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Hardman & Co Q&A on Anglo Asian Mining (AAZ): Mining at a key moment in its evolution

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Friday, June 2, 2023

Anglo Asian Mining is the topic of conversation when Paul Mylchreest, Analyst at Hardman & Co joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.

Key Points: 
  • Anglo Asian Mining is the topic of conversation when Paul Mylchreest, Analyst at Hardman & Co joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.
  • Paul gives us an overview of Anglo Asian Mining, outlines the strategic transformation that Anglo Asian has embarked on, summarises “Copper 1”, the more complicated “Copper 2” and the key investment criteria relating to Anglo Asian.
  • Anglo Asian Mining plc (LON: AAZ) are a leading copper & gold producer in Azerbaijan with a range of assets from exploration to full production.
  • If you are interested in meeting the company, you can register your interest here

PCI Security Standards Council Welcomes PCI Pal® CISO, Geoff Forsyth, to Its Board of Advisors

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The Board of Advisors represents PCI SSC Participating Organizations worldwide to ensure global industry involvement in the development of PCI Security Standards and programs.

Key Points: 
  • The Board of Advisors represents PCI SSC Participating Organizations worldwide to ensure global industry involvement in the development of PCI Security Standards and programs.
  • PCI Pal’s Geoff Forsyth is one of 52 board members to join the PCI Security Standards Council in its efforts to secure payment data globally.
  • The PCI Security Standards Council is a global organization responsible for developing and maintaining the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) and other important payment security standards.
  • “I am honored to have been appointed to the PCI Security Standards Council Board of Advisors,” said Geoff Forsyth.

Hardman & Co Q&A on Surface Transforms (SCE): Production ramp up secured in a potential £2bn a year market

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Thursday, May 18, 2023

Surface Transforms is the topic of conversation when Mike Foster, Analyst at Hardman & Co joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.

Key Points: 
  • Surface Transforms is the topic of conversation when Mike Foster, Analyst at Hardman & Co joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.
  • In this interview, Mike explains where we are currently, despite several downgrades over the past year, but with prospects now underpinned by the resolution of the production output.
  • We also take a closer look at the numbers for 2023 and beyond, and examine the risks involved.
  • Surface Transforms plc (LON:SCE) is a highly innovative company, with its own patented materials technology and who are continually developing new processes for the production of carbon-ceramic materials and new products for various applications.

Hardman & Co Q&A on Volta Finance (VTA): CLO Investing – the benefits and risks in plain English

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Volta Finance is the topic of conversation when Mark Thomas, Analyst at Hardman &Co joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.

Key Points: 
  • Volta Finance is the topic of conversation when Mark Thomas, Analyst at Hardman &Co joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.
  • In this interview, Mark takes us through his recent report entitled ' An easy guide to the benefits of CLOs '.
  • He explains what a CLO is, explains the benefits in plain English, mentions the risks and how Volta takes the opportunity.
  • If you are interested in meeting the company, you can register your interest here

NFP Health Deploys PCI Pal to Streamline Contact Center Payments

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

PCI Pal ® (LON: PCIP), the global SaaS provider of secure payment solutions for business communications, implements payment solutions for NFP Health.

Key Points: 
  • PCI Pal ® (LON: PCIP), the global SaaS provider of secure payment solutions for business communications, implements payment solutions for NFP Health.
  • The leading exchange billing vendor streamlined its overall customer experience while securing consumer payments and ensuring continued compliance with data protection legislation and the PCI Data Security Standards.
  • The PCI Pal solution enables NFP Health customers to securely make payments 24/7 over the phone, removing the need for a call transfer or to consume a contact center agent’s time with taking payment information.
  • “Having a remote workforce made this an important consideration from a compliance point of view,” said Jeff Stoddard, VP of Information Technology at NFP Health.

Li-Cycle and Glencore Announce Plans for a Significant European Recycling Hub

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Li-Cycle and Glencore also anticipate forming a 50/50 joint venture that would repurpose part of the existing Glencore metallurgical complex in Portovesme, Italy to create the Portovesme Hub.

