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Highly experienced CFO Charlotte Jones joins Aviva plc as the insurer’s new CFO

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Aviva plc (LON: AV), a British multinational insurance company, has announced the appointment of Charlotte Jones as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director with effect from 5 September 2022. Charlotte is … Read the full press release

Uno dei principali produttori greci di mobili per la camera da letto per espandere i propri mercati di esportazione con l’aiuto della BERS e dell’UE

(COMUNICATO STAMPA) LONDRA, 4-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — La Banca europea per la ricostruzione e lo sviluppo (EBRD), una banca di investimento multilaterale per lo sviluppo , ha annunciato il suo sostegno, insieme all’UE, a uno dei principali produttori greci di … Read the full press release

One of Greece’s leading manufacturers of bedroom furniture to expand its export markets with the help of EBRD and EU

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), a multilateral developmental investment bank, has announced its support, together with the EU, for one of Greece’s leading manufacturers of bedroom furniture to expand its … Read the full press release

Banco Santander remains confident of achieving its 2022 financial targets as announced in February

Santander will confirm today at its annual general meeting (AGM) that the bank expects “to maintain high profitability in the Americas while seeing improved profitability in Europe.” The business has remained strong in the first quarter of 2022, with loan … Read the full press release

Hexagon’s Annual and Sustainability Reports for 2021 now available in digital format

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 30-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Hexagon (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B), a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies, has announced the release of its 2021 Annual and Sustainability Reports. The reports will be … Read the full press release

End of Sampo Group share buyback programme: 17,128,505 own shares repurchased during the period

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 28-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Sampo Group (HEL: SAMPO), a Finnish financial and insurance group, has announced the completion of its share buyback programme on 25 March 2022.  Originally announced on 4 October 2021, the company’s share buyback … Read the full press release

Accenture to combine its AI and robotics capabilities with assets from Trancom ITS, a Japanese logistics technology services provider, as part of an acquisition deal in Japan

(PRESS RELEASE) TOKYO, 28-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced the acquisition of digital engineering and operational technology capabilities from Trancom ITS, a Japanese logistics … Read the full press release

HeidelbergCement AG to distribute a dividend of €2.40 per share for the 2021 financial year, a 9 percent increase vs 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) HEIDELBERG, 24-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — HeidelbergCement AG (ETR: HEI), one of the world’s largest building materials companies, has announced that its Managing Board and Supervisory Board will propose a dividend increase to the Annual General Meeting. The company … Read the full press release

Allianz Ayudhya Assurance PCL, part of Allianz Group, expands its market share on the health insurance market in Thailand by taking over Aetna Thailand

(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 24-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Allianz Group (ETR: ALV), one of the leading integrated financial services providers worldwide, has announced that its subsidiary in Thailand Allianz Ayudhya Capital PCL (AYUD), one of Thailand’s leading insurance companies listed at … Read the full press release

French nuclear operator EDF to increase share capital with more than EUR 3.1 billion

Subscription ratio: 2 new shares for 13 existing shares Subscription price: 6.35 euros per new share Theoretical value of the preferential subscription right: 0.34 euros Trading period of the preferential subscription rights: from 21 March to 30 March 2022 inclusive … Read the full press release

Equinor in 2021: strong operational performance with high production efficiency

Top priority for the company in this situation is to continue securing reliable and safe delivery of energy to Europe (PRESS RELEASE) STAVANGER, 18-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), an oil, gas, wind and solar energy company active … Read the full press release

VINCI Construction’s Australian subsidiary Seymour Whyte won two construction contracts in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia worth EUR 338 million

New Sydney Airport landside construction works Major road upgrade contract in Melbourne Contracts worth approximately AUD 528 million (€338 million) in total (PRESS RELEASE) NANTERRE CEDEX, France, 17-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vinci SA (EPA: DG), a world leader in concessions, … Read the full press release

Biofuel blended with very low sulphur fuel oil used on Capesize bulk carrier as part of the first sea trial resulted in 10 percent carbon emission reduction

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced the successful completion of a sea trial using biofuel blended … Read the full press release

Swiss multinational specialty chemical company Sika AG will hold its Annual General Meeting on April 12, 2022 with physical attendance not permitted

