Technology
Cohort acquisition of EM Solutions pushed back to February
Technology specialist Cohort announced a revised timeline for its acquisition of EM Solutions, a subsidiary of Australia's Electro Optic Systems Holdings, on Tuesday.
Mindflair raises £0.49m through share placing
Next-generation artificial intelligence specialist Mindflair announced on Tuesday that it has raised £0. 49m through a share placing.
XLMedia announces board changes ahead of planned liquidation
XLMedia announced a series of board changes on Monday, as it progressed toward a planned liquidation following the sale of substantially all of its assets.
Haydale Graphene reviews operations, appoints new CEO
Haydale Graphene Industries announced on Monday that it has completed a comprehensive business review and unveiled a strategy aimed at achieving near-term profitability while focusing on high-growth opportunities.
Good Energy extends deadline for potential offer from Esyasoft
Good Energy Group announced an extension to the deadline for Esyasoft Holding to decide on a potential offer for the company on Monday.
Tekcapital's Guident awarded European AI patent
Intellectual property investor Tekcapital announced on Friday that its portfolio company Guident had been awarded a European patent, titled ‘Artificial Intelligence Method and Apparatus for Remote Monitoring and Control of Autonomous Vehicles’.
Eden Research gets approval for Novellus+ in Mexico
Biopesticides and biocontrol products developer Eden Research announced on Friday that it has received regulatory approval in Mexico for ‘Novellus+’, an enhanced version of its flagship fungicide ‘Mevalone’.
Two IP Group investees receive cash offers
Science investor IP Group announced on Friday that two of its quoted life sciences portfolio companies have received cash offers, with anticipated proceeds of £13. 8m.
MicroSalt files US patent application for new formulation
MicroSalt announced the filing of a new patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday, for a new method to create granulated salt from powdered formulations.
FD Technologies proposes £120m tender offer to shareholders
FD Technologies confirmed plans to return up to £120m to shareholders on Thursday, through a tender offer following the disposal of its First Derivative business to EPAM Systems.
GlobalData secures £340m of new debt facilities
Data, analytics, and insights specialist GlobalData announced new debt financing facilities totaling £340m on Thursday, to support its growth transformation plan and enhance its capacity for mergers and acquisitions.
Blackbird reports progress with platform features, customer contracts
Blackbird, the developer and licensor of advanced cloud-native video editing platforms, updated the market on the progress of its ‘elevate. io’ product and key contract renewals for its flagship Blackbird platform on Thursday.
Amazon reportedly settles with UK drivers over self-employment dispute
Amazon has reached a settlement with thousands of UK delivery drivers, it emerged on Wednesday, who claimed the company deprived them of fair compensation by misclassifying them as self-employed.
Westminster Group confident despite tougher economic conditions
Security solutions provider Westminster Group reported a positive outlook and ongoing progress across its operations in an update on Wednesday.
IntegraFin flags higher costs and lower fees, shares tumble
Shares in IntegraFin were sliding on Wednesday morning, after the operator of the 'Transact' investment platform reported a robust full-year financial performance, but flagged rising costs and lower fees for some of its services going forward.
Digitalbox acquires EastEnders fan platform Walford News
Mobile-focussed digital media company Digitalbox announced the acquisition of Walford News, a platform dedicated to news, gossip, and spoilers about the UK soap opera EastEnders, on Wednesday.
Hardide secures 10-year supply deal with major aerospace customer
Advanced surface coating technology company Hardide announced on Wednesday that it has secured a 10-year supply agreement with an unnamed major aerospace customer for the coating of cargo door components.
Spectra gets $9.4m downpayment for banknote sensor contract
Banknote authentication and security technology specialist Spectra Systems announced on Wednesday that it has received a $9. 4m downpayment from a customer as part of a $39. 6m contract for the production of advanced high-speed banknote sensors.
Ondine Biomedical to start phase three Steriwave clinical trial
Ondine Biomedical announced on Tuesday that it would begin its phase three ‘LANTERN’ clinical trial for its novel nasal photodisinfection technology, branded as Steriwave outside the United States.
Diaceutics wins $5.1m contract with global pharma firm
Diaceutics announced on Tuesday that it has won a $5. 1m contract with a global pharmaceutical company to deliver laboratory engagement services through its DXRX platform.