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GlaxoSmithKline PLC (LON:GSK) ViiV Healthcare announced positive headline results from its global, phase III ATLAS study of a long-acting, injectable two-drug regimen (2DR) for the treatment of HIV. ATLAS (Antiretroviral..
Admiral Group Plc (LON:ADM), today announced results for the six months ended 30 June 2018. 30 June 2018 30 June 2017 % change Group’s share of profit before tax*1 £212..
WPP PLC (LON:WPP) announced that its wholly owned global operating company, Burson Cohn & Wolfe (“BCW”), has acquired Hirshorn-Zuckerman Design Group, Inc. (“HZ”), a branding, content and design agency, in..
Royal Mail Plc (LON: RMG) will appeal Ofcom’s decision taken under its Competition Act powers which was announced today. The decision relates to a price change announced in 2014 –..
Antofagasta plc (LON:ANTO), today announced half year report for the six months ended 30 June 2018 Antofagasta plc CEO Iván Arriagada said: “As we have guided, this year is a..
Shire plc (LON:SHP) announced that its partner in Japan, Shionogi & Co., Ltd has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) for the manufacture and marketing in Japan of INTUNIV® for..
Randgold Resources Ltd (LON:RRS), today announced Q2 results and updates. Another robust performance by Kibali highlighted a quarter in which Randgold Resources posted across-the-board advances. Results for the quarter to..
EVRAZ plc (LON:EVR) today announced its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2018. H1 2018 HIGHLIGHTS • Strong free cash flow of US$661 million (H1 2017:..
Coca-Cola HBC AG (LON:CCH), a leading bottler of The Coca-Cola Company, reported its financial results for the six months ended 29 June 2018. Half-year highlights · Strong revenue growth, 6.4%..
SEGRO plc (LON:SGRO) have signed an agreement with a group of institutional investors for a private placement of €300 million 10 year and 15 year senior unsecured notes. The issue..
WPP Plc (LON:WPP) announced that its wholly owned global digital agency, Wunderman, is acquiring Gorilla, Inc. an award-winning e-commerce specialist based in the U.S. Gorilla Group’s revenues were US$40 million..
Smurfit Kappa (LON:SKG) have received the Signify ‘Passion for Results’ award for outstanding customer support and service delivery. Supply chain optimisation and a reduction in costs, coupled with exemplary customer..
Glencore Plc (LON:GLEN), announced half year report for 2018. Highlights Glencore’s Chief Executive Officer, Ivan Glasenberg, commented: “The strength of our diversified business model and commodity mix is once again..
Paddy Power Betfair plc (LON:PPB) announced interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2018. £m H1 2018 £m H1 2017 £m YoY % Constant currency3 YoY % Revenue..
GlaxoSmithKline plc (LON:GSK) today announces that Iain Mackay has been appointed GSK’s next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He has also been appointed as an Executive Director to the GSK Board...
Interco. Hotels Group (LON:IHG), today announced 6 months results to 30 June 2018 Highlights · H1 Comparable RevPAR: Americas = 3.2% (US = 2.7%); EMEAA = 3.0%, Greater China =..
Hargreaves Lansdown plc (LON:HL.), today announced the results for the year ended 30 June 2018. Highlights: · Net new business of £7.6 billion · Strong growth in Assets Under Administration,..
Intertek Group PLC (LON:ITRK), today announced half year result 2018. Highlights · Group revenue of £1.348bn: +3.9% at constant rates, -1.8% at actual rates · Good organic revenue growth of..
HSBC Holdings Plc (LON:HSBA), today announced interim results. Financial Performance • Reported revenue of $27.3bn was 4% higher, with growth in all of our global businesses. This was mainly driven..
Following their announcements dated 2 July 2018, Tesco Plc (LON:TSCO) and Carrefour are pleased to confirm that they have formally entered into a long-term, strategic alliance. As previously described, the..
