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European leaders in the payments industry SIX and Worldline enter into a strategic partnership

Posted on 17, May 2018 by

Worldline to acquire SIX Payment Services SIX to hold a 27% equity stake in Worldline SIX is entering a strategic partnership with Worldline in the cards business (merchant acceptance & acquiring and international card processing). SIX will bring the existing … Read the full press release →

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Matt Pecot appointed Head of Equities Asia Pacific at Barclays

Posted on 10, May 2018 by

HONG KONG, 10-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Barclays today announces the appointment of Matt Pecot as Head of Equities Asia Pacific. Mr. Pecot is based in Hong Kong and is responsible for leading the Equities franchise in Asia Pacific, a region that … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Bank launches unique concept to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment factors into its company research

Posted on 8, May 2018 by

Deutsche Bank has developed a unique concept to integrate Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment factors into its company research Helps investors ride the growing wave of responsible investing that Deutsche Bank Equity Research predicts will spread to cover all … Read the full press release →

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Eni: oil discovery on the A-2X exploration prospect in South West Meleiha license, in the Egyptian Western Desert

Posted on 8, May 2018 by

San Donato Milanese (Milan), 08-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni announces an oil discovery on the A-2X exploration prospect located in South West Meleiha license, in the Egyptian Western Desert, some 103 Km North of the oasis of Siwa. The well … Read the full press release →

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Glencore-QIA Consortium: proposed sale of stake in Rosneft to CEFC China Energy Company Limited will no longer proceed

Posted on 7, May 2018 by

BAAR, 07-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Glencore refers to the announcement on 16 October 2017 concerning the Consortium’s agreement to sell to CEFC China Energy Company Limited a 14.16% stake in Rosneft. The Consortium has today sent a notice to CEFC to … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope: Europe invested €51.2bn in wind energy in 2017

Posted on 18, April 2018 by

BRUSSELS, 18-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Europe invested a total of €51.2bn in wind energy in 2017.  The development of new farms accounted for €22.3bn of this. This is according to WindEurope’s ‘Financing and Investment Trends’ report released today. The rest of the investment … Read the full press release →

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CNH Industrial retiree benefits adjustment to result in reduction of the plan liability by approximately $500 million to $550 million

Posted on 17, April 2018 by

LONDON, 17-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — On February 20, 2018, the Company announced that the United States Supreme Court ruled in its favor in Reese vs. CNH Industrial N.V. and CNH Industrial America LLC. The decision allows CNH Industrial to terminate or … Read the full press release →

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European Investment Fund and the National Bank of Greece sign guarantee agreements worth €640 million for SMEs in Greece

Posted on 16, April 2018 by

BRUSSELS, 16-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — From very small businesses and start-ups to mid sized enterprises, more than 5,000 companies will benefit from loans amounting to EUR 640 million. The European Investment Fund (EIF) and the National Bank of Greece (NBG)have … Read the full press release →

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Why successful Invested Investor Simon Blakey feels he is sometimes a relationship therapist!

Posted on 12, April 2018 by

Serial investor Blakey shares his first rate tips from two decades of Angel Investing! CAMBRIDGE, 12-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Invested Investor is a publishing project that aims to increase the success rate for entrepreneurs and early investors by sharing … Read the full press release →

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CONDA ICO: Whitelisting phase started as of April 1st

Posted on 10, April 2018 by

On Easter Sunday, April 1st 2018, Austrian crowdfincancing platform CONDA began the whitelisting phase of its Initial Coin Offering (ICO). Moving forward, interested parties can register online, even before the official start of the crowd sale. VIENNA, 10-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

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SIX: Operating income up 5.8% to CHF 1,944.6 million in FY 2017

Posted on 21, March 2018 by

ZURICH, 21-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — SIX can again look back on a successful year with strong revenue growth, in which it achieved a solid annual result in a challenging environment. Through strategic investments and acquisitions, primarily to strengthen its market position … Read the full press release →

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Investor AB: Patricia Industries to acquire Sarnova Holdings, Inc.

Posted on 13, March 2018 by

STOCKHOLM, 13-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Patricia Industries, a part of Investor AB, has signed an agreement with Water Street Healthcare Partners and Sarnova founder Matthew D. Walter to acquire Sarnova Holdings, Inc., the leading U.S. specialty distributor of healthcare products in … Read the full press release →

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Eni sells 10% stake in the Shorouk concession to Mubadala Investment Company’s subsidiary Mubadala Petroleum

Posted on 12, March 2018 by

Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates), 12-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni has agreed to sell to Mubadala Petroleum, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, a 10% stake in the Shorouk concession, offshore Egypt, where Zohr’s super-giant gas field is … Read the full press release →

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AXA to acquire 100% of XL Group Ltd, global Property & Casualty commercial lines insurer and reinsurer

Posted on 6, March 2018 by

A major leap forward in AXA’s strategic journey Creating the leading global P&C Commercial lines player across all lines Strong complementarities expected to fuel future earnings growth and value creation Effective use of proceeds from the planned US IPO and intended subsequent sell-downs, at Ambition 2020 targets reaffirmed … Read the full press release →

