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Capital & Regional confirms takeover proposal from Vukile, expression of interest from NewRiver
Capital & Regional surged on Thursday after confirming it had received a non-binding indicative proposal from Vukile about a possible cash and share offer and a separate expression of interest from NewRiver REIT.
Public sector wins underpin growth for Bytes
Bytes Technology Group reported a strong set of preliminary results on Thursday, as gross invoiced income (GII) surged 26. 7% to £1. 82bn, driven by major contract wins in the public sector, notably with the NHS and HMRC, and sustained demand from corporate clients.
Tate & Lyle reports solid year, completes Primient exit
Tate & Lyle reported a robust full-year financial performance driven by strong profit and cash metrics on Wednesday, as it also announced the sale of its stake in American firm Primient.
'Subdued' mortgage market weighs on Nationwide
Nationwide Building Society posted a dip in annual profits on Thursday, a day after Virgin Money shareholders voted in favour of the lender’s £2. 9bn takeover.
Bakkavor lifts FY profit guidance after 'strong' Q1
Food group Bakkavor lifted its full-year profit guidance on Thursday as it hailed a "strong" first-quarter performance.
Aviva reports strong start to 2024
Aviva has reported strong results for its first quarter on Thursday, with robust growth across its divisions as it maintained a solid capital position.
National Grid reports mixed year, announces £7bn rights issue
National Grid shares were sliding on the release of its full-year results on Thursday morning, as it announced an equity raise of £7bn through a rights issue to support its future investments.
AJ Bell profits rise as platform customers reach milestone
Investment platform AJ Bell hiked its dividend on Thursday as it hailed a "very strong" interim performance, posting a jump in profits and revenue as platform customers reached a milestone.
Johnson Matthey profit hit by lower PGM prices
Johnson Matthey posted a fall in full-year underlying profit on Thursday as it was hit by lower metals prices.
Wizz Air returns to full-year profit amid 'sustained' demand
Budget airline Wizz Air said on Thursday that it returned to profit in the year to the end of March amid "sustained" demand.