Oxford BioDynamics chairman Peter Pack stands down

Biomarker developer Oxford BioDynamics said chairman Peter Pack had stood down for personal reasons, having moved back to Germany.

Pack had been replaced by Matthew...

Mon, 14/12/2020 - 07:47


Scottish Investment Trust ups dividend 1.8% even as performance slips

Equities investor The Scottish Investment Trust bumped up its annual dividend, despite posting a negative performance for the year.

The company increased its annual payout...

Mon, 14/12/2020 - 07:42


Saint-Gobain to acquire El Volcan Soluciones Constructivas in Chile

Saint-Gobain and the El Volcan group said they had signed an agreement covering their mortars and plasterboard operations in Peru and in their plaster and...

Mon, 14/12/2020 - 07:41


Premier Foods plans capital reduction to offer potential dividend flexibility

Mr Kipling cake and Bisto gravy maker Premier Foods said it was planning a capital reduction that would offer more flexibility on how it manages...

Mon, 14/12/2020 - 07:34


Codemasters withdraws backing for Take-Two offer after receiving 'superior' bid from EA Gaming

Video games company Codemasters said it would recommend shareholders back a 'superior' £945 million takeover offer from EA Gaming, rather than the previous offer tabled...

Mon, 14/12/2020 - 07:27


Polypipe upgrades annual profit guidance as demand recovers

Piping system manufacturer Polypipe upgraded its annual profit guidance, citing a continued recovery in demand.

Underlying operating profit for the year to 31 December was...

Mon, 14/12/2020 - 07:26


Unilever to put climate plan to shareholder vote

Consumer goods giant Unilever said it would put its climate action plan, which includes achieving zero net emissions from its operations by 2030, to a...

Mon, 14/12/2020 - 07:22


OnTheMarket upgrades annual profit, revenue guidance

Real estate portal OnTheMarket said it expected to post annual revenue and operating profit above current market expectations.

Revenue for the year through January was...

Mon, 14/12/2020 - 07:15


AstraZeneca to acquire Alexion Pharmaceuticals in $39 billion deal

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said it had entered into an agreement to acquire Alexion Pharmaceuticals in a deal worth $39 billion.

Under the terms of...

Mon, 14/12/2020 - 07:10


SThree annual fee revenue falls 8% as pandemic weighs on job markets

Recruitment firm SThree said its annual fee revenue had fallen 8% after a positive performance in the US was more than offset by weakness in...

Mon, 14/12/2020 - 07:10


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