G4S rejects improved offer from Garda World Security after Allied Universal tables 245p a share offer

Security company G4S said it had rejected Garda World Security's improved takeover offer of 235 pence in cash per share after receiving a rival offer...

Wed, 09/12/2020 - 07:58


Balfour Beatty to resume dividend, unveils £50m buyback plan

Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty said it expected to resume its dividend and also lined up a £50m stock buyback from January after lifting its guidance...

Wed, 09/12/2020 - 07:53


Marshall Motor upgrades annual profit guidance

Auto dealer Marshall Motor upgraded its annual profit guidance, even after another temporary closure of its showrooms.

Pre-tax profit for the year through December was...

Wed, 09/12/2020 - 07:49


Stagecoach profit tumbles as pandemic hurts demand for travel

Bus and train operator Stagecoach reported a large fall in first-half profit and scrapped its interim dividend as the pandemic crunched demand for public transport....

Wed, 09/12/2020 - 07:42


Regional REIT acquires Beeston business park in Nottingham for £16.4m

Regional office property investor Regional REIT said it had acquired Beeston business park on Technology Drive, Nottingham, for £16.4 million.

The out-of-town site comprised 220,274...

Wed, 09/12/2020 - 07:33


British American Tobacco sees revenue at top end of guidance on improved volumes outlook

Tobacco giant British American Tobacco said it expected annual revenue at the high end of its guidance range amid an improved outlook on volumes....

Wed, 09/12/2020 - 07:31


Vistry to consider paying 'modest' final dividend as cash position improves

House builder Vistry said it would consider reinstating a 'modest' final dividend, citing the strength of its balance sheet.

Vistry reiterated guidance given on 12...

Wed, 09/12/2020 - 07:28


Victrex reinstates dividend even as annual profit sinks 39%

Plastics producer Victrex reported a 39% fall in annual profit as the pandemic crimped demand in end markets including automotive and medical, but the company...

Wed, 09/12/2020 - 07:21


Howden Joinery lifts outlook on profit as 'strong' performance continues

Kitchen and joinery products supplier Howden Joinery upgraded its outlook on profit as 'strong' performance continued since the previous update on November 2.

The...

Wed, 09/12/2020 - 07:19


Sage to sell Polish business to Mid Europa Partners funds for £66m

Enterprise software company Sage said it had agreed to sell its Polish business to funds advised by Mid Europa Partners for around £66 million.

Sage...

Wed, 09/12/2020 - 07:11


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