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Shell completes sale of its Downstream business in Argentina to Raízen for US$916 million

Posted on 2, October 2018 by

THE HAGUE, 02-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell CAPSA (Shell), a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, has completed the sale of its Downstream business in Argentina to Raízen for US$916 million in cash, subject to final price adjustments. The sale … Read the full press release →

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Wintershall DEA: BASF and LetterOne merges their respective oil and gas businesses

Posted on 1, October 2018 by

BASF and LetterOne will create the leading independent European oil and gas company LUDWIGSHAFEN, 01-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF and LetterOne signed a definitive transaction agreement to merge their respective oil and gas businesses in a joint venture, which will operate … Read the full press release →

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Barclays launches new digital platform to boost its Corporate Banking operations in Western Europe

Posted on 26, September 2018 by

European footprint improved through increased investment Digital Corporate Banking platform developed to support multi-country banking More complete range of services available to institutional clients and global corporates Enhanced offering boosted by new hires in Europe LONDON, 26-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays … Read the full press release →

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London Stock Exchange Group celebrates Europe’s most dynamic and fastest growing SMEs in its ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Europe 2018’ report

Posted on 26, September 2018 by

Report demonstrates vital importance of high-growth small and medium sized companies (SMEs) to future European economic growth, innovation and job creation Report is part of broader LSEG support for European high-growth companies, including leading international growth market AIM and business … Read the full press release →

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London Stock Exchange welcomes China Construction Bank listing of US$1 billion Sustainability bond on its International Securities Market

Posted on 26, September 2018 by

CCB’s $1bn bond becomes the first Sustainability Bond on London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market Reinforces London’s status as leading international green and sustainable financing centre Enhances LSEG’s position as a strong partner for international Chinese fundraising LONDON, 26-Sep-2018 — … Read the full press release →

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Major companies form new venture to digitalise the trade and commodities finance sector through blockchain

Posted on 20, September 2018 by

Fifteen of the world’s largest institutions, including banks, trading companies, an inspection company1 and an energy major have formed a new venture known as komgo SA, that will seek to digitalise the trade and commodities finance sector through a blockchain based open … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Commodities, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, International Trade, Internet & Online, Management, Technology

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CapMan Growth Fund to sell its 29 per cent stake in Fluido Oy to Infosys

Posted on 17, September 2018 by

the Finnish growth company becomes part of an international technology frontrunner HELSINKI, 17-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — CapMan Growth Fund has, together with its other owners, signed an agreement on selling its holdings of Fluido Oy, the leading Salesforce partner in the … Read the full press release →

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Glencore: Glencore-QIA Consortium’s 14.16% stake in Rosneft sold to QIA; Consortium arrangements terminated

Posted on 12, September 2018 by

BASEL, 12-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Glencore refers to the announcement on 4 May 2018 concerning the Consortium’s agreement to sell a 14.16% stake in Rosneft to a wholly owned subsidiary of QIA. This transaction has now completed. As a result of … Read the full press release →

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DEG – Deutsche Investitions- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH to invest 14 million USD in Grupo Vitalmex

Posted on 12, September 2018 by

COLOGNE, 12-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — DEG is co-Investor in a financing tranche led by Australis providing growth capital for Grupo Vitalmex. The demand for medical procedures is rising in Mexico, due to high rates of chronic diseases including cardiovascular disease and … Read the full press release →

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Vodafone and Telecom Argentina announce new Partner Market agreement for Argentina

Posted on 7, September 2018 by

LONDON, 07-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Vodafone and Telecom Argentina today jointly announced a new Partner Market agreement for Argentina. Under the non-equity agreement Vodafone provides strategic advice to Telecom Argentina and shares global best practice in a range of areas including … Read the full press release →

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Jinqing Cai appointed President of Kering Greater China

Posted on 6, September 2018 by

PARIS, 06-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Kering is reinforcing its corporate team in Greater China in order to adapt to the fast-changing business environment in this market, which has been continuously growing in importance for the luxury industry since Gucci opened … Read the full press release →

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Credit Suisse Group (Guernsey) II Limited calls its CHF 2.5 billion 9.0%, USD 1.72 billion 9.5% and USD 1.725 billion 9.5% high-trigger tier 1 capital instruments for redemption

Posted on 29, August 2018 by

ZURICH, 29-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Credit Suisse Group (Guernsey) II Limited has called its CHF 2.5 billion 9.0%, USD 1.72 billion 9.5% and USD 1.725 billion 9.5% high-trigger tier 1 capital instruments for redemption on the first optional redemption date of … Read the full press release →

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Eni receives new offshore exploration license in the prolific East Nile Delta Basin of the Mediterranean Sea

Posted on 15, August 2018 by

Eni granted new exploration license named “Nour” located in the prolific East Nile Delta Basin of the Mediterranean Sea in Egypt San Donato Milanese (Milan), 15-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni announces that a new Concession Agreement, aimed at governing an offshore … Read the full press release →

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Eni announces new and extended Concession Agreements in Egypt

