Petra Diamonds accused of human rights breaches at Tanzania mine

Gem miner Petra Diamonds said a law firm had filed court claims accusing the company and its Williamson mine in Tanzania of human rights violations....

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 08:06


BAE Systems to sell $2bn bonds to refinance debt

Defence company BAE Systems said it would privately sell U.S. $1bn bonds paying 1.900% interest per year that would mature on 15 February 2031 and...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 08:06


AstraZeneca reportedly pauses Covid-19 trial after participant suffers illness

AstraZeneca and Oxford University reportedly paused their Covid-19 vaccine study after a UK participant in the trial suffered a suspected serious adverse reaction, according to...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 08:00


Quiz sales slump 77%; reopens some stores in UK, Ireland

Fashion retailer Quiz said its sales had slumped 77% in the first five months of its financial year, owing to temporary stores closures and weak...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 08:00


Redx Pharma inks research collaboration agreement with Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Cancer and fibrosis focused Redx Pharma said it had signed a new research collaboration agreement with Jazz Pharmaceuticals to discover and develop drug candidates for...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 07:52


Avon Rubber to acquire Team Wendy for $130m; confident of 'meeting' annual expectations

Military equipment supplier Avon Rubber said it had signed an agreement to acquire Team Wendy for US$130m.

The acquisition of Team Wendy, a supplier of...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 07:49


S4 Capital swings to modest profit as acquisitions boost sales

Advertising company S4 Capital swung to a modest first-half profit after acquisitions helped it build its client base and boost revenue.

Pre-tax profit for the...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 07:48


Mpac acquires packaging machinery company Switchback for up to $15m

Packaging company Mpac said it had acquired US-based packaging machinery company Switchback for up to $15m.

The initial acquisition price was $13m, payable in cash,...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 07:40


Biffa maintains outlook as performance remains 'slightly ahead' of Covid-19 base case

Waste management business Biffa said performance remained 'slightly ahead' of its expectations amid an ongoing recovery, with revenue about 90% of prior-year levels during August....

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 07:39


Somero Enterprises resumes dividend payments; even as profit drops 29%

Concrete leveling technology supplier Somero Enterprises reported a 29% fall in first-half profit but reinstated dividend payments, citing a strong financial position.

Pre-tax profit for...

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 07:36


Pages