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Investment Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is supporting the Kingdom of Morocco’s drive to provide electricity access to all its citizens through a €60m sovereign loan

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

€60 million loan to Office National de l’Electricité et de l’Eau Potable (ONEE) 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the Kingdom of Morocco’s drive to provide electricity access to all its citizens through … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Investment

Fiat S.p.A. announces the closing of its notes offering denominated in Euro announced on 12th March 2013

Posted on 15, March 2013 by

Turin, 15-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The offering denominated in Euro announced on 12th March 2013 has been settled today and consists of notes with the following characteristics: – € 1.25 billion in principal amount of guaranteed 6.625% notes due March 2018, with an … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Investment, Italy

Husqvarna Group to invest SEK 1 billion in a new production facility for manufacturing of chainsaw chains in Huskvarna, Sweden

Posted on 13, March 2013 by

13-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Husqvarna Group has decided to invest in a new production facility for manufacturing of chainsaw chains in Huskvarna, Sweden, where the Group already manufactures professional chainsaws, brush cutters and trimmers. The Group will also invest in expanded … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Sweden, Technology

Michel Barnier: I warmly welcome the European Parliament’s vote on our proposals to create Europe-wide funds for venture capital and for social businesses

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

Statement by Commissioner Michel Barnier as proposals to create European funds for venture capital and social businesses are agreed by the European Parliament Brussels, 12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “I warmly welcome the European Parliament’s vote on our proposals to create Europe-wide funds … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Small Business, Society

Senior EU and INTERPOL officials will inaugurate the establishment of a real-time passport control capacity at Tripoli International Airport

Posted on 12, March 2013 by

12-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Senior EU and INTERPOL officials will today inaugurate the establishment of a real-time passport control capacity at Tripoli International Airport. The EU and INTERPOL, in partnership with the Libyan authorities, are launching a key stage of a … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Security & Safety, Technology, Travel

Conclusion of the consultation regarding the application of Swiss GAAP FER

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Following the consultation period, the responsible committee of the Regulatory Board has come to the conclusion that there is currently no immediate regulatory need to take action with respect to the accounting standard applied. Following the further … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Switzerland

Kredite für den europäischen Mittelstand: EIB und Deutsche Leasing unterzeichnen Vertrag über 100 Millionen Euro

Posted on 11, March 2013 by

11-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Die Europäische Investitionsbank (EIB) und die Deutsche Leasing AG haben eine Vereinbarung über Förderkredite in Höhe von 100 Millionen Euro unterschrieben. Die Kredite können über die nächsten fünf Jahre für das europäische Auslandsgeschäft der Deutschen Leasing AG … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Germany, Investment, Small Business

The European Investment Bank today priced its second new benchmark Euro Area Reference Note (EARN) of 2013.

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

Strong Asian and central bank demand for EIB EUR 4bn 7-year EARN Transaction driven by strong demand from Asia and central banks, complemented by granular distribution to European investors Refreshes yield curve with a liquid size 7-year EARN 8-3-2013 — … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg

Skanska UK has acquired a highways operations and maintenance business from Atkins for GBP18M

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska UK has acquired a highways operations and maintenance business from Atkins for GBP 18 M, about SEK 186 M on a debt free basis. Of this, GBP 2 M, about SEK 21 M, is deferred and … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Sweden, United Kingdom

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Exim Bank signed a EUR 150 million loan to mitigate climate change in India

Posted on 8, March 2013 by

8-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Exim Bank signed a EUR 150 million loan for financing investments that will contribute to the mitigation of climate change. The EIB loan will make long term financing available for investments … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg, Society

The European Commission proposed €3.6 million from Globalisation Fund for former workers of Agile S.r.l. in Italy

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

Employment: Commission proposes €3.6 million from Globalisation Fund for former workers of Agile S.r.l. in Italy Brussels, 7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today proposed to provide Italy with €3.6 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) to help … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Italy, Society, Technology

VTB stock was upgraded to Quote List A, 1st level (A1 MICEX) on the Moscow Exchange

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 28 February 2013, VTB stock was upgraded to Quote List A, 1st level (A1 MICEX) on the Moscow Exchange. A1 is the top level quotation list on MICEX. The stock included in this list is eligible for … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Russia

Skanska invests EUR 46 M in Green Court Bucharest office project in Bucharest, Romania

Posted on 7, March 2013 by

7-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Skanska invests EUR 46 M, about SEK 397 M, in the first building of Green Court Bucharest office project located in Bucharest, Romania. The investment comprises of project phase I and the garage for phase II. The … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Investment, Real Estate, Romania, Sweden

Finnvera to participate in pre-delivery financing for Valmet Automotive

Posted on 6, March 2013 by

Finnvera contributes to the financial arrangements needed by Valmet Automotive relating to production of the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles in Finland. 6-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In July 2012, Daimler AG of Germany and Valmet Automotive broke the news that they had … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Finland, Germany, Investment

Eurobank & Corallia: egg – enter•grow•go: A comprehensive, innovative program to support youth entrepreneurship

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The egg – enter•grow•go is a joint Corporate Social Responsibility initiative by Eurobank (www.eurobank.gr) and the Corallia (www.corallia.org) unit of the “Athens” research centre. Greek youth entrepreneurship is full of ideas but faces many obstacles in its effort to put them into practice. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Greece, Investment, Small Business

Enagás to invest €2.1Bn between 2013 and 2015

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

 The strategic priorities will focus on the regulated asset business in Spain  Enagás will capitalise on its LNG experience and on its complex network management to continue the prudent internationalisation process it began in 2011  The company plans … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Spain

Twelve professors from ETH Zurich are to receive a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Twelve professors from ETH Zurich are to receive a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant. As a result, around 33 million Swiss Francs in European research funding will flow into ETH Zurich. It thus shares the top spot with … Read the full press release →

Posted in Education, Investment, Science, Switzerland

EIB and BCR continue to support SMEs, midcaps and municipalities in Romania

Posted on 5, March 2013 by

5-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Banca Comerciala Romania S.A. (BCR) signed a further EUR 50 million loan agreement to finance projects to be carried out by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), midcap companies and public entities … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Romania, Small Business

Experian reveals Manchester’s 2012 corporate finance deals review

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

Small cap and manufacturing deals lead the way as Manchester advisors harness opportunities to restore deal flow Nottingham, 4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — According to analysis by Experian®, the global information services company, small cap deals (with a transaction value under £10 … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Financial, Investment, United Kingdom

Irish Presidency signs EU customs agreement with Canada

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — In Brussels this afternoon (Monday 4 March), the Irish Presidency has, on behalf of the EU, signed a Customs Agreement with Canada. Ambassador Rory Montgomery, Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the EU, signed the agreement along with Heinz … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, International Trade, Investment, Ireland