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Ericsson Expands USA 5G Smart Factory with $50 Million Investment

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson hosted an exclusive event at its USA 5G Smart Factory in Texas, showcasing its cutting-edge facility to key stakeholders. The company announced an additional $50 million investment in the factory, following an initial $100 million investment in … Read the full press release

EIB President Calviño and Poland’s PM Tusk Announce €300 Million Satellite Programme Investment

(IN BRIEF) The President of the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, Nadia Calviño, held discussions with Poland’s political leaders to strategize future financing and announce the initiation of Poland’s first satellite program. The €300 million project, supported by the EIB, … Read the full press release

UK Sectors Show Resilience Amid Rising Costs: Lloyds Bank Report

(IN BRIEF) Despite facing widespread cost pressures, the UK economy showcased resilience in April, with eight out of 14 sectors experiencing output growth and seven reporting increased demand, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker. While one sector … Read the full press release

Fresenius AGM: Shareholders Overwhelmingly Back #FutureFresenius Agenda

(IN BRIEF) At the Annual General Meeting in Frankfurt am Main, shareholders of Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA overwhelmingly approved proposals from the General Partner and the Supervisory Board. Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Wolfgang Kirsch, commended Fresenius’ resilience amidst … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT AG Annual General Meeting Garners Overwhelming Shareholder Approval

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT AG’s Annual General Meeting, held at the Wappenhalle in Munich, witnessed significant shareholder representation with 78.36% of share capital present. All agenda items received strong endorsement, including the approval of a dividend distribution of EUR 0.40 per … Read the full press release

AXA Releases Financial Report for 2023, Compliant with EU Regulations

(IN BRIEF) AXA has disclosed its AXA Group Solvency and Financial Condition Report (Group SFCR) for the fiscal period ending December 31, 2023, adhering to the directives of Directive 2009/138/EC and Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/35, collectively known as Solvency II … Read the full press release

Saxo Surpasses DKK 800 Billion in Client Assets: A Testament to Global Growth and Trust

(IN BRIEF) Saxo celebrates a significant achievement, surpassing DKK 800 billion in client assets, marking a remarkable milestone in its 25-year journey. While rooted in Danish currency, this achievement is a testament to Saxo’s global expansion and the trust it … Read the full press release

ABN AMRO’s Neuflize OBC Enters Exclusive Talks with BNP Paribas Cardif for Strategic Insurance Partnership

(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO’s French private bank branch, Neuflize OBC, has initiated exclusive negotiations with BNP Paribas Cardif to forge a strategic partnership in life insurance in France. This collaboration involves the sale of Neuflize Vie, a joint venture between … Read the full press release

BKW Secures CHF 1 Billion Credit Facility, Preemptively Refinances Existing Loans

(IN BRIEF) BKW, a Swiss energy company, has announced the agreement of a new unsecured, committed revolving credit facility amounting to CHF 1 billion, effectively refinancing its previous syndicated loans of CHF 2 billion ahead of schedule. The decision follows … Read the full press release

Telefónica’s Íope Ventures Invests in Wenalyze to Enhance Fintech and Insurtech Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica’s investment arm, Íope Ventures, joins a funding round for Wenalyze, an open data analytics platform targeting the banking and insurance sectors. Led by Athos Capital, the investment round has already secured over €1 million, with participation from … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Reports Robust Growth in Q1 2024

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s upward trajectory continues as it announces a successful start to 2024. The telecom giant witnessed a 1.6 percent organic increase in net revenue, reaching €27.9 billion, with service revenues soaring by 4.1 percent to €23.5 billion. … Read the full press release

Siemens Reports Resilient Second-Quarter Performance Amidst Market Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Siemens AG showcased a robust second-quarter performance, with revenue holding steady at €19.2 billion and orders reaching €20.5 billion, marking a 12 percent decline from the previous year. The company’s industrial software business exhibited strong growth, particularly in … Read the full press release

Vienna Insurance Group Strengthens Sustainability Commitments with Expanded Declarations and New Group Sustainability Office

(IN BRIEF) Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) reinforces its sustainability commitments by expanding its sustainability declarations in investment and underwriting and establishing its own “Group Sustainability Office” as part of the ongoing VIG 25 sustainability programme. The updated declarations outline stringent … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Leads Euro Settlement Revolution with Partior Blockchain Integration

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has achieved a significant milestone by successfully conducting Euro-denominated cross-border transactions between Hong Kong and Singapore through Partior, the global unified ledger market infrastructure. As the first Euro settlement bank to go live on Partior, Standard … Read the full press release

ABB Ventures into AI-powered Energy Management with Ndustrial Investment

(IN BRIEF) ABB has announced a minority investment in Ndustrial, a US-based clean technology startup renowned for its AI-powered energy management platform. This strategic move aims to empower customers with real-time energy optimization, cost reduction, and accelerated decarbonization. Ndustrial’s innovative … Read the full press release

REN Unveils Ambitious Strategic Plan Focused on Sustainable Growth and Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) REN, Redes Energéticas Nacionais, has revealed its Strategic Plan for 2024–2027, emphasizing its dedication to facilitating the Energy Transition while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence. The plan outlines ambitious sustainability goals, including significant reductions in emissions and … Read the full press release

NatWest’s UK Regional Business Activity Shows Growth Despite Employment Challenges

(IN BRIEF) The latest Regional PMI® survey data from NatWest reveals continued growth in business activity across most UK nations and regions in April, with London leading the expansion. Despite this positive trend, employment remains mixed, with only half of … Read the full press release

Salzgitter AG Navigates Economic Downturn with Modest Profits Amidst a Challenging Market

(IN BRIEF) In the first quarter of 2024, Salzgitter AG reported a downturn in performance due to a sluggish economy, particularly affecting its steel-related sectors in Germany. The company achieved an EBITDA of €126.4 million and a pre-tax profit of … Read the full press release

EnBW Confirms 2024 Outlook Following a Robust 2023 Performance

(IN BRIEF) Georg Stamatelopoulos, the new CEO of EnBW, reflected on the company’s strong financial results for 2023 and affirmed the guidance for 2024 during the Annual General Meeting held virtually from Stuttgart. EnBW, which plans to invest about €40 … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Ups EBITDA Improvement Goal to €350 Million, Strengthening Market Position

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu, in a robust advancement of its strategic plan, has increased its EBITDA run-rate improvement target by €150 million to €350 million, aiming to bolster its competitiveness in the stainless steel industry. Achieving its initial target ahead of … Read the full press release