EUROPEAN PRESS PUBLISHERS REMAIN CAUTIOUS WITH REGARD TO THE APPLICATION OF THE FUTURE REGULATION
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Metal Packaging Europe aisbl
Metal Packaging Europe (MPE) is the umbrella organisation representing producers and suppliers of rigid metal packaging across Europe. It was created so that its member companies, who are active in respectively APEAL (Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging), BCME (Beverage Can Makers Europe), European Aluminium and Empac (European Metal Packaging), can contribute more effectively to sustainable developments and resource efficiency, acting as a unified sector involving all parties in the chain.
For more information about Metal Packaging Europe, please visit www.metalpackagingeurope.org.
Hearing on the implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive
GUE/NGL Public Hearing : "Tracking the EU Aviation Sector Flight Route"
Commission's new Aviation Package- Social and safety aspects
The privatization case of 14 top Greek regional airports
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Boeing Achieves Record Commercial Airplanes Deliveries in 2015
SEATTLE, Jan. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) delivered 762 commercial airplanes in 2015, 39 more than the previous year and most ever for the company as it enters its centennial year.
"The Boeing team has worked hard to achieve strong performance," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. "Our team did a fantastic job achieving higher deliveries and getting our products to our customers as quickly and efficiently as possible. This will continue to be our focus."
In 2015, Boeing recorded 768 net orders, valued at $112.4 billion at current list prices. At year end, Boeing held 5,795 unfilled orders from customers worldwide.
"We had a solid year of orders in 2015, maintaining a strong, balanced backlog that will help ensure a steady stream of deliveries for years to come," said Conner.
Worldwide demand for air travel has continued to be robust, said Randy Tinseth, Vice President, Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"Global passenger traffic in most key regions is increasing," said Tinseth. "Our customers continue to perform well in the marketplace and we'll continue to support them with the industry's best products and services."
In addition to the orders and deliveries, the company marked a number of other milestones in 2015:
- Five customers received their first 787 Dreamliners, including Oman Air, Scoot, American Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Vietnam Airlines
- The 747 team delivered the 100th 747-8, the 767 program received its largest single order ever from FedEx and the 777 program announced a 2 percent fuel improvement package
- The newly expanded Seattle Delivery Center opened its doors to pave the way for increased 737 production
- The first 737 MAX rolled out of the factory in December
- The 787-10 team completed detailed design of the newest member of the 787 family, while the 777X reached firm configuration, allowing the team to begin detailed design of parts, assemblies and other systems for the airplane
"Our newest development products are on schedule and poised to provide world-class value to our customers," said Conner. "We could not have accomplished all we did in 2015 without the support and hard work of our employees, suppliers, partners and the community."
Orders, deliveries and unfilled orders as of Dec. 31, 2015, by program were as follows:
Family | GROSS ORDERS | NET ORDERS | DELIVERIES | UNFILLED ORDERS |
---|---|---|---|---|
737 | 666 | 588 | 495 | 4392 |
747 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 20 |
767 | 49 | 49 | 16 | 80 |
777 | 58 | 58 | 98 | 524 |
787 | 99 | 768 | 762 | 5795 |
Total | 878 | 768 | 762 | 5795 |
Contact:
Tom Kim
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Communications
+1 206-544-3206
tom.kim2@boeing.com
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PolyTalk 2016 – Zero Plastics to the Oceans
- What we know about Marine Litter
- The role of the European plastics industry and the importance of partnerships
- A European strategy for marine litter
- Regional challenges, opportunities and solutions
- European actions to tackle marine litter, such as Operation Clean Sweep and Zero Plastics to Landfill
- Innovative solutions to marine litter
- Best Prevention Practices: Behaviour, Waste Management and Product Innovation
- The circular economy and marine litter.
EURACTIV NETWORK PARTNERS WITH CLASS EDITORI, ITALY & AGENCIA EFE, SPAIN
At its annual network partners meeting in Brussels this week, EurActiv announced new partnerships with Italian publishing house Class Editori and Spanish news agency EFE. The partnerships were presented at a debate in the Brussels Press Club attended by EU officials, MEPs, embassies, regional representations, companies and industry associations.
In Italy, the publishing house Class Editori will launch a co-branded site “Class EurActiv” providing EU policy focused content in Italian, linked to the group’s political and financial daily publications Italia Oggi and Milano Finanza. Together they have a combined readership of more than 1.5 million.
