News And Announcements
EToro working on potential US listing - report
EToro is reportedly working with Goldman Sachs on a potential initial public offering in the US.
Puig withdraws Charlotte Tilbury make-up spray, shares slump
Puig shares slumped on Friday after the Spanish fashion and beauty company said a batch of Charlotte Tilbury make-up spray was being withdrawn from the market due to a quality issue.
Syncona upbeat on interim trial results at Beacon Therapeutics
Syncona announced positive three-month interim results from the phase two ‘DAWN’ trial conducted by its portfolio company Beacon Therapeutics on Friday.
Shield Therapeutics secures $10m investment, announces RetailBook offer
Shield Therapeutics announced on Friday that it has secured a $10m investment from its largest shareholder, AOP Health International Management, through a subscription of 256. 4 million new shares at 3p per share.
Emmerson raises £0.85m to fund dispute with Moroccan government
Morocco-focused potash developer Emmerson announced on Friday that it has raised £0. 85m to fund its next move in its dispute with the Moroccan government.
Litigation Capital finance chief joins the board
Litigation Capital Management announced the appointment of chief financial officer David Collins to its board of directors on Friday, effective immediately.
Aptamer appoints three new members to scientific board
Aptamer Group announced the appointment of three new members to its scientific advisory board on Friday, as it advanced the commercialisation of its ‘Optimer’ binders for life sciences applications.
EnSilica wins $30m timing controller design and supply contract
EnSilica announced a contract for the design and supply of a precision timing controller ASIC on Friday, projected to generate over $30m in revenue over 10 years.
FirstGroup inks £500m train lease deal to bolster open-access operations
FirstGroup announced a £500m lease agreement with Angel Trains and Hitachi Rail for 14 new five-car class 80X high-speed trains on Friday, to support its open-access rail operations.
Mercia to invest another £4m in Netacea
Mercia Asset Management announced a £4m follow-on investment in Netacea Group, a specialist in AI-driven defense against bot attacks, on Friday.
Guardian owner agrees deal to sell Observer to Tortoise Media
The Guardian owner, the Scott Trust, has announced that the sale of The Observer to Tortoise Media has been agreed in principle, in a deal that will see the media investment firm take a stake in Tortoise.
National World 'minded to recommend' improved offer from Media Concierge
National World said on Friday that it was "minded to recommend" a final and improved takeover offer from Media Concierge Limited at 23p per share in cash.
Frasers launches bid to take over Norway's XXL
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group said on Friday that it was launching a voluntary offer for all the shares in Norwegian sporting goods retailer XXL that it does not already own at 10 Norwegian kroner per share.
James Halstead trades in line with management expectations
Floorings business James Halstead said on Friday that trading in the current financial year was on track to meet internal expectations of "continued progress".
Camellia launches buyback after completing BF&M stake sale
AIM-listed food producer Camellia has launched a £9m share buyback plan to return capital to shareholders following the completion of the $100m sale of its stake in Bermuda and Caribbean-focused insurer BF&M.
Rockfire Resources raises £0.66m in placing, proposes retail offer
Metals and critical minerals explorer Rockfire Resources has raised £0. 66m, it announced on Friday, to fund the development of its Molaoi project in Greece and support the company’s working capital requirements.
Berkeley Group profits fall as it lays out strategy
Berkeley Group reported a pre-tax profit of £275. 1m for the six months ended 31 October on Friday, a 7. 7% decline compared to the prior year.