Tungsten Corporation was founded in February 2012 by Edmund Truell and Danny Truell to identify and acquire a company, business or asset within the financial services sector which could grow into a business with a significant market presence in a segment with potential for sustainable long-term cash generation, return on equity and growth. They have been joined on the Board in a Non-Executive capacity by Arnold Hoevenaars (Chairman), Peter Kiernan, and Michael Spencer and the Company has been advised by Disruptive Capital Finance LLP. The founders of the Company and management team have to date invested £9.6 million into the Company to provide it with the funds required to undertake the identification and acquisition process.



The Tungsten Board, through its experience in the financial services sector, believed that the financial crisis of the last five years created an opportunity to acquire and/or build a presence in undervalued segments of the financial market where better management and improved use of technology could deliver enhanced returns. Disruptive Capital was exclusively engaged by the Tungsten Board for the purposes of identifying and recommending investment opportunities to the Company.



Admission to Trading on AIM

On 16 October 2013, Tungsten Corporation was admitted to trading on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, raising gross proceeds of £225 million. Tungsten’s market capitalisation on admission was £225 million.




Proceeds from the IPO will be used as follows:


1.£73 million to fund the cash element of the acquisition of OB10 Limited, the leading global business to business e-invoicing network:
2.£58 - £60 million to finance the acquisition of FIBI Bank (UK) Plc (subject to regulatory approval) and to provide solvency capital to support the invoice discounting activities of the Bank;
3.£15 million for working capital and business development purposes; and
4.£14 million to fund acquisition and transaction fees and expenses, with a further £2 million payable at the board of Tungsten’s discretion.

The Placing of £160 million represented the largest trading company IPO on AIM since 2008.



Tungsten’s strategic vision



The strategic vision of Tungsten is to create a leading cloud based global trading network, monetising the existing OB10 e-invoicing platform with the addition of value added services such as seamless electronically secure encrypted invoice discounting against “approved for pay” invoices, substantially reducing fraud and dilutions risks so evident in traditional “old model” supply chain finance; and the provision of spend analytics technology across OB10’s established network.


http://www.tungstencorporationplc.com/

sp now down 47.5%
the board certain owes an RNS, and it should certainly not say "reason unknown" as of course it's known very well

sure glad i only bought a speculative 500 shares for my sipp

Tungsten Corporation reassures investors

By John Harrington

February 24 2015, 5:09pm
'The board continues to be confident in the long-term growth prospects of the company,” Tungsten said.

Electronic invoicing specialist Tungsten (LON:TUNG) has issued an impromptu trading update saying it remains confident in its long term prospects.

The announcement came after the shares shed a fifth of their value today, after some investment web sites questioned the company’s business model and the strength of the balance sheet.

The company reiterated its previous assertion that the two key drivers of growth for the company are the continued uptake by suppliers of Tungsten Early Payment and by buyers of Tungsten Analytics,

The company reassured investors that, along with the resources available to its banking arm, the funding agreement with Insight Investment Management means the group has the wherewithal to satisfy the required funding for its invoice finance offering at this stage of its development.

As for Tungsten Analytics, the company said this offering is now fully developed, with a US-based multi-national company contracted to use the service, while a number of pilot programmes are on the go with companies and public sector bodies.

“In light of the above, and as previously announced, the board continues to be confident in the long-term growth prospects of the company,” Tungsten said.

Holdings company >6%

Proactive Investor -Tungstens-share-price-fall-represents-buying-opportunity-canaccord-genuity-says

tarnished somewhat by the fact that cannacord are the company's brokers

Holdings company >5%

Tungsten Bank launches deposit offering
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Tungsten Corporation PLC
09 March 2015

TUNGSTEN CORPORATION PLC



("Tungsten" or the "Company")



NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN, INTO OR FROM THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN NOR ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION





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Market update

Tungsten Bank launches deposit offering

London, 9 March 2015 - Tungsten Corporation plc (LSE:TUNG), the global e-Invoicing, invoice finance and analytics company, today announced the launch of Tungsten Bank's deposit offering. The deposited monies will provide additional financing capability to its Tungsten Early Payment invoice finance business.

Tungsten Bank is now offering cash-rich companies an opportunity to place short-term deposits at competitive rates. As of today, it is offering 1.5% p.a. gross interest on 35-day notice sterling deposits and up to 1.85% p.a. on one year sterling deposits.

The proceeds will be used by Tungsten Bank to provide additional invoice financing through its Tungsten Early Payment product. Tungsten Early Payment enables businesses to maximise their cash flow by taking early payment on selected invoices. Tungsten Bank finances invoices sent over the Tungsten Network, whose customers account for over 56% of the Fortune 500, as well as UK and US government entities.

