Bouygues expects sales to fall this year
Paris-based group said revenue this year would be between 1% and 2% lower than in 2013 as it warned of a slowdown in public sector orders European Companies News…
Creditors challenge sale of BES arm
Bondholders claim that sell-off of Tranquilidade would seriously damage their interests and other creditors are thought likely to follow their example European Companies News…
Ryanair faces test with Business Plus
Convincing fliers to pay more for perks such as flexible tickets, fast-track security, priority boarding and seats near the exits may prove difficult European Companies News…
Norway leads push for gender equality
Lack of female representation remains a problem despite boardroom quota European Companies News…
Shell to sell Nigeria oilfields for $5bn
The price tag for four Nigerian oilfields owned by a Shell-led consortium has doubled since the end of last year as majors retreat from the country European Companies News…
Nespresso to help small coffee growers
Capsule maker is among the big global food producers that are investing in small farms that produce 70 per cent of the world’s food European Companies News…
BYD develops electric car with Daimler
Chinese automaker has previously shunned joint ventures with multinational companies in its transformation from a phone battery manufacturer European Companies News…
Accor boosted by falling finance costs
Hotel group’s first-half results benefiting from expenses being delayed to second half of year, but chief warns of impact of French political upheaval European Companies News…
Lufthansa faces fresh strike threat
Frankfurt-based airline wants to find a solution with pilots’ union, which is seeking higher pay and the option of early retirement European Companies News…
