Plc News

Halma to acquire water quality monitoring specialist Pyxis for $170m

Halma has agreed to acquire Pyxis, a US-based provider of water quality monitoring and analysis technology, for an initial $170m, with up to $30m in additional earn-out payments. Pyxis will..

September 2, 2026

Time Finance publishes Scheme Document for Bentley Park acquisition

Time Finance has published the Scheme Document for its recommended cash acquisition by Bentley Park, with shareholder meetings scheduled for 1 October 2026 and completion expected in Q4 2026...

September 2, 2026

Corero wins major UK telecoms and NeoCloud contracts

Corero has announced a $3.4 million five-year contract with a leading UK telecommunications provider and a $0.5 million three-year deal with a global NeoCloud company, expanding its presence across critical..

September 2, 2026

Meridian Holdings Shares Outperform Magnificent Seven in 2026

Meridian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MRDN) has continued to outperform the Magnificent Seven in 2026, with its shares gaining approximately 45% year to date through the close on 31 August. Meridian..

September 1, 2026

IMC Exploration advances Karaberd underground mining project

ASSAT LLC has entered into a contract with TTH Limited covering laboratory reconstruction, geological exploration planning and surface preparation for underground mining at Karaberd, as IMC Exploration progresses its gold..

September 1, 2026

Alien Metals’ Elizabeth Hill JV secures A$6m funding

West Coast Silver has raised A$6 million to advance exploration and development work at Elizabeth Hill, where Alien Metals holds a 30% project interest...

September 1, 2026

Valeura Energy accelerates Wassana redevelopment, targets first oil in Q2 2027

Valeura Energy is accelerating installation and drilling for its Wassana field redevelopment in the Gulf of Thailand, potentially bringing first oil forward by around two months. The company has raised..

September 1, 2026

KEFI strengthens Board with Danny Callow appointment

Danny Callow joins KEFI as an independent Non-Executive Director, bringing extensive African mine development experience as the company refines its Board and governance structure ahead of planned Tulu Kapi production..

September 1, 2026

Ampeak Energy secures £7.8m strategic investment in AW1 Battery Storage Project

JB Energy has acquired a 24.7% stake in Ampeak Energy’s AW1 battery storage project for £7.8m, supporting the project’s planned expansion from 240MWh to 480MWh and accelerating Ampeak’s wider development..

September 1, 2026

Cora Gold appoints Russell White as Non-Executive Director

Experienced mining executive Russell White joins Cora Gold’s Board, bringing more than 40 years of project delivery and operational expertise as the Company advances the Sanankoro Gold Project towards construction...

September 1, 2026

Interviews

Manx Financial Group Expands Lending Push with Deposits Up 12% and New Products Incoming (video)

Manx Financial Group says demand for short-term lending products is accelerating as consumers and SMEs navigate economic uncertainty, with deposits rising 12% and Payment Assist delivering 29% growth. Douglas Grant..

May 19, 2026

EDX Medical Group: Sir Chris Evans on the Diagnostics Shift That Could Redefine Early Cancer Detection (video)

Cancer diagnostics are moving beyond broad screening and into precision-led detection, and Sir Chris Evans believes EDX Medical Group (LON:EDX) is positioned at the centre of that transition. In this..

May 13, 2026

Likewise Group plc (LON:LIKE) Navigates Supply Shocks While Accelerating Growth to £300m Ambition (video)

Tony Brewer explains how supplier relationships, pricing discipline and logistics investment are protecting margins while driving strong growth...

May 6, 2026

Chesnara: Why Two Deals Are Reshaping Cash Generation and Dividend Confidence (video)

Chesnara used its latest results discussion to show how recent acquisitions are strengthening the medium-term cash generation outlook. Steve Murray and Tom Howard explained where HSBC Life UK synergies should..

April 29, 2026

Volta Finance: Structural Strengths Shield Against Market Stress (video)

Volta Finance’s portfolio is built to withstand stress, but markets don’t always price that in. Mark Thomas of Hardman & Co explains how CLO structures, diversification and active management are..

