U.S. futures and European stocks dropped on Friday as investors mulled a reported conflict among policy makers over a stimulus package for the single-currency region, as well as political upheaval in France. The Stoxx 600 Index fell after Bloomberg News reported the European Central Bank is facing a potential rift over how much their emergency bond-purchase program should stay weighted toward weaker countries such as Italy. The euro fluctuated following French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to name a new prime minister after asking his government to resign. Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc slumped after the British jet-engine maker said its exploring options to raise funds to strengthen its balance sheet. The dollar was slightly down, posting its first weekly drop in a month, while American cash equity and bond markets were shut for Independence Day. President Donald Trump will attend an early July 4 celebration at Mount Rushmore with thousands of guests who won't be required to wear masks, while his U.K. counterpart Boris Johnson urged Britons to act responsibly as pubs prepare to re-open and the government lifts quarantine rules on travel for 60 countries. The friction at the ECB highlights the risk to markets should promised stimulus measures fall short. Investors continue to weigh policy support and upbeat economic data against relentless new outbreaks of the virus. U.S payrolls figures Thursday fuelled optimism of a V-shaped recovery in the world's biggest economy, even as Florida reported that infections and hospitalizations jumped the most yet, and Houston had a surge in intensive-care patients. Emerging-market stocks posted the biggest weekly gain in a month. Elsewhere, crude oil dipped but remained on track for a weekly gain.
Companies: TGL JSE IAE ADME BP/ DGOC ENOG NTQ NTOG PMO RBD ZPHR RDSA UKOG TRIN
Bahamas Petroleum (BPC LN): Funding capacity increased to US$45m | Echo Energy (ECHO LN): Operational scale back in light of commodity pricing | Ithaca Energy: Isabella discovery
Companies: BPC ECHO IAE
Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC LN) (not covered): Cessation of Exclusivity Agreement | PetroTal (TAL CN) (not covered): 2Q18 results | Ithaca Energy: Acquisition in the UK North Sea
Companies: BPC PQE IAE
Royal Dutch Shell (RDSA/B LN) (not covered) & Woodside Petroleum (WPL AU) (not covered): Upsized deal | Ithaca Energy: 3Q17 production in the North Sea | JKX (JKX LN) (not covered): October production in Russia and the Ukraine | Wentworth Resources (WRL LN/NO)1,6; BUY, £0.35: 3Q17 Results | Solo Oil (SOLO LN) (not covered): US$5mm convertible loan facility
Companies: RDSA IAE JKX WRL SCIR
Ithaca Energy (IAE CN/LN)1,6: Discontinuing coverage | Sterling Resources (SLG CN)1: Discontinuing coverage | Africa Oil (AOI CN/SS); BUY, C$2.80 & Tullow Oil (TLW LN); HOLD, £2.40: Emekuya-1 Oil Discovery in Kenya
Companies: IAE SLG AOI TLW
Premier Oil (PMO LN); Speculative Buy, £1.30: Strong operating update | Serinus Energy (SEN CN)1; Speculative Buy, C$0.65: Receipt of EBRD Waiver | Valeura Energy (VLE CN)1,6; BUY, C$1.25:1Q17 dominated by closing acquisitions that are transformational to the business | Ithaca Energy (IAE LN/CN)1,6; Buy, £1.40: 1Q17 results | San Leon Energy (SLE LN) (not covered); Settlement with Avobone | Caspian Sunrise (formerly Roxi Petroleum) (CASP LN) (not covered); FY16 Results | TransGlobe Energy (TGL CN); BUY, C$5.00: 1Q17 results and increased activity upcoming | ShaMaran Petroleum (SNM CN) (not covered): 1Q17 Results | Ophir Energy (OPHR LN); Reduce, £0.80: Dry hole in Cote d’Ivoire | Total (FP FP) (not covered): Expands Exploration in Mauritania
Companies: PMO SEN VLE IAE SLE TGL SNM OPHR FP
Americas GeoPark Limited (GPRK US)1,6; BUY, US$10.50: Increasing cash flow estimates after strong 1Q17 results | Pacific Exploration and Production (PEN CN)1,6; BUY, C$66.00: Moving in the right direction, production increasing and commitments decreasing | Parex Resources (PXT CN)6,8; BUY, C$26.00: Big cash flow beat in 1Q17 and improved outlook | President Energy (PPC LN) (not covered): Ongoing disputes with service providers in Argentina | Serinus Energy (SEN CN)1 ; Speculative Buy, C$0.65: 1Q17 Results| Ithaca Energy (IAE CN/LN)1,6; Buy, £1.40: Delek Takeover Compulsory Shares Acquisition | Hurricane Energy (HUR LN) (not covered); YE16 Results & Warrant Issue | Neptune; US$3.9 bn assets acquisition | Exillon Energy (EXI LN) (not covered); April Production | Africa Oil (AOI CN/SS); Buy, C$2.80: 1Q17 results | Tower Resources (TRP LN) (not covered); Trading Suspension
