Additional European Equity News

Andritz (ANDR AV) - To supply complete mechanical pulping line to Guangdong high-tech mill in China

Direct Line (DLG LN) - Solvency Capital Ratio update: Miscalculation identified within the Co's audited Solvency II own funds for FY. Corrects capital ratio to 188% at end-2023; estimates solvency capital ratio to be around 200%. (Newswires) 

Evoke (EVOK LN) - Acquisition of "Winner . Ro"; proposed deal of EUR 10mln in exchange for 51% share of the Co. (Newswires)

Hiscox (HSX LN) - Confirmed Colin Keogh as interim chair. (Newswires) 

Ipsos (IPS FP) - Launched public takeover offer for Infas. (Newswires) 

Royal Unibrew (RBREW DC) - Q2 (DKK): Q2 Rev 4.18bln (exp. 4.3bln). (Newswires) 

Sodexo (SW FP) - Completes the sale of Sofinsod for EUR 918mln and will pay a special dividend, ex-dividend data is 27th August. (Newswires)

Stellantis (STLAM IM/STLAP FP) - Italian minister gives the Co. an ultimatum over EU funds for planned gigafactory. The minister expects a firm commitment from the Co. or public funds will be moved elsewhere. (Newswires)