News And Announcements
Time Out buys Spanish licensing partner
AIM-listed Time Out Group has acquired its Spanish licensing partner, 80 MES 4 PUBLICACIONS, for an undisclosed sum.
Falanx upbeat as it launches major new product
Intelligence, security and “cyber provider” Falanx updated the market on its operations ahead of its close period on Tuesday, reporting “significant” new sales contracts with recurring revenue.
Aveva tries again with new Schneider Electric software merger deal
Industrial software specialist Aveva Group has agreed a £3bn merger with the software arm of France's Schneider Electric where the UK company's existing shareholders will own 40% of the business.
Ryanair traffic rises 10% in August
Budget airline Ryanair reported 10% jump in traffic in August on Tuesday as the load factor ticked higher.
RhythmOne to acquire YuMe in $185m cash-and-shares deal
RhythmOne announced on Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement with NYSE-listed YuMe to acquire all of its issued and to-be-issued share capital for a total consideration of $185m based on current exchange rates.
Belvoir Lettings profit and revenue rise despite 'challenging conditions'
AIM-listed property franchise Belvoir Lettings reported a sharp rise in profits on Tuesday and said it was on track to meet management expectations for the year.
Shanta Gold poised to perform under new Tanzania regulations
East Africa-focussed gold producer, developer and explorer Shanta Gold announced an operations update on Tuesday, following the results of its business review which was initiated in July in light of the recent changes to the Tanzanian mining legislation, as well as its senior management team.
De Beers diamond sales decline due to earlier Diwali
Anglo American's De Beers posted a decline in diamond sales on Tuesday as Diwali was earlier than usual this year.
Mattioli Woods FY profit and revenue grow, dividend lifted 13%
AIM-listed wealth manager Mattioli Woods reported a jump in pre-tax profit and revenue for the year on Tuesday as it lifted its dividend and expressed confidence over the outlook.
Chemring revenue rises but order book slips
Chemring reported a rise in revenue on Tuesday even as the order book slipped, as it reiterated its expectations for the year.
Halfords sales swell thanks to staycations and 'do it for me' customers
Retailer Halfords Group reported like-for-like sales largely as expected for the first 20 weeks of the year, in the last results before chief executive Jill McDonald departs.
Petrofac wins TurkStream EPC contract with Gazprom
Petrofac has won a €340m contract with gas behemoth Gazprom to help build onshore pipelines and a gas receiving terminal in Turkey that will be connected to Anapara on the far Russian coast.
Trading 'encouraging' at DS Smith as Interstate acquisition completes
Recycled packaging supplier DS Smith updated the market on its trading since 1 May on Tuesday, as investors gathered for the company’s annual general meeting, saying it had been an “encouraging” start to the financial year with trading in line with expectations.
Stobart Group makes good progress in first half
Infrastructure and support services company Stobart Group updated the market on its trading in the first half on Tuesday, reporting good progress in aviation as passenger numbers grew 22% year-on-year at Southend Airport.