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REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsPARIS, Nov 28 (Reuters) - Night-time protests across France over the past few days by ultra-right militants chanting "Islam out of Europe" have been fanned by last week's rioting in Dublin, a French intelligence source and far-right Telegram communications indicate. In messages sent on French far-right Telegram groups, seen by Reuters, videos of the Dublin riots were shared, highlighting what they said was the assailant's Algerian origin and hailing the reaction of the Irish far-right. CALMING TENSIONSOn a visit to Crepol on Monday, government spokesperson Olivier Veran urged calm, saying "we don't respond to violence with violence, we respond with justice. There are about 3,000 violent ultra-right militants identified by the French intelligence services. That number has been stable for the last few years but the national coordination by demonstrators as seen on Saturday is a new phenomenon, the intelligence source said.

Persons: Sarah Meyssonnier, Jean, Yves Camus, Thomas, Bravo, Camus, Olivier Veran, Gerald Darmanin, Martel, Darmanin, Laurent de Caigny, Layli Foroudi, Juliette Jabkhiro, William Maclean Organizations: French Municipal Police, REUTERS, Rights, Rennes, Grenoble, Telegram, Reuters, France Inter, Thomson Locations: Paris, Villepinte, France, Europe, Dublin, Crepol, Lyon, Ireland

☆ Czech gunmaker Colt CZ makes offer for Vista Outdoor
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( Jason Hovet | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Visitors look at firearms from Colt CZ Group at the Milipol Paris, the worldwide exhibition dedicated to homeland security and safety, in Villepinte near Paris, France, November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsPRAGUE, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Czech gunmaker Colt CZ Group (CZG.PR) has made a cash-and-stock merger offer to Vista Outdoor (VSTO.N), valuing the U.S. sporting and outdoor goods group's shares at a 16% premium. Colt CZ said it proposed keeping the company together, scrapping plans to separate Vista at this time. Colt CZ, along with a majority shareholder and its chairman, together acquired more than 5% of Vista shares, they announced in October. Colt CZ shares fell around 3% at the Prague open on Thursday but had recovered to trade nearly 1% higher by 1053 GMT.

Persons: Sarah Meyssonnier, Colt CZ's, Vista, Colt, Jason Hovet, Mark Potter Organizations: Colt CZ, REUTERS, Rights, Vista, Czechoslovak Group, Czechoslovak, Colt, CSG, Thomson Locations: Paris, Villepinte, France, Czech, U.S, Vista, Prague

☆ Colt Makes $1.74 Billion Offer for Vista Outdoor, Gate-crashing Rival Deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-23 | by ( P.R. Venkat | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Visitors look at firearms from Colt CZ Group at an exhibition in Villepinte near Paris, France. Photo: sarah meyssonnier/ReutersFirearms manufacturer Colt CZ Group has made an unsolicited offer to acquire U.S. -based Vista Outdoor that values its equity at $1.74 billion, seeking to block the latter’s proposed merger with a Czech industrial technology company. Colt has proposed a cash-and-stock merger with the sporting and outdoor-goods company that would value its shares at $30.00 each, Vista said late Wednesday.

Persons: sarah meyssonnier, Colt, Vista Organizations: Colt CZ, Reuters, U.S Locations: Villepinte, Paris, France, Czech

☆ Leasing giant SMBC places order for 60 Airbus A320neo planes
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The logo of Airbus is seen at the Milipol Paris, the worldwide exhibition dedicated to homeland security and safety, in Villepinte near Paris, France, November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsDUBLIN, Nov 21 (Reuters) - SMBC Aviation Capital placed an order for 60 Airbus (AIR.PA) A320neo family aircraft, the world's second largest aircraft leasing firm said on Tuesday, without disclosing the financial details of the deal. Nikkei Asia, which first reported the deal, said it was thought to be worth around $3.4 billion, based on the A320neo's market price. Boeing won new orders for 196 aircraft while Airbus agreed deals for 55 jets amid soaring demand for wide-body planes. "This transaction is further testament of sustained global demand for technologically advanced, fuel-efficient aircraft, and comes amidst the continuing strong recovery in air travel worldwide," SMBC CEO Peter Barrett said in a statement.

