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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.
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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.
3 December 2025
Chevron Sets 2026 Capex at $18-$19 Billion
2026 capex focuses on high-return projects, with $10.5B in U.S., $7B offshore. $1B targets carbon reduction and new energies. Affiliate capex at $1.3-$1.7B.
2 December 2025
Asahi Kasei Divests Daramic Lead Battery Separator Business
The divestiture aligns resources with growth areas like electronics and lithium-ion battery separators, enhancing Asahi Kasei's focus on high-potential initiatives and capital efficiency.
2 December 2025
TotalEnergies Clarifies Mozambique LNG Project Financing
Mozambique LNG partners replace UKEF and Atradius with additional equity after force majeure. 90% of lenders remain committed. Concerns raised over human rights reports in Cabo Delgado.
2 December 2025
Asahi Kasei Sells Daramic Lead Battery Separator Business
The divestiture aligns resources for growth in electronics and lithium-ion battery separators, focusing on North America, Japan, and Korea, under a strategic management plan.
1 December 2025
Huntsman Revises Q4 2025 Outlook
An unplanned outage at the Rotterdam facility will likely reduce Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA by $10 million, with production expected to resume mid-December.
1 December 2025
Lilly Reduces Price of Zepbound Vials
Zepbound single-dose vials are now cheaper, enhancing access for obesity patients. Starting doses cost $299/month, with higher doses at $399 and $449.
29 November 2025
Grupa Azoty Polyolefins Begins Restructuring to Continue Operations
The company initiates restructuring due to inability to service liabilities, aiming for continued operations and creditor arrangement by November 2025.
27 November 2025
Rompetrol Rafinare Q1-Q3 2025 Performance
Processed 4.61M tons raw materials, $4.44B turnover, $175M EBITDA, -$20M net result. Calls for fiscal reforms. 1.4B state contribution. 1,206 sales points.
27 November 2025
WACKER Targets €300M Annual Savings
WACKER plans 1,500 job cuts to save costs, focusing on fixed production expenses. Implementation starts Q1 2026, completing by end of 2027. High energy prices in Germany are a concern.
27 November 2025
Momentum Global Ventures Invests €200 Million in Perpetual Next
Investment funds facility expansion for biomethanol production in Europe and the US, including the world's largest torrefaction reactor, with support from ING Corporate Finance.
24 November 2025
ORLEN Secures Contract for 40 Locomotives
ORLEN Kolej orders 40 energy-efficient locomotives from PESA and Newag, enhancing operational flexibility and supporting Poland's economic growth.
24 November 2025
KMG 2025 Nine-Month Financial Results
Revenue rose to 7,058 bln tenge, EBITDA to 1,800 bln tenge. Net profit reached 978 bln tenge. Net debt decreased to 496 bln tenge.
21 November 2025
Veolia Acquires Clean Earth to Expand US Hazardous Waste Operations
Acquisition doubles US hazardous waste size, boosts exposure in retail and healthcare, and enhances global revenue and EBITDA margin. Asset disposals total €2bn.
20 November 2025
ORLEN Group Reports Record Q3 2025 Profit and Investment
ORLEN's Q3 2025 saw high investment in energy security, record dividends, and growth in renewable capacity, with strong performance across all segments despite challenging conditions.
19 November 2025
ExxonMobil Shuts Mossmorran: 830,000 T/Y Ethylene Capacity Lost, Threatening 429 Jobs and Supply Chain
Closure impacts 429 jobs, disrupts supply chain, and weakens UK's industrial base amid high energy costs and lack of government support.
18 November 2025
AkzoNobel and Axalta Announce All-Stock Merger
The merger creates a $25B coatings leader, enhancing innovation, growth, and shareholder value with $600M synergies expected within three years.
17 November 2025
Repsol Unveils New Lubricant Brand to Double Business by 2030
Repsol launches a new brand identity, partners with MotoGP, and aims to boost EBITDA and expand in key markets by 2030.
17 November 2025
Johnson & Johnson Acquires Halda Therapeutics for Cancer Treatment
The acquisition includes Halda's RIPTAC platform and prostate cancer therapy, HLD-0915, aiming to enhance Johnson & Johnson's oncology pipeline and develop new targeted therapies.
17 November 2025
Stahl to Spin Off Wet-End Leather Business into Independent Company
Stahl halts sale to Syntagma Capital due to market conditions, continuing the carve-out to form a new brand, Muno, focusing on speciality coatings and innovation.
17 November 2025
TotalEnergies Acquires 50% of EPH's European Power Assets
The €5.1B deal creates a joint venture, boosting flexible power generation and enhancing TotalEnergies' position in European electricity markets. Completion expected mid-2026.
14 November 2025
Asahi Kasei Wins 2025 Best IR Award from JIRA
Recognized for proactive IR efforts, Asahi Kasei excels in investor dialogue, integrated reporting, and leveraging intangible assets across its business sectors.
13 November 2025
LOTTE Chemical Sells 75.01% Stake in LCPL
The sale to PTA Global Holding Ltd. secures KRW 127.6 billion, enhancing financial stability and focusing on high-value specialty materials.
13 November 2025
Toray Divests Stake in Japan Vilene
Toray sells its 25% stake to Freudenberg for ¥17 billion. The deal finalizes in February 2026, with a ¥6 billion post-tax gain expected. Toray will continue supplying products to Japan Vilene.
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