April 21, 2026

Physicians Capital: Why Dr. Conrad Ivie Believes Doctors Must Reclaim Ownership Before Burnout Wins (video)

Dr. Conrad Ivie breaks down why more physicians are burning out while owning less of the healthcare system they power. From building Tennessee’s largest orthopaedic group to launching Physicians Capital,..

April 17, 2026

Time Finance: How SMEs Can Strengthen Cash Flow and Thrive Through Uncertainty (video)

Cash flow, not profit, is emerging as the defining challenge for SMEs. Ed Rimmer explains why businesses must rethink funding strategies as traditional lending falls short in volatile conditions...

April 17, 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group: Poised for a Stronger 2026 (video)

Arbuthnot Banking Group’s 2025 results showed the impact of lower rates, but the interview with Mark Thomas of Harman & Co highlights why the bigger story may be what comes..

April 17, 2026

Chesnara plc FY Results Presentation: The acquisition push reshaping future cashflows (video)

Chesnara plc (LON:CSN) sets out how a year of major deals, balance sheet action and operational delivery is changing the shape of the business. In this presentation, Steve Murray and..

April 14, 2026

FTSE 100

AstraZeneca strengthens funding position with €2.55 billion Eurobond issue

AstraZeneca has priced four tranches of Eurobonds totalling €2.55 billion, with closing expected on 1 September 2026...

August 25, 2026

GSK gains priority FDA review for Jemperli in rectal cancer

GSK says the US FDA has accepted Jemperli for priority review in previously untreated stage II and III locally advanced rectal cancer...

August 24, 2026

JD Sports cuts FY27 profit guidance as Q2 sales decline

JD Sports Fashion reported a tough second quarter, with group organic sales down 1.3% and like-for-like sales down 3.1% as footwear remained weak in a promotional market. North America was..

August 20, 2026

M&G Plc appoints Hitoshi Yamaguchi as Non-Executive Director

M&G Plc has announced the appointment of Hitoshi Yamaguchi as a Non-Executive Director from 3 September 2026...

August 19, 2026

Smith & Nephew CFO John Rogers to step down in September

Smith & Nephew has announced John Rogers will leave as chief financial officer, with Pierre Palassian appointed interim CFO until a successor is named...

August 19, 2026

Smith & Nephew and Imperial College London open surgical robotics innovation centre

Smith & Nephew and Imperial College London have launched a five-year partnership to accelerate research and innovation in robotic surgery...

August 18, 2026

FTSE 250

Diversified Energy expands Permian footprint with $1.8 billion Birch acquisition

The acquisition of Birch Permian will increase Diversified Energy’s production by an estimated 35% and Adjusted EBITDA by about 55%, while establishing a larger operated position in the Permian Basin...

September 3, 2026

Great Portland Estates completes fully pre-let 30 Duke Street St James’s

Great Portland Estates has completed 30 Duke Street St James’s on time and on budget, with all office and retail space pre-let. The highly sustainable development is expected to deliver..

September 3, 2026

Safestore Q3 revenue rises 4.1% as UK and expansion markets grow

Safestore reported 4.1% constant-currency revenue growth in Q3 2026, supported by the UK and expansion markets. French revenue rose 1.4%, while the company expects full-year adjusted diluted EPRA EPS to..

September 3, 2026

Breedon survey finds cross-party support for British Cement

A survey of 102 MPs shows broad backing for Breedon’s Back British Cement policy proposals, while highlighting limited awareness of the challenges facing domestic cement production...

September 3, 2026

AEP Plantations reports higher first-half revenue and profit following Pinago acquisition

AEP Plantations reported an 8.3% rise in first-half revenue to $249.7 million and a 5.1% increase in profit before tax to $65.8 million, supported by its $158.3 million acquisition of..

September 2, 2026

Avon Technologies secures $20.3m ACH GEN II delivery order

Team Wendy Ceradyne has received a further $20.3 million delivery order from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, bringing the current ACH GEN II option year to its maximum authorized volume...