Small Caps
Small cap round up
Digital media firm RhythmOne has bought Perk, a Canada-based mobile-first rewards and engagement platform, for $42. 5m in order to strengthen its scale. The AIM-listed company announced that it closed the deal on Thursday, after it agreed to buy Perk’s issued outstanding common and class A shares and certain employee options.
Immunodiagnostic Systems Holdings appoints new CEO
Immunodiagnostic Systems Holdings (IDS), an AIM listed specialist producer of manual and automated diagnostic testing kits and instruments for the clinical market, has announced that its chief executive Patricio Lacalle will step down for personal reasons from 31 March 2017.
Amedeo Resources acquires small stake in Iranian mining firm
Amedeo Resources announced on Thursday that it has acquired a 2. 5% stake in Ganjine Kani Company for $0. 5m, a copper mining company close to the city of Mashhad in Iran.
Shanta Gold achieves records at New Luika in 2016
East Africa-focused gold producer, developer and explorer Shanta Gold announced its production and operational results for the quarter ended 31 December on Thursday, for its New Luika Gold Mine in southwest Tanzania.
Xeros expands market and washing machine installations
Developer and provider of patented polymer based systems, Xeros Technology Group provided a strategic and trading update on Thursday, before it publishes its results for 17 months ending 31 December during April.
Actual Experience revenue up marginally as it refocuses sales efforts
Analytics-as-a-service company Actual Experience announced its preliminary results for the year to 30 September on Thursday, highlighting the signing of a third multi-year framework agreement with Vodafone during the period.
Fitbug expected to reduce loss as it continues turnaround
Corporate digital wellness technology provider Fitbug Holdings issued a trading update for the year to 31 December on Thursday, saying revenue for the year is expected to be slightly behind that for the corresponding period last year.
Matomy Media group appoints founder of Viola group as chairman
Media company Matomy Media group has appointed Harel Beit-On to succeed Rupert Howell as Chairman on 17 January 2017.
Collagen Solutions assembles scientific advisory board
Developer and manufacturer of medical grade collagen components, Collagen Solutions, announced the creation of a new scientific advisory board on Thursday, that will advise the company on opportunities in regenerative medicine.
EU Supply's revenue to be ahead of expectations after contract wins
Sweden-based e-commerce firm EU Supply anticipates that revenue will be ahead of expectations after contract wins, including one with the Vest-Agder County Council in Norway, and due to recent currency exchange movements.
Sound Energy to buy hydrocarbon assets in eastern Morocco
Gas firm Sound Energy is to buy Oil & Gas Investment Fund’s (OGIF) hydrocarbon assets in eastern Morocco in exchange for 272m shares in the company, subject to shareholder approval.
Powerhouse welcomes Yady with £250,000 investment in new shares
AIM-listed landfill-to-energy specialist PowerHouse has agreed to raise a gross £250,000 via a placing with Yady Worldwide.
Gama Aviation's Hutchson JV wins Hong Kong maintenance deal
Gama Aviation's joint venture with CK Hutchison has won a long-term business jet maintenance co-operation contract with China Aircraft Services Limited, a maintenance provider based at Hong Kong International Airport.
Energiser Investments joins social network for investors
Having raised £1. 3m to kickstart its acquisition programme, real estate investor Energiser Investments has appointed Vox Markets, a professional network for stock market participants.
Lenta pens 15-year lease contract for 36 Moscow supermarkets
London-listed Russian retail chain Lenta has penned a 15-year lease contract for 36 supermarkets in Moscow, which are currently under construction.
Polar Capital Holdings appoints new CEO
Polar Capital Holdings, an investment management boutique, announced the prospective appointment of Gavin Rochussen as its new chief executive.
NCC's chairman decides to step down
NCC Group, the independent global cyber security and risk mitigation expert, has announced that its chairman Paul Mitchell intends to step down by the end of the year on 31 May 2017.
Trans-Siberian Gold reports solid development at Asacha
Trans-Siberian Gold reported on Thursday that mine development at Asacha in the fourth quarter of 2016 comprised 1,499 metres.
AFH Financial buys IFA firms in Scotland and South West for £1.07m
AIM-listed wealth management company AFH Financial Group has bought independent financial advisory firms, Shield Direct and Aberdeen Wealth Management, for a collective £1. 07m.
Greatland Gold may have found 'multiple million ounce' gold deposit
Explorer Greatland Gold said analysis of samples from recent drilling at its Ernest Giles project in Western Australia suggested there may be "multiple million ounce deposits" of gold.