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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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Piraeus Bank Group earns Guarantees of Origin Certificate

Posted on 25, January 2018 by

ATHENS, 25-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — By making use of the System of Guarantees of Origin, which is the only electricity tracking instrument in Greece that certifies the origin of the consumed electricity, Piraeus Bank Group received for the first time Guarantees … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Greece, Management

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Rio Tinto and the Government of Mongolia strengthen relationship by setting up a joint working group to create long-term sustainable solutions

Posted on 25, January 2018 by

LONDON, 25-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Prime Minister of Mongolia U. Khurelsukh and other government representatives and Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques met in Ulaanbaatar today to progress their partnership. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen the relationship by … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Economy, Government, Industrial, Metals and Minerals, United Kingdom

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Bertelsmann opens applications for its “Udacity Data Science Scholarship Program

Posted on 24, January 2018 by

15,000 scholarships for innovative Udacity online courses Top 1,500 students receive one of three Nanodegree programs with the online education platform Applications accepted until April 22, 2018 Joint initiative with Google and Udacity recognized by EU Commission Gütersloh, Germany, 24-Jan-2018 … Read the full press release →

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ANECON becomes Nagarro

Posted on 24, January 2018 by

On the company’s 20th anniversary, the owners of the Austrian IT service provider ANECON gave themselves a very special present. On January 8, they signed the contract to join Nagarro and secure their future VIENNA, 24-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Vienna, … Read the full press release →

Posted in Austria, Denmark, Germany, Internet & Online, Management, News, Norway, Technology

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VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft AG to explore strategic options for its oil and gas exploration and production business in Norway and Denmark

Posted on 19, January 2018 by

LEIPZIG, 19-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of VNG Group’s strategic programme “VNG 2030+”, VNG – Verbundnetz Gas Aktiengesellschaft (VNG AG) will explore strategic options for its oil and gas exploration and production business in Norway and Denmark, VNG Norge AS … 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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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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Posted in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Business, Industrial, Technology, United Kingdom

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E.ON SE to tender its 170,720,340 Uniper SE shares into Fortum’s public takeover offer

Posted on 9, January 2018 by

ESPOO, 09-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON SE has today (08 January 2018) announced that it has decided to tender its 170,720,340 Uniper SE shares, corresponding to 46.65% of shares and voting rights, into Fortum’s public takeover offer. Furthermore, E.ON announced that … Read the full press release →

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Sinopec to use Eni’s EST technology for the construction of refining plant in China

Posted on 9, January 2018 by

San Donato Milanese (MI), 09-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni has sold the licence and basic engineering project to the Chinese company Sinopec, for the construction of a refining plant based on the Eni Slurry Technology (EST).  The plant will be built at … Read the full press release →

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VINCI signs share purchase agreement with investment services provider as part of its share buyback programme

Posted on 4, January 2018 by

Rueil-Malmaison Cedex – France, 04-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — As part of the implementation of its share buyback programme, VINCI signed a share purchase agreement with an investment services provider on 2 January 2018. According to the agreement, the investment services provider … Read the full press release →

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Glencore plc completes the sale of 51% interest in HG Storage International Limited (HGSI) to HNA Innovation Finance Group Co., Limited

Posted on 3, January 2018 by

Baar, Switzerland, 03-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Glencore plc (Glencore) is pleased to announce it has completed the sale of a 51% interest in HG Storage International Limited (HGSI) to HNA Innovation Finance Group Co., Limited (HNA), a transaction which was announced … 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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Number of votes in AB Volvo changes due to Series A to Series B shares conversion

Posted on 2, January 2018 by

GOTHENBURG, 02-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The number of votes in AB Volvo has changed due to the conversion of a total of 2 595 454 Series A shares to a total of 2 594 454 Series B shares. The conversions were implemented with the … 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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EBRD provides US$ 85 million loan to finance renewable energy and resource efficiency projects in Turkey

Posted on 29, December 2017 by

New funds to finance investments in the private sector LONDON, 29-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In response to growing demand for green energy the EBRD is providing a US$ 85 million loan to Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası (TSKB) to finance private mid-cap companies investing … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Investment, Turkey, United Kingdom

