AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoVolvo Cars Earnings & Sales: Volvo reported improving sales momentum in the US and “resilient” demand in Europe, but warned the China slump is still weighing on results, with BEVs up 23% y/y and cost actions helping margins. Vattenfall Offshore Wind Exit: Vattenfall is dropping the Vidar offshore wind project, citing profitability gaps tied to weak power prices and limited offshore grid capacity, while also lifting first-half operating profit on stronger Nordic prices. Saab Defence Deals: Saab says it will support Gripen pilot training in Canada if Ottawa buys the jets, and highlighted a defence boom with a record order backlog and new orders. Sweden’s Aid Focus: Sweden renewed its cooperation strategy with Colombia through 2031 while cutting the number of countries getting dedicated aid strategies, with Colombia staying a priority. HANZA Restructuring: Contract manufacturer HANZA is consolidating Finnish production into its Oulainen site via a management buyout, aiming for fewer, larger units and better profitability. Retail Expansion Watch: Seven & i is in talks to invest in Poland’s Zabka, signaling continued push into convenience-led retail. Neko Health Funding: Sweden-founded Neko Health raised $700m to expand preventive health scans in the US after scaling in Europe.
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