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Templeton Emerging Markets IT posts strong annual results with 41.3% NAV total return

TEMIT posts strong annual results: 41.3% NAV total return, beats benchmark by wide margin on AI holdings, discount narrows, £300m buyback plan.

Seraphim Space Investment Trust Q3 Results: NAV Surges 24.8% Driven by Portfolio Gains and Key Exits

Seraphim Space Q3: NAV soars 24.8% on ICEYE strength, HawkEye 360 IPO & ALL.SPACE sale – but discount remains at 15.6%.

Tan Delta Systems Reports Steady Revenue and Growing Pipeline of Opportunities in FY2025

Tan Delta Systems FY2025: revenue flat at £1.22m but commercial pipeline jumps to £75m+ as cash burn accelerates.

Howden Joinery Acquires DIY Kitchens for £390m to Tap Direct-to-Consumer Market

Howdens buys DIY Kitchens for £390m to reach online kitchen buyers directly – a smart, disciplined deal adding a profitable direct-to-consumer channel.

ATC Music Group Reports Record Revenue and Strategic Growth in 2025 Annual Results

ATC Music Group FY25: record revenue £67.4M (+33%) but losses widen to £3.2M. Strategic scaling vs declining profitability – key takeaway for investors.

Debenhams Group Returns to Growth: Q1 Trading Update Shows Inflection Point

Debenhams Group returns to growth with Q1 GMV up 0.5%, May surging 8%. Margins, costs, and cash flow all improving – a genuine turnaround story for investors.

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.