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Gaming Realms' Slingo portfolio to launch in US
Gaming Realms’ Slingo Original portfolio of games has won a license and will be launched in the New Jersey in the US.
Luca Benedetto elevated to Zenith Energy CFO
International oil and gas production company Zenith Energy announced the appointment of Luca Benedetto to the position of chief financial officer - a non-board position, replacing Alan Hume - on Friday.
NextEnergy agrees acquisition of six solar projects
NextEnergy Solar Fund announced on Friday that it signed six share purchase agreements for six separate projects, with three unrelated counterparties, to acquire the special purpose vehicles owning Rampisham, Aller Court, Hill, Forest Farm, Wasing and Flixborough solar plants, for an investment value of £30. 5m.
Vernalis receives $2m milestone as part of research collaboration
Shares in Vernalis tumbled on Friday despite the drug developer announcing it had received a $2m milestone under one of its existing research collaborations.
Aviva buys out Vietnam life insurance JV
Aviva has bought VietinBank's entire 50% shareholding in its life insurance joint venture VietinBank Aviva Life Insurance Limited and signed a new distribution agreement with VietinBank to sell life and health insurance products through its network of more than 1,100 branches.
Metal Tiger raises £4.39m to fund development at Botswana mine
Copper and silver miner Metal Tiger has raised £4. 39m, from a private placement and a further £460,000 through a placing and subscription of shares to fund development at its Botswana site.
HaloSource appoints new CEO and chairman
Clean water technology company HaloSource has made a raft of changes to its board and management team, including a new chief executive and chairman.
Hammerson secures £360m loan from bank syndicate
Property developer Hammerson has secured a £360m loan at an initial margin of 90 basis points from a syndicate of fourteen banks in a bid to reduce its debt.
Restaurant Group CFO resigns with immediate effect
Restaurant Group said chief financial officer, Barry Nightingale was stepping down from the board and leaving the company with immediate effect.
Electra receives £67m from RISI sale
Private equity firm Electra said it had received £67m from AXIO Group in relation to the sale of information provider RISI.