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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 →

Posted in Business, Finland, Investment, Management, Technology, Telecom

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Nokia Board of Directors to commence a share repurchase program

Posted on 15, November 2016 by

ESPOO, 15-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In line with the EUR 7 billion capital structure optimization program announced earlier, the Nokia Board of Directors has resolved to commence a share repurchase program (the “Program”) under the authorization granted by the Nokia Annual … Read the full press release →

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Jacobs Douwe Egberts BV’s Sapphire Investments BV to acquire leading pan-Asian integrated instant food and beverage brand owner and manufacturer Super Group for S$1.45 billion

Posted on 7, November 2016 by

JDE makes a pre-conditional offer for all of Super Group Ltd for S$1.30 per share in cash, backed by irrevocable commitments representing 60% of shares issued SINGAPORE, 07-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Super Group Ltd (SGX : S10.SI) (“Super Group”) and Sapphire … Read the full press release →

Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Investment, Netherlands

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Outotec to continue Employee Share Savings Plan for the calendar year 2017

Posted on 1, November 2016 by

ESPOO, 01-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Outotec’s Board of Directors has decided to continue Outotec’s Employee Share Savings Plan (announced on September 25, 2012) for the calendar year 2017. The Plan commenced on January 1, 2013 and has continued for four saving … Read the full press release →

Posted in Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals

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Investor AB: Ericsson’s Board of Directors to appoint Börje Ekholm as new CEO

Posted on 27, October 2016 by

STOCKHOLM, 27-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — As announced today, Ericsson’s Board of Directors has appointed Börje Ekholm as new CEO, effective January 16, 2017. As a main owner of Ericsson, Investor fully supports this appointment. In order to further align the CEO’s … Read the full press release →

Posted in Management, Sweden, Technology, Telecom

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Daimler AG 3Q2016: 754,100 cars and commercial vehicles sold worldwide

Posted on 21, October 2016 by

Unit sales 5% above prior-year level at 754,100 vehicles Revenue up by 4% to €38.6 billion Significant increase in Group EBIT to €4,037 million (Q3 2015: €3,661 million) Group EBIT adjusted for special items at highest level to date of … Read the full press release →

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EBRD and EU launch programme to support farmers in Tajikistan

Posted on 20, October 2016 by

First stage to help replace obsolete machinery in primary agriculture as MFI Arvand becomes first partner in the programme LONDON, 20-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD and the EU have launched a new €42 million (US$ 46.5 million) programme to support … Read the full press release →

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Eni: First batch of export crude oil shipped from the onshore processing plant of the giant Kashagan oil field

Posted on 17, October 2016 by

Eni announces that the first batch of export crude oil has been shipped from the onshore processing plant of the giant Kashagan oil field. Following the successful pipelines replacement, the field has been recently re-opened. Production is expected to gradually … Read the full press release →

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Eni: Naming ceremony of the “Armada Olombendo” floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel held in Singapore

Posted on 17, October 2016 by

Eni announces that today in Singapore was held the ceremony of the “Armada Olombendo” floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel, which will operate offshore Angola. The FPSO will soon be ready to sail to its final destination. SINGAPORE, 17-Oct-2016 … Read the full press release →

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Nomination Committee Members for Skanska’s 2017 Annual General Meeting appointed

Posted on 5, October 2016 by

STOCKHOLM, 05-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The members of the Nomination Committee for Skanska’s Annual General Meeting in 2017 have now been appointed. In accordance with decision by the Annual General Meeting, Skanska’s Nomination Committee shall consist of five members. The members … Read the full press release →

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Achmea announces the appointment of Michel Lamie as CFO and to its Executive Board

Posted on 30, September 2016 by

ZEIST, 30-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Achmea has appointed Michel Lamie (50) to Achmea’s Executive Board with effect from 1 January 2017. He will succeed Huub Arendse as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in April 2017 following the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. … Read the full press release →

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Henkel celebrates its 140th anniversary

Posted on 26, September 2016 by

Düsseldorf, 26-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — One hundred and forty years ago, on September 26, 1876, Fritz Henkel founded the company Henkel & Cie with two business partners in Aachen. Having become its sole owner, he moved the firm’s headquarters to Düsseldorf … Read the full press release →

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Shareholder representatives appointed to DONG Energy’s Nomination Committee

Posted on 23, September 2016 by

The annual appointment of shareholder representatives to DONG Energy’s Nomination Committee has been completed. FREDERICIA, Denmark, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The following shareholder representatives have been appointed to DONG Energy’s Nomination Committee: Rasmus Lønborg (appointed by the Danish Ministry of Finance) … Read the full press release →

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EY Bank Relevance Index: Retail banks scored just 75.1 out of a maximum value of 100

Posted on 21, September 2016 by

40% of consumers report decreased dependence on their bank The average bank relevance score stands at 75.1 out of a possible 100 Trust in banks lags behind digital-only banks, FinTechs and supermarkets offering banking services LONDON, 21-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Forty … Read the full press release →

