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☆ Mercedes-Benz and BMW to establish JV for high-power charging network in China
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The logo of Mercedes-Benz is seen outside a Mercedes-Benz car dealer in Brussels, Belgium June 1, 2023. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 30 (Reuters) - German automaker Mercedes-Benz (MBGn.DE) said on Thursday it had reached an agreement with BMW (BMWG.DE) to establish a joint venture for operating a high-power charging network in China. At least 1,000 high-power charging stations with around 7,000 charging piles in the country are expected to be installed by the end of 2026, the company said in the statement, adding the deal was subject to regulatory approval. Mercedes-Benz announced earlier this year that it would invest billions of euros in building its own charging network of 10,000 fast-charging points in North America, Europe and China by 2030. Reporting by Ozan Ergenay, Editing by Victoria WalderseeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Yves Herman, Ozan Ergenay, Victoria Waldersee Organizations: Mercedes, Benz, REUTERS, BMW, Victoria, Thomson Locations: Brussels, Belgium, China, North America, Europe

☆ Delivery Hero slightly lifts annual GMV outlook
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Andreas Harte, a Foodora delivery cyclist poses in front of Delivery Hero headquarters in Berlin, Germany, June 2, 2017. Foodora is part of the Berlin-based company Delivery Hero, one of Europe's largest internet start-ups. REUTERS/Fabrizio Bensch/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNov 14 (Reuters) - German online takeaway food company Delivery Hero (DHER.DE) slightly raised its full-year outlook on Tuesday after reporting a better-than-expected gross merchandise value (GMV) for the third quarter. The Berlin-based company now sees 2023 GMV growth at the upper end of its previous forecast range of 5-7% in constant currency terms. Delivery Hero, which reports earnings numbers only on a half-year and annual basis, said its key Asia-Pacific business reached a positive adjusted EBITDA before group costs in the month of October.

Persons: Andreas Harte, Foodora, Fabrizio Bensch, Emmanuel Thomassin, Ozan Ergenay, Michal Aleksandrowicz, Milla Nissi Organizations: REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Berlin, Germany, Frankfurt, Asia, Pacific, Gdansk

Oct 26(Reuters) - Oct 26 (Reuters) - German chip equipment supplier Siltronic improved its sales outlook on Thursday based on stronger revenue expected in the fourth quarter, forecasting a less severe slump this year than previously feared. The company now expects sales to drop by up to 17% this year, versus a previously forecast fall of up to 19%. The provider of silicon wafers for the semiconductor industry reported a 26% drop in its third-quarter sales to 349 million euros ($368 million). "Siltronic delivered a good Q3 beating consensus estimates across the board despite the continued demand weakness as a result of the inventory correction at semi-manufacturers", says Jefferies' analyst Constantin Hesse. Despite the weakened demand, Q4 sales are expected to be better on a quarterly basis indicating a potential low point in Q3, he added.

Persons: Siltronic, Jefferies, Constantin Hesse, Paolo Laudani, Rachel More, Toby Chopra Organizations: Thomson Locations: Frankfurt, Gdansk

☆ Rheinmetall Receives Order for Artillery Shells for Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-10 | by ( Oct. | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: 1 min

(Reuters) - Rheinmetall has received a further order for artillery ammunition destined for Ukraine under a framework agreement with the German military, the company said on Tuesday. Under the latest call-off, the company will deliver over a hundred thousand 155mm shells from the its new Spanish subsidiary, Rheinmetall Expal Munitions, as well as additional DM 121 high-explosive rounds. Tens of thousands of rounds are to be delivered in 2023, with the remainder due to ship in 2024, according to a statement from Rheinmetall, the world's biggest ammunition producer. (Reporting by Ozan Ergenay, Editing by Rachel More)

Persons: Ozan Ergenay, Rachel More Organizations: Reuters, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall Expal Munitions Locations: Ukraine

REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSummary Industrial output down 0.2% in Aug vs down 0.1% forecastEconomists expect further contraction in coming monthsBERLIN, Oct 9 (Reuters) - German industrial output shrank in August for the fourth consecutive month, the federal statistics office said on Monday, an indication that the sector remains under serious pressure, stoking recession fears. Industrial production fell slightly more than expected in August by 0.2% compared to the previous month. The further drop in German industrial production in August was better than it looked as it was driven by volatile components, said Franziska Palmas, senior Europe economist at Capital Economics. However, she continued to expect high interest rates and falling demand to lead to a further contraction in German industrial output in the coming months. "Thin order books despite last week's increase, and high inventories all indicate that German industrial production will continue moving sideways rather than gaining momentum anytime soon," ING's global head of macro Carsten Brzeski said.

