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EQS-News: Satisfaction of Regulatory Clearance Condition

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The Bidder refers to the Condition Precedent set out in in Section 4.1.1 of the Offer Document, as amended by the announcement made on 29 September 2023, relating to the receipt of the Competition and FDI Approvals (the "Regulatory Clearance Condition").

Key Points: 
  • The Bidder refers to the Condition Precedent set out in in Section 4.1.1 of the Offer Document, as amended by the announcement made on 29 September 2023, relating to the receipt of the Competition and FDI Approvals (the "Regulatory Clearance Condition").
  • The Bidder confirms that all Relevant Competition Authorities and that all Relevant FDI Authorities have provided the requisite clearance for the settlement of the Offer and that the Regulatory Clearance Condition is satisfied.
  • Assuming the satisfaction (or waiver by the Bidder) of all Conditions Precedent by such date, Settlement is expected to begin by no later than on or around 13 December 2023.
  • Capitalised terms in this announcement, unless otherwise defined, have the same meanings as set out in the Offer Document.

Exscientia Business Update for Third Quarter 2023

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Recent advancements in the Company’s pipeline, collaborations and operations, as well as financial results for the third quarter of 2023, are summarised below.

Key Points: 
  • Recent advancements in the Company’s pipeline, collaborations and operations, as well as financial results for the third quarter of 2023, are summarised below.
  • Exscientia will host a conference call Thursday, November 9 at 1:30 p.m. GMT / 8:30 a.m. EST.
  • A replay will be available for 90 days under “Events and Presentations” in the “Investors and Media” section of the Exscientia website .
  • The increase in revenue quarter over quarter was primarily due to $8.38 million in revenue recognised from the projects that Exscientia and BMS mutually determined not to proceed with further development of under the BMS collaboration.

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) provides £25m revolving credit facility to Westbrooke’s Yield Plus UK secured private debt fund

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) (www.RMB.co.za) and Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management UK Limited (Westbrooke UK), have announced the completion of a £25m credit facility to Westbrooke Yield Plus Plc (the Fund).

Key Points: 
  • Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) (www.RMB.co.za) and Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management UK Limited (Westbrooke UK), have announced the completion of a £25m credit facility to Westbrooke Yield Plus Plc (the Fund).
  • The implementation coincides with the milestone of the Fund exceeding £100m in assets under management (AUM).
  • This transaction marks a significant milestone for Westbrooke UK and the Fund, reinforcing our commitment to delivering innovative debt solutions to lower-mid market borrowers and originators across the UK."
  • Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Rand Merchant Bank.

ConnexPay more than doubles client base since $110 million investment

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Notably, ConnexPay has doubled its customer base, with clients across six continents.

Key Points: 
  • Notably, ConnexPay has doubled its customer base, with clients across six continents.
  • The funding, led by FTV Capital in October 2023 , has enabled ConnexPay to accelerate and drive its international expansion efforts.
  • To help lead its global expansion, ConnexPay has made a number of key senior leadership appointments.
  • We are pleased to be working closely with ConnexPay as it continues to improve the payments experience for customers around the world.”

Surrealism in Scent Opus XV - King Blue joins Amouage's highly-acclaimed Library Collection

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Playing with the idea of 'blue' scents – perfumes with decidedly conventional personalities – Opus XV opens with a bright mandarin.

Key Points: 
  • Playing with the idea of 'blue' scents – perfumes with decidedly conventional personalities – Opus XV opens with a bright mandarin.
  • Bringing together the perception-bending uniqueness of surrealism and the open-spirited ethos of the Salon De Mayo, Opus XV – King Blue is a perfume of endless surprises.
  • Opus XV – King Blue is presented in Amouage's iconic khanjar flacon, in the elegantly seductive truffle shade.
  • 100 ml EDP spray Opus XV – King Blue: 170 OMR / 1,925 AED / 455 EUR / 500 USD / 395 GBP
    * Recommended retail prices are at the sole discretion of retailers, and subject to changes based on local tax regulations.

Surrealism in Scent Opus XV - King Blue joins Amouage's highly-acclaimed Library Collection

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 6, 2023

Playing with the idea of 'blue' scents – perfumes with decidedly conventional personalities – Opus XV opens with a bright mandarin.