Companies: GPRK PRE PXT PPC SEN IAE HUR AOI TRP
Enquest (ENQ LN): Speculative Buy, £0.65: Kraken FPSO in the field and hooked up in the North Sea | Ithaca Energy (IAE LN/CN)6: BUY, £1.40: Stella First Hydrocarbons in the North Sea | Bowleven (BLVN LN) (not covered): Denies claims made by Crown Ocean Capital
Companies: ENQ IAE BLVN
Ithaca Board recommends shareholders accept $646m deal
Companies: Ithaca Energy
GeoPark (GPRK US)1,6; BUY, US$6.50: Announces new exploration discovery and development drilling successes in Colombia | Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas (EOG CN) (not covered): Raising Equity and Listing on AIM | Ithaca Energy (IAE LN/CN): Recommended takeover offer by Delek | Aker BP (AKERBP NO) (not covered): 4Q16 results | Europa Oil & Gas (EOG LN) (not covered) & Angus Energy (ANGS LN) (not covered): £2 mm fundraising and Acquisition of Interest in PEDL143 in the UK | Tethys petroleum (TPL LN/CN) (not covered): Corporate update | Transglobe Energy (TGL CN); BUY, C$6.00: 2017: capital budget | Aminex (AEX LN) (not covered) & Solo Oil (SOLO LN) (not covered): Ntorya-2 Initial Well Results in Tanazania
Companies: GPRK IAE TPL TGL
First oil at Stella is delayed by about a month, reducing the contribution of Stella to FY17 production by the same period. While this has an impact on FY17e free cash flow, this is negligible to our valuation. More importantly, FY17 opex are estimated at only US$18/boe, below our estimates of US$20/boe. There are opportunities to reduce opex further. Harrier is expected to reach first oil in 2018, one year earlier than we expected and at a cost of US$40 mm lower than we anticipated. The overall development cost is less than US$6.0/boe. Ithaca holds numerous discoveries around Stella that would be developed with a similar cost structure to Harrier.
ExxonMobil (XOM US) (non-covered): further discoveries in Guyana | Ithaca Energy (IAE LN/CN) : BUY, Minor delay but lower cost and better visibility enhance the investment profile | Premier Oil (PMO LN); SPEC. BUY, £1.40: An exciting 1H17 drilling programme | Ophir Energy (OPHR LN); REDUCE, £0.80: Reducing our forecasts on low production and net cash
Companies: XOM IAE PMO OPHR
Sino Gas & Energy (not covered): 4Q16 Results in China | Premier Oil (PMO LN); SPEC. BUY, £1.20: 4Q16 trading update | thaca Energy (IAE LN/CN)6 ; BUY, £1.30: 4Q16 trading update | Egdon Resources (EDR LN) (not covered): Wressle Planning Decision in the UK | Tullow Oil (TLW LN); REDUCE, £2.90: The business is now reset but the re-rating of the shares has already taken place | Ophir Energy (OPHR LN); HOLD, £0.90: 4Q16 trading update | Africa Petroleum (APCL NO) (not covered): Contemplate private placemen
Companies: SEH PMO IAE EDR TLW OPHR
Ithaca Energy (IAE LN/CN)6; BUY, £1.30: First oil at Stella delayed by one month on minor electrical problems | Europa Oil & Gas (EOG LN) (not covered): Sale of interest in Wressle in the UK | Exillon Energy (EXI LN) (not covered): October Production in Russia | SDX Energy (SDX CN/LN)1 : Buy, £0.50; 3Q16 Results in Egypt | Sound oil (SOU LN) (not covered): Ne issue of Equity larger than anticipated | Weekly Crude Oil Cut
Companies: IAE EOG SOU SDX
i3 Energy Investment—According to its investor Glenwick (GWIK.L) i3 will seek an AIM admission once its license has been approved by the UK Oil & Gas Authority Walls & Futures REIT — Has raised £1m at £1 to acquire, refurbish or develop residential properties in the UK . Due to arrive on ISDX on 29 November Diversified Oil & Gas— Schedule One now out. $60m to be raised. Expected admission 6 December. Creo Medical Group —UK based medical device company focused on surgical endoscopy, a recent development in minimally invasive surgery. Admission due 7 December. Fundraising details TBA.
