Small Caps
Mothercare warns of 'uncertain' future as Middle East partner to close stores
Mothercare shares tanked on Friday as the retailer warned of an "uncertain" future after its leading Middle East franchise partner said it would be closing most of its stores.
System1 rejects fourth takeover offer from Brave Bison
Market research firm System1 Group said on Wednesday that it has rejected a fourth takeover offer of £47. 5m from Brave Bison, arguing that it materially undervalues the company.
Brave Bison makes fourth offer for System1 at £47.5m
Brave Bison sweetened its takeover offer for System1 Group on Monday for the fourth time, to £47. 5m.
Accel-KKR to buy Eleco in £206.7m deal
Construction software provider Eleco has agreed to be taken over by private equity firm Accel-KKR in a £207. 6m deal.
Fevertree posts rise in interim profit as UK returns to growth
Fevertree Drinks posted a rise in interim profit and revenue on Thursday as the UK returned to growth and as US momentum built under the Molson Coors partnership.
Gear4music slides as hot weather hits growth
Shares in musical equipment retailer Gear4music shares fell early on Tuesday as investors reacted to news of slower summer trading and a lack of fresh upgrades in the the firm's annual general meeting statement, despite reporting year‑to‑date sales growth in line with expectations.
The Works raises FY profit guidance as strong early‑year trading boosts momentum
Stationery retailer The Works said on Monday that trading had continued to build momentum in the opening weeks of its new financial year, prompting it to lift profit expectations after a strong start.
Arrow Exploration corporate output rises to more than 6,000 boepd
Oil and gas explorer Arrow Exploration said on Friday that corporate output had risen to more than 6,000 barrels of oil per day, a record for the group, supported by recent drilling success, strong workover results and the addition of the Thorsby field.
Victoria highlights operational gains as refinancing stays on track
Flooring products business Victoria said on Friday that it remains focused on delivering improvements to underlying earnings and cash‑generation, with productivity upgrades to its V4 ceramics line in Spain completed over the summer and Balta's rug‑weaving equipment now fully relocated from Belgium to Turkey.
PE firm Epiris to buy Gamma Communications in £1.02bn deal
Private equity firm Epiris said on Tuesday that it has agreed to buy Gamma Communications in a £1. 02bn deal.
Volex FY profit to beat consensus expectations after ‘very strong’ start to year
Volex said on Tuesday that FY2027 underlying operating profit was set to be ahead of market expectations of $138. 3m following a "very strong" start to the year.
SkinBioTherapeutics names Anita Slater as interim CFO
Life sciences business SkinBioTherapeutics has tapped Anita Slater to take over as interim chief financial officer for an initial six-month term.
AB Dynamics buys Michigan-based eMpulse for $11m
AB Dynamics said on Thursday that it has bought Michigan-based eMpulse, a designer and supplier of advanced servoelectric test systems to the global automotive industry, for an initial cash consideration of $11m (£8. 1m).
CMA opens early consultation on FirstCash's offer for Ramsdens
The Competition and Markets Authority has invited views on the proposed takeover of Ramsdens Holdings by US pawnbroking giant FirstCash, as it begins early information‑gathering ahead of a potential probe into the deal.
Made Tech lifts FY outlook as it announces biggest contract win yet
AIM-listed Made Tech Group rallied on Tuesday as it announced its biggest contract win ever and lifted its full-year outlook.
Mothercare swings to full-year loss
Mothercare said on Friday that it swung to a full-year loss as it pointed to challenging trading conditions in the Middle East and the end of its relationship with Boots in the UK.
Arrow Exploration expands Canadian portfolio with Thorsby acquisition
Exploration and production firm Arrow Exploration said on Friday that it has acquired a producing oil and gas property in the Thorsby area of central Alberta for CAD $12. 15m (£6. 66m), funded entirely from existing cash reserves.
Cohort's ELAC unit secures €140.7m sonar deal with Saab
Independent technology firm Cohort said on Friday that its German subsidiary ELAC has been awarded a contract worth €140. 7m.
Iomart taps Matthew Waymark for CFO
Cloud services business Iomart announced on Friday that it had appointed Matthew Waymark as chief financial officer, with effect from 14 September.
Shoe Zone says cash running ahead of budget, launches buyback
Shoe Zone shot higher on Tuesday after the value shoe retailer announced the launch of a £3. 47m share buyback and said cash equivalents were ahead of its original budget.