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Yara International ASA to release its 4Q2021 results on Tuesday 8 February 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 21-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, has announced it will publish its fourth quarter results for 2021 on Tuesday … Read the full press release

German navigation software firm HERE acquires software tool for fleet managers developed by Migros and Empa

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜBENDORF, 20-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Empa, the Swiss research institute for applied materials sciences and technology, has announced that a software tool aimed at supporting fleet managers in transforming truck fleet to low-CO2 powertrains jointly developed by the … Read the full press release

Stellantis marks its first anniversary: 33 electrified vehicles already available

One fast year as a new company, committed to capturing the new era of mobility opportunities, offering innovative, agile and efficient solutions that will change the way the world moves Building a sound foundation, while delivering impressive H1 results and … Read the full press release

Assicurazioni Generali director Romolo Bardin to step down

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 17-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Generali (BIT: G), one of the largest global insurance and asset management providers, has announced the resignation of its director Romolo Bardin, independent director and member of the Appointments and Remuneration; Investments; Strategic … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom-Munksjö now a majority owner of Minglian New Materials Technology, a Chinese decor paper producer

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 14-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom-Munksjö (HEL: AM1), a global leader in fiber-based materials, has announced the completion of acquisition of a 60 percent stake in Minglian New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese decor paper producer. As … Read the full press release

Aviva CFO Jason Windsor to leave the company

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 13-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Aviva plc (LON: AV), a British multinational insurance company, has announced the resignation of its CFO and director Jason Windsor. Jason will step down as of July 2022 to become CFO at Persimmon … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. Announces the publishing of the Financial Calendar for 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 11-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (“Digi” or the “Company”) would like to inform its investors and the market that the Financial Calendar for 2022 is available on the official website at: https://www.digi-communications.ro/en/investor-relations/shares/financial-calendar. About Digi … Read the full press release

adidas to buy back shares for EUR 1 billion in 1Q2022 as part of its multi-year share buyback program

(PRESS RELEASE) HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, 10-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Adidas AG, a German multinational sportswear and workout clothes manufacturer, has announced the beginning of the first tranche of its multi-year share buyback program, as announced in December 2021, under which the … Read the full press release

Yara to gradually end potash sourcing from Belarus due to the effects of sanctions on supply chain

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 10-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, has announced it will slowly end the sourcing of potash, a key ingredient … Read the full press release

Aegon announces EUR 50 million share buyback program

(PRESS RELEASE) THE HAGUE, 7-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegon N.V. (AMS: AGN), Dutch multinational life insurance, pensions and asset management company, has announced it will repurchase common shares for EUR 50 million in order to meet its obligations resulting from … Read the full press release

Societe Generale: ALD to acquire LeasePlan from TDR Capital led consortium for EUR 4.9 billion

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 6-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Société Générale (EPA: GLE), a European leader in financial services with over 150 years of history, has announced it signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of 100% of LeasePlan by … Read the full press release

CNH Industrial begins trading on NYSE and Borsa Italiana’s Euronext Milan with stock ticker symbol CNHI

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 3-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI), a world-class equipment and services company that sustainably advances the noble work of agriculture and construction workers, has announced that the company has begun officially trading … Read the full press release

EQT VIII and Santo Holdings to acquire the stakes of EQT VI and its co-investors in Danish WS Audiology

EQT VIII and Santo Holdings to acquire EQT VI and its co-investors’ stakes in WS Audiology, the number one global pure play producer of hearing aids WS Audiology is supported by strong, underlying macro trends, such as a growing aging … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas to sell its U.S. subsidiary Bank of the West, Inc. for EUR 14.4 billion to BMO Financial Group

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 20-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP), European Union’s leading bank, has announced the sale of its subsidiary in the United States  Bank of the West, Inc., the Group’s retail & commercial banking activities in the … Read the full press release

VINCI Autoroutes financed the Western Strasbourg bypass (A355) project with EUR 561 million as part of 54-year long concession

New road infrastructure that will ease congestion in Strasbourg and the surrounding area and facilitate the expansion of shared mobility solutions Unprecedented environmental measures taken during the construction and operating phase A 54-year concession for an investment of €561 million, … Read the full press release

