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The Sage Group plc (LON:SGE) announced today that the Board and Stephen Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, have come to an agreement and Stephen has stepped down as a director and..
Whitbread PLC (LON:WTB) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement for the sale of Costa Limited, one of the world’s leading coffee brands, to The Coca-Cola..
AstraZeneca Plc (LON:AZN) today announced that the European Commission has approved Bydureon BCise (exenatide 2mg prolonged-release suspension for injection in pre-filled pen) as a new formulation within the marketing authorisation..
Vodafone Group Plc (LON:VOD) announced today that Vodafone Hutchison Australia Pty Limited and TPG Telecom Limited have agreed a merger to establish a new fully integrated telecommunications operator in Australia...
SSE plc (LON:SSE) notes the Competition and Markets Authority’s publication of the Provisional Findings from its inquiry into the proposed merger of SSE Energy Services, SSE’s household energy and services..
Micro Focus International plc (LON:MCRO) today announced the commencement of a share buy-back programme with an initial tranche of up to $200 million. The Programme will be effected in accordance..
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC (LON:SKG) commitment to sustainability has been recognised once again by the FTSE4Good Index. The packaging leader was listed on the sustainability index for the fifth year..
On 25 April 2018, CRH plc (LON:CRH) announced its intention to repurchase ordinary shares of up to €1 billion over the next 12 months. Having completed the first phase of..
NMC Health plc (LON:NMC), the leading private healthcare operator in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with international services across 17 countries, announced today that The Company has taken note of..
Bunzl plc (LON:BNZL), the specialist international distribution and services Group, today published its half yearly financial report for the six months ended 30 June 2018. Financial results H1 18 H1..
Lloyds Banking Group (LON:LLOY) today announced that following the purchase of ordinary shares on 24 August 2018, the share buyback programme which was announced on 8 March 2018 has completed..
Shire plc (LON:SHP, NASDAQ:SHPG), the leading global biotechnology company focused on rare diseases, has today announced that following priority review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved TAKHZYRO™ (lanadelumab-flyo)..
CRH Plc (LON:CRH) today provided the following 2018 interim results. Key Points · H1 performance in line with guidance · Continued profit growth despite Q1 weather disruption and currency headwinds;..
AstraZeneca Plc (LON:AZN) today announced top-line results from the AERISTO Phase IIIb trial for Bevespi Aerosphere (glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate) in patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
The Board of Intertek Group plc (LON:ITRK) a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide today announced changes regarding its Chief Financial Officer position, its Board and Group Executive..
Persimmon plc (LON:PSN) today announced its half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2018. Highlights · Profit before tax increased 13% to £516.3m (2017: £457.4m) · New..
AstraZeneca Plc (LON:AZN) today announced that the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved Tagrisso (osimertinib) for the 1st-line treatment of patients with inoperable or recurrent epidermal growth..
NMC Health plc (LON:NMC), the leading private healthcare operator in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) with international services across 17 countries, announced today significant progress the Company has made during..
Royal Bank of Scotland Group (LON:RBS), announced that Ewen Stevenson had resigned from his role as Chief Financial Officer. RBS confirms that Mr Stevenson will step down from the Board..
Kingfisher Plc (LON:KGF), today announced Q2 trading update to 31 July 2018. Financial highlights Sales 2018/19 % Total Change % Total Change % LFL(1)Change £m Reported Constant currency Constant currency..
