Small Caps
Eckoh swings to profit as US operations shine
Eckoh on Tuesday swung to an interim profit after strong revenue growth was driven by new business wins on the other side of the Atlantic.
Kape announces 'transformational' purchase of Private Internet Access owner LTMI
Consumer security software provider Kape Technologies announced the proposed acquisition of LTMI Holdings for a total consideration of $95. 51m, and an enterprise value of $127. 6m on Tuesday.
Plutus PowerGen shares slide as it mulls its future
Plutus PowerGen updated the market on its operations and finances on Tuesday, following its announcement on 29 August that it had received notice from the non-executive directors of Rockpool Investments that its management contracts in connection with the existing six Rockpool EIS-funded flexible energy generation (FlexGen) sites were to be terminated.
Nostra Terra agrees 'clean exit' from Egypt concession
Oil and gas exploration and production company Nostra Terra announced on Tuesday that, further to its announcement on 12 August, its wholly-owned subsidiary Nostra Terra Incorporated (NTI) has reached a conditional agreement with regards to the East Ghazalat Concession in Egypt.
Tri-Star shares surge on progress at antimony-gold facility
Minerals processing company Tri-Star Resources updated the market on its antimony-gold processing facility in the Port of Sohar Free Zone, located in the Sultanate of Oman, held through its 40% interest in Strategic & Precious Metals Processing (SPMP) on Tuesday.
ITM Power inks collaboration agreement with Iwatani
Energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power has signed a collaboration agreement with Iwatani Corporation of America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan's Iwatani.
Dialight slumps as trade challenges hamper earnings
Shares of Dialight dived on Tuesday as the LED manufacturer warned that Sino-US trade uncertainty will impact full year earnings.
Redx collaboration with MDC awarded Innovate UK funding
Redx Pharma announced on Tuesday that Innovate UK has awarded biomedical catalyst funding to Redx and Medicines Discovery Catapult (MCD).
Scapa trades in line as it recovers from loss of ConvaTec contract
Scapa Group reported 14. 3% growth in revenue in its half-year results on Tuesday, to £160. 8m, or 10. 4% growth on a constant currency basis.
Cora Gold upbeat on latest work at Sanankoro
West Africa-focussed gold exploration company Cora Gold updated the market on its latest work programme at the Sanankoro Gold Discovery in the Yanfolila Gold Belt of Southern Mali on Tuesday, reporting that its 5,000 metre drilling programme had started, with completion during the fourth quarter.
Equals Group gobbles up payment services firm Casco
Electronic banking and international payments provider Equals Group announced a further acquisition aligned to its publicly-stated expansion strategy on Tuesday, having acquired the entire issued ordinary share capital of Casco Financial Services - a UK-based payment services provider.
James Cropper profits spurred higher by Colourform business
James Cropper on Tuesday reported a jump in interim profits on the back of revenue growth driven by its Colourform subsidiary, with the company expecting further improvement over the remainder of the year.
Uniphar expands in Ireland and the Nordics with two acquisitions
Uniphar announced the acquisition of Nordic-based medtech service provider EPS Group, as well as Ireland-based medtech service provider M3 Medical on Tuesday.
ECSC witnesses record level of consulting bookings
Cybersecurity provider ECSC Group said on Tuesday it had seen continued strong growth in consulting sales since posting its interim figures.
Columbus Energy taps Tony Hawkins for CEO
Caribbean-focussed production and exploration firm Columbus Energy Resources appointed Tony Hawkins as its chief executive officer on Tuesday, effective immediately.