START THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR IN STYLE!!!

Bloody hell! Will you -

'Why are they shouting, boss?'

I've no idea, Voice.

And I'm not starting the new academic year in style. What am I, a kid?!

Paris/Montpellier, October 3rd 2023 - UXCO Group, investor, developer and operator of student and co-living real-estate (PBSA), is starting the 2023/2024 academic year in style with an impressive occupancy rate,  close to 100%, at its student and co-living residences, numerous large projects in the pipeline and an unparalleled portfolio in France.

Oh, France.

The new academic year is a success for UXCO Group with close to 100% occupancy at the end of September across all its ECLA co-living residences (XXL premium student & young professional residences) and UXCO Student (residences in around 40 cities across France). In addition, five new residences opened this summer (an extension to ECLA Paris Massy-Palaiseau and new UXCO Student residences in La Rochelle, Nantes, Villeneuve D’Ascq and Rouen), representing a total of more than 1,000 new beds.

Yeah, yeah.

'What does Mael Aoustin say, boss?'

This -

Mael Aoustin, Group CEO and President of the UXCO Group Management Board, says, "We owe our success to our expertise across the entire value chain, along with our teams' proximity to our student and young professional residents that enables us to meet their needs and anticipate new trends. We target to reach a total of 25,000 beds in five years' time thanks to the growth of our unique ECLA XXL premium co-living and student concept and our UXCO Student residences."

Well, all right.

'What does Lucky say, boss?'

Ha! That's another story!

But not much of a story at all.

This -

UXCO GROUPS STUDENT AND CO               LIVING RESIDENCES PBSA START THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR IN STYLE  Paris  Montpellier October 3rd 2023 UXCO Group investor developer and           operator of student!       and co         living real!      estate PBSA is starting the  2023   2024 academic year in style with an impressive occupancy rate  close  to  100%  at  its  student  and  co   living  residences  numerous  large           projects                in  the  pipeline               and  an unparalleled portfolio in France  the new academic year is a success for UXCO Group with close to 100% occupancy at the end of September across all its ECLA co  living residences XXL premium student & young professional residences and UXCO Student  residences  in  around  40  cities  across  France  in  addition  five  new  residences  opened  this summer  an  extension  to  ECLA  Paris  Massy   Palaiseau  and  new  UXCO  Student  residences  in  La Rochelle Nantes Villeneuve D   Ascq and Rouen representing a total of more than 1   000 new beds  UXCO  Group  has  also  accelerated  its  development  with  recent  acquisitions  and  new  projects an  ECLA residence  near  Geneva  and  two  UXCO  Student  residences  in  Toulouse  and  Saint                  Etienne no less                    than €140      million  in  investment  and  1  200  new              beds  since  the  beginning           of  2023  have  supported  the companys      ambition                    who is able???                        to manage the entire value chain as an investor developer and operator of large           scale student    and co               living real!                         estate PBSA with  its  recent  openings  and  new  acquisitions  UXCO  Group  has  a  total  of  73  residences  13   200  beds  including 6 600 owned  beds  4  600  beds  for  the ECLA  brand  alone  and  a  real    estate  portfolio  value exceeding €1 billion making it the reference             on the French            student and co              living real           estate market PBSA through  this  unique  position  in  this  asset  class  UXCO  Group  is  able  to  pursue  major  projects         with  the inauguration         at the end of              November of Europes                       largest student!               and co              living residence 1 800                 beds in Massy                 Palaiseau  in  the  Paris                       region developed  by Océanis  UXCO  Groups development               arm the property           newly  extended opened at the end of August  under  the  ECLA  brand  demonstrating UXCO Groups unique ability to invest develop and operate remarkable properties in terms of concept and size and the Group will continue on its          path of ambitious       growth Maël               Aoustin Group             CEO and           President of the UXCO            Group Management Board            said we owe          our success to our expertise across the entire value chain along with our teams      proximity to our student      and young professional residents that enables us to      meet their needs      and anticipate new            trends we target       to reach a total of 25   000 beds in five years time thanks to  the  growth  of  our  unique  ECLA  XXL  premium  co    living  and student  concept  and our  UXCO  Student residences    ABOUT UXCO GROUP  73 STUDENT AND CO               LIVING RESIDENCES PBSA  13   200 BEDS OPERATED 100 APARTHOTELS       1       500 EMPLOYEES      €480M ANNUAL REVENUES    majority  owned  by  Brookfield  Asset         Management  UXCO  Group  is  an  investor  developer and  operator  of residential    student real      estate and hospitality in France with more than 25 years of experience in the sector    UXCO Group has a wealth of expertise enabling the company to control the entire value chain UXCO Groups business is organized in               three entities!          student and co            living real                 estate owner investor and        operator through UXCO Property and UXCO management for its ECLA and UXCO Student residences Development Océanis Promotion and Hospitality Appart City  UXCO  Group  works  day  by  day  to             transform                 lifestyles          convinced of  the  power!        of  community  to  reinvent accommodation and         make it attractive       more vibrant         and environmentally                                friendly

Yeah, thanks, Lucky.

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...

I'm glad that's over.

Voice?

Voice?

He's gone.

I think he said he was going for a cup of tea with Lucky after "work".

Maybe some toast, too. I don't know.

Whatever.

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[No. 1,141]

