UPDATE 3-France's Bouygues tops profit forecast on strong energy, construction biz Adds details on orders in paragraphs 3-4, CFO comment in paragraph 8, telecom unit results in paragraphs 9-10 By Michal Aleksandrowicz July 26 (Reuters) - French construction-to-telecoms group Bouygues BOUY.PA posted half-year core earnings above expectations on Friday, as strong performances in its energy arm Equans and its construction unit helped offset a sharp decline in the real estate business.

BRIEF-Bouygues H1 Operating Profit Beats Consensus, Revenue Slightly Below July 26 (Reuters) - Bouygues SA BOUY.PA : H1 SALES EUR 26.52 BILLION VERSUS COMPANY CONSENSUS EUR 26.67 BILLION H1 NET PROFIT GROUP SHARE EUR 186 MILLION GROUP OUTLOOK FOR 2024 CONFIRMED H1 CURRENT OPERATING PROFIT FROM ACTIVITIES EUR 747 MILLION VERSUS COMPANY CONSENSUS EUR

France's Bouygues beats half-year core profit expectations July 26 (Reuters) - French construction-to-telecoms group Bouygues BOUY.PA posted first-half core earnings above expectations on Friday, driven by its energy arm Equans and construction unit that offset a sharp decline in its real estate business. Half-year current operating profit from activities (COPA) rose to 747 million euros ($811 million), beating analysts' forecast of 721 million euros in a consensus compiled by the company.

French and Benelux stocks-Factors to watch July 26 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and stories from France and Benelux which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks. CAPGEMINI CAPP.PA : French IT consulting group Capgemini said on Friday it now expects its annual revenue to fall compared with the earlier expectation of at least maintaining stable growth, citing weakness in the North American market.

BRIEF-TF1 Group's Newen Studios Signs An Agreement To Acquire Majority Stake In Johnson Production Group July 25 (Reuters) - TF1 TFFP.PA : NEWEN STUDIOS SIGNS AN AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE JOHNSON PRODUCTION GROUP AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE A MAJORITY STAKE IN THE AMERICAN COMPANY JOHNSON PRODUCTION GROUP Source text: https://shorturl.at/RkzA6 Further company