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SpaceandPeople PLC : Pilot contract with Immochan
RNS Number : 5904Z SpaceandPeople PLC 21 September 2015 SpaceandPeople plc ("SpaceandPeople") Signing of contract to pilot Mobile Promotion Kiosks ("MPKs") in France with Immochan SpaceandPeople (AIM: SAL), the retail, promotional and brand experience specialist wins a pilot contract with Immochan in France for the right to……
RNS Number : 5904Z
SpaceandPeople PLC
21 September 2015
SpaceandPeople plc ("SpaceandPeople")
Signing of contract to pilot Mobile Promotion Kiosks ("MPKs") in France with Immochan
SpaceandPeople (AIM: SAL), the retail, promotional and brand experience specialist wins a pilot contract with Immochan in France for the right to operate MPKs in their centres until the end of 2016.
The pilot is significant as it provides SpaceandPeople entry into the previously untapped French market utilising its new MPK offer. The pilot will be in three shopping centres in France and both parties believe that with a successful pilot it will lead to an expanded working relationship in France and potentially other European countries.
The MPK is a unique product, designed and managed by SpaceandPeople, which allows local promoters and brands to physically engage with consumers in high footfall locations on a bespoke multi-media platform.
Matthew Bending, SpaceandPeople CEO said:
"We are delighted to be working with one of the largest retail owners in the French market with this exciting new product. The system brings quality control of displays, professional management of mall spaces and potentially strong revenues."
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For further information, contact:
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SpaceandPeople Plc |
0845 241 8215 |
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Matthew Bending, Gregor Dunlay |
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Cantor Fitzgerald Europe |
020 7894 7000 |
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David Foreman, Will Goode (Corporate Finance) |
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David Banks, Tessa Sillars (Corporate Broking) |
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About SpaceandPeople
The SpaceandPeople Group is the leading international media specialist representing 750+ venues with a weekly footfall of 70 million. The Group markets, sells and administers space in high footfall venues, including shopping centres, city centres and travel hubs. As the media owner of promotional spaces, we offer consumer brands the opportunity to promote their products through direct consumer engagement with experiential marketing events.
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CloseCrimson Tide PLC : Significant contract win
RNS Number : 3078Z Crimson Tide PLC 17 September 2015 Crimson Tide plc ("Crimson Tide" or "the Company") Significant contract win Crimson Tide announces that it has entered into a landmark contract for its mpro5 solution with one of the country's leading retailers. The contracted revenue is expected to……
RNS Number : 3078Z
Crimson Tide PLC
17 September 2015
Crimson Tide plc
("Crimson Tide" or "the Company")
Significant contract win
Crimson Tide announces that it has entered into a landmark contract for its mpro5 solution with one of the country's leading retailers. The contracted revenue is expected to amount to approximately £1.1m over the 36 month term. The rollout is anticipated to commence by the end of this year and invoicing will build during the deployment process which is expected to be fully completed during the first half of 2016.
The mpro5 solution has been successfully piloted over a substantial period with this client and has validated a unique use of mpro5 in management of insurance claims and retail store safety. mpro5 has been developed as a 'mobility as a service' platform, which is now used in a range of vertical markets including retail, facilities management, logistics and healthcare. In addition to the mpro5 software, the solution includes a mobile device, powerful website and integration with third party systems. mpro5 is hosted in the cloud on Microsoft Azure, giving world class reliability and security as well as a global footprint.
Barrie Whipp, Executive Chairman, commented "Our team has worked tirelessly over an extended period to achieve this landmark contract, which we expect to significantly impact revenues and profitability from early next year. We believe that the solution has further potential both with this client and with other retailers nationally and internationally. The impact of this transaction will transform the way we address further opportunities and is an endorsement of mpro5's power and versatility"
For further information, please contact:
Crimson Tide plc
Barrie Whipp 01892 542444
W.H. Ireland Limited
James Joyce / 020 7220 1666
James Bavister
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CloseNeville Registrars welcomes Red Squirrel Group Limited
Neville Registrars is delighted to welcome Red Squirrel Group Limited as the newest addtion to its list of client companies. Further information on the Company and its numerous awards can be found on the Company's website: http://www.redsquirrelbrewery.co.uk/…
Neville Registrars is delighted to welcome Red Squirrel Group Limited as the newest addtion to its list of client companies.
