Gordon Stein, CFO of CleanTech Lithium, explains why CTL acquired the 23 Laguna Verde licenses. Watch the video here.
I don't know... I caught everything at the last second... Though I did jump in about 2 minutes too early... Can't win them all:)
I agree... I cant win them all, but at least I'm honest about it:) If she drops below 2p... I'll jump back in:)
I took a small loss... But I saw she was about to have a drop and opted out...
Out:)
@ 2.60p! Aaargh! I going to change computers! Just updated my Java today and it's not working properly!
Sorry... My computer is goofing up and need to re-start it! 2.27p...
Board...
Nice one mate... It's a total chance... But I think she will bounce... Sometimes it's risky not to take a risk:) The market cap is only a tiny 0.94 million!
17 October 2013 Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. ("BBVA"), in compliance with the Securities Market legislation, hereby communicates the following: RELEVANT INFORMATION BBVA reached today an agreement with CITIC Limited for the sale of 5.1% of its participation in the share capital of China CITIC Bank Limited ("CNCB") to for a total price of approximately 944 MM euros. This transaction is subject to the necessary authorizations. After the closing of this sale, the participation of BBVA in CNCB will be reduced to 9.9%. Simultaneously, BBVA and CNCB have agreed to adapt their strategic cooperation agreement to the new situation, removing the exclusivity obligations that affected the activities of BBVA in the PRC, and agreeing to discuss new areas of cooperation among both banks, as BBVA 's current intention is to remain a key long term investor in CNCB. The agreements affected will be finalized in due course. According to applicable accounting rules, this new situation implies a change in the criteria applied to the participation of BBVA in CNCB, which will become a non-significant financial participation, registered as "available for sale" triggering the following consequences: 1. An improvement in the group's core capital, amounting to approximately 2,400 MM Euros calculated under Basel III fully loaded requirements, which will increase this core capital ratio in approximately 72 basis points. 2. An extraordinary negative impact in the group's attributed net income for 2013, of approximately 2,300 MM Euros, triggered by the mark-to-market of the full participation in CNCB. This transaction allows the BBVA group an early adoption of the new capital requirements under Basel III, while maintaining its presence in the Chinese Market through its partnership with CITIC Group. Today at 9.30 (Madrid time) BBVA will present the transaction to the financial markets. Any interested party can follow the presentation via BBVA's web site on the Internet (http://shareholdersandinvestors.bbva.com). A recording of the presentation will be available on the above web site, for a period of at least one month. Madrid, October 17, 2013 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END MSCEASEXFSSDFEF
Etalon Reports 6M2013 IFRS and 3Q2013 Operating Results Etalon Group Limited ("Etalon Group" or the "Company"), one of Russia's largest and longest-established residential real estate developers, announces its consolidated interim IFRS financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2013 and its unaudited operating results for the three months ended 30 September 2013 based on management accounts. 6M 2013 Financial Highlights: -- Consolidated revenue for the first half of 2013 increased 37% year-on-year (y-o-y) to RUB 16,635 million from 12,157 million in 6M 2012; -- Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) increased 30% y-o-y to RUB 4,198 million in 6M 2013 from RUB 3,218 million in 6M 2012; -- Profit for the period grew 31% y-o-y to RUB 3,098 million, compared to RUB 2,369 million in 6M 2012; -- Etalon Group's net debt as of 30 June 2013 was a low RUB 1,076 million. 3Q 2013 and 9M 2013 Operating Highlights: -- New contract sales during 3Q 2013 were 93 thousand sqm and RUB 8.2 billion, representing y-o-y increases of 24% and 47%, respectively; -- The number of new contracts increased 26% y-o-y to 1,752 in 3Q 2013; -- Average prices increased 19% y-o-y to RUB 88 thousand per sqm in 3Q 2013, driven by an improved product mix, including the growing share of Tsar's Capital; -- Cash collections for 9M 2013 came to RUB 17.7 billion, up 21% y-o-y from RUB 14.6 billion in 9M 2012; -- Average down payment was 70% (significantly above the average of 50% envisaged by the Company's business model); -- The share of mortgage contracts was 21% for 3Q 2013, up from 13% in 3Q 2012; -- The share of Moscow Metropolitan Area (MMA) contracts in 3Q 2013 new sales reached 24%, compared to 13% in 3Q 2012; -- Etalon Group has launched sales at three new projects so far in 2013, including the Company's flagship Moscow development Etalon City, helping to significantly increase the diversity of the project mix compared to 3Q 2012. 3Q Operating Results Change, Change, 3Q 2013 3Q 2012 % 9M 2013 9M 2012 % --------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- New sales, sqm 92,755 75,102 24% 246,278 221,983 11% New sales, mn RUR 8,152 5,563 47% 20,821 16,324 28% Number of contracts 1,752 1,390 26% 4,754 3,963 20% Average price, RUR/sqm 87,887 74,073 19% 84,543 73,537 15% --------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Mortgage Contract Developments 3Q 2013 2Q 2013 1Q 2013 4Q 2012 3Q 2012 -------------------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Share of mortgages 21% 23% 1
