French and Benelux stocks - Factors to watch on Nov. 11

PARIS, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Below are company-related news and leading stories from French and Benelux newspapers which could have an impact on the region's markets or individual stocks.

ING (ING.AS)

The Dutch bancassurer posted a third-quarter profit in line with preannounced results and offered no new details on its planned split into separate bank and insurance companies. For details, see: [ID:nLB95132]

CREDIT AGRICOLE (CAGR.PA)

France's biggest retail bank plucked a new chief executive from its influential regional divisions as it posted a widely-expected fall in third quarter profit. For details, see: [ID:nL9477373]

THALES (TCFP.PA)

The French defence electronics company posted lower than expected third-quarter sales and issued a surprise profit warning for the second half as it braces for fresh charges due to struggling aerospace deals. For details, see: [ID:nLA3378]

SANOFI-AVENTIS (SASY.PA)

Production of H1N1 swine flu vaccine at two U.S. facilities is "working optimally" with output on the rise, the chief executive of the French pharmaceuticals company said on Tuesday. For details, see: [ID:nN10104840]

TF1 (TFFP.PA)

France's leading commercial broadcaster raised its 2009 sales outlook on Tuesday after it said TV ad spending improved in retail and other sectors in the third quarter. For details, see: [ID:nL9400128]