Further information on the Company and its numerous awards can be found on the Company's website: http://www.redsquirrelbrewery.co.uk/
CloseCroma Sec. Sol. Grp : New Contract Wins
RNS Number : 8808Y Croma Security Solutions Group PLC 14 September 2015 Croma Security Solutions Group Plc ("CSSG" or the "Group") New Contract Wins CSSG is pleased to announce that its Manned Guarding division, Croma Vigilant Security Services ("Croma Vigilant"), has recently won significant contracts with a……
RNS Number : 8808Y
Croma Security Solutions Group PLC
14 September 2015
Croma Security Solutions Group Plc
("CSSG" or the "Group")
New Contract Wins
CSSG is pleased to announce that its Manned Guarding division, Croma Vigilant Security Services ("Croma Vigilant"), has recently won significant contracts with a Healthcare Institution and a major London based property group, worth £1.5m and £1m per annum respectively. The directors are increasingly confident about the prospect for Croma Vigilant in both the short and medium term.
Sebastian Morley, Executive Chairman commented: "These contracts have been awarded to Croma in the face of sharp competition. Although our offering was not the cheapest, we won because of our luminous difference as the ex-military security professionals. This is becoming a welcome theme for our business and we will aggressively spread this message to companies who demand the highest standards for their security services."
Enquiries:
Croma Security Solutions Group Plc 07768 006 909
Sebastian Morley (Chairman)
WH Ireland Limited 0207 220 1666
(Nominated Adviser and broker)
Paul Shackleton
Mark Leonard
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CloseTracsis PLC : Strategic Investment in Citi Logik Limited
RNS Number : 2051Y Tracsis PLC 07 September 2015 Tracsis plc ("Tracsis" or the "Group") Strategic Investment in Citi Logik Limited Tracsis plc, a leading provider of software and technology led products and services for the transportation industry, is pleased to announce it has made a strategic……
RNS Number : 2051Y
Tracsis PLC
07 September 2015
Tracsis plc
("Tracsis" or the "Group")
Strategic Investment in Citi Logik Limited
Tracsis plc, a leading provider of software and technology led products and services for the transportation industry, is pleased to announce it has made a strategic investment to acquire 29.4% of Citi Logik Limited ("Citi Logik").
Established in 2011, Citi Logik has developed unique technology and expertise in mobile analytics to improve the understanding of interactions between people, transport and the built environment using large anonymised mobile phone datasets. The business has a global framework agreement with a major FTSE 100 telecommunications business to source mobile data and works with a range of public and private customers on projects ranging from transport analysis to consumer behaviour and travel patterns.
The Directors believe Citi Logik has a highly novel technology platform that will be complementary to the existing Tracsis Traffic & Data Services division. Mobile analytics offers strong cross sell and upsell opportunities to the Tracsis Group and complements existing survey methods which will expand the market into larger projects of greater size and complexity.
Under the terms agreed, Tracsis will invest up to £1.0m via a combination of equity and debt funding in return for 29.4% of the issued share capital in Citi Logik. Investment of £0.5m will be made immediately with a further £0.5m invested within the next 12 months subject to delivery of agreed business plan milestones. A Tracsis executive will join the Board of Directors of Citi Logik to help grow the business and promote mobile analytics to the Tracsis customer base.
John McArthur, Chief Executive Officer of Tracsis plc, commented:
"We are delighted to have completed this investment into Citi Logik and look forward to working with their team to help promote a unique offering to our client base. The potential of mobile analytics is significant and not only complements our existing traffic and data services division but creates an entirely new market outside of what can be achieved by discrete survey methods."
Stephen Leece, Managing Director of Citi Logik Limited, commented:
"We are very pleased to join forces with Tracsis having worked with them for some time now as a valued customer. The combination of Tracsis' existing technology and extensive customer list, combined with Citi Logik's unique mobile analytics offering makes for a great value proposition. With this investment in place we now look forward to accelerating delivery of our business plan."
For more information please contact:
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John McArthur/Max Cawthra, Tracsis plc |
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Dominic Emery/Matt Lewis, Investec Bank plc |
Tel: 020 7597 4000 |
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Rebecca Sanders Hewett, Redleaf PR |
Tel: 0207 382 4730 Tracsis@redleafpr.com |
Notes to editors:
§ The Group specialises in solving a variety of data capture, reporting and resource optimisation problems along with the provision of a range of associated professional services.
§ Tracsis' products and services are used to increase efficiency, reduce cost and improve the operational performance and decision making capabilities for clients and customers.
