Articles by Harvey Holtom

Puig

Puig reports 26% drop in profits and falls 13% in Friday’s trading session

Norbolsa | On Friday the company reported results below expectations for the first half of the year, with sales 2% below expectations, net profit falling 26% and an operating margin of 14.4% vs. 15.3% previously. The company justified this, among other reasons, by higher IPO costs and higher employee bonuses. It is worth highlighting the poor performance of its make-up division, affected by the Asian markets. The company maintains its…


Airbus

Airbus Defence and Space buys German public sector IT and cyber security company Infodas

Link Securities| The Airbus Defence and Space division of European aeronautics manufacturer Airbus (AIR) has reached an agreement to acquire Infodas, a German company that provides cybersecurity and IT solutions in the public sector, including defence and critical infrastructure, Europa Press reported. “With exponential cyber threats, along with the increasing digitalisation and connectivity of its products and systems, cybersecurity is a fundamental component of Airbus’ development,” the manufacturer said in…


Arcelor Mittal

ArcelorMittal reaches agreement to buy Apollo’s stake in Vallourec for €955 million; synergies expected

Morgan Stanley| Arcelor Mittal (MTS) has reached an agreement to purchase Apollo’s stake in Vallourec (French steel tube manufacturer), equivalent to 65.2 million shares (28.4%) for a total of €955 million. The acquisition is expected to be completed in 2H24, once all regulatory approvals are in place. Alain Gabriel acknowledges that the purchase has been concluded at a reasonable valuation, but expects more clarity on the extent of synergies and/or…