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Michael Trevino, CTO of NantHealth, a NantWorks company, commented: "At NantWorks we believe continuous patient monitoring in the hospital will one day be standard practice and this will be enabled by foundational technology like SensiumVitals, delivered by Toumaz US. Continuously streamed patient data automatically flowing into hospital information systems will drive the right care at the right time and in the right place."

Anthony Sethill, CEO of Toumaz, commented: "This pilot is a major milestone for the Group as we start to commercialise our low cost, ultra-low power wireless technologies for use in the medical markets. "This disruptive wireless monitoring technology is the world's first FDA cleared and fully disposable vital signs monitoring solution for general use in hospitals. SensiumVitals represents a breakthrough in how patient care is delivered, setting a new, cost effective standard for hospitals and also benefitting patients' recovery. "Early feedback from patients and hospital staff has been very positive with the device detecting deterioration in patients' conditions instantaneously, enabling intervention much sooner than normal."

Toumaz Limited Major hospital pilot deployment of Toumaz's wireless plaster to monitor vital signs underway Toumaz Limited (AIM: TMZ, 'Toumaz', or the 'Group'), a pioneer in low cost, ultra-low power wireless technology, has started to pilot its digital vital signs plaster, SensiumVitals, in a major US hospital. The SensiumVitals monitor is a disposable, ultra-thin plaster which continuously monitors the patient's heart rate, respiratory rate and temperature whilst in hospital. This significantly increases patient surveillance compared to current practice, which involves manual measurement of vital signs every six to eight hours. The device, which also has an alert capability, enables patients to be fully mobile whilst being monitored, so helping to promote patient morale and recovery. SensiumVitals is targeted at the general wards of hospitals which account for the vast majority of hospital beds, unlike traditional, bulky, wired monitoring products which are usually only found in hospital intensive care units. SensiumVitals also provides hospitals with significant cost-savings as continuous monitoring can reduce the number of patients who have to be admitted or readmitted to costly intensive care, as any deterioration in condition can be alerted and dealt with immediately. In the US alone, wireless vital signs monitoring devices are forecast to reduce healthcare costs by around $200 billion over the next 25 years. (Center for Technology and Aging Report, May 2010). The pilot is being carried out at St. John's Health Centre in Santa Monica, California, by Toumaz US, the Group's US joint venture with Dr Patrick Soon-Shiong's company, NantWorks.

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Looks like its currency issues causing the drop - how will the market see it?

Jyoti Deshpande Group Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director's statement: "I am pleased to report that Eros has seen a 4.4% increase in constant currency revenues. The 6.2% decrease in reported underlying EBITDA against a 3.7% increase on a constant currency basis reflects the 21.0% devaluation of the Indian Rupee when comparing the two periods. We have a number of major releases in the period to 31 March 2013 comprising Khiladi 786, Son of Sardaar and Kochadaiyaan, and we have already released English Vinglish and Maattrraan. "The fundamentals of the Indian film industry continue to be strong with further growth in multiplex digital screens and corresponding ticket prices driving box office revenues and creating space for showcasing more content. Regulatory ruling of compulsory cable digitisation by December 2014 is driving the demand for premium content such as films for broadcast on television. While digital monetisation is stronger in established platforms internationally, we see rising demand and connectivity within India as well, especially with 3G and 4G launches in the horizon, and are proud to pioneer the Eros Now initiative to offer official content online in HD quality to our worldwide customers. Along with our new releases we continue to seek opportunities to monetise our content library through traditional and new media distribution channels not only within India but in countries around the world by dubbing them in various foreign languages. "With respect to the Company's public filing dated May 2, 2012 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with its proposed listing on the NYSE, the Board continues to believe that the listing will give the Company a strategic advantage while giving access to additional equity capital and liquidity as well as trading with a more comparable peer group with broader analyst coverage. To this end, I am pleased to report that post the upcoming US elections and holiday season, the Company intends to re-launch the US listing process beginning with the updating of the public filing with the SEC and hopes to take the transaction to its logical conclusion thereafter."

Kishore Lulla, Executive Chairman of Eros International, commented: "I remain very positive about the outlook of the business and the vast opportunities unfolding within the Indian entertainment landscape at a global level. Our business has historically had a second half skew due to major high profile releases being released around the Indian festival and holiday season and the same is true for this year. "As we continue to capitalise on our market leading position, we will also focus on our strong fundamentals such as continuing to develop our content slate and generating strong cash flows through monetisation across our multiple distribution channels worldwide as well as accessing equity capital through the NYSE listing as intended."

OUTLOOK Very positive underpinned by scheduled Q3/Q4 theatrical releases and the impact of digitisation in India which significantly plays to Eros' strengths

OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS · Since our syndication strategy greatly relies on bundling library content with current and high profile films, the timing of catalogue revenues have a typical second half financial year skew · Major film releases in the period included; Housefull 2, Cocktail, Teri Meri Kahaani and Vicky Donor. eight Hindi films out of the 42 films released in the period with Housefull 2 grossing over $27.4 million (Rs 150 crore) worldwide · Major television syndication deal announced with Viacom 18 including a mixture of library, current and forthcoming titles. Further television licensing deals were secured with Zee TV and Star TV during the period · Pre-sales continues to be an integral part of our strategy where with we not only conclude music and television licensing deals prior to the theatrical release of a film but also secure minimum guarantee fees against certain theatrical distribution territories within India and internationally · International progress maintained, with distribution deals in new markets such as China, Taiwan, Korea, Romania, Malaysia, Mynmar, Nigeria and other countries, since our syndication strategy greatly relies on bundling library content with current and high profile films, the timing of catalogue revenues have a typical second half financial year skew · ErosNow, the on-demand entertainment portal, accessible via internet-enabled devices, went live during the period with a commercial launch. The platform is currently available on I-Pads globally and will be optimised further for Android and other devices. The services carries several hundred full length films, thousands of music videos and music tracks and we will shortly be extending the offering with Tamil movies · Increasing demand for digital consumption is illustrated by our content on Youtube passing two billion views in July 2012 and over 500 million views in the six months to ended September 30 2012. Music monetization continued to be strong with a combination of licensing and releases through our Eros Music label · Led by the successful release of English Vinglish, which was received well by critics and audiences alike, catalogue and new release revenues will be second half weighted with high profile festive season releases such as Son of Sardaar, Khiladi 786, Dabangg 2, Table 21, Attacks of 26/11 and Kochadaiyaan. These releases combined with our remaining slate give us full visibility of our releases up until March 2013

INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE 6 MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30 2012 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS · Revenue on a constant currency basis up 4.4% to $86.4 million (2011: $82.8 million) · Underlying EBITDA on a constant currency basis up 3.7% to $68.0 million (2011: $65.6 million) · Underlying Operating profit on a constant currency basis down 34.8% to $19.1 million ($29.3million) · Reported revenue down 6.1% to $86.4 million (2011: $92.0 million) · Reported Underlying EBITDA down 6.2% to $68.0 million (2011: $72.5 million) · Reported Underlying Operating profit down 40.9% to $19.1 million (2011: $32.3 million) · Basic EPS down 62.4% to 7.0 cents (2011: 18.6 cents)

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Commenting on the Disposal, Rodney FitzGerald, CEO of Walker Crips, said: "The Company is focussed on investing in and expanding its core stockbroking, wealth and investment management businesses. KBR has a long and distinguished history but it is non-core to our current plans."

Walker Crips Group plc Proposed disposal of Keith, Bayley, Rogers & Co. Limited Walker Crips Group plc ("Walker Crips" or the "Company"), the financial services group, announces that it has entered into a conditional agreement with BWV Investments Limited ("BWVI") relating to the proposed disposal (the "Disposal") of the entire issued share capital of its subsidiary Keith, Bayley, Rogers & Co. Limited ("KBR"). Completion of the Disposal ("Completion") is subject, inter alia, to the approval of the Financial Services Authority and is expected to occur on or before 31 March 2013. Consideration for the Disposal, which payable in cash on Completion, is an amount equal to the net assets of KBR as at close of business on 31 October 2012 (expected by the directors of Walker Crips to be £270,000) plus £75,000. The net proceeds of the Disposal will be used by the Company to invest in its remaining business. In addition, KBR and Walker Crips have entered into an agreement on normal commercial terms for the ongoing provision of office space and regulatory, compliance, accounting and other services to KBR until. KBR's principal activity is the provision of corporate finance advice and other services predominantly to smaller quoted companies. In the year ended 31 March 2012, KBR recorded turnover of £302,000 and a loss before tax of £92,000. The audited net assets of KBR as at 31 March 2012 were £310,000.

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Commenting on today's announcement, Ken Randall, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Randall & Quilter, said: "The acquisition of Capstan further evidences the increasing level of acquisition activity we are seeing as a Group. It also continues to demonstrate our ability to provide attractive exit solutions for captive owners who have put their captives in run-off or are contemplating ceasing writing new business. This will be our fourth captive acquisition in 2012 and our third in Guernsey this year."

Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings plc Acquisition Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings plc ('R&Q' or the 'Group') is pleased to announce that it has completed the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Capstan Insurance Company Limited ("Capstan"), a Guernsey domiciled captive insurer, from the owners Roger and Elizabeth Bullivant. Capstan has been in run-off since October 2010 and previously wrote Professional Indemnity and Product liability for Roger Bullivant Limited and its subsidiaries, a building foundation company. The Net Asset Value of Capstan based on the latest available management accounts is estimated at c. £5.4 million and Capstan was acquired by R&Q at a discount to net asset value.

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Ninan Chacko, CEO of PR Newswire, said: "PR Newswire and CNW have enjoyed many years of close collaboration. By bringing the two companies together, we will be able to better serve our customers in Canada and around the world. Customers of both companies will see many benefits, not the least of which will be expanded distribution capabilities, social and mobile integration and growth of our multimedia capabilities. The current management team of CNW will remain in place to drive the integration and capitalise on this revenue opportunity." David Levin, CEO of UBM plc, said: "We have enjoyed a long and fruitful partnership with the PA Group. I am delighted to accept the PA's invitation to join its Board of Directors."

UBM plc strengthens its PR Newswire business Acquires outstanding 50% stake of Canada Newswire for £30.1m UBM plc today announces that PR Newswire has acquired the outstanding 50% share in its Canada Newswire (CNW) business from the PA Group Limited (PA Group) for cash consideration of £30.1m. Following the transaction, UBM will retain its 17% interest in the PA Group. Established in 1960, CNW is the leading newswire provider in Canada, distributing approximately 90,000 wire releases per year. It is also the country's largest investor relations webcast provider and a leading regulatory filing agent. In 2011 CNW generated revenues of £30.8m. UBM has fully consolidated CNW's results reflecting its direct and indirect ownership of 58.5%. The acquisition will not directly affect reported consolidated revenue or operating income. The transaction will eliminate the non-controlling interest in CNW profit which in 2011 was £2.3m. Full ownership will enable PR Newswire to implement an aligned commercial, product development and infrastructure strategy across its North American business. Alignment is expected to result in incremental revenues in Canada by providing customers with access to PR Newswire's full range of product offerings and by enabling the two organisations to work together in accelerating the trend towards higher engagement products. Cost savings from the integration of the businesses and technology platform are expected to be broadly offset by restructuring costs in the balance of 2012 and 2013. The return on this investment is expected to exceed UBM's cost of capital in 2013 and subsequent years.

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