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Royal DSM share buyback: 276,022 shares repurchased between 12 and 16 August 2019

Posted on 20, August 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HEERLEN, 20-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Royal DSM reports that in the period from 12 August 2019 up to and including 16 August 2019 it has repurchased 276,022 of its own shares at an average price of €108.76. This … Read the full press release →

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LV= to sell residual stake in LV= General Insurance to Allianz Group for up to £365 million

Posted on 31, May 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BOURNEMOUTH, 31-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society to sell its residual 30.1 percent stake in LV= General Insurance to Allianz Group for up to £365 million. At the completion of the sale, Allianz will own 100% … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Bank to use its Hong Kong branch to offer cross border Renminbi (RMB) spot and FX derivatives via its global branch network

Posted on 15, April 2019 by

Deutsche Bank to support the continued internationalisation of the RMB Major step for the RMB in becoming a global trade currency (PRESS RELEASE) FRANKFURT AM MAIN / SINGAPORE, 15-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank, following an approval given to the … Read the full press release →

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Modern Times Group MTG AB divests its Bulgarian media business

Posted on 22, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 22-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Modern Times Group MTG AB, a leading international digital entertainment group, has just announced it signed an agreement to sell its holdings in the Bulgarian media group Nova Broadcasting Group (Nova). The deal is for 95% stake … Read the full press release →

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Siemens AG shareholders approve distribution of €3.80 dividend per share for FY 2018

Posted on 1, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN / MUNICH, 1-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG shareholders have, with large majorities, approved the distribution of €3.80 dividend per share for the fiscal 2018. The ratification took place during the company’s 53rd ordinary Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. The FY 2018 dividend is higher than … 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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Shell completes sale of its 15% shareholding in Malaysia LNG Tiga for $750 million

Posted on 20, June 2018 by

The HAGUE, 20-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Shell Gas Holdings (Malaysia) Limited, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell plc, announced today that it has completed the sale of its 15% shareholding in Malaysia LNG Tiga Sdn Bhd (MLNG Tiga) to the … Read the full press release →

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Ocean Yield ASA to acquire four 2014 built 3,800 TEU container vessels with 12-year bareboat charters to companies owned and guaranteed by CMB NV

Posted on 13, June 2018 by

LYSAKER, Norway, 13-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Ocean Yield ASA (“Ocean Yield” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has agreed to acquire four 2014 built 3,800 TEU container vessels with 12-year bareboat charters to companies owned and guaranteed … Read the full press release →

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Sanofi launches worldwide stock purchase plan reserved for its employees

Posted on 12, June 2018 by

A plan taking place in almost 80 countries Subscription per five shares entitle the employee to one matching share[1] PARIS, 12-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Sanofi launches today “Action 2018”, a worldwide stock purchase plan reserved for its employees. In doing such a … Read the full press release →

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UK Gov to improve corporate governance framework and ensure the highest standards of behaviour in those who lead and control companies in insolvency

Posted on 21, March 2018 by

Government plans to improve the UK’s corporate governance framework to ensure the UK remains one of the best places to start and grow a business. Directors selling companies recklessly to face tough new sanctions including fines and disqualification Creditors could have … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola agreed to convene the company’s 2018 Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 13th of April

Posted on 22, February 2018 by

Shareholders will vote on the execution of two new capital increases. This means they may choose between receiving their dividend in cash or as fully paid-up shares through the new ‘Iberdrola Flexible Remuneration’ Programme Bilbao, Spain, 22-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — During today’s … Read the full press release →

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Naftogaz: Ukraine may cease to be a net importer of gas by the end of 2020

Posted on 25, October 2017 by

KYIV, 25-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Implementation of Naftogaz’ strategy and the transformation of the energy market of Ukraine may contribute more than 7% to Ukraine’s GDP and result in state budget revenues in excess of USD 8 billion. Furthermore, Ukraine may … Read the full press release →

