News And Announcements
LSE Group in 'strong position' after first half
London Stock Exchange Group issued its interim results for the six months ended 30 June on Thursday, reporting a “strong” financial performance, with double-digit revenue growth in its information services, LCH and capital markets divisions.
Euromoney pays $18m for Random acquisition
Business information and events group Euromoney Institutional Investor on Thursday acquired wood products price reporting agency Random Lengths for $18m in cash.
Mitchells & Butlers says football and beer beat food in Q3
Pub and restaurant operator Mitchells & Butlers on Thursday said third quarter like-for-like sales growth was 0. 9% as customers preferred World Cup football and beer to eating.
Inmarsat in H1 pre-tax loss, reiterates guidance
Satellite operator Inmarsat on Thursday reported an interim pre-tax loss of $119m compared with a profit of $63. 4m a year earlier due to higher costs and currency movements.
Core business lines drive first half at Sanne Group
Alternative asset and corporate services provider Sanne Group updated the market on its trading for the six months ended 30 June on Thursday, reporting that its core business lines had continued to see both good growth in revenues on a constant currency basis, as well as further momentum in securing new business.
Bad weather hits RSA H1 operating profits
Bad weather hit first half operating profits at insurer RSA which reported a 15% fall to £304m.
Sage delivers 6.5% organic revenue growth in first 9 months
Business software provider Sage said group organic revenue increased by 6. 8% in the third quarter, delivering growth of 6. 5% in the first nine months of the year.