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Genflow Biosciences CEO welcomes new investment; outlines dog longevity trial

Genflow Biosciences PLC CEO Dr Eric Leire talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about a pivotal new direction for the company as it initiates a clinical trial focused on improving aging in dogs. Leire described the trial as a natural evolution from Genflow's previous success in mice, noting the commercial appeal of the canine market. “There is nothing to improve really the quality of life of our aging dogs,” he said, adding that the study meets a significant unmet need. The trial will run for one year, with six months of treatment followed by six months of assessment. It's being managed by independent contract research organisation Syngene. Leire emphasised the scientific rigour of the trial, which is controlled, randomised and includes both aesthetic and biological endpoints. These include coat quality, mitochondrial function, and methylation clocks — all of which have potential crossover value for human applications. Leire also highlighted the company’s differentiated approach compared to US competitors using repurposed drugs like metformin. Genflow, he said, is pursuing gene therapy with the potential for greater impact. The investment supporting the trial, although limited in size, is seen as a strategic vote of confidence, bringing in credible investors from outside the UK, including the US. Leire described the initiative as a major step that could generate near-term revenue and redefine the company’s biotech positioning. For more company updates, visit Proactive's YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and hit the notification bell for future content. #GenflowBiosciences #GeneTherapy #DogAging #BiotechInvestment #LongevityResearch #Mitochondria #PetHealth #ClinicalTrials #AgingDogs #BiotechNews

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Chesnara CEO discusses strong 2024 results, dividend growth and M&A outlook

Chesnara PLC (LSE:CSN) CEO Steve Murray talked to Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strong 2024 full-year results, highlighting robust cash generation and consistent dividend growth. Murray highlighted that Chesnara generated £60 million in cash over the year, providing strong dividend coverage and supporting its 20-year track record of uninterrupted dividend growth. The business also increased its overall value and maintained a strong solvency position. The interview also covered Chesnara’s acquisition strategy, with Murray detailing the second Canada Life deal, which delivered an uplift in economic value to £11 million—higher than the £8 million initially expected—off a £2 million consideration. He explained that Chesnara currently holds around £200 million in acquisition firepower, supported by a solvency capital ratio of 203%. Murray described the current M&A pipeline as “positive,” noting that a reduction in private equity competition is opening up new opportunities in the UK and Benelux. He also commented on broader macroeconomic conditions, noting that despite some volatility, Chesnara’s long-term outlook remains stable due to natural hedges and long-duration contracts. Looking ahead to 2025, Murray reiterated Chesnara’s confidence in maintaining dividend growth, underpinned by strong visibility on future cash flows well above required commitments. For more CEO interviews and investor insights, visit Proactive’s YouTube channel. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to our channel, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an update. #Chesnara #InsuranceStocks #DividendGrowth #MergersAndAcquisitions #CashGeneration #UKStocks #BeneluxMarkets #CanadaLifeDeal #FinancialResults #InvestorUpdates #ProactiveInvestors

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Qualitas funds soar as banks step back

Qualitas Ltd Group Managing Director Andrew Schwartz talked with Proactive at the AIM's Small and Midcap conference about the company's differentiated position in Australia's real estate investment management landscape. Andrew Schwartz explained that Qualitas operates at scale, supported by large institutional capital. “Some of those investors literally commit amounts of 1.7 billion and above to Qualitas,” he said, noting the firm can fund projects with hundreds of millions—territory once dominated by traditional banks. Schwartz highlighted the company’s deep property expertise, developed over decades, as a key driver of performance. He said, “We are deep sector, deep dive property people,” which allows them to manage funds based not just on lending metrics but also on underlying property fundamentals. The conversation also addressed Qualitas’ notable growth in funds management revenue since its 2021 IPO. Schwartz attributed this to structural shifts in the Australian finance market, where banks still represent 77% of a AU$477 billion sector—but their share is shrinking. “We’ve really got the benefit of filling a void in the market that the bank market just can’t fill,” he said. Roughly 80% of Qualitas' activities are in the housing sector, financing large-scale residential projects rather than retail home loans. Schwartz said the persistent supply shortage, despite rising interest rates, underpins property values and creates strong demand for capital. #Qualitas #RealEstateInvestment #InstitutionalCapital #AustralianHousing #PropertyFinance #AndrewSchwartz #HousingShortage #ASX #FundsManagement #ProactiveInvestors

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Wrkr CEO on super compliance growth strategy

Wrkr Limited CEO Trent Lund talked with Proactive at the AIM's Small and Midcap Conference about the company’s strategy to simplify compliance through a deeply integrated digital platform. The ASX-listed company, trading under the ticker WRK, connects users, employers, and superannuation funds to streamline data accuracy and reduce friction in onboarding processes. “We do all the hard work and the heavy lifting so the business and the employee don’t have to,” said Lund. He explained that Wrkr verifies user credentials and automates data flows, reducing error and increasing trust. The system connects to major superannuation funds and payroll systems, holding accurate user information even during job transitions. Lund detailed Wrkr’s monetisation model, which aims to earn approximately $7 per user through microservices, including license checks and transactions. Current pilots, including one with major fund REST, are transitioning to production. Each super fund implementation takes about nine months and represents between $7 million and $14 million in annual annuity revenue once fully operational. Looking ahead, 2025 will be focused on large-scale implementation, with 2026 anticipated to generate higher consumption-based revenues. In 2027, Wrkr expects a significant uplift with the introduction of payday super legislation. #WrkrLimited #TrentLund #ASXWRK #Superannuation #ComplianceTech #FintechAustralia #PayrollIntegration #InvestorUpdate #PaydaySuper #DigitalTransformation #DataVerification #WorkforceAutomation

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