French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks.

ASM International

ASM International, a manufacturer of computer chip equipment, announced that it would launch a 150 million euro share buyback.

Casino:

Casino, a French retailer, reported a 1.2% decline in first-quarter revenue at 2,00 billion euros.

Credit Agricole:

Credit Agricole, a French bank, announced that it would propose Jerome Grivet as its sole deputy CEO.

UMG, the world's largest music label, reported a first-quarter adjusted EBITDA of 661 million euro and streaming revenues up 2.9% from year-over-year.

Vicat:

Vicat, a French construction materials and building products company, reported stable first-quarter sales of 886 million Euros and confirmed its guidance for 2025.

Viridien:

Viridien, a French oil and gas service group, published a first-quarter adjusted group ebitda of 143 million dollars.

Wavestone:

Wavestone, a provider of IT solutions, reported consolidated revenues for the full year at 943.7 millions euros. It also confirmed its target operating margins 2024/25.

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(source: Reuters)