British safety equipment and technology firm Halma plc announced on Monday that it has acquired Rovers Medical Devices BV of the Netherlands. The initial consideration is for €85 million or £73 million ($92.5 million) pounds in cash, to be funded from …
Henkel annual sales fall on currency impact, Russian business sale
The German chemical and consumer goods firm, Henkel, posted on Monday a drop in full-year sales, as foreign exchange rates and the sell off of its Russian business negatively impacted its balance sheet. For the 12-month period, Henkel recorded adjusted…
Evonik to cut some 2,000 jobs as Q4 loss narrows, sales decline
Evonik Industries, the speciality chemicals company, said on Monday that its pre-tax loss from ongoing operations was €20 million in the fourth quarter, lower than the €251 million loss for the same quarter a year ago. The company also announced its de…
Enel Libra Flexsys to sell 49% of share capital to Sosteneo
Sosteneo is to acquire 49% of the share capital of Enel Libra Flexsys, a company fully-owned by Enel Italia. Enel, acting through its subsidiary Enel Italia, signed an agreement with Sosteneo Fund 1 HoldCo, for the purchase. Sosteneo will acquire 49% o…
Germany’s Baerbock: Western Balkan security, stability vital for EU
Western Balkan countries deserve strong support as they move down their path to European Union membership, Germany’s top diplomat said on Monday, singling out the risks posed by Moscow to the region’s stability. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said …
Journalist spots Fernando Alonso’s manager meeting with boss of six-time F1 champions
The manager of Fernando Alonso met with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, as spotted by journalist Cihangir Perperik. Alonso is in the final year of his contract with Aston Martin, having joined the team fr…
Journalist spots Fernando Alonso’s manager meeting with boss of six-time F1 champions
The manager of Fernando Alonso met with Red Bull team principal Christian Horner during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend, as spotted by journalist Cihangir Perperik. Alonso is in the final year of his contract with Aston Martin, having joined the team fr…
‘We call him’: Kyle Walker says Man City’s squad have come up with a new nickname for Phil Foden
Kyle Walker has explained the nickname Manchester City players have for teammate Phil Foden. Manchester City continued their sensational start to 2024 by going 19 games unbeaten with a 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday. Marcus Rashford had given…
‘Exceptional’ 23-year-old Liverpool player finally returned from injury yesterday
During the last few weeks while everything has gone according to plan for Liverpool on the pitch, the same cannot be said for what’s happened off it. Injuries have haunted Jurgen Klopp’s side. It seems like game by game, more and more players have fall…
‘We call him’: Kyle Walker says Man City’s squad have come up with a new nickname for Phil Foden
Kyle Walker has explained the nickname Manchester City players have for teammate Phil Foden. Manchester City continued their sensational start to 2024 by going 19 games unbeaten with a 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday. Marcus Rashford had given…