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SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Prescient Security, a leading provider of information compliance and cybersecurity based in the US.
The right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro has won the first round of Brazil's presidential election, beating the incumbent left-wing President Lula da Silva. But he did not obtain more than 50% of the votes required to win outright.
GENEVA – The employee partnership that owns Gunvor Group Ltd (the “Company”) has voted to change the name of the Company to Centalion Group Ltd to reflect its evolution under a new ownership structure, leadership model, and strategic outlook for the future. The Company concurrently announces its intention to redomicile its corporate headquarters from Cyprus to Singapore.
Swissport is expanding its European presence with the launch of Swissport Cargo Services France at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse. The new 3,000 m² cargo warehouse in the French sector marks Swissport’s return to the French market and creates a platform for future growth.
Today, Sika is hosting an investor day at its largest adhesive factory, located in Duedingen, Switzerland. The day features presentations from Sika’s management team, outlining key group-wide initiatives for growth, with a focus on adhesives. The event will provide updates on Sika’s Fast Forward program, the acquisition of Akkim, and Sika’s innovation and go-to-market strategies. CEO Thomas Hasler will address Sika’s commitment to delivering strong and sustainable growth, driven by targeted investments in growth segments and innovation.
The Federal Department of Finance (FDF) and the Swiss National Bank have signed an agreement on the SNB’s profit distributions for the years 2026 to 2030. The modalities remain unchanged. Provided that the SNB’s financial situation permits, an amount of up to CHF 6 billion per annum will be distributed to the Confederation and the cantons.
The portfolio of HBM Healthcare Investments delivered a solid performance in the first half of the 2026/2027 financial year (1 April to 30 September 2026). The net asset value (NAV) per share rose by 9.8% to CHF 297.30, adjusted for the dividend payment of CHF 9.00, while the share price increased by 7.8% on a dividend-adjusted basis to CHF 233.50 – around 21 percent below NAV. A profit of around CHF 177 million is expected for the half-year.
GENEVA, Switzerland – WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey” or the “Company”) (SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, post-quantum semiconductors, quantum technologies and secure satellite infrastructure, today announced its financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026 (H1 2026) and provided an update on significant strategic developments achieved since the beginning of the year.
YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland – Leclanché SA (SIX: LECN) (“Leclanché” or the “Company“) one of the world‘s leading energy storage companies, announces a further delay in the publication of its 2025 Annual Report and that it could not publish the 2025 Annual Report by 30 September 2026.
Sika has closed the acquisition of Akkim, a leading global manufacturer of adhesives and sealants based in Turkey. The acquisition further strengthens Sika’s position in the adhesives and sealants industry and creates substantial growth opportunities through expanded distribution and geographic reach as well as enhanced manufacturing capacity.
Pratteln, Switzerland – Santhera Pharmaceuticals (SIX: SANN) announces the Company’s financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026.
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