§ The Company offers the following services:
– Software and technology led consulting: Industry strength resource optimisation software that covers a variety of asset classes working alongside consulting and related professional services across the operational and strategic planning horizon.
– Remote Condition Monitoring: Technology and reporting for critical infrastructure assets in real time, to identify problems and aid with preventative maintenance.
– Traffic & Data Services: Collation and analytical services within traffic and pedestrian rich environments.
§ Tracsis has a blue chip client base which includes the majority of UK transport operators such as Arriva, First, Go-Ahead, Keolis, National Express, Stagecoach and Virgin. The business also works extensively with Network Rail, the Department of Transport, multiple local authorities, and a range of large engineering/infrastructure companies.
§ Tracsis has offices in the UK and Australia which service projects in Europe and Australasia.
§ The business has consistently driven growth organically and through acquisition and has made six acquisitions since 2008.
§ Tracsis listed on AIM in 2007 under ticker TRCS.
§ For more information visit http://www.tracsis.com
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CloseSpaceandPeople PLC : Signing of Contract with Network Rail
RNS Number : 7546X SpaceandPeople PLC 02 September 2015 SpaceandPeople plc ("SpaceandPeople") Signing of Contract for Concourses Exhibitions, Events and Distributions with Network Rail SpaceandPeople (AIM: SAL), the retail, promotional and brand experience specialist, wins exclusive rights to promote brands across all Network Rail stations in the……
RNS Number : 7546X
SpaceandPeople PLC
02 September 2015
SpaceandPeople plc ("SpaceandPeople")
Signing of Contract for Concourses Exhibitions, Events and Distributions with Network Rail
SpaceandPeople (AIM: SAL), the retail, promotional and brand experience specialist, wins exclusive rights to promote brands across all Network Rail stations in the UK for five years.
SpaceandPeople is delighted to announce that it has secured an exclusive agreement with Network Rail.
The specialist agency now has the exclusive rights to promote brands across all Network Rail Stations in the UK. This contract win reinforces SpaceandPeople's position as Europe's biggest company selling experiential media.
The Network Rail portfolio covers a unique blend of business, retail and leisure. Rail passengers have a longer dwell time than many other venues and are a receptive audience for a wide range of media and promotional activity and retail options. Across the portfolio the annual footfall is over one billion and it is estimated that this will increase.
SpaceandPeople will deliver a strategic approach across Network Rail's portfolio of stations, while delivering targeted and appropriate promoters and retailers to each individual location. SpaceandPeople will improve the commercialisation activity in the stations by working closely with Network Rail and understanding their strategy and priorities and deliver commercialisation solutions which are synergistic with, and complementary to, the overall environment in each station.
Matthew Bending, SpaceandPeople CEO said:
"This is a significant win for SpaceandPeople and it complements the existing successful shopping centre business that we have built over the years. The Network Rail portfolio offers an extremely large footfall across the UK, which provides us with a unique opportunity to build a bigger network of transport hubs in the UK and Europe."
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SpaceandPeople Plc |
0845 241 8215 |
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Matthew Bending, Gregor Dunlay |
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Cantor Fitzgerald Europe |
020 7894 7000 |
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David Foreman, Will Goode (Corporate Finance) |
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About SpaceandPeople
The SpaceandPeople Group is the leading international media specialist representing 750+ venues with a weekly footfall of 70 million. The Group markets, sells and administers space in high footfall venues, including shopping centres, city centres and travel hubs. As the media owner of promotional spaces, we offer consumer brands the opportunity to promote their products through direct consumer engagement with experiential marketing events.
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CloseFrenkel Topping Grp : Acquisition and Board Appointment
RNS Number : 5376X Frenkel Topping Group PLC 01 September 2015 1 September 2015 Frenkel Topping Group plc ("Frenkel Topping" or "the Company" or with its subsidiaries the "Group") Acquisition and Board Appointment Frenkel Topping (AIM: FEN), a leading provider of specialist independent financial advice on……
RNS Number : 5376X
Frenkel Topping Group PLC
01 September 2015
1 September 2015
Frenkel Topping Group plc
("Frenkel Topping" or "the Company" or with its subsidiaries the "Group")
Acquisition and Board Appointment
Frenkel Topping (AIM: FEN), a leading provider of specialist independent financial advice on the investment of personal injury damages and clinical negligence awards, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of FC Fund Managers Limited ("FCFM") from FCFM Group Limited ("FCFM Group"), (the "Acquisition"). Following the Acquisition, FCFM will be renamed Frenkel Topping Investment Management Limited and will be a wholly owned subsidiary of Frenkel Topping.
