Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on July 31

Romande Energie Holding SA

31/07/2017 06:09

ZURICH, July 31 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main 
factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Monday: 
     
    SWISS NATIONAL BANK  SNBN.S  
    Switzerland's central bank posts first-half earnings.  
     SNBN.S  
     
    COMPANY STATEMENTS  CPR-CH  
    * Dufry  DUFN.S  posted net earnings to equity holders of 
-24.9 million Swiss francs in the first half of 2017 and said 
it is considering an initial public offering (IPO) of its North 
American business. Proceeds from an IPO would be used initially 
to reduce leverage allowing Dufry to reach its target leverage 
ahead of time, the company said.  DUFN.S  
    * Emmi  EMMN.S  said is selling its 24 percent stake in 
Italian fresh cheese specialist Venchiaredo S.p.A., which 
generates sales of approximately 20 million euros. The 
transaction has no significant impact on EBIT or net profit, 
Emmi said.  EMMN.S  
    * Kuros Biosciences  KURN.S  said the over-allotment option 
granted to Zuercher Kantonalbank in connection with the capital 
increase has been exercised in full on July 28.  KURN.S  
    * Romande Energie  HREN.S  said it has acquired a wind farm 
comprising three turbines situated in Pluzunet. The annual 
output can cover the power demand of more than 3,000 households, 
the company said.  HREN.S  
 
     
    ECONOMY  M-CH  
     
     
 
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