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Iomart reports "strong" finish to the year, management exudes confidence
Iomart Group on Monday reported higher annual profits and revenue as the benefits of its investment in sales and marketing kicked-in during the second half of its financial year.
Codemasters' earnings top market expectations
Video game developer Codemasters saw the strong trading witnessed over its first-half carry into the tail end of the year, leaving it with an EBITDA that was ahead of market expectations.
Wandisco lands $2.15m contract with Chinese firm
Live data company Wandisco has inked a deal with an unnamed Chinese firm that will see the AIM-listed outfit provide its mystery client with a limited perpetual license to use its patented Fusion platform.
Ingenta swings to loss amid pursuit of higher margin contracts
Ingenta swung to an annual loss on Monday after restructuring led to a drop in revenue and higher administrative costs.
Warehouse REIT snaps up industrial unit on M62
Specialist investor Warehouse REIT has acquired a 53,000 square foot single-let industrial unit in West Yorkshire just days after raising £76. 48m-worth of equity.
Versarien becomes Graphene Council's first verified producer
Advanced materials engineering group Versarien announced that it was the first graphene company in the world to successfully complete the Graphene Council's ‘Verified Graphene Producer’ programme on Monday.
Centaur Media shares plunge as it offloads financial services division
Centaur Media shares were in the red on Monday morning, after the business information and specialist consultancy firm announced that it sold its financial services division to business and consumer media firm Metropolis Group.
Condor Gold upbeat on La India metallurgical test work
Condor Gold announced recent metallurgical test work conducted by B2Gold on Monday, from samples taken from an area within the permitted La India open pit.
TfL chooses Grainger as partner for build to rent scheme
Transport for London has chosen Grainger to be its build-to-rent investment partner as it aims to develop a long-term income stream from its land.
Randall & Quilter acquires Irish insurance firm
Run-off insurance investor Randall & Quilter completed its acquisition of Irish insurance firm Western Captive Insurance Company on Monday.
Workspace Group secures planning permission for East London site
Workspace Group on Monday secured planning consent alongside Canada Life Investments for a significant mixed-use redevelopment on their adjoining properties in Limehouse, East London.
Smith & Nephew to acquire pressure injury monitor maker Leaf
Medical technology company Smith & Nephew has agreed to acquire Leaf Healthcare - the developer of the Leaf Patient Monitoring System for pressure injury prevention and patient mobility monitoring - it announced on Monday.
CLS Holdings buys 'PURO' building in Munich's Ismaning
CLS Holdings has exchanged contracts to acquire PURO - a multi-let office building in Munich - for €32m excluding costs, it announced on Monday.
Serco to continue operating Dubai Metro until late 2021
Serco Group has signed a two-year contract extension with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai, to continue operating and maintaining the Dubai Metro until September 2021, it announced on Monday.
Polymetal enters first joint venture with junior exploration partner
Polymetal announced its first strategic partnership with a junior for early-stage exploration in the Taimyr Peninsula of Russia on Monday.
Instem's profits soar on recurring revenue growth
Instem, the IT provider to the early development healthcare market, reported solid annual profit growth as experienced a "growing shift" towards recurring revenues.
Ergomed taps former TFS executive for chief commercial officer
Pharmaceutical services firm Ergomed appointed former TFS International global sales and marketing head Roy Ovel as its next chief commercial officer on Monday.
EasyJet cautious on outlook as Brexit hits demand
EasyJet shares fell after the budget airline said uncertainty over Brexit and the economy had dampened its outlook as consumer demand for air travel weakened.
Joules boss Porter steps down after five years
Joules' chief executive Colin Porter announced his intention to retire from the British lifestyle brand on Monday, drawing to a close eight years of service.
Rio Tinto iron ore production hit by cyclone
Rio Tinto said iron ore shipments from Pilbara in Australia would be at the low end of guidance after a cyclone damaged a port used to transport the commodity.