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Feeks,... they are not looking to up against peeps already in this market place. The RNS is very clear..... ;

"To those ends, we are already in discussions with potential partners and specialist manufacturers in the sector to provide additional products and solutions that we believe will lead to an exciting future expansion of our services."

So WSG are looking to add/create this new division, working with partners who already have expertise in this field.

WIN/WIN... they're expertise our client base.... Houses of Parliament, Scottish Parliament..etc.,

Interesting move--- in to what is likely to come a hugely important developing security sector for all businesses, government agents, and even local councils etc.,

https://moneyweek.com/investments/tech-stocks/buy-cybersecurity-stocks

"19 July 2025

The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have signed a ceasefire deal in Qatar to end fighting between the warring sides.

Dubbed the Declaration of Principles, Saturday's agreement seen by the BBC, says both sides must refrain from attacks, "hate propaganda" and "any attempt to seize by force new positions on the ground".

The declaration is intended as a roadmap towards a permanent settlement.

The two sides agreed to implement the deal's terms by July 29. A final peace deal is due by 18 August and must align with last month's US-brokered deal between DR Congo and Rwanda, which denies accusations it backs M23."

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0q8xwl0x9no

Three putt,.. I'm happy to be corrected,... -- only eights months to wait and see.

Only Gibbo...

Sorry Gibbo,....that it is what I meant,... we will be booking revenues,... but it take 2/3months for 'payment' ie the revenue to start to hit our account.- so we realize any of the cash until this financial year.

HB,

As I understand there will be no income from the recent start on site operations in Gabon booked in the financial year ended June 25. The revenues will start to hit our account about 3months from start of operations.... so Aug/Sept. We'll know when they prepare Interim Accounts, for period to end of Dec 25... which we should see end of March 26, latest.

So whether it works out as $300 or $400k if you try and average it out is irrelevant. Particularly as the revenue is based on a departure tax and so will be fluctuating all of the time dependent upon actual numbers traveling. In SL,.. the highest revenue moths have historically been either side of xmas as people travel to and back from the country for xmas break.

... last reported finical year, which was in fact an 18-month period,.. contributed just £1.9M to overall Saales in that period.

WSG have secured £2.1M of new tech contract in the past 3 weeks,... all of which are anticipated to be booked in this financial year. Not a bad start to the year.

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Yesterday I attended this brilliant event in Manchester, meeting MP's, local politicians & local industry representatives. It was great to be invited & I had interesting conversations about #Martyn'sLaw being of interest in Europe. ⁦

... for some news soon, Gabon update , DRC and Tema,............. and who knows what might come left-field with all the irons that WSG have in the fire.

... how this board has been full of congratulations from the usual doom sayers today. The DRC signing and the new contracts,... they must be crying in to their boiler room de-caff soya milk fair trade chai latte's

Bolton,.... 26p..... that was before the last dilution etc.,---- and included all of the things on the table, some of which are still to materialize .... ie DRC, Tema,...amongst many others,.....

So yes , us LTH's,... are pretty fed up---- but the Gabon contract,... and several other smaller re-ocurring contracts,.. seem likely to put us back in profit with additional contracts,..or increase in volumes associated to the Lon term MSC's going straight to our bottom line. Fingers crossed.

.... clock this part of the RNS:

"“The East African Parliament contract, which our teams have been pursuing on for some time, is located in one of our target countries and offers considerable scope for our services. To have secured this prestigious contract for the country's parliament is an accolade to our global reach and reputation. This contract is just the initial part of what we expect to be an even larger final project and is expected to be completed this calendar year.”

This contract is just the initial part of what we expect to be an even larger final project and is expected to be completed this calendar year.”

2 new contracts announced, a bit left field, broadcasting/audio/ etc.,:

"The first award is a contract to provide a Parliamentary Broadcast System to an East African Parliament, involving the provision of a sophisticated broadcast and recording audio visual system for the parliamentary debating chamber. The system combines a state-of-the-art multimedia conferencing system with broadcast quality IP cameras and audio system for recording and broadcasting parliamentary debates to media outlets and social media platforms. The advanced multimedia touch screen allows attendees to select language, agenda and meeting data, internet access, voting and identification functionality.

The second contract award is for a worldwide broadcaster to provide advanced security screening systems to their UK operations.

Commenting on the new contract awards, Westminster's Chief Executive Officer, Peter Fowler, said:

"I am delighted Westminster has secured these two new contract awards, both of which we believe offer considerable expansion potential.

"The East African Parliament contract, which our teams have been pursuing on for some time, is located in one of our target countries and offers considerable scope for our services. To have secured this prestigious contract for the country's parliament is an accolade to our global reach and reputation. This contract is just the initial part of what we expect to be an even larger final project and is expected to be completed this calendar year.