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Enea AB to acquire Openwave Mobility for USD 90 million

Posted on 28, February 2018 by

Kista, Sweden, 28-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Enea AB (publ) (“Enea”) has signed an agreement to acquire Openwave Mobility, a company offering the industry’s most scalable NFV platform with solutions to mobile operators. Openwave Mobility has a leading position in traffic management … Read the full press release →

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Equistone Partners Europe to sell shareholding in automobile supplier E. WINKEMANN to Cathay Capital MidCap Fund

Posted on 23, February 2018 by

LONDON, 23-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Equistone Partners Europe (“Equistone”), one of Europe’s leading mid-market private equity investors, has agreed to sell a shareholding in the Plettenberg-based automobile supplier E. WINKEMANN (“the company”). Cathay Capital MidCap Fund, advised by Cathay Capital … Read the full press release →

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AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets and Bixby Land Company form joint venture to acquire up to €320 million of logistics properties in the Western U.S

Posted on 22, February 2018 by

PARIS, 22-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets (“AXA IM – Real Assets”), a global leader in real asset investments and the largest(1) real estate investment manager in Europe, and Bixby Land Company (“Bixby”), a leading Western U.S. commercial … Read the full press release →

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BEWi Group AB to acquire Synbra Holding B.V. from a consortium led by Gilde Buy Out Partners

Posted on 19, February 2018 by

Etten-Leur, the Netherlands and Solna, Sweden, 19-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BEWi Group AB (“BEWi”) today announced that it has submitted a binding offer to acquire Synbra Holding B.V. (“Synbra”), a leading manufacturer of particle foam products for thermal (building and construction) and … Read the full press release →

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STOXX Ltd. licensed its iSTOXX® American Century USA Quality Value Index to American Century Investments as an underlying for an exchange-traded fund (ETF)

Posted on 16, February 2018 by

Zurich, Switzerland/Kansas City, MO, USA, 16-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — STOXX Ltd., the operator of Deutsche Boerse Group’s index business, and a global provider of innovative and tradable index concepts, licensed its iSTOXX®American Century USA Quality Value Index to American Century … Read the full press release →

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Banco Santander welcomes its new Head of Santander Asset Management Mariano Belinky

Posted on 9, February 2018 by

MADRID, 09-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Banco Santander today appointed Mariano Belinky as Head of Santander Asset Management (‘SAM’). Belinky joins SAM from Santander InnoVentures, the Bank’s $200 million fintech investment fund, which he has led successfully for the past three years. … Read the full press release →

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London Stock Exchange Group welcomes first US dollar denominated bond of India’s YES BANK

Posted on 8, February 2018 by

India’s YES BANK completes issuance of 5 year dated USD 600 million bond on London Stock Exchange’s International Securities Market Largest debut international bond issuance by an Indian bank First lender from Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) to access … Read the full press release →

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Sanofi acquires Bioverativ Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on therapies for hemophilia and other rare blood disorders

Posted on 30, January 2018 by

Expands Sanofi’s presence in specialty care and strengthens leadership in rare diseases  Adds leader in the growing hemophilia market and provides platform for expansion in other rare blood disorders  Drives meaningful shareholder value with ROIC expected to exceed cost of … Read the full press release →

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Schneider Electric among the 104 companies included in the 2018 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Posted on 23, January 2018 by

Based on a self-disclosure survey, the index lists 104 companies that have made strong commitments to gender diversity Inclusion in index is a recognition of longstanding commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Rueil-Malmaison (France), 23-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric, the … Read the full press release →

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AXA Investment Managers – Real Assets completed the acquisition of the second largest shopping centre in Portugal from Baupost and Eurofund Group

Posted on 23, January 2018 by

PARIS, 23-Jan-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 completed, on behalf of … Read the full press release →

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Orkla will be market leader in the sale and distribution of painting tools in the Netherlands and Belgium

Posted on 23, January 2018 by

Orkla has entered into an agreement to increase its ownership to a 50% stake in the joint venture company Anza Verimex NV. At the same time, Orkla will take over 50% of the painting tool operations in PGZ International B.V. … Read the full press release →

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UK technology group Servelec now wholly and privately owned by Montagu

Posted on 19, January 2018 by

LONDON, 19-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Montagu Private Equity (“Montagu”), a leading pan-European private equity firm, today announces that the scheme of arrangement to implement the acquisition of Servelec Group plc (“Servelec”) has become effective. Servelec, a UK-headquartered technology group that … Read the full press release →

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EQT Credit to support Inspired’s acquisition strategy with EUR 115 million

Posted on 19, January 2018 by

STOCKHOLM, 19-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — EQT Credit, through its Mid-Market Credit investment strategy, today announces that it has provided EUR 115 million of financing to support Inspired’s (the “Company”) acquisition strategy. Inspired is a leading global operator of over 30 premium … Read the full press release →

