News And Announcements
Strong fourth quarter at Wetherspoon as chairman attacks FCA
Like-for-like sales at pub chain JD Wetherspoon rose 5. 3% in the 11 weeks to 9 July, its said in its pre-close trading update on Wednesday, with total sales in the period rising 3. 6%.
Riverstone portfolio firm makes 'significant' offshore Mexico discovery
One of Riverstone Energy’s portfolio companies, Sierra Oil & Gas, said it had discovered “significant quantities” of oil in its primary target formation at the Zama 1 well on Wednesday.
UDG Healthcare swallows Vynamic in up-to-$32m deal
International healthcare services provider UDG Healthcare confirmed the acquisition of US-based healthcare industry management consulting firm Vynamic on Wednesday, for a total consideration of up to $32m.
Amec Foster Wheeler under investigation by Serious Fraud Office
The Serious Fraud Office has launched an investigation into Amec Foster Wheeler over the engineer's work with consultant Unaoil and possible related bribery and corruption offences.