News And Announcements
Wood Group confident of improved second half
John Wood Group reported “strong” organic growth in its half-year results on Tuesday, with total revenue rising 13. 4% to $5. 38bn.
Pennant International signs new customer, extends contract with another
Integrated training and support solutions provider Pennant International Group has been awarded a contract by a new customer, it announced on Tuesday, and agreed a beneficial extension to an existing contract with another.
Castleton expands relationship with Circle Voluntary Housing Association
Software and managed services provider Castleton Technology has secured a “significant” managed services contract with existing customer Circle Voluntary Housing Association, it announced on Tuesday.
Collagen Solutions signs up two new Chinese partners
Developer and manufacturer of biomaterials and regenerative medicines Collagen Solutions has signed distribution agreements with two new Chinese channel partners - Dakewe Biotech Company and Shanghai Regenic Biomedical - it announced on Tuesday.
Veltyco extends agreement with Betsson to 2021
Online marketing and operating company for the gaming industry Veltyco Group announced on Tuesday that its wholly-owned subsidiary Sheltyco Enterprises has agreed with Betsson Services, the sports book operator, to renew its marketing agreement until May 2021.
BHP Billiton posts record final dividend as profit surges
BHP Billiton declared a record final dividend as higher prices and volumes sent the world's biggest miner’s underlying annual profit up by a third, though some investors still managed to find the results a disappointment.
Alpha Real Trust buys industrial facility in Hamburg
Alpha Real Trust Limited (ART) has bought an industrial facility in Hamburg leased to a leading international group for €17m (£15. 2m) including acquisition costs.
Ceres Power enters strategic collaboration with Bosch
Fuel cell developer Ceres Power Holdings has agreed a strategic collaboration with German engineering giant Robert Bosch, as well as a £9. 0m strategic equity investment by Bosch into Ceres.
IXICO says full year will be ahead of market expectations
Data science company IXICO said on Tuesday that trading for the year to 30 September is now expected to be ahead of market expectations.
Town Centre Securities picks up Manchester Airports Group's Lynda Shillaw
Leeds, Manchester, Scotland and London property investor and car park operator Town Centre Securities announced the appointment of Lynda Shillaw as its new property director on Tuesday, to join the board on 5 November.
Highlands Natural Resources makes solid progress at East Denver
Investors in Highlands Natural Resources were told of recent progress made by the firm on Tuesday, including the start of fracking at its six new wells at the East Denver Project, as they gathered for the annual general meeting.
Sound Energy completes 2D seismic acquisition programme
Morocco-focussed upstream gas company Sound Energy announced the completion of the entire 2,850 line Kilometre 2D seismic acquisition programme in Eastern Morocco.
Morrisons and Asda hold off gains from discounters - Kantar
Morrisons and Asda were the fastest-growing of the big four supermarkets in recent weeks and managed to hold off the discounters from taking market share, while Sainsbury’s remained a laggard but enjoyed its fastest growth since January.
Vectura concludes two paediatric studies into VR647
Vectura announced the successful conclusion of two paediatric studies to support the potential use of VR647, its wholly-owned drug/device combination asset, on Tuesday.
UK manufacturing orders remain solid in August - CBI
UK manufacturing orders have remained solid this month and companies expect activity to continue at a similar pace over the next few months, an industry survey revealed on Tuesday.
Strat Aero ups stake in GyroMetric, takes control
Strat Aero has agreed to up its stake in GyroMetric Systems by purchasing a further 228,000 shares in the company from from Braveheart Investment Group for £273,600.
Costain awarded Highways England contract
Smart infrastructure solutions company Costain has been awarded a technology contract by Highways England.
Tekmar Group to buy Subsea for up to £4m
Technology provider Tekmar Group has signed a sale and purchase agreement for the acquisition of Subsea for up to £4m from founder Gary Ritchie-Bland.
Hornby appoints John Stansfield as chairman
AIM-listed model train set maker Hornby has announced the appointment of John Stansfield as non-executive chairman with immediate effect.
Persimmon profits swell thanks to earlier margin gains
Persimmon reported a 13% jump in profits from the first half of the year as the housebuilder saw a slower rate of sales growth but margins ballooned.