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PSA Group Welcomes Opel/Vauxhall

Posted on 7, March 2017 by

Establishes PSA Group as #2 in Europe. This strong and balanced presence in its home markets will serve as the basis of profitable growth worldwide Joint venture in auto financing with BNP Paribas to support development of Opel/Vauxhall brands €2.2 … Read the full press release →

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Vienna Initiative to Promote Investment Diversification in CESEE through New Working Group

Posted on 7, March 2017 by

LONDON, 07-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Vienna Initiative has agreed to establish a Working Group on Capital Markets Union. This follows the European Union’s push to strengthen Capital Markets which will have a major impact on financing of investment and sustaining growth … Read the full press release →

Posted in Banks, Croatia, Economy, European Union, Financial, Luxembourg

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Informal Sector Poses Biggest Challenge to Economic Growth of Western Balkans

Posted on 7, March 2017 by

Grey economy, politics, taxes and electricity named as obstacles to business LONDON, 07-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Countries in the Western Balkans have strong growth potential, which can be realised with the right investment and a better business environment. But life … Read the full press release →

Posted in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Economy, European Union, Financial, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Telecom

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Lloyd’s indicates support as it awaits completion of Standard Life And Aberdeen merger

Posted on 7, March 2017 by

LONDON, 07-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Lloyds Banking Group (Lloyds) notes the announcement of the proposed all-share merger of Standard Life plc and Aberdeen Asset Management plc (Aberdeen). Lloyds has provided Standard Life and Aberdeen non-binding indications of support in its capacity … Read the full press release →

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GasTerra announces the appointment of Annie Krist as new CEO

Posted on 28, February 2017 by

She succeeds Gertjan Lankhorst who resigned from this position on 1 January. GRONINGEN, 28-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The General Meeting of Shareholders of GasTerra has appointed Annie Krist (57) as CEO of GasTerra. She succeeds Gertjan Lankhorst who resigned from … Read the full press release →

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Bonduelle to acquire the #1 producer of single-serve salad bowls in the U.S.

Posted on 28, February 2017 by

Villeneuve d’Ascq, France, 28-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Bonduelle, the world leader of ready-to-eat vegetables, present in canned, frozen, fresh cut and delicatessen has executed an agreement to acquire Ready Pac Foods, the U.S. market leader in single serve salad bowls. Based … Read the full press release →

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BAE Systems plc appoints Charles Woodburn as the new CEO; Ian King to retire on 30 June 2017

Posted on 22, February 2017 by

Ian King, Chief Executive, BAE Systems plc, has today informed the Board that he will retire on 30 June 2017. Farnborough, United Kingdom, 22-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board has also today confirmed that Charles Woodburn, currently Chief Operating Officer, … Read the full press release →

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Versalis and Genomatica bio-butadiene wins Tire Technology International Award for Excellence and Innovation

Posted on 16, February 2017 by

San Donato Milanese (Milano), 16-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The bio-butadiene (bio-BDE) technology developed by Versalis (Eni) in partnership with Genomatica has been named winner of the Environmental Achievement of the Year within the “Tire Technology International Awards for Excellence and Innovation”, … Read the full press release →

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Eni completes sale of 10% stake in the Shorouk concession, offshore Egypt to BP

Posted on 15, February 2017 by

Cairo (Egypt), 15-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni’s CEO, Claudio Descalzi, Bob Dudley, CEO of BP, and   the Egyptian Minister of Petroleum, Tarek El Molla signed a deed completing the sale to BP of a 10% stake in the Shorouk concession, offshore … Read the full press release →

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Eurazeo and InfraVia become share holders of Fonroche Solaire’s business

Posted on 6, February 2017 by

PARIS, 06-Feb-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On February 2, 2017, the shareholders of Fonroche, a key player in the renewable energy sector, announced the spin-off of the company’s businesses into two separate groups: – Geothermal and biogas activities, kept entirely by the … Read the full press release →

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Johnson & Johnson to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Actelion for $280 per share payable in U.S. dollars

Posted on 26, January 2017 by

In the previous press release the companies omitted the cash amount with which R&D NewCo will launch. This has now been rectified and noted as CHF 1 billion. Actelion Shareholders to Receive $280 Per Actelion Share in All-Cash Tender Offer to … Read the full press release →

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Eni among the 2017 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World

Posted on 23, January 2017 by

This recognition reaffirms Eni’s constant commitment to sustainable development and ensuring the responsible management of its business. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 23-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni’s position was confirmed among the 2017 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World. The … Read the full press release →

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Eni now operator in PL900 in the Barents Sea

Posted on 23, January 2017 by

These awards confirm Eni’s long-term strategy and commitment to the exploration of the Norwegian Continental shelf. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 23-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni has been awarded three licenses by Norway’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy as part of the … Read the full press release →

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Renata Jungo Brüngger appointed to the Supervisory Board of Munich Re

