News And Announcements
Ultra Electronics plunges as Sparton deal nixed, earnings fizzle
On top of a damp squib set of annual results, Ultra Electronics has revealed that its agreed takeover of US-based rival Sparton has been blocked on antitrust grounds.
GVC buys most of Georgian gaming leader Crystalbet
Sports betting and gaming group GVC Holdings has agreed to initially acquire 51% of the equity capital of Mars LLC - doing business as Crystalbet - it announced on Monday, with a commitment to acquire the remaining 49% in 2021.
Ryanair traffic grows 5% in February, load factor steady at 95%
Budget airline Ryanair announced a 5% rise in February traffic on Monday, as the load factor held steady.
Wizz Air traffic up 23.5% in February, but load factor ticks lower
FTSE 250 low-cost airline Wizz Air reported a 23. 5% jump in passenger numbers in February, although the load factor nudged lower.
Paddy Power confirms CFO departure
Paddy Power Betfair on Monday confirmed chief financial officer Alex Gersh would leave the company once a successor was found.