"The worldwide broadcaster has operations all around the world and security of their premises and personnel is of paramount importance to them. Given Westminster's extensive portfolio of equipment and services, together with our global operations, we believe there is considerable potential for additional business with this important new customer."

https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/WSG/163680000-new-contract-awards-lop42g5yre6ibm2.html

.. all back on the same holiday flight... Bracknell to Swindon?

You were all very quiet post Gabon e-mail confirming implementation.... anyone might think you don't like any good news..?

Yawn,... do some research Vander/Misty...whichever troll you are...

... we even provided the onsite scanning entrance scanning,... excellent show case:

https://x.com/wg_plc/status/1936043133122322905/photo/2

and, further confirmation that Gabon is up and running,..

https://x.com/wg_plc/status/1937123859716604290

With much meet and greet, at the WSG stand..

https://x.com/Kishan_Devani/status/1937136288269816107/photo/1

Looks like tech contracts may be ramping up,.. whilst generally lower margin than the MSC's.... to increase sales to a level where the income stream is more consistent and plays a greater, more robust part in the overall revenue streams would be welcomed, astray will surely involve maintenance contracts and lead to further sales in the future.

"The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have initialed the text of an agreement aimed at stopping the conflict in eastern DRC, according to a joint statement from the two countries and the United States Department of State.

The development late on Wednesday in Washington, DC, came after “three days of constructive dialogue regarding political, security, and economic interests”, the statement said.

The draft agreement contains provisions on issues including disarmament, the integration of non-state armed groups and the return of refugees and internally displaced people.

It will be formally signed on June 27 by ministers from the DRC and Rwanda in the presence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/19/dr-congo-and-rwanda-sign-draft-peace-agreement

This is why the USA will make4 this happen:

"The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is endowed with an extensive and high-quality basket of natural resources, particularly copper and cobalt. The DRC home to some of the world’s richest copper deposits, with ore grades surpassing 2.5 percent—more than 4 times the global average and 11 times that of the largest operating copper mine in the United States, Morenci (see Table 1).1 Additionally, it hosts four of the five largest cobalt mines in the world (see Table 2). Given the quality of the country’s resources, it is unsurprising that the DRC attracted more exploration investment in 2024—$130.7 million—than any other African nation. It even outpaced established mining countries like Indonesia and Kazakhstan. The DRC ranked 20th globally in exploration investment, just behind Saudi Arabia ($140.2 million).2 Given that the DRC’s land mass is two-thirds the size of Western Europe, the country holds considerable potential for future greenfield development.

Given the quality of the country’s resources, it is unsurprising that the DRC attracted more exploration investment in 2024—$130.7 million—than any other African nation."

https://www.csis.org/analysis/building-critical-minerals-cooperation-between-united-states-and-democratic-republic-congo

Just for Kicks...--suggest you read the accounts for the past 3 or 4 years..

.. once the MSC's are up and running,... even small increases to pax numbers makes ahuge difference to WSG, especially when we are talking 10-15yr contracts. As an example,.... on 16th June-- ie in 10 days--- direct begin flights beginfrom UK to Sierra Leone.

"Direct air connectivity between the United Kingdom and Sierra Leone has been re-established after a 12-year hiatus, following the successful inaugural flight operated by British carrier Ascend Airways on behalf of Air Sierra Leone. The first London Gatwick–Freetown service departed on 26 April and returned the following day, coinciding with Sierra Leone’s Independence Day celebrations. The reinstated route carried UK-based Sierra Leonean diaspora and international travellers, marking a significant milestone for both nations.

Commencing 16 June, Ascend Airways will operate three weekly services on the route, supported by its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The airline—the UK subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group—will oversee flight operations, safety, and maintenance. Positioned to boost tourism and business travel, the new air link is expected to support stronger economic and cultural ties between Sierra Leone and the UK."

Even 3 x 100pax = 300 x 52 x = 15,600 passengers....... at say $25 each..$390,000----- circa £290K straight in to revenue---

https://atta.travel/resource/direct-flights-resume-between-uk-and-sierra-leone-after-12-year-gap.html

https://simpleflying.com/london-gets-longest-boeing-737-flights-with-new-airline-arrival/

..and meanwhile..our Prof is meeting with the High Commissioner of Rwanda.. and others"

"Had a lovely dinner at the

@landmarklondon

with my dear friend His Excellency

@BusingyeJohns

High Commissioner of #Rwanda to the #UK & Former Attorney General of #Rwanda & his Minister of Political Affairs

@JWizeye from the #Rwanda High Commission in #London."

https://x.com/Kishan_Devani

and Namibia:

"Wonderful to meet Her Excellency Linda Scott, Namibian High Commissioner to the UK, during a recent visit to London. Our Senior International Advisor @Kishan_Devani engaged in insightful discussions about opportunities to support Namibia’s evolving security requirements."

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Lots going on at the moment.