Companies: MFX OGN ZAM GHS IAE CTAG LSAI
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Wickes to demerge from Travis Perkins and list on the Main Market. Expected 28 April. Advance Energy to complete an RTO on AIM indirectly acquiring up to 50% of Carnarvon Petroleum Timor which holds a 100 per cent. working interest and is the contractor under the Buffalo PSC, offshore Timor-Leste. Carnarvon Petroleum Timor is a subsidiary of ASX listed company, Carnarvon Petroleum Limited. The net proceeds of the Placing of approximately £20.01m (approximately US$27.51mm) will be used to fund the Acquisition. Due 19 April. NFT Investments plc is an investment company that specialises in non-fungible tokens (NFT). Has applied for admission to the Access segment of the AQSE Growth Market. No funds being raised. Due 16 April. Thor Explorations (TSXV:THX) seeking a secondary listing on AIM. The Company is targeting Admission during Q2 2021. Segun Lawson, President & CEO, stated: “Thor Explorations has advanced significantly, in both project development and capitalisation since the acquisition of Segilola in 2016. This year, the Company is well positioned to achieve two major milestones with the commencement of gold production at Segilola in Nigeria and a maiden resource at Douta in Senegal, as well as continuing to progress our highly prospective Nigerian exploration portfolio on the Ilesha Schist belt.” MAST Energy Developments (MED) is to IPO on the Standard List on 14th April 2021 under the ticker MAST. The company has raised £5m giving a market capitalisation on listing of c. £23m. MED is currently a 100% subsidiary company of AIM quoted, Kibo Energy*. MED was established to acquire and develop a portfolio of flexible power plants in the UK and become a multi-asset operator in the rapidly growing Reserve Power market. PensionBee has confirmed its intention to float on the High Growth Segment of the Main Market of LSE. The online pension provider had approximately 130,000 Active Customers and £1.5bn of assets under administration, in each case as at 28 February 2021. The Offer will comprise new Shares raising gross proceeds of approximately £55m and existing Shares to be sold by certain existing small minority shareholders of up to £5m. None of the founders, directors or members of senior management of PensionBee are selling any existing Shares. Expected in April. Imperial X (AQSE:IMPP) to join the Main Market (standard). It is also proposed that on Admission to the Official List, the Company will change its name to Cloudbreak Discovery Plc. With effect from Admission, Imperial X will hold equity positions and royalties in a variety of projects in the natural resources sector across multiple jurisdictions, primarily in the Americas and Africa. The Company is proposing to raise up to £1.5m by way of placing of new Ordinary Shares to support further prospect acquisitions. Current Mkt cap £4.7m Expected April 2021. Proposed move to AIM from the main market (standard) by Emmerson (EML.L) to provide Emmerson with access to a market and environment which is more suited, in the Board's view, to the Company's current size and strategy ahead of pivotal period for the Company with the commencement of mine construction at the Khemisset Potash Project expected by end of 2021. Follows recent award of Mining Licence granting Emmerson exclusive right to develop and mine the potash deposit and £5.5m raise to fund ongoing project development work. NextEnergy Renewables to launch an IPO on the Main Market. NREN is a differentiated renewables investment Company that aims to capture the most attractive private renewables and energy transition infrastructure investment opportunities globally. Targeting a £300m raise. NREN is targeting total returns of 9-11 per cent. per annum (net of all fees and expenses but including the Target Dividend and capital appreciation) . The Company's target dividend yield for the first full financial year to 31 December 2022 is 5.5 pence. Due Early March 2021. Digital 9 Infrastructure launch an initial public offering on the Specialist Fund Segment