News And Announcements
Surgical Innovations makes management changes as CFO quits
Surgery technology company Surgical Innovations announced a number of changes to its board, management structure and responsibilities on Wednesday, confirming that chief financial officer Melanie Ross had decided to leave the group, with effect from 30 June.
Acacia hits out at Barrick statements on shareholder value
Acacia Mining on Wednesday hit back at claims from majority shareholder Barrick Gold that shareholders faced a “catastrophic” loss of value if they opposed an offer for the rest of the troubled firm.
Brexit worries hit Whitbread's Premier Inn
First quarter like-for-like revenue per available room at Whitbread's Premier Inn division fell 6% as Brexit concerns and cost inflation continued to weigh.
AstraZeneca gets three new drug approvals in Japan
AstraZeneca announced three new drug approvals in Japan on Wednesday, with the first for ‘Breztri Aerosphere’ (budesonide/glycopyrronium/ formoterol fumarate) - formerly PT010 - as a triple-combination therapy to relieve symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Capital & Counties chief investment officer to step down
Capital & Counties said on Wednesday that managing director and chief investment officer Gary Yardley will leave the company on 30 June.
Mulberry swings to loss, cites 'challenging' UK market and HoF collapse
Luxury handbag maker Mulberry said on Wednesday that it swung to a full-year loss amid a "challenging" UK retail market and as it took a hit from the collapse of House of Fraser.