ZF https://www.zf.ro/ Ziarul Financiar - ZF.ro ro ZF.ro Wed, 17 Sep 2025 02:35:02 GMT ZF webmaster@zf.ro (webmaster) Frigoglass Romania Revenue Down 10.5% To RON541.2M In 2024 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/frigoglass-romania-revenue-down-10-5-to-ron541-2m-in-2024-22904734 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/frigoglass-romania-revenue-down-10-5-to-ron541-2m-in-2024-22904734 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:06:00 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22904734/1/frigoglass-romania-plant-4-4.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Frigoglass Romania, a producer of plastics and refrigerated display cabinets, part of the Greece’s Frigoglass Group, posted RON541.2 million (EUR108.8 million) revenue in 2024, down 10.5% from the previous year’s around RON605 million (EUR122.3 million), according to ZF calculations based on Finance Ministry data. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=699"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=699" border="0" alt=""/> </a> OMV Petrom Proposes New Special Dividend, Fourth In A Row https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/omv-petrom-proposes-new-special-dividend-fourth-in-a-row-22904699 https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/omv-petrom-proposes-new-special-dividend-fourth-in-a-row-22904699 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:16:19 GMT Capital Market <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19568/22904699/1/profimedia-0718463364.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> OMV Petrom (SNP.RO), the second largest company listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange, on Tuesday, September 16, said its Executive Board proposed the distribution of a special dividend of RON0.0200/share or about RON1.246 billion in all. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=831"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=831" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Digi About Listing Of Spanish Arm: Company Is Evaluating Operations To Improve Capital Structure, Won’t Give Up Control https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/digi-about-listing-of-spanish-arm-company-is-evaluating-operations-22904671 https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/digi-about-listing-of-spanish-arm-company-is-evaluating-operations-22904671 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:41:43 GMT Capital Market <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19568/22904671/1/4serghei-bulgac1-digi.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Telecommunications operator Digi Communications on Tuesday said in a report to the Bucharest Stock Exchange that it was exploring options to expand operations and improve financing, including its Spanish subsidiary, but was not considering relinquishing control over it. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=35"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=35" border="0" alt=""/> </a> DRUID AI Announces $21M Series C Funding Round, New CEO https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/technology-telecoms/druid-ai-announces-s21m-series-c-funding-round-new-ceo-22904594 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/technology-telecoms/druid-ai-announces-s21m-series-c-funding-round-new-ceo-22904594 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:01:40 GMT Technology &Telecoms <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19668/22904594/1/druidai-ceo-josephkim-160925.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> DRUID AI, one of Romania's most promising tech startups, has announced a $31 million Series C funding round to accelerate the global expansion of its Agentic AI enterprise platform under the leadership of Joseph Kim, its new CEO. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=395"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=395" border="0" alt=""/> </a> REDPORT Appoints Adrian Arendt As Chief Design Officer https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/redport-appoints-adrian-arendt-as-chief-design-officer-22904456 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/redport-appoints-adrian-arendt-as-chief-design-officer-22904456 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:30:16 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22904456/1/a582b653-7e48-4e73-b3bb-feec6567c9a0.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> REDPORT is strengthening its top management team by appointing architect Adrian Arendt to the position of Chief Design Officer (CDO). <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=579"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=579" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Kaufland Romania Simplifies Procurement Process For Listing Local Producers https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/kaufland-romania-simplifies-procurement-process-for-listing-local-22904402 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/kaufland-romania-simplifies-procurement-process-for-listing-local-22904402 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 14:57:19 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22904402/1/kaufland.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> German retailer Kaufland, present in Romania with over 190 stores, is simplifying its procurement process intended exclusively for local and regional producers, making it easier for them to bring their products onto the retailer’s shelves. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=229"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=229" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Infinity Capital Investments And Gravity Capital Investments Acquire 26% Stake In PAID https://www.zfenglish.com/banks-insurance/infinity-capital-investments-and-gravity-capital-investments-acquire-22904253 https://www.zfenglish.com/banks-insurance/infinity-capital-investments-and-gravity-capital-investments-acquire-22904253 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:55:10 GMT Banks-Insurance <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19567/22904253/1/paid1-002.