James Fisher and Sons back in the black after selling off businesses September 10, 2024 Marine services provider James Fisher and Sons has clawed its way out of the red despite a slump in sales after selling off a number of businesses. The London-listed company, which is headquartered in Barrow-in-Furness, made a pre-tax profit of £200,000 in the six months ending June 30, 2024, up from a pre-tax loss of £4.4m [...]
Regional REIT on ‘much stronger footing’ after emergency capital raise September 10, 2024 Commercial property specialist Regional REIT has reported a relatively robust first half despite an emergency capital raise earlier this year and a still-challenging commercial property market. The London-listed firm, which in June issued a £110m capital raise to stave off liquidation, said it had paid off in full its £50m retail bond and that the company is [...]
Wickes profit down by almost a quarter as sector struggles September 10, 2024 Profit at British DIY and home improvement retailer Wickes fell by almost a quarter over the past six months as sales slowed across the entire home improvement market. The London-listed company, which is headquartered in Watford, reported an adjusted pre-tax profit of £23.4m during the six months ending 29 June, 2024, down just under 25 [...]
Robinhood boss: Why UK public should trust trading and investing app after Gamestop saga September 10, 2024 In this episode of Boardroom Uncovered, the boss of Robinhood UK Jordan Sinclair talks about his journey from South Africa to Canada, how the trading and investing app is taking on the likes of Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell as well as what kind of a leader he is.
‘Game over’ for TGI Fridays’ UK owner Hostmore as shares crater almost 90 per cent September 9, 2024 TGI Fridays’ UK owner Hostmore is set to be wound down in a move that could wipe out its shareholders, after revealing it had dropped plans to buy the US restaurant chain for £177m. Shares in the London-listed company tanked by almost 90 per cent following the announcement on Monday. Hostmore, a hospitality firm which [...]
Halfords: Shareholders voice displeasure in political donations vote September 9, 2024 Shareholders in Halfords have voiced their displeasure in a vote to authorise the retailer to make political donations. More than one in ten voted against the proposal at the Redditch-headquartered group’s annual general meeting, according to a document filed with the London Stock Exchange. The 11.91 per cent in the against column comes after 4.01 [...]
Live Company Group: K-Pop event giant winding up after years of strife September 9, 2024 Live Company Group, the London-listed operator of K-Pop Lux and Bricklive, has filed a winding-up petition after its last-ditch efforts to secure new investment failed. The Surrey-based company, which specialises in both K-Pop events and children’s entertainment, revealed that despite “extensive discussions” to agree a payment plan with a key creditor, negotiations had not led [...]
Sigmaroc’s revenue surges ahead of expectations as expansion plan pays off September 9, 2024 London-listed raw materials group Sigmaroc has seen its revenue surge past expectations following a push to diversify its strategy, it said today. The company, which is headquartered in London, grew its revenue by 60 per cent in six months ending June 30, 2024, hitting £468.8m from £290m in the same period last year. Sigmaroc said this [...]
Darktrace boss Poppy Gustafsson to depart after private equity takeover September 6, 2024 One of London’s most well-known tech bosses Poppy Gustafsson is set to depart the British cybersecurity firm Darktrace after its takeover by US private equity firm Thoma Bravo. Gustafsson, who co-founded the firm in 2013 with backing from the late billionaire Mike Lynch, will be replaced by the company’s chief operating officer Jil Popelka, she [...]
Next 15 shares plummet 50 per cent after major client exits contract September 6, 2024 Shares in digital communications firm Next 15 have plummeted by 50 per cent today after the business announced one of its biggest clients would not be renewing its contract. The London-listed company, which provides B2B marketing services, said its venture building division Mach49 was set to be down £80m in revenue in its 2026 financial [...]