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International PPL interim dividends rise as NAV grows
Infrastructure investor International Public Partnerships said on Thursday that shareholder returns had increased in the six months ended 30 June despite an "uncertain" macroeconomic backdrop.
Darktrace swings to profit; takeover talks with Thoma Bravo terminated
Cybersecurity company Darktrace confirmed on Thursday that takeover talks with Thoma Bravo have been terminated as the tech investment firm does not plan to make an offer.
Melrose Industries to demerge GKN automotive business
Turnaround specialist Melrose Industries said on Thursday that it plans to demerge its GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy businesses and list the new holding company.
DCC acquires German medical devices business
Sales, marketing and support services firm DCC said on Thursday that its DCC Healthcare subsidiary will snap up German medical devices business Medi-Globe Technologies for an enterprise value of €245. 0m.
Vistry reiterates forecasts after strong start to the year
Housebuilder Vistry Group reiterated full-year profit guidance on Thursday after its interim performance exceeded internal expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as investors eye ECB policy announcement
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday following an upbeat session on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest policy announcement from the European Central Bank.
ABF FY results seen higher YOY, DCC acquires German medical devices business
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was being called to open 19. 5 points higher ahead of the bell on Thursday after closing 0. 86% lower in the previous session at 7,237. 83.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Telecoms, TikTok, loo rolls
The UK advertising watchdog has launched an investigation into whether telecoms companies are misleading consumers about inflation-busting bill increases when promoting deals in their marketing campaigns. Telecoms companies make billions of pounds annually by instituting price rises to mobile and broadband bills midway through contract periods – increases that will add to the biggest squeeze on the cost of living facing households in generations. – Guardian.