News And Announcements
Berenberg upgrades Greggs to 'buy', sees significant expansion potential
Bakery chain Greggs was upgraded to 'buy' from 'hold' by analysts at German broker Berenberg on Thursday, saying that the company has plenty of room for further growth and that its solid balance sheet may allow it return capital to shareholders soonr than expected.
Shell looks to restart operations at Pernis refinery by end of August
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell who suspended operations at its Pernis refinery near Rotterdam following a fire at the plant in July; have held a meeting for 200 local residents late Wednesday evening, telling them the plant was set to resume normal operations by the end of the month.
AB Dynamics receives 'largest ever' driving robot order
Manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing systems and measurement products, AB Dynamics, announced on Thursday that it had received its “largest ever order” for driving robots.
Aukett Swanke subsidiary Veretec wins award for second year running
Aukett Swanke Group announced on Thursday that its subsidiary Veretec had won the Architect's Journal 'AJ100 Executive Architect of the Year' award in 2017, for the second year in a row.
Go-Ahead wins outer Dublin bus contract
Passenger transport operator Go-Ahead had some positive news to share with the markets on Thursday afternoon, having been chosen by Ireland's National Transport Authority to operate bus services in the outer Dublin area.
Fox Marble signs distribution deal with US-based Pristine Stone
Kosovo and Balkans-focussed marble quarrying and finishing company Fox Marble announced on Thursday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pristine Stone in New York.
Plutus Powergen gets planning permission for another 'FlexGen' site
Flexible energy generation company Plutus Powergen announced that it has received planning permission to develop a further two 20MW renewable green diesel powered FlexGen sites at the Marchwood Industrial Estate in Marchwood.
GAN CFO resigns as position moves to Las Vegas
Internet gaming enterprise software-as-a-service supplier to the US land-based casino industry, GAN, announced on Thursday that the group's chief financial officer role would relocate from London to the company’s US operations in Las Vegas from the fourth quarter, following interim results in September.
EVR enters 'world first' virtual reality music licensing agreements
Virtual reality music content creator EVR Holdings announced on Thursday that its subsidiary MelodyVR had entered into five music licensing, collection and distribution agreements with European rights holders.
Kerry Group's six-month revenues exceed €3bn
Revenue at Kerry Group grew 4. 8% year-on-year to €3. 2bn in the six months leading up 30 June, according to the company's interim management report released Thursday.
Co-Op bank reduces losses despite shrinking account numbers
The Co-Operative Bank reduced its losses in the first half of the year, but saw 25,000 personal accounts being closed in the same period.
Prospex takes 50% interest in Suceava concession
Investment company Prospex Oil and Gas announced the acquisition, through its 100% owned subsidiary PXOG Massey, of a 50% economic interest in the exploration area of the EIV-1 Suceava Concession on Thursday.
DFS Furniture warns earnings will be at 'low end' of guidance
DFS Furniture, the UK based upholstery retailer, confirmed adjusted earnings for 2017 would be at the lower end of the company's guidance after a weaker than expected second half.
Andes Energia and PETSA complete combination to become Phoenix
Independent exploration and production company Phoenix Global Resources announced the completion of the combination with PETSA on Thursday, with the enlarged share capital admitted to trading on AIM.
Origin Enterprises reaches deal with CMA to complete Bunn acquisition
Agri-services group Origin Enterprises announced the completion of its acquisition of Bunn Fertiliser’s fertiliser activities and assets on Thursday, having reached an agreement with the Competition and Markets Authority.
St Ives says full year results to be at 'top end' of expectations
St Ives, the London based marketing services firm, saw its share price jump on Thursday after announcing its full year results were expected to be at the "top end" of market expectations.
Tritax Big Box profits exceeds expectations
Tritax Big Box, the UK's only real estate investment trust dedicated to large big box logistics warehouses, posted an increased pre-tax profit of £80. 53m, up 49. 9% over the same time last year.
Derwent London posts record six months of letting, dividend up 25%
Property developer Derwent London hiked its first-half dividend as the London-focused group boasted a record six months of new lettings.
Prudential beats forecasts at half-year stage thanks to strong trading in Asia
Prudential easily beat analysts' profit forecasts at the half-year stage thanks to strong trading in Asia and said it had met its target for surplus cash generation ahead of schedule.
Savills reports interim profits lifted by Asia and London's overseas investors
Commercial and residential estate agency Savills reported strong first half results as Asia and London office sales offset a decline in the UK housing market.