Company News
Christie's profits soar following strong demand for services
Christie Group saw revenues and profits move ahead in the first half of its trading year as its services remained in demand from commercial audiences.
Hornby rallies on licensing agreement with Warner Bros
Hornby shares rallied on Monday after investors received some much-needed good news as the beleaguered model train set maker announced a licensing agreement with Warner Bros Consumer Products.
ITV dips on reports of interest in MasterChef producer Endemol
ITV shares fell on Monday after weekend reports linking it with the potential acquisition of the production company responsible for MasterChef, Big Brother and Peaky Blinders.
Petra Diamonds earnings rise, CEO Dippenaar to step down
Petra Diamonds posted a rise in full-year adjusted earnings on Monday as it announced the departure of long-serving chief executive officer Johan Dippenaar.
Acquisitions drive first-half growth at Warpaint London
Colour cosmetics specialist Warpaint London issued its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June on Monday, reporting a 38. 7% rise in sales to £18. 4m year-on-year.
Imaginatik confirms further delay with equity investment
Corporate innovation management provider Imaginatik updated the market on its potential equity investment on Monday, confirming that the investor was still in discussions to make a controlling equity investment in the company.
Real Estate Investors preparing for Brexit after solid first half
Midlands-focussed property group Real Estate Investors issued its unaudited half-year results for the six months ended 30 June on Monday, reporting a 2. 2% rise in gross property assets to £217. 8m.
Thalassa aims to 'reinvent' itself after swinging to profit
International surveying company Thalassa Holdings reported on Monday that it swung to a profit for the first half of the year after disposing of its marine seismic subsidiary, WGP.
TLA brings in ex-Spurs boss as finance chief quits
Sports agent group TLA Worldwide revealed on Monday that its chief financial officer Richard Shamsi had tendered his resignation with immediate effect, two weeks after a profit warning.
Finsbury Food profit hit by Grain D'Or closure
Finsbury Food Group posted a drop in full-year pre-tax profit on Monday on the back of costs related to the closure of its loss-making London bakery.
M&G Prudential to take on £3.5bn of parent's debt
M&G Prudential will take on around £3. 5bn of subordinated debt when it demerges from Prudential Plc as part of a debt rebalancing process. subject to approval from its new board.
Polymetal becomes first Russian firm on Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Polymetal International has been included into the Dow Jones Sustainability Emerging Markets Index (DJSI) for the first time, it announced on Monday.
Sirius Minerals inks supply and investment deal with Cibra Group
Sirius Minerals announced the signing of a take-or-pay supply agreement between its wholly-owned subsidiary York Potash, OFD Supply and Cibrafertil Companhia Brasileira de Fertilizantes - the Cibra Group - for the supply and resale of POLY4 into Brazil and certain other countries in South America.
St. Modwen appoints boardroom veteran Danuta Gray as next chair
St. Modwen Properties announced the appointment of Danuta Gray as a non-executive director and chair-designate with effect from 1 October on Monday.
Dairy Crest sales churn higher in first half
Dairy Crest said strong sales from its largest cheese and butter brands will mean first half revenues will churn higher than last year, with full year numbers on track thanks to a pipeline of new products.
IP Group appoints Douglas Flint as chairman
IP Group has appointed Sir Douglas Flint as non-executive chairman and director of the company.