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Renew Holdings delivers 'record' interims as QTS shines
Renew Holdings on Tuesday reported a jump in revenue and profit, as the engineering services division drove growth following a full contribution from the QTS acquisition.
Itaconix receives first order for personal care polymer from Nouryon
Itaconix has received its first purchase order from Nouryon to supply its polymer for Nouryon's new ‘Amaze SP’ product, it announced on Tuesday, under the previously-announced exclusive global supply agreement for Nouryon to market Itaconix polymers in personal care applications.
VR Education experience launching on new Oculus headset
Education-focussed virtual reality technology company VR Education announced on Tuesday that its showcase experience ‘Apollo 11 VR’ has been selected by Facebook to be a launch title on the ‘Oculus Quest’ headset, which was launching globally.
Crossword launches new cybersecurity offer in partnership with Reliance
Crossword Cybersecurity announced on Tuesday that its consulting division has launched a new product, ‘virtual Chief Information Security Officer’ (vCISO), in partnership with IT security company Reliance.
OPG secures further hedge against coal price movements
OPG Power Ventures announced on Tuesday that it has secured a further hedge against the volatility of coal price movements, and has entered into a fixed-price coal purchase agreement for one million tonnes, representing around 60% of its annual coal requirements.
Bloomsbury Publishing's profits trounce expectations
Bloomsbury Publishing beat expectations on Tuesday as it achieved annual profit growth, leading the business to deliver a 24th consecutive year of dividend growth.
APC Technology surges as profits jump
APC Technology's shares leapt on Tuesday after the company recorded a jump in interim revenue and profit, while net debt was reduced.
Non-Standard Finance loan book 'strong', still engaging with Provident shareholders
Doorstep lender Non-Standard Finance said on Tuesday that it is continuing to engage with shareholders of larger rival Provident Financial, as it reported "strong" growth in its loan book since the start of the year.
First Derivatives cheers investors with upbeat outlook
Northern Ireland’s First Derivatives said the current year had got off to a strong start as it reported a jump in both revenues and profits.
Shoe Zone first-half profits flat; current trading in line
Profits at Shoe Zone were flat in the first half of the year, while revenues dipped just a touch as the footwear retailer said current trading was in line with management expectations.
Integumen narrows losses as Labskin products begin full skin-care test services
Life sciences company Integumen narrowed losses in its last trading year thanks to a significant increase in revenues.
Knights Group profits soar as acquisitions boost revenues
Legal and professional services business Knights Group performed well in the second half of its financial year, with strong organic growth complemented by contributions from acquisitions.
GYG confident of future following positive uplift in trading
Superyacht supply and maintenance firm GYG has seen a positive uplift in trading so far this year, driven by a continued improvement in the general refit market and further progress in its new build strategy.
Immedia swings to profit amid 'substantial improvement' in revenue
Immedia Group reported on Tuesday that it swung to a profit in 2018 as revenue jumped on the back of "landmark work" by the company for high profile clients including FIFA, Weir Oil and Gas, Maersk and Halliburton.
Epwin's encouraging year continues following new customer wins
Epwin's encouraging start to the year has continued amid a strong performance from its Window Systems business, the company told investors on Tuesday.
Scapa delivers record revenues but EPS falls, CEO stands down
Diversified healthcare and industrial outfit Scapa delivered record revenue and profits in its recently wrapped up trading year but basic earnings per share crashed following site closures and a reorganisation of the firm.
Mercia pours another £2m into transdermal drug company Medherant
Technology investment company Mercia Technologies announced an additional £2m direct investment as part of a £2. 4m syndicated investment round into Medherant on Tuesday.
Accesso reiterates guidance after encouraging start to the year
Technology solutions provider Accesso maintained its existing guidance for the current financial year at the group's annual general meeting on Tuesday.
4D Pharma losses widen as it spends cash on development activities
Biotherapeutics development company 4D Pharma reported net assets of £45. 8m in its final results on Tuesday, falling from £69. 8m year-on-year.
Galantas Gold losses widen as it presses on with development
Galantas Gold Corporation reported a net loss of CAD 0. 78m for the quarter ended 31 March on Tuesday, widening from CAD 0. 52m year-on-year.