Core Points - L'Oréal has agreed to sell approximately 29.6 million shares of Sanofi at €101.5 per share, totaling €3 billion, which will result in L'Oréal owning 7.2% of Sanofi's share capital and 13.1% of its voting rights after the transaction [1][2][9] - The transaction aims to optimize L'Oréal's balance sheet following recent acquisitions and diversify its financing sources, and it will be executed through an off-market block trade without any conditions [2][3] - L'Oréal's CFO expressed confidence in Sanofi's prospects and reaffirmed the company's commitment as a loyal shareholder, highlighting a trusted relationship built over more than 50 years [3][4] Company Overview - L'Oréal, a leading beauty player for 115 years, generated sales of €41.18 billion in 2023 and has a diverse portfolio of 37 international brands [4] - The company employs over 90,000 people and operates 20 research centers globally, focusing on innovation in beauty and aiming to become a Beauty Tech powerhouse [4]

Core Insights - Reykjavík Energy (RE) successfully concluded a green bond auction with total bids amounting to ISK 7,785 million nominal value across three bond classes [1][2][3]. Bond Classes Summary - **OR031033 GB**: - Fixed nominal interest of 8.30% with equal semi-annual payments and a maturity date of October 3, 2033 - Previous issuance amounted to ISK 6,390 million - Attracted bids totaling ISK 2,735 million at yields between 7.99% - 8.23%, with RE accepting ISK 1,205 million at a yield of 8.05% [1][2]. - **OR280845 GB**: - Fixed indexed interest of 3.70% with equal semi-annual payments and a maturity date of August 28, 2045 - Previous issuance amounted to ISK 4,770 million - Attracted bids totaling ISK 4,250 million at yields between 3.44% - 3.99%, with RE accepting ISK 3,000 million at a yield of 3.90% [3][4]. - **OR180255 GB**: - Fixed indexed interest of 2.60% with equal semi-annual payments and a maturity date of February 18, 2055 - Previous issuance amounted to ISK 36,966 million - Attracted bids totaling ISK 800 million at yields between 3.45% - 3.53%, with RE accepting ISK 450 million at a yield of 3.46% [4][5]. Additional Issuance - Reykjavík Energy plans to issue an additional ISK 480 million in each of the green bond classes OR031033 GB and OR280845 GB, which will not be sold to investors, to meet bond lending obligations under a market-making agreement [5]. Oversight and Trading - Fossar Investment Bank is responsible for overseeing the issuance and sale of the bonds, as well as their admission to trading on the Nasdaq market in Iceland, specifically for sustainable bonds [6].

Reykjavik Energy (Orkuveita Reykjavíkur; Orkuveitan) has signed agreements with Kvika banki hf., Landsbankinn hf. and Fossar Investment Bank hf., on market making in the secondary market for bonds issued by Reykjavik Energy with the tickers "OR031033 GB", "OR180242 GB", "OR280845 GB" and "OR180255 GB". The bonds have already been admitted to trading on Nasdaq Iceland. According to the agreement, the obligations of market makers took effect on 27 January 2025. Market making with OR 031033 GB and OR 280845 GB ...

Company Overview - L'Oréal is the world's leading beauty player with a history of 115 years dedicated to fulfilling global beauty aspirations [2] - The company operates with a broad portfolio of 37 international brands and emphasizes sustainability through its L'Oréal for the Future program [2] Financial Performance - In 2023, L'Oréal generated sales amounting to 41.18 billion euros, showcasing a strong market presence [3] - The company has a workforce of over 90,000 employees and maintains a balanced geographical footprint across various distribution networks [3] Research and Innovation - L'Oréal has established 20 research centers in 11 countries, supported by a dedicated team of over 4,000 scientists and 6,400 digital talents [3] - The focus is on inventing the future of beauty and positioning itself as a Beauty Tech powerhouse [3] Shareholder Information - As of December 31, 2024, L'Oréal has a total of 534,312,021 shares, with the same number of real voting rights [1]

Bond Auction Details - Reykjavík Energy is holding a bond auction on January 29, 2025, offering three green bond classes: OR031033 GB, OR280845 GB, and OR180255 GB [1] - OR031033 GB has a fixed nominal interest rate of 8.30%, pays semi-annual installments, and matures on October 3, 2033, with previously issued bonds totaling ISK 6,390 million [1] - OR280845 GB has a fixed indexed interest rate of 3.70%, pays semi-annual installments, matures on August 28, 2045, and is redeemable in 2037, with previously issued bonds totaling ISK 4,770 million [2] - OR180255 GB has a fixed indexed interest rate, pays semi-annual installments, matures on February 18, 2055, and has previously issued bonds totaling ISK 36,966 million [3] Bond Issuance and Trading - Fossar Investment Bank oversees the issuance, sale, and admission of the bonds to trading on the Nasdaq sustainable bonds market in Iceland [3] Auction Submission and Settlement - Bids must be submitted to utbod@fossar.is by UTC 17:00 on January 29, 2025, with transactions settling on February 5, 2025 [4] Contact Information - Snorri Hafsteinn Þorkelsson, CFO of Reykjavík Energy, can be contacted at +354 516 6100 or snorri.hafsteinn.þorkelsson@or.is [4] - Matei Manolescu of Fossar Investment Bank can be contacted at +354 522 4008 or matei.manolescu@fossar.is [4]

Osisko Gold Royalties (OR) disclosed a few details on preliminary deliveries, revenues and cash margins for the fourth quarter and 2024.Osisko Gold Achieves 2024 Targets Despite ChallengesOR reported 20,005 attributable gold equivalent ounces (“GEOs”) for the fourth quarter of 2024. This brings the total GEOs for 2024 to 80,740, within the company’s guided 77,000-83,000 GEOs.However, GEOs declined 14% from 2023, reflecting the impacts of the closure of the Renard diamond mine in the fourth quarter of 2023 a ...

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MONTRÉAL, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (the “Company” or “Osisko”) (OR: TSX & NYSE) is pleased to provide an update on its fourth quarter 2024 preliminary deliveries, revenues and cash margin, as well as on its cash and debt positions as of December 31st, 2024. All monetary amounts included in this report are expressed in Canadian dollars1, unless otherwise noted. PRELIMINARY Q4 2024 RESULTS Osisko earned 20,005 attributable gold equivalent ounces2 (“GEOs”) in the fourth quart ...

Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (OR) announced an amendment to its silver stream by increasing its attributable silver percentage by 12.5% to 100% with respect to the Gibraltar copper mine. Osisko also announced that it has closed the previously announced acquisition of 1.8% gross revenue royalty on the Dalgaranga Gold project for $44 million.The mine is operated by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Taseko Mines Limited. Osisko and Taseko have also extended the step-down silver delivery threshold to 6,811,603 ounces d ...

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Osisko Gold Royalties Ltd (“Osisko” or the “Company”) (OR: TSX & NYSE) is pleased to announce that it has completed an amendment to its silver stream (the “Silver Stream”) with respect to the Gibraltar copper mine (“Gibraltar”), located in British Columbia (“BC”), Canada, which is operated by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Taseko Mines Limited (“Taseko”). Osisko and Taseko have amended the Silver Stream to increase Osisko’s attributable silver percentage by 12.5% to ...