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ARA Aura Renewable Acquisitions Plc

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Share Name Share Symbol Market Type Share ISIN Share Description
Aura Renewable Acquisitions Plc LSE:ARA London Ordinary Share GB00BKPH9N11 ORD 1P
  Price Change % Change Share Price Bid Price Offer Price High Price Low Price Open Price Shares Traded Last Trade
  0.00 0.00% 5.75 5.00 6.50 5.75 5.75 5.75 0.00 00:00:00
Industry Sector Turnover Profit EPS - Basic PE Ratio Market Cap
Investors, Nec 0 -236k -0.0225 -2.56 603.75k
Aura Renewable Acquisitions Plc is listed in the Investors sector of the London Stock Exchange with ticker ARA. The last closing price for Aura Renewable Acquisiti... was 5.75p. Over the last year, Aura Renewable Acquisiti... shares have traded in a share price range of 4.75p to 6.75p.

Aura Renewable Acquisiti... currently has 10,500,000 shares in issue. The market capitalisation of Aura Renewable Acquisiti... is £603,750 . Aura Renewable Acquisiti... has a price to earnings ratio (PE ratio) of -2.56.

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06/3/2024
15:09
06/03/2024 13:08 RNS Regulatory News Spiritus Mundi PLC Proposed Acquisition and Suspension of Listing LSE:SPMU Spiritus Mundi Plc

"Spiritus Mundi plc, (LSE:SPMU), the Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) seeking to acquire targets in Europe and Asia in the clinical diagnostics sector, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a heads of terms (the "Head of Terms") to acquire the entire issued share capital of InReste Pte. Ltd. ("InReste") (the "Proposed Acquisition"). The Proposed Acquisition would constitute a reverse takeover under the UK Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA")'s Listing Rules.

InReste operates in the healthcare sector, offering a range of innovative technologies and solutions, including through its related companies. It is an integrated healthcare and wellness provider with an established biomedical research and development arm that holds exclusive patents over a number of clinical diagnostic tests. InReste is currently in the process of undertaking a corporate reorganisation such that, prior to entering into the Proposed Acquisition, it will own the entire issued share capital of Restalyst Pte. Ltd. ("Restalyst") and Reste Laboratories Pte. Ltd. ("ResteLab") (the "Restructuring"). ResteLab operates a 20,000 square foot state-of-the-art laboratory in central Singapore, offering a comprehensive selection of testing, screening and laboratory services to clinicians and healthcare professionals. It is automated to process laboratory tests quickly, turning around up to 10,000 tests daily. These services are complemented by Restalyst, which is an innovative biomedical company that develops, manufactures and markets a range of diagnostic solutions. It provides clinically-proven diagnostic solutions, including a number of patented solutions, to the medical and healthcare industry including detection kits for gastric cancer, nasopharyngeal (nose) cancer and liver cancer.

Zaccheus Peh, the Company's Non-Executive Chairman, is a controlling shareholder of InReste and is expected to hold a controlling interest in InReste following completion of the Restructuring. ..."




SPMU has been suspended today at a share price of 3.75p, market cap. £2.22M.

And as at 30 September 2023 the Company held £498,626 in cash.

I.e. a market cap. at suspension of nearly four times more than ARA's (at 5.75p), despite having far less cash than ARA.

hedgehog 100
26/2/2024
13:48
It looks like a cracking deal Hedgehog
solarno lopez
26/2/2024
13:17
26/02/2024 09:59 Alliance News Alliance NewsHydrogen Utopia mulls GBP500 million reverse takeover LSE:HUI Hydrogen Utopia International Plc

26/02/2024 09:45 RNS Regulatory News Hydrogen Utopia International PLC Proposed Transformational Acquisition LSE:HUI Hydrogen Utopia International Plc

"Hydrogen Utopia International PLC, a company specialising in turning non-recyclable mixed waste plastic into hydrogen and other carbon-free fuels, new materials or distributed renewable heat, is pleased to announce that heads of terms have been signed for the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of a substantial and profitable international bio-energy company involved in the production and business of biofuels and its bi-products ("Target"), with revenues in excess of EUR 365m and profits before taxes in excess of EUR 40m according to the latest unaudited consolidated accounts to 31 December 2022 ("Proposed Acquisition").

It is the Board's current understanding that the Target owns land in Europe with substantially all permits and authorisations required for the rollout of a waste plastic to hydrogen facility ("HUI Facility") and it will be a condition of the Proposed Acquisition that the land be made available to HUI on completion together with funds to prove the concept of a HUI Facility at a commercial scale.

The Target owns a number of operational plants in different jurisdictions, providing an opportunity to enlarge HUI's current international project pipeline.

The Board believes the Proposed Acquisition to be a strong strategic fit in line with HUI's objectives and to offer a transformational value-creating opportunity for HUI shareholders.

The price for the Target will be approximately £500m subject to due diligence and an independent valuation and will be satisfied in part by the issue of new ordinary shares in HUI to the Target's shareholders in exchange for the entire issued share capital of the Target. Subject to due diligence, the value of the new HUI ordinary shares will be £0.09. In addition, the parties will agree a structure whereby existing HUI shareholders will each receive at completion 3p cash for every share in HUI that they hold.