of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, by way of an initial placing and offer for subscription for a target issue £400m. Digital 9 Infrastructure plc is a newly established, externally managed investment trust. The Company will invest in a range of digital infrastructure assets which deliver a reliable, functioning internet. The IPO Prospectus is expected to be published in March 2021. Fix Price announces its intention to float on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Fix Price is one of the leading variety value retailers globally and the largest in Russia, with more than 4,200 stores. Fix Price has revenues of RUB 190.1bn, RUB 142.9bn and RUB 108.7bn for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA for the same years was RUB 36.8bn, RUB 27.2bn and RUB 14.2bn, respectively. The Offer would consist of an offering of GDRs by certain existing shareholders of the Company. Great Point Entertainment Income Trust PLC announced its prospectus has been approved by the FCA. Great Point Entertainment Income Trust PLC is a newly established, externally managed closed-ended investment company. The Company will provide project finance to content makers and commissioners in the global television and film production industry via senior loans secured against pre-sold intellectual property (IP) rights. GPEIT's investment objective is to provide Shareholders with dividend income and modest capital growth through exposure to media content finance.
Companies: GOOD FIH SRT NFC RFX ARCM ACRL EQLS ORPH VRS
CAML’s Q1 2021 production rates of copper, zinc and lead were down slightly versus Q1 2020, but we believe output of all three metals remains on course to meet group guidance for 2021. The latter is in-line with production levels over recent years, which if achieved we believe would result in material earnings (and potentially dividend) growth this year given the rally in base metals prices over recent months relative to 2020 average levels. Our 2021 forecasts would put CAML on an EV/EBITDA multiple of under 5x and a compelling dividend yield of over 6%, the latter conservatively assuming a free cash flow pay-out ratio below that used to set the 2020 dividend. Given our estimates assume zinc and lead prices broadly in-line with current pricing levels and a copper price assumption that is some way below current spot, we believe the risks to our 2021 estimates lie to the upside.
Companies: Central Asia Metals Plc
The UK market showed a continued recovery in the first quarter albeit the indices are still well short of their all-time peaks, unlike many of their international peers. The FTSE 100 has risen by 1,186 points (21.4%) since the end of October and the FTSE 250 by 4,304 points (25.0%). The comparable performance since the start of the year is less spectacular- the FTSE 100 has risen by 253 points (3.9%) and the FTSE 250 has risen by 1,070 points (5.0%). The factors behind the sustained rally are familiar. The belief that the roll-out of the vaccine and some relaxation of lockdown limitations will lead to a significant economic recovery, compared to the collapse seen in the first half of 2020, due to lockdowns. Indeed, the recent economic picture is becoming more optimistic than previous expectations. According to the ONS, the economy grew a little more than initially estimated in Q4 last year. This means GDP for 2020 as a whole contracted by 9.8%, revised up marginally but still the worst contraction on record. Markets, in general, have focused upon the potential scope and extent of the recovery. The sectors and stocks that have outperformed have been seen as ‘recovery’ plays with a rotation from stocks seen as ‘lockdown’ winners into those set to benefit from the ‘unlocking of society’ and/or exposed to the consumer. We expect 2021 will continue to be a “stock-picker’s” market. The sharp increase in the household savings ratio in Q4 highlights the scope for a recovery driven by expenditure. As further lockdown limitations are lifted, evidence of this growth will help to underpin the more optimistic outlook for Q2 and beyond.
