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Bolt+ and Bloomberg Media announce Global Partnership

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Using the innovative Bolt+ platform to bring Bloomberg content with new audience rewards and engagement features to 8 million smart TVs globally

LONDON , Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Bolt+, an innovative pioneer in the social TV and live-streaming landscape, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Bloomberg Media, the global business and financial news leader. This global collaboration is redefining the consumption of news and thought leadership content on a global scale.

Bolt+ is distinguished by its ability to overlay a wide variety of dynamic, user-generated, and helpful information on any live stream worldwide. This includes integration with payment gateways such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Binance Pay. This facilitates a variety of experiences for creators and broadcasters to unlock new paid experiences for their live streams and replays, or to accept tips/donations for their content. These features enable content entrepreneurs to seamlessly build deeper relationships with their audience communities.

Bolt+ is currently available on web (via boltplus.tv) and has significantly expanded its global reach to the Bolt+ TV app on 8 million TVs, which includes Hisense TVs and 180 additional smart TV brands via the VIDAA operating system. 

As part of this dynamic partnership, Bloomberg Media will launch two live channels on the Bolt+ platform globally; Bloomberg TV+ and Bloomberg Originals.

Bloomberg TV+ will provide viewers with a non-stop feed of breaking news from markets around the world, offering real-time updates and insights.

Bloomberg Originals will focus on delivering cutting-edge thought leadership content, spanning critical topics such as climate change, AI and new technological frontiers. 

As part of the partnership, Bolt+ and Bloomberg Media are introducing an interactive ecosystem of audience rewards, encouraging viewers to engage with the Bloomberg channels. Utilising BoltChain, an Ethereum smart contract compatible blockchain, viewers can now earn rewards for their engagement, participation, and completion of various milestones through Bloomberg’s channels on the Bolt+ platform. Thanks to Bloomberg’s adoption of Bolt+, this will represent a transformative approach to content consumption and viewer interaction, turning passive watching into an interactive, rewarding experience. 

“The partnership with Bolt+ marks a significant milestone in our mission to bring high-quality, reliable news to viewers worldwide,” says Sophia Yuen, Head of Video and Audio at Bloomberg. “Through the innovative features on Bolt+ and BoltChain, we’re not just sharing content. We’re directly engaging with our audience in a way that’s both meaningful and rewarding. This partnership represents a leap forward in news dissemination and audience engagement.”

In an exciting development, Bolt+ is also integrating AI and machine learning to provide enhanced viewer interaction. This includes multi-lingual audio-to-text features, and a chatbot (BoltGPT) which offers additional information about the live stream, creating a more immersive and informative viewing experience. 

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Jamal Hassim, Co-Founder and CEO of Bolt+, commented, “This partnership with Bloomberg symbolises not just the coming together of two leaders in their fields, but also a shared vision of transforming the way people consume news and engage with live streams globally. By combining Bloomberg’s highly respected content with our innovative technology and rewards system, we’re creating a new paradigm for news consumption and interaction on smart TVs across the globe. Our platform’s innovative features, like dynamic overlays and AI-driven engagement, set us apart in the live-streaming domain.” 

About Bolt+ 

Established in 2018 and headquartered in London, UK, Bolt+ stands at the forefront of dynamic social TV and live-streaming ecosystems. As the fastest-growing social entertainment ecosystem, Bolt+ is now focused on empowering users through BoltChain, allowing them to launch social streaming platforms and create economies within live streams. This includes a new system of community governance and an Ethereum-compatible protocol, ensuring Bolt and Plus tokens are at the core of the BoltOS ecosystem with innovative utility. This transformative approach not only redefines viewer engagement but also sets new standards for content commercialisation.

With a global workforce driving its innovation, Bolt+ delivers 7.2 million minutes of live streams every day. A thriving global community of content creators amplifies the platform’s variety of content by also creating gaming, music and podcast live streams, which contributes to a powerful layer of interactivity, community, and excitement on Bolt+. Through partnerships with Hisense, Bloomberg, One Football, and other major players in the entertainment and gaming space, Bolt+ delivers diverse content including news, sports, gaming and lifestyle streams from around the world, ensuring a rich and engaging experience for everyone. 

About Bloomberg Media

Bloomberg Media is the world’s leading multi-platform media company for business and finance, which draws on the editorial resources of more than 2,700 editorial professionals globally in more than 120 countries. Bloomberg Media is the consumer-facing media organization of Bloomberg L.P.

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Tetragon Financial Group Limited October 2024 Monthly Factsheet

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LONDON, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —

Tetragon has released its Monthly Factsheet for October 2024.

  • Net Asset Value: $3,091m
  • Fully Diluted NAV Per Share: $34.66
  • Share Price (TFG NA): $13.30
  • Monthly NAV per share total return: 2.7%
  • Monthly Return on Equity: 3.0%
  • Most recent quarterly dividend: $0.11
  • Dividend yield: 3.3%

Please refer to important disclosures on page three of the Monthly Factsheet.

Please click below to access the Monthly Factsheet.

October 2024 Factsheet

About Tetragon:

Tetragon is a Guernsey closed-ended investment company. Its non-voting shares are listed on Euronext in Amsterdam, a regulated market of Euronext Amsterdam N.V., and also traded on the Specialist Fund Segment of the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Our investment manager is Tetragon Financial Management LP. Find out more at www.tetragoninv.com.

Tetragon’s non-voting shares are subject to restrictions on ownership by U.S. persons and are not intended for European retail investors.

Please see: https://www.tetragoninv.com/shareholders/additional-information.

Tetragon Investor Relations:
Yuko Thomas
[email protected]

Press Inquiries:
Prosek Partners
[email protected]
U.K. +44 20 3890 9193
U.S. +1 212 279 3115

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This release does not contain or constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to purchase securities in the United States or any other jurisdiction. The securities of Tetragon have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to U.S. persons unless they are registered under applicable law or exempt from registration. Tetragon does not intend to register any portion of its securities in the United States or to conduct a public offer of securities in the United States. In addition, Tetragon has not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Investment Company Act of 1940, and investors will not be entitled to the benefits of such Act. Tetragon is registered in the public register of the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets under Section 1:107 of the Financial Markets Supervision Act as a collective investment scheme from a designated country.    

 

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EQT Exeter completes Spanish student housing portfolio sale to Azora

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  • Since the creation of the portfolio in May 2021, it has grown from two assets with 1,500 beds to 12 assets with 4,100 beds           
  • Transaction marks the first sale of EQT Exeter’s living assets in Spain, a market experiencing continued growth potential         
  • Azora reenters the Spanish purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) market, a sector it first pioneered over a decade ago  
  • Azora plans to leverage the acquisition to develop a larger Southern European portfolio aiming for approximately 10,000 beds

STOCKHOLM, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EQT Exeter, a leading global real estate investment manager, is pleased to announce that the EQT Real Estate II fund (“EQT Exeter”) has closed the sale of a portfolio comprising 12 student housing assets in nine cities across Spain to an Azora PBSA managed vehicle.

In May 2021, EQT Exeter entered a joint venture with developer Grupo Moraval to create a premier portfolio of purpose-built student accommodation assets across Spain, totaling approximately 1,500 beds. The portfolio was designed to target a primarily domestic student profile, with a high level of service and amenity offering at an affordable price point.

Since then, leveraging the expertise of its local team, EQT Exeter has expanded the portfolio to include 12 assets with approximately 4,100 beds across major cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, as well as in key secondary higher education hubs such as Seville, Málaga and Granada. It became the fourth largest student housing portfolio in Spain just two years into the joint venture. The portfolio is characterized by its high standards, with several buildings having achieved LEED1 Platinum, the first student assets in Europe to receive this certification.

Tom Livelli, Partner and Head of Living Strategies, Europe, EQT Exeter, said: “This transaction underscores the strong and growing demand for high-quality student housing in Europe, supported by robust fundamentals and resilient market dynamics. Spain remains a top investment destination, with strong economic growth and a structural undersupply of student housing. This exceptional portfolio showcases EQT’s integrated investment, development, and operational expertise, and we remain committed to expanding our presence in the European living sector.”

Carlos Molero Sánchez de la Blanca, Managing Director, EQT Exeter, said, “We are excited to have completed the sale of our first living assets in Spain, an excellent example of EQT Exeter’s ‘local with locals’ approach to investing in thematic trends. Our selective aggregation strategy, combined with a deep understanding of the specific needs of students and a focus on the operational and design aspects of each building, have allowed us to achieve significant scale and deliver a highly resilient, downside-protected portfolio with a high social impact.”

Alvaro Soto de Scals, CEO, Grupo Moraval, commented: “It has been a pleasure to have contributed to the success of our JV with EQT Exeter, having sourced and managed the build-out of this platform as planned. The portfolio is built with state-of-the-art technology and quality; with sustainability a core element for both Group Moraval and EQT Exeter.”

