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OptiBiotix expands distribution deal with Extensor
Life sciences business OptiBiotix Health has extended the territories of its original distribution agreements with Extensor Robert Buczek to distribute its own-label ‘GoFigure’ consumer weight management products in Ukraine, Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Belarus, Moldova and Russia, it announced on Tuesday.
HydroDec facility still operating as Ohio locks down
Oil re-refining company HydroDec Group told shareholders on Tuesday that, following a legal ‘stay at home’ order issued in the state of Ohio, its facility in was still operating as it was currently considered to be covered by the exclusions defined by ‘essential infrastructure’ under the terms of the state government’s order.
Abbey cancels dividend as Covid has 'significant' impact
Abbey updated the market on recent developments amid the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday, and the impact it was having on is business.
Pittards earnings improve as it delays dividend decision
Leather and luxury good manufacturer Pittards reported revenue of £22. 3m in its final results on Tuesday, down from £28. 5m year-on-year.
IQE confident in position after 'challenging' year
Advanced wafer and semiconductor materials company IQE reported revenue of £140m for 2019 in a trading update on Tuesday, down from £156. 3m year-on-year but in line with its November guidance.
Tasty closes all takeaway and delivery services
Casual dining operator Tasty confirmed on Tuesday that it would cease offering all takeaway and delivery services across all of its restaurants.
Aeorema confident as it buys boutique events firm Eventful
Events agency Aeorema Communications announced the acquisition of boutique events and incentive travel company Eventful on Tuesday, for a total consideration of up to £0. 48m to be satisfied in cash and ordinary shares .
Gateley Holdings cancels dividend, suspends guidance
Legal and professional services provider Gateley Holdings updated shareholders on its current and future trading, and the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday.
Safestyle could take 'material' hit from Covid-19 closures
Window and door manufacturer Safestyle said on Tuesday that it is temporarily closing its locations across the country and will halt all installation activities amid the Covid-19 outbreak - a move that could have a "material" impact on 2020 trading.
ScS shuts stores after government announces fresh measures to tackle Covid-19
ScS has insisted it remained a "resilient" business as it closed its 100-strong store network following the latest government measures to control the coronavirus outbreak.
Mulberry suspends dividend, expects 'small' loss in H2
Mulberry said on Tuesday that it was suspending its dividend and now expects to make a "small" loss in the second half due to the coronavirus pandemic.