ZF https://www.zf.ro/ Ziarul Financiar - ZF.ro ro ZF.ro Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:25:33 GMT ZF webmaster@zf.ro (webmaster) Iulius Dan Plaveti Foregoes Mandate Of Romgaz Board of Directors Member https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/iulius-dan-plaveti-foregoes-mandate-of-romgaz-board-of-directors-23168370 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/iulius-dan-plaveti-foregoes-mandate-of-romgaz-board-of-directors-23168370 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:09:57 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/23168370/1/danplaveti-aa.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> The Board of Directors of natural gas producer and supplier Romgaz (stock symbol: SNG) has announced in a stock market report on June 5 that it took note of the resignation of Iulius Dan Plaveti from the mandate of Board member, starting with June 5, 2026. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=199"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=199" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Cordia Romania's Centropolitan Residential Project In Central Bucharest Reaches Over 12% Pre-sales https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/real-estate/cordia-romania-s-centropolitan-residential-project-in-central-23168346 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/real-estate/cordia-romania-s-centropolitan-residential-project-in-central-23168346 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:19:58 GMT Real Estate <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19651/23168346/1/vitan-still-finalroot-0340-scaled.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Cordia Romania, the residential division of Futureal Group, has laid the cornerstone of Centropolitan, a premium 74-apartment complex built in central Bucharest, near Bucharest Mall and Alba Iulia Square, in an investment worth roughly EUR65 million. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=44"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=44" border="0" alt=""/> </a> tbi bank Survey: Cash Reserves, Voluntary Private Pensions, Government Bonds Become Romanians’ Main Investment Options https://www.zfenglish.com/social-politics/tbi-bank-survey-cash-reserves-voluntary-private-pensions-government-23168303 https://www.zfenglish.com/social-politics/tbi-bank-survey-cash-reserves-voluntary-private-pensions-government-23168303 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:36:52 GMT Social/Politics <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19648/23168303/1/gergana-staykova-tbi-bank.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Romanians are increasingly orienting their financial decisions toward protecting their existing resources, in a social and economic climate marked by uncertainty and financial prudence, preferring low-risk, highly liquid instruments over speculative investments. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=54"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=54" border="0" alt=""/> </a> C&W Echinox: Decision To Lease Coworking Spaces Shifts From Cost Per Sqm To Value Generated Per Employee https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/real-estate/c-w-echinox-decision-to-lease-coworking-spaces-shifts-from-cost-per-23168299 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/real-estate/c-w-echinox-decision-to-lease-coworking-spaces-shifts-from-cost-per-23168299 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:31:33 GMT Real Estate <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19651/23168299/1/alin-obretin-cwe-3.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Companies and entrepreneurs looking to lease coworking spaces in Romania can now evaluate the best market options using multiple criteria including economic efficiency, workplace quality and technical specifications, according to a new guide developed by Beyond Space in partnership with real estate consulting firm Cushman & Wakefield Echinox. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=220"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=220" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Cristian Prichea Takes Over As CEO Of Auto Italia https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/automotive/cristian-prichea-takes-over-as-ceo-of-auto-italia-23168287 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/automotive/cristian-prichea-takes-over-as-ceo-of-auto-italia-23168287 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:24:55 GMT Automotive <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19650/23168287/1/cristian-prichea-ceo-auto-italia.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Auto Italia, the official importer in Romania of Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep, Fiat Professional, Abarth and Maserati brands, has appointed Cristian Prichea as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), which reflects the company's natural evolution towards a new stage of growth, expansion and consolidation of the business model. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=680"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=680" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Antibiotice Iasi Strengthens Its International Growth: Sales Increase In The US, Entry Into Spanish Market https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/antibiotice-iasi-strengthens-its-international-growth-sales-increase-23168164 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/antibiotice-iasi-strengthens-its-international-growth-sales-increase-23168164 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:06:00 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/23168164/1/antibiotice.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Antibiotice Iasi (stock symbol: ATB), the largest Romanian owned drug maker, on Friday (June 5) released a report containing new details regarding its international expansion strategy, as it counts on a 25% increase in sales in the United States in 2026, after its main distributor in the US successfully completed ,at the end of May 2026 the audit carried out at the company's production facilities in lasi. