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Director dealings: Smurfit Kappa chair invests, Hays exec vests and sells shares
Smurfit Kappa was among those on the list of director purchases on Wednesday, after its non-executive chair picked up a number of shares.
The Range strikes deal to buy Wilko brand
Value retail chain The Range has reportedly struck a deal to buy the Wilko brand from its collapsed rival's administrators.
Serious Fraud Office charges four people over Patisserie Valerie collapse
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) announced on Wednesday that it had charged four people, including a former director, in connection with the financial collapse of Patisserie Valerie.
Duke Royalty reports strong start to new financial year
Alternative capital specialist Duke Royalty reported a new record of £6m in recurring cash revenue for the first quarter on Wednesday, making for an increase of 17% over the first three months of the prior year, and a £0. 3m increase on the previous quarter.
Longboat ups stake in Malaysia block with Topaz acquisition
Norway and Malaysia-focussed explorer and producer Longboat Energy announced the acquisition of the privately-held Topaz Number One on Wednesday, increasing its working interest in the production sharing contract over Block 2A offshore Sarawak, Malaysia to 52. 5%.
EnSilica wins $7m custom sensor chip contract
Mixed-signal ASIC chipmaker EnSilica has been awarded a contract to supply a custom sensor ASIC for the e-mobility market, it announced on Wednesday.
Global Petroleum upbeat on Italy appeal dismissal after fundraising
Global Petroleum said in an update on Wednesday that it had raised £0. 25m at the end of August, through the placing of 250 million shares at a placing price of 0. 1p each.
Botswana Diamonds finds fresh kimberlite blow at Marsfontein
Botswana Diamonds updated the market on its Marsfontein and Thorny River Projects in South Africa on Wednesday.
Conroy Gold reports promising assay results from Drumavaddy
Conroy Gold reported promising assay results from its ongoing exploration at Drumavaddy on the Slieve Glah gold target in County Cavan on Wednesday.
Profits jump at Zara owner Inditex
Spanish retail giant Inditex reported better-than-expected interim profits on Wednesday, on the back of strong global demand.
Central Asia Metals lowers dividend after weaker first half
Central Asia Metals (CAML) declared a dividend of 9p per share for its first half on Wednesday, down from 10p in the same period last year.
Redrow sees profit halving in 2024 as summer housing sales slump
UK housebuilder Redrow said it expected profits and revenue to halve next year as the housing market laboured amid higher borrowing and challenging conditions, with the company's weekly sales slumping over the summer.
PetroTal confirms dividend, maintains production guidance
PetroTal confirmed in an update on Wednesday that it would distribute a dividend payment of $23m on 15 September.
Marlowe starts new financial year on strong footing
Regulatory compliance software and service provider Marlowe said in a trading update on Wednesday that it had started its new financial year on a strong note, with trading performances aligning with its projections.
Model railway group Hornby on track after solid H1
British model railway maker Hornby said it continues to expect low double-digit revenue growth after a solid start to the new financial year.
CAB Payments posts surge in first-half income
Cross-border payments specialist CAB Payments reported a 94% surge in its total first-half income on Wednesday, to £71. 8m.
Hunting confirms full-year outlook, sets long-term targets
Engineering firm Hunting unveiled its long-term targets on Wednesday, including reaching annual sales of $2bn by the end of the decade, as it reiterated its full-year guidance.
On The Beach FY pre-tax profit seen at top end of market views
On The Beach said on Wednesday that full-year adjusted pre-tax profit was set to be at the top end of market expectations as it hailed record total transaction value (TTV).
Primary Health Properties makes its biggest Ireland acquisition yet
Healthcare facilities investor Primary Health Properties announced on Wednesday that it would acquire Ireland's first Enhanced Community Care (ECC) facility located near Cork for €29. 64m.
Falling margins dent hamper profit growth at Alpha Group
Fintech and consultancy group Alpha saw shares fall sharply on Wednesday despite the company saying it remains on track for the full year after a solid first half, as falling margins held back underlying profit growth.