France’s Areva increases backlog of orders
Atomic reactor maker’s 3% rise to €45.6bn is a surprise vote of confidence for the industry after the Fukushima nuclear disaster last March FT.com – European companies…
EU proposals threaten UK infrastructure upgrade
Many analysts fear the new ‘Solvency II’ arrangements will make it harder for insurance companies to hold infrastructure projects on their balance sheets FT.com – European companies…
Vestas falls victim to its own propaganda
Events at energy group lead one to ask to what extent are its difficulties self-inflicted, and do they reflect unstoppable changes in the sector FT.com – European companies…
AstraZeneca names new chairman
Ericsson chief will be proposed as a non-executive director in late April, before taking in September when chairman Louis Schweitzer retires FT.com – European companies…
Fortunes diverge for Spain’s Sacyr and ACS
Sacyr Vallehermoso reported a net loss of €1.6bn for last year while group revenues at Grupo ACS almost doubled to €28.4bn FT.com – European companies…
Fortunes diverge for Spain’s Sacyr and ACS
Sacyr Vallehermoso reported a net loss of €1.6bn for last year while group revenues at Grupo ACS almost doubled to €28.4bn FT.com – European companies…
Veolia chief wins board backing
French utility says it has ‘renewed its confidence’ in Antoine Frérot, bringing a temporary halt to a coup attempt led by his predecessor FT.com – European companies…
UniCredit’s Rampl to leave post
Dieter Rampl has said he will not seek renewal of his mandate, opening up the prospect of a tussle for role of chairman of Italian bank FT.com – European companies…
Intelligent Energy fundraising nets $30m
Money will be used to help the fuel cell technology provider build a portfolio of consumer electronics products and expand operations in India FT.com – European companies…
