Company News
Director dealings: Hiscox non-exec take some fees as shares, LSE buyback continues
On the buying side of the ledger on Wednesday was insurer Hiscox, after a non-executive board member chose to take some of his director fees in shares.
Thursday preview: Bank of England, US jobless data in the spotlight
Investors' attention on Thursday would be on the Bank of England.
Bushveld brings in De Beers veteran to replace co-founder as CEO
Integrated vanadium producer Bushveld Minerals announced the appointment of Craig Coltman as its new chief executive officer on Wednesday.
Hullihen out, von Jako in as Polarean CEO
Medical imaging technology developer Polarean Imaging announced the appointment of Christopher von Jako as its new chief executive officer and director on Wednesday, effective immediately.
SkinBioTherapeutics launching psoriasis supplement in Italy
Skin health specialist SkinBioTherapeutics has received regulatory approval to introduce ‘AxisBiotix-Ps’ - a food supplement designed to alleviate the symptoms associated with psoriasis - into the Italian market, it announced on Wednesday.
SRT Marine inks $10m contract with coast guard customer
Maritime technology specialist SRT Marine Systems has been awarded a new contract by an existing coast guard customer, it announced on Wednesday.
Haydale reports postponement of some projects
Haydale Graphene said in a trading update on Wednesday that certain projects scheduled to start in June had been postponed until the first quarter of the next financial year.
Elliott mulls potential bid for Reiss - report
Activist investor Elliott Advisors has emerged as a potential suitor for fashion brand Reiss, it was reported on Wednesday.
Keywords appoints Robert Kingston as its new finance chief
Video games specialist Keywords Studios announced the appointment of Robert Kingston as its chief financial officer (CFO) on Wednesday.
Nichols brings in David Taylor as its interim CFO
Soft drinks maker Nichols announced the appointment of David Taylor as its interim chief financial officer on Wednesday.
Avacta completes fifth dose escalation in chemotherapy trial
Life sciences company Avacta announced the successful completion of the fifth dose escalation cohort in the phase 1 clinical trial for AVA6000 on Wednesday.
Strong demand helps boost revenues at SSP
SSP Group said full-year earnings were likely to come in at the top end of forecasts on Wednesday, after “strong” trading momentum continued into the second half.
HSS Hire maintains positive trading momentum
HSS Hire Group updated the market on its trading in the first five months on Wednesday, ahead of its annual general meeting, indicating positive trading momentum in the first five months of the financial year.
UK factories see output soften in June - CBI
British manufacturers continued to see output volumes fall in June, an industry survey showed on Wednesday.
Cerillion enters big new $15m deal
Billing, charging and customer relationship management software Cerillion announced the signing of a significant new six-year contract on Wednesday, valued at £15. 1m.
Esken puts Southend Airport up for sale, warns over future
Esken warned over its future on Wednesday as it confirmed it had put London Southend Airport up for sale.
THG sees 'significant increase' in first-half profitability
THG said on Wednesday that it expects a significant increase in first-half profitability following a strong second quarter.
Halfords expecting return to profit growth
Halfords posted a decline in full-year profit on Wednesday but said it expects a return to profit growth.
Liontrust Asset Management posts drop in full-year profits, keeps divi stable
Liontrust Asset Management posted lower full-year profits but the dividend payout was steady even as the firm looked to expand.
Anglo American's De Beers sees diamond ales slide
Anglo American announced the value of rough diamond sales for De Beers' fifth sales cycle of 2023 on Wednesday.