DSM strengthens its alternative protein business strategy with the completion of Vestkorn Milling acquisition

(PRESS RELEASE) HEERLEN, 17-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal DSM (AMS: DSM), a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, has announced the completion of the acquisition of Vestkorn Milling, a leading European producer of ingredients from peas and … Read the full press release

Lufthansa Innovation Hub: Climate-tech startup SQUAKE will now operate as an independent company, two other investors join

SQUAKE decarbonizes logistics, travel and mobility companies Commerzbank’s main incubator, BackBone Ventures, and Lufthansa Group invest in the company Philipp von Lamezan joins the start-up’s management team as CEO (PRESS RELEASE) COLOGNE, 15-Dec-2021— /EuropaWire/ — Lufthansa Group (ETR: LHA), a … Read the full press release

Bertelsmann’s global Udacity Technology Scholarship Program sees nearly 50,000 applications from 190 countries following an extensive media campaign

15,000 Udacity scholarships in the fields of Cloud, Data, and Artificial Intelligence once again garner worldwide interest Extensive media campaign reaches more than 50 million people Bertelsmann’s “#50000Chances” initiative has awarded a total of 50,000 tech scholarships since 2019 (PRESS … Read the full press release

Leadership changes at Royal Philips’ Supervisory Board to be voted on at its AGM May 2022

Herna Verhagen and Sanjay Poonen proposed as new members of Philips’ Supervisory Board Paul Stoffels and Marc Harrison proposed for re-appointment as members of the Supervisory Board Neelam Dhawan to retire from the Supervisory Board after third consecutive term (PRESS … Read the full press release

Yara, Sumitomo Chemical clean ammonia partnership to help Japan accelerate its green energy transition

(PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 10-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Yara International ASA, a global firm specializing in agricultural products and environmental protection agents and a leading global ammonia player, and Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd., one of Japan’s leading chemical companies, have announced … Read the full press release

Vivendi will now own 45.1% of Lagardère following the acquisition of the shares owned by Amber Capital

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 9-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivendi (EPA: VIV), a French media conglomerate, has announced it will acquire Amber Capital’s stake in Lagardère, an international group with operations in over 40 countries, in the coming days and file a … Read the full press release

Neste Corporation CEO Peter Vanacker to step down in June 2022

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 9-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced the resignation of its CEO Peter Vanacker in … Read the full press release

Centrica to reduce further its exposure to carbon intensive oil and gas activity with the divestment of Spirit Energy’s Norwegian oil and gas assets to Sval Energi and Equinor

(PRESS RELEASE) WINDSOR, 8-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Centrica (LON: CNA), a British multinational energy services and solutions provider, has announced the proposed sale of Spirit Energy’s Norwegian assets and the run-off strategy for the remaining Spirit Energy business. Disposal of … Read the full press release

London Stock Exchange Group plc to enhance its multi-asset class customer offering across the transaction lifecycle with the acquisition of Quantile, leading compression and optimisation services provider

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 6-Dec-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — London Stock Exchange Group plc (LON: LSEG), 300 years old diversified international markets infrastructure business, has announced the acquisition of Quantile Group Limited, a market leading provider of compression and optimisation services to … Read the full press release

Allianz Life announces a $35-billion fixed index annuity portfolio reinsurance agreement, one of the largest transactions of this type

Allianz Life reinsures $35 billion of liabilities of fixed index annuity book in one of the largest transactions of its kind Agreement underscores shared values of flexibility, ability to scale, risk management, and commitment to policyholders Transaction expected to improve … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces the release of the Q3 2021 Financial Results

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 12-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (“Digi” or the “Company”) announces that the Q3 2021 Financial Results are available on the Company’s website at: https://www.digi-communications.ro/en/investor-relations/shares/financial-results-shares/quarterly-reports-shares Also, today at 14:00 UK time / 16:00 EEST (Romania … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces Investors Call for the Q3 Financial Results presentation

