(IN BRIEF) Adyen, a global financial technology platform, has announced its partnership with PayMe by HSBC in Hong Kong, enabling Adyen’s merchants to accept PayMe as a payment method for online purchases. PayMe, with over three million users and acceptance … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Adyen, Brad Jones, Financial, Hong Kong, HSBC, investment, Kai Tang, partnership, PayMe, Payment Options
(IN BRIEF) UBS Group AG has successfully completed its 2022 share repurchase program, repurchasing 298,537,950 shares via a separate trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchange, totaling CHF 5,009,665,264 (USD 5,244,697,247). A portion of the repurchased shares, approved by the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged 2022 Share Repurchase Program, Financial, investment, UBS Group AG
(IN BRIEF) ArcelorMittal, in line with its fourth-quarter 2023 financial results, has made significant amendments to its segment reporting and EBITDA definition effective from January 1, 2024. Key changes include redefining EBITDA to encompass operating result, depreciation, impairments, exceptional items, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Metals and Minerals, News
Tagged ArcelorMittal, Clarity, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck AG has finalized a new revolving credit line worth €5 billion, capitalizing on favorable market conditions to replace its existing syndicated credit line set to mature. Coordinated by BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank, and LBBW, with participation … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Jenoptik AG announces impressive financial results for the fiscal year 2023, highlighted by a considerable increase in revenue and profitability. The company’s photonics business, particularly in the semiconductor equipment sector, drove significant organic revenue growth of 8.7 percent … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Investor AB, in its recently published 2023 Annual Report, highlights its robust performance and commitment to sustainability amidst a challenging macro environment. Despite this, Investor delivered on its strategic priorities, including achieving a total shareholder return of 26 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Financial, investment, Investor AB, Jacob Wallenberg, Johan Forssell, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) PNE AG reports a highly successful year in 2023, achieving or surpassing strategic goals outlined in its ‘Scale up 1.0’ strategy. With total aggregate output reaching €267.8 million and EBITDA hitting €39.9 million, the company is at the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Expansion Strategy, financial performance, investment, Markus Lesser, PNE AG
(IN BRIEF) Hexagon, a leading technology company, announces the availability of its Annual Report and Sustainability Report for 2023 on its website, hexagon.com. Striving for sustainability, the company opts for digital distribution but offers printed copies upon request. Additionally, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Digital Distribution, Financial, Hexagon, investment, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The latest GfK Consumer Climate Report reveals a gradual improvement in consumer sentiment in Germany, with slight increases in economic expectations and income optimism. However, the willingness to buy remains low despite rising income, reflecting persistent consumer uncertainty … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Commodities, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail
Tagged Consumer Climate Report, economy, Financial, Germany, GfK, investment, Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM), Rolf Bürkl
(IN BRIEF) OMV has unveiled its Sustainability Report 2023, providing insights into the company’s management and performance across key Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects. Aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and OMV Strategy 2030, the report … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Alfred Stern, Financial, investment, OMV, Sustainability Report 2023
(IN BRIEF) Nordea announces the update of its internal allocation framework at the onset of 2024, aimed at bolstering transparency, accountability, and decision-making efficacy in capital deployment and resource allocation. The revised framework aligns business area profitability metrics with the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged decision-making, Financial, Internal Allocation Framework, investment, Nordea
(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize announces the repurchase of 255,145 common shares between March 18 and March 22, 2024, at an average price of €27.18 per share, totaling €6.9 million. This transaction is part of the €1 billion share buyback program … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail
Tagged Ahold Delhaize, Financial, investment, Shares Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Hannover Re announces the establishment of a new specialty reinsurance business unit, effective April 1, 2024, aimed at consolidating its global operations in cyber and digital domains to bolster underwriting proficiency. Led by Stefan Sperlich, the unit will … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged cyber, Digital Business Unit, Financial, Hannover Re, investment, reinsurance, Silke Sehm, Stefan Sperlich
