LONDON: EQTEC plc (AIM:EQT), a leading licensor and innovator of syngas technology for clean conversion of the world’s waste into sustainable energy and biofuels, to power the circular economy, has entered into a Collaboration Framework Agreement with Simonpietri Enterprises LLC, a Hawaii-based developer of innovative project solutions to re-use and recycle waste into sustainable products…
Mobily partners with Telecom Egypt to land first Saudi submarine cable linking Saudi Arabia and Egypt
LONDON: Mobily, a leading Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Telecom Egypt, the total telecom operator in Egypt and one of the largest subsea cables operators in the region, have signed a cooperation agreement to land the first Saudi submarine cable linking Saudi Arabia and Egypt. The new…
ECR Minerals signs exclusivity agreement for potential sale of Australian subsidiary
LONDON: ECR Minerals plc (LON: ECR), an exploration and development company focused on gold in Australia, has entered into an exclusivity agreement for the potential sale of its subsidiary, Mercator Gold Australia Pty Ltd (MGA). MGA is a non-core asset within ECR’s portfolio in Victoria and includes approximately A$75 million in tax losses. The agreement…
Solid State plc has acquired Q-Par Antennas USA LLC for $2 million
LONDON: Solid State plc (AIM: SOLI), the specialist value-added component supplier and design-in manufacturer of computing, power, and communications products, announced the acquisition of Q-Par Antennas USA LLC for a maximum consideration of up to $2.0m. Q-Par will join the Systems division of the Group. Established in 2014, Q-Par is a recognised and highly regarded…
Scott Marshall appointed as CEO of the Independent Hardware Group
SYDNEY: Metcash Limited (ASX:MTS) today announced the appointment of Scott Marshall as CEO of the Independent Hardware Group (IHG). Scott has an extensive understanding of Metcash’s businesses and a strong track record serving independents, having spent more than 30 years with the Company. He previously held several senior executive positions with Metcash including CEO of…
Tower Limited CEO Blair Turnbull has resigned
SYDNEY: Tower Limited (NZX/ASX: TWR) today announced that Chief Executive Officer, Blair Turnbull has resigned and will step down on 12 February 2025, following the Annual Shareholder Meeting (ASM) on 11 February 2025. Mr Turnbull joined Tower in 2020 and has overseen considerable transformations at the Kiwi and Pacific Island insurer. Chair Michael Stiassny thanked…
Scout Security Ltd to acquire home security technology company Roo Inc
SYDNEY: Home security provider Scout Security Ltd (ASX: SCT) has signed a Non-Binding Letter of Intent (LOI) outlining the terms for its potential acquisition of home security technology company Roo Inc as a merger of equals. Roo Inc is the holding company for Kangaroo, a New York-based DIY home security technology company. Like Scout, Kangaroo…
IMI plc has acquired TWTG Group B.V. for €25 million
LONDON: IMI plc has acquired TWTG Group B.V., a leader in smart connected asset monitoring solutions for process industries based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. TWTG will become part of IMI’s Process Automation sector. The acquisition of TWTG is fully aligned to IMI’s strategy and purpose, Breakthrough engineering for a better world. TWTG’s exceptional portfolio of…
J Sainsbury sells cards portfolio of Argos Financial Services to NewDay Group
LONDON: J Sainsbury PLC announced the sale of the Argos Financial Services (AFS) cards portfolio to NewDay Group. The AFS cards support around 20 percent of Argos sales and are held by around two million Argos customers who use Argos credit to manage the cost of their purchases. The purchase price for the portfolio acquisition…
Coca-Cola HBC reports strong Q3 growth with 13.9% increase in organic revenue
LONDON: Coca-Cola HBC AG has announced its Q3 2024 trading update, highlighting strong organic revenue growth of 13.9% for the quarter and 13.7% year-to-date. The company saw a 4.0% increase in organic volumes, with notable growth in Sparkling (3.9%), Energy (28.0%), and Coffee (35.6%) categories. Organic revenue per case rose by 9.5%, driven by targeted…
Commissioning of two hybrid solar and battery storage projects in Australia
LONDON: VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities plc has completed the construction and commissioning of two solar and storage hybrid systems in Australia. The assets comprise solar PV sites with DC-coupled two-hour 4.95MW battery energy storage systems (“BESS”) situated in New South Wales. Following the completion of these two sites, the operational portion of the Company’s…
Samsung announces USD 47.9 billion capital expenditure plan for 2024
LONDON: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced on October 31, 2024, a capital expenditure plan of approximately KRW 56.7 trillion ($47.9 billion) for the year. The investment aims to boost the competitiveness of its key businesses. The total planned capital expenditure includes KRW 47.9 trillion for Device Solutions and KRW 5.6 trillion for Samsung Display Corp.…