Promisia's promised land (Cromwell), Vital moves, Asset Plus closer to a wind up? And more

Promisia's promised land (Cromwell), Vital moves, Asset Plus closer to a wind up? And more
Promisia Healthcare chair Rhonda Sherriff and Asset Plus managing director Mark Francis. (Image: BusinessDesk)
Rebecca Stevenson
Stay ahead with BusinessDesk's regular Small Cap Wrap – all the latest small cap opportunities, market trends and more Cromwell's silver goldAged care and retirement village operator Promisia Healthcare has been reflecting on a busy and “transformational” year. The firm, which operates five facilities, primarily located in the South Island, has published its annual report.During the year to March 31, Promisia acquired two Cromwell businesses for $33 million – Golden View Lifestyle Village and Ripponburn...

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