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What does it mean to issue shares for investment?
Issuing shares is a fundamental way for companies to raise capital, particularly when they want to issue shares for investment from new or existing shareholders. However, it involves more than simply accepting funds in exchange for equity. The process is governed under the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006) and must be handled with care to ensure both compliance and alignment with the company’s strategic aims.
Anti-dilution provisions: Protecting investor value in down rounds
In the fast-paced world of venture capital, company valuations can shift rapidly. When a business raises new capital at a lower valuation than in a previous round, a so-called “down round”, early investors risk seeing their ownership diluted. To mitigate this risk, investors often negotiate for anti-dilution protection as part of their investment terms.
What is the difference between issuing shares and selling shares?
Understanding the difference between issuing shares and selling shares is essential for company directors, shareholders, and investors. While both involve the transfer or allocation of company equity, they serve very different purposes and have distinct legal and financial implications. Issuing shares means a company is creating new shares and allocating them to individuals or entities.
Director disqualification in a football club
Reading FC’s recent turmoil offers a timely reminder of the disqualification rules affecting those at the helm of football clubs. We explore the overlap between corporate governance and football regulation—and why both matter more than ever. The recent disqualification of Reading FC’s previous majority owner, Dai Yongge, under the English Football League (EFL) rules threw the club—and its supporters—into a period of uncertainty.
Production of 'The Taming of the Shrew' brings Las Vegas love and lights to Blacksburg
The School of Performing Arts is closing out the “Season of Empowerment” with a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” adapted and directed by David R. Gammons, visiting assistant professor of directing. “Taming of the Shrew” tells the story of two sisters, Katherina and Bianca, and their journeys to become married women. Their mother, Baptista, won’t marry Bianca, the youngest sister, off to her lover Lucentio until the elder is married.
NSI regime - Understanding the new National Security Framework
The United Kingdom implemented an expansive national security regime on 4 January 2022, marking a significant milestone following the passage of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act). This legislation signifies a global inclination toward heightened scrutiny of national security concerns. The NSI Act establishes an independent framework dedicated to examining and intervening in acquisitions and investments within the UK, aimed at safeguarding national security.
School of Performing Arts finds the funny with feminist farce
The School of Performing Arts honors Aphra Behn, the first professional, female British playwright, in its Season of Empowerment with the production "Or," by Liz Duffy Adams. The play, which draws inspiration from Restoration comedies and 1960s farces, reflects on Behn’s multi-hyphenate identity as a woman, a spy, and a playwright against the backdrop of 1660s England.
Limit of detection of Salmonella ser. Enteritidis using culture-based versus culture-independent diagnostic approaches
Abstract In order to prevent the spread of foodborne illnesses, the presence of pathogens in the food chain is monitored by government agencies and food producers. The culture-based methods currently employed are sensitive but time- and labour- intensive, leading to increasing interest in exploring culture-independent diagnostic tests (CIDTs) for pathogen detection. However, sensitivity and reliability of these CIDTs relative to current approaches has not been well established.
Understanding company dividends: a comprehensive overview
As a shareholder, understanding the details surrounding dividends is not just beneficial but essential for making informed decisions regarding your investments. For directors, a profound understanding of the legal considerations surrounding dividends is imperative, as it not only helps in avoiding potential liability but also ensures strict compliance with the law. When you subscribe for shares, you are not just acquiring a piece of a company, you are gaining a bundle of rights.
Locked box transactions: Understanding the locked box mechanism
The locked box mechanism is a pricing approach used in company acquisitions that simplifies the deal by fixing the purchase price in advance: he buyer and seller agree on a price for the target company before the transaction’s completion. The price is usually based on a specific set of pre-completion accounts, known as locked box accounts.
'Sleep Deprivation Chamber' blends dreams and reality, time and space
The School of Performing Arts presents “Sleep Deprivation Chamber” by Adam P. Kennedy and Adrienne Kennedy as the second production of its “Season of Empowerment.” “Sleep Deprivation Chamber” details the events surrounding the brutal attack and wrongful arrest of Adam P. Kennedy in 1991.
