News And Announcements
Stagecoach holds EPS forecasts as bus revenues fall, trains rise
Transport operator Stagecoach maintained its full year earnings per share forecasts as rail revenues grew while those in bus operations fell.
Melrose seeks to reassure government on GKN bid
Melrose Industries has written to the government setting out commitments in a final push to win approval for its hostile bid for GKN.
Superdry founder Dunkerton stepping down, donating some shares to charity
Julian Dunkerton, one of the founders of Superdry, has informed the company’s board that he wants to leave the firm and devote more time to his other business and charitable interests.
Barr posts effervescent earnings as portfolio continues to expand
Beverage manufacturer A. G. Barr posted its final results for the 52 weeks ended 27 January on Tuesday, with statutory profit before tax improving 4. 2% to £44. 9m on revenue which was ahead 8. 0% to £277. 7m.
Hansteen completes industrial portfolio sale, sells another French property
Hansteen Holdings announced the completion of the sale of the Industrial Multi Property Trust Portfolio on Tuesday, to an entity owned by Warehouse REIT.
United Utilities reports trading in line with expectations
United Utilities said it was trading in line with management expectations for the year to the end of March.