Synectics appoints Kerstin Wendt as German head

Surveillance systems supplier Synectics said it had appointed Kerstin Wendt to lead its German business with public transport operators.

Wendt would be based in Synectics'...

Tue, 01/12/2020 - 07:41


Sosandar losses narrow as sales jump 52%

Online women's fashion retailer Sosandar narrowed its first-half losses after it boosted its sales by 52%.

Pre-tax losses for the six months through September amounted...

Tue, 01/12/2020 - 07:38


Van Elle sees first-half revenue falling 22%; partial recovery in second half

Ground engineering contractor Van Elle said it expected to post a 22% drop in first-half revenue after lockdowns triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic bit hard...

Tue, 01/12/2020 - 07:31


Grafton acquires AVC for £44 million

Building materials company Grafton said it had acquired AVC, a UK manufacturer and distributor of bespoke wooden staircases trading as 'StairBox' for £44 million....

Tue, 01/12/2020 - 07:28


AstraZeneca sells Crestor rights to Grunenthal in Europe for up to $350 million

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca said it had agreed to sell the rights to Crestor and associated medicines in over 30 countries in Europe, except the UK...

Tue, 01/12/2020 - 07:25


Monks Investment Trust beats benchmark with bumper first-half performance

Company investor Monks Investment Trust posted a positive first-half performance that beat its benchmark.

The company's net asset value total return for the six months...

Tue, 01/12/2020 - 07:25


Weir wins £95m components, services contract for Australia magnetite project

Mining engineering group Weir said it had won a £95 million order to provide aftermarket components and service to the Iron Bridge magnetite project in...

Tue, 01/12/2020 - 07:18


Lloyds Banking CEO Antonio Horta-Osorio to join Credit Suisse as chairman

Banking group Lloyds Banking said Antonio Horta-Osorio had agreed to be proposed for election as chairman of Credit Suisse Group AG starting from 1st May...

Tue, 01/12/2020 - 07:18


Polymetal International invests in Pekinskaya JV in Russia

Precious metals miner Polymetal International said it had acquired an initial 35% stake in a Russian joint venture for $0.5 million.

The venture was with...

Tue, 01/12/2020 - 07:15


Pets at Home sells specialist practices to Mars unit Linnaeus for up to £100m

Pet product retailer and veterinary group Pets at Home said it had sold five specialist referral practices to rival Linnaeus for up to £100 million....

Tue, 01/12/2020 - 07:11


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