Tag Archives: mergers and acquisitions

Natixis CIB Launches Fully Licensed Bank in Japan to Expand International Offerings

(IN BRIEF) On July 1, 2025, Natixis CIB will convert its Tokyo branch’s money-lending license into a full banking license, enabling a wider range of financial services in Japan. Since June 2022, the branch has focused on lending; the upgrade … Read the full press release

Automotive Suppliers Face Declining Profitability Amidst Stagnation and Rising Competition

(IN BRIEF) The global automotive supplier industry faces tough conditions, with stagnant production volumes, geopolitical uncertainty, and increasing competition putting pressure on profitability. The 2024 forecasted EBIT margin of 4.7% marks a further decline from 2023 levels, with Chinese suppliers … Read the full press release

Roland Welzbacher Appointed to Continental AG Executive Board as CFO

(IN BRIEF) Roland Welzbacher has been appointed to the Executive Board of Continental AG, effective August 1, 2025. He will take over as CFO from Olaf Schick, following a transition period that concludes on October 1, 2025. Welzbacher, who has … Read the full press release

Ann-Sofie Østberg Bjergby Appointed as NIRAS’s New Chief Financial Officer, Effective March 2025

(IN BRIEF) Ann-Sofie Østberg Bjergby has been appointed as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at NIRAS, effective March 1, 2025. With significant experience in finance, accounting, and M&A, including her previous role as CFO at AKF, Ann-Sofie brings a … Read the full press release