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--Company Update-- Tavistock Investments Plc Strategic acquisition of Alpha Beta Partners Ltd and Completion of disposal to Saltus Tavistock (AIM:TAVI) is pleased to announce that it has exchanged contracts for the acquisition of ABP, a well-regarded asset management business based in London and Bath with approaching £3bn of assets under management and a strategic focus on retail investors served by regulated advice businesses which is complementary to Tavistock's own business positioning.    This acquisition strengthens Tavistock's asset management scale and solutions provision in the UK retail investment market. It is a key step in the Group's refocusing into a much more significant asset manager providing investment solutions to third party advice firms and networks, as well as to retail clients directly. Brian Raven, Tavistock's Chief Executive says "Alpha Beta Partners is joining us at the ideal time. Their strategic plans and partnerships gel perfectly with ours, particularly in terms of how to improve investor services and value. We look forward to an exciting future together."   Geoff Brooks, ABP's Managing Director says "We are delighted to be joining Tavistock to embark on the next phase of our growth and development, allowing us to continue to both support our existing clients and create new opportunities. Our team has been very impressed with everyone we have met at Tavistock and our strategic vision and ambitions are aligned." RNS for more: https://lnkd.in/ddkbGXuB === Cc Tim Thompson #TAVI

--Company Update-- Tekcapital plc provides update on portfolio company Guident Corp Clifford M. Gross, Ph.D., Executive Chairman of Tekcapital plc, comments:   "We are very excited about the recent progress of Guident and the performance of its leadership. We believe the timing for Guident's potential IPO next year is quite opportune considering the transformative capital market events in the AV industry during the past sixty days. We are looking forward to Guident realising its first mover advantage in the rapidly developing AV industry and the potential contribution it can make to saving lives." RNS for more: https://lnkd.in/d_PDjm-f === Cc Tim Thompson #TEK

--Company Update-- Orosur Mining Ltd announces Colombia update on the completion of the acquisition of Minera Monte Aguila SAS & progress of exploration activities at the Company's Anzá Project: - Anzá transaction nearing completion - Drilling commences at Pepas Prospect Orosur CEO Bradley George comments:   "The commencement of drilling at Pepas is the culmination of a long commercial process that sees Orosur return to 100% ownership of the Anzá project. Previous drilling and recent sampling show Pepas has developed into an impressive target. We eagerly anticipate results in coming weeks." https://lnkd.in/eCPPbPWB === Cc Tim Thompson #OMI

Flagstaff TV: GOLDPLAT PLC CEO Klingenberg Werner discusses the Company's Q1 RNS Announcement and changes in current operations... https://lnkd.in/e2nzZkQv === Cc Tim Thompson #GDP

--Company Update- Tekcapital plc completes fundraising round, raising £1m. Key Highlights: -      £1.0m (US$1.27m) before expenses was raised by means of the Fundraise.   Funds raised will be used as follows: -      £0.4m to accelerate deployment of Guident Ltd's Remote Monitor and Control Centre (#RMCC) with existing customer base and onboard new clients at Guident; -      £0.2m for the preparation of Guident's planned IPO in 2025; and -      the remainder of the funds raised will primarily be for additional working capital. Clifford Gross Ph.D., Executive Chairman of Tekcapital plc comments:   "We are excited to have completed this fundraising round as it will further the progress of Guident Corp ahead of its planned 2025 Initial Public Offering. Additionally, we look forward to keeping shareholders updated with the anticipated progress of our other portfolio companies in due course." RNS for more: https://lnkd.in/ePqWEriY === Cc Tim Thompson #TEK

--Company Update-- Tekcapital's portfolio company Innovative Eyewear Inc. reports Q3 2024 Financial Results; For the 9-Month period revenue increased 76% YOY. During Q3 Innovative Eyewear announced several important milestones, including:   1.  Launching its flagship Lucyd Lyte collection on Target.com 2.  Signing an exclusive distribution agreement with Ecom Gulf FZCO (d/b/a Mixireal.com), which represents a significant opportunity for international expansion in the Middle East market and 3.  Unveiling and exhibiting its new line of ANSI-certified smart safety glasses, Lucyd Armor, at Vision Expo West in Las Vegas. Harrison Gross, CEO of Innovative Eyewear Inc., comments: "We have continued the trend of outperforming sales each quarter on a year-over-year basis, which we have done every quarter for the last 15 months. I am pleased by our continued growth and excited by the potential of further expansion with the upcoming launches of new product lines. Our recent onboardings into Target.com, Kits.com and Nebraska Furniture Mart indicate that major retailers are warming up to the category of smart eyewear, particularly when delivered in the optical-first form factor that our products are known for. There has been significant retail interest particularly around our new Lucyd Armor line, and the upcoming Reebok Powered by Lucyd collection. Based on recent discussions, I anticipate additional placements with leading American retailers in 2025. https://lnkd.in/eEp5YswZ === Cc Tim Thompson #TEK #smarteyewear #LUCY