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=559"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=559" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Foraj Sonde Videle Expects Total Revenues To Increase By 28% To RON332M, EBITDA To Jump 255% To RON70M In 2026 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/foraj-sonde-videle-expects-total-revenues-to-increase-by-28-to-23168104 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/foraj-sonde-videle-expects-total-revenues-to-increase-by-28-to-23168104 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:11:00 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/23168104/1/sonda-petrol-shutterstock.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Romanian onshore drilling company Foraj Sonde Videle (stock symbol: FOJE) expects a 28% increase in total revenues in 2026, up to RON332.04 million, compared to RON258.8 million reported in 2025, according to its recently published budget of revenues and expenditure. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=273"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=273" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Statistical Office Provisional Data: Romania's Economy Contracts By 1.2% YoY In Q1/2026 https://www.zfenglish.com/macroeconomics/statistical-office-provisional-data-romania-s-economy-contracts-by-1-23168041 https://www.zfenglish.com/macroeconomics/statistical-office-provisional-data-romania-s-economy-contracts-by-1-23168041 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:15:30 GMT Macroeconomics <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19566/23168041/1/screen-shot-2023-08-30-at-20-11-53.png?width=160&height=120"/> Romania's economy shrank by 1.2% in unadjusted data in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period of 2025, according to provisional (1) estimates released by the country's statistical office INS on June 5, 2026, which upwardly revise INS's flash estimate of a 1.7% annual contraction announced on May 13, 2026. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=52"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=52" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Apcom IT Distribution Reports RON2.06B Turnover In 2025, Down 20.2% YOY https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/apcom-it-distribution-reports-ron2-06b-turnover-in-2025-down-20-2-23167756 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/apcom-it-distribution-reports-ron2-06b-turnover-in-2025-down-20-2-23167756 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:22:18 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/23167756/1/ipad-air.png?width=160&height=120"/> Apcom IT Distribution S.A., authorized distributor of Apple products in Romania, ended 2025 with a turnover of RON2.06 billion (EUR409 million), down 20.2% against RON2.58 billion reported in 2024, as per data on the finance ministry website. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=41"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=41" border="0" alt=""/> </a> IBM Romania 2025 Turnover Inches 0.8% Lower YoY To RON1.26B https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/technology-telecoms/ibm-romania-2025-turnover-inches-0-8-lower-yoy-to-ron1-26b-23167725 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/technology-telecoms/ibm-romania-2025-turnover-inches-0-8-lower-yoy-to-ron1-26b-23167725 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:56:19 GMT Technology &Telecoms <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19668/23167725/1/ibm-afp.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> IBM Romania SRL, the local subsidiary of US software and IT services giant, ended 2025 with a turnover of RON1.26 billion (EUR249.5 million), down 0.8% against RON1.27 billion reported in 2024, as per 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=53"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=53" border="0" alt=""/> </a> G Energy Solutions, Part Of Simtel Group, Ends 2025 With Four-Fold Higher Revenue Of RON277M https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/energy/g-energy-solutions-part-of-simtel-group-ends-2025-with-four-fold-23167671 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/energy/g-energy-solutions-part-of-simtel-group-ends-2025-with-four-fold-23167671 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:34:53 GMT Energy <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19652/23167671/1/ionut-vasilica-g-energy-solutions.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> G Energy Solutions, part of Simtel Group, ended 2025 with operating revenue of RON277.2 million, over four times higher than in 2024, and with operating result of RON7.8 million, up 98% against 2024. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=731"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=731" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Romanian Police And Ursus Breweries Study: Over 50% Of Drivers Believe No Amount Of Alcohol Is Safe For Consumption While Driving https://www.zfenglish.com/social-politics/romanian-police-and-ursus-breweries-study-over-50-of-drivers-believe-23167656 https://www.zfenglish.com/social-politics/romanian-police-and-ursus-breweries-study-over-50-of-drivers-believe-23167656 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:48:15 GMT Social/Politics <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19648/23167656/1/imagine-eveniment-ursus.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> The Romanian Police and Ursus Breweries announce the results of the study “Social Attitudes Toward Traffic Risk 2026” and a comparative analysis of the data collected and processed during the six phases of this study, between 2008 and 2026. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=853"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=853" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Microsoft Appoints Raluca-Andreea Manea As Government Affairs Manager For Romania And CSI https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/microsoft-appoints-raluca-andreea-manea-as-government-affairs-23167590 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/microsoft-appoints-raluca-andreea-manea-as-government-affairs-23167590 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:37:05 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/23167590/1/raluca-manea.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Microsoft has appointed Raluca-Andreea Manea as its new Government Affairs Manager for Romania, Moldova, and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) region, starting June 2026. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=535"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=535" border="0" alt=""/> </a> RisCo: Number Of New Insolvency Cases Grows To 864 In Romania In May 2026 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/risco-number-of-new-insolvency-cases-grows-to-864-in-romania-in-may-23167523 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/risco-number-of-new-insolvency-cases-grows-to-864-in-romania-in-may-23167523 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:32:00 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/23167523/1/insolventa-ss.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> The number of new insolvency cases rose to 864 in Romania in May 2026, compared to 500 cases opened in April 2026, as per data from financial analysis platform RisCo. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=840"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=840" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Statistical Office: Romania Retail Sales Down 5.8% YoY In January-April 2026 https://www.zfenglish.com/macroeconomics/statistical-office-romania-retail-sales-down-5-8-yoy-in-january-23167308 https://www.zfenglish.com/macroeconomics/statistical-office-romania-retail-sales-down-5-8-yoy-in-january-23167308 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:14:33 GMT Macroeconomics <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19566/23167308/1/8-alimente-raft-og.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Retail sales volume in Romania (excluding the trade with motor vehicles and motorcycles) fell by 5.8% in unadjusted data and by 5.5% when adjusted for seasonality and number of working days, in January-April 2026 compared to the same period of 2025, the country’s statistical office INS said on Thursday (June 4). <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=922"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=922" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Otokar Completes Acquisition Of Automecanica Medias https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/otokar-completes-acquisition-of-automecanica-medias-23167305 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/otokar-completes-acquisition-of-automecanica-medias-23167305 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:50:53 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/23167305/1/otokar-cobra-ii-271124.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Otokar, one of Türkiye’s leading land systems exporters and a key supplier to NATO and the United Nations, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Automecanica S.A. and its production facility in Medias, marking one of the most significant foreign investments in Romania’s defense sector in recent years, the company has announced in a press statement. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=25"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=25" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Statistical Office: Romania's Industrial Producer Prices Up 10.3% YoY In April 2026 https://www.zfenglish.com/macroeconomics/statistical-office-romania-s-industrial-producer-prices-up-10-3-yoy-23167289 https://www.zfenglish.com/macroeconomics/statistical-office-romania-s-industrial-producer-prices-up-10-3-yoy-23167289 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:44:45 GMT Macroeconomics <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19566/23167289/1/ltg-viktor-macha.png?width=160&height=120"/> Romania’s industrial producer price index (PPI) increased by 10.32% in April 2026 compared to April 2025, the country's statistical office INS has announced on Thursday, June 4, 2026. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=486"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=486" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Altex Budgets RON400M Investments for 2026 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/altex-budgets-ron400m-investments-for-2026-23167255 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/altex-budgets-ron400m-investments-for-2026-23167255 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:02:16 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/23167255/1/6-altex-rsz-fst08151.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Altex Romania, the country's leading electro-IT retailer, has announced it will invest RON400 million this year to modernize and expand the store network and accelerate digital transformation. Part of the budget will go to strengthening Brico Depot position. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=814"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=814" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Poland’s R.Power Gets EUR46M Funding for Scornicesti BESS Project https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/energy/poland-s-r-power-gets-eur46m-funding-for-scornicesti-bess-project-23167246 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/energy/poland-s-r-power-gets-eur46m-funding-for-scornicesti-bess-project-23167246 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:46:55 GMT Energy <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19652/23167246/1/energiaverde-ss.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Polish company R.Power has obtained EUR46 million funding from the EBRD and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego for the building of a BESS project in Scorniceti, Romania, due to be completed this year. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=594"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=594" border="0" alt=""/> </a> Joyson Safety Systems Puts Ribita Industrial Spaces Up for Sale https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/joyson-safety-systems-puts-ribita-industrial-spaces-up-for-sale-23167213 https://www.zfenglish.com/companies/joyson-safety-systems-puts-ribita-industrial-spaces-up-for-sale-23167213 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:11:41 GMT Companies <img src="http://storage0.dms.mpinteractiv.ro/media/401/1561/19649/23167213/1/ribita-3-002.jpg?width=160&height=120"/> Joyson Safety Systems, a producer of safety components and systems for the automotive industry, is putting up for sale the industrial spaces it owns in Ribita locality, Hunedoara county, amid the consolidation of the company’s operations in the hub it owns in Arad. <br/><br/><a href="https://core.adservingfactory.com/click?spgid=0&__x1ts=&pub=62&site=4268&section=0&zone=2008&size=0x0&__x1cguid=123"> <img src="https://core.adservingfactory.com/ad?__x1ns=1&spgid=0&pub=632203491294404&site=rss.zf&section=site&zone=RSS_feed&size=300x250&__x1cguid=123" border="0" alt=""/> </a>