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Avolta’s Hudson secures new 20-year duty-free contract at Seattle-Tacoma International
Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), through its Hudson brand and in partnership with local small businesses, has been awarded a 20-year duty- free contract at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The agreement covers more than 2,800 m2 of new travel retail space across three concourses.
People fleeing Kyiv ahead of harsh winter | BBC News
As Russian attacks on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, intensify - and fears grow over another winter of blackouts and freezing temperatures, some families are making the difficult choice to leave.
Sika acquires Azpects in the UK, strengthening its position in an innovative growth segment
Sika has acquired Azpects Group, a leading UK manufacturer of polymeric sands for the landscaping sector. The acquisition strengthens Sika's position in this fast-growing segment and creates attractive cross-selling opportunities through highly complementary product portfolios and distribution channels. In addition, the acquisition will deliver substantial manufacturing and logistics benefits.
Partners Group launches new global multi-sector private credit income strategy
Singapore - Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, has launched a new global multi-sector private credit income strategy (or "the Strategy"). The Strategy will be accessible to both institutional and private wealth investors globally through an open-ended evergreen vehicle. The Strategy is targeting high single to low double-digit returns, with returns largely generated through income.
Florian Brenninkmeyer appointed as Chair of the Board of COFRA Holding AG
Zug, Switzerland – The Board of Directors of COFRA Holding AG is pleased to announce the appointment of Florian Brenninkmeyer as Chair of the Board, effective from April 2027.
Italy: Stadler delivers the complete electric FLIRT fleet for the Aosta Valley Region
The new fleet of six electric FLIRT trains for the Aosta Valley have been delivered and unveiled at Turin Porta Nuova station. The modern fleet offers residents and tourists a comfortable, safe, and environmentally friendly travel experience through one of Northern Italy’s most beautiful regions. Thanks to the electrification of the Turin - Aosta line and the introduction of the new trains, more than 500,000 liters of diesel can be saved annually.
Nestlé and NBA announce multi-year international marketing partnership
Nestlé-Marken Milo, Nescau und Nesquik werden offizielle NBA-Partner. Die mehrjährige Kooperation umfasst 21 Märkte auf vier Kontinenten sowie ausgewählte NBA-Jugendprogramme.
Alpiq appoints Morgane Trieu Cuot as Head of Business Division Trading
Lausanne – Alpiq’s Board of Directors has appointed Morgane Trieu Cuot as Head of Business Division Trading and a member of the Executive Board, effective 1 January 2027. She has served as Head of Trading ad interim since February 2026. With more than 20 years of experience in European energy markets, she brings deep trading expertise and a strong track record in leading teams and complex transformations.
Efficacy of aprocitentan in patients across the cardiometabolic disease spectrum including obesity to be presented at AH
Allschwil, Switzerland - Two oral presentations at AHA Hypertension 2026 will highlight the substantial antihypertensive efficacy of aprocitentan in two hypertension populations from the PRECISION study: patients with obesity and patients across the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) continuum. The analyses extend the clinical evidence supporting aprocitentan in these patients and further underscore the importance of blockade of the upregulated endothelin system as a therapeutic target in difficult-to-control hypertension, including true resistant hypertension.
Julius Baer Board of Directors announces two new Director nominations
Zurich – Julius Baer Group today announced that Caroline Kuhnert and Elaine Arden will be nominated to join the Board of Directors at the 2027 Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Election of Alberto de Paoli to Alpiq’s Board of Directors
Lausanne – At the Extraordinary General Meeting on 5 October 2026, the shareholders of Alpiq Holding Ltd. elected Alberto de Paoli as a new member of the Board of Directors, as proposed. The international energy executive will succeed Johannes Teyssen as Chairman of the Board of Directors on 15 October 2026.
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