LONDON, U.K: Belluscura plc, a leading medical device developer focused on lightweight and portable oxygen enrichment technology, announces that, as anticipated, it has signed its first US distribution agreement for its X-PLO2R portable oxygen concentrator (POC) portfolio. This is the first stage in establishing US-wide distribution coverage as part of the Group’s commercialisation strategy. The distributor, located on the…
Literacy Capital to list its shares on London Stock Exchange
LONDON, UK: Literacy Capital plc announced its intention to seek admission of its ordinary shares of £0.001 to trading on the Specialist Fund Segment of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Literacy Capital’s objectives are to achieve long term capital growth through making investments in accordance with the Investment Policy; and to provide…
Synthomer appoints Michael Willome as Group Chief Executive Officer
LONDON, UK: The Board of Synthomer plc announced the appointment of Michael Willome as Group Chief Executive Officer. Michael will succeed Calum MacLean, who announced in January 2021 that he wished to step down once a suitable successor had been identified. Michael, 54, will join the Synthomer Board as Chief Executive on 1 November 2021….
Victoria Plc acquires Cali Bamboo Holdings for $76.1 million
LONDON, UK: Victoria PLC announced the further expansion of its existing North American distribution business with the acquisition of Cali Bamboo Holdings Inc. (Cali). Total consideration paid was US$76.1 million (£55.1m) and was funded entirely from the Group’s cash balances. In addition, Cali had approximately US$27.8 million (£20.1m) of net debt, which was repaid on…
UK to sell 13.9 percent shareholding in Bank of Ireland
LONDON: The Minister for Finance, Paschal Donohoe TD today announced his intention to sell part of the State’s 13.9% directed shareholding in Bank of Ireland over approximately the next six months through a pre-arranged trading plan that will be managed by Citigroup Global Markets Limited. Citi were appointed to the role from the Department of…
Private equity holdings of U.S. insurance industry grows 14.8% in 2020
OLDWICK: Private equity holdings of U.S. insurance industry grew by 14.8% in 2020, with the life/annuity insurance industry seeing its highest value in five years, at $71.7 billion, global rating agency AM Best reports. The Best’s Special Report, “Private Equity Investments Still Attractive to US Insurers,” states that U.S. property/casualty insurers also increased the book-adjusted/carrying…
Cypherpunk Holdings joins council to fund development of next generation privacy solutions
TORONTO, ONTARIO: Cypherpunk Holdings Inc. has joined the Cypherpunk Guild Council on NEAR Protocol, which is focused on funding the deployment of the next generation of privacy solutions. Chief Economist and director of Cypherpunk Holdings, Jon Matonis, has joined the Cypherpunk Guild Council as a representative of the Company. The Cypherpunk Guild Council is a…
Fandom Sports developing NFT Exchange for esports and sports rewards
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA: Fandom Sports Media Corp. has commenced development of a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) exchange that will be built into both the company’s all ages and wagering fan engagement platforms, a news release said. Fandom Sports has already minted its first Fancoin non-fungible token (NFT) which will form the backbone of the Company’s fan…
FansUnite signs partnership with top Brazilian streamer and broadcaster, Gaules
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA: FansUnite Entertainment’s Brazilian brand, Vamosgg.com has entered an agreement with top Brazilian streamer Gaules, to secure the Exclusive Gaming Partner rights for Brazil in the upcoming CS:GO Major to be held in Stockholm, Sweden between October 23rd and November 7th of 2021. FansUnite was able to secure this deal with the help…
Shares of Plant Veda Foods begin trading on Canadian Securities Exchange
VANCOUVER, B.C.: The common shares of Plant Veda Foods Ltd., a dairy-alternative company, began trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol “MILK” on June 21, 2021. This is the latest in a series of positive developments for the creators of the world’s first vegan lassi. On the announcement of trading, President and…
Fertiglobe joins TA’ZIZ as partner in Abu Dhabi world-scale blue ammonia project in Abu Dhabi
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS: OCI N.V. announced that Fertiglobe has signed an agreement with TA’ZIZ to join a world-scale blue ammonia production project in Ruwais, Abu Dhabi. The agreement further strengthens the UAE’s hydrogen value proposition, building on the deep experience in carbon capture and storage of ADNOC, and the world leading ammonia capabilities of Fertiglobe, to…
Mastercard Foundation appoints Robin Washington to Board of Directors
TORONTO, ONTARIO: The Mastercard Foundation announced changes to its Board of Directors. Robin L. Washington was appointed to the Board and long-time Board member President Festus G. Mogae will be retiring. “I’m thrilled to welcome Robin Washington to the Board,” says Zein M. Abdalla, Mastercard Foundation Board Chair. “As you can see from Robin’s biography,…