The latest Investing Matters Podcast episode with Inclusive Asset Management's Alexandra McGuigan has just been released. Listen here.

Less Ads, More Data, More Tools Register for FREE

Pin to quick picksCHAL.L Regulatory News (CHAL)

  • There is currently no data for CHAL

Watchlists are a member only feature

Login to your account

Alerts are a premium feature

Login to your account

Update on Global Giant Observation Wheel Activity

31 Mar 2016 07:00

RNS Number : 6238T
Challenger Acquisitions Limited
31 March 2016
 

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITHIN, INTO OR IN THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA, CANADA OR JAPAN.

 

31 March 2016

 

Challenger Acquisitions Limited

('Challenger' or the 'Company')

 

Update on Global Giant Observation Wheel Activity

 

Challenger Acquisitions Limited (LSE: CHAL), a leader in the design and engineering of Giant Observation Wheels ('GOW'), is pleased to provide an update on a number of project developments across its global portfolio, which is separated into the Company's four primary target regions - Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. This is in line with the Company's defined and structured growth strategy to develop its current pipeline of 25 potential GOWs, targeting at least one major project per year and leveraging the proven experience of its 100% owned subsidiary, the Starneth Group ('Starneth').

 

Europe

· In the process of securing one site and has identified a second development opportunity in another European city

· Architects have been mobilised and the initial contacts with both cities' decision makers are very supportive

· Three other developers in separate cities have requested direct support for overall project management for GOWs

o Lump sum turnkey project management bids have been sent to all three developers and they are now in discussions with their investors and respective city officials

· Opportunity to both develop sites as a project manager, retaining significant equity stakes, and to operate as the overall project manager for other third party GOW projects

 

Asia

· Developer of the Jakarta GOW continues to make positive progress in securing financing for the project - further details will be provided as they become available

· Actively supporting developers proposing GOWs in two further cities outside of China and three cities inside China with the prospect of project management roles

· One of these projects in China has the potential for an equity stake for Challenger

· Asia is anticipated to be one of the most active regions

 

Middle East

· Project management bids have been sent to three cities

· One developer in a city in the Middle East is now paying for an initial feasibility study and design

· The technical team in Dubai is actively supporting these developers

 

Americas

· Currently supporting developers for several cities in the United States, Canada and South America

· The most active country is the United States with the potential for several GOW projects in addition to the on-going US$500 million New York Wheel project in which Challenger has a ~3% equity interest

 

Group Infrastructure

· Operating headquarters in Enschede, Netherlands and established regional offices in Dubai and Florida

· Existing resources are sufficient for managing at least one major GOW project at a time however planning is underway in preparation for managing multiple GOW projects in parallel

· In the process of opening an Asian office in Singapore to have the required presence in the APAC region

 

Mark Gustafson, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, said: "This is a transformational time for Challenger. We are currently at various stages of discussion with regards to multiple GOW opportunities in our four chosen regions of the world, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. With strategic regional offices located in these areas to support our active growth strategy, and as a result of the hard work over many years by our global team, we are very confident that at least one new GOW project from our pipeline of 25 projects will commence each year. We look forward to providing further updates with regards to our progress on all fronts in due course."

 

**ENDS**

 

For more information visit www.challengeracquisitions.com or enquire to:

 

Challenger Acquisitions Limited

Mark Gustafson

+1 604 454 8677

St Brides Partners Ltd (PR)

Lottie Brocklehurst, Charlotte Heap

+44 (0) 20 7236 1177

finnCap (Financial Adviser and Broker)

Adrian Hargrave, James Thompson, Kate Bannatyne

+44 (0) 20 7220 0500

 

 

Notes to Editors:

Challenger (LSE: CHAL) is focused on the design, engineering, project management and investment in select giant observation wheels. By combining its world-class team of technical engineering and project management skills with proven international financial expertise, the Company is ideally positioned to become a leader in the giant observation wheel sector.

 

The Company, which also has a ~3% equity interest in the US$500 million New York Wheel Project, is currently focusing on appraising approximately 25 opportunities in its project pipeline where it believes that it can utilise its expertise. With a team that has worked on four of the largest giant observation wheels constructed over the last 16 years, including the iconic London Eye, the Company is building on its unique position to deliver projects and generate shareholder value.

