News And Announcements
Versarien completes expanded £2.9m fundraising
Advanced materials group Versarien confirmed the successful completion of its £2. 9m fundraising on Monday, comprising a placing by WH Ireland along with an offer, via PrimaryBid.
Oakley Capital takes on German higher education group
Oakley Capital Investments said on Monday that Oakley Capital Private Equity III has agreed to acquire Apollo Global Germany from its current shareholder Apollo Education Group.
Paradise Papers: Queen, Ross, Glencore exposed in tax haven document leak
A huge new cache of financial documents has been released showing how some of the world’s wealthiest individuals and companies use offshore tax havens to maintain and grow their riches.
Suspension lifted from Redx shares as it exits administration
Trading in Redx Pharma shares restarted at midday on Monday, after the company announced in 3 November that it had successfully come out of administration as a going concern.
SysGroup issues profit warning amid slow business transition
Managed IT services and cloud hosting provider SysGroup updated the market on its trading for the six months to 30 September on Monday, saying that during the period it focused on executing the continued transformation of the business to managed IT services and cloud hosting.
Xpediator takes delivery of Regional Express in £1.2m acquisition
Freight management services provider Xpediator has acquired Regional Express, a UK-based freight forwarder and international courier, it announced on Monday.
Solo Oil confident despite Aminex troubles at Kiliwani
Solo Oil noted on Monday today that Aminex - the operator of the Kiliwani North Development Licence in Tanzania - reported that production from the Kiliwani North-1 well has been temporarily reduced to gas rates of below 1 million cubic feet per day.
Boxhill reaches deal with PDU to market high-value transfer service
Boxhill Technologies updated the market on Monday, after its announcement that it is launching a new high-value transfer service (HVTS) for transactions of more than €10m through its wholly-owned subsidiary Emex Technologies, on 28 July.
Union Jack takes 20pc chunk of Egdon's Fiskerton
UK-focussed onshore oil and gas production and exploration company Union Jack Oil announced on Monday that it has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire a 20% economic interest in licence EXL294 containing the producing Fiskerton Airfield Oilfield, from operator Egdon Resources.
Satellite Solutions Worldwide makes three bolt-on acquisitions
Alternative broadband services specialist Satellite Solutions Worldwide has completed three acquisitions, it announced on Monday, consisting of two fixed wireless broadband ISPs and a satellite broadband customer base.
Belvoir Lettings brand wins prestigious Negotiator Award
Property franchise Belvoir Lettings announced on Monday that its Belvoir brand was crowned ‘Franchise/ Network of the Year’ at the Negotiator Awards.
Carillion secures two contracts with Network Rail
Construction and support group Carillion has announced two contract awards in respect of Network Rail's Midland Mainline improvement programme.
Purplebricks on track for full year
In the briefest of updates on Monday, AIM-listed hybrid estate agency Purplebricks confirmed it remains on track to meet the board’s full-year expectations.
Gambling Commission slaps Ladbrokes Coral with fine
The Gambling Commission has slapped Ladbrokes Coral with a £2. 3m fine after its Gala Interactive business breached regulations which protect consumers.
UK car sales fall for seventh consecutive month
The UK car recession skidded on last month amid continued soft business and consumer confidence.
Veltyco partner Esports wins major industry award
Veltyco announced on Monday that eSports. com has been awarded the EIG award of best start-up during the leading Excellence in iGaming (EiG) conference held last week in Berlin.
Greatland Gold acquires Black Hills project in Australia
Precious and base metals exploration and development company Greatland Gold has acquired 100% of the Black Hills gold project in the Paterson Region of Western Australia, it announced on Monday, for AUD 225k.
Aldermore recommends First Rand offer alongside Q3 results
Challenger bank Aldermore has recommended a bid from South Africa's First Rand bank, while also reporting continued loan growth in the third quarter.
Raven Russia buys Moscow logistics park in £66m cash deal
A subsidiary of Raven Russia has entered into an agreement to acquire a logistics park in Moscow, it announced on Monday.
AFH Financial Group reports another year of 'profitable' expansion
Financial planning and wealth management firm AFH Financial Group updated the marker on its trading for the 12 months to 31 October on Monday, reporting another year of “strong growth”.