Zurich Market Talk - 23-12-2011
23.12.11 07:49

Leclanché S.A.
(SIX: LECN), specialized in the production of large-format lithium ion cells and energy storage solutions, today announced its intention to collaborate with Beijing based Unipower, one of the leading manufacturers of large format Lithium Ion cells in Asia to strengthen its supply chain in the field of raw material sourcing for large-format Lithium Ion production. Link: Click Here

Leclanché S.A.
(SIX: LECN), specialized in the production of large-format lithium ion cells and energy storage solutions, today announced its intention to collaborate with Talesun Solar, a leading Chinese manufacturer of high quality solar cells and modules to jointly provide a combined solution for the efficient generation and storage of solar energy. Link: Click Here

Affichage Holding SA:
further progress abroad - New CFO appointed. As part of its efforts to streamline its international portfolio, Affichage Holding SA has sold its participation in Bosnia Herzegovina to local management. In Romania, the company now holds 100% of the shares in its Romanian affiliates following an amicable settlement with the current minority shareholder involving purchase of the latter's shares. Finally, Beat Hermann is set to take over as CFO of Affichage Holding SA and APG/SGA in spring 2012. Link: Click Here

Roche
(SIX: RO, ROG) announced today that the European Commission has approved Avastin® (bevacizumab) in combination with standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) as a front-line (first-line following surgery) treatment for women with advanced ovarian cancer. Link: Click Here

Schweiter Technologies
to strengthen SSM Textile Machinery. SSM Textile Machinery will take over the activities of the Italian firm Giudici S.p.A. The purchase price is in the single-digit million range.  The transaction should be concluded by the end of January 2012. Link: Click Here

Walter Meier:
Passing the Baton at Walter Meier. After 40 years as an entrepreneur, Dr. Reto E. Meier is handing control of the climate and manufacturing technology group Walter Meier to his son, CEO Silvan G.-R. Meier. Link: Click Here

Schmolz + Bickenbach
Chairman of the Board of Directors resigns. The Board of Directors of SCHMOLZ+BICKENBACH AG has become aware that the company has been charged by the Chairman of the Board of Directors with personnel and other expenses which have arisen through improper separation of private and company expenses. Link: Click Here


 
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