And well well[1], and its cold got no heat yet dont even know if Ill put it on just thinking of the even colder sea now[1], and well well[2], and what do the dolphins do[1], and its cold got no heat yet dont even know if Ill put it on just thinking of the even colder sea now[2], and I know that all the squirrels are off somewhere nice and warm with their nuts cant say I blame them[1], and what do the dolphins do[2], and I miss the summer but not too much[1], and I know that all the squirrels are off somewhere nice and warm with their nuts cant say I blame them[2], and its always hell[1], and I miss the summer but not too much[2], and aRound and aRound and aRound might work and lets get go faster what than even ever eh yes why not[1], and its always hell[2], and I dont know[1], and aRound and aRound and aRound might work and lets get go faster what than even ever eh yes why not[2], and its exhausting I know[1], and I dont know[2], and what do I know[1], and its exhausting I know[2], and listen[1], and what do I know[2], and I only got nine poems again because I scrapped one but never mind[1], and listen[2], and I really dont mind not upset at all[1], and I only got nine poems again because I scrapped one but never mind[2], and Im 24 uh 7 or 5 now believe me baby I aint got nothing else to do nothing else to live for thank God[1], and I really dont mind not upset at all[2], and gloves gloves maybe[1], and Im 24 uh 7 or 5 now believe me baby I aint got nothing else to do nothing else to live for thank God[2], and I dont need me fingers for guitar just for me laptop[1], and gloves gloves maybe[2], and anyway anyway[1], and I dont need me fingers for guitar just for me laptop[2], and on the beach will it can it be better or worse no city shit sure just the crashing of the waves[1], and anyway anyway[2], and the sun            the moon the stars[1], and on the beach will it can it be better or worse no city shit sure just the crashing of the waves[2], and at least thirty poems is what I need and you wont believe how Im cramming the words in with great meanings[1], and the sun            the moon the stars[2], and this week is the week[1], and at least thirty poems is what I need and you wont believe how Im cramming the words in with great meanings[2], and Ill get me some terrific blankness you can count on it and Im so serious about it this week[1], and this week is the week[2], and no one is like me[1], and Ill get me some terrific blankness you can count on it and Im so serious about it this week[2], and thats why I was noticed been noticed all the time by the cosmos and Billy and Christ knows who else[1], and no one is like me[2], and ha ha ha[1], and thats why I was noticed been noticed all the time by the cosmos and Billy and Christ knows who else[2], and so many great dead ones what a piece of me its true[1], and ha ha ha[2], and you know dont you kooks[1], and so many great dead ones what a piece of me its true[2], and its mystical action[1], and you know dont you kooks[2], and and and consciousness is everything[1], and its mystical action[2], and everything[1], and and and consciousness is everything[2], and well well[3], and everything[2], and its cold got no heat yet dont even know if Ill put it on just thinking of the even colder sea now[3], and what do the dolphins do[3], and I know that all the squirrels are off somewhere nice and warm with their nuts cant say I blame them[3], and I miss the summer but not too much[3], and its always hell[3], and aRound and aRound and aRound might work and lets get go faster what than even ever eh yes why not[3], and I dont know[3], and its exhausting I know[3], and what do I know[3], and listen[3], and I only got nine poems again because I scrapped one but never mind[3], and I really dont mind not upset at all[3], and Im 24 uh 7 or 5 now believe me baby I aint got nothing else to do nothing else to live for thank God[3], and gloves gloves maybe[3], and I dont need me fingers for guitar just for me laptop[3], and anyway anyway[3], and on the beach will it can it be better or worse no city shit sure just the crashing of the waves[3], and the sun            the moon the stars[3], and at least thirty poems is what I need and you wont believe how Im cramming the words in with great meanings[3], and this week is the week[3], and Ill get me some terrific blankness you can count on it and Im so serious about it this week[3], and no one is like me[3], and thats why I was noticed been noticed all the time by the cosmos and Billy and Christ knows who else[3], and ha ha ha[3], and so many great dead ones what a piece of me its true[3], and you know dont you kooks[3], and its mystical action[3], and and and consciousness is everything[3], and everything[3], and

And well well[1], and its cold got no heat yet dont even know if Ill put it on just thinking of the even colder sea now[1], and well well[2], and what do the dolphins do[1], and its cold got no heat yet dont even know if Ill put it on just thinking of the even colder sea now[2], and I know that all the squirrels are off somewhere nice and warm with their nuts cant say I blame them[1], and what do the dolphins do[2], and I miss the summer but not too much[1], and I know that all the squirrels are off somewhere nice and warm with their nuts cant say I blame them[2], and its always hell[1], and I miss the summer but not too much[2], and aRound and aRound and aRound might work and lets get go faster what than even ever eh yes why not[1], and its always hell[2], and I dont know[1], and aRound and aRound and aRound might work and lets get go faster what than even ever eh yes why not[2], and its exhausting I know[1], and I dont know[2], and what do I know[1], and its exhausting I know[2], and listen[1], and what do I know[2], and I only got nine poems again because I scrapped one but never mind[1], and listen[2], and I really dont mind not upset at all[1], and I only got nine poems again because I scrapped one but never mind[2], and Im 24 uh 7 or 5 now believe me baby I aint got nothing else to do nothing else to live for thank God[1], and I really dont mind not upset at all[2], and gloves gloves maybe[1], and Im 24 uh 7 or 5 now believe me baby I aint got nothing else to do nothing else to live for thank God[2], and I dont need me fingers for guitar just for me laptop[1], and gloves gloves maybe[2], and anyway anyway[1], and I dont need me fingers for guitar just for me laptop[2], and on the beach will it can it be better or worse no city shit sure just the crashing of the waves[1], and anyway anyway[2], and the sun            the moon the stars[1], and on the beach will it can it be better or worse no city shit sure just the crashing of the waves[2], and at least thirty poems is what I need and you wont believe how Im cramming the words in with great meanings[1], and the sun            the moon the stars[2], and this week is the week[1], and at least thirty poems is what I need and you wont believe how Im cramming the words in with great meanings[2], and Ill get me some terrific blankness you can count on it and Im so serious about it this week[1], and this week is the week[2], and no one is like me[1], and Ill get me some terrific blankness you can count on it and Im so serious about it this week[2], and thats why I was noticed been noticed all the time by the cosmos and Billy and Christ knows who else[1], and no one is like me[2], and ha ha ha[1], and thats why I was noticed been noticed all the time by the cosmos and Billy and Christ knows who else[2], and so many great dead ones what a piece of me its true[1], and ha ha ha[2], and you know dont you kooks[1], and so many great dead ones what a piece of me its true[2], and its mystical action[1], and you know dont you kooks[2], and and and consciousness is everything[1], and its mystical action[2], and everything[1], and and and consciousness is everything[2], and well well[3], and everything[2], and its cold got no heat yet dont even know if Ill put it on just thinking of the even colder sea now[3], and what do the dolphins do[3], and I know that all the squirrels are off somewhere nice and warm with their nuts cant say I blame them[3], and I miss the summer but not too much[3], and its always hell[3], and aRound and aRound and aRound might work and lets get go faster what than even ever eh yes why not[3], and I dont know[3], and its exhausting I know[3], and what do I know[3], and listen[3], and I only got nine poems again because I scrapped one but never mind[3], and I really dont mind not upset at all[3], and Im 24 uh 7 or 5 now believe me baby I aint got nothing else to do nothing else to live for thank God[3], and gloves gloves maybe[3], and I dont need me fingers for guitar just for me laptop[3], and anyway anyway[3], and on the beach will it can it be better or worse no city shit sure just the crashing of the waves[3], and the sun            the moon the stars[3], and at least thirty poems is what I need and you wont believe how Im cramming the words in with great meanings[3], and this week is the week[3], and Ill get me some terrific blankness you can count on it and Im so serious about it this week[3], and no one is like me[3], and thats why I was noticed been noticed all the time by the cosmos and Billy and Christ knows who else[3], and ha ha ha[3], and so many great dead ones what a piece of me its true[3], and you know dont you kooks[3], and its mystical action[3], and and and consciousness is everything[3], and everything[3], and