In Spain, news agency EFE will launch a co-branded site “Euro-EFE EurActiv” providing EU policy focused content in Spanish, linked to EFE.com and EFE’s other thematic portals which have a combined readership of 2.75 million. The launch of the new partnership is timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Spain’s membership of the EU.
Announcing the media partnerships Christophe Leclercq, EurActiv’s founder, said: “Our newmedia partnership strategy improves on the network model founded by EurActiv years ago. We see an increasing interest from mainstream media in partnering with us to meet the demand for EU insight and analysis. These latest network partnerships enhance European coverage and impact at the national and pan-European level.”
José Manuel Sanz Mingote, International Director at EFE said: “We are launching the partnership with EurActiv as Spain celebrates 30 years in the EU. Our aim is to focus on issues that will shape the future and provide more in-depth coverage for our readers – not only in Spain but also Latin America. The transatlantic trade talks are a key topic, as is the Juncker investment plan for growth and jobs.”
Gabriele Capolino, Executive Director of Class Editori said: “Exchanging EurActiv content with Italia Oggi and Milano Finanza will strengthen our respective coverage of politics and finance for readers. EU banking regulation, the single market and the energy union are critical issues for Italian and multi-national businesses.”
Germany’s Tagesspiegel, France’s La Tribune, Spain’s El Pais are content partners of EurActiv since 2015, joining The Guardian and a total of 10 national media with which EurActiv exchanges content on a regular basis. Read more on www.euractiv.com/mediapartners.
Contacts
° Natalie Sarkic-Todd, European Network & Projects Director, Tel. +32(0)2.788.36.63 networkdirector@euractiv.com
° Diogo Pinto, Secretary General, Fondation EurActiv, Tel. +32(0)2. 788.36.68, secgen@euractiv.com
° Dominique Ostyn, Director of Communications, EurActiv Tel. + 32(0)2.788.36.88, communication@euractiv.com
° Gabriele Capolino, Executive Director, Class Editori, Tel. +39(0) 0258219.263, gcapolino@class.it
° José Manuel Sanz Mingote, International Director, EFE, euroefe@efe.es
° Christophe Leclercq, Founder, EurActiv, Tel. +32(0)2.226.58.13, founder@euractiv.com
Note to the editor
About EurActiv : EurActiv, the European Media Network present in 12 EU capitals, publishes free EU news and facilitates EU policy debates for policy professionals in 12 languages. With 2+ million page views and 723,794 unique visitors per month, EurActiv is the leading online media on EU policies. EurActiv’s Brand Footrpint reached 1,340,000 unique visitors per month in 2015. We address 80% of our readers in their own language.
Future Media Lab. annual conference gathers 150 stakeholders in Brussels to explore how technology impacts audience engagement
- Karen Boers, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Startups.be (BE)
- MEP Dita Charanzová, ALDE, European Parliament (CZ)
- Prof. Dr. Christoph Fiedler, Managing Director for European Affairs and Media Policy, VDZ (DE)
- Matthew Kaminsky, Executive Editor of Politico’s European Edition (BE)
- MEP Marju Lauristin, S&D, European Parliament, (EE)
- Christophe Leclercq, Founder, EurActiv (BE)
- Nic Newman, Research Associate, Reuters Institute for the study of Journalism (UK)
- Paul Lee, Founder Ecuiti (US and UK)
- Martine Reicherts, Director General of the DG EAC, European Commission
- Nicolas Sennegon, Global Managing Director, The Economist Group, United Kingdom
- Roberto Viola, Director General of the DG CONNECT, European Commission
CLASS EDITORI, ITALIA & AGENCIA EFE, ESPAÑA: NUEVOS SOCIOS DE LA RED EURACTIV
Durante el encuentro anual con sus socios, celebrado esta semana en Bruselas, EurActiv anunció nuevas alianzas con la editorial italiana Class Editori y la agencia de noticias española EFE. Fueron presentadas durante un debate en el Brussels Press Club, en el cual participaron funcionarios de la UE, eurodiputados, embajadas, representantes regionales, empresas y asociaciones industriales.
En Italia, la editorial Class Editori lanzará el sitio web “Class EurActiv”, en colaboración con EurActiv Italia, que suministrará noticias en italiano sobre las políticas europeas. Estará enlazado con los diarios políticos y financieros del grupo: Italia Oggi y Milano Finanza. Juntos, tienen más de 1.5 millones de lectores.