The Board of Directors confirms April 12, 2022 as date for the Annual General Meeting Based on the Ordinance of the Federal Council on measures to prevent Coronavirus, it will not be possible for shareholders to physically attend the Annual … Read the full press release

Anglo American copper operations in Chile recognized for responsible copper production practices

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 9-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced that its managed copper operations in Chile – the Los … Read the full press release

Anglo American: rough diamond sales value for De Beers’ 2nd sales cycle of 2022 at $650 million

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 9-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (LON: AAL), a global mining company with a portfolio that spans diamonds, platinum, copper, iron ore & more, has announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and … Read the full press release

EQT Future fund to invest in SNFL Group, a table grape R&D company, and acquire IFG, a fruit-breeding company

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 8-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EQT, a purpose-driven global investment organization, has announced that its EQT Future fund will make a significant minority investment in the combination of SNFL (Special New Fruit Licensing), a table grape R&D company, … Read the full press release

Study: thermoplastic composite pipes (TCP) have significantly lower carbon footprint as compared to externally coated carbon steel pipes

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 7-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, Strohm, a leading composite pipe technology company, and the Non-Metallic Innovation Centre, a centre for the development of new composite non-metallic pipeline technologies, located at … Read the full press release

EQT establishes a new business unit within its Private Capital business segment following the acquisition of LSP

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 1-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — EQT, a purpose-driven global investment organization, has announced the establishment of a newly formed business line within its Private Capital business segment called EQT Life Sciences. The formation of the new entity follows … Read the full press release

KPS Capital Partners LP to acquire the Building Envelope business of CRH plc

(PRESS RELEASE) DUBLIN, 28-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CRH plc (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH), the world’s leading building materials company, has announced the divestment of its Building Envelope business to KPS Capital Partners, LP, a global and renowned private … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces the release of the 2021 Preliminary Financial Results

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 28-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (“Digi” or the “Company”) announces that the 2021 Preliminary Financial Results are available on the Company’s website. For more details, please see: https://www.digi-communications.ro/en/investor-relations/shares/financial-results-shares/annual-reports-shares Also, on 28 February 2022 at … Read the full press release

Accenture to help Crelan Bank with the post-merger integration of AXA Bank Belgium

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 23-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced it has been selected by Crelan Bank to lead the post-merger integration of AXA Bank … Read the full press release

Accenture now among the leaders in managed security services (MSS) across Europe following multiple strategic acquisitions over the past two years

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, United States, 18-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced it has been positioned as a Leader in the latest IDC MarketScape … Read the full press release

Equinor announces NOK 1.5944 dividend per share for 3Q 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) STAVANGER, 18-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Equinor ASA (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR), an oil, gas, wind and solar energy company active in more than 30 markets globally, has announced on 27 October 2021 a dividend per share of USD 0.18 for … Read the full press release

Luca Maestri, CFO at Apple, and Chris Leong, CMO at Schneider Electric, nominated for election to Nestlé Board of Directors

[Ad hoc announcement pursuant to art. 53 SIX Listing Rules] (PRESS RELEASE) VEVEY, 17-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Nestlé (SWX: NESN), a Swiss multinational food and drink processing conglomerate and the world’s largest food & beverage company, has announced the nomination … Read the full press release

Central European Media Enterprises (CME) to acquire RTL Croatia from RTL Group for EUR 50 million

(PRESS RELEASE) LUXEMBOURG / COLOGNE, 14-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — RTL Group (ETR: RRTL), a Luxembourg-based international media conglomerate leader across broadcast, content and digital, has announced the sale of RTL Croatia to Central European Media Enterprises (CME), a media and … Read the full press release

The ground-breaking ceremony of Borealis and ADNOC USD 6.2 billion Borouge 4 facility at Ruwais, Abu Dhabi attended by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed praised ADNOC and Borealis as they drive further growth opportunities for Abu Dhabi and the UAE Borouge 4 will meet growing customer demand across the Middle East, Africa and Asia and will supply feedstock to TA’ZIZ … Read the full press release

Social and environmental impact financing: UniCredit to loan EUR 145 million to The Student Hotel (TSH) for the development of two new locations in Rome San Lorenzo and Florence Belfiore