In the event that the technology used by HUI within three years of the date of the first hydrogen facility site being "shovel ready" ("First Site Date") meets criteria to be agreed between the parties ("Criteria Satisfaction Date"), each HUI shareholder as at the date of the Criteria Satisfaction Date, shall receive an additional 2 ordinary shares in the re-admitted company for each share held on the Criteria Satisfaction Date.

The parties have agreed to a mutual termination fee of £200,000 should either party withdraw from the Proposed Acquisition in the next 4 months without good reason arising from the due diligence process. ...

Aleksandra Binkowska, CEO of Hydrogen Utopia International PLC, commented: "I have explored numerous potential opportunities for the roll out of a waste plastic to hydrogen facility over the last 3 years. I am delighted to announce that my search has now been successful. HUI is to become part of a larger, international bio-fuels specialist, whose mission is aligned with HUI's. These heads of terms mark the beginning of a journey to build the first plastic waste to hydrogen facility in the world and will enable HUI to deliver on its promise to shareholders." ..."




So great green energy RTO news today from HUI (Hydrogen Utopia International), which is very encouraging for ARA.

HUI is up 42.44% today (3.65p) to 12.25p, and has more than trebled from 3.375p at the start of last month, to a current market cap. of £47.23M.


Hydrogen Utopia International (HUI):-

hedgehog 100
30/1/2024
10:35
The story of Judges Capital (since renamed Judges Scientific) is a good lesson in how shells may take quite some time to make the right deal.

Judges Capital (JDG) floated as a shell in January 2003, raising £1.8M. net after costs at 95p per share, with a market cap. of £2M. at the placing price.

26/09/2003 08:00 UK Regulatory (RNS & others) Interim Results LSE:JDG Judges Capital Plc
"Chairman's Statement
I am pleased to report for the first time to our shareholders. Your Company was floated on AIM on 7th January 2003, after raising £2m, leaving £1.8m after costs. …"


But it only made its first acquisition of a company (Fire Testing Technology) in May 2005 (with a placing at £1 per share).

Then by mid 2023 JDG had surpassed 10,000p, making it a 100-bagger. Currently 9,410p, market cap. £622.54M.

The directors of JDG had a lot of their own money invested into JDG, making them at once very incentivised and very careful.


Judges Scientific (JDG):-




JDG is also a good lesson in what can be some desirable RTO traits: e.g. a niche business, exporting, that owns the intellectual property.

"Judges Scientific: the precision instrument maker that came about by chance

David Cicurel explains how he built a £100m scientific instrument group after stumbling across a sector boasting 2,000 UK companies

By Alistair Osborne, Business Editor

6:00AM GMT 17 Dec 2013

… He began examining different types of deals and, among the dozens that came his way, he found one particularly “puzzling. It had £3m turnover and £750,000 operating profit, with 19 staff. It looked too good to be true.” It was FTT.

He met the owners, “an engineer and a scientist, who were both looking to retire. They explained they had a dominating position in a tiny world niche and that the drivers of the business were regulation and globalisation.

“I thought that’s a really good business to have if you have little money, you can still be powerful,” he says. “It’s better to be in a little principality and you’re the prince than competing with big empires when you don’t have the wherewithal to do that.”

Cicurel, who owns 15.6pc of Judges, wondered if FTT was a “unique thing”. So he did his “homework and found there are 2,000 companies in that sector, just in the UK”. Not only that. They export almost four-fifths of what they make.

FTT became the first of 10 acquisitions in the sector, together costing just over £30m. They have seen Judges add businesses spanning the testing of fibre optics (PFO) and soil (Global Digital Systems) to one involved in neuroscience – Scientifica, the group’s biggest purchase so far, bought this year for up to £13m.

Customers range from universities to test houses and companies. Says Cicurel: “There are two things that drive our market generally. One is education. There has been a colossal increase in university education and you have to equip these universities. The other is the fact that the world is driven by perfection and measurement - optimisation. Everything people do they try to optimise and when you optimise, you want to measure.”

Judges’s soil testing company can help construct anything from office blocks to offshore wind farms. As Cicurel explains: “People built cathedrals that are still there 10 centuries later. But there was a lot of overkill in the foundation and weight of it all. Today you build something that is much lighter and has just the foundations you need. It took more than 100 years to build Notre Dame. Today you build it in a couple of years – not that it’s nicer.”

Judges’ strategy, he says simply, is “to find good companies, very nichy, and pay down the debt. We probably see about 50 deals a year and engage seriously with three to five. They are not family businesses. I think people start them at 40 and sell them at 60. We’re normally buying because the people are getting old and want to retire.”

He always looks for certain things: a manufacturer that “owns the intellectual property”, that sells instruments scientists buy and that has good profit margins and strong exports. “If you are not exporting a lot, you are not meaningful in a world niche,” he says.

Judges’ main rivals are far bigger companies - Spectris, valued at £2.7bn, Halma (£2.1bn) and Oxford Instruments (£925m). But Cicurel ensures he has enough cash on the balance sheet to move fast on a deal, topping up the funds in October via an £8.1m placing, following the Scientifica deal.

He points out too that his big three rivals have also “done very well. I shouldn’t say this but in our sector it’s not terribly difficult to do well – though it is easy to do badly. There’s a lot of rubbish out there, you have to be really selective.”

Smiling he adds: “It’s more like mining diamonds than extracting oil.” "

hedgehog 100
27/1/2024
20:15
26/01/2024 07:00 RNS Regulatory News Aura Renewable Acquisitions PLC Holding(s) in Company LSE:ARA Aura Renewable Acquisitions Plc



So on 25th. January 2024, N. Fitzpatrick crossed the 4% holding threshold for ARA, having previously crossed the 3% threshold in July 2023.