Persons: Sarah Meyssonnier, Peter Barrett, Padraic Halpin, Kirsten Donovan Organizations: Airbus, REUTERS, Rights, SMBC Aviation Capital, Nikkei, Boeing, Dubai Airshow, Japan's Sumitomo Corp, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Thomson Locations: Paris, Villepinte, France, Nikkei Asia

☆ Atos shares slide, trader points to possible French nationalisation plans
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The logo of Atos is pictured at the Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022. According to the reports, two lawmakers - Olivier Marleix from the conservative Les Republicans and Socialist Philippe Brun - both have lodged amendments to France's 2024 budget law for a partial state takeover of Atos, citing national security concerns. The move had a negative impact on the share's trading value on Monday, one trader told Reuters. Over the last two years, Atos shares had lost almost 80% of their value. Reporting by Danilo Masoni, Michal Aleksandrowicz, writing by Tassilo HummelOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Benoit Tessier, Les Echos, Olivier Marleix, Socialist Philippe Brun, Atos, Danilo Masoni, Michal Aleksandrowicz, Tassilo Hummel Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Le Parisien, National Assembly, Les Republicans, Socialist, Atos, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Villepinte, Paris, France

☆ EssilorLuxottica sees 'slight deceleration' in Q3 vs first half
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

A logo of EssilorLuxottica exhibition space is displayed at SILMO in Villepinte, near Paris, France September 24, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 19 (Reuters) - Luxury eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica (ESLX.PA) on Thursday reported third-quarter revenue of 6.3 billion euros ($6.68 billion) with Asia-Pacific sales growth of 11.75% bolstered by China. Shares of luxury goods companies have come under pressure as cash-strapped consumers cut spending on high-end goods, while growth has also been slowing in China. French luxury company LVMH (LVMH.PA) last week reported slower sales growth in the third quarter. EssilorLuxottica reiterated its 2023 target of "mid-single-digit annual revenue growth" from 2022 to 2026 and an operating profit representing 19% to 20% of revenue by the end of that period.

Persons: Benoit Tessier, Ray, Bernstein, EssilorLuxottica, Stéphanie Hamel, Olivier Sorgho, Jane Merriman Organizations: REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Villepinte, Paris, France, Asia, Pacific, China, North America

☆ MTV Europe Music Awards cancelled amid Israel-Gaza crisis
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Taylor Swift receives the award for the Best Video during the 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs) at the PSD Bank Dome in Duesseldorf, Germany, November 13, 2022. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Next month's MTV Europe Music Awards in Paris have been cancelled, organisers said on Thursday, citing "the volatility of world events" amid the ongoing conflict in Israel and Gaza. "The MTV EMAs are an annual celebration of global music. We look forward to hosting the MTV EMAs again in November of 2024." The annual MTV Europe Music Awards are held in a different city each year.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Wolfgang Rattay, Olivia Rodrigo, Bad Bunny, Swift, Jung Kook, Marie, Louise Gumuchian, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: MTV, PSD Bank, REUTERS, Foo Fighters, Paris Nord Villepinte, MTV Europe, Thomson Locations: Duesseldorf, Germany, Paris, Israel, Gaza, France, Versailles

☆ Rolls-Royce to cut 2,500 jobs in cost cutting drive -Sky News
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] The logo of Rolls-Royce is pictured at the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE), the trade fair event for the global nuclear community in Villepinte near Paris, France, June 27, 2018. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 16 (Reuters) - Rolls-Royce Holdings (RR.L) is set to axe about 2,500 staff as soon as Tuesday as part of a cost-cutting drive by its new chief executive, Sky News reported on Monday. Rolls-Royce did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In May, Rolls-Royce said it had made no decisions regarding changes to its workforce, in response to a Sunday Times report that it was expected to cut about 3,000 non-manufacturing staff. Reporting by Jyoti Narayan in Bengaluru; editing by Jonathan OatisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Royce, Benoit Tessier, Tufan Erginbilgic, Jyoti Narayan, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: Nuclear, REUTERS, Royce Holdings, Sky News, Sunday Times, Thomson Locations: Villepinte, Paris, France, Bengaluru