And well well[1], and its cold got no heat yet dont even know if Ill put it on just thinking of the even colder sea now[1], and well well[2], and what do the dolphins do[1], and its cold got no heat yet dont even know if Ill put it on just thinking of the even colder sea now[2], and I know that all the squirrels are off somewhere nice and warm with their nuts cant say I blame them[1], and what do the dolphins do[2], and I miss the summer but not too much[1], and I know that all the squirrels are off somewhere nice and warm with their nuts cant say I blame them[2], and its always hell[1], and I miss the summer but not too much[2], and aRound and aRound and aRound might work and lets get go faster what than even ever eh yes why not[1], and its always hell[2], and I dont know[1], and aRound and aRound and aRound might work and lets get go faster what than even ever eh yes why not[2], and its exhausting I know[1], and I dont know[2], and what do I know[1], and its exhausting I know[2], and listen[1], and what do I know[2], and I only got nine poems again because I scrapped one but never mind[1], and listen[2], and I really dont mind not upset at all[1], and I only got nine poems again because I scrapped one but never mind[2], and Im 24 uh 7 or 5 now believe me baby I aint got nothing else to do nothing else to live for thank God[1], and I really dont mind not upset at all[2], and gloves gloves maybe[1], and Im 24 uh 7 or 5 now believe me baby I aint got nothing else to do nothing else to live for thank God[2], and I dont need me fingers for guitar just for me laptop[1], and gloves gloves maybe[2], and anyway anyway[1], and I dont need me fingers for guitar just for me laptop[2], and on the beach will it can it be better or worse no city shit sure just the crashing of the waves[1], and anyway anyway[2], and the sun            the moon the stars[1], and on the beach will it can it be better or worse no city shit sure just the crashing of the waves[2], and at least thirty poems is what I need and you wont believe how Im cramming the words in with great meanings[1], and the sun            the moon the stars[2], and this week is the week[1], and at least thirty poems is what I need and you wont believe how Im cramming the words in with great meanings[2], and Ill get me some terrific blankness you can count on it and Im so serious about it this week[1], and this week is the week[2], and no one is like me[1], and Ill get me some terrific blankness you can count on it and Im so serious about it this week[2], and thats why I was noticed been noticed all the time by the cosmos and Billy and Christ knows who else[1], and no one is like me[2], and ha ha ha[1], and thats why I was noticed been noticed all the time by the cosmos and Billy and Christ knows who else[2], and so many great dead ones what a piece of me its true[1], and ha ha ha[2], and you know dont you kooks[1], and so many great dead ones what a piece of me its true[2], and its mystical action[1], and you know dont you kooks[2], and and and consciousness is everything[1], and its mystical action[2], and everything[1], and and and consciousness is everything[2], and well well[3], and everything[2], and its cold got no heat yet dont even know if Ill put it on just thinking of the even colder sea now[3], and what do the dolphins do[3], and I know that all the squirrels are off somewhere nice and warm with their nuts cant say I blame them[3], and I miss the summer but not too much[3], and its always hell[3], and aRound and aRound and aRound might work and lets get go faster what than even ever eh yes why not[3], and I dont know[3], and its exhausting I know[3], and what do I know[3], and listen[3], and I only got nine poems again because I scrapped one but never mind[3], and I really dont mind not upset at all[3], and Im 24 uh 7 or 5 now believe me baby I aint got nothing else to do nothing else to live for thank God[3], and gloves gloves maybe[3], and I dont need me fingers for guitar just for me laptop[3], and anyway anyway[3], and on the beach will it can it be better or worse no city shit sure just the crashing of the waves[3], and the sun            the moon the stars[3], and at least thirty poems is what I need and you wont believe how Im cramming the words in with great meanings[3], and this week is the week[3], and Ill get me some terrific blankness you can count on it and Im so serious about it this week[3], and no one is like me[3], and thats why I was noticed been noticed all the time by the cosmos and Billy and Christ knows who else[3], and ha ha ha[3], and so many great dead ones what a piece of me its true[3], and you know dont you kooks[3], and its mystical action[3], and and and consciousness is everything[3], and everything[3], and

The Battle of Blythe Road

Dear readers ...

I'm cold this morning, but ...

I don't feel like writing, but ...

Have you read the The Devil Rides Out ... ??? It's well known that Dennis Wheatley based the evil Mocata on Aleister Crowley. They actually met for lunch before Wheatley started work on the novel. The question is: Did the events at Blythe Road on 19th April 1900 influence it?

You may know or not know, my dear kooks, I don't know, but you should know ... this was an occult battle between W. B. Yeats and Crowley at the premises of The Golden Dawn in Hammersmith. Apparently, they were shouting spells at each other on the stairs. The fight only ended when Yeats kicked Crowley down the stairs! Surely, Wheatley would have done his research and been aware of this incident ... ???

'Maybe Crowley told him at the lunch.'

Yeah. Maybe. (What did he tell him though?)

Wheatley must have known.

Ha! Yeats was a real-life Duke de Richleau.

Interesting, eh?

'Amazing!'

Yeah.

I'm cold.

Anyway ...

The Yeats and Heaney thing last Christmas was far more pleasant. However, they're friends, so ...

Anyway ... 

Uh.

I don't fancy finance today. Obviously, I've got PR emails.

'You've always got PR emails, boss.'

Yes, Voice. They're the bane of my life.

Uh.

And it's cold today.

And ...

I bought some mince pies at the weekend. I ate two and threw four away. Why? The supermarket I bought them from is using cheaper ingredients now. 'Are the pies more expensive, too?' Probably.

They were disgusting.

It's just the way things are, I'm afraid.

Everything is smaller and more expensive and more disgusting.

I mean ...

Such mince pies are the bane of my life.

I won't touch them.

I'd rather go hungry, you know?

No one should be forced to eat mince pies of that quality.

'It's a disgrace!'

It is!

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To increase by an impressive 388%

Oh, what's this now?! What's to increase by such a large amount?

'I wish you wouldn't do this, boss.'

Do what, Voice?

'You know what.'

Shut up. It's my blog.

'I'm your partner!'

Shut up. Junior partner.

Anyway ...

Basingstoke, UK - 4th October 2023: A new study from Juniper Research, the foremost experts in fintech & payments markets, has found the total volume of virtual card transactions will reach 175 billion by 2028; rising from 36 billion in 2023. Growing by a significant 388%, the market will be accelerated by the adoption of API (Application Programming Interface) virtual card issuing platforms.

What?!

A virtual card uses a randomly generated and generally temporary card number linked to a payment account; used to process payments in lieu of genuine payment details. Virtual cards provide a secure and fast way to distribute funds, while effectively managing spending limits.

Oh, okay.

Oh, God. I just ...

'Come on!'

What does Danny Boy say?

Research author Daniel Bedford comments: "By offering Banking-as-a-Service APIs featuring virtual cards, vendors such as Stripe empower businesses to launch their own virtual card programmes. We recommend that virtual card vendors focus on API-enabled models, to maximise the flexibility virtual cards provide."

All right, Mr Bedford. I'm sure you know what you're going on about.

