Kazatomprom announces extension of production cuts

LONDON: JSC National Atomic Company (Kazatomprom) has announced its intention to continue to flex down production by 20% through 2021, compared to the planned levels under Subsoil Use Contracts, a release issued to London Stock Exchange noted. The Company will now begin working with joint venture partners to assess the impact and implement the plan…

Safestore and Carlyle form JV to enter Dutch self storage market

LONDON: Safestore Holdings will invest in a 20% stake in a joint venture with Carlyle to invest in carefully selected self-storage opportunities in Europe. Safestore has developed a highly scalable platform in self-storage built on leading marketing and operational expertise. This platform is proven to work across geographies and Safestore sees an opportunity to leverage…

Cello Health announces $10.5 million acquisition of Innovative Science Solutions

LONDON: Cello Health plc, the healthcare-led advisory group, has acquired the trade and assets of Innovative Science Solutions for $10.5 million, a release issued to London Stock Exchange noted. ISS is a scientific consulting firm specialising in strategic counsel and regulatory support for the healthcare industry in the US. Initial consideration of $6.4 million is…

Telstra reaches $1 billion in asset monetisation

LONDON: Telstra Corporation has announced establishment and part sale of an unlisted property trust to own 37 of Telstra’s existing exchange properties, a release issued to London Stock Exchange noted. As part of the transaction a Charter Hall-led consortium will acquire a 49 percent stake in the new trust for $700 million, reflecting a capitalisation…

Quadrise, Merlin signs MoU to promote heavy oil projects

LONDON: Quadrise Fuels International has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Merlin Energy Resources Limited to promote upstream heavy oil projects, a release issued to London Stock Exchange noted. Merlin Energy is an upstream oil and gas consultancy specialising in geological & geophysical Exploration and Production (E&P) related services, through all phases of the…

FairFX acquires international payment business of Hermex

LONDON: FairFX plc, a subsidiary of Equals Group has acquired the International Payments business of Hermex International Limited, part of the FXPro Group, for a total consideration of £2 million, payable in cash on completion. Equals Group is the e-banking and international payments group. HermexFX offers international payment services to a predominantly corporate client base…