LONDON: The Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG) announced the acquisition of Hodinkee, the pre-eminent global digital editorial content provider and gateway for luxury watch enthusiasts. One of the Group’s stated Long Range Plan objectives is to leverage existing growth opportunities by growing sector leadership online, and this acquisition will further enhance the Group’s ability to capture market…
Good Energy acquires Amelio Solar for £5.5 million
LONDON: Good Energy Group PLC (AIM: GOOD), a leading renewable electricity supplier and innovator in clean energy services, has announced the acquisition of Amelio Enterprises Limited, known as Amelio Solar. Nigel Pocklington, CEO of Good Energy, commented: “Amelio Solar is a perfect fit for Good Energy as we continue to grow our clean energy service…
Schroder British Opportunities Trust makes private equity investment in Acturis Ltd
LONDON: Schroder British Opportunities Trust plc (SBO) confirmed a new private equity investment in Acturis Ltd, a leading SaaS provider for brokers, insurers, and managing general agents across the general insurance market. Acturis was founded in the UK in 2000 and has grown to support over 100,000 individual users in more than 40 countries. The…
Prospex Energy to expand operations into Poland
LONDON: Prospex Energy PLC (AIM: PXEN), the investment company focused on European gas and power projects, has qualified to apply for onshore open acreage hydrocarbon exploration licences in Poland. In March 2024, Prospex incorporated PXEN Tatra, a 100% owned subsidiary and on 21 May 2024 applied to the regulator in Warsaw for the pre-qualification to…
Sorted Group sells Returns business to ZigZag Global
LONDON: Sorted Group Holdings Plc (AIM: SORT), a prominent provider of delivery experience and post-purchase technology, has announced the sale of its “Returns” business, including all related intellectual property such as software, systems, and content assets. This business, which serves small to medium fashion apparel retailers, charities, and educational institutions, has been acquired by ZigZag Global…
Atrato Onsite Energy to sell entire portfolio of solar assets for £218.7 million
LONDON: The Board of Atrato Onsite Energy has entered into a conditional agreement for the sale of the entirety of its portfolio of solar assets to a joint venture vehicle owned by Brookfield and RAIM Apollo at a headline price of £218.7 million. Juliet Davenport, Chair of the Company, commented: “The Board was very pleased…
Vp plc has acquired Charleville Hire and Platform for an initial €12.1 million
LONDON: Vp plc, the specialist equipment rental business, today announced the acquisition of a majority interest in Charleville Hire and Platform Ltd (CPH). CPH is one of Ireland’s leading, specialist powered access companies principally servicing the growing pharma, renewables, technology and food ingredient sectors. It is a family owned and run business with a strong…
Top FinTech Fraud Prevention Services for Securing Digital Financial Systems
The rapid growth of digital financial systems has made them prime targets for fraud, which underscores the critical need for advanced fraud prevention solutions. The fraud detection and prevention (FDP) market, valued at approximately $19.5 billion in 2017, which surged to over $63 billion by 2023, reflects the escalating demand for security measures. Top FinTech…
Sustainability in packaging: why glass is an eco-friendly alternative to plastic
The world is facing a massive challenge when it comes to reducing plastic waste. Every year, millions of tons of plastic end up in our oceans and landfills, which is not only harmful to the environment but also to the health of humans and animals. In this context, glass is increasingly being seen as a…
Green Lithium and Rio Tinto to develop lithium supply chain commercial partnership
LONDON: Green Lithium, the UK-based, low-carbon lithium refinery developer, has today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to develop a lithium supply chain commercial partnership with Rio Tinto, the global metals processing and mining company. This agreement marks another step for both parties as they look to play a crucial role across the…
Tavistock selling subsidiary businesses to The Saltus Partnership for up to £37.75 million
LONDON: The Board of Tavistock Investments has confirmed an agreement to sell two of its subsidiary businesses, Tavistock Partners Limited (TPL) and Tavistock Estate Planning Services Limited (TEPS), to The Saltus Partnership Holdings LLP (Saltus) for up to £37.75 million. Tavistock will sell 100% of the issued share capital of TPL and TEPS to Saltus…
Mpac Group to acquire Elstar International B.V. (CSi Palletising) for €56 million
LONDON: Mpac Group plc (AIM: MPAC) announced that its indirectly wholly owned subsidiary Mpac Bidco B.V., has entered into an acquisition agreement with the sellers to conditionally acquire the entire issued share capital of Elstar International B.V. a private limited liability company incorporated under the laws of the Netherlands that operates under the name CSi…