Reminders of past statements29 Jan 2024 17:11
Reminders of past statements:
Oct 6th RNS about the TCC manufacturer going bust:
Paul Emmitt, acting CEO of Powerhouse Energy plc, said:
"We are making positive progress at the Centre and look forward to our teams moving in shortly. Whilst frustrating, we do not believe that the TCC and FTU setback is a major concern to PHE and should not delay the scheduled opening of the Technology Centre. We have alternative plans in place which we are optimistic will result in a successful outcome."
Notice no mention of the scheduled building of the FTU.
Nov 6th RNS about the European Patent Challenge
Antony Gardner-Hillman, Chairman of PHE, commented:
"As regards the European Patent Office Communication, I am advised by our patent attorneys there is no significance in this and that it is a normal procedural step when entitlement proceedings have been commenced in respect of a patent.
As regards the proceedings themselves, we do not foresee any impact on PHE's ongoing work or interference with the company's business. We will deal with this as an ordinary day-to-day challenge of a kind I have seen and dealt with successfully before in my career, acting in the appropriate way and with due regard. I do not know the claimant company and I believe its action is intended to "soften" PHE as the targeted party before a follow-on approach on something unrelated. We shall wait and see whether this is the case and we shall respond accordingly. In the meantime, the Company has filed a claim for defence legal costs indemnity under its Intellectual Property insurance policy and is in the process of instructing IP litigation solicitors. Whether or not the Claimant's actions are strategic and for a peripheral purpose, we will be well positioned to respond appropriately.
From the perspective of PHE, I regard these events as just another stage in the journey of a company which is developing and protecting proprietary technology which is sufficiently exciting to attract the attention of others who can see that it holds value."
And Anthony Gardner-Hillman resigned a month later………