(IN BRIEF) NIRAS, a leading consultancy firm, has announced its robust annual results for 2023, boasting record earnings (EBITA) of DKK 167 million and a commendable organic growth rate exceeding 10%. Despite challenging market conditions marked by inflation and global … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Carsten Toft Boesen, earnings, Financial, investment, NIRAS, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Dutch government has allocated substantial funding to the ‘Challenges in Cyber Security’ project, recognizing the critical need for coordinated scientific research in cybersecurity. Led by Prof. Tanja Lange of TU/e, the project aims to address foundational issues … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Education, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Alberto Ravagnani, Andreas Hülsing, Boris Skoric, Christian Schaffner, Cybersecurity, Dutch government, Financial, Herbert Bos, investment, Kathrin Hövelmanns, Lejla Batina, Marten van Dijk, Minister Dijkgraaf, Monika Trimoska, research project, Sandro Etalle, Sven Schäge, Tanja Lange, TU/e
(IN BRIEF) Despite economic challenges, Wienerberger had a successful business year in 2023, boasting revenues of €4.2 billion and operating EBITDA of €811 million. The company’s resilience is attributed to its robust performance in infrastructure and renovation sectors, along with … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Construction, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisitions, Financial, Heimo Scheuch, investment, sustainability, Wienerberger
(IN BRIEF) Stagecoach, the UK’s leading bus and coach operator, applauds the government’s investment of £143 million to introduce more zero-emission buses across England through the Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas (ZEBRA) scheme. Transport Secretary Mark Harper announced the funding … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Alex Chalk MP, Financial, government, Green Transit Revolution, investment, Mark Harper, partnership, Sam Greer, Stagecoach, sustainability, Zero-Emission Buses
(IN BRIEF) LPKF Laser & Electronics SE disclosed its financial performance for the fiscal year, registering a revenue of EUR 124.3 million and an EBIT of EUR 3.7 million, slightly lower than the previous year’s figures. Despite facing challenges such … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, investment, Klaus Fiedler, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE
(IN BRIEF) Get Living, the UK’s leading build-to-rent operator, has finalized a £110 million investment facility with Rothesay to refinance its New Maker Yards neighborhood in Salford, Greater Manchester. With over 821 homes and 1,600 residents, New Maker Yards boasts … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Douglas AG (ISIN: DE000BEAU7Y1) marks a significant milestone as it joins the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, commencing trading with an initial listing price of EUR 25.50. The company’s IPO, led by Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Douglas AG, Financial, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, investment, partnership
(IN BRIEF) ABL Group ASA (ticker: ABL) has announced the commencement of a share buyback program, aiming to repurchase up to 250,000 of its own shares, representing approximately 0.2% of the outstanding share capital. The program, authorized by the Board … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE, a prominent insurance company, delves into the potential societal impacts of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Generative AI) by outlining four plausible scenarios for 2029. These scenarios range from a transformational society with ubiquitous Generative AI adoption to a … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Society, Spain, Technology
Tagged Financial, generative AI, investment, José Antonio Arias, MAPFRE, society
(IN BRIEF) SIX, a prominent financial information provider, has announced a strategic investment in BITA, a leading indexing technology and services provider, alongside existing shareholders ETFS Capital, Volta Ventures, and Pamica NV. Recognizing the increasing demand for customizable investment solutions, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged BITA, BITACore, Financial, investment, Marion Leslie, SIX, Victor Hugo Gomez
(IN BRIEF) ProCredit Group, predominantly active in South Eastern and Eastern Europe, unveils a robust financial performance for the year 2023, reporting a net profit of EUR 113.4 million with a return on equity (RoE) of 12.2%. Operating income surged … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, Hubert Spechtenhauser, investment, ProCredit Group, sustainability, sustainable growth
(IN BRIEF) ProCredit Group, with a focus on South Eastern and Eastern Europe, unveils its Impact Report for the 2023 financial year, showcasing its robust commitment to sustainability. The report highlights achievements such as the inauguration of the “ProEnergy” solar … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ABN AMRO MeesPierson, the private bank, announces a shift in its equity weighting from neutral to slightly overweighted, citing a more favorable macroeconomic landscape and the potential for interest rate cuts. Chief Investment Strategist Ralph Wessels highlights the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged ABN Amro, Financial, investment, MeesPierson, Ralph Wessels
(IN BRIEF) Fugro has announced the commencement of a share repurchase program, aiming to buy back 2 million of its ordinary shares to fulfill obligations under its employee share programs. Scheduled to begin on March 20, 2024, and anticipated to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Financial, Fugro, investment, share repurchase program
