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Syncona to Acquire Freeline Therapeutics

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

LONDON, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freeline Therapeutics Holdings plc (Nasdaq: FRLN) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with a newly established portfolio company of Syncona Ltd (LON: SYNC), a leading life science investor focused on creating, building and scaling global leaders in life science, to acquire Freeline in an all-cash transaction. Under the agreement, the newly established portfolio company will acquire all shares of Freeline not currently owned by Syncona for $6.50 per American Depositary Share (ADS). This price values Freeline’s entire issued share capital at approximately $28.3 million and represents a 51% premium over the closing price prior to the announcement of Syncona’s initial proposal on October 18. The acquisition is subject to the approval of Freeline’s minority shareholders and is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Under the agreement, the newly established portfolio company will acquire all shares of Freeline not currently owned by Syncona for $6.50 per American Depositary Share (ADS).
  • We are confident this negotiated transaction for Syncona to acquire Freeline and support it as a private entity is in the best interest of the company, as well as shareholders, employees and ultimately patients,” said Julia P. Gregory, an independent director and Chair of the Special Committee.
  • is acting as US legal counsel to Syncona; and Simmons & Simmons LLP is acting as UK legal counsel to Syncona.
  • Freeline entered into a secured convertible loan note in the aggregate amount of up to $15 million with Syncona (the “Note”).

Hadrman & Co Q&A on Q&A on Real Estate Credit Investments: Actively managing the portfolio to the latest market opportunities

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Hadrman & Co Q&A on Q&A on Real Estate Credit Investments: Actively managing the portfolio to the latest market opportunities

Key Points: 
  • Hadrman & Co Q&A on Q&A on Real Estate Credit Investments: Actively managing the portfolio to the latest market opportunities
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • A Real Estate Credit Investments (LON:RECI) is the topic of conversation when Mark Thomas, Analyst at Hardman & Co joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.
  • Mark also highlights a recent reward the company has won and the risks associated with investing.
  • Real Estate Credit Investments is a specialist investor in UK and European real estate credit markets with a focus on fundamental credit and value.

Hardman & Co Q&A on Arbuthnot Banking Group: Strategic progress and investments towards ‘Future State 2’

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Monday, December 25, 2023

Hardman & Co Q&A on Arbuthnot Banking Group: Strategic progress and investments towards ‘Future State 2’

Key Points: 
  • Hardman & Co Q&A on Arbuthnot Banking Group: Strategic progress and investments towards ‘Future State 2’
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Arbuthnot Banking Group (LON:ARBB) is the topic of conversation when Mark Thomas, Analyst at Hardman & Co joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.
  • Arbuthnot Banking Group is a holding company for Arbuthnot Latham & Co., it offers carefully crafted expert private and commercial banking services alongside wealth planning advice from Chartered Wealth Planners and discretionary investment management.
  • If you are interested in meeting the company, you can register your interest here

Results of PrimaryBid Offer

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Molten Ventures plc (LON: GROW, Euronext Dublin: GRW) announced on 27 November 2023 the launch of a fundraise comprising a placing (the "Placing") and subscription (the "Subscription") in conjunction with an offer via PrimaryBid (the "PrimaryBid Offer") (together the "Fundraise") alongside an Offer for Subscription (together with the Fundraise, the "Issue").

Key Points: 
  • Molten Ventures plc (LON: GROW, Euronext Dublin: GRW) announced on 27 November 2023 the launch of a fundraise comprising a placing (the "Placing") and subscription (the "Subscription") in conjunction with an offer via PrimaryBid (the "PrimaryBid Offer") (together the "Fundraise") alongside an Offer for Subscription (together with the Fundraise, the "Issue").
  • The Company is pleased to announce that the PrimaryBid Offer successfully completed and closed at 3.00 p.m. yesterday.
  • A total of 888,888 New Ordinary Shares have been subscribed for at a price of 270 pence per New Ordinary Share (the "Issue Price") pursuant to the PrimaryBid Offer.
  • Following the successful closing of the PrimaryBid Offer, the Company has raised gross proceeds of £57.4 million via the Fundraise.

Immervision Inc. appoints Michel Van Maercke as its new CEO

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

On November 20, 2023, Immervision will officially welcome Michel Van Maercke as CEO and Pascale Nini will transition into her new role as Executive Chairwoman.

Key Points: 
  • On November 20, 2023, Immervision will officially welcome Michel Van Maercke as CEO and Pascale Nini will transition into her new role as Executive Chairwoman.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231115606901/en/
    Michel Van Maercke is named as new CEO of Immervision.
  • “I am delighted to accept the challenge before me as the new CEO of this incredible company,” states Michel Van Maercke.
  • As he steps into his role of CEO at Immervision, Michel Van Maercke shows his level of unwavering commitment and confidence by personally investing in the company.