Posted on 15, August 2018 by

A new Nile Delta Concession Agreement allowing a ten-year extension of the Abu Madi West Development Lease, where the Nooros field is located, and a five-year extension of the Ras Qattara Concession Agreement approved. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 15-Aug-2018 — … Read the full press release →

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Statek Stanzereitechnik GmbH acquisition by NORMA Group closed following antitrust authorities approval

Posted on 14, August 2018 by

Value chain expanded in the area of metal processing Sales contribution of EUR 2.5 million expected in 2018 MAINTAL, 14-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — NORMA Group has successfully closed the acquisition of the supplier Statek Stanzereitechnik GmbH (“Statek”) following approval by the … Read the full press release →

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AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets exchanged the first pre-letting at Twentytwo in London with Hiscox

Posted on 14, August 2018 by

PARIS, 14-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets (“AXA IM – Real Assets”), a global leader in real asset investments and the leading(1) real estate portfolio and asset manager in Europe, announces that it has exchanged the first pre-letting … Read the full press release →

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EY to acquire Riverview Law, a leading innovative legal services firm

Posted on 13, August 2018 by

Acquisition helps give EY first-mover advantage in legal managed services Acquisition further establishes EY as a leading disruptor of legal services LONDON, 13-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — EY today announces an agreement to acquire Riverview Law, a leading innovative legal services firm … Read the full press release →

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Anglo American plc completes the sale of the New Largo thermal coal project and Old New Largo closed colliery in South Africa for approximately US$65 million

Posted on 9, August 2018 by

LONDON, 09-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (“Anglo American”) announces completion of the sale, by its 73%-held subsidiary Anglo American Inyosi Coal (Proprietary) Limited, of the New Largo thermal coal project and Old New Largo closed colliery in South Africa … Read the full press release →

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Rio Tinto completes sale of remaining coal assets in Queensland, Australia for $3.95 billion

Posted on 3, August 2018 by

LONDON, 03-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto has completed the sale of its remaining coal assets in Queensland, Australia, for $3.95 billion. The transactions include the sale of Rio Tinto’s interests in the Hail Creek coal mine and Valeria coal … Read the full press release →

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Appointments within Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking’s Coverage and Investment Banking team

Posted on 27, July 2018 by

PARIS, 27-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking is pleased to announce the following appointments within its Coverage and Investment Banking team dedicated to financial institutions. These appointments are effective since June 2018. Stefan Goetz is appointed Head of … Read the full press release →

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Allianz Partners to acquire 100 percent of the share capital of Servicios Compartidos Multiasistencia, S.L. from Portobello Capital and minority shareholders

Posted on 26, July 2018 by

The acquisition strengthens Allianz Partners’ leadership in the home and assistance market and enhances Multiasistencia’s development capabilities and geographical reach It supports Allianz Partners’ growth ambition in key markets The transaction would see Multiasistencia remain an independent and market neutral … Read the full press release →

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Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s acquisition of paper producer Expera will triple its net sales in the U.S.

Posted on 24, July 2018 by

Transaction almost triples Ahlstrom-Munksjö’s net sales in the U.S. and provides platform for growth. AHLSTROM-MUNKSJÖ OYJ, STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE July 23, 2018 at 22:30 EEST This stock exchange release may not be published or distributed, in whole or in part, … Read the full press release →

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Shell Exploration and Production Mauritania (C-10) B.V. and Shell Exploration and Production Mauritania (C-19) B.V. sign two Production Sharing Contracts for the exploration and production of hydrocarbons offshore Mauritania

Posted on 24, July 2018 by

The HAGUE, 24-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell Exploration and Production Mauritania (C-10) B.V. and Shell Exploration and Production Mauritania (C-19) B.V. (“Shell”) today signed two Production Sharing Contracts with the government of Mauritania for the exploration and potential future production … Read the full press release →

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Equistone to sell majority stake in PC gaming, eSports and tech products supplier, Caseking, to Gilde Buy Out Partners

Posted on 18, July 2018 by

LONDON, 18-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe (“Equistone”), one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity investors, have agreed to sell a majority stake in Caseking (“the company”), one of the leading European suppliers of PC gaming, … Read the full press release →

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Edizione completes the acquisition of a 29.9% stake in Cellnex Telecom S.A.

Posted on 16, July 2018 by

TREVISO, 16-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Edizione S.r.l. (“Edizione”) has completed the acquisition of a 29.9% stake in Cellnex Telecom S.A. (“Cellnex”) from Abertis Infrastructuras S.A. The transaction has been executed through the newly established company ConnecT S.p.A. (“ConnecT”) for a price … Read the full press release →

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Eni: second light oil discovery on the B1-X exploration prospect in the Egyptian Western Desert

Posted on 10, July 2018 by

The discovery confirms the high potential of deep geological sequences of the Faghur Basin San Donato Milanese (Milan), 10-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni announces a second light oil discovery on the B1-X exploration prospect located in South West Meleiha license, … Read the full press release →

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Assicurazioni Generali and Generali Deutschland to sell the majority stake of Generali Leben to Viridium Gruppe