Key Points: 
  • Playing with the idea of 'blue' scents – perfumes with decidedly conventional personalities – Opus XV opens with a bright mandarin.
  • Bringing together the perception-bending uniqueness of surrealism and the open-spirited ethos of the Salon De Mayo, Opus XV – King Blue is a perfume of endless surprises.
  • Opus XV – King Blue is presented in Amouage's iconic khanjar flacon, in the elegantly seductive truffle shade.
  • 100 ml EDP spray Opus XV – King Blue: 170 OMR / 1,925 AED / 455 EUR / 500 USD / 395 GBP
    * Recommended retail prices are at the sole discretion of retailers, and subject to changes based on local tax regulations.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Legal & General Group Plc and Its Rated Subsidiaries

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) of the non-operating holding company, Legal & General Group Plc (L&G) (United Kingdom).

Key Points: 
  • AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a” (Excellent) of the non-operating holding company, Legal & General Group Plc (L&G) (United Kingdom).
  • The ratings of LGAS, Banner Life and William Penn factor in their strategic importance to L&G, and their integration within the group.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best’s Credit Ratings .
  • For information on the proper use of Best’s Credit Ratings, Best’s Performance Assessments, Best’s Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best’s Ratings & Assessments .

Ferguson plc: Notice of Dividend Currency Exchange Rate

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Monday, October 30, 2023

On September 26, 2023, Ferguson plc (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG) (the "Company") announced its intention to pay a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share (“Q4 Dividend”).

Key Points: 
  • On September 26, 2023, Ferguson plc (NYSE: FERG; LSE: FERG) (the "Company") announced its intention to pay a quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share (“Q4 Dividend”).
  • The Q4 Dividend will be paid on November 15, 2023, to shareholders who were on the register as at 8:00pm (ET) on October 6, 2023.
  • The deadline for the currency election in respect of the Q4 Dividend, was October 20, 2023, and was communicated to shareholders on September 26, 2023.
  • Set out below is the currency exchange rate for shareholders who will receive the Q4 Dividend in GBP:

Audius Launches Music Marketplace, Enabling Direct On Platform Payments

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Audius, the first community owned music platform and largest decentralized service, officially launched its music marketplace today in beta, allowing its 6 million music fans to support their favorite artists with direct payments. Audius music fans seamlessly use their credit card to pay artists in USDC, which can be converted by artists and rights holders to the currency of their choice including USD, EUR, GBP, or most other currencies. Alongside the core purchasing features, Audius fans can pay artists more than the list price for their music by adding extra payment to further support their favorite artists. These new innovations give creators control in pricing their music for access in streams and downloads, while delivering instant payouts. It's a powerful new revenue stream for artists and rights holders.

Key Points: 
  • Audius, the first community owned music platform and largest decentralized service, officially launched its music marketplace today in beta, allowing its 6 million music fans to support their favorite artists with direct payments.
  • LAS VEGAS, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Audius , the first community owned music platform and largest decentralized service, officially launched its music marketplace today in beta, allowing its 6 million music fans to support their favorite artists with direct payments.
  • Alongside the core purchasing features, Audius fans can pay artists more than the list price for their music by adding extra payment to further support their favorite artists.
  • It's a first of its kind rewards program in the music industry enabled by the unique community owned model of the Audius platform.

Manchester United PLC Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Results

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

The outstanding balance of the revolving credit facility as of 30 June 2023 was £100.0 million and total current borrowings including accrued interest payable was £106.0 million.

Key Points: 
  • The outstanding balance of the revolving credit facility as of 30 June 2023 was £100.0 million and total current borrowings including accrued interest payable was £106.0 million.
  • For the quarter, commercial revenue was £67.4 million, an increase of £4.0 million, or 6.3%, over the prior year quarter.
  • Matchday revenue for the quarter was £35.4 million, an increase of £14.0 million, or 65.4%, over the prior year quarter, due to playing 3 more home matches in the current year quarter.
  • Current borrowings at 30 June 2023 were £106.0 million compared to £105.8 million at 30 June 2022.