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Companies Infinity Capital Investments and Gravity Capital Investments have become shareholders in Romania’s Natural Disaster Insurance Pool (PAID Romania) by jointly acquiring 26% of the share capital. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=970"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=970" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Clifford Chance Badea Appoints Flavia Petcu-Ciurel As Senior Associate https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/clifford-chance-badea-appoints-flavia-petcu-ciurel-as-senior-22904197 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/clifford-chance-badea-appoints-flavia-petcu-ciurel-as-senior-22904197 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:35:48 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22904197/1/nadia-badea-flavia-petcu-ciurel.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Clifford Chance Badea, the local office of global law firm Clifford Chance, has recruited Flavia Petcu-Ciurel for the role of Senior Associate within its Corporate M&A and Real Estate practice. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=140"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=140" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Ford Otosan Beats Dacia Two Months in Row by Number of Manufactured Cars https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/automotive/ford-otosan-beats-dacia-two-months-in-row-by-number-of-manufactured-22904159 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/automotive/ford-otosan-beats-dacia-two-months-in-row-by-number-of-manufactured-22904159 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:46:40 GMT Automotive <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19650/22904159/1/masini-vanzareshutterstock.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Romania car production registered a major surprise this summer: for the second month in a row, Ford Otosan plant of Craiova overshot Dacia plant of Mioveni by the number of manufactured cars. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=621"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=621" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Romania Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan Announces Termination of Contract with Duro Felguera for Iernut Power Plant https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/energy/romania-energy-minister-bogdan-ivan-announces-termination-of-22904124 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/energy/romania-energy-minister-bogdan-ivan-announces-termination-of-22904124 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:10:55 GMT Energy <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19652/22904124/1/gazen.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Romania Energy Minister Bogdan Ivan on Tuesday announced he terminated the contract with Duro Felguera, the builder of Iernut power plant, a unit that is over 90% completed, but has been blocked for several years because of the Spanish company’s insolvency and legal challenges. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=152"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=152" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Froo Network Opens New Store in Bucharest, Reaches over 120 Units in 3 Cities of Romania https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/froo-network-opens-new-store-in-bucharest-reaches-over-120-units-in-22904114 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/froo-network-opens-new-store-in-bucharest-reaches-over-120-units-in-22904114 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:01:58 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22904114/1/froo-2.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Froo Romania Retail, a company part of Polish group Zabka, has opened a new Froo store in office building America House of Bucharest, with the network now having over 120 units in 3 cities. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=780"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=780" border="0" alt=""/> </a> OPPO Romania Targets 15% Growth by Volume, 20% by Value at End-2025 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/technology-telecoms/oppo-romania-targets-15-growth-by-volume-20-by-value-at-end-2025-22904055 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/technology-telecoms/oppo-romania-targets-15-growth-by-volume-20-by-value-at-end-2025-22904055 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:37:55 GMT Technology &Telecoms <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19668/22904055/1/yang-shaohua-general-manager-oppo-ro.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO aims to strengthen its foothold on the Romanian market in 2025, targeting a 15% increase in the number of sold units and a 20% advance by value, against the previous year. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=579"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=579" border="0" alt=""/> </a> The Bucharest Stock Exchange Set to Participate in Opening of New Bourse in Chisinau https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/the-bucharest-stock-exchange-set-to-participate-in-opening-of-new-22904013 https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/the-bucharest-stock-exchange-set-to-participate-in-opening-of-new-22904013 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:24:32 GMT Capital Market <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19568/22904013/1/4-radu-miruta-si-doina-nistor-repmold.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Bucharest Stock Exchange representatives, high-ranking officials of the Republic of Moldova and heads of banks and companies of the Republic of Moldova yesterday signed a memorandum via which a new stock exchange will be opened in the capital of the Republic of Moldova. The stock exchange will become operational in the next six months-one year. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=722"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=722" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Sofiaman Network Reaches 20 Units, Continues Expansion https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/sofiaman-network-reaches-20-units-continues-expansion-22903994 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/sofiaman-network-reaches-20-units-continues-expansion-22903994 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 06:15:09 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22903994/1/6florin-cucu-actionar-sofiaman.