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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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Roche to fully acquire Ignyta for US$ 1.7 billion in an all-cash transaction

Posted on 27, December 2017 by

Roche to acquire Ignyta for US$ 27.00 per share Ignyta’s investigational medicine entrectinib, a selective CNS-active tyrosine-kinase inhibitor being developed for tumours that harbor ROS1 or NTRK fusions, to expand Roche’s portfolio of oncology medicines BASEL, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola’s subsidiary Neoenergia won wind power tender for 295 megawatts (MW) in Brazil

Posted on 27, December 2017 by

BILBAO, 27-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Iberdrola, through its subsidiary Neoenergia, was awarded 295 megawatts (MW) at the last wind power tender held by Brazil’s National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel). This is a major first step for Iberdrola in Brazil, after the … Read the full press release →

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thyssenkrupp and trade union IG Metall reach agreement for the planned 50/50 joint venture with Tata Steel Europe

Posted on 27, December 2017 by

thyssenkrupp agrees with employee representatives on conclusion of a collective agreement Collective agreement contains assurances on site and employment continuation and investment Agreement enables thyssenkrupp to implement its strategic and operational goals for the joint venture IG Metall collective bargaining … Read the full press release →

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Board changes at Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG (RBIK) and Robert Bosch GmbH

Posted on 18, December 2017 by

Dr. Siegfried Dais steps down from Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG. Prof. Stefan Asenkerschbaumer to replace Dais. Alfred Löckle to retire from the supervisory board of Robert Bosch GmbH. Hartwig Geisel to become new deputy chairman of the supervisory board. Karin … Read the full press release →

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Verimi welcomes new partner Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) a market leader for the validation of payment transactions, identification, connectivity and data

Posted on 14, December 2017 by

Giesecke+Devrient becomes new shareholder Pre-version of product tested in piloting phase Shareholder agreement signed in Berlin BERLIN, 14-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The new European identification, registration and data platform Verimi welcomes further support: Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), world market leader for the validation … Read the full press release →

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Eni successfully drills Tecoalli 2 well in offshore Mexico boosts hydrocarbon in place estimate for Area 1 to 2.0 billion barrels

Posted on 14, December 2017 by

San Donato Milanese (Milan), 14-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni successfully drilled the Tecoalli 2 well, in the shallow waters of the Campeche Bay, offshore Mexico. Thanks to the results of this well and the revision of the reservoir models of the … Read the full press release →

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Eni completes sale of 25 percent indirect interest in Mozambique Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin to ExxonMobil

Posted on 14, December 2017 by

Eni has completed today the sale of a 25 percent indirect interest in the natural gas-rich Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin to ExxonMobil Development Africa B.V. (“ExxonMobil”). The terms of the sale, agreed in March 2017, include a payment … Read the full press release →

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Lemminkäinen and YIT merger completion will be possible on 1 February 2018, at the earliest

Posted on 12, December 2017 by

This stock exchange release may not be published or distributed, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in or into Canada, Australia, Hong Kong, South Africa, Japan or any other country where such publication or distribution would violate applicable … Read the full press release →

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Saxo Bank’s 10 ‘Outrageous Predictions’ for 2018: Fed; Bank of Japan; China; Volatility; US 2018 election; EU; Bitcoin; South Africa; Tencent; Apple

Posted on 11, December 2017 by

2018 will be a true roller coaster ride compared to an outrageously placid 2017 COPENHAGEN, 11-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has today released its 10 ‘Outrageous Predictions’ for 2018. The predictions focus on … Read the full press release →

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University of Twente: Fraunhofer Project Center to develop special micro assembly machine for photonic chips

Posted on 11, December 2017 by

ENSCHEDE, the NETHERLANDS, 11-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Fraunhofer Project Center, on the campus of the University of Twente in The Netherlands, will develop a special micro assembly machine for photonic chips. This is an important step, moving from small series … Read the full press release →

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MBNL extends network managed services contract with Ericsson

Posted on 5, December 2017 by

Network-sharing joint venture between Three and EE extends network managed services contract for a further two years from June 2018 to May 2020 Ericsson remains responsible for central operations, network performance and optimization, field services and multi-vendor spare parts management … Read the full press release →

