UPDATE 3-Smith & Nephew shares surge on activist Cevian building stake Cevian's 5% stake to make it no.2 shareholder in S+N S+N shares rise to top of FTSE 100 Cevian sees potential by improving operating performance S+N says will continue talks with Cevian Adds analyst quote in paragraphs 10-11 By Yadarisa Shabong July 4 (Reuters) - Shares in Smith & Nephew SN.L rose 7% to the top of the FTSE 100 index on Thursday after activist investor Cevian Capital disclosed a 5% stake in the British medical

Smith & Nephew shares soar as activist Cevian discloses stake July 4 (Reuters) - Shares in Smith & Nephew SN.L rose nearly 7% on Thursday after activist investor Cevian Capital disclosed a 5% stake in the British medical equipment maker, a filing showed. Smith & Nephew, which makes orthopaedic implants and prosthetics, wound dressings, and other surgical materials, has lost more than 50% of its stock value since February 2020, just before the pandemic lockdowns.

Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on May 21 ZURICH/BERLIN, May 21 2024 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Tuesday: NESTLE SA NESN.S Shareholders of Nestle India reject the proposal of an increase in royalty payments to its Swiss parent. BALOISE HOLDING AG BALN.S Activist investor Cevian has taken a 3.12% stake in the Swiss insurer.

Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions Adds Sprout Social; updates Star Entertainment, SouthState May 20 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1930 GMT on Monday: * * The founders of Sprout Social SPT.O are in talks to take the provider of social media tools to businesses private, changing course after listing the company in the stock market five years ago, people familiar with the matter said.

Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions Adds: CyberArk, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, SouthState Corp Updates: May 20 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Monday: ** CyberArk CYBG.F said it will acquire cybersecurity firm Venafi from private equity firm Thoma Bravo in a deal valued at around $1.54 billion.

Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions May 20 (Reuters) - The following bids, merg ers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Monday: ** Star Entertainment SGR.AX said a consortium led by Florida-based Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos is considering a bid for the cash-strapped Australian firm, sending its shares 20% higher. nL1N3HM0OI ** Landlord British Land Co Plc BLND.L said it has sold its 50% stake in Meadowhall Shopping Centre to its partner Norges Bank Investment Management

Activist investor Cevian takes stake in Swiss insurer Baloise ZURICH, May 18 (Reuters) - Activist investor Cevian has taken a 3.12% stake in Swiss insurer Baloise BALN.S , the Swiss stock exchange said on Saturday. The stake would be worth around 213 million Swiss francs ($234 million) at current market prices, according to a Reuters calculation. The exchange's statement comes after Baloise shareholders voted last month to scrap a 2% cap on voting rights, which had previously limited their influ

Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on April 30 ZURICH/BERLIN, April 30 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Tuesday: LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL LOGN.S The maker of computer mice and keyboards increased its sales during its fourth quarter, the computer peripherals maker said on Tuesday, snapping two-and-a-half years of sales downturns after a pandemic-driven boom.

BRIEF-Baloise Shareholders Elect Guido Fürer As A New Member Of Board Of Directors April 26 (Reuters) - BALOISE HOLDING AG BALN.S : RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF BALOISE HOLDING LTD SHAREHOLDERS ELECTED DR GUIDO FÜRER AS A NEW MEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Source text for Eikon: ID:nEQbsbNsta Further company coverage: BALN.S (Gdansk Ne

UPDATE 3-Baloise shareholders vote to scrap 2% voting ceiling Adds share price in paragraph 5 By Oliver Hirt BASEL, Switzerland, April 26 (Reuters) - Baloise BALN.S shareholders voted to scrap a 2% ceiling on voting rights on Friday, opening the Swiss insurer up to future takeovers and dealing a blow to its board, which had opposed the move. The proposal, which needed a three-quarter majority to pass, received 78.2% of shareholder votes at Baloise's annual general meeting in the northern Swiss c

Baloise shareholders vote in favor of scrapping 2% voting ceiling BASEL, Switzerland, April 26 (Reuters) - Shareholders of Baloise BALN.S on Friday voted to scrap a 2% ceiling on voting rights at the Swiss insurer, dealing a blow to the company's board, which had opposed it. Baloise investor zCapital had pushed to change the rules, arguing it would make the Swiss group more attractive, and its proposal was backed by influential proxy advisers including Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) an

SIX suspends Baloise from trading at company's request April 26 (Reuters) - SIX Swiss Exchange, Switzerland's main stock exchange, said on Friday it has suspended Baloise's BALN.S shares from trading. "All related derivatives are therefore also suspended until further notice," it added in a press release. Reporting by Paolo Laudani; editing by Matt

BRIEF-SIX Swiss Exchange On Request Of Baloise Suspends Security From Trading April 26 (Reuters) - SIX SWISS EXCHANGE: ON REQUEST OF BALOISE, IT HAS SUSPENDED SECURITY FROM TRADING ALL RELATED DERIVATIVES ARE THEREFORE ALSO SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Further company coverage: BALN.S (Gdansk Newsroom)

Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on April 26 ZURICH/BERLIN, April 26(Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Friday: COMPANY STATEMENTS Barry Callebaut BARN.S - Sanctioned With A Fine Of CHF 110,000 For Breaching The Provisions On Ad Hoc Publicity Negligently SGS SGSN.S - Sales Reach CHF 1.58 Billion In The First Quarter Of 2024 ANALYSTS' VIEWS * HOLCIM AG HOLN.S - JP MORGAN RAISES TARGET PRICE TO CHF 81 FROM CHF 78 * NOVARTIS NOVN.S - JEFFERIES RAISES TARGET

Baloise investor gaining support in campaign to lift voting cap ZURICH, April 15 (Reuters) - Baloise BALN.S investor zCapital has won broad support for its campaign to change the voting regulations at the Swiss insurer, the asset manager said on Tuesday. zCapital, which owns a 0.7% stake in Baloise, wants to abolish a 2% ceiling on voting rights, arguing it would make the insurer more attractive to investors.