News And Announcements
John Laing surges past investment guidance with wind farm purchase
Originator, active investor and manager of infrastructure projects John Laing Group announced a further wind farm investment in the state of Texas, and its third investment in the renewable energy sector in the US on Friday.
Sanne to buy Luxembourg Investment Solutions and Compliance Partners
Sanne, a provider of alternative asset and corporate administration services, has entered into an agreement to buy Luxembourg Investment Solutions (LIS) and Compliance Partners for up to €100m in a deal that is expected to be immediately earnings enhancing.
QinetiQ strategy on track after securing big contracts
QinetiQ issues a trading update on Friday, before entering its closed period for the half year ending 30 September.
Aviva sells share in Italy JV for £233m
Aviva said it has agreed to sell its stake in Italian joint venture Avipop Assicurazioni to Banco BPM for a consideration of €265m (£233m) in cash.
Beazley estimates $150m hit from Atlantic hurricanes, Mexico earthquakes
Insurer Beazley said early estimates of the net cost of Atlantic hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and earthquakes in Mexico was $175m - $275m (£130m - £205m) and would cut 2017 earnings by about $150m.