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Nichols FY profits slip despite modest revenue growth
Soft drinks group Nichols said on Tuesday that both operating and pre-tax profits had fallen in FY24 despite reporting a modest uptick in group revenues.
Boohoo to rebrand as Debenhams amid tough trading
Fast fashion retailer Boohoo Group has changed its name to Debenhams, it confirmed on Tuesday, as it overhauls its business model amid ongoing "tough" trading.
NWF Group acquires Northern Energy Oil in £8.3m deal
Specialist distributor NWF Group revealed on Monday that it has acquired fuel distributor Northern Energy Oil in a deal worth as much as £8. 3m.
Serica in talks with EnQuest about possible combination
Serica confirmed on Friday that it is in talks with EnQuest about a possible combination.
Cap-XX inks new master distribution agreement with Waldom Electronics
Supercapacitor manufacturer Cap-XX revealed on Friday that it has struck a new master distribution agreement with Waldom Electronics.
Avacta agrees to sell UK-based diagnostics unit
Life sciences firm Avacta revealed on Friday that it has agreed to sell its UK-based diagnostics unit to Duomed Belgium for £12. 9m in cash.
Urban Logistics agrees to internalisation proposal with investment adviser
Property investment firm Urban Logistics REIT has agreed to an internalisation proposal with its investment adviser Logistics Asset Management to be effected via the acquisition of the management vehicle.
Nativo inks option deal to possibly re-mine Peru tailings deposit
Nativo Resources announced on Thursday that it has signed an option agreement through its 50%-owned Peruvian joint venture, Boku Resources SAC, to evaluate the potential recovery of gold and silver from the Toma La Mano tailings deposit in Peru.
Northern Bear set to end year ahead of market expectations
Northern Bear said in an update on Thursday that it expects EBIT for the financial year ending 31 March to exceed market expectations, with a projected range of £3. 15m to £3. 45m.
Ilika reaches fresh milestone in solid-state battery development
Ilika announced on Thursday that it has achieved a key milestone in the development of its solid-state battery technology, successfully prototyping a 50Ah Goliath electric vehicle (EV) battery.
Mkango reports progress at Tyseley facility
Mkango Resources reported significant progress in the construction of its rare earth magnet recycling and manufacturing facility at Tyseley Energy Park in the UK on Thursday.
Informa reports solid year as it pivots to more profitable markets
Informa reported a solid set of financial results for 2024 on Thursday, delivering double-digit revenue and profit growth alongside record free cash flow.
LPA Group awarded contract from 'major' UK-based train builder
Electronic components firm LPA Group said on Wednesday that it had been awarded a contract from "a major UK-based train builder".
Ensilica awarded €2.13m development contract
Chip maker Ensilica said on Wednesday that it had been awarded a €2. 13m development contract under the European Space Agency's Navigation Innovation and Support Programme Element 2.
Virgin Wines promotes Amanda Cherry to CFO as Weir retires
Virgin Wines said on Wednesday that it has promoted current head of group finance Amanda Cherry to the role of chief financial officer, as Graeme Weir plans to retire after 22 years with the company.
Foxtons FY pre-tax profits more than double in FY24
Estate agency Foxtons Group said on Wednesday that pre-tax profits had more than doubled in FY24, driven by significant market share gains in sales and strong returns from lettings acquisitions.
Johnson Service Group eyes main list as profits, sales jump
Johnson Service Group said it was considering moving to London Stock Exchange’s main market on Tuesday, as it posted a jump in full-year earnings.
Shares in Revel Collective slump on disappointing numbers
Shares in The Revel Collective slumped on Tuesday, after "challenging" conditions continued to weigh heavily on the bar and pub operator.
Reach FY earnings slightly ahead of expectations, warns of 'uncertain' backdrop
Publishing firm Reach published FY earnings that came in slightly ahead of expectations on Tuesday but warned of an "uncertain macro environment and dynamic media backdrop".
Team Internet tanks as Verdane walks away
Team Internet tanked on Tuesday after Verdane confirmed it was not planning to make an offer for the online marketing and web services firm and as it downgraded earnings guidance for its search segment.