Posted on 10, July 2018 by

Agreed vision for an innovative industrial partnership with Viridium Gruppe for the sustainable management of the Generali Leben Life portfolio. Total evaluation for 100% of Generali Leben up to €1 bln, incl. €125 mln as earn out in case of … Read the full press release →

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Shell: The Blauwwind Consortium announces Financial Close on the Borssele III/IV wind farms in the Dutch North Sea

Posted on 2, July 2018 by

The Blauwwind Consortium today announced Financial Close on the Borssele III/IV wind farms in the Dutch North Sea. This sets in motion the construction and subsequent operation of 77 V164 9.5 megawatt (MW) turbines produced by MHI Vestas, with a … Read the full press release →

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UniCredit to increase its strategic stake to 10.3 per cent in Kepler Cheuvreux

Posted on 29, June 2018 by

MILAN, 29-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — UniCredit (acting through UniCredit Bank AG) today announced that, following seven  years of highly successful partnership in equity capital markets (ECM) activities, it will increase its strategic stake in Kepler Cheuvreux, the leading Pan European … Read the full press release →

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EQT to acquire Zemax Software Holdings, LLC., global provider of optical and illumination design software

Posted on 28, June 2018 by

EQT to support the continued growth of Zemax by leveraging EQT’s global network, experience in scaling businesses and history of developing enterprise software leaders STOCKHOLM, 28-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Arlington Capital Partners (“Arlington Capital”) and EQT Mid Market US GP B.V. … Read the full press release →

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FMO: Climate Investor One reaches third close at USD 535 million

Posted on 25, June 2018 by

Climate Investor One has reached third close at USD 535 million. This innovative blended finance facility provides funding for renewable energy projects in the wind, solar and run-of-river hydro sectors in developing countries . THE HAGUE, 25-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Climate Investor One seeks … Read the full press release →

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Orange Fab launches an acceleration program to identify and support seed-stage startups with resources for empowering smart connectivity

Posted on 21, June 2018 by

PARIS, 21-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Orange Fab, a leading platform for connecting innovative startups with corporations, has announced the launch of Fab Connect(ai) – a Silicon Valley acceleration program designed to identify and support early stage startups with resources for empowering smart … Read the full press release →

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Shell completes sale of its 15% shareholding in Malaysia LNG Tiga for $750 million

Posted on 20, June 2018 by

The HAGUE, 20-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell Gas Holdings (Malaysia) Limited, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, announced today that it has completed the sale of its 15% shareholding in Malaysia LNG Tiga Sdn Bhd (MLNG Tiga) to the … Read the full press release →

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Volkswagen AG and Ford to explore strategic alliance

Posted on 20, June 2018 by

The companies are investigating several joint projects – including joint development of a range of commercial vehicles to better serve the evolving needs of customers globally Potential projects aim to strengthen each company’s competitiveness; the companies will share updates as … Read the full press release →

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Henkel further globalizes its corporate venture capital activities by investing into the second investment fund of China Materialia

Posted on 15, June 2018 by

DÜSSELDORF, 15-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel further globalizes its corporate venture capital activities by investing into the second investment fund of China Materialia LLC (China Materialia), Shanghai. The investment, under the umbrella of Henkel Ventures, will enable the company’s Adhesive Technologies … Read the full press release →

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Accenture to acquire Germany based strategic design consultancy designaffairs

Posted on 11, June 2018 by

KRONBERG and MUNICH, 11-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has entered into an agreement to acquire designaffairs, a strategic design consultancy headquartered in Germany. The acquisition will bolster the capabilities of Accenture Industry X.0 to design smart products and services that are … Read the full press release →

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Photographers are invited to participate in Eurazeo’s 2018 competition with the following theme: AUDACITY

Posted on 8, June 2018 by

PARIS, 08-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — – Eurazeo today launches the 2018 edition of its annual competition. The winner will receive €10,000 and have their work exhibited in a Paris gallery. For the competition’s ninth edition, the jury has selected the following … Read the full press release →

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EQT Credit supports Keensight Capital and ERES’ investment in Biovian

Posted on 4, June 2018 by

STOCKHOLM, 04-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — EQT Credit, through its Mid-Market investment strategy, is pleased to announce that it has provided the financing to support Keensight Capital and ERES’ (the “Shareholders”) investment in Biovian (or the “Company”), a leading European player in … Read the full press release →

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ENGIE to develop nine subsidy-free wind farms in Spain

Posted on 25, May 2018 by

ENGIE, already leading supplier of green electricity in France, is strengthening its position in Europe as a pioneer of the energy revolution and masters the entire value chain of renewable energy. La Défense, France, 25-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ENGIE signed with … Read the full press release →

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Leading European Crowdfunding Firm FundedByMe Kicks-Off Property Portal MIPARO’s Campaign May 21

Posted on 21, May 2018 by

UPPSALA, Sweden, 21-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — MIPARO, a residential real estate home listing portal for emerging markets, based in Sweden, announced today that their crowdfunding campaign with FundedByMe, a leading European based firm, will begin May 21, 2018. It will run … Read the full press release →

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