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Achmea presents for first time integrated annual report covering both its financial and non-financial results

Zeist, Netherlands, 24-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Achmea for the first time presents an integrated annual report covering both its financial and non-financial results. There is a growing demand in society for companies, and in particular financial institutions, to deliver social added value. … Read the full press release

Europa aporta el 44 por ciento del negocio de MAPFRE, que emplea a más de 13.000 personas en este continente

Los ingresos en Europa superaron los 9.846 millones de euros en 2013.  Además de España, con casi más de 7.500 millones, destaca la contribución de Turquía, que aporta 695 millones, y Reino Unido, con 414 millones.  MAPFRE se fija como objetivo que … Read the full press release

MAPFRE lanza PUENTE GARANTÍA 4 un fondo de inversión vinculado a la evolución de las 600 mejores empresas europeas

MADRID, Spain, 20-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — MAPFRE lanza al mercado el fondo de inversión PUENTE GARANTÍA 4, un producto garantizado cuyo rendimiento está vinculado a la evolución del índice STOXX EUROPE 600 en el que se integran las 600 mejores compañías … Read the full press release

MAPFRE inaugura un nuevo centro médico en Sevilla (Policlínico Salud 4)

El centro Salud 4 de MAPFRE ofrece 27 especialidades medico-quirúrgicas y es el decimosegundo abierto por la aseguradora en España Sevilla, Spain, 20-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — MAPFRE inaugura un nuevo centro médico en Sevilla (Policlínico Salud 4) para ofrecer una mejor … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank and UniCredit Group sign €700 million loan in support of youth employment, investment and environmental protection projects in Italy

€200 million for youth employment, €400 million for investment, €100 million for environmental protection MILAN, 19-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In the past few days the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the UniCredit Group have signed in Milan three new medium to … Read the full press release

Welsh Secretary The Rt Hon David Jones MP: “Welsh economy showing continued recovery”

LONDON, 19-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — This Government’s long term economic plan is working for the people of Wales, Welsh Secretary, David Jones said today, as official figures reveal a further increase in employment levels in Wales. The latest employment figures published … Read the full press release

The UK government announced the most secured coin in the world the new £1 coin

The new £1 coin will have the same shape as the 12-sided three pence piece or ‘threepenny bit’. London, UK, 19-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A new £1 coin which will be the most secure coin in circulation in the world has been … Read the full press release

Hexagon announced it sold SwePart to Merlinum AB

Stockholm, Sweden, 18-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon has today divested SwePart, the last remaining part of Other Operations, to Merlinum AB. Following the divestment of EBP Olofström AB in July 2013, Hexagon’s strategy to concentrate all resources on its core business, Measurement … Read the full press release

Euronext announced agreements with four exchanges in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to implement its new UTP solution, UTP-Hybrid

PARIS, 18-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Euronext, a wholly owned subsidiary of IntercontinentalExchange Group (NYSE: ICE), today announced that it has successfully signed agreements with four exchanges in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region for the implementation of its new … Read the full press release

BOURBON’s main shareholder JACCAR Holdings proposed bid for BOURBON shares at 24 euros per share

PARIS, 18-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — BOURBON has been informed of a proposed bid for its shares at a price of 24 euros per share, announced March 16, 2014 by its main shareholder, JACCAR Holdings. This offer is conditional upon obtaining 50.1% … Read the full press release

PwC’s Global 100 Software Leaders Report: Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) revenues in the top 100 increased by 60% to US$20 billion

PwC Research Also Finds Consumer Consumption Driving Significant Technology Industry Trends; Era of ‘Pure Play’ is Over New York, 17-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — PwC’s latest Global 100 Software Leaders Report data shows that the top companies in the industry recorded a … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial Finance Europe S.A. to issue EUR 1 billion 2.750% notes due March 2019, closing on March 18, 2014

Not for distribution in the United States Following CNH Industrial N.V.’s announcement earlier today of the launch of a benchmark note issuance denominated in Euro, CNH Industrial N.V. confirms that the offering will be of Euro 1 billion in principal … Read the full press release

Otto Group’s initial forecasts show its worldwide ecommerce turnover is over EUR 6 billion

Hamburg, Germany, 14-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In the past financial year the Otto Group generated online turnover of over 6 billion euros worldwide according to initial forecasts, some 400 million more than in the previous year. Through its ‘Mobil First’ initiative the retail … Read the full press release

Atradius N.V. reported revenue of EUR 1,578.4 million and net profit of EUR 134.5 million in 2013

Amsterdam, 14-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Atradius N.V., a global leader in credit insurance, debt collection and bonding, today reported total revenue of EUR 1,578.4 million resulting in net profit of EUR 134.5 million for its 2013 financial year; an increase of … Read the full press release

Komerční banka the first in the Czech market to install vending machines featuring contact and contactless card payment options

PRAGUE, 14-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In co-operation with MasterCard, Komerční banka is the first in the Czech market to install vending machines featuring contact and contactless card payment options. The technology will make it easier to pay at car parks and … Read the full press release

Berlin Hyp and Helaba banks provide EUR €200 million to Unibail Rodamco for their prime shopping center Galeria Mokotów in Warsaw

WARSAW, 14-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The two German banks Berlin Hyp and Helaba are providing Unibail Rodamco with a €200 million term loan for their prime shopping center Galeria Mokotów in Warsaw. Purpose of the five-year facility is to refinance an existing … Read the full press release

Actividades de Construcción y Servicios, S.A. successfully completed new bond issue for EUR 405.6 million

Madrid, Spain, 14-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The amount issued accounts for approximately 405.6 euro million, with an annual nominal coupon of 1.625% and a maturity of 5 years The bond is exchangeable into Iberdrola shares, with an exchange price of € 6.419 … Read the full press release

EY released its 2013 report on how it is upholding the UNGC principles of labor, human rights, environment and anti-corruption

London, 13-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — EY is proud of its membership of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC); and today shares its communication of progress report for 2013: Our vision, values and impact. The report provides examples of how EY is upholding the … Read the full press release

Nordic Investment Bank recorded EUR 217 million profit in 2013 despite the stagnant investment climate

Helsinki, Finland, 13-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — In 2013, NIB recorded a profit of EUR 217 million. Despite the stagnant investment climate, NIB’s new lending reached nearly EUR 2 billion and it was allocated to projects that are relevant to the competiveness and environment of the Nordic–Baltic region. … Read the full press release

Computacenter announces final results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2013

London, UK, 13-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Computacenter plc, the independent provider of IT infrastructure services and solutions, today announces its final results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2013. “Another strong UK performance. Important progress in Germany with revenue and profit … Read the full press release