News And Announcements
Addison Lee owners said to be exploring sale
The owners of Addison Lee have reportedly begun exploring a sale of the company they took control of four years ago.
Tritax Eurobox says Brookfield offer deadline extended; in talks with other parties
Tritax Eurobox rallied on Tuesday after it said the deadline for Brookfield Asset Management to make an offer for the company has been extended, and that it had received other expressions of interest from a number of parties.
Caspian Sunrise reports progress on several fronts
Caspian Sunrise updated the market on its recent activities on Tuesday, including well testing results, new drilling, and preparations for the charter of the Caspian Explorer.
Ilika completes technology transfer to FCA subsidiary Comau
Solid-state battery technology specialist Ilika announced a milestone in the development and commercialisation of its ‘Goliath’ large-format cells on Tuesday.
Tesla shares pop on better-than-expected delivery numbers
Tesla shares were rising on Tuesday, after it reported a smaller-than-expected decline in vehicle deliveries for the second quarter on the back of strategic price cuts and incentives designed to boost demand.
CleanTech announces results of plant location study
CleanTech Lithium announced the results of a plant location study on Tuesday, as part of the ongoing pre-feasibility study (PFS) for its Laguna Verde Project in Chile.
Shell pauses construction of Netherlands biofuels facility
Shell said on Tuesday that it has temporarily paused construction of a biofuels facility in the Netherlands.
Kitwave hikes first-half dividend despite weaker earnings
Kitwave Group reported an 8% increase in first-half revenue on Tuesday, to £297m for the six months ended 30 April, compared to £275m for the same period last year.
Central Asia Metals releases tailings storage compliance document
Central Asia Metals released a public disclosure document concerning the management of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) at its Sasa zinc-lead mine in North Macedonia on Tuesday.
hVIVO secures biggest field study contract to date
Specialist contract research organisation hVIVO announced its engagement in a phase 2b field study for an influenza drug candidate on Tuesday.
Impact Healthcare sells five non-core care homes
Impact Healthcare announced the sale of five non-core care homes for £8. 8m on Tuesday, in line with their latest valuation as of 31 March.
Amaroq Minerals agrees $35m in new credit facilities
Amaroq Minerals announced an agreement in principle with Landsbankinn for $35m in three revolving credit facilities on Tuesday, making for a significant increase and extension of its current debt arrangements.
Craneware links with Microsoft to develop AI-powered healthcare tech
Healthcare software group Craneware announced a new deal with Microsoft that will see the UK company's Trisus platform made on the Azure marketplace.
Capita renews contract to administer Royal Mail statutory pension
Capita announced the renewal of its contract with the Cabinet Office to administer the Royal Mail Statutory Pension Scheme (RMSPS) on Tuesday, for an additional six years from 2026.
Shoe Zone warns on profits, cites higher shipping costs and bad weather
Shoe Zone warned on profits on Tuesday as it said it was hit by rising shipping costs and bad weather.
BATM surges on cybersecurity contract
BATM surged on Tuesday after signing a strategic partnership and cooperation agreement with "a significant global technology, engineering and defence group" to deliver its advanced cybersecurity solution to commercial markets.
Sainsbury's shares fall on Q1 sales slowdown
Sainsbury's shares were in the red on Tuesday despite the supermarket reporting a "market-beating" grocery performance in its first quarter, as like-for-like group sales growth slowing dramatically on the back of declines in general merchandise and at Argos.
Endeavour pours first gold at Lafigue mine
Endeavour Mining announced the first gold pour at its Lafigué mine in Côte d'Ivoire on Tuesday, achieved on budget and ahead of schedule.
Ryanair reports record passenger numbers for June
Budget airline Ryanair reported record passenger numbers for June on Tuesday, up 11% on the year.
Wizz Air capacity, emissions impacted by ongoing GTF groundings
Budget airline Wizz Air said capacity numbers were held back in June by the ongoing impact of groundings of Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, while CO2 emissions increased as it was forced to use older planes.