AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoM&A & Investment: Angelini Pharma has completed its acquisition of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, adding Catalyst’s product portfolio and commercial infrastructure to accelerate growth in brain health and rare diseases, with Blackstone-backed preferred equity and a €1bn CDP Equity investment. Climate Policy: Ten EU countries, including Italy, are pushing Brussels to delay or revise carbon pricing for transport and heating under ETS2, warning of added costs for households ahead of the ETS reform vote. SME Finance & Jobs: Italian fast-food chain Fazoli opened its first Puerto Rico restaurant with $5.4m financing, creating 56 jobs and highlighting how public-backed loan programs can unlock expansion. Tourism & Connectivity: Neos launched direct flights to Tanzania’s Kilimanjaro airport, bringing 210+ tourists on the first service and boosting the northern safari circuit’s business prospects. Tech & Security: Microsoft is rolling out Windows Server preview updates with Trusted Launch protections for Hyper-V, a reminder for SMBs to keep systems patched and hardened. Business Disruption: Italian-made mower imports are moving faster than parts from China, but dealers still report delays and higher costs tied to global shipping and conflict-related bottlenecks.
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