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Investment Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Optus Trials Ericsson’s Multi-Operator Radio Dot System for Enhanced Indoor 5G Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Optus, a leading Australian telecom operator, has conducted successful trials of Ericsson’s high-capacity wideband multi-operator Radio Dot System, positioning itself at the forefront of indoor 5G connectivity innovation. The system promises to deliver high-speed, ultra-low latency, and reliable … Read the full press release

Accenture Bolsters Marketing Transformation with Acquisition of The Lumery

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has announced the acquisition of The Lumery, a Melbourne-based martech consultancy, to enhance its marketing transformation capabilities in Australia. The move reflects Accenture Song’s commitment to helping businesses adapt to evolving customer needs and expectations through technology-driven … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures €300 Million Order for Guided Artillery Rockets

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has clinched a substantial contract to supply a European NATO member with multiple rocket launcher ammunition, marking the company’s foray into rocket artillery and showcasing its strategic portfolio expansion. Valued at over €300 million, excluding VAT, the … Read the full press release

Genetic Study Reveals Potential for Tailored Breast Cancer Screening

(IN BRIEF) A recent genetic study conducted by researchers at the University of Helsinki suggests that genetic risk information could revolutionize breast cancer screening, potentially benefiting one in ten women. The study indicates that a comprehensive genetic risk profile could … Read the full press release

Atlas Copco Group Strengthens Market Position with Portland-Based Pacific Air Compressors Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Atlas Copco Group has acquired Pacific Sales & Service, Inc. (Pacific Air Compressors), a distributor of compressors and related equipment based in Portland, Oregon. With 15 employees, Pacific Air Compressors strengthens Atlas Copco’s presence in the Portland area, … Read the full press release

Prosus Ventures Backs Kismet with $8.2M Seed Investment for Healthcare Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Kismet, a healthcare startup, has secured $8.2 million in seed funding led by Prosus Ventures and Airtree Ventures, bringing its total financing to $10.8 million since its founding in February 2023. The funding will accelerate Kismet’s mission to … Read the full press release

Swisscom Launches Enterprise Mobile: Enhanced Subscriptions for SMEs with Microsoft Teams Integration

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom introduces Enterprise Mobile, a tailored mobile subscription service designed to cater to the diverse needs of Swiss SMEs. With premium data speeds of up to 2 Gbit/s and unlimited data options, businesses can enjoy seamless connectivity and … Read the full press release

Inauguration of Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Hub in Stuttgart Signals Shift Towards Sustainable Mobility

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck has officially opened the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Center in Stuttgart, marking a significant milestone in the future of transportation. The state-of-the-art facility, designed for battery and fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles, offers sales, servicing, and rental services … Read the full press release

Henkel Achieves Robust Growth and Strategic Advancements Amid Challenging Market Conditions

(IN BRIEF) Henkel reports strong business performance for 2023, with sales reaching 21.5 billion euros and a significant increase in operating profit (EBIT) by 10.2 percent, alongside other notable achievements. The company’s purposeful growth agenda, including the accelerated merger of … Read the full press release

Novartis Unveils Promising Results from SMART Study: Zolgensma’s Efficacy Confirmed in Older and Heavier SMA Patients

(IN BRIEF) Novartis has presented compelling data from the SMART study, reinforcing the clinical advantages of Zolgensma® (onasemnogene abeparvovec) in treating spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) patients weighing ≥ 8.5 kg to ≤ 21 kg, with a mean age of 4.69 … Read the full press release

Outokumpu and Q Power Partner to Revolutionize Stainless Steel Production with Synthetic Methane Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, a key player in sustainable stainless steel production, has joined forces with Q Power, a Finnish Power-to-X technology firm, to embark on a venture aiming to explore the production of synthetic methane at Outokumpu’s Tornio site in … Read the full press release

CapMan’s Strategic Move: Completes Acquisition of Dasos Capital Oy Through Directed Share Issue

(IN BRIEF) CapMan has finalized its acquisition of Dasos Capital Oy, a sustainable timberland investment company, through a share exchange. The Board of Directors of CapMan has authorized a directed issue of new CapMan shares to fulfill the payment obligations … Read the full press release

LUKOIL Initiates Construction of Solar Power Plant in Kazakhstan, Aiming for Sustainable Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) In a significant step towards sustainability, LUKOIL lays a commemorative capsule to signify the beginning of construction for a solar power plant (SPP) in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan. The project, with a design capacity of 4.95 MW, … Read the full press release

Leoni Completes Relocation to ‘Factory of the Future,’ Hands Over Historic Site to City of Roth

(IN BRIEF) Leoni Kabel GmbH marks the end of an era as it completes the relocation of its cable manufacturing operations from its historic Stieberstrasse site to its state-of-the-art Factory of the Future in Roth. The ceremonial handover of the … Read the full press release

Infineon Teams Up with Qt Group to Revolutionize GUI Development for Microcontrollers

(IN BRIEF) In response to the growing demand for faster time-to-market and high-resolution graphical displays in the semiconductor market, Infineon Technologies AG has partnered with Qt Group to integrate Qt’s lightweight graphics framework into its TRAVEO™ T2G cluster microcontrollers. These … Read the full press release

BBVA Launches €781 Million Share Buyback Program as Part of Shareholders’ Distributions

(IN BRIEF) BBVA is set to commence a new share buyback program on Monday, March 4th, amounting to €781 million, following approval from the European Central Bank. This buyback, constituting part of the regular distributions for 2023, is a component … Read the full press release

Celebrating Women Entrepreneurs: Türkiye’s 17th Women Entrepreneur Awards

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA, in collaboration with ‘The Ekonomist’ and the Women Entrepreneurs Association of Türkiye (KAGIDER), recently hosted Türkiye’s 17th Women Entrepreneur Awards on February 27, 2024. Nagihan Yılmaz was honored as the “Woman Entrepreneur of the Year” for … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Strengthens Cross-Border Road Logistics with City Zone Express Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has announced its acquisition of City Zone Express, a subsidiary of Chasen Holdings Ltd., expanding its cross-border road logistics services in Southeast Asia and China. City Zone Express, with operations across Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and China, … Read the full press release

Aegon Plans to Re-elect Lard Friese as CEO for Another Four Years

(IN BRIEF) Aegon’s Board of Directors announces its intention to nominate Lard Friese for re-election as Executive Director and CEO at the upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on June 12, 2024, for another four-year term. Since assuming the … Read the full press release

RWE’s Werne Plants Awarded Contract for 820 Megawatt Reserve Capacity

(IN BRIEF) RWE Generation’s natural gas combined cycle units F and G, along with the K1 gas turbine at the Gersteinwerk site in Werne, have secured a contract to provide 820 megawatts of reserve power in the period from October … Read the full press release