A business case for employee rewards
We all love receiving a thank you from our boss and feeling recognised. But, there are occasions when you need to give your employees more than just a pat on the back. The understanding of employee rewards has grown exponentially over the past few years, but there are still a few organisations that are yet to take the leap into regular tangible rewards for their workforce. If this sounds familiar to you, then don’t worry.
Eat Local Week Rolls On, Mummies Visit the Farmers Market and More
Transition Sarasota's Eat Local Week kicked off last Friday but continues through this Sunday, with several events scheduled to take place all over greater Sarasota. Check out the full calendar of goings-on on the Transition Sarasota website. Join the grand opening of The Night Market at the Westfield Siesta Key mall. The event will include several vendors, live entertainment, a beer garden hosted by Metro Diner and a selection of local wine, beer and spritzers.
Tip from the Heart (Benefiting Siesta Key Restaurants), an Evening in India, Anna Maria Island Bayfest and More Local Dining Events
Join Mattison’s City Grille Bradenton Riverwalk for a Lagunitas Beer Pairing Dinner and Silent Auction. There will be hour d’oeuvres, a three-course dinner and dessert. The auction benefits The Friends of Manatee County Animal Services. Come support Siesta Key businesses—which have struggled due to the red tide outbreak this year—and enjoy food and drink specials at Key restaurants, plus a free trolley to from Morton's Market, from 5-10 p.m..
A Taste of UTC, Oktoberfest And More Local Dining Events
Taste of UTC is back with popular Mall at University Town Center eats and treats for the month of October. Options will include a three-course lunch for $15 at Brio Tuscan Grill, Seasons 52, Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue and the The Capital Grille; three-course dinner for $29 at Brio Tuscan Grill, Seasons 52 and Sophie's; and a three-course dinner for $49 at The Capital Grille. Join The Westin Sarasota for a night of music and dancing presented by the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida.
Three Sarasota Homes We Love
They’re exciting, inspiring, innovative and marvelous to behold, each in its own distinctive way. The creative teams responsible for these three new homes demonstrate that the state of the architecture and design industry in our region is strong indeed. Come take a tour.
Five Must-Haves For Your Smart Home
A pergola roof system made of wood and aluminum can make outdoor living spaces smarter and more comfortable. You control it from an app, set times for it to open and close, enable rain and wind sensors, and change its position at different times of day. There’s even a hurricane mode that senses excessive wind speeds and opens the louvers to minimize uplift until the storm passes.
As Florida Struggles With Red Tide, Artist Brendan Coudal's New T-Shirts Remind Us Why We Love the Gulf
What do you do in the face of red tide devastation throughout Southwest Florida? Coudal, a local artist known for his colorful paintings of retro-style girls and mermaids, along with renderings of sea life, decided to create T-shirts featuring his original artwork to help bring awareness situation that may seem helpless to some. "About three weeks ago, the red tide was at its worst near my home in Nokomis," Coudal says.
Taste of Downtown, 'Darwin Nights' Indie Market,and More Local Dining Events
Head over to Darwin Brewing Company and Taproom to get a taste for all things local. Each month, 73 Degree Flea will bring a market experience to the brewery featuring local artists, makers, designers, vintage purveyors as well as community nonprofits. You can also play cornhole, listen to live music and enjoy food trucks and dessert vendors to fill you up. Dog and kid friendly.
We Tried It: An Urban Sweat Lodge
Beat the heat? More like embrace it. Mother-daughter duo Samantha and Sandy Albano opened Purify, an “urban sweat lodge,” in Burns Court earlier this month to give clients the opportunity to sweat—and, they say, to improve health, detox the body and promote relaxation. We’ve all been there—you go to the gym, have killer workout and then afterwards want to step into a hot sauna to decompress. Purify is similar to that sauna experience, but the heat is way more intense.
Half Moon Wax Wraps Offer an Environmentally Friendly Alternative to Plastic Wrap
Environmental activist and Half Moon Drive PR founder Maggie Hughes has launched Half Moon Wax Wraps—a new venture in an effort to make our day-to-day lives more environmentally friendly. Beeswax wraps have become increasingly popular an alternative to plastic cling wrap—but, Hughes says, none of them looked just like she wanted them to.
