JM has agreed in the past week to acquire about 1,300 Norwegian residential building rights and four ongoing projects in Oslo and Bergen from Nabo AS for roughly SEK 1,100 million, a deal financed through assumed credits, a seller’s promissory note and existing cash that will lift Group net loan debt by about SEK 600 million. The transaction not only expands JM’s Norwegian footprint in areas with pronounced housing shortages, but also adds immediate project activity and a multi‑year pipeline...

Recently, The J.M. Smucker Company filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe's, alleging that Trader Joe's premade crustless peanut butter and jam sandwiches imitate the distinctive features, packaging, and design of Smucker’s Uncrustables, raising claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition. This lawsuit underscores the importance of intellectual property protection in the competitive ready-to-eat food segment and the potential impact of legal disputes on brand integrity. With a 0.86%...