News And Announcements
XPS Pensions confident after first-half growth
XPS Pensions Group reported a robust first-half performance on Thursday, with group revenue rising 23% year-on-year to £113. 4m.
Eagle Eye reports strong start to new financial year
Eagle Eye Solutions Group reported a strong start to the 2025 financial year on Thursday, driven by new contract wins, expanded client engagements, and a growing global demand for personalised loyalty solutions.
Restore confident in earnings forecast amid market challenges
Information management and lifecycle specialist Restore reported steady progress for the 10 months ended 31 October on Thursday, despite market challenges linked to public sector uncertainty and the Autumn Budget.
PayPoint shares slide despite first-half growth
Shares in PayPoint were sliding on Thursday morning, even after it reported a 20. 6% improvement in first-half underlying EBITDA to £37. 5m on the back of continued operational momentum across its divisions.
Intercede enters partnership with Dutch firm Infinigate NL
Cybersecurity software company Intercede Group announced a strategic partnership with Infinigate NL, a distributor of technology products, on Thursday.
Breedon Group upbeat on resilient trading performance
Breedon Group reported a resilient trading performance for the 10 months ended 31 October on Thursday, driven by robust pricing and operational excellence, despite a challenging construction market in Great Britain.
PZ Cussons sees H1 sales growth of 5% as trading in line
Personal healthcare product maker PZ Cussons on Thursday said it expected first-half like-for-like revenue growth of 5%, with trading in line with expectations since its annual results in September.
Investec profits rise through improved cost efficiency
Investec reported a 7. 6% rise in adjusted operating profit to £474. 7m for the six months ended 30 September on Thursday, driven by revenue growth of 5. 6% to £1. 1bn and improved cost efficiency.
Close Brothers reports stable Q1 amid motor finance uncertainty
Close Brothers reported a stable first-quarter performance in an update on Thursday, supported by growth in its banking division and disciplined cost management, despite headwinds from legal challenges in its motor finance business.
Mitie hails record contract wins as H1 profits rise
Mitie reported a jump in first-half profits and revenue on Thursday as it hailed record contract wins and renewals.
Halma ups dividend as first-half revenues top £1bn
Safety equipment and hazard detection products group Halma has raised its interim dividend by 7% after a record first-half performance which saw sales top the £1bn mark, as it retained its guidance for the full year.
Frasers Group and Boohoo in fresh clash over Kamani
Frasers Group, the largest shareholder in Boohoo with a 28. 01% stake, intensified its call for the removal of Boohoo’s executive chairman Mahmud Kamani on Thursday.
IDS returns to profit as Royal Mail losses shrink
Postal and courier giant International Distribution Services returned to an adjusted operating profit in the first half, as revenues increased across the group and losses at Royal Mail reduced.