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Science In Sport predicts return to growth after restructuring
Underlying profits at Science in Sport nearly doubled in the first half of 2024, as work to improve margins made up for a big drop in revenues amid a complete restructuring of the performance nutrition manufacturer which saw the shake-up of its board.
Keywords Studios reports profitability challenges ahead of acquisition
Keywords Studios, a provider of creative and technology services to the global video game and entertainment industries, reported a modest increase in first-half revenue in its interim results on Monday, but faced challenges with profitability.
JTC buys Citi Trust for $80m
Professional services provider JTC said on Monday that it has bought Citi Trust - the global fiduciary and trust administration services business - from Citigroup for $80m.
Galliford Try announces delay to annual results
Galliford Try announced on Monday that it would delay the publication of its annual results statement.
UK manufacturing conditions mixed in Q3, but outlook improves
UK manufacturers experienced a mixed start to the second half of 2024, with domestic orders weakening but exports performing well, according to the quarterly Make UK/BDO Manufacturing Outlook survey released on Monday.
Octopus Renewables reports 2pc first half NAV return
Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust reported a net asset value total return of 2% for the first half on Monday, an improvement from 0. 9% in the same period last year.
HgCapital's top investments drive NAV growth in first half
HgCapital Trust, the FTSE 250-listed investor in European and transatlantic software and services businesses, reported a 6. 4% increase net asset value (NAV) in the first half, with double-digit revenue and profit growth achieved across its top 20 investments.
Close Brothers CEO Sainsbury takes temporary medical leave
Close Brothers said on Monday that chief executive Adrian Sainsbury has taken a temporary medical leave of absence from the business.
Phoenix pulls SunLife sale as first-half profits rise 15%
Pensions, savings and life insurance provider Phoenix reported a 15% increase in adjusted operating profits in the first half and reiterated its medium-term targets for earnings and cash generation.