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LONDON - Conversant Capital LLC, an investment firm based in Wilmington, Delaware, has notified International Workplace Group plc (IWG) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of a significant change in its shareholding. The firm crossed the 1.91% threshold of voting rights attached to IWG shares on November 25, 2024. The notification, classified as a voluntary disclosure, was made to reflect the direct acquisition of shares by Conversant Capital. As per the details provided, the investment firm now holds a total of 19,337,980 voting rights in IWG, corresponding to 1.91% of the total voting rights. No financial instruments were involved in the acquisition, which means that the percentage of voting rights through financial instruments remains at 0.00%. Conversant Capital's stake acquisition in IWG was completed through several entities within its control structure, with Conversant Opportunity (SO:FTCE11B) Master Fund LP being the primary holder of the shares. The notification did not indicate any control by natural persons or legal entities over Conversant Capital or other undertakings that directly or indirectly hold an interest in IWG. The notification was completed in London on December 2, 2024, and the information was distributed by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG). This disclosure is in accordance with the regulatory standards for major holdings notifications. Investors and market watchers typically monitor such notifications of major holdings as they may indicate strategic interests or investment moves by significant shareholders, which could have implications for the company's governance and future direction. However, the notification does not reveal any intentions behind Conversant Capital's increased stake in IWG. IWG plc, known for providing flexible workspace solutions, including office space, co-working areas, and business services, operates in a competitive market with various players. The stake acquisition by Conversant Capital is a factual development without any disclosed strategic intentions. This report is based on a press release statement and adheres to the guidelines for unbiased and factual reporting.
New Delhi, Dec 26 (PTI) The Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) is set to raise Rs 238 crore from four entities including Billionbrains Garage Ventures, Groww's parent, and Zerodha's Rainmatter Investments in a bid to stay afloat. Others who invested in MSEI are -- BSE-listed Share India Securities, and Securocorp Securities India. The exchange's board in its meeting on Tuesday approved the issuance of 1.19 billion equity shares at Rs 2 per share, comprising Rs 1 face value and Rs 1 premium to these four investors through a private placement, according to a disclosure on MSEI's websit ...Read More >
LONDON - The Rank Group (LON:RNK) Plc, a British gambling company, announced today the appointment of Mr. Christian Nothhaft as a non-executive director, effective immediately. This change comes as Mr. Chew Seong Aun retires from the board, also effective today. Mr. Nothhaft brings a broad range of experience to the Rank board, including expertise in digital transformation. Alex Thursby, Rank's chairman, expressed confidence in Nothhaft's abilities, stating that his international and strategic experience will be valuable to the company. Nothhaft has a notable background in business managemen ...Read More >
LONDON - On The Beach Group PLC (LSE:OTB) has disclosed transactions by its executives involving the purchase of the company's ordinary shares, according to a statement released on November 26, 2024. The purchases were part of the company's Share Incentive Plan (SIP), a common form of employee share ownership. The transactions, which took place on the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG) on November 20, 2024, involved General Counsel and Company Secretary Kirsteen Vickerstaff, Chief Strategy Officer Adam Hansen, and Chief People Officer Jennie Cronin. Vickerstaff acquired 63 shares, Hansen purcha ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/BATHINDA: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Friday conducted searches at 22 de-addiction centres across Punjab, including in Chandigarh, Barnala and Ludhiana, after its investigation revealed illegal sale of drugs by these centres. The agency also searched a premise in Mumbai linked to the accused.Dr Amit Bansal, who runs these 22 centres, is prime accused in the case, sources said. Bansal, against whom Punjab Police has registered multiple FIRs, is alleged to be engaged in illegal sale of drugs from his de-addiction centres.Privately-run drug de-addiction centres in Punjab are ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Travel Food Services, operating a travel quick-service restaurant and a lounge business across airports in India and Malaysia, on Friday said it has raised nearly Rs 600 crore from anchor investors, days before its IPO opening for public subscription. Among the anchor investors are ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund (MF), Axis MF, Kotak MF, Baroda BNP Paribas MF, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Fidelity and Government Pension Fund Global, according to a circular uploaded on BSE's website. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, July 04, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Fr ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Shadowfax has filed draft IPO papers with markets regulator Sebi through the confidential filing route. The company is seeking to raise up to Rs 2,000-2,500 crore comprising a mix of fresh issue of shares and offer for sale (OFS) by existing shareholders, sources said. The Flipkart and TPG backed logistics startup which was last valued at $712 million or about Rs 6,000 crore is eyeing an IPO valuation of about Rs 8,500 crore.Startups are rushing to Dalal Street after a recovery in stock markets opened up the IPO window for companies. Over the past few days, Pine Labs, Wakefit and Curef ...Read More >
LONDON - South32 (OTC:SOUHY) Limited (ASX / LSE / JSE: S32; ADR: SOUHY), the globally diversified mining and metals company, announced the appointment of Stephen Pearce and Mandla Msimang as independent Non-Executive Directors to its Board, effective from February 1, 2025. Both Pearce and Msimang will seek election by shareholders at the company's 2025 Annual General Meeting. Stephen Pearce brings over two decades of directorship experience and is currently serving on the board of BAE Systems (LON:BAES) plc. His executive roles include nearly seven years as Group Chief Financial Officer and E ...Read More >