AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoM&A Watch: Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard is moving closer to a major expansion in Poland after announcing plans to buy Żabka, the country’s largest convenience chain, for about $8.6bn—potentially boosting its store footprint across Poland and Romania and strengthening its “future of convenience” strategy. Markets & Finance: Poland’s WIG20 hit a record high, underlining a strong risk-on mood in Warsaw. Energy Transition: TotalEnergies agreed to acquire Shell’s European onshore renewables business (including a 4 GW portfolio) and will sell a 50% stake in a 1.2 GW package to KKR, a sign of continued consolidation in European clean power. Central Banking: Central bank gold buying rebounded sharply in Q2, with Poland’s National Bank among the biggest buyers as reserves demand rises. Logistics & Growth: Nova Post says it has opened 63 new service locations in Poland since the start of 2026, expanding its wider European network. Climate & Circular Economy: Attero opened global access to UNFCCC-verified e-waste carbon credits, aiming to help organisations back circular economy and decarbonisation projects with CERs.
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