En España, la agencia de noticias EFE pondrá en marcha el sitio “Euro-EFE EurActiv” con EurActiv España. Ofrecerá información en español centrada en las políticas de la UE, y estará enlazado con EFE.com y otros portales temáticos de EFE. En total, éstos cuentan con 2.75 millones de lectores. El lanzamiento de la nueva colaboración coincidirá con el trigésimo aniversario de la entrada en vigor del Tratado de Adhesión de España (y Portugal) a la UE.
Al anunciar las nuevas alianzas, Christophe Leclercq, fundador de EurActiv, aseguró: “Nuestra nueva estrategia de cooperación entre medios de comunicación está mejorando el modelo de red creado por EurActiv hace años. Los medios de comunicación tradicionales están cada vez más interesados en colaborar con nosotros para satisfacer la demanda de información en profundidad y análisis de la UE por parte de los lectores. Estos nuevos socios mejoran la cobertura europea y tienen un impacto a escala nacional y paneuropea.
“Iniciamos esta colaboración con EurActiv cuando España celebra su trigésimo aniversario en la UE. Nuestro objetivo es centrarnos en los temas que marcarán la futura agenda, y ofrecer una cobertura más profunda para nuestros lectores – no sólo en España, sino también en Latinoamérica. Las negociaciones del tratado de comercio transatlántico con EE.UU son un tema clave, o el plan de inversión Juncker para el crecimiento y el empleo”, ha afirmado José Manuel Sanz Mingote, Director internacional de EFE."
“Intercambiar el contenido de EurActiv con el de Italia Oggi y Milano Finanza reforzará nuestra cobertura respectiva de la política y de las finanzas. La normativa bancaria de la UE, el mercado único y la Unión Energética son temas fundamentales para los italianos y las empresas multinacionales”, destacó Gabriele Capolino, director ejecutivo de Class Editori."
El diario alemán Tagesspiegel, el francés La Tribune, y el español El País comparten contenido con EurActiv desde 2015. Se sumaron a The Guardian y a otros 10 medios de comunicación nacionales con quienes EurActiv regularmente intercambia contenido. Para obtener más información: www.euractiv.com/mediapartners.
CONTACTOS
° Natalie Sarkic-Todd, Directora de los proyectos y de la red europea, Tel. +32(0)2.788.36.63 networkdirector@euractiv.com
° Diogo Pinto, Secretario General, Fundación EurActiv, Tel. +32(0)2. 788.36.68, secgen@euractiv.org
° Dominique Ostyn, Director de comunicaciones, EurActiv Tel. + 32(0)2.788.36.88, communication@euractiv.com
° Gabriele Capolino, Director ejecutivo, Class Editori, Tel. +39(0) 0258219.263, gcapolino@class.it
° José Manuel Sanz Mingote, Director internacional, EFE, euroefe@efe.es
° Christophe Leclercq, Fundador, EurActiv, Tel. +32(0)2.226.58.13, founder@euractiv.com
NOTA AL EDITOR
EurActiv, red de medios de comunicación europeos presente en 12 capitales de la UE, publica noticias gratuitas sobre la UE y facilita el debate político en 12 idiomas. Con más de 2 millones de páginas vistas y 723 794 visitantes únicos por mes, EurActiv es la primera plataforma en línea sobre los asuntos europeos. En 2015, la marca y los contenidos EurActiv alcanzaron 1 340 000 de visitantes únicos. El 80 % de nuestros lectores leen el contenido EurActiv en su propio idioma.
Le Réseau EurActiv devient partenaire de Class Editori en Italie et Agencia EFE en Espagne
Cette semaine, lors de sa réunion annuelle des partenaires à Bruxelles, le Réseau EurActiv a annoncé un nouveau partenariat avec la maison d'édition italienne Class Editori et l'agence de presse espagnole EFE. Ces partenariats ont été présentés lors d'un débat au Brussels Press Club, en présence d'eurodéputés et de fonctionnaires de la Commission, d'ambassades, de représentations régionales, d'entreprises et d'associations industrielles.
