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Old Mutual on track to float two business as part of 'managed separation'
Investors in Old Mutual were preparing to gather for the company’s annual general meeting on Thursday morning, with chief executive Bruce Hemphill set to update them on the company’s trading for the year, as well as an update on its ‘managed separation’.
Total Produce reports 'satisfactory' start to year
International fresh produce supply company Total Produce updated the market on its trading on Thursday, ahead of its annual general meeting, confirming that trading for the first four months of the year had been “satisfactory”.
Flowtech Fluidpower maintains 'positive' momentum
Investors in Flowtech Fluidpower were arriving at the company’s annual general meeting on Thursday morning, with chairman Malcolm Diamond MBE preparing to update them on the company’s current trading.
Henry Boot reports on 'encouraging' trading
Land promotion, property investment and development company Henry Boot updated the market on its current trading and outlook on Thursday, as investors gathered for its annual general meeting.
ThinkSmart launching new mobile finance product for Dixons Carphone
High-volume, small-ticket electronic and commercial equipment retail finance provider ThinkSmart issued an update to the market on Thursday, reporting that - alongside its existing partner, electronics retail group Dixons Carphone - it had developed a “new, innovative” mobile phone consumer proposition.
Clipper Logistics acquires Tesam Distribution
Value-added logistics solutions and e-fulfilment provider Clipper Logistics announced the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Tesam Distribution on Thursday.
Asia report: Markets higher as traders focus on Fed, oil
Markets in Asia were mostly higher on Thursday, as investors digested the Federal Reserve’s May meeting minutes amid strengthened hopes for deeper oil production cuts at an upcoming OPEC meeting.
GCP Infrastructure posts modest first-half growth
GCP Infrastructure Investments released its half-yearly report for the six months to 31 March on Thursday - a period in which dividends of 3. 8p per share were paid or declared.
NAV, dividends keep rising at TR Property
TR Property Investment Trust posted its full year results for the 12 months to 31 March on Thursday, with its net asset value per share rising 5% to 352. 42p.
Electra Private Equity claims impressive first-half numbers
Electra Private Equity posted its unaudited results for the six months to 31 March on Thursday, reporting “continued strong performance” as its net asset value per share reached 5,544p, for a total return of 10% for the six-month period and 30% over the last twelve months.
B&M racks up solid full-year results
General merchandise discount retailer B&M European Value Retail announced its preliminary results for the 52 weeks to 25 March on Thursday, with group revenues increasing 19. 4% to £2. 43bn.
Revenue rises at Inchcape as it acquires Estonia business
Independent multi-brand automotive distributor and retailer Inchcape announced on Thursday that it has entered into an agreement to acquire “premium Estonian automotive operations”, focused on “exclusive distribution” for BMW Group, from United Motors.
Aviva starts £300m share buyback
Aviva announced on Thursday that it will commence a share buy-back of its ordinary shares for up to a maximum consideration of £300m.
Retail network growth pushes PayPoint revenue higher
Payment systems provider PayPoint posted its preliminary results for the year to 31 March on Thursday, claiming “good growth” in its core retail networks as gross revenue rose 3. 6% to £203. 4m.