Invitation - Hydro's third quarter results 2014
Thomson Reuters ONE - 24 mins ago
Hydro's third quarter results 2014 will be released at 07:00 CET (01:00 AM EST, 06:00 UK time), on Wednesday October 22, 2014. The quarterly report and presentation slides will be available on www.hydro.com at the same time.
Norsk Hydro: Svein Richard Brandtzaeg stays on as Hydro CEO
GlobeNewswire - Fri Sep 26, 12:04AM CDT
Svein Richard Brandtzæg will stay on as President and CEO of Norwegian aluminium company Norsk Hydro ASA. "We are very pleased that Brandtzæg has decided to continue as President and CEO of Hydro," said Dag Mejdell, chair of Hydro's Board of Directors. "Brandtzæg has led the company in a steady and robust manner, turning Hydro into a world-leading aluminium company. The Board of Directors remains confident that he is the best CEO to lead the company in the future." After Brandtzæg notified Hydro's Board of Directors in July that he would resign from Hydro to become President and CEO of Norwegian fertilizers company Yara International ASA, Hydro's Board of Directors asked Brandtzæg to reconsider. Brandtzæg has now decided to withdraw his resignation and stay on as CEO of Hydro. His decision has been accepted and welcomed by the Board. "I have concluded that the most exciting and rewarding challenges are exactly here in Hydro. Hydro's commercial and operational position, together with the best workforce in the industry, gives promising opportunities for a future that I want to be part of," said President and CEO Svein Richard Brandtzæg. "Hydro is where I belong, and aluminium remains my first choice." Brandtzæg joined Hydro in 1986 and has held various positions, including EVP and Head of Aluminium Products, Head of Rolled Products, Head of Metal Products and Head of Magnesium. He has been Hydro's President and CEO since March 2009. Brandtzæg's terms and conditions remain unchanged.
Norsk Hydro: Teksum withdraws from Hydro's Corporate Assembly
GlobeNewswire - Thu Sep 18, 3:07AM CDT
Leif Teksum has withdrawn as chair of Norsk Hydro ASA's Corporate Assembly and Nomination Committee with effect from September 18, 2014. Deputy chair Terje Venold will act as chair of the Corporate Assembly until a new chair has been elected.
Century Aluminum Co. (CENX) Jumps: Stock Rises 8% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Sep 03, 8:32AM CDT
Century Aluminum Co. (CENX) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 8% on the day.
Norsk Hydro: Chairman of the board purchases shares
GlobeNewswire - Thu Aug 28, 10:45AM CDT
Chairman of the Board of Directors in Norsk Hydro ASA, Dag Mejdell, has on August 28, 2014 purchased 10,000 shares in Hydro at NOK 36.64 per share. New holding is 35.000 shares.
Reliance Steel's Strategic Acquisitions Should Bear Fruit - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 20, 3:20PM CDT
We have issued an updated research report on Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS).
Brazil Mining Industry Explorations Report 2013 with Exclusive Interviews with Market Leaders
M2 - Thu Aug 07, 5:54AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dsfkkb/brazil_mining) has announced the addition of the "Brazil Mining Industry Explorations 2013" report to their offering. Though the spectacular growth Brazil showed in the early and mid 2000s may have slowed of late, Latin America's giant retains a raw economic potential that is almost unrivalled in the world. This is clearly evident in its mineral sector: the country remains underexplored and its resources underdeveloped, yet there is substantial geological promise. Brazil Mining 2013 explores this promise, and what needs to be done for it to be realised. Featuring exclusive interviews with: - Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade - Dr. Fernando Pimentel, Minister - Instituto Brasileiro de Minera??o (IBRAM) - Jos? Fernando Coura, Chied Executive Officer - Anglo American Iron Ore Brazil - Paulo Casterllari-Porchia, Chief Executive Officer - Vale - Katsuo Dias Homma, Manager of Integrated Projects Ferrous, Steel and Logistics - Votorantim Metals - Tito Matins, President - Horizonte Minerals - Jeremy Martin, Chief Executive Officer - Anglo American Nickel - Walter de Simoni, Chief Executive Officer - Tetra Tech Brazil - Brent Thompson, President Mining Division Companies Mentioned - Anglo American Iron Ore Brazil - Anglo American Nickel - Anglo American Phosphates and Niobium - Ausenco - B&A Mineracao - Brito Maia Advogados - CAE Mining - Colossus Minerals - Devex - ESCO Brazil - Eagle Star Minerals - Forbes and Manhattan - GroundProbe - Horizonte Minerals - INMECO - Lipari Mineracao - MBAC Fertilizer - Mammoet - Martin Engineering - Modular Mining Systems - Norsk Hydro - Orica Mining - RungePincock Minarco - SGS Brazil - SRK Brazil - South American Ferro Metals - Tetra Tech Brazil - Trado - Vale - Votorantim Metals For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/ds...zil_mining
Century Aluminum (CENX) Jumps: Stock Adds 5.5% in Session - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Aug 05, 8:32AM CDT
Century Aluminum Co. (CENX) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise more than 5% on the day.
