AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoF1 Contract Drama: German media reports Red Bull is ready to extend Max Verstappen’s deal to 2029, but only by removing his exit clauses in return for higher pay—while he stays quiet during the 2027 decision window. EU Deal Watch: Frasers’ €2.57bn bid for Hugo Boss has cleared the European Commission, moving the takeover to the next steps. Energy & Industry: Low Rhine water levels could shave up to 0.2% off Germany’s Q3 output as inland shipping runs at reduced loads, raising costs. Corporate Moves: Mercedes-Benz cuts full-year sales and revenue forecasts amid China weakness, booking a €704m impairment tied to its China business. Renewables Integration: VSB Group’s CEO Felix Grolman exits as TotalEnergies deepens integration after the €1.6bn acquisition. Tech & Cybersecurity: Researchers warn that thousands of internet-exposed servers leak IPMI password hashes, enabling offline guessing. Policy & Politics: Germany’s Merz pushes for EU budget cuts and says negotiators shouldn’t treat any spending area as off-limits. Security Tensions: Russia accuses Ukraine of cross-border attacks involving targets linked to Germany, Kazakhstan and Iran.
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