(Alliance News) - Sovereign Metals Ltd on Wednesday said it has raised gross proceeds before costs of AUD40 million, or USD25.2 million, via a placing. Read More
(Alliance News) - Aseana Properties Ltd on Wednesday said it has entered into a consent order in its legal action against several former directors and RSMC Investment Inc. Read More
Gemfields Group Ltd - London-based miner and marketer of coloured gemstones - Needs more time to finalise its full-year financial results for 2024. Says it will make further announcements related to the finalisation and release of the results as appropriate. According to its website, Gemfields had planned to publish its books on Thursday this week. Read More
(Alliance News) - abrdn Asian Income Fund Ltd on Wednesday reported a rise in its net asset value last year and it outlined an "enhanced dividend policy". Read More
Avation PLC - Singapore-based aircraft leasing company - Completes acquisition of an Airbus SE A320 aircraft on a long-term lease to Etihad Airlines. The deal increases Avation's fleet to 33 leased aircraft. The lease of the 2013-built aircraft will last until October 2031. Read More
(Alliance News) - US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer raised concerns about Beijing's "unfair and anticompetitive" economic policies Wednesday, in introductory talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng a week before Washington's reciprocal tariffs are to be unveiled. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced this week and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
Crimson Tide PLC - Kent, England-based software developer - Chief Executive Officer Phil Meyers steps down from his role immediately. Chief Finance Officer Peter Hurter is stepping down from his role after the company's annual general meeting in June. Founder Barrie Whipp steps in as interim executive chair. Last week Wednesday, Crimson Tide announced that shareholders had voted down a proposed merger with Cambridge, England based workflow management software provider Checkit PLC. The voting results at the General Meeting showed 51.3% of shareholders voted against the merger, compared to 48.7% in favour. Read More
(Alliance News) - LifeSafe Holdings PLC on Wednesday said it has signed an exclusive global distribution deal with Hurst Jaws of Life Inc and Vetter GmbH, both of which are subsidiaries of Idex Fire & Safety. Read More
(Alliance News) - The UK Office for Budget Responsibility halved its UK growth forecast for 2025 to 1.0%, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves set out savings of around GBP14 billion in her spring statement on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - BP PLC on Wednesday announced it has received final government ratification for its contract to invest in the redevelopment of several "giant" oil fields in Kirkuk, northern Iraq. Read More
(Alliance News) - Quadrise PLC on Wednesday said it has signed a joint development deal with Australian sustainable fuels firm Licella Holdings Ltd. Read More