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Quarto looks to hit lowered forecasts after strong second half
London-based publisher Quarto told investors on Tuesday that it was anticipating revenue and profits to be in line with its previous trading update thanks to a strong second half performance and a solid holiday trading period.
Paraag Amin confirmed as permanent CFO at dotDigital
Marketing platform software-as-a-service provider dotdigital Group announced on Tuesday that Paraag Amin will be joining the group as its chief financial officer, replacing interim CFO Phillip Blundell.
Ferrum Crescent unveils resource estimate for Spanish asset
European zinc explorer Ferrum Crescent posted a promising set of results from a maiden JORC mineral resource estimate undertaken at its Spanish lead-zinc project in the country's north-west.
OneView to develop POS concept for Australia Post
Digital point of sale provider OneView Group has started a project with the Australian Postal Corporation, it announced on Tuesday.
Gaming Realms content launched on Ladbrokes Coral properties
Developer, publisher and licensor of mobile real-money and social games, Gaming Realms, announced on Tuesday that its ‘Slingo Originals’ content had launched on a number of Ladbrokes Coral gaming sites.
Significant progress made on Gibraltar project, says Modern Water
Water and wastewater treatment and water monitoring technology company Modern Water reported “significant progress” on the wastewater treatment project in Gibraltar on Tuesday - a project which was first announced in October 2014.
Amryt Pharma signs Eastern European distribution deal
Speciality pharmaceutical company Amryt Pharma has signed an exclusive agreement with Bucharest-based services firm Romastru Trading for the distribution of its cholesterol treatment Lojuxta throughout Bulgaria and Romania.
Sprue Aegis sees operating profit in line with market views
Sprue Aegis said on Tuesday that operating profit for the year to the end of December 2017 is expected to be in line with market views at around £4. 5m, up from £2. 1m the year before, albeit against lower sales, thanks in part to a “significant” improvement in gross margin and pro-active management of the cost base.
TfL appoints contractor for East London Line to replace Carillion
Transport for London has appointed Cleshar Contract Services to replace Carillion in maintaining London Overground's East London Line.
Beowulf sees potential for battery markets from Finnish graphite project
Finland exploration and development company Beowulf Mining said testing at its Aitolampi graphite project indicated that the programme held a "significant market potential" for lithium-ion battery manufacturers as well as non-battery markets.
Lighthouse wins new contract with Unison
AIM-listed financial adviser Lighthouse Group has won a new contract with public service union Unison to be the preferred provider of expert mortgage advice to its members.
Restore ends year in line with expectations
Office services provider Restore confirmed on Tuesday that trading for the year to 31 December was in line with expectations.
Cohort wins £700k contract with UK government agency
AIM-listed technology group Cohort said on Tuesday that its SEA subsidiary has won a contract with an initial value of £700,000 with a UK government agency to lead a team in the area of soldier system research and development.
Obtala raising £4.5m for acquisition and expansion
Resources group Obtala announced details of an acquisition, new expansion capital and a fundraising on Tuesday, reporting that the subscription would raise £4. 5m before expenses at a price of 12. 5p per new ordinary share.
IXICO wins new contract worth $2.7m with global pharma customer
AIM-listed IXICO, a digital technologies company serving neuroscience, has signed an additional new contract with an existing global pharmaceutical customer worth $2. 7m over a seven-year term.
Interim revenues fall sharply at Filtronic, sending shares lower
Shares in Filtronic tumbled on Tuesday morning, after the communications equipment specialist revealed a sharp decline in sales.
Avanti Communications flags first quarter loss
Satellite operator Avanti Communications Group issued a very short trading update for the three months to 30 September on Tuesday.