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ArcelorMittal Sets Date and Agenda for Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings in Luxembourg

(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal has announced the publication of the convening notice for its 2026 Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings, which will take place on 5 May 2026 in Luxembourg. Shareholders eligible to vote will be those recorded as of 21 … Read the full press release

Italgas Reti Strengthens ESG Credentials with Independent Recognition from DNV Across Environmental Social and Governance Areas

(IN BRIEF) Italgas Reti has received ESG Recognition from DNV, confirming the strength and credibility of its certified management systems across environmental, social, and governance areas. The recognition highlights the company’s structured approach to sustainability, supported by internationally recognised certifications … Read the full press release

NORMA Group Recognized with 2026 Women on Board Award for Advancing Gender Diversity in Corporate Leadership

(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group has received the 2026 Women on Board Award from the FidAR initiative, recognizing its strong commitment to increasing female representation in leadership positions. With women comprising 50 percent of the Supervisory Board and 66 percent of … Read the full press release

Royal Philips strengthens governance with proposed board appointment and reappointments while confirming leadership continuity under Roy Jakobs

(IN BRIEF) Royal Philips has outlined proposed updates to its Supervisory Board ahead of its 2026 Annual General Meeting, including the nomination of John DeFord as a new member and the reappointment of Paul Stoffels, Herna Verhagen, and Sanjay Poonen. … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces extraordinary general meeting’s resolution from 20 March 2026, approving the authority of the Board to issue shares on account of the Company’s retained earnings and general reserves and partially amend the Company’s articles of association

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Extraordinary General Meeting held on 20 March 2026 was successfully attended by shareholders representing over 85% of voting rights. During the meeting, shareholders approved granting the Board of Directors the authority to … Read the full press release

Talanx Supervisory Board Reappoints Torsten Leue as CEO with Early Contract Extension Through 2030

(IN BRIEF) Talanx AG has extended the contract of CEO Torsten Leue until June 2030, reinforcing leadership continuity and supporting the company’s long-term strategy. Since taking on the role in 2018, Leue has led the Group through a period of … Read the full press release

Wolters Kluwer Proposes Maarten de Vries to Join Supervisory Board as Jack de Kreij Prepares to Retire

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has announced the nomination of Maarten de Vries for appointment to its Supervisory Board, with the proposal set to be submitted for shareholder approval at the company’s Annual General Meeting on May 21, 2026. De Vries … Read the full press release

Sanofi Board Proposes Appointment of Orange CEO Christel Heydemann as Independent Director at April 2026 Shareholder Meeting

(IN BRIEF) Sanofi announced that its Board of Directors will propose the appointment of Orange CEO Christel Heydemann as an independent director during the company’s Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 29, 2026. At the same meeting, shareholders will also … Read the full press release

TRATON SE Extends Executive Board Mandate of Antonio Roberto Cortes to Ensure Leadership Continuity Through 2029

(IN BRIEF) TRATON SE has extended the Executive Board appointment of Dr. h. c. Antonio Roberto Cortes by two years, ensuring he will continue overseeing Volkswagen Truck & Bus and serving on the Executive Board until January 2029. The Supervisory … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole Appoints Quentin Guerineau as Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer to Strengthen Transition Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole S.A. has appointed Quentin Guerineau as Chief Sustainability and Impact Officer effective March 2, 2026. Reporting to Deputy General Manager Grégory Erphelin, he will join the Management Committee and oversee the Group’s sustainability and impact initiatives … Read the full press release

BASF Supervisory Board Recommends Mark Garrett as Shareholder Representative Candidate Through 2028 Term

(IN BRIEF) BASF SE has nominated Mark Garrett as a shareholder representative candidate for election to its Supervisory Board at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting scheduled for April 30, 2026. Garrett is set to succeed Liming Chen, who will step down … Read the full press release

Digi Communications Reports Strong Revenue Growth in 2025 as Subscriber Gains Outpace Profit Expansion

(NEWS) BUCHAREST, Romania, 23-Feb-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Digi Communications N.V. (“DIGI”), one of the leading European telecommunications companies, listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, reported a significant rise in revenue for 2025, underscoring the company’s continued expansion across European telecommunications markets, … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. reports preliminary consolidated revenues of 2,2 billion euros in 2025, a 15% year-over-year increase

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has released its preliminary financial results for 2025, reporting strong growth driven mainly by expansion in mobile services and continued momentum in Romania and Spain. The company recorded consolidated revenues of approximately €2.22 billion, marking … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the resolution of the Board of Directors to convert class A shares into an equal number of class B shares for the purpose of distribution in accordance with an ongoing stock option plan

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Board of Directors approved the conversion of 16,974 Class A treasury shares into an equal number of Class B shares. The move is intended to supply shares for distribution under the company’s … Read the full press release

EssilorLuxottica Initiates Share Buyback Program of Up to 5 Million Shares to Support Employee Incentive Schemes

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica has launched a share buyback program authorising the purchase of up to 5,000,000 shares, starting February 13, 2026, under a mandate granted to an investment services provider. The repurchased shares will be used primarily for employee and … Read the full press release

The Institute of Cancer Research Appoints Dr Michelle Harrison to its Board of Trustees

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research, London has appointed Dr Michelle Harrison to its Board of Trustees, bringing extensive experience in global public policy, corporate leadership, and charity governance to the organisation’s governing body. A former Chief Executive and … Read the full press release

Otto Group appoints digital retail expert Philipp Andrée to Executive Board for Brands and Retail

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Philipp Andrée will join the Otto Group Executive Board on 1 April as Member for Brands and Retail, succeeding Sergio Bucher, who will retire from the Executive Board but continue advising the Group as a Supervisory Board … Read the full press release

Erste Group Executive Slavomír Seemann Named CFO of Slovenská sporiteľňa Ahead of Leadership Transition

(IN BRIEF) The Supervisory Board of Slovenská sporiteľňa has appointed Slavomír Seemann as the bank’s new Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 April 2026 pending regulatory approval, marking a strategic move to strengthen governance and financial leadership at board level. Seemann, … Read the full press release

centrotherm international AG Appoints New Supervisory Board Leadership Following Entry of Ardian Semiconductor as Main Shareholder

(IN BRIEF) centrotherm international AG has restructured its Supervisory Board following a proposal from its Management Board and new main shareholder Ardian Semiconductor, with the Ulm Local Court appointing Dr. Helmut Gassel and Stefan Kappis as members effective January 15, … Read the full press release

Co-operative Group Appoints Former Lidl UK CEO Ronny Gottschlich to Strengthen Board Leadership and Support Future Growth

(IN BRIEF) Co-operative Group has appointed Ronny Gottschlich as an Independent Non-Executive Director, adding significant international retail expertise to its Board. Formerly CEO of Lidl UK and a senior leader within the Schwarz Group, Gottschlich brings extensive experience in grocery … Read the full press release