News And Announcements
TUI reaches settlement with relatives and survivors of 2015 Tunisia terrorist attack
TUI has reached a legal settlement with the relatives of the victims and survivors of the 2015 terrorist attack against a beach resort in Tunisia.
BiVictriX taps Glyn Baker as its new finance chief
Cancer therapy biotechnology company BiVictriX Therapeutics announced the appointment of Glyn Baker as its chief financial officer on Thursday, in a non-board role.
Angus Energy shares surge after board indicates possible sale
Angus Energy updated the market on its strategy on Thursday, confirming it was launching a formal sale process given the current market for natural gas in the UK, and its apparently mismatched market cap.
Stryker to buy Vocera in $3.09bn deal
US medical technologies company Stryker has agreed to buy Vocera Communications in a $3. 09bn deal.
Dekel starts cashew production at Tiebissou plant
West Africa-focussed agriculture company Dekel Agri-Vision announced the start of cashew production by its large-scale cashew processing plant at Tiebissou in Côte d'Ivoire on Thursday.
Advance Energy reports further progress on Buffalo-10 drilling
Advance Energy updated the market on the Buffalo-10 well being drilled offshore Timor-Leste on Thursday, reporting that operator Carnarvon Petroleum Timor had advised that, since its last announcement on 31 December, the conductor had been installed and cemented in place, and the 17-and-a-half inch hole had been drilled down to the planned section total depth of about 804 metres.
Atalaya expecting cost reduction from newly-approved metals plant
Atalaya Mining has approved the construction of the first phase of an industrial-scale plant that utilises the ‘E-LIX’ system, it announced on Thursday, which would produce high-value copper and zinc metals from the complex sulphide concentrates sourced from Proyecto Riotinto.
Mattioli Woods performing in line after first half
Specialist wealth and asset management company Mattioli Woods updated the market on its trading on Thursday, reporting total client assets of £15. 1bn at the end of the first half, making for an increase of 42%.
Team17 buys US indie label, Hell Let Loose game IP
Video games developer, creative partner and publishing label Team17 announced two acquisitions on Thursday, of independent publisher The Label, and of the intellectual property of third-party title Hell Let Loose.
Seeing Machines launches partnership with AI firm Ambrella
Driver monitoring technology company Seeing Machines announced a collaboration with artificial intelligence (AI) silicon company Ambarella on Thursday, to bring integrated advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and occupant and driver monitoring system (OMS and DMS) products to market.
UK service sector growth eases to 10-month low amid Omicron
Growth in the UK services sector eased to a 10-month low in December as the Omicron Covid variant took its toll, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Google, Facebook to be fined EUR 201m by French privacy regulator
Internet giants Google and Facebook were eyeing up fines totalling €210m, it was reported on Thursday, for breaking European Union privacy rules.
M&C Saatchi confirms takeover approach from director's company
M&C Saatchi confirmed on Thursday that it has received a preliminary approach from AdvancedAdvT, a vehicle connected with director Vin Murria, over a possible offer for the company, following recent speculation in the press.
Next lifts profits guidance again but warns on higher prices, wages
UK clothing retailer Next once again lifted full year profits guidance and announced a special dividend after Christmas sales exceeded expectations, but warned of higher prices to come and wage inflation.
Dr Martens tumbles as Permira sells 65m shares in placing
Dr Martens tumbled on Thursday after private equity firm Permira sold 65m shares in the iconic bootmaker in a placing, which made up around 15% of its holdings.
Capricorn Energy withdraw litigation in India tax case
Capricorn Energy said it had withdrawn all litigation in a tax case with the Indian government, clearing the way for a $1bn refund.
B&M sees FY profits ahead of consensus after strong Xmas
Discount retailer B&M European Value Retail said on Thursday that full-year profits were set to be above analyst expectations following a "strong" performance over the Christmas period.
Glencore closes sale of Ernest Henry Mining
Mining giant Glencore said on Thursday that it has closed the sale and purchase of its 100% interest in Ernest Henry Mining to Evolution Mining.
Greggs makes 'considerable progress' in Q4, names Roisin Currie as CEO
Bakery chain Greggs said on Thursday that it had made "considerable progress" under "tough trading conditions" in the fourth quarter, putting the group in a "strong financial position" going into 2022.