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Sarwjit Sambhi to succeed Mark Hodges as CEO Centrica Consumer and will join the Centrica Board as an Executive Director

Posted on 18, December 2018 by

WINDSOR, 18-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Centrica plc (the ‘Company’) announces that after nearly 4 years with the Company Mark Hodges, Chief Executive, Centrica Consumer will be leaving on 28th February 2019 to take up a new role as Chief Executive of … Read the full press release →

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Helaba to buy 100% of the shares in Dexia Kommunalbank Deutschland (DKD) for EUR 352 million

Posted on 14, December 2018 by

BRUSSELS, PARIS, FRANKFURT, 14-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Dexia and Helaba today announce that they have signed a sale and purchase agreement allowing Helaba to buy 100% of the shares in Dexia Kommunalbank Deutschland (DKD) for a total consideration of EUR 352 … Read the full press release →

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Zurich to nominate Jasmin Staiblin for a position on its Board

Posted on 14, December 2018 by

Election will take place at the next Annual General Meeting David Nish will not stand for re-election ZURICH, 14-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ms. Staiblin is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Alpiq, a leading Swiss energy services provider and electricity … Read the full press release →

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JAC Volkswagen Automotive Co., Ltd. held groundbreaking ceremony for the New Energy Passenger Vehicle Project R&D Centre located in Hefei, Anhui Province, China

Posted on 12, December 2018 by

The R&D centre will be located in Hefei and will focus on key areas such as electrification, connectivity and autonomous driving Thanks to the strong support of shareholders, among them SEAT, JAC Volkswagen will continue moving forward with its innovation-driven … Read the full press release →

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Aurubis AG will recommend a dividend of EUR 1.55 per share at the Annual General Meeting on February 28, 2019

Posted on 11, December 2018 by

Recommended dividend of € 1.55 per share is a 7 % increase compared to the previous year Aurubis achieves one of the best results in company history and fulfills its own forecast, which had been moved upward at the half-year … Read the full press release →

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Linde Intermediate Holding AG informed Linde Aktiengesellschaft of an increase of the cash compensation in the context of the envisaged cash merger squeeze-out

Posted on 11, December 2018 by

MUNICH, 11-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (10 December 2018), Linde Intermediate Holding AG (“Linde Intermediate”) informed the Executive Board of Linde Aktiengesellschaft (“Linde AG”) of an increase of the cash compensation to be paid in the context of the envisaged … Read the full press release →

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Eni: Mubadala Petroleum and BP entry into Nour North Sinai Offshore concession approved by the Egyptian Government

Posted on 10, December 2018 by

Egyptian Government approval for the sale of a 20% interest to Mubadala Petroleum and a 25% interest to BP out of Eni’s share in the Nour North Sinai Offshore exploratory concession has been granted. The approval follows the signing of … Read the full press release →

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Unilever to acquire the Health Food Drinks portfolio (GSK HFD) of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in Asia

Posted on 4, December 2018 by

LONDON/ ROTTERDAM, 04-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the Health Food Drinks portfolio (GSK HFD) of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in India, Bangladesh and 20 other predominantly Asian markets. The transaction consists of three elements: … Read the full press release →

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Safran CEO Philippe Petitcolin: We have delivered and even exceeded all our March 2016 ambitions

Posted on 30, November 2018 by

PARIS, 30-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Safran has delivered and even exceeded its March 2016 ambitions. Ideally positioned to capture growth from Aerospace & Defense markets thanks to leading Tier 1 positions. Strengthen market leadership by: Reinforcing its key leading positions as … Read the full press release →

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SEAT and Snam partner to support the implementation of natural gas and renewable gas infrastructure, research and development projects

Posted on 27, November 2018 by

The strategic agreement aims at supporting the implementation of CNG and bio-CNG infrastructure and research and development projects SEAT is the brand with the most comprehensive CNG vehicle lineup in Europe Snam is a European leader in gas infrastructure and … Read the full press release →

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Aegon subsidiary in the UK strengthened its existing partnership with Atos

Posted on 22, November 2018 by

THE HAGUE, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegon today announces that its subsidiary in the United Kingdom has strengthened its existing partnership with Atos, signing a 15-year contract to service and administer its Existing Business (non-platform customers). This will further improve … Read the full press release →

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Accenture acquired Stockholm-based provider of data-driven customer relationship management services Kaplan

Posted on 14, November 2018 by

Kaplan strengthens Accenture Interactive’s customer experience offerings and data-driven marketing capabilities in the Nordics STOCKHOLM, 14-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has acquired Stockholm-based Kaplan, a provider of data-driven customer relationship management services, that transforms customer experiences through strategic, analytical, technology, … Read the full press release →

