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IN BRIEF: Smiths Group brings RS Group CEO Simon Pryce to board

Smiths Group PLC - London-based engineering company operating in the energy, industrial, security and aerospace sectors - Appoints the chief executive officer of London-based global...

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 14:25


IN BRIEF: EnSilica Senior Independent Director Janet Collyer resigns

EnSilica PLC - Oxford, England-based chip maker of mixed signal application specific integrated circuits - Says Senior Independent Director Janet Collyer has resigned from the...

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 14:18


IN BRIEF: James Cropper’s CIO Patrick Willink to retire in 2026

James Cropper PLC - Kendal, England-based manufacturer of creative papers and luxury packaging - Says that Chief Innovation Officer Patrick Willink will retire in April...

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 14:13


IN BRIEF: Cap-XX appoints Ariel Sivikofsky as interim CFO

Cap-XX Ltd - Sydney-based manufacturer of supercapacitors for portable electronic devices - Appoints Ariel Sivikofsky as interim chief financial officer for an initial period of...

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 13:53


IN BRIEF: Poolbeg and Hookipa deal gets support from major stakeholder

Poolbeg Pharma PLC - London-based clinical stage biopharmaceutical firm - Confirms that Gilead Sciences Inc, a significant shareholder in Hookipa Pharma Inc, intends to vote...

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 13:51


Global Petroleum shares tumble as fundraising extends to retail

Global Petroleum Ltd saw its shares drop 24% on Tuesday afternoon as it reported a successful capital raise to advance its Juno project.

The Africa...

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 13:29


IN BRIEF: ACG Metals ‘thrilled’ to hire new chief legal officer

ACG Metals Ltd - special-purpose acquisition company focused on the critical metals industry - Names Damien Coles as new chief legal officer. Coles is a...

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:40


UPDATE: Keystone says Saba ‘dramatically overstated’ underperformance

Keystone Positive Change Investment Trust PLC on Tuesday said Saba Capital Management LP has ‘dramatically overstated’ its underperformance, as Saba aims to drive management shake-ups...

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:27


Strip Tinning says 2024 results in line with expectations

Strip Tinning Holdings PLC said on Tuesday it made ‘strong’ progress in 2024, with sales growth and operational improvements across its Battery Technologies and Glazing...

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:21


UK long-term borrowing costs jump to highest level since 1998

The UK’s long-term government borrowing costs have lifted to their highest level since 1998, in a potential blow for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

The yield on 30-year...

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 12:12


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