(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
(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall AG, headquartered in Düsseldorf, has achieved record earnings and order backlog figures in fiscal year 2023, continuing its growth trajectory. The company’s focus on the defence sector, particularly amid a changed threat situation in Europe, has led … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged Armin Papperger, Financial, investment, Rheinmetall AG
(IN BRIEF) Finnvera, in collaboration with its subsidiary Finnish Export Credit Ltd, launches bill of exchange financing for Finnish exporters engaged in long-term export transactions, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This financing solution complements the Export Credit introduced … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Bill of Exchange Financing, Financial, Finnish Export Credit Ltd, Finnvera, investment, Juuso Heinilä, Minna Lindqvist, Otto Lindstedt, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, transactions
(IN BRIEF) Despite facing significant non-cash value adjustments, SIX concluded 2023 with a robust operating result, reflecting a 3.5% growth in total operating income and a 6.7% increase in EBITDA. The company’s diversified business model propelled operational success across various … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Financial, investment, Jos Dijsselhof, SIX
(IN BRIEF) Swiss Re has announced its proposals for its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 12, 2024, including the re-election of Jacques de Vaucleroy as a Board member and his election as Chairman, along with the nomination of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged AGM, appointment, Chairman, Financial, Geraldine Matchett, investment, Jacques de Vaucleroy, leadership, sustainability, Swiss Re
(IN BRIEF) Nagarro, a global digital engineering leader, announced its preliminary unaudited financial numbers for the full year ending December 31, 2023. Despite achieving a revenue growth of 6.5% year-on-year, reaching €912.0 million, the company faced challenges in gross profit … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Financial, investment, Manas Human, Nagarro
(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is set to reveal its 2023 financial results and outline its strategic plans via livestream on Friday, March 15 at 10:00 CET. The event, broadcasted from Mladá Boleslav, will offer a sneak peek into Škoda’s upcoming … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Czech Republic, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged 2023 Financial Results, BEV Design Concept, investment, ŠKODA AUTO
(IN BRIEF) Despite facing challenging conditions in 2023, Volkswagen Group achieved robust financial results, showcasing its resilience and adaptability. With a strong focus on electrification and a flexible product strategy, the Group successfully met customers’ needs globally. The year also … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Arno Antlitz, Financial, investment, Oliver Blume, sustainability, Volkswagen Group
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has embarked on its largest-ever financing agreement for Mongolia, injecting €54.4 million into a groundbreaking initiative. This initiative aims to address the degradation of Mongolia’s grasslands by promoting sustainable urban development and supporting … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News
Tagged EIB, EU bank, H.E. Axelle Nicaise, investment, Javkhlan Bold, Mongolia, Myagmarjav Ganbaatar, partnership, sustainability, sustainable development, Teresa Czerwinska, Ukhnaagin Khurelsukh
(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group announced its full-year earnings for 2023, showcasing a two percent revenue growth to DKK 65.9 billion despite a tough toy market environment. Operating profit stood solid at DKK 17.1 billion, reflecting accelerated investments in strategic … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Denmark, Education, Entertainment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, investment, LEGO, Niels B. Christiansen, Resilient Growth, sustainability, toy
(IN BRIEF) Ørsted A/S has finalized its invitation to holders of its EUR 500,000,000 2.25% green hybrid capital securities due in 3017 to tender their securities for purchase by Ørsted for cash. With EUR 249,544,000 in aggregate principal amount of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, Hybrid Capital Securities, investment, sustainability, tender offer, Ørsted
(IN BRIEF) The Board of Shell plc has disclosed the dividend payments for the fourth quarter of 2023, which were initially announced on February 1, 2024. Shareholders had the option to receive dividends in US dollars, euros, or pounds sterling, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Dividend Payments, Financial, investment, Shell
(IN BRIEF) The latest NatWest Regional PMI® survey reveals that business activity expanded across most UK regions in February, accompanied by an uptick in business confidence fueled by rising demand. While regions such as London saw robust growth, others like … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Business Activity, Financial, investment, NatWest, Regional PMI® Survey, Sebastian Burnside, UK
(IN BRIEF) BP p.l.c. (“BP”) disclosed the early tender outcomes for its cash tender offer conducted by its wholly-owned subsidiary BP Capital Markets p.l.c. to purchase for cash any validly tendered and accepted Notes, up to an aggregate principal amount … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged BP, cash tender offer, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) Shell plc’s Board has disclosed the dividend payments for the fourth quarter of 2023, which was announced earlier at US$0.344 per ordinary share. Shareholders were given the option to receive their dividends in US dollars, euros, or pounds … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Financial, investment, Shell
(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group, a leading manufacturer of outdoor power products, announces the successful placement of a SEK-denominated green bond worth 1,750 million over a 3-year term. The bond issuance, conducted under the company’s Medium Term Note Program, signifies Husqvarna … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Financial, Green Initiatives, Husqvarna Group, investment, sustainability, Terry Burke
(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd (SIX: BSLN) announced a significant milestone with a USD 1.25 million payment triggered by the robust sales performance of its antifungal medication, Cresemba® (isavuconazole), in the Asia Pacific region and China by its license partner … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Science, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Asia Pacific, Basilea Pharmaceutica, CHINA, Cresemba®, David Veitch, Financial, investment
