Babcock International tweaks operating profit guidance; warns of writedown

Defence contractor Babcock International upwardly tweaked its annual operating profit guidance, though it also warned of an £85m exceptional charge.

Underlying operating profit for the...

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 07:55


Dunelm first-half profit up 19%; upgrades full-year guidance

Homewares retailer Dunelm reported a 19% rise in first-half profit after its sales were boosted by increased footfall.

Pre-tax profit for six months through 28...

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 07:48


RWS generating more cash than expected after contract wins

Language services provider RWS said it was on course to deliver results in line with its expectations following several contract wins.

The company also said...

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 07:39


Scapa warns of profit miss, citing cost pressures

Bonding products maker for the industrial and healthcare sectors Scapa warned its annual profit would fall short of market expectations, citing cost pressures.

Revenue for...

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 07:35


Primary Health Properties swings to loss on negative revaluations; lifts dividend

Healthcare facility investor Primary Health Properties swung to a full-year loss owing to negative asset revaluations, though its adjusted earnings improved and it lifted its...

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 07:30


Plus500 profit drops 62% on regulatory change, lower market volatility

Contracts-for-difference trader Plus500 posted a 62% drop in annual profit, blaming calm market conditions, though it said increased market volatility had driven an improved performance...

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 07:24


Polymetal International doubles reserves estimate at Kutyn gold project in Russia

Polymetal International announced a doubling of the ore reserves estimate at the Kutyn gold project in Russia.

An updated JORC-compliant estimate comprised 8.4m tonnes of...

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 07:14


United Carpets warns on profits as like-for-like sales continue to slide

Flooring retailer United Carpets warned that it expected its annual profit to miss current market expectations after an expected bounce back after the decisive UK...

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 07:10


Sainsbury's banking unit chairman Roger Davis to stand down

Supermarket chain Sainsbury's said the chairman of its banking unit, Roger Davis, would stand down.

A search to find his replacement will begin and a...

Wed, 12/02/2020 - 07:03


Company Events - 7 Days Ahead Events

Interim Result

13/02/2020 Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited (GR1T)
13/02/2020 Gleeson (M J) Group PLC (GLE)
18/02/2020 Blancco Technology Group Plc (BLTG)

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Wed, 12/02/2020 - 07:00


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