Small Caps
FastForward Innovations' shares higher as Nuuvera shareholders approve takeover
FastForward Innovations’ investee company Nuuvera Inc announced on Wednesday that its shareholders agreed “overwhelmingly” to a C$826m acquisition approach made by Aphria Inc.
Alba Mineral Resources strengthens team with petroleum geologist
Alba Mineral Resources announced the appointment of Feroz Sultan as a special advisor on oil and gas on Monday, in a move that the company said "further strengthens" its team.
DX gives Hornby's David Mulligan finance chief job
Delivery solutions provider DX announced the appointment of David Mulligan, FCA, to the board of directors as its chief financial officer, with effect from 9 April on Wednesday.
Eland upbeat despite ongoing issues at Opuama
Nigeria-focussed oil and gas production and development company Eland Oil & Gas updated the market on its operations at the Opuama field in licence OML 40 on Wednesday.
Proxama to change name after 'transformational year'
Investors in mobile location data and intelligence company Proxama were told of how 2017 was a “transformational year” for the company on Wednesday, as they attended the annual general meeting in London.
Directa Plus enters development deal with Sartec
Graphene-based products producer and supplier Directa Plus has entered into an agreement with Sartec to jointly develop a commercial-scale industrial system, based on the company's Grafysorber product, for treating oil-contaminated produced water in the oil and gas industry, it announced on Wednesday.
Centaur media maintains dividend after narrowing losses
B2B information, insight and events group Centaur Media maintained its dividend on Wednesday after narrowing losses in its most recent trading year thanks to declining exceptional costs and rising revenues.
Personal Group revenues held back by delays in Royal Mail offering
Employee services provider Personal Group witnessed revenues drop in its most recent trading year as a delayed roll out of its salary sacrifice offering to Royal Mail and other key customers impacted the firm's cash flow.
Blenheim Natural Resources investee in world first crypto security platform
Investment company Blenheim Natural Resources announced on Wednesday that its investee company BrandShield has launched the world’s first anti-scam blockchain platform.
Watkin Jones making solid progress with student accommodation pipeline
Multi-occupancy property asset developer and constructor Watkin Jones confirmed on Wednesday that it has achieved planning consent on Whitefriars Lane in Coventry for 778 student beds, which would be delivered ahead of the start of the 2020-2021 academic year.
Imaginatik in talks with various parties over potential sale
Imaginatik updated the market on its strategic review on Wednesday, which it had announced on 1 February, including a potential sale of the company conducted within the formal sale process framework.
Range Resources drilling division awarded Trinidad contract by Shell
Trinidad and Indonesia-focussed oil and gas company Range Resources announced on Wednesday that Range Resources Drilling Services has been successfully awarded a contract with Shell Trinidad Central Block, a subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell.
Action Hotels opens ahead of schedule in Melbourne, sees bookings of A$3.5m
Hotel franchise operator Action Hotels announced the opening of its 14th hotel, the 347-room Novotel in Melbourne, Australia ahead of schedule with advance bookings pegged at over A$3. 5m.
Xaar inks higher dividend despite profits drop
Profits at Xaar fell in 2017 as a result of shrinking margins and delayed product launches but the inkjet printing technology manufacturer remained confident of growing the business.
Good Energy revenue growth offset by restructuring costs
Renewable energy company Good Energy grew revenues 16. 6% in its most recent trading year, improving the group's cash position despite it seeing pre-tax profits fall back by almost two-thirds.
4D Pharma cancer treatment shown to stimulate immune system response
Pharmaceutical company 4D Pharma reported on Wednesday that its lead oncology candidate has demonstrated immune-stimulatory characteristics in pre-clinical models.
Microsaic reaches commercial contract with British technology centre
Mass spectrometry instruments developer Microsaic Systems has signed a commercial contract with UK-based technology and innovation centre, the Centre for Process Innovation.
Gulfsands Petroleum finalises funding extension, moves to de-list shares from AIM
Oil and gas company Gulfsands Petroleum has finalised a £4m extension to its existing secured term financing facility from its major shareholders at the same time that it moved to have its shares de-listed from AIM, a decision supported by all three of its major shareholders.
Premier Technical Services trading well after acquisition spree
Niche specialist services provider Premier Technical Services Group announced its final results for the year ended 31 December on Wednesday, with group revenue up 35% to £52. 9m.
Accesso beats own expectations thanks to strategic acquisitions
AIM-quoted technology solutions provider Accesso Technology has seen a strong start to 2018, coming off the back a year that saw revenues and EBITDA improve thanks to new business wins and acquisitions, renewed partnerships and further geographic expansion.