Accor
Accor has announced the signing of a letter of intent with Shoreline Group to create Nigeria's first national hotel platform. The agreement, unveiled at the Africa Forward 2026 summit in Nairobi, involves a 300 million dollar investment from Shoreline. The partnership aims to develop 10 hotels across eight Nigerian cities, representing over 1,200 rooms by 2030. The establishments will cover several segments, from mid-scale to luxury.

Atos
Atos has announced the success of its offering of senior secured bonds for a total principal amount of 1.25 billion euros, comprising fixed-rate (950 million euros) and floating-rate (300 million euros) tranches maturing in 2031, a transaction announced last week. The fixed-rate notes will be issued at 100% with a coupon of 8.125% per annum, payable semi-annually, while the floating-rate notes will be issued at 99.5% with a coupon of three-month EURIBOR (with a 0% floor) plus 525 basis points per annum, reset quarterly.

Alstom
The rail transport equipment manufacturer reported a net profit (group share) of 324 million euros, compared with 149 million euros for the 2024/25 fiscal year, while adjusted operating profit remained broadly stable at 1,168 million euros. Its adjusted operating margin contracted by 30 basis points to 6.1%, but remained stable on a constant currency and perimeter basis. Revenue reached 19,171 million euros, up 3.7% (including 7.2% organic growth), and order intake amounted to 27.6 billion euros, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 1.4 and a backlog of 104.4 billion euros.


Coface
The credit insurance leader posted a net profit of 53.6 million euros for the first quarter of 2026. While net profit fell by 13.7%, the group maintained solid profitability (RoATE of 11%) and is accelerating its shift toward information services. Coface opened the 2026 financial year in a global context heightened by tensions in the Middle East. Despite the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and uncertainties weighing on global trade, the credit insurer reported stable revenue of 465 million euros.

Elis
Elis has announced the acquisition of Wäsche Perle in Switzerland, thereby consolidating its network in the country. The company operates a laundry facility in Interlaken and employs 120 people. Wäsche Perle operates a modern laundry in Interlaken, near Bern, Switzerland, and generated revenue of approximately 13.5 million euros in 2025. The company provides flat linen rental and maintenance services to a Hospitality and Catering clientele. The acquisition will strengthen Elis's network in the country. Wäsche Perle's management team will remain in place to continue the local development of the business. Consolidation into Elis's accounts will be effective from May 1, 2026.

Eiffage
Eiffage achieved consolidated revenue of over 5.6 billion euros in the first quarter of 2026, a slight increase of 0.6% compared to the first quarter of 2025 (-0.8% lfl). 'In a context of geopolitical crisis and instability in the Middle East, this historically high backlog and the Group's low exposure outside Europe allow Eiffage to confirm its outlook for 2026,' the group stated.

Eiffage, through Salvia, the German subsidiary of Eiffage Énergie Systèmes, is to acquire 74.9% of Hand & Werk, a company specializing in data center projects in Germany. This company offers a turnkey solution for data centers ranging from the design and construction of technical building installations to equipment maintenance. Hand & Werk generated revenue of 85 million euros in 2025.

Eutelsat
The satellite group recorded solid quarterly revenue, as strong momentum in low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity activities offset the structural decline in the video division. Eutelsat reported revenue of 293 million euros for the third quarter of its fiscal year, up 3.1% on a comparable basis, slightly below the S&P consensus of 298 million euros but above the 290 million euros targeted by the company. The group confirms all its targets for the 2025-26 financial year, aiming for stable revenue from operating activities compared to the previous year, 50% growth in LEO revenues, and an adjusted EBITDA margin slightly lower than that of 2024-25. Gross capital expenditure is still expected to be around 900 million euros.