The logo of Atos is pictured at the Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022. Mustier, credited with restoring UniCredit's capital strength, will be tasked to revive investors' trust after a governance crisis and a series of setbacks pummelled Atos' shares, now trading at near record lows. Atos shares jumped by more than 20% in early Paris trading but reversed course in the morning. The planned sale of Atos's loss-making legacy IT operations, dubbed Tech Foundations, to Kretinsky is opposed by some minority shareholders and several French politicians. Atos on Monday reiterated the plan to sell Tech Foundations to Kretinsky under the terms announced in August, although it signalled some of the financial terms could change.

Persons: Benoit Tessier, Bertrand Meunier, Kretinsky, Jean, Pierre Mustier, Daniel Kretinksy, Atos, Mustier, pummelled Atos, Kretinsky's, Mathieu Rosemain, Pierre John Felcenloben, Christian Schmollinger, Navaratnam, Louise Heavens Organizations: REUTERS, Tech Foundations, Tech, Atos, Kretinsky, Thomson Locations: Villepinte, Paris, France, Czech, Kretinsky, Eviden, French, Atos

☆ France's Atos appoints Yves Bernaert as new CEO
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The logo of Atos is pictured at the Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsCompanies Atos SE FollowOct 4 (Reuters) - French IT firm Atos (ATOS.PA) said on Wednesday it appointed Yves Bernaert as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Bernaert has served as the CEO Europe for Accenture Technology for the past nine years. In July 2022, Atos named Nourdine Bihmane for the top job as previous CEO Rodolphe Belmer left the company a month earlier after only a half-a-year stint. Bihmane, who was also co-CEO of the group, now becomes its deputy CEO and is still in charge of the Tech Foundations business, Atos said.

Persons: Benoit Tessier, Yves Bernaert, Bernaert, Atos, Bihmane, Rodolphe Belmer, Philippe Oliva, Michal Aleksandrowicz, Piotr Lipinski, Sharon Singleton Organizations: REUTERS, Accenture Technology, Tech Foundations, Digital, Thomson Locations: Villepinte, Paris, France, French, Atos, Gdansk

☆ Lockheed resumes final testing of advanced F-35 jet
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] The logo of Lockheed Martin is pictured at the Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit TessierMarch 6 (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) said on Monday it resumed final testing of its advanced F-35 fighter jets, after the U.S. Government cleared delivery of engines from supplier following a safety conncern. "Safety remains our top priority as we continue to produce the world's most advanced fighter aircraft," Lockheed said. Lockheed Martin sends its new planes on check-out flights before completing paperwork for the final sale to various customers, which includes the U.S. military. Reporting by Nathan Gomes in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra EluriOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Germany will coordinate with allies on Ukraine weapons decisions
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

PARIS, Jan 22 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, under pressure to allow the shipment of German-made tanks to Ukraine, said on Sunday all decisions on weapons deliveries would be made in coordination with allies including the United States. Last week Germany and Western allies reached no decision on whether Germany would agree to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, or permit other countries that have them to do so, despite Ukraine's pleas for modern tanks to boost its defence efforts. Scholz, asked at a news conference in Paris about providing tanks to Ukraine, said all weapons deliveries to Ukraine so far had taken place in close coordination with Western partners. Speaking at the same news conference, French President Emmanuel Macron said he did not rule out the possibility of sending Leclerc tanks to Ukraine. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File PhotoMacron said that sending tanks must not escalate the situation, must take into account the time to train Ukrainians to be effective, and must not endanger France's own security.

