French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch
15/02/2024 07:01
Feb 15 (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.
Airbus AIR.PA
Europe's Airbus unveiled a special dividend on Thursday
after posting higher 2023 results, buoyed by record airplane
orders and higher deliveries but dampened by a fresh charge of
200 million euros ($214.62 million) in its troubled Space unit.
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Pernod Ricard PERP.PA
French spirits maker Pernod Ricard said on Thursday it now
expected sales to flatline this year after a tough first six
months, but is banking on improved demand in key Chinese and
U.S. markets from the second half. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL5N3F01HN
Stellantis STLAM.MI
Stellantis said on Thursday its operating profit fell 10% in
the second half of last year when six-week strikes at the
'Detroit Three' automakers caused long stoppages at the group's
operations in North America, its profit powerhouse. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nR1N3CA015
Orange ORAN.PA
Orange, France's biggest telecoms operator, reported
full-year core operating profit slightly ahead of expectations
on Thursday, driven by a solid performance in Europe and higher
pricing in a less dynamic market. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL5N3EX4UI
EDF
Falling electricity prices are slowing EDF's negotiations
with industrial customers for long-term contracts, four sources
and experts say, threatening the debt-laden energy group's
long-term finances and ability to keep its aging nuclear plants
running. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL5N3EX4UI
EssilorLuxottica ESLX.PA :
Revenue at eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica rose 7.1% at
constant exchange rates in the last quarter of 2023 boosted by
China and Brazil, reaching 6.25 billion euros ($6.7 billion).
Verallia VRLA.PA :
Verallia posted a full-year adjusted EBITDA of 1.11 billion
euros, up 28% versus a year earlier.
Lectra SA LECS.PA :
The company posted a fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA of 19.8
million euros.
Rexel SA RXL.PA :
Rexel said it expects to post an adjusted EBITA margin
between 6.3%-6.6% for 2024.
Klepierre SA LOIM.PA :
Klepierre posted a full-year EBITDA of 921.4 million euros,
up on the 841.1 MILLION reported a year earlier.
Renault RENA.PA :
The French automaker on Wednesday reported a slightly lower
than expected full-year 2023 net profit, but posted margin and
revenue gains and offered more cash to investors with a huge
increase in its dividend.
Exor NV EXOR.AS :
Exor announced the settlement of the previously announced
offering of 650 million euro notes priced on 7 February 2024.
Aeroports de Paris SA ADP.PA :
French airport group ADP ADP.PA posted a full-year revenue
in line with expectations on Wednesday, as traffic almost
recovered to pre-pandemic levels.
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