Aim Bulletin
Kingswood buys out financial advice firm Sterling Trust
Wealth and investment management company Kingswood Holdings has acquired Sterling Trust Financial Consulting, it announced on Thursday, which it described as a “high quality” independent financial advice business, operating from headquarters in Hull, Yorkshire, with four satellite offices in Darlington, Newcastle, Sheffield and York.
Igas Energy to further reduce cost base
Igas Energy updated the market on its operations on Thursday, as well as measures being implemented to further materially reduce its cost base.
Eden Research gets two US patents
Biopesticides and encapsulation technology company Eden Research has been granted two patents for its technology in the United States, it announced on Thursday.
RUA announces first surgical implant of 'Elast-Eon' vascular graft
Medical devices company RUA Life Sciences announced the first surgical implant of an ‘Elast-Eon’ sealed vascular graft on Thursday, as part of its prototype evaluation prior to design freeze.
Young & Co's raises £88m through equity placing
Young & Co’s has raised more than £88. 0m following an equity placing, the brewing and pub company confirmed on Thursday.
Transense Technologies grants exclusive iTrack licence to Bridgestone
Sensor systems provider Transense Technologies granted an exclusive worldwide licence for its iTrack technology to tire and rubber manufacturer Bridgestone on Thursday, transferring the operational business and trading assets relating to the system to the Japanese company.
Rosslyn Data Technologies renews several client contracts
Rosslyn Data Technologies announced on Thursday that it has recently renewed a number of client contracts, with extended durations, which it said would help underpin its current expectations for annual recurring revenue in future periods.
ReNeuron Group inks research evaluation deal with US firm
Cell-based therapeutics company ReNeuron Group announced on Thursday that it has signed a new research evaluation agreement with a major United States biotechnology company, in connection with the use of its proprietary exosomes for the delivery of novel gene silencing therapeutics.
United Carpets focusing on cash conservation as stores reopen
Specialist carpet and floor covering retailer United Carpets Group updated the market on its trading on Thursday, reporting that its store network had now completely reopened, with new retail protocols in place to maintain social distancing, alongside increased sanitizing measures to protect customers and staff.
Science in Sport's financial position remains 'robust' despite slump in retail sales
Performance nutrition company Science in Sport said on Thursday that its financial position remained "robust" despite a recent slump in retail sales.
Anpario flags 'strong' first half performance
Animal health additives company Anpario said it had delivered a “strong” sales performance and an improvement in its profit margins in the first half on Thursday, as a number of customers increased their stock levels, and previous business development initiatives came to fruition.
Sumo Group performing in line amid Covid boost for gaming
Sumo Group updated the market on its trading on Thursday, saying it had continued to perform well since its final results announcement in April, trading “comfortably in line” with market expectations.
Victoria exceeds expectations in all geographies
Flooring manufacturer Victoria said on Thursday that trading has "exceeded management expectations" in every geography following the re-start of operations.
Next 15 still expecting modest growth despite Covid crisis
Next Fifteen Communications Group updated the market on its trading on Thursday, reporting that despite the impact of Covid-19 on the marketing industry, it expected to deliver modest growth for the first half of the financial year at both the revenue and profit levels.
Sigma Capital reports progress in post-lockdown environment
Private rented sector, residential development and urban regeneration company Sigma Capital confirmed on Thursday that construction activity had now restarted, having been suspended in March amid the Covid-19 lockdown.
Cora Gold reports positive results from Sanankoro sampling
West Africa-focussed gold company Cora Gold reported positive results from the bulk sample programme it completed in conjunction with Hummingbird Resources on Thursday.