ATLANTA: US-based medical device company Visioneering Technologies Inc announced the expansion of its sales and distribution network into Asia. Visioneering has entered into an agreement with Oculus Private Ltd under which Oculus will market, sell, and distribute Visioneering’s innovative NaturalVue Contact Lenses in Singapore and Hong Kong, with other markets in Southeast and Northeast Asia…
Category: Australian Exchange
Australian Securities Exchange news today and company announcements regarding mergers, acquisitions, appointments, expansion and technology of companies listed on Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).
Alterra appoints John McGlueas as new Chairman of Board
SYDNEY: Alterra Limited announced the appointment of Non-Executive Director John McGlueas Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company, effective immediately. He replaces long-serving Chairman Trevor Stoney, who remains on the Board as a Non-Executive Director. The change in Board roles comes as Alterra looks to expand its pipeline of large-scale horticultural projects in…
Australian Unity appoints Christine Yates as CEO –Retail
SYDNEY: Australian Unity announced that Ms Christine Yates will be appointed as the Chief Executive Officer – Retail with effect from 17 August 2020. Ms Yates began her career as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte and KPMG before moving into institutional and investment banking, working for a range of global and domestic organisations, including Citigroup…
Perpetual Limited acquiring 75% stake in Dallas based Barrow Hanley for $319 million
PERTH: Perpetual Limited has entered into an agreement with BrightSphere Investment Group Inc. (BSIG) to acquire BSIG’s 75% interest in Barrow Hanley for US$319 million, a news release said. Based in Dallas, Barrow Hanley is a diversified investment manager with funds under management (FUM) of approximately US$44.1 billion across 21 key strategies. Barrow Hanley has…
Jennifer Hawkins appointed Bubs Australia’s Global Brand Ambassador
MELBOURNE: Bubs Australia Limited has entered into an agreement with former Miss Universe, TV celebrity and new mother, Jennifer Hawkins, to be Bub’s Global Brand Ambassador. The appointment is for a three-year term, covering all international markets with category exclusivity. Jennifer’s new role coincides with the announcement of the launch of Vita Bubs., a new…
FE Investments appoints liquidators to wholly owned New Zealand subsidiary
PERTH: FE Investments Group Limited has appointed Rhys Cain and Rees Logan of Ernest and Young (EY) as liquidators of its wholly owned New Zealand subsidiary, FE Investments Limited (FEIL). Cain and Logan have been appointed to protect the interests of creditors of FEIL and amongst their other duties, to undertake any statutory investigations that…
Ken Jagger appointed interim CEO of ClearVue Technologies
PERTH: Smart building materials company ClearVue Technologies Limited announced the appointment of Kenan (Ken) Jagger as its Interim CEO effective immediately. Jagger is a finance and sales executive with 17 years’ experience. Mr Jagger has established, grown and run third party ‘reseller’ networks on a national basis, having worked for General Electric, Halifax Bank of…
Anthony Miller appointed CEO of Westpac Institutional Bank
PERTH: Westpac Group has announced the appointment of Anthony Miller as Chief Executive, Westpac Institutional Bank (WIB). Anthony Miller has over 20 years’ experience in corporate and institutional banking and joins Westpac from Deutsche Bank in Sydney, where he has been Chief Executive Officer, Australia and NewZealand and co-head of the Investment Bank in Asia…
US Air Force selects DroneShield to deploy detect-and-defeat counterdrone system
SYDNEY: DroneShield Ltd announced that the United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded DroneShield an approximately $0.2 million contract to deploy multiple units of DroneShield’s DroneSentry integrated detect-and-defeat counterdrone (C-UAS) system at the Grand Forks Air Force airbase (in North Dakota. As part of the contract, the USAF acquired an option to acquire additional systems…
EHR Resources launches exploration program in Botswana
PERTH: EHR Resources Ltd announced the formal launch of the Botswana Exploration Alliance. The Exploration Alliance Agreement was formed with Diamond Exploration Strategies Ltd (DES), a privately-owned company focused on diamond exploration in Botswana. Under the terms of the Alliance, EHR will provide funding of US$1.5 million over three years to finance exploration activities, earning…
Zelira Therapeutics signs binding product development agreement with USA based CVSM
PERTH: Zelira Therapeutics Ltd, a global leader in the development of clinically validated cannabis medicines, has entered into a binding product development agreement with USA based Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi (CVSM) to target symptoms associated with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), associated ischemic neuropathies including Diabetic Neuropathies (DPN), a news release said. The products to…
IMDEX completes AusSpec acquisition
SYDNEY: Imdex Limited has completed the acquisition of AusSpec International Limited following payment of A$1 million cash and A$5 million IMDEX shares, a news release said. Commenting on the acquisition IMDEX Chief Executive Officer, Paul House, reiterated AusSpec’s excellent strategic fit and world-leading expertise in automated mineralogy. “AusSpec’s unique and proven aiSIRIS platform strengthens our …