'Ha!'

And there's more of it, my kooks, this email, but I've had enough, strangely enough. More than enough.

I'm tired.

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Oh oh oh

But this can't be the ENDS, surely?

'Give us more!'

At this time of night???

'More!'

But I'm tired.

'More!'

More ...

Er ...

Okay, okay. In his poems, Auden used the word "love" just as much as The Beatles did in their early songs.

I've checked, you see.

'Interesting fact!'

Yes.

'Haven't you got better ways of spending your time?'

Uh.

What, like, er ... kicking your teeth in, you mean?

'Ha, ha, ha! I ain't got no teeth, boss.'

Yeah.

'I ain't got no head. Ha, ha, ha!'

Yeah.

Well done, Voice - for being a disembodied voice, like.

'Thanks.'

It's a great achievement.

'Thanks.'

It really is.

Anyway ...

I'm going to sleep.

'Sweet dreams!'

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[No. 1,140]

And if I knew[1], and would I even say its hard to say so I probably wont if thats all right[1], and if I knew[2], and I know I will have to say out there[1], and would I even say its hard to say so I probably wont if thats all right[2], and people will be expecting it and yes I will give them what they will be expecting I dont mind[1], and I know I will have to say out there[2], and aRound aRound again so[1], and people will be expecting it and yes I will give them what they will be expecting I dont mind[2], and its a special treat these days all this a nice holiday from the hard strong words I need in that other place[1], and aRound aRound again so[2], and Ill get back to titles and punctuation Im sure[1], and its a special treat these days all this a nice holiday from the hard strong words I need in that other place[2], and or or or maybe I wont maybe Im done with all that aRound here and want a new kind of freedom[1], and Ill get back to titles and punctuation Im sure[2], and or or or a new kind of pain most probably[1], and or or or maybe I wont maybe Im done with all that aRound here and want a new kind of freedom[2], and I dont even know if this is negative or positive really but I was planning to keep bad thoughts out[1], and or or or a new kind of pain most probably[2], and all thoughts out would be great obviously[1], and I dont even know if this is negative or positive really but I was planning to keep bad thoughts out[2], and even feelings are a nuisance I find dont you dont you find or dont you find anything[1], and all thoughts out would be great obviously[2], and its difficult to know what words are best what kind[1], and even feelings are a nuisance I find dont you dont you find or dont you find anything[2], and there are many ways to say different things and it might not be important at all[1], and its difficult to know what words are best what kind[2], and or very important like I would know ha ha ha[1], and there are many ways to say different things and it might not be important at all[2], and why am I laughing I dont know but answers on a postcard and you might get a Jammie Dodger[1], and or very important like I would know ha ha ha[2], and if Voice hasnt eaten them all and I swear hes getting quite fat[1], and why am I laughing I dont know but answers on a postcard and you might get a Jammie Dodger[2], and anyway anyway the future[1], and if Voice hasnt eaten them all and I swear hes getting quite fat[2], and listen to be honest I cant talk about mince pie season because I dont know where I will be[1], and anyway anyway the future[2], and I still dont know anything about the short term sadly[1], and listen to be honest I cant talk about mince pie season because I dont know where I will be[2], and but but but my astrologer told me all about the long term fortunately seventy eighty ninety[1], and I still dont know anything about the short term sadly[2], and I find it hard to imagine but its all very very good[1], and but but but my astrologer told me all about the long term fortunately seventy eighty ninety[2], and nothing about music though because Dr M was a cultured man had a downer on popular music[1], and I find it hard to imagine but its all very very good[2], and poetry literature is or will be another story[1], and nothing about music though because Dr M was a cultured man had a downer on popular music[2], and if I knew[3], and poetry literature is or will be another story[2], and would I even say its hard to say so I probably wont if thats all right[3], and I know I will have to say out there[3], and people will be expecting it and yes I will give them what they will be expecting I dont mind[3], and aRound aRound again so[3], and its a special treat these days all this a nice holiday from the hard strong words I need in that other place[3], and Ill get back to titles and punctuation Im sure[3], and or or or maybe I wont maybe Im done with all that aRound here and want a new kind of freedom[3], and or or or a new kind of pain most probably[3], and I dont even know if this is negative or positive really but I was planning to keep bad thoughts out[3], and all thoughts out would be great obviously[3], and even feelings are a nuisance I find dont you dont you find or dont you find anything[3], and its difficult to know what words are best what kind[3], and there are many ways to say different things and it might not be important at all[3], and or very important like I would know ha ha ha[3], and why am I laughing I dont know but answers on a postcard and you might get a Jammie Dodger[3], and if Voice hasnt eaten them all and I swear hes getting quite fat[3], and anyway anyway the future[3], and listen to be honest I cant talk about mince pie season because I dont know where I will be[3], and I still dont know anything about the short term sadly[3], and but but but my astrologer told me all about the long term fortunately seventy eighty ninety[3], and I find it hard to imagine but its all very very good[3], and nothing about music though because Dr M was a cultured man had a downer on popular music[3], and poetry literature is or will be another story[3], and