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ViiV Healthcare begins phase III study on long-acting two-drug regimen in virally suppressed adults with HIV-1 infection

Posted on 29, November 2017 by

The ATLAS-2M study will evaluate injections every two months in virally suppressed patients LONDON, 29-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (27 November 2017) ViiV Healthcare, the global specialist HIV company majority owned by GSK, with Pfizer Inc. and Shionogi Limited as shareholders, … Read the full press release →

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EQT Mid Market announces partnership with Epidemic Sound

Posted on 24, November 2017 by

EQT Mid Market joins forces with Epidemic Sound, a new breed of music company that collaborates with musicians all over the world to produce quality music that soundtracks everything from TV and film productions to online videos on YouTube or … Read the full press release →

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Eni and FCA to develop research projects and technological applications to reduce CO2 emissions from road transport vehicles

Posted on 23, November 2017 by

The agreement, which focuses on new technological applications for sustainable mobility, was signed at the Palazzo Chigi in Rome, in the presence of the Prime Minister, Paolo Gentiloni, by the chief executives of the two companies, Claudio Descalzi and Sergio … Read the full press release →

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Jochen Schmitz to succeed Thomas Rathmann as CFO of Siemens Healthineers

Posted on 13, November 2017 by

Thomas Rathmann leaves company Preparations for public listing on schedule MUNICH, 13-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Jochen Schmitz (51) has been appointed CFO of Siemens Healthineers, effective December 1, 2017. Schmitz, who is currently head of Accounting, Reporting and Controlling for … Read the full press release →

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The Linde Group launches new e-marketplace for plant operators: LINDE PLANTSERV™ portal

Posted on 13, November 2017 by

LINDE PLANTSERV™ portal for rapid identification and ordering of spare parts  Digital technology paves the way for new services and more efficient plant operations  New, integrated service: Linde Engineering supports customers during the entire plant lifecycle PULLACH, 13-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

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EBRD President Suma Chakrabarti met with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker

Posted on 10, November 2017 by

Focus on cooperation with EU and green finance ahead of December summit LONDON, 10-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) President Sir Suma Chakrabarti held high-level talks with officials from the European Union (EU) on 7 November. President Chakrabarti had meetings … Read the full press release →

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EBRD: joint programme to support energy efficiency investment in the residential housing sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 9, November 2017 by

Bank and partners step up energy investment in residential housing sector LONDON, 09-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD, the European Union (EU) and the Austrian Federal Ministry of Finance have launched a joint programme to support energy efficiency investment in the residential housing sector in Bosnia … Read the full press release →

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Royal Philips commences EUR 150 million share repurchase program

Posted on 1, November 2017 by

AMSTERDAM, 01-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced that it is initiating a share repurchase program for an amount of up to EUR 150 million to cover its obligations arising from its long-term incentive and employee stock … Read the full press release →

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Infront Sports & Media: LGT to back Champions Hockey League (CHL) over the next two seasons

Posted on 31, October 2017 by

International private banking and asset management group inks deal covering next two seasons ZUG, 31-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — LGT has signed a major agreement to back the Champions Hockey League (CHL) over the next two seasons. The deal was negotiated … Read the full press release →

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Maria Enrica Spinardi resigns as permanent Statutory Auditor of UniCredit S.p.A.

Posted on 30, October 2017 by

MILAN, 30-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — UniCredit S.p.A. informs you that today Ms. Maria Enrica Spinardi resigned, for reasons related to her family commitments, from her office as permanent Statutory Auditor of the Company, with immediate effect. Ms. Antonella Bientinesi, who was … Read the full press release →

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Spanish operator Red Eléctrica becomes shareholder in Coreso

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 27-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Red Eléctrica, as the transmission grid manager and operator of the Spanish high-voltage electricity system, has joined and become a shareholder in Coreso, the coordinating body for regional security, joining the TSOs from Belgium (Elia), France … Read the full press release →

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EBRD, EU and the UN FAO to help wool and cashmere production in Mongolia

Posted on 11, October 2017 by

From goat to cashmere coat LONDON, 11-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Mongolia’s grasslands are an ideal playground for several million cashmere goats, sheep and yaks. Their world-renown wool means big business: it provides an income for around 400,000 herders, so it should … Read the full press release →

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