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Arburg unveils traditional sculpture, presents “Customer Awards” for its silver anniversary in Malaysia

Posted on 22, September 2017 by

Major anniversary celebrations with around 150 guests Managing Partner Juliane Hehl presents anniversary sculpture Arburg has had its own subsidiary in Kuala Lumpur for 25 years Lossburg, Germany/ Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 22-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On 15 September 2017, the … Read the full press release →

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Solvay’s full year guidance updated to reflect discontinued operations of the polyamide activities

Posted on 20, September 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 20-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Solvay publishes today restated consolidated financial information for 2015, 2016 and the first half of 2017, reflecting the reclassification in discontinued operations of the polyamide activities to be sold to BASF. The planned divestment, with … Read the full press release →

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Switzerland and Zambia sign new double taxation agreement in the area of taxes on income

Posted on 1, September 2017 by

BERN, 01-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On 29 August 2017 in Lusaka, Switzerland and Zambia signed a new double taxation agreement (DTA) in the area of taxes on income. It replaces the agreement between Switzerland and the United Kingdom of 1954 which … Read the full press release →

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Arburg celebrates its 25-year presence in China

Posted on 18, July 2017 by

Arburg celebrates its 25-year presence in China with around 200 invited guests Managing Partner Renate Keinath presents anniversary sculpture China’s great importance reflected in three Arburg locations LOSSBURG, 18-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Arburg is celebrating the anniversary of “25 years … Read the full press release →

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Pearson to sell 22% stake in Penguin Random House Venture to Bertelsmann SE & Co KGaA

Posted on 13, July 2017 by

LONDON, 13-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Further to our January announcement, Pearson PLC (“Pearson”) today announces an agreement to sell a 22% stake in the Penguin Random House Venture (“PRH”) to our partner Bertelsmann SE & Co KGaA (“Bertelsmann”) and recapitalise the … Read the full press release →

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Ocean Yield ASA ordinary shares approved to trade on the OTCQX Best Market

Posted on 21, June 2017 by

LYSAKER, Norway, 21-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Ocean Yield ASA (“Ocean Yield” or the “Company”), a ship owning company with investments in vessels on long-term charters, announced today that the Company’s ordinary shares have been approved to trade on the OTCQX … Read the full press release →

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EY report on mining and metals companies: Does cutting debt have to mean reducing your ambitions?

Posted on 15, June 2017 by

Top 50 miners reduce debt by 25% since 2014; and by 17% year-on-year in 2016 Debt-to-equity ratio down to 34% among leading mining companies Caution over balance sheet management could risk compromising future returns LONDON, 15-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Global mining … Read the full press release →

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UC RUSAL signs new syndicated USD1.7 billion Pre-Export Finance Term Facility Agreement

Posted on 29, May 2017 by

MOSCOW, 29-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — UC RUSAL (SEHK: 486, Euronext: RUSAL/RUAL, Moscow Exchange: RUAL/RUALR), a leading global aluminium producer, announces that it has entered into a new syndicated Pre-Export Finance Term Facility Agreement with the following key terms and conditions: … Read the full press release →

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MTG Sells 50% Of Their Shareholding in FTV Prima Holding to Denemo Media

Posted on 1, May 2017 by

STOCKHOLM, 01-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — MTG has completed the sale of its 50% shareholding in FTV Prima Holding to Denemo Media for a total cash consideration of EUR 116 million (approximately SEK 1,110 million). Previously announced sale of Czech TV holding … Read the full press release →

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EBRD buys 9.48 per cent stake in real estate investment trust company Griffin Premium RE..

