LONDON, UK: Argo Blockchain plc, a global leader in cryptocurrency mining, has appointed Thomas Chippas as Chief Executive Officer and Director with immediate effect. Thomas Chippas, most recently the Chief Executive Officer of CBOE Digital and a former member of…
LONDON, UK: Tyman plc, an international supplier of engineered fenestration components and access solutions to the construction industry, announced the appointment of Rutger Helbing as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective from 2 January 2024. Rutger’s appointment follows a rigorous and…
LONDON, UK: Legal & General Group plc has agreed to a £4.8 billion full buy-in with the Boots Pension Scheme, securing the benefits of all 53,000 retirees and deferred members of the Scheme. This is the UK’s largest single transaction…
LONDON, UK: Syncona Ltd’s newly established portfolio company has entered into an agreement with Freeline Therapeutics Holdings plc to acquire all of the shares of Freeline that Syncona does not currently own in an all-cash transaction. Syncona currently owns 49.7%…
LONDON, UK: Wishbone Gold Plc, a mining exploration company, has announced that it has secured an exclusive option to acquire 100% of the Crescent East Lithium and Gold Project, located in the Pilbara Region of Western Australia. The project is…
LONDON: FGS Global has acquired the leading Canadian communications and public affairs advisory firm Longview Communications and Public Affairs. The acquisition further strengthens FGS Global’s well-established capability and expertise in strategic advisory and communications, helping clients to navigate reputational challenges…
LONDON, UK: Dunedin Enterprise Investment Trust PLC (DENT), a private equity investment company, has announced the sale of its investment in Premier Hytemp, a leading provider of engineered metal solutions. The sale has received regulatory approval and generated proceeds of…
CRH completes $2.1bn acquisition of materials assets in Texas LONDON UK: CRH plc, the leading provider of building materials solutions, has reached an agreement to acquire an attractive portfolio of cement and readymixed concrete assets in Texas, USA from Martin…
LONDON, UK: Mercia Asset Management announced the profitable sale of nDreams Limited to Aonic AB for an enterprise value of £90.3million ($110million). Mercia held a 33.2% direct stake in nDreams, resulting in total consideration of £30.2million, split £26.4million in cash…
LONDON, UK: Hill & Smith plc, the international provider of sustainable infrastructure products and services, today announced the acquisition of United Fiberglass of America Inc. Hill & Smith plc has completed the acquisition of the business and assets of United…
Alibaba has scrapped its plans to list its cloud and grocery businesses separately, citing regulatory and market uncertainties. The Chinese ecommerce giant reported disappointing earnings on Thursday, with revenue missing expectations and net loss widening. Hong Kong stocks continued to…
LONDON, UK: Wheaton Precious Metals and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Wheaton Precious Metals International have finalized a definitive agreement with entities advised by Orion Resource Partners to acquire existing streams related to Ivanhoe Mines’ Platreef Project and BMC Minerals’ Kudz Ze…