This further shows that he's obviously a shrewd investor, not only identifying this outstanding & undervalued investment opportunity, but then also cannily accumulating on dips.

hedgehog 100
22/1/2024
10:27
TMOR, a similar shell to ARA, has today announced a placing at a 100% premium to its pre-existing share price of 0.5p:-

22/01/2024 07:00 UK Regulatory (RNS & others) More Acquisitions PLC Placing at 1p per share and Board Changes LSE:TMOR More Acquisitions Plc

"The Directors of More Acquisitions Plc (LSE: TMOR) are delighted to announce a placing as well as board changes designed to facilitate the Company's next phase of growth.

Highlights

-- Appointment of two highly experienced company directors to the TMOR board. Neil Sinclair will move to Executive Chairman and Stanley Davis as non-executive director.

-- Fundraising of GBP312,240 through the issue of 31,224,000 new ordinary shares of GBP0.01 each at a price of 1p per share ("Placing Shares") with 2 free attaching warrants for every 1 Placing Share issued exercisable at 1.5p (exercisable at any time during the 60-month period from 4 March 2022). These options are on identical terms to those granted to investors at the time of the Company's IPO.

-- Current director Charles Goodfellow will remain on the board with Roderick McIllree retiring effective immediately.

Rod McIllree, Executive Director of More Acquisitions plc, said:

"Today marks a significant point in the evolution of More Acquisitions. The appointment of Neil and Stanley to the Board of the Company marks an exciting step towards the execution of a reverse take-over which is expected to be value enhancing for all stakeholders. They begin their tenure on a positive note by investing in the Company at a significant premium to the market thereby confirming their faith in their stated objective of value creation. I am very confident I leave the company in good hands and look forward to continuing as a shareholder as it now moves through these next value enhancing steps."

Board Restructuring

The Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Sinclair as the Company's new Executive Chairman, and Stanley Davis as a Non-executive Director to the Board.

Neil Sinclair - Executive Chairman

Neil Sinclair has over 60 years' experience in the real estate sector. He was a co-founder of Sinclair Goldsmith, Chartered Surveyors, which was admitted to the Official List in 1987. It subsequently merged with Conrad Ritblat in 1993, when he became Executive Deputy Chairman. Neil was appointed Chairman of Baker Lorenz, surveyors in 1999, which was sold to Hercules Property Services plc in 2001. He was appointed a non-executive director of Tops Estates plc in 2003 and remained so until it was sold to Land Securities plc in 2005. He co-founded Palace Capital plc with Stanley Davis in July 2010 and helped build a GBP280m property portfolio. He served as Chief Executive Officer until June 2022. ...

Stanley Davis - Non-Executive Director

Stanley Davis is a successful entrepreneur who has been involved in the City of London since 1977. He founded a company registration agent, Stanley Davis Company Services Limited, which he sold in 1988. In 1990 he became Chief Executive of a small share registration company which became known as IRG plc. It acquired several businesses including Barclays Bank Registrars and was sold in April 2000 for a substantial sum to the Capita Group plc. He was Chairman of Stanley Davis Group Limited specialising in company formations, property & company searches. It was sold in June 2020 to Dye & Durham listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. He co-founded Palace Capital plc with Neil Sinclair in July 2010 and helped build a GBP280m property portfolio. He served as Chairman until December 2021. ..."




This further shows the intrinsic undervaluation of a main-listed shell trading at sub-cash, like ARA.

hedgehog 100
16/1/2024
16:58
The two key 'green' ARA directors are David Fitzsimmons and Guy Ranawake.


From ARA's prospectus dated 5 April 2022:-

" ... The Directors believe that their existing relationships will enable the Company to access investment opportunities in the Global Renewable Energy Sector Supply Chain. In particular, David Fitzsimmons and Guy Ranawake provide the Board with considerable experience and in-depth knowledge of the global renewable energy market. The Company will continue to conduct research and regularly monitor the renewable energy industry for potential targets. ..."




In Messrs Fitzsimmons & Ranawake, you could hardly wish for a more ideally and impressively suited pair of directors to attract and arrange a great green energy RTO:-

"David Fitzsimmons, Non-Executive Director

David Fitzsimmons is highly experienced in the energy business, in both executive and non-executive positions. After a 27-year career with BP, from 1978 to 2004, he served as CEO of the UK listed renewables company Novera Energy for 4 years, from 2005 to 2009. He has subsequently advised a number of other renewables companies, including serving on the strategic advisory board of Braemar Energy in New York from 2005 to 2020.

Currently, David is a Member of the Technology Expert Service at Imperial College and has been since 2019, providing support and guidance on the commercialisation of its technologies, and has been a member of Pearlstone Energy’s Advisory Board from 2018.

Additionally, David is Chairman of Locate in Kent (appointed in 2015) , the Inward Investment Agency for Kent, as well as a Governor of Skinners Kent Academy (appointed in 2011). David has also been appointed as a director of the Skinners’ Academy, with effect from 1 January 2022. David was made Chairman of Dig Deep in 2021, having been a director and trustee since 2017, a charity that brings clean water and hygiene training to rural communities in Kenya.

