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12 January 2026
Symrise AG Launches First Share Buyback Program
Symrise initiates a EUR 400M share buyback to enhance shareholder value, leveraging strong cash flow and financial flexibility, while maintaining strategic investment priorities.
9 January 2026
Polytechnyl Begins Judicial Reorganization
Following failed financing talks, judicial reorganization aims to ensure operational continuity and minimize disruptions, with court-appointed administrators assessing financial options.
9 January 2026
Yara's 2026 Strategy: Resilient Earnings and Sustainable Growth
Yara aims for $600M cash flow growth by 2030, focusing on asset optimization, low-emission ammonia, and shareholder returns, while maintaining strict capital discipline.
8 January 2026
Heidelberg Materials Issues Third Green Bond
The €600M bond supports projects like plant modernization and carbon capture. It was 2.8x oversubscribed, reflecting strong investor confidence.
8 January 2026
SABIC Divests European Petrochemicals and Americas/Europe Engineering Thermoplastics for $950 Million
The divestments aim to optimize the portfolio, enhance cash flow, and focus on high-margin markets, while maintaining strategic access and customer service.
7 January 2026
VolagHy Secures €150M Tax Credit for Kuopio eSAF Project
The project aims to industrialize eSAF production in Europe, leveraging local partnerships and resources, with plans for five facilities in the Nordics by 2040.
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7 January 2026
Veolia Issues €2.5 Billion in Bonds
Veolia's bond issuance attracted 570+ orders, peaking at €10.5B. Strong demand led to favorable terms, highlighting investor confidence in Veolia's growth and financial stability.
7 January 2026
Lilly Acquires Ventyx Biosciences to Enhance Inflammatory Disease Therapies
Ventyx's small molecule pipeline targets chronic inflammation in cardiometabolic, neurodegenerative, and inflammatory diseases, aiming for improved efficacy and safety.
7 January 2026
Merck Finalizes Cidara Therapeutics Acquisition
Merck acquires Cidara, enhancing its respiratory portfolio with CD388, a long-acting antiviral for influenza prevention, impacting 2026 R&D expenses and EPS.
7 January 2026
Equinor Saves USD 130 Million with AI in 2025
AI enhances offshore operations, predicting maintenance, optimizing well planning, and accelerating seismic data analysis, achieving significant cost savings and operational efficiency.
7 January 2026
Uniper Begins Helium Business Sale
The sale includes helium agreements and containers. Interested parties must submit interest by 28 Jan 2026. Clearwater manages the process.
6 January 2026
Stahl Completes Carve-Out, Focuses on Speciality Coatings
Stahl divests its wet-end leather business to focus on speciality coatings, enhancing its position in high-growth markets like performance and packaging coatings.
2 January 2026
Technip Energies Acquires Ecovyst's Advanced Materials & Catalysts Business
The acquisition enhances Technip Energies' catalyst capabilities, supports growth in sustainable fuels, and adds 330 employees, boosting earnings and value creation.
29 December 2025
Genmab Ends Acasunlimab Development
Genmab shifts focus to high-impact projects in its late-stage pipeline, ensuring no change to 2025 financial guidance.
29 December 2025
DOMO Chemicals Germany Files for Insolvency, Restructuring Under Review
Operations continue as the insolvency administrator explores restructuring, with wages secured for three months. High energy costs and imports have impacted the business.
28 December 2025
LOTTE Chemical Restructures for High-Value Specialty Focus
Shifting from commodity petrochemicals, the company invests in specialty materials, hydrogen, and semiconductor solutions, while enhancing financial stability through strategic divestments.
24 December 2025
bp sells 65% of Castrol to Stonepeak for $10 billion
bp will use $6 billion proceeds to cut debt, strengthen its balance sheet, and focus on downstream strategy. The deal includes a new joint venture with Stonepeak. Completion expected by 2026.
23 December 2025
Arkema to Divest Plastic Additives to Praana
Arkema plans to sell its impact modifiers and processing aids businesses, including a Dutch facility, to refocus on strategic activities. Completion expected Q1 2026, pending consultations.
22 December 2025
Perpetual Next Completes €35M Bond Redemption Early
The company redeems bonds as part of a debt reduction plan, preparing for 2026 growth capital. It is also expanding biomethanol production across Europe and the U.S.
20 December 2025
Fluor Sells Zhuhai Fabrication Yard to COOEC
Fluor will receive $122M from the sale. COOEC will fully own the yard, supporting future Fluor projects. Transaction completion expected in the coming months.
19 December 2025
Genentech and U.S. Government Reach Drug Cost Agreement
Agreement lowers Medicaid drug costs, promotes innovation rewards, expands patient access, and exempts tariffs, supporting U.S. manufacturing and job growth.
19 December 2025
Merck and U.S. Government Partner to Expand Medicine Access and Reduce Costs
Merck commits $70B to U.S. production, offers key drugs at reduced prices, and delays tariffs to enhance domestic manufacturing and innovation.
19 December 2025
Uniper Cancels €1bn KfW Facility, Secures New Funding
Uniper cancels KfW facility due to strong cash position, secures €0.7bn in new bank facilities, diversifying funding sources.
19 December 2025
Lhyfe Projects 2025 Revenue Doubling
Focus on European projects, enhance operations, outsource EPC, cut costs by 30% in 2026, and target profitability through strategic resource allocation and market alignment.
19 December 2025
Clariant Sells Venezuelan Business
Clariant divested its Venezuelan unit for USD 1.8M. The move affects 60 employees and will impact net profit due to a CHF 236M noncash reclassification, but not cash flow or EBITDA guidance.
19 December 2025
ADNOC Secures $2 Billion Green Financing from K-SURE, Totaling $5 Billion in 18 Months
ADNOC's $2B green financing supports lower-carbon projects, aligning with global standards. This enhances ADNOC's sustainable finance and strengthens ties with South Korea.
18 December 2025
INEOS' Jim Ratcliffe Urges EU Action to Save Chemical Industry
Ratcliffe warns of Europe's chemical industry decline due to Chinese imports and high energy costs, urging immediate tariff protection and carbon tax action to prevent further facility closures.
18 December 2025
ADNOC Secures $11 Billion Financing for Hail and Ghasha Gas Project
The financing supports Hail and Ghasha's gas production, with participation from over 20 financial institutions, enhancing project resilience and ADNOC's strategic growth.
17 December 2025
Taaleri and Tesi Invest EUR 16M in Ren-Gas
Ren-Gas, a Finnish P2G developer, plans a nationwide network of e-methane plants, leveraging Finland's renewable energy and grid infrastructure for emissions reduction in transport.
17 December 2025
Borouge Joins FTSE ADX Dividend Stars Index as Leading Income Stock
Borouge's inclusion highlights its earnings resilience and long-term dividend visibility, appealing to income-focused investors in deepening Abu Dhabi capital markets.
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