"Tungsten Bank is a challenger bank committed to meeting the financial requirements of a wide range of businesses, and is developing a series of deposit products to offer corporate customers attractive rates of interest on their cash," said Edmund Truell, Tungsten Group CEO.

"Tungsten remains committed to disrupting a financial market that continues to neglect the needs of businesses."

To use Tungsten Early Payment, suppliers simply sign up with Tungsten and then select approved invoices for early payment. It operates in a transparent way with none of the fees and red tape that characterise traditional alternatives. Tungsten Early Payment has so far been offered to eligible businesses* in the UK and US, and Tungsten has recently received authorisation to offer invoice financing in Germany, France and Italy, with more territories planned.



Eligible deposits with Tungsten Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit protection scheme. Any deposits held above the £85,000 limit are not covered. Further information is available at www.fscs.org.uk

* Tungsten Early Payment is subject to eligibility and standard terms and conditions. Tungsten Network Finance Limited reserves the right to make a final determination as to whether or not you are eligible for Tungsten Early Payment. Tungsten Early Payment may not be available in certain jurisdictions.

one that I meant to try and bottom fish but forgot about! Sods law that. Perfect double bottom.

Tungsten receives e-Invoicing approval for India
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Market update

Tungsten receives approval for e-Invoicing in India

London, 11 March, 2015 - Tungsten Corporation plc (LSE:TUNG), the global e-Invoicing, invoice financing and analytics company, today announced that it has received nationwide approval in India to electronically deliver invoices for services.

Tungsten also helped effect a change in legislation, allowing all service-related invoices to be transmitted electronically in India.

As a result of Tungsten's efforts, the Minister of Finance (Department of Revenue) has updated the Service Tax law (No. 5/2015-Service Tax) to include a welcome clarification on the use of digital signatures as a means for authenticating invoices. This brings Indian Tax Law in line with the Indian IT Act, 2000. As a result, from 1 March 2015, all domestic invoices for services, rather than for goods, can be signed using a digital signature.

This change brings India closer in line with other parts of the world, with digital signatures being common practice for authenticating invoices electronically in the EU and other markets.

Edmund Truell, Tungsten Group CEO, said: "This is a major step forward for e-Invoicing in India, which has the potential to be one of the largest global markets for Tungsten. Due to the legislative changes made, Tungsten will now be able to offer customers in India an e-Invoicing and e-archiving service similar to those we provide in the EU and the rest of the world. Tungsten expects to receive full e-Invoicing compliance in India in the coming months."

cp1 - as you said, "perfect double bottom", ideal for parking one's bike :-)

Two fairly substantial director buys here in the last couple of days .

i have a modest number of this one parked in my sipp as one of my more spivvy selections

RM2 is another, though that may be the better bet in the long term

Tungsten selected by Honda Logistics for AP automation

StockMarketWire.com

Tungsten Corporation has been selected by Honda Logistics North America (HLNA) to automate its accounts payable (AP) processes.

HLNA will be using Tungsten's All-in-One for JD Edwards Accounts Payable solution, which integrates with the JD Edwards accounting software that HLNA currently uses.

Tungsten awarded place on UK's G-Cloud 6
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18 March 2015

TUNGSTEN CORPORATION PLC



("Tungsten" or the "Company")



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For Immediate Release 18 March 2015





Market update

Tungsten Network awarded place upon UK's G-Cloud 6 Framework & listed on online public sector marketplace

London, 18 March, 2015 - Tungsten Corporation plc (LSE:TUNG), the global e-Invoicing, spend analytics and invoice financing company, is delighted to announce that Tungsten Network, the world's largest compliant e-Invoicing network, has been awarded a place as a supplier on the UK Government's G-Cloud 6 Framework. This means that Tungsten Network's e-Invoicing and analytics services can be purchased by public sector agencies through the government's Digital Marketplace, an online store where suppliers offer their services to the public sector via the G-Cloud framework.

G-Cloud 6 is a pan government collaborative framework agreement for use by UK public-sector bodies. It is managed by the Crown Commercial Service, and includes central government departments and related bodies and agencies, non-departmental public bodies, NHS trusts and local authorities.

This follows Tungsten Network's earlier placement on G-Cloud 5, a prior iteration of the framework, and is the latest step in Tungsten's public sector activities. The G-Cloud and associated Digital Marketplace simplifies the need for the public sector to tender competitively for the services covered by the framework. The UK has some of the highest costs for public sector tender processes in Europe, often costing over £45,000 per process.

