LONDON, UK: Rio Tinto (ASX: RIO) has agreed to invest A$40.4 million in Sovereign Metals Limited (ASX: SVM) to acquire an initial 15% stake in the company and support the development of its Kasiya Rutile-Graphite Project in Malawi. The investment will enable Sovereign to advance the Kasiya project, which hosts a large-scale, high-grade, low-cost and…
Searchlight Capital Partners offers to acquire Gresham House for £469.8 million
LONDON, UK: Seed Bidco Limited, a newly incorporated entity formed by funds advised by Searchlight Capital Partners L.P. has made a final cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Gresham House at the rate of 1,105 pence in cash per Gresham House share. The acquisition values the entire issued…
Aukett Swanke acquires smart workplace systems distributor Anders+Kern
LONDON,UK: Aukett Swanke (AIM: AUK), the group providing Smart Buildings, Architectural and Design Services, has announced the acquisition of Anders+Kern, a distributor of smart workplace systems, for up to £560,000. The acquisition is part of Aukett Swanke’s strategy to expand its expertise and revenues in the Smart Buildings sector, which uses technology to improve the…
Trustpilot Group appoints Adrian Blair as Chief Executive Officer
LONDON, UK: Trustpilot Group plc, a leading global reviews platform, announced the appointment of Adrian Blair to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Adrian has held a number of senior executive and commercial roles throughout his career. He was Global Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) of Just Eat from 2011-2018. As COO, with P&L responsibility for…
Exchange rates for GBP against major currencies on July 17, 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 1.1657 Pounds to Euros GBP+USD 1.3086 Pounds to Dollars GBP+NZD 2.0612 Pounds to New Zealand Dollars GBP+AUD 1.9211 Pounds to Australian…
Tesla launches Model Y in South Korea with maximum subsidies
Tesla has started selling its Model Y rear-wheel drive car in South Korea at a price that qualifies for the highest level of government subsidies for electric vehicles, the company said on Friday. The Model Y, which has a driving range of 350 kilometres and a top speed of around 217 km per hour, is…
Eli Lilly to buy Versanis for up to $1.93 billion in obesity drug push
Eli Lilly and Co said on Friday it will acquire Versanis, a privately held biotech company developing a novel obesity drug, for potentially up to $1.93 billion, as it seeks to expand its presence in the lucrative weight-loss market. The deal gives Eli Lilly access to Versanis’ lead candidate, VS-01, which is being tested in…
Standard Chartered sells African businesses to Access Bank
LONDON: Standard Chartered has agreed to sell its subsidiaries in five sub-Saharan African countries to Nigeria’s Access Bank, as part of its plan to exit some of its less profitable markets in the region. The deal, which is expected to close in the next year, will see Access Bank take over Standard Chartered’s operations in…
How to Buy Marijuana Plants Seeds in Pakistan
If you are looking for a way to buy marijuana seeds in Pakistan, you might be wondering about the legal risks and the best sources to get quality seeds. In this blog post, we will give you some useful information and tips on how to buy marijuana plants seeds in Pakistan safely and discreetly. First…
Time is running out to file your 2019 taxes and get your refund
Did you forget to file your taxes in 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic hit? If so, you might be missing out on a big chunk of money from the IRS. The good news is that you still have time to file your 2019 federal tax return and claim your refund. But you have to act…
How to Develop an Effective Brand Strategy: Key Steps and Insights
Are you an entrepreneur or business owner aiming to create a strong, recognizable brand? With the overwhelming range of information available on the web, it can be hard to know where to start. Fortunately, you don’t have to jump into designing your logo and purchasing a website hosting software right away. Having an effective brand…
Cyclone Metals sells non-core gold assets in Australia and New Zealand for $4m
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Cyclone Metals Limited (ASX: CLE), a mineral exploration and development company, has announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet for the sale of its non-core gold assets in Australia and New Zealand to Moosh Moosh Limited (Moosh), a BVI registered company. The sale includes 100% interest in the Nickol River…