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NFT Investments plc is an investment company that specialises in non-fungible tokens (NFT). Has applied for admission to the Access segment of the AQSE Growth Market. No funds being raised. Due 16 April. Thor Explorations (TSXV:THX) seeking a secondary listing on AIM. The Company is targeting Admission during Q2 2021. Segun Lawson, President & CEO, stated: “Thor Explorations has advanced significantly, in both project development and capitalisation since the acquisition of Segilola in 2016. This year, the Company is well positioned to achieve two major milestones with the commencement of gold production at Segilola in Nigeria and a maiden resource at Douta in Senegal, as well as continuing to progress our highly prospective Nigerian exploration portfolio on the Ilesha Schist belt.” MAST Energy Developments (MED) is to IPO on the Standard List on 14th April 2021 under the ticker MAST. The company has raised £5m giving a market capitalisation on listing of c. £23m. MED is currently a 100% subsidiary company of AIM quoted, Kibo Energy*. MED was established to acquire and develop a portfolio of flexible power plants in the UK and become a multi-asset operator in the rapidly growing Reserve Power market. PensionBee has confirmed its intention to float on the High Growth Segment of the Main Market of LSE. The online pension provider had approximately 130,000 Active Customers and £1.5bn of assets under administration, in each case as at 28 February 2021. The Offer will comprise new Shares raising gross proceeds of approximately £55m and existing Shares to be sold by certain existing small minority shareholders of up to £5m. None of the founders, directors or members of senior management of PensionBee are selling any existing Shares. Expected in April. Imperial X (AQSE:IMPP) to join the Main Market (standard). It is also proposed that on Admission to the Official List, the Company will change its name to Cloudbreak Discovery Plc. With effect from Admission, Imperial X will hold equity positions and royalties in a variety of projects in the natural resources sector across multiple jurisdictions, primarily in the Americas and Africa. The Company is proposing to raise up to £1.5m by way of placing of new Ordinary Shares to support further prospect acquisitions. Current Mkt cap £4.7m Expected April 2021. Proposed move to AIM from the main market (standard) by Emmerson (EML.L) to provide Emmerson with access to a market and environment which is more suited, in the Board's view, to the Company's current size and strategy ahead of pivotal period for the Company with the commencement of mine construction at the Khemisset Potash Project expected by end of 2021. Follows recent award of Mining Licence granting Emmerson exclusive right to develop and mine the potash deposit and £5.5m raise to fund ongoing project development work. NextEnergy Renewables to launch an IPO on the Main Market. NREN is a differentiated renewables investment Company that aims to capture the most attractive private renewables and energy transition infrastructure investment opportunities globally. Targeting a £300m raise. NREN is targeting total returns of 9-11 per cent. per annum (net of all fees and expenses but including the Target Dividend and capital appreciation) . The Company's target dividend yield for the first full financial year to 31 December 2022 is 5.5 pence. Due Early March 2021. Digital 9 Infrastructure launch an initial public offering on the Specialist Fund Segment of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, by way of an initial placing and offer for subscription for a target issue £400m. Digital 9 Infrastructure plc is a newly established, externally managed investment trust. The Company will invest in a range of digital infrastructure assets which deliver a reliable, functioning internet. The IPO Prospectus is expected to be published in March 2021. Fix Price announces its intention to float on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Fix Price is one of the leading variety value retailers globally and the largest in Russia, with more than 4,200 stores. Fix Price has revenues of RUB 190.1bn, RUB 142.9bn and RUB 108.7bn for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA for the same years was RUB 36.8bn, RUB 27.2bn and RUB 14.2bn, respectively. The Offer would consist of an offering of GDRs by certain existing shareholders of the Company. Great Point Entertainment Income Trust PLC announced its prospectus has been approved by the FCA. Great Point Entertainment Income Trust PLC is a newly established, externally managed closed-ended investment company. The Company will provide project finance to content makers and commissioners in the global television and film production industry via senior loans secured against pre-sold intellectual property (IP) rights. GPEIT's investment objective is to provide Shareholders with dividend income and modest capital growth through exposure to media content finance.