(PRESS RELEASE) ROME, 8-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — UniCredit (BIT: UCG), Italy’s only systemically important bank, has announced it will provide EUR 145 million loan in the form of social and environmental impact financing to The Student Hotel, a hotel chain … Read the full press release

CLAAS and Carraro Group expand their decades-long cooperation with focus on knowledge transfer and exchange of skills

(PRESS RELEASE) HARSEWINKEL, Germany, 3-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CLAAS, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of agricultural machinery, has announced it extended its decades-long cooperation with Carraro Group, a global leader in transmission systems for off-road vehicles and specialised tractors … Read the full press release

Hillevi Engström to succeed Ulrica Messing in the Board of Directors of PostNord AB, a postal service company in the Nordic

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 1-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — PostNord Group AB, a postal service company active mainly across the Nordic region and owned by the Government of Sweden, has announced the election of Hillevi Engström as a new Board member at … Read the full press release

Meridiam, GIP and the Caisse des Dépôts Group announced the closing of the acquisition of SUEZ, a major player in environmental services

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 1-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SUEZ Group (EPA: SEV), a French multinational company with over 160 years of expertise in water and waste management, has announced that the Consortium of shareholders made up of Meridiam, a global leading … Read the full press release

ABB to increase its stake to 80 percent in Chargedot, an electric vehicle charging provider based in China

(PRESS RELEASE) ZÜRICH, 31-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB (SWX: ABBN), a Swedish–Swiss multinational company leader in robotics, power, heavy electrical equipment, and automation, has announced it will increase its holdings in Chargedot (Chargedot Shanghai New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.), an … Read the full press release

InfraVia will be the investment partner to Eircom for the expansion of their open access FTTH network across Ireland

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 28-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — InfraVia Capital Partners, a leading independent European private equity firm focused on infrastructure and technology investments, has announced that it signed an agreement with Eircom Limited, Ireland’s leading fixed broadband provider, for the … Read the full press release

Massive hydrogen electrolyser for the supply of green hydrogen to the fuel cell vehicles during the Winter Olympic Games starts production in Zhangjiakou, China

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 28-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell plc (AMS: RDSA), previously Royal Dutch Shell is a Dutch-British multinational oil and gas company, has announced it has started production at the power-to-hydrogen electrolyser in Zhangjiakou, a joint venture between … Read the full press release

Aegon hat das am 7. Januar 2022 angekündigte Aktienrückkaufprogramm abgeschlossen

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) DEN HAAG, 25-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegon NV (AMS: AGN), eine niederländische multinationale Lebensversicherungs-, Renten- und Vermögensverwaltungsgesellschaft, hat bekannt gegeben, dass sie das Aktienrückkaufprogramm abgeschlossen hat gab das Unternehmen am 7. Januar 2022 bekannt. Das Aktienrückkaufprogramm wurde im Zusammenhang … Read the full press release

Aegon completed the share buyback program it announced on January 7, 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 25-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegon N.V. (AMS: AGN), Dutch multinational life insurance, pensions and asset management company, has announced it completed the share buyback program the company announced on January 7, 2022. The share buyback program … Read the full press release

Lieferung neuer Abfallsammelfahrzeuge an die Stadt Osch, die zweitgrößte Stadt der Kirgisischen Republik, dank finanzieller Unterstützung von EBWE, EU und EIB

Die zweitgrößte Stadt der Kirgisischen Republik profitiert von einer besseren Abfallbewirtschaftung Neue Abfallsammelfahrzeuge geliefert Modernisierung von Einrichtungen und Dienstleistungen, die von der EBWE, der EU und der EIB unterstützt werden (PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 25-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Die Europäische Bank für … Read the full press release

New waste collection vehicles delivered to the city of Osh, Kyrgyz Republic’s second largest city, thanks to financial support from EBRD, EU and EIB

Kyrgyz Republic’s second largest city to benefit from better waste management New waste collection vehicles delivered Upgrade of facilities and services supported by the EBRD, the EU and the EIB (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 25-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies begins contractual process of withdrawing from the Yadana gas field and from MGTC in Myanmar

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 21-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced the company initiated steps to being contractual process of withdrawing from the Yadana gas field and from MGTC in Myanmar. Following … Read the full press release