Small Caps
Avacta Group appoints new non-executive chair
Life science company Avacta Group announced the appointment of Shaun Chilton as its non-executive chairman on Thursday, succeeding Eliot Forster, who was stepping down from the board with immediate effect.
Strix reports promising signs of kettle control market recovery
Kettle safety and water technology specialist Strix issued an optimistic update on Thursday, reporting promising signs of recovery in the kettle controls market as the peak season approached.
Lords Group trading in line as it integrates acquisitions
Building materials distributor Lords Group reported stable revenue in line with management expectations in an update on Thursday.
YouGov warns profits will be lower than expected, shares tumble
YouGov tumbled on Thursday as it cautioned that full-year profits and revenue will be lower than expected due to slow demand in its data products division.
Franchise Brands shares drop on 2024 outlook, CFO exit
Shares in Franchise Brands dropped sharply on Thursday despite the B2B van-based services group meeting expectations with its full-year results, as the company gave a cautious outlook for 2024 and announced the departure of its chief financial officer.
Time Out to beat profit forecasts after strong Q4
Shares in Time Out Group gained on Thursday morning after the media and hospitality company said full-year profits are expected to beat forecasts on the back of a strong fourth quarter.
Alpha FMC to be taken over by Bridgepoint in £626m deal
Alpha Financial Markets Consultancy said on Thursday that it has agreed to be bought by private equity firm Bridgepoint for 505p per share in cash.