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UniCredit Achieves Top Employer Certifications Across Europe for Eighth Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has received certification from the Top Employers Institute for the eighth consecutive year, highlighting its commitment to employee well-being and excellence in HR policies. The European-level Top Employer Certification was awarded based on local certifications in Bulgaria, … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Subscribes €100 Million to Inaugural Green Social Bonds by in’li for Affordable Housing

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has invested €100 million in the inaugural issue of green social bonds by in’li, a subsidiary of the Action Logement Group focused on affordable rental housing in Île-de-France. These funds will be dedicated … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Buyback Program, Acquiring 281,802 Treasury Shares

(IN BRIEF) On January 17, 2024, Outokumpu, a Finnish stainless steel manufacturer, successfully concluded its share buyback program, repurchasing a total of 281,802 of its own shares across various trading venues. The company had initiated the program on November 29, … Read the full press release

Norsk Hydro Completes Share Buyback Program, Boosting Equity Stake to 1.53%

(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro ASA has successfully concluded its share buyback program, which began on September 22, 2023, and concluded on February 29, 2024. The program resulted in the acquisition of a total of 31,255,117 shares, equivalent to 1.53% of … Read the full press release

Saab Secures SEK 300 Million Contract for Mobile Short Range Air Defence Solution in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Saab has been awarded a contract worth approximately SEK 300 million from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for its Mobile Short Range Air Defence (MSHORAD) solution. The contract, spanning 2024 to 2026, will see the deployment of … Read the full press release

PGNiG Upstream Norway Expands License Portfolio with Ten New Exploration Areas in Norwegian Continental Shelf

(IN BRIEF) PGNiG Upstream Norway AS (PUN), a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, has secured ten new license areas for exploration on the Norwegian Continental Shelf through the Awards in Predefined Areas (APA) for 2023. PUN will act as the … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures Multi-Million Euro Order for Engine Components in Heavy Transport Segment

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall, a leading tech enterprise, has received a significant order for rocker arm bushings, engine components used in various heavy transport segment engine variants, from a renowned global vehicle manufacturer. This order, valued in the lower-two-digit million-euro range … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Secures €350 Million Contract to Supply Ammunition for German Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle

(IN BRIEF) The German Bundeswehr has awarded Rheinmetall a contract worth over €350 million to produce and deliver several hundred thousand rounds of 30mm x 173 DM21 service ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle. This contract, part of an … Read the full press release

CO-RO Chooses Alfa Laval’s Sustainable Juice Mixing Plant for Enhanced Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Denmark’s renowned beverage and home-freeze ice lolly producer, CO-RO, has selected Alfa Laval to provide a complete juice mixing plant for its processing facility in Frederikssund, Denmark. Sustainability plays a pivotal role in this collaboration, as food and … Read the full press release

Evonik Launches VISIOMER® HEMA-P 100: An Innovative Flame Retardant Monomer

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has introduced VISIOMER® HEMA-P 100, a groundbreaking phosphate methacrylate monomer known for its nonmigratory and long-lasting effects. This innovative monomer enhances transparency while providing flame retardancy, improved adhesion, and corrosion reduction. It serves as an effective adhesion … Read the full press release

Covestro Partners with Encina for Circular Chemicals Supply in Sustainability Drive

(IN BRIEF) Covestro, a leading global high-performance polymer company, has entered into a long-term supply agreement with Encina, a US-based producer of ISCC PLUS certified circular chemicals. Encina will supply Covestro with chemically recycled circular feedstock derived from post-consumer end-of-life … Read the full press release

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd Announce ‘Gemini Cooperation’ for Enhanced Ocean Network

(IN BRIEF) Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, two major shipping companies, have unveiled a new operational collaboration named the “Gemini Cooperation,” set to commence in February 2025. The partnership aims to provide a flexible and highly reliable ocean network, with a combined … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO Extends Partnership with Esther Vergeer Foundation to Promote Inclusivity in Sports for Children with Disabilities

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO has announced an extension of its partnership with the Esther Vergeer Foundation for an additional two years, continuing their joint efforts to enable children with physical disabilities and chronic conditions to engage in sports and experience … Read the full press release

University of Helsinki Study: Advancing Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment with Comprehensive Genetic Information

(IN BRIEF) A study led by researchers at the University of Helsinki highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to assessing the hereditary risk of colorectal cancer. By analyzing genetic data and health records of over 450,000 Finns, the … Read the full press release

Copper Giant Outokumpu Completes Repurchase of 254,118 Shares Worth EUR 1 Million

(IN BRIEF) On January 16, 2024, Outokumpu announced the completion of its share repurchase program, which included the acquisition of 254,118 of its own shares across various trading venues. The weighted average price per share was approximately 4.09 EUR, resulting … Read the full press release

bp Expands European C&I Energy Presence with Acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH

(IN BRIEF) bp, the global energy company, is set to expand its presence in the European commercial and industrial (C&I) energy supply sector with the acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH, a prominent energy supplier in Germany. This acquisition will strengthen … Read the full press release

Swisscom Partners with NVIDIA to Build AI Supercomputers, Investing 100 Million Swiss Francs in AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has announced a significant collaboration with NVIDIA to create generative AI (GenAI) full-stack supercomputers in Switzerland, utilizing NVIDIA accelerated computing and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform, including the NeMo framework. This partnership aims to develop standard … Read the full press release

SIXT Strikes Multi-Billion Euro Deal with Stellantis for Up to 250,000 Vehicles in Rental Fleet Expansion

(IN BRIEF) SIXT, the premium mobility service provider, and Stellantis, a major global automaker, have reached a multi-billion euro agreement, allowing SIXT to potentially purchase up to 250,000 vehicles for its rental fleet across Europe and North America over the … Read the full press release

Skanska to Renovate and Expand DNB Livsforsikring’s Office Building in Trondheim for NOK 673M

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a contract worth NOK 673 million (approximately SEK 660 million) from DNB Livsforsikring AS, via its subsidiary Trondheim Torg AS, for the renovation and expansion of an existing commercial office building in Trondheim, Norway. This … Read the full press release

Voith and Schumacher Packaging Successfully Upgrade PM 2 in Poland for Doubled Production Capacity and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Voith and Schumacher Packaging have achieved the successful startup of PM 2 in Myszków, Poland, following a comprehensive modernization project. The rebuild, led by Voith, has doubled the production capacity of lightweight containerboard grades from 500 to 1,000 … Read the full press release