April 9 (Reuters) - The following Spanish stocks may be affected by newspaper reports and other factors on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy:
RENTA CORPORACION REN.MC
David Vila Balta will step down as CEO and vice chairman on May 11, with Jorge Manent Codina appointed vice chairman and CEO the same day, the company said on Wednesday.
INDRA IDR.MC, TELEFONICA TEF.MC
Indra and Telefonica are exploring cooperating in yet-unspecified ways on strategic projects related to cybersecurity, cyberdefence and AI to bid together and potentially with other partners for multibillion-euro Spanish defence modernisation contracts, newspaper Expansion reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
GRIFOLS GRLS.MC
Grifols' minority shareholders have urged the board to approve a share buyback to counter short-seller pressure and signal confidence, via a letter seeking an extraordinary board decision to be ratified by shareholders, Spanish newspaper Cinco Dias reported on Thursday.
AMPER APE.MC
Amper has submitted a bid to acquire Zeleros' productive unit to integrate its assets and secure technological synergies, as the defence and energy group seeks to reassure investors frustrated by delayed deals, Spanish newspaper Cinco Dias reported on Thursday, citing market sources.
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