News And Announcements
Avanti Communications flags first quarter loss
Satellite operator Avanti Communications Group issued a very short trading update for the three months to 30 September on Tuesday.
BGEO's Bank of Georgia wins foreign exchange accolade
BGEO Group announced on Tuesday that its banking business subsidiary, JSC Bank of Georgia, has been recognised as the ‘best foreign exchange provider in Georgia’ for 2018 by Global Finance, for the second consecutive year.
Nostrum reports solid production as it looks to stabilise balance sheet
Independent oil and gas company Nostrum Oil & Gas updated the market on its operations for the 12 months to 31 December on Tuesday, in advance of its consolidated accounts for the same period.
UDG Healthcare hails 'good' start to year, sees FY EPS up 18-21%
UDG Healthcare said on Tuesday that earnings per share for the year to the end of September 2018 are expected to be up around 18% to 21% on the previous year following a solid first quarter and as it benefits from changes to the US tax system.
ZPG feeling confident as Zoopla wins 'multiple' estate agent deals
Zoopla and uSwitch operator ZPG reported a good start to the financial year across both divisions, with its websites and mobile apps attracting 53 million average monthly visits during recent months.
Domino's Pizza profit to beat forecasts
Domino's Pizza expects annual profit to beat market forecasts after strong performance in the fourth quarter as British families ordered pizza while watching television.
Greencore expects strong growth after tasty start to 2018
Greencore Group, the convenience food manufacturer, reported strong sales in the first quarter and said it expects a year of "strong growth".
Unite Students to buy new site in Middlesex Street
Unite Students, a manager and developer of student accommodation, has exchanged contracts to buy a new development site in Middlesex Street, London, with around 1,000 beds.
Anglo American pleased with first annual De Beers sales cycle
Anglo American announced the value of rough diamond sales for De Beers' first sales cycle of 2018 on Tuesday, amounting to $665m.
Diploma appoints Richard Ingram as CEO
FTSE 250 industrial components distributor Diploma said on Tuesday that Richard Ingram will join the board on 23 April as chief executive officer designate.
Informa agrees to buy UBM for £3.9bn as companies report positive trading
Informa agreed to buy UBM for £3. 9bn to create a business-to-business (B2B) information giant as both companies reported positive trading for 2017.
PZ Cussons profit drops amid margin pressures
Imperial Leather and Original Source maker PZ Cussons reported a drop in adjusted interim profit on Tuesday amid margin pressures and “tough” trading conditions.
Entertainment One completes placing to acquire Mark Gordon Company
Entertainment One, the film and television producer and distributor, confirmed that it had raised £53m in an placing with City institutions at a price of 305p as part of its plan to snap up the remaining half of US television producer The Mark Gordon Company.