Company News
More patents and shelf space for Venture Life breath care brand
International consumer self-care group Venture Life announced on Tuesday that it had been granted patents in Japan, Indonesia, Australia and Mexico for its UltraDEX Sensitive range.
Wednesday preview: Retail display as Marks, Dixons, Kingfisher all report
Wednesday will see three big UK retail groups reports results: Marks & Spencer, Dixons Carphone and B&Q owner Kingfisher; while the focus Stateside will be on GDP and meeting minutes from the Federal Reserve.
Georgian Mining raises $7m in oversubscribed placing
Georgian Mining Corporation announced on Tuesday that it had raised $7m (£5. 46m) by way of a “significantly oversubscribed” placing and subscription of 34,149,638 new ordinary shares of no par value in the capital of the company, with new and existing shareholders, at a price of 16p per placing share.
ARM's Helen Adams making move to Intercede
Digital identity, credential management and secure mobility company Intercede announced on Tuesday that Helen Adams had joined the executive management team as the group's chief sales officer.
BOS Global completes purchase of stake in Call Design
Analytical software development company BOS Global Holdings announced on Tuesday that settlement had occurred to complete the acquisition of a 40% equity interest investment in Call Design.
ThinkSmart nabs Gerald Grimes from Hitachi Capital
Retail point-of-sale lease finance provider ThinkSmart announced the appointment of Gerald Grimes as chief executive officer on Monday.
Shanta makes good progress at New Luika and Bauhinia Creek
East Africa-focussed gold producer, developer and explorer Shanta Gold announced on Tuesday that first stope ore had been produced from the New Luika Gold Mine underground operation.
Newmark Security partners with US-based UniKey Technologies
Newmark Security has entered into a development and commercial partnership with US-based UniKey Technologies Inc to develop its access control technology and provide new products.
De La Rue delivers good FY performance
De La Rue said it delivered a good performance for the year to 25 March, with both revenue and profit ahead as dividend was held steady.
Touchstone confirms IP Group offer; advises shareholders to take no action
Touchstone Innovations on Tuesday confirmed IP Group's merger approach, adding that it had advised shareholders to take no action.
Entertainment One profits fall as film and TV slates 'evolve'
Entertainment One reported strong profit growth for the year to March and reiterated its confidence in doubling the size of the business in the five years to 2020.
Avon Rubber shares bounce on contract win
Shares in Avon Rubber bounced more than 3% higher after winning a contract to supply about 37,000 of its FM50 respirators together with a range of related spares and accessories to an unnamed customer.
Forterra says early-2017 trading good, building on momentum of 2016
Forterra, the UK producer of manufactured masonry products, said trading in the four months to the end of April has been good, building on the momentum seen at the end of 2016.
Chamberlin shares sag on wider FY after-tax loss
Shares in Chamberlin sagged almost 20% as investors disliked its wider full-year after-tax loss, despite the company foreseeing further profitable revenue growth in the next financial year supported by major new contracts coming on stream.
Revenue and earnings rise as Nostrum keeps lid on costs
Independent oil and gas company Nostrum Oil & Gas posted its financial results for the three months to 31 March on Tuesday, with revenue rising to $111. 9m from $73. 9m year-on-year, and net operating cash flows of $69. 8m, rising from $27. 0m.
Shaftesbury shares spoils from London's booming West End
As London's West End continued to attract shoppers and tourists in droves, landlord Shaftesbury hiked its half-year dividend 10. 5% as its portfolio grew in value and profits surged.
Topps Tiles interim profit drops amid 'challenging' market
Topps Tiles reported a drop in profit and sales for the first half amid a "challenging market".
Big Yellow FY pre-tax profits lower as revenue rises
Self storage firm Big Yellow said full year pre-tax profits fell 11% to £99. 8m due to a lower gain in the valuation of the group's investment properties.
Plenty of headroom for more investment at Assura
Healthcare-focussed real estate investment trust Assura announced its full year results for the year to 31 March on Tuesday, with the board reporting a year of “continued growth” in its portfolio, rents, profit and dividend.