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- Update: Ukrainian Drafting Videos, Berlin Activists Release Smartphone FootageDuring their protest at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate on November 17, 2024, Ukrainian activists revealed a collection of smartphone videos that they claim depict the treatment of individuals refusing military service under the Zelensky administration.
- Analysts, Investors Tour Hikma CasablancaSell-side analysts and investors visited Hikma site in Casablanca, Morocco.
- Update: Deme’s Expects Record Turnover in 2024Offshore contractor DEME projects over 20% turnover growth in 2024.
- E.On Boosts 2024 Investments By 20% To €4.7BE.ON increased investments by 20% to €4.7 billion in 2024, reaffirming its full-year financial targets with expected EBITDA of €8.8-9.0 billion and net income of €2.8-3.0 billion.
- Swiss RE: $2.2B Net Income YTD, Driven By Underwriting, InvestmentsSwiss Re reports USD 2.2 billion net income for the first nine months of 2024, driven by strong underwriting and investment contributions, with a 13.4% ROE.
- Deutsche Telekom Q3 2024: Strong Growth, Raises GuidanceOrganic revenue rose 3.6% to €28.5B, service revenue 3.8% to €24.1B, adjusted EBITDA AL 6.4% to €11.1B, and free cash flow AL 32% to €6.2B. Adjusted net profit grew 3% to €2.3B.
- Merck Q3 2024: Sales €5.3B (+3.8%)Merck’s Q3 2024 report shows accelerated growth across all sectors, with organic sales up 3.8% to €5.3 billion and EBITDA pre up 16.9% to €1.6 billion.
- Kuehne+Nagel Acquires 51% Of IMC Logistics, Boosting Its Sea Logistics In The USKuehne+Nagel acquires 51% of IMC Logistics, a US marine drayage provider, enhancing its Sea Logistics network.
- Intel Joins Barclays and UBS Technology ConferencesIntel Joins Barclays and UBS Technology Conferences
- Safran’s CFM Powers A321XLR’s 1st Commercial FlightCFM powers first A321XLR commercial flight on November 13, 2024.
- Rio Tinto’s 25Mw Solar Plant In Utah Boosts Capacity To 30Mw, Cuts Emissions 6%Rio Tinto has approved a new 25MW solar plant at Kennecott in Utah, adding to the existing 5MW plant.
- Stellantis Meets EU Electric Sales Regulations, Leads In France, Italy, PortugalStellantis is on track to meet EU electric sales regulations with strong October performance, leading in France, Italy, and Portugal.
- Update: Unilever Tripled US Sports Marketing To Enhance Brand Equity With Engaging ContentUnilever triples sports marketing commitments in the USA to enhance brand equity through engaging content on and off the pitch.
- What It Means for You: Marks & Spencer Expands Beauty Recycling Scheme to 100 UK StoresMarks & Spencer expands beauty takeback scheme.
- Update: ABB To Create Thermal Infrared Instruments For ESA’s Harmony SatellitesEuropean Space Agency’s Harmony mission in 2024 to use ABB’s thermal infrared instruments for two satellites, aiding climate science and weather forecasting.
- Experian’s H1 Fy25: 7% Revenue, 10% Ebit Growth; 6-8% Organic GrowthExperian reported a 7% revenue increase and 10% EBIT growth for H1 FY25.
- Rheinmetall Gets Order For Electric Vapor Pumps For Sensor CleaningRheinmetall gets new order from a “well-known German” car producers to deliver new electric vapor pumps for sensor cleaning systems.
- IAG Bought 779,573 Shares On 12 Nov 2024 For Treasury, Part Of A Buyback ProgramIAG purchased 779,573 shares on 12 Nov 2024, holding them as treasury shares.
- Porsche SE Reduces Net Debt to €5.1 BillionPorsche SE reports a 2.5 billion euro after-tax result amidst tough automotive industry conditions. Net debt reduced to 5.1 billion euro. Strategy includes diversifying investments, like acquiring shares in drone manufacturer Quantum-Systems GmbH. Group expects a 2.4-4.4 billion euro after-tax result for 2024 and net debt between 5.0-5.5 billion euro. More info: https://www.porsche-se.com/en/investor-relations/financial-publications/
- Allianz Q3 2024: 14% growth in Operating Profit, Driven by Property and Casualty InsuranceAllianz records 14% growth in operating profit in Q3 2024, driven by property and casualty insurance.
- JPM CEO Marianne Lake To Present At Goldman Sachs Conference In NYC, Dec 10, 2024JPMorgan Chase CEO Marianne Lake will present at the Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference in NYC on December 10, 2024.
- Update: Qiagen Partners With Montreal’s McGill University To Test New Microbiome SolutionsQIAGEN partners with McGill University for microbiome research projects to enhance understanding of microbial communities in medicine and public health.
- Update: Vinci To Design, Build Corrèze Waste-To-Energy PlantVINCI wins a contract to design and build a new waste-to-energy plant in Corrèze awarded by Veolia.
- Sofina Announces Share Transactions Under A Liquidity Agreement And Buyback ProgrammeSofina Group issued a press release regarding transactions on its own shares in the liquidity agreement and Share Buyback Programme.
- Update: Connections Academy Partners With University Of North TexasPearson’s Connections Academy partners with University of North Texas.
- ICG Appoints Tim Fuzesi, Nick Donatiello To Boost North American Real EstateICG Real Estate has appointed Tim Fuzesi and Nick Donatiello to expand their North American business, strengthening their presence in the region.
- Update: DHL Express Appoints Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO for MENA RegionDHL Express appoints Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO for MENA Region, based in Bahrain, reporting to CEO John Pearson
- CA Immo Plans To Buy Back 1,869,606 Shares (1.76% Of Capital) After AGM ApprovalCA Immo has initiated a new share buyback program, authorizing the purchase of approximately 1.76% of the company’s current shares. Details will be available on their website. This announcement is not an offer to acquire shares.
- Update: Shell Welcomes Dutch Court’s Reversal Of 2021 Emissions RulingShell is pleased with the Dutch Court of Appeal overturning a 2021 ruling mandating emissions cuts, supporting their net-zero goal by 2050.
- Fresenius: Kabi, Egis Partner For Eastern EuropemAbxience and Egis signed a strategic commercialization agreement for biosimilar candidates in Central and Eastern Europe.