Previously, David served as a director at the Renewables Energy Association (REA) from 2007 to 2009 and the International Petroleum Exchange (IPE) from 1996 to 1997. He resides in the United Kingdom.

Guy Ranawake, Non-Executive Director​

Guy Ranawake is an experienced financial professional with considerable experience in the renewable energy space. He is currently an Independent Adviser to a variety of technology-focused SMEs including Exagen (from 2020) (a grid-scale solar and storage developer), with a particular focus on business strategy and capital raising. Most recently, in December 2021, he became a Designated Member of SRC Partners LLP, an LLP set up for the purpose of fund management focused on private market opportunities in the sustainability and energy transition space.

Guy is also Chair of the Dalgarno Trust, having been appointed in November 2020, a charity that aims to improve the lives of those living in North Kensington, London.

From 2016 through to 2020, Guy was the Senior Investment Director and Fund Manager of Ingenious Group, an Alternative Investment Fund Manager (“AIFM”) authorised and regulated by the FCA, where he managed infrastructure and infrastructure technology funds investing in renewable energy assets and technology providers, involved in businesses such as smart grids, electric vehicle charging, and energy efficiency solutions.

He also has prior experience at Evercore (2008 to 2015), Barclays (2007 to 2008) and Citi (1995 to 2003), where he held director positions in their respective Energy and Infrastructure teams. Guy has been an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (“ICAEW”) since 1993, having qualified with PWC (1990 to 1995). He resides in the United Kingdom."

hedgehog 100
16/1/2024
16:37
slicethepie 16 Jan '24 - 10:23 - 175 of 176(premium) 0 0 0
" ... dyor"


Slice,

"DYOR" can be a cop out phrase from posters who don't have faith in their own judgement.

In your case, what you're really saying is: 'If this multibags, don't blame me'.

Well, as you got JADE so wrong, it certainly doesn't instill confidence in your investment ability, does it.

For starters, ARA has four directors, of whom John Croft is just one, and apparently you don't have any issue with the other three.

But also apparently, if those other three were Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs, you still wouldn't touch this, regardless of any other criteria!

And JADE was a completely different situation to ARA: its largest investment was a quarry in China, which would be very risky anyway, and was badly hit by the pandemic. How exactly was John Croft supposed to have prevented that?

You're obviously a complete numpty, so may I suggest that you stop blaming others for your own poor investment decisions, and start studying investment.

hedgehog 100
16/1/2024
10:23
Please note the chairman, John Croft, destroyed millions at Jade road investments. Would touch anything he is involved in imo dyor
slicethepie
11/1/2024
17:03
Recent Share Trades for Aura Renew Acq (ARA)
Date Time Trade Prc Volume Buy/Sell Bid Ask Value
11-Jan-24 15:08:38 6.26 12,716 Buy* 5.00 6.50 796.02 O

So ARA's good start to 2024 has continued into week two: up another 0.25p (4.35%) today, to 6p (5.5p-6.5p).

hedgehog 100
11/1/2024
15:28
The shell AJAX meanwhile has recently reported "the gradual recovery in UK market sentiment":-

27/11/2023 07:00 UK Regulatory (RNS & others) Ajax Resources PLC Half-Yearly Report and Proposed GM LSE:AJAX Ajax Resources Plc

"Half-Yearly Report for the 6 months to 31 August 2023

... The Company has continued to make good progress towards successfully identifying an acquisition in the natural resources sector.

Ajax has been evaluating various advanced gold and copper exploration opportunities across several jurisdictions, as well as certain metal recovery projects located in Central Asia utilizing innovative, environmentally friendly technologies capable of generating significant profitability.

We have continued, in view of our current development stage, to maximise cost control in keeping expenditure to a minimum.

It is our belief that we are now potentially not far from finding an opportunity that satisfies our development criteria, and we consider the gradual recovery in UK market sentiment to constitute an auspicious backdrop for our potential near-term progress. ..."




As at 31.8.23, AJAX had cash & cash equivalents of £818,124, which is not that much more than ARA's (£723,127 at 30.6.23); but has a market cap. of c. £2M., which is more than treble ARA's market cap.

hedgehog 100
11/1/2024
14:23
The shell BWN suspended for a RTO just before Christmas, with the RTO being priced at a significant premium to BWN's s.p., and at multiples of BWN's IPO float price and cash:-

22/12/2023 07:41 UK Regulatory (RNS & others) Bowen Fintech PLC Proposed Acquisition and Suspension of Trading LSE:BWN Bowen Fintech Plc

"Proposed Acquisition and Temporary Suspension of Trading in the Company's Ordinary Shares

Bowen (LSE: BWN), a special purpose acquisition company formed to acquire businesses in the technology innovations sector with a focus on the financial services industry, is pleased to announce that it has signed conditional, non-legally binding heads of terms to acquire 93.49 per cent of the issued share capital of MINNADEOOYASAN-HANBAI Co., Ltd ("MOH") ("Acquisition").

About MOH

MOH is a leading crowdfunding services platform in Japan and solution provider for investors seeking returns from investment into real estate. ...

MOH is profitable, reporting EBITDA of JPY 519 million (c. GBP3.2 million) on revenues of JPY 5.6 billion (c. GBP34.3 million) in the year to 31 March 2023. In the six-month period to 30 September 2023, MOH management accounts reported (unaudited) EBITDA of JPY 2.1 billion (c. GBP11.6 million) on revenues of JPY 4.9 billion (c. GBP27.8 million). Unaudited net assets as at 30 September 2023 were JPY 4.8 billion (c. GBP26.4 million).

