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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.
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.
Asia report: Most markets finish session lower
Markets in Asia finished mostly lower on Tuesday, with investors ignoring the solid performance on Wall Street overnight, as news of the deadly bombing in Manchester came through during the session.
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.
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.
UDG Healthcare lifts earnings guidance after decent first half
International healthcare services provider UDG Healthcare announced its interim results for the six months to 31 March on Tuesday, with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations increasing by 19%, or 29% on a constant currency basis, which the board said was aided by acquisitions and other timing benefits during the first half of the financial year.
Weaker sterling helps push AVEVA revenue higher
Engineering data and IT system design provider AVEVA Group posted its preliminary results for the year to 31 March on Tuesday, with revenue up 7. 1% to £215. 8m, which the board said was assisted by currency translation.
NEX restructures Optimisation to 'better serve' clients
NEX Optimisation, the division of NEX Group which helps clients reduce complexity and optimise resources across the transaction lifecycle, announced on Tuesday that it has restructured to organise the business “in a way that clients want to consume services and address their own financial, regulatory and operational challenges”.
Fresnillo board confident as investors gather for AGM
Investors in Fresnillo were gathering in London for the company’s annual general meeting on Tuesday, with Alberto Baillères set to update them on the firm’s progress amid a period of volatile metals prices.
Paragon capital levels 'strong' as underlying earnings rise marginally
Specialist lender and banking group, the Paragon Group of Companies, announced its half year results for the six months to 31 March on Tuesday, with underlying profit increasing 1. 0% to £70. 1m, as the company absorbed £5. 5m of Tier 2 bond costs.