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John Wood Group PLC (LON:WG) has secured a contract from Siemens to install a new Siemens HL-class gas turbine at a power generating station in North Carolina. The award will..
British American Tobacco PLC (LON:BATS) is today hosting a Capital Markets Day in London where members of the Management Board will present to investors and analysts. Jack Bowles, who will..
Said Darwazah, Executive Chairman of Hikma, said “In 2018, we have made transformational changes across our businesses that will enable us to be more competitive and achieve our strategic goals...
Andrew Higginson, Chairman, said “In a challenging period for customers and an ever-changing British retail scene, the turnaround at Morrisons has continued to progress well. The team has now completed..
Namal Nawana, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Smith & Nephew is making a long-term commitment to bring together advanced technologies in robotics, digital surgery, and machine learning as well as augmented..
On 28 February 2019, British American Tobacco p.l.c. (LON:BATS) announced that the Board had declared an interim dividend of 203.0p per ordinary share of 25p, payable in four equal quarterly..
GlaxoSmithKline Plc (LON:GSK) ViiV Healthcare today presented comprehensive 48-week data from the ATLAS (Antiretroviral Therapy as Long-Acting Suppression) and FLAIR (First Long-Acting Injectable Regimen) pivotal phase III studies of the..
Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC (LON:SPX), today announced final results. HIGHLIGHTS Adjusted* 2018 2017 Reported Organic⁺ Revenue £1,153.3m £998.7m +15% +7% Adjusted operating profit* £264.9m £235.5m +12% +12% Adjusted operating profit margin*..
Melrose Industries PLC (LON:MRO) today announced its audited results for the year ended 31 December 2018. This includes 8 months of contribution from GKN since acquisition. An additional measure to..
National Grid (LON:NG) today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Geronimo Energy, a leading clean energy developer based in Minneapolis, MN. National Grid has agreed to pay..
Schroders Plc (LON:SDR), today announced full year results. Highlights – Net income before exceptional items up 3% to £2,123.9 million (2017: £2,068.9 million) – Profit before tax and exceptional items..
Informa Plc (LON: INF), the International Exhibitions, Events, Information Services and Scholarly Research Group, today published its financial results for the 12 months to 31 December 2018, reporting a further..
NMC Health plc (LON:NMC), the leading private healthcare operator in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with international services across 19 countries, announces its results for the full year ended 31..
Admiral Group plc (LON:ADM) announced a record Group profit before tax of £479.3 million for the year ended 31 December 2018 2018 Results Highlights 2018 2017*3 % change*3 Group’s share..
Barclays PLC (LON:BARC) confirmed that three directors, Reuben Jeffery III, Dambisa Moyo and Mike Turner, will step down from the Board and not seek re-election at the upcoming AGM on..
DS Smith Plc (LON:SMDS) today announced it has reached agreement to sell the Plastics division to Olympus Partners for an enterprise value of $585 million, (approximately £450 million). This represents..
Legal & General Group (LON:LGEN), today announced full year results 2018 Financial highlights2 · OPERATING PROFIT1 OF £1,902M, UP 10% (2017: £1,723M) · EARNINGS PER SHARE3 OF 24.74P, UP 7%..
Melrose Industries Plc (LON:MRO) announced today that it has agreed to sell Walterscheid Powertrain Group, (previously known as GKN Off Highway Powertrain), a leading provider of original equipment and aftermarket..
GVC Holdings PLC (LON: GVC), the global sports-betting and gaming Group, is pleased to announce its results for the year ended 31 December 2018. Group Reported1 Proforma2 Year ended 31..
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC (LON:DLG), today announced preliminary results for year ended 31 December 2018. PAUL GEDDES, CEO OF DIRECT LINE GROUP, COMMENTED “I am pleased to announce a..
