LONDON, UK: Augmentum Fintech plc, the UK’s only publicly listed investment company focussing on the fintech sector, announces that it has made a US$10 million (c. £7.3 million) investment into Stockholm based consumer credit refinancing company AnyFin, marking Augmentum’s first investment into Sweden. This investment follows Anyfin’s US$30 million Series B round in May 2020….
United Oil and Gas sells UK Central North Sea licences
LONDON, UK: United Oil & Gas Plc announced that, further to the signing of non-binding Heads of Terms as previously announced on the 28 July 2021, it has now entered into a binding sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Quattro Energy Limited to sell UK Central North Sea Licences P2480 and P2519 for a headline…
LondonMetric buys urban logistics warehouses for £35 million
LONDON, UK: LondonMetric Property Plc announced the acquisition of three urban logistics warehouses for £35.4 million in separate transactions, reflecting a blended NIY of 4.4% and a reversionary yield of 4.9%. The properties generate a rent of £1.7 million p.a. with 83% of the income benefiting from RPI or CPI linked rent review. The warehouses…
Love Hemp signs Asia distribution partnership with eCargo
LONDON, UK: Love Hemp Group, one of the UK’s leading CBD and hemp product suppliers, is pleased to announce it has signed a distribution partnership for Asia with eCargo Holdings Limited (“eCargo”). Love Hemp’s initial launch into the region will be anchored around both online and offline presences in Hong Kong and South East Asia…
Global broadcast company licenses Blackbird’s core video technology
LONDON, UK: Blackbird plc announced that a global broadcast company has licensed its core video technology, Blackbird, including its patented video codec technology, for a 5 year period. This is the first OEM licensing deal of its kind for Blackbird and is worth an expected minimum of €2 million over the contract length. The customer…
Gaming Realms launches content in Pennsylvania, U.S.A
LONDON, UK: Having obtained an Interactive Gaming Manufacturer Licence for Pennsylvania, Gaming Realms plc announced that its first Slingo game has now gone live in this state with BetMGM, with more games scheduled to follow shortly. Gaming Realms will also go live with Rush Street Interactive in Pennsylvania imminently and has agreements with a number…
Hilton Food agrees to buy remaining 50% of Dalco Food
LONDON, UK: Hilton Food Group, the international multi-protein food business, has reached agreement to acquire the remaining 50% of its joint venture (JV) partner Dalco Food B.V. – a leading vegan and vegetarian product manufacturer, based in Oss, the Netherlands. Completion of this acquisition is subject to clearance from the Dutch competition authority. Since Hilton…
Primary Health Properties acquires Sarak Group for £4.5 million
LONDON, UK: Primary Health Properties PLC, one of the UK’s leading investors in modern primary healthcare facilities, announces that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Sarak Group Limited, whose sole asset is the Crwys Medical Centre in Cathays, Cardiff, for a total consideration of £4.5 million. Of the total consideration, approximately £1…
Gemma Godfrey joins board of Oberon Investments Group
LONDON, UK: Oberon Investments Group, the boutique wealth management and corporate broking group, announced the appointment of Gemma Claire Godfrey as Non-Executive Director with effect from 6 September 2021. Gemma Godfrey is a non-executive director and former entrepreneur. She was the founder and CEO of Moola Systems Limited from September 2015 until November 2019, an…
Power Metal Resources sells Schreiber-Hemlo Interests
LONDON, UK: Power Metal Resources announced the sale of its Schreiber-Hemlo project interests in Ontario, Canada to First Class Metals Ltd. HIGHLIGHTS · Sale of Power Metal’s Schreiber-Hemlo project interests to First Class for £1 million consideration payable through the issue of 333,334 new ordinary shares of £1 each in First Class Metals Ltd (“First…
Marlowe plc acquires Santia Limited for £4.5 million
LONDON, UK: Marlowe plc, the UK leader in business critical services and software which assure safety and regulatory compliance, has acquired Santia Limited, a provider of environmental safety testing and consultancy services, for a consideration of up to £4.5 million. Santia is based in Cardiff and employs approximately 120 staff. The acquisition provides attractive synergies…
Ryman Healthcare appoints Richard Umbers as Group CEO
CHRISTCHURCH: Ryman Healthcare has appointed Richard Umbers as Group CEO. Experienced retail leader Rwill join Ryman in October 2021, a news release said Richard Umbers has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer at Ryman Healthcare, following an extensive global search. Mr Umbers is an internationally experienced CEO with a background in leading large businesses. His…