And if I knew[1], and would I even say its hard to say so I probably wont if thats all right[1], and if I knew[2], and I know I will have to say out there[1], and would I even say its hard to say so I probably wont if thats all right[2], and people will be expecting it and yes I will give them what they will be expecting I dont mind[1], and I know I will have to say out there[2], and aRound aRound again so[1], and people will be expecting it and yes I will give them what they will be expecting I dont mind[2], and its a special treat these days all this a nice holiday from the hard strong words I need in that other place[1], and aRound aRound again so[2], and Ill get back to titles and punctuation Im sure[1], and its a special treat these days all this a nice holiday from the hard strong words I need in that other place[2], and or or or maybe I wont maybe Im done with all that aRound here and want a new kind of freedom[1], and Ill get back to titles and punctuation Im sure[2], and or or or a new kind of pain most probably[1], and or or or maybe I wont maybe Im done with all that aRound here and want a new kind of freedom[2], and I dont even know if this is negative or positive really but I was planning to keep bad thoughts out[1], and or or or a new kind of pain most probably[2], and all thoughts out would be great obviously[1], and I dont even know if this is negative or positive really but I was planning to keep bad thoughts out[2], and even feelings are a nuisance I find dont you dont you find or dont you find anything[1], and all thoughts out would be great obviously[2], and its difficult to know what words are best what kind[1], and even feelings are a nuisance I find dont you dont you find or dont you find anything[2], and there are many ways to say different things and it might not be important at all[1], and its difficult to know what words are best what kind[2], and or very important like I would know ha ha ha[1], and there are many ways to say different things and it might not be important at all[2], and why am I laughing I dont know but answers on a postcard and you might get a Jammie Dodger[1], and or very important like I would know ha ha ha[2], and if Voice hasnt eaten them all and I swear hes getting quite fat[1], and why am I laughing I dont know but answers on a postcard and you might get a Jammie Dodger[2], and anyway anyway the future[1], and if Voice hasnt eaten them all and I swear hes getting quite fat[2], and listen to be honest I cant talk about mince pie season because I dont know where I will be[1], and anyway anyway the future[2], and I still dont know anything about the short term sadly[1], and listen to be honest I cant talk about mince pie season because I dont know where I will be[2], and but but but my astrologer told me all about the long term fortunately seventy eighty ninety[1], and I still dont know anything about the short term sadly[2], and I find it hard to imagine but its all very very good[1], and but but but my astrologer told me all about the long term fortunately seventy eighty ninety[2], and nothing about music though because Dr M was a cultured man had a downer on popular music[1], and I find it hard to imagine but its all very very good[2], and poetry literature is or will be another story[1], and nothing about music though because Dr M was a cultured man had a downer on popular music[2], and if I knew[3], and poetry literature is or will be another story[2], and would I even say its hard to say so I probably wont if thats all right[3], and I know I will have to say out there[3], and people will be expecting it and yes I will give them what they will be expecting I dont mind[3], and aRound aRound again so[3], and its a special treat these days all this a nice holiday from the hard strong words I need in that other place[3], and Ill get back to titles and punctuation Im sure[3], and or or or maybe I wont maybe Im done with all that aRound here and want a new kind of freedom[3], and or or or a new kind of pain most probably[3], and I dont even know if this is negative or positive really but I was planning to keep bad thoughts out[3], and all thoughts out would be great obviously[3], and even feelings are a nuisance I find dont you dont you find or dont you find anything[3], and its difficult to know what words are best what kind[3], and there are many ways to say different things and it might not be important at all[3], and or very important like I would know ha ha ha[3], and why am I laughing I dont know but answers on a postcard and you might get a Jammie Dodger[3], and if Voice hasnt eaten them all and I swear hes getting quite fat[3], and anyway anyway the future[3], and listen to be honest I cant talk about mince pie season because I dont know where I will be[3], and I still dont know anything about the short term sadly[3], and but but but my astrologer told me all about the long term fortunately seventy eighty ninety[3], and I find it hard to imagine but its all very very good[3], and nothing about music though because Dr M was a cultured man had a downer on popular music[3], and poetry literature is or will be another story[3], and

And if I knew[1], and would I even say its hard to say so I probably wont if thats all right[1], and if I knew[2], and I know I will have to say out there[1], and would I even say its hard to say so I probably wont if thats all right[2], and people will be expecting it and yes I will give them what they will be expecting I dont mind[1], and I know I will have to say out there[2], and aRound aRound again so[1], and people will be expecting it and yes I will give them what they will be expecting I dont mind[2], and its a special treat these days all this a nice holiday from the hard strong words I need in that other place[1], and aRound aRound again so[2], and Ill get back to titles and punctuation Im sure[1], and its a special treat these days all this a nice holiday from the hard strong words I need in that other place[2], and or or or maybe I wont maybe Im done with all that aRound here and want a new kind of freedom[1], and Ill get back to titles and punctuation Im sure[2], and or or or a new kind of pain most probably[1], and or or or maybe I wont maybe Im done with all that aRound here and want a new kind of freedom[2], and I dont even know if this is negative or positive really but I was planning to keep bad thoughts out[1], and or or or a new kind of pain most probably[2], and all thoughts out would be great obviously[1], and I dont even know if this is negative or positive really but I was planning to keep bad thoughts out[2], and even feelings are a nuisance I find dont you dont you find or dont you find anything[1], and all thoughts out would be great obviously[2], and its difficult to know what words are best what kind[1], and even feelings are a nuisance I find dont you dont you find or dont you find anything[2], and there are many ways to say different things and it might not be important at all[1], and its difficult to know what words are best what kind[2], and or very important like I would know ha ha ha[1], and there are many ways to say different things and it might not be important at all[2], and why am I laughing I dont know but answers on a postcard and you might get a Jammie Dodger[1], and or very important like I would know ha ha ha[2], and if Voice hasnt eaten them all and I swear hes getting quite fat[1], and why am I laughing I dont know but answers on a postcard and you might get a Jammie Dodger[2], and anyway anyway the future[1], and if Voice hasnt eaten them all and I swear hes getting quite fat[2], and listen to be honest I cant talk about mince pie season because I dont know where I will be[1], and anyway anyway the future[2], and I still dont know anything about the short term sadly[1], and listen to be honest I cant talk about mince pie season because I dont know where I will be[2], and but but but my astrologer told me all about the long term fortunately seventy eighty ninety[1], and I still dont know anything about the short term sadly[2], and I find it hard to imagine but its all very very good[1], and but but but my astrologer told me all about the long term fortunately seventy eighty ninety[2], and nothing about music though because Dr M was a cultured man had a downer on popular music[1], and I find it hard to imagine but its all very very good[2], and poetry literature is or will be another story[1], and nothing about music though because Dr M was a cultured man had a downer on popular music[2], and if I knew[3], and poetry literature is or will be another story[2], and would I even say its hard to say so I probably wont if thats all right[3], and I know I will have to say out there[3], and people will be expecting it and yes I will give them what they will be expecting I dont mind[3], and aRound aRound again so[3], and its a special treat these days all this a nice holiday from the hard strong words I need in that other place[3], and Ill get back to titles and punctuation Im sure[3], and or or or maybe I wont maybe Im done with all that aRound here and want a new kind of freedom[3], and or or or a new kind of pain most probably[3], and I dont even know if this is negative or positive really but I was planning to keep bad thoughts out[3], and all thoughts out would be great obviously[3], and even feelings are a nuisance I find dont you dont you find or dont you find anything[3], and its difficult to know what words are best what kind[3], and there are many ways to say different things and it might not be important at all[3], and or very important like I would know ha ha ha[3], and why am I laughing I dont know but answers on a postcard and you might get a Jammie Dodger[3], and if Voice hasnt eaten them all and I swear hes getting quite fat[3], and anyway anyway the future[3], and listen to be honest I cant talk about mince pie season because I dont know where I will be[3], and I still dont know anything about the short term sadly[3], and but but but my astrologer told me all about the long term fortunately seventy eighty ninety[3], and I find it hard to imagine but its all very very good[3], and nothing about music though because Dr M was a cultured man had a downer on popular music[3], and poetry literature is or will be another story[3], and

Leading seed stage

'What's that, boss?'

Avant-garde theatre, Voice.

'Explain!'

Well, they plant these little seeds on a stage, in some soil, like, and then the audience watches the seeds grow, for weeks, months, as long as it takes.

'Oh.'

It's not my cup of tea, son, but a lot of people like it. Apparently.

Greetings, 

I hope this email finds you well.

What?!

'Who's that?!'

Er ... the director of the show, probably.