This information is provided by RNS
The company news service from the London Stock Exchange
 
END
 
 
MSCKMGFFLGMGVZM
Date   Source Headline
5th Aug 20213:40 pmRNSChange of Ticker and Name
3rd Aug 20215:06 pmRNSUpdate on Acquisition of Cindrigo Energy Limited
2nd Aug 20217:00 amRNSCompletion of Acquisition of Cindrigo Energy Ltd
15th Jul 20215:00 pmRNSSupreme Court approval for Plan of Arrangement
22nd Jun 202111:08 amRNSResult of EGM
17th Jun 20214:12 pmRNSNew Agreement for RTO of Cindrigo Energy Limited
4th Jun 20214:18 pmRNSNotice of EGM and Acquisition Update
13th Apr 20217:00 amRNSDissolution of EGM
1st Apr 202112:48 pmRNSAdjournment of EGM
15th Mar 20214:24 pmRNSNotice of EGM
9th Mar 20217:00 amRNSAcquisition of Cindrigo Energy Limited
1st Mar 20213:00 pmRNSLapse to Extended Longstop Date
30th Dec 202011:41 amRNSExtension of Longstop Date and Board Changes
3rd Nov 20207:00 amRNSBoard Changes
29th Oct 202011:57 amRNSOffer for Cindrigo - Extension of Longstop Date
1st Oct 20204:04 pmRNSCorporate Update
28th Sep 20205:47 pmRNSResult of AGM
22nd Sep 20203:00 pmRNSResults of Offer to Cindrigo Shareholders
15th Sep 20209:47 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
10th Sep 20207:00 amRNSNotice of AGM
8th Sep 20203:12 pmRNSHolding(s) in Company
7th Sep 20205:11 pmRNSCorporate Update
1st Sep 20204:00 pmRNSOffer Letter to Cindrigo Shareholders
19th Aug 20207:30 amRNSPotential RTO and suspension of listing
6th Aug 20207:00 amRNSInterim Results
27th May 20203:00 pmRNSBoard Addition & Funding
14th May 20202:22 pmRNSFinal Results
7th Feb 20204:57 pmRNSHolding(s) in Company
13th Jan 20205:48 pmRNSHolding(s) in Company
24th Dec 20197:00 amRNSConversion of Notes - Replacement
20th Dec 20197:00 amRNSConversion of Notes
26th Nov 20194:07 pmRNSHolding(s) in Company
24th Sep 20197:00 amRNSBoard changes and funding
30th Aug 20192:15 pmRNSInterim Results
10th Jul 201910:04 amRNSAdditional Funds Received and Amendment Signed
17th Jun 20193:47 pmRNSResult of AGM
6th Jun 20197:00 amRNSCompany Update - Additional Funds Received
31st May 20194:41 pmRNSSecond Price Monitoring Extn
31st May 20194:35 pmRNSPrice Monitoring Extension
17th May 20192:07 pmRNSNotice of AGM and Additional Funds Received
7th May 201910:43 amRNSHolding(s) in Company
29th Apr 20195:24 pmRNSFinal Results
1st Apr 20197:00 amRNSCompany Update - Release Executed & Funds Received
12th Mar 20194:40 pmRNSSecond Price Monitoring Extn
12th Mar 20194:35 pmRNSPrice Monitoring Extension
5th Mar 20197:00 amRNSDirectorate Change and Additional Funds Received
31st Jan 20197:00 amRNSDallas Funds Received
16th Jan 20199:30 amRNSAgreement to Dispose of Investment in Dallas Wheel
17th Dec 20187:00 amRNSCompany Update
10th Dec 20187:00 amRNSHolding(s) in Company

Due to London Stock Exchange licensing terms, we stipulate that you must be a private investor. We apologise for the inconvenience.

To access our Live RNS you must confirm you are a private investor by using the button below.

Login to your account

Don't have an account? Click here to register.

Quickpicks are a member only feature

Login to your account

Don't have an account? Click here to register.