Smithson Investment Trust - 07.11.24

The unaudited net asset value (calculated on the AIC basis) of Smithson Investment Trust plc, as at the close of business on 07 November 2024, was:

NAV per Ord share (incl. income) 1637.19p

NET ASSET VALUE

BLACKROCK THROGMORTON TRUST PLC5493003B7ETS1JEDPF59

The unaudited net asset values for BlackRock Throgmorton Trust PLC at close of business on 7 November 2024 were:

665.15p Capital only679.75p Including current year income

Notes:

1.        Investments have been valued on a bid price basis.

2.       Following the share buyback of 25,000 Ordinary shares on 7th November 2024, the Company has 87,621,864 Ordinary Shares in issue, excluding 15,588,000 shares held in Treasury.

3.        Revenue items included in net asset value, with dividends payable deducted on the ex-dividend date.

NET ASSET VALUE

BLACKROCK WORLD MINING TRUST PLCLNFFPBEUZJBOSR6PW155

The unaudited net asset values for BlackRock World Mining Trust PLC at close of business on 7 November 2024 were:

578.70p Capital only (undiluted)588.80p Including current year income (undiluted)

Notes:

1.        Revenue items included in net asset value, with dividends payable deducted on the ex-dividend date.

2.        Following the share buyback of 102,500 ordinary shares on 18th October 2024, the Company has 191,018,036 Ordinary Shares in issue, excluding 1,993,806 shares which are held in Treasury.

3.        For the latest daily net asset value, previous month end performance statistics, asset allocation and ten largest holdings of the BlackRock managed Investment Trusts; see BLRKINDEX on Reuters or page 8800 on ICB (Topic 3).

4.        Investments have been valued on a bid price basis.

NET ASSET VALUE

BLACKROCK GREATER EUROPE INVESTMENT TRUST PLC5493003R8FJ6I76ZUW55

The unaudited net asset values for BlackRock Greater Europe Investment Trust PLC  at close of business on 7 November 2024 were:

592.11p Capital only597.45p Including current year income

Notes:

1.        Investments have been valued on a bid price basis.

2.        Revenue items included in net asset value, with dividends payable deducted on the ex-dividend date.

3.        Following the share buyback of 25,000 ordinary shares on 7th November 2024, the Company now has 98,163,150 Ordinary Shares in issue excluding 19,765,788 shares which are held in Treasury.

4.        For the latest daily net asset value, previous month end performance statistics, asset allocation and ten largest holdings of the BlackRock managed Investment Trusts; see BLRKINDEX on Reuters or page 8800 on ICB (Topic 3).

08 November 2024

Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust plc

Net Asset Value

Ashoka WhiteOak Emerging Markets Trust plc announces that as at the close of business on 07 November 2024 its unaudited net asset value ("NAV") per ordinary share ("Share") was as follows:

NAV per Share (NAV per share cum income, post Alpha Fee)

 120.56p

The Company's LEI is 254900Z4X5Y7NTODRI75

For further information:

Company Secretary

AWEMT.Cosec@jtcgroup.com

+44 207 409 0181

NET ASSET VALUE

BLACKROCK ENERGY AND RESOURCES INCOME TRUST PLC54930040ALEAVPMMDC31

The unaudited net asset values for BlackRock Energy and Resources Income Trust PLC at close of business on 7 November 2024 were:

135.57p Capital only135.85p Including current year income

Notes:

1.        Investments have been valued on a bid price basis.

2.        Revenue items included in net asset value, with dividends payable deducted on the ex-dividend date.

3.       Following the share buyback of 130,000 Ordinary shares on 7th November 2024, the Company has 121,834,497 Ordinary Shares in issue, excluding 13,751,697 shares held in Treasury.

4.        For the latest daily net asset value, previous month end performance statistics, asset allocation and ten largest holdings of the BlackRock managed Investment Trusts; see BLRKINDEX on Reuters or page 8800 on ICB (Topic 3).

5.        On 13th May 2019 the Company changed its name to Blackrock Energy and Resources Income Trust plc and with effect from 8.00am on 14th May 2019, the Company's ticker changed to BERI(previously BRCI). The Company's ISIN and Sedol will remain unchanged.

Company increases branch investment by $500 million with plans to build new locations in 12 cities

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PNC Bank announced today it is increasing its branch investment by $500 million to open more than 100 additional new branches and renovate 200 more existing locations across the country. These plans expand upon the 100 new locations and 1,200 branch renovations the company announced in February. Today's announcement brings the bank's total investment to approximately $1.5 billion to open more than 200 new branch locations in 12 cities across the U.S. over the next five years, while completing the renovations of 1,400 existing branches during the same time period.

The Diverse Income Trust plc

It is announced that at the close of business on 07 November 2024, the unaudited Net Asset Value per ordinary share of The Diverse Income Trust plc is:

With the portfolio valued on a fair value basis:

Including current period revenue to 07 November 2024                99.70p per ordinary share

Excluding current period revenue                                             97.65p per ordinary share

08 November 2024

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PARIS, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexans (NEX.FP), a leader in the global energy transition, announces today the execution of an agreement to sell AmerCable, a leading manufacturer of electrical power, control and instrumentation cables for harsh environments, to Mattr (MATR.TO) for an Enterprise Value of $280 million.

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (NYSE: MSGE) ("MSG Entertainment" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended September 30, 2024.