My name is Youjin Shin, and I am sending this email on behalf of Shorooq Partners, the leading seed-stage investor across the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENAP) region. I am writing to share our new investment in Pearl Semiconductor, a fabless semiconductor company specializing in Timing Integrated Circuits (ICs) and Reference Clocks.

Er ...

You can find the full release attached - For your convenience, it explains our rationale behind the investment, as well as an interesting story on the evolution of the semiconductor industry in Egypt.

Well, okay.

Pearl Semiconductor successfully secured $4.5 million in the recent funding round from Shorooq Partners, QBN Capital, Sawari Ventures, and semiconductor industry veterans. This investment is particularly important because not only is this our first foray into the semiconductor industry, but it is also a critical step towards pushing for innovation and supporting Egypt's ongoing revolutionary movement. Just 3 decades ago, the semiconductor ecosystem was nearly nonexistent in Egypt. But today, together with the help of Pearl Semiconductor's Chairman and founder's dedication to the industry since the 1990s, Egypt's semiconductor industry has transformed a once barren landscape into a flourishing ecosystem - now housing over 30-40 companies, including Egyptian startups as well as multinational giants. 

We are very excited to support Pearl Semiconductor's grand vision of unlocking Egypt's underutilized engineering talent pool, as well as empowering the country to rise as a bigger force in the global semiconductor landscape through this new partnership. 

'Where's the theatre show, boss?!'

Shut up, idiot. It's been cancelled. 

Would you kindly share this news with your audience? This press release can be published immediately.

'Our audience?! Listen, mate, you're the one -'

Sure thing, Youjin! No problem!

Be quiet, Voice.

ENDS

ENDS

ENDS

Well, that's my good deed for the day.

'Shame about the show, boss. I was looking forward to that. I was going to buy tickets for all my friends.'

Yeah, yeah.

Anyway ...

ENDS

ENDS

ENDS

Or ...

Must the show go on?

'Think about your audience!'

Ha, ha, ha!

I'm leaving the blog ...

'Mr Fowke has left the blog!'

ENDS

ENDS

ENDS

[No. 1,139]

And hello[1], and yeah yeah[1], and hello[2], and hello hello goodbye please sorry[1], and yeah yeah[2], and when time is short you need words that break through peoples skulls and[1], and hello hello goodbye please sorry[2], and are you gone or cant I get rid[1], and when time is short you need words that break through peoples skulls and[2], and like er really[1], and are you gone or cant I get rid[2], and you need words to attack attack[1], and like er really[2], and let me throw in odd lines to get rid of you know[1], and you need words to attack attack[2], and aRound aRound[1], and let me throw in odd lines to get rid of you know[2], and Im not talking about aRound words right now these are private for me and you know what[1], and aRound aRound[2], and in the name of Zeus sure why not[1], and Im not talking about aRound words right now these are private for me and you know what[2], and I mean my words that will go out there and fight for me[1], and in the name of Zeus sure why not[2], and Ill sit back and watch and laugh[1], and I mean my words that will go out there and fight for me[2], and or cry all nervous like[1], and Ill sit back and watch and laugh[2], and no no no gotta be strong come on come on come on[1], and or cry all nervous like[2], and who cares anyway[1], and no no no gotta be strong come on come on come on[2], and listen and no spin thats better try not to read[1], and who cares anyway[2], and or or or maybe Ill be bold as brass charging on my crazy horse why not lets give it all when I speak or actually act[1], and listen and no spin thats better try not to read[2], and we dont have to break any of this[1], and or or or maybe Ill be bold as brass charging on my crazy horse why not lets give it all when I speak or actually act[2], and yes yes[1], and we dont have to break any of this[2], and Im looking for some real blankness this week because I still aint done it yet never mind[1], and yes yes[2], and this doesnt need to kill[1], and Im looking for some real blankness this week because I still aint done it yet never mind[2], and the more I think the wilder my plans become and thats because I realize time can be squeezed[1], and this doesnt need to kill[2], and well you can squeeze more into time[1], and the more I think the wilder my plans become and thats because I realize time can be squeezed[2], and uh uh[1], and well you can squeeze more into time[2], and if Im making any sense that anyone understands its quite obvious that I will be saluting them yes[1], and uh uh[2], and I[1], and if Im making any sense that anyone understands its quite obvious that I will be saluting them yes[2], and I had no idea just then what I would say or could possibly say and its all right[1], and I[2], and this is a freedom I wont have in the cold world[1], and I had no idea just then what I would say or could possibly say and its all right[2], and it will be a real test[1], and this is a freedom I wont have in the cold world[2], and I think Im ready for it I mean Ive prepared well[1], and it will be a real test[2], and wish me luck[1], and I think Im ready for it I mean Ive prepared well[2], and if you have a clue nice one[1], and wish me luck[2], and okay[1], and if you have a clue nice one[2], and hello[3], and okay[2], and yeah yeah[3], and hello hello goodbye please sorry[3], and when time is short you need words that break through peoples skulls and[3], and are you gone or cant I get rid[3], and like er really[3], and you need words to attack attack[3], and let me throw in odd lines to get rid of you know[3], and aRound aRound[3], and Im not talking about aRound words right now these are private for me and you know what[3], and in the name of Zeus sure why not[3], and I mean my words that will go out there and fight for me[3], and Ill sit back and watch and laugh[3], and or cry all nervous like[3], and no no no gotta be strong come on come on come on[3], and who cares anyway[3], and listen and no spin thats better try not to read[3], and or or or maybe Ill be bold as brass charging on my crazy horse why not lets give it all when I speak or actually act[3], and we dont have to break any of this[3], and yes yes[3], and Im looking for some real blankness this week because I still aint done it yet never mind[3], and this doesnt need to kill[3], and the more I think the wilder my plans become and thats because I realize time can be squeezed[3], and well you can squeeze more into time[3], and uh uh[3], and if Im making any sense that anyone understands its quite obvious that I will be saluting them yes[3], and I[3], and I had no idea just then what I would say or could possibly say and its all right[3], and this is a freedom I wont have in the cold world[3], and it will be a real test[3], and I think Im ready for it I mean Ive prepared well[3], and wish me luck[3], and if you have a clue nice one[3], and okay[3], and