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Eni successfully resumed exploration activities onshore Tunisia in the Sahara desert

Posted on 20, September 2016 by

The company has just completed operations on the discovery well Laarich East-1, located in the MLD (Makhrouga-Laarich-Debbech) license. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 20-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni has successfully resumed exploration activities onshore Tunisia in the Sahara desert, approximately 700 kilometers … Read the full press release →

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E.ON completes Uniper spin-off

Posted on 14, September 2016 by

Uniper SE successfully listed on the stock exchange Spin-off completed on schedule Düsseldorf, Germany, 14-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — E.ON has completed the Uniper spin-off as planned. Today, the shares of Uniper SEwere traded on the Frankfurt stock exchange for the … Read the full press release →

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Bayer to acquire Monsanto for USD 128 per share

Posted on 14, September 2016 by

Realizes a shared vision of integrated agricultural offerings, delivering enhanced solutions for growers and creates a leading innovation engine for the next generation of farming / USD 128 per share in all-cash transaction, represents 44 percent premium to Monsanto shareholders … Read the full press release →

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Eni mandated Banca IMI, BNP Paribas, BofA Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, MUFG and UniCredit Bank for its fixed rate bond offering

Posted on 13, September 2016 by

Both issued under its existing Euro Medium Term Note Programme and to be placed on the Euromarket. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 13-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni has mandated Banca IMI, BNP Paribas, BofA Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, MUFG and UniCredit Bank … Read the full press release →

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Eni sets new record production from Nooros field in Egypt just 13 months after the discovery

Posted on 13, September 2016 by

Eni reached a production of 128,000 boed (67,000 net to Eni) from Nooros field in the Nile Delta offshore. This important milestone was achieved just 13 months after the discovery and ahead of schedule. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 13-Sep-2016 — … Read the full press release →

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Eni announces the creation of its Integrated Compliance Department

Posted on 8, September 2016 by

The new structure will have responsibility over legal compliance. It will be in operation from 12 September 2016. San Donato Milanese (Milan), 08-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In reference to the Eni press release of 29 July 2016 relating to the approval … Read the full press release →

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EIB: A number of inaccuracies and misleading statements in Climate Action Network (CAN) report

Posted on 7, September 2016 by

LUXEMBOURG, 07-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Investment Bank (EIB) attaches great importance to engaging with civil society and ensuring that policies and lending activity reflect the recognition of the importance of climate action, that the EIB shares with a broad … Read the full press release →

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EBRD to work with EU and Sweden to finance the renovation and development of wastewater systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Posted on 7, September 2016 by

  LONDON, 07-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is working with the EU and Sweden to finance the renovation and development of a clean water and wastewater systems in Bosnia and Herzegovina benefitting more than 35,000 people. Addressing such regional challenges … Read the full press release →

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Eni confirms the potential of Zohr Field at 30 Tcf OGIP after successfully drilling fifth well

Posted on 5, September 2016 by

Eni successfully drilled Zohr 5x, the fifth well on Zohr structure, which confirmed the potential of the field at 30 Tcf OGIP. San Donato Milanese, 05-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni informs that Zohr 5x, the fifth well  on Zohr structure has … Read the full press release →

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CPI PROPERTY GROUP: Czech Office for the Protection of Competition granted a merger clearance for the acquisition of ORCO Property Group

Posted on 30, August 2016 by

LUXEMBOURG, 30-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ORCO PROPERTY GROUP – Reference to press release of CPI Property Group concerning the obtaining of merger clearance for the acquisition of ORCO Property Group. ORCO PROPERTY GROUP refers its shareholders to a press release published … Read the full press release →

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WINCOR NIXDORF Aktiengesellschaft: Public disclosure of an inside information according to Article 17 para. 1 of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse

Posted on 17, August 2016 by

Public disclosure of an inside information according to Article 17 para. 1 of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse (market abuse regulation – MAR) PADERBORN, 17-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the consummation of the tender offer by Diebold, Incorporated, … Read the full press release →

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Ageas to initiate EUR 250 million share buy-back programme of its outstanding common stock

Posted on 10, August 2016 by

BRUSSELS, 10-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Ageas announces today that the Board of Directors has decided to initiate a new share buy-back programme of its outstanding common stock for an amount of EUR 250 million (1). This follows the shareholder authorisation granted … Read the full press release →

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Gruppo Editoriale L’Espresso S.p.A. and ITEDI S.p.A. set out the terms of the proposed integration between the two companies

Posted on 4, August 2016 by

LONDON, 04-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Gruppo Editoriale L’Espresso S.p.A. (“GELE“) and ITEDI S.p.A. (“Itedi“), in  furtherance of the memorandum of understanding dated March 2nd of this year, announced today the signing of a framework agreement, which sets out the terms of … Read the full press release →

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Apax Partners acquires Telemar Group to create the world’s leading maritime communications, digital solutions and servicing specialist

