Category: Press Releases

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Wega Group OY to establish an advanced bioenergy platform in Finland

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Under the partnership announced today, CIP and WEGA will join forces to source, develop, and construct advanced bioenergy projects in Finland – primarily focused on technologies such as biogas and gasification. The collaboration brings together CIP’s expertise in financing and developing large-scale green transition infrastructure and Wega’s expertise within renewable energy and sustainable supply chains in Finland.

Once fully established, the platform will seek to develop multiple projects with individual investment sizes of EUR 50m – 200m within the foreseeable future. The projects will produce green molecules (hydrogen and/or ammonia?) which can be used for the transportation sector and hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry, contributing to the circular economy and the green transition.

Thomas Dalsgaard, Partner at CIP, says: “We see a strong potential within the advanced bioenergy sector in Finland, and already have visibility on a robust pipeline within biogas and gasification. We look forward to progressing the project and pipeline development with WEGA and contributing to Finland’s further transition to renewable energy.”

CEO of WEGA Niko Ristikankare added: ”At Wega, we all are very excited to start building a new advanced fuels platform together with CIP. We are impressed by their rock-solid expertise and forward looking strategy. We believe that cooperation with strong partner like CIP enables us to grow the Finnish advanced fuels production to the next level.”

About Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
Founded in 2012, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners P/S (CIP) today is the world’s largest dedicated fund manager within greenfield renewable energy investments and a global leader in offshore wind. The funds managed by CIP focuses on investments in offshore and onshore wind, solar PV, biomass and energy-from-waste, transmission and distribution, reserve capacity, storage, advanced bioenergy, and Power-to-X.

CIP manages ten funds and has to date raised approximately EUR 19 billion for investments in energy and associated infrastructure from more than 140 international institutional investors. CIP has approximately 400 employees and 11 offices around the world. For more information, visit www.cip.com

About Wega Group OY
Founded in 2012, Wega is a detective of better energy for its customers. Wega has specialised in services covering the production and distribution of renewable fuels as well as building reliable and sustainable supply chains. Their solution-focused team investigates energy related questions and issues for small and large companies as well as for municipal operators. Wega employs over 35 energy professionals and has offices in Espoo, Finland. For more information, visit www.wega.fi/en

For further information, please contact:

E-mail: media@cip.dk

Oliver Routhe Skov, Head of Media Relations
Phone: +45 30541227
Email: orsk@cisc.dk

Thomas Kønig, Partner – Investor Relations
Phone: +45 7070 5151
Email: tkon@cip.dk

Toni Hemminki, Partner and Chief Operating Officer
Phone: +358 40 668 4441
Email: toni.hemminki@wega.fi

Niko Ristikankare, Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Phone: +358 50 347 2528
Email: niko.ristikankare@wega.fi

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HOI AN, Vietnam, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hoiana Shores Golf Club at Hoiana Resort & Golf is proud to announce its remarkable achievement of being named one of the Top 100 Golf Courses in the world by Golf World Top 100. What sets this recognition apart is that Hoiana Shores Golf Club is not only the sole golf course in Vietnam but also the lone representative from Asia to make it onto this esteemed list.

Renowned and seasoned industry veterans played an instrumental role in evaluating and selecting the winners. The panel consisted of individuals with extensive experience and knowledge in the golfing world. Notable panelists include Chris Bertram, Golf World Top 100 Courses editor, who has played all of the UK, Ireland and Continent’s finest courses, and Darius Oliver, a respected course writer & architect who has played an impressive 2,000 courses worldwide. Joining them were David McLay-Kidd, a celebrated architect with expertise in the UK and America, and Jimmie James, who has personally experienced more than 70 courses on the Golf.com World Top 100 list.

“Hoiana Shores Golf Club being recognized as one of the Top 100 Golf Courses in the world fills us with immense pride,” stated Steve Wolstenholme, President & CEO of Hoiana Resort & Golf. “It serves as a testament to the unwavering dedication, collective effort, and hard work of our entire team. We are committed to providing exceptional service and outstanding amenities, and this recognition further strengthens our resolve.”

Situated in Central Vietnam, Hoiana Shores Golf Club boasts a breathtaking 71-par championship link course. With meticulous attention to detail and a seamless integration with the natural landscape, the 18-hole course offers a challenging yet captivating experience for golfers of all levels. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque coastline, it is an oasis of tranquility and beauty.