(IN BRIEF) In 2023, Portugal witnessed a significant financial influx from the European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group), totaling over €2.1 billion, marking a 25% increase from the previous year. This substantial support, aimed at fostering economic growth, social cohesion, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Portugal, Small Business
Tagged economy, EIB Group, investment, Nadia Calviño, partnership, PORTUGAL, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize announces the repurchase of 704,412 common shares between March 11, 2024, and March 15, 2024, as part of its €1 billion share buyback program initiated on November 8, 2023. The shares were bought at an average … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail
Tagged Ahold Delhaize, Financial, investment, Share Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Loughborough University is set to host the East Midlands Chamber’s Manufacturing and Trade Conference on March 26, focusing on key themes of investment, innovation, infrastructure, and international trade. With a lineup of keynote speakers, workshops, and panel discussions, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Education, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Dr Andy Gleadall, Dr Manuela Pacella, infrastructure, INNOVATION, international trade, investment, Jan Godsell, Loughborough University, Manufacturing and Trade Conference, Professor Dan Parsons, Professor Nick Jennings, Shahin Rahimifard
(IN BRIEF) BBVA’s issuance of a €1 billion seven-year green senior preferred bond on Friday garnered overwhelming demand, reaching €3.3 billion, indicating investor confidence in the bank’s sustainability initiatives. The final price was set at mid-swap plus 90 basis points, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain
Tagged BBVA, Financial, green bond, investment, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) BBVA shareholders demonstrated strong support for agenda items during the Annual General Meeting, with corporate management receiving 98.2 percent of votes and a historic quorum of 71 percent. Shareholders endorsed the appointment of Enrique Casanueva and Cristina de … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain
Tagged Annual General Meeting, appointment, BBVA, Cristina de Parias, Enrique Casanueva, Financial, investment, leadership
(IN BRIEF) EQT, a leading investment firm, reviews its accomplishments in the past year, highlighting the successful integration of BPEA into EQT Private Capital Asia, the establishment of new strategies for individual investors, and increased investment activity despite market uncertainties. … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Christian Sinding, Conni Jonsson, EQT, Financial, investment, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL) has secured a substantial £4.9 million investment from the Office for Life Sciences (OLS) to drive healthcare improvements via data science. Through the ‘Data-Action Accelerator’ project, CHIL aims to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL), data science, Healthcare, investment, IQVIA, partnership, Professor Iain Buchan, Quantexa, Rosalind Campion, sustainability, Tim Sheppard, University of Liverpool, Vishal Marria
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Financial Services has announced a successful conclusion to the 2023 financial year, marked by an operating profit of EUR 3.25 billion. Despite challenges such as negative valuation effects and a challenging interest rate environment, the company achieved … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Skanska Residential Development Poland is investing PLN 113M in the fifth and final stage of the Park Scandinavia estate in Warsaw’s Gocław district, featuring two seven-story buildings with 198 apartments. Embracing eco-friendly solutions, the project integrates a smart … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Poland, Sweden
Tagged investment, Park Scandinavia Estate, partnership, Poland, Skanska, sustainability, Warsaw
(IN BRIEF) Gasum Group has made its annual reports for the year 2023 available on its website, comprising the annual review, sustainability report, and governance and remuneration report. The financial review highlights a 44.0 percent decrease in revenue to EUR … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, Gasum Group, investment, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Despite facing subdued demand and escalating raw material costs, the Lenzing Group, a global leader in regenerated cellulosic fibers, maintained stable revenue at EUR 2.52 billion in 2023. The company’s EBITDA surged by 25.4% to EUR 303.3 million, … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, investment, Lenzing Group, Nico Reiner, Stephan Sielaff, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Holcim is set to commence its share buyback program on March 18, 2024, allocating a total of CHF 1 billion until the end of 2024, subject to share cancellation approval at the 2025 Annual General Meeting. Funded from … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Financial, holcim, investment, Share Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer’s CCH Tagetik® expert solution has secured top rankings across eleven categories in The Financial Consolidation Survey 24, a prestigious annual report by BARC, showcasing its excellence in functionality, financial reporting, and value. Ralf Gärtner, Senior Vice … Read the full press release
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