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Zeus is pleased to announce that it has acted as Joint Bookrunner in the oversubscribed £2.2m placing and subscription for Borders and Southern Petroleum PLC Borders & Southern Petroleum plc (AIM:BOR) is a UK-based independent oil and gas exploration company with a major liquids rich discovery and an extensive prospect portfolio in the South Basin of the Falkland Islands. View on Zeus website: https://lnkd.in/e3uTWH22 Zeus Team: Antonio Bossi, Andrew de Andrade, Emma Ayton, Simon Johnson, Alexandra Scovarza, Nick Searle and Daniel Slater, CFA

In the 70th episode of Zeus' A Different Perspective podcast, Nick Searle sits down with Andrew Jones, Chief Executive of LondonMetric Property PLC (LMP) Property. They dive into the evolution of retail—from high streets to retail parks—exploring the impact of online shopping and the crucial role of understanding consumer behaviour. 🏬📈 Andrew also shares insights into LondonMetric’s focus on resilient sectors like logistics, convenience retail, healthcare, entertainment, and leisure. Plus, he breaks down their asset management strategy, including “triple net” leases and tenant mix optimisation. Follow and Listen here: https://lnkd.in/e4csdrkZ https://lnkd.in/ezfD6s3S https://lnkd.in/eBeEuPTj #Retail #RealEstate #Logistics #CommercialProperty #ZeusCapital #LondonMetric

The inaugural Zeus Industrials Conference, held on February 12, 2025, brought UK-listed industrial companies together showcasing their growth strategies and market positions. Our presenting companies are all adverts, in one way or another, for the benefits of UK equity markets, whether that is having been listed for over 30 years or using the market to undertake 20 acquisitions in eight years to become a European market leader in its industry. Key presentations included SigmaRoc plc (SRC), a leader in the European lime and minerals sector, and G&H (Gooch & Housego) (GHH), specializing in photonics technology. Mpac Group plc (MPAC), a global packaging automation company, and Billington Holdings Plc (BILN), a UK specialist in structural steelwork, presented their strategies for continued market expansion. Additionally, discoverIE Group plc (DSCV), known for its customized electronic components, Hercules Site Services PLC (HERC), a major labour and construction services provider, and Epwin Group Plc (EPWN), a leader in energy-efficient building products, shared insights on their financial health and strategic direction. A big thankyou to our speakers and the Zeus Team Andy Hanson – Head of Research, Zeus Capital Charlie Peppiatt – CEO, Gooch & Housego plc (GHH) Chris Jewell – CFO, Gooch & Housego plc (GHH) Adam Holland – CEO, MPAC Group plc (MPAC) Mark Smith CEO Billington Holdings plc (BILN) Brusk Korkmaz – CEO, Hercules Site Services plc (HERC) Jon Bednall – CEO, Epwin Group plc (EPWN) Chris Empson – CFO, Epwin Group plc (EPWN) Lili Huang – Head of IR, discoverIE Group plc (DSCV) Tom Jenkins – Head of IR, SigmaRoc plc (SRC) Robin Byde – Head of Industrials, Zeus Capital Sophia Kopec ACSI - Corporate & Investor Relations Manager

Zeus' Mining Team will be attending Investing in African Mining Indaba and 121 Mining Investment forum in Cape Town, from 2 to 5 February 2025. If you would like to arrange a meeting or a catch up to discuss how Zeus can help your company or project please contact Katy Mitchell, Simon Johnson, David Seers or Harry Ansell +44 (0)203 829 5000

🎙️ A Heartfelt Thankyou to Our Season 3 Guests! 🎄 To all our incredible guests who joined A Different Perspective Podcast this season – Thanks to all our guests: Matt Timmins, Robbie Burns, Ed Fidoe, Peter Curk, Guy Gittins, Jeff Chatfield, John Roberts AO, Carl Herberger, Christian Purcell, Stewart Hall, Americo L., Martin Higginson, Dr Daniel Daniel, Magnus Houston, Marc Adams, Hugh Hendry, Mark Sheppard, Brian R. Cook, Houman Ashrafzadeh, Giles English, Judith Batchelar OBE, Sid Lall, Zeke Faux, Mark Mills DL and Graeme Carling – we are so grateful for your inspiring stories and insights! 🙏✨ 📚 This season, our guests shared a wonderful line-up of book recommendations, with Good to Great by Jim Collins being the most mentioned favourite. What’s your top book recommendation? 🎁 Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear from you! 🎧 Season 4 is coming in 2025, bringing more fresh insights and unique perspectives. Make sure you follow us: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eCvbt267 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezfD6s3S ✨ Wishing you a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and cheer! 🌟 Happy Holidays from Nick Searle and Zeus 🎁

Zeus is pleased to have acted as Financial Adviser to Lease Operators Limited in connection with its competitive recommended cash offer for Trinity Exploration & Production PLC. The transaction valued Trinity Exploration & Production PLC at approximately £26.4m. Lease Operators Limited is a member of the Well Services Group, based in Trinidad and Tobago, focussed on drilling and production operations for the oil and gas industry. By completing this acquisition, Lease Operators Limited has added a portfolio of producing oil and gas assets, as well as significant reserves and resources to its business. Read more on the Zeus website: https://lnkd.in/e-XV2sJm Zeus Team: Antonio Bossi, James Bavister and James Joyce (Investment Banking).

Zeus is pleased to have acted as Financial Adviser, Nominated Adviser, and Broker to i3 Energy Plc in connection with its recommended cash and share offer by Gran Tierra Energy, Inc. The transaction valued i3 Energy plc at approximately £174.1m (US$254m). i3 Energy was an oil and gas Company with a low cost, diversified, growing production base in Canada's most prolific hydrocarbon region, the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and appraisal assets in the North Sea with significant upside. Read more on the Zeus website: https://lnkd.in/eiyhPtHb Zeus Team: Isaac Hooper, James Joyce and Darshan Patel (Investment Banking).

As a Founding Supporter, we are excited to be a part of NEDNet's first event, "What makes a great NED?" with Hill Dickinson LLP, which takes place on Tuesday, 19 November 2024. By clicking this link, you can secure your spot to hear keynote speaker Steve Norris and co-speaker Tanya Gass, as well as a panel discussion, networking opportunities, and refreshments: https://lnkd.in/ehtfen2Q   What is NEDNet? NEDNet is a membership forum focussed on Small and Mid Cap companies, who aim to enable you to be the best NED you can be and are open to all current and potential NEDs.

Zeus is pleased to have acted as Nominated Adviser and Broker to Selkirk Group Plc on its successful Initial Public Offering (IPO) and admission to AIM, raising £7.5 million and achieving a market capitalisation of £10.0 million. The transaction provides Selkirk Group Plc with the necessary funds to pursue its strategic objectives under the AIM Rules. Selkirk Group Plc is a newly quoted single-company acquisition vehicle on the AIM Market, dedicated to identifying and acquiring undervalued UK businesses. These targets may be listed, unlisted, or divisions within larger conglomerates, with the aim of unlocking value and creating shareholder returns. Read more on the Zeus website: https://lnkd.in/e8WfTu2q Zeus Team: Dan Bate, Nick Cowles, John Moran and Louisa Waddell 

We are delighted to announce that Zeus has been appointed as Nomad and Broker to Star Energy Group plc. Star Energy is an onshore energy company, focused on leveraging its oil and gas expertise and production cash flows to build a geothermal energy business in the UK and Europe. View on the Zeus website: https://lnkd.in/eiR6aF2T Zeus Team: Antonio Bossi, Alexandra Campbell-Harris, Simon Johnson and Daniel Slater, CFA