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Neste and Hightowers Petroleum Partner to Provide High-Quality Renewable Diesel in Midwest

(IN BRIEF) Neste has teamed up with Hightowers Petroleum to offer Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in the Midwest region. This strategic partnership aims to meet the growing demand for lower-emission fuels, particularly from the automotive industry. Neste MY Renewable Diesel, … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom AG Successfully Completes Placement of 1.3 Million New Shares

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom AG has successfully completed the placement of 1.3 million new shares, representing 10% of its existing share capital. These newly issued shares were divided into 477,217 shares against cash contributions and 822,783 shares against contributions in … Read the full press release

Barclays Appoints JB Patois as Head of Equity Derivatives for Asia Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has announced the appointment of Jean-Baptiste (JB) Patois as the Head of Equity Derivatives ex-Strategic Derivatives, Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong. In this role, Mr. Patois will lead the Exotics and Flow Derivatives teams. He will … Read the full press release

Equinor Announces Second Quarter 2023 Dividend Payouts

(IN BRIEF) Equinor ASA has disclosed the dividend payouts for the second quarter of 2023. The company will distribute an ordinary cash dividend of USD 0.30 per share and an extraordinary cash dividend of USD 0.60 per share. The NOK … Read the full press release

ING Completes €2.5 Billion Share Buyback Program Milestone

ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(IN BRIEF) ING has provided an update on its €2.5 billion share buyback program, announcing that it repurchased 22,842,425 shares during the week of November 13, 2023, through November 17, 2023. These shares were acquired at an average price of … Read the full press release

ZF Unveils Innovative Mobility Solutions at ‘Next Generation Mobility Days’ in Shanghai

(IN BRIEF) ZF, the technology company, showcased its cutting-edge technology portfolio to over 600 representatives from around 40 Chinese automobile manufacturers during its “Next Generation Mobility Days” event in Shanghai. The event featured driving demonstrations and technical discussions, where customers … Read the full press release

SIX Introduces AI-Powered Tool to Enhance Corporate Actions Data Retrieval

(IN BRIEF) SIX, a global financial information provider, has launched SIX Bot, an automated software application that provides financial professionals with access to corporate actions data. This tool allows users to ask questions about corporate actions events, delivering real-time information … Read the full press release

Metso Secures EUR 10 Million Order for Tankhouse Material Handling Solution from Freeport-McMoRan’s El Paso Electrorefinery

(IN BRIEF) Freeport-McMoRan has awarded a significant order to Metso for the delivery of a state-of-the-art tankhouse material handling solution to its El Paso electrorefinery in Texas, USA. The order, valued at over EUR 10 million, has been booked in … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Plans Capital Increase to Strengthen Equity Base

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom AG has announced its decision to pursue a capital increase from authorized capital by issuing up to 1,300,000 new ordinary no-par value bearer shares, representing up to 10% of the existing share capital. This capital increase … Read the full press release

DNV to Provide Extensive Inspection Services for East Anglia Three Offshore Wind Farm Project

(IN BRIEF) DNV has entered into an agreement to provide a wide range of inspection services for the East Anglia Three offshore wind project, which is set to become the world’s second-largest wind farm upon its operation in 2026. The … Read the full press release

ORLEN Group’s PGNiG Upstream Norway Expands Natural Gas Operations with KUFPEC Norway Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) PGNiG Upstream Norway, a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, is set to take control of KUFPEC Norway, a hydrocarbon producer, significantly boosting the ORLEN Group’s natural gas output in Norway by over one-third, reaching 4 billion cubic meters … Read the full press release

AFRY Strengthens Nuclear Safety Expertise with Acquisition of Hungarian Firms SOM System Kft. and TTSA Mérnökiroda Kft.

(IN BRIEF) Swedish engineering and consulting company AFRY has made a strategic move to acquire Hungarian nuclear safety consulting firms SOM System Kft. and TTSA Mérnökiroda Kft., collectively known as SOM. The acquisition enhances AFRY’s capabilities in the nuclear sector, … Read the full press release

EBRD Report Explores Global Economic Transformation’s Impact on Individuals

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has released a report titled “Transitions big and small,” examining how the profound structural changes in the global economy are affecting people’s lives, livelihoods, and living conditions in EBRD regions. … Read the full press release

BBSRC to Revamp Doctoral Provision, Aligning with UKRI’s Collective Talent Funding Model

(IN BRIEF) The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) is set to restructure its doctoral provision, effective from 2024, as part of its commitment to ensuring access to top-notch doctoral training. This strategic move aligns with BBSRC’s 2022-2025 delivery … Read the full press release

Immersal and Burst Forge Partnership to Revolutionize Location-Based Augmented Reality Experiences

(IN BRIEF) Immersal, a subsidiary of Hexagon, has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Burst, a pioneer in cutting-edge virtual reality fan experiences. This partnership represents a major advancement in location-based augmented reality (AR) encounters for global conference, concert, and event … Read the full press release

AstraZeneca Launches Evinova: Pioneering Digital Health Solutions for Global Healthcare Advancement

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca has introduced Evinova, a groundbreaking venture poised to become a leader in digital health solutions, catering to the needs of healthcare professionals, regulators, and patients. Backed by AstraZeneca and strategically collaborating with Parexel and Fortrea, Evinova is … Read the full press release

CAF Takes Center Stage at Rail Live Madrid: Unveiling Innovations in Urban Transport

(IN BRIEF) Rail Live Madrid, the premier event in the Spanish railway industry, is set to convene from November 29 to December 1 at IFEMA Madrid. CAF, serving as the Title sponsor, will use this platform to unveil its cutting-edge … Read the full press release

EBRD Transition Report 2023-24 Explores the Impact of Green Transition on Jobs, Happiness, and Structural Reforms

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD Transition Report 2023-24, titled “Transitions big and small,” examines the profound changes required for the global shift to net-zero emissions. It highlights the transformation of economies, supply chains, and daily lives due to climate change, technological … Read the full press release

EBRD Celebrates Women Entrepreneurs Making Strides

(IN BRIEF) In honor of Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) shines a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of three inspiring women-led businesses. These entrepreneurs have thrived with the support of the EBRD’s Women in … Read the full press release

EIB Global Grants €1 Million for Tirana’s Water Distribution Improvement

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, the European Investment Bank’s arm for activities outside the EU, has allocated a €1 million technical assistance grant to aid the Tirana municipality in enhancing its water distribution network. The grant will support a project aimed … Read the full press release