FTSE 250

FTSE 250 Market news covers the latest developments for the FTSE 250 Index, which tracks the 101st to the 350th largest companies by market capitalisation on the London Stock Exchange. This category includes updates on company admissions and delistings, quarterly and annual results, mergers and acquisitions, board appointments and departures, regulatory news and policy changes.

Grainger Plc completes REIT conversion following strategic transformation

Grainger plc, the UK’s largest listed residential landlord, has converted to Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) status after strong shareholder support. The move marks the culmination of a nine-year shift to a pure Build to Rent business, with a £3.5bn portfolio of around 11,000 homes...

September 8, 2025

Domino’s to host investor event and launches CHICK ‘N’ DIP sub-brand

Domino’s Pizza Group will hold an investor event on 9 December 2025 to outline growth opportunities in the UK and Ireland, including digital projects, store expansion and capital allocation priorities. The company has also launched CHICK ‘N’ DIP, a new chicken sub-brand currently on trial in 187 stores, with plans for national rollout to capture growth in the casual dining market...

September 8, 2025

Vistry Group Plc appoints Sue Farr as Independent Non-Executive Director

Vistry Group has appointed Sue Farr as an Independent Non-Executive Director from 1 October 2025. She will join the Nomination, Audit and Remuneration Committees, bringing extensive marketing and corporate communications expertise to the Board...

September 5, 2025

Ashmore Group Plc reports resilient FY25 results with strong investment performance

Ashmore Group posted FY25 assets under management of US$47.6bn, supported by US$4.1bn positive investment performance and improved net outflows of US$5.8bn. Profit before tax was £108.6m, with a final dividend of 12.1p maintained, taking the full-year payout to 16.9p...

September 5, 2025

Safestore Holdings Plc grows Q3 revenue 5.7% with momentum across all markets

Safestore reported Q3 group revenue of £59.6m, up 5.7% at constant exchange rates, driven by both like-for-like and new stores. UK revenue rose 2.8%, Paris 1.7% and expansion markets 13.0%, with two new sites added and the development pipeline on track...

September 4, 2025

Grafton Group lifts H1 profit, raises dividend and starts £25m buyback

Grafton reported a 9.5% rise in adjusted operating profit to £91.0m for the half year to 30 June 2025, with gross margin up 60bps and EPS up 6.5% to 35.5p. Net cash stood at £245.8m, the interim dividend rises 2.4% to 10.75p, and a £25m share buyback will begin, with full year profit expected to be broadly in line with consensus...

September 4, 2025

Currys Plc posts solid Q1 trading with £50m share buyback launch

Currys reported like-for-like revenue growth of 3% in the 17 weeks to 30 August 2025, driven by strong UK, Ireland and Nordic sales. The Group announced a new £50m share buyback, alongside a £25m dividend, as part of £75m planned shareholder returns this year...

September 4, 2025

Genus accelerates China joint venture with BCA to advance PRRS resistant pig

Genus plc has agreed updated terms with Beijing Capital Agribusiness to fast-track the formation of a porcine joint venture in China. The deal secures a US$160m cash payment, milestone income, and future royalties, while positioning PIC China to commercialise PRRS resistant pigs with stronger local backing...

September 4, 2025

Bankers Investment Trust Plc appoints Richard Clode as Co-Fund Manager

Bankers Investment Trust has appointed Richard Clode as Co-Fund Manager alongside Alex Crooke, effective 3 September 2025. Richard will take over management of the North American portfolio from 31 October 2025...

September 3, 2025

Watches of Switzerland reports strong trading and growth across key markets

Watches of Switzerland reported trading in line with expectations for the 18 weeks to 31 August 2025, with strong growth in the US despite tariff announcements and continued stability in the UK. Ecommerce sales rose, supported by a site upgrade in the US, while the Certified Pre-Owned business delivered further expansion...

September 3, 2025

Sirius Real Estate completes €23.4m Dresden and £42.8m Southampton acquisitions

Sirius Real Estate has finalised the purchases of a business park in Dresden for €23.4m and Chalcroft Business Park in Southampton, including an adjoining development site, for £42.8m. The deals add €4.5m in annualised income and provide opportunities for revenue growth through active asset management and development...

September 2, 2025

Plus500 secures ICE Clear Europe Membership to expand futures business

Plus500 has gained clearing membership with ICE Clear Europe, enabling regulated access to European futures markets including energy and carbon derivatives. The move builds on its ICE Clear US membership and strengthens the Group’s global clearing infrastructure, expanding services for institutional and retail customers...

September 2, 2025

Great Portland Estates acquires The Gable for £18m to expand Fully Managed portfolio

Great Portland Estates has purchased The Gable, WC1, for £18m from the City of London Corporation. The 44,000 sq ft building will be refurbished into Fully Managed workspace, with development yields expected to rise to 6.9%...

September 1, 2025

Frasers Group confirms Board changes with Sir Jon Thompson to Chair

Frasers Group announced that David Daly will step down from the Board at the AGM on 24 September 2025 after eight years of service. Sir Jon Thompson will succeed him as Chair from 1 September 2025, while Andy Lyon is expected to join as a Non-Executive Director, adding financial and governance expertise. Further Board appointments are anticipated as part of the succession process...

August 29, 2025

Patria Private Equity Trust reports July 2025 NAV of 795.4p per share

Patria Private Equity Trust announced an estimated NAV of 795.4 pence per share as at 31 July 2025, up from 790.3 pence at 30 June. The increase reflected currency gains, partly offset by a 4.4 pence interim dividend paid during the month...

August 29, 2025

Apax Global Alpha posts interim NAV decline, backs takeover offer

Apax Global Alpha posted a net asset value of €1.11bn (€2.29/£1.97 per share) as at 30 June 2025, down from €1.23bn at year-end 2024, reflecting currency movements...

August 29, 2025

Workspace signs new lease with Wild Cosmetics following Unilever acquisition

Workspace Group has agreed a five-year lease with Wild Cosmetics, which will take over Workspace’s current head office at Kennington Park as the company relocates its HQ to The Centro Buildings in Camden. Wild, a customer since 2019, will nearly double its space to 14,000 sq. ft., with the move scheduled for October...

August 26, 2025

WHSmith cuts profit outlook after £30m overstatement in North America

WHSmith has reduced its expected full-year Headline profit before tax to around £110 million after identifying a £30 million overstatement of trading profit in its North America division, linked to accelerated supplier income recognition. The division’s profit forecast has been cut to £25 million from previous expectations of £55 million...

August 21, 2025

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