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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.
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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.
17 December 2025
Toray Sells Stake in LG Toray Hungary to LG Chem
Toray finalized the sale of its 50% stake in a Hungarian battery separator venture to LG Chem, with minimal impact expected on Toray's fiscal results ending March 2026.
17 December 2025
TotalEnergies Sells 50% of 424 MW Greek Renewables Portfolio
TotalEnergies sells half its Greek wind and solar assets for €508M, retaining operational control and electricity marketing rights.
16 December 2025
BASF Sells Optical Brightening Agent Business to Catexel
The sale includes production in Switzerland and 80 employees. Closing is expected in Q1 2026. This move aligns with strategic goals and expands Catexel's detergent portfolio.
16 December 2025
Holcim Acquires Majority Stake in Cementos Pacasmayo
Holcim expands in Latin America with a strategic acquisition, enhancing growth and synergies, aligning with its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy. Transaction expected to close in H1 2026.
15 December 2025
Iberdrola Sells Gas Plants for Slurry Treatment
The sale includes five gas plants and four biomethane projects, aligning with a strategy to focus on electrification and renewable growth.
15 December 2025
Neste Adjusts Climate Targets
Neste delays its carbon neutrality goal to 2040, focusing on absolute emission cuts and halting emission compensation, due to financial constraints and investment priorities.
10 December 2025
XRG Acquires Covestro AG
XRG finalizes takeover, boosting its global chemicals position. A €1.17 billion capital increase will enhance Covestro's balance sheet.
9 December 2025
CABB Group Sells Jayhawk Fine Chemicals to Anupam Rasayan
CABB shifts focus to Pharma and Life Science, selling Jayhawk for $150M. Anupam Rasayan aims to expand in the US and enhance its performance materials business. Transaction closes in January.
9 December 2025
ExxonMobil Updates 2030 Plan: Boosts Earnings, Cash Flow, and Returns
ExxonMobil projects $25B earnings and $35B cash flow growth by 2030, with no capital increase, achieving over 17% return on capital and surpassing emission-reduction targets.
9 December 2025
thyssenkrupp Reports Positive Cash Flow and Strategic Progress in 2024/2025
Order intake rose 15%, sales fell 6%. Adjusted EBIT up 13%. Free cash flow positive for third year. Strategic transformation and efficiency improvements underway.
9 December 2025
OCI Global Q3 2025 Update
OCI sells ammonia business, plans merger with Orascom, and reports financials. Beaumont project nears completion; strategic review yields $11.6B, with $7B distributed to shareholders.
8 December 2025
North Sea Strategy Threatens UK Energy Security
The UK's Energy Profits Levy and restrictive policies risk jobs, reduce energy security, and increase reliance on imports. Urgent tax reform is needed to restore investment and stabilize the sector.
8 December 2025
AGC Exits Specialty Glass for Chemical Strengthening
AGC will cease specialty glass production by Q3 2026 due to declining performance. No change to the 2025 financial forecast despite exit costs.
5 December 2025
Asahi Kasei to End HMD Production for Long-Term Profitability
HMD production will end by April 2027, reallocating resources to key growth areas. Employee roles will be reassigned, with minimal impact on overall performance.
4 December 2025
Takeda Finalizes Partnership with Innovent
Takeda acquires rights to IBI363 and IBI343 for global development and commercialization, excluding Greater China, with a $1.2 billion upfront payment to Innovent.
4 December 2025
Kemira Oyj Acquires Own Shares on December 4, 2025
Kemira acquired 51,268 shares at an average price of EUR 19.2599, totaling EUR 987,416.55. Post-acquisition, it holds 5,488,863 treasury shares. Transaction managed by Danske Bank.
4 December 2025
UPM and Sappi Plan Graphic Paper Joint Venture
The joint venture aims to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in the graphic paper industry, with expected synergies of €100 million and a combined value of €1,420 million.
4 December 2025
Aurubis Boosts Dividend Amid Strong Cash Flow
Operating EBT reached €355M, EBITDA slightly down. Dividend proposed at €1.60/share. 2025/26 forecast: EBT €300-400M, free cash flow break-even before dividend.
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