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H2 Equity rules out own bid after Inspecs accepts takeover offer

Investment firm H2 Equity Partners Ltd on Tuesday said it does not intend to make a takeover offer for Inspecs Group PLC, after Inspecs accepted...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 14:24


IN BRIEF: Haydale raises £5.8 million to support SMCC acquisition

Haydale Graphene Industries PLC - Carmarthenshire, Wales-based developer of materials using graphene and other nanomaterials - Raises £5.8 million in total from equity offer at...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 14:24


Watkin Jones full-year loss widens amid impairment charges

Watkin Jones PLC on Tuesday reported a widened full-year loss after being hit with impairment charges, while it reassured that it entered the current financial...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 13:55


Jersey Electricity raises dividend after year of ‘solid performance’

Jersey Electricity PLC on Tuesday reported decreased profit but higher revenue for its latest 12 months.

The Jersey-based electricity importer, generator and distributor’s pretax profit was...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 13:27


Van Elle backs outlook amid ‘encouraging’ improvement in activity

Van Elle Holdings PLC on Tuesday said trading in the first half of its financial year was resilient in challenging market conditions, and there are...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 13:05


Intuitive Investments says NAV down but Hui10 growth to accelerate

Intuitive Investments Group PLC said it showed ‘disciplined focus and meaningful delivery’ in its latest financial year, and remains confident in the potential of major...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 12:54


Lunchtime market roundup: Defence, oil stocks lower amid Ukraine talks

Stock prices in London were lower at Tuesday midday, as defence and energy stocks were down as the Brent oil price declined amid Ukraine peace...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 12:11


IN BRIEF: Hunting to extend buyback programme by up to $20 million

Hunting PLC - London-based supplier of equipment to the oil and gas industry - Intends to extend its current $40 million share buyback programme by...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 12:11


Recruiter SThree enters new financial year in ‘stronger position’

SThree PLC on Tuesday said it has entered its new financial year in a ‘stronger position’ than before, following improvements in business as the recent...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 12:10


LSEG and Citigroup ink multi-year strategic partnership

London Stock Exchange Group PLC on Tuesday announced that it signed a multi-year strategic partnership with New York-based banking and financial services company Citigroup Inc.

The...

Tue, 16/12/2025 - 11:56


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