News And Announcements
MySQUAR receives approach that 'may or may not' lead to takeover
Myanmar-language social media, entertainment and payments platform MySQUAR noted press speculation on Wednesday and confirmed that it has received an approach from another organisation which may or may not lead to a takeover offer.
Shire dry eye treatment gets Canadian approval
Shire’s Xiidra, a twice-daily eye drop solution for the treatment of dry eye disease in adults, has been approved in Canada.
Next provides festive boost as it sees industry headwinds easing
Next has nudged up its full-year profit target after a better online sales performance in the run up to Christmas, but the clothing retailer said it expects profits to fall in the coming year.
Dominion Energy to buy Scana in $7.9bn deal
Dominion Energy has agreed to buy Scana in a deal that values the group at $7. 9bn.
RBS sells offshore leasing assets to Investec and Shawbrook - report
Royal Bank of Scotland has agreed to sell off its offshore leasing businesses to Investec and Shawbrook due to new regulatory pressures around 'ring fencing', a report revealed on Wednesday.
Corero secures two orders for its SmartWall products worth more than $400k
AIM-listed network security company Corero Network Security said on Wednesday that it has secured two new orders worth more than $400,000 for SmartWall products and related one-year support services.
Burberry recruits NiChionna to pay committee after shareholder spats
Burberry has recruited Orna NiChionna to chair its remuneration committee as the luxury brand seeks to soothe relations with shareholders after a series of rebellions over pay.
Staffline to miss £1bn revenue target for the year
AIM-listed employment agency Staffline said on Wednesday that full-year results should be in line with market expectations but revenues will be a touch below its £1bn target.
BNN failed to declare £270,000 bonus for ex-CEO
BNN Technology said it failed to declare a £270,000 bonus for its former chief executive as the troubled company's listing on AIM hung in the balance.
Wizz Air grows passenger numbers as aircraft orders secured to 2026
Low-cost airline Wizz Air, which connects central and eastern Europe with the rest of the continent, reported good growth in passenger numbers in December.
Big Sofa wins two 'significant' new contracts
AIM-listed Big Sofa, an international video analytics provider to consumer brands and market research agencies, has won two “significant” contracts, one with US retailer Target and the other with Zurich North America, the US company of the global insurance group.
Plus500 sees FY profit and revenue ahead of market expectations
Shares in Plus500 rallied as the online trading platform provider said revenues and profits for the year to the end of December will be ahead of market expectations.
Electrocomponents sees one-off credit from Trump tax changes
Electrocomponents expects changes to US tax law to trigger a one-off credit this year followed by a reduced overall tax rate.
Carillion probed by FCA over announcements pre-profit warning
The financial watchdog has launched an investigation into Carillion's stock exchange news announcements in the period leading up to its major profit warning last July.
Indivior joins with Addex to support addiction treatments
Indivior is joining up with Switzerland's Addex Pharma to support the development of treatments for drug addiction that target neurotramsitter systems.
CLS Holdings sells three properties for £12.4m
CLS Holdings has unconditionally exchanged contracts to sell three properties in Peterborough in the UK and Hamburg in Germany for £12. 4m.
Ryanair traffic up 3% in December, applies for UK air operator licence
Budget airline Ryanair reported a 3% jump in traffic for December on Wednesday, a day after it said it has applied for a UK air operator licence.
Babcock signs £115m five-year deal to maintain Australian navy frigates
Babcock International has signed a five-year agreement worth about £115m to maintain frigates for the Australian navy.
Grainger to forward fund and acquire a build to rent scheme in Sheffield
FTSE 250 residential landlord Grainger has exchanged contracts with Abode Hallam Limited and agreed to forward fund and acquire a private rented sector (PRS), build to rent development, Eccy Village, in Sheffield, for around £32m.