The consideration for the Acquisition is £4.425 million, to be satisfied by the issue of 10,000,000 new ordinary shares of 0.5p in the Company ("Ordinary Shares") (the "Consideration Shares") to FCFM Group at an effective price of 44.25 pence per share. FCFM Group has undertaken to the Company that it will not dispose of any of the Consideration Shares for a period of six months from the date of the Acquisition. In addition, with immediate effect, Jason Granite the majority shareholder of FCFM Group, has been appointed to the Board of Frenkel Topping. Mr. Granite will serve as Chief Investment Officer of the Company and will have additional responsibility focusing on potential investment opportunities.
Rationale for the Acquisition
The Acquisition and the appointment of Jason Granite as Chief Investment Officer provide Frenkel Topping with all of the regulatory permissions and expertise necessary to build a best in class in-house investment management business, a service which is currently outsourced. As such the Company will be able to offer all clients a full investment advisory and investment management service. This is intended to facilitate growth in the Company's profitability and assets under management, on an accelerated basis.
At the time of Acquisition, FCFM has £2.5 million of cash and a wide range of regulatory permissions from the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA"). These permissions enable FCFM to undertake a wide range of investment management activities, hold client assets, establish and manage funds and provide other investment advisory services. Prior to the Acquisition, all other assets and liabilities of FCFM were transferred to FCFM Group and the historic trade of FCFM will not be continued post acquisition. Approval for the change of control of FCFM has been obtained from the FCA. The Group's cash balance following the Acquisition is approximately £4.0m.
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Board Appointment
Mr. Granite has over 20 years' experience in law, corporate finance and investment management. Most recently Mr. Granite has served as the Chief Executive and Chief Investment Officer at FCFM, managing capital and funds for a wide range of investors, including the UK Government. Prior to this, Mr. Granite served as Head of Research at Sterne Agee UK LLP (formerly known as Yorvik Partners LLP), was a Founding Partner at Agilo, a Director of Deutsche Bank's special situations group and a member of its European Investment Committee and a key member at Mizuho International's special situations group. Earlier in his career, he worked at Close Brothers Corporate Finance and practiced as a restructuring lawyer at Cadwalader, the leading US law firm.
Admission of Consideration Shares to AIM
Application will be made for the Consideration Shares, which will rank pari passu with all existing Ordinary Shares, to be admitted to trading on AIM ("Admission"). Admission is expected to occur on 4 September 2015.
On Admission, the Company's share capital and total voting rights will comprise 73,837,067 Ordinary Shares and the Company does not hold any shares in treasury. Consequently 73,837,067 is the figure which may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculation by which they will determine if they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.
Richard Fraser, Chief Executive of Frenkel Topping, commented:
"For over 25 years Frenkel Topping has been a leading provider of specialist independent financial advice on the investment of personal injury damages and clinical negligence awards. We have built a solid business and now have in excess of £640m of assets under management. We have an excellent reputation and are trusted by our clients.
"Earlier this year we announced that we would be hiring additional consultants to fast track our organic growth. We have also created a regional focus with offices in Manchester, Bristol, Leeds, Birmingham, London and Cardiff. The acquisition of FCFM will provide a further acceleration of this growth. We have a pipeline of potential opportunities and we are focused on growing our assets under management to in excess of £1bn.
"As we grow, we also want to offer our clients a full investment advisory and investment management service; the acquisition of FCFM, and appointment of Jason Granite provides us with all of the regulatory permissions and expertise necessary to build a best in class in house investment management business, a service we currently outsource. We believe that over the coming years this will be a strong contributor to our revenue and bottom line. We are delighted to welcome Jason Granite to the Board; he has many years of investment management expertise and will be a valuable addition to the executive team as we seek to grow our assets under management through acquisitions and broaden our offer to clients."
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Julie Dean, Chief Financial Officer |
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Richard Fraser, Chief Executive Officer |
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Jason Granite (aged 40) is or has been a director or partner of the following companies or partnerships during the previous 5 years:
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Arvoco Limited |
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Atlas Genetics Limited |
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Barclay House Cottage Company Limited |
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Daniell Arms Limited |
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The terms of Mr. Granite's service contract include a salary of £100,000 per annum and he may be awarded additional bonus payments at the discretion of the Company. He will be indirectly beneficially interested in the Consideration Shares by virtue of his 52.14% shareholding in FCFM Group Limited. Pursuant to his service contract, Mr. Granite will devote such time to the Company that is necessary to fulfil his role as agreed from time to time by the Board of Frenkel Topping. He will be subject to usual restrictions, commensurate with his position, governing the extent to which he can directly compete with the Company for the duration and following the termination of his service agreement and his appointment is terminable on six months' notice by either party.
