ZF https://www.zf.ro/ Ziarul Financiar - ZF.ro ro ZF.ro Wed, 03 Sep 2025 23:10:03 GMT ZF webmaster@zf.ro (webmaster) Steel Pipe Distributor Comtech Co Slatina Revenue Shrinks 8.7% To RON138.4M In 2024 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/steel-pipe-distributor-comtech-co-slatina-revenue-shrinks-8-7-to-22894717 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/steel-pipe-distributor-comtech-co-slatina-revenue-shrinks-8-7-to-22894717 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:51:42 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22894717/1/foto-2.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Slatina-based steel pipe distributor Comtech Co, owned by Romanian entrepreneur Constantin Goanta, posted RON138.4 million (EUR27.8 million) revenue in 2024, down 8.7% from the previous year’s around RON151.7 million (about EUR30.7 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=363"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=363" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Bittnet Group Subsidiary Dendrio Signs RON143M Contract With Governmental Client https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/bittnet-group-subsidiary-dendrio-signs-ron143m-contract-with-22894707 https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/bittnet-group-subsidiary-dendrio-signs-ron143m-contract-with-22894707 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:22:59 GMT Capital Market <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19568/22894707/1/profimedia-0613562569.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> IT Group Bittnet Systems (BNET.RO) on Wednesday notified shareholders of the signing of a significant contract by Dendrio Solutions SRL (part of Bittnet’s Digital Infrastructure pillar). The beneficiary of the RON143 million contract is a public sector client, Bittnet said in its 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=674"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=674" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Nuclearelectrica Gets EUR540M Loan From J.P. Morgan-led Bank Syndicate To Retrofit Cernavoda NPP Unit 1 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/energy/nuclearelectrica-gets-eur540m-loan-from-j-p-morgan-led-bank-22894608 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/energy/nuclearelectrica-gets-eur540m-loan-from-j-p-morgan-led-bank-22894608 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:45:55 GMT Energy <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19652/22894608/1/cne-3-mic.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> The shareholders of state-owned Nuclearelectrica (stock symbol: SNN), the operator of Romania's sole Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Cernavoda, approved the contracting of a EUR540 million loan from a bank syndicate led by J.P. Morgan for retrofitting works at Cervavoda NPP Unit 1, the company announced in a stock market report on September 3. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=237"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=237" border="0" alt=""/> </a> METRO Romania Opens EUR19.6M Logistics Hub In Stefanestiii De Jos https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/metro-romania-opens-eur19-6m-logistics-hub-in-stefanestiii-de-jos-22894597 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/metro-romania-opens-eur19-6m-logistics-hub-in-stefanestiii-de-jos-22894597 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:16:32 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22894597/2/45229e87-d982-4d78-945c-e77e09c51b58.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> METRO Romania inaugurated a new EUR19.6 million logistics warehouse in Stefanestii de Jos, Ilfov County, on Tuesday, a strategic investment meant to strengthen deliveries to the food service sector in Bucharest. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=643"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=643" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Luka Zivkovic Takes Over As General Manager Of Bonapp https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/luka-zivkovic-takes-over-as-general-manager-of-bonapp-22894548 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/luka-zivkovic-takes-over-as-general-manager-of-bonapp-22894548 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:45:58 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22894548/1/munch-x-bonapp.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Bonapp.eco, the startup established in Romania by a group of French-born entrepreneurs, will be run by Luka Zivkovic, one of the co-founders which took over the position of General Manager from Diego Roy de Lachaise. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=165"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=165" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Oresa Industra Expands Its Logistics Park In Iasi By 15,000 Sqms https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/real-estate/oresa-industra-expands-its-logistics-park-in-iasi-by-15-000-sqms-22894510 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/real-estate/oresa-industra-expands-its-logistics-park-in-iasi-by-15-000-sqms-22894510 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:41:00 GMT Real Estate <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19651/22894510/1/2.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Oresa Industra has obtained the building permit for the expansion of its logistics park Industra Park in Iasi by 15,000 square meters. <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> Cushman & Wakefield Echinox Acts As Intermediary In Lease Of 7,300 Sqm Of Retail Space Within Agora Mall Arad https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/real-estate/cushman-wakefield-echinox-acts-as-intermediary-in-lease-of-7-300-sqm-22894463 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/real-estate/cushman-wakefield-echinox-acts-as-intermediary-in-lease-of-7-300-sqm-22894463 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 11:54:00 GMT Real Estate <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19651/22894463/1/mall.