Eliza Ann's Labor Day Pool Party, Woodstock Revival Festival Re-Do and More Dining Events
The Good Liquid Brewing Company is hosting a "Live Music and Dinner" night. The Schnitzel Trailer will be serving authentic German food starting at 5 p.m., with platters, brats, spaetzel and more. The live music will be Brittani McCracken from 7–9 p.m. The original date was rained out, so this event is coming back to the Sarasota Farmers Market on Sept. 1.
Six Gorgeous Local Weddings
Drs. Sheevani and Shivang’s wedding was a two-day affair at The Westin Sarasota. The couple headed to Lido Beach for their “first look” photo shoot, where the bride and groom see each other just before the ceremony. Then came Raas Garba, a traditional Indian evening of dancing with their 200 wedding guests. The second-day ceremony blended their Indian and American roots. “Both of us were born and raised in the U.S., but we wanted to maintain our Indian culture,” says Sheevani, a hospitalist.
Where to Watch the Fireworks on the Fourth of July
There will be a variety of events on Tuesday, July 3, at Nathan Benderson Park to celebrate the upcoming holiday, including multiple musical acts and a fireworks show. Gates open at 4 p.m. Watch the Bradenton Marauders play the Palm Beach Cardinals at 6:30 p.m. on July 3 before enjoying post-game fireworks in preparation for the Fourth. The Marauders will be giving T-shirts to 1,500 fans and auctioning off a star-spangled jersey. Click here for ticket and event information.
Venice Brew Bash, Memorial Day Weekend Celebrations and More Local Dining Events
American Idol finalist and Bradenton local Mylon Shamble will perform in the beer garden at Motorworks Brewing from 7 - 10 p.m. This year, the Venice Brew Bash will be an indoor/outdoor event held at the Venice Community Center, located at 326 Nokomis Ave S., from 3-7 p.m. Sample more thanw 60 different craft beers, visit merchants and enjoy great music by NoFilter band. Outside, enjoy a food truck rally, beer for sale on tap and more merchant vendors.
Craft Beer Week at Oak & Stone, Warhol Nights, Sarasota's Monthly Food Truck Festival and More Local Dining Events
May 14th through May 19th Oak & Stone kicked off American Craft Beer Week on Monday with a week full of events, including Ladies Night Out, Blind Beer Tasting, Brewtails!, unveiling a collaboration with Big Top Brewing, creating glitter beer for Glitter Beer & Beards, and, to cap off the week, a Float Party. You can experience Andy Warhol's world at night—check out Selby Gardens' exhibition while enjoying food, drinks and entertainment from Florida Studio Theatre.
Essential Info About the Giving Challenge
Dates of this year’s Giving Challenge, a 24-hour online fund-raising campaign presented by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County Number of nonprofits that participated in 2016 Number of states of participating donors in 2016, as well as Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, Marshall Islands, Micronesia and three U.S. military bases/naval vessels in Europe Number of countries of participating donors in 2016, from all continents except Antarctica Amount raised during the most recent Giving...
Spring is a Great Time to Visit Mable Ringling’s Rose Garden
Mable’s Rose Garden at The Ringling Museum is the oldest continuously growing rose garden in Florida, planted by John Ringling’s wife, Mable—with the help of a gardener, of course—on their bayfront estate in 1913. Today, more than 1,000 bushes, representing more than 400 varieties, fill the garden with magnificent color and fragrance. Now is a great time to visit the rose garden, which is located just east of the couple’s grand Italianate mansion, the Ca d’Zan.
Spring is a Great Time to Enjoy Mable Ringling’s Rose Garden
Mable’s Rose Garden at The Ringling Museum is the oldest continuously growing rose garden in Florida, planted by John Ringling’s wife, Mable—with the help of a gardener, of course—on their bayfront estate in 1913. Today, more than 1,000 bushes, representing more than 400 varieties, fill the garden with magnificent color and fragrance. Now is a great time to visit the rose garden, which is located just east of the couple’s grand Italianate mansion, the Ca d’Zan.
