News And Announcements
Blue Prism gets takeover offer from SS&C Technologies
AIM-listed software group Blue Prism said on Tuesday that it has received a takeover offer from US technology firm SS&C Technologies, paving the way for a potential bidding war.
Zenova fire-resistant paint approved by Redbridge council
Fire safety and heat management products supplier Zenova Group announced on Tuesday that its Zenova FP fire-resistant paint has been approved for use by the London Borough of Redbridge.
Walmart ups full-year guidance on strong third quarter
US retail giant Walmart has upped its full-year earnings guidance ahead of the crucial festive shopping season, after a strong third quarter.
Spectral MD presents early results from expanded clinical study
Wound care-focussed predictive analytics company Spectral MD has presented early clinical results from the expanded proof-of-concept multicentre clinical study at three scientific presentations at the Southern Region Burn Conference, it announced on Tuesday, which was held in New Orleans earlier in November.
DIY boom helps sales rally at Home Depot
US retailer Home Depot has beaten quarterly forecasts as American homeowners rushed to do up properties.
Superdry teams up with Versarien to make graphene-enhanced garments
Engineering materials group Versarien has announced a commercial collaboration agreement with DKH Retail Limited, the worldwide wholesale distribution subsidiary of fashion brand Superdry, to produce graphene-enhanced clothes.
Reprieve to oil price rally on horizon - IEA
The International Energy Agency has predicted soaring oil prices could start to ease as the US ramps up production.
Kefi restarts site preparation work at Tulu Kapi
Kefi said on Tuesday that, following permission from security authorities, site preparations for project launch had restarted for the Tulu Kapi Gold Project, majority-owned via its subsidiary Tulu Kapi Gold Mines Share Company (TKGM).
AFC Energy executes first sale and development deal with ABB
Hydrogen power generation technology company AFC Energy announced the strengthening of its partnership with ABB in the area of high-power ‘e-mobility’ charging on Tuesday, through execution of its first sale and development agreement, in parallel with a subscription for new warrants in the company.
Revolution Bars FY sales hit by pandemic closures
Revolution Bars posted a slump in full-year sales on Tuesday as it took a hit from Covid restrictions, but said trade has picked up again since reopening.
Revenue, expenses rise in third quarter for Silence Therapeutics
Silence Therapeutics said on Tuesday that its revenue increased by £1. 2m year-on-year in its third quarter, as a result of the further advancement of its partner programmes, as well as the introduction of additional programmes with its partners.
DotDigital earnings rise as it looks to 'normalisation' of trading
Marketing automation and customer engagement software company DotDigital reported organic revenue growth of 23% in its final results on Tuesday, to £58. 1m.
Pandemic and acquisitions drive huge growth for Focusrite
Audio hardware and technology company Focusrite reported revenue growth of 34% in its final results on Tuesday, to £173. 9m, which it put down to continued growth of its core customer base.
Eurasia Mining granted additional licence at West Kytlim
Palladium, platinum, rhodium, iridium and gold producing company Eurasia Mining announced on Tuesday that an additional exploration licence, the ‘Flanks’ licence, has been granted at its West Kytlim project.
Craneware making 'positive progress' with Sentry integration
Healthcare software company Craneware said in a trading update on Tuesday that it was making “positive progress” during the first four months of its new financial year, trading in line with its own expectations.
Supermarket visits jump as shoppers look to Christmas
The number of shoppers visiting supermarkets jumped last month, industry research published on Tuesday showed, as consumers got an early start on the festive season.
Restaurant Group lifts FY earnings expectations
Restaurant Group lifted its full-year earnings expectations on Tuesday as it said it has traded well since its last update in September, with like-for-like sales outperformance versus the market across its Wagamama, pubs and leisure businesses.
Vodafone lifts earnings, cash flow guidance as H1 profits rise
Vodafone on Tuesday lifted earnings and cash-flow guidance after reporting a rise in first-half adjusted core profits driven by a rebound in handset sales and a stronger performance in Europe and Africa.
Bridgepoint maintains guidance as assets under management rise further
Bridgepoint reported a 58% year-on-year rise in total assets under management in its third quarter on Tuesday, to €29. 2bn (£24. 66bn), while fee-paying assets under management were ahead 42% at €17. 8bn.
National Express receives extension for Stagecoach takeover deadline
Public transport operators Stagecoach and National Express said on Tuesday that the deadline for their potential merger had been extended to 14 December, with reciprocal due diligence now at an advanced stage as "constructive discussions" between the pair regarding the possible all-share combination continued.