Edmund Truell, Group CEO, Tungsten Corporation, said, "G-Cloud 6 is an important development in public sector procurement. We are looking forward to working closely with public sector bodies that can now easily access Tungsten's e-Invoicing and analytics services."

For Immediate Release 31 March 2015





Market update

Purchase of Shares by a Director

London, 31 March - Tungsten Corporation plc (the "Company") has been notified that on 30th March 2015 Edmund Truell, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, through Flexible Securities Ltd., an affiliate of Disruptive Capital Investments Ltd. (formerly Rockhopper Investments Ltd.), has acquired 128,697 shares in the Company via a contract for difference at an average price of 192.91 pence per share.

Following this transaction, Mr Truell is interested in 17,451,123* ordinary shares in the Company representing approximately 16.8 per cent of the Company's issued share capital.

* This is the total number of Mr Truell's direct and indirect holdings.

01/04/2015 BUY Edmund Truell CEO 70,000
31/03/2015 BUY Edmund Truell CEO 128,697
13/03/2015 BUY Edmund Truell CEO 390,000
11/03/2015 BUY Edmund Truell CEO 300,000
10/03/2015 BUY Edmund Truell CEO 200,000

Finally got out of the downwards channel. Perhaps heading back towards 250p. More CEO buying, we're just going to have to wait longer to see the profits. Staying put though. They continue to sign big names so hopefully the good times will roll.

Tungsten announces Analytics joint venture
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27 April 2015

TUNGSTEN CORPORATION PLC



("Tungsten" or the "Company")



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For Immediate Release 27 April 2015



TUNGSTEN CORPORATION PLC

("Tungsten" or the "Company")



Tungsten announces Analytics joint venture with Goldsmiths

Directorate Change



London, 27 April - Tungsten Corporation plc (LSE: TUNG) today announced that it is establishing the Tungsten Centre for Intelligent Data Analytics ("TCIDA") a research and development partnership between Tungsten and Goldsmiths, University of London.



TCIDA will be chaired by Phil Ashdown. Having successfully led the acquisition of, regulatory approval for and subsequent development of Tungsten Bank, Ashdown is stepping down as CEO of Tungsten Bank and from Tungsten Corporation's board with effect on 24 April 2015.



Edmund Truell, Group Chief Executive of Tungsten Corporation said, "I am excited by the prospects for Tungsten Analytics. We are looking to extend our lead in the real time analysis of the enormous repository of data to which we add every day. Phil, having initiated Tungsten Analytics and who was instrumental in acquiring Tungsten Bank, steering it through its authorisation in the UK and major EU countries, will now Chair TCIDA and focus his attentions on our new partnership with Goldsmiths.



On the Banking front, we are entering the next exciting phase of development and now intend to accelerate our disruption of a lending market that continues to neglect the working capital and credit needs of businesses, particularly SMEs."

Tungsten Network launches new Mexico solution
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Tungsten Corporation PLC
05 May 2015

TUNGSTEN CORPORATION PLC



("Tungsten" or the "Company")



NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART, IN, INTO OR FROM THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN NOR ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OF SUCH JURISDICTION





For Immediate Release 5 May 2015





Market update

Tungsten Network launches new Mexico solution

London, 5 May 2015 - Doing business in Mexico just got easier, thanks to the launch of Tungsten Network's updated e-invoicing platform.

All invoices raised in Mexico must be filed digitally in a pre-specified format, in a bid by the Mexican government to streamline the process and combat fraud. Mexico is one of the first countries to mandate electronic invoicing in this way, and as a result has significantly increased collection of indirect tax.

Tungsten has teamed up with local intermediary Buzon-e to offer a streamlined process to create a legally compliant invoice that also has the necessary commercial information and makes invoice processing more efficient, so suppliers can get paid quicker.

Edmund Truell, Tungsten Group CEO, said, "We have spoken to companies who have hesitated about doing business in Mexico due to the complex regulatory requirements, and we've invested to make it easy to meet those challenges.

"Our new process is live and I recently saw first-hand the benefits it is having on businesses big and small. E-Invoicing is now smoother for everyone, saving valuable time."

Tungsten Network has expanded its dedicated team in Mexico to help with enquiries about doing business there and to make sure the process is as efficient as possible.

Truell added, "The Mexican government is extremely forward thinking to be driving the adoption of e-invoicing, which can only help to cut fraud and speed up processes. E-invoicing is the future - saving time, money and cutting bureaucracy."

Going back down again ,i quite like this stock although don't hold .

Short positions have increased here of late as well