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Business Wire
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Arkema: Combined Annual General Meeting of 22 May 2025
PARIS LA DÉFENSE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: The combined annual general meeting of Arkema's (Paris:AKE) shareholders was held on Thursday 22 May 2025 at the Théâtre des Sablons in Neuilly-sur-Seine under the chairmanship of Thierry Le Hénaff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Representing a quorum of 78.6%, shareholders very largely approved all the resolutions recommended by the Board of Directors, including among others: the approval of the 2024 financial statements and the distribution of a dividend of €3.60 per share, which will be paid as from 28 May 2025; the renewal as directors, for a four-year term, of Ilse Henne, Thierry Pilenko, and Bpifrance Investissement represented by Sébastien Moynot; the compensation policy of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, as well as the components of compensation due or awarded to him for the year ended 31 December 2024, the compensation policy of non-executive directors, other than the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and the information relating to the compensation of directors in 2024; the authorization granted to the Board of Directors, for a 38-month period, to award free performance shares; and the amendments of the Company's Articles of Association, on one hand relating to the procedures for decision-making of the Board of Directors by written consultation, and on the other hand relating to the age limits of directors and Chairman of the Board of Directors. This annual general meeting was an opportunity for the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to present Arkema's highlights and performance in 2024. Marie-José Donsion, Chief Financial Officer, detailed the financial elements and commented on the results of first-quarter 2025. The annual general meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss the continued implementation of the strategic roadmap that was unveiled during the Capital Markets Day in September 2023, and to give an update on the key projects. Armand Ajdari, Chief Technology Officer, and Emmanuelle Bromet, Sustainable Development Vice-President, reviewed Arkema's trajectory in terms of circular economy and decarbonization. Finally, Thierry Pilenko, Chairman of the Nominating, Compensation and Corporate Governance Committee, presented the main elements of the Company's governance policy. The complete results of the votes and the broadcast of the annual general meeting will be available in the coming days on the Company's website in the Investors/Annual general meeting section. Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and more sustainable materials. With the ambition to become a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into 3 complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 92% of Group sales in 2024, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of around € 9.5 billion in 2024, and operates in some 55 countries with 21,150 employees worldwide.
Business Wire
21-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Elior Group: Availability of the Half-Yearly Financial Report at March 31St, 2025
PARIS LA DÉFENSE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Elior Group (Paris:ELIOR), whose shares are listed on Euronext Paris, informs its shareholders and the financial community that its 2024-2025 half-yearly financial report has been filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorité des marchés financiers). This document is available on Elior Group's website at: - - About Elior Group Founded in 1991, Elior Group is a world leader in contract catering and multiservices, and a benchmark player in the business & industry, local authority, education and health & welfare markets. With strong positions in eleven countries, the Group generated €6 billion in revenue in fiscal 2023-2024. Our 133,000 employees cater for 3.2 million people every day at 20,200 restaurants and points of sale on three continents, and provide a range of services designed to take care of buildings and their occupants while protecting the environment. The Group's business model is built on both innovation and social responsibility. Elior Group has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact since 2004, reaching advanced level in 2015.
Business Wire
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Arkema Successfully Issued a €400 Million Undated Hybrid Bond
PARIS LA DÉFENSE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Arkema (Paris:AKE) successfully completed today a €400 million undated hybrid bond issue with an annual coupon of 4.25% and a first call date after 5 years. The proceeds of this issue, which contributes to diversify Arkema's financing resources, will mainly be used to refinance one of its two outstanding hybrid bonds, amounting to €300 million and with a first call date on 21 January 2026. Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and more sustainable materials. With the ambition to become a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into 3 complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 92% of Group sales in 2024, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of around € 9.5 billion in 2024, and operates in some 55 countries with 21,150 employees worldwide. Arkema 51, Esplanade du Général de Gaulle CS 10478 - 92907 Paris La Défense – France – T +33 (0)1 49 00 80 80 French Société anonyme, registered at the Trade and Companies Register of Nanterre under the number 445 074 685
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Arkema Strengthens Its Range of Lower Global Warming Potential Refrigerant Solutions
PARIS LA DÉFENSE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Arkema (Paris:AKE) will offer a range of lower global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants to the global market, increasing access to next generation refrigerant solutions. The expansion of Arkema's portfolio through a commercial arrangement with Honeywell International Inc. will strengthen global supply chains, address increased demand for HFO blends in the HVACR industry and ensure continued supply, consistent with the HFC phasedown. Arkema will sell HFO blends under its Forane ® brand. These refrigerants – many of which are already preferred by leading equipment manufacturers – meet HVACR industry regulations and improve energy efficiency for businesses and homeowners. The solutions include: Forane ® 454B (R-454B), which possesses a GWP of 466 and exhibits properties comparable to R-410A. This refrigerant has been specified by several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) for use in comfort cooling applications. Forane ® 448A (R-448A) and Forane ® 449A (R-449A) have been developed as replacements for R-404A, R-507A, R-22 and R-407. They are particularly well-suited for use in low to medium commercial refrigeration applications, including supermarkets, cold storage rooms, walk-in coolers and freezers, refrigerated display cases, and centralized rack systems. Forane ® 452A (R-452A) is another alternative to R-404A for transport refrigeration. Forane ® 513A (R-513A) reduces GWP by over 50% compared to R-134A. It's suitable for centrifugal chillers, medium temperature refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. Arkema remains dedicated to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for the HVACR industry. For more information about Forane ® low-GWP refrigerant offerings, visit Building on its unique set of expertise in materials science, Arkema offers a portfolio of first-class technologies to address ever-growing demand for new and more sustainable materials. With the ambition to become a pure player in Specialty Materials, the Group is structured into 3 complementary, resilient and highly innovative segments dedicated to Specialty Materials - Adhesive Solutions, Advanced Materials, and Coating Solutions - accounting for some 92% of Group sales in 2024, and a well-positioned and competitive Intermediates segment. Arkema offers cutting-edge technological solutions to meet the challenges of, among other things, new energies, access to water, recycling, urbanization and mobility, and fosters a permanent dialogue with all its stakeholders. The Group reported sales of around € 9.5 billion in 2024, and operates in some 55 countries with 21,150 employees worldwide.
