News And Announcements
DS Smith sees strong outlook for more volume growth
Packaging and paper group DS Smith increased sales strongly in the first half of the year but profits grew more slowly due to higher paper prices.
Electra Private Equity outperforms FTSE 250 in 'year of change'
Electra Private Equity reported strong performance during what it described as a “year of change” in its preliminary announcement on Thursday, with total shareholder return of 21% for the year, compared with 14% for the FTSE 250 index.
Steinhoff looks to reassure investors over liquidity
Retail group Steinhoff International put out another statement on Thursday as it looked to reassure investors over its liquidity position, after announcing the departure of its chief executive a day earlier amid “accounting irregularities”.
Stobart Group confirms latest quarterly dividend
Stobart Group confirmed its latest quarterly dividend on Thursday, in line with plans outlined to shareholders earlier this year.
Ferrexpo to pay special dividend in January
Ferrexpo announced a special dividend of 3. 3 US cents per share on Thursday, following the payment of an interim dividend for the first six months of 2017 of 3. 3 US cents per share on 8 September.
St. Modwen pleased with development and disposal progress ahead of results
St. Modwen Properties updated the market on its trading for the period to 30 November on Thursday, reporting that it has delivered around one million square feet of commercial development this year.
Coca-Cola HBC appoints Zoran Bogdanovic as new CEO
Coca-Cola HBC has appointed Zoran Bogdanovic as its new chief executive officer with immediate effect, succeeding Dimitris Lois who passed away in October.