News And Announcements
Safestyle slumps as it warns over 2017 profit
Shares in Safestyle tumbled after the windows and doors retailer warned on Wednesday that underlying pre-tax profit for 2017 will be below current market expectations as conditions are expected to continue to be challenging.
Serco shares climb on strong profit guidance
Serco shares made strong gains after the outsourcing group predicted annual profit at the top of guidance with strong growth to follow.
Great Portland Estates rated one of Britain's 'most admired' firms
Great Portland Estates was celebrating being the highest rated property company for the second consecutive year in Management Today's 'Britain's Most Admired Companies' awards on Wednesday.
TUI predicts at least 10% earnings growth this year
TUI Group said it expects at least 10% earnings growth in 2018 after reporting solid results for last year.
Essentra finds route into Mexico in Micro Plastics acquisition
Essentra has acquired 100% of the share capital of Micro Plastics for an undisclosed cash consideration, it announced on Wednesday morning.
Senior wins five-year contract with Spirit Aerosystems
Manufacturing and engineering group Senior has won a five-year contract with Spirit AeroSystems through its subsidiary Senior Aerospace UPECA.
British American Tobacco puffs out a decent second half
British American Tobacco is continuing to perform well with trading in line with expectations, it said in its pre-close trading update for the second half of the year on Wednesday.
Intertek gobbles up US-based security certifier Acumen
Quality assurance provider Intertek Group has acquired Maryland, US-based security certification solutions provider Acumen Security for an undisclosed consideration, it announced on Wednesday.