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
Posted in Bulgaria, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, France, Management
Tagged BOURBON, CFA, Christelle Loisel, JACCAR Holdings, James Fraser, Jérôme Goaer, Véronique Duhoux
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
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
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
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Internet & Online, Marketing, Retail
Tagged Anja Schlumberger, Dr Rainer Hillebrand, Otto Group's, Thomas Voigt, ‘Mobil First’
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
Posted in Business, Financial, Insurance, Netherlands
Tagged Atradius, Christine Gerryn
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
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
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
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Investment, Spain
Tagged Actividades de Construcción y Servicios, Grupo ACS, S.A.
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
Posted in Business, Financial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Ann Burton, environment and anti-corruption, EY, human rights, Mark Weinberger, Nicky Major, principles of labor, UNGC
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
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
Posted in Business, Financial, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Christian Cowley, Computacenter, James Macey White, Mike Norris, Rebecca Scott, Tony Conophy
Helsinki, Finland, 13-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NIB and the city of Lahti have signed a new loan agreement, totalling EUR 30 million with a tenor of 15 years, for the construction of a new bus and freight terminal and two multipurpose school … Read the full press release
London, 13-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — 2013 was a solid year for the global venture capital (VC) industry marking a reversal in the declines witnessed in 2012. An exceptional fourth quarter, in which the number and value of deals both soared by 10% … Read the full press release
New York, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nelson Louie, Global Head of Commodities in Credit Suisse’s Asset Management business, said, “As of the end of the month, the path for Ukraine was unclear. Russia’s show of force across the Crimean Peninsula stoked supply-risk … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Commodities, Financial, Investment, Marketing, Switzerland
Tagged Christopher Burton, Commodities increased in February as supply and demand fundamentals supported returns, Credit Suisse, Nelson Louie, Perrin Wheeler, Russia’s show of force across the Crimean Peninsula, The Dow Jones-UBS Commodity Index Total Return
LONDON, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Credit Suisse today releases its sixth annual Hedge Fund Investor Survey, entitled “Onwards and Upwards”, in which over 500 respondents participated, representing $1.16 trillion of hedge fund investments, were analysed on a number of topics including: • … Read the full press release
Manchester, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Food has appointed Kris Nayak as Head of Business Acquisitions and Strategy: Food. Kris, a keen runner who lives in Chorlton, Manchester, with his wife and three children, has spent 20 years working in M&A, … Read the full press release
Manchester, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Co-operative Group announces that Euan Sutherland has resigned as Group Chief Executive with immediate effect. Richard Pennycook, Chief Financial Officer, has been appointed as Interim Group Chief Executive. Euan Sutherland said: “It is with great sadness … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Management, United Kingdom
Tagged Euan Sutherland, Richard Pennycook, The Co-operative Group, Ursula Lidbetter
Frankfurt, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The iShares EURO STOXX 50 ex-Financials UCITS ETF, which is issued by iShares, has been tradable in Deutsche Börse’s XTF segment since Tuesday. The new ETF is the first ETF to be issued with an international … Read the full press release
PARIS, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ABN AMRO Investment Management B.V. has launched the first two ABN AMRO Basic UCITS ETFs which have been listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 6thFebruary. Following a long RFP process, ABN AMRO awarded the fund administration mandate … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, France, Investment
Tagged ABN Amro, Bart Mantje, CACEIS, ETF fund administration services, Joseph Saliba, UCITS ETFs
Paris, France, 12-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, Chairman of the Fédération Bancaire Française (FBF, the French Banking Federation) is pleased with the realisation of the Charter pertaining to Euro Private Placements (Euro PP)* which will facilitate the development of a specific … Read the full press release
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