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BSF Enterprise Annual Report Reveals T-Rex Leather Breakthrough and £15M Fundraise Plan

BSF's annual report reveals