Posted on 4, August 2016 by

Apax Partners creates a new maritime group to service customers with integrated offering of broadband communications, digital solutions, bridge electronics and on-board maintenance   Oslo/Paris/Rome, 04-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Apax Partners has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Telemar Group from its … Read the full press release →

Posted in Italy, Norway, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics, Travel

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BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC and Atlantic LNG announce successful sanction of the Trinidad Onshore Compression (TROC) project

Posted on 3, August 2016 by

LONDON, 03-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — BP Trinidad and Tobago LLC (“bpTT”) and Atlantic LNG (“Atlantic”) today announced the successful sanction of the Trinidad Onshore Compression (TROC) project. After finalization of key project agreements between the Atlantic shareholders, the National Gas Company … Read the full press release →

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ENGIE 1H2016: Resilient results; 2016-18 transformation plan well on track; accelerated digital transformation

Posted on 29, July 2016 by

PARIS, 29-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — During the first half results presentation, Isabelle Kocher, Chief Executive Officer of ENGIE, stated: “The 2016-18 transformation plan announced end February is well on track. Over the first six months of 2016 we have already achieved … Read the full press release →

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New research: Acquisitions, buybacks and shareholder-driven manoeuvre threaten public access to breakthrough drugs

Posted on 28, July 2016 by

CAMBRIDGE, 28-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — An analysis of a new drug’s journey to market, published today in the BMJ, shines a light on financial practices that see some major pharmaceutical companies relying on a cycle of acquisitions, profits from high … Read the full press release →

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Royal Dutch Shell plc announced 2Q2016 interim dividend of US$0.47 per A and B ordinary shares

Posted on 28, July 2016 by

THE HAGUE, 28-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc (“RDS”) today announced an interim dividend in respect of the second quarter of 2016 of US$0.47 per A ordinary share (“A Share”) and B ordinary share (“B … Read the full press release →

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Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research, the Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and Eni to develop series of initiatives for Italian students

Posted on 26, July 2016 by

ROME, 26-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — With the extension of the initiative to the Basilicata and the addition of Val d’Agri to the other sites where the training programme and work will be implemented, the number of students who will benefit from … Read the full press release →

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Bayer disappointed in Monsanto’s decision to reject its increased all-cash offer of USD 125 per share

Posted on 22, July 2016 by

LEVERKUSEN, 22-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Bayer said today that it is disappointed in Monsanto’s decision to reject its increased all-cash offer of USD 125 per share, which represents a 40 percent premium over Monsanto’s closing share price on May 9, 2016. … Read the full press release →

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AkzoNobel 2Q2016: Increased volumes while improving profitability across all Business Areas

Posted on 19, July 2016 by

AMSTERDAM, 19-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Continued volume growth with improved profitability across all Business Areas A strong adverse currency impact Volumes up 1 percent, driven by Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings EBIT (operating income excluding incidental items) up 9 percent … Read the full press release →

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Gorenje 23rd AGM: Discharge from liability granted to Gorenje Management Board for FY2015; sales and profit grow in 1H2016

Posted on 13, July 2016 by

VELENJE, Slovenia, 13-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Pursuant to the provisions of the Companies Act (ZGD-1), the Market of Financial Instruments Act (ZTFI), the Ljubljana Stock Exchange Rules and the Corporate Governance Code for Joint Stock Companies, and in accordance with the … Read the full press release →

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The adidas Group divested its Mitchell & Ness business to a newly formed entity primarily owned by Juggernaut Capital Partners

Posted on 8, July 2016 by

Herzogenauarch, Germany / Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 08-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The adidas Group announced today that on June 30 it has formally completed the divestiture of its Mitchell & Ness business to a newly formed entity primarily owned by Juggernaut … Read the full press release →

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SABCA to attend the Farnborough Air Show, 11-15 July, 2016

Posted on 7, July 2016 by

BRUSSELS, 07-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — SABCA and its composite subsidiary SABCA Limburg will be at the Farnborough Air Show, from July 11th until July 15th, 2016. SABCA Team will present its latest developments in design, manufacturing, testing and support of major Complex … Read the full press release →

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Holcim half-year results 2015: Higher cash flow from operating activities and increased net income

Posted on 1, July 2016 by

Volume increases in aggregates and ready-mix concrete Economic uncertainty across several markets impacts Group‘s performance Higher cash flow and net income as a result of portfolio optimization LafargeHolcim launched following successful merger completion in July ZURICH, 01-Jul-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — In the first half … Read the full press release →

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Sirio Panel S.p.A. merged into Leonardo-Finmeccanica, part of the “One Company” project

Posted on 27, June 2016 by

ROME, 27-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Board of Directors of Leonardo-Finmeccanica today approved the plan of merger by incorporation of its wholly-owned subsidiarySirio Panel S.p.A. into Leonardo-Finmeccanica. The proposed operation, which is part of the reorganization process already undertaken by the … Read the full press release →

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