And hello[1], and yeah yeah[1], and hello[2], and hello hello goodbye please sorry[1], and yeah yeah[2], and when time is short you need words that break through peoples skulls and[1], and hello hello goodbye please sorry[2], and are you gone or cant I get rid[1], and when time is short you need words that break through peoples skulls and[2], and like er really[1], and are you gone or cant I get rid[2], and you need words to attack attack[1], and like er really[2], and let me throw in odd lines to get rid of you know[1], and you need words to attack attack[2], and aRound aRound[1], and let me throw in odd lines to get rid of you know[2], and Im not talking about aRound words right now these are private for me and you know what[1], and aRound aRound[2], and in the name of Zeus sure why not[1], and Im not talking about aRound words right now these are private for me and you know what[2], and I mean my words that will go out there and fight for me[1], and in the name of Zeus sure why not[2], and Ill sit back and watch and laugh[1], and I mean my words that will go out there and fight for me[2], and or cry all nervous like[1], and Ill sit back and watch and laugh[2], and no no no gotta be strong come on come on come on[1], and or cry all nervous like[2], and who cares anyway[1], and no no no gotta be strong come on come on come on[2], and listen and no spin thats better try not to read[1], and who cares anyway[2], and or or or maybe Ill be bold as brass charging on my crazy horse why not lets give it all when I speak or actually act[1], and listen and no spin thats better try not to read[2], and we dont have to break any of this[1], and or or or maybe Ill be bold as brass charging on my crazy horse why not lets give it all when I speak or actually act[2], and yes yes[1], and we dont have to break any of this[2], and Im looking for some real blankness this week because I still aint done it yet never mind[1], and yes yes[2], and this doesnt need to kill[1], and Im looking for some real blankness this week because I still aint done it yet never mind[2], and the more I think the wilder my plans become and thats because I realize time can be squeezed[1], and this doesnt need to kill[2], and well you can squeeze more into time[1], and the more I think the wilder my plans become and thats because I realize time can be squeezed[2], and uh uh[1], and well you can squeeze more into time[2], and if Im making any sense that anyone understands its quite obvious that I will be saluting them yes[1], and uh uh[2], and I[1], and if Im making any sense that anyone understands its quite obvious that I will be saluting them yes[2], and I had no idea just then what I would say or could possibly say and its all right[1], and I[2], and this is a freedom I wont have in the cold world[1], and I had no idea just then what I would say or could possibly say and its all right[2], and it will be a real test[1], and this is a freedom I wont have in the cold world[2], and I think Im ready for it I mean Ive prepared well[1], and it will be a real test[2], and wish me luck[1], and I think Im ready for it I mean Ive prepared well[2], and if you have a clue nice one[1], and wish me luck[2], and okay[1], and if you have a clue nice one[2], and hello[3], and okay[2], and yeah yeah[3], and hello hello goodbye please sorry[3], and when time is short you need words that break through peoples skulls and[3], and are you gone or cant I get rid[3], and like er really[3], and you need words to attack attack[3], and let me throw in odd lines to get rid of you know[3], and aRound aRound[3], and Im not talking about aRound words right now these are private for me and you know what[3], and in the name of Zeus sure why not[3], and I mean my words that will go out there and fight for me[3], and Ill sit back and watch and laugh[3], and or cry all nervous like[3], and no no no gotta be strong come on come on come on[3], and who cares anyway[3], and listen and no spin thats better try not to read[3], and or or or maybe Ill be bold as brass charging on my crazy horse why not lets give it all when I speak or actually act[3], and we dont have to break any of this[3], and yes yes[3], and Im looking for some real blankness this week because I still aint done it yet never mind[3], and this doesnt need to kill[3], and the more I think the wilder my plans become and thats because I realize time can be squeezed[3], and well you can squeeze more into time[3], and uh uh[3], and if Im making any sense that anyone understands its quite obvious that I will be saluting them yes[3], and I[3], and I had no idea just then what I would say or could possibly say and its all right[3], and this is a freedom I wont have in the cold world[3], and it will be a real test[3], and I think Im ready for it I mean Ive prepared well[3], and wish me luck[3], and if you have a clue nice one[3], and okay[3], and

And hello[1], and yeah yeah[1], and hello[2], and hello hello goodbye please sorry[1], and yeah yeah[2], and when time is short you need words that break through peoples skulls and[1], and hello hello goodbye please sorry[2], and are you gone or cant I get rid[1], and when time is short you need words that break through peoples skulls and[2], and like er really[1], and are you gone or cant I get rid[2], and you need words to attack attack[1], and like er really[2], and let me throw in odd lines to get rid of you know[1], and you need words to attack attack[2], and aRound aRound[1], and let me throw in odd lines to get rid of you know[2], and Im not talking about aRound words right now these are private for me and you know what[1], and aRound aRound[2], and in the name of Zeus sure why not[1], and Im not talking about aRound words right now these are private for me and you know what[2], and I mean my words that will go out there and fight for me[1], and in the name of Zeus sure why not[2], and Ill sit back and watch and laugh[1], and I mean my words that will go out there and fight for me[2], and or cry all nervous like[1], and Ill sit back and watch and laugh[2], and no no no gotta be strong come on come on come on[1], and or cry all nervous like[2], and who cares anyway[1], and no no no gotta be strong come on come on come on[2], and listen and no spin thats better try not to read[1], and who cares anyway[2], and or or or maybe Ill be bold as brass charging on my crazy horse why not lets give it all when I speak or actually act[1], and listen and no spin thats better try not to read[2], and we dont have to break any of this[1], and or or or maybe Ill be bold as brass charging on my crazy horse why not lets give it all when I speak or actually act[2], and yes yes[1], and we dont have to break any of this[2], and Im looking for some real blankness this week because I still aint done it yet never mind[1], and yes yes[2], and this doesnt need to kill[1], and Im looking for some real blankness this week because I still aint done it yet never mind[2], and the more I think the wilder my plans become and thats because I realize time can be squeezed[1], and this doesnt need to kill[2], and well you can squeeze more into time[1], and the more I think the wilder my plans become and thats because I realize time can be squeezed[2], and uh uh[1], and well you can squeeze more into time[2], and if Im making any sense that anyone understands its quite obvious that I will be saluting them yes[1], and uh uh[2], and I[1], and if Im making any sense that anyone understands its quite obvious that I will be saluting them yes[2], and I had no idea just then what I would say or could possibly say and its all right[1], and I[2], and this is a freedom I wont have in the cold world[1], and I had no idea just then what I would say or could possibly say and its all right[2], and it will be a real test[1], and this is a freedom I wont have in the cold world[2], and I think Im ready for it I mean Ive prepared well[1], and it will be a real test[2], and wish me luck[1], and I think Im ready for it I mean Ive prepared well[2], and if you have a clue nice one[1], and wish me luck[2], and okay[1], and if you have a clue nice one[2], and hello[3], and okay[2], and yeah yeah[3], and hello hello goodbye please sorry[3], and when time is short you need words that break through peoples skulls and[3], and are you gone or cant I get rid[3], and like er really[3], and you need words to attack attack[3], and let me throw in odd lines to get rid of you know[3], and aRound aRound[3], and Im not talking about aRound words right now these are private for me and you know what[3], and in the name of Zeus sure why not[3], and I mean my words that will go out there and fight for me[3], and Ill sit back and watch and laugh[3], and or cry all nervous like[3], and no no no gotta be strong come on come on come on[3], and who cares anyway[3], and listen and no spin thats better try not to read[3], and or or or maybe Ill be bold as brass charging on my crazy horse why not lets give it all when I speak or actually act[3], and we dont have to break any of this[3], and yes yes[3], and Im looking for some real blankness this week because I still aint done it yet never mind[3], and this doesnt need to kill[3], and the more I think the wilder my plans become and thats because I realize time can be squeezed[3], and well you can squeeze more into time[3], and uh uh[3], and if Im making any sense that anyone understands its quite obvious that I will be saluting them yes[3], and I[3], and I had no idea just then what I would say or could possibly say and its all right[3], and this is a freedom I wont have in the cold world[3], and it will be a real test[3], and I think Im ready for it I mean Ive prepared well[3], and wish me luck[3], and if you have a clue nice one[3], and okay[3], and

Four senior hires

'Really?'

