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TechnipFMC Awarded Significant Subsea Contract by bp in the Gulf of Mexico

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Software, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, Electronic Design Automation, Energy, Technology, Maritime, Transport, LON, FTI, Risk, Partnership, Gulf of Mexico, BP, Nature

TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) has been awarded a significant(1) contract by bp (LON: BP) for its Argos Southwest Extension project in the Mad Dog field.

Key Points: 
  • TechnipFMC (NYSE: FTI) has been awarded a significant(1) contract by bp (LON: BP) for its Argos Southwest Extension project in the Mad Dog field.
  • TechnipFMC will install pipe and an umbilical, tying back three new wells to the Argos platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
  • Jonathan Landes, President, Subsea at TechnipFMC, commented: “We have a long-standing relationship with bp, underpinned by close collaboration.
  • (1) For TechnipFMC, a “significant” contract is between $75 million and $250 million.

Hardman & Co Q&A on Volta Finance Ltd: Competitive advantages AXA IM brings as manager

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Saturday, December 30, 2023
Hardman & Co., Interview, AXA, CLO, LON

Hardman & Co Q&A on Volta Finance Ltd: Competitive advantages AXA IM brings as manager

Key Points: 
  • Hardman & Co Q&A on Volta Finance Ltd: Competitive advantages AXA IM brings as manager
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • Volta Finance Ltd is the topic of conversation when Hardman & Co Analyst Mark Thomas joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.
  • In this interview Mark takes us through his recent report on Volta entitled ‘ The benefits of having AXA IM as the manager ’, tells us about AXA IM’s presence in the CLO market, what scale brings to Volta investors, why this adds value in practice and any risks associated with investing.
  • If you are interested in meeting the company, you can register your interest here

First Phosphate and Lithium Australia Sign MOU for Joint Development of an LFP / LFMP Pilot and Commercial Plant

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Lithium, JDA, ASX, PPA, CAM, Rio Tinto (corporation), Commercial, Phosphate, LFP, MOU, VSPC, CHR, FPC, OTC, Spodumene, LIT, LON

LIT has developed proprietary technology to produce LFP / LMFP CAM through its wholly owned subsidiary VSPC Pty Ltd ("VSPC").

Key Points: 
  • LIT has developed proprietary technology to produce LFP / LMFP CAM through its wholly owned subsidiary VSPC Pty Ltd ("VSPC").
  • LIT is seeking a partner to support the commercialization of its LFP / LMFP technology through the development, construction and operation of a demonstration plant ("Demo Plant") and an eventual commercial scale manufacturing facility ("Commercial Plant").
  • Advancement of joint development and funding discussions for a 250-500 tonne per annum ("tpa") LFP / LMFP Demo Plant based on LIT LFP / LMFP production technology.
  • The locating of the Demo Plant and Commercial Plant either in Queensland, Australia or in North America.

Syncona to Acquire Freeline Therapeutics

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Slate, ADS, Committee, Acquisition, Gaucher's disease, Court, Proxy, SVB Securities, P.C, AAV, Part, Mass meeting, Scheme, Negotiation, Patient, Note, LON

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
Q&A, Hardman & Co., Interview, LON, Real estate

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
Arbuthnot Latham, Environment, LON, Investment, State, SME, Growth, Interview, Hardman & Co., Financial adviser

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
ANY, NAV, NOT, Issue, Official List, London Stock Exchange, The, FOR, Annual general meeting, Admission, Resolution, GRW, Euronext Dublin, Mass meeting, Fundraising, FCA, LON, Circular, Security (finance), Subscription business model

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
Other Transport, Manufacturing, Transport, Telecommunications, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Games, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Entertainment, Mobile, Wireless, Other Communications, Digital Marketing, Other Manufacturing, Communications, Media, Apps, Applications, TRMB, KPMG, LON, Multimedia, Artificial intelligence, PTX, ASX, Attitude, ELM, Management, Euronext, Silex

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
Payments, Online Retail, Retail, Security, Technology, Software, Electronic Commerce, PCI, LON, DTMF, EX, Zoom, CX, PCIP, AHT, Partnership, Software as a service, Communication, Online shopping, Payment card

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
Georgetown University Law Center, Corporate Affairs, Politics, Concordance, Policy, Organization, Risk management, LON, Executive, Cardinal Health, Illinois Wesleyan University, Associate, Medicine, Marketing, Non-governmental organization, Growth, Tempus, AI, Government, Management

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.   

Key Points: 
  • 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."