News And Announcements
Just Group completes capital raise via issue of new debt and shares
Retirement income specialist Just Group has successfully completed its capital raise through a mix of new shares and debt.
Premier Technical Services Group announces £40m in new financing
Niche specialist services provider Premier Technical Services Group (PTSG) announced new £40m committed facilities on Monday, together with a £10m accordion with HSBC.
Sound Energy upbeat on latest reservoir pressure data
Morocco-focussed upstream gas company Sound Energy updated the market on the TE-7 well reservoir pressure on Monday, following the latest retrieval of the pressure gauge data.
Hansteen's shares climb despite drop in net asset value
Hansteen Holdings' shares crept up on Monday after the value of its property portfolio grew despite Brexit uncertainty, though its net asset value (NAV) was diminished by a significant distribution to its shareholders following the sale of assets.
Newmont to pay special dividend if shareholders approve Goldcorp deal
Newmont Mining said on Monday that it would pay its shareholders a special dividend of $0. 88 a share if they approve its $10bn acquisition of Goldcorp.
Lonmin paints bleak picture as it calls on shareholders to back takeover
Lonmin issued a stark warning on Monday, telling investors it does not have the funds needed to sustain the business long-term, and urged them to back a takeover offer from rival miner Sibanye-Stillwater.
Brady swings to profit, upbeat about 2019
Risk management software provider Brady said on Monday that it swung to a profit last year as revenue edged up and costs declined.
DLA Piper and Hiscox clash over cyberattack payout - report
The UK’s largest law firm has started proceedings against its insurer after it failed to pay out over a global cyberattack.
Tesco trials plastic-free packaging for fruit and veg
Tesco is launching on Monday a trial to remove plastic packaging from fruit and veg in its aim to cut down on plastic pollution.
Provident Financial urges shareholders to reject NSF offer
Doorstep lender Provident Financial has once again urged its shareholders to reject a £1. 3bn hostile bid from smaller rival Non-Standard Finance, as it announced the appointment of a new managing director of Vanquis Bank.
Mike Ashley lashes out at Debenhams after latest tilt rebuffed
Sports Direct has criticised Debenhams, after the beleaguered department store refused to sell billionaire Mike Ashley its Danish business.
Majestic to close stores, rebrand as Naked Wines as it focuses on online
Shares in Majestic Wine slumped on Monday as the company said it was rebranding under the name Naked Wines as it focuses on its online business, releasing capital from its retail and commercial operations.
Appraisal drilling about to begin at West Newton, says Reabold
Reabold Resources announced on Monday that Rathlin Energy UK, operator of the PEDL 183 license onshore UK, has signed a rig contract for the drilling of the West Newton appraisal well, expected to spud in April.
Integumen upbeat on promising cannabis skincare test results
Integumen announced positive results from further tests in formulations on Monday, all of which contained low-concentrations of hemp-derived cannabinoid (CBD) oils.
Activist investor ValueAct cuts Rolls-Royce stake
Rolls-Royce was under pressure on Monday after San Francisco-based activist investor ValueAct Capital Management cut its stake in the company.
Jefferies downgrades Wood Group over dividend risks
Jefferies has downgraded Wood Group, over concerns that the dividend could come under pressure at the energy services firm.
Inmarsat agrees take-private offer from Apax consortium
A consortium of funds led by Apax Partners has made a $3. 4bn (£2. 6bn) offer to take satellite communications provider Inmarsat private.
IFG Group agrees to £206m Epiris takeover deal
Financial services company IFG Group said on Monday that it has agreed to be bought out by private equity firm Epiris in a £206m deal, as it released its final results.
President Energy to press ahead with busy work programme in Argentina
Upstream oil and gas company President Energy confirmed plans for its work programme for 2019-2020 at its fields in Rio Negro Province, Argentina on Monday, where it has a 90% holding to Edhipsa’s 10%.
InfraStrata's Islandmagee Energy to acquire pipeline easements
Natural gas storage company InfraStrata announced on Monday that its subsidiary, Islandmagee Energy, has served notice to exercise and complete its easement options that are required to progress the Islandmagee gas storage project.