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Edison issues flash on Ocean Wilsons Holdings (OCN): Strong FY23 results with strategic review in FY24

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Ocean, OCN, Growth, Security (finance)

Ocean Wilsons Holdings’ (OCN’s) FY23 results highlight a robust performance from the Brazilian subsidiary Wilson Sons, as well as growth from the investment portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • Ocean Wilsons Holdings’ (OCN’s) FY23 results highlight a robust performance from the Brazilian subsidiary Wilson Sons, as well as growth from the investment portfolio.
  • Our forecasts are under review following the announcement but, prior to this, we valued OCN at 2,564p/share, which implies it is currently trading at a 48% discount.
  • The portfolio benefitted from strong growth in some of the largest technology companies that are held within various funds.
  • The strategic review remains ongoing, but Friday’s statement outlines an expectation that it will be complete in 2024.

SkyPixel 9th Annual Photo & Video Contest Winners Announced

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Scroll, National Geographic, Hasselblad, Photograph, Port of Dhaka, Climate change, Managing editor, Motivation, TVC, Horse, DJI, Risk, Ocean, Empathy, Beauty, World Press Photo, Light, Forever Enthralled, Ink, Child, Mavic (unmanned aerial vehicle), Nature, Flood, Aerial, Love, Creativity, Osmo, Dream, Matchstick Productions, USD, Snow, Eye, Refugee

SHENZHEN, China, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyPixel, one of the world's most popular online communities for aerial photography and videography, today announces the winners of the SkyPixel 9th Annual Photo & Video Contest. Co-organized with DJI, this year's competition attracted over 130,000 submissions – a 100% increase from the previous year. The contest welcomed submissions from across the creator community, which includes professionals, aerial enthusiasts, and creative newcomers, showcasing their personal histories through the art of visual innovation.

Key Points: 
  • SHENZHEN, China, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SkyPixel, one of the world's most popular online communities for aerial photography and videography, today announces the winners of the SkyPixel 9th Annual Photo & Video Contest.
  • The 9th Annual Photo & Video Contest was assessed by a Judging Panel of incredible professionals in the industry.
  • In addition to the Annual Best Works, the SkyPixel contest also awarded winners in both categories.
  • As the SkyPixel 9th Annual Photo & Video Contest comes to its conclusion, it's evident that participants have embraced the theme of "Exploring New Trends in Imaging" with deep passion.

Global Conservation Launches New Film Series: War on Nature

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Monday, March 4, 2024
UNESCO, MPAS, SAN, Coral, World Heritage Site, Mining, National park, Indigenous territory, MBE, Tiger, Biodiversity, TIME, Ocean, Marine, UCF, Elephant, Palm oil, Leuser Ecosystem, Survival, Amazon, Community, Developed country, Hunting

SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Conservation, the only international non-profit organization focused on direct protection of endangered National Parks and Indigenous Territories in developing countries, is proud to present its new film series War on Nature.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Conservation , the only international non-profit organization focused on direct protection of endangered National Parks and Indigenous Territories in developing countries, is proud to present its new film series War on Nature .
  • "Without these Heroes in Protection, the Earth would not stand a chance against humankind's War on Nature," said Jeff Morgan, Founder and Executive Director of Global Conservation.
  • Upcoming episodes in 2024 in the War on Nature series include Panama, Georgia, Zimbabwe, Borneo, and Marine Protection.
  • For more information on the War on Nature film series, please visit WaronNature.org .

Edison issues update on Ocean Wilsons Holdings (OCN): Strategic options being considered

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Monday, February 5, 2024
Ocean, OCN, Security (finance)

Ocean Wilsons Holdings’ (OCN’s) strategic review remains ongoing.

Key Points: 
  • Ocean Wilsons Holdings’ (OCN’s) strategic review remains ongoing.
  • Despite the review and the potential for value realisation, OCN still trades at a c 51% discount to its value, which we believe is 2,564p.
  • To value OCN we have taken the last published equity value (30 June 2023), excluding minorities, of US$565.2m, or £444.1m.
  • We have then subtracted the equity value at the same date of OCN’s 57% stake in PORT3 of £206.2m, leaving an equity value of OCN (ex PORT3) of £237.9m.

PHOOZY TO THE MOON: BRAND SELECTED FOR PEREGRINE MISSION ONE

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
ULA, Astrobotic Technology, Space Center Houston, Partnership, United Launch Alliance, Ocean, NASA, Peregrine, Commercial Lunar Payload Services, Moon, Apollo program, Communications satellite

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PHOOZY, maker of thermal protective cases for tech, announces today its participation in the Peregrine Lunar Lander launch via a partnership with the Conrad Challenge, an innovation competition at Space Center Houston.

Key Points: 
  • PHOOZY, maker of thermal protective cases for tech, announces its participation in the Peregrine Lunar Lander launch.
  • Slated to be among the first commercial lunar landers to soft land on the Moon, Peregrine is carrying cargo from NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative and other customers.
  • "This mission is an incredible way to showcase our thermal and antimicrobial technologies protecting the digital memory storage inside of the Peregrine Lunar Lander for the Conrad Foundation."
  • Beyond PHOOZY's participation in the Peregrine Mission, the brand has a long history with NASA-derived technologies.

Ocean Biomedical (NASDAQ: OCEA) Announces Positive Preclinical Oncology Data for VRON-0300, Presented at SITC 2023 Annual Meeting, and Clinical Updates by 50/50 Joint Venture Partner Virion Therapeutics

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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These new data demonstrate complete and highly reproducible tumor clearance, and protection upon tumor rechallenge, months after animals cleared their initial tumors.

