LONDON, UK: Hargreave Hale AIM VCT PLC, a venture capital trust that invests in small and medium-sized enterprises, released its interim management statement for the second quarter of the 2022/23 financial year, covering the period from 1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023. The company reported a net asset value (NAV) per share of 62.3…
Schroders Capital Global Innovation Trust invests in Neurona Therapeutics
LONDON, UK: Schroders Capital Global Innovation Trust has made an investment of $1.6 million (£1.3 million) in Neurona Therapeutics, a US-based clinical-stage cell therapy company. The Company participated in Neurona’s Series E financing round, which raised $120 million and was co-led by Viking Global Investors and Cormorant Asset Management with participation from new and existing…
Barclays Bank UK to acquire retail banking business of Tesco Bank for £600 million
LONDON, UK: Barclays PLC announced that Barclays Bank UK has entered into an agreement with Tesco Personal Finance plc (Tesco Bank) to acquire the retail banking business of Tesco Bank, which includes credit cards, unsecured personal loans, deposits and the operating infrastructure. Additionally, Barclays UK will enter into a long-term, exclusive strategic partnership with Tesco…
KONGSBERG reports record-high order backlog and doubles dividend
KONGSBERG, a leading technology group in Norway, announced its financial results for 2023, showing strong growth, profitability, and order intake. The company also proposed a dividend of NOK 14 per share, which is almost double from last year. The company’s order intake for 2023 was NOK 65.4 billion, corresponding to a book/bill ratio of 1.61….
W. Capra to acquire Impact 21, creating a customer-first business transformation powerhouse
W. Capra, the leading professional services firm in commerce, technology, and consumer programs, and Impact 21, a globally recognized business transformation firm, have signed a letter of intent for W. Capra to acquire Impact 21. The deal is expected to close in early Q2 2024. The acquisition will create the premier end-to-end consulting and services…
TouchTunes acquires Arachnid, the leader in electronic darts
TouchTunes Music Company, LLC, the largest in-venue music and entertainment platform, has acquired Arachnid 360, LLC, the pioneer and innovator of soft-tip electronic darts. The deal will create a combined company with nearly 100,000 connected devices, offering a wide range of interactive entertainment options for bars and restaurants in North America and Europe. TouchTunes plans…
Ava Risk Group and Telstra Group sign a deal to use fibre sensing technology
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Ava Risk Group Limited (ASX: AVA) has announced a Telstra Supply Agreement (TSA) with Telstra Group, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. The TSA is the result of 10 months of collaboration and product trials, which showed the versatility and performance of Ava Risk Group’s fibre sensing technology. The technology…
NOVONIX and Panasonic Energy sign deal for battery materials
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA: NOVONIX Limited, a leading battery materials and technology company, and Panasonic Energy Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of electric vehicle batteries in North America, have signed a binding agreement for the supply of high-performance synthetic graphite anode material. The agreement covers at least 10,000 tonnes of anode material to be delivered to Panasonic…
CPChem names Steve Prusak as new CEO, announces other leadership changes
Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem), one of the world’s leading petrochemical companies, announced today that Steve Prusak will become its new president and chief executive officer, effective March 1, 2024. Prusak will replace Bruce Chinn, who will retire after more than 40 years in the energy industry. Prusak is a 30-plus year veteran of the chemical…
Top 10 international luxury travel agencies
The business of international luxury travel agencies is to provide premium and customized travel services to affluent and discerning travelers who seek exclusive and unique experiences. These agencies offer a range of services, such as private jet planes, spas, special menus, private island rentals, private yacht, adventure and safari, cruise and ship expedition, small group…
MidOcean Energy buys 20% stake in Peru LNG from SK Earthon
MidOcean Energy, a LNG company backed by EIG, has agreed to acquire a 20 percent stake in Peru LNG, the first and only LNG export plant in South America, from SK Earthon for an undisclosed amount. The deal will expand MidOcean’s global LNG portfolio, which also includes four Australian LNG projects that the company is…
WPP Plc acquires stakes in new German agency OH-SO Digital
LONDON, UK: WPP Plc has acquired a minority stake through a capital investment in OH-SO Digital, a new digital-first agency launching on 1 March. The agency aims to revolutionise how brands deploy digital marketing as a key driver for growth, using innovative creative solutions that are customer-centric and powered by the latest tech developments. OH-SO…