Posted on 16, January 2017 by

MUNICH, 16-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Renata Jungo Brüngger (55) has been appointed to the Supervisory Board of Munich Re with effect from 3 January 2017. The Amtsgericht (Local Court) in Munich appointed Jungo Brüngger as the successor to Wolfgang Mayrhuber, who resigned his … Read the full press release →

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EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti initiates high level discussions with private philanthropic organisations in United States

Posted on 12, January 2017 by

Sir Suma Chakrabarti has meetings in Washington and New York LONDON, 12-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Sir Suma Chakrabarti, has concluded a visit to the United States to initiate high level discussions … Read the full press release →

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DCNS and the SPI fund of Bpifrance create DCNS Energies a new industrial player in Marine Renewable Energies

Posted on 10, January 2017 by

DCNS, the European leader in naval defence and the SPI fund (“Société de Projets Industriels” / Industrial Projects Company), financed by the “Programme d’Investissements d’Avenir” (Investments Programme for the Future) and managed by Bpifrance, today announced the creation of DCNS … Read the full press release →

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ABLV Bank increases its share capital with special purpose by issuing 300 000 employee shares

Posted on 5, January 2017 by

RIGA, 05-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On 29 December 2016, during the Extraordinary Meeting of Shareholders of ABLV Bank, AS a decision was made to increase the bank’s share capital with a special purpose by issuing 300 000 employee shares. Following the … Read the full press release →

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Sanofi Pasteur and MSD to separately pursue their own vaccine strategies in Europe

Posted on 3, January 2017 by

PARIS, 03-Jan-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi and its vaccines global business unit Sanofi Pasteur confirmed today the end of their vaccine joint-venture with MSD (known as Merck & Co. Inc., in the United States and Canada), Sanofi Pasteur MSD (SPMSD). … Read the full press release →

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Eni signs two new concession agreements for the North El Hammad and North Ras El Esh in Egyptian Mediterranean Sea

Posted on 30, December 2016 by

San Donato Milanese (Milan), 30-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — San Donato Milanese (Milan), 27 December 2016 – Eni signed today two new concession agreements for the North El Hammad and North Ras El Esh, located in the shallow waters in Egyptian Mediterranean … Read the full press release →

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Leonardo-Finmeccanica corporate events calendar for 2017

Posted on 23, December 2016 by

ROMA, 23-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Leonardo-Finmeccanica informs that the annual calendar of corporate events for the year 2017 is as follows: – Wednesday 15 March – Board of Directors: Draft Annual Report for 2016 – From Tuesday 2 to Friday 12 … Read the full press release →

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ALECTIA / NIRAS merger to create new major player in the consulting engineering industry

Posted on 22, December 2016 by

The merger will create a new major player in the consulting engineering industry. With over 2,000 employees globally, the merged company is ready for continued growth – especially abroad. Virum, Denmark, 22-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — With the merger of ALECTIA and … Read the full press release →

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DekaBank provides EUR131.6 million portfolio financing for Gramercy Property Europe plc in Germany

Posted on 20, December 2016 by

FRANKFURT AM MAI, 20-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — DekaBank has arranged and underwritten a EUR131.6 million portfolio financing for Gramercy Property Europe plc in Germany. The portfolio consists of eight logistics properties extending to a total of 391,000m² located in various established … Read the full press release →

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CapMan Plc schedule for share subscriptions with 2013 A and 2013 B stock options for 2017

Posted on 19, December 2016 by

Listing schedule for 2017 for share subscriptions based on CapMan Plc 2013 A and 2013 B stock options CapMan Plc has confirmed the schedule for share subscriptions with 2013 A and 2013 B stock options for the year 2017. HELSINKI, … Read the full press release →

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Imerys to acquire Kerneos

Posted on 19, December 2016 by

World leader in calcium aluminate-based high-performance binders  Extension of specialty minerals offering for industry in growth, complementary markets  Close fit with Imerys’ business model  A rapidly value-creating acquisition PARIS, 19-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Less than two years after … Read the full press release →

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Berwin Leighton Paisner advises Golden Square Energy on sale of FiT Wind Portfolio to Pension Infrastructure Platform

Posted on 16, December 2016 by

LONDON, 16-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — International law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has advised Golden Square Energy (GSE) on the c. £93m sale of its FiT Wind Portfolio to the Pension Infrastructure Platform (PiP). The portfolio of 31 assets, with a … Read the full press release →

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Vallourec announces the completion of Value 16 capital increase reserved for employees worldwide

Posted on 15, December 2016 by

Vallourec announces the completion of Value 16, a capital increase reserved for employees worldwide. Boulogne-Billancourt (France), 15-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Vallourec today announces the completion of Value 16, a capital increase reserved for employees worldwide. Close to 10,000 employees, in … Read the full press release →

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Rosneft buys 30% participating interest in Shourouk Concession, offshore Egypt from Eni

