MARIETTA: Benevis, a leading dental practice management organization, announced the appointment of Craig Albright as Chief Executive Officer. “We are pleased to welcome Craig as our new CEO, he brings the right experience and skills to lead Benevis in the next stage of its growth,” said Daniel D. Crowley, Executive Chairman. “Our company has a…
HSBC ETFs launches UK Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF
LONDON: HSBC ETFs plc has announced the launch of GBP denominated HSBC UK Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF, a news release said. The investment objective of HSBC UK Sustainable Equity UCITS ETF is to replicate the performance of the FTSE UK ESG Low Carbon Select Index, while minimising as far as possible the tracking error between the…
Keppel secures S$600 million contract in the offshore renewable energy industry
SINGAPORE: Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) has secured a S$600 million contract from an energy company for the engineering, procurement and construction of a vessel for the offshore renewable energy industry. This is in line with Keppel Corporation’s Vision 2030, which includes seeking opportunities in providing renewable energy solutions. Keppel O&M is able…
Gap Inc. appoints Nancy Green as President and CEO of Old Navy
SAN FRANCISCO: Gap Inc. has announced the appointment of Nancy Green as the President and CEO of Old Navy, the company’s largest brand. Green will report to Sonia Syngal, CEO of Gap Inc. and will serve on the company’s senior leadership team. Green has served as interim head of Old Navy since March and was…
TP ICAP agrees to acquire Liquidnet Holdings for up to $700 million
LONDON: TP ICAP plc has agreed definitive terms to acquire the entire issued share capital of Liquidnet Holdings Inc. for a total consideration of between US$575 million and US$700 million, a news release said. Total consideration comprises cash consideration of US$525 million payable on completion of the Acquisition, non-contingent deferred consideration of US$50 million and…
Dekel Agri-Vision reports 54% increase in crude palm oil production from its Ayenouan mill
LONDON: Dekel Agri-Vision Plc, the West African focused agriculture company, has reported 54 percent increase in crude palm oil production to 1,965 tonnes from its vertically integrated palm oil project at Ayenouan in Côte d’Ivoire for September 2020. Crude palm oil (CPO) production at the company’s mill at Ayenouan increased 54% to 1,965 tonnes in…
Ovoca Bio appoints Christopher Wiltshire as Chief Business Officer
DUBLIN: Ovoca Bio, a biopharmaceutical company with a focus on women’s health, announced the appointment of Christopher Wiltshire as Chief Business Officer and Executive Director of the Board, effective immediately. Mr. Wiltshire previously served as Non-Executive Director of the Board of Ovoca Bio. Mr. Wiltshire is an experienced senior pharmaceutical and biotechnology executive with over…
Biffa plc announces £35 million acquisition of Simply Waste Solutions
LONDON: Biffa plc, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management business, has acquired Simply Waste Solutions, a leading industrial and commercial (I&C) waste collection business in the south of England. Biffa has acquired 100% of the share capital of Camo Ltd, which trades under the Simply Waste brand, for an upfront debt and cash free consideration…
Acacia Pharma completes drawdown from €25 million loan facility from Cosmo Pharmaceuticals
CAMBRIDGE: Acacia Pharma Group announced that it has drawn down the remaining €10 million available under its unsecured €25 million loan facility with Cosmo Technologies Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cosmo Pharmaceuticals N.V. The Company plans to deploy this capital to support its ongoing US launches of BARHEMSYS (amisulpride injection) for postoperative nausea & vomiting…
CBD Global Sciences launches Aethics on European eCommerce CBD market platform
DENVER: CBD Global Sciences Inc. launched its premier CBD product line, Aethics on the first and most popular European eCommerce CBD market platform, Mellow. The Company will be launching a selection of its most popular Aethics CBD products on the Mellow Store site. The products will be available on the site in the UK, and…
Highland Grow signs cannabis supply deal Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC)
VANCOUVER: MYM Nutraceuticals’ wholly-owned subsidiary and Health Canada licensed cannabis producer, Highland Grow Inc. has entered into a supply agreement with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC) to supply Highland Grow branded cannabis flower throughout the province of Alberta. “This agreement with the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission (AGLC) represents our ninth…
Online classifieds specialist, Adevinta sells Avito, Tayara and Fincaraíz
OSLO: Adevinta ASA, a global online classifieds specialist, has signed an agreement for the sale of its online classifieds businesses Avito in Morocco; Tayara in Tunisia and Fincaraíz in Colombia to Frontier Digital Ventures (FDV), a news release said. All three sites hold leading market positions in their respective geographies. FDV specialises in developing online…