Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on Feb. 22
22/02/2019 05:50
ZURICH/BERLIN, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main
factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Friday:
SIKA SIKA.S
The construction chemicals maker reported a full-year profit
that beat expectations, bolstered by new factory openings and
takeovers. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL3N20H20P
NESTLE NESN.S
The company said it will spend $115 million expanding its
Nestle Purina petfood factory in Bloomfield,
Missouri. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nZ8N1YF00D
Additionally, hedge fund Third Point told investors in a
letter that it was happy with progress at some of its biggest
holdings, including Nestle. urn:newsml:reuters.com:*:nL1N20G20N
COMPANY STATEMENTS E-CH
* AMS AMS.S said it was extending the Management Board
contract for Chief Financial Officer Michael
Wachsler-Markowitsch until 2022. AMS.S
* Burckhardt Compression Holding BCHN.S said its board
will propose the election of David Dean, currently CEO of
Bossard BOS.S , to its board of directors. BCHN.S
* Swiss Prime Site's SPSN.S board of directors has
nominated lawyer Gabrielle Nater-Bass for election as a member
of the board at the AGM on March 26, the company said. SPSN.S
ANALYSTS' VIEWS
DKSH HOLDING DKSH.S - Credit Suisse raises to "neutral"
from "underperform"
ECONOMY M-CH
Swiss Q4 industrial production data due at 0730 GMT.
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