Additional European Equity News
Akzo Nobel (AKZA NA) - Co. to explore mergers and sales of South Asia decorative paints operations, according to the WSJ. (WSJ)
EssilorLuxottica (EL FP) - Co. has asked a US judge to throw out what it called "misguided" consumer lawsuits, which accused the Co. of monopolising the designer frames market. (Newswires)
French stocks - Prime Minister Barner says France's tax increases is to hit some 300 companies, via Bloomberg. (Bloomberg)
JD Wetherspoon (JDW LN) - FY Trading Update (GBP): PBT 73.9mln, +73.5% Y/Y, LFL Sales +7.6% Y/Y, Dividend 12p. Currently sees a reasonable outcome for current fiscal year. (Newswires)
Jyske Bank (JYSK DC) - Concludes share repurchase programme; own shares worth DKK 1.5bln have been repurchased. (Newswires)
Stellantis (STLAM IM/STLAP FP) - CEO said that rumours of a Stellantis-Renault merger is "pure speculation". (Newswires)
Tate & Lyle (TATE LN) - Co. ditches shareholder vote for planned GBP 1.4bln takeover, via the Times. (The Times)
Watches of Switzerland (WOSG LN) - Acquires Hodinkee; funding from existing financing facilities. (Newswires)
04 Oct 2024 - 06:52- Research Sheet- Source: Newsquawk
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