--Company Update-- GOLDPLAT PLC, the AIM listed Mining Services Group, with international gold recovery operations located in South Africa and Ghana, servicing the African and South American Mining Industry, announces an operational update for Q1 ended 30 September 2024. The two recovery operations achieved a combined operating profit for the quarter of £1,838,000. Cash balances in the group remained strong at £3,100,000 at the end of Q1. Klingenberg Werner, CEO of Goldplat commented: "I am pleased with what our teams in the two business units have achieved during Q1. In Ghana, the team managed to implement several new processes and procedures in a short period to focus the business on local beneficiation and in South Africa, on streamlining the operations due to lower visibility of supply of material. This was all done whilst maintaining operational profitability. There is still significant work to be done, but all our efforts will create a more robust business providing a niche solution to the industry it operates in. The focus for the remainder of the year is to reduce inventory levels in Ghana, whilst increasing cash on hand, improve the local beneficiation solution in Ghana to ensure constant margins, progress the approval of the TSF pipeline, continue cost management efforts in South Africa and increase market share in South Africa." RNS for more: https://lnkd.in/edivtUQW === Cc Tim Thompson #GDP

--Copmany Update-- Tekcapital plc portfolio company Innovative Eyewear Inc announces Lucyd Smart Eyewear Now Sold at Nebraska Furniture Mart Harrison Gross, CEO of Innovative Eyewear Inc., comments: "NFM is a highly regarded and well-established retailer, and we are thrilled to work with an esteemed Berkshire Hathaway owned company. NFM has provided a destination shopping experience for nearly a century, and I believe their passion for groundbreaking retail experiences is an excellent match for our unique designer smart eyewear. We believe this new category represents an important step forward in eyewear, providing safer, open-ear audio for active lifestyles, and wearable utility that makes information and communications more accessible. This holiday season, go to NFM Optical to Upgrade Your Eyewear®."   Rob Roggeveen, Senior Optical Buyer at NFM said: "With the recent expansion into the Wellness sector with NFM Optical, we are able to provide cutting edge technology and new and innovative optical solutions to our customers. Lucyd's selection of smart eyewear offers another level of service that we can offer our prescription and non-prescription Optical customers. This is something special that opens up a whole new world for eyeglass wearers." RNS for more: https://lnkd.in/dm5aDVmj === Cc Tim Thompson #TEK #smarteyewear

PODCAST: Waves of Innovation: Arksen CEO Jasper Smith's Journey from Media to Marine with Karl West. Jasper Smith, founder & chairman of Arksen discusses the future of sustainable marine adventure. As leaders in extreme marine innovation, Arksen designs high-end, all-weather vessels built to withstand the toughest terrains & climates, making them ideal for modern-day explorers and eco-conscious adventurers. Jasper shares Arksen’s mission to inspire responsible exploration, pushing boundaries in marine tech, sustainable design & the next generation of ocean adventure. https://lnkd.in/emJfhWHq === Cc Tim Thompson #arksen #marineadventure

--Company Update-- Tekcapital plc announces that portfolio company Innovative Eyewear Inc has launched Lucyd Armor™ - the world's 1st ANSI-Certified smart safety eyewear for all-day wear. Harrison Gross, CEO of Innovative Eyewear Inc., comments: "Lucyd Armor™ sets a new standard in protective eyewear. We've combined cutting-edge technology with rigorous safety standards to offer professionals a smarter, more efficient way to stay protected on the job. This launch reflects our vision to lead the evolution of wearable tech in industries where safety and performance go hand in hand. It's time to Upgrade Your Eyewear® with Lucyd Armor™ - there is nothing quite like it for working men and women." RNS for more: https://lnkd.in/ejFmeH8R === Cc Tim Thompson #TEK