Company News
Director dealings: Currys chair invests, M&S board members cover tax liabilities
Currys was again on the list of director buys on Friday, after the chair of its board purchased almost 0. 2m shares.
Coca-Cola lifts earnings guidance after strong June sales
Coca-Cola HBC on Friday upgraded full year earnings guidance after a stronger than anticipated finish to the first half of the year.
Rotala offloads Bolton depot to Greater Manchester Combined Authority
UK bus operator Rotala has successfully fulfilled all remaining requirements under the Bolton Depot Purchase Agreement, it announced on Friday.
Helium One concerned by lack of progress with SOFORI
Tanzania-focussed helium explorer Helium One Global updated the market on its contractual relationship with SOFORI on Friday, following a recent announcement from Noble Helium.
Quadrise announces placing results, launches open offer
Quadrise announced the results of its placing and the launch of an open offer to qualifying shareholders on Friday.
Aptamer announces four significant new contracts
Life sciences company Aptamer Group announced a significant update on recent contract wins on Friday, totalling up to £0. 51m over the next six months.
Quantum Blockchain receives bond conversion notice
Quantum Blockchain Technologies announced on Friday that it has received a conversion notice from MC Strategies pertaining to its zero-coupon bond.
Vast Resources raises £1.7m through share placing
Vast Resources has successfully completed a placing to raise £1. 7m in gross proceeds, it announced on Friday.
Hornby buys 25pc of Warlord Games for £1.25m
Models and collectibles group Hornby announced the acquisition of a 25% share in Warlord Games, it announced on Friday, which produces historical tabletop wargames, miniatures, and accessories.
New software solutions underpin progress at 1Spatial
Location data technology specialist 1Spatial reported continued positive progress in an update on Friday, on the back of opportunities presented by its new software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions.
MJ Gleeson reports fall in home sales
Low-cost housebuilder MJ Gleeson reported a decline in home sales year-on-year in a trading update on Friday, amid challenging economic conditions and the impact of higher interest rates on buyer confidence.
Lok'n Store raises £20.5m to support expansion plans
UK self-storage chain Lok'n Store Group successfully completed a fundraising initiative on Friday, generating total gross proceeds of £20. 5m.
Shell warns of fall in second-quarter trading results
Shell warned of a significant decrease in its second-quarter gas trading results compared to the prior quarter on Friday.
YouGov raises £51m to part-fund GfK consumer panel buy
Polling company YouGov on Friday said it had £51. 2m via a placing to partly fund the €315m purchase of GfK's consumer panel business.
OSB warns of £180m hit to H1 results, shares tank
OSB Group tanked on Friday after it warned of an adverse effective interest rate (EIR) adjustment of around £160m to £180m in the first half of 2023 on an underlying basis.
CMC Markets CFO Marshall resigns
CMC Markets said on Friday that chief financial officer Euan Marshall has resigned with effect from January 2024, to assume the position of CFO at IntegraFin.
JD Sports buys control of Iberian Sports Retail for €500m
UK sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion said it was buying the minority holding in Iberian Sports Retail Group currently held by Balaiko Firaja Invest and Sonae Holdings for €500. 1m.