News And Announcements
Ducommun gets $60 a share takeover offer from Albion River
US aerospace and defence supplier Ducommun said on Monday that it had received an unsolicited non-binding indication of takeover interest from private direct investment firm Albion River at $60. 00 per share in cash.
Ted Baker to close 15 stores, axe 245 jobs
Ted Baker is set to close 15 stores and axe around 245 jobs, it emerged on Monday.
TSMC strikes $11.6bn deal with White House to expand AZ plans
TSMC, the world's largest chipmaker, has struck an $11. 6bn deal with the United States to bolster president Joe Biden's ambitions in AI chip development, it was revealed on Monday.
Bango reports some strong growth in 2023
Bango reported substantial growth across a number of financial indicators in its final 2023 results on Monday, with transactional revenue surging 79% year-on-year to $32. 7m.
Caledonia Mining appoints new operations chief
Caledonia Mining announced the appointment of James Mufara as its chief operating officer on Monday, effective 1 May.
Audioboom hires two sales execs as ad inventory reaches record high
Podcast producer and distributor Audioboom said in an update on Monday that it had bolstered its revenue operations with the recruitment of two seasoned sales executives, as it reached a record high for advertising inventory.
Aptamer applies for patent over binder sequences developed with Unilever
Aptamer Group announced the submission of a patent application safeguarding newly-crafted Optimer binder sequences on Monday.
International Paper closing in on £5bn-plus deal for DS Smith - report
US paper giant International Paper is reportedly closing in on a formal £5bn-plus bid for London-listed packaging group DS Smith.
Bradda Head upbeat on sample results from San Domingo
Bradda Head Lithium released results from surface channel samples conducted at the San Domingo Project in central Arizona on Monday.
Mirriad Advertising rallies on new partnership with TripleLift
Mirriad Advertising shot higher on Monday as it announced a strategic agreement with US ad tech company TripleLift, which it said was "key to accelerating programmatic sales in the US and beyond".
Bens Creek inks coal sale deal amid cash flow strains
Metallurgical coal miner Bens Creek Group announced an agreement with its largest shareholder Avani Resources on Monday, for the purchase of 20,000 tons of off-spec coal.
Oriole Resources confirms renewal of Senala licence
West Africa-focussed gold explorer Oriole Resources announced the renewal of the exploration licence for the Senala gold project in Senegal on Monday.
John Lewis appoints former Tesco UK boss Jason Tarry as chairman
John Lewis said on Monday that it has appointed Jason Tarry - the former boss of Tesco UK - as its new chairman following Sharon White’s decision to step down at the end of her term.
Cora Gold announces plans for exploration drilling at Kenieba
Cora Gold announced plans for an exploration drill programme at its Madina Foulbé gold permit within the Kenieba Project Area in east Senegal on Monday, set to start shortly.
Serabi Gold reports progress at Palito complex
Serabi Gold updated the market on its regional exploration campaign at the Palito complex in the Tapajos region of Para State in northern Brazil on Monday, reporting significant progress and findings.
Santander UK to quit lending standards body - report
Santander UK is reportedly cancelling its membership of a key lending standards body because of the duplication of regulatory standards to which the industry is required to adhere.
Comptoir Group opens its first Abu Dhabi restaurant
Comptoir Group announced the opening of a new ‘Shawa’ restaurant at Zayad International Airport in Abu Dhabi on Monday, on 31 March.
Apollo weighs up takeover bid for Entain
Private equity firm Apollo was said to be keeping a keen eye on the impending departure of Entain chairman Barry Gibson, a man who blocked two previous takeover attempts.
Rio Tinto appoints new chief commercial officer
Mining giant Rio Tinto announced the appointment of Bold Baatar to the position of chief commercial officer on Monday, responsible for overseeing its commercial and business development operations globally.
CVS Group hit by cyber attack
Vet services provider CVS Group said on Monday that it had been hit by a cyber attack which will have an ongoing operational impact on its UK business.