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Ashtead Group PLC (LON:AHT) today announced Unaudited results for the half year and second quarter ended 31 October 2018 Second quarter First half 2018 2017 Growth1 2018 2017 Growth1 £m..
WPP Plc (LON:WPP) today announced the results of its strategic review, setting out a new plan to return the business to growth. The strategy reflects a new vision for WPP..
Experian Plc (LON:EXPN), the global information services company, today announces that it has agreed to acquire Compuscan (CSH Group (Pty) Limited), one of the leading credit bureau and information services..
NMC Health plc (LON: NMC), the leading private healthcare operator in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with international services across 17 countries, maintains its positive outlook for the remainder of..
Vodafone Group Plc (LON:VOD) announced the results of its previously announced invitation to holders of the Bonds to offer to sell their Bonds for cash. HSBC Bank plc acted as..
Land Securities Group Plc (LON:LAND) has expanded its presence in Southwark with the acquisition of a 1.6 acre site in Lavington Street, SE1 for £87.1m from a private company. The..
DS Smith Plc (LON:SMDS), today announced 2018/19 half year results. 6 months to 31 October 2018 Change (reported) Change (constant currency) Continuing operations(10), excluding Plastics Revenue £3,073m +15% +16% Adjusted..
Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL) today announced that Jean-Charles Pauze, who has served as a non-executive director since January 2013, will retire from the Board with effect from 31 December 2018. His..
Diageo Plc (LON:DGE) today announced that Ursula Burns’s appointment to the Diageo Board, as Non-Executive Director, had been delayed following her appointment as interim Executive Chairman of VEON Ltd (NASDAQ..
Ferguson PLC (LON:FERG), today announced interim management statement for the 3 months to 31 October 2018. Ongoing businesses1 US$ millions Q1 2019 Q1 2018 Change Organicchange3 Revenue 5,554 5,117 +8.5%..
Sage Group plc (LON:SGE) announced today the appointment of Jonathan Howell to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from 10 December 2018. Jonathan brings significant experience as..
Rentokil Initial plc (LON: RTO) and the Trustee of the Rentokil Initial 2015 Pension Scheme today announced an agreement for a bulk annuity insurance ‘buy-in’ for the Scheme with Pension..
Unilever Plc (LON:ULVR) announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire the Health Food Drinks portfolio (GSK HFD) of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in India, Bangladesh and 20 other predominantly Asian..
AstraZeneca Plc (LON:AZN) announced the completion of agreement to divest the prescription medicine rights to Nexium (esomeprazole) in Europe, as well as the global rights (excluding the US and Japan)..
Shire plc (LON: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPG), the leading global biotechnology company focused on rare diseases, announced today that the European Commission (EC) has granted Marketing Authorisation for TAKHZYRO™ (lanadelumab) subcutaneous..
Vodafone Group Plc (LON:VOD) and Sony Pictures have announced a ground-breaking global collaboration, which sees them uniting to help millions of young people in 20 countries identify their skills and..
Ashtead Group Plc (LON:AHT) today announced that Geoff Drabble has decided to step down from his role as Chief Executive at the end of the current financial year on 1..
Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) today announced that it is to develop its most technologically advanced mine following the full approval of a $2.6 billion1 (A$3.5 billion) investment in the Koodaideri iron..
Antofagasta plc (LON:ANTO) today announced that Francisca Castro, an independent Non-Executive Director since 2016, has been appointed Chair of the Remuneration and Talent Management Committee with effect from 1 May..
Unilever Plc (LON:ULVR) announced today that CEO Paul Polman has decided to retire from the company. Alan Jope, currently President, Beauty & Personal Care, has been appointed to the position,..