Adding to the allure of Hoiana Shores is its exceptional Club House, where golfers can indulge in first-class amenities and services. The Club House is also home to the 1552 Bistro, where guests can relish a delightful fusion of local Vietnamese delicacies and international classic dishes, meticulously crafted by our accomplished culinary team.

“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the esteemed panelists who evaluated the golf courses for the Top 100 list,” expressed Steve. “Their expertise and discerning evaluation process have added significant value to this recognition. As we move forward, we remain dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, further solidifying Hoiana Shores Golf Club at Hoiana Resort & Golf as a premier golf destination.”

Beyond the world-class golf course, Hoiana Resort & Golf offers a comprehensive array of accommodation, dining, and entertainment options within an integrated resort setting. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in luxury, as well as experience an extraordinary golf holiday. To learn more about our exclusive Golf Holidays package and reserve your place on the renowned Hoiana Shores Golf Club, please visit www.hoiana.com or contact our reservations team at +84 235 858 8888.

About Hoiana Resort & Golf:
Hoiana Resort & Golf, Vietnam’s pre-eminent luxurious integrated resort, is located on the pristine coastline near the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hoi An, Vietnam. In the 2023 Travel+Leisure Asia Pacific Luxury Awards, Hoiana was honored with the prestigious title of “Third Place in the Integrated Resort Category”, making it the only resort in Vietnam to be listed. The stunning 4-kilometer beachfront complex features four luxury hotels – Hoiana Hotel & Suites, offering 141 beautifully appointed suites; New World Hoiana Hotel, with 476 guestrooms; New World Hoiana Beach Resort, boasting 330 elegantly and sustainably designed rooms and suites; and Rosewood Hoi An (opening soon). Additionally, Hoiana Residences provides a home away from home with 270 luxuriously and spaciously appointed apartments overlooking lush gardens or the East Sea.

The integrated resort is also home to more than 10 world-class restaurants serving over 12 types of cuisines, from authentic Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, and international flavors. It also provides cutting-edge gaming entertainment with over 140 tables and 300 electronic games offering a variety of exhilarating gaming options.

The resort also boasts a magnificent 18-hole golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the Hoiana Shores Golf Club. The 71-par links course offers one of the most compelling golf experiences in South East Asia and challenges players with a rewarding game. The clubhouse, spanning over 6,000 sq.m., is set to be one of the largest clubhouses in Asia and hosts a comprehensive suite of facilities. The course was awarded “Best Golf Course in Vietnam 2022” and “Top 10 Best Golf Course in Vietnam 2022” by Vietnam Golf & Leisure Awards and recently placed 15th among the ‘Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia’ in an accolade jointly organized by Golf Travel Korea and Golf Travel China, recognizing excellent golf courses and promoting golf culture across the Asian continent. Highly regarded as the “Oscars” of the global golf club industry, the Asian Golf Awards honored Hoiana Resort & Golf as the “Best Golf Resort in Asia Pacific” and awarded Hoiana Shores as the “Best Golf Course in Vietnam” in Nov 2022.

Hoiana has completed its first phase of an overall $4 billion development project, encompassing 1000-hectares of land just south of Hoi An, Quảng Nam. With an ambitious development plan in the pipeline, Hoiana will continue to set a new benchmark for luxurious tourism in Vietnam while balancing its cultural heritage, to bring economic prosperity and opportunity to the central province of Quang Nam.

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Media contact:
Ms. Michelle Wong
Director, Brand Communications
E: michelle.w@hoiana.com

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New York, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CertiK, the global leader in blockchain security, is excited to announce the successful completion of a security audit for OKX’s BRC-20 token contracts. This is a significant step in bringing Ordinals to the Bitcoin blockchain, a milestone in the crypto and blockchain industry.

OKX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is reaffirming its commitment to the foundational roots of the crypto revolution – Bitcoin, and is set to catalyze innovation in the realm of BRC-20 transaction indexing on the Bitcoin blockchain. This forward-thinking initiative is an embodiment of OKX’s dedication to fostering a truly decentralized free market.

This and future audits will assist OKX in initiating detailed operations aimed at seamlessly integrating this new token technology onto its platform. The exchange’s roadmap includes support for inscription, thereby expanding the investment opportunities for its diverse user base. Further, the platform is set to enhance its trading capabilities by enabling buying, selling, transferring, and offer-making for both tokens and Bitcoin NFTs.

