Small Caps
Conviviality in talks with lenders after cash call flops
Conviviality Plc, the owner of the Bargain Booze and Wine Rack chains, said it was talking to its lenders and advisors about other funding options, including a potential sale of all or parts the business after failing to scrape together a £125m round of emergency cash.
Asiamet Resources intersects further high grade mineralisation at Indonesia project
Exploration and development company Asiamet Resources announced on Wednesday that it has further intersected high grade polymetallic and copper – silver mineralisation at the BKZ prospect in Indonesia.
Westminster extends Middle East contract, spies bigger fish on the horizon
Westminster Group’s shares jumped over 15% on Wednesday after the technology-based security company won a contract with an existing Middle Eastern client.
Connemara Mining drilling underway at priority gold targets
Irish zinc and gold explorer Connemara Mining has restarted drilling operations at its Mine River Gold Project.
Microsaic Systems secures product agreement for China market
Chip based technology company Microsaic Systems announced on Wednesday that it has signed an agreement for a new product development with Unimicro Technologies.
LoopUp Group expands into Australia
Remote meetings provider LoopUp Group announced its commercial expansion into the $275m Australian market on Wednesday, with the formal opening of its Sydney office.
Time Out set to open market in New York City
Media and entertainment business Time Out Group has signed a conditional lease agreement for a new Time Out Market in New York, it announced on Wednesday.
Blenheim's Cobalt granted fourth exploration licence in Cameroon
Investment company Blenheim Natural Resources confirmed the grant of a fourth exploration licence, the 460 square kilometre N'Golia East licence, by the Ministry of Mines in Cameroon, to a wholly owned subsidiary of Cobalt Blue Holdings on Wednesday.
Harvest Minerals clears Brazilian regulatory hurdle
Natural fertiliser producer Harvest Minerals announced on Wednesday that the application to register KPfértil, the company's multi-nutrient natural fertiliser, has been processed by the Ministry of Agriculture in Brazil, and that all questions and information requested have been provided.
Collagen Solutions to restructure New Zealand operations
Developer and manufacturer of biomaterials for the “enhancement and extension of human life”, Collagen Solutions, announced the proposed restructuring of its New Zealand operations on Wednesday.
AB Dynamics ends first half in line with expectations
Designer, manufacturer and supplier of advanced testing systems and measurement products AB Dynamics updated the market on its trading on Wednesday, in advance of announcing its interim results for the six months ended 28 February.
Thor Mining looks to add 'attractive' copper tenements to portfolio
Exploration and development company Thor Mining announced on Wednesday that it is set to acquire an interest in tenements in the Bonya Creek area along a high grade copper deposit.
Salt Lake Potash sets out exploration targets for WA project
Mineral exploration company Salt Lake Potash announced sizeable initial exploration targets for its eight remaining lakes at the Goldfields Salt Lakes project (GSLP).
Gloo Networks shares plummet 60% as reverse takeover comes unstuck
Shares in technology and data analytics company Gloo Networks fell over 60% on Wednesday after it announced it is no longer considering a reverse takeover.
Arbuthnot turns around in 2017 as underlying profit leaps 91pc
Arbuthnot Banking Group, the holding company for Arbuthnot Latham & Co and an 18. 6% shareholder in Secure Trust Bank, announced an increase in underlying profit of 91% in its results for the 2017 calendar year on Wednesday.
Legendary's Virtualstock collaborates with Previse on AI invoicing tech
Legendary Investments announced on Wednesday that its investee company, Virtualstock, has partnered with artificial intelligence-based instant supplier payment decision company Previse to deliver a fully-integrated purchase-to-pay supply chain system with cash on delivery for suppliers in the UK.
Norish shares jump as profits rise by a cool 138%
Norish shares jumped over 13% on Wednesday as the cold storage company reported strong sales and profit growth.
Hilton Food profit rises thanks to JVs, acquisitions
Food packing business Hilton Food posted a 13% jump in full-year profit on Wednesday as volumes increased, in part thanks to recent acquisitions and joint ventures.
DFS Furniture profits, revenue drop but results in line
DFS Furniture posted a 58% drop in first-half profit on Wednesday as revenue declined amid “challenging” market conditions, but the results were broadly in line with expectations and the company sounded an optimistic note on its outlook.