Since the start of fiscal 2025, the Madison Square Garden Arena ("The Garden") has hosted a record number of concerts for a fiscal first quarter and, last month, welcomed back the New York Knicks ("Knicks") and the New York Rangers ("Rangers") for the start of their 2024-25 regular seasons at The Garden. Later today, the Christmas Spectacular production kicks off its 2024 holiday season at Radio City Music Hall with 199 performances currently on sale as compared to 193 shows in fiscal 2024. In addition, new sales and renewal activity in the Company's premium hospitality business remains strong, while the Company also recently announced new multi-year sponsorship deals with Lenovo and its subsidiary Motorola Mobility and the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, as well as a multi-year extension of its sponsorship deal with Verizon.

Storz & Bickel net revenue increased 32% year-over-year in Q2 FY2025

Continued growth across medical cannabis businesses, with net revenue increasing year-over-year by 16% in Canada and 12% in international markets  

Further improved balance sheet with early prepayment reducing senior secured term loan by US$100MM

SMITHS FALLS, ON, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Canopy Growth Corporation ("Canopy Growth" or the "Company") (TSX: WEED) (Nasdaq: CGC) today announces its financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2024 ("Q2 FY2025"). All financial information in this press release is reported in Canadian dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Calumet, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLMT) today reported results of Calumet, Inc. (the "Company," "Calumet," "we," "our" or "us") for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, as follows:

CALGARY, AB, Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Horizon Petroleum Ltd. (NEX: HPL.H).

Horizon Petroleum Ltd. ("Horizon" or the "Company") is ‎pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") of its reinstatement from the NEX board of the Venture Exchange to Tier 2 of the Venture Exchange as a Tier 2 Oil and Gas Issuer (the "Reactivation").

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VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Argentina Lithium & Energy Corp. (TSXV: LIT) (FSE: OAY3), ("Argentina Lithium" or the "Company") announces it is amending the terms of the Company's previously announced non-brokered private placement for the sale of: (i) a minimum of 8,000,000 units of the Company (each, a "Unit") at a price of $0.15 per Unit (the "Offering Price") for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,200,000; and (ii) a maximum of 23,333,334 Units at the Offering Price for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,500,000.10 (the "Offering"). Red Cloud Securities Inc. will be acting as a finder in connection with the Offering.

CALGARY, AB, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Horizon Petroleum Ltd. (NEX: HPL.H).

Horizon Petroleum Ltd. ("Horizon" or the "Company") is ‎pleased to announce that it has received conditional approval from the TSX Venture Exchange (the "Exchange") of its reinstatement from the NEX board of the Venture Exchange to Tier 2 of the Venture Exchange as a Tier 2 Oil and Gas Issuer (the "Reactivation").

FDA decision on marketing authorization expected in the first quarter of 2025

CAESAREA, Israel, Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- IceCure Medical Ltd. (Nasdaq: ICCM) ("IceCure", "IceCure Medical" or the "Company"), developer of minimally-invasive cryoablation technology that destroys tumors by freezing as an alternative to surgical tumor removal, announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ("FDA") Medical Device Advisory Committee Panel's (the "Advisory Panel") favorable recommendation with 9 panelists voting in favor and 5 voting against the benefit-risk profile of IceCure's ProSense®. The majority of panelists voted that the benefits of IceCure's ProSense® System outweigh the risks when used according to the proposed indications for the treatment of patients with early-stage low risk invasive breast cancer with cryoablation and adjuvant endocrine therapy. Among those that voted "no", there were three who stated that if the FDA applied adequate special controls, this would have swayed their opinion in favor.

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Aimia Inc, (TSX: AIM) ("Aimia" or the "Company"), today reported its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. All amounts are in Canadian currency unless otherwise noted.

SENIOR LEADERSHIP COMMENTARY

"Since the start of the year, we have executed a strategy focused on strengthening the operational performance of our core holdings, unlocking value for shareholders, and improving engagement with our investors," said Tom Finke, Aimia's Executive Chairman. "Our strong financial results for Q3, which were marked by gains across a number of key financial metrics, the continued roll out of our normal course issuer bid, the roadmap being developed by our Strategic Review Committee to return capital to shareholders, and the recent signing of a cooperation agreement with our largest investor, are indicative of the significant progress we have made to date.  With the settlement of all activist investor matters now behind us, we plan to build on our recent performance and focus on unlocking shareholder value in the coming months."

TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2024 /CNW/ - Scotia Wealth Management is proud to have received two awards from PWM/The Banker 2024 Global Private Banking Awards. These awards recognize Scotia Wealth Management for its excellence in wealth management, including its comprehensive advice, products and platforms which meet a wide range of clients' wealth needs. Through the Total Wealth approach, Scotia Wealth Management delivers innovative team-based planning to address clients' financial needs from investing to estate and trust services to insurance and philanthropy.

THOMASVILLE, Ga., Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) today reported financial results for the company's 12-week third quarter ended October 5, 2024.

Third Quarter Summary:Compared to the prior year third quarter where applicable

INCHEON, South Korea , Nov. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS), a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) today announced it has achieved ISO 37301:2021 certification for the first time. The company also renewed certifications for upgraded ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 27017:2015 standards. The certifications were presented by the British Standards Institution (BSI) during a ceremony held at Samsung Biologics' headquarters.