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Read the latest PLC CEO interviews. CEO’s from UK listed PLC’s, Analysts and Fund Managers answering questions about their business.

Ilika CEO discusses year-end results, Stereax and Goliath progress (LON:IKA)

Graeme Purdy, Ilika Plc’s Chief Executive Officer, speaks to DirectorsTalk about the company’s strong year‑end results, the strategic alignment with Cirtec for Stereax manufacturing and the latest Goliath milestones...

Meren Energy on rebrand, production strategy and increased dividend (TSE:MER)

Meren Energy, formerly Africa Oil, doubled reserves and production after acquiring 100% of Prime Oil & Gas. Nigerian deep-water assets deliver 38,000 boe/d and low costs, funding a tripled US $0.15 dividend, while Orange Basin projects move toward a 2026 FID...

James Cropper sets cash-first plan as Advanced Materials targets growth (LON:CRPR)

CEO David Stirling and CFO Andrew Goody report FY to 29 March 2025: revenue just under £100m, EBITDA just under £7m, net debt down nearly £3m to below 2x EBITDA...

Ilika wins £1.25m APC grant for Goliath A-Samples (LON:IKA)

Ilika has secured £1.25m from the Advanced Propulsion Centre’s Demonstrate fund within the Government’s new £2.5bn Drive35 programme, supporting a £3m, 12-month PRIMED project with HSSMI and UKBIC to produce Goliath A-Samples...

Thor Energy’s Andrew Hume on High Range hydrogen and helium breakthrough

MD Andrew Hume discusses the High Range surface geochemistry survey, which recorded hydrogen readings up to 3 000 ppm and helium up to six times background, confirming the presence of a working system...

Volta Finance: Insights into volatility, strengths and risk protections (LON:VTA)

Hardman & Co's Mark Thomas examines recent volatility trends, the robustness of collateralised loan obligations and the built‑in risk protections that support the company’s fundamental value...

Hercules Advantage NRG acquisition and UK power sector entry (LON:HERC)

Hercules' CEO and CFO explain how acquiring Advantage NRG Ltd marks a strategic entry into the UK power and energy sector, enhances margins and cash generation, and strengthens their training academy to meet the growing demand for skilled overhead lines workers...

Time Finance’s Ed Rimmer on record results and three-year growth plan (LON:TIME)

In FY 2024/25, Time Finance delivered record revenue of £37.0 million and profit before tax of £7.9 million, all while maintaining stable arrears and bad debts...

Tekmar Group eyes strong H2 recovery on robust pipeline (LON:TGP)

Tekmar delivered on expectations in H1 with operational performance bolstered by Project Aurora and significant cost reductions...

Likewise Group CEO on business drivers and growth outlook (LON:LIKE)

Likewise Group’s CEO Tony Brewer highlights the importance of strong manufacturer relationships, skilled teams and rapid speed to market, supported by recent investments in distribution centres across the UK...

Pharos Energy’s value story and growth prospects (LON:PHAR)

Auctus Advisors’ Stephane Foucard outlines Pharos Energy’s transformation into a debt-free operator, its 6% dividend and buy-back programme, and the company’s renewed growth strategy following licence extensions in Vietnam and significant exploration upside offshore...

Hercules Plc: Powering growth through talent and infrastructure expansion (LON:HERC)

Brusk Korkmaz, CEO and CFO Paul Wheatcroft speak with DirectorsTalk about the company’s record-breaking results, the growing demand for skilled labour, and how recent acquisitions are strengthening Hercules’s position in the UK’s infrastructure and power sectors...

One Health Group: Record Growth and New Surgical Hub Development (LON:OHGR)

One Health Group CEO Adam Binns discusses the company’s record growth and strategic future, highlighting a 28% increase in NHS patient referrals, the successful AIM listing raising £7.8 million, and plans to open their first surgical hub by next summer..

Great Western targets copper, gold and tungsten upside in Nevada (LON:GWMO)

Great Western Mining is advancing its copper, gold and tungsten projects in Nevada, with Executive Chairman Brian Hall outlining new drill plans, promising assay results from historic tungsten workings, and a busy summer of exploration ahead...

Thor Energy MD on new Gas Storage Licences and hydrogen strategy (LON:THR)

Thor Energy's Managing Director Andrew Hulme discusses the award of Gas Storage Exploration Licences 804, 805 and 806 in South Australia, their alignment with the HY-Range hydrogen and helium project, and what investors can expect next...

Gervais Williams on what’s driving UK Equity Income stocks and AIM outperformance

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager at Diverse Income Trust plc, explains how renewed investor appetite for reliable income amid ongoing uncertainty has driven UK equity income stocks, and sterling, to outpace US markets...

ME Group profits from rollout and rising demand of laundry machines, highlights Gervais Williams

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of The Diverse Income Trust plc, discussed ME Group International Plc (LON:MEGP) with DirectorsTalk, highlighting its shift from photo booths to self-service laundry machines...

Pan-African Resources and Greatland Gold epitomise the value of UK mining stocks (Q&A)

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of The Diverse Income Trust plc (LON:DIVI), discusses Pan-African Resources Plc (LON:PAF) and Greatland Gold Plc (LON:GGP) in an exclusive interview with DirectorsTalk...

Smiths News Plc new services will drive cash and dividend growth, expects Premier Miton

Smith News Plc (LON:SNWS) was praised by Gervais Williams of The Diverse Income Trust for its adaptability amid a declining newspaper sector...

