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AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) and MSD Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., US today announced that Lynparza has been approved in Japan as a maintenance treatment after 1st-line chemotherapy in patients with BRCA-mutated advanced..
The Berkeley Group Holdings plc (LON: BKG) today announced its audited results for the financial year ended 30 April 2019. Berkeley is the country’s leading place-maker, operating principally in London,..
AstraZeneca plc (LON:AZN) today announced that Bevespi Aerosphere has been approved in Japan as a fixed-dose, long-acting dual bronchodilator to relieve symptoms in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This..
Following its initial announcement on 18 February 2019, Coca-Cola HBC AG (LON: CCH) has confirmed the completion of the acquisition of Bambi, Serbia’s leading confectionery brand. Coca-Cola HBC will now..
Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT) audited results for the year and unaudited results for the fourth quarter ended 30 April 2019 Fourth quarter Year 2019 2018 Growth1 2019 2018 Growth1 £m..
AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) and MSD Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., US (MSD: known as Merck & Co., Inc. inside the US and Canada) have today announced that the European Commission (EC)..
On 28 February 2019, British American Tobacco (LON: BATS) announced that the Board had declared an interim dividend of 203.0p per ordinary share of 25p, payable in four equal quarterly..
AstraZeneca plc (LON: AZN) has today announced detailed results from the interim analysis of the Phase III ASCEND trial at the European Hematology Association Annual Congress in Amsterdam, showing Calquence..
Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (LON:RBS) notes the completion of the merger of Alawwal bank and Saudi British Bank announced on 16 June 2019. The completion of the merger..
DS Smith plc (LON: SMDS) have today provided full year results for the 12 months to 30th April 2019. 12 months to 30 April 2019 Continuing operations Change(reported) Change(constant..
Tesco PLC (LON: TSCO) have today provided the following trading update to the market. At actual rates, the Group sales change is 0.4%, UK&ROI sales change is 1.2%, Central Europe..
WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC (LON:MRW) and Amazon today announced that they are expanding the ‘Morrisons at Amazon’ store on Prime Now to many more cities across the UK. ‘Morrisons at Amazon’ is an..
Vodafone Group Plc (LON: VOD) has announced today that Vodafone Germany has acquired important radio spectrum for next-generation 5G mobile networks at the Federal Network Agency auction for a total..
Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc (LON:RB) today announced the appointment of Laxman Narasimhan as Chief Executive Officer to succeed Rakesh Kapoor. He will join the Company as CEO-designate and be appointed..
British American Tobacco (LON: BATS) have today provided a trading update – ahead of closed period commencing 2 July 2019. · The business continues to perform well, with Group Full..
J Sainsbury plc (LON: SBRY) announced today that it has appointed Jim Brown as Chief Executive Officer of Sainsbury’s Bank, subject to regulatory approval. Jim will join as CEO Designate..
Smith & Nephew plc (LON:SN), the global medical technology business, today announced that it has agreed to acquire Atracsys Sàrl, the Switzerland-based provider of optical tracking technology used in computer-assisted..
Halma plc (LON: HLMA), the global group of life-saving technology companies focused on growing a safer, cleaner and healthier future, today announced its full year results for the 12 months..
Compass Group PLC (LON: CPG), a leading global food service company, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Fazer Group, an international family-owned FMCG and direct to consumer..
CONTINUED GROWTH, RE-AFFIRMING GUIDANCE, $500 MILLION SHARE BUY BACK Ongoing businesses1US$ millions Q3 2019 Q3 2018 Change Revenue 5,274 4,968 +6.2% Trading profit2 359 351 +2.3% Net debt to EBITDA ..