Companies: RCN NCCL PRIM ORR AVCT TLY RENX CMCL ARO
Pantheon Resources indicated that the Talitha #A well is flaring gas from the Kuparuk section as the well cleans up. Key operational data: That gas is being flared is highly encouraging. This is an early indicator that the well's completion operations have been effective. It is also absolutely necessary for these wells to have a high gas content because it is the expansion of gas that will provide energy that will push the oil up the wellbore to the surface. It also critical that the gas has sufficient energy to “clear up” the well, which involves clearing it of relatively heavy drilling and completion fluid. The previously announced over pressure of the Kuparuk formation created drilling challenges because it was unexpected. However, that overpressure will, in our opinion, favour well productivity.
Companies: Pantheon Resources plc
AfriTin* (ATM LN) – By-product potential at the Uis tin mine Alba Mineral Resources (ALBA LN) – Phase 2 drilling underway at the Clogau St David's mine ITM Power (ITM LN) - First Green Hydrogen for Glasgow Project planned capacity doubled to 20MW
Companies: ATM ALBA ITM
2020 brought a new chapter in the corporate development of Shanta in our view. The company still produced 83koz at an AISC of US$841/oz as per guidance for the third year in the row and did it with a best-in-class safety record. However, they also resolved for growth through the commissioning of Singida and the delivery of a scoping study for the West Kenya Project. They added 14% to the capacity of the flagship NLGM operations (which we believe the market has missed), restored the balance sheet and removed the hedge book. Finally, a maiden dividend was declared. We prosecute the investment case whilst adjusting our forecasts to take into account company guidance and a gold price forecast of $1750/oz. We maintain our Target Price at 30p.
Companies: Shanta Gold Limited
Companies: ARG ADT UKOG PHAR UNG CYAN FA/ SNX VRE SHED
• FY21 production guidance has been set at 9.2-10.6 mboe/d (below our initial forecast of 11.5 mboe/d) as Pharos’ guidance assumes minimum investment in Egypt with no rig (US$8 mm vs our forecast of US$23 mm with one rig for six month) pending conclusion of the farm out. Pharos’ production guidance for Egypt is therefore only 4.0-4.4 mbbl/d vs our expectations of 5 mbbl/d. • The new fiscal terms in Egypt are expected to be ratified in 3Q21 and a farm in partner is expected to be announced in 2Q21 (with completion of the transaction in 2H21). These are key milestones triggering the return to drilling in Egypt and allowing production in Egypt to triple to 12 mbbl/d. We are very confident Pharos will secure a partner given the renewed interest of the industry for Egypt (Cairn being the latest entrant with the acquisition of onshore assets from Shell). • Once ratified the new terms are expected to be back dated to Nov. 2020, resulting in a material positive impact on Pharos balance sheet on ratification. The company has put in place a working capital facility with the National Bank of Egypt the size of which would immediately increase on ratification. At current oil price, we believe that Pharos would likely have enough financial resources to start a two rig drilling programme until the farm out transaction completes. • As we roll forward our DCF to YE21 and incorporate lower G&A (following salary reduction and ongoing head office headcount reduction), we are increasing our target price from £0.50 to £0.60 per share. More details on the FY20 results • The FY20 financials were as expected as production, cash and net debt had already been reported. • YE20 2P reserves and 2C resources were broadly in line with expectations with a large reserves increase in Egypt more than offsetting a minor reserves reduction in Vietnam on a redetermination of the share of the reserves located on Pharos’ licences (from 30.1% down to 29.6%). • Hedges for 39% of the 2H21 production have been put in place at US$50.8/bbl. • Overall the negative impact of lower production in Egypt and 2H21 hedges are offset by the very low capex. Deep value. Upside. Newsflow. Our Core NAV of £0.36 per share (£0.28 per share) reflects our view of what the company could fund with its own balance sheet once the new terms in Egypt are ratified. Securing a farm in partner would unlock £0.18 per share of value in Egypt, increasing recovery factor a further £0.11 per share. Including the contingent resources in Vietnam, our unrisked NAV for the company’s reserves plus contingent resources is >£0.80 per share. Any exploration success would be additive. Our ReNAV is £0.56 per share.
