Small Caps
Interim revenues set to fall at Peel Hunt
British investment bank Peel Hunt said on on Thursday that interim revenues were set to fall, but insisted it was continuing to see "healthy" levels of activity across the business.
Filtronic secures $68.1m follow-on order from SpaceX
AIM-listed Filtronic announced on Thursday that it has secured a $68. 1m follow-on order from SpaceX for the supply of its Cerus E-band gallium nitride (GaN) Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) units.
‘Challenging’ markets hit sales at Warpaint, shares slump
Shares in Warpaint London tumbled on Wednesday, after the make-up and beauty brand saw interim profits slide and warned that full-year revenues would likely come in at the lower end of its guidance range.
Tough market conditions hit sales, profits at Judges Scientific
Judges Scientific posted a slump in sales and profits on Wednesday, following a “very poor” first half.
Chapel Down lifts FY profit expectations
Wine maker Chapel Down lifted its full-year profit expectations on Wednesday after a continued strong performance in the third quarter.
M&C Saatchi swings to interim loss, shares slide
Shares in M&C Saatchi came under pressure on Tuesday, after the advertising firm swung to an interim loss.
Mothercare warns outlook still 'highly uncertain' despite £0.8m windfall
Embattled retailer Mothercare reiterated that its future remained “highly uncertain” on Monday, despite a £800,000 payout.
Craneware slashes revenues guidance, shares tank
Shares in Craneware plunged on Monday, after the British tech firm slashed revenue forecasts following a cybersecurity incident.
Mothercare warns of 'uncertain' future as Middle East partner to close stores
Mothercare shares tanked on Friday as the retailer warned of an "uncertain" future after its leading Middle East franchise partner said it would be closing most of its stores.
System1 rejects fourth takeover offer from Brave Bison
Market research firm System1 Group said on Wednesday that it has rejected a fourth takeover offer of £47. 5m from Brave Bison, arguing that it materially undervalues the company.
Brave Bison makes fourth offer for System1 at £47.5m
Brave Bison sweetened its takeover offer for System1 Group on Monday for the fourth time, to £47. 5m.
Accel-KKR to buy Eleco in £206.7m deal
Construction software provider Eleco has agreed to be taken over by private equity firm Accel-KKR in a £207. 6m deal.
Fevertree posts rise in interim profit as UK returns to growth
Fevertree Drinks posted a rise in interim profit and revenue on Thursday as the UK returned to growth and as US momentum built under the Molson Coors partnership.
Gear4music slides as hot weather hits growth
Shares in musical equipment retailer Gear4music shares fell early on Tuesday as investors reacted to news of slower summer trading and a lack of fresh upgrades in the the firm's annual general meeting statement, despite reporting year‑to‑date sales growth in line with expectations.
The Works raises FY profit guidance as strong early‑year trading boosts momentum
Stationery retailer The Works said on Monday that trading had continued to build momentum in the opening weeks of its new financial year, prompting it to lift profit expectations after a strong start.
Arrow Exploration corporate output rises to more than 6,000 boepd
Oil and gas explorer Arrow Exploration said on Friday that corporate output had risen to more than 6,000 barrels of oil per day, a record for the group, supported by recent drilling success, strong workover results and the addition of the Thorsby field.
Victoria highlights operational gains as refinancing stays on track
Flooring products business Victoria said on Friday that it remains focused on delivering improvements to underlying earnings and cash‑generation, with productivity upgrades to its V4 ceramics line in Spain completed over the summer and Balta's rug‑weaving equipment now fully relocated from Belgium to Turkey.
PE firm Epiris to buy Gamma Communications in £1.02bn deal
Private equity firm Epiris said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy Gamma Communications in a £1. 02bn deal.
Volex FY profit to beat consensus expectations after ‘very strong’ start to year
Volex said on Tuesday that FY2027 underlying operating profit was set to be ahead of market expectations of $138. 3m following a "very strong" start to the year.
SkinBioTherapeutics names Anita Slater as interim CFO
Life sciences business SkinBioTherapeutics has tapped Anita Slater to take over as interim chief financial officer for an initial six-month term.