Technology
Judges Scientific trading varied amid post-Covid recovery
Scientific instrument technology investor Judges Scientific reported “continued resilience and progress” in its first half on Monday as it recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic, with “much improved travel” across most of its markets, although supply chain disruptions were worsening.
Hill & Smith proposes £62m sale of France Galva
Infrastructure and transport engineering company Hill & Smith announced the proposed disposal of its French galvanising and steel lighting column operations, France Galva, for a net equity price of €72. 6m (£61. 51m) on Monday.
Agronomics shares remain at premium to net asset value
Cellular agriculture investor Agronomics said in an update on Friday that its unaudited net asset value at quarter-end on 30 June was 15. 27p per share, including uninvested cash of £51. 5m.
Pires reports progress at portfolio firms
Pires Investments updated the market on company developments and further progress relating to companies within its investment portfolio on Friday, that it is invested in either directly, or indirectly through the Sure Valley Ventures funds.
CMA clears BT's sports joint venture with Warner Bros
BT’s proposed broadcasting joint venture with Warner Bros. Discovery was cleared by the Competition and Markets Authority on Friday.
Strix Group trading 'broadly in line' with expectations
Kettle safety and water filtration technology company Strix Group said in an update on Thursday that, despite “significant and well-publicised” macroeconomic headwinds, current profit after tax consensus for the full-year remained “broadly in line” with expectations.
LBG Media expecting strong first half result
Youth-focussed multi-channel digital publisher LBG Media said in a trading update on Thursday that it expected first-half revenue to have risen 8% year-on-year to £24. 8m.
MyHealthChecked flags 'stronger than expected' first half
Home-testing healthcare company MyHealthChecked said in an update on Wednesday that trading in its first half was stronger than expected, and ahead of management budgets.
Intelligent Ultrasound tech added to new GE machine
Artificial intelligence (AI) software and simulation company Intelligent Ultrasound announced on Wednesday that GE Healthcare has incorporated its ‘ScanNav’ real-time AI technology into its new Voluson Expert 22 ultrasound machine.
Kin and Carta updates expectations, announces new CEO
Cloud and digital services provider Kin and Carta said in an update on Wednesday that it now expects net revenue of £191m for the financial year about to end, up from £128. 9m year-on-year.
Cohort renews, expands banking facility
Technology company Cohort has completed a renewal of its banking facility, it announced on Tuesday.
Northcoders reports ongoing growth in demand
Software coding training provider Northcoders reported “continued growth in demand” in a trading update on Tuesday, with 3,494 applications in its half-year, compared to 3,662 in the full year ended December.
Directa Plus inks commercial deal with REDA Energy
Graphene nanoplatelet technology company Directa Plus has signed a commercial agreement with REDA Energy, it announced on Tuesday, to distribute ‘Grafysorber’ oil response products in certain territories.
Haydale posts mixed update to full-year expectations
Advanced materials company Haydale said in a trading update on Tuesday that it now anticipated revenues for the year just ended ahead of prior expectations, at around £2. 9m.
Dianomi confident despite macro concerns, added costs
Digital advertising service provider Dianomi reported a “good” first half on Monday, with revenues expected to be up 4% against a “particularly strong” comparative period last year, despite a negative macroeconomic environment.
CyanConnode exceeds full-year revenue expectations
Smart mesh network technology company CyanConnode said unaudited turnover for its financial year exceeded market expectations at £9. 3m, up from £6. 4m year-on-year.
Eqtec inks deal with Petrofac for Billingham project
Hydrogen, biofuels, SNG and energy production technology company Eqtec has selected Petrofac as its front-end engineering design (FEED) contractor for its multi-technology, waste-to-energy project at Haverton Hill, Billingham, Teesside, it announced on Monday.
Tristel trading picks up in second half
Infection prevention product manufacturer Tristel said in a trading update on Monday that across all our geographical markets, the number of patient procedures carried out by hospitals picked up in the second half of the financial year just ended.
Momentum continues through first half for CentralNic
Internet presence and marketing service provider CentralNic Group said in an update on Monday that its previously-announced positive trading momentum had continued, and its organic growth further accelerated, during the second quarter.
IQE sues Tower Semiconductor over trade secret allegations
Semiconductor wafer and materials supplier IQE has filed a lawsuit against Tower Semiconductor, it announced on Monday.