Thomas Barnet
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CVC could return with a €9bn bid for Nexi
CVC is said to be considering buying Italian payments services provider Nexi for €9bn, including debt, according to the Financial Times. But the outcome depends heavily on approval from the Italian authorities, which are closely focused on control of financial infrastructure.
April 29, 2026 at 09:43 am IST
Earnings Calendar for the Week: A Star-Studded Lineup on the Markets
Welcome to the corporate earnings calendar for the week of April 27 to May 1, 2026. The highlights this week include results from Microsoft, Exxon Mobil, LVMH, Alphabet, TotalEnergies, Airbus, Meta Platforms, BNP Paribas, Novartis and Samsung Electronics.
April 26, 2026 at 11:21 pm IST
Crédit Agricole: The question of 14 listed entities reopened by an activist investor
A case of blatant economic sub-optimization within a group that has performed relatively well so far? Crédit Agricole, the world's tenth-largest bank, is once again being challenged over its unique structure, which sees 14 listed entities bearing its name on the Paris Stock Exchange. This time, however, the challenge comes backed by a serious, data-driven argument.
April 23, 2026 at 05:27 pm IST
Crédit Agricole: The issue of 14 listed entities reignited by an activist investor
A case of blatant economic sub-optimization within a group that has fared relatively well so far? Crédit Agricole, the world's tenth-largest bank, is once again being challenged over its unique global structure, which sees 14 listed entities bearing its name on the Paris Stock Exchange. This time, however, the challenge comes backed by a substantial, data-driven argument.
April 23, 2026 at 01:25 pm IST
French Analyst Ratings: EssilorLuxottica disappoints
A wave of valuation adjustments hit the eyewear giant following its quarterly earnings release. Bureau Veritas, Verallia, and ID Logistics also feature in today's selection after reporting their latest figures.
April 23, 2026 at 12:17 pm IST
Sartorius Stedim Biotech delivers improved Q1 performance
The group reported a 7.9% increase in first-quarter revenue at constant exchange rates, driven by consumables. Profitability remains high and full-year guidance is maintained despite an uncertain environment.
April 23, 2026 at 10:59 am IST
ABF to spin off Primark from food operations
The British conglomerate Associated British Foods (ABF) is set to split into two distinct entities, separating Primark from its food businesses. This decision, resulting from a comprehensive structural review announced in November 2025, aims to clarify its market positioning and improve transparency for investors. Upon the transaction's completion, shareholders will hold stakes in two separate publicly traded companies.
April 22, 2026 at 01:03 pm IST
ABF to spin off Primark from food operations
British conglomerate Associated British Foods (ABF) is set to split into two distinct entities, separating Primark from its food businesses. This decision, resulting from a comprehensive structural review announced in November 2025, aims to clarify its market positioning and improve transparency for investors. Upon the transaction's completion, shareholders will hold stakes in two separate publicly traded companies.
April 21, 2026 at 12:21 pm IST
ABF to split Primark from its food operations
UK group Associated British Foods (ABF) will break itself into two separate entities, separating Primark from its food operations. The decision, stemming from an in-depth review of its structure announced in November 2025, is intended to clarify its positioning and improve transparency for investors. Once the transaction is completed, shareholders will hold stakes in two listed companies.
April 21, 2026 at 12:08 pm IST
French Analyst Ratings: Mixed Fortunes for Kering, Safran, and STMicroelectronics
Jefferies has overhauled its aerospace recommendations, adopting a more cautious stance on civil aviation while highlighting renewed attractiveness in the defense sector following recent pullbacks. Safran has been downgraded as a result. Meanwhile, HSBC has lowered its rating on Kering.
April 21, 2026 at 12:02 pm IST
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