News And Announcements
ASOS sales lifted by same-day deliveries, try before you buy
Total sales at ASOS rose 30% in the four months to the end of December, as same-day delivery and the online fashion retailer’s ‘try before you buy’ offers bore fruit.
Renishaw targets £605m in revenues as H1 profits rise
Engineering firm Renishaw said adjusted first half pre-tax profits rose to £62. 3m from £36. 1m as it targeted full year revenues of £605m.
Kier reassures over Carillion contracts, debts and order book
Construction and services contractor Kier Group provided investors reassurance over its debt, order book and current contract performance, arresting the shares' recent plunge after the collapse of sector peer Carillion.
BGEO's Aldagi signs retail agreement with Credo Bank
BGEO Group announced on Thursday that its property and casualty insurance subsidiary, JSC Aldagi, has signed a three-year partnership agreement with JSC Credo Bank.
PayPoint performing in line despite certain headwinds
Payment services and technology provider PayPoint posted a 3. 6% improvement in group like-for-like net revenue for the three months to 31 December on Thursday, to £31. 8m.
Meggitt sees 'significant' non-cash exceptional tax credit from US reforms
Meggitt, a FTSE 250 engineering business specialising in aerospace equipment, said on Thursday that it expects changes to the US tax system to result in a “significant” non-cash exceptional tax credit in its 2017 financial results due to the revaluation of certain US deferred tax liabilities.
Sky posts solid earnings growth as it rolls out new tech
Amid an ongoing takeover bid from 21st Century Fox, Sky reported a 5% increase in like-for-like revenue in its first half on Thursday, to £6. 7bn.
Close Brothers loan book rises, inflows strong
FTSE 250 merchant bank Close Brothers reported a rise in its loan book on Thursday and said it remained well placed for the full 2018 financial year, as it announced the departure of its finance director.
Restaurant Group sales drop amid challenging market
Garfunkel’s and Frankie & Benny’s owner Restaurant Group reported a drop in full-year sales on Thursday amid a challenging environment.
Senior wins $40m Airbus contract
Hi tech manufacturer Senior said it had won a new $40m contract with Airbus to provide medium-to-complex machine details and sub-assemblies.
Countryside Properties completions jump 47%
Countryside Properties said on Thursday that it had a “strong” first quarter and is trading in line with expectations for the full year, as it reported a 47% jump in total completions.
St James's Place says FY net inflows rise 40% on higher demand
Wealth manager St. James's Place said full year net inflows rose 40% to £9. 5bn as funds under management increased 20% to £90. 7bn.
Anglo American Q4 diamond ouput up, copper flat
Mining giant Anglo American said fourth quarter diamond production at its De Beers unit increased by 5% supported by stronger trading conditions, although copper production was flat.