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How to Tell If a Source is Reputable
Reputable sources are reliable and free of errors. They run information through editors and fact-checkers. For example, the Discovery Channel Program, from this reputable source you can get many facts about Demkina right, even though they misplace her hometown, Saransk, more than 600 miles from Moscow.
Reputable sources are non-biased, peer-reviewed, and have supporting documentation. In addition, they do not promote hoaxes or fraudulent claims. However, they may not always be infallible.
There are two types of credible sources: primary and tertiary. Primary resources communicate original research and thought. Tertiary resources summarize other sources and provide an overview of other topics.
The first two types of reputable sources are blogs, news websites, and open educational resources. These sites are written by experts in their field and are licensed for use. A tertiary resource, on the other hand, is self-published and does not undergo editorial review.
In some cases, name recognition can help determine a source’s reliability. For instance, if a Nobel laureate writes an essay, a reputable publication would not reject it. However, it can also lead to confirmation bias.
For instance, some tabloids publish sleazy science news articles. This is because reporters do not have scruples. Many of them are not reputable because they do not have fact checking.
If you want to know how to tell if an article is credible, use the CRAAP test. The test measures the credibility of sources by considering their currency, authority, relevance, and accuracy. It can be used for research as well as for evaluating an angry story.
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Centrus acts as the financial advisor for NWEN (UK) on its investment into one of the largest private wire networks in the UK
18.10.24 “Centrus were instrumental in assisting us design and implement an investment structure and were crucial in supporting us through financial close”
Centrus arranged £70m of new funding and advised a £90m portfolio restructure
09.09.24 “Centrus worked with us to our develop strategy before then leading execution. Throughout the team at Centrus have ensured we have been able to control the process against an, at times, challenging backdrop and ultimately to materially improve our treasury position. With this work complete we can now focus on delivering our ambitions to build 500 homes over the next 5 years”
Centrus arranges ¥12bn private placement for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC
30.07.24 “Following meetings with selected investors, Japan Trust received bids with maturities ranging from 3 to 20 years. A single investor was chosen which provided tranches of ¥4 billion with an average maturity of just under 10 years thereby achieving a blend of medium term finance and at an attractive overall cost.”
Centrus advises Peel on £45m NRE financing
05.08.24“Centrus worked hard on this transaction to deliver a new standalone debt facility for our NRE division. Centrus led the process from end-to-end, resulting in a well-structured, cost-effective solution and providing a strong foundation for Peel NRE to grow. We look forward to working with Centrus again in the future”
Centrus arranges new funding for Cottsway
11.06.2024 “This new funding is part a major re-finance programme for Cottsway which has allowed us to repay legacy debt and secures our corporate ambition to provide more homes in the communities we serve. We are delighted to have our new lenders alongside us and look forward to building a partnership for the future. We are also delighted to have been working with Centrus who have been a huge support.”
Centrus provides stress testing evaluation for Heylo Housing
24.06.2024 “We recently appointed Centrus to undertake a stress testing evaluation for our regulatory vehicle.
Not only did we find them extremely responsive and completing the work quickly, we found their level of commentary and feedback valuable and at a quality above that we had received in previous years from other providers”
Centrus enhances Capital Letters’ financial business plan model, providing Board reporting and assurance
17.06.2024 “We are extremely pleased with the business planning and assurance work completed by Centrus. They leveraged their sector expertise to provide a comprehensive assessment of Capital Letters’ business plan, complete with stress testing, mitigation planning, and assurance on planning assumptions to leave us assured that our business can continue to grow on a strong foundation.”
Centrus advises Welsh Housing Partnership 2 (WHP2) on a new £38m Private Placement and £30m Government Loan saving £2m per annum
12.06.2024 “We are grateful for the expertise and support of our advisors at Centrus and Devonshires whose market knowledge, investor relationships, and commitment to delivery have ensured we successfully navigate through a complex process and market. Centrus’ ability to be tenacious, focused and assist us with unblocking issues as they arose was critical to getting us over the line, whilst ensuring we had confidence in our decision-making.”
Centrus advises Associated British Ports on c.£176m swap restructuring
14.05.2024 “Centrus supported us through a successful swap restructuring in which we are pleased to have achieved our risk management objectives under a continued backdrop of interest rate volatility. Centrus added value in creating a hedging strategy supported by thorough analysis, market expertise and execution support, which all facilitated a smooth transaction process which received strong support from our hedging bank counterparties. As our long-time advisor, we look forward to continuing to work with the Centrus team going forward to as we continue to optimise our long-term hedging strategy.”