Key Points: 
  • These new data demonstrate complete and highly reproducible tumor clearance, and protection upon tumor rechallenge, months after animals cleared their initial tumors.
  • VRON-0300 IND-enabling activities are underway, with the goal of filing its first IND within the next 9 months.
  • Virion Therapeutics is developing novel immunotherapies that utilize proprietary genetically encoded checkpoint modifiers (CPMs) to enhance and broaden CD8+ T cells responses.
  • Preclinical studies using CPMs have shown consistent and extraordinary immune responses and clinical activity in different diseases.

Ocean Casino Resort Selects Konami Gaming’s SYNKROS Casino Management System Showcasing a Suite of Top Features

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Other Travel, Software, Hardware, Destinations, Travel, Technology, Casino, Gaming, Entertainment, Konami Game Master, Atlantic Ocean, Multimedia, Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, New Jersey, Konami, Partnership, AML, Amusement park, Ocean

Ocean Casino Resort and Konami Gaming, Inc. announced a partnership to drive in-demand casino technology to the 20-acre luxury destination on Atlantic City’s world-famous boardwalk.

Key Points: 
  • Ocean Casino Resort and Konami Gaming, Inc. announced a partnership to drive in-demand casino technology to the 20-acre luxury destination on Atlantic City’s world-famous boardwalk.
  • Ocean has selected Konami’s SYNKROS® as its core gaming enterprise management system, through which the resort is set to take advantage of many exciting features that would be first to market in New Jersey.
  • Ocean is in the position to leverage award-winning technology including Konami’s Konetic™ employee mobile application and integrated SYNK31™ Title 31 / Anti-Money Laundering (AML) system, for continuing top-tier service.
  • And with the implementation of SYNK31 , Ocean is an industry early adopter of comprehensive, fully integrated Title 31 / AML compliance.

EFG Companies Launches Two New Marine Protection Products, and an Enhanced Powersports GAP Program

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Professional Services, Vacation, Other Travel, Public Transport, Automotive, Travel, Other Transport, Other Professional Services, Maritime, Insurance, Transport, Other Automotive, Growth, ATV, Safety, Multimedia, Water, Senior, Face, Ocean, Powersports, EFG

As part of the company’s continued growth and commitment to the powersports space, EFG Companies announced the expansion of its marine product suite and a new GAP program.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the company’s continued growth and commitment to the powersports space, EFG Companies announced the expansion of its marine product suite and a new GAP program.
  • The products, combined with EFG’s nationally award-winning engagement model, increase dealership back-end margins in the face of decreasing consumer affordability.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231128443622/en/
    EFG Companies new marine and powersports protection products increase dealership back-end margins while giving consumers added confidence despite expensive repairs and uncertain economic times.
  • For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3QMOJm2
    EFG is extending its award-winning consumer debt protection product to the marine market.

ICONIQ Impact Announces Up to $50M Collaborative Philanthropy Fund to Help Protect Our Ocean

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Carbon, ICONIQ Capital, Courage, Blue carbon, Research, Climate change, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Organization, Hope, Engineering, Indigenous peoples, Facility, Learning, Private sector, Energy, Wind, Science, ICONIQ, RGI, OAE, Ocean, WHOI, Pacific Environment, Education, Non-governmental organization, Renewable energy, Seaweed, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea

NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ICONIQ Impact, ICONIQ Capital's global platform for collaborative philanthropy, announced its Ocean Co-Lab — a philanthropic fund of up to $50 million to support organizations that are harnessing the power of our planet's ocean to fight climate change.

Key Points: 
  • ICONIQ Impact's Ocean Co-Lab will fund 20 projects to help protect our ocean, and our planet, from a climate disaster.
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ICONIQ Impact, ICONIQ Capital's global platform for collaborative philanthropy, announced its Ocean Co-Lab — a philanthropic fund of up to $50 million to support organizations that are harnessing the power of our planet's ocean to fight climate change.
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    "Our focus at ICONIQ Impact is to identify areas where our collaborative funding can have a catalytic impact and where existing funding is nowhere near commensurate with the need," said Matti Navellou, head of ICONIQ Impact.
  • Philanthropists interested in learning more about or providing additional funding for the Ocean Co-Lab should contact ICONIQ Impact at [email protected] .

Twenty Feet Underwater at Historic Panel, OceanShot Announces Major Plans for 2024, Including New 'Blue Lab' and Reef Expansion

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Friday, December 8, 2023
Climate change, Invertebrate, Tourism, RAS, History, Ocean, Science, Health, Coral, Biodiversity, Partnership, John Paul DeJoria, Growth, Government, PADI, Global Citizen, Seaweed, Renewable energy

RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, OceanShot, an innovative coral ecosystem restoration project, proudly announced the next phase of its scaled expansion during a first-of-its-kind underwater panel at the Global Citizen Forum. The novel meeting joined OceanShot's founders and partners, diving deep under the surface to raise awareness and encourage action around the dire state of our oceans and the critical importance of coral reefs.

Key Points: 
  • Emphasizing the need for cross-sector collaboration across tech, government, science, and entrepreneurs, the forum ultimately announced OceanShot's next coral reef deployment and plans to break ground on the OceanShot Lab in Antigua.
  • The sea provides 50% of the planet's oxygen and has absorbed 90% of the excess heat from climate change.
  • Expansion of Reef Modules: OceanShot announced plans to deploy the second of its tailor-made coral modules in the coming year.
  • Adding, "OceanShot can now be deployed globally, to help governments prioritize ocean resilience and blue economy industries like fishing and tourism, as well as restore biodiversity."