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NIB Invests €10 Million in Spar Nord Bank’s Green MREL-Eligible Bond to Boost Danish SME Financing

(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has invested €10 million in a €250 million, 6-year Green MREL-eligible bond issued by Denmark’s Spar Nord Bank. This bond helps the bank meet EU regulatory requirements for loss absorption and capital recovery … Read the full press release

Ahold Delhaize Repurchased 250,000 Shares as Part of €1 Billion Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize has repurchased 250,000 common shares between September 16 and September 20, 2024, at an average price of €30.85, totaling €7.7 million. This buyback is part of a larger €1 billion program announced in November 2023. To … Read the full press release

Knorr-Bremse AG Launches 1.1 Billion Euro Bond, Paving the Way for Sustainable Investment

(IN BRIEF) Knorr-Bremse AG has successfully issued a dual-tranche bond totaling 1.1 billion Euro, marking its first Green Bond of 500 million Euro aimed at financing eligible green projects. The remaining 600 million Euro bond has a five-year maturity and … Read the full press release

Dutch Water Crisis: University of Twente Professor Urges Investment in Innovative Technologies to Secure Clean Water Future

(IN BRIEF) Professor Wiebe de Vos of the University of Twente has highlighted the urgent need to invest in innovative water technologies to address the Netherlands’ growing water crisis. Despite having some of the world’s best drinking water, the country’s … Read the full press release

ING Repurchases 3,282,664 Shares in Ongoing €2.5 Billion Buyback Program

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

(IN BRIEF) ING has repurchased 3.28 million shares between September 9 and 13, 2024, as part of its €2.5 billion share buyback programme, at an average price of €16.20 per share, totaling €53.17 million. To date, ING has repurchased 134.31 … Read the full press release

EU Boosts Moldova’s Forestry and Railway Infrastructure with €212 Million Investment

(IN BRIEF) The European Union has announced two key investments to support Moldova’s development: a €200 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) for forest expansion and a €12 million EU grant to upgrade the country’s railway infrastructure. The … Read the full press release

Ahold Delhaize Repurchased 250,000 Shares as Part of €1 Billion Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize repurchased 250,000 shares between September 9 and 13, 2024, at an average price of €30.97 per share, totaling €7.7 million. This is part of their €1 billion share buyback program, with 26.49 million shares repurchased so … Read the full press release

€97 Million Investment to Boost Sicily’s Renewable Energy with New Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Natixis CIB are providing €97 million in financing to Libeccio S.r.l. for a new wind farm in Mazara del Vallo, Sicily. With a capacity of 44.8 MW, the wind farm will provide … Read the full press release

International Consortium Invests €35 Million in Abolis Biotechnologies for Sustainable Growth

(IN BRIEF) Abolis Biotechnologies has secured €35 million from a global consortium of investors, including Evonik Venture Capital, BOLD (L’Oréal’s fund), and the DeepTech & Climate Fonds. This investment will help the company expand its biomanufacturing capabilities and bring sustainable, … Read the full press release

EBRD Board of Directors to Engage with Estonia and Latvia on Investment Projects

(IN BRIEF) The EBRD Board of Directors will visit Estonia from 15-17 September and Latvia from 17-20 September 2024 for consultations with senior government officials, business leaders, and international partners. The delegation will review EBRD-funded public and private projects, with … Read the full press release

DHL Express Invests Over €100 Million to Expand Capacity for 2024 Peak Season

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express is preparing for the 2024 peak season by investing over €100 million to boost its transport and handling capacity. The company will deploy eight new Boeing 777 freighters on key routes between Asia and Europe, improving … Read the full press release

Ahold Delhaize Repurchased 250,000 Shares as Part of €1 Billion Buyback Program

(IN BRIEF) Ahold Delhaize repurchased 250,000 shares between September 2 and September 6, 2024, at an average price of €31.22 per share, totaling €7.8 million. This is part of the company’s €1 billion share buyback program, which has repurchased a … Read the full press release

Shell Confirms Euro and GBP Dividend Payments for Q2 2024, Set for September Distribution

(IN BRIEF) Shell plc has announced the euro and pounds sterling equivalent dividend payments for its second quarter 2024 interim dividend of $0.344 per ordinary share. Shareholders who opted for euros or pounds sterling will receive €0.3102 or 26.15p per … Read the full press release

Luxembourg Future Fund 2 Increases Investment in VIVES IUF to Boost European Innovation and Startup Ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The Luxembourg Future Fund 2 (LFF 2) has invested an additional €5 million in the VIVES Inter-University Fund (IUF), raising the fund’s total to €75 million. VIVES IUF is an early-stage science-based fund that supports startups and spin-offs, … Read the full press release

Airbus Launches Share Buyback Program to Support Employee Ownership and Compensation Plans

(IN BRIEF) Airbus SE has launched a share buyback program to acquire up to 4,254,000 shares by 31 March 2025, with the first phase targeting 2,127,000 shares by 31 October 2024. This buyback aims to support future employee share ownership … Read the full press release

Basilea Pharmaceutica Reaches Milestone with Strong European Sales of Cresemba®

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd announced that its antifungal drug, Cresemba® (isavuconazole), achieved significant sales in Europe, triggering a USD 25 million milestone payment from partner Pfizer. This achievement highlights Cresemba’s strong performance in treating severe fungal infections. The milestone … Read the full press release

Logicor Reports Strong Half-Year Results, Emphasizes Growth and Sustainability Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major player in European logistics real estate, reported strong financial results for the first half of 2024. The company saw a 2.6% increase in Net Operating Income (NOI) to €357 million and a 3.2% rise in … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA Secures €200 Million to Boost Italian Smart City Projects, Expands Investment Program to €1.4 Billion

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has raised an additional €200 million for its Smart City Infrastructure Fund (SCIF), bringing the total fund size to €950 million and expanding its overall smart city investment program to approximately €1.4 billion. The new capital, provided … Read the full press release

European Investment Bank Reaches Milestone with Over EUR 100 Billion in Sustainability Funding Through New Climate Awareness Bond

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has achieved a major milestone by surpassing EUR 100 billion in sustainability funding through its Climate and Sustainability Awareness Bonds (CABs and SABs). This achievement was marked by the issuance of a heavily … Read the full press release

EBRD and IFC Invest in Bank of Palestine to Strengthen Palestinian Economy Amid Crisis

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have acquired equity stakes in Bank of Palestine to support its capital base amid the challenging economic conditions in the region. The investment will … Read the full press release