VELDHOVEN: ASML Holding NV (ASML) reported third-quarter net sales of €7.5 billion and net income of €2.1 billion, in line with its guidance, as the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker continues to benefit from strong demand in advanced lithography and AI-driven chip production. Gross margin for the quarter came in at 51.6%, with net bookings totaling…
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Bouygues, Free-iliad and Orange jointly offer to acquire telecom business of Altice in France for €17 billion
Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange joint statement following the rejection of their acquisition bid by Altice France PARIS Bouygues Telecom, Free-iliad Group and Orange have submitted a non-binding offer to acquire a large part of the telecommunications activities of the Altice group in France. While ensuring continuity of service for SFR customers and in…
Aker ASA has acquired 9.3% stake in Nscale global; Launches sovereign AI venture in Norway
FORNEBU: Aker ASA has completed its subscription to shares in Nscale Global Holdings Ltd. as part of the company’s Series B financing round, securing a 9.3% stake on a fully diluted basis. In tandem, Aker and Nscale have closed a 50/50 joint venture to establish Aker Nscale, a new company focused on delivering secure, scalable…
Nexans appoints Julien Hueber as the new Chief Executive Officer
PARIS: Nexans announces that its Board of Directors has resolved to appoint Julien Hueber as the new Chief Executive Officer and to part ways with Christopher Guérin. These decisions will take effect immediately; Christopher will be available to Julien until October 31st 2025. The Board of Directors wishes to create a new momentum to further optimize performance while executing…
Sidetrade signs deal to acquire EzyCollect, an order-to-cash management firm
PARIS: Sidetrade, a global leader in AI-powered Order-to-Cash applications, announces today that it has signed binding agreements to acquire 100% of the share capital of EzyCollect, a recognized player in Australia and New Zealand specializing in Order-to-Cash management for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs). Already number one in Europe and among the top 3 leaders…
Fagron posts 6.4% revenue growth in Q3, reaffirms full-year outlook
BRUSSELS: Fagron, a global leader in pharmaceutical compounding, reported a 6.4% increase in third-quarter revenue, reaching €228.2 million, and reaffirmed its full-year guidance amid continued momentum across regions and business lines. Organic growth at constant exchange rates (CER) rose 10.3%, or 8.5% on a normalized basis, with 5.7% growth including the impact of GLP-1-related dynamics….
Thierry Delaporte named CEO of Sodexo succeeding Sophie Bellon
PARIS: Sodexo has appointed Thierry Delaporte as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 10, 2025, marking a significant leadership transition for the global food services and facilities management company. The decision follows a comprehensive selection process led by the Nominating Committee in coordination with the Bellon family. Delaporte succeeds Sophie Bellon, who has served as…
Fragbite Group to sell Playdigious SAS for EUR 10.5 million
STOCKHOLM: Fragbite Group AB has today signed an agreement to divest all its shares in subsidiary Playdigious SAS for a consideration of EUR 10.5 million, corresponding to approximately SEK 115 million, on a cash-free, debt-free basis. The net consideration is paid in cash. In addition, Fragbite Group obtains 90 percent of the net revenue from…
Legrand acquires majority stake in Cogelec, plans full takeover
PARIS: Legrand SA has acquired a controlling interest in Cogelec, a French access control systems specialist, through the purchase of Cogelec Développement, the companies announced Wednesday. The deal, finalized Oct. 7, 2025, gives Legrand indirect ownership of 60.09% of Cogelec’s share capital and 75.07% of its voting rights. The acquisition was made at €29 per…
Dutch food group Acomo to buy Italy’s Manuzzi in Southern Europe push
ROTTERDAM: Dutch food ingredients group Acomo N.V. has agreed to acquire Italian nuts and dried fruits business Manuzzi S.r.l. from private equity firm Hyle Capital Partners and other shareholders, the company said on Monday, marking its latest move to expand in Southern Europe. The acquisition, for which no financial details were disclosed, will bolster Acomo’s…
Magnora ASA enters Norwegian data centre market with strategic stake in Storespeed AS
OSLO: Magnora ASA has entered the Norwegian data centre market through the acquisition of a majority stake in Storespeed AS, a Norwegian data centre operator, in partnership with Blix Group AS owner of Blix Solutions AS, a sustainable Norwegian data center operator. The investment marks Magnora’s entry into the rapidly expanding data centre industry, driven…
Euronext launches voluntary offer for full acquisition of Greece’s ATHEX
AMSTERDAM: Pan-European stock exchange operator Euronext (ENX.PA) said on Monday it had received regulatory approval to launch a voluntary share exchange offer for all shares of the Hellenic Exchanges-ATHEX Stock Exchange (ATHEX.AT), a move it said would create a financial hub for Southeastern Europe. The acceptance period for the tender offer commences on Oct. 6, 2025, and…