The debate centers on the precise form and function of the new fighting vehicles — but it misses the point. (The guns on the Bradley and Marder are smaller-caliber, while the AMX is wheeled rather than tracked.) And despite the downsides of providing these more sophisticated vehicles, armored vehicles can help capture ground whereas artillery, even if more lethal and at least as important, by itself can’t. A Marder infantry fighting vehicle of the German armed forces participates in the NATO Iron Wolf military exercises on Oct. 26, 2022, in Pabrade, Lithuania. Nonetheless, supplying new, tougher armored vehicles will improve Ukraine’s ability to liberate territory.

☆ Pentagon awards $7.8 billion F-35 contract modification to Lockheed Martin
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

[1/2] The logo of Lockheed Martin is pictured at the Eurosatory international defence and security exhibition in Villepinte, near Paris, France June 13, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit TessierWASHINGTON, Dec 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Defense Department said on Friday it had awarded a $7.8 billion contract modification for F-35 aircraft to Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N). "This modification adds scope to procure 127 F-35 Lot 16 aircraft," the Pentagon said in a statement. The additional contract announced Friday takes the total deal between the company and the Pentagon for delivering 398 F-35s to $30 billion, the company said. Reporting by Kanishka Singh in Washington; Editing by Tim AhmannOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ EssilorLuxottica signs 10-year licensing agreement with Swarovski
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] A logo of EssilorLuxottica exhibition space is displayed at SILMO in Villepinte, near Paris, France September 24, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File PhotoDec 6 (Reuters) - EssilorLuxottica (ESLX.PA) signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Swarovski Eyewear, the Franco-Italian eyewear maker said on Tuesday. "We have always seen each pair of frames as a piece of art to be worn, which makes Swarovski and its story such a wonderful fit," Francesco Milleri, chairman and CEO of EssilorLuxottica said in a statement, expressing his excitement for the "journey with Swarovski". The agreement, which Swarovski's CEO Alexis Nasard said is in line with the jewels maker's LUXignite strategy, will be effective until the end of 2028, with an automatic renewal option for additional five years. Reporting by Piotr Lipinski in Gdansk, Editing by Louise HeavensOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Italy's Cucinelli and EssilorLuxottica sign eyewear license accord
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-21 | by ( Gabriel Araujo | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Glasses manufactured by EssilorLuxottica, stand on display in their exhibition space at SILMO in Villepinte, near Paris, France September 24, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit TessierMILAN, Nov 21 (Reuters) - Brunello Cucinelli (BCU.MI) signed an exclusive license deal with French-Italian glasses maker EssilorLuxottica (ESLX.PA) for the design, manufacture and distribution of eyewear under the Italian luxury group's brand, the two companies said in a statement on Monday. The new ten-year agreement will be effective from next January, while the first collection of glasses will be launched in the first quarter of 2024. The deal is an extension of the current collaboration between the two firms that began in 2021, including a capsule collection signed by Brunello Cucinelli and EssilorLuxottica's exclusive brand Oliver Peoples, they added. Reporting by Cristina Carlevaro editing by Federico MaccioniOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Fake meat challenges name ban in Paris restaurant debut
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Chefs walk past the logo of Israeli start-up Redefine Meat which produces 3D printed plant-based vegan meat, at SIAL food and innovation exhibition in Villepinte, near Paris, France October 19, 2022. REUTERS/Benoit TessierPARIS, Oct 19 (Reuters) - The arrival of veggie meat dishes on Parisian steakhouse menus with names such as "tenderloin" and "flank" poses a challenge to French government efforts to ban meat names for plant-based products. The products of Redefine Meat made their debut in a Parisian restaurant this week after the Israeli startup firm struck a deal with importer Giraudi Meats to drive European distribution of its "New Meat" steak cuts produced on 3D printers. Beyond Meat (BYND.O), one of the world's leading plant-based meat producers, cut its revenue forecast last week. Redefine Meat sells its New Meat in almost 1,000 restaurants in Israel, Britain, the Netherlands and Germany, and they currently pay about $40 per kilo for its steak cuts.

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