ALFA-LAVAL AB UNSP/ADR - ALFVY STOCK NEWS

Alfa Laval has completed the sale of its remaining shares in Neles Oyj on January 14, 2022. The company initially acquired 12.7 million shares during a public tender offer in 2020, selling approximately 5.7 million shares in late 2021. The total proceeds from this divestment amounted to 170.3 MEUR, with a pre-tax capital gain of 24.0 MEUR reported as part of Other Comprehensive Income, not affecting net income. J.P. Morgan advised Alfa Laval on this transaction.

Alfa Laval announced a collaboration with BenLink to enhance its service offerings in food and energy sectors. This partnership allows Alfa Laval to leverage BenLink's network of over 4,000 service technicians across Germany, India, the UK, and the USA, ensuring real-time maintenance and support. The service business accounts for 29% of Alfa Laval's 2020 order intake, highlighting its importance to the company. The collaboration aims to improve customer experience and operational efficiency while contributing to sustainability by reducing CO2 emissions through better maintenance practices.

Alfa Laval launched the CultureOne Maxi, a unique single-use separator range for biopharma processing, allowing for efficient production from lab to large scale while minimizing cross-contamination risks. This expansion follows the successful 2020 introduction of their first premium separator for small-scale production. The new system enhances hygiene and sustainability by eliminating the need for onsite cleaning and enabling the use of recyclable materials. The company reported annual sales of SEK 41.5 billion in 2020 and continues to focus on health, safety, and sustainable practices.

Alfa Laval AB has repurchased 90,992 shares from January 3 to January 7, 2022, as part of its SEK 2 billion buyback program initiated on April 27, 2021. The ongoing program aims to optimize the company's capital structure and is scheduled to run until April 25, 2022. The shares were acquired on Nasdaq Stockholm, resulting in a total holding of 4,151,992 shares as of January 7, 2022, out of 419,456,315 total shares, with 415,304,323 shares outstanding. The buyback aligns with EU market regulations to enhance shareholder value.

Alfa Laval AB announced the repurchase of 78,000 shares from December 27-30, 2021, as part of a SEK 2 billion share buyback initiative started on April 27, 2021. This program is designed to optimize capital structure and complies with EU Market Abuse Regulation. The buybacks have occurred on Nasdaq Stockholm, with the total share count increasing to 4,061,000 after the transactions. The total shares outstanding now stand at 415,395,315. The buyback program is scheduled to conclude on April 25, 2022.

Alfa Laval AB repurchased 72,000 shares from December 20 to December 23, 2021, as part of its SEK 2 billion buyback program initiated on April 27, 2021. This initiative aims to enhance the company's capital structure and shareholder value. As of December 23, 2021, Alfa Laval now holds 3,983,000 own shares, with a total share count of 419,456,315 including own shares. The buyback is conducted in compliance with EU regulations, signaling the company's commitment to effectively managing its equity and boosting confidence among investors.

Alfa Laval will announce its fourth-quarter earnings on February 2, 2022, at 07:30 am CET. A telephone conference led by President and CEO Tom Erixon and CFO Jan Allde is scheduled for 10:00 am CET. Interested participants must register in advance to receive dial-in details. Alternatively, the conference will be accessible via a live webcast, with links available on the firm's investor relations page. For more information, stakeholders can contact Johan Lundin or Beata Ardhe.

Alfa Laval AB has repurchased a total of 122,000 shares from December 13 to December 17, 2021, as part of a SEK 2 billion share buyback program initiated to optimize its capital structure. The buyback program, announced on April 27, 2021, is set to run until April 25, 2022, and complies with EU regulations. Following these transactions, the company holds 3,911,000 shares out of a total of 419,456,315 shares, with 415,545,315 outstanding shares as of December 17, 2021.

During December 6-10, 2021, Alfa Laval repurchased 105,000 shares as part of its SEK 2 billion buyback program, which aims to optimize its capital structure. This program, initiated on April 27, 2021, is scheduled to run until April 25, 2022, adhering to EU Market Abuse Regulation. The current total of Alfa Laval's own shares is 3,789,000, out of a total of 419,456,315 shares, resulting in 415,667,315 outstanding shares.