(IN BRIEF) Eni, Plenitude, and Energy Infrastructure Partners (EIP) have concluded their investment agreement, with EIP acquiring a 7.6% stake in Plenitude through a capital increase of €588 million. This transaction, initially announced in December 2023, marks a significant milestone … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Finansinspektionen (FI) mortgage report released reveals the ongoing pressure faced by Swedish households, exacerbated by rising interest rates and other expenses amidst a recessionary economy. The report indicates a significant decline in new mortgagors compared to previous … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Daniel Barr, Economic Recession, FI, Financial, Households, investment, mortgage
(IN BRIEF) Nestled in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia’s popular health resort, the Alaska Hotel is attracting visitors with its renowned Armenian hospitality and a commitment to sustainability. With support from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Small Business, United Kingdom
Tagged Alaska Hotel, Armenia, EBRD, EU, investment, partnership, Solar, sustainability, Tsaghkadzor, Tsolak Hakobyan
(IN BRIEF) ING has published its 2023 Annual Report, offering stakeholders an overview of its strategy, business activities, and performance throughout the year. Despite facing numerous challenges such as geopolitical tensions, economic shocks, and climate-related disasters, ING has navigated successfully … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News
Tagged 2023 Annual Report, Financial, ING, investment, Karl Guha, resilience, Steven van Rijswijk, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Schroders Capital’s private markets investment division announces its intention to launch a UK venture and growth Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF) with a £300 million cornerstone investment, backed by the British Business Bank (BBB) and Phoenix Group. This initiative, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged Andy Briggs, Growth Fund, investment, Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF), partnership, Peter Harrison, Schroders, UK Venture
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Otua Group have collaborated on a €40 million loan to facilitate the construction of a new recycling plant for automotive waste plastics and the upgrade of existing metal waste processing facilities. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Amaia Trebiño, Antonio Lorenzo, EIB, investment, Otua Group, partnership, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) DNV played a crucial role in facilitating Macquarie Capital’s decision to invest in ChargeZone, a leading Indian provider of EV charging infrastructure. Conducting technical due diligence (TDD) for the investment, DNV leveraged its expertise in the EV industry … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Technology
Tagged Brice Le Gallo, ChargeZone, DNV, EV Charging Infrastructure Expansion, Felix Liebrich, INDIA, investment, Macquarie Capital, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) A milestone development has unfolded as Austrian government bonds become continuously tradable on the Vienna Stock Exchange, allowing investors to engage in buying and selling activities throughout trading hours. Market makers such as Erste Group and Raiffeisen Bank … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility announces a €115 million investment to establish a state-of-the-art rail infrastructure manufacturing, digital engineering, and R&D center in Chippenham, UK, replacing its current site by 2026. This strategic move underscores Siemens Mobility’s commitment to innovation and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Chippenham, investment, Jeremy Hunt, Karl Blaim, partnership, Rail Infrastructure Hub, Siemens, Siemens Mobility, sustainability, UK
(IN BRIEF) Phagenesis, a UK-based medical technology company specializing in treating swallowing disorders, has closed a significant $42 million Series D financing round led by EQT Life Sciences, with co-leadership from Sectoral Asset Management. This substantial investment reflects confidence in … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Drew Burdon, EQT, EQT Life Sciences, investment, Mark Wyatt, Michael Sjöström, partnership, Phagenesis, Phagenyx, Reinhard Krickl, sustainability, Swallowing Disorder Treatment
(IN BRIEF) Henkel reports strong business performance for 2023, with sales reaching 21.5 billion euros and a significant increase in operating profit (EBIT) by 10.2 percent, alongside other notable achievements. The company’s purposeful growth agenda, including the accelerated merger of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Carsten Knobel, Financial, Henkel, investment
(IN BRIEF) BBVA is set to commence a new share buyback program on Monday, March 4th, amounting to €781 million, following approval from the European Central Bank. This buyback, constituting part of the regular distributions for 2023, is a component … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain
Tagged BBVA, Financial, investment, Share Buyback Program
(IN BRIEF) Generali has finalized the sale of TUA Assicurazioni S.p.A. to Allianz, in line with the company’s strategic objectives outlined in its “Lifetime Partner 24: Driving Growth” strategy in Italy. This move aims to drive profitable growth, streamline operations … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Allianz, Financial, Generali, investment, partnership, Tua Assicurazioni
(IN BRIEF) Allianz S.p.A. has finalized the acquisition of Tua Assicurazioni S.p.A. from Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. for 280 million euros, as previously announced on October 12, 2023. With regulatory approvals secured, Allianz anticipates a 1-percentage-point increase in its P/C market … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Insurance, Investment, Italy, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, Allianz, Assicurazioni Generali, Financial, investment, Italy, partnership, Tua Assicurazioni
(IN BRIEF) In a recent update, Outokumpu has successfully concluded its share repurchase program, acquiring a total of 269,993 shares across various trading venues. The buyback initiative, initially announced on November 29, 2023, authorized by the Annual General Meeting, aimed … Read the full press release
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