Persons: Wolfgang Rattay, Franziska Palmas, Destatis, Carsten Brzeski, Brzeski, Friederike Heine, Maria Martinez, Ozan Ergenay, Gerry Doyle, Sonali Paul Organizations: REUTERS, Reuters, Capital Economics, Thomson Locations: ThyssenKrupp, Duisburg, Germany, BERLIN, Europe, Palmas

☆ Vitesco shares soar on 3.64 bln euro Schaeffler deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-09 | by ( Ozan Ergenay | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

BERLIN, Oct 9 (Reuters) - Vitesco (VTSCn.DE) shares rose 19.8% on Monday morning on news that its largest shareholder Schaeffler AG (SHA_p.DE) will launch a tender offer valuing the powertrain supplier at 3.64 billion euros ($3.83 billion). EV components maker Schaeffler AG, controlled by Germany's billionaire Schaeffler family, already holds 49.9% of Vitesco, which has seen its shares rise 39% this year. Schaeffler shares were down 6.6% at 0713 GMT. Schaeffler said it would offer remaining shareholders 91 euros ($95.83) per share, a fifth above last week's closing price. Listed preference shares are to be converted into ordinary shares, and the remaining shareholders will be on an equal footing with the family holding ordinary shares.

Persons: Schaeffler, Vitesco, Ozan Ergenay, Christina Amann, Victoria Waldersee, Friederike Heine, Kim Coghill, Louise Heavens Organizations: Schaeffler AG, EV, Schaeffler, Thomson

Heckmeier said Siltronic was following the tussle between the United States and China for control of the chip industry and their mutual restrictions. Siltronic's product portfolio includes so-called Gallium Nitride-on-Silicon wafers, which enable high switching frequencies and efficient energy management, while working under high power densities. The Munich-based company reported an 8.7% sales decrease for the second quarter, and guided for 2023 sales to fall 14%-19% from last year's 1.81 billion euros. It now plans to invest 1.3 billion euros this year after previously guiding for investments slightly above last year's 1.07 billion. The new factory is expected to contribute to profit by 2025 the latest.

Persons: Michael Heckmeier, Heckmeier, Siltronic, Ozan Ergenay, Paolo Laudani, Kirsti Knolle, Jane Merriman Organizations: Thomson Locations: Singapore, Frankfurt, United States, China, Beijing, Munich, Gdansk

☆ HelloFresh shares drop as profit outlook disappoints
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-07 | by ( Linda Pasquini | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Germany's HelloFresh sees adjusted core profit (AEBITDA) of between 460 million and 540 million euros ($492 million and $577 million) in 2023, compared with analysts' estimate of 547 million euros. He said HelloFresh was not planning any lay-offs at the moment, and refrained from giving an update on the mid-term outlook. HelloFresh expects its revenue to grow 2% to 10% on a constant-currency basis this year, compared with growth of 18% in 2022. The company also forecast "relatively muted" order growth for 2023. HelloFresh reported annual AEBITDA of 477.4 million euros, above the 464.5 million euros expected by analysts.

☆ Puma sees 2023 profit at about last year's level as costs weigh
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

March 1 (Reuters) - German sportswear maker Puma (PUMG.DE) on Wednesday gave 2023 operating profit outlook with midpoint below last year's level, as it expects currency effects and higher freight and raw material costs to again weigh on profitability. Rising materials and freight costs as well as stronger U.S. dollar, inventory markdowns and higher promotion expenses have put pressure on margins in the sporting goods sector. The company sees operating profit (EBIT) in a range of 590 million to 670 million euros ($626 million to $711 million) this year, with currency-adjusted sales growth in a high-single-digit percentage rate. It reported EBIT of 641 million euros for 2022, up from 557 million a year earlier but slightly below the 644 million euros expected by analysts, according to Refinitiv Eikon data. Puma had guided for 2022 EBIT in a range of 600 million to 700 million euros.

☆ Online fashion retailer Zalando to cut hundreds of jobs
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

BERLIN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - German online fashion retailer Zalando (ZALG.DE) is to cut hundreds of jobs across the company, citing over-expansion in some areas and a more difficult economic environment since the coronavirus pandemic. Zalando said the pandemic had boosted business in 2020 and 2021, but these tailwinds had faded since 2022 and the macroeconomic environment had become more challenging. Zalando, which has a workforce of some 17,000, did not give precise details on which areas would be affected by the cuts. The planned job cuts were first reported by the Financial Times, which said the online retailer's workforce would shrink by up to 5%. The company is due to report full-year earnings next month.

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