News And Announcements
Velocys confirms full production at ENVIA Oklahoma City
Renewable fuels company Velocys has announced that production at ENVIA Energy's Oklahoma City gas-to-liquids plant has reached an operational capacity of 200 barrels per day, passing a “key” capacity milestone.
Haydale Graphene granted US patent
Advanced materials firm Haydale Graphene has received notice that its patent application for the US has been granted.
Echo Energy shares suspended as it discusses farm-in offer
South and Central America-focussed upstream gas company Echo Energy responded to a recent share price movement on Monday, confirming that it was in discussions in relation to a potential farm-in by the company into certain onshore oil and gas assets in South America.
Takcapital's Guident licenses self-driving AI patent
Intellectual property investment group Tekcapital announced on Monday that its wholly-owned portfolio company Guident has exclusively licensed US Patent 9,429,943 from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.
LightwaveRF raises £5m as product development continues
Smart home technology provider LightwaveRF announced on Monday that it has raised approximately £2m before expenses, by way of a placing of 5,805,333 new ordinary shares and a subscription of 6,802,168 shares at 16p per share.
Sanderson hungry for acquisitions as revenue rises
Software and IT services company Sanderson Group updated the market on its trading on Monday, ahead of the announcement of its preliminary results for the year to 30 September which was scheduled to be released on 28 November.
Greatland Gold's cash position strengthens to £4m
Greatland Gold, the precious and base metals exploration and development company, reported on Monday an accumulated cash balance of approximately £4m as at 27 October 2017.
WPP invests in US online community platform The Mighty
WPP's Health & Wellness subsidiary has made an early-stage investment in The Mighty, a US online community platform for people facing health challenges and disabilities.
Cabot upbeat as Canada drilling continues
Oil and gas company Cabot Energy updated the market on its drilling operations in Canada on Monday, reporting that the 16-05 side track well has been tested at “significantly higher” rates than forecast.
Mereo reaches exclusive licensing deal with AstraZeneca
Clinical stage biopharmaceutical company Mereo BioPharma Group has announced that it has reached an agreement with AstraZeneca for an exclusive license - including an option to acquire - the oral inhibitor of neutrophil elastase AZD9668.
Angling Direct confirms new store openings in Slough and Stoke
Specialist fishing tackle and equipment retailer Angling Direct has announced the opening of a new store in Slough, and the proposed opening of a new store in Stoke in December.
CalAtlantic surges as it agrees $9.3bn merger with Lennar Corp
Shares in US housebuilder CalAtlantic surged in pre-market trade on Monday after it and peer Lennar Corp announced a definitive merger agreement in a deal valued at around $9. 3bn, including debt.
Akzo Nobel confirms merger discussions with Axalta
Dulux maker Akzo Nobel confirmed on Monday that it is currently in “constructive discussions” about a merger of its paints and coatings business with US rival Axalta Coating Sytems.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals US subsidiary launches GERD treatment
Hikma Pharmaceuticals' wholly-owned US subsidiary, West-Ward Pharmaceuticals, has launched pantoprazole sodium for injection, 40mg, in the US for the short-term treatment of adult patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a history of erosive esophagitis.
Asda confirms Roger Burnley as new CEO
Asda's American owners confirmed that chief executive Sean Clarke will hand over the baton to Roger Burnley on New Year's Eve.
Balfour Beatty completes sale of US business
Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty has completed the sale of US subsidiary Heery International to CBRE Group.
Beowulf pins hopes on ex-MEP chairman Goran Farm
Mineral exploration and development company Beowulf Mining announced the appointment of Per Göran Färm - known as Göran - as non-executive chairman of the company with immediate effect on Monday.
Focus on product mix paying off for Image Scan
Specialist x-ray screening systems supplier Image Scan issued a pre-close trading update ahead of its results for the year to 30 September on Monday, reporting a more-than-50% increase in sales to £5. 0m, from £3. 3m, driven primarily by a 65% increase in the number of portable X-ray systems sold to customers around the world.
Corero Network Security wins first Australian contract
AIM-listed Corero Network Security said on Monday that it has secured its first SmartWall contract win in the Australian market, worth more than $200,000.
EasyHotel to build 120-room hotel in central Cardiff
AIM-listed easyHotel has acquired a central site in Cardiff to develop a new 120-bedroom freehold hotel, subject to planning permission.