DUBLIN, IRELAND: Greencoat Renewables PLC announced an agreement to acquire the Andella wind farm in Valladolid, Spain. The wind farm will be the Company’s third acquisition in the Spanish market, as it continues to deliver on its European expansion strategy. The 50MW asset is currently under construction with commencement of commercial operations expected in Q2…
Digitalbox acquires social media assets from Media Chain Group
LONDON, UK: Digitalbox plc (AIM: DBOX), the mobile-first digital media business, which owns Entertainment Daily, The Daily Mash, The Tab, and The Poke, has announced that it has agreed to buy the digital assets of 99 Problems, Student Problems and The Life Network Shopping from Media Chain Group Limited (part of “Social Chain AG”) for…
Barkby Group completes disposal of Workshop Coffee
LONDON, UK: Barkby Group (AIM: BARK) has completed the disposal of Workshop Trading Holdings Limited, trading under the Workshop Coffee brand by way of a management buyout (“MBO”). The disposal follows the strategic update provided in July 2022, in which the Company announced its intention to focus on real estate and dispose of non-core businesses….
C4X Discovery sells Orexin-1 drug candidate to Indivior for £15.95 million
LONDON, UK: C4X Discovery Holdings plc (AIM: C4XD), a pioneering Drug Discovery company, today announced the execution of an asset purchase agreement for Indivior PLC (LSE: INDV) to acquire the proprietary rights to C4XD’s oral Orexin-1 receptor antagonist, C4X_3256 (INDV-2000) for substance use disorder, for £15.95 million. The deal, which terminates the previous license agreement…
Aterian partners with Rio Tinto to explore lithium in Rwanda
LONDON, UK: Aterian plc (LSE: ATN), the exploration and development company advancing its portfolio of African-focused critical and strategic metal assets, announces that it has signed a definitive Earn-In Investment and Joint Venture Agreement with Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Ltd and Kinunga Mining Ltd. The Agreement is for the exploration and development of lithium…
Helium One appoints James Smith as new Chairman
LONDON, UK: Helium One Global (AIM: HE1), the primary helium explorer in Tanzania, today announced that James Smith, currently Non-Executive Director of Helium One, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Company with immediate effect. Smith replaces Ian Stalker, who has decided to step down from his position after five years in the…
discoverIE acquires PoE modules maker Silvertel for £21m
LONDON, UK: discoverIE Group plc, a leading international designer and manufacturer of customised electronics to industry, today announced the acquisition of Silver Telecom Limited, a UK-based designer and manufacturer of Power-over-Ethernet modules and complementary products for global industrial electronic connectivity markets. The deal, which is subject to approval under the UK National Security & Investment…
Exchange rates for GBP against major currencies on August 1, 2023
LONDON: The latest exchange rates for GBP against major currencies such as USD, EUR, JPY, AUD and more. Stay up-to-date on the latest fluctuations and trends in the GBP-exchange market. According to www.exchangerates.org.uk: GBP-EUR 1.1667 Pounds to Euros GBP-USD 1.2822 Pounds to Dollars GBP-NZD 2.0718 Pounds to New Zealand Dollars GBP-AUD 1.9229 Pounds to Australian…
Peter Reidie resigns as Sanford Limited CEO
AUCKLAND, NZ: The Chairman of Sanford Limited (NZX: SAN), Sir Rob McLeod, announced the resignation of Sanford’s CEO, Peter Reidie. Craig Ellison, currently a board member at Sanford, has been appointed as the company’s interim CEO. These changes take effect from today. The company will commence a search process to identify a replacement for Mr…
NatWest Group appoints Paul Thwaite as interim CEO
LONDON, UK: NatWest Group plc, one of the largest banking and financial services groups in the UK, has announced that Paul Thwaite has been appointed as the Group Chief Executive for an initial period of 12 months, subject to regulatory approval. The appointment took effect from 25 July 2023, following the resignation of Alison Rose,…
Top smartphones to look out for in August 2023
August is shaping up to be an exciting month for smartphone enthusiasts, as several brands are gearing up to launch their new devices in India. From foldable phones to budget-friendly options, there is something for everyone in the upcoming lineup. Here are some of the most anticipated smartphones that are expected to debut in India…
Alternus Energy acquires 32 MWp of solar projects in Spain
DUBLIN, IRELAND: Alternus Energy Group Plc, a transatlantic renewable independent power producer, announced today that it has acquired a portfolio of six solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Valencia, Spain, with a total capacity of 32 MWp. The deal is part of the company’s expansion strategy in the European market, especially in Spain, where it sees…