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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Ronaldo becomes a 25% shareholder in Almería

Cristiano Ronaldo officially became a 25% shareholder of Almería, as announced by the Spanish club.

Feb 26 • 14:32 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Shareholder of Spanish Football Club

Cristiano Ronaldo acquired a 25% stake in the Spanish football club Almeria, which currently plays in the second tier of Spanish football.

Feb 26 • 11:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Lee Chan-jin, Chairman of Financial Supervisory Service: "Minutes of Financial Company Board Meetings Must Be Disclosed at Transcription Level"

Lee Chan-jin emphasizes the need for financial companies to transparently disclose detailed minutes of board meetings to ensure accountability and shareholder trust.

Feb 26 • 09:08 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Effective Utilization of Cash Reserves for Investment: Draft Revision of Corporate Governance Guidelines to Curb Shareholder Bias

The Financial Services Agency of Japan has proposed a revision to the Corporate Governance Code that advocates for more effective use of cash reserves for investments rather than prioritizing shareholder returns.

Feb 26 • 07:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Corporate Governance Forum Urges LG Chem, Hanwha, and Hyundai Motor to Sell Shares of Korea Zinc

The Korean Corporate Governance Forum has urged LG Chem, Hanwha, and Hyundai Motor to sell their shares in Korea Zinc, calling for compliance with the recent corporate law amendments aimed at preventing shareholder rights violations.

Feb 26 • 05:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

District representatives call on the MP and government of DF to block Daniel Vorcaro from shareholder meeting of BRB

The PT bench in the DF Legislative Chamber is taking legal action to prevent Daniel Vorcaro from attending the upcoming BRB shareholder meeting due to concerns over his legitimacy in owning shares.

Feb 25 • 23:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"For the French sector, it’s a systemic risk": abandoned by its shareholder, Ramsay Health descends into the unknown

Ramsay Santé, the leading French private clinic operator, faces a major upheaval as its majority shareholder plans to distribute its stake among shareholders, risking significant changes in ownership and potential instability in the French health sector.

Feb 25 • 19:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The 3rd Commercial Law Amendment Passed... Mandatory 'Share Buyback Obligation' is Expected to Further Heat Up the Stock Market

The passage of the 3rd Commercial Law Amendment in South Korea is anticipated to significantly impact domestic companies and the capital market by mandating the cancellation of treasury shares to enhance shareholder value.

Feb 25 • 11:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The new shareholder of Indra warns SEPI that stock market value will erode if the merger with EM&E is halted

Third Point, an activist investment fund, warns that delaying Indra's merger with Escribano Mechanical & Engineering could lead to a significant loss in stock market value.

Feb 25 • 04:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The real author of the reports from Análisis Relevante earned 36 times less than the Zapatero family for giving ideas and formatting texts: "I earned 18,000 euros in six years"

Sergio Sánchez, the minor shareholder and actual author of reports for Análisis Relevante, revealed that he earned significantly less than former Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and his daughters for similar work.

Feb 24 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Meta closes deal with AMD for AI chip supply and may become a shareholder in the company

Meta has struck a multi-billion dollar chip deal with AMD that might lead to the company acquiring a 10% stake in the chipmaker, boosting AMD's stock prices significantly.

Feb 24 • 13:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Prisa Council will analyze the purchase offer from Blas Herrero

The Prisa media group council is set to review a purchase offer from Blas Herrero, although it is likely to be rejected due to existing shareholder reluctance.

Feb 24 • 08:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Dividend Special Case’ Companies Must Announce Plans to Enhance Corporate Value After Dividend Resolutions

Companies benefiting from special tax treatment for dividend income must publicly announce their plans to enhance corporate value within a specific timeframe following their annual shareholder meetings.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Santander doubles down on its US bet

Banco Santander is strengthening its presence in the US by acquiring Webster Financial and maintaining shareholder remuneration, following a period of record profits and improved stock performance.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

BBVA will leave Telefónica's board due to the new shareholder balance

BBVA is set to depart from Telefónica's board of directors, introducing Jane Thompson as an independent director in place of long-serving José María Abril.

