News And Announcements
Smurfit Kappa said to be under pressure to negotiate with International Paper
Smurfit Kappa rose on Monday following reports that some of its largest investors have been pressuring the corrugated packaging company to enter into negotiations with International Paper if it comes back with another takeover offer.
Man Group begins $100m share repurchase programme
Man Group began its share repurchase programme in earnest on Monday, confirming it was seeking to bring back up to $100m of its own stock for future employee incentives, or cancellation.
Polymetal announces Russian-Kazakh asset swap, completes Prognoz investment
Polymetal International has reached an agreement with the Russian Copper Company for an all-share exchange of its Tarutin property in Russia, for 85% of RCC's East Tarutin property in Kazakhstan.
HICL Infrastructure commits EUR 21m to Paris-Sud University project
Listed infrastructure investor HICL Infrastructure Company announced an investment in the biology, pharmacy and chemistry department of the Paris-Sud University PPP Project on Monday.
Johnson Matthey appoints Covestro's Patrick Thomas as chairman
Specialty chemicals group Johnson Matthey announced the appointment of Patrick Thomas as chairman on Monday, succeeding Tim Stevenson.