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ING Repurchases Nearly 15 Million Shares in €2.5 Billion Buyback Program

ING Repurchases Nearly 1.7 Million Shares, Demonstrating Progress in Buyback Initiative

(IN BRIEF) ING has announced that it has successfully repurchased 14,925,745 shares during the week of December 18 to December 22, 2023, as part of its €2.5 billion share buyback program initiated on November 2, 2023. These shares were acquired … Read the full press release

BBVA Colombia Grants University Scholarships to Micro-Entrepreneurs’ Children in Need

(IN BRIEF) BBVA in Colombia has awarded university scholarships to the children of micro-entrepreneur clients of Bancamía across the country. These scholarships are a testament to the resilience, creativity, and determination exhibited by the parents of these students. Mario Pardo … Read the full press release

BBVA’s Commitment to Rewarding Its 750,000 Retail Shareholders

(IN BRIEF) BBVA, with over 750,000 retail shareholders, places a strong emphasis on creating value for its individual investors who collectively hold 39.3 percent of the bank’s shares. The remaining shares are owned by institutional investors, including investment and pension … Read the full press release

UniCredit S.p.A. Completes First Tranche of Share Buy-Back Program

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit S.p.A. has successfully concluded the First Tranche of its share buy-back program, which was initiated on October 30, 2023, following authorization from the Shareholders’ Meeting on October 27, 2023. The buy-back program aimed to purchase UniCredit’s ordinary … Read the full press release

Enea AB Repurchases 22,505 Shares as Part of Capital Structure Adjustment Plan

(IN BRIEF) Between December 18 and 22, 2023, Enea AB (publ) has repurchased a total of 22,505 of its own shares (ISIN: SE0009697220) as part of the share buyback program initiated with authorization from the Annual General Meeting in 2023. … Read the full press release

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

(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

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) Adopts Adjusted Capital Policy to Address Expected Losses

(IN BRIEF) De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) has come to an agreement with the Dutch State regarding its anticipated temporary but significant losses in the upcoming years. These losses are a result of increases in key policy rates aimed at combating … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Repurchase of 156,771 Own Shares as Part of EUR 50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) On December 22, 2023, Outokumpu successfully concluded the repurchase of its own shares in accordance with its share buyback program, as previously announced on November 29, 2023. The program, authorized by the Annual General Meeting, allows for the … Read the full press release

Terna Achieves Milestones in Governance and Tax Transparency, Gains Admission to Italian Tax Scheme

(IN BRIEF) Terna, Italy’s national power grid operator, has achieved noteworthy milestones by securing the “UNI Pdr 104 2021” certification for robust administrative and tax governance and being admitted to the Italian Revenue Agency’s Collaborative Compliance tax scheme. The certification, … Read the full press release

Norsk Hydro ASA’s Share Buyback Program Doubles Owned Shares, Now Holds 1.42% of the Company’s Total

(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro ASA has provided an update on its share buyback program, which commenced on September 22, 2023, and is scheduled to conclude on February 29, 2024. The program’s recent transactions include the purchase of 75,309 shares on … Read the full press release

Aviva Expects £80 Million Boost in Singlife Sale Proceeds Due to Sumitomo Deal

(IN BRIEF) Aviva plc has announced its anticipation of an additional £80 million in proceeds from the sale of its stake in Singapore Life Holdings Pte Ltd (Singlife) to Sumitomo Life Insurance Company, as Sumitomo Life agreed to acquire TPG’s … Read the full press release

Airbus SE Shares Buyback Updates for Funding Employee Share Ownership Plan

(IN BRIEF) Airbus SE has provided an update on its share buyback transactions, which are carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and the Council. These transactions are part of a share buyback program … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchases Under €50 Million Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) On December 20, 2023, Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share repurchases as part of its buyback program. The buyback program, announced on November 29, 2023, allowed the company to repurchase up to 11 million shares with a maximum … Read the full press release

Hexagon AB to Sell Tesa PMI Business to Hangzhou Great Star Industrial

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon AB, a leading provider of digital reality solutions, has announced an agreement to divest its Precision Measurement Instruments (PMI) business, known as Tesa, to Hangzhou Great Star Industrial Company Ltd. This move aligns with Hexagon’s strategic focus … Read the full press release

SIX Launches ETF QOD Europe, Expanding Access to European ETF Markets

(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has introduced a new service extension to its Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) franchise called “Quote-on-Demand Europe” (QOD Europe). This innovative trading service allows clients to trade ETFs listed on primary exchanges like the London Stock … Read the full press release

Delft Bioengineering Institute Funds Six Innovative Bioengineering Research Projects

(IN BRIEF) The Delft Bioengineering Institute (BEI) has selected six outstanding interdisciplinary research projects for funding in the field of bioengineering. These projects, which received €20,000 each, encompass a wide range of innovative topics, including the detection of tumor-derived DNA … Read the full press release

Correction: Stora Enso Clarifies Share Conversions and Voting Rights

(IN BRIEF) In a correction to a previous stock exchange release, Stora Enso provided accurate information regarding share conversions that occurred during the period from November 1 to November 30, 2023. There were five conversions in total, resulting in the … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Acquires EUR 765,290 Worth of Its Own Shares in Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Finnish stainless steel manufacturer Outokumpu has concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 169,994 of its own shares across various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.5 per share. The program, which had been … Read the full press release

Indosuez Wealth Management Reveals Investment Outlook for 2024: A Year Full of Opportunities

(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management has presented its investment outlook for 2024 during its Global Outlook presentation. As 2023 concludes with decreasing inflation and monetary policy normalization, the year 2024 is expected to offer promising prospects for investors. Key insights … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Repurchase Program, Acquiring 163,476 Shares to Strengthen Financial Position

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has completed the repurchase of its own shares as part of a share buyback program announced on November 29, 2023. The company repurchased a total of 163,476 shares on December 15, 2023, at a weighted average price … Read the full press release