Additional European Equity News

ASML Holding (ASML NA) - ASML CEO said China’s EUV lithography technology lags by about eight generations, DigiTimes reports, ahead of the company’s Q4 results (due on 28th January), when it will also provide its outlook for 2026.

Ericsson (ERICB SS) - Co. plans to cut 1600 jobs in Sweden. (Ericsson) 

JDE Peets (JDEP NA) - Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) launches an offer for JDE Peet's shares, of EUR 31.85/shr. (JDE Peets) 

German Energy - Germany Chancellor Merz said the EU has approved Germany’s plan to subsidise new gas-fired power plants, allowing the country to proceed; he added the approval also clears a EUR 12bln package aimed at cutting electricity prices for Germany’s struggling industrial sector. (Bloomberg)

Robert Walters (RWA LN) - Q4 Trading Update: Net Fee Income -14% Y/Y. (Robert Walters)

Sanofi (SAN FP) - Reportedly preparing an improved bid to acquire Ocular Therapeutix (OCUL). (La Lettre)

Schroders (SDR LN) - Trading Update FY25 (GBP): Op. Income 745mln (prev. 603mln Y/Y). (Schroders) 

Thales (HO FP) - Bookrunner notes that GS is selling 2.3mln shares of Thales shares, with books covered. (Newswires) 

Taylor Wimpey (TW/ LN) - 2025 Trading Update (GBP): Home completions 11.2k (prev. 10.5k Y/Y), Revenue 3.8bln (prev. 3.4bln Y/Y). Whilst it is too early to predict the outcome of the Spring selling season, we are experiencing a good level of enquiries consistent with last year. "Expect Group operating profit margin to be lower in 2026 than in 2025 and, given the lower opening order book, for performance to be more second half weighted in 2026 than in prior years". (Taylor Wimpey) 

Volkswagen (VOW3  GY) - Private equity firms are showing interest in a majority stake in Volkswagen’s heavy diesel engine unit Everllence SE, valued at about EUR 6bln, as part of the automaker’s asset disposals, with EQT, GIC, CVC, Advent, Bain, KPS and Clayton Dubilier & Rice cited as potential bidders, Bloomberg said. (Bloomberg)

UniCredit (UCG IM) / BMPS (BMPS IM) - UniCredit calls rumours related to a potential stake purchase in BMPS, as speculative. (Newswires) 

15 Jan 2026 - 07:12- EquitiesEU Research- Source: Newsquawk