Pipehawk posts modest profit as sales rise 24%

Engineering group Pipehawk posted a modest annual profit after boosting its sales by almost a quarter.

Pre-tax profit for the year through June rose to...

Wed, 21/10/2020 - 07:48


Spectra Systems secures contract from central bank

Banknote authentication group Spectra Systems said it had executed a services contract with a central bank for the development, manufacture and servicing of a sensor...

Wed, 21/10/2020 - 07:43


C&C warns new lockdowns to hurt growth after swinging to loss in H1

Alcohol and soft drinks group C&C said it had returned to profitability in September, but warned weakness in its on-trade business would continue offset off-trade...

Wed, 21/10/2020 - 07:41


Petards wins surveillance systems contract from Bombardier Transportation

Surveillance systems group Petards said it had won a contract from Bombardier Transportation to supply its systems in trains.

The systems would be fitted to...

Wed, 21/10/2020 - 07:40


React upgrades profit guidance as Covid-19 decontamination work boosts sales

Specialist cleaning company React said it expected to post a full-year profit ahead of market expectations after demand rose for Covid-19 decontaminations.

Organic revenue for...

Wed, 21/10/2020 - 07:37


Metro Bank grows loan book in third-quarter, payment deferrals fall

Challenger bank Metro Bank said it had grown its loan book in the third quarter, driven by government-backed lending to small business.

Loan volumes in...

Wed, 21/10/2020 - 07:32


Avast reaffirmed guidance as earnings rise in Q3

Cybersecurity company Avast reaffirmed its outlook after reporting a rise in earnings and revenue in the third quarter.

For the period from 1 July...

Wed, 21/10/2020 - 07:28


Quilter assets under management push higher amid positive fund inflows

Wealth manager Quilter, which was recently spun out of South African group Old Mutual, posted a modest rise in third-quarter assets under management.

AuM for...

Wed, 21/10/2020 - 07:24


William Hill third-quarter revenue down 9% as business starts to recover

Gambling company William Hill said its third-quarter revenue had fall 9% year-on-year, marking an improvement from previous quarters as some live sporting events resumed.

The...

Wed, 21/10/2020 - 07:18


Segro collects 85% of quarterly rent; buys London warehouse estate for £133m

Property investor Segro said it had collected 85% of rent due in the fourth quarter.

The company also announced that it had acquired the Electra...

Wed, 21/10/2020 - 07:12


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