News And Announcements
AstraZeneca reveals positive overall survival results from Imfinzi trial
Biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca revealed some positive overall survival results from its Phase III CASPIAN trial with Imfinzi, a human monoclonal antibody.
Greene King outperforms but damp weather harming current year sales
Greene King reported that it had returned to market outperformance on Thursday, due to growth from its pub company and brewing and brands segments, although wet weather did hurt sales in the post year-end period.
Allner out, Hollingsworth in as Go-Ahead chair
Go-Ahead Group announced on Thursday that Andrew Allner was stepping down as the company’s non-executive chairman, and would retire from the board at the end of its annual general meeting on 31 October.
Pendragon CEO to leave after just three months in the job
Pendragon has announced the departure of its chief executive after just three months in the job and just two weeks after the car dealer issued a profit warning.
Serco sees 2019 revenue at top end of guidance
FTSE 250 outsourcer Serco said on Thursday that 2019 revenue is expected to be at the top end of its guidance range, thanks in part to strong order intake.
Superdry delays release of annual results
Fashion retailer Superdry has delayed the release of its annual results following changes to its accounts related to store leases.
Richard Watson steps down as Hiscox chief underwriting officer
Specialist insurance company Hiscox announced on Thursday that Richard Watson had informed the board of his decision to retire from his role as chief underwriting officer after 33 years.
Essentra buys US knob and handle manufacturer Innovative Components
Essentra has bought US knob and handle manufacturer Innovative Components for an undisclosed sum in a deal that is expected to be immediately earnings-enhancing.