LONDON: essensys plc (AIM:ESYS), the leading global provider of software and technology to the flexible workspace industry announces that Mark Furness has decided to retire as Chief Executive Officer, after founding essensys in 2006 and leading the business since launch. Mark Furness will be succeeded by James Lowery, Chief Operating Officer, who will take over as…
Restore Plc has acquired Synertec (Holdings) for £22 million
LONDON: Restore plc (AIM: RST), the UK’s leading provider of secure and sustainable business services for data, information, communications and assets, today announced the acquisition of Synertec (Holdings) Ltd, a document management business, for an initial cash consideration of £22 million plus deferred cash consideration based on Synertec’s future profits. Synertec was founded in 1999 and is…
Royal Vopak to allocate 1 billion euros to energy transition infrastructure
AMSTERDAM: Royal Vopak (Euronext: VPK) reaffirmed its strategic priorities at its Capital Markets Day, focusing on improving financial and sustainability performance, expanding in industrial and gas terminals, and accelerating investments in energy transition infrastructure. The company raised its operating cash return target to above 13%, up from its previous goal of over 12%. Vopak announced plans to…
Euronext scales up its SaaS offering with the acquisition of Admincontrol
AMSTERDAM: Euronext has entered into a definitive agreement with Visma to acquire 100% of Admincontrol, a leading provider of governance and secure collaboration Software as a Service (SaaS) solution in the Nordics and in the UK. On 8 November 2024, as part of its “Innovate for Growth 2027” strategic plan, Euronext outlined its ambition to scale up…
Nine Entertainment appoints Matthew Stanton as CEO & MD
SYDNEY: Nine Entertainment Co. (ASX: NEC) announced Thursday the appointment of Matthew Stanton as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective immediately. The Nine Board confirmed Stanton’s appointment following a comprehensive international search process. Stanton has an extensive background in leading transformation programs across various sectors, including media, food and beverage, and retail. He previously served as…
Capricorn Metals announces acquisition of Kings Find Project
PERTH: Capricorn Metals Ltd. (ASX: CMM) announced Thursday that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire the Kings Find Project, a highly prospective gold exploration tenement located in Western Australia’s Murchison region. The project, covering approximately 54 square kilometers, is contiguous to the northern boundary of Capricorn’s existing Mt Gibson Gold Project (MGGP). The acquisition,…
DP World Australia’s proposed acquisition raises competition concerns
SYDNEY: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised preliminary concerns over DP World Australia’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics, a major player in national container transport services. The acquisition could potentially result in reduced competition and higher costs for Australian importers and exporters. DP World Australia, which operates container stevedores at the Ports of…
Boss Energy Limited acquires significant stake in Laramide Resources
SYDNEY: Boss Energy Limited (ASX: BOE; OTCQX: BQSSF) has announced the acquisition of 23.5 million shares in Laramide Resources (TSX & ASX: LAM), representing approximately 9 percent of the issued shares, at a price of C$0.60 per share. This purchase will increase Boss’ interest in Laramide to approximately 18.4 percent on an undiluted basis, equating to approximately…
Herbalife to acquire Pro2col, Pruvit, and Link BioSciences
LOS ANGELES: Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE: HLF) announced plans to expand its health and wellness portfolio through a series of strategic acquisitions, positioning itself as a leader in personalized nutrition. The company revealed it has signed a binding memorandum of understanding to acquire 100% of Pro2col Health LLC, a health-focused digital platform, and Pruvit Ventures Inc.,…
Sirius Real Estate acquires Chalcroft Business Park for £36.5 million
LONDON: Sirius Real Estate, a leading owner and operator of branded business and industrial parks in Germany and the U.K., has acquired Chalcroft Business Park in Southampton for £36.5 million. This acquisition follows their £152 million capital raise last July. Chalcroft Business Park spans 56 acres and includes 267,073 sq ft of warehousing space, 126,511 sq…
Investor increases stake in Zimbabwe’s Muchesu Coal Project
LONDON: Contango Holdings Plc, a company committed to maximizing the value of the +2 billion tonne Muchesu coal project in Zimbabwe, announced that an entity controlled by a director of Huo Investments (Pvt) Limited has acquired a 6.502% stake in Monaf Investments (Private) Limited from a local minority shareholder. This transaction does not affect Contango’s interest in…
All Things Considered Group expands holdings with acquisitions of Brighton Venues
LONDON: The Board of All Things Considered Group plc (AQSE: ATC), an independent music company, has announced the acquisition of majority interests in two prominent Brighton-based music venues, Concorde 2 and Volks, along with associated festival amenities company JTR Productions Ltd. The acquisitions, made through ATC’s subsidiary Joy Entertainment Group Ltd, include an 80% stake in Concorde…