TRADING UPDATES: JPM Global Core liquidation; IGC shareholder's rebuke
The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News:
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Rome Resources PLC - mineral explorer with tin project in Democratic Republic of the Congo - Updates on ongoing exploration operations at optioned claims in southwest New Brunswick, Canada. "A field campaign is underway and initial assays returned from surface outcrop samples and trenching of key mineralised zones will commence imminently," Rome says. Exploration continues in the greisenised roof area of the Mount Douglas Granite, a highly area prospective for tin, tungsten and indium and close to the Mount Pleasant deposit. Outcrop sampling returns assays of up to 0.6% tin, 0.2% tungsten, 0.8% bismuth, 17 parts per million indium and 1.5% copper. Confirms several areas of historically identified mineralisation as well as new areas. Says New Brunswick "continues to be a very welcoming jurisdiction for critical minerals development." Chief Executive Officer Paul Barrett comments: "These initial results at New Brunswick are highly encouraging, pointing to extensive mineralisation for tin and tungsten, along with the potential for higher value critical metals such as indium and bismuth. I am extremely pleased with the progress to date and we look forward to the trenching operations and the subsequent assay reporting, ultimately leading to a drill campaign in 2027, subject to the exercise of the option. Canada is a world-class mining jurisdiction and will be a key cornerstone of the future critical metals value chain."
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JPMorgan Global Core Real Assets Ltd - investor in infrastructure, transportation and real estate assets - Shareholders at general meeting vote to place the company into voluntary liquidation with immediate effect. Linda Maree Johnson and Mark Russell Kelly of KPMG Advisory Ltd are appointed as liquidators.
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Irish Continental Group PLC - Dublin-based ferry operator - Pageant Investments Ltd says it opposes the adjournment of the scheme meeting scheduled for Friday. IGC on Wednesday said it is considering the move to give shareholders additional time to consider the takeover bid by Bluefin Bidco Ltd and cast their votes. While a "clear majority" of shareholders support offer the 75% threshold has not yet been reached, ICG said Wednesday. Shareholders are currently considering the EUR1.2 billion in total, or EUR8.00 per share, offer from Bluefin. Pageant comments: The independent board has not stated that shareholders requested an adjournment, nor identified any new information affecting the merits of the offer. The half-year results have already been published, and the intermediary voting deadlines were known well in advance and expressly acknowledged by the independent board. The only apparent material change is that the votes cast to date are insufficient to secure the required approval. The independent board's change of position lacks credibility. Shareholders have had the opportunity to consider the offer and have exercised their voting rights. An adjournment would give the bidder and the independent board more time to alter an outcome they oppose. This would reinforce Pageant's concerns as to whether the independent board is acting even-handedly in the interests of all shareholders - including those who voted against the transaction.
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Gana Media Group PLC - London-based mobile gaming content provider - Mexican sports media platform Estadio Deportes enters into a content and broadcasting partnership with Maximo Avance, the holder of broadcast rights for matches from Organización Nacional Estudiantil de Futbol Americano, a Mexican university American football competition. "Under the agreement, Estadio Deportes will produce content and broadcast matches involving UNAM Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, UVM Universidad del Valle de Mexico and UDLA Universidad de las Americas across its digital platforms, including YouTube, Instagram and Facebook," Gana says. The agreement initially covers 15 regular season fixtures between September and November 2026. Estadio Deportes will also broadcast postseason fixtures should teams qualify.
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Rockhopper Exploration PLC - Salisbury, England-based oil and gas miner with key interests in the North Falkland Basin - Raises USD180 million through the placing of 189.2 million shares with existing and new institutional investors at 70 pence each via an accelerated bookbuild. Says the placing attracted strong demand and was significantly oversubscribed. The placing shares being issued represent 22% of the existing share capital prior to the placing. The placing was conducted using existing share authorities. CEO Sam Moody says: "We are delighted with the strong response from investors. The support reflects the compelling opportunity presented by Sea Lion and the value uplift to project Net Present Value, as highlighted in yesterday's announcement. We are also pleased to offer qualifying shareholders the opportunity to participate in this exciting development through the open offer."
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Oxford BioDynamics PLC - Oxford, England-based biotechnology company that develops medical tests - Appoins Richard Compton, chief executive officer, to the board with immediate effect. Chair Iain Ross says: "I am delighted to welcome Richard to the Board of OBD. In the short time he has been with the company as CEO he has proven he has the qualities and experience to lead the team to commercial success. With the support of the shareholders I believe he will be able to realise the success for which we have all been striving."
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eEnergy Group PLC - London-based net zero energy services provider - Appoints Chief Financial Officer and interim CEO John Gahan as CEO with immediate effect. Says the CFO role will not be filled at this time and financial management of the group is being carried out by existing staff. Chair John Samuel comments: "I would like to thank John for taking the reins of the business at short notice in May and providing stability at a turbulent time. We are pleased to confirm his appointment to the role of Chief Executive Officer."
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AOTI Inc - Oceanside, California-based medical technology firm - Virtual public meeting is held on Wednesday. Says commenters unanimously support the AOTI-proposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Local Coverage Determination for topical oxygen therapy for Medicare beneficiaries with diabetic foot ulcers that have failed to heal with four consecutive weeks of optimized diabetic foot ulcer care. The formal public comment process concludes on September 5, with the LCD to be finalised within 365 calendar days. CEO Mike Griffiths says: "We are delighted with the positive views expressed at the open meeting yesterday as the recent CMS proposed TOT LCD continues through its statutory process. Now the open meeting has concluded, which included many advocates of our unique intermittent topical oxygen therapy approach, we look forward to working with CMS as they work to finalise the LCD."
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Gowin New Energy Group Ltd - Cayman Islands-based business with investments in LED-related products, tea trading and agarwood trading - Shareholder Chen Chih-Lung provides a 1-year, £23,000 loan at 2% per annum. The loan is extendable by mutual consent. "The purpose of the loan is to provide short term liquidity to allow the company to satisfy its payment obligations. Mr. Chen will continue to support the company's working capital requirements as and when required," company says.
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Trifast PLC – East Sussex, England-based maker of industrial fastenings and - Henry Boot PLC - Sheffield, England-based construction and property development company - Trifast Chair Serena Lang will step down as non-executive director of Henry Boot upon appointment of a successor.
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