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Investment Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion of a Senior Facility Agreement by companies within Digi Group

(IN BRIEF) On June 3, 2024, Digi Communications N.V. announced that it, along with its Romanian subsidiary Digi Romania S.A. and Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., has finalized a Senior Facility Agreement. This agreement includes a term loan of EUR 150 … Read the full press release

CACEIS Achieves Record Asset Milestones Following RBC IS Acquisition Integration

(IN BRIEF) Since June 1st, 2024, following the acquisition of Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) European asset servicing operations, all staff across various locations have been consolidated under unified legal frameworks. Concurrently, efforts are underway to migrate clients to this … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Plans Additional Tier 1 Securities Issue, Denominated at €200,000 Each

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank AG announced its intention to issue Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital securities to support its Tier 1 leverage ratio and meet Pillar 1 and 2 AT1 requirements, with a first call date set for October 30, … Read the full press release

TU/e Researcher Develops Mathematical Models for Efficient Smart Polymer Design

(IN BRIEF) Guido Kusters, a researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), has defended his PhD thesis cum laude, focusing on the development of mathematical models to streamline the creation of smart polymers. These materials, capable of adapting their form … Read the full press release

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson Announces Increase in Shares and Votes Following Treasury Stock Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has disclosed the updated number of shares and votes as of May 31, 2024, with a total of 3,348,251,735 shares, including 261,755,983 A shares and 3,086,495,752 B shares. The total votes amount to … Read the full press release

RWE and Smålandshamnar AB Join Forces to Boost Offshore Wind Logistics in Baltic Sea

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a prominent offshore wind leader, and Smålandshamnar AB, operator of the Port of Oskarshamn, have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on logistics operations for future offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea. This partnership … Read the full press release

Fugro Concludes Share Repurchase Programme, Fulfilling Employee Share Programme Obligations

(IN BRIEF) Fugro has successfully concluded its share repurchase programme, initiated on 20 March 2024, aimed at meeting obligations under its employee share programmes. During the period from 29 May to 30 May, the company repurchased 87,322 shares at an … Read the full press release

Novartis Unveils Long-Term Efficacy of Remibrutinib in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria at EAACI Congress

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has presented new data at the 2024 European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) Congress, showcasing the sustained efficacy and safety of remibrutinib, a selective Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor, in chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). Results … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Announces Multi-Billion Euro Investment in SiC Manufacturing Facility in Italy

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader, has unveiled plans for a new high-volume silicon carbide (SiC) manufacturing facility in Catania, Italy. This facility, part of ST’s Silicon Carbide Campus, will be fully integrated, covering R&D, manufacturing, testing, and packaging, … Read the full press release

Atos Successfully Completes Final Technology Rehearsal for Paris 2024 Olympics

(IN BRIEF) Atos has concluded the final Technology Rehearsal ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, conducting tests from May 13 to 17 across various venues in Paris and other sites of the Games. The rehearsals aimed to … Read the full press release

Neste’s Green Finance Milestones: Accelerating Sustainable Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Neste has released its annual Green Finance Report for 2023, showcasing its dedication to combatting climate change and advancing toward a circular economy. In 2023, Neste achieved significant milestones in its sustainable funding journey, including the establishment of … Read the full press release

DLMI@Enstek: FrieslandCampina’s State-of-the-Art Dairy Plant Opens in Malaysia

(IN BRIEF) Dutch Lady Milk Industries Berhad (DLMI), a subsidiary of FrieslandCampina, inaugurated its new dairy plant, DLMI@Enstek, in Bandar Enstek, Malaysia. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the plant aims to double production capacity to meet the growing demand for high-quality … Read the full press release

Melbourne Airport Access Improvement Project Awarded to Seymour Whyte

(IN BRIEF) Seymour Whyte, a subsidiary of VINCI Construction in Australia, has secured a construction contract worth AUD 159 million from Australia Pacific Airports (Melbourne) Pty Ltd. The project aims to enhance access to Melbourne Airport by redeveloping the airport … Read the full press release

Frédéric de Courtois Elected President of Insurance Europe, Vows to Drive Competitive Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Frédéric de Courtois, Deputy CEO of AXA Group, has been unanimously elected as President of Insurance Europe, leading the federation of European insurance and reinsurance associations for the next three years. In his inaugural speech at the 14th … Read the full press release

BBVA Expands Emission Reduction Targets to Real Estate and Aluminum Sectors

(IN BRIEF) BBVA, in its commitment to decarbonization, has expanded its intermediate emission reduction targets for 2030 to include the real estate sector in Spain and the global aluminum industry. These sectors join the list of targets set by the … Read the full press release

Hydro Extrusion Sweden Launches Onsite Renewable Energy Production for Zero Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Extrusion in Sweden takes a significant step towards achieving zero emissions by initiating onsite production of renewable energy. The company, through its renewable energy subsidiary Hydro Rein, completes phase one of the project, installing rooftop and ground-mounted … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Showcases Sustainable Marine Solutions at Posidonia 2024

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval is set to present its comprehensive range of marine equipment, solutions, and services at the upcoming Posidonia 2024 shipping exhibition in Athens, Greece. The company’s participation emphasizes its commitment to supporting sustainable shipping practices. Alfa Laval’s … Read the full press release

DNV Leads Industry Collaboration to Enhance Wind Turbine Blade Certification Standards

(IN BRIEF) DNV, a leading energy expert and assurance provider, spearheaded a collaborative effort resulting in the revision of the DNV-ST-0376 rotor blade standard, aimed at meeting the evolving needs of wind turbine owners and manufacturers. In response to the … Read the full press release

Evotec Collaborates with Inserm and Lille University Hospital to Advance Obesity and Metabolic Disease Research

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE announces a partnership with Inserm, Lille University Hospital, and Inserm Transfert to identify novel therapeutic targets and diagnostic markers in obesity and metabolic diseases. The collaboration, centered around the ABOS/DIABOMICS study led by Lille University Hospital, … Read the full press release

Fortum to Enhance Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant’s Efficiency with Turbine Modernisation

(IN BRIEF) Fortum announces plans to modernise the low-pressure turbines at its Loviisa nuclear power plant, beginning in 2026 as part of lifetime extension investments aimed at ensuring reliable electricity production until 2050. With the Finnish Government granting a new … Read the full press release