Aim Bulletin
Itaconix launches two new ingredients
Plant-based polymer specialist Itaconix announced two new ingredients on Monday, designed to enhance the performance of household detergent formulations.
Zenova inks £2.4m paint supply deal
Fire suppression specialist Zenova Group announced a two-year contract for 200,000 litres of its FP coating on Monday, with Drips and Sparks.
Image Scan gets first order for new ThreatScan system
Security and industrial screening specialist Image Scan announced an initial order worth £0. 3m from a partner on Monday, for the supply of ‘ThreatScan-AS1’ portable x-ray systems as part of a framework contract secured by the partner with a European Ministry of Defence organisation.
DP Poland reports robust first quarter of trading
DP Poland, the operator of Domino's pizza stores and restaurants in Poland and Croatia, reported a robust first quarter of trading in Poland on Monday, with double-digit sales growth in both delivery and non-delivery channels.
Sondrel achieves tapeout in automotive chip contract
Chip supplier Sondrel announced the successful completion of a significant milestone in its material turnkey ASIC engagement for a tier-one OEM automotive customer on Monday.
Biome Technologies shares sink as Q1 sales drop 44%
Shares in AIM-listed Biome Technologies plummeted by almost a third on Monday after the bioplastics and radio frequency technology business reported a poor start to the year with first-quarter sales dropping by 44%.
Entain reprices two term loans, revises interest cost outlook
Betting and gambling giant Entain announced the successful repricing of two of its existing ‘Term Loan B’ loans on Monday, along with the pricing and allocation of fungible add-ons, in a bid to optimise its financial position.
Agronomics investee Solar Foods raises EUR 8m
Cellular agriculture investor Agronomics announced on Friday that its portfolio company Solar Foods had raised an additional €8m through Finnish investment organiser Springvest.
Tekcapital's Innovative Eyewear enters deal with New Look Vision
Intellectual property investor Tekcapital announced on Friday that its investee Innovative Eyewear, the developer of ChatGPT-enabled smart eyewear under various brands, was launching its ‘Lucyd’ smart frames in 10 selected New Look Vision Group stores across Quebec and at New Look’s online store.
Aukett Swanke flags delays to some contracts
Smart buildings, architectural and design services specialist Aukett Swanke said in an update on Friday that, as outlined in its recent financial statements, it maintained a robust pipeline of interest, although a number of projects had been pushed back.
Brickability Q4 trading impacted by 'lower levels of demand'
Construction materials distributor Brickability said on Friday that its Q4 trading performance continued to reflect "lower levels of demand" for bricks and associated building products seen throughout the first nine months of the year.
Thruvision FY24 adjusted underlying losses widen
Security technology business Thruvision said on Friday that adjusted underlying losses had widened in FY24 as revenues fell.
Proteome Sciences secures contract win with US biopharmaceutical firm
Contract proteomics service Proteome Sciences has secured a contract win from a US biopharmaceutical company using the company's mass spectrometry services for the analysis of samples for an on-going clinical trial.
Loungers FY24 underlying earnings seen ahead of market expectations
Bar and restaurant operator Loungers said on Friday that it had seen continued strong like-for-like sales growth in the 53 weeks ended 21 April and now expects full-year underlying earnings to come in ahead of expectations.
ITM Power inks strategic partnership with Hygen
ITM Power announced a strategic partnership with Hygen on Friday, designating it as the preferred supplier of proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers for hydrogen projects in the UK and across Europe.
Petro Matad still working to secure Mongolia approvals
Mongolia-focussed oil company Petro Matad said in an update on Thursday that it was actively engaged with local government agencies to secure the necessary approvals from Matad District to kickstart its 2024 operational programme.
Revenue, earnings to fall at Driver Group
Dispute avoidance and resolution consultancy Driver Group said in a trading update on Thursday that it expected to report revenue of £22. 5m for its first half, slightly down from £24. 2m a year earlier.
React H1 revenues grow, EBITDA surges
Cleaning firm React Group said on Thursday that revenues and profits had both grown in the six months ended 31 March.
Norman Broadbent net fee income drops in Q1
Professional services firm Norman Broadbent said on Thursday that net fee income had dropped in the three months ended 31 March.
Kromek wins contract with US federal entity
Radiation and bio-detection technology Kromek Group has secured a contract with an unnamed "US federal entity" for the provision of nuclear security products.