Feb 23 • 18:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

If savings bank assets exceed 20 trillion won, the largest shareholder's stake will be limited to below 50%

The South Korean financial authorities plan to introduce regulations limiting the largest shareholder's stake in savings banks with assets exceeding 20 trillion won to enhance public accountability.

Feb 23 • 06:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Megaprison project for immigrants rejected by the owner: Lakers shareholder refused to sell his warehouse for the benefit of ICE

A substantial project for a megaprison aimed at immigrants is not moving forward as the owner, a shareholder of the Lakers, declined to sell his warehouse for the project intended by ICE.

Feb 22 • 10:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'The Will: The Secret of Anita Harley', new original Globoplay series premieres this Monday

The new Globoplay documentary series 'The Will: The Secret of Anita Harley' explores the legal battle regarding the guardianship and inheritance of Anita Harley, a key shareholder of Casas Pernambucanas.

Feb 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Farewell to 'Pieno Žvaigždės' shareholder J. Kvaraciejus – the businessman will be buried next to his grandparents in Merkinė

The article discusses the death of businessman J. Kvaraciejus, a significant shareholder in the company 'Pieno Žvaigždės,' who passed away at 69 in Tenerife and will be buried in his hometown of Merkinė.

Feb 20 • 10:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Fincantieri opens to funds. Increase of 500 million

Fincantieri has authorized a capital increase of 500 million euros to diversify its shareholder base and enhance strategic flexibility.

Feb 19 • 06:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

BBVA will raise 60% more debt this year after the takeover halt

BBVA is set to increase its debt issuance by 60% this year following the suspension of its takeover bid for Sabadell.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Billionaire Ed Roski, Lakers shareholder, rejects sale of a warehouse in Texas to convert it into an ICE prison

Billionaire Ed Roski has decided not to sell a Texas warehouse to the DHS, which planned to convert it into an ICE detention center.

Feb 18 • 12:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

MTN agrees to buy IHS Towers for $6.2bn

MTN Group has reached an agreement to acquire IHS Towers for $6.2 billion in cash, providing significant shareholder value.

Feb 17 • 17:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Seanergy: Fleet renewal with 3 newbuilds and sale of older vessel

Seanergy Maritime Holdings reports its fifth consecutive year of profitability, announcing new vessel orders and ongoing shareholder returns.

Feb 17 • 15:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Colt CZ's largest shareholder purchased shares for almost 50 million crowns

The largest shareholder of Colt CZ has acquired additional shares worth nearly 50 million crowns.

Feb 17 • 14:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Former shareholder intensifies fight for money from the forked company Refork

A former shareholder is escalating a legal dispute involving financial claims against the forked company Refork.

Feb 16 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The weakness of barrel prices looms over oil companies at their peaks

European oil companies, including Total and BP, are reducing share buyback programs in response to falling oil prices, impacting shareholder returns.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

L’Oréal appoints Pablo Isla as new vice president and proposes him for the board of directors

L'Oréal has appointed Pablo Isla as its new vice president and proposed him for the board of directors, with backing from major shareholder Nestlé.

Feb 12 • 19:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Acting in Concert": ECJ criticizes strict rules for shareholders

The European Court of Justice has criticized Germany's rules on shareholder voting rights, ruling them to be in violation of the EU Transparency Directive.

Feb 12 • 17:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Xavier Niel's Involvement is a Positive Signal": Vincent Rouget, New Head of Unibail, Faces the Challenge of Establishing Himself Against a Powerful Shareholder

Vincent Rouget, the new CEO of Unibail, emphasizes the importance of strategic execution while facing the challenge of asserting his leadership amidst the influence of major shareholder Xavier Niel.

Feb 12 • 08:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

March shareholder meetings to test if firms can finally shake off ‘Korea discount’

Upcoming shareholder meetings in March will assess whether South Korean companies can overcome the traditional 'Korea discount' through governance reforms and economic recovery.

Feb 12 • 08:48 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yongpoong and MBK, the largest shareholders of Korea Zinc, propose dividend and executive director system introduction

Yongpoong and MBK Partners, the largest shareholders of Korea Zinc, have officially submitted proposals to introduce a share split and an executive director system to enhance corporate governance ahead of the annual shareholders' meeting in March.

