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LPA Group expecting more active second half after quiet start to year
LED lighting and electrical connecter manufacturer LPA Group confirmed that its year had started quietly on Thursday, following delays to some of the major rail projects it was involved in, including London’s Crossrail.
SafeStyle profits slip amid 'disruption' from new competitor
Safestyle on Thursday reported that it swung to a loss in 2018 as the business incurred litigation costs and "an unprecedented period of disruption and change" resulted in a drop in revenue.
Sopheon sales visibility softens
Sopheon's shares slipped on Thursday despite outperforming in 2018 after the software developer reported that revenue growth was likely to slow in the current year.
Shore Capital profit falls as costs rise
Shore Capital’s annual profit fell 11% as increased revenue failed to compensate for increased costs at the London stockbroker.
Strix Group sees decent growth as it maintains global market share
Kettle safety control manufacturer Strix Group reported a year of “solid performance” in its final results on Thursday, including 7. 9% growth in sales volumes and a 2. 7% improvement in revenue to £93. 8m.
Game Digital scores profit rise despite revenue drop
Computer games retailer Game Digital reported that cost-cutting had led to an increase in interim profits, despite a drop in revenue.
Wynnstay warns on profits as farmers eye Brexit, weather
Wynnstay Group's shares plummeted on Thursday after the agricultural products supplier said it was trading behind seasonal norms amid Brexit uncertainty and warned that its interim results will fall "substantially" compared to last year.
Portmeirion reaches new revenue record for 10th consecutive year
Pottery company Portmeirion Group reported its 10th consecutive year of record group revenue in its final results on Thursday, with the figure increasing 5. 7% year-on-year to £89. 6m.
Diaceutics begins listed company life on AIM
Data analytics and implementation services company Diaceutics confirmed the admission of its entire issued ordinary share capital, which comprises 69,583,077 ordinary shares, to trading on AIM on Thursday morning.