• 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.” Philippe Vallée, Gemalto’s Chief Executive Officer, added: “Thales’s and Gemalto’s teams are working ... Read more »

MUNICH & ACCRA, Ghana -Mercredi 28 Mars 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE)- LINDA DOR Hospitality Group, exploitant des aires de repos, des restaurants et des loges dans la région orientale du Ghana, a choisi REDAVIA, un chef de file mondial de l'énergie solaire locative, rentable et fiable pour les entreprises et les communautés, afin de mettre en œuvre sa première ferme solaire pour son groupe d'entreprises. LINDA DOR est sur le point de découvrir la puissance de l'énergie solaire grâce à laquelle la ferme solaire REDAVIA complète parfaitement l'électricité depuis le réseau national, améliorant ainsi la fiabilité et réduisant les coûts. Les avantages pour LINDA DOR sont convaincants - d'une part, la réalisation d'économies de coûts de 50% par kWh d'énergie solaire, ce qui permet de réaliser des économies mensuelles de plus de 10% sur les coûts d'électricité, qui auront un impact positif sur ses résultats financiers. D'autre part, la fiabilité de la fourniture d'énergie est essent ... 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 in the power of relationships, a successfu ... Read more »

LONDRES & LAGOS, Nigeria & NEW YORK -Mercredi 28 Mars 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Alta Semper signe un accord de partenariat avec HealthPlus, la plus grande chaîne de pharmacies de détail au Nigeria : Ce communiqué de presse figure des éléments multimédias. Veuillez consulter la version complète ici : https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180326006131/en/ Fondée en 1999 par Mme Bukky George, Health Plus Limited («HealthPlus» ou la «Société») est composée d'environ 80 points de vente, ce qui en fait l'un des plus grands détaillants spécialisés en Afrique de l'Ouest. L'investissement d'Alta Semper Capital LLP («Alta Semper») permettra à HealthPlus de poursuivre l'expansion de la portée de ses magasins, de continuer à investir dans des talents humains leaders sur le marché, développer des centres de distribution régionaux dans des centres commerciaux dans le Nigeria et explorer de manière sélective les initiatives de marque privée et de commerce électronique. Mme Bukky ... Read more »

TOKYO-Tuesday, March 27th 2018 [ AETOS Wire ] (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (TOKYO:4183)(President & CEO: Tsutomu Tannowa) has decided to set up a new production facility for MILASTOMER™ thermoplastic olefin elastomer at the Ohio-plant of its U.S. subsidiary Advanced Composites, Inc. (President: Keiji Shite). Overview of New Production Facility 1. Product MILASTOMER™ 2. Location Advanced Composites, Inc., Ohio plant 3. Capacity 1 production line; 6,000 tons/year 4. Schedule (tentative) Construction begins January 2019. Completion in June. Operations commence in October. The primary ingredients of MILASTOMER™ thermoplastic olefin elastomer are olefin rubber and olefin resin. With its low density, light weight and excellent moldability, Mitsui Chemicals markets the soft resin worldwide as a substitute for vinyl chloride and vulcanized rubber. The many uses for MILASTOMER™ include auto parts, building gaskets, toothbrushes, golf club grips and more. Global de ... Read more »

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 remain as CEO of HealthPlus to steward the business through its next phase of growth and development. Alta Semper Capital LLP ... Read more »