Feb 12 • 07:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Silence of the Billionaire

Henry Holtermann, a major shareholder in Ellaktor, has raised concerns by not presenting a business plan for the company's future despite previous significant dividend payouts.

Feb 12 • 05:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The main shareholder of the company 'Pieno žvaigždės', millionaire J. Kvaraciejus, has died

Julius Kvaraciejus, the main shareholder of the dairy company 'Pieno žvaigždės', has passed away at the age of 68.

Feb 11 • 14:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Real Consulting: Acquisition of OTS – Expansion and strengthening of the listed company’s share base

Real Consulting is expanding its operations by acquiring the Northern Greek IT company OTS and strengthening its shareholder base with new investors.

Feb 11 • 06:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Share buyback program by Imperial Petroleum Inc.

Imperial Petroleum Inc. has announced a share buyback program of up to $10 million to enhance shareholder value.

Feb 11 • 05:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Santanchè investigated for the Bioera bankruptcy. 'Never been a shareholder'

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè is under investigation for fraudulent bankruptcy related to Bioera, a firm linked to her ex-husband.

Feb 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

CBA shares up after bank reports increased profits

Commonwealth Bank reports a 5% increase in net profit for the first half of the financial year, leading to a rise in shareholder dividends and stock prices.

Feb 11 • 00:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government wants to fit Escribano as a subsidiary of Indra

The Spanish Government is inclined to position Escribano Mechanical & Engineering (EM&E) as a subsidiary of Indra rather than accepting a merger that would significantly increase its shareholder weight.

Feb 10 • 21:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Real Consulting: New Shareholder Percentages Announced

Real Consulting has announced the new percentages for its shareholders following an expansion of its shareholder base.

Feb 10 • 18:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical expresses opposition to proposals from activist shareholder Oasis, leading to proxy battle

Kobayashi Pharmaceutical has announced its opposition to all shareholder proposals put forth by its largest shareholder, Oasis Management, in a move that could lead to a proxy battle ahead of the company's March shareholder meeting.

Feb 10 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Real Consulting: Acquisition of OTS - Expansion and Strengthening of the Listed Company’s Shareholding Base

Real Consulting is acquiring the Northern Greek IT company OTS as part of its strategic plan to strengthen its market position and enhance its shareholder base with new investors.

Feb 9 • 21:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Half of the Outside Directors of the Top 50 Conglomerates to Change in the First Half of the Year… 'We Must Respond to Corporate Governance Evasion Tactics'

Almost half of the outside directors of South Korea's top 50 conglomerates are set to expire in the first half of the year amidst changes in corporate law aimed at enhancing shareholder rights.

Feb 9 • 09:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korean Companies Underappreciated? Changes in March Shareholder Meetings as a Litmus Test

The upcoming March shareholder meetings in South Korea are seen as a critical juncture for evaluating the potential improvements in corporate governance following recent legal reforms.

Feb 9 • 03:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Giannis becomes a shareholder in Chelsea's women's team

NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo joins the ownership of Chelsea's women's team, aiming to support growth and impact in women's sports.

Feb 8 • 16:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bank chairs backtracking on climate commitments could face shareholder revolts

Bank chairs who dilute their institutions' climate commitments are likely to encounter shareholder revolts as accountability measures are heightened.

Feb 8 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

New investment in football for Antetokounmpo: He became a shareholder in Chelsea Women's team

Greek basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo has announced his investment as a shareholder in Chelsea Women's football team.

Feb 8 • 07:34 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Toyota appoints Kenta Kon as new CEO after profit drop

Toyota has reported a 43% drop in quarterly profits and announced that its CFO, Kenta Kon, will become its new CEO and president, replacing Koji Sato in April, pending shareholder approval in June.

Feb 6 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Sports

Super League: One-match suspension for Mario Iliopoulos

Super League has imposed a one-match suspension on AEK's major shareholder, Mario Iliopoulos, for protesting against referee Makel's decisions during the derby against Olympiacos.

Feb 6 • 12:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The face behind the next ( ; ) market story

Rodolfo Odoni, principal shareholder of Centric, begins to meet market expectations with a significant residential investment announcement of 100 million euros in collaboration with Ten Brike.

Feb 6 • 04:51 UTC

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