Company News
Future Metals kicks off drilling programme at Panton North
Future Metals announced the start of a significant reverse circulation (RC) drilling programme at the Panton North site on Wednesday, specifically targeting the BC1 and Panton West prospects.
C&C Group FY profits rise, dividend reinstated
Bulmers and Magners owner C&C Group posted a jump in full-year profit and revenues on Wednesday amid higher volumes and prices, and reinstated its dividend.
Close Brothers hails good third-quarter performance
Close Brothers said on Wednesday that it performed well in the third quarter, with loan book growth accelerating.
Aviva Q1 premiums up, net inflows fall
UK insurer and investment firm Aviva reported a rise in general premiums although volatile markets resulted in a slowdown of cash inflows at its wealth division.
Severn Trent see strong current earnings as FY profits fall
UK water supplier Severn Trent guided for strong current year earnings, as it posted a fall in annual profits due to higher energy costs.
Playtech upgrades full-year profit expectations
Gambling software maker Playtech upgraded its full-year core profit expectations on Wednesday following continued strong trading, but cautioned that current growth rates are set to moderate somewhat later in the year.
Kingfisher backs FY guidance as Q1 sales fall
B&Q owner Kingfisher posted a declined in first-quarter sales, hit by poor weather in the UK and France, but backed its guidance for the year as it hailed an improvement in recent trading.
Intertek holds guidance on strong revenue growth
Testing company Intertek held annual guidance as revenues rose 11% in the first four months of the year.
Petershills holds guidance as Q1 AuM rises
Asset manager Petershill maintained annual guidance as it aggregate partner-firm assets under management rose 2% in the first quarter to $290bn, and 9% year-over-year.