Sources: Saint-Gobain weighs sale of Optimera – BN
French company Saint-Gobain is considering selling its Nordic distribution business Optimera, according to sources familiar with the matter who spoke to Bloomberg News. Citigroup has launched an auction process, with initial bids expected in October. Optimera is expected to generate earnings of around EUR 40–50 million, including its operations in Sweden and Norway. The process […]
Report: Linda Lindberg dropped as SD group leader – SvD
The Sweden Democrats are making a major reshuffle among their members of parliament, with several senior party figures leaving key posts. One of them is Linda Lindberg, who will not continue as the party’s group leader in parliament, according to information received by Svenska Dagbladet. The change is part of a broader reshuffle in the […]
EU postpones stricter methane requirements for importers by one year
The European Commission is postponing stricter reporting requirements for methane emissions for oil and gas importers by one year. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the measure is intended to reduce companies’ costs during the ongoing energy crisis, reports the Wall Street Journal. The requirements were due to enter into force in January 2027 […]
Admicom expected to report adjusted EBITDA of EUR 3.7 million – Factset
Admicom is due to release its third-quarter report on Thursday. Expected adjusted EBITDA, according to Factset’s consensus of estimates from three analysts, stands at EUR 3.7 million. In the corresponding period last year, the result was EUR 3.7 million. AdmicomReport date2026-10-08(EUR million)Q3-2026, forecastNumber of estimatesPrevious yearSales9,549,0EBITDA, adjusted3,733,7Source: Factset Share price performance on the latest report […]
China’s export restrictions do not affect the Philippines’ oil supplies
China’s restrictions on fuel exports do not affect Philippine oil companies’ existing supply contracts, Energy Minister Sharon Garin said, according to Reuters. China has assured that long-term contracts will be honored. The Philippines buys a quarter of its diesel from China and has stocks of more than 1 million barrels. The government is also examining […]
Sources: Bain and GIC considering sale or listing of WHI – Reuters
Bain Capital and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC are exploring an IPO or sale of Japanese HR software company WHI Holdings at a valuation of at least 500 billion yen, equivalent to 3.2 billion dollars, according to Reuters sources. A listing in Japan is one option. The process is at an early stage and the […]
China expands military presence with new facility in Laos
Chinese light attack aircraft and military vehicles have arrived at the new joint Chinese-Laotian training facility in Ban Keun outside Vientiane, according to satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters. The images show what analysts assess to be eight K-8 aircraft and more than 24 support vehicles. The facility, which is still being expanded, could develop into […]
Red-Green parties agree to halt deportations of teenagers
The Social Democrats, Centre Party, Left Party and Green Party have agreed to temporarily halt the so-called deportations of teenagers, Dagens Nyheter reports. A permanent legislative amendment is intended to be drafted later. The agreement is the first joint position taken by the four parties during the term of parliament.
Deutsche Bank raises its price target for Genmab to 2,750 Danish kroner (2,500), reiterates Buy
Deutsche Bank raises its price target for Genmab to 2,750 Danish kroner (2,500), reiterates Buy
Humana applies for delisting from Nasdaq Stockholm
The healthcare and care services company Humana has decided to apply for delisting of the company’s shares from Nasdaq Stockholm, according to a press release. The background is that the company is being acquired by Ambea, which controls more than 90 percent of the shares in Humana. The bidder intends to initiate compulsory acquisition of […]