Companies: Pharos Energy PLC
The victory of Guillermo Lasso in the Ecuador elections derisks the SolGold investment case and materially increases the likelihood of a takeover bid in our view. Not only was Lasso the pro foreign direct investment candidate, which should get potential investors off the fence, but the clear win allows for a smooth transition. Combined with encouraging progress on the PFS re-scoping and exploration at Porvenir, we are lowering the discount to 20% from 30% on our valuation. This raises the price target to 44p or just 2.6 weeks of BHP’s spot FCF generation.
Companies: SolGold Plc
In the past few weeks, all the listed multi-national pharmaceutical companies have reported results for 2020, which has given us the opportunity to update our industry statistics and drug database. This report provides the first, snapshot publication of global and US rankings of the top 20 drug companies for 2020. Comparisons are made with historical data to show how different company strategies have evolved. In addition, summary analysis has been provided for the sales evolution of therapeutic biopharmaceutical drugs, which saw sales rise 5.6% to $245bn, representing 26% of the market, driven by antibody-derived drugs.
Companies: AVO ARIX BBGI CLIG DNL FLTA ICGT OCI PCA PIN PXC RECI STX SCE TRX VTA YEW
EQTEC provides engineering and design services and sells its EQTEC Advanced Gasification Technology to waste-to-value operators and enterprise partners. Its solutions are proven to process a wide variety of feedstock, including municipal waste, agricultural waste, biomass and plastics, with no hazardous waste or toxic emissions. EQTEC’s solutions produce a pure high-quality synthesis gas (syngas), capable of being used for the widest applications in the creation of energy, hydrogen and biofuels The company works together with multiple parties involved in projects including developers, waste owners, building contractors and funders with a view to ultimately providing its advanced gasification technology, associated engineering & design services and O&M services.
Companies: EQTEC PLC
JOG has completed the acquisition of a 12% interest in UK licence P2170, announced in Q4. This transaction includes minimal upfront payment and raises JOG’s stake in the Verbier discovery and a number of high-impact exploration prospects to 100%, consolidating its Greater Buchan Area position and simplifying the recently launched farm-out process. This process should complete by year-end and is critical to unlocking the major upside potential that exists from the GBA development. No change to our 570p risked-NAV and price target.
Companies: Jersey Oil & Gas PLC
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Companies: Bango plc (BGO:LON)SolGold Plc (SOLG:LON)
Semper Fortis Esports* recently announced its intention to IPO onto the Access Segment of the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market. Semper is a multi-operational Esports organisation focusing on gaming technology solutions, brand enhancement and high growth team infrastructures. The company plans to raise £2.5m to develop their three core areas of establishing an esports team, forming partnerships with brands for sponsorship and B2B consultancy services. The Board are highly experienced in sports and corporate deal making (Keith Harris, former Chairman of The Football League), technology and electronic gaming (Nolan Bushnell, founder of the pioneering company, Atari), esports and game tech (Kevin Soltani and Jassem Osseiran). Target Admission Date of 26 April 2021 Darktrace plc. Announcement of Intention to Publish a Registration Document and Potential IPO on the main market of the London Stock Exchange. Darktrace was founded in 2013 with a mission to fundamentally transform the ability of organisations to defend their most critical assets in the face of rising cyber threats. Darktrace is a world-leading provider of AI for the enterprise, with the first at-scale in-the-enterprise deployment of AI in cyber security Timing TBA musicMagpie is a leader in re-commerce in the UK and US in the circular economy of consumer technology (including smartphones, tablets, consoles and personal computers), books and disc media (including CDs, DVDs and video games). Expected 28 April.. Offer details TBA Wickes to demerge from Travis Perkins and list on the Main Market. Expected 28 April. Advance Energy to complete an RTO on AIM indirectly acquiring up to 50% of Carnarvon Petroleum Timor which holds a 100 per cent. working interest and is the contractor under the Buffalo PSC, offshore Timor-Leste. Carnarvon Petroleum Timor is a subsidiary of ASX listed company, Carnarvon Petroleum Limited. The net proceeds of the Placing of approximately £20.01m (approximately US$27.51mm) will be used to fund the Acquisition. Due 19 April. NFT Investments plc is an investment company that specialises in non-fungible tokens (NFT). Has