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Growth in polymer demand continues for Itaconix
Plant-based polymer technology company Itaconix updated the market on its first half on Tuesday, reporting that growth in demand for its polymers had continued in the six months ended 30 June.
Tertiary Minerals plans second-phase trenching at Pyramid
Tertiary Minerals updated the market on its Pyramid Silver-Gold Project in Nevada on Tuesday, reporting that second-phase trench planning was now complete.
Karelian carries out detailed sampling in Northern Ireland
Karelian Diamond Resources has carried out a detailed heavy mineral stream sediment sampling programme focused on the Colebrooke river in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, it announced on Tuesday.
Advanced Medical Solutions appoints Chris Locke as technology chief
Surgical and advanced wound care specialist Advanced Medical Solutions announced on Tuesday that, on 9 August, Chris Locke would join its senior management team as chief technology officer.
Cohort reports record full-year revenue and adjusted profit
Cohort reported record revenue and adjusted operating profit in its preliminary results on Tuesday, despite an estimated Covid-19 impact of £6m on group revenue and £0. 2m on adjusted operating profit.
Ergomed maintains order book growth in first half
Pharmaceutical service provider Ergomed reported total revenue growth of 38. 8% in a first-half trading update on Tuesday, to £56m, with growth of 48. 1% at constant currency.
Ceres Power on track for first-half forecasts
Fuel cell and electrochemical technology company Ceres Power updated the market on its first half on Tuesday, reporting that revenue and other operating income for the six months ended 30 June would be around £17m, up from £8. 9m in the prior period, with a “consistently high” gross margin.
Restore revenue beats expectations in first half
Information and data management company Restore reported a 19% improvement in first-half revenue on Tuesday, to £106. 1m, ahead of management expectations.
FRP Advisory posts strong full-year results
Professional services company FRP Advisory Group reported a 25% improvement in revenue in its full-year results on Tuesday, to £79m, with organic growth of 15% and inorganic growth coming in at 10%.
Uniphar reports strong first-half momentum
Pharmaceutical and medical technology service provider Uniphar said in a trading update on Tuesday that strong momentum had continued throughout its first half.
Sabre misses 1H profit estimates, but analysts say outlook positive
Sabre Insurance posted modestly lower than expected profits for the front half of the financial year amid rising expenses.
OnTheMarket advertiser count grows following year of 'considerable progress'
Property search portal operator OnTheMarket said on Tuesday that the year ended 31 January had been one of "strong performance and considerable progress", with momentum from said period also spilling over into the new trading year.
Reach H1 revenues and operating profits grow
Publishing firm Reach said on Tuesday that both revenues and operating profits had improved in the six months ended 27 June.
International Personal Finance swings to interim pre-tax profit
Consumer credit lender International Personal Finance said on Tuesday that pre-tax profits had grown in the six months ended 30 June.