GUILDFORD: Ergomed plc announced that its PrimeVigilance business, a global leader in the provision of pharmacovigilance and medical information services, has established its new legal entity and regional office in Japan and is fully operational from 26 April 2021. The new subsidiary company, trading as PrimeVigilance Japan KK, is based in Tokyo and offers a…
Greencare Capital plc makes investment in Voyager Life Limited
LONDON: Greencare Capital, the investment company focused on investing in medicinal cannabis and related areas, has agreed to make an equity investment of £100,000 in Voyager Life Limited, as part of a £741,000 fund raising by Voyager. This is the second new investment by Greencare in the past month. Voyager, a health and wellness business…
EnQuest to acquire Whalsay Energy’s 100% interest in Bentley heavy-oil discovery
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN: EnQuest PLC, an independent oil and gas production and development company, has signed a Share Purchase agreement (SPA) with Whalsay Energy Holdings Limited to purchase their 100% equity interest in the P1078 licence containing the proven Bentley heavy-oil discovery. This discovery is within c.15 kilometres of the Group’s existing Kraken and Bressay operated…
Delta Drone International expands remit with global mining customer in Ghana
PARIS, FRANCE: Delta Drone International has expanded its contract remit with one of the world’s largest gold mining companies in Ghana. Delta Drone International will provide its capabilities in light detection and ranging (LIDAR) to assist the company in examining possible mine site expansions in real time at its various locations. The new service adds…
Kidmans CountPlus Limited acquires Colgin Financial Services
SYDNEY: CountPlus Limited, a Kidmans firm, has finalised terms to acquire the financial planning services of Colgin Financial Services Pty Ltd. Kidmans and Colgin are both Count Financial Member firms, and the clients of Colgin will transfer to Kidmans as part of an agreed succession plan. The transaction strengthens the team at Kidmans and broadens…
Norsk Solar signs pact to solarize sites of the world’s largest retailer
STAVANGER, NORWAY: Norsk Solar AS has signed a LOI (Letter of Intent) with one of the largest retailers globally for the deployment of solar energy systems on sites in selected markets. The retailer is a European multinational, and one of the largest global companies within its segment with more than 10,000 commercial sites across the…
MD & CEO of Sigma Healthcare, Mark Hooper resigns
SYDNEY: Sigma Healthcare Limited announced that following almost eleven years as Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Mark Hooper has tendered his resignation. In line with his contract, Mr Hooper has provided six months’ notice and anticipates leaving the Sigma business by the end of October 2021. Mr Hooper commented, “Our transformation has progressed to…
Clime Investment Management appoints Annick Donat as CEO
SYDNEY: The Board of Clime Investment Management announced the appointment of Annick Donat as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, commencing 1 May 2021. Annick Donat has over 30 years’ experience in senior leadership roles, most recently as Chief Executive of Madison Financial Group (MFG) where over three years of leadership she grew the business to…
Carbios plans to built 100% PET recycling production unit
PARIS: Carbios has confirmed its plan to build a first-of-a-kind 100% PET recycling production unit using its enzymatic technology. The company will carry out ongoing studies to select the most suitable site, technically and economically, to build this first industrial and commercial Unit. Carbios, a company pioneering new enzymatic solutions to reinvent the lifecycle of…
Gulf International Bank wins at The Digital Banker Middle East & Africa Innovation Awards 2021
MANAMA: Gulf International Bank (GIB) has been named winner in eight key categories by The Digital Banker Middle East & Africa Innovation Awards 2021, a news release said. For its success over the past year and demonstrated excellence in the provision of innovative solutions, GIB was honoured as Best Trade Finance Bank for the Trade Finance category,…
Godzilla vs. Kong crosses $400 million at the Global Box Office
BURBANK: Warner Bros. Pictures President of Domestic Distribution, Jeff Goldstein, and President of International Distribution, Andrew Cripps announced that in just one month, and with markets around the globe left to open or increase capacity, “Godzilla vs. Kong” has triumphed at the worldwide box office, grossing over $400 million. Goldstein stated, “It’s evident that ‘Godzilla…
Dana Gas terminates agreement for sale of its Egyptian assets
SHARJAH, UAE: Dana Gas PJSC has terminated its agreement for the sale of its Egyptian assets, announced on 25th October 2020, a news release said. A number of conditions precedent to the transaction could not be completed to the satisfaction of both parties prior to the long stop date of the Sale and Purchase Agreement…