News And Announcements
Asda begins trials for 'sustainability' store with refill points
Asda is partnering with well known UK food brands to create a “sustainability” store with refill points and recycling of plastic that aims to cut down on packaging.
Iofina updates market on 'exceptional' year
Iodine and specialty chemicals company Iofina updated the market on what it called an “exceptional year” on Thursday, in which it produced a record volume of crystalline iodine and continued to execute on its commitment to growth and increased profitability.
CloudCall confident after bumper fourth quarter
Communications and contact centre software provider CloudCall updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Thursday, confirming that revenues, cash and losses before tax were all expected to be “broadly in line” with market expectations.
Microsaic shares rise as board reports solid end to year
Point-of-need mass spectrometry developer Microsaic Systems confirmed on Thursday that revenues for the year ended 31 December had “significantly exceeded” 2018, with increasing momentum is being achieved in key areas of its strategy.
Vertu Motors buys 4 VW passenger car dealerships in West Yorkshire
Automotive retailer Vertu Motors has bought four Volkswagen passenger car dealerships in West Yorkshire from Goodman Retail, a trading subsidiary of Sytner Group, for around £8. 8m.
Kier Group on track with turnaround plans
Kier Group updated the market on its trading for the period from 15 November to 31 December on Thursday, reporting that it was in line with the board's expectations.
Shoe Zone promotes Charles Smith to chairman
Value footwear retailer Shoe Zone has promoted chief operating officer Charles Smith to the role of chairman.
Lamprell sees 2019 revenue at bottom end of guidance
Lamprell cautioned on Thursday that 2019 revenue was set to be at the bottom end of its guidance range, with major project flow in the oil and gas segment still slow.
The Works hails record Christmas sales; CEO departs
Toys, books and stationery retailer The Works said on Thursday that chief executive officer Kevin Keaney was stepping down after nearly nine years in the role, as it hailed a record Christmas sales performance.
Avation delivers second ATR 72-600 to Braathens Regional Airwasy
Commercial passenger aircraft leasing company Avation has delivered the second in a series of five new ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft to Braathens Regional Airways, it announced on Thursday, from the manufacturer's facility in Toulouse, France.
ECR Minerals receives 'significant' tax incentive in Australia
Precious metals exploration and development company ECR Minerals updated the market on a “significant” cash refund received by its wholly-owned Australian subsidiary, Mercator Gold Australia, under the Australian government’s research and development tax incentive scheme.
Galantas Gold continues production amid Omagh difficulties
Gold explorer and producer Galantas Gold Corporation updated the market on operations at its Omagh gold mine in Northern Ireland on Thursday, reporting that concentrate production had continued, operating from stockpiled material.
Hydrogen Group maintains profit expectations amid trading headwinds
Specialist recruitment company Hydrogen Group updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Thursday, reiterating that trading conditions were adversely impacted in the UK by both political uncertainty and the impact of the proposed changes to the IR35 legislation on clients' contract hiring plans.
Pearson slumps on trading update, CFO departure
Pearson shares slumped on Thursday after the education publisher said full-year adjusted operating profit was set to come in at the bottom end of its guidance range and announced the departure of its chief financial officer.
4imprint delivers further 'encouraging' organic revenue growth
Promotional products group 4imprint said it had delivered further "encouraging" organic revenue growth during the second half of 2019.
Halfords backs FY profit guidance after Christmas sale rise
Halfords maintained its full-year profit guidance on Thursday as it posted a rise in sales over the festive period.
Big Yellow Q3 revenues up against weak economic backdrop
Self storage group Big Yellow reported a 1. 9% rise in third quarter revenue as political and economic uncertainty continued in the lead-up to the UK General Election.
Petrofac inks supplier agreement with SSE for Seagreen wind farm project
Oil and gas industry service provider Petrofac has been tapped by SSE Renewables to design, supply and install HVAC onshore and offshore substations for the Seagreen wind farm project.
Ibstock turns in 'resilient' FY performance
Brick manufacturer Ibstock said on Thursday that it expects to deliver full-year adjusted underlying earnings broadly in line with market expectations after delivering a "resilient trading performance" in 2019.
Vivo Energy responds to report on Moroccan fuel retail industry
Downstream petroleum company Vivo Energy's Moroccan subsidiary has received a report from investigators in charge of the Conseil de la Concurrence's ongoing review of the competitive dynamics of the African nation's fuel retail industry.