Key Points: 
  • Li-Cycle and Glencore also anticipate forming a 50/50 joint venture that would repurpose part of the existing Glencore metallurgical complex in Portovesme, Italy to create the Portovesme Hub.
  • This also marks a significant step in our collaboration with Li-Cycle, a preferred partner in the lithium-ion battery recycling space.
  • Click here to access a short video about Li-Cycle and Glencore’s joint plans regarding the Portovesme Hub.
  • Li-Cycle expects to provide further commentary on the Portovesme Hub during its 2023 first-quarter earnings conference call on May 15, 2023.

Hardman & Co Q&A on Arbuthnot Banking Group (ARBB): Core and new franchises growth in profits and loans

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Arbuthnot Banking Group (LON:ARBB) is the topic of conversation when Hardman & Co Analyst, Mark Thomas joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.

Key Points: 
  • Arbuthnot Banking Group (LON:ARBB) is the topic of conversation when Hardman & Co Analyst, Mark Thomas joins DirectorsTalk Interviews.
  • In this interview Mark gives us an overview of his report entitled ‘ 2022: profits and growth in core and new franchises ’, discusses the widening spreads, the new franchise growth, a recent placing, credit risk in a higher rate environment and other notes of caution.
  • Arbuthnot Banking Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides private and commercial banking products and services in the United Kingdom.
  • If you are interested in meeting the company, you can register your interest here

Irenic Opposes The Restaurant Group’s Remuneration Policy

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Irenic Capital Management LP (together with its affiliates, “Irenic” or “we”), a substantial shareholder of The Restaurant Group plc (LON: RTN) (“The Restaurant Group” or the “Company”), today issued the following statement in response to inquiries:

Key Points: 
  • Irenic Capital Management LP (together with its affiliates, “Irenic” or “we”), a substantial shareholder of The Restaurant Group plc (LON: RTN) (“The Restaurant Group” or the “Company”), today issued the following statement in response to inquiries:
    “Irenic intends to vote against the Remuneration Policy.
  • We believe Mr. Hornby is capable of unlocking the substantial value that exists at The Restaurant Group.
  • We have urged Mr. Hanna and the Board to design a Remuneration Policy that encourages Mr. Hornby to get to this end-state as quickly as possible.
  • Should the Remuneration Committee adopt such a policy in the future, we would support it.

Ondine Biomedical’s Nasal Photodisinfection Cuts Surgical Site Infections by 66%

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

The results indicate that patients who underwent Ondine’s nasal photodisinfection prior to surgery experienced 66% fewer surgical site infections (SSIs) than the US national average.

Key Points: 
  • The results indicate that patients who underwent Ondine’s nasal photodisinfection prior to surgery experienced 66% fewer surgical site infections (SSIs) than the US national average.
  • Of the 313 patients who underwent the treatment prior to surgery, 21% were found to have S. aureus colonization in their nose.
  • All patients in the study were treated with a single, 5-minute treatment of Ondine’s nasal photodisinfection, which eliminates infection-causing bacteria, viruses and fungi in the nose.
  • Ondine’s nasal photodisinfection is a patented technology which uses a proprietary, non-antibiotic photosensitizer to destroy pathogens.

Equifax, Experian and TransUnion Remove Medical Collections Debt Under $500 From U.S. Credit Reports

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023

ATLANTA and COSTA MESA, Calif. and CHICAGO, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX), Experian (LON:EXPN), and TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) are jointly announcing that medical collection debt with an initial reported balance of under $500 has been removed from U.S. consumer credit reports.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA and COSTA MESA, Calif. and CHICAGO, April 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Equifax ® (NYSE: EFX), Experian (LON:EXPN), and TransUnion (NYSE:TRU) are jointly announcing that medical collection debt with an initial reported balance of under $500 has been removed from U.S. consumer credit reports.
  • With this change, now nearly 70 percent of the total medical collection debt tradelines reported to the Nationwide Credit Reporting Agencies (NCRAs) are removed from consumer credit files.
  • The time period before unpaid medical collection debt appears on a consumer’s credit report was also increased from six months to one year, giving consumers more time to address their debt before it is reported on their credit file.
  • To further help U.S. consumers manage financial health during continued economic uncertainty, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion are also providing free weekly credit reports through the end of 2023 via AnnualCreditReport.com .