Category Archives: Portugal

Press Releases & News from Portugal distributed via EuropaWire

Euronext and Nord Pool Unveil New Power Futures Market for Nordic and Baltic Regions

(IN BRIEF) Euronext and Nord Pool have announced the launch of a new Nordic and Baltic power derivatives market, named Euronext Nord Pool Power Futures. The market will be hosted on Euronext’s Optiq® trading platform and cleared by Euronext Clearing. … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Pioneer Industrial-Scale Fiberboard Recycling with Sonae Arauco Partnership

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been contracted to supply the world’s first industrial-scale fiberboard recycling line to Sonae Arauco’s mill in Mangualde, Portugal. This innovative system will recycle end-of-life fiberboards into valuable fibers for new fiberboard production. Sonae Arauco emphasized the … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces the release of H1 2024 Financial Results

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has released its H1 2024 financial report, revealing significant growth in revenues and customer base. The company reported consolidated revenues of €921.3 million for the first half of 2024, a 13% increase compared to the … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces that conditional stock options were granted to a director of the Company’s Romanian Subsidiary

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that on 12 August 2024, it granted 70,000 conditional Class B stock options to a director of its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A. This grant is part of a stock option program approved by … Read the full press release

Voith and Navigator Paper Setúbal Achieve Milestone with Implementation of Seamed Felts on PM 1 and PM 3

(IN BRIEF) Voith has successfully implemented its Infinity S seamed felts on Navigator Paper Setúbal’s PM 1 and PM 3 machines, marking a significant achievement in the paper industry. This transition, resulting from a three-year collaboration, enhances safety, reduces felt … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Investors Call for the presentation of the H1 2024 Financial Results

(IN BRIEF)Digi Communications N.V. will host a conference call on 14 August 2024 at 14:00 UK time / 16:00 EEST (Romania time) to discuss its unaudited H1 2024 financial results. The results will be published the same day at 08:00 … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion of a share purchase agreement by its subsidiary in Portugal

(IN BRIEF) On 1 August 2024, Digi Communications’ subsidiary, DIGI Portugal, LDA, entered into a share purchase agreement with LORCA JVCO Limited to acquire 100% of Cabonitel, S.A. for EUR 150 million, subject to customary adjustments and contingent events. Cabonitel … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. Announces Rating Assigned by Fitch Ratings to Digi Communications N.V.

(IN BRIEF) On July 24, 2024, Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunication services provider, announced that Fitch Ratings has assigned the company a Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘BB’ with a stable outlook. This rating reflects the company’s … Read the full press release

Portugal Pioneers Electric Transport for IKEA with New Cross-Industry Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Portugal is taking significant steps towards sustainable transport with the launch of heavy-duty electric vehicles for IKEA product transportation. Starting in late June, KLOG will deploy battery-electric vehicles from Scania to transport goods from the IKEA Industry factory … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces significant agreements concluded by the Company’s subsidiaries in Spain

(IN BRIEF) Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U. (“DIGI Spain”) has signed a 16-year national roaming and RAN sharing agreement with Telefónica Móviles España, effective from 1 January 2025. Additionally, a 10-year fixed broadband bitstream wholesale agreement has been concluded. These deals, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the instruction regarding the payment of share dividend for the 2023 financial year

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a leading European telecommunication services provider, has released detailed instructions for the payment of a 1.25 lei per share dividend for the 2023 financial year. The dividend will be paid on 22 July 2024 to … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the granting of conditional stock options to Executive Directors of the Company based on the general shareholders’ meeting approval from 25 June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has granted conditional stock options to its Executive Directors following the general shareholders’ meeting approval on 25 June 2024. The grants include 80,000 options for Mr. Serghei Bulgac and 60,000 for Mr. Valentin Popoviciu, subject … Read the full press release

Portgás Proposes €128 Million Investment Plan for Gas Network Expansion and Decarbonisation

(IN BRIEF) Portgás, a subsidiary of REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais, has announced a comprehensive investment plan totaling €128 million aimed at expanding its natural gas distribution networks and promoting decarbonisation initiatives. The plan, outlined in the Natural Gas Distribution … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the OGMS resolutions and the availability of the approved 2023 Annual Report

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. held its general shareholders’ meeting (GSM) today, announcing significant resolutions and the availability of its 2023 Annual Report. Key decisions include: Adoption of the 2023 Annual Accounts. Approval of a gross dividend of 1.25 RON … Read the full press release

Pioneering Collaboration Transforms Sustainable Transport for IKEA in Portugal

(IN BRIEF) IKEA, in partnership with Scania Group and transporter KLOG, is launching heavy-duty electric vehicles for transporting its products in Portugal. Starting in late June, these vehicles will move goods from the IKEA Industry factory in Paços de Ferreira … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the agreements concluded by Digi Romania (formerly named RCS & RDS S.A.), the Romanian subsidiary of the Company

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a prominent European telecommunications company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, has announced a significant preliminary agreement by its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania (formerly RCS & RDS S.A.). On May 27, 2024, Digi Romania signed … Read the full press release

EIB President Calviño Engages in Strategic Talks during Portugal Visit

(IN BRIEF) Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), embarked on a diplomatic mission in Portugal, engaging in crucial discussions aimed at bolstering strategic investments and partnerships in the country. Meeting with key figures including Minister … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. reports consolidated revenues and other income of EUR 447 million, adjusted EBITDA (excluding IFRS 16) of EUR 140 million for Q1 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications NV reported a strong performance in Q1 2024, with consolidated revenues and other income rising by 12% year-on-year to EUR 446.7 million. The adjusted EBITDA (excluding IFRS 16 impacts) increased by 23.4% to EUR 139.9 million. … Read the full press release

Digi Communications announces the conclusion of Facilities Agreements by companies from Digi Group

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications has announced the finalization of two export credit facilities agreements totaling EUR 117,158,657.37 by RCS & RDS S.A. (its subsidiary in Romania) and Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U. The agreements aim to finance the purchase of goods … Read the full press release