Commenting on the 6M 2013 financial results and 3Q 2013 operating results, Etalon Group President Viacheslav Zarenkov said: "I am very pleased to announce a strong set of financial results for the first half of 2013, as well as continued robust operating performance in the third quarter. We increased transfers to customers in the first half of the year by 45% y-o-y, which drove revenue from residential real estate up 47% to RUB 12,249 million in 6M 2013. "We have maintained tight control over costs, which increased at a slower pace than revenue. General and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue decreased from 9.8% in 6M 2012 to 8.3% for 6M 2013. Selleing expenses also fell from 3.2% of revenue in 6M 2012 to 2.8% in the first half of this year. "On the operations side, we have launched sales on three new projects this year, representing a total NSA of over 850 ths sqm that we expect to drive sales for several years to come. This is in line with our construction programme, and has helped us in 3Q 2013 to increase the number of contracts by 26%, new sales in sqm by 24% and new sales in rouble terms by 47% compared to 3Q 2012. "With sales for Galant, Tsar's Capital and Etalon City all underway, we have significantly diversified our portfolio and improved our product mix, helping us to reach higher average price per sqm of RUB 87,887 in the third quarter of 2013. We have seen strong demand for these new projects, and have ramped up sales quickly - Galant accounted for 5% of sales in 3Q 2013 after being launched at the end of the second quarter. "Looking ahead, the fourth quarter traditionally provides the greatest contribution to annual new contracts sales, and we are already 28% ahead of where we were in 9M 2012 with RUB 20.8 billion of new contract sales so far this year, compared to RUB 16.3 billion for 9M 2012. Cash collections have also seen strong year-on-year growth, up 21% to RUB 17.7 billion for the period. "Our financial position remains very strong with net debt of just RUB 1,076 million. "Finally, I want to underscore our commitment to best practice in corporate governance and information disclosure. We have already taken steps to ensure that our investors have a better understanding of how Etalon Group is performing through more regular visual updates and greater disclosure on operating and financial performance, as you can see in the Company presentation today." Updated accounting policy Etalon Group has adopted new accounting policies for revenue recognition relating to real estate development participation agreements (as defined by the Russian Federation Federal Law #214-FZ). Etalon Group expects real estate development participation agreements to become the most widespread legal form for transactions on Russia's primary residential real estate market in the coming years. The Company has introduced this new accounting policy to keep pace with this important
16 October 2013 MedicX Fund Limited ("MedicX Fund", "the Fund" or "the Company") Sale of GP Surgery, Wheathampstead MedicX Fund, (LSE: MXF), the specialist primary care infrastructure investor in modern, purpose-built, primary healthcare properties in the United Kingdom, is pleased to announce that it has sold a GP surgery in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire. The total consideration received was GBP600,000, being above the property's valuation as of September 2013. The MedicX Fund's total property portfolio now comprises 122 properties throughout the United Kingdom of which 110 are complete and 12 are under construction. The annualised rent roll for all properties is now GBP28.8 million. - End - For further information please contact:
Woburn Energy Plc ("Woburn" or "the Company") Corporate update The Company's investing policy is to make investments in the oil and gas sector and the Directors are focusing on Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Investments may be made in exploration, development or producing assets. As reported previously in the interim results last month, the Company pre-qualified for participating in the current Myanmar Onshore Block licensing round and submitted a licence bid for consideration by the Myanmar Department of Energy, prior to the bid deadline of 23 August 2013. However, we regret to confirm that Woburn Energy's bid was not successful. While the Board believes that Woburn's bid fully reflected the potential of the block, there was significant competition from major international operators who bid more aggressively. While the Board is disappointed that the Company has been unsuccessful in securing a licence in Myanmar, the Board is continuing to review other opportunities to acquire an interest in suitable projects, including Central Asia and Africa. The Board has already commenced initial due diligence on a near term production project in Kazakhstan, including commissioning a competent persons report, and a further update will be provided in due course. In September the Company sought shareholders consent to send or supply documents to them via a website and in electronic form and accordingly, other than those shareholders who requested that hard copy documents be sent to them, all future communications to shareholders will be via electronic format with access to documents via the Company's website. The Company has also made a correction to the directors' report and associated note in relation to beneficial interests in the Company to the original filed statutory financial statements of the Company and which is therefore a revision to these annual financial statements. Copies of the amended filed statutory financial statements are available from the Company's website. For further information, please contact: Woburn Energy Plc Tel: +44 (0) 20 7387 2288 Kamran Ahmed www.woburnenergy.com Beaumont Cornish Limited (Nominated Adviser) Tel: +44 (0)20 7628 3396 Michael Cornish A copy of this announcement is available from
Woburn Energy Plc ("Woburn" or "the Company") Corporate update The Company's investing policy is to make investments in the oil and gas sector and the Directors are focusing on Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Investments may be made in exploration, development or producing assets. As reported previously in the interim results last month, the Company pre-qualified for participating in the current Myanmar Onshore Block licensing round and submitted a licence bid for consideration by the Myanmar Department of Energy, prior to the bid deadline of 23 August 2013. However, we regret to confirm that Woburn Energy's bid was not successful. While the Board believes that Woburn's bid fully reflected the potential of the block, there was significant competition from major international operators who bid more aggressively. While the Board is disappointed that the Company has been unsuccessful in securing a licence in Myanmar, the Board is continuing to review other opportunities to acquire an interest in suitable projects, including Central Asia and Africa. The Board has already commenced initial due diligence on a near term production project in Kazakhstan, including commissioning a competent persons report, and a further update will be provided in due course. In September the Company sought shareholders consent to send or supply documents to them via a website and in electronic form and accordingly, other than those shareholders who requested that hard copy documents be sent to them, all future communications to shareholders will be via electronic format with access to documents via the Company's website. The Company has also made a correction to the directors' report and associated note in relation to beneficial interests in the Company to the original filed statutory financial statements of the Company and which is therefore a revision to these annual financial statements. Copies of the amended filed statutory financial statements are available from the Company's website. For further information, please contact: Woburn Energy Plc Tel: +44 (0) 20 7387 2288 Kamran Ahmed www.woburnenergy.com Beaumont Cornish Limited (Nominated Adviser) Tel: +44 (0)20 7628 3396 Michael Cornish A copy of this announcement is available from
16 October 2013 Abbott Reports Third-Quarter 2013 Results - Third-Quarter Ongoing EPS of $0.55 (GAAP EPS From Continuing Operations of $0.49) - - Announces 57 Percent Increase in Quarterly Common Dividend - - Confirms Full-Year 2013 Ongoing EPS Guidance Range - - Delivers Strong Gross Margin and Operating Margin Improvements - ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Oct. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Abbott today announced financial results for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, 2013. -- Third-quarter adjusted diluted EPS was $0.55, above the previous guidance range; reported diluted EPS from continuing operations under GAAP was $0.49. Sales growth this quarter was negatively affected by a sales disruption in International Nutrition, which was offset in the quarter by strong performance across other businesses, gross and operating margin improvements, expense controls and a lower tax rate. -- Abbott is announcing today an increase in the quarterly common dividend of 57 percent to $0.22 per share, payable on Feb. 15, 2014, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Jan. 15, 2014. This will mark the 42(nd) consecutive year that Abbott has increased its dividend payout and demonstrates Abbott's continued commitment to increasing its return of cash to shareholders while investing for long-term growth. -- Abbott is confirming its full-year 2013 ongoing EPS guidance range of $1.98 to $2.04. Including specified items, Abbott's projected full-year 2013 EPS from continuing operations under GAAP would be $1.46 to $1.52. -- Excluding foreign exchange, worldwide sales increased 4.3 percent on an operational basis. Reported sales increased 2.0 percent, including an unfavorable 2.3 percent effect of foreign exchange. The sales disruption in International Nutrition is estimated to have reduced Abbott's total worldwide sales growth by nearly 2 percentage points. -- Third-quarter adjusted gross margin ratio of 55.9 percent increased 70 basis points over prior year, ahead of expectations, driven by continuing improvements in Nutrition and Diagnostics. The adjusted operating margin ratio of 19.3 percent increased 210 basis points over prior year. The gross margin and operating margin ratios under GAAP were 50.7 and 11.7 percent, respectively. -- In August, Abbott completed two acquisitions in its Medical Devices business: IDEV Technologies, which expands Abbott's endovascular portfolio, and OptiMedica, which provides an immediate entry point into the laser cataract surgery market. "We continued to have strong earnings performance, in spite of a supplier recall that impacted our International Nutrition business," said Miles D. White, chairman and chief executive officer, Abbott. "Today we also are announcing a significant increase in our quarterly dividend." Third-Quarter Business Overview Following are the sales by business segment for the third quarter and the first nine months of the year, as
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Mobile and tablet contribution increased 171% on prior year accounting for 40% of all new depositing casino players and 32% of total net revenue, up from 14% in Q3 2012.
Speaks for itself... RNS Number : 5962Q Netplay TV PLC 16 October 2013  Date: 16 October 2013 On behalf of: NetPlay TV plc ('the Group' or 'NetPlay') Embargoed until: 0700hrs Not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, in, into or from any jurisdiction where to do so would constitute a violation of the relevant laws of such jurisdiction NetPlay TV plc Trading Update NetPlayTV plc (AIM:NPT), the interactive gaming company, is pleased to announce its Q3 KPIs. · Strong Q3 performance · Mobile and tablet contribution increased 171% on prior year accounting for 40% of all new depositing casino players and 32% of total net revenue, up from 14% in Q3 2012. · 30% increase in new depositing casino players to 15,566 (Q3 2012: 11,978) and 4% increase on Q2 2013 · 29% increase in quarterly active depositing casino players to 28,890 (Q3 2012: 22,417) and 2% increase on Q2 2013 · 19% increase in total net revenue to £6.5m (Q3 2012: £5.4m) and 9% decrease on Q2 2013 Average daily net revenue was up 19% on the same period last year despite the exceptionally hot weather which led to a reduction in the total number of players during the month of July. Mobile and tablet performed very well in the quarter and continue to make a significant contribution to the Group's overall net revenue, increasing 171% on the same period in the prior year and 6% quarter on quarter. During the period the Group's brand SuperCasino.com embarked on a major sponsorship deal by undertaking the sponsorship of Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother. This initiative proved very successful and contributed to new depositing players increasing by 30% on the same period last year. The Directors are pleased with the company's continued strong performance and are confident of meeting full year market expectations. Enquiries: NetPlayTV plc www.NetPlayTVplc.com Charles Butler, Chief Executive Officer / Akshay Kumar, Group Financial Controller Via Redleaf Redleaf Polhill Rebecca Sanders-Hewett / Jenny Bahr / Rachael Brown Tel: 020 382 4730 NetPlayTV@redleafpolhill.com N+1 Singer (Nominated Adviser and Broker) Tel: 020 7496 3000 Jonny Franklin-Adams / Jennifer Wyllie Notes to Editors: About NetPlayTV plc NetPlayTV plc is admitted to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange (NPT). NetPlayTV operates a number of interactive gaming services under an Alderney gaming license, including SuperCasino.com and Jackpot247.com. These services can also be viewed 24 hours a day live on Sky Channel 862, six nights a week on ITV1, and every evening on Channel 5. The Group is focused on the delivery of a converged interactive gaming experience allowing its players to interact with its games
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RNS Number : 6340Q Renewable Energy Generation Ltd 16 October 2013  16 October 2013 Renewable Energy Generation Ltd Acquisition of consented wind project Renewable Energy Generation Limited ("REG") (AIM: WIND), the UK renewable energy group, announces that it has entered into an agreement with South Staffordshire College to acquire a consented wind project located at the Rodbaston campus, near Penkridge, Staffordshire. The project will comprise two 2MW turbines and is expected to deliver 11GWh of clean electricity per annum. Under the terms of the agreement, REG will support the College's educational programme by providing access to the turbine and will make annual lease payments to the College for the duration of the project. REG aims to start construction of the project during its current financial year. Andrew Whalley, Chief Executive Officer commented; "We are delighted to be able to partner with South Staffordshire College on this wind project which originally received planning permission in 2010. This is an excellent example of the wind industry working within a local community not only in terms of providing financial assistance but, perhaps more importantly, valuable educational support". Enquiries: Renewable Energy Generation Limited Andrew Whalley, Chief Executive Officer David Crockford, Finance Director Ian Lawrence, Communications Manager +44 (0)1483 901 790 Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance Limited (Nominated Adviser) Martyn Fraser +44 (0)117 376 2213 Cenkos (Corporate Broker) Bobbie Hilliam/Max Hartley +44 (0)20 73978900 Broker Profile Simon Courtenay +44 (0)20 7448 3244 Notes to editors Renewable Energy Generation Ltd (REG) is a UK renewable energy group. Its main business is the development, construction and operation of wind farms and generating power from refined used cooking oil. REG Windpower: based in Truro, Bath and Guildford, UK, it currently operates 14 wind projects in Cambridgeshire, Cornwall, County Durham, Yorkshire, Lancashire, Cumbria and Gwynedd, with a total capacity of 67.15MW and has a development pipeline of over 1,000MW. REG Bio-Power UK Ltd: based in Nottingham, UK: it operates electricity generation plant powered by fuel recovered from used cooking oil. Headquartered in Jersey, REG was admitted to trading on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange, in May 2005 (AIM: WIND). www.renewableenergygeneration.co.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END ACQDMMMGRVGGFZG