Posted on 14, December 2016 by

San Donato Milanese (Milan), 14-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The agreed conditions include a consideration of 1,125 million US dollars and the pro quota reimbursement of past expenditures, which amount so far at approximately 450 million US dollars. In addition, Rosneft … Read the full press release →

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Anglo American: rough diamond sales value for De Beers’ 10th sales cycle of 2016 at $418 million

Posted on 13, December 2016 by

LONDON, 13-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Anglo American plc announces the value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auction Sales) for De Beers’ tenth sales cycle of 2016, amounting to $418 million, compared with the $476 million value of the … Read the full press release →

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RWE Power on 13th amendment to Nuclear Energy Act: With today’s decision by the highest German court we have gained certainty for our company

Posted on 9, December 2016 by

Certainty for companies and owners COLOGNE, 09-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In its decision today, the German Federal Constitutional Court determined that the constitutional complaint filed by RWE Power AG against the 13th amendment to the German Nuclear Energy Act was partly … Read the full press release →

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Borsa Italiana S.p.A. approved the listing of the EXOR NV ordinary shares on the Mercato Telematico Azionario (MTA)

Posted on 8, December 2016 by

MILAN, 08-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In connection with the cross-border merger of EXOR S.p.A. (“EXOR”) with and into EXOR HOLDING N.V. (a Dutch wholly owned subsidiary of EXOR which will, upon effectiveness of the Merger, be renamed EXOR N.V. (“EXOR NV”)) … Read the full press release →

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EBRD to announce new €400m financing package for small-scale renewable energy and resource efficiency projects in Turkey

Posted on 6, December 2016 by

LONDON, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will announce a new €400 million financing package for small-scale renewable energy and resource efficiency projects in Turkey in a Sustainable Energy Excellence Awards Ceremony on 7 … Read the full press release →

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EBRD to publish its latest Life in Transition Survey on 13 December

Posted on 6, December 2016 by

Report is a unique barometer of people’s hopes, fears and aspirations in over 30 countries LONDON, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — On 13 December, the EBRD will publish its latest Life in Transition Survey (LiTS), a unique series of reports that lay … Read the full press release →

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EBRD loans €15m to Romania’s second-largest city for 50 new buses with low carbon emissions

Posted on 5, December 2016 by

€15 million to improve commute and reduce pollution in Romania’s second-largest city LONDON, 05-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing a €15 million loan to the city of Iasi for the acquisition of 50 … Read the full press release →

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Tunis: Eni signs with Entreprise Tunisienne d’Activités Pétrolières (ETAP) for generating energy from renewable sources

Posted on 30, November 2016 by

Eni signed today in Tunis a cooperation agreement for the development of projects generating energy from renewable sources. The agreement strengthens the relations between Eni and ETAP, facilitates the development of new business opportunities and contributes to the energy development … Read the full press release →

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Eni to sell 10% stake in the supergiant gas field Zohr to BP

Posted on 30, November 2016 by

Eni has agreed to sell to BP a 10% participating interest in the Shorouk Concession, offshore Egypt, where the supergiant gas field Zohr is located. The deal was struck for 375 million USD and a 150 million USD pro-quota reimbursement … Read the full press release →

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G4S Australia & New Zealand now a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace

Posted on 28, November 2016 by

LONDON, 28-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — G4S Australia & New Zealand is proud to announce that it is now a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. G4S Australia & New Zealand is proud to announce that it is now a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace. … Read the full press release →

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Not-for-profit water company Welsh Water completes £1 million project work for Hereford’s wastewater system

Posted on 23, November 2016 by

WALES, 23-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Welsh Water has completed work on a project worth almost £1 million which will boost the performance of Hereford’s wastewater system. The £950,000 project work by the not-for-profit water company saw parts of the network in … Read the full press release →

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Rabobank’s vision ‘Make sustainable palm oil the norm’ presented to Lilianne Ploumen, Minister of Foreign Trade, in Jakarta

Posted on 22, November 2016 by

JAKARTA, Indonesia, 22-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — There is both potential and urgency in the palm oil sector to achieve the transformation to sustainably produced palm oil. Rabobank would like to make an active contribution to this process, in conference with her … Read the full press release →

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ABLV Group renames few of its companies

Posted on 21, November 2016 by

RIGA, 21-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — For the purpose of administrative optimization of ABLV Group, several changes were performed in November 2016. Keeping structural reorganization of ABLV Group companies, few of them were renamed. Subsidiaries of Pillar Investment Group, AS were renamed … Read the full press release →

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Nokia sets key financial and strategic targets at Capital Markets Day 2016

Posted on 16, November 2016 by

Higher returns through focused growth: Nokia sets key financial and strategic targets at Capital Markets Day 2016 BARCELONA, 16-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nokia today outlined its vision and strategic priorities for ensuring sustainable growth in its core businesses and tapping new … Read the full press release →

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