Small Caps
RA International appointed to two contracts with Cherokee Nation
Remote site service provider RA International has been appointed as a teaming partner on two contracts by Cherokee Nation Mechanical, part of the Oklahoma-based, tribally-owned Cherokee Nation Businesses.
Open Orphan makes progress with Covid-19 characterisation study
Specialist pharmaceutical services clinical research company Open Orphan updated the market on its world-first Covid-19 characterisation study on Thursday, reporting that the first three volunteers had now completed the quarantine phase.
Mobile Streams to acquire 49pc of KrunchData
Mobile content and data intelligence company Mobile Streams has agreed to acquire a 49% interest in KrunchData for £0. 74m, it announced on Thursday.
Safestyle losses widen amid Covid-19 pandemic
Double glazing firm Safestyle said on Thursday that pre-tax losses had widened in the twelve months ended 3 January but the group stated that it was on track for a solid recovery in 2021.
Trading still 'extremely challenging' for SpaceandPeople
Promotional and brand experience company SpaceandPeople said on Thursday that trading in the second half of 2020 remained “extremely challenging”, as further lockdowns in the UK and Germany affected its ability to operate during what is normally the more profitable period of the year.
Filta Group adjusted earnings tumble amid Covid-19 pandemic
Commercial kitchens services provider Filta Group said on Thursday that adjusted earnings had tumbled in 2020 amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Learning Technologies maintains dividend after 'robust' performance
Learning Technologies reported a 2% improvement in revenue in its full-year results on Thursday, to £132. 3m, although its adjusted EBIT slipped 2% to £40. 3m.
CVS Group earnings rise as it continues to expand
Veterinary services provider CVS Group reported a 9. 4% improvement in revenue in its first half on Thursday, post-IFRS 16, although like-for-like sales growth was slower, falling 0. 6 percentage points to 7. 8%.
Velocity Composites inks three-year extension with existing client
Advanced composite kitting supplier Velocity Composites has secured a three-year contract extension with an unnamed client.
Atalaya earnings improve as copper concentrate sales rise
Atalaya Mining reported revenues of €252. 8m (£217. 92m) in its 2020 results on Thursday, rising from €187. 9m a year earlier, as volumes of copper concentrates sold from its expanded plant increased.
Ten Entertainment chairman to step down in September
Bowling alley operator Ten Entertainment said on Thursday that chairman Nick Basing has announced his intention to step down from the role after six years.
IQE profitability improves after record revenue result
Semiconductor wafer and materials supplier IQE reported a record revenue performance in its full-year results on Thursday, rising 27% year-on-year to £178m driven by the start of the 5G ‘mega-cycle’.