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PNE AG Sells Papenrode Wind Farm to Qualitas Energy, Boosting Renewable Energy Production in Lower Saxony

(IN BRIEF) PNE AG has completed the sale of the Papenrode wind farm to Qualitas Energy Deutschland GmbH, enhancing the renewable energy landscape in Lower Saxony. The repowering project, which is currently under construction, will feature nine new turbines with … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Immobilier Strengthens Market Leadership with Acquisition of Nexity Property Management

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Immobilier has completed its acquisition of Nexity Property Management, a subsidiary specializing in commercial and residential asset management, solidifying its position as the leading institutional property management player in France. This acquisition enhances Crédit Agricole Immobilier’s … Read the full press release

Swiss Re to Sell iptiQ European P&C Business to Allianz Direct, Expanding B2B2C Presence Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re is selling its iptiQ European P&C business to Allianz Direct, including its Luxembourg-based risk carrier, over 100 employees, and existing distribution agreements in several European markets. This move aligns with Swiss Re’s strategy to exit iptiQ, … Read the full press release

Evotec Sells API Manufacturing Site to Monacum Partners, Streamlining Focus on Core Growth Areas

(IN BRIEF) Evotec SE has sold its chemical API-focused manufacturing site, Evotec DS GmbH, to Monacum Partners as part of its “Priority Reset” strategy to focus on core growth areas. The Halle/Westphalia-based facility, now renamed DAPIN GmbH, will continue its … Read the full press release

BASF Sells Flocculant Mining Business to Solenis, Refocuses on Core Mining Solutions

(IN BRIEF) BASF has finalized the sale of its flocculant mining business to Solenis, transferring several key flocculant brands to focus on its core strengths in flotation and solvent extraction for the mining industry. This move, part of BASF’s “Winning … Read the full press release

Eni Finalizes $1 Billion Sale of Alaskan Oil Assets to Hilcorp, Strengthens Focus on Core Portfolio and Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Eni has completed the sale of its Alaskan oil assets, Nikaitchuq and Oooguruk, to Hilcorp for $1 billion. This divestment aligns with Eni’s strategy to streamline its upstream portfolio by focusing on core assets and contributing to its … Read the full press release

BUKO Traffic & Safety Enters German Market with Strategic Acquisition of BVT Bremer Verkehrstechnik

(IN BRIEF) BUKO Traffic & Safety, a leading Dutch provider of traffic and safety management solutions, has expanded into the German market by acquiring BVT Bremer Verkehrstechnik GmbH. This acquisition aligns with BUKO’s broader European growth strategy, which saw it … Read the full press release

Barclays Finalizes Acquisition of Tesco Bank’s Retail Business, Launches Strategic Partnership to Expand Tesco-Branded Financial Services

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has completed the acquisition of Tesco Bank’s retail banking business, including credit cards, loans, and deposits, now managed under Barclays UK. This acquisition, supported by a new 10-year partnership with Tesco, will enable Barclays to offer Tesco-branded … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom Advances Growth Strategy with Sale of Aspa Pulp Mill to Sweden Timber

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has completed the sale of its Aspa pulp mill to Sweden Timber, a move that allows Ahlstrom to concentrate on its specialty materials portfolio as part of its growth strategy. Sweden Timber plans to expand its product … Read the full press release

Siemens Agrees to Sell Airport Logistics Business to Vanderlande for €300 Million

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG has reached an agreement to sell its Siemens Logistics division to Vanderlande, a company owned by Toyota Industries Corporation, for €300 million. This transaction is expected to close in 2025, pending regulatory approvals. Ralf P. Thomas, … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring Strengthens German Market Presence with Merca Leasing Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole Leasing & Factoring (CAL&F) has signed a Share Purchase Agreement to acquire Merca Leasing, a leading independent leasing company in Germany, pending regulatory approvals. This acquisition aligns with CAL&F’s strategy to enhance its presence in the … Read the full press release

Stadler Partners with Metropolitano de Lisboa to Supply 24 New Metro Vehicles in Major Modernization Effort

(IN BRIEF) Stadler has signed a contract with Metropolitano de Lisboa for the supply of 24 new metro vehicles, with an option for 12 additional units, in a deal worth €134 million. This agreement, witnessed by key Portuguese officials, marks … Read the full press release

VINCI Construction to Acquire FM Conway Limited, Expanding Presence in the UK Public Works Sector

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Construction has announced its agreement to acquire FM Conway Limited, a leading public works company in the UK, as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the southeast England market. FM Conway, founded in 1961 … Read the full press release

Ørsted Partners with Brookfield to Expand Renewable Energy Portfolio in UK Offshore Wind

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has entered a partnership with Brookfield, resulting in Brookfield acquiring a 12.45% minority stake in four of Ørsted’s operational UK offshore wind farms—Hornsea 1, Hornsea 2, Walney Extension, and Burbo Bank Extension—totaling approximately 3.5 GW in capacity. … Read the full press release

Nagarro Acquires UK-Based FWD View to Boost Data Transformation Solutions for Financial Services

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has acquired FWD View Limited, a UK-based specialist in data transformation and visualization for financial services, to strengthen its position in the UK financial sector. This acquisition adds approximately 50 experts to Nagarro’s team and expands its … Read the full press release

Accenture Expands AI and SAP Capabilities with Acquisition of Camelot Management Consultants

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has completed its acquisition of Camelot Management Consultants, a German firm specializing in SAP, supply chain, and data analytics consulting. This acquisition, first announced in July, enhances Accenture’s SAP and AI-driven supply chain capabilities, allowing it to … Read the full press release

Stora Enso Acquires Junnikkala Oy to Bolster Wood Supply and Expand Sawmilling Operations in Finland

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso is acquiring Finnish sawmill company Junnikkala Oy to secure a reliable wood supply for its packaging board production in Oulu and to support its wood products division with enhanced resources. The acquisition, valued up to EUR … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck and Volvo Group Partner in Joint Venture to Lead Digital Transformation of Commercial Vehicles

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck and Volvo Group have signed a binding agreement to create a 50/50 joint venture focused on developing a software-defined vehicle platform for heavy-duty vehicles. This new company, based in Gothenburg, Sweden, aims to set a new … Read the full press release

bp Completes Full Acquisition of Lightsource bp to Boost Onshore Renewable Energy Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) bp has completed its acquisition of the remaining 50.03% interest in Lightsource bp, enhancing its position in the onshore renewable energy sector. This acquisition brings bp full control over Lightsource bp’s 62 GW solar and battery storage development … Read the full press release

Deka Immobilien Completes Sale of Portuguese Shopping Centre to Fundo Iberia Shoppings Fund

(IN BRIEF) Deka Immobilien has sold a shopping centre in Torres Novas, Portugal, from one of its institutional real estate funds to the Fundo Iberia Shoppings fund, recently launched by Brazilian bank BTG Pactual and Renato Rique of Allos S/A. … Read the full press release