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XLMedia's acquisition strategy pays off with strong 2017 growth
Digital marketing services company XLMedia reported growth in profits for 2017 on Tuesday, after acquisitions boosted revenues.
Alba completes aerial photography for Greenland project
Mineral exploration and development company Alba Mineral Resources has completed a georeferenced orthophoto and digital elevation model across its Greenland project on Tuesday.
Active Energy to create Polish 'super fuel' under new joint venture
Biomass based renewable energy and forestry management business Active Energy has signed a joint venture agreement with Polish research, development and coal recovery and production company Cobant, it announced on Tuesday.
Eagle Eye tech to power big Canadian loyalty programme expansion
Customer connection software-as-a-service provider Eagle Eye announced on Tuesday that Loblaw Companies - Canada's largest retailer - has a new relationship with Imperial to expand the PC Optimum programme.
Futura Medical upbeat on latest erection gel trial results
Advanced transdermal technology-focussed healthcare company Futura Medical announced positive interim data from its pharmacokinetic study, which formed the initial stage of the Phase III programme of MED2002 - its topical gel for erectile dysfunction.
Conviviality slumps again as it confirms guidance range for full-year earnings
AIM-listed alcohol wholesaler and distributor Conviviality was under pressure again as it confirmed that adjusted earnings for the current year will come in between £55. 3m and £56. 4m, 20% below market expectations.
Summit discovers potent antibiotics to fight increasingly resistant gonorrhoea
Biopharmaceutical firm Summit Therapeutics has discovered new antibiotic compounds that kill gonorrhoea bacteria, the company announced on Tuesday.
Burford Capital to sell investment in Teinver matter for $107m
AIM-listed finance and investment management firm Burford Capital, which focuses on law, has agreed to sell its investment in the Teinver matter for $107m in cash.
Primorus opts for £500,000 investment in Engage Technology
AIM-traded company Primorus Investments announced on Tuesday that it has invested £500,000 in employee management software firm Engage Technology Partners Ltd.
ECSC shares slip 15% after failure to secure profit
Cyber security company ECSC's shares plummeted on Tuesday after it reported that it had slipped to a loss in 2017 amid slower-than-expected top line growth at both its consulting and managed services arms.
Applegreen full-year profit rises 18%
Petrol forecourt, convenience and food-to-go operator Applegreen posted a jump in full-year profit on Tuesday as it got a boost from a recent acquisition and like-for-like growth in food and store sales.
DMGT to sell US property information business for $205m
Daily Mail & General Trust has agreed to sell EDR, its US property information business, to private equity investors Silver Lake Partners and Battery Venture for $205m.
Sun shines for Minoan as shares leap 30% amid debt eradication
Minoan Group's shares have skyrocketed as the company announced on Tuesday that it is to clamp down on its debt through the sale of its Travel & Leisure division and a placing of new ordinary shares.
John Menzies starts 2018 well after record year
John Menzies said it made a good start to 2018 as the aviation services group reported record annual underlying profit driven by new contracts.
Beast from the East hits Goals Soccer Centres sales
The 'Beast from the East' snow storm that hit Britain last month hit like-for-like sales at football pitch operator Goals Soccer Centres as players decided to stay indoors.
Gem Diamonds sells fifth largest diamond ever recovered for $40m
Gem Diamonds has sold the exceptional quality 910 carat D Colour type IIa diamond it recovered from the Letseng mine in Lesotho in January for $40m.
Profits up at H&T as pawnbroker describes 'milestone' year
H&T Group announced its preliminary results for the year ended 31 December on Tuesday, reporting an 11. 7% improvement in gross profit to £63. 8m.
Surgical Innovations pleased with progress after Elemental acquisition
Medical technology company Surgical Innovations Group reported “strong” financial results for the year ended 31 December on Tuesday.
Botswana Diamonds begins drilling at South African discovery
Exploration and development company Botswana Diamonds has begun a drilling programme at the Ontevreden kimberlite pipe in South Africa, the company said on Monday.
Smart Metering pleased after year of investment
Smart Metering Systems announced its final results for the 12 months ended 31 December on Tuesday, reporting continued growth across all business areas.