AMSTERDAM: ING announced today that it has reached an agreement with Reggeborgh Groep B.V. on the acquisition of a 17.6% stake in Van Lanschot Kempen N.V., a specialist wealth manager serving Private, Institutional and Investment banking clients, operating predominantly in the Netherlands and Belgium. Together with an existing 2.7% stake, ING will hold a 20.3% stake in…
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Eurazeo enters exclusive negotiations for majority stake in Mapal
PARIS: Eurazeo, through its Mid-large buyout team and affiliates, has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Mapal, a leading provider of AI-powered operational management software for the food service and hospitality industries. The deal includes the participation of PSG Equity, which will retain a minority stake, and Mapal’s management team and employees….
Arkema to invest $20mn to increase PVDF capacity in North America by 15%
PARIS: Arkema (Paris: AKE) has announced plans to expand its PVDF production capacity at its Calvert City, Kentucky facility by 15%. The $20 million investment aims to support the growing demand for locally manufactured high-performance resins for lithium-ion batteries, as well as the expanding semiconductor and cable markets. The Calvert City plant, with its long history in…
Wolters Kluwer CEO Nancy McKinstry to retire in 2026, Stacey Caywood nominated successor
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….
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…