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 5-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (“Digi” or the “Company”) announces that on 12 November 2021 at 14:00 UK time/ 16:00 EEST (Romania local time) it will host a conference call to discuss the Q3 … Read the full press release

VINCI Construction subsidiary Ringway signs EUR 710 million contract for the maintenance of the roads in Surrey, UK

To improve the road network and public realm for 1 million people near London A 10-year contract worth £600 million (€710 million), with a 11-year extension possibility (PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 4-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — VINCI Construction, a global leader in … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the extraordinary general meeting’s resolution from 4 November 2021, approving the appointment of KPMG N.V. as the Company’s statutory auditor for the 2021 financial year

(PRESS RELEASE) BUCHAREST, Romania, 4-Nov-2021— /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (The Company) would like to inform the market and its investors that today, Thursday, 4 November 2021, at 12:00 PM CET, at the offices of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, Strawinskylaan … Read the full press release

EIT InnoEnergy welcomes Volkswagen as its new shareholder

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 3-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen AG (ETR: VOW3), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles, has announced it will become a new shareholder of EIT InnoEnergy, the world’s leading innovation engine for sustainable energy. … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse venture capital arm DB1 Ventures acquires minority stake in WeMatch, a fintech digitizing the wholesale derivatives industry

WeMatch is a fintech company focussing on trading workflows for the wholesale derivatives industry DB1 Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Deutsche Börse, leads the Series B funding round Other investors include Augmentum Fintech PLC, Illuminate Financial and existing … Read the full press release

Sampo plc announces EUR 750 million share buyback programme

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 1-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Sampo Group (HEL: SAMPO), a Finnish financial and insurance group, has announced that the Board of Directors of Sampo plc, its parent company, has decided to launch a buyback programme for Sampo A … Read the full press release

ING initiates the repurchase of ordinary shares of ING Groep as part of €1.7 billion share buyback programme

(PRESS RELEASE) AMSTERDAM, 1-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — ING (AMS: INGA), a Dutch multinational banking and financial services group, has announced the start of a share buyback programme under which it plans to repurchase ordinary shares of ING Groep, with a … Read the full press release

Energy transition: TotalEnergies part of the World’s Largest Clean Hydrogen Infrastructure Fund

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 1-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced that the Company together with Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, and VINCI, … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom-Munksjö to combine its existing Decor business with Chinese Minglian’s decor paper plant in a mix of acquisition/joint venture deal

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 30-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom-Munksjö (HEL: AM1), a global leader in fiber-based materials, has announced it has signed an agreement for the acquisition of 60% of Chinese decor paper producer Minglian New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., established … Read the full press release

Tikehau Capital to acquire a 42% stake in Caisse des Dépôts subsidiary Egis

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 23-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Caisse des Dépôts, a French public sector financial institution created in 1816, has announced that it has received a binding offer from Tikehau Capital, the alternative asset management group with €30.9 billion AUM, … Read the full press release

Paul Achleitner, Deutsche Bank Chairman, speech at the 10th Frankfurt Supervisory Board Day, September 23, 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 23-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank (ETR: DBK), Germany’s leading multinational investment bank and financial services company, has announced that its Chairman Paul Achleitner will speak at the 10th Frankfurt Supervisory Board Day on September … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce sells its 23.1 percents in AirTanker Holdings Limited to Equitix Investment Management Limited for £189m (~EUR 222m)

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 13-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR., ADR:RYCEY), the pre-eminent engineering company with focus on world-class power and propulsion systems, has announced the sale of its 23.1% shareholding in AirTanker Holdings Limited to Equitix Investment Management Limited for … Read the full press release

Sanofi to add Rezurock™ to its transplant portfolio with the acquisition of Kadmon Holdings, Inc.

Adds Rezurock™ (belumosudil) an FDA-approved, first-in-class treatment for adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) after failure of at least two prior lines of systemic therapy (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 8-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi … Read the full press release

Accenture to accelerate Indian fashion and beauty retailer Shoppers Stop Ltd’s digital commerce transformation across multiple retail channels

Use of data and analytics to reimagine and enhance customer experience (PRESS RELEASE) MUMBAI, 7-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced it will help Shoppers … Read the full press release