Perth: Noronex Limited (ASX: NRX) announced a strategic expansion into the Namibian Uranium Belt with an exclusivity agreement to potentially acquire an 80% interest in a 7,000 HA claim. This claim is situated near the Etango project, within a region known for significant uranium production and resources. The company has raised $0.91 million to fund…
ARN Media and Anchorage Capital propose acquisition of Southern Cross Media
SYDNEY: ARN Media Limited (ASX: A1N) and Anchorage Capital Partners Pty Limited, collectively known as the Consortium, have made a non-binding indicative offer to acquire all shares of Southern Cross Media Group Limited (ASX: SXL), commonly referred to as SCA. The offer, dated October 18, 2023, suggests a mix of stock and cash consideration that…
Acquisition of Advans Microfinance Bank by MNT – Halan Pak B.V. approved
ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of Advans Pakistan Microfinance Bank Limited by a Dutch-based holding company, MNT–Halan Pak B.V. This transaction marks a significant development in the microfinance banking sector of Pakistan. MNT – Halan Pak B.V. is a holding company incorporated in the Netherlands, with a presence in…
Henderson’s European Focus Trust and EuroTrust to merge, creating Henderson European Trust plc
LONDON: Henderson European Focus Trust plc (HEFT) and Henderson EuroTrust plc (HNE) have announced their intention to merge, creating a new investment powerhouse: Henderson European Trust plc (the “Combined Trust”). This merger is poised to establish an enlarged flagship European investment trust, with management helmed by the seasoned European equities team at Janus Henderson Investors….
Autolus Therapeutics reports financial growth amidst rising R&D costs
LONDON: In a company announcement, Autolus Therapeutics plc (Nasdaq: AUTL), a trailblazer in programmed T cell therapies, has released its operational and financial results for the year ending December 31, 2023. The company, which is in the clinical stage, revealed a cash reserve of $239.6 million, a notable decrease from the previous year’s $382.4 million….
Burford Capital posts 19x growth in earnings per share to $2.74 in 2023
LONDON, UK: Burford Capital Limited, a premier global finance firm specializing in law, has reported its full-year results for 2023, showcasing significant gains across the board. Christopher Bogart, Chief Executive Officer of Burford Capital, commented: “Burford had an extraordinary year. Our earnings per share rose 19x to $2.74, driven by a tripling of consolidated total…
SquareDash raises over $20 million to accelerate growth
SquareDash, the top payment advance platform in the property insurance restoration industry, has raised over $20 million in total financing to accelerate growth. The latest equity round, led by FINTOP Capital, builds on SquareDash’s previous equity raise in mid-2023 with participation from Hivers and Strivers, The PenFed Foundation, i2BF Global, The Hustle Fund, The Council…
PublicSquare Holdings acquires Credova Holdings in a share exchange deal
PublicSquare Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PSQH), a marketplace for patriotic businesses and consumers, has successfully acquired Credova Holdings, Inc., a Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solutions provider for the shooting sports industry. The merger, finalized on March 13, 2024, involved PublicSquare issuing approximately 2.9 million shares of Class A common stock in exchange for all outstanding…
Mustang Energy signs terms to acquire Cykel AI in a share exchange deal
LONDON, UK: Mustang Energy plc and Cykel AI plc have entered into a non-binding heads of terms for Mustang to acquire the entire issued share capital of Cykel, a company incorporated in England and Wales, which is listed on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market (AQSE: CYK). According to the terms, Mustang Energy will pay…
Eivind Kallevik appointed President and CEO of Norsk Hydro ASA
OSLO, NORWAY: Eivind Kallevik has been appointed President and CEO of Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company Norsk Hydro ASA. Kallevik succeeds Hilde Merete Aasheim, who has decided to step down after five years. The appointment will be effective May 13, 2024. “I am pleased to announce that Eivind Kallevik has accepted the job as…
Moomoo’s parent Futu Holdings reports robust growth and global expansion in 2023
Futu Holdings Ltd., the parent company of the innovative online brokerage and wealth management platform moomoo, has announced a strong financial performance for the fourth quarter of 2023. The company’s unaudited earnings report revealed revenues of US$303.8 million, marking a 4.1% increase year-over-year, and a non-GAAP adjusted net income of US$121.7 million. For the fiscal…
ThinkSono secures £2.1M in oversubscribed funding to advance AI ultrasound technology
ThinkSono has successfully closed an oversubscribed funding round, raising £2.1 million. The round, led by id4 ventures and supported by several key investors, brings the company’s total funding to £5 million. This capital injection will fuel ThinkSono’s mission to transform patient care globally with its AI ultrasound guidance solutions. Concurrently, ThinkSono has earned the Class…