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CME Group threatens to leave Illinois over taxes

Legato · 2011-06-09T02:30:20.0700000Z

CME Group threatens to leave Illinois over taxes CME's Executive Chairman, Terry Duffy, said the company was exploring a potential move of its corporate base, after Illinois earlier this year sharply lifted the corporate tax rate paid by the Chicago-based exchange company. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-cme-group-threatens-to-leave-illinois-over-taxes-20110608,0,4140752.story

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Structural Monitoring Systems: 20% growth & cash flow milestone

Structural Monitoring Systems Executive Chairman and CEO Ross Love talked with Proactive about the company’s aviation-focused growth strategy, recent product developments, and financial performance. Love explained that the company operates across three segments: avionics for special mission fleets, contract manufacturing, and the development of CVM (Comparative Vacuum Monitoring) technology for detecting microscopic cracks in metal structures. He noted, “The investment case is this is a business that will grow at around about 20% a year plus or minus.” One of the highlights discussed was the launch of a compact version of their digital audio system, which is tailored for emergency services and aerial firefighting fleets. These products are increasingly in demand, with installations underway across North America, including for California’s CAL FIRE — the largest aerial firefighting fleet. Love also detailed their expansion into South America, which is facilitated by similar infrastructure to the North American market. He said, “We supply most of the critical flights across North America… we’re making inroads into Europe and into South America.” On the financial front, Love highlighted that the company has doubled in size over the last two and a half years and is now operating with positive cash flow for the first time, following a successful capital raise of over $8 million. The company expects its first commercial revenues from CVM technology in the first quarter of the next financial year. #StructuralMonitoringSystems #AviationTechnology #CVMTechnology #AerialFirefighting #EmergencyServices #AerospaceInnovation #PositiveCashFlow #ASXSMN #AviationGrowth #DigitalAudioSystem #SouthAmericaExpansion

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EBR Systems nears FDA approval for CRT pacemaker

EBR Systems Inc Senior Vice President Andrew Shute talked with Proactive at the AIM maSmall and Midcap Conference about the company’s upcoming FDA decision for its leadless CRT pacemaker system. The device is designed to treat heart failure and represents the only leadless option in a market currently dominated by three players—with no direct competitor. Shute said, “We've developed the world's only leadless pacemaker to treat heart failure. And we're on track to receive FDA approval within the next two and a half weeks.”* The product already holds FDA Breakthrough Device designation, and has shown strong clinical results, including a 16.4% reduction in left ventricular end systolic volume—well above the target goal of 9.3%. Shute outlined the company's go-to-market plan, emphasizing that reimbursement is expected to begin from October 1st under the NTAP and TPT schemes, enabling an ASP of USD 45,000. The company only needs to sell around 2,200 units annually to reach USD 100 million in revenue. “We’ve got no direct competition,” he said. He also highlighted the successful completion of the FDA’s pre-approval inspection with no observations—an uncommon achievement in the medical device industry. The device, supported by data published in JAMA Cardiology, was also featured at the Heart Rhythm Society meeting in 2023. During the interim, the US commercial team will establish purchasing agreements, prepare technology committee engagements, and begin physician training for a limited market release. #EBRSystems #MedicalDevices #HeartFailureTreatment #LeadlessPacemaker #CardiacTech #FDAApproval #CRTDevice #InvestingInHealthcare #BreakthroughDevice #MedTechInnovation #JAMACardiology #HeartRhythmSociety

Proactive - Interviews for investors

Acusensus talks global expansion and growth drivers

Acusensus Ltd Managing Director talked with Proactive at AIM's Small and Midcap Conference about the company’s progress in road safety technology, its global expansion, and the upcoming launch of a new product line aimed at road worker protection. Alex Jannink, Managing Director and Co-founder of Acusensus, explained how the company pioneered enforcement cameras targeting behaviours like mobile phone use and seatbelt compliance. “We supply these automated enforcement cameras...and we receive a fixed monthly fee essentially for those services,” he said, outlining the company's outsourced business model under long-term government contracts. While 93% of revenues currently come from Australia, Jannink confirmed growth is underway internationally, with active customers in the United States and United Kingdom. Acusensus has also secured a nationwide speed enforcement contract in New Zealand, expected to contribute significantly from the next financial year. Jannink highlighted the broader social mission behind the business: “The whole goal of the company is to change behaviours and to save lives.” He pointed to strong behavioural impacts from previous deployments, including a six-fold drop in mobile phone use and a 21% reduction in road fatalities in New South Wales. A new road worker safety product line is also in development and, according to Jannink, “can be as large as the enforcement business.” #Acusensus #RoadSafety #AItechnology #TrafficEnforcement #DriverSafety #ASXStocks #GovernmentContracts #InfrastructureSafety #SmartCameras #RoadWorkerProtection #AutonomousTech #InvestSmart #PublicSafetyTech

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COSOL Sees U.S. market as key growth driver

COSOL Limited Managing Director Scott McGowan talked with Proactive at AIM's Small and Midcap Conference about the company’s role in driving operational efficiency across asset-intensive industries. COSOL Limited works with organisations in mining, oil and gas, utilities, and public infrastructure to enhance the performance of their physical assets. McGowan explained the company’s core service as unlocking value by helping clients reduce costs through better asset management. “We look at ways that we can save them real dollars to be able to manage that asset more effectively,” he said. The company’s client list includes major names such as Glencore, Rio Tinto, BHP, and several government departments. COSOL provides the systems and processes behind the scenes to manage these organisations’ equipment and facilities, potentially impacting hundreds of millions in operational costs. Even a 2–3% improvement, McGowan said, “makes a significant difference to their bottom line.” COSOL has grown revenue from AUD 30 million to over AUD 110 million since listing. It is now targeting organic growth in the mid-teens and exploring earnings-accretive acquisitions. McGowan also highlighted COSOL’s presence in the U.S., describing it as the company’s largest potential market, where current operations may be expanded through acquisition. #COSOL #ASXStocks #ScottMcGowan #AssetManagement #MiningTech #Utilities #PublicInfrastructure #OperationalEfficiency #DataSolutions #IndustrialSoftware #GrowthStocks #USExpansion #InvestingInTech -

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