En Italie, la maison d'édition Class Editori lancera un site en collaboration avec EurActiv Italie, « Class EurActiv », qui se concentrera sur les actualités politiques européennes en italien. Ce site sera lié aux quotidiens politique et financier du groupe, Italia Oggi et Milano Finanza. Ces publications ont un lectorat total de plus d'un million et demi de personnes.
En Espagne, l'agence de presse EFE fera de même, en lançant le site « Euro-EFE EurActiv » avec EurActiv Espagne, qui publiera des informations centrées sur les politiques européennes en espagnol, et sera lié à EFE.com et les autres portails thématiques de l'agence, qui rassemblent un lectorat total de 2,75 millions. Le lancement de ce partenariat marque également le 30e anniversaire de l'adhésion de l'Espagne à l'UE.
« Notre stratégie de partenariats avec des médias d'actualité améliore le modèle du réseau fondé par EurActiv il y a des années déjà. Les médias grand public sont de plus en plus demandeurs d'un partenariat qui leur permettrait de publier des informations et analyses européennes. Ces nouveaux partenariats du Réseau intensifient la couverture des sujets européens et son impact aux niveaux national et paneuropéen », a assuré Christophe Leclercq, fondateur d'EurActiv.
« Nous lançons ce partenariat avec EurActiv Espagne alors que l'Espagne fête ses 30 ans d'adhésion à l'UE. Notre objectif est de nous concentrer sur les sujets qui forgeront l'avenir et d'en offrir une couverture complète à nos lecteurs, non seulement en Espagne, mais aussi en Amérique latine. Les négociations pour le TTIP et le plan Juncker pour la croissance et l'investissement font partie de ces sujets-clé », a pour sa part déclaré José Manuel Sanz Mingote, directeur international d'EFE.
« Un échange de contenu entre EurActiv Italie d'un côté et Italia Oggi et Milano Finanza de l'autre renforcera nos couvertures respectives des mondes de la finances et de la politique. La réglementation bancaire européenne, le marché unique et l'union de l'énergie sont des problématiques essentielles pour les entreprises italiennes et multinationales », Gabriele Capolino, directeur général de Class Editori.
L'allemand Tagesspiegel, le français La Tribune et l'espagnol El Pais sont devenus partenaires d'EurActiv en 2015, rejoignant ainsi The Gardian et les dix autres médias nationaux avec lesquels EurActiv échange régulièrement des contenus. Pour en savoir plus : http://www.euractiv.fr/crosslingual
CONTACTS
· Natalie Sarkic-Todd, directrice du Réseau et des projets européens, Tél. +32(0)2.788.36.63 networkdirector@euractiv.com
· Diogo Pinto,secrétaire général, Fondation EurActiv, Tél.+32(0)2.788.36.68, secgen@euractiv.org
· Dominique Ostyn, directeur de la communication, EurActiv, Tél.+ 32(0)2.788.36.88, communication@euractiv.com
· Gabriele Capolino, directrice générale, Class Editori, Tél.+39(0) 0258219.263, gcapolino@class.it
· José Manuel Sanz Mingote, directeur international, EFE, euroefe@efe.es
· Christophe Leclercq, Fondateur d'EurActiv, Tél.+32 (0) 2 226 58 13, fondateur@euractiv.com
Note au rédacteur
EurActiv, le réseau de médias européens présent dans 12 capitales de l'UE, publie des articles sur l'actualité européenne et facilite les débats politiques sur les questions européennes parmi les professionnels, et ce, dans 12 langues. Avec plus de 2,8 millions de pages vues et 723 794 visiteurs uniques par mois, EurActiv est le premier média en ligne sur les affaires européennes. En 2015, la marque et les contenus EurActiv ont atteint 1 340 000 visiteurs uniques. Nous nous adressons à 80 % de notre lectorat dans sa langue maternelle.
Sustainability & skills in Machine tools & robotics sectors
It is my pleasure to invite you to a workshop on sustainability and skills in the machine tool and robotics sectors in Munich & Augsburg on 2-3 February 2016.
EUnited is a partner in a project called "Effects of sustainability policies on employment & skills in the Machine tools & Robotics sector". The aim of the project is to generate policy recommendations by anticipating the long-term effects of environmental sustainability policies on skills requirements and on employment volumes in the Machine tools & Robotics sector. The project is funded by the European Commission (Directorate General Employment) and led by industriAll European trade union with the participation of EUnited, CECIMO, the industrial association of machine tools manufacturers, and Ceemet, the employers' association in the Metalworking, Engineering and Technology-based industries.
