Aim Bulletin
Travelodge CVA seeks significant rent reductions from Secure Income Reit
Travelodge is seeking temporary rent reductions of nearly 70% from Secure Income Reit, the budget hotel chain’s largest landlord confirmed on Thursday.
Open Orphan launches Covid antibody testing service
Contract research organisation Open Orphan announced the launch of the ‘hVIVO Covid Clear Test’ on Thursday, its coronavirus antibody testing service, following the completion of installation, testing and training.
Gfinity signs five-year deal with Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management
Esports and video game services company Gfinity has entered into a five-year agreement with Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management (ADMM), it announced on Thursday, to design, develop and deliver a new virtual motorsport racing championship, or ‘ERC’.
Angus Energy submits planning application for pipeline extension
Angus Energy submitted its application to Lincolnshire County Council for the 750 metre extension of the pipeline to the National Grid Terminal, it announced on Thursday, remaining “very close” to its advised timetable.
Tricorn flags 'significant impact' of Covid on revenues
Tube manipulation company Tricorn Group updated the market on its trading on Thursday, ahead of its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 March, reporting that its Chinese joint venture had continued to operate “normally” after the reopening of its facility on 15 February.
Lockdown drinkers help steady sales at Fever-tree
Fever-tree has reported a surge in demand as locked down drinkers swapped the pub for the home, the specialist tonic firm said on Thursday, helping to mitigate a slump in on-trade sales.
Personal Group says too early to 'accurately assess' impact of Covid-19
Insurance company Personal Group said on Thursday that it was still too early to "accurately assess" the eventual impact of Covid-19 on the business.
Loungers looks to open a further 10 sites for takeaway
Café-bar operator Loungers revealed on Thursday that will open a further 10 sites for takeaway from next week as part of its "From Our Lounge to Your Lounge" initiative.
Oncimmune expects to report further strong top-line growth
Immunodiagnostics group Oncimmune Holdings said on Thursday that it expects to report further strong top-line growth in its current trading year.
Elecosoft pre-tax profits on the rise despite revenue drop
Software and services provider Elecosoft said on Thursday that pre-tax profits had grown in the four months ended 30 April despite reporting a decline in overall revenues.
Van Elle warns of pre-tax loss as a result of Covid-19
Piling and rail infrastructure company Van Elle said on Thursday that market conditions during April were consistent with revised planning assumptions but cautioned that the Covid-19 pandemic had dragged it into the red.
Oracle Power submits evaluation fee to Pakistan power board
Oracle Power updated the market on the consortium application for a letter of intent to the Pakistan Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) on Thursday, which it submitted in March.
Kazera to acquire control in diamond and mineral sand assets
Investment company Kazera Global announced the conditional acquisition of a controlling interest in a near-term producing diamond mine, and in a heavy mineral sands opportunity, in South Africa on Thursday.
UK Oil & Gas moves to 'strengthen performance', raises £4.2m
UK Oil & Gas announced on Thursday that it plans to carry out a number of material actions, designed to strengthen its overall financial and oil production performance during the current low oil price environment.
Strategic Minerals raises £1.1m to settle Redmoor purchase
Battery minerals development company Strategic Minerals has raised £1. 1m before expenses through a placing and subscription of 244,444,444 new ordinary shares at a price of 0. 45p each, it announced on Thursday.
Hummingbird signs earn-in deal over its Dugbe Gold Project
Hummingbird Resources has entered into a conditional earn-in agreement with ARX Resources over its Dugbe Gold Project in Liberia, it announced on Thursday.
Dewhurst maintains interim dividend with sales relatively stable
Electrical and control components company Dewhurst reported a “similar level” of sales and profits in its first half report on Thursday, despite the ongoing difficult circumstances in world markets resulting from the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Avacta raising £45m to fund diagnostics and therapies pipeline
Biotherapeutic and reagent developer Avacta Group announced its intention to raise up to £45m through a placing to institutional and other investors, a direct subscription with the company, and offers to retail and other investors via the PrimaryBid platform, it announced on Thursday.