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CapMan Nordic Property Income Fund (non-UCITS) announces its first acquisition in Denmark; investing in a modern office and light industrial property in Copenhagen

Posted on 18, January 2018 by

CapMan Nordic Property Income Fund (non-UCITS) acquires an office and light industrial property in Copenhagen CapMan Nordic Property Income Fund (non-UCITS) (“CMNPI”), has acquired an office and light industrial property in Skovlunde, Copenhagen from Cool Gray A/S. HELSINKI, 18-Jan-2018 — … Read the full press release →

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Gilde welcomes Maikel Wieland as Head of Investor Relations and Co-investments

Posted on 18, January 2018 by

UTRECHT/ BRUSSELS/ ZURICH, Country, 18-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Gilde Buy Out Partners (Gilde) is pleased to announce that Maikel Wieland has joined Gilde as Head of Investor Relations and Co-investments. “Maikel has significant experience in investor relations,” said Ralph Wyss, … Read the full press release →

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Inflexion: UK luxury tour operator Scott Dunn to acquire Singapore-based tailor-made holiday operator Country Holidays

Posted on 16, January 2018 by

LONDON, 16-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Inflexion is pleased to announce that our portfolio company, award-winning UK luxury tour operator Scott Dunn, will accelerate its growth in the Asian market with the acquisition of Country Holidays, a leading Singapore-based tailor-made holiday operator. The deal … Read the full press release →

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GKN plc rejects unsolicited acquisition proposal from Melrose Industries PLC: terms fundamentally undervalue the Company and its prospects

Posted on 15, January 2018 by

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Kirk Kristiansen family investment arm KIRKBI to acquire KKR’s 49.8% stake in Välinge

Posted on 15, January 2018 by

The partnership with KIRKBI aims to further strengthen Välinge’s position as a leading industrial R&D company and flooring producer. Viken, Sweden, 15-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — KIRKBI, the holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family, has signed an agreement … Read the full press release →

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BNP Paribas Wealth Management 2018: Solid economic growth, timid inflation, less monetary support

Posted on 10, January 2018 by

Solid economic growth, timid inflation, less monetary support and the growing influence of new societal issues underpin the investment themes selected for 2018 by BNP Paribas Wealth Management’s strategists in the United States, Europe and Asia. These themes aim to guide … Read the full press release →

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FMO, OFID and OeEB sign USD 67.5 million syndicated loan to Lebanon and Gulf Bank (LGB BANK) for SMEs

Posted on 2, January 2018 by

THE HAGUE, 02-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The three development banks signed a USD 67.5 million loan to Lebanon and Gulf Bank (LGB BANK). In addition to the USD 32.5 million provided by FMO, OFID (the OPEC Fund for International Development) … Read the full press release →

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ING participated in Bank of Beijing (BoB) share offering with EUR 240 million

Posted on 2, January 2018 by

Amsterdam, 02-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — As announced on 25 April 2017, ING has participated in the private placement by Bank of Beijing (BoB) which has closed today (29 December 2017). BoB has issued 2.9 billion ordinary shares with a value of … Read the full press release →

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ECB’s SREP: Groupe BPCE is positioned well above the prudential capital requirements applicable in 2018

Posted on 28, December 2017 by

THE ECB HAS COMMUNICATED TO GROUPE BPCE ITS PRUDENTIAL CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS FOR 2018: PILLAR 2 “REQUIREMENT” REMAINS UNCHANGED PARIS, 28-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Groupe BPCE has received notification from the European Central Bank concerning the results of the Supervisory Review and … Read the full press release →

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Marc Vincent appointed Head of Corporate & Investment Banking at Natixis

Posted on 26, December 2017 by

PARIS, 26-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Marc Vincent has been appointed Head of Corporate & Investment Banking. He was Co-Head of Corporate & Investment Banking, alongside François Riahi, who is taking up new responsibilities within Groupe BPCE. Marc Vincent is a member … Read the full press release →

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Solar power: BP to acquire 43% stake in Lightsource for $200m

Posted on 19, December 2017 by

  BP to invest $200m in Lightsource over three years for a 43% stake in the business Lightsource is Europe’s largest solar development company, focused on the acquisition, development and long-term management of large-scale solar projects Lightsource to rebrand as … Read the full press release →

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Barco: change of the ownership structure of BarcoCFG joint venture for the Chinese cinema market

Posted on 8, December 2017 by

Regulated information Kortrijk, Belgium, 08-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Barco, the global leader in cinema technology, announced today that it has reached an agreement with China Film Co., Ltd. (“CFG or China Film Group”) to change the ownership structure of its … Read the full press release →

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Barco forms strategic joint venture with China Film Co., Appotronics and CITICPE

Posted on 8, December 2017 by

Regulated information Kortrijk, Belgium, 08-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Barco, the global leader in cinema technology, announced today that it has reached an agreement to enter into a strategic joint venture with China Film Co. Ltd (“CFG”), Appotronics and CITICPE. The … Read the full press release →

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