News And Announcements
Grainger refinances GRIP portfolio after buying out partner
Residential landlord Grainger has successfully agreed a refinancing with Rothesay Life for its ‘GRIP’ portfolio, it announced on Friday.
CMA raises concerns over Liqui-Box’s proposed takeover of DS Smith unit
The Competition and Markets Authority said on Friday that Liqui-Box’s proposed takeover of DS Smith’s rigid and flexible packaging business could leave food and drink suppliers worse off.
Homeserve to sell stake in Italian business; Trading in line
Emergency household repairs business Homeserve said it was selling its 49% shareholding in its Italian associate, Assistenza Casa, to its partner Edison due to “limited opportunities” for customer growth.
Close Brothers says trading 'mixed', loan book rises 5.1%
Merchant bank Close Brothers said on Friday that it has continued to deliver a "solid" performance amid "mixed" trading conditions, with loan book growth in its banking division but lower trading volumes in its securities arm.
Boeing 737 groundings hit SSP Group; Q3 revenues rise 9%
Travel food operator SSP Group said third quarter revenue rose 9. 2% on a constant currency basis, but added that some of its airports had been impacted by the grounding of Boeing Max 737 aircraft and the transfer of passengers away from its terminals.
RBS CEO Ross McEwan to run National Australia Bank
Royal Bank of Scotland's departing chief executive, Ross McEwan, has been appointed to run National Australia Bank as the Australian lender seeks to rebuild its reputation.