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Brian Tyler to succeed John H. Hammergren as McKesson CEO

Posted on 5, November 2018 by

San Francisco, CA, USA, 05-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) today announced that John H. Hammergren, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO), has decided to retire, effective March 31, 2019. McKesson’s Board of Directors has unanimously selected Brian Tyler, … Read the full press release →

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BP upgrades U.S. onshore oil and gas portfolio with the completion of $10.5 billion acquisition of BHP assets

Posted on 1, November 2018 by

BP’s Lower 48 business changes name to BPX Energy, marking new era of growth HOUSTON, TX, USA, 01-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BP has completed the $10.5 billion acquisition of BHP’s U.S. unconventional assets in a landmark deal that will significantly upgrade … Read the full press release →

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G4S: The security team at Metro Itaquera Shopping mall has developed over 40 technical procedures to cover a range of potential situations that would require security interventions

Posted on 26, October 2018 by

G4S’s security teams have worked with São Paulo’s Metro Itaquera for almost a decade, using intelligence gathering to keep the busy metropolitan hub safe and secure. LONDON, 26-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — As well as welcoming and ensuring the safety of those who … Read the full press release →

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Groupe BPCE credit rating raised to A+ by S&P

Posted on 23, October 2018 by

PARIS, 23-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a similar move by Moody’s this June, the rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) announced a one-notch upgrade to its long-term credit rating on Groupe BPCE from A to A+, coupled with a stable outlook. … Read the full press release →

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Dr. Toralf Haag to succeed Stephan Schaller as President & CEO of Voith Group

Posted on 23, October 2018 by

Heidenheim, Germany, 23-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Stephan Schaller, President & CEO of Voith Group, will resign his office till 31st of October 2018 for personal reasons. As his successor, the Shareholders’ Committee has appointed Dr. Toralf Haag. Dr. Haag has … Read the full press release →

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Safran and Zodiac Aerospace sign an agreement for the merger of Zodiac Aerospace into Safran

Posted on 22, October 2018 by

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY IN THE UNITES STATES OF AMERICA PARIS, 22-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Safran (Euronext Paris : SAF) and Zodiac Aerospace today signed an agreement for the merger of Zodiac Aerospace into Safran, as announced on June 1, … Read the full press release →

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Alise joint venture wins €71 million contract to comprehensively implement the electrical architecture of Grand Paris Express Line 15 South

Posted on 19, October 2018 by

Comprehensive implementation of the line’s electrical architecture Contract value: €71 million Rueil-Malmaison Cedex – France, 19-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Alise joint venture led by VINCI Energies via its subsidiary SDEL Transport Grands Projets, in partnership with Eiffage Énergie Systèmes (50/50), … Read the full press release →

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Ambea to become the largest care provider in the Nordic region following the acquisition of Aleris Care in Norway, Sweden and Denmark

Posted on 19, October 2018 by

STOCKHOLM, 19-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ambea AB (publ) (“Ambea”), a former Triton III portfolio company today listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, have signed an agreement to acquire the care operations of Aleris in Norway, Sweden and Denmark (“Aleris Care”) . Following the … Read the full press release →

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Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC to become a significant minority investor in Nordic Aviation Capital

Posted on 18, October 2018 by

GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, is set to join NAC’s founder, Martin Møller and EQT VI as a significant minority investor in NAC The transaction will comprise a partial sale by the existing shareholders and new capital to further strengthen … Read the full press release →

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FINCANTIERI S.p.A.: Exit Offer has closed with valid acceptances of the Exit Offer of a total of 107,871,561 Vard shares

Posted on 18, October 2018 by

TRIESTE, 18-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — FINCANTIERI S.p.A. (“Fincantieri”) announces that, in relation to the exit offer (“Exit Offer“) by its subsidiary Fincantieri Oil & Gas S.p.A. (“Fincantieri O&G“) for all the issued ordinary shares in the capital of Vard Holdings Limited (“Vard”) other … Read the full press release →

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Prudential announces the appointment of Mike Evans as Chair of M&G Prudential

Posted on 2, October 2018 by

LONDON, 02-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Prudential plc today announces the appointment of Mike Evans as Chair of M&G Prudential in preparation for its planned demerger. He joins the Board of M&G Prudential with immediate effect. Mr Evans has 36 years … Read the full press release →

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FMO closes USD 15 million loan for Bancop to support job creation by productive SMEs in Paraguay

Posted on 27, September 2018 by

The HAGUE, 27-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — FMO has closed a USD 15 million loan for Banco Para la Comercialización y la Producción, Bancop S.A. (“Bancop”) in Paraguay, to support job creation by productive SMEs. Bancop is a member of the … Read the full press release →

