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Ramsdens Reports Record H1 Results, Upgrades Full-Year Forecast

Ramsdens reports record H1 FY26: profit before tax up 173% to £16.7m, raises full-year guidance to £30-33m. Gold buying and jewellery retail surge.

European Green Transition Posts 2025 Results: Foundation Laid for Wind Energy Services Transformation

Rockhopper Exploration Reports Transformational Full Year Results as Sea Lion Phase 1 Sanctioned and Funded

Rockhopper reports transformational FY results: Sea Lion Phase 1 sanctioned and funded, targeting first oil in 2028. A key milestone de-risking the investment case.

Venture Life Group Acquires FemiClear and CUROXEN Brands for Up to $28 Million to Strengthen US Women's Health Presence

Venture Life acquires FemiClear and CUROXEN for $28M, strengthening US women’s health with no dilution-a smart, cash-funded deal.

Zenith Energy Secures Exclusivity for Controlling Stake in Daybreak Oil and Gas

Zenith Energy secures 90-day exclusivity for ~82% stake in Daybreak Oil & Gas. Non-binding deal requires due diligence, but signals serious US expansion via Leopard Energy.

discoverIE Group Reports Record Profits and Strong Momentum, Announces Three Major Acquisitions

discoverIE Group reports record profits, strong order momentum, and three acquisitions. Margins dipped, but cash flow and growth outlook remain solid.

B&M FY26 Results: Profits Fall as 'Back to Basics' Plan Begins to Take Hold

B&M FY26 results: sales up but profits slump as UK like-for-like sales flat. ‘Back to Basics’ plan shows early recovery signs. France shines, dividend cut.

Huddled Group Reports Strong H1 2026 Progress: Margins Double, New Channels Launch

Huddled Group's H1 update: margins doubled on Peeko, new channels launch, revenue dips deliberately as focus shifts to profitability.

Reabold Resources Enters Exclusivity Agreement with Zenith Energy for Daybreak Oil and Gas Stake

Reabold gives Zenith exclusivity to evaluate a possible purchase of its 42% Daybreak stake – a potential monetisation move, but still early stage.

Amicorp FS (UK) reports strong FY25 results with EBITDA up 77% despite suspension

Amicorp FS FY25: Revenue and profits soar, but delayed accounts trigger suspension. A strong business with credibility issues.

ALT Resources PLC Reports Interim Results and Progress on Tartana Minerals Deal and AIM Admission

ALT Resources' interim results show tighter finances but a clearer path via Tartana deal and AIM admission. A story of strategy over current earnings.

Likewise Group Reports Strong Revenue Growth and Strategic Investments Towards £250m Target

Likewise Group reports 16.5% like-for-like revenue growth and invests in infrastructure to support £250m sales target. Momentum strong.

Paragon Banking Group Reports Half-Year Results and Declares Interim Dividend

Paragon Banking Group declares 15.1p interim dividend for H1 2026; ex-dividend date 2 July. Full half-year report published.

Chemring Reports Record Order Book of £1.4bn as Interim Results Meet Expectations

Chemring’s record £1.4bn order book steals the show as H1 results meet expectations-strong demand, steady guidance, and a clear growth story.

Inspiration Healthcare Sheds Infusion Distribution to Focus on Neonatal Core

Inspiration Healthcare exits Micrel infusion distribution, surrendering £9.7m revenue to focus on neonatal core. Net debt to fall ~20% in FY27. A strategic but potentially painful move.

BAT Trading Update: Accelerating New Category Revenue Growth and Strong U.S. Performance Keep FY Guidance on Track

BAT upgrades New Category revenue to mid-teens with strong US performance, keeping FY guidance intact. Yet lower-end targets and H2 dependence signal caution.

Gooch & Housego Reports Strong Interim Results with Record Order Book

Gooch & Housego interim results: 15.5% revenue growth, record order book of £167.3m, strong A&D surge offsetting weak Life Sciences. Full-year guidance unchanged.

ENGAGE XR Reports 43% Revenue Decline as it Pivots to AI-Powered Education Platform

ENGAGE XR revenue fell 43% but losses slimmed as firm pivots to AI education platform, though cash concerns remain. Read the full analysis.

Time Out Group Signs Long-Term Franchise Partnership for Spain Media Operations with RBA

Time Out Group signs long-term franchise partnership with RBA for Spain media ops, excluding Time Out Market. Strategic, but financial details undisclosed.

GB Group Reports Full Year Results: Momentum Accelerating with Strategic Investment in GBG Go for FY27

GB Group's FY26 results show accelerating growth and Americas recovery, with a £6m strategic investment in GBG Go to boost FY27 revenue, despite a temporary margin dip.

CPPGroup Preliminary Results: Blink Surges But Going Concern Warning Issued

CPPGroup’s Blink surges 69% but a going concern warning clouds the outlook – key takeaways for investors.

NewRiver REIT Reports Strong Full-Year Results with Dividend Growth and Successful Integration

NewRiver REIT posts strong FY26 results: UFFO up, dividend rises 3%, and Capital & Regional integration delivers £6.2m synergies.

Central Asia Metals to acquire Cygnus Metals for A$232 million, adding Canadian copper-gold project

Central Asia Metals (CAML) to acquire Cygnus Metals for A$232m in all-share deal, gaining Canadian copper-gold project Chibougamau. Key growth play.

Pulsar Helium Advances Topaz Project Toward Production Amid Tightening Global Supply

Pulsar Helium drills five successful wells at Topaz, signs Minnesota helium regulation, and raises cash-pushing toward production as global supply tightens.

MHP SE to Acquire Greek Poultry Leader Nitsiakos in €540M Revenue Deal

MHP SE targets Greek poultry leader Nitsiakos (€540M revenue) in a phased deal, expanding European footprint. Strategic move, but undisclosed price keeps value unclear.

JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust: Underperformance in Six Months but Strong Long-Term Track Record

JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust saw 2.0% NAV return vs 6.7% TOPIX over six months, but long-term track record still strong. Buybacks continue at discount.

Cerillion PLC Reports Record New Orders and Major Contract Win in H1 2026 Interim Results

Cerillion’s H1 2026: record orders and £42.5m Omantel win, but revenue dips on timing. Full-year expectations maintained.

First Class Metals Secures 80% Interest in Zigzag Critical Minerals Project After Completing Earn-In

First Class Metals secures 80% interest in Zigzag critical minerals project after completing earn-in, gaining operational control and advancing lithium exploration in Ontario.

Sirius Real Estate Delivers 25th Consecutive Dividend Increase Amid Strong Operational Performance

Sirius Real Estate reports 25th consecutive dividend rise, driven by 6.4% like-for-like rental growth and 8.4% FFO increase.

Redcentric FY26 Trading Update: Adjusted EBITDA Ahead of Expectations, Strong Cash Position After Data Centre Sale

Redcentric FY26: adjusted EBITDA beats expectations, revenue dips, and net cash position strengthens to £77.9m after data centre sale.