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IN BRIEF: Physiomics eyes new contracts but half-year loss widens

Physiomics PLC - Oxfordshire, England-based mathematical modelling company that supports oncology drug development - Pretax loss widens to £249,000 in the six months to December...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 19:08


Smithson Investment Trust notes ‘disappointing 12 month performance’

Smithson Investment Trust PLC’s chair on Thursday described a ‘disappointing 12 month performance’ as it underperformed its comparator index.

The London-headquartered trust, which focuses on long-term...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 18:20


Murray International Trust increases dividend as net asset value rises

Murray International Trust PLC on Thursday said it underperformed its reference index in 2024, but upped its dividend as net asset value increased.

The Edinburgh-based trust...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:47


Robert Walters laments ‘another challenging year’ as profit tumbles

Robert Walters PLC on Thursday said it does not expect an improvement in its end markets until at least late-2025, as it noted initial trading...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:31


Vesuvius raises dividend despite profit drop after market share gains

Vesuvius PLC on Thursday reported reduced profit for 2024 but hiked its dividend as it made some share gains in ‘challenging market conditions’.

The London-based molten...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:13


FW Thorpe ups dividend as UK trading boosts interim profit

FW Thorpe PLC on Thursday said it expects full-year profit to come in ahead of the previous year as it plans to mitigate wage related...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 16:12


Coats Group profit climbs; raises medium-term margin forecast

Coats Group PLC on Thursday reported increased earnings for 2024 as it eyed higher profitability in the medium term.

The London-based manufacturer of industrial thread and...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 15:49


Grafton proposes higher dividend despite profit fall; starts buyback

Grafton Group PLC on Thursday said it delivered an annual adjusted operating profit slightly ahead of analysts’ expectations, as it announced a higher dividend and...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 14:30


Lancashire Holdings shares drop as catastrophe losses rise

Lancashire Holdings Ltd shares fell on Thursday as it reported increased insurance expenses, though pretax profit was steady.

The Bermuda-based insurer said pretax profit increased 1.2%...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 13:47


Elementis swings to loss in 2024 as impairment charge weighs heavy

Elementis PLC on Thursday said it was considering a range of options for additional shareholder returns as it posted improved revenue in 2024.

The London-based...

Thu, 06/03/2025 - 13:13


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