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Proactive - Interviews for investors

European defense spending boom: Key investment opportunities amid global shifts

Jane Edmondson, Head of Index Product Strategy at TMXVettaFi, joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss the rapidly evolving global defense landscape and its investment implications. With geopolitical tensions on the rise and shifting defense priorities, investors must navigate new opportunities and risks in the sector. Edmondson highlighted Europe's unprecedented surge in defense spending, a direct response to the U.S. decision to scale back military aid to Ukraine. Central to this shift is the European Union’s €800 billion "Rearm Europe Readiness 2030" initiative, aimed at bolstering military preparedness. This includes substantial investments across key defense technologies and a dedicated €150 billion credit facility to enhance military capabilities. “There’s going to be a lot of spending to come,” Edmondson noted, emphasizing major growth areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber defense, drone technology, and advanced artillery systems. She pointed out that leading European defense firms—including Rheinmetall, BAE Systems, Thales, Dassault, and Leonardo SPA—stand to benefit significantly from this expansion. Additionally, South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace is emerging as a key player in global defense contracts. In contrast, U.S. defense companies are experiencing headwinds due to budget cuts and canceled procurement deals, leading to a relative downturn in the sector. Another critical shift in global defense procurement is unfolding as traditional U.S. allies reconsider their defense purchases. Canada and Portugal, for instance, are re-evaluating orders for U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets in favor of alternative options, such as aircraft from Dassault Aviation. Edmondson stressed that these geopolitical realignments are creating strong economic tailwinds, particularly for Germany, which is set to invest an estimated €500 billion in defense over the next several years. She cited a recent Goldman Sachs report, which projects that half of this spending will

Proactive - Interviews for investors

Hillcrest launches ZVS technology evaluation with global Tier 1 automotive supplier

Hillcrest Energy Technologies CEO Don Currie joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the launch of a technology evaluation project with a global Tier 1 automotive supplier. The project’s initial phase will assess the potential benefits of Hillcrest’s Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) technology in next-generation inverter applications for electric vehicles. If this phase is successful and both parties agree to proceed, subsequent phases will focus on the integration and validation of ZVS technology within the supplier’s inverter platform. Currie explained that Tier 1 automotive suppliers provide fully assembled components and systems to major automakers. This particular supplier, consistently ranked among the top 15 largest by revenue, is a global leader specializing in critical EV components like inverters. With a strong presence in the industry, the supplier plays a crucial role in advancing electric vehicle technology for manufacturers worldwide. The evaluation phase will involve a series of technical assessments aimed at eliminating switching losses and improving electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) performance. The supplier will analyze efficiency, performance, and potential advantages of Hillcrest’s ZVS technology within its inverter architecture. The findings from this evaluation will determine potential next steps for further collaboration and integration. This project represents a key opportunity for Hillcrest to demonstrate the value of its ZVS technology, with the shared objective of enhancing EV inverter performance and delivering significant benefits to automotive customers. #proactiveinvestors #hillcrestenergytechnologiesltd #cse #heat #ptcqb #hlrtf

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Time Finance CEO on Q3 update: record lending & growth to resilient small businesses

Time Finance PLC (AIM:TIME) CEO Ed Rimmer takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company’s performance in the third quarter, highlighting a record gross lending book and improved arrears management. Rimmer explained that Time Finance provides funding solutions to small businesses, including invoice finance, asset finance, and secured loans, typically supporting businesses with turnover up to £10 million. He said, “We help businesses grow, but we also help businesses to survive as well.” The company’s lending book reached a record £210 million at the end of February, with arrears falling to 5% from 6% a year earlier. Rimmer noted this progress came despite challenging market conditions and was achieved without compromising credit quality. Margins have also increased, with profit margins now at 40%. This was attributed to tight cost control and improved efficiency, including leveraging technology and streamlining internal processes. Time Finance has not increased its headcount significantly post-COVID, which has helped support margin growth. Rimmer also addressed the broader economic environment, pointing to interest rate pressures, inflation, and increased insolvencies, but emphasised that small businesses remain resilient. The company sees opportunity as traditional banks become more risk-averse, creating space for independent lenders. Visit Proactive’s YouTube channel for more interviews like this. Don’t forget to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and enable notifications so you never miss an update. #TimeFinance #SMElending #AlternativeFinance #BusinessLoans #InvoiceFinance #AssetFinance #Q3TradingUpdate #IndependentLender #FinancialResults #SmallBusinessFinance

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Oriole Resources wraps up pivotal 2024, targets major gold milestones in 2025

Oriole Resources PLC (AIM:ORR) CEO Martin Rosser and CFO Bob Smeeton take Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company’s latest full-year results and upcoming milestones across its key exploration projects. Rosser highlighted a pivotal year for the company’s Bibemi and Mbe gold projects in Cameroon. At Bibemi, a recently completed phase five drilling campaign is feeding into a revised Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), expected this quarter. “We believe there's very good potential to not just increase the amount of gold, but also improve the category of the resource,” said Rosser. The company is also advancing an exploitation license application for the project. At Mbe, maiden drilling continues, following trenching results that indicated strong mineralisation. “We think Mbe South has significant potential to host a substantial gold deposit,” Rosser added. Smeeton detailed a £2 million reduction in operating loss and financial support from BCM International. “Since year-end, BCM have given us $1.1 million, largely replenishing CapEx,” Smeeton noted. He also confirmed progress on a joint venture agreement with Managem at the Senala project in Senegal. Rosser pointed to potential sector-wide revaluations driven by high gold prices and possible M&A activity. “Oriole’s shares are significantly undervalued,” he said. For more updates from Oriole Resources and other mining sector interviews, give this video a like, subscribe to Proactive’s YouTube channel, and enable notifications so you don’t miss future content. #OrioleResources #GoldExploration #CameroonMining #MbeProject #BibemiGold #JuniorMiners #MiningInvestment #MineralResourceEstimate #GoldPrice #MiningFinance #ProactiveInvestors #ManagemJV #SenalaProject #CameroonGold #ExplorationDrilling

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