Aim Bulletin
Smart Metering Systems reports rise in recurring revenue
Smart Metering Systems reported in a trading update on Thursday that its total meter and data assets index-linked annualised recurring revenue (ILARR) was £113. 4m at the end of 2023, including an annual retail price index (RPI) adjustment.
Franchise Brands reports solid progress at recent acquisitions
Franchise Brands said in an update on Thursday that, since the acquisition of Pirtek Europe in April, it had expanded its presence to over 625 franchisees operating across seven brands in ten countries, including the UK, continental Europe and North America.
Niox Group flags solid revenue jump in 2023
Medical device company Niox Group said in a trading update on Thursday that it experienced substantial revenue growth in 2023, with a reported increase of 18% to £36. 8m.
Alpha Group describes strong 2023 performance
Alpha Group International reported a strong financial performance 2023 in a trading update on Thursday.
Kistos set to benefit from Victory Gas Field approval
Kistos, a joint venture partner in the Greater Laggan Area (GLA) and co-owner of the Shetland Gas Plant, responded to the North Sea Transition Authority's (NSTA) decision to grant development and production consent for the Victory Gas Field, operated by Shell UK, on Thursday.
Atalaya copper grade, recovery rate slips in fourth quarter
Atalaya Mining said in an update on Thursday that it mines 3. 7 million tonnes of ore in the fourth quarter of 2021, up from 3. 5 million tonnes a year earlier.
Judges Scientific set to meet full-year expectations
Scientific instrument sector investor Judges Scientific said in a trading update on Thursday that despite ongoing economic uncertainties in 2023, it achieved both organic and inorganic growth in 2023.
Restore ends year in line with market expectations
Document management and technology recycler Restore said in an update on Thursday that it was on track to report adjusted profit before tax for 2023 in line with market expectations.
Naked Wines to cut jobs as sales continue to fall
Naked Wines announced job cuts on Thursday as it looks to reduce costs, as it reported a drop in sales over the peak third-quarter trading period, in line with its expectations.
Ceres Power signs deal with Taiwan's Delta Electronics, shares surge
Ceres Power surged on Thursday after it signed a global long-term manufacturing collaboration and licence agreement with Taiwan’s Delta Electronics for both solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) and solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) stack production.
N Brown revenue declines in third quarter
Clothing and footwear online retailer N Brown said in an update on Thursday that product revenue for the third quarter totalled £150. 2m, representing a 9. 7% decrease compared year-on-year.
Young's hails 'strong' Christmas trading
Pub chain Young’s hailed "strong" Christmas trading on Thursday as it said the acquisition of City Pub Group is due to complete on 4 March, after shareholders voted strongly in its favour.