Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Sept 16

Calida Holding AG

16/09/2014 07:22

ZURICH, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Swiss shares were seen opening 
little changed on Tuesday, with investors bracing for a possible 
hawkish shift in the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy stance the 
Fed begins a two-day policy meeting later in the day. 
    The Swiss blue-chip SMI  .SSMI  was seen opening 0.1 percent 
higher at 8,808 points, according to premarket indications by 
bank Julius Baer  JBPRE01 . 
    The following are some of the main factors expected to 
affect Swiss stocks on Tuesday 
       
    COMPANY STATEMENTS  CPR-CH  
    * Sulzer  SUN.S  said it will acquire Advanced Separation 
Company, or ASCOM, an Arnheim, Netherlands-based provider of 
oil, water and gas separation equipment, and ProLabNL, which has 
capabilities to test equipment in oil field conditions. 
Financial details of the transactions weren't disclosed.  SUN.S  
    * Lindt & Spruengli  LISP.S  said it has completed the 
billion-dollar-plus purchase of U.S. candy maker Russell Stover 
after clinching all regulatory approvals required.  LISP.S  
    * Calida  CALN.S  said first-half net profit rose 16.6 
percent to 5.2 million Swiss francs (5.56 million US dollars) 
after reorganizing and restructuring the recent acquisition of 
Lafuma, and that the company is confident about full-year 
prospects despite the subdued economic outlook.  CALN.S  
    * Bravofly  BRGF.S  said net income halved to 3.2 million 
euros (4.14 million US dollars) due to costs linked with its 
initial public offering, and confirmed full-year guidance for 
gross travel value of 1.3 to 1.35 billion euros, revenues of 142 
to 147 million euros, and  adjusted earnings before interest, 
tax and depreciation of 22 to 24 million euros.  BRGF.S  
    * Newron  NWRN.S  said its first-half net loss nearly 
doubled to 4.6 million euros following major investments into 
drug development and preparations for regulatory submission of 
its safinamide treatment.  NWRN.S  
  
 
     
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