Aviva streamlines business; says talks ongoing to sell Vietnam and joint venture in Indonesia

Aviva said it had streamlined the business to include just five operations and the insurer reiterated that talks were underway to sell its Vietnam and...

Wed, 20/11/2019 - 07:48


Ramsdens notes recent share price weakness; says trading as expected

Pawnbroker Ramsdens said it continued to trade in line with its expectations, having noted recent weakness in its share price.

The company also confirmed that...

Wed, 20/11/2019 - 07:47


United Utilities lifts dividend 3.2% as underlying performance improves

Water group United Utilities reported a 25% fall in first-half profit owing to a decline in the value of investments, though its underlying performance improved....

Wed, 20/11/2019 - 07:41


Kingfisher delivers 'disappointing' performance as sales fall amid ongoing weakness in France

Kingfisher said performance in the third quarter was 'disappointing' as the DIY group reported a fall in like-for-like sales amid ongoing weakness in its French...

Wed, 20/11/2019 - 07:40


Sage annual profit falls 9% as expenses offset rising revenue

Software company Sage Group booked a 9.3% fall in annual profit as rising revenue was offset by higher expenses including staff pay.

Pre-tax profit for...

Wed, 20/11/2019 - 07:32


Inmarsat profit falls sharply on lower revenue as halted payments from Ligado hurt growth

Inmarsat reported a plunge in profit in the third quarter of the year as revenue fell after payments from the Ligado business were halted. The...

Wed, 20/11/2019 - 07:28


SSP launches £100m share buyback

Airport and railway focused retailer SSP said it would return up to £100m to its shareholders through a share buyback.

The programme would begin immediately...

Wed, 20/11/2019 - 07:23


Mitchells & Butlers profit rises on higher sales, efficiency gains

Pub and restaurant group Mitchells & Butlers reported a 36% rise in annual profit as boosted like-for-like sales and worked to improve efficiencies.

Pre-tax profit...

Wed, 20/11/2019 - 07:19


Micro Focus International says trading in line with recently revised guidance

Business software group Micro Focus International said it expected to report annual revenue and adjusted earnings numbers in line with revised guidance that it provided...

Wed, 20/11/2019 - 07:12


Petrofrac to acquire W&W Energy Services for at least $22m

Oil service company Petrofrac said it had agreed to acquire US onshore operations and maintenance specialist W&W Energy Services for an initial $22m plus performance-based...

Wed, 20/11/2019 - 07:08


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