Company News
Director dealings: IQGeo director linked to purchase, BHP CEO covers tax bill
IQGeo Group was on the list of director buys on Tuesday, after it received notification on 26 August from Kestrel Partners that, on 25 August, it purchased on behalf of its discretionary clients an aggregate of 59,950 ordinary shares at an average price of 298p per share.
Wednesday preview: UK mortgage and lending stats in focus
Wednesday is set to be a quiet day for corporate earnings, so the focus will likely be on a barrage of economic data from both home and abroad.
Star Energy buys majority stake in Croatian project developer
Star Energy announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in A14 Energy on Tuesday, through its subsidiary GT Energy Croatia (GTEC), for total cash consideration of €1. 3m.
Scancell appoints healthcare finance veteran as new CFO
Immunotherapy developer Scancell announced the appointment of Sath Nirmalananthan as its new chief financial officer on Tuesday, effective immediately.
Polarean's Xenoview gets US reimbursement code
Medical device developer Polarean Imaging announced on Tuesday that its Xenoview technology has been granted a new reimbursement code by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
hVIVO announces new Canary Wharf trial facility
Human challenge trial specialist hVIVO announced plans to open a new state-of-the-art facility at the rapidly-expanding life sciences hub in Canary Wharf, London on Tuesday.
Belvoir buys two financial services firms
Property and financial service franchise Belvoir Group announced the acquisition of two financial services businesses on Tuesday - MAB South West and BMA Bristol - as part of its ongoing growth strategy.
OptiBiotix reports solid progress across product lines
OptiBiotix Health announced a number of commercial advancements in an update on Tuesday, disclosing its highest-ever brand-specific online sales levels in July.
Wilko redundancies paused as administrators consider bids
Job cuts for Wilko’s 12,500 staff were reportedly halted on Tuesday, amid ongoing discussions over the future of the troubled retailer.
Somero president steps down ahead of interim results
Somero Enterprises announced on Tuesday that John Yuncza had stepped down from his position as president and from its board of directors, effective 28 August.
Hutchmed tumour therapy candidate gets breakthrough designation
Pharmaceuticals developer Hutchmed China announced on Tuesday that the Center for Drug Evaluation of China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has granted breakthrough therapy designation (BTD) to its investigational drug savolitinib.
Boku migrates direct carrier billing service for Three UK
Payments technology company Boku announced the successful completion of the migration of Microsoft's direct carrier billing (DCB) service for Three UK on Tuesday.
Bunzl lifts FY adjusted operating profit forecast as H1 profits rise
Distribution specialist Bunzl on Tuesday upgraded guidance for annual adjusted operating profits as it reported a rise in half-year earnings.
Liontrust declares offer for GAM unsuccessful
Fund manager Liontrust Asset Management declared its public offer for GAM Holding unsuccessful on Tuesday.
Pantheon shares jump on 1m-barrel estimate for Kodiak field
AIM-listed oil and gas group Pantheon Resources has received its third-party estimate for its Kodiak Field, which indicates nearly one million barrels of oil.
Big Yellow given green light for new £56m Wapping store
Self-storage group Big Yellow has received planning permission for a new 132,000 square-foot centre in a "rare" strategic location in Wapping, East London.
IG Group CEO stepping down due to ill health
IG Group said chief executive June Felix would step down at the end of September due to ill health.
Rio and First Quantum seal partnership over La Granja
British-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto said its La Granja copper project in Peru is one step closer to development after the completion of a joint venture transaction with First Quantum Minerals.