Centrus advises Tai Tarian on raising £95m of new bank and capital markets funding
14.05.2024 “When we commissioned this work, I hadn’t appreciated just how hands on Centrus would be on a day-to-day basis but I can now see that this is where the magic really happens and where the value is derived. It is so much more than ensuring that we get the best rate. I am so grateful for Centrus advice, support, trouble shooting, arm twisting and solutionising throughout this process. We would not have achieved the outcomes without Centrus. In the context of these reflections the Board requested that we feedback their gratitude to the Centrus team.”
Centrus advises UK Power Networks Services on the acquisition of United Utilities on-site generation portfolio from SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust PLC
07.05.2024 “Centrus supported us in identifying the opportunity to invest in this strategic asset portfolio which supports the growth of our client led electrical services business in the North of England.”
Centrus arranges £75m sustainability-linked term facility for VIVID
16.04.2024 “This loan is the perfect complement to our existing debt portfolio sitting between short-term RCF funding and longer-term bond debt. The facility is tightly priced and reinforces stretching ESG targets for us to deliver sustainable housing. We continue to be pleased with the support from the team at Centrus, in particular the insights and expertise they bring in identifying funding partners capable of providing the flexibility, pricing and breadth of products we need to advance our growth and de-carbonisation journey.”
Jigsaw implements titanTreasury
02.04.2024 “The process of getting the detail of all our debt into titanTreasury was made as easy as possible for us. The training we received was tailored to our requirements.”
Centrus arranges two private placement shelf facilities totalling £150m for Anchor
26.02.2024 “These facilities will help us to continue to increase our provision of affordable and energy-efficient homes for people in later life. We anticipate ongoing strong demand as, with an ageing society, the need for such properties has never been greater.”
Centrus restructures and arranges new funding for Jigsaw Homes
05.02.2024 “The report demonstrated an understanding of our financial and treasury landscape and while our treasury portfolio was already robust and well managed, Centrus broughta clear delivery pathway, which has allowed us to obtain the new facilities we needed while optimising our portfolio.”
Centrus advises firmus energy in securing £285m financing package
15.01.2024 “Centrus advised us through each stage of the refinancing. They became a seamless and valuable extension of our team through this process. Their analysis, and in depth understanding of the lenders in the market allowed us to achieve the optimal financing solution for our business…”
Centrus arranges a €70m private placement and £100m of new bank facilities for Alliance Trust PLC
19.12.2023 “Having reviewed its capital structure and the composition of its debt facilities, ATST’s board decided to term out a portion of its bank debt, reduce the amount of its bank facilities to £100m and split these between two banks. Given the strength of Alliance Trust’s balance sheet and the high credit quality of the company, it was unsurprising that the institutional financing attracted significant demand from a range of investors…”
Consortium acts as financial adviser to Ofgem on transfer of offshore wind farm transmission link
19.12.2023 “Offshore windfarms are critical to the UK’s energy transition targets with a fivefold increase to 50GW target by 2030 with OFTO transactions playing a key part in the process. We are pleased to close this transaction with our consortium colleagues and player our part in contributing to the UK’s renewable energy and Net Zero targets.”
Centrus arranges a €71m and ¥2.5bn private placement for The Monks Investment Trust
18.12.2023 “Monks has a diversified portfolio with assets held across a range of sectors and industries and with exposure to several major currencies including USD, EUR, JPY and GBP. In order to benefit from lower coupon currencies, Monks decided to borrow predominantly in EUR but including a modest tranche in JPY with the financing provided by two investors offering attractive terms across a spread of medium term maturities”
Centrus arranges £30m private placement for Heart of Medway
08.12.2023 “There’s a huge demand for affordable housing in Kent and this new private placement, a result of our long-term relationship with PIC, will help us continue to meet the needs of our local communities. We’re pleased to have worked again with PIC and Centrus to secure this funding which will allow us to build more affordable homes for people who desperately need them.”
Centrus advises Abri Group and Silva Homes on merger
11.10.2023 “The Centrus team provided real commercial insight and helped us make key decisions on structure and terms, supporting through some relatively complex covenant negotiations and financial close pricing exercises. They were proactive and very responsive, and great to work with on this deal. We look forward to working with Centrus in the future.”
Sovereign Housing Association and Network Homes merge to form SNG
04.10.2023 “Centrus provided skilful support during the analysis, negotiation and completion stages of our engagement with a very diverse group of funders. The impressive team at Centrus, led by Lawrence Gill and Paul Stevens, were focused on achieving the challenging targets set by both organisations within very aspirational timelines, making productive use of their extensive relationships with funders.”
Centrus advises TRIG on power price hedging for a UK solar portfolio
06.09.2023 “Centrus advised us throughout each stage of the power price hedging process and we benefitted from their extensive market knowledge and expertise to ensure a successful outcome was reached. We look forward to working with Centrus again in the future.”
Centrus advises V&F Homes on financing of affordable homes portfolio
04.09.2023 “Centrus tabled three prospective lenders, helped us select the best option and then guided both parties through the process in a professional and friendly manner”.
