LONDON, UK: Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery maker, reported an impressive 8% organic growth in 2023, beating its own guidance of 5-6%. The company attributed its success to its Phoenix strategy, which has transformed Pandora into a more sustainable, innovative and profitable brand. The Phoenix strategy, launched in 2021, involved investing in product development, marketing,…
Deltic Energy sells 25% stake in Selene Prospect to Dana Petroleum
LONDON, UK: Deltic Energy Plc, a natural resources investing company, has agreed to farm out a quarter of its interest in Licence P2437, containing the Selene Prospect, to Dana Petroleum. The deal will reduce Deltic’s exposure to the drilling and testing costs of the Selene well, which is expected to be drilled in Q3 2024….
Aurrigo to test self-driving cargo vehicle at Munich Airport
LONDON, UK: Aurrigo, a global leader in transport technology solutions, has secured a deal with DTAC to test its Auto-DollyTug at Munich Airport for self-driving cargo transport. This follows the previous announcement of a similar project at Stuttgart Airport. The Auto-DollyTug is a versatile and efficient vehicle that can carry more cargo than a conventional…
Jazz Pharmaceuticals acquires Redx’s KRAS inhibitor program
Alderley Park, UK: Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc and Redx Pharma plc have signed a definitive agreement under which Jazz will acquire Redx’s KRAS (Kirsten rat sarcoma virus) inhibitor program. Jazz and Redx will collaborate to advance candidates through IND-enabling studies; Jazz will be responsible for all clinical development, regulatory, manufacturing and commercialization activities. “KRAS is a…
Verditek to sell solar business to bondholders and become a cash shell
LONDON, UK: Verditek plc, a clean technology company, has announced that it will sell its solar business to a new company formed by its bondholders for £528,340 in notes and £50,000 in cash. The deal is subject to due diligence, shareholder approval, and completion by 29 February 2024. The solar business includes Verditek Solar Italy,…
Barratt Developments and Redrow Plc agree to merge in £2.5 billion deal
LONDON, UK: Barratt Developments, the UK’s largest homebuilder, has announced that it will acquire its rival Redrow Plc in a £2.5 billion deal that will create a market leader in quality, service and sustainability. The boards of both companies have agreed to the terms of the all-share offer, which will see each Redrow Plc shareholder…
Spirit Technology acquires InfoTrust for $34.6M to boost cyber security business
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Spirit Technology Solutions (ASX:ST1), a leading provider of secure digital transformation and modern work environments, has announced the acquisition of InfoTrust, a Sydney-based cyber security company, for $34.6 million. The deal, which is fully funded by a placement to a significant shareholder and an issue of Spirit shares, will scale Spirit’s cyber security…
BWP Management Limited makes $246.8 million bid for Newmark Property REIT
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: BWP Management Limited (BWPM), the responsible entity for BWP Trust (BWP), has launched an all-scrip offer to acquire all the securities of Newmark Property REIT (NPR) for an implied price of $1.39 per security, representing a 43.1% premium to NPR’s closing price on 23 January 2024. The offer is unanimously recommended by the…
Otovo and Meyer Burger join forces to offer European solar modules
OSLO, NORWAY: Otovo, Europe’s leading marketplace for solar installations, today announced the launch of a partnership with Swiss solar module manufacturer Meyer Burger Technology Ltd, starting in February. This collaboration underlines the joint commitment to building a more resilient and sustainable energy infrastructure in Europe. As part of this initiative, Meyer Burger’s high-quality solar products…
Bruker Corporation acquires Spectral Instruments Imaging
Bruker Corporation, a leading provider of scientific instruments and solutions, has announced the acquisition of Spectral Instruments Imaging LLC (SII), a pioneer in preclinical in-vivo optical imaging systems. The deal will enhance Bruker’s portfolio of preclinical solutions for disease research, adding SII’s advanced bioluminescence, fluorescence, and X-ray imaging technologies. SII, founded in 2009 in Tucson,…
Andrew Irvine to lead National Australia Bank as new CEO
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: National Australia Bank (NAB) has announced that Andrew Irvine will take over as its Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director from 2 April 2024. He will replace Ross McEwan, who will retire after more than four years at the helm of the bank. Mr Irvine, who joined NAB in 2020 as Group…
Reading Truck acquires General Truck Body, expands nationwide presence
Reading Truck Group, LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of work truck bodies and equipment, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired General Truck Body, a south-central manufacturer and upfitter of work truck bodies, equipment and custom engineered trucks. General Truck Body, a fourth-generation family-owned business, has been a Reading distributor for over 20 years…