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Nanoco makes strides towards commercialisation
Manchester based nanomaterials firm, Nanoco said that solid advances towards commercialisation of its technology throughout the year had led to revenues and other operating income staying in line with board expectations.
SDX revenues lifted by Circle Oil acquisition
North African focused oil and gas group, SDX Energy announced on Friday that net revenues had been significantly boosted by the acquisition of Circle Oil in the first half of trading.
Eco Atlantic nears completion of 3D seismic survey offshore Guyana
Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas said it had nearly completed a seismic survey of the Orinduik Block offshore Guyana nearly two years ahead of schedule and that it was evaluating new assets.
Aviva to sell Italian JV to Banco BPM
Insurer Aviva said on Friday that it plans to sell its 50% stake in its joint venture in Italy, Avipop Assicurazioni and its unit Avipop Vita, to Italy's Banco BPM for an undisclosed sum.
Former Just Eat boss pockets nearly £5m from share sale
The former chief executive of Just Eat has pocketed just under £5m from the sale of his shares in the online food order and delivery service.
Henry Boot profit rises, hikes interim dividend
Land and property investor and construction company Henry Boot reported an 8. 7% jump in first-half profit on Friday as it hiked its dividend amid ongoing high levels of demand for land and housing in the UK.
Provident Financial replaces home credit division managing director
Troubled doorstep lender Provident Financial said it had replaced the managing director of its consumer credit division, appointing Chris Gillespie “with immediate effect”.
Computacenter H1 profit and revenue rise, on track for record performance
FTSE 250 IT services provider Computacenter reported a 15% jump in first-half revenue on Friday, thanks in part to favourable currency movements and an "outstanding" performance in its German business, and said it remains on track for a record performance in 2017.