M&C Saatchi swings to loss; expects better performance in second half

Advertising company M&C Saatchi swung to a first-half loss that nevertheless beat its expectations at the start of the pandemic.

Pre-tax losses for the six...

Wed, 28/10/2020 - 07:41


Sanofi, GlaxoSmithKline sign statement of intent with Gavi to distribute eventual Covid-19 vaccines

Drugmakers Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline said they had signed a statement of intent with Gavi to distribution an eventual COVID-19 vaccines.

Under the agreement, the drugmakers...

Wed, 28/10/2020 - 07:41


John Laing reports uptick in net asset value in Q3

Infrastructure company John Laing reported a quarterly rise in net asset value in the third quarter of the year, boosted by performance in its public...

Wed, 28/10/2020 - 07:37


Northamber appoints Colin Thompson as chairman

IT equipment supplier Northamber said it had appointed director Colin Thompson as its new chairman.

Interim chairman Geoff Walters would continue as a non-executive director....

Wed, 28/10/2020 - 07:34


Omega Diagnostics to post first-half loss as revenue slides 29%

Disease test-kit supplier Omega Diagnostics warned it would post a first-half loss amid a 29% drop in revenue.

Losses at the earnings before interest, tax,...

Wed, 28/10/2020 - 07:32


Shoe Zone warns of loss; rules out dividends until 2025 financial year

Footwear retailer Shoe Zone said it would not be in a position to start paying dividends until the 2025 financial year, while also warning of...

Wed, 28/10/2020 - 07:27


IMI Q3 performance tops its expectations, led by surge in ventilator sales

Specialist engineering company IMI said trading in the third quarter had been 'somewhat better' than previous expectations amid a one-off surge in ventilator sales.

Revenues...

Wed, 28/10/2020 - 07:27


Grainger's Vanessa Simms to join Land Securities as CFO

Residential landlord Grainger said Vanessa Simms, chief financial officer, would be leaving the company to take up the role of CFO of Land Securities....

Wed, 28/10/2020 - 07:23


AstraZeneca positive clinical data for Forxiga approved in China; gastric cancer drug gets priority review in US

Pharma giant AstraZeneca said Chinese health authorities had updated the label for Forxiga to include data from a clinical trial showing the drug 'significantly' reduced...

Wed, 28/10/2020 - 07:20


Next Energy Solar generation exceeds budget in first half

Solar project investor Next Energy Solar Fund said is first-half generation volumes had significantly exceeded its budget.

Generation from the company portfolio in the six...

Wed, 28/10/2020 - 07:18


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