News And Announcements
Unite Group in talks about acquisition of Liberty Living
Student accommodation provider Unite Group has confirmed that it is in discussions with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) about a potential acquisition of Liberty Living.
Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port to make new Astra, but only if Brexit goes well
Groupe PSA said on Thursday that the decision on whether Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port plant gets to build the new Astra model hinges on how smoothly Brexit goes.
Immotion Group installing virtual reality experience at The O2, London
Virtual reality (VR)-focussed out-of-home entertainment company Immotion Group announced the installation of a 12-station VR entertainment zone at The O2 in Greenwich, London on Thursday.
Crimson Tide secures several new contracts for 'mpro5' platform
Crimson Tide reported a number of contract wins for its ‘mpro5’ platform on Thursday, as well as new partnership agreements.
Time Out Group cuts ribbon on Boston market
Media and entertainment company Time Out Group opened Time Out Market Boston to the public on Thursday, at 401 Park Drive in what the company called an “iconic” Art Deco building in the heart of the Fenway neighbourhood of the Massachusetts city.
Edenville Energy starts mining northern area at Rukwa
Edenville Energy announced the start of mining at the new northern mining area of its flagship Rukwa Coal Project in Tanzania on Thursday, along with other recent developments.
HealthEquity to buy WageWorks in $2bn deal
Utah-based HealthEquity, a health savings account (HAS) non-bank custodian, has agreed to buy WageWorks in a $2bn deal.
Kingfisher appoints Carrefour Asia boss Garnier as new CEO
B&Q and Castorama owner Kingfisher has appointed Thierry Garnier - the chief executive officer of Carrefour Asia - as its new CEO.
Erris seeks new core asset as it makes good progress on existing projects
Mineral exploration company Erris Resources updated the market on its activities for the first half of 2019 on Thursday, as its investors gathered for the annual general meeting.
Serica Energy sees production rise in first five months of year
Serica Energy updated shareholders and the market on its operations and finances on Thursday, as investors gathered for its annual general meeting.
GoldStone submits definitive economic plan for Akrokeri-Homase project
GoldStone Resources confirmed on Thursday that the results of its definitive economic plan (DEP) at the Akrokeri-Homase Gold Project (AKHM) had now been submitted to the Ghanaian Minerals Commission for review and approval.
Zinc Media confirms slate of 'fast turnaround' television commissions
Television and multimedia content producer Zinc Media Group announced a slate of commissions driven by a number of fast turnaround productions on Thursday, totalling £2. 8m in revenue across its portfolio of television companies.
Rurelec makes further payment towards Bridge Properties loan facility
Rurelec announced on Thursday that it has made a further principal and interest-to-date repayment of £0. 25m on the remaining temporary loan facility provided by Bridge Properties Arena Central.
Alien Metals pleased with recent discoveries in Mexico
Mining exploration and development company Alien Metals updated the market on exploration at its wholly-owned Donovan 2, Los Campos and San Celso concessions in Zacatecas State, Mexico on Thursday.
Argo Blockchain expands crypto mining energy deal
Enterprise-scale cryptocurrency mining service provider Argo Blockchain announced the variation and extension of a multi-year agreement with Canada-based data centre provider GPU. one on Thursday, increasing the company's access to clean power supplies to a total of 14 megawatts at “significantly reduced” prices.
Barratt Developments buys UK timber frame manufacturer Oregon
Barratt Developments has acquired Oregon, one of the UK's largest timber frame manufacturers and one of the housebuilder's key suppliers, for an undisclosed sum.
ReAssure confirms price range for initial public offering
Life insurance firm ReAssure announced the price range for its initial public offering on Thursday, following its confirmation on 14 June that it was intending to proceed with a float on the London Stock Exchange.
Staffline to raise up to £41m to cut debt; swings to annual loss
Staffline shares tumbled on Thursday as the recruiter announced that it was looking to raise £41m to cut debt and said it swung to a full-year loss.
Premier Oil bumps up Zama field resource estimate
Premier Oil said on Thursday that it has "significantly" increased its resource estimate for the Zama field offshore Mexico.
Syncona offloads Blue Earth Diagnostics to Bracco Imaging
Healthcare company Syncona has agreed to sell its portfolio company Blue Earth Diagnostics to Bracco Imaging for $450m.