News And Announcements
3i Infrastructure on track for dividend after solid first quarter
3i Infrastructure said its portfolio performed in line with expectations in the first quarter and that it was on track for its annual dividend target.
Workspace sells Stratford site for £15m plus new business centre
Workspace has sold the residential section of its Marshgate development in London’s Olympic park for £15m.
Energean overcomes court challenge to Karish-Tanin gas pipeline
Energean Oil & Gas said Israel’s supreme court had dismissed a petition against its Karish-Tanin gas pipeline in the eastern Mediterranean.
Electrocomponents impresses with double-digit growth
Distributor Electrocomponents has made a strong start to its trading year, with continued double-digit revenue growth and improved profitability.
Anglo American Platinum sells stake in JV
Anglo American shares were given a little extra lift on Thursday as its Anglo American Platinum subsidiary sold a stake in a joint venture for roughly $135m.
Passenger growth at easyJet hampered by industrial action
EasyJet posted a 2. 3% rise in passenger numbers year-on-year for June on Thursday, to 7. 901 million people, with its load factor for the month rising 0. 5 percentage points to 95. 4%.
Sophos shares slump after latest billings warning
Sophos lost more than a fifth of its value after the cyber security group issued its second billings warning in the past five months.
Persimmon posts solid trading but growth slows
Persimmon announced solid trading for the first half of its financial year but business for the housebuilder is slowing.
Superdry pays special dividend after year of strong growth
Superdry announced a special dividend as the clothing brand reported a rise of more than 11% in annual profit.