Small Caps News
Plant Health Care pleased with growth in 2021
Agriculture biological products company Plant Health Care said in a trading update on Tuesday that it was expecting revenue to have grown 28% in 2021, to $8. 4m, with a 24% increase in constant currency terms.
Altus Strategies completes final close on Newcrest royalty acquisitions
Altus Strategies has completed the second and final closing of the recently-announced acquisition of a portfolio of 24 royalties and royalty interests from Newcrest Mining, it announced on Tuesday.
Destiny successfully completes preclinical study of dermal formulation
Clinical-stage biotechnology company Destiny Pharma announced the successful completion of a preclinical safety study with a novel ‘XF-73’ dermal formulation on Tuesday.
Elixirr ends year above market expectations
Business consultancy Elixirr International said in an update on Tuesday that trading through 2021 had continued strongly, as it expected revenue to come in at £50. 5m for the year - above market expectations for between £47m and £50m.
Vast Resources pulls out of Ghaghoo venture with Botswana Diamonds
Mining company Vast Resources pulled out of its joint venture acquisition of Gem Diamonds Botswana (GDB) on Tuesday.
Joules warns on profits amid supply chain issues, Omicron disruption
Joules warned over full-year profits on Tuesday, citing disruption from the Omicron variant and supply chain issues, among other things.
Warpaint FY results seen ahead of market expectations
Colour cosmetics group Warpaint London said on Tuesday that its full-year results would be ahead of market expectations following "strong" trading throughout 2021.
James Halstead H1 profits impacted by increased costs
Flooring manufacturer and distributor James Halstead said on Tuesday that interim profits had been affected "to a marginal extent" by the increased costs of materials, freight and energy.
AG Barr toasts jump in annual sales
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr reported a jump in annual sales on Tuesday, despite inflationary pressures starting to hit home.
Sureserve subsidiary secures long-term contract with Tower Hamlets Homes
Asset and energy support services group Sureserve said on Tuesday that its wholly-owned K&T Heating Services subsidiary had successfully secured a long-term domestic gas servicing, repair and installation contract with Tower Hamlets Homes.
Mears ends 2021 'strongly', FY revenues surge
Housing and social care provider Mears Group said on Tuesday that it ended 2021 "strongly", with the group now expecting to report full-year revenues in excess of £870. 0m, up from £806. 0m in 2020, and adjusted pre-tax profits of £25. 5m.
Henry Boot disposes of 760 plots in West Dorset
Construction firm Henry Boot has sold 760 plots to national housebuilder Barratt Developments and Vistry Partnerships for a total price of £25. 0m.