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Centiel obtains UL certification and receives USD 51 million U.S. purchase order; U.S. deliveries expected in 2027
Centiel SA, a leading provider of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) equipment, has obtained UL certification for its UPS systems, a key prerequisite for deliveries to the U.S. market. Centiel has also received a signed purchase order worth USD 51 million from its U.S. partner Neo Critical Power LLC under the existing framework agreement. The parties are currently finalizing the terms before Centiel’s formal acceptance. Production and delivery are planned for 2027. Following certification, Centiel is completing the production ramp-up for its first U.S. deliveries, including an independent assessment and testing of the first production systems before shipment. U.S. deliveries are now expected in 2027. Centiel confirms its expectation of around 20% organic growth in its core markets in 2026 and revises its net revenue guidance to around CHF 55 million (previously: around CHF 65 million, including the U.S. contribution). The EBIT margin, excluding transaction costs, is expected in the high teens (previously: above 20%), mainly reflecting production ramp-up costs incurred ahead of the U.S. revenue contribution. Upon acceptance, the new order, together with the expected carryover of the initial U.S. order, will strengthen revenue visibility for 2027.
Exclusive: Inside Nato's new battleplan to defeat Russia | The Security Brief
Nato is preparing for a new era of warfare, combining cheaper weapons deployed at scale with tougher air defences, one of its most senior commanders has told the BBC's The Security Brief.
lastminute.com announces appointment of Ludovic Boisseau as Chief Financial Officer
Amsterdam/Chiasso – lastminute.com N.V. (“lastminute.com”), the European leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages, today announces the appointment of Ludovic Boisseau as Chief Financial Officer of the Group, effective 16 November 2026.
Aprocitentan efficacy data reinforce endothelin pathway blockade as a distinct therapeutic approach across the cardiomet
Allschwil, Switzerland - Two oral presentations at AHA Hypertension 2026 demonstrate the pronounced efficacy of aprocitentan in two groups of patients with notoriously difficult to control hypertension from the PRECISION study: patients with obesity and patients across the cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) continuum. In both groups of patients, aprocitentan induced a rapid double-digit reduction in blood pressure and was associated with improved UACR and stable renal function, suggesting a potential kidney protective effect. A trend towards improvement was also observed in several metabolic biomarkers. The robust effects observed in patients with obesity or CKM disease further underscore the importance of blocking the upregulated endothelin system in difficult-to-control hypertension.
EvoNext Holdings SA and Ascend Sport Technology AG sign transaction agreement
Reinach / Lucerne, Switzerland – EvoNext Holdings SA ("EvoNext", SIX: EVE), a Swiss listed holding company, and Ascend Sport Technology AG ("Ascend"), a Swiss sports technology holding company, today announce the signing of a binding transaction agreement to combine the two companies by way of a statutory merger. The planned transaction will lead, subject to the approval of the companies' general meetings, to the formation of a listed Swiss sports technology company with a global footprint and attractive growth prospects in the rapidly expanding sports media and advertising market. The combined company will operate under the name of Ascend Sport Technology AG and remain listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
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.
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.
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