Additional European Equity News

Banco BPM (BAMI IM) - Corriere della Sera reports that the Co. is interested in purchasing Banca del Mezzogiorno, looking to strengthen its position towards the South of Italy. (Corriere della Sera) 

Deutsche Lufthansa (LHA GY) - Pilot union Vereinigung Cockpit has called a two-day strike at Lufthansa on 13th April to midnight 14th April, affecting Lufthansa passenger and cargo flights as well as Eurowings departures, according to Bloomberg. (Bloomberg)

Druzhba - Ukrainian President Zelensky said he was ready for meetings and joint constructive work with the incoming Hungarian leader (POLITICO)

ENI (ENI IM) - CEO said that the EU should reconsider plans to progressively implement a ban of Russian imports from the start of 2027. The Chief questioned the viability of replacing gas from Russia. (Newswires) 

Eurazeo (RF FP) - Co. announced it is to acquire Netco, a leading European provider of critical maintenance services for conveyor systems in vital industries. (Eurazeo)

Getlink (GET FP) - Mundys obtains regulatory clearance to boost its stake in Getlink up to 25% in Capital and 29.9% in Voting Rights. (Getlink) 

Hexagon (HEXAB SS) – Co. to acquire Baker Hughes's (BKR) Waygate Technologies, for approx. USD 1.45bln. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. (Hexagon) 

Halma (HLMA LN) - Co. announced it has acquired Surgistar for around GBP 67mln. (Halma)

Imperial Brands (IMB LN) - Co. announced that it has started its second share buyback tranche of up to GBP 725mln, following the announcement of a total of GBP 1.45bln of share buybacks. (Imperial Brand)

Lloyds (LLOY LN) - The FT writes that the bank will not launch a legal challenge against the UK's FCA, over its recent compensation scheme related to car finance. (FT) 

National Grid (NG/ LN) - Pre-Close Update: Co.'s performance is in line with expectations and consistent with the guidance provided at the half year results. However, underlying EPS will be impacted by around 1p/shr due to the recognition of customer refund charges. (National Grid)

Polypeptide (PPGN SW) - Co. has reportedly attracted takeover interest from EQT and KKR, Reuters reports. (Reuters)

Terna (TRN IM) - Italian police are investigating damage to a pylon, following reports of possible sabotage. (Newswires)

UniCredit (UCG IM)  - Co. spokesperson says it has no plans to liquidate its Russian business or return its license. Follows reports in Russian press that this was an option.

Vistry (VTY LN) - Co. appoints Adam Daniels as CEO, effective immediately. (Vistry)

Wise (WISE LN) - Q4 Trading Update: Underlying income GBP 435.3mln (prev. GBP 350.4mln Y/Y), cross-border volume GBP 49.4mln (prev. GBP 39.1mln Y/Y), continue to expect FY26 underlying PBT margin to be towards the top of the 13-16% range. (Wise)

ABB (ABBN SW) upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight at Barclays

ABB (ABBN SW) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Citi

AB SKF (SKFB SS) upgraded to Buy from Hold at Needham

Associated British Foods (ABF LN) downgraded to Underperform from Sector Perform at RBC

easyJet (EZJ LN) downgraded to Market Perform from Outperform at SocGen

Holcim (HOLN SW) resumed with Buy at Deutsche Bank

Nemetschek (NEM GY) downgraded to Sell from Neutral at UBS

Sandvik (SAND SS) downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Citi

Schneider Electric (SU FP) upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Barclays

Telia (TELIA SS) downgraded to Hold form Buy at DNB Markets

WH Smith (SMWH LN) downgraded to Sector Perform from Outperform at RBC

Wickes (WIX LN) downgraded to Hold from Buy at Panmure Gordon

13 Apr 2026 - 08:01- EnergyEU Research- Source: Newsquawk