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Nichols ups dividend as annual pretax profit jumps; outlook optimistic

Nichols PLC on Wednesday said it had an ‘exciting pipeline of initiatives’ as it reported a higher profit, dividend and revenue.

The Merseyside, England-based soft drinks...

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 14:24


Speedy Hire names ex-Ricardo CFO Judith Cottrell as new finance chief

Speedy Hire PLC on Wednesday said it has hired Judith Cottrell as its next chief financial officer, with effect from the start of July.

The Merseyside,...

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 14:23


IN BRIEF: Hunting executive Farmer sells £227,800 in shares

Hunting PLC - London-based supplier of equipment to the oil and gas industry - Gregory Tanner, global director of QAHSE/Compliance and a member of the...

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 14:20


UPDATE: Balfour Beatty posts share buyback as pretax profit surges

Balfour Beatty PLC on Wednesday said its long-term outlook remained positive amid ‘strong visibility’ from its order book, as it recommended a higher dividend amid...

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 13:47


Robert Walters swings to loss in challenging recruitment market

Robert Walters PLC on Wednesday said it swung to a loss after revenue fell in 2025 in a ‘challenging’ year for the hiring market given...

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 13:16


IN BRIEF: ITM Power confirms authorised project relates to MoreGen

ITM Power PLC- Sheffield, England-based - Confirms notice to proceed for 20-megawatt project received back in February, relates to Zurich, Switzerland-based green energy supplier, MoreGen...

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 13:08


Dar Global announces record portfolio growth and landmark expansion

Dar Global PLC reported record gross development value growth in 2025 on Wednesday, citing expansion into Saudi Arabian developments, stock exchange reclassification, and financial services...

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 12:52


Gym Group expects to strengthen profit in 2026 after jump in 2025

Gym Group PLC on Wednesday reported higher earnings for 2025, citing strong member growth and site performance, as it continues to expand its low-cost gym...

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 12:43


UPDATE: Breedon launches ‘Back British Cement’ campaign

Breedon Group PLC on Wednesday announced its ’British Cement Advocacy’ campaign, after reporting an increased dividend and revenue for last year.

The Derby, England-based construction...

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 12:24


3i Infrastructure to acquire majority stake in data centre campus

3i Infrastructure PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to invest around €300 million to acquire a majority stake in Lefdal Mine Datacenter.

The Jersey-based infrastructure...

Wed, 11/03/2026 - 12:17


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