• Publication of the offer document approved by the AFM

• Offer to be discussed at Gemalto shareholders’ meeting on 18 May 2018

• Acceptance period from 28 March to 6 June 2018

PARIS & AMSTERDAM-Wednesday, March 28th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Regulatory News:

With the publication of the Offer Document today and with reference to the joint press release dated 17 December 2017, Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) and Gemalto (Euronext Amsterdam and Paris: GTO) announced today that Thales is launching its recommended all-cash offer (the "Offer") to all holders of issued and outstanding shares in the capital of Gemalto for EUR 51.00 per share, cum dividend.

Patrice Caine, Thales’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented: “The publication of the Offer Document is the first major step of the proposed acquisition of Gemalto, to create a world leader in digital security.” ... Read more »

MUNICH & ACCRA, Ghana-Tuesday, March 27th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- LINDA DOR Hospitality Group, operating rest stops, restaurants and lodges in the Eastern Region of Ghana, chose REDAVIA, a global market leader of cost-effective, reliable rental solar power for businesses and communities, to implement its first solar farm for its group of companies.

LINDA DOR is on the verge of uncovering the power of solar energy whereby the REDAVIA solar farm seamlessly complements electricity from the national grid, improving reliability and lowering cost.

The benefits for LINDA DOR are compelling - firstly, cost savings of 50% per kWh of solar, leading to monthly savings on overall electricity costs of over 10% that will positively impact its financial bottom line. Secondly, the reliability of energy provision is crucial for LINDA DOR whose services and success depend on happy, returning customers.

“As a self-made businesswoman, I believe i ... Read more »

TOKYO-Tuesday, March 27th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

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LONDON & LAGOS, Nigeria & NEW YORK-Tuesday, March 27th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Alta Semper partners with Nigeria’s leading retail pharmacy chain, HealthPlus:

This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180326006131/en/

    Founded in 1999 by Mrs. Bukky George, Health Plus Limited (“HealthPlus” or the “Company”) is made up of approximately 80 retail outlets, making it one of the largest specialty retailers in West Africa.
    The investment from Alta Semper Capital LLP (“Alta Semper”) will enable HealthPlus to continue to expand its store footprint, allow the Company to continue to invest in market-leading human talent, develop regional distribution centres in commercial hubs across Nigeria as well as selectively explore private label and e-commerce initiatives.
    Mrs. Bukky George will re ... Read more »