The workshop will be held in the NH München Ost Conference Center - Einsteinring 20 DE- 85609 Munich, starting on 02 February 2016 at 10:00 hours.
Interpretation will be available in EN, FR and DE. On the 3rd February in the afternoon, conference delegates can visit the industrial facilities of Kuka in Augsburg.
The workshop highlights are:
· Presentation of the study undertaken by consultants VVA & TNO (draft reports attached)
· interactive sessions on
intra-sector mobility
additional ‘new’ skills
assessment of impact of new market opportunities
For registration including hotel accommodation, please note this is managed by Annette Paternostre at IndustriAll in email cc, so please respond by email to annette.paternostre@industriall-europe.eu
If you require hotel accommodation, please also complete attached ‘Hotel Munich booking form’; travel (economy) and accommodation expenses are reimbursable for all participants.
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Konferenz & Workshop: Projekt "Sustainability & skills in Machine tools & robotics sectors" München, 02. – 03. Februar 2016
An: Mitglieder und stellvertretenden Mitglieder des Sektorausschusses Maschinenbau von industriAll European Trade Union
Mitglieder und stellvertretenden Mitglieder des Industriepolitischen Ausschusses von industriAll European Trade Union
Das EU-finanzierte Sozialdialogprojekt "Effects of sustainability policies on employment & skills in the Machine tools & Robotics sector" zielt auf die Antizipation langfristiger Effekte von ökologischen Nachhaltigkeitspolitiken auf Kompetenzanforderungen und Beschäftigungsvolumen im Werkezugmaschinen- und Robotiksektor ab. Das Projekt wird von industriAll European Trade Union, Cecimo (Industrieverband der Werkzeugmaschinenhersteller), EUnited (Industrieverband fuer Maschinen inkl. Roboterhersteller) und Ceemet (Arbeitgebervereinigung der metallverarbeitenden und technologiebasierten Industrien) unterstützt.
Ziel ist die Ausarbeitung von Politikempfehlungen, um folgendes zu erreichen:
· einen reibungslosen Übergang zu Nachhaltigkeit für die Beschäftigten,
eine auf Qualität basierende Wettbewerbsfähigkeit für Unternehmen, insbesondere durch die Gewährleistung, dass sie rechtzeitigen Zugang zu den benötigten Kompetenzen, verkörpert in einer ausreichenden Anzahl von Beschäftigten, haben.
Der Betrachtungsumfang dieses Projektes geht weit über den kleinen Sektor der Werkzeugmaschinen und Robotik hinaus: Das Projekt ist in der Realität ein Pilotprojekt, dessen Methodik in der Zukunft von vielen anderen Sektoren verallgemeinert werden kann.
Reise- und Hotelkosten werden erstattet. Verdolmetschung wird in den folgenden Sprachen zur Verfügung stehen: EN, FR und DE.
ChemChina cash offer to acquire Syngenta at a value of over US$ 43 billion
Basel, Switzerland, February 3, 2016
- Cash offer at US$ 465 per share plus special dividend of CHF 5
- offer equivalent to CHF 480 per share1
- proposed ordinary dividend of CHF 11 to be paid in addition - New shareholder will enable strategic continuity and long-term investment in innovation
- Future IPO intended
- Syngenta will remain a global company headquartered in Switzerland
- Choice for growers worldwide ensured
Syngenta today announced that ChemChina has offered to acquire the company at US$ 465 per ordinary share plus a special dividend of CHF 5 to be paid conditional upon and prior to closing. The offer is equivalent to a Swiss franc value of CHF 480 per share1. Syngenta shareholders will in addition receive the proposed ordinary dividend of CHF 11 in May 2016. It is planned to make a facility available for the conversion of US dollar sales proceeds into Swiss francs on closing.
The Board of Directors of Syngenta considers that the proposed transaction respects the interests of all stakeholders and is unanimously recommending the offer to shareholders. There is committed financing for the deal and a strong commitment to pursue regulatory clearances. A Swiss and U.S. tender offer will commence in the coming weeks and the transaction is expected to conclude by the end of the year.
Syngenta’s existing management will continue to run the company. After closing, a ten member Board of Directors will be chaired by Ren Jianxin, Chairman of ChemChina, and will include four of the existing Syngenta Board members. ChemChina is committed to maintaining the highest governance standards with a view to an IPO of the business in the years to come.
