Additional European Equity Stories

Ahold Delhaize (AD NA) - Q4 (EUR): EPS 0.59 (exp. 0.54), Revenue 20.1bln (exp. 19.bln), EBIT 895mln (exp. 808mln). (Newswires)

Air Liquide (AI FP) - FY21 (EUR): Revenue 23.34bln (exp. 23.1bln), Net Result 2.57bln (exp. 2.56bln), Operating Income 4.16bln (exp. 4.1bln). Proposes a 2.90/shr dividend, +5.5%. (Newswires)

AstraZeneca (AZN LN) - Saphnelo has been approved for sale within the EU, in the treatment of moderate-severe systemic lupus erythematous. (Newswires)

BMPS (BMPS IM) - Rumours of a EUR 3.5bln capital increase have no basis in any bank-launched initiative. (Newswires)

Castellum (CASTB SS) - Q4 (SEK): Net Income 4.76bln (prev. 3.1bln), Income 1.9bln (prev. 1.5bln), Property Management Income 1.01bln (prev. 0.7bln). Strindberg has been appointed as the new CFO. (Newswires)

Ericsson (ERICB SS) - 2019 investigation found evidence of corruption-related misconduct, identified cash transactions which created a money laundering risk. Terminated a number of 3rd party relationships as such. Results in several employees leaving the Co. (Newswires)

Equinox (EQNR NO) - Exercising options of NOK 8bln with Archer, KCA Deutag and Odfjell Drilling. (Equinor)

Generali (G IM) - Groups, including Delfin and Fondazione CRT are using the Co. to engage in open/constructive dialogue to resolve ongoing issues. (Newswires)

Indivior (INDV LN) - FY21 (USD): Net Revenue 791mln, +22%. Expects to start consultations in Spring around an additional US listing, believe it would likely be beneficial to the groups profile. (Newswires)

MTU Aero (MTX GY) - FY21 (EUR): Revenue 4.19bln (exp. 4.3bln), EBIT 468mln (exp. 449mln), proposes a dividend of 2.10/shr. FY22 guidance confirmed. (Newswires)

Saipem (SPM IM) - Funding needs are to be met by a EUR 1.5bln capital increase, strategic review determines that the Co. will focus on its core businesses. (Il Sole 24)

Schindler Holding (SCHN SW) - FY21 (CHF): Revenue 11.23bln (exp. 11.25bln), Order Intake 12.17bln, +10.4%.  Results affected by price pressures, supply chin issues, material and freight inflation. (Newswires)

Siemens Healthiness (SHL GY) - Will trade without entitlement to its latest dividend. (Newswires)

Solvay (SOLB BB)/Veolia (VIE FP) - Cos launch Domblase Energie, an energy transition project. Requires EUR 225mln of investment from the Cos. (Newswires)

Swedish Match (SWMA SS) - Q4 (SEK): Revenue 4.75bln (exp 4.72bln), Operating Profit 1.9bln (exp. 1.92bln), Profit after Tax 1.45bln (exp. 1.41bln). Proposes a dividend of 1.86/shr, to be paid in two instalments. Plans to increase investments during FY22. (Newswires)

UniCredit (UCG IM) - CEO Orcel is reportedly to inform the board that the potential bid for Banco BPM (BAMI IM) was dropped due to the leak - a leak that was initially reported in Il Messaggero. (Newswires)

16 Feb 2022 - 07:10- Equities- Source: Newsquawk