News And Announcements
Sophos raises outlook after strong first half trading
Sophos raised its outlook for annual sales after the security software company's trading picked up during the first half of the year.
Aukett Swanke office project wins two 'prestigious' award
Aukett Swanke announced on Wednesday that Verde SW1, the building completed for Tishman Speyer in London's Victoria earlier this year, has won awards for ‘best office development’ and ‘best office architecture’ at the UK Property Awards at the Royal Lancaster London Hotel.
C&C elevates SABMiller veteran Solesbury to permanent CFO role
Manufacturer, marketer and distributor of branded cider, beer, wine and soft drinks, C&C Group, announced the appointment of Jonathan Solesbury as group chief financial officer and as a member of the board of directors on Wednesday, effective immediately.
Marks & Spencer sales improve as Norman accelerates restructuring
Marks & Spencer reported stronger first-half profits than expected and outlined some material shifts in the pace and direction of its five-year restructuring plan, although this will be without chief finance officer Helen Weir who has stepped down.
OneSavings Bank posts loan book growth, ups forecast
OneSavings Bank reported 17% growth in its loan book for the first nine months of the year, driven primarily by its buy-to-let activities, as it bumped up its loan book growth forecast.
Tullow Oil ups production, cash targets after refinancing talks begin
Tullow Oil increased its production and cash targets and cut spending guidance for the full year after an eventful third quarter that has allowed it to proceed on development plans in Ghana and begin re-financing its sizable debt pile.
SSE earnings fall, plans merger of retail arm with npower
Energy generator and retailer SSE performed in line with its recently-published expectations in its first half, it reported on Wednesday, with adjusted earnings per share falling 8. 8% to 31. 2p and adjusted operating profit falling 8% to £586. 2m.
Esure lifts guidance after record third quarter
Esure has lifted its guidance for the full year following a record third quarter thanks to a strong performance in the motor division.
Persimmon reports strong demand in third quarter
Persimmon said demand for its properties remained strong in the third quarter as the housebuilder benefited from the government's Help to Buy programme.
Wizz Air lifts FY profit guidance after record first half
Low-cost Hungarian airline Wizz Air said on Wednesday that it was lifting its profit outlook following record first-half results, with “robust” trading across all of the group’s markets.
Workspace interim profit, net rental income jump amid good demand
Workspace posted a jump in interim pre-tax profit and net rental income on Wednesday amid good customer demand.