Gimv increases its interest in German dentistry group GPNZ

BRUSSELS: Gimv, a European investment company, has increased its interest in GPNZ (Gesellschaft für Praxisnachfolge in der Zahnmedizin), a fast-growing, high-quality dental platform in Germany, a news release said. In addition to a significant capital increase into the company, Gimv has acquired the shares of co-investors Cannonball and co-founder Marcus Geier. The founder and CEO…

Hanwha Total Petrochemical commissioning a new polypropylene line in South Korea

PARIS: The Hanwha Total Petrochemical (HTC) joint venture is commissioning a new polypropylene line at the Daesan integrated refining and petrochemical complex in South Korea, adding a further 60% to its production capacity, which now totals 1.1 million tons a year, a news release said. At the same time, the start‑up of a fourth propane…

IDEX Biometrics & Chutian Dragon to develop Digital Currency for central bank in China

OSLO: IDEX Biometrics ASA and Chutian Dragon Co. Ltd. (CTD) announced an expansion of their ongoing collaboration to include the development of a Digital Currency/Electronic Payment (DC/EP) card based solution supporting the People’s Bank of China initiative. The new, smart card based digital wallet will be secured by IDEX’s TrustedBio(TM) fingerprint authentication technologies. IDEX is…

Acting CEO of Ayfie Group resigns

OSLO: The board of Ayfie Group AS announced that acting CEO Siw Ødegaard has notified the Company that she resigns from her positions. Siw Ødegaard, who also holds the position as CFO of the Company, has agreed with the board to be with Ayfie until 31 July 2021. “I have, after four years in Ayfie,…

Cyviz awarded contracts for further Microsoft Technology Centers in Europe, Asia and the Middle East

REDMOND: Microsoft Corporation has selected Cyviz to jointly design, develop and deliver next-generation visual collaboration solutions for Microsoft Technology Centers (MTC) worldwide. Microsoft Technology Centers (MTC) are collaborative environments that provide access to innovative technologies and world-class expertise, enabling Microsoft customers and partners to envision, design and experience products. Microsoft will standardize on the Cyviz…

Elliptic Labs collaborates with Cirrus Logic

OSLO: Elliptic Labs is collaborating with Cirrus Logic Inc. to certify and optimize Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform on Cirrus Logic’s latest smart boosted amplifiers for smartphone, PC/laptop, and IoT customers. Elliptic Labs’ Virtual Smart Sensors bring innovative user experiences like proximity and presence detection, as well as 3D touchless gesture sensing to…

Arribatec Solutions to acquire UK-based Integra Associates for an enterprise value of GBP 1.5 million

OSLO: Arribatec Solutions ASA has signed LOI to acquire UK-based Integra Associates, a global elite partner of Unit4, to create the world’s largest provider of Unit 4 ERP services and solutions. The acquisition is based on an enterprise value of GBP 1.5 million, with GBP 1.125 million in cash and GBP 0.375 million in Arribatec…

Norwegian Air Shuttle announces terms of the contemplated NOK 6.0 billion capital raise

OSLO: As part of the restructuring proposal, the Norwegian Air Shuttle contemplates a capital raise of up to NOK 6.0 billion. The capital raise comprises of an offering of new capital perpetual bonds raising gross proceeds of up to NOK 1.875 billion; a rights issue raising gross proceeds of up to NOK 395 million; and…