Yeah.

'Who's hired them?'

Lucky.

'Ha, ha, ha!'

Ha!

Anyway ...

Dear all,

We hope this email finds you well.

Do you?!

'Who is that?!'

Don't worry about it, Voice.

Astorg, a leading Pan European private equity firm, is pleased to share today a media release announcing the arrival of four senior executives to support the firm's growth and development:

Ah ... no, not today. 'How old is this PR email, boss?' Ancient. 

Sebastiaan van den Berg, Partner, Co-Head GP Equity Solutions

Reinard Volschenk, Managing Director, Investor Relations

Samia Hadj, Head of Corporate Communications

Marc-Olivier Kiren, Head of Financial Information & Valuation 

Who are these people?!

'They're the senior hires, obviously.'

Well ... that explains everything, doesn't it?

Anyway ...

Thierry Timsit, CEO of Astorg, comments: "We are delighted to strengthen our team with high level profiles. Sebastiaan, Reinard, Samia and Marc-Olivier are highly experienced, and bring distinctive skills and deep expertise to Astorg. Their respective contribution will be important in continuing to fulfil our value proposition, evolve the quality of services we provide to investors and more efficiently communicate with all our stakeholders. We wish them all the best in their new roles."

Thanks, Thierry!

The full announcement is attached.

Oh dear. I knew our luck would run out. Yes, our luck.

Astorg, why did you give him this job?! Seriously!

'He's cheap.'

Oh dear ...

Astorg pursues!       its    Development and           Strengthens Its Team with Four      Senior Hires  Luxembourg London Paris 18th September 2023 Astorg             a leading pan!             European private equity firm is pleased to announce         today the arrival        of four senior executives to support the       firms growth       and development Sebastiaan van      den Berg Partner Co     Head GP Equity Solutions Reinard Volschenk Managing Director Investor Relations Samia Hadj Head of Corporate         communications Marc Olivier              Kiren Head of Financial Information & Valuation    Thierry             Timsit!             CEO of Astorg commented we  are  delighted  to  strengthen our         team with  high            level profiles Sebastiaan Reinard Samia and Marc Olivier are highly experienced and bring       distinctive skills and deep expertise to Astorg their respective contribution will be important in continuing to fulfil our value proposition              evolve the quality!            of services we provide to investors and more efficiently communicate with all our stakeholders we wish them all the best in their new roles as  previously  announced GP Equity         solutions is  a  new      Astorg  product  designed  to  address  the significant opportunity to invest in the fast growing single asset continuation vehicle market         leveraging on the firms       strength and expertise as a buyout manager its differentiated strategy aims to            build a high        conviction portfolio of investments  in  Global  B2B             niche leaders!            consistent  with  Astorgs  long standing investment strategy  GP Equity Solutions will be             co led by       Michal Lange and Sebastiaan van den          Berg Partners at Astorg Sebastiaan van den Berg Partner          Co Head GP Equity Solutions is based in London and reports to Thierry Timsit and François de                   Mitry Managing Partners he joined Astorg earlier this year and has over 25      years of industry                 experience and built a strong network of relationships with premier              GPs LPs         and intermediaries globally Sebastiaan joins Astorg from Arch Capital Group where he was          CIO Alternatives and  primarily  responsible  for  building  a  global  private  markets  investment  portfolio he  previously worked  in  Hong  Kong  where  he  held             various  senior  roles                 most  notably managing!                      Director  at Harbourvest Partners               he holds a master                    of Science Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science concurrently consistent with the firms growth and development Astorg is continuing to enhance its corporate          functions seeking             to provide best in       class execution       and services to its investors  Reinard Volschenk Managing Director Investor Relations is based in London and reports to Jean             Raby Partner  &  Head  of  Business  Development  Reinard  joined  on  September  11th  and  his  primary responsibilities include project management product development and co       investments Reinard was formerly Head of Client Services at Arcmont Asset Management prior to that he worked at Cerberus Capital Management and Apax Partners across a range                  of fundraising and corporate development      roles in  London        and  new           York Reinard holds a master                  of  Arts  in  Economics  &  Management  from  the University of Oxford Press     Release   22 Samia Hadj Head of Corporate Communications is based in Paris and reports to Jean Raby she joined on September              4th to lead                   Astorgs global corporate communications efforts her main responsibilities           include  all  activities           related  to  brand  reputation  PR  digital  comms        events external            and  internal communications Samia has 12 years of experience in strategic communications she joins from Natixis IM where she was Head of PR & Corporate Comms for EMEA APAC and LATAM and she spent half her career in London she studied Business and Finance at the Trinity College of               Dublin and holds a master                 in Negotiation & Sales Management from Strasbourg Business School Marc Olivier Kiren CFA Head of Financial Information & Valuation will be based in Luxembourg and will  report  to  Guillaume  de  Malliard Partner  &                          COO - !!!                    he  will  join  on  September  15th  from  Cube Infrastructure  Managers  where  he  was  Head  of  Risk  Management  Valuation  and  Financial Communication prior to that he worked in Corporate Finance at KPMG Advisory in Luxembourg and he was Equity Derivative Structurer at HSBC in New York he graduated from Ecole Centrale              de                       Lyon and             holds a master                     of Science in Operations Research from Columbia University Jean Raby Partner & Head of Business Development at Astorg said                we are very pleased                            to welcome on board             new talents                and reinforce our capabilities as we grow together well      keep focusing on delivering consistent and sustainable performance for all our partners Ends Astorg is a European private equity firm with over €21 billion of assets under management Astorg works with entrepreneurs and management  teams  to  acquire  market leading       global  companies  mainly             headquartered  in  Europe  providing  them  with  the strategic             guidance governance and

Yeah, okay. Thanks, Lucky.

'Has he finished?'

Well ... as far as I can tell. I mean, the words have stopped.

'Why is he staring at us like that?'

No idea.

'Thanks, Lucky!'

See ya guys

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...

Well, he's gone.

'Lucky will be back ... won't he? Soon, probably.'

Yeah, with another PDF. That's our luck.

Never mind.

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