applied for admission to the Access segment of the AQSE Growth Market. No funds being raised. Due 16 April. Thor Explorations (TSXV:THX) seeking a secondary listing on AIM. The Company is targeting Admission during Q2 2021. Segun Lawson, President & CEO, stated: “Thor Explorations has advanced significantly, in both project development and capitalisation since the acquisition of Segilola in 2016. This year, the Company is well positioned to achieve two major milestones with the commencement of gold production at Segilola in Nigeria and a maiden resource at Douta in Senegal, as well as continuing to progress our highly prospective Nigerian exploration portfolio on the Ilesha Schist belt.” MAST Energy Developments (MED) is to IPO on the Standard List on 14th April 2021 under the ticker MAST. The company has raised £5m giving a market capitalisation on listing of c. £23m. MED is currently a 100% subsidiary company of AIM quoted, Kibo Energy*. MED was established to acquire and develop a portfolio of flexible power plants in the UK and become a multi-asset operator in the rapidly growing Reserve Power market. PensionBee has confirmed its intention to float on the High Growth Segment of the Main Market of LSE. The online pension provider had approximately 130,000 Active Customers and £1.5bn of assets under administration, in each case as at 28 February 2021. The Offer will comprise new Shares raising gross proceeds of approximately £55m and existing Shares to be sold by certain existing small minority shareholders of up to £5m. None of the founders, directors or members of senior management of PensionBee are selling any existing Shares. Expected in April. Imperial X (AQSE:IMPP) to join the Main Market (standard). It is also proposed that on Admission to the Official List, the Company will change its name to Cloudbreak Discovery Plc. With effect from Admission, Imperial X will hold equity positions and royalties in a variety of projects in the natural resources sector across multiple jurisdictions, primarily in the Americas and Africa. The Company is proposing to raise up to £1.5m by way of placing of new Ordinary Shares to support further prospect acquisitions. Current Mkt cap £4.7m Expected April 2021. Proposed move to AIM from the main market (standard) by Emmerson (EML.L) to provide Emmerson with access to a market and environment which is more suited, in the Board's view, to the Company's current size and strategy ahead of pivotal period for the Company with the commencement of mine construction at the Khemisset Potash Project expected by end of 2021. Follows recent award of Mining Licence granting Emmerson exclusive right to develop and mine the potash deposit and £5.5m raise to fund ongoing project development work. NextEnergy Renewables to launch an IPO on the Main Market. NREN is a differentiated renewables investment Company that aims to capture the most attractive private renewables and energy transition infrastructure investment opportunities globally. Targeting a £300m raise. NREN is targeting total returns of 9-11 per cent. per annum (net of all fees and expenses but including the Target Dividend and capital appreciation) . The Company's target dividend yield for the first full financial year to 31 December 2022 is 5.5 pence. Due Early March 2021. Digital 9 Infrastructure launch an initial public offering on the Specialist Fund Segment of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, by way of an initial placing and offer for subscription for a target issue £400m. Digital 9 Infrastructure plc is a newly established, externally managed investment trust. The Company will invest in a range of digital infrastructure assets which deliver a reliable, functioning internet. The IPO Prospectus is expected to be published in March 2021. Fix Price announces its intention to float on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Fix Price is one of the leading variety value retailers globally and the largest in Russia, with more than 4,200 stores. Fix Price has revenues of RUB 190.1bn, RUB 142.9bn and RUB 108.7bn for 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA for the same years was RUB 36.8bn, RUB 27.2bn and RUB 14.2bn, respectively. The Offer would consist of an offering of GDRs by certain existing shareholders of the Company. Great Point Entertainment Income Trust PLC announced its prospectus has been approved by the FCA. Great Point Entertainment Income Trust PLC is a newly established, externally managed closed-ended investment company. The Company will provide project finance to content makers and commissioners in the global television and film production industry via senior loans secured against pre-sold intellectual property (IP) rights. GPEIT's investment objective is to provide Shareholders with dividend income and modest capital growth through exposure to media content finance.
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