Posted on 13, April 2017 by

Investment vehicle expected to be listed on Warsaw Stock Exchange on 13 April LONDON, 13-Apr-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD has become a shareholder in Griffin Premium RE..N.V, a company structured as a real estate investment trust ( REIT) and operating … Read the full press release →

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Women’s European Handball Federation score strong media performance in latest TV survey

Posted on 13, March 2017 by

Latest TV figures from Women’s EHF EURO 2016 in Sweden confirm record-breaking year for the European Handball Federation’s flagship national team events ZUG, 13-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Handball Federation and its exclusive media and marketing partner for EHF … 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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Final results: Case New Holland Industrial Inc. cash tender offer for senior notes due 2017

Posted on 21, December 2016 by

LONDON, 21-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI /MI: CNHI) (“CNH Industrial”) hereby announces the final results of the cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) commenced by its wholly owned subsidiary Case New Holland Industrial Inc. (the “Company”) for … 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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Intesa Sanpaolo meets ECB’s capital requirement

Posted on 13, December 2016 by

TURIN/MILAN, 13-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Intesa Sanpaolo has received notification of the ECB’s final decision concerning the capital requirement that the Bank has to meet, on a consolidated basis, as of 1 January 2017, following the results of the Supervisory Review … Read the full press release →

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Airport Operational Database and Resource Management System by T-Systems to support South China’s Haikou-Meilan International Airport’s daily operations and resource management

Posted on 7, December 2016 by

Industry software for Haikou-Meilan International Airport Breakthrough in China’s growth market BONN, 07-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — South China’s Haikou-Meilan International Airport is updating its core systems with an industry solution from T-Systems. AODB (Airport Operational Database) and RMS (Resource Management … Read the full press release →

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ABLV introduces several innovations and implementations across its products and services

Posted on 21, November 2016 by

RIGA, 21-Nov-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — We would like to present several innovations in our products and services implemented for our clients’ convenience. Those include first bond issues arranged for ABLV clients, new trading platform for performing futures transactions at stock … 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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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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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 →

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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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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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Fund managers discussed the current market at Schroders investment conference

Posted on 8, June 2016 by

LONDON, 08-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — At a recent Schroders investment conference fund managers discussed where they are seeing pockets of positivity in the market and what their hopes and concerns are following a volatile start to the year.  Marcus Brookes, Head … Read the full press release →

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Autogrill S.p.A. to pay €0.12 per share dividend

Posted on 27, May 2016 by

€0.12 per share dividend voted: payment from 8 June 2016, ex dividend date 6 June 2016 Mandate approved for the Board to buy back up to a maximum of 12,720.000 treasury shares (5% of issued share capital) 2016 Phantom Stock Option … Read the full press release →

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CBI Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn: we must champion and grow the UK’s manufacturing sector

Posted on 5, May 2016 by

CBI Director-General Carolyn Fairbairn says that we must champion and grow the UK’s manufacturing sector because it matters for prosperity and makes our economy more balanced, diversified and innovative LONDON, 05-May-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — To succeed in reversing the long term … Read the full press release →

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Report demonstrates what agriculture in England can make towards meeting UK’s and the world’s challenging climate goals

Posted on 7, April 2016 by

Warwickshire, UK, 07-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The Greenhouse Gas Action Plan’s progress report published today demonstrates the contribution that can be made by agriculture in England towards meeting the UK’s and the world’s challenging climate goals. This report comes just weeks … Read the full press release →

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A2A Group’s Board of Directors approved the Group’s 2016-2020 Strategic Plan

Posted on 7, April 2016 by

Strategic guidelines for the 2015-2019 Plan confirmed Further increase in investments 2.2 billion euros of investments in five years (+7% compared to the previous 2015-2019 plan) Important rebalancing and innovation in the industrial portfolio strong developments planned for the environment, smart … Read the full press release →

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Exceptionally strong Y2015 results for Sovcomflot (SCF Group)

Posted on 22, March 2016 by

2015 Audited Financial Results (Year to 31 December)  MOSCOW, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Effective strategy, balanced chartering policy, excellent technical performance, together with positive freight market dynamics deliver exceptionally strong Y2015 results for Sovcomflot 2015 Highlights: Gross revenue increased by 7.6 … Read the full press release →

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