AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBiotech Deal: Samsung Biologics launched an all-cash CHF 1.46bn tender for Swiss CDMO PolyPeptide (CHF 44.31/share), aiming to scale peptide manufacturing for GLP-1 and other therapies, with completion targeted for late 2026. Defense & Space: NATO unveiled HALO, a shared satellite constellation linking national systems while keeping ownership, with Sweden among eight participating allies to boost resilient high-speed comms and missile tracking. Swedish Industry: Epiroc reported double-digit Q2 growth, with orders up 13% to SEK 17.3bn and operating profit up 17%, driven by mining equipment and services demand. Mining & Energy: Sweden’s Kiruna continues its long-term relocation plan as underground LKAB blasting reshapes the city, underscoring the industrial cost of ore extraction. Automotive: Volvo Car CEO Håkan Samuelsson pushed back on Peter Navarro’s “pirate” claims about Chinese EVs, arguing China’s success comes from execution and integration. Biometrics M&A: Precise Biometrics completed its merger with Fingerprint Cards, creating a larger Nordic biometrics player.
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