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Investment Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Vienna Insurance Group achieved best result in its history, increases dividend

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

Resolution to increase dividend to EUR 1.20 per share 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — On 3 May 2013 the 22nd Annual General Meeting of Vienna Insurance Group AG Wiener Versicherung Gruppe was held at Stadthalle in Vienna. Thanks to an increase in profit (before … Read the full press release →

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EIB provides EUR 215m for environmental-friendly energy in Greece

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

The European Investment Bank (EIB) provides EUR 215 million for environmental-friendly energy in Greece with two loans for electricity and natural gas. 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — EUR 190 million go to the Greek Public Power Corporation S.A. (PPC) for promoting energy … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Greece, Investment

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Ryanair welcomed EU Court Confirmation That European Commission Failed To Investigate “State Aid” granted to Alitalia

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ryanair, Europe’s only ultra-low cost carrier (ULCC), today (16 May) welcomed the EU Court’s ruling which confirmed that the European Commission has failed to investigate “State Aid” granted to Alitalia. Ryanair had initially notified the European Commission … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland, Italy, Law, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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EC approved Istituto Sviluppo Agroalimentare equity investment in Ferrarini Group-controlled NewCo

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

Brussels, 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —   The European Commission approved today a €12.5 million equity investment by the Italian public investor Istituto Sviluppo Agroalimentare (ISA) in the share capital of the company NewCo, controlled by the Ferrarini Group. The Commission concluded that … Read the full press release →

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Ford España under EC investigation for proposed public financing

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

Brussels 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has opened a formal investigation to examine whether Spanish plans to grant public financing to the Ford group for an investment project in the Valencia region are in line with EU state aid … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Law, Spain

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‘Together for a new Mali’ donor conference mobilised €3.25 billion to rebuild Mali

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

Brussels, 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  An international donor conference ‘Together for a new Mali’, organised by the European Union and France, together with Mali, took place in Brussels today. Represented at the highest levels, the international community has mobilised decisively in … Read the full press release →

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EIB to lend EUR 15 billion to SMEs during 2013 to 2015 in order to support growth and jobs in Europe

Posted on 16, May 2013 by

EIB attaches high importance to small and medium-sized enterprises 16-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) attaches the highest importance to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in order to promote growth and jobs in Europe. The President of the … Read the full press release →

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EC approved €39.8m France aid for “Genesys” research programme

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Commission has decided that the aid granted by France to the P.I.V.E.R.T. Institut d’Excellence en Énergies Décarbonées (IEED, institute of excellence in the field of low-carbon energy) to conduct the Genesys research and development … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Investment, Law, Technology

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Arla acquires the last 25% of the joint venture that controls its Russian activities

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Acquisition to cement Arla’s Russian ambitions 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — After more than five successful years in Russia, Arla has purchased the last 25 pct. of the joint venture that controls its Russian activities. The former owner, Mike Lyasko, will continue … Read the full press release →

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EC finds Copenhagen multiarena public co-financing in line with EU state aid rules

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that the proposed public co-financing of a new multiarena in Copenhagen, Denmark was in line with EU state aid rules. In particular, the Commission found that the public funding was both proportionate … Read the full press release →

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EC clears acquisition of the Parlophone Label Group by Access Industries Inc., owner of Warner Music Group

Posted on 15, May 2013 by

Brussels, 15-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed acquisition of the Parlophone Label Group (“PLG”) by Access Industries Inc., the ultimate owner of Warner Music Group (“WMG”). The Commission’s investigation confirmed that the … Read the full press release →

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EBRD provides US$ 20m equity and considers US$ 130m loan to Senj Sant cement plant in Mongolia

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

The EBRD is supporting the construction of a greenfield cement plant in Mongolia to meet rising demand generated by a rapidly growing economy 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Under an agreement signed at the 2013 EBRD Annual Meeting in Istanbul, the Bank is providing … Read the full press release →

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EU agree on additional funding to modernise higher education institutions in Tunisia

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Union (EU) has agreed on additional funding to further develop the modernisation of higher education as well as the international cooperation capacity of higher education institutions in Tunisia under the Erasmus Mundus and Tempus programmes. … Read the full press release →

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EIB provides EUR 140m loan to Elektrocieplownia Stalowa Wola, Poland

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a PLN 566m (some EUR 140m) loan to Elektrocieplownia Stalowa Wola for the construction of a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power station with an electric capacity of 450 … Read the full press release →

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Sapa joint venture deal between Orkla ASA & Norsk Hydro ASA cleared by the EU Commission

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EU Commission has today approved the transaction between Norsk Hydro ASA and Orkla ASA to form a 50/50 joint venture, to be named Sapa. Pending necessary approval from Chinese competition authorities, the parties expect the transaction … Read the full press release →

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EC clears Banco CEISS restructuring plan

Posted on 14, May 2013 by

Brussels, 14-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has concluded that a modification to Banco CEISS’ restructuring plan, opening the door for an acquisition of the bank by Unicaja Banco, is in line with EU state aid rules. In particular, the Commission … Read the full press release →

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EBRD loans EUR 9.5 m to Turkish broadband internet and fixed telephony provider TurkNet

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is lending to a dynamic independent provider of broadband internet and fixed telephony services to help it grow and deliver better services to more subscribers. The long-term Turkish lira loan worth EUR 9.5 million will … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Investment, Telecom, Turkey

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EC approved the merger between Norsk Hydro ASA and Sapa Holding AB, subject to conditions

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

Brussels, 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed creation of a joint venture between Norsk Hydro ASA and Orkla ASA’s wholly-owned subsidiary Sapa Holding AB, both Norwegian companies active in the soft-alloy aluminium extrusions … Read the full press release →

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The EIB Group to increase its support to SMEs for the period 2013 to 2015 thanks to the EIB’s capital increase agreed in 2012

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — It is vital that small and medium-sized businesses are able to invest, even during a downturn. The EIB Group (EIB and EIF) is increasing its support to SMEs for the period 2013 to 2015 thanks to … Read the full press release →

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EBRD report: Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Jordan need Functioning Insolvency Systems To Support Growth

Posted on 13, May 2013 by

EBRD’s Law in Transition report: Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Jordan need to do more to help, not kill, struggling businesses 13-5-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  There will be no real growth without working insolvency systems in Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and Jordan, … Read the full press release →

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