Company News
Director dealings: Aston Martin directors linked to big sales, CLS non-exec's firm invests
Luxury car maker Aston Martin Lagonda found itself with the top two entries on the list of director sells on Tuesday, after two multi-million pound transactions were linked to two of its directors.
Empire Metals reports very positive results from Pitfield drilling
Empire Metals announced successful results from its maiden reverse circulation drill programme at the Pitfield Project in Western Australia on Tuesday, which confirmed the presence of a vast hydrothermal mineral system enriched in titanium and copper.
Malvern upbeat on performance and second-half outlook
Malvern International reported positive projections for its various educational programmes in a trading update on Tuesday, saying it was expecting a significant increase in student intake for its University Pathways, and English Language Training (ELT) and Juniors divisions.
Firering completes soil sampling at flagship project
Firering Strategic Minerals announced the successful completion of its large-scale phase two soil sampling programme at its flagship Atex Lithium-Tantalum Project in Côte d'Ivoire on Tuesday - a significant step forward in the project's development.
Angus Energy reaches steady operations at Saltfleetby
Angus Energy announced on Tuesday that production at the Saltfleetby Field had achieved a steady operating state.
IGas picked as preferred bidder for Wythenshawe Hospital heating
IGas Energy announced on Tuesday that its geothermal business, GT Energy, has been chosen as the preferred bidder by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust to implement a geothermal heat solution for Wythenshawe Hospital.
Tremor reports weaker first quarter as advertisers hesitate
Advertising technology specialist Tremor International reported a first quarter contribution excluding traffic acquisition costs (contribution ex-TAC) of $66. 9m on Tuesday, down 6% year-on-year.
Kistos condemns windfall taxes even as earnings surge
Gas producer Kistos reported average production of 10,600 barrels of oil equivalent per day in its full-year results on Tuesday, up from 4,300 equivalent daily barrels in the prior year.
Greatland inks farm-in and joint venture with Rio Tinto
Greatland Gold announced the signing of a farm-in and joint venture arrangement with Rio Tinto on Tuesday, which it said would expedite exploration efforts across 1,884 square kilometres of highly prospective tenure within the Paterson Province of Western Australia, known as the Paterson South Project.
Accesso agrees new $40m facility with HSBC
Leisure and entertainment sector-focussed Accesso Technology announced the establishment of a new banking facility with HSBC on Tuesday.
Rolls-Royce, BAE 'face investigation' in India over Hawk deal
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has reportedly filed a criminal complaint against Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems over previous fighter jet supply deals, officials said overnight.
Oxford Biodynamics first-half losses widen
Oxford BioDynamics reported revenue of £0. 22m in its first half on Tuesday, up from £0. 09m in the same period a year earlier.
Rhone offers to buy 20% stake in RHI Magnesita, shares surge
RHI Magnesita surged on Tuesday after Ignite Luxembourg Holdings, which is indirectly managed by Rhone Holdings, offered to buy a 20% stake in the company at 2,850p per share in cash.
Hunting shares soar as FY guidance lifted on new £91m order
Shares in Hunting surged on Tuesday as the international energy services group lifted guidance for 2023 after winning a new contract worth up to £91m with Cairn Oil and Gas, Vedanta.
Hollywood Bowl hails record H1 revenues; Canada ahead of expectations
Hollywood Bowl posted a jump in interim profits on Tuesday amid record revenue, as it said its Canadian business was performing ahead of expectations.
Hochschild CEO Bustamente to step down in August
Hochschild Mining said on Tuesday that Ignacio Bustamante plans to step down as chief executive officer on 26 August to relocate to London and assume a new role at another company.
Greencore trading in line as first-half profit falls
Convenience food manufacturer Greencore reported a 20. 1% increase in group revenue in its first half on Tuesday, reaching £925. 8m.
Asda to buy EG Group's UK & Ireland operations in £2.3bn deal
Asda Group said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy petrol station operator EG Group’s UK and Ireland operations in a £2. 27bn deal.
Hiscox appoints Jonathan Bloomer as chair designate
Insurer Hiscox said on Tuesday that Jonathan Bloomer has been appointed as chair designate, succeeding Robert Childs, who will retire on 1 July.
Unilever CFO Pitkethly to retire next year
Unilever announced on Tuesday that chief financial officer Graeme Pitkethly plans to retire by the end of May 2024.