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LONDON BRIEFING: Novartis to spin off generic drugs arm Sandoz

(Alliance News) - Novartis on Thursday announced plans to separate its generic and biosimilar division, Sandoz, into a standalone entity by a 100% spin-off, to be listed in Zurich.

IN BRIEF: Digital 9 Premium Listing move gets FCA green light

Digital 9 Infrastructure PLC - London-based digital infrastructure investor - Says UK Financial Conduct Authority confirms company is eligible for Premium Listing Segment of Main Market. "The board believes that the company will benefit over time from the Migration with an increase of its profile as an investment company, diversification of the company's share register with access to blue chip UK and international investors, as well as from potential FTSE index inclusion," Digital 9 says. Expects premium listing admission to occur next week Tuesday.

IN BRIEF: Digital 9 eyes FTSE index inclusion with premium listing

Digital 9 Infrastructure PLC - London-based digital infrastructure investor - Seeking approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority for admission of its shares to a premium London listing, which would make it eligible for FTSE index inclusion. It says: "As the company grows, the board believes that DGI9 will benefit over time from the migration with an increase of its profile as an investment company, diversification of the company's share register with access to blue chip UK and international investors as well as from potential FTSE index inclusion."

LONDON MARKET PRE-OPEN: Phoenix in record half-year cash generation

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London are seen opening higher on Monday, though equities in China were showing signs of late weakness after poorer than expected retail sales data from the world's second-largest economy.

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Recruiters slide as PageGroup cautious

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Monday.

IN BRIEF: Digital 9 Infrastructure tops up loan with GBP75 million

Digital 9 Infrastructure PLC - London-based digital infrastructure investor - Increases revolving credit facility by GBP75 million, taking total commitment to GBP375 million. Notes it can still increase facility by additional GBP125 million.

IN BRIEF: Digital 9 Infrastructure to complete takeover of Ficolo

Digital 9 Infrastructure PLC - London-based digital infrastructure investor - Says that on July 14, it will complete the EUR135 million takeover of Finnish data centre and cloud services platform provider Ficolo Oy. On Thursday, Taaleri PLC, one of the vendors of Ficolo, confirmed regulatory approval of the takeover from Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs & Employment, Digital 9 explains.

UPDATE: Digital 9 launches placing for Arqiva acquisition

Digital 9 Infrastructure PLC - London-based digital infrastructure investor - Launches placing and subscription offer at a price to be determined via an accelerated bookbuild process, to close next Thursday. The price will be no less than 110 pence per share, a discount of 3.0% to the closing price on Friday. Does not specify the amount targeted for the fundraise.

IN BRIEF: Digital 9 Infrastructure acquires 48% stake in Arqiva

Digital 9 Infrastructure PLC - London-based digital infrastructure investor - Agrees to acquire a 48% stake in Arqiva Group Ltd, a UK-based data, network and communications service provider. The acquisition will be funded through GBP300.0 million in cash and a GBP159.3 million vendor loan note. The cash component will be funded through the company's existing cash resources, including its revolving credit facility.

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Hyve upbeat; Keller wins Saudi contract

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Monday.

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: Digital 9 Infrastructure to buy Ficolo for EUR135 million

Digital 9 Infrastructure PLC - London-based digital infrastructure investor - Agrees to acquire Finnish data centre and cloud services platform provider Ficolo Oy for EUR135 million.

TRADING UPDATES: Sureserve gets new CFO; Sareum notes GSK buys Sierra

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

IN BRIEF: Digital 9 Infrastructure buys Host Ireland for EUR60 million

Digital 9 Infrastructure PLC - London-based digital infrastructure investor - Acquires Greater Dublin-based enterprise broadband provider Leeson Telecom Ltd, also known as Host Ireland for around EUR60 million.

TRADING UPDATES: Portmeirion restores dividend; Empresaria in profit

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: