LONDON, UK: Quixant Plc (AIM:QXT), a leading provider of innovative, highly engineered technology products principally for the global gaming and broadcast industries, has received its first mass production order, valued at c. $4m, for its new range of turnkey gaming cabinet products. Quixant’s customer will integrate their game software to our turnkey gaming cabinet solutions…
Rio Tinto to acquire full ownership of Turquoise Hill for C$43 per share in cash
LONDON, UK: Rio Tinto and Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. have reached an agreement in principle for Rio Tinto to acquire the approximately 49% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Turquoise Hill that Rio Tinto does not currently own for C$43 per share in cash (the “Transaction”). The agreement has the unanimous approval of…
WPP acquires ecommerce consultancy Newcraft
LONDON, UK: WPP Plc is acquiring Newcraft, a leading, data-first European ecommerce consultancy based in the Netherlands. Newcraft unlocks business opportunities for its global clients including Ahold Delhaize, Pon Holdings, Yakult and JDE Peet’s by combining transformation strategy with operational commerce expertise to deliver growth and tangible business results. Founded in 2007, Newcraft supports organisations…
Serco acquires ORS, a Swiss-based provider of immigration services, for £39mn
LONDON, UK: Serco Group, the international supplier of services to governments, has acquired ORS, a specialist provider of immigration services to public sector customers in Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Italy. The business is to be acquired for a total consideration of up to CHF44m (£39m). ORS’s revenue for the year ended 31 December 2021 was…
Vulcan Industries disposed of IVI Metallics Limited
LONDON, UK: Vulcan Industries plc (AQSE: VULC) has disposed of the entire share capital of IVI Metallics Limited. IVI Metallics Limited specialises in the manufacture of precision quality tacks and nails, (including threaded, hardened and plated products) both for the footwear, and other industries requiring the highest quality standards. IVI was significantly affected by COVID,…
TotalEnergies selected to install 4,400 EV charging stations in Flanders
PARIS, FRANCE: On the recommendation of the Department of Mobility and Public Works of the Flemish Region, the Flemish government has tasked TotalEnergies (Paris:TTE) (LSE:TTE) (NYSE:TTE) with the installation and commercial operation of a charging service for electric vehicles in the West Flanders (Westhoek, Kortrijk and Bruges) and Flemish Brabant (Brussels Periphery, Leuven) regions. TotalEnergies…
Aferian plc partners with Swisscom Broadcast, launches FokusOnTV
LONDON, UK: Aferian plc (LSE AIM: AFRN), the B2B video streaming solutions company, announced a new partnership with Swisscom Broadcast and the launch of FokusOnTV. FokusOnTV is 24i’s new TV as a Service (TVaaS) streaming offering that enables Pay TV operators to improve their time to market and reduce their on-site infrastructure and operational complexity….
Ironveld agrees to acquire Ferrochrome Furnaces (Pty) Limited
LONDON, UK: Ironveld Plc (AIM: IRON) has signed the Share Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) to acquire 100 per cent of the share capital of Ferrochrome Furnaces (Pty) Limited (“FCF”) which will provide Ironveld with an existing smelting facility and the opportunity to commence mining and processing in the short term. Acquisition of Ferrochrome Furnaces Ironveld, through its…
VH Global acquires 198MW hydro electric generation asset in Brazil
LONDON, UK: VH Global Sustainable Energy Opportunities plc, a London-listed investment company advised by Victory Hill Capital Advisors LLP, announced the acquisition of the Mascarenhas Hydro Electric Facility in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The acquisition is for a total consideration of BRL 1,225mn comprised of BRL 800mn on closing subject to adjustments. The…
Co-op agrees to sell petrol forecourt business to Asda for £600 million
LONDON, UK: The Co-operative Group (Co-op) has agreed to sell its petrol forecourt business to Asda for an enterprise value of £600 million. This transaction includes 129 petrol forecourt sites, spread across the UK and represents 5% of Co-op’s retail estate of 2,564 stores. With a primary focus on developing further its leading core convenience…
Carr’s Group announces disposal of Agricultural Supplies Division for £44.5mn
LONDON, UK: Carr’s (CARR.L), the Agriculture and Engineering Group, has entered into a conditional agreement to dispose of its interests in the Carr’s Billington Agriculture business to Edward Billington and Son Limited for an aggregate consideration of up to £44.5 million. The disposal will enable the Carr’s Group to focus on its Speciality Agriculture and…
7 Things To Keep Prepared If You Live With Elderly People
Caring for elderly people can be a challenge, but it can be even more difficult if you are not prepared. Making the necessary home modifications for older people might seem intimidating. After all, designing a house that is elderly-proof is not something that the majority of people are accustomed to doing. For this reason, we’ve…