The directors of MOH are of the opinion that a listing by way of a reverse takeover of Bowen by MOH (the "Enlarged Group") will enhance its brand and profile in Japan and internationally, enable access to additional real estate portfolios internationally, thus diversifying risk, and access to fresh equity capital in the future to accelerate its growth strategy, particularly in the area of technology-related real estate.

The listing will also support MOH in attracting and retaining senior professionals both locally in Japan and internationally. Following the Acquisition, it is the intention of the Enlarged Group to grow its presence in the UK.

The Acquisition

The Company has entered into conditional, non-legally binding heads of terms with MOH and KBC to acquire 93.49 per cent of the issued share capital of MOH from KBC for a consideration of approximately GBP34.47 million to be satisfied through the issue of new ordinary shares of 1p each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares"), at a price of 15p per new Ordinary Share (the "Offer Price"). The Offer Price represents a premium of 25 per cent to the closing middle market price of 12 p per Ordinary Share on 21 December 2023, being the closing middle market price the day prior to the release of this announcement. ...

It is currently anticipated by the directors of Bowen that on re-admission the market capitalisation of the Enlarged Group would be approximately GBP42.72 million, based on the Offer Price, with KBC holding approximately 80.7 per cent of the issued share capital of the Enlarged Group and existing Bowen shareholders holding approximately 19.3 per cent of the issued share capital of the Enlarged Group.

Subject to review of the Enlarged Group's working capital, it is not intended that new capital will be raised as part of the Acquisition and re-admission. ..."




BWN floated on 31.10.22 at 4p per share, and a market cap. of £2.2M.:-

31/10/2022 07:00 UK Regulatory (RNS & others) Bowen Fintech PLC Admission to Trading and First Day of Dealings LSE:BWN Bowen Fintech Plc
" ... The Company has successfully raised gross proceeds of GBP2 million (before expenses) through a placing of new Ordinary Shares at a placing price of 4 pence per share. Following Admission, the Company will have 55,000,000 Ordinary Shares in issue. ..."



So its planned RTO is being priced at 3.75 times its IPO price: which for ARA would equate to a planned RTO at 37.5p/share.


Bowen Fintech (BWN):-

hedgehog 100
07/1/2024
12:50
"What’s Next for Renewable Energy? Trend Predictions for 2024

As we head into 2024, the renewable energy sector is positioned at a critical and exciting juncture, characterized by emerging trends in renewable energy that bring both challenges and opportunities for innovation. Facing global issues such as climate change and dwindling natural resources, this sector emerges as a beacon of hope, offering viable solutions and showcasing a plethora of technological advancements and burgeoning investment opportunities. This blog post delves into the anticipated trends and transformative developments poised to shape the renewable energy landscape in 2024, reflecting a dynamic field that is rapidly evolving in response to the world’s pressing environmental and energy needs.

Sustainable Energy Technological Innovations

1. Green Hydrogen’s Emergence

In 2024, green hydrogen, produced from renewable sources, is expected to become increasingly vital as an energy carrier. We anticipate major advancements in electrolyzer technology, which will significantly improve the efficiency and reduce the cost of green hydrogen production. These developments are pivotal, as they will expand green hydrogen’s viability across various sectors, including industrial processes and transportation. This evolution marks an important step in diversifying renewable energy applications and highlights the potential of green hydrogen in the broader transition to sustainable energy systems.

2. Solar and Wind Energy Advancements

Solar and wind energy are poised for transformative enhancements. Bifacial solar panels that capture sunlight on both sides, and large-scale offshore wind turbines with gigawatt capacities, are just the tip of the iceberg. These advancements will allow for a more efficient capture of renewable resources, making solar and wind energy more viable and competitive with traditional energy sources. The growth of solar PV capacity is a notable trend, forecasted to surpass a terawatt of global solar power generation, accounting for a significant portion of renewable growth​​. Additionally, the share of offshore wind energy is expected to increase, with more countries, including Canada, the US, India, China, and the UK, expanding their offshore capabilities​​.

3. Breakthroughs in Energy Storage

The growth of renewable energy in 2024 will be closely tied to advancements in energy storage technologies. We’re likely to see the emergence of innovative storage solutions like solid-state batteries, which offer higher energy densities and longer lifespans compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Additionally, the development of gravity-based storage systems is expected to gain traction. These systems provide sustainable, long-term storage options, which are essential for managing the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources. Such advancements are crucial in ensuring a stable and reliable supply of renewable energy.

Sustainable Energy Policy Dynamics

1. Enhanced Government Support

Governments are expected to play a pivotal role in accelerating the transition to renewable energy. In 2024, we may see an increase in subsidies, tax incentives, and regulatory frameworks that are more favorable to renewable energy projects. These policies will be essential in encouraging the adoption of renewable technologies and attracting investments. China continues to lead in renewable energy, aiming to exceed its target of generating 33% of its electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2025, with significant developments in wind energy​​.

2. Grid Integration Initiatives

In 2024, the integration of renewable energy into existing power grids will be a key area of focus. Efforts will center on upgrading grid infrastructure to manage the variability of renewable sources effectively. This will include the implementation of advanced technologies like smart grids and distributed energy systems, which can enhance energy distribution and reliability. These initiatives are essential to ensure a stable and efficient energy system capable of handling an increased share of renewable energy, thereby facilitating a smoother transition towards a more sustainable energy future.

