Small Caps
PetroTal to acquire 100% interest in Peru's Block 131
PetroTal announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire a 100% working interest in Block 131 in Peru on Wednesday, including the producing Los Angeles field, through the acquisition of CEPSA Peruana.
Butterfield out, Sedgwick in as Alliance Pharma CEO
Alliance Pharma announced a significant leadership transition on Wednesday, with chief executive Peter Butterfield stepping down from his role to pursue other business interests.
Andrews Sykes profit rises, revenue falls
Shares in Andrews Sykes Group were in the green on Wednesday, after it reported a mixed set of results for the 2023 financial year.
Plant Health Care FY revenues down, US sales boost YTD performance
Peptides provider Plant Health Care said on Wednesday that although full-year revenues were down in 2023, US sales throughout the first four months of FY24 had boosted year-to-date revenues.
MaxCyte reports strong first quarter
MaxCyte reported total first-quarter revenue of $11. 3m in an update on Wednesday, making for a 32% increase compared to the same period in 2023.
Lords Group names Stuart Kilpatrick as new CFO
Building materials business Lords Group has appointed Stuart Kilpatrick as its next chief financial officer.
XP Factory delivers continued growth in Q1
Leisure businesses operator XP Factory said on Wednesday that it had delivered continued growth in Q1, setting its full-year performance on a course to meet guidance.
Boohoo full-year losses widen amid 'challenging' trading conditions
Fast-fashion retailer Boohoo reported a widening of its full-year losses on Wednesday in "challenging" trading conditions, as it was hit by inflation and weaker demand.
MTI Wireless Edge secures orders with Israeli customers
Technology group MTI Wireless Edge has received three orders totalling approximately $3. 0m, most of which will be supplied in the current financial year.
Abingdon Health acquires IVDeology in £0.7m deal
Lateral flow contract research, development and manufacturing provider Abingdon Health announced the acquisition of IVDeology and its subsidiaries on Tuesday, for up to £0. 7m.
Northern Bear trades well despite 'significantly higher rainfall than normal' in H2
Building and support services business Northern Bear said on Tuesday that it has continued to trade well over the six months ended 31 March despite a "significantly higher rainfall than normal" during the period.
Aferian extends maturity dates on bank facilities, shareholder loan
Video streaming specialist Aferian announced an extension of the maturity dates for its senior loan facilities and shareholder loan on Tuesday.
Seeing Machines reports strong third quarter
Shares in driver monitoring technology company Seeing Machines were rising on Tuesday, after it reported a strong set of performance indicators for its third quarter.
Nexxen launches $50m share buyback programme
Connected television advertising technology company Nexxen International announced the start of a new share repurchase programme of up to $50m on Tuesday.
Revolution Bars in talks with 32 potential buyers
Revolution Bars said on Tuesday that it is in talks with more than 30 potential suitors in the search for a buyer to rescue the business.
AdvT to acquire Celaton amid robust trading
Business software and solutions specialist AdvancedAdvT announced an agreement to acquire Celaton on Tuesday, in a deal valued at £5m net of cash acquired.
Totally flags solid full-year performance in challenging market
Healthcare services provider Totally said in an update on Tuesday that despite a challenging market environment, it had seen a solid performance in the financial year just ended thanks to the results of its strategic review.
Solid State wins $5.1m contract with US customer
Value-added electronics group Solid State has secured a $5. 1m order for an internet-of-things technology solution with a US customer supplied by Solsta, its components division.
Tekmar sells Subsea Innovation in £1.9m deal
Tekmar Group announced the sale of Subsea Innovation (SIL) to Unique Group on Friday, through its subsidiary Unique System UK, for a total cash consideration of £1. 9m.
Accrol agrees to final offer of £130.8m from Navigator Paper
Tissue maker Accrol Group said on Friday that it has agreed to be taken over by Navigator Paper after it made an improved and final offer that values the company at £130. 8m.