Technology
Tekcapital's Innovative Eyewear inks deal with US firm
Intellectual property investor Tekcapital announced a fresh development from its portfolio company Innovative Eyewear on Wednesday, as the latter launched a strategic partnership with Windsor Eyes, a prominent eyewear manufacturing and distribution firm.
Equals Group extends deadline as it courts two takeover offers
Financial services provider Equals Group updated the market on its strategic review process on Wednesday, including an extension of the ‘put up or shut up’ (PUSU) deadline.
Auction Technology revenue rises as it adjusts margin forecasts
Online marketplace operator Auction Technology Group reported a 6% improvement in first-half revenue in an update on Tuesday, to $86m, as it narrowed its full-year margin guidance.
Oxford Instruments ends year in line with expectations
Scientific technology specialist Oxford Instruments said in an update on Tuesday that trading in the financial year just ended was in line with expectations, with positive momentum in revenue growth.
Wise continues to see strong uptake for services in Q4
Global payments technology company Wise continued to enjoy a strong uptake for its services during the last quarter of its fiscal year.
Plus500 tracks ahead of expectations in first quarter
Plus500 reported a solid first-quarter performance in an update on Tuesday, with the company tracking ahead of market expectations for the 2024 financial year.
QinetiQ ends year in line with forecasts, finance chief departs
QinetiQ Group reported a good operational performance in the final quarter of its financial year on Tuesday, in line with market expectations.
Moneysupermarket reports mixed first quarter
Moneysupermarket Group reported continued growth in insurance segments in its first quarter on Tuesday, with overall revenue up 8% at £114. 6m.
Vodafone taps SAP executive to lead business division
Vodafone announced the appointment of Marika Auramo as chief executive of Vodafone Business on Tuesday, effective from 1 July.
Berenberg stays at 'buy' on CeresPower, target price kept at 800p
Analysts at Berenberg kept their recommendation for shares of Ceres Power at 'buy' following the company's full-year results.
Corcel to shift exploration focus amid nitrogen shortage
Angola-focussed energy explorer and producer Corcel updated the market on progress at the Tobias Field reactivation on Monday, in Block KON-11 within the Kwanza Basin, where it holds a 20% working interest, or 18% ne.
CyanConnode gets big order from IntelliSmart
Narrowband radiofrequency and smart mesh network technology specialist CyanConnode announced receiving an order for 265,331 Omnimesh modules from Madhyanchal One Infrastructure on Monday, a subsidiary of IntelliSmart Infrastructure.
Revenue slips but gross profit rises at Engage XR
Engage XR reported total 2023 revenue of €3. 7m in its final results on Monday, down slightly from €3. 9m year-on-year.
Seed Innovations gets £2.4m balance from Leap Gaming sale
Health, wellness and medical cannabis investor Seed Innovations announced the receipt of £2. 4m (€2. 76m) from the final instalment of the sale proceeds of its portfolio company Fralison Monday, which operated as Leap Gaming.
Kainos profit before tax set to meet expectations
Digital services and IT provider Kainos Group said in an update on Monday that it expected solid revenue growth and robust growth in adjusted profit before tax for the financial year just ended.
Ceres Power says it's on track for a 'strong' 2024
Ceres Power posted higher full-year sales and gross profits and said that it was on track for a "strong" 2024.
Oxford Nanopore tech used in 'groundbreaking' telomere study
Oxford Nanopore took the wraps off a “groundbreaking” study using its technology on Friday, shedding light on the measurement of human telomeres - the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes crucial for genome integrity.
Directa Plus asphalt technology laid at Imola Circuit
Graphene nanoplatelet specialist Directa Plus announced on Friday that ‘GiPave’, an asphalt solution incorporating graphene and recycled plastics, was being installed at the Imola Circuit ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in May.
Tern raises £0.42m to invest in Wyld Networks
Specialist internet-of-things technology investor Tern announced on Friday that it hs raised £0. 42m before expenses, to invest in Wyld Networks.
Iomart flags decent results, warns of lower-than-expected renewals
Secure cloud service provider Iomart said in an update on Thursday that, despite a challenging economic environment, it expected to deliver a robust set of full-year results for the 12 months ended 31 March.