Carclo (CAR); trading in the current FY in line with board’s expectations
Stock flat at 106.5p at 8:10
CAR has been securing new automotive lighting and medical development contracts within LED Technologies and Technical Plastics as per the planned timelines. Encouraging progress has been made in the implementation of the operational improvement plans.
Read more...Regional REIT (RGL); Offer of 4.5% sterling bonds: release and approval for new prospectus
Stock down 0.42% to 94p at 8:01
RGL has released a prospectus dated 18 July 2018 relating to the offer of 4.5% sterling bonds due 6 August 2024 of RGL and the UK Listing Authority has provided its approval. Read more...Hotel Chocolat finished its year to June with substantial expansion
Hotel Chocolat has formed its strategy around its distinctive premium brand and this brand focus is a source of strength. Not only does it give the company the natural opportunity to expand both on the ground and online, but it is able to exploit the brand in multifarious ways to suit conditions.
Read more...Premier Foods trading statement reports total solid sales growth of 1.7%
Premier’s first quarter trading statement shows total solid sales growth of 1.7%, lower than 3.6% for the year ended March but still positive both on branded (+1.1%) and unbranded products (+4.8%).
Read more...Future (FUTR); proposes acquisition of Purch’s B2C business for $132.5m
Stock down 7.55% to 490.0p at 8:04
FUTR proposed the acquisition of the B2C business of Purch (Purch B2C) for total consideration of $132.5m (£100.1m) in cash. FUTR proposes to finance the acquisition through a rights issue to raise approximately £100.3m, net of expenses.
Read more...NetScientific (NSCI); Wanda enhances patient monitoring platform
NSCI has announced that its portfolio company, Wanda, has completed a significant enhancement of its Patient Monitoring Platform to improve patient adherence to care plans.
Read more...GVC Holdings (GVC); Trading update: positive momentum continues in Q2 2018
Stock down 0.63% to 1,100.0p at 8:01
Group NGR increased 11% [12% on a constant currency (cc) basis] in 2Q 2018, driven by strong growth in online NGR (22%; cc 25%) and European Retail (19%; cc 16%). Overall, group NGR increased 8% (cc 8%) in 1H 2018.
Read more...Carr’s Group (CARR); Trading slightly ahead of expectations
Stock down 1.89% to 161.88p at 8:03
CARR issued a trading update for the 17-week period ending 30 June 2018 (preliminary results for FY ending 1 September 2018 expected on 12 November 2018). The company witnessed the trading activities slightly ahead of expectations and significantly ahead of the prior year, across agriculture and engineering divisions.
Read more...Palace Capital (PCA); Grants awards under LTIP
PCA granted awards to its executive directors and other members of the management team under the long term incentive plan (LTIP) and the deferred bonus plan (DBP).
Read more...Ocean Wilsons Holdings (OCN); process started to evaluate strategic alternatives on investments
Stock up 2.46% to 1,040.00p at 8:08
OCN’s principal operating subsidiary, Wilson Sons Limited (company), has announced that its Board of Directors approved the start of formal process involving its investments in container terminal and logistics assets.
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