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SSAB AB Repurchases 1.8 Million Shares as Part of Capital Structure Adjustment

Posted on 28, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Between December 18 and 22, 2023, SSAB AB (publ) has repurchased a total of 1,848,850 of its own shares, consisting of 466,854 shares of series A and 1,381,996 shares of series B. This buyback is part of a … Read the full press release →

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Accenture Strengthens Marketing Transformation in Indonesia with Jixie Acquisition

Posted on 21, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has announced its acquisition of Jixie, a media and marketing technology company, to enhance its marketing transformation capabilities. Jixie’s intelligent digital marketing platform and team will be integrated into Accenture Song, Accenture’s tech-powered creative group, to offer … Read the full press release →

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SSAB Launches SEK 2.5 Billion (EUR 212.5 Million) Share Buyback Program to Optimize Capital Structure

Posted on 26, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The Board of Directors of SSAB AB (publ) has decided to initiate a share buyback program with a maximum amount of SEK 2.5 billion (~EUR 212.5 Million). The program aims to optimize the company’s capital structure to enhance … Read the full press release →

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Leading Real Estate Firm EQT Exeter Expands European Presence with New Partner

Posted on 6, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) EQT Exeter has appointed Tom Livelli as a Partner, based in Madrid, to lead the expansion of its European multi-family platform. Tom brings significant experience from his previous role as Senior Managing Director at Greystar, where he oversaw … Read the full press release →

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EQT AB repurchased 393,000 Own Ordinary Shares Between 7 and 11 August 2023 as part of its Share Repurchase Program

Posted on 15, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) EQT AB, a purpose-driven global investment organization, has repurchased 393,926 of its own ordinary shares (ISIN: SE0012853455) between 7 and 11 August 2023 as part of its initiated repurchase program, running between 17 July 2023 and 25 August … Read the full press release →

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Private Equity Doubles Down on Portfolio Company Acquisitions, Defying European Buyout Slowdown

Posted on 19, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) According to data from CMBOR, Europe’s private equity industry has significantly increased its support for portfolio company buy-and-build acquisitions in the first half of 2023. With 369 acquisitions made, it marks the third-highest figure for H1 on record. … Read the full press release →

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Les banques européennes unissent leurs forces pour assurer la souveraineté des paiements avec EPI

Posted on 25, April 2023 by

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) L’Initiative européenne de paiement (EPI) a acquis le système de paiement néerlandais Currence iDEAL et le fournisseur de solutions de paiement luxembourgeois PQI, sous réserve de l’approbation des autorités nationales et européennes. Les actionnaires d’EPI sont des … Read the full press release →

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European Banks Join Forces to Ensure Payment Sovereignty with EPI

Posted on 25, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has acquired Dutch payment scheme Currence iDEAL and Luxembourg-based payment solutions provider PQI, subject to approval by national and European authorities. EPI’s shareholders are European banks and acquirers who have joined forces to … Read the full press release →

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Heidelberg Materials continues decarbonization push with strategic acquisitions and divestments

Posted on 25, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire The SEFA Group, the largest fly ash recycling company in the United States. The SEFA Group supplies quality fly ash to more than 800 concrete plants in … Read the full press release →

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Equistone-backed Talon bolsters OOH offering with Evolve and Novus Canada purchases

Posted on 6, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Talon, a global independent Out-of-Home (OOH) media agency backed by Equistone Partners Europe, has completed two bolt-on acquisitions worth £100m to expand its international footprint. The acquisitions of Evolve, an independent specialist international OOH business, and Novus Canada, … Read the full press release →

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Patricia Industries to provide funding for the acquisition of Joulin, a French maker of vacuum grippers and gantry robots, by Piab, a provider of gripping, lifting and moving solutions

Posted on 20, April 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 20-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Investor AB (STO: INVE-B), a Swedish investment and holding company founded in 1916, has announced that Patricia Industries, an investor with focus on the development of wholly-owned companies with long-term growth potential and … Read the full press release →

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Patricia Industries finanziert die Übernahme von Joulin, einem französischen Hersteller von Vakuumgreifern und Portalrobotern, durch Piab, einen Anbieter von Greif-, Hebe- und Transportlösungen

Posted on 20, April 2022 by

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) STOCKHOLM, 20-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Investor AB (STO: INVE-B), eine schwedische Investment- und Holdinggesellschaft wurde 1916 gegründet, hat bekannt gegeben, dass Patricia Industries, ein Investor mit Fokus auf die Entwicklung von hundertprozentigen Unternehmen mit langfristigem Wachstumspotenzial und Teil von … Read the full press release →

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DNV in 2021: strong balance sheet allowed the company to make six acquisition deals in 2021

Posted on 6, April 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HØVIC, Norway, 6-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has announced the release of its Annual report 2021. According to the report, the company’s focus on digitalization and decarbonization since the beginning of … Read the full press release →

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Voith buys out the remaining 35 percent stake in Voith Hydro from joint venture partner Siemens Energy

Posted on 22, October 2021 by

Voith acquires remaining 35 percent stake in Voith Hydro from joint venture partner Siemens Energy With the acquisition, Voith is continuing its expansion of the core business in the field of sustainable technologies Great potential for sustainable profitable growth through … Read the full press release →

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French product management consulting company BENEXT to join Accenture’s OCTO Technology and expand global capabilities of Accenture Cloud First

Posted on 7, September 2021 by

Acquisition would bolster Accenture Cloud First services and skills in product management and agile transformation (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 7-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced … Read the full press release →

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Investor AB to accept Agnafit Bidco’s public offer for the shares in Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB

Posted on 2, September 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 2-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Investor AB (STO: INVE-B), a Swedish investment and holding company founded in 1916, has announced its support for the Agnafit Bidco¹’s bid for Sobi (Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB). The company has undertaken to … Read the full press release →

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Saab AB shares buy-back: 444.000 own shares of series B repurchased during week 29-30 2021

Posted on 30, July 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 30-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Saab AB (STO: SAAB-B), leading company in the military defence and civil security markets, has announced the number of shares of series B it bought during week 29-30 2021 as part of the … Read the full press release →

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Henkel brands Right Guard and Dry Idea sold to Thriving Brands LLC

Posted on 10, June 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 10-Jun-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel (ETR: HEN3), global Laundry & Home Care, Beauty Care and Adhesive Technologies leader, has announced the closing of the sale of Right Guard and Dry Idea brands to Thriving Brands LLC, effective … Read the full press release →

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Icade Healthcare Europe and Amavir group to acquire two nursing facilities in Spain

Posted on 29, March 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 29-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Icade Healthcare Europe¹ announces that together with its partner the Amavir group have signed a preliminary agreement on March 26, 2021 for the acquisition of two nursing homes in Spain for c. €22m … Read the full press release →

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Barbara Geelen to succeed Paul Verhagen as CFO of Fugro N.V.

Posted on 22, March 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LEIDSCHENDAM, the Netherlands, 22-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — World’s leading Geo-data specialist Fugro N.V. announces that its Supervisory Board has nominated Barbara Geelen for appointment as member of the Board of Management and Chief Financial Officer per 12 May … Read the full press release →

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