Renewable Energy Investment Trends

1. Corporate Investment Surge

Corporate investment in renewable energy is expected to rise significantly in 2024. More leading companies in key business sectors like food and beverage, textile, pharma, automotive, logistic are committing to renewable energy targets and investing in green energy projects as part of their sustainability strategies. This trend is driven by the growing recognition of the long-term benefits of renewable energy investments, both in terms of financial returns and corporate responsibility. The rising costs of materials, influenced by global market dynamics, could pose challenges for new renewable projects. However, the increase in the cost of fossil fuels and the need for energy security have kept renewable energy competitive in the market​​.

2. Expansion of Green Bonds and ESG Investments

The market for green bonds and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments is anticipated to experience significant growth in 2024. This trend is indicative of a broader shift in the investment community towards sustainability and social responsibility. Investors are increasingly seeking opportunities that not only provide financial returns but also contribute positively to environmental and societal goals. This growing interest is likely to lead to more innovative financial products in the green bond and ESG sectors, offering diverse opportunities for investors to engage with and support sustainable initiatives worldwide.

Emerging Energy Market Dynamics

1. Developing Countries Leaping Forward

Developing countries are expected to rapidly adopt renewable energy, bypassing traditional fossil fuel infrastructures. This trend is driven by the declining costs and increasing accessibility of renewable technologies, along with growing international support for sustainable development initiatives. The adoption of renewables in these regions could significantly alter the global energy landscape, offering new opportunities for growth and innovation. Countries globally are seeking to invest in cost-effective renewable energy to address climate change, with a particular focus on reducing reliance on imported energy, especially in European countries and the US​​.

2. Decentralized Renewable Energy Systems

In 2024, decentralized renewable energy systems are poised to become more prevalent, especially in remote and rural areas. These systems offer a sustainable and reliable alternative to traditional grid-based energy, enhancing local resilience and reducing reliance on large infrastructure. Additionally, the demand for biofuels is expected to continue its upward trajectory, driven largely by the transportation sector. This growth is bolstered by supportive government policies in key global economies like the US, Brazil, Europe, India, and Indonesia, reflecting a broader commitment to diversifying energy sources and promoting sustainable fuel alternatives.

Consumer Trends and Awareness

1. Growing Consumer Demand

In 2024, the rise in consumer awareness and demand for renewable energy will likely be more pronounced. Driven by heightened awareness of climate change impacts and a surge in sustainable living practices. This shift is leading to more informed purchasing decisions, where eco-friendly and renewable energy options are preferred. Social media and influencer campaigns are further amplifying this trend, spreading awareness and encouraging sustainable lifestyle choices. Consequently, consumer preferences will increasingly influence market dynamics, prompting companies to adopt greener practices and technologies, and urging governments to implement more supportive policies for renewable energy.

2. Role of Digital Platforms

With the advent of smart home technologies and IoT devices, consumers will have greater control over their energy consumption. Apps and platforms that provide real-time data on energy usage, offer renewable energy alternatives, and even integrate gamification elements to encourage energy-saving behaviors are anticipated to become more popular. These digital tools not only empower consumers to make more informed choices but also enable utility companies to interact directly with customers, fostering a more engaged and energy-conscious community. These platforms will likely evolve to include AI-driven recommendations for optimizing energy use, further promoting efficiency and sustainability.

Environmental Impact

1. Biodiversity and Ecosystem Considerations

The focus on the biodiversity and ecosystems is expected to intensify in 2024. This increased attention will likely lead to the implementation of more comprehensive environmental impact assessments and the adoption of best practices to minimize ecological disruption. Strategies may include the careful siting of renewable energy installations to avoid sensitive areas, the use of technology to mitigate impacts, and the integration of biodiversity conservation plans into project development. These efforts aim to balance the expansion of renewable energy with the preservation of natural habitats and biodiversity, ensuring sustainable and responsible energy development.

2. Carbon Footprint Reduction

The role of renewable energy in reducing the global carbon footprint is set to become increasingly significant in 2024. As nations strive to combat climate change, the adoption of renewable energy sources will be a critical factor in policy and investment decisions. The urgency is amplified by the volatility in the global energy market, influenced by economic challenges and energy supply crises. This context highlights the crucial role of renewable energy not only in reducing greenhouse gas emissions but also in providing a more stable and sustainable energy supply, aligning economic and environmental goals in the face of global challenges.

Conclusion

As we approach 2024, a landmark year for the renewable energy sector, we are witnessing emerging trends in the energy sector that are pivotal in shaping a more sustainable, energy-efficient, and environmentally conscious future. This pivotal moment marks a crucial shift towards embracing renewable energy as a core component of global energy strategies. It reflects a collective realization of the urgent need to address climate change and resource sustainability, encouraging innovative solutions and fostering a deeper commitment to preserving our planet for future generations.

