LONDON, UK: Accesso Technology Group plc, a UK-based technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, and cultural markets, has announced the acquisition of VGS, a leading ticketing and visitor management platform serving over 100 visitor venues worldwide. The acquisition is for a total cash consideration of $52.6 million and the net purchase price is $38.5 million,…
WPP Plc acquires 30% stake in the US-based creative agency, Majority
LONDON, UK: WPP Plc announced the acquisition of a 30% stake in Majority, the US-based creative agency that combines a multicultural talent model with award-winning general marketing capabilities. Majority was founded in 2021 by CEO Omid Farhang and Hall of Fame athlete-turned mogul Shaquille O’Neal, alongside Chief Strategy Officer Asmirh Davis and Chief Marketing Officer…
Rio Tinto boosts copper production at Kennecott mine in Utah
LONDON, UK: Rio Tinto, a global mining company, has announced that it is investing in its Kennecott copper mine near Salt Lake City, Utah, to increase its production from underground mining and improve its processing facilities. The company said on Tuesday that it has approved $498 million of funding to develop an area known as…
Globe Invest makes cash offer to takeover Best of the Best Plc at 535 pence/share
LONDON, UK: Globe Invest Limited (GIL), a company owned by billionaire Teddy Sagi, has announced that it has made a recommended cash offer to acquire the online competition company Best of the Best plc (BOTB), in which it already holds a 29.9 per cent stake. The offer values BOTB at approximately £45.3 million, and offers…
Things To Do When You Win The Lottery
Winning the lottery is a life-changing event that can bring unimaginable wealth and financial security. With good money management, you–and even your heirs–could live handsomely for many, many years. However, it’s important to be prepared for the challenges that come with sudden wealth. From the moment you claim that prize, you will be descended upon…
6 Survival Tips For People With A Malfunctioning Boiler
Boilers are essential because they help keep houses or hostels warm. The downside is that with time they become unreliable and can cause massive inconveniences. It’s because they break down as they age. You should contact an expert for repairs or replacements if your boiler breaks down or has problems. But, because these professionals are…
Hyundai Motor to invest $85 billion in EVs and batteries by 2032
Hyundai Motor Co, the South Korean automaker, has announced that it will invest about 109.4 trillion won ($85.4 billion) in the next decade to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries. The company said on Tuesday that it plans to spend about 35.8 trillion won ($28 billion) on EVs by 2032, aiming…
Norse Atlantic Airways launches daily flights between Rome and New York
OSLO, NORWAY: Norse Atlantic Airways, a new low-cost long-haul airline, has started its daily flights between Rome Fiumicino Airport and New York JFK Airport on June 19[th], offering passengers an affordable and comfortable way to travel across the Atlantic. The airline, which operates Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, said it is committed to delivering high-quality service…
TotalEnergies to supply certified sustainable biomethane to Saint-Gobain
PARIS, FRANCE: TotalEnergies has signed a 100 GW biomethane purchase agreement with Saint-Gobain France for a three-year period starting in 2024. The biomethane will be produced by TotalEnergies at its BioBéarn biomethane plant, which came on stream at the beginning of the year and whose production is certified sustainable by ISCC1 under the highest sustainability…
Woodside approves investment in Trion oil project in Mexico
LONDON, UK: Woodside, an Australian energy company, has announced that it has made a final investment decision to develop the Trion oil and gas project in Mexico, in partnership with the state-owned PEMEX. The project, which is expected to produce up to 100,000 barrels of oil per day from 2028, will cost US$7.2 billion, of…
Airbus signs record $50 billion deal with IndiGo
Airbus and Indian airline IndiGo announced on Monday a record $50 billion deal for 500 single-aisle A320 family aircraft. The deal is the largest ever by number of aircraft and eclipses Air India’s provisional purchase of 470 Airbus and Boeing jets earlier this year. IndiGo is India’s largest airline and has a fleet of over…
APA Group appoints new CFO from energy sector
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: APA Group, an ASX-listed energy infrastructure business, has announced the appointment of Garrick Rollason as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective from October 2023. Garrick joins APA from Victoria Power Networks and United Energy, where he was the CFO for more than seven years. He has also worked at Credit Suisse in…