In a significant development Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said, Ankara cannot allow countries that support terrorism to in NATO, in reference to Finland and Ankara’s bid to join the military alliance. “For as long as Tayyip Erdogan is the head… Read More ›
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Philip Morris International Inc makes $16B offer to acquire Swedish Match
In a statement on Wednesday, Philip Morris International Inc said, it was making a cash offer to acquire Swedish tobacco and nicotine products maker Swedish Match for 106 Swedish crowns per share. The value of the offer for Swedish Match, a Stockholm-listed… Read More ›
Sweden’s Embracer acquires 3 companies midst surging profits
On Wednesday, Europe’s largest gaming firm by market value said, it had agreed to acquire 3 companies after posting record revenues in the first quarter. Earlier this month, Sweden’s Embracer, which has a strategy of boosting growth through deals, said… Read More ›
China’s Geely Automobile issues termination of dealership agreement with Sweden’s Bilia
In a statement, Swedish car dealership chain Bilia said, it has received a notice of termination for its dealer agreements with Volvo Cars in Norway and Sweden. The termination, which has a notice period of two years, covers both Bilia’s… Read More ›
Electrolux’s North American business to take $70M hit in U.S. overhaul
Swedish appliance maker Electrolux AB stated, its North American business is set to incur costs of around $70 million in the fourth quarter as it prepares to move into a new facility in South Carolina. The Swedish company stated, it… Read More ›
Bjorn Rosengren steps down as CEO of Swedish engineering group Sandvik
Bjorn Rosengren will be joining Swiss-Swedish robotics and engineering group ABB Ltd as CEO in February 2020. Swedish engineering group Sandvik stated, its Chief Executive Officer Bjorn Rosengren will be stepping down from 2020; he will be joining Swiss-Swedish robotics… Read More ›
Swedish television highlights Swedbank’s links to Danske
A Swedish television program has stated it has uncovered documents which point to at least $4.30 billion (40 billion Swedish crowns) had been transferred between accounts at Swedbank and Danske in the Baltics between 2007 and 2015. Following a report… Read More ›
Guido Kerkhoff should be seen only as an interim CEO of Thyssenkrupp: Elliot Management
Elliot Management and Swedish activist investor Cevian are pushing for Thyssenkrupp to continue on its path of “structural evolution”, a change in its overall strategy as well as appointing a permanent CEO. In a move that is aimed at changing… Read More ›
U.S. Dollar touch 11 month as trade feud escalates with China
Although previous protectionist efforts by the U.S. have weakened the dollar, Trump’s trade war rhetorics have, contrary to expectations, strengthened the dollar against a basket of major currencies. With U.S. President Donald Trump threatening to impose 10% tariffs on $200… Read More ›
GE to boost its stake in Swedish 3D printer Arcam AB to 90%
GE will buy the outstanding shares from those owned by Elliott Management and the Polygon Investment Group. On Wednesday, GE disclosed it will increase its stake in Arcam AB, a Swedish 3D printer maker, to more than 90%, from 77%…. Read More ›