PCI Pal Teams up with Zoom to Create Exceptional Secure Payment Experiences

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Monday, November 13, 2023

PCI Pal (LON: PCIP), the global SaaS provider of secure payment solutions for business communications, today announced it has joined forces with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. to deliver an improved customer experience through the integration of PCI Pal Agent Assist and Digital Payments solutions into Zoom Contact Center and Zoom Phone.

Key Points: 
  • PCI Pal (LON: PCIP), the global SaaS provider of secure payment solutions for business communications, today announced it has joined forces with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. to deliver an improved customer experience through the integration of PCI Pal Agent Assist and Digital Payments solutions into Zoom Contact Center and Zoom Phone.
  • PCI Pal’s award-winning PCI Compliance solutions will soon be available to businesses utilizing Zoom and can be purchased on a Zoom agreement.
  • "We are delighted to partner with PCI Pal to elevate our payment and compliance proposition for our customers,” said Vi Chau, Head of Product – Zoom Phone and Zoom Contact Center.
  • Benefits of the Zoom and PCI Pal collaboration include:
    Improved metrics such as first contact resolution, payment completion rates, and reduction in Average Handle Time (AHT)

Public Policy Holding Company Launches New Advisory Firm at the Forefront of Strategy, Policy, and Communications, Concordant

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Monday, November 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) (LON: PHC), the world's largest multi-jurisdictional policy and public affairs group, launched Concordant, a new policy and communications advisory firm designed to serve organizations at the crossroads of market risk and transformational growth.  Concordant is the eighth independent agency with the PPHC group.  PPHC's operating companies are retained by over two-thirds of the Group's 1000+ clients, which includes companies active in all major sectors of the U.S. economy, trade associations, and NGOs.   

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  • Anchored within PPHC, the world's largest multi-jurisdictional policy and public affairs group, Concordant integrates PPHC's capabilities with full-service, strategic communications.
  • Concordant will feature a cohesive client experience, delivering results under a unified plan, team, and pricing structure.
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Public Policy Holding Company, Inc. (PPHC) (LON: PHC), the world's largest multi-jurisdictional policy and public affairs group, launched Concordant, a new policy and communications advisory firm designed to serve organizations at the crossroads of market risk and transformational growth.
  • "In today's uniquely dynamic market, Concordant empowers c-suite leaders and Boards with more control over their operating landscape."

Hardman & Co Q&A on Apax Global Alpha: Hidden gems strategy delivering new investment opportunities

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Hardman & Co Q&A on Apax Global Alpha: Hidden gems strategy delivering new investment opportunities

Key Points: 
  • Hardman & Co Q&A on Apax Global Alpha: Hidden gems strategy delivering new investment opportunities
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Apax Global Alpha (LON:APAX) is the topic of conversation when Mark Thomas, Analyst at Hardman & Co joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.
  • In this interview Mark discusses his recent report on the company entitled ‘“ Hidden Gems” strategy: green shoots into live deals ’.
  • Apax Global Alpha are a closed-ended investment company that invests in a portfolio of private equity funds advised by Apax, and a focused portfolio of debt and equity.

Hardman & Co Q&A on ICG Enterprise Trust (ICGT): 1H FY’24: defensive growth paying off

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Hardman & Co Q&A on ICG Enterprise Trust (ICGT): 1H FY’24: defensive growth paying off

Key Points: 
  • Hardman & Co Q&A on ICG Enterprise Trust (ICGT): 1H FY’24: defensive growth paying off
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Q&A on ICG Enterprise Trust (ICGT) | 1H FY’24: defensive growth paying off
    ICG Enterprise Trust (LON:ICGT) is the topic of conversation when Mark Thomas, Analyst at Hardman & Co joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.
  • He explains what ICGT investors get from the strategy, ICGT’s exposure to the higher interest rate environment and what defensive growth as a strategy means in practice.
  • ICG Enterprise Trust plc is a leading listed private equity investor focused, on creating long-term growth by delivering consistently strong returns through selectively investing in profitable private companies, primarily in Europe and the US.

Hardman & Co Analyst Interview on Chesnara plc (CSN): A robust approach to cash generation

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Chesnara (LON:CSN) is the topic of conversation when Brian Moretta joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.

Key Points: 
  • Chesnara (LON:CSN) is the topic of conversation when Brian Moretta joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.
  • He also talks about the company's operational improvements compared with 2022, its greater emphasis on acquisitions and its cash generation and dividends.
  • Chesnara plc is an established Life and Pensions Consolidator in the UK and Europe.
  • If you are interested in meeting the company, you can register your interest here