Pendragon warns profit will be at lower end of expectations

Auto dealer Pendragon warned that its annual underlying profit would be around the bottom end of current expectations.

The company said its performance improved significantly...

Wed, 29/01/2020 - 07:58


Plutus PowerGen swings to modest profit after cutting costs

Flexible energy generation group Plutus PowerGen swung to a modest first-half profit as it adjusted to falling sales by cutting costs.

Pre-tax profit for the...

Wed, 29/01/2020 - 07:54


Oxford Instruments sells Scienta Omicron stake for around £11.7m

High-tech components supplier Oxford Instruments said it had completed the sale of its 47% share in Scienta Omicron to existing joint venture shareholders for 147m...

Wed, 29/01/2020 - 07:50


Quilter assets under management boosted by positive market performance

Wealth manager Quilter said it boosted its assets under management in 2019 thanks to positive market movements, though it was a tougher year for fresh...

Wed, 29/01/2020 - 07:47


Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust tops benchmark return in first half

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust beat its benchmark return after reporting a 7.5% uptick in net asset value returns in the first half of the...

Wed, 29/01/2020 - 07:47


Travis Perkins says Wickes annual sales rose 7.7% ahead of demerger

Builders' merchant Travis Perkins said its soon-to-be-separated Wickes DIY chain had boosted its annual sales by 7.7%.

Sales on a like-for-like basis for the year...

Wed, 29/01/2020 - 07:41


FDM annual revenue up 11% amid 'solid' second half performance

IT services company FDM reported an 11% rise in annual revenue thanks to a 'solid' performance in the second half of the year.

For...

Wed, 29/01/2020 - 07:40


Wizz Air upgrades profit guidance on revenue boost, cost control

Budapest-based budget carrier Wizz Air upgraded its annual profit guidance after it returned to the black in the third quarter of its financial year.

Net...

Wed, 29/01/2020 - 07:37


Brewin Dolphin funds rise in Q1 as income climbs 15%; CEO to retire

Brewin Dolphin said David Nicol would retire as chief executive on 14 June. The wealth manager also reported a rise in funds in the first...

Wed, 29/01/2020 - 07:29


Sanne sees annual revenue rising 16%; says margins improved in second half

Services provider to alternative asset managers Sanne said it expected to grow its annual revenue by about 16% and post underlying earnings in line with...

Wed, 29/01/2020 - 07:28


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