Gaming Realms plc: Rapid expansion makes ‘risk-reward’ compelling – fund manager (LON:GMR)

Gaming Realms Plc (LON:GMR) was highlighted by Gervais Williams of The Diverse Income Trust as a strong growth prospect, citing its expanding content licensing model and success with the Slingo brand...
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Ilika CEO discusses year-end results, Stereax and Goliath progress (LON:IKA)

Graeme Purdy, Ilika Plc’s Chief Executive Officer, speaks to DirectorsTalk about the company’s strong year‑end results, the strategic alignment with Cirtec for Stereax manufacturing and the latest Goliath milestones...

Meren Energy on rebrand, production strategy and increased dividend (TSE:MER)

Meren Energy, formerly Africa Oil, doubled reserves and production after acquiring 100% of Prime Oil & Gas. Nigerian deep-water assets deliver 38,000 boe/d and low costs, funding a tripled US $0.15 dividend, while Orange Basin projects move toward a 2026 FID...

James Cropper sets cash-first plan as Advanced Materials targets growth (LON:CRPR)

CEO David Stirling and CFO Andrew Goody report FY to 29 March 2025: revenue just under £100m, EBITDA just under £7m, net debt down nearly £3m to below 2x EBITDA...

Ilika wins £1.25m APC grant for Goliath A-Samples (LON:IKA)

Ilika has secured £1.25m from the Advanced Propulsion Centre’s Demonstrate fund within the Government’s new £2.5bn Drive35 programme, supporting a £3m, 12-month PRIMED project with HSSMI and UKBIC to produce Goliath A-Samples...

Thor Energy’s Andrew Hume on High Range hydrogen and helium breakthrough

MD Andrew Hume discusses the High Range surface geochemistry survey, which recorded hydrogen readings up to 3 000 ppm and helium up to six times background, confirming the presence of a working system...

Volta Finance: Insights into volatility, strengths and risk protections (LON:VTA)

Hardman & Co's Mark Thomas examines recent volatility trends, the robustness of collateralised loan obligations and the built‑in risk protections that support the company’s fundamental value...

Hercules Advantage NRG acquisition and UK power sector entry (LON:HERC)

Hercules' CEO and CFO explain how acquiring Advantage NRG Ltd marks a strategic entry into the UK power and energy sector, enhances margins and cash generation, and strengthens their training academy to meet the growing demand for skilled overhead lines workers...

Time Finance’s Ed Rimmer on record results and three-year growth plan (LON:TIME)

In FY 2024/25, Time Finance delivered record revenue of £37.0 million and profit before tax of £7.9 million, all while maintaining stable arrears and bad debts...

Tekmar Group eyes strong H2 recovery on robust pipeline (LON:TGP)

Tekmar delivered on expectations in H1 with operational performance bolstered by Project Aurora and significant cost reductions...

Likewise Group CEO on business drivers and growth outlook (LON:LIKE)

Likewise Group’s CEO Tony Brewer highlights the importance of strong manufacturer relationships, skilled teams and rapid speed to market, supported by recent investments in distribution centres across the UK...

Pharos Energy’s value story and growth prospects (LON:PHAR)

Auctus Advisors’ Stephane Foucard outlines Pharos Energy’s transformation into a debt-free operator, its 6% dividend and buy-back programme, and the company’s renewed growth strategy following licence extensions in Vietnam and significant exploration upside offshore...

Hercules Plc: Powering growth through talent and infrastructure expansion (LON:HERC)

Brusk Korkmaz, CEO and CFO Paul Wheatcroft speak with DirectorsTalk about the company’s record-breaking results, the growing demand for skilled labour, and how recent acquisitions are strengthening Hercules’s position in the UK’s infrastructure and power sectors...

One Health Group: Record Growth and New Surgical Hub Development (LON:OHGR)

One Health Group CEO Adam Binns discusses the company’s record growth and strategic future, highlighting a 28% increase in NHS patient referrals, the successful AIM listing raising £7.8 million, and plans to open their first surgical hub by next summer..

Great Western targets copper, gold and tungsten upside in Nevada (LON:GWMO)

Great Western Mining is advancing its copper, gold and tungsten projects in Nevada, with Executive Chairman Brian Hall outlining new drill plans, promising assay results from historic tungsten workings, and a busy summer of exploration ahead...

Thor Energy MD on new Gas Storage Licences and hydrogen strategy (LON:THR)

Thor Energy's Managing Director Andrew Hulme discusses the award of Gas Storage Exploration Licences 804, 805 and 806 in South Australia, their alignment with the HY-Range hydrogen and helium project, and what investors can expect next...

Gervais Williams on what’s driving UK Equity Income stocks and AIM outperformance

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager at Diverse Income Trust plc, explains how renewed investor appetite for reliable income amid ongoing uncertainty has driven UK equity income stocks, and sterling, to outpace US markets...

ME Group profits from rollout and rising demand of laundry machines, highlights Gervais Williams

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of The Diverse Income Trust plc, discussed ME Group International Plc (LON:MEGP) with DirectorsTalk, highlighting its shift from photo booths to self-service laundry machines...

Pan-African Resources and Greatland Gold epitomise the value of UK mining stocks (Q&A)

Gervais Williams, Co-Fund Manager of The Diverse Income Trust plc (LON:DIVI), discusses Pan-African Resources Plc (LON:PAF) and Greatland Gold Plc (LON:GGP) in an exclusive interview with DirectorsTalk...

Smiths News Plc new services will drive cash and dividend growth, expects Premier Miton

Smith News Plc (LON:SNWS) was praised by Gervais Williams of The Diverse Income Trust for its adaptability amid a declining newspaper sector...

Gaming Realms plc: Rapid expansion makes ‘risk-reward’ compelling – fund manager (LON:GMR)

Gaming Realms Plc (LON:GMR) was highlighted by Gervais Williams of The Diverse Income Trust as a strong growth prospect, citing its expanding content licensing model and success with the Slingo brand...
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