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Asset performance drives growth at HgCapital Trust
HgCapital Trust reported a 14. 3% improvement in its net asset value per share for the year ended 31 December on Monday, to £21. 57.
Clarksons profits beat estimates but outlook cautious
Clarksons, which provides integrated shipping services, posted better-than-expected full-year profit on Monday as it hiked its dividend and hailed a "robust" performance but sounded a cautious note about the outlook.
Xaar ups inventory and debtor provisions on China delays
Xaar, which supplies industrial inkjet printheads, said on Monday that it was increasing its inventory and debtor provisions by £7m.
Driver shares crash as client conversion stalls
Professional services consultant Driver Group continued to make "good progress" towards its strategic objectives but a reduced pace of client conversion has left it with lower profits.
Microsaic losses persist on spiralling costs
Microsaic Systems' shares dropped on Monday after it reported that costs are likely to remain elevated in 2019, having contributed to annual losses widening last year.
Superdry blames Dunkerton for product problems ahead of April EGM
Fashion chain Superdry has urged its shareholders to vote against the appointments of co-founder Julian Dunkerton and Peter Williams as directors at a general meeting due to be held next month.
Kier shares crash as it revises net debt position higher
Shares in Kier Group crashed on Monday as the construction company revised up its net debt position.
Northern Bear trades in line with expectations
After a strong start to the 2019, building services outfit Northern Bear expects to report an annual result in line with its previous year.
London open: Stocks rise as sterling slips ahead of meaningful vote
London stocks rose in early trade on Monday as the pound slipped ahead of this week's 'meaningful vote' on Theresa May's Brexit deal.
Debenhams lines up new £150m bank facility
Debenhams said it is in "advanced negotiations" with its lenders to put in place a new £150m bank loan, it said on Monday.
Cairn Energy flags further delays in arbitration with India
Cairn Energy updated the market on its proceedings against India under the UK-India Bilateral Investment Treaty on Monday, having commenced proceedings in 2015 following retrospective taxation actions undertaken by the Indian Income Tax Department (IITD) in 2014.
Britvic appoints dunnhumby's Joanne Wilson as CFO
Drinks maker Britvic has appointed Joanne Wilson as its new chief financial officer, replacing Matthew Dunn.
Provident Financial says NSF's hostile bid risks jeopardising turnaround
Doorstep lender Provident Financial said on Monday that the £1. 3bn hostile bid from Non-Standard Finance risks jeopardising the company's turnaround after its smaller rival published its offer document over the weekend.
Monday newspaper round-up: Brexit, financials, Just Eat, Royal Mail
Theresa May has been urged by senior Conservative MPs to pull tomorrow’s meaningful vote on her Brexit deal if she fails to secure significant concessions from Brussels. In phone calls with Downing Street, leading Tories in the Commons warned that the prime minister could face another three-figure defeat if she went ahead with her plan. - The Times.
Charter Court and OneSavings in merger talks, Clarkson profits take a dip
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 42 points higher on Monday, having closed down 0. 74% at 7,104. 31 on Friday.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise as pound slips ahead of meaningful vote
London stocks were set for a positive open on Monday as sterling slipped ahead of this week's 'meaningful' vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal.