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.
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.
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.
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.
Botín, after the purchase of Webster: "We hope to increase payouts as profits grow"
Ana Botín, president of Banco Santander, affirmed the bank's commitment to increasing shareholder returns through dividends or stock buybacks following the acquisition of Webster, while ruling out further purchases.