Michel Demaré, Chairman of Syngenta, said: “In making this offer, ChemChina is recognizing the quality and potential of Syngenta’s business. This includes industry-leading R&D and manufacturing and the quality of our people worldwide. The transaction minimizes operational disruption; it is focused on growth globally, specifically in China and other emerging markets, and enables long-term investment in innovation. Syngenta will remain Syngenta and will continue to be headquartered in Switzerland, reflecting this country’s attractiveness as a corporate location.”
John Ramsay, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Syngenta is the world leader in crop protection having significantly increased its global market share over the last ten years. This deal will enable us to maintain and expand this position, while at the same time significantly increasing the potential for our seeds business. It will ensure continuing choice for growers and ongoing R&D investment across technology platforms and across crops. Our commitment to cost and capital efficiency will remain unchanged.”
Ren Jianxin, Chairman of ChemChina, said: “The discussions between our two companies have been friendly, constructive and co-operative, and we are delighted that this collaboration has led to the agreement announced today. We will continue to work alongside the management and employees of Syngenta to maintain the company’s leading competitive edge in the global agricultural technology field.” He added: “Our vision is not confined to our mutual interests, but will also respond to and maximize the interests of farmers and consumers around the world. We look forward to Michel Demaré remaining on the Board as Vice Chairman and lead independent director, and to working with John Ramsay and the management and employees of Syngenta to deliver safe and reliable solutions for the continued growth in global food demand.”
The transaction will enable further expansion of Syngenta’s presence in emerging markets and notably in China. In addition to its array of modern chemistry, Syngenta will contribute its experience and know-how in promoting the highest environmental standards and in nurturing thriving rural communities. These objectives are reflected in the commitments contained in The Good Growth Plan, which have been explicitly endorsed by ChemChina and which – together with the Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture - will continue to form an integral part of the company’s strategy.
Dyalco, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs and UBS served as financial advisors to Syngenta on the transaction. Bär & Karrer and Davis Polk served as legal advisors.
1At February 1 exchange rates as per the Swiss National Bank website
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About Syngenta
Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. To learn more visit www.syngenta.com andwww.goodgrowthplan.com. Follow us on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/Syngenta
About ChemChina
ChemChina, which is headquartered in Beijing, China, possesses production, R&D and marketing systems in 150 countries and regions. It is the largest chemical corporation in China, and occupies the 265th position among the Fortune 500. The company’s main businesses include materials science, life science, high-end manufacturing and basic chemicals, among others. Previously, ChemChina has successfully acquired 9 leading industrial companies in France, United Kingdom, Israel, Italy and Germany, etc. To learn more visit www.chemchina.com andwww.chemchina.com/press.
Disclaimer:
This press release is not an offer or a solicitation of an offer of any securities. Any offer or offer document, if any, would be made and distributed by ChemChina or its subsidiaries.
Additional information and where to find it
The tender offer for the outstanding shares, American Depositary Shares and other outstanding equity instruments in the company has not been commenced. This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell company securities. The solicitation and offer to buy company securities will only be made pursuant to an offer to purchase and related materials. At the time the offer is commenced, ChemChina will file a tender offer statement on schedule to with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and thereafter, the company will file a solicitation/recommendation statement on schedule 14d-9 with respect to the offer. Investors and security holders are urged to read these materials carefully when they become available since they will contain important information, including the terms and conditions of the offer. The offer to purchase, solicitation/recommendation statement and related materials will be filed by ChemChina and the company with the SEC, and investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of these materials (when available) and other documents filed by ChemChina and the company with the SEC at the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Investors and security holders may also obtain free copies of the solicitation/recommendation statement and other documents filed with the SEC by the company at www.syngenta.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the expected consummation of the acquisition, which involves a number of risks and uncertainties, including the satisfaction of closing conditions for the acquisition, such as regulatory approval for the transaction and the tender of at least 67% of the outstanding shares of the company, the possibility that the transaction will not be completed and other risks and uncertainties discussed in the company’s public filings with the sec, including the “risk factors” section of the company’s form 20-F filed on February 12, 2015, as well as the tender offer documents to be filed by ChemChina and the solicitation/recommendation statement to be filed by the company. These statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future statements. These statements are generally identified by words or phrases such as “believe”, “anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “plan”, “will”, “may”, “should”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential”, “continue” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results and/or timing discussed in the forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on these statements. ChemChina and the company disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the period covered by this report or otherwise