Save as set out in this announcement there are no further matters to be disclosed under Rule 17 or paragraph (g) of Schedule 2 of the AIM Rules for Companies.
About Frenkel Topping: www.frenkeltopping.co.uk
Frenkel Topping provides specialist independent financial advice focussed on asset protection for vulnerable clients. The specialist independent financial adviser has a market leading position providing advice and fund management services for personal injury trusts and clinical negligence awards and is well placed to provide services to a wider customer base.
The Company provides a range of wealth management services including bespoke investment portfolios, financial and tax planning. It is focused on increasing its assets under management by growing the number of fee earners who are qualified to provide benefits protection for a variety of needs as the Company adds to its personal injury and clinical negligence specialism.
It has a national presence with offices on Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London and Leeds and has relationships and infrastructure in place to further grow its reach and target markets.
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CloseNetcall PLC : Government Procurement Agreement
RNS Number : 4297X Netcall PLC 01 September 2015 1 September 2015 RNS Reach Netcall plc ("Netcall" or the "Company") Position awarded on new Government procurement agreement Widening Netcall's reach across UK public sector and reducing procurement cycles Netcall plc (AIM: NET), a leading customer engagement software……
RNS Number : 4297X
Netcall PLC
01 September 2015
1 September 2015
RNS Reach
Netcall plc
("Netcall" or the "Company")
Position awarded on new Government procurement agreement
Widening Netcall's reach across UK public sector and reducing procurement cycles
Netcall plc (AIM: NET), a leading customer engagement software provider, is pleased to announce that it has secured a position on the newly formed Crown Commercial Service Network Services agreement (RM1045) for Inbound Telephony Services (Lot 4) following a successful bid process.
The new agreement is a mechanism for public sector organisations, including Central Government departments, Non Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, local authorities, Police and charities, to access and purchase connectivity and telecommunication services through an approved catalogue of accredited commercial suppliers.
The agreement will significantly reduce the complexity and timescales for public sector organisations procuring products and services as each supplier on the agreement will have passed a series of rigorous pre-testing conditions and regulations.
The Network Service agreement (RM1045) will replace the current PSN Connectivity Framework (RM860) and the PSN Services Framework (RM1498) and is anticipated to save more than £50m.
Henrik Bang, CEO of Netcall commented: "We are delighted to have been successful in our bid to join the CCS agreement for Inbound Telephony Services, which creates a more flexible and streamlined procurement process for public sector buyers. A position on the agreement opens up to Netcall a wider portion of the public sector market and provides us with access to new contract opportunities as part of an elite group of suppliers.
"Our customer engagement solutions empower many public sector organisations to achieve their priority goals; improving customer service, reducing costs to serve and increasing staff productivity. We look forward to expanding the delivery of our expertise and capabilities in this market."
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Alma PR |
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About Netcall plc
Netcall is a UK company quoted on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. Netcall's software product suite provides compelling business process solutions for end-to-end customer engagement, incorporating multi-channel contact centre, workforce optimisation, business process management and enterprise content management. The Netcall software platform helps organisations meet the growing demands of their customers and prospects whilst improving internal efficiencies, thereby increasing profitability and customer satisfaction.
Netcall's customer base contains over 700 organisations in both the private and public sectors. These include two thirds of NHS Acute Health Trusts, major telecoms operators such as BT and leading organisations including Interflora, Lloyds Banking Group, Cineworld, Interserve, Prudential, British Sugar and Thames Water.
For further information, please consult the Netcall website: www.netcall.com
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CloseObtala Resources Ltd : Membership of the Social Stock Exchange
RNS Number : 4572X Obtala Resources Limited 01 September 2015 1st September 2015 Obtala Resources Limited ("Obtala" or the "Company") (AIM: OBT) Membership of the Social Stock Exchange Obtala Resources Limited (AIM:OBT), the vertically integrated agricultural processing, farming, timber and retail company, is pleased to announce that the……
RNS Number : 4572X
Obtala Resources Limited
01 September 2015
1st September 2015
Obtala Resources Limited
("Obtala" or the "Company")
(AIM: OBT)
Membership of the Social Stock Exchange
Obtala Resources Limited (AIM:OBT), the vertically integrated agricultural processing, farming, timber and retail company, is pleased to announce that the Company has been admitted as a member of the Social Stock Exchange ('SSX'), following the approval of its impact report by the SSX's independent Admissions Panel.
