Small Caps
Mothercare shares slide as group enters refinancing negotiations
Retailer Mothercare shares nosedived in early trading as the group revealed it had entered refinancing negotiations as demand for its products continued to be subdued.
Light Science Technologies shares jump on South Africa deal
Shares in Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSTH) surged on Thursday after the AIM-listed company signed an exclusive distribution agreement to market and sell its nurturGROW vertical farming lights in South Africa.
Eckoh FY adjusted operating profits 'marginally ahead' of expectations
Data security solutions business Eckoh said on Thursday that adjusted operating profits were "marginally ahead of market expectations" in the year ended 31 March despite seeing full-year revenues decrease.
Tertiary Minerals moves towards operations at Mupala
Tertiary Minerals announced on Thursday that its Environmental Project Brief (EPB) for the Mupala Copper Project in Zambia had been approved, paving the way for mineral exploration activities to start.
PetroTal sales, production meet first-quarter forecasts
PetroTal said in an update on Thursday that sales and production in its first quarter averaged 18,347 and 18,518 barrels of oil per day respectively, marking its second-best quarter to date and aligning with guidance.
Uniphar upbeat after successful 2023
Uniphar said in an update on Thursday that 2023 was a successful year, as it doubled its 2018 pro-forma EBITDA, ahead of the timeframe it laid out at its initial public offering.
Robinson sees strong H2 momentum carry over into 2024
Plastic and paperboard packaging manufacturer Robinson said on Thursday that momentum experienced in the second half of 2023 has continued into 2024.
Keras Resources restarts activities at Nayega mine
Keras Resources announced the resumption of activities at the Nayéga manganese mine in Northern Togo on Thursday, after signing a cooperation agreement with the Republic of Togo on 17 May.
Rathbones Group makes 'positive start' to FY24
Wealth manager Rathbones said on Thursday that it had made a "positive start" to FY24, partly due to its merger with Investec Wealth & Investment back in 2023.
AFC Energy chooses Illuming Power as manufacturing partner
Hydrogen power generation technology specialist AFC Energy announced the selection of North American manufacturer Illuming Power as its primary producer of fuel cell plates and stacks for its ‘S Series’ air-cooled platform.
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.
Acuity RM enters partnership with BSI Group
Software company Acuity RM announced a significant partnership between its subsidiary Acuity Risk Management (ARML) and BSI Group on Wednesday.
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.