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Origin completes one Brazil investment, makes progress with another
Agricultural services group Origin Enterprises has completed the acquisition of a 65% controlling interest in the Brazil-based speciality nutrition and crop inputs business Fortgreen Commercial Agricola, following the satisfaction of all conditions, it announced on Tuesday.
Falanx finally reaches EBITDA profitability after year-end
Cybersecurity and intelligence services provider Falanx Group issued its audited results for the year ended 31 March on Tuesday, reporting revenues of £3. 0m, up from £2. 7m, and an improved gross margin of 31%, compared to 20% in the prior year.
Marshall Motor first-half profit rises despite dip in revenue
Marshall Motor posted a small rise in first-half underlying profit on Tuesday even as revenue edged down.
Premier African Minerals raises £0.75m to see it through December
Premier African Minerals announced a placing on Tuesday to raise £0. 75m before expenses, at an issue price of 0. 18p per new ordinary share.
London open: Stocks climb ahead of jobs data; Esure agrees £1.2bn buyout
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Tuesday as worries about the Turkish crisis eased – at least for now – with investors looking ahead to the latest UK jobs data.
MXC ups stake in Castleton through conversion of loan notes
Technology-focussed advisor and investor MXC Capital has served a conversion notice with respect to the remaining convertible loan notes it holds in Castleton Technology, together with the accrued interest, amounting to £632,495 in total, it announced on Tuesday.
Christopher Bernard out, Chris Emery in at Curetis USA
Molecular diagnostic solutions developer Curetis announced on Tuesday that Christopher Bernard has informed the company of his resignation as president and chief executive officer of Curetis USA, and as a member of the Curetis management board, effective 31 August.
Sumo Group acquires Brighton games studio The Chinese Room
Video game creative and development services provider Sumo Group has acquired The Chinese Room for a total consideration of approximately £2. 2m, it announced on Tuesday, from its founders Dan Pinchbeck and Jessica Curry.
Ofcom fines Royal Mail for breaking competition law
Ofcom has fined Royal Mail £50m for a "serious breach" of competition law, after a three-year investigation found the delivery company "abused its dominant position" in the business letters market.
Polypipe confident in second half as it recovers from Carillion collapse
Plastic piping and ventilation systems manufacturer Polypipe Group issued its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June on Tuesday, reporting results in line with expectations, with revenue eking out gains of 0. 1% year-on-year to £210. 2m.
Witan H1 NAV flat on equites 'that went nowhere'
Witan Investment Trust said its first half net asset was flat against the second half of 2017 as equity markets went “almost nowhere” during the term.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as Turkey fears ease, jobs data eyed
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Tuesday as worries about the Turkish crisis eased, with investors looking ahead to the latest UK jobs data.
Grafton Group to raise €160m in US private placing
Builders merchant Grafton Group on Tuesday said it was raising €160m (£144m) through a private placing in the US.
Antofagasta profits take a hit, Royal Mail fined £50m for competition law breach
Market live The FTSE 100 is expected to open 21 points higher on Tuesday, having closed down 0. 32% at 7,642. 45 on Monday.
Tuesday newspaper round-up: Pensions scam, Turkey, EasyJet, ports
A TV advertising campaign to warn the public about pension scams is being launched by UK regulators as new figures show that victims are losing an average of £91,000 each. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Pensions Regulator have joined forces on the campaign to raise awareness of the most common tactics used by fraudsters. – Guardian.