Social Impact Investing has evolved and grown significantly in recent years as many Investing Institutions and Funds have increased their investment levels in the sector due to a combination of the positive nature of the investment as well as proven superior economic returns when compared with other traditional investments
About the Social Stock Exchange
The Social Stock Exchange was launched in June 2013 by the UK Prime Minster at the first G8 Social Impact Investment Forum in London.
In January 2015, the SSX and ICAP Securities & Derivatives Exchange Limited announced their collaboration to launch a new market segment for Social Impact businesses, providing a central venue for impact opportunities in the UK and beyond. Member companies articulate and evidence their social and environmental credentials through the production of an independently assessed Impact Report, which is then ratified by an Admissions Panel comprised of finance and social sector experts.
Commenting on today's announcement, Kevin Milne, Executive Deputy Chairman of Obtala, said: "This is a significant event in the evolution of our Company, for our Shareholders and Customers. The Company has always striven to operate its businesses in Africa to the highest standards and with strong regards to working with and developing the communities and environment in which it operates. It is testament to all of our employees who continue to strive to maintain these standards and having the Social Stock Exchange and its Independent Admissions Panel validate this is extremely rewarding. Research shows that Companies who can evidence and focus on socially impactful practices do create longer term and more sustainable shareholder value creation than those who do not. We look forward to engaging with the many institutional investors who work with the Social Stock Exchange and have a mandate to invest in socially impactful companies such as Obtala. Typically these investors have a long term investment view in line with the businesses we are developing."
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CloseFastjet PLC : fastjet Fleet Expansion
RNS Number : 2296X Fastjet PLC 27 August 2015 fastjet Plc ("fastjet" or the "Company") 27 August 2015 fastjet Fleet Expansion – Lease Signed for 5th Aircraft fastjet (AIM:FJET), Africa's low-cost airline, has signed an operating lease with SMBC Aviation Capital Limited (SMBC) for an Airbus……
RNS Number : 2296X
Fastjet PLC
27 August 2015
fastjet Plc
("fastjet" or the "Company")
27 August 2015
fastjet Fleet Expansion – Lease Signed for 5th Aircraft
fastjet (AIM:FJET), Africa's low-cost airline, has signed an operating lease with SMBC Aviation Capital Limited (SMBC) for an Airbus A319 aircraft. This aircraft was originally announced on 10 July 2015 when the LOI was signed and will become the fifth aircraft in the fastjet fleet.
The aircraft will commence commercial services in Tanzania on 1 September, serving to expand the network in the region. This will include increasing the Dar es Salaam to Johannesburg route to a daily service.
Ed Winter, Chief Executive Officer of fastjet, commented: "Having reached our target figure for utilisation of our existing Tanzanian fleet, we are delighted to introduce an additional aircraft into Tanzania to satisfy the growing demand for our low-cost flights."
On 26 August 2015, fastjet announced it had signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of an Airbus A319 aircraft, planned for operation in Zambia. This aircraft will be the sixth aircraft in the fastjet fleet.
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About fastjet Plc
fastjet Plc is the holding company of the low cost airline fastjet which commenced flights under the fastjet brand in Tanzania in November 2012. The airline introduced Airbus A319s into its fleet. By adhering to international standards of safety, quality, security and reliability; fastjet has brought a new flying experience to the African market at unprecedented low prices. fastjet is implementing the low-cost model across Africa and its long-term strategy is to become the continent's first low-cost, pan-African airline. fastjet Plc is also the holding company of Fly540 Angola where operations are currently suspended.
The results of a customer satisfaction survey showed that 100% of customers were likely to recommend fastjet to a friend. In developing its strong brand and identity, fastjet has won and been nominated for a number of awards, including winning three Transform awards for the rebrand and launch of fastjet, the award for "Brand Strategy of the Year" at 2014's Drum Marketing Awards in London, and the Transport Innovator Award at the 8th Transport Africa Awards 2015 in Johannesburg.
fastjet Plc is quoted on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market.
For more information see www.fastjet.com
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