Eurazeo
Eurazeo claims a good start to the year, 'in line with the execution of its strategic roadmap and the scaling up of its model,' notably with sustained fundraising and active rotation carried out in the first quarter of 2026. At the end of March 2026, Eurazeo Group's assets under management (AUM) amounted to 39.2 billion euros, up 7% over 12 months, including third-party AUM up 14% to 30.4 billion euros and balance sheet AUM down 13% to 8.8 billion euros. In terms of shareholder returns, Eurazeo says it is in line with its commitments, with an ordinary dividend up 10% to 2.92 euros approved at the AGM on May 6 and share buybacks of approximately 4% of the capital in 2026, of which 1% was already completed in the first quarter of 2026.

GTT
GTT has announced that it has received an order from the Samsung Heavy Industries shipyard for the tank design of a new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), on behalf of the Malaysian shipowner MISC. As part of this project, GTT will design the cryogenic tanks for the vessel, offering a total capacity of 170,000 m³. The tanks will be equipped with the Mark III membrane containment system developed by GTT.

Jacquet Metals
Jacquet Metals' sales for the first quarter of 2026 amounted to 502 million euros, 1.7% lower than those recorded a year earlier. Gross margin was 124 million euros, or 24.7% of revenue, compared to 23.4% in the first quarter of 2025. Current EBITDA stood at 29 million euros, representing 5.7% of revenue compared to 4.8% in the first quarter of 2025. Net profit group share amounted to 9 million euros compared to 2 million euros a year ago in the same period. At the end of March 2026, the European distributor of specialty steels generated 10 million euros in operating cash flow, equity amounted to 666 million euros, and the net debt-to-equity ratio (gearing) was 25% (compared to 21% at the end of 2025).

NRJ Group
The Swedish Media Authority today announced the allocation of regional FM licenses for the period from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2034. As part of this tender process, NRJ obtained licenses in 20 of the 21 regions concerned, thereby consolidating its position in this Scandinavian market. Present in Sweden for over 30 years, the group will maintain population coverage close to that which it currently enjoys through its national license, which will continue to be operated until July 31, 2026.

SMAIO
The Franco-American specialist in complex spinal surgery confirms its change in scale. Thanks to a major breakthrough in the North American market, the group reported revenue of 2.8 million euros for the first three months of 2026. The medtech firm, specializing in integrated solutions for back surgery, reported 11% growth in activity for the first quarter of 2026. This performance is almost exclusively based on implant sales, which grew by 12% over the period. The strategic pivot toward North America has paid off. Revenue generated in this geographic area increased by 21% to reach 2.3 million euros.

Touax
The specialist in sustainable transport equipment leasing has announced a change in its capital structure. This technical operation aims to optimize shareholder value. Following management decisions made on May 5, 2026, the European leader in tangible asset leasing proceeded with the cancellation of 29,077 treasury shares. This operation, authorized at the general meeting in June 2025, results in a reduction of the share capital by a nominal amount of 232,616 euros. Consequently, Touax's share capital now stands at 55,859,760 euros.

Vallourec
In the first quarter of 2026, Vallourec's group EBITDA (gross operating result) came in at 220 million dollars, stable compared to the first quarter of 2025, with an improvement in the gross operating margin to 22.6%, an increase of approximately 200 basis points compared to the previous quarter. This EBITDA is at the high end of its guidance range. Over this period, the seamless tube manufacturer reported solid cash generation of 135 million USD (compared to 110 million USD a year earlier), with net cash of 67 million USD, after 107 million USD in share buybacks. Revenue for the quarter decreased year-on-year by 68 million USD to reach 975 million USD. Net profit fell by 2 million USD to 87 million USD.

Valneva
Valneva reported a net loss of 32.1 million euros for the first quarter of 2026, compared to a loss of 9.2 million euros a year earlier, a widening primarily linked to lower sales. The vaccine company's adjusted EBITDA went from -0.6 million euros in the first quarter of 2025 to -18.2 million euros a year later, on total revenue down approximately 37% to 30.9 million euros (including 30.5 million euros in product sales). The company now forecasts product sales between 135 and 150 million euros, compared to 145-160 million euros previously. It now expects total revenue to be between 145 and 160 million euros.