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Store network Sofiaman, a brand specializing in the production and sale of pajamas, has reached 20 units and is set to open another two units by yearend. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=501"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=501" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Fujikura Automotive Romania Sees Revenue And Net Profit Down In 2024 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/automotive/fujikura-automotive-romania-sees-revenue-and-net-profit-down-in-2024-22903612 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/automotive/fujikura-automotive-romania-sees-revenue-and-net-profit-down-in-2024-22903612 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:30:13 GMT Automotive <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19650/22903612/1/cabluri-ss.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Automotive wiring manufacturer Fujikura Automotive Romania, the local subsidiary of Japan's Fujikura Group, posted about RON100 million (EUR20.1 million) revenue in 2024, down 3.3% from 2023’s RON103.5 million (EUR20.9 million), according to ZF calculations based on Finance Ministry data. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=627"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=627" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Helbako Electronica Posts 60% Growth In Net Profit To RON17.8M In 2024 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/helbako-electronica-posts-60-growth-in-net-profit-to-ron17-8m-in-22903604 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/helbako-electronica-posts-60-growth-in-net-profit-to-ron17-8m-in-22903604 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:05:35 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22903604/1/11-cabluri-ss.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Helbako Electronica, the local subsidiary of Germany's Helbako GmbH, posted RON224.3 million (EUR45.1 million) revenue in 2024, close to the previous year’s RON223.6 million (EUR45.2 million), Finance Ministry data show. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=779"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=779" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Evergent Investments Ends H1, 2025 With Record Level Of Assets, RON3.7B https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/evergent-investments-ends-h1-2025-with-record-level-of-assets-ron3-22903595 https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/evergent-investments-ends-h1-2025-with-record-level-of-assets-ron3-22903595 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:44:03 GMT Capital Market <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19568/22903595/1/evergent.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Evergent Investments Group (EVER.RO) reached a record level of RON3.72 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025, up 7% compared with December 31, 2024. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=817"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=817" border="0" alt=""/> </a> 11% In Compa Sibiu Change Hands For RON12.5M https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/11-in-compa-sibiu-change-hands-for-ron12-5m-22903589 https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/11-in-compa-sibiu-change-hands-for-ron12-5m-22903589 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:22:17 GMT Capital Market <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19568/22903589/1/compa-sibiu1.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> A special transaction on Monday brought the shares of automotive parts manufacturer Compa Sibiu (CMP.RO) to the forefront, as a 25 million-share stake, or 11% in the company, changed hands for RON12.5 million, according to Bucharest Stock Exchange data aggregated by Ziarul Financiar. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=769"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=769" border="0" alt=""/> </a> GoCab Software Decides To Start Insolvency Proceedings https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/gocab-software-decides-to-start-insolvency-proceedings-22903460 https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/gocab-software-decides-to-start-insolvency-proceedings-22903460 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:31:20 GMT Capital Market <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19568/22903460/2/7-insolventa-shutterstock.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> GoCab Software (CAB.RO), the operator of the GoCab taxi ordering service platform GoCab, has decided to start insolvency proceedings for judicial reorganization due to financial difficulties and the inability to meet its current obligations with available resources, it said in a report to the Bucharest Stock Exchange. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=211"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=211" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Erste: Romania And Poland Facing Highest Fiscal Deficits In Region In 2025, 8% And 7% Of GDP https://www.zfenglish.com/macroeconomics/erste-romania-and-poland-facing-highest-fiscal-deficits-in-region-in-22903389 https://www.zfenglish.com/macroeconomics/erste-romania-and-poland-facing-highest-fiscal-deficits-in-region-in-22903389 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:49:08 GMT Macroeconomics <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19566/22903389/1/6-erste-afp.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Romania and Poland are facing the highest fiscal deficits in the region in 2025, 7% to 8% of GDP, which are estimated to go down in 2026, when Poland’s deficit could be higher than Romania’s, Austria’s Erste group says in a report. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=978"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=978" border="0" alt=""/> </a>