“We are excited to extend our security partnership with OKX. As CertiK, our mission has always been to enhance security and transparency in the blockchain space, and this collaboration represents a big step towards this goal,” said Jason Jiang, Chief Business Officer at CertiK.

“Integrating this new token standard into the OKX platform is a significant milestone for us. This evolution not only responds to the interest of our community but also provides robust, secure, and easy-to-use tools for dealing with these tokens,” said Jason Lau, Chief Innovation Officer at OKX.

About CertiK

CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, leveraging best-in-class AI technology to protect and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. Founded in 2018 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK’s mission is to secure the web3 world. CertiK applies cutting-edge innovations from academia to enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to scale with safety and correctness.

One of the fastest-growing and most trusted companies in blockchain security, CertiK is a true market leader. To date, CertiK has worked with nearly 4,000 enterprise clients, secured over $360 billion worth of digital assets, and has detected nearly 70,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Our clients include leading projects such as Aave, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Yearn Finance, and Chiliz.

​​CertiK is backed by Insight, Partners, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Lightspeed, Advent International, SoftBank, Hillhouse Capital, Goldman Sachs, Coinbase Ventures, Binance, Shunwei Capital, IDG Capital, Wing, Legend Star, Danhua Capital and other investors.

About OKX

OKX is a world-leading technology company building the future of Web3. Known as the fastest and most reliable crypto trading platform for investors and professional traders everywhere, OKX’s crypto exchange is the second largest globally by trading volume. OKX’s leading self-custody solutions include the Web3-compatible OKX Wallet, which allows users greater control of their assets while expanding access to DEXs, NFT marketplaces, DeFi, GameFi and thousands of dApps. OKX partners with a number of the world’s top brands and athletes, including: English Premier League champions Manchester City F.C., McLaren Formula 1, The Tribeca Festival, golfer Ian Poulter, Olympian Scotty James, and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo.

OKX is committed to transparency and security and publishes its Proof of Reserves on a monthly basis.

To learn more about OKX, download the app or visit: okx.com

Hari Govindarajan
PR & Comms Specialist, Luna PR
hari@lunapr.io

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MILAN, Italy, June 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ferretti’s luxury yachts are just one step away from Piazza Affari. The Group, currently listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, announced the successful completion of its IPO for listing on the Milan Stock Exchange. The offer price was set at €3 per share, while gross proceeds amounted to approximately €265 million. At the time of the listing, which will take place on June 27, the company’s market capitalisation will be approximately €1 billion.

The IPO “has attracted wide interest from leading Italian and international institutional investors (with approximately 70 lines allocated), which will result in an expansion and strengthening of the company’s institutional shareholding structure”, the company announced. There are two anchor investors, Danilo Iervolino and Karel Komarek, who have subscribed a total of 35.4% of the total number of shares on offer, equal to around 10% of the company’s share capital. In particular, Iervolino – former patron of Salernitana and editor of BFC Media and L’Espresso – will become the second largest shareholder after the Chinese fund Weichai Power, rising to over 5% of the company’s capital, and the first Italian shareholder: “I like the idea that the listing in Italy will coincide with an Italian anchor investor. It is not just parochialism or a sterile narrative, but a way of saying that we believe in Made in Italy”. The Campania entrepreneur, who was joined in the transaction by UniCredit, told to LaPresse. “I am proud and happy to participate as an anchor investor in the Ferretti project. The group boasts the most prestigious brands in the nautical sector – Riva, Pershing and Itama -, flagships of Made in Italy. The idea is that there is a great opportunity to grow the company, the brands, to expand services, to enter important markets yet to be explored, such as the Asian one, and all this with an extraordinary management”, he added.

The IPO in detail

The transaction consists of 88,454,818 shares – approximately 26.1% of the share capital – offered for sale by Ferretti International Holding SpA. However, the holding company has granted UniCredit, as stabilisation manager, an option to purchase a maximum of an additional 8,845,482 shares at the offer price, corresponding to approximately 10% of the maximum number of shares on offer. Thus, assuming that the over-allotment option is exercised in full, the number of shares on offer would rise to 97,300,300, corresponding to approximately 28.7% of the share capital.

For more information:
Press Office LaPresse – ufficio.stampa@lapresse.it

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