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Director dealings: Robert Walters chair raises stake
Robert Walters revealed on Friday that chairman Leslie van de Walle had acquired 25,000 ordinary shares in the London-listed recruitment firm.
Iberdrola to buy 88% stake in Electricity North West for £2.1bn
Iberdrola said on Friday that it has agreed to buy an 88% stake in Electricity North West (ENW) in the UK for £2. 1bn.
SkinBioTherapeutics secures £1.56m from new investors
SkinBioTherapeutics announced on Friday that it has secured an investment of £1. 56m on Friday, removing any uncertainty around its medium-term financing.
ExxonMobil beats second-quarter earnings expectations
ExxonMobil announced second-quarter earnings above market forecasts on Friday, with the total coming in at $9. 2bn, or $2. 14 per share.
Chevron earnings fall more than expected in second quarter
Chevron announced a fall in second-quarter earnings on Friday, to $4. 4bn, down from $6bn in the same period last year.
Vector Capital posts weaker first half, announces tender offer
Vector Capital reported a cautious half-year of new lending on Friday, amid challenging market conditions, as it announced a share buyback offer ahead of its planned delisting from AIM.
Kinovo completes final legacy DCB Kent project
Kinovo announced the completion of the final outstanding legacy project related to its former construction subsidiary DCB Kent on Friday, effectively ending its financial liabilities under parent company guarantees for the projects.
Asia report: Markets tumble on fresh global economic fears
Markets across the Asia-Pacific region experienced significant declines on Friday, driven by heightened recession concerns following a major sell-off on Wall Street.
Orcadian strikes extension deal over loan with Shell
Orcadian Energy announced on Friday that Shell had agreed not to take any action regarding Orcadian's existing borrowings under its loan facility with Shell until 31 August.
HgCapital invests £11.5m in Iberian B2B software firms
HgCapital Trust announced an investment in CTAIMA and E-coordina, two Iberian companies specialising in contractor management, risk, and compliance software, on Friday.
XP Factory trades as expected in first quarter
Experiential leisure operator XP Factory, which operates the Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar brands, said in an update on Friday that trading in its first quarter was in line with expectations.
Senior inks contract with Deutsche Aircraft for D328eco
Manufacturing and engineering firm Senior has inked a contract with German original equipment manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft for the design, development and manufacture of the Bleed Air System and the Engine Build Up system for its D328eco aircraft.
Aston-Martin Lagonda makes £135m senior secure note placement
Luxury car company Aston-Martin Lagonda has successfully placed senior secured notes totalling approximately £135. 0m, further strengthening its financial position and supporting long-term growth.
Ryanair passenger numbers jump 8% in July
Budget airline Ryanair reported an 8% jump in passenger numbers for July on Tuesday.
ITM Power flags narrower loss than expected in 2024
ITM Power updated its guidance for the financial year ended 30 April on Friday, with an improved EBITDA outlook.
Capita returns to profit in H1 despite revenue decline
Outsourcing company Capita said on Friday that it had returned to profit in the first half of the trading year amid a recommitment to cost-cutting efforts.
Intertek lifts dividend after first-half growth
Intertek reported a solid first-half financial performance on Friday, achieving double-digit growth in operating profit, earnings per share, and free cash flow.
NCC to sell Fox Crypto business for €77m
NCC surged on Friday after it announced the sale of its non-core Fox Crypto business for around €77m (£65. 4m).
PHSC posts rise in full-year revenue, earnings
Health, safety, hygiene, and environmental consultancy PHSC reported a full-year EBITDA of £0. 51m in its final results on Friday - an improvement from £0. 366m in the prior year.
Virgin Money lending nudges lower ahead of Nationwide takeover
Virgin Money reported a dip in third-quarter customer lending and mortgages on Friday ahead of its takeover by Nationwide.