News And Announcements
Chaarat Gold upbeat on latest work at Tulkubash
Kyrgyz Republic and Armenia-focussed gold mining company Chaarat Gold Holdings announced the first tranche of results from its 2019 exploration and drilling programme at its Tulkubash oxide gold deposit in the Kyrgyz Republic on Tuesday.
Telecom Plus' profits climb on customer growth
Telecom Plus reported annual profit growth in line with expectations on Tuesday as more customers opted to sign up with the multi-utility provider.
Long-haul growth boosts Gatwick Airport earnings
Gatwick Airport posted a jump in full-year earnings on Tuesday, underpinned by growth in long-haul passenger numbers.
Roche gets approval in Japan for 'Rozlytrek' treatment
Roche announced on Tuesday that Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has approved ‘Rozlytrek’ (entrectinib) for the treatment of adult and paediatric patients with neurotrophic tyrosine receptor kinase (NTRK) fusion-positive, advanced recurrent solid tumours.
Global Invacom gobbles up Apexsat in EUR 0.25m deal
Satellite communications equipment provider Global Invacom announced the acquisition of the technology of the Apexsat group of companies on Tuesday, including the assets and intellectual property from Apexsat Pte Ltd.
Ashtead profit up 20% as North American business shines
Equipment rental firm Ashtead posted a 20% jump in full-year pre-tax profit on Tuesday, thanks in part to a strong performance in North America.
AstraZeneca secures another European indication for 'Lynparza'
AstraZeneca and its partner MSD announced on Tuesday that the European Commission (EC) has approved ‘Lynparza’ (olaparib) as a first-line maintenance treatment for women with BRCA-mutated advanced ovarian cancer.
Intertrust buys US-based Viteos for $330m
Dutch business administration company Intertrust has bought US-based technology solutions group Viteos for $330m.
Old Mutual terminates chief executive officer's employment
The board of Old Mutual terminated the employment of its chief executive officer Peter Moyo, alleging that he breached his contractual obligations with the South African financial services group when, as chairman of NMT Capital, he benefitted personally from two dividend payments that it believed to be in breach of Old Mutual's rights as a preference shareholder.
Safestore interims shake off the Brexit blues
Interim underlying profits at storage firm Safestore rose as the company shrugged off Brexit worries and occupancy rates rose.
Meggitt wins Textron Cessna contract
Aerospace engineer Meggitt on Tuesday said it had a contract with US conglomerate Textron to supply of fire protection systems on the Cessna Denali and Skycourier aircraft.