French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch

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01/08/2025 05:59

Aug 1 (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.

Atos ATOS.PA

French IT group Atos on Thursday reported a decline in orders and revenue for the first half of the year, attributing the drop to subdued commercial activity in France and a challenging market environment.

Axa AXAF.PA

French insurer Axa nears 1 billion euros deal for Italy's Prima Assicurazioni, Bloomberg reports.

Banijay Group BNJ.AS French media production company reported H1 revenue up 6.1% to EUR 2.21 billion and confirmed its 2025 guidance.

Brussel Lambert GBLB.BR Belgian investment holding company announced a net asset value of 14.4 billion euros for H1 2025.

Coface SA COFA.PA French credit insurance provider posted H1 net income of EUR 124.2 million, down 12.7% from the previous year.

Euronext ENX.PA Pan-European stock exchange operator delivered Q2 revenue of EUR 465.8 million, beating consensus estimates.

Teleperformance TEPRF.PA French customer experience management firm reported Q2 revenue of EUR 2.50 billion but lowered its 2025 growth outlook.

Universal Music Group UMG.AS Dutch-American music corporation matched expectations with H1 revenue of EUR 5,881 million and announced an interim dividend.

Viridien SA VIRI.PA French energy services company increased Q2 revenue by 6% to $274 million and extended its bond maturity to 2030.

Vivendi SE VIV.PA French media conglomerate recorded H1 earnings of €30 million for shareholders, reducing net debt to €1,768 million.

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