2013 (“HY Report”). As a result of the adoption and early adoption of new IFRS accounting standards as of 1 January … Read the full press release →

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Solvay released its Q2 and H1 2013 financial report

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Second quarter and first half year 2013 Financial Report Forenote All references to 2012 P&L data are to be deemed restated for the new business organization effective as from January 1st 2013, the reporting of Solvay Indupa … Read the full press release →

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EY: 350 M&A and capital raising deals worth US$78.6b in the mining and metals companies globally during H1 2013, 30% down YoY

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

M&A and capital raising activity by mining and metals companies globally during January – June 2013 (1H) remained very subdued, pointing to the third consecutive year of declining deal volumes for the sector. 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — During the first half … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

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Solvay CFO Bernard de Laguiche steps down, Karim Hajjar appointed as his successor

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

Brussels, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay announces today Bernard de Laguiche’s decision to end his 26-year career at Solvay of which 7 years as Group Chief Financial Officer and has appointed Karim Hajjar as his successor. Bernard de Laguiche, a Brazilian … Read the full press release →

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Gorenje, d.d. announced the company officers authorised to collect proxies for shareholders to exercise their voting rights

Posted on 5, August 2013 by

Velenje, Slovenia, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Throughout the years, Gorenje, d.d., has been encouraging all shareholders to actively exercise their rights by organised collection of proxies and in accordance with the Slovenian Corporate Governance Code recommendation is announcing that as of … Read the full press release →

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Fiat Group Automobiles reported its Fiat-Chrysler July 2013 sales

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Turin, 05-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Fiat Group Automobiles reports July sales in Italy of 31,400 vehicles, with share increasing 170 basis points over the June level to 29.2%. For the year to July, sales totaled nearly 245,000 vehicles with market share … Read the full press release →

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AREVA to deliver 180 fuel assemblies to Gösgen nuclear power plant in Switzerland

Posted on 3, August 2013 by

03-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — AREVA has been awarded a contract for the fabrication of fuel assemblies for five reloads for the Gösgen nuclear power plant. In the frame of this supply contract, AREVA will deliver 180 fuel assemblies to the Swiss … Read the full press release →

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Latvian manufacturer of carrier-class point-to-point microwave radios SAF Tehnika opened its US headquarters in Denver Colorado

Posted on 3, August 2013 by

03-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — SAF Tehnika, the Latvian-owned manufacturer of carrier-class point-to-point microwave radios, is expanding its business in North America and has announced the opening of the company’s US headquarters in Denver, Colorado on July 26. In the five years … Read the full press release →

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GDF SUEZ – EDP Renewables consortium selected AREVA as the exclusive turbine supplier for the 2nd offshore wind call for tender in France

Posted on 2, August 2013 by

02-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  AREVA has been selected by the consortium of GDF SUEZ – EDP Renewables as the exclusive turbine supplier for the second offshore wind call for tender in France. This call for tender plans for the installation … Read the full press release →

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P&T Group Luxembourg announced 2.1% increase in turnover for the financial 2012

Posted on 2, August 2013 by

In a difficult climate, the P&T Group ended the 2012 financial year with a 2.1% increase in turnover. Investments reached almost EUR 160 M. P&T Group, a prominent stakeholder in sustainable development, is keenly aware of its social, ethical and … Read the full press release →

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The leader in engineered joining technology NORMA Group received LACP Gold Award for its annual report 2012

Posted on 2, August 2013 by

Maintal, Germany, 02-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group, an international market and technology leader for engineered joining technology, has received the gold award by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) in the category „Other Industries“ for its annual report 2012. … Read the full press release →

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Turkey’s first ever infrastructure bond gets $79.5M from EBRD

Posted on 2, August 2013 by

02-8-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Turkey’s first ever infrastructure bond with a US$79.5 million participation in a US$ 450 million Eurobond, launched by Mersin International Port (MIP), the private operator of the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Transportation & Logistics, Turkey

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