French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch On 23 Jan
23/01/2026 06:25
Jan 23 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and stories from France and Benelux which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks. AGEAS SA AGES.BR: Belgian-Dutch insurance group Ageas reported that its reinsurance arm Ageas Re achieved inflows of 379 million euros at January 1, 2026, compared to 206 million euros a year earlier, with its partnership activity in-force book now standing at 435 million euros following the renewal campaign. ARGAN SA ARGAN.PA: French real estate company Argan reported full-year rental income of 212 million euros and recurring net income of 154.8 million euros, with its end-December portfolio valued at 4.07 billion euros excluding duties, and forecast 2026 rental income of 220 million euros with a dividend per share of 3.65 euros. BNP PARIBAS BNPP.PA: French bank BNP Paribas announced a voluntary departure plan at its asset management subsidiary affecting around 1,200 jobs worldwide, representing approximately 20% of the workforce, including 600 positions in France, according to Les Echos. COVIVIO SA CVO.PA: French real estate investment company Covivio announced the acquisition of a Meininger hotel in Porto, Portugal, with 228 rooms and 834 beds, with the deal expected to be completed in the second half of 2028. GL EVENTS SA GLTN.PA: French events and exhibition services company GL Events reported full-year turnover of 1.72 billion euros. MICHELIN MICP.PA: French tire manufacturer Michelin completed the acquisition of Cooley Group to create a global leader in industrial coated fabrics, with the deal financed through available cash while preserving the company's strong financial position. PIERRE ET VACANCES SA PVAC.PA: French holiday resort operator Pierre et Vacances reported first-quarter revenue of 387.3 million euros with an occupancy rate at almost 70%. STEF SA STF.PA: French temperature-controlled logistics company Stef reported fourth-quarter revenue of 1,347.1 million euros. SWORD GROUP SE SWOR.PA: IT firm Sword Group SE reported a consolidated revenue of 90.8 million euros in the fourth quarter of 2025. VIOHALCO SA VIOH.BR: Belgian-Greek metals and cable manufacturer Viohalco appointed Michail Stassinopoulos as new chairman and Ippokratis Ioannis Stasinopoulos as new executive vice-chairman, with the latter continuing to perform the duties of CEO. VOLTALIA SA VLTSA.PA: French renewable energy company Voltalia signed a 244 million euros credit facility with 12 banks, including 146.6 million euros in revolving credit and 97.7 million euros in term loan, extending debt maturity until 2026. Pan-European market data: European Equities speed guide...................EUR/EQUITY FTSE Eurotop 300 index...............................FTEU3 DJ STOXX index.......................................STOXX Top 10 STOXX sectors............................PGL.STOXXS Top 10 EUROSTOXX sectors.......................PGL.STOXXES Top 10 Eurotop 300 sectors......................PGL.FTEU3S Top 25 European pct gainers........................PG.PEUR Top 25 European pct losers.........................PL.PEUR Main stock markets: Dow Jones................DJI Wall Street report ......N Nikkei 225..............N225 Tokyo report.............T FTSE 100................FTSE London report............L Xetra DAX..............GDAXI Frankfurt items..........F CAC-40..................FCHI Paris items.............PA World Indices.....................................0#.INDEX Reuters survey of world bourse outlook.........EQUITYPOLL1 European Asset Allocation........................EUR/ASSET Reuters News at a glance: Top News.............TOP/NEWS Equities..............TOP/EQE Main oil report...........O/R Main currency report.....FRX/ (Gdansk Newsroom) ((Gdansk Newsroom: +48 58 769 66 00; Paris Equities: +33 1 49 49 54 52))