News And Announcements
Christopher Bernard out, Chris Emery in at Curetis USA
Molecular diagnostic solutions developer Curetis announced on Tuesday that Christopher Bernard has informed the company of his resignation as president and chief executive officer of Curetis USA, and as a member of the Curetis management board, effective 31 August.
Sumo Group acquires Brighton games studio The Chinese Room
Video game creative and development services provider Sumo Group has acquired The Chinese Room for a total consideration of approximately £2. 2m, it announced on Tuesday, from its founders Dan Pinchbeck and Jessica Curry.
Ofcom fines Royal Mail for breaking competition law
Ofcom has fined Royal Mail £50m for a "serious breach" of competition law, after a three-year investigation found the delivery company "abused its dominant position" in the business letters market.
Polypipe confident in second half as it recovers from Carillion collapse
Plastic piping and ventilation systems manufacturer Polypipe Group issued its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June on Tuesday, reporting results in line with expectations, with revenue eking out gains of 0. 1% year-on-year to £210. 2m.
Witan H1 NAV flat on equites 'that went nowhere'
Witan Investment Trust said its first half net asset was flat against the second half of 2017 as equity markets went “almost nowhere” during the term.
Grafton Group to raise €160m in US private placing
Builders merchant Grafton Group on Tuesday said it was raising €160m (£144m) through a private placing in the US.