2015 Full Year Results
Basel, Switzerland, February 3, 2016
- Sales $13.4 billion: up one percent at constant exchange rates
- 11 percent lower at actual rates due to US dollar strength - Integrated sales unchanged1
- up 3 percent excluding glyphosate - New products success:
- further growth in ELATUS™
- ACURON™ achieved ambitious first year sales target - EBITDA margin increased from 19.3 percent to 20.7 percent
- Earnings per share2 $17.78
- Free cash flow before acquisitions $0.8bn
- Proposed dividend maintained at CHF 11.00 per share

John Ramsay, Chief Executive Officer, said:
“Over the last two years we have been dealing not only with low crop prices but also with emerging market instability and massive movements in currencies. Our ability to navigate our way through these headwinds was notably evident in 2015, when exchange rates reduced our full year sales by $1.8 billion – and yet the impact on EBITDA was contained at just $100 million. The latest currency challenge has been the rapid devaluation of the Brazilian Real, which accelerated during the summer, just as the planting season was getting underway. Our focus has been on supporting our customers through this period of economic difficulty, while safeguarding our balance sheet through rigorous risk management.
“Syngenta anticipated the current market downturn with the announcement in February 2014 of the Accelerating Operational Leverage Program. It is primarily due to the cost savings achieved under this program that we were able to increase profitability in 2015 – despite the currency headwinds. We have further sharpened our focus on profitability with a comprehensive review of the integrated strategy and of our seeds businesses in particular, which will be completed in the coming weeks. We will assess the profitability potential of each asset as well as its importance in the context of an integrated offer.
“At our R&D Days in September we demonstrated that Syngenta has the most productive R&D engine in the industry. We are the only company with such substantial investments in chemistry, breeding and traits, accompanied by a global presence across multiple crops. Since publishing our new crop protection pipeline in July, we have made further advances and now see combined peak sales potential from this pipeline of over $4 billion. This testifies to the talent of our people and to our ability to outperform the market in the years ahead.”
Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. To learn more visit www.syngenta.com andwww.goodgrowthplan.com. Follow us on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/Syngenta.
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Huawei joins EIT Digital
Munich, 3 February 2016 - Leading global ICT solutions provider, Huawei, has become the latest organisation to join EIT Digital. The partnership agreement signed in Munich this week makes Huawei Technologies’ European Research Institute an Affiliate Partner of EIT Digital’s German Node.
By joining EIT Digital, Huawei will have access to a pipeline of digital innovation and the opportunity to co-develop new cutting edge technologies and services with experts from across Europe. As a global supplier of telecommunications solutions with a strong European presence, Huawei provides a range of valuable industry experience and reach into international markets.
Willem Jonker, CEO of EIT Digital said: “EIT Digital is pleased with Huawei joining our organisation as it’s a strong recognition of our added-value for world players like Huawei. The know-how and expertise that Huawei brings to EIT Digital is a welcome addition and their international market access will strengthen our global impact.”
Dr. Walter Weigel, vice-president of Huawei’s European Research Institute (ERI), emphasised the mutual benefits of the collaboration with EIT Digital. “Huawei’s membership of EIT Digital is a win-win situation. The cooperation with important partners working on European research projects enables Huawei to bring innovations to the market even faster, and to contribute to positioning Europe as a global innovation leader. For example, we are currently examining with the EIT Digital Satellite Centre at the fortiss Institute in Munich about our contribution to a High Impact Initiative. Also the excellent start-up network of EIT Digital and the know-how of the German partnership are very attractive for us, for instance to create analyses and surveys.”
“We are happy to welcome Huawei as a new Partner. Their competencies in the digital sector and their longstanding expertise in research and development will significantly boost our innovation projects. In Munich, the partnership is positioned at a perfect location; the city has a strong base of digital companies and dominates core topics like Industry 4.0.” explains Dr. Udo Bub, Director of EIT Digital Germany.
As well as collaborating with the network at the Berlin Co-Location Centre, Huawei will also be working with partners at the at the EIT Digital Satellite Co-Location Centre in Munich and engaging with EIT Digital’s pan European Network of more than 130 partners.
