Company News
JTC reports accelerating momentum after robust first-half
Professional services firm JTC reported a robust first-half performance and continued expansion in a trading update on Tuesday.
Wickes hails ‘encouraging’ first half, announces £25m share buyback
Wickes announced a £25m share buyback programme on Tuesday as it reported an improvement in second-quarter trading and backed its expectations for the year.
SThree reports 'resilient' result after tough first half
STEM-focussed staffing company SThree reported a ‘resilient’ first half on Tuesday, with revenue rising 6. 9% year-on-year to £825. 2m, or 2. 4% on a like-for-like basis.
Bridgepoint posts 10% increase in profits despite 'macro volatility'
Bridgepoint reported a big increase in first profits despite what it termed as macro volatility during the first half.
888 appoints Per Widerström as CEO
William Hill and Mr Green owner 888 said on Tuesday that it has appointed Per Widerström as chief executive officer with effect from 16 October.
Mitie Q1 revenue rises 11%, reaffirms full-year outlook
Outsourcer Mitie backed its full-year expectations on Tuesday as it reported an 11. 4% jump in first-quarter revenue.
Unite Group completes £300m capital raise to expand pipeline
Student accommodation specialist Unite Group announced the successful completion of its capital raise on Tuesday, raising gross proceeds of £300m for two new developments, and to expand the company’s pipeline.
Games Workshop reports eighth year of sales and profit growth
Tabletop gaming company Games Workshop reported its eighth year of group sales and profit growth in a row on Tuesday, with full-year core revenue rising to £445. 4m from £386. 8m year-on-year.
Reach profits fall as Facebook relegates news content
UK newspaper publisher Reach reported a 23. 5% fall in half-year operating profit as it was hit by Facebook’s decision to relegate news content.
Compass backs FY outlook as Q3 revenues jump
Catering company Compass Group backed its full-year outlook on Tuesday as it posted an increase in third-quarter organic revenue.
Croda ends tough first half in line with revised expectations
Specialty chemicals company Croda International ended its first half in line with its revised expectations, it reported on Tuesday, with year-on-year declines across several key financial indicators.