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DekelOil takes out EUR 7.2m loan with African agriculture specialist AgDevCo
West Africa-focussed agriculture company DekelOil announced a €7. 2m (£6. 48m) 10-year senior secured loan facility from African agriculture sector impact investor AgDevCo on Monday.
Target Healthcare offloads two care homes in south east
Care home investment company Target Healthcare has completed the disposal of two care homes in Surrey and Essex for an undisclosed price, it announced on Monday.
Abcam shares slide as growth plans raise concerns; CFO to leave
Research tools supplier Abcam reported an improvement in full-year revenues on Monday but its shares came under pressure amid concerns about the company' growth plans and news that the chief financial officer is standing down.
Volvo recalls 507,000 cars after probe finds fire risk
Swedish carmaker Volvo recalled 507,000 vehicles worldwide over the weekend after a probe found a faulty engine component that could lead to fires.
Short-sellers said to be placing £1.5bn bet against Whitbread
Shares of Premier Inn owner Whitbread were under pressure on Monday as it emerged that they could be a target for short-sellers.
Amerisur rejects £210m offer from French rival Maurel & Prom
Amerisur Resources on Monday rejected a £210m offer from Etablissements Maurel & Prom SA after putting itself up for sale at the end of last week.
Campari in exclusive talks to buy French 'Rhum Agricole' brands
Italian drinks company Davide Campari-Milano has entered into exclusive negotiations to buy France's Rhumantilles SAS from Compagnie Financiere Chevrillon and a group of minority shareholders.
Biome Technologies warns of 'modest' loss as revenue dips
Biome Technologies on Monday warned investors to expect a modest interim loss after staff costs jumped and revenue dropped due to lower sales from the Stanelco RF division.
Judges Scientific order intake grows during 'solid' first half
Scientific instruments group Judges Scientific saw order intake grow in the first six months of its trading year.
Anglo American Platinum's earnings leap on strong metal prices
Anglo American Platinum on Monday reported a leap in interim headline earnings as the South Africa-based miner's revenues jumped due to higher metals prices.
International strength offsets UK & Ireland weakness at SThree
Recruiter SThree reported a rise in interim profit on Monday as international strength offset weakness in the UK and Ireland.
Europe open: Shares lower on global tensions
European shares were slightly lower at the Monday open as tensions in the Gulf and political wrangling in Italy made investors wary.
Ray Kelvin said to consider backing PE buyout of Ted Baker
Ted Baker saw its shares surge on Monday as the fashion brand's founder, Ray Kelvin, was said to be mulling plans to back a private equity buyout of the company just months after he resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
CLS Holdings disposes of German assets
Property investment group CLS Holdings has agreed to sell its East Gate and Schanzenstrasse properties for a combined total of €57. 2m.
London open: Stocks nudge lower but oil majors rally
London stocks were just a touch weaker in early trade on Monday as investors looked ahead to what will be a busy week for corporate releases, with the appointment of a new Prime Minister due.
Vertu Motors names Andy Goss as chairman
British automotive retailer Vertu Motors appointed Andy Goss as its next chairman on Monday, with effect from 25 July.
Ascential H1 profits rise; Buys 35% stake in Avast Jumpshot unit
First half pre-tax profits at information company Ascential rose to £30. 5m from £23. 1m as revenue increased 25% to £236m.
London pre-open: Stocks set for muted start ahead of busy week
London stocks were set for a muted open on Monday as investors eyed a busy week for corporate releases and the crowning of a new Prime Minister.
Metro Bank in talks to sell mortgage portfolio, Anglo American sees headline earnings leap
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open seven points higher on Monday, having closed up 0. 21% at 7. 508. 70 on Friday.
Monday newspaper round-up: Banks, rail passengers, Centrica, Lendy
Banks are closing branches in deprived communities in England four times faster than in wealthy areas. High street banks have collectively closed 990 branches in the most deprived areas of the country since 2010, compared with 230 in the richest local authorities. – Guardian.