Company News
RBS seeks permission for share buy-backs from government
RBS will ask shareholders for approval to deploy some of its excess capital for the repurchase of shares from the Treasury off-market.
Friday preview: UK retail sales, Bakkavor in focus
The focus on Friday will be on UK retail sales figures covering the month of December.
Ilika narrows loss and expect H2 revenue charge
Ilika on Thursday reported a narrowed interim loss and commented that it expects to achieve strong revenue across the second half of the year.
Philly Fed index rises more than expected in January
Manufacturing conditions in the Philadelphia region improved much more than expected in January, according to a survey released on Thursday.
Cello Health sees strong like-for-like growth in 2018
Healthcare-led advisory group Cello Health updated the market for the year ended 31 December on Thursday, reporting that it traded “well” in 2018, with continued strong like-for-like growth from Cello Health somewhat offset by a slower outcome from Cello Signal.
Judges Scientific flags forecast-beating earnings at year-end
Scientific instrument specialist Judges Scientific updated the market on its trading performance for the financial year ended 31 December on Thursday, reporting a “favourable” climate throughout the year.
Origo shares rocket as it sells Niutech Energy stake
Origo Partners announced on Thursday it has sold its remaining Niutech Energy stake for $2. 1m.
Fox Marble begins commercial extraction of 'Alexandrian Blue' marble
Fox Marble announced the start of commercial extraction of Alexandrian Blue from its Prilep quarry in Northern Macedonia on Thursday.
Frontier Smart Technologies sees seriously improved second half
Digital radio and smart audio device company Frontier Smart Technologies updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Thursday, saying it expected to report a seriously improved second-half.
Portmeirion Group sees record sales in 2018
Homewares manufacturer and distributor Portmeirion Group updated the market on its trading on Thursday, saying it expected to report record revenue for the year ended 31 December of at least £89. 2m.
Sage reiterates FY guidance as first quarter revenue up 76%
Technology group Sage reiterated full year guidance as it said first quarter organic revenue increased by 7. 6% to £465m.
Game Digital hails solid Christmas trading
Shares in Game Digital rallied on Thursday as it reported a solid performance over the Christmas period.
Deputy chairman quits scandal-hit Patisserie Valerie
Beleaguered café chain Patisserie Valerie’s deputy chairman and non-executive director Lee Ginsberg resigned with immediate effect on Thursday, becoming the latest in a number of senior figures to quit the company.
Ten Entertainment achieves sales growth despite 'extreme summer conditions'
Ten Entertainment on Thursday reported single digit sales growth for 2018 and said it expects further growth after the acquisition of four new sites.
Oracle Power leaps after approval for enlarged power station in Pakistan
Oracle Power’s shares jumped on Thursday after the Pakistani government re-affirmed the Thar Power Station project as a priority and granted approval to increase the project’s capacity.
AB Foods maintains guidance as Xmas sales exceed forecasts
Primark owner Associated British Foods maintained full-year guidance, reporting revenue growth in the Christmas period in all of its businesses apart from sugar.
Arena Events dives as earnings stunted by operational difficulties
Arena Events shares plummeted on Thursday after the temporary structures provider lowered earnings expectations due to ‘disappointing’ operational issues in the UK.
Everyman Media secures new loan facility, trading in line
Everyman Media said on Thursday that trading in 2018 continued to be in line with market expectations as it announced a new £30m loan facility.
N Brown's online focus hits sales but margins hold up
N Brown, the plus size and mature-lady clothing retailer, reported weaker sales over the Christmas period as it strove to keep profit margins steady.
Workspace reports 'good levels' of demand in Q3
Real estate investment trust Workspace Group on Thursday reported a “good level” of customer demand in the third quarter with enquiries averaging 907 per month, up from 858 last year.