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Husqvarna Group to establish new organization for its forest and garden operations

Stockholm, 13-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Husqvarna Group will establish a new organization for its forest and garden operations which follows the brand dimension with a global profit and loss responsibility. The Construction division will continue in its current form. The … Read the full press release

Atos acquired Swiss IT consulting firm Cambridge Technology Partners

Zurich, 12-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Atos, an IT services company, today announced it has acquired Cambridge Technology Partners (Cambridge), a leading IT consulting firm in the Swiss market. With 300 employees, the acquisition will accelerate the growth of Atos and strengthen its … Read the full press release

Abertis divests its 5.01% stake in European satellite operator Eutelsat for 275 million euros

Barcelona, 12-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Abertis has completed today a process of accelerated placement with qualified investors a 5.01% stake of Eutelsat, the whole stake that Abertis still controlled in the European satellite operator. The placement, managed by UBS Limited and … Read the full press release

Fokker Services reaches agreement with US authorities to pay $21 million cash settlement related to transactions and customers in US sanctioned countries

Hoofddorp, Netherlands, 12-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Fokker Services (FS) announced it has entered into agreements with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), US Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and … Read the full press release

Nordic Aviation Capital announces it has leased the 9th of 12 CRJ1000s, MSN 19039 to PT Garuda Indonesia

Nordic Aviation Capital is pleased to confirm that it has leased the 9th of 12 CRJ1000s, MSN 19039 to PT Garuda Indonesia. Billund, Denmark, 12-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Nordic Aviation Capital A/S is a global aircraft leasing company dedicated to the worldwide … Read the full press release

Trinity College Dublin and University of Liverpool partner to facilitate student mobility programmes between both universities and with University of Liverpool’s partner institution in China

DUBLIN, 11-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Trinity College Dublin and the University of Liverpool, have agreed a strategic partnership that will facilitate student mobility programmes between both universities as well as with the University of Liverpool’s partner institution in China, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University … Read the full press release

Technicolor a annoncé avoir signé un accord en vue d’acquérir Mr. X, un studio d’effets visuels leader en Amérique du Nord

La société confirme sa position de leader dans le domaine des effets visuels pour l’industrie des médias et de l’entertainment Paris, France, 11-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Technicolor (Euronext Paris : TCH ; OTCQX : TCLRY) a annoncé avoir signé un accord en vue d’acquérir Mr. X, … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica to set aside 20% of the Torrent substation plot in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu as archaeological reserve site

In accordance with the ruling of the Heritage Commission issued today, 20% of the surface area of the plot will be dedicated to the conservation of the discovered remains. Red Eléctrica has invested over 700,000 euros in the archaeological works IBIZA, 11-6-2014 … Read the full press release

NURTURE enters into new partnership with University of Nottingham and ARP (Academic Reproductive Partnership) group

Nottingham, UK, 11-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — NURTURE, the University of Nottingham’s infertility treatment unit, has entered into a new partnership between the University and the ARP (Academic Reproductive Partnership) group, the largest single provider of assisted conception in the UK. The … Read the full press release

Addgene Opens Its First International Office Located in Europe

Boston, USA, 11-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Addgene, the nonprofit plasmid repository, today announces it has opened its first international office. Located just outside of London, UK, the new office is being hosted by LGC and will focus on providing customer … Read the full press release

Experian Data Breach Resolution joins the Medical Identity Fraud Alliance (MIFA) as a Founding Member

As Experian continues to serve a high volume of healthcare clients, it supports industry dialogue on topic of identity theft and fraud Costa Mesa, Calif., 10-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Experian Data Breach Resolution, a leader in helping businesses plan for and … Read the full press release

Experian report: Homebuyers severely overestimate their ability to repay their mortgage

Homebuyers underestimate mortgage payments by £500 per month London, 10-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Homebuyers are severely overestimating their ability to repay their mortgage and could see their finances stretched to breaking point in the event of an interest rate rise, according … Read the full press release

Henkel AG & Co. KGaA to acquire all shares in Spotless Group SAS for 940 million euros

Henkel strengthens its successful Laundry & Home Care business Strengthen leading position in core region Western Europe Highly complementary market segments and technologies Acquisition of strong brands and leading technologies Profitable businesses with laundry aids, insect control and household care … Read the full press release

Specialty paper company Munksjö to upgrade its La Gère Release Liners mill in the south east of France

Helsinki, Finland, 10-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Munksjö, one of the global leading specialty paper companies, has announced today an investment for the upgrade of its La Gère Release Liners mill in the south east of France, to further increase product performance and … Read the full press release

Banco de España to create new Division for supervision of information transparency and the market conduct of banks

Madrid, 10-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Executive Commission of the Banco de España has decided, at its meeting today, to restructure the Market Conduct and Claims Department, with the creation of a new Division for the Oversight of Institutions’ Conduct and, within this Division, … Read the full press release

Amey retains metering contract and extended developer services contract worth combined £100m with Severn Trent Water

Oxford, UK, 10-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey, one of the UK’s leading public and regulated services providers, has been successful in retaining a metering contract and securing an extended developer services contract worth a combined £100m with Severn Trent Water. Under the two … Read the full press release

Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. to dispose non performing loans portfolio to securitization vehicle financed by Fortress Investment Group LLC affiliates

SIENA, 10-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. (“BMPS”) signed yesterday a binding agreement for the disposal pro soluto of a non performing loans portfolio to a securitization vehicle financed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC. … Read the full press release

Capgemini honored with new EMC Global Federation award and Information Intelligence Group EMEA Partner of the Year award at EMC World 2014 Awards

Paris, 9-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Capgemini, one of the world’s foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has announced the receipt of two prestigious awards at EMC® World in Las Vegas. Capgemini was awarded the new EMC Global Federation award and … Read the full press release

INSEAD’s finding indicates disparity in the ability of European board directors to match their North American counterparts

Governance experts Professors Ludo Van der Heyden and Timothy Rowley  uncover shortcomings that may be undermining effectiveness Fontainebleau, France/Singapore/Abu Dhabi, 9-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A new finding by INSEAD governance scholars indicates a disparity in the ability of European board directors to match … Read the full press release

Veolia sells 65% stake in Marius Pedersen Group to Entreprenør Marius Pedersens Fond for €240 million

PARIS, 9-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Veolia has signed an agreement with Entreprenør Marius Pedersens Fond (Marius Pedersen Foundation) for the sale of its 65% stake in Marius Pedersen Group, which provides solid waste management services in Denmark, the Czech Republic and … Read the full press release