About Huawei
Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Our aim is to build a better connected world, acting as a responsible corporate citizen, innovative enabler for the information society, and collaborative contributor to the industry. Huawei’s 170 000 employees worldwide are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers. Our innovative ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one-third of the world's population.
Huawei currently has over 9 900 staff based in Europe, of whom 1200 are working in R&D. We run 18 R&D sites located in eight European countries (Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden and the UK) and operate numerous joint innovation centres in partnership with telecom and ICT partners.
Further information is available at www.huawei.eu
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About EIT Digital
EIT Digital is a leading European open innovation organisation. Our mission is to foster digital technology innovation and entrepreneurial talent for economic growth and quality of life in Europe. We bring together entrepreneurs from a partnership of over 130 top European corporations, SMEs, start-ups, universities and research institutes.
EIT Digital invests in strategic areas to accelerate the market uptake of research-based digital technologies and to bring entrepreneurial talent and leadership to Europe. Our innovation and education activities are organised in and around our co-location centres, where students, researchers, engineers, business developers and entrepreneurs come together to drive the digitalisation of society.
EIT Digital is a Knowledge and Innovation Community of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT). Since 2010, EIT Digital has consistently mobilised talent, ideas, technologies, investments and business across Europe and beyond to stimulate disruptive digital innovation. EIT Digital headquarters are in Brussels with co-location centres in Berlin, Eindhoven, Helsinki, London, Paris, Stockholm, Trento, as well as in Budapest and Madrid.
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GSMA Mobile World Congress
The GSMA Mobile World Congress is the place where mobile leaders to gather, collaborate and conduct business.
The annual event provides the planet’s best venue for mobile industry networking, new business opportunities and deal-making. Mobile World Congress includes a world-class conference featuring visionary keynotes and thought-provoking panel discussions; an exhibition with more than 2,000 companies displaying the cutting-edge products and technologies that define the future of mobile; the world’s best opportunity for mobile industry networking; and the annual Global Mobile Awards ceremony, which recognises the most innovative mobile solutions and initiatives from around the world.
In 2015, Mobile World Congress hosted more than 93,000 mobile professionals from 200 countries in our largest-ever event. Make your plans now to be part of the excitement at Mobile World Congress 2016, in the Mobile World Capital, Barcelona. Visit www.mobileworldcongress.com to learn more.
Perspectives on the fight against Islamist extremism, Iman Foundation Spring Conference
The European Conservatives and Reformists Group and the Iman Foundation invite you to the
Iman Foundation Spring Conference
Perspectives on the fight against Islamist extremism
Thursday 3 March, 09.00–12.30 – PHS 1A002, European Parliament
with contributions and insights from leading figures in politics, diplomacy, law and intelligence
Please register at conference@iman-worldwide.org by 24/02/2016, indicating whether you require an access badge for the European Parliament
IGB Gas Pipeline
IGB Gas Pipeline Market Test
The company ICGB AD (ICGB) is in charge of developing, constructing and operating the Interconnector Greece- Bulgaria gas pipeline (IGB). ICGB has applied to the regulatory authorities of Bulgaria (EWRC) and Greece (RAE) for an exemption from certain provisions of EU Directive 2009/73/EC in accordance with art.36 therein.
ICGB is launching a Market Test procedure as per “Updated Guidelines for management and allocation of capacity on the IGB INTERCONNECTOR according to paragraph 6 of article 36 of Directive 2009/73/EC” (UPDATED GUIDELINES), jointly issued by EWRC and RAE.
All Interested Shippers and TSOs are being invited to express interest in using IGB gas transportation services. The interest of other Transmission System Operators to interconnect their systems with the IGB Pipeline is also being invited.
The Market Test is divided into two phases: 1. Expression of Interest Phase (on a non-binding basis); 2. Bidding Phase (on a binding basis).
Participation in the Expression of Interest Phase is a prerequisite for subsequent participation in the Bidding Phase.
The Expression of Interest Phase, where interested parties are invited to present non-binding expressions of interest, starts with the publication of the Expression of Interest Notice. The cited document, its attachments and a copy of the Updated Guidelines are available in the following web sites:
All terms and conditions for participation in the Expression of Interest Phase, and subsequent steps, are contained in the Expression of Interest Notice. The Expression of Interest Phase is being conducted in the English language.