BECIS is a sustainable energy solutions provider, partnering with experienced providers of Energy as a Service (EaaS) solutions. We offer a range of services, including solar energy, bioenergy, cooling, waste heat recovery, and energy analytics. Our tailored solutions help companies achieve their renewable energy goals, contributing to a cleaner and resilient energy system. Contact us today to learn more about our services."

hedgehog 100
05/1/2024
18:41
Recent Share Trades for Aura Renew Acq (ARA)
Date Time Trade Prc Volume Buy/Sell Bid Ask Value
05-Jan-24 14:17:38 5.80 51,398 Buy* 5.00 6.00 2,981 O
05-Jan-24 12:46:23 5.25 50,000 Sell* 5.00 6.00 2,625 O


And a good first week of 2024 for ARA is rounded off today by a further rise: up another 0.25p (4.55%) to 5.75p (5p-6.5p).

Let's hope it continues!

hedgehog 100
03/1/2024
19:09
Recent Share Trades for Aura Renew Acq (ARA)
Date Time Trade Prc Volume Buy/Sell Bid Ask Value
03-Jan-24 16:18:38 5.01 9,148 Sell* 5.00 6.00 458.31 O
03-Jan-24 11:17:03 5.90 20,170 Buy* 5.00 6.00 1,190 O
03-Jan-24 10:58:09 5.90 16,797 Buy* 4.50 6.00 991.02 O


A good start to 2024 for the ARA s.p., rising 0.25p (4.8%) to 5.5p (5p-6p), on a couple of decent buys.

ARA should be issuing a post year end operational update soon, as in 2023, and any indication of a RTO deal being close could potentially give quite a boost to the share price from this current lowly level.


16/01/2023 10:26 Alliance News Alliance NewsIN BRIEF: Aura Renewable Acquisitions reviewing acquisition targets LSE:ARA Aura Renewable Acquisitions Plc
16/01/2023 07:00 UK Regulatory (RNS & others) Aura Renewable Acquisitions PLC Post Year End Operational Update LSE:ARA Aura Renewable Acquisitions Plc

hedgehog 100
28/12/2023
14:27
The CODX RTO price hasn't actually been set: 10p is just the nominal (or par) value of each CODX share, which shares will be issued to pay for the RTO.

Though I think it's reasonable to assume that 10p/share will be the minimum issue price, 10p being the price at which CODX raised its cash before and at its floatation, but it could be higher. CODX has had low cash burn, like ARA.

(UK companies can't actually issue shares at below their nominal/par value, albeit that value can be changed at a general meeting.)

And the CODX share price performance since its March 2022 float, at 10p/share like ARA's, has been not dissimilar to ARA's: CODX started off trading at a large premium (15p s.p.), before declining over time, to its current share price of just 5.5p, at which it has been suspended for its RTO.

Codex Acquisitions (CODX):-

hedgehog 100
20/12/2023
11:34
CODX, a similar shell to ARA, has today suspended for a renewable energy RTO:-

20/12/2023 08:18 UK Regulatory (RNS & others) Codex Acquisitions PLC Acquisition LSE:CODX Codex Acquisitions Plc

"Proposed Acquisition and Suspension of Listing

Codex Acquisitions plc (LSE: CODX) (the "Company") is pleased to announced that, on 19 December 2023, it entered into non-binding heads of terms ("HOTs") to acquire the entire issued share capital of TNE - Technologies New Energy S.A. ("TNE"), a sociedade anónima incorporated in Portugal operating in the renewable energy sector, in consideration for an issue of new ordinary shares of nominal value 10 pence each in the capital of the Company ("Ordinary Shares") (the "Proposed Acquisition").

Background to the Proposed Acquisition

The Company was established as a 'special purpose acquisition company' with the objective of undertaking one or more acquisitions in the clean and renewable energy sector, as outlined in its prospectus published on 4 March 2022, a copy of which can be found on the Company's website at the following link: hxxps://www.codexplc.com.

About TNE

TNE is a global provider and project developer of integrated state-of-the-art energy efficiency, energy transition and decarbonisation solutions.

TNE owns a diversified and differentiated portfolio of renewable projects in Portugal based on the energy flexibilisation, Power-to-X and Biomass-to-Liquids technologies architecture that will enable novel applications to a clean transition for the hard-to-abate sectors such as chemical industries, mobility applications and urban built environments. TNE mission is to significantly accelerate developments to drive decarbonisation efforts at scale and get a lasting and unparalleled impact on our planet.

Further details about TNE can be found on its website at the following link: hxxps://tne.pt/.

The Proposed Acquisition is in line with the Company's acquisition strategy.

Details of HOTs

The HOTs place an initial valuation on TNE of within the range of GBP28-33 million, subject to adjustments and a floor valuation of no less than GBP28 million.

The HOTs are non-binding save principally for provisions relating to exclusivity and confidentiality.

Under the HOTs, it is the current intention of the parties that the consideration for the Proposed Acquisition shall be satisfied by the issue of new Ordinary Shares.

The HOTs include a long stop date for the entering into legally binding definitive share purchase agreement ("SPA") of 29 March 2024 (which may be varied by mutual agreement of the parties in writing). ..."




CODX floated on 9th. March 2022, just one month before ARA.

hedgehog 100
15/12/2023
14:24
solarno lopez 30 Mar '23 - 13:29 - 69 of 165 0 0 0
"And how much cash are DSI raising ?"

Hedgehog 100 30 Mar '23 - 13:58 - 70 of 165 Edit 0 0 0
"Solarno,
I wouldn't think that DSI would be looking to raise a vast amount with its RTO: perhaps a couple of million pounds.
But shells don't tend to specify at this stage, i.e. the initial announcement of the proposed RTO, the amount they are looking to raise. ..."