A Local Designer is Raising Awareness About Predatory Snakes in the Everglades
Burmese python skin The Florida Everglades have a problem with Burmese pythons invading the area and threatening the wildlife surrounding it—and if uncontrolled, the snakes will cause extensive and irreversible damage to the national park. So Dusty “Wildman” Crum, an environmentalist and the owner of Orchid Envy in Venice, and designer Nikki Sedacca, owner of 530 Burns Gallery, are coming together to raise awareness about the issue—in style.
Our Region's Coolest Street Art
More than 130 works of public art are on display in the cities of Sarasota and Bradenton. Perhaps the most accessible: the growing number of murals painted on commercial buildings, most of them commissioned by building owners and nonprofits. Once viewed as vandalism, street art began gaining acceptance here a decade ago when its unconventional medium and message began bringing personality—and provocative cultural statements—to blank walls.
SaRtQ's 10th Annual Print Party Coming Up
SaRtQ is having its 10th Annual Print Party March 10 at Mandeville Beer Garden. Those attending will be able to interact with art and artists while having the opportunity to purchase a print created in front of them. They'll also be able to meet members of the artists' group, while enjoying music, food and the craft brewing culture of Mandeville Beer Garden.
Five Indulgent Desserts for Valentine's Day
All you need this Valentine's Day: rose and raspberry Gateau Saint Honoré, crème [âtissière profiteroles and raspberry chantilly cream. Designed and created in-house at Michael's On East by pastry chef Catherine Tighe, this classic French cake pays tribune to the patron saint of bakers and pastry chefs.
10 Local Soups That Will Warm You Right Up
With temperatures dropping to record lows in some areas of Southwest Florida, there's not much more comforting—or warming—than a great bowl of soup. Here are a few local favorites that will get the job done. Indigenous' popular wild mushroom bisque gets rave reviews for its creamy wild mushroom bisque, which is chock-full of those delicious fungi and served with crunchy truffled rye croutons.
A Mac 'n' Cheese Cook Off, JDub's Monthly Food Truck and Indian Restaurant Classics and More for This Week
JDub's Brewing Company hosts its monthly food truck rally this Saturday starting at 5 p.m. Showcasing local food, music and beer, join them for a variety of food vendors such as Fillaburger, Made Restaurant, Smokin' Momma Lora's BBQ, Peachey's Baking Company and more. Spend this Sunday Funday filling yourself up at Big Top Brewing Company's mac 'n' cheese cook off. From 1-4 p.m., show off your best mac 'n' cheese recipe—or just come by to enjoy all of the different kinds.
Dime Lake is now fish-free
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — Diana Miller stood on the spongy banks of oval-shaped Dime Lake in the Teton Wilderness. It boiled intermittently with writhing fish.The smell of a hard-to-place chemical was in the air, and conifers along western shores of the shallow, seldom-visited lake were blackened and dead from the 2016 Berry Fire.
Wyoming community remembers beloved 20-year-old cat
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — This is a story about a memorial ceremony for a cat.So. Now the readership has been narrowed to only the sympathetic. Here it is.After several gray and chilly days it was sunny and warm day for the ceremony marking the passing of O.C. Kaht, the longtime companion of Mick Dettmer. It was the kind of May day, several among the 25 people in attendance said, that O.C. would have enjoyed.O.C., a fairly well-known feline around Jackson, died March 31 of kidney failure.
Wyoming skier shapes his recovery in clay - Clay Center Dispatch On-Line: State
Watkins has been visiting the studio almost daily, starting in mid-March, after he broke both his legs in an early February skiing accident. "It wasn't a question of what am I going to do," the 29-year-old said. "I knew I needed to keep a really strong head and be really positive about everything." Watkins' recovery included several surgeries and three months off his feet, which made him pretty immobile and unable to go to his job as a chef at Sudachi.
Yoga Tahoe: Improve your on-mountain performance, off-mountain recovery
TRUCKEE, Calif. — During winter at Lake Tahoe, the mountains are always calling, and we are responding. And when it comes to winter sports, some of us have been training for months, squatting low and hard or pedaling uphills daily. Others, not so much. No matter how much preparation a person puts in, however, recovery can still be brutal — especially for weekend warriors who only have two or three days to hit it hard.
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