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Cambridge Cognition Returns to Growth with 73% Surge in New Orders and Healthcare Market Expansion

Cambridge Cognition's sales momentum returns with a 73% surge in new orders, positive cash flow, and a strategic expansion into the healthcare and consumer wellness markets.

Churchill China PLC's 2025 Results: Profit Decline and Dividend Cut Amid Resilient Cash Generation

Churchill China's 2025 results show profit down and dividend cut to 21.0p, but with resilient cash generation, a robust balance sheet and operational strengths intact. Margins at 7.9%.

Roadside Real Estate Acquires Hoch Group in £28.6m Forecourt Expansion

Roadside Real Estate's £28.6m Hoch Group acquisition expands its forecourt portfolio to 20 sites, immediately boosting earnings per share.

Trellus Health Renews Pfizer Agreement Amid Cash Runway Extension to May 2026

Trellus Health renews Pfizer IBD content deal, extending cash runway to May 2026. A strategic validation, but the funding clock is still ticking.

Wise Reports Strong Q4 Growth, Confirms Nasdaq Listing Date for May 2026

Wise reports 26% volume growth and confirms Nasdaq primary listing for May 2026, signalling strong momentum and expansion.

Shield Therapeutics Achieves Cash Flow Positivity and Record Revenue with ACCRUFeR® as US Market Leader in 2025

Shield Therapeutics hits profitability in 2025 as ACCRUFeR dominates the US oral iron market. Record revenue and positive cash flow mark a turnaround.

NLB Group Posts Strong 2025 Results: EUR 503M Profit, High Dividends, and Credit Rating Upgrades

NLB Group posts €503M profit for 2025, pays a standout €12.86 dividend per share (7.0% yield), and secures credit rating upgrades from S&P and Moody's.

Baillie Gifford China Trust Reports 34% NAV Return as Geopolitical Risks Rise

Baillie Gifford China Trust delivers 34% NAV return, outperforms benchmark while navigating high geopolitical and cyber risks.

Impax Q2 AUM Update: Assets Drop 8% to £22.3bn Amid Net Outflows, Revenue Forecast Lowered

Impax's Q2 AUM fell 8% to £22.3bn as net outflows and a major trust exit hit assets, prompting a trim to full-year revenue guidance.

AO World PLC Reports Strong FY26 Revenue Growth and Profit at Top of Guidance

AO World PLC reports strong FY26 results with 11% revenue growth, profit at the top of its £45-50m guidance, and a surge in free cash flow to £65m.

Steppe Cement Reports Robust Q1 2026 Performance with 50% Revenue Surge and Market Share Growth

Steppe Cement's Q1 2026 report shows a 50% revenue surge on higher prices and 25% volume growth, boosting market share to 16% in Kazakhstan. A strong start with expansion plans underway.

Mercantile Investment Trust Underperforms in Short Term but Sustains Long-Term Outperformance and Dividend Growth

Mercantile Investment Trust lags short term but maintains 13-year dividend growth and trades at a chunky ~11% discount. NAV up 109.3% over 10 years.

Unite Group Q1 2026 Trading Update: Valuation Drops, Disposal Acceleration, and Share Buyback Progress

Unite Group Q1 2026 update: steady trading, portfolio valuations dip, disposals accelerate, and share buyback progresses. Key insights for investors.

DF Capital Q1 Trading Update: Record Lending and Retail Deposits Exceed £1bn

DF Capital's Q1 2026 update reveals record lending of £469m, retail deposits exceeding £1bn, and improved credit quality with arrears at 0.6%.

Young's Expands London Presence with Strategic Acquisition of Cubitt House Pubs

Young's expands its premium London pub portfolio with eight iconic Cubitt House sites, funded via existing debt facilities in a strategically aligned, non-dilutive acquisition.

Kooth 2025 Results: Beats California Targets, Expands US Reach Amid Revenue Transition

Kooth's 2025 results: California targets beaten, US reach expands amid revenue transition. Strong recurring revenue and robust cash position.

Thruvision Group Reports 45% Revenue Growth in FY26

Motorpoint Reports 83% Profit Surge and Record Volumes in FY26 Trading Update

Motorpoint FY26: Profit jumps 83% to ~£7.5m on record volumes & AI sales boost. Strong execution despite macro risks. New Leeds store to open.

Nippon Active Value Fund Reports 17.4% NAV Growth and Activist Wins in 2025 Annual Report

Nippon Active Value Fund delivers 17.4% NAV growth in 2025, powered by major activist wins at Fuji Media and Hogy Medical. Shares trade at a -7.5% discount.

Solid State PLC Surpasses Market Expectations with Robust FY25/26 Trading Update

Solid State PLC beats FY25/26 forecasts with revenue >£150m & profit ahead of consensus, as orderbook grows to £106.5m driven by defence and power demand.

Selkirk Group Reports 2025 Results and AGM Notice Amid RTO Pursuit

Selkirk Group reports £7m cash, no debt, and active RTO hunt. AGM set for 6 May 2026 to reaffirm strategy. A disciplined AIM shell waiting for the right deal.

Aptitude Software Reports Mixed 2025 Results and Launches Strategic Review, Including Possible Sale

Aptitude Software's 2025 results: revenue dips but margins rise, Fynapse gains traction. Strategic review launched, including possible sale.

MHA plc Completes Strategic Acquisition of Moore Stephens UAE, Expanding Global Footprint

MHA plc expands into the UAE with a £7.4m acquisition of Moore Stephens UAE, funded 50% in shares for minimal dilution. Strategic bolt-on grows global audit & advisory reach.

JTC PLC Reports Strong 2025 Full-Year Results with 25% Revenue Growth Amid Pending Acquisition

JTC PLC reports 25% revenue growth in 2025 as it prepares for £13.40 per share acquisition by Permira, delivering strong organic momentum and record new business.

Aterian Plc Reports Doubling of Gross Profit in Q1 2026 Rwanda Trading Update

Aterian's Q1 2026 Rwanda trading gross profit more than doubles to $306k, driven by higher volumes and traceable supply chains.

Synergia Energy Secures $0.7m Working Capital Loan from Major Shareholder

Synergia Energy secures a $0.7m unsecured loan from its major shareholder, providing short-term working capital with a potential equity option at a 10% premium.

Symphony International Holdings Announces Orderly Realisation Strategy and 2025 Results

Symphony International Holdings targets cash returns as it sells assets. NAV edged up in 2025 with key exits, but execution remains a patient, deal-by-deal affair.

MindGym Returns to Profitability with Strategic Transformation in FY26

MindGym returns to profitability in H2 FY26, boosted by growing membership revenue and improved margins as its strategic transformation takes hold.

Maven VCT 4 Reports 7.3% Dividend Yield and Successful AI Exit Amid Regulatory Changes

Maven VCT 4 delivers a 7.3% dividend yield from profitable exits, including a high-multiple AI partial sale, while navigating upcoming VCT rule changes.

Orascom Investment Holding Reports $6.8M Loss Amid $113.9M North Korea Cash Holdings

Orascom's 2024 loss narrowed to $6.8M, but its $113.9M in North Korean cash remains stranded, with half written off due to sanctions uncertainty.