DSI is completing its RTO on Wednesday of next week, combined with a transfer from the main market to AIM, a placing of £2M., and a name change to EnergyPathways (EPP).

DSI's pre new money & pre RTO market cap. at the placing price of 4p is £1.062M.

That is over four times DSI's net current assets of £230,185 as at 31.8.23.


15/12/2023 10:07 UK Regulatory (RNS & others) Dial Square Investments PLC Update re reverse takeover and cancellation LSE:DSI Dial Square Investments Plc

"Dial Square Investments Plc

(to be renamed EnergyPathways plc)

Update re Reverse Takeover of EnergyPathways plc and Cancellation of the Company's Ordinary Shares from the Official List and the Main Market and proposed admission to trading on AIM

Dial Square Investments Plc ("Dial Square" or the "Company"), a London Stock Exchange traded special purpose acquisition vehicle, is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital and other securities of EnergyPathways Limited ("EnergyPathways"), that was announced on 10 March 2023, with such acquisition constituting a reserve takeover (the "Acquisition"). Completion of the Acquisition is conditional on the satisfaction of various conditions, including admission of the Company's entire issued and to be issued share capital to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange ("AIM"). Accordingly, the Company intends to request that the Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") cancels the standard listing of the ordinary shares of the Company (the "Shares") on the Official List and to request the London Stock Exchange to cancel the admission to trading of the Shares on the main market for listed securities (the "Cancellation").

As part of the reverse takeover, the Company has raised GBP2,000,000 through a placing and subscription of 50,000,000 Shares at a price of 4p per Share (the "Fundraising").

The Company has applied for the admission of its issued Shares (as enlarged by the Fundraising and the reverse takeover of EnergyPathways) to trading on AIM ("Admission"). Cancellation and Admission will take place simultaneously and this is expected on 20 December 2023.

On Admission the expected market capitalisation of the Company based on the placing and subscription price of 4p per share is approximately GBP6.32 million.

Background to EnergyPathways

EnergyPathways is an integrated energy transition company, initially targeting UK gas assets, with the aim of bringing into production, in the near-term, low emission energy solutions to assist with the UK's transition to net zero while also providing critical supply to ensure domestic energy security.

EnergyPathways holds, via its wholly-owned subsidiary EnergyPathways Irish Sea Limited, a 100 per cent. interest in block 110/4a in Seaward Licence P2490 that contains the Marram gas field (the "Marram Field"), located 30km west of mainland UK, close to the developed Morecambe gas complex in the UK waters of the UK Irish Sea Basin. ..."

hedgehog 100
03/12/2023
11:53
"UK government publishes strategy for ‘globally competitive battery supply chain’

By Cameron Murray
November 27, 2023

The UK government has published its ‘Battery Strategy’, setting out measures to facilitate the growth of a domestic battery industry to support the EV and energy storage system (ESS) sectors.

The release yesterday (26 November) comes at a time when the EU and the US press ahead with plans to support their own battery industries. Demand for batteries, mainly lithium-ion, is booming globally with the electrification of society and all three regions want to reduce their reliance on China and wider East Asia, which dominate production today.

The UK government therefore aims for the country to “have a globally competitive battery supply chain that supports economic prosperity and the net zero transition”, it said in its UK Battery Strategy paper though didn’t give any specific targets. ..."

hedgehog 100
26/11/2023
10:54
….The potential of a good RTO….. that’s the nail on the head Hedgehog without quality the Aura share price will go nowhere !
solarno lopez
25/11/2023
20:29
And as regards the potential impact of a good RTO deal.

On 14.11.23, ZEG closed up a whomping 364%, rising 110.6p to 141p, after returning from a near two month suspension.

ZEG's market cap. at its suspension price of 30.4p was £1.89M., which like ARA was less than its cash per share.


09/11/2023 11:34 UK Regulatory (RNS & others) Zegona Communications PLC Proposed Placing LSE:ZEG Zegona Communications Plc

"Further to the announcements of 31 October 2023 in connection with the Company's acquisition of Vodafone Spain for EUR5.0bn, Zegona announces a proposed placing to raise gross proceeds of approximately EUR300 million (GBP261 million) (the " Placing " ).

The Placing will comprise the issue of New Zegona Shares to institutional investors at the Offer Price of 150 pence per share by way of a non-pre-emptive placing. It will be conducted through an accelerated bookbuilding process which will be launched immediately following this announcement. ...

The Offer Price represents a 380 per cent. premium to the closing mid-market price of a Zegona Share on 22 September 2023, the date when Zegona requested that trading in its shares was suspended by the London Stock Exchange following press speculation in relation to the Acquisition. ..."




Zegona Communications (ZEG):-




From the 19.4.23 video interview with ARA's Chairman John Croft:-

"... we're very hopeful, put it like that, that we can do a transaction in this year. The sectors that we're particularly interested in are in energy storage generally, but particularly in battery technologies.

... there's a huge opportunity there ... I'm very hopeful we'll do something this year.

... with the minimum capitalisation having been moved up to thirty million pounds, it means actually that that valuation of the SPAC in the context of an overall transaction is relatively small. So we're starting to see valuations for SPACS in transactions heading up, and recently there have been some in London where the SPAC has been valued at multiple times of its cash balance, and multiple times the value of its original market cap. at the time it came to the market. So we see that as being very encouraging, and a positive sign for our shareholders going forward. ..."

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