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Investment Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Telenor signs with OTE Greece to acquire the second largest mobile operator in Bulgaria Globul

Posted on 27, April 2013 by

Oslo, Norway, 27-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Telenor has today signed an agreement with OTE to acquire Bulgarian mobile operator Globul for a total amount of EUR 717 million on a cash and debt free basis. Globul is the second largest mobile operator … Read the full press release →

Posted in Bulgaria, Business, Financial, Greece, Internet & Online, Investment, Norway, Technology, Telecom

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Janusz Lewandowski on MFF 2014-2020: “Everything is now on the table to conclude the negotiations”

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Brussels, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — “EU Member States have sent very positive signals that could trigger the start of the final round of negotiations on the next financial period (MFF 2014-2020) between the Member States and the European Parliament this week”. This … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Luxembourg, Politics

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EUR 45m EIB funding to help Puratos focus on developing new fermentation-based functionalities, yeast components and emulsifiers to the bakery sector

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

EIB and Puratos, a leading company in its field in the food industry, signed a loan contract for EUR 45 million that will be dedicated to Puratos European research and development programme until 2015. 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The Puratos Group is a Belgian-Spanish family-owned group active in the production and commercialisation of ingredients … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Government, Investment, Spain

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Safran’s Messier-Bugatti-Dowty inaugurates new landing gear production unit in Mirabel, Canada

Posted on 26, April 2013 by

Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, 26-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Alain Sauret, Chairman and CEO of Messier-Bugatti-Dowty (Safran), today inaugurated the company’s new landing gear production facility at its plant in Mirabel, near Montréal. The 300-attendee ceremony was officiated by Pauline Marois, Premier of Québec. … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, France, Industrial, Investment, Technology

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Janez Potočnik: Towards Green Growth: Seizing Business Opportunities

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment Green Economy Forum (Dublin Chamber of Commerce) Dublin, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, People in Europe are looking for ways to recover from the devastation of the economic and financial crisis. Governments are searching … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland, Politics, Science, Society

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EBRD acquired 5.75 per cent-stake in Poland’s biggest producer of fertilisers and chemicals Grupa Azoty

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Government reduces state-owned stake in chemical producer 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD has acquired a 5.75 per cent-stake in Grupa Azoty, Poland’s biggest producer of fertilisers and chemicals, for PLN 296.4 million (equivalent of €72.1 million). The investment follows the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Chemicals, Financial, Government, Investment, Poland, United Kingdom

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EBRD loans EUR 17M to a local retailer in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Strengthening of local supply chain and energy efficiency investments The EBRD loan is part of a wider €29.6 million investment programme for 2013 and 2014 alone 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is supporting the expansion of Bingo, a local retailer … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, European Union, Financial, Food & Beverage, Investment, Retail, United Kingdom

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ECB report on the results of the April 2013 euro area bank lending survey

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Central Bank (ECB) is publishing its report on the results of the April 2013 euro area bank lending survey today. The bank lending survey, which is conducted four times a year, usually at the … Read the full press release →

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

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Safran to purchase the Rolls-Royce 50% share of the joint RTM322 helicopter engine programme

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

Paris, 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Safran (NYSE Euronext Paris: SAF) today announced that it has reached an agreement with Rolls-Royce to acquire Rolls-Royce’s 50% share in their joint RTM322 helicopter engine programme. Upon closing, Turbomeca (Safran’s world leading helicopter engine business) … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom

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EUR 300m EIB loan in support of European aeronautics leader EADS

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

Support for aerospace innovation 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — We are helping European aeronautics leader EADS with its research and development programme. They are improving aircraft aerodynamics and flight control systems, with benefits for lower pollution and increased safety. A new EUR … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, Financial, Investment, Luxembourg, Security & Safety, Technology

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United Kingdom and Ireland decided to join EU Insolvency Rules

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

Brussels, 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Both the United Kingdom and Ireland have announced their decision to join the Commission’s proposal to modernise current EU rules on cross border insolvency, which date from 2000. The new rules aim to shift focus away from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Ireland, Law, Politics, Society, United Kingdom

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ABB wins major contract to suply converter transformers and key components for the world’s highest capacity power link in China

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

Converter transformers and key components for UHVDC link to enable supply of clean hydropower from southwest to the east coast of China Zurich, Switzerland, 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Energy, Gas & Oil, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Switzerland, Technology

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KfW IPEX-Bank to finance Düsseldorf Airport infrastructure modernisation

Posted on 24, April 2013 by

EUR 50 million loan for Germany’s third largest airport Bank supports modernisation of infrastructure Measures to enable handling of large aircraft 24-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — KfW IPEX-Bank is providing a EUR 50 million loan to allow Düsseldorf Airport to modernise its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Banks, Business, Financial, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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KfW IPEX-Bank increased its credit business by EUR 1.4b to EUR 12.9b in 2012

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

Balance sheet 2012: KfW IPEX-Bank holds steady course Increase in new commitments in original credit business to EUR 12.9 billion Contribution to ensuring KfW’s promotional capacity: Subsidiary KfW IPEX-Bank generates EUR 298 million of KfW’s consolidated earnings Operating income of … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, International Trade, Investment

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Strong civil aviation business helps Safran report 9.5% revenue growth in Q1 2013

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

FULL-YEAR 2013 REVENUE OUTLOOK UPGRADED All revenue figures in this press release represent adjusted[1] revenue. Please refer to definitions contained in the Notes Key figures for the first quarter of 2013 First-quarter 2013 adjusted revenue was Euro 3,404 million, up … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Defence, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Security & Safety, Technology

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Karel De Gucht: The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership: Global Impacts

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

Institute for International and European Affairs/ Dublin, Ireland Dublin, Ireland, 23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, As you may know we’ve just had two days of discussions with European Union trade ministers here in Dublin, under the able chairmanship of Minister … Read the full press release →

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

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EU Auditors report calls on the EC to improve the running of regeneration projects on so-called “brownfield” sites

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

Luxembourg, 23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new report from the European Court of Auditors, the EU spending watchdog, calls on the European Commission to improve the running of regeneration projects on so-called “brownfield” sites – former industrial and military areas … Read the full press release →

Posted in Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Politics, Society

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COTER: Territorial cooperation needs more flexibility and less bureaucracy to deliver growth

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

COTER chair Woźniak: “Strengthening regions’ and cities’ opportunities to face together common challenges can concretely contribute to overcome the crisis” Porto, 23-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the Committee of the Regions Commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy (COTER) held a seminar in Porto … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Investment, Politics, Portugal, Society

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Michelin announces €4.9b in 1Q 2013 sales, in line with its full-year outlook

Posted on 23, April 2013 by

Market environment was weak in Europe in Passenger car & Light truck tires, disappointing in North America and expanding in the new markets. Volume performance reflected: – The two fewer business days. – The difference in market trends between the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Commodities, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Transportation & Logistics

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ABB reports participation in Dividend Access Facility 2013

Posted on 22, April 2013 by

The dividend is subject to approval by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on April 25, 2013 Zurich, 22-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Shareholders representing 350’482’908 shares are participating in ABB Ltd’s Dividend Access Facility (DAF), corresponding to 59% of ABB … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Investment, Sweden, Switzerland

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