AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCement & M&A: Holcim is exiting the Philippines, agreeing to sell its local unit to China’s Huaxin Building Materials in a deal worth about $807M—first a 67.623% stake for $527M, then Holcim will sell the remaining ~31% over 3–5 years for at least $280M, with the majority-stake closing expected in H1 2027 pending approvals. Logistics & Industry Resilience: The Rhine has dropped to its lowest level since 2018, cutting barge capacity and pushing freight rates sharply higher—raising supply-risk for key industrial commodities moving toward southern Germany and Switzerland. Aviation & Swiss Business: Zurich Airport reported 26,129 take-offs and landings in July, up 4.5% year-on-year, with traffic rising steadily since the Iran conflict began. Biopharma Pipeline: Oculis says the FDA gave positive pre-IND feedback for Privosegtor in acute multiple sclerosis relapses, supporting an IND submission planned for Q4 2026. Cybersecurity: A cyberattack hit Liechtenstein’s register of economic beneficiaries, with about 31,000 records accessed; the system was taken offline and no data alteration/deletion was reported. Swiss Economy: Switzerland’s annual inflation eased to 0.4% in July, driven by lower petroleum product costs. Operations Leadership: Jungbunzlauer appointed Marcus von Twistern as EVP Operations, aiming to strengthen its global production network.
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