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Investment Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

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

PSA Peugeot Citroën – 1 billion euros bond issue

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — PSA Peugeot Citroën today (28/02/2013) issued a 1 billion euros bond with a 5 years maturity (March 2018) and an annual coupon of 7.375%. This confirms the Group’s ability to seize opportunities in the bond market. Despite … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, France, Investment

EIB and Banca March provide EUR 200 million for SMEs and midcaps

Posted on 4, March 2013 by

4-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 200 loan agreement with Banca March to finance the investment projects of SMEs and midcaps (companies with up to 3 000 employees) in the industrial and service sectors and … Read the full press release →

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

EIB to increase lending for growth and jobs in Europe

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) gives an exceptional response for exceptional times in the on-going financial and economic crisis of the European Union. The EIB Group will significantly step up its lending activities for the 2013 to … Read the full press release →

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

Electric race car Volar-e shows powerful capabilities

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today the capabilities of the Volar-e, one the most powerful electric cars ever made, will be demonstrated during the demanding Formula 1 test days in the Circuit de Catalunya (Barcelona), in the presence of European Commission Vice … Read the full press release →

Posted in Automotive, Belgium, Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Government, Investment, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics

EU provides €144 million for new research on rare diseases

Posted on 1, March 2013 by

Brussels, 1-3-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission has today, on Rare Disease Day 2013, announced €144 million of new funding for 26 research projects on rare diseases. The projects will help improve the lives of some of the 30 million Europeans suffering from … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, European Union, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Investment, Society

Minister for Education and Skills underlines Irish Presidency priority of strengthening Economic and Monetary Union for key EU policy makers

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairí Quinn TD, is this evening (Wednesday 27th February) addressing top EU policy makers in Brussels on the Irish Presidency priorities of stability, jobs and growth and the theme of “The Three … Read the full press release →

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

Asia-Pacific to drive demand for bigger and more efficient aircraft

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Demand for nearly 10,000 new aircraft, including over 3,800 widebodies Blagnac,  28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Asia-Pacific airlines will lead global demand for larger and more eco-efficient aircraft types over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast for the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Environment, France, Investment, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

SPEECH – Funding Europe’s tech industry future

Posted on 28, February 2013 by

Neelie Kroes – Vice-President of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda Key Enabling Technologies (KET) High Level Group /Brussels Brussels, 28-2-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — I am delighted to be here today. This new, expanded High Level Group includes not just the … Read the full press release →

Posted in Belgium, Business, European Union, Financial, Government, Internet & Online, Investment, Politics, Science, Technology