2019 was lackluster year for IPO activity with deals and proceeds down overall Technology sector dominates with 263 IPOs raising US$62.8b in 2019 2020 expected to see more robust IPO activity, particularly in the first half of the year Geopolitical uncertainty and trade tensions heavily impacted the 2019 IPO landscape, pushing overall IPO activity down […]
CBRE: Transaction volume in commercial real estate in 2020 will reach in the Czech Republic €3 billion Prague, 18th December 2019 – CBRE, the world leader in real estate services, predicts a positive trend in commercial real estate investments for 2020. Next year investments in hotels will continue to grow, and office buildings will be the most demanded. ‘The […]
EY survey reveals video gaming industry at tipping point as new competitive pressures intensify battle for market share 60% of executives say growth of gamers is slowing amid flood of new entrants Margins stretched as 77% say an influx of new games is driving up competition 67% expect M&A to accelerate as companies look to […]
Albert in Olomouc became the absolute winner of the Diamond Quality League and became the best store in the Czech republic. Following the victory of Chodov, Albert has another absolute winner and the best store in the whole Czech republic! Albert has re-launched for customers after remodeling Olomouc store last summer. Since then there is […]
The Real Estate Fund from the CZECH FUND family, which belongs among the fastest growing funds in the Czech Republic, acquired the Olomouc CITY Shopping Centre. With this acquisition the DRFG manages the first primarily leisure-oriented property in its portfolio. The CZECH REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FUND (CREIF) has thus expanded its portfolio with the Olomouc […]
M&A drumbeat continues as more than half of global companies plan to acquire in the next 12 months. Strong M&A intentions fueled by search for talent and tech – most companies plan significant capital investment in both. US and UK top M&A destinations; most executives discount likelihood of near-term recession Business leaders are continuing to […]
National Gallery in Prague, Kinsky Palace, 17. 4. – 30. 8. 2020 The National Gallery Prague – home of one of Rembrandt's masterpieces fascinating, yet still rather enigmatic portrait of Scholar in His Study (1634) – in co-operation with Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud in Cologne - would like to pay homage to the 350th anniversary […]
Christmas is coming, and so are the "gifts that help" by the Salvation Army! Take a look at these irresistible pieces that will bring not only joy to your beloved ones, but also a good feeling to you - because by purchasing them, you will support the homeless people. "Homeless socks" are a product of cooperation between the […]
The Dutch Banking Association (NVB) has announced that it will be easier for companies outside the Netherlands to apply for a bank account with a Dutch bank. This is due to an initiative of ING, ABN AMRO and Rabobank, together with NVB and a number of public parties. Quick scan From 20th May 2019, foreign entrepreneurs have one […]
CTP is expanding its environmental activities. In order to positively influence its surroundings, it acquired 100 hectares of forest, which it plans to revitalize. CTP, the largest owner and operator of industrial parks in Central and Eastern Europe, chose to expand its ecological and social activities by purchasing 100 hectares of forest near Mladá Boleslav, […]