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> The retail team of real estate consulting firm Cushman & Wakefield Echinox provided consulting services to the developer of the Agora Mall located in Romania's western city of Arad (formerly known as Galleria Arad). <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=563"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=563" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Libra Internet Bank Grants EUR35.5M Funding For New Phase Of Exigent Development's Real Estate Project In Bucharest https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/real-estate/libra-internet-bank-grants-eur35-5m-funding-for-new-phase-of-exigent-22894452 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/real-estate/libra-internet-bank-grants-eur35-5m-funding-for-new-phase-of-exigent-22894452 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:54:37 GMT Real Estate <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19651/22894452/1/exigent-plaza-residence.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Libra Internet Bank granted a EUR35.5 million loan to real estate developer Exigent Development for the construction of Phase 6 of Bucharest-based housing compound Exigent Plaza Residence, which includes five buildings with a total of 738 housing units. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=985"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=985" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Deloitte Romania Promotes Three Professionals In Tax, Advisory, Audit & Assurance To Director Roles https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/deloitte-romania-promotes-three-professionals-in-tax-advisory-audit-22894430 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/deloitte-romania-promotes-three-professionals-in-tax-advisory-audit-22894430 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 10:28:50 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22894430/1/deloitte-romania.png?width=160&height=120"/> Deloitte Romania is expanding its management team by promoting Laura Bobar, from the Tax practice, Alexandru Nae, from Advisory, and Florin Dumitrescu, from Audit and Assurance, to the role of director, effective as of September 2025. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=893"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=893" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Statistical Office: Romania's Hourly Labor Costs Up 10.34% In Q2/2025 Vs Q2/2024 https://www.zfenglish.com/macroeconomics/statistical-office-romania-s-hourly-labor-costs-up-10-34-in-q2-2025-22894405 https://www.zfenglish.com/macroeconomics/statistical-office-romania-s-hourly-labor-costs-up-10-34-in-q2-2025-22894405 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:38:27 GMT Macroeconomics <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19566/22894405/1/54191004-l.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Romania's hourly labor costs adjusted to the number of working days increased by 10.34% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period of 2024, data from the country's statistical office INS showed on Wednesday (Sept 3). <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=338"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=338" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Symmetrica Appoints Liviu Stoleru, Former Head of Cemacon and ROCA Industry, as CEO https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/symmetrica-appoints-liviu-stoleru-former-head-of-cemacon-and-roca-22894398 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/symmetrica-appoints-liviu-stoleru-former-head-of-cemacon-and-roca-22894398 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:50:09 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22894398/1/liviu-stoleu-symmetrica.png?width=160&height=120"/> Liviu Stoleru, former CEO of brick manufacturer Cemacon and former CEO of building materials holding ROCA Industry, has been appointed as CEO of Symmetrica, the main player on Romania pavers and curbs. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=521"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=521" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Agroland Agribusiness Reports RON1.5M Net Profit for H1/2025, almost Flat YOY https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/agroland-agribusiness-reports-ron1-5m-net-profit-for-h1-2025-almost-22894340 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/agroland-agribusiness-reports-ron1-5m-net-profit-for-h1-2025-almost-22894340 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:09:07 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22894340/1/107160077-l.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Agroland Agribusiness, a Romanian entrepreneurial company specializing in farming input sales, part of Agroland group, registered RON1.5 million net profit in H1/2025, up 2% from the year-earlier period. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=364"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=364" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Law Firm Filip & Company Assisted ACP Credit in PartnerVet Funding https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/law-firm-filip-company-assisted-acp-credit-in-partnervet-funding-22894333 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/law-firm-filip-company-assisted-acp-credit-in-partnervet-funding-22894333 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:01:58 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22894333/1/2025-09-03-colaj-zf.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Law firm Filip & Company assisted investment fund ACP Credit with the granting of a new funding round to PartnerVet group, which operates the most extensive veterinary network in Romania. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=474"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=474" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Morphosis Capital Closes Second Fund at EUR130M, above Initial EUR100M Target https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/morphosis-capital-closes-second-fund-at-eur130m-above-initial-22894309 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/morphosis-capital-closes-second-fund-at-eur130m-above-initial-22894309 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:30:16 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22894309/1/andrei-gemeneanu-morphosis-capital.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Private equity fund Morphosis Capital, set up by four Romanians, has closed its second fund at EUR130 million, above the initial EUR100 million target. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=641"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=641" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Auchan Hits 50 Simply Franchise Store Threshold in Romania https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/retail-consumer/auchan-hits-50-simply-franchise-store-threshold-in-romania-22894296 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/retail-consumer/auchan-hits-50-simply-franchise-store-threshold-in-romania-22894296 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:09:27 GMT Retail&Consumer <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19666/22894296/1/simply-by-auchan-2.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Auchan Romania has opened the 50th franchise store under Simply by Auchan brand, a proximity format launched in June 2024 that targets local entrepreneurs. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=377"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=377" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Motorola Romania: Smartphone Market Shrank by around 3.5%-4% by Unit Number in Jan-June 2025 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/technology-telecoms/motorola-romania-smartphone-market-shrank-by-around-3-5-4-by-unit-22894284 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/technology-telecoms/motorola-romania-smartphone-market-shrank-by-around-3-5-4-by-unit-22894284 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:01:16 GMT Technology &Telecoms <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19668/22894284/1/razvan-sturza-motorola-2.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> The local smartphone market registered a 3.5%-4% decline by number of units in the first half of 2025 and expectations for the second half point to a possibly steeper fall amid budgetary constraints and macroeconomic uncertainties. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=936"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=936" border="0" alt=""/> </a> AnimaWings Expands Network, Set to Operate 12 New Flights https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/animawings-expands-network-set-to-operate-12-new-flights-22894278 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/animawings-expands-network-set-to-operate-12-new-flights-22894278 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:53:37 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22894278/1/animawings-plane-002.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> AnimaWings, a company owned by Cristian and Marius Pandel, the founders of Christian Tour, will starting this autumn operate 12 new flights, set to connect Bucharest, Timisoara, Craiova, Cluj and Iasi with destinations of Europe and the Middle East. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=151"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=151" border="0" alt=""/> </a> ArcelorMittal Halts Production In Hunedoara Indefinitely https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/arcelormittal-halts-production-in-hunedoara-indefinitely-22893840 https://www.zfenglish.com/capital-market/arcelormittal-halts-production-in-hunedoara-indefinitely-22893840 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:45:40 GMT Capital Market <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19568/22893840/1/hepta-7629425.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> ArcelorMittal Hunedoara (SIDG.RO), one of the few major steel mills left in Romania, will halt production indefinitely from September 5. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=834"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=834" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Romanian Startup Meetgeek Secures EUR1.6M Funding For AI Scaling https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/romanian-startup-meetgeek-secures-eur1-6m-funding-for-ai-scaling-22893697 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/romanian-startup-meetgeek-secures-eur1-6m-funding-for-ai-scaling-22893697 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:47:22 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/22893697/1/meetgeek-team.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Meetgeek.ai, a Romanian tech startup building an AI assistant for helping teams take control over their meetings, has obtained a new financing worth EUR1.6 million, with total investments in the project exceeding EUR2.2 million. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=581"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=581" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Philippine Embassy Reopens In Romania After 12 years Of Absence, Relocates HQ To Bucharest's SkyTower Building https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/real-estate/philippine-embassy-reopens-in-romania-after-12-years-of-absence-22893530 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/real-estate/philippine-embassy-reopens-in-romania-after-12-years-of-absence-22893530 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:15:00 GMT Real Estate <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19651/22893530/1/skytower-romania-towerview-2.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Romania has relocated its headquarters to the 24th floor of SkyTower, the tallest office building in Romania. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=193"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=193" border="0" alt=""/> </a>