A. M. Castle Slumps: CAS Falls 16% in Session - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 30, 7:54AM CDT
Shares of A. M. Castle fell nearly 16% last session and witnessed flat revisions in current year estimates in the past few weeks suggest a close watch of the firm in the near future.
Horsehead Holding (ZINC) in Focus: Stock Adds 8.5% in Session - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 22, 8:32AM CDT
Horsehead Holding Corp. (ZINC) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise nearly 9% on the day.
NN (NNBR) Jumps: Stock Rises 6.1% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 22, 7:57AM CDT
NN Inc. (NNBR) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise over 6% on the day.
Norsk Hydro: Second quarter 2014: All-in metal price rise continues, seasonally lower Energy results
Thomson Reuters ONE - Tue Jul 22, 1:38AM CDT
Norsk Hydro ASA's underlying earnings before financial items and tax (EBIT) declined to NOK 544 million in the second quarter from NOK 772 million in the first quarter. Seasonally lower power production and prices weighed on underlying results, partly offset by higher all-in metal prices and improved results in Primary Metal.
Norsk Hydro: Brandtzaeg to leave Hydro to become Yara CEO
GlobeNewswire - Mon Jul 21, 12:06AM CDT
Svein Richard Brandtzæg, President and CEO in Norwegian aluminium company Norsk Hydro ASA, has informed the Board of Directors that he will leave Hydro to take over as President and CEO for Norwegian fertilizers group Yara International ASA from February 1, 2015, at the latest. The process to find a replacement for Brandtzæg has started, and a new President and CEO for Hydro will be announced in due time. Brandtzæg will continue as President and CEO of Hydro until further notice. «The Board of Directors regrets Brandtzæg's decision to leave the company. Brandtzæg has been a great capacity for Hydro throughout his almost 30 years in the company and especially as CEO since 2009. Together with a solid and highly competent top management in Hydro, he has led the company through tough times and weak markets, taking forceful actions to ensure that we are positioned for a bright future as a leading, global aluminium company,» said Hydro's Chair of the Board of Directors Dag Mejdell. «His determination and commitment to improving Hydro's market and cost position, especially the ambitious USD 300 program, has brought us to the forefront of the industry when it comes to operational performance. The focus on operational performance, which has become a trademark for Hydro, will continue with full force under a new leadership, Mejdell said. «We wish him good luck in his new job." Brandtzæg joined Hydro in 1985 and has held various positions, including EVP and Head of Aluminium Products, Head of Rolled Products, Head of Metal Products and Head of Magnesium. He took over as CEO in March 2009. «It was a tough decision, but I felt that it was the right time for me to move on to new challenges,» said Hydro President and CEO Svein Richard Brandtzæg. «I feel privileged to have worked for Hydro for so many exciting years. I want to thank all my skillful colleagues across the value chain, who has enabled Hydro to become a truly global leader in the aluminium industry. My commitment remains on delivering on Hydro's agenda until a new President and CEO is in place,» Brandtzæg said. Investor contact Contact Pal Kildemo Cellular +47 97096711 E-mail Pal.Kildemo@hydro.com Press contact Contact Halvor Molland Cellular +47 92979797 E-mail Halvor.Molland@hydro.com Certain statements included within this announcement contain forward-looking information, including, without limitation, those relating to (a) forecasts, projections and estimates, (b) statements of management's plans, objectives and strategies for Hydro, such as planned expansions, investments or other projects, (c) targeted production volumes and costs, capacities or rates, start up costs, cost reductions and profit objectives, (d) various expectations about future developments in Hydro's markets, particularly prices, supply and demand and competition, (e) results of operations, (f) margins, (g) growth rates, (h) risk management, as well as (i) statements preceded by "expected", "scheduled", "targeted", "planned", "proposed", "intended" or similar statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, these forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and forecasts that, by their nature, involve risk and uncertainty. Various factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in a forward-looking statement or affect the extent to which a particular projection is realized. Factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to: our continued ability to reposition and restructure our upstream and downstream aluminium business; changes in availability and cost of energy and raw materials; global supply and demand for aluminium and aluminium products; world economic growth, including rates of inflation and industrial production; changes in the relative value of currencies and the value of commodity contracts; trends in Hydro's key markets and competition; and legislative, regulatory and political factors. No assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Hydro disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
Yara Inernatioanal ASA: Svein Richard Brandtzaeg appointed new Yara CEO
Thomson Reuters ONE - Mon Jul 21, 12:01AM CDT
Oslo, 21 July 2014: The Board of Directors of Yara International today announced the appointment of Mr. Svein Richard Brandtzaeg as the company's new President and Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Jorgen Ole Haslestad by February 2015.
Time to Focus on Norsk Hydro (NHYDY) for Strong Earnings Growth Potential - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 18, 7:33AM CDT
Norsk Hydro (NHYDY) seems well-positioned for future earnings growth and has great earnings growth prospects as it sees rising earnings estimates, coupled with a solid Zacks Rank.
Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (FES) Jumps: Stock Surges 10.9% - Tale of the Tape
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 17, 9:38AM CDT
Forbes Energy Services Ltd. (FES) was a big mover last session, as the company saw its shares rise by nearly 11% on the day.