AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSwiss IPO Watch: Zug-based dental-tech firm vVardis reported first-half revenue more than tripled to $28.6 million in its US IPO filing, though it posted a $27.8 million loss. Corporate Moves: Sika agreed to acquire UK firm Azpects, Nestlé plans to double its Mexico investment to $2 billion, and Richemont is cutting jobs at Montblanc. Finance & Risk: A cyberattack on a software supplier affected Bern pension funds. Swiss consumer confidence edged up in September, while Raiffeisen raised its Swiss growth forecast. Trade Ties: Switzerland and India signed five cooperation agreements and pledged to deepen trade and investment, with a $100 billion investment target under their EFTA trade pact. Markets: Swiss shares fell as rising oil prices revived inflation concerns.
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