AMSTERDAM: Wolters Kluwer (Euronext: WKL) announced today that CEO and Chair of the Executive Board Nancy McKinstry will retire in February 2026 after a distinguished tenure. The Supervisory Board will nominate Stacey Caywood, current CEO of Wolters Kluwer Health, as a member of the Executive Board at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on May 15, 2025….
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Centric Software acquires Contentserv for €220 million
PARIS: Dassault Systèmes announced Tuesday that its subsidiary Centric Software, a leader in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), has signed an agreement to acquire Contentserv, a prominent provider of product information management (PIM) and product experience management (PXM) solutions, for an enterprise value of €220 million. Centric Software specializes in innovative enterprise solutions that help plan, design, develop,…
ENGIE announces divestment of assets in Kuwait and Bahrain to ACWA Power
PARIS: ENGIE, a leader in low-carbon energy, has announced the signing of a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to divest its shareholding in key assets in Kuwait and Bahrain to ACWA Power. This move aligns with ENGIE’s strategic commitment to achieve net zero by 2045. In Kuwait, ENGIE will divest its 17.5% share in Az…
TotalEnergies and Air Liquide partner to develop green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands
PARIS: TotalEnergies has signed agreements with Air Liquide to develop two green hydrogen projects in the Netherlands, aligning with its 2030 goal to decarbonize the hydrogen used in its European refineries. The projects will produce and deliver approximately 45,000 tons of green hydrogen annually, using renewable power generated primarily by the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, a joint…
EQVA ASA to acquire 100% of IMTAS Group shares
OSLO: EQVA ASA has announced an agreement to purchase 100% of shares in IMTAS AS and its subsidiaries, excluding IMTAS Eiendom AS. The acquisition, conducted by EQVA’s wholly-owned subsidiary Eqva Industrial Solutions AS (EIS), aims to enhance EQVA’s service offerings and market position, increasing revenue by approximately 30%. The transaction, valued at NOK 190 million…
EssilorLuxottica acquires Canadian start-up Cellview Imaging Inc.
PARIS: EssilorLuxottica, a leading global eyewear company, has acquired Cellview Imaging Inc., a Canadian start-up specializing in innovative retinal diagnostic imaging, as part of its ongoing commitment to elevate industry standards and improve the quality of vision care. The acquisition aims to expand EssilorLuxottica’s portfolio of ophthalmic instruments and solutions, marking a significant step in its…
BenevolentAI to delist from Euronext and merge into Osaka Holdings
AMSTERDAM: BenevolentAI (Euronext Amsterdam: BAI), a leader in AI-driven drug discovery, announced plans to delist from Euronext Amsterdam via a merger with Osaka Holdings S.à r.l., a private entity. This move, subject to shareholder approval, aims to simplify the company’s structure and reduce administrative overhead. Following an extensive review, the Board concluded that the costs…
Vow ASA appoints Gunnar Pedersen as its new Chief Executive Officer
OSLO: Vow ASA announced the appointment of Gunnar Pedersen as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective no later than 1 August 2025. Gunnar Pedersen brings extensive leadership experience from the maritime and industrial sectors. He is currently Executive Vice President, Automation & Control at Kongsberg Maritime, and he has worked within the Kongsberg Group since 2002. Throughout…
Sanofi acquires 2.3% shares from L’Oréal in €3 billion buyback program
PARIS: Sanofi announced the acquisition of 2.3% of its shares from long-term shareholder L’Oréal as part of its share buyback program initiated on Jan. 30, 2025. The move aligns with Sanofi’s capital allocation strategy and commitment to sustainable value creation for shareholders. “L’Oréal has been a trusted shareholder and partner for decades, playing a key…
SeaBird Exploration and Energy Drilling announce merger to form leading offshore oil and gas services provider
OSLO: SeaBird Exploration Plc, a leading provider of marine seismic acquisition services, announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to merge with Energy Drilling Pte Ltd, a premier tender-assisted drilling provider, in a share-for-share acquisition. The combined company will be a diversified offshore oil and gas services provider with strong cash flows…
Mutares completes acquisition of Buderus Edelstahl
BERLIN: Mutares SE & Co. KGaA has finalized the acquisition of Buderus Edelstahl GmbH from voestalpine AG. The acquisition will enhance Mutares’ Engineering & Technology segment as a new platform investment. Founded in 1731, Buderus Edelstahl GmbH specializes in high-quality special steels, including tool steel, engineering steel, open-die forgings, closed-die forgings, hot-rolled strip, cold-rolled strip,…
CARMAT secures €9.7 million in global offering
PARIS: CARMAT, a leading designer and developer of the world’s most advanced total artificial heart, announced the completion of its global offering, raising a total of €9.7 million. Of this amount, €8.6 million was subscribed by specialized investors and €1.1 million by retail investors via the PrimaryBid platform. Stéphane Piat, Chief Executive Officer of CARMAT,…