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Anglo American announces changes to its Board and Committee

Posted on 27, September 2018 by

LONDON, 27-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc (“Anglo American” or “the Company”) announces a number of changes to the roles of its non-executive directors following the decisions of Sir Philip Hampton and Jack Thompson to step down from the Board … Read the full press release →

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Rolls-Royce to retrofit the entire Alpha Trains railcar fleet to MTU hybrid drive systems

Posted on 21, September 2018 by

Letter of intent regarding the hybridisation of Talent, Coradia Lint and Desiro vehicles Intention is to retrofit the entire diesel fleet (in excess of 140 vehicles) operated by Alpha Trains West Sussex, England, 21-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce and Alpha Trains … 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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Peter Goldschmidt succeeded Claudio Albrecht as the Chief Executive Officer of STADA Arzneimittel AG

Posted on 13, September 2018 by

Goldschmidt: “I look forward to working with the highly experienced team at STADA and continuing the Group’s long-term growth” Supervisory Board Chairman von Au: “Goldschmidt is the right man that STADA needs to ensure the Group successfully retains its strong … 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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Deutsche Bank marks its 40th anniversary in South Korea and Thailand

Posted on 6, September 2018 by

FRANKFURT, 06-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At the beginning of September 1978, Deutsche Bank’s representation in East Asia was expanded considerably with the opening of branches in the South Korean capital Seoul and Thailand’s capital Bangkok. However, the branches operated under the … Read the full press release →

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The deal granting Nestlé the perpetual rights to market Starbucks Consumer Packaged Goods and Foodservice products globally closed

Posted on 28, August 2018 by

Vevey, Switzerland/ Seattle, WA, USA, 28-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Nestlé and Starbucks Corporation today announced the closing of the deal granting Nestlé the perpetual rights to market Starbucks Consumer Packaged Goods and Foodservice products globally, outside of the company’s coffee shops. … Read the full press release →

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DNV GL issues the world’s first project certificate for photovoltaic (PV) power plants to CLP India’s Veltoor Solar Power Project in Telangana, India

Posted on 24, August 2018 by

TELANGANA, India, 24-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV GL, issued the world’s first project certificate for photovoltaic (PV) power plants to CLP India’s Veltoor Solar Power Project in Telangana, India. The project is owned by SE solar Ltd (SPV of Suzlon Energy … Read the full press release →

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Three and EE joint venture MBNL extended its network managed services contract with Ericsson

Posted on 22, August 2018 by

MBNL, the network-sharing joint venture between UK mobile operators Three and EE, has extended its network managed services contract with Ericsson for a further two years, for the delivery of Design, Plan and Deploy projects. STOCKHOLM, 22-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release →

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Specialist regeneration developer and investor U+I appointed a member of Mayor of London’s new London Development Panel (LDP)

Posted on 17, August 2018 by

U+I ONE OF 29 PANEL MEMBERS SELECTED AS PART OF LONDON MAYOR’S PLAN TO SPEED UP HOUSING DELIVERY. LONDON, 17-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today named specialist regeneration developer and investor U+I as a … Read the full press release →

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Aegon to sell its businesses in Czech Republic and Slovakia to NN Group for EUR 155 million

Posted on 16, August 2018 by

The HAGUE, 16-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Aegon has agreed to sell its businesses in Czech Republic and Slovakia for EUR 155 million to NN Group. The transaction is consistent with Aegon’s strategic objective to optimize its portfolio and capital allocation … Read the full press release →

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EBRD invests EUR 100 million in a new seven-year €550 million bond issue by the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH)

Posted on 15, August 2018 by

EBRD invests €100 million in new bond issue of Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH) BEH to refinance its 2013 issue and continue supporting liberalisation of electricity sector Largest corporate bond with longest tenor will deepen capital market LONDON, 15-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ … 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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Iain Mackay will be GSK’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO); he also joins GSK Board

Posted on 14, August 2018 by

Brentford, United Kingdom, 14-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — GlaxoSmithKline plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) today announced that Iain Mackay has been appointed GSK’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He has also been appointed as an Executive Director to the GSK Board. Mr Mackay will … 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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Airbus Defence and Space to support the System Design and Risk Management phase for Telesat’s LEO satellite constellation

Posted on 9, August 2018 by

TOULOUSE, 09-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Defence and Space has been selected by Telesat as a major industrial partner to support their System Design and Risk Management phase for Telesat’s LEO constellation now in development. Under the terms of the contract, … Read the full press release →

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