José Alonso, Partner, Azora, added: “After closely monitoring the market for several years, we believe now is the ideal time to reenter the PBSA sector in order to provide solutions to the current shortage of student housing in Spain and other Southern European countries. The platform established by EQT Exeter and Grupo Moraval aligns with the high standards of our PBSA vehicle and will serve as the foundation for our expansion in Southern Europe.”

The acquisition signifies Azora’s return to the student housing sector, a market it led over a decade ago by establishing the largest PBSA portfolio in continental Europe, which was sold in 2017. Azora intends to use this newly acquired platform as a foundation to expand its new PBSA vehicle, targeting approximately 10,000 beds in key Southern European locations.

EQT Exeter was advised by Linklaters and Azora was advised by CBRE Investment Bank and Garrigues.

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EQT contact
For Spanish press, Sofía García, [email protected], +34915312388
For international press, EQT Press Office, [email protected]

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Azora (Spain) contact
Nacho Miquel, [email protected]
Alberto Rodríguez, [email protected]
+34915634179

Azora (Europe) contact

Richard Sunderland / James McEwan / Ellie Smith, [email protected]
+442037271000

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ABC TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES RECOMMENDED OFFER TO ACQUIRE TI FLUID SYSTEMS

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Combined group would create an industry leader with an extensive global product portfolio and financial strength to support long-term growth objectives 

TORONTO and LONDON, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ABC Technologies (the “Company”) today announces that it has reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended all-cash offer for the acquisition by ABC Technologies Acquisitions Limited of the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of TI Fluid Systems plc (“TI Fluid Systems”).

TI Fluid Systems is a London-listed, market-leading global manufacturer of thermal and fluid system solutions for the full range of current and developing vehicle architectures. Operating across 27 countries and serving all major automotive manufacturers, TI Fluid Systems has a commitment to operational excellence and sustainability worldwide.

Together, ABC Technologies and TI Fluid Systems will enjoy an expanded global footprint and enhanced product portfolio. This will allow access to a broader and more diversified range of customers, including some of the largest and most recognizable automotive OEMs and Tier One suppliers worldwide.

“This transaction is a transformative strategic opportunity which unlocks value for all of our stakeholders and provides a platform for further growth,” said Terry Campbell, President and CEO, ABC Technologies. “A combined business will enable us to better serve our customers, and I am excited for our teammates as we continue to build a winning future. We will be persistent in seeking alignment with organizations that have proven capabilities to further ABC’s success story.”

Combining the rich heritages of ABC Technologies and TI Fluid Systems – both established leading manufacturers across different product segments – will create a business that benefits from an enhanced go-to-market proposition and greater financial strength to support the long-term growth objectives and a winning vision for the future. ABC Technologies is majority-owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc.

Under the terms of the transaction, shareholders of TI Fluid Systems will be entitled to receive 200 pence a share, valuing TI Fluid Systems at an enterprise value of approximately £1,831 million.

The Acquisition is currently expected to complete in H1 2025, subject to shareholder and other relevant legal and regulatory approvals.

Lazard acted as lead financial advisor to ABC Technologies; Citi, TD Securities and Scotiabank also acted as financial advisers.

Kirkland & Ellis International acted as legal advisor to ABC Technologies and Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison acted as legal advisor in respect of regulatory and financing matters.

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This press release must be read in conjunction with the Rule 2.7 announcement which is available on the London Stock Exchange RNS and along with other documents related to the transaction on www.projectgolfoffer.com.

About ABC Technologies

ABC Technologies is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of custom, highly engineered, technical plastics, and light-weight innovations to the North American light vehicle industry. Serving more than 25 major original equipment manufacturer customers in 8 countries, the Company is strategically placed to offer vertically integrated product and process solutions through a skilled workforce of over 11,000 team members. ABC Technologies is majority owned by certain of the affiliated funds of Apollo Global Management, Inc. and its subsidiaries, with funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. owning a minority equity interest in ABC Technologies. Additional information about the Company can be found at www.abctechnologies.com.

Additional Information

This announcement is not intended to, and does not, constitute or form part of any offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of, any securities whether pursuant to this announcement or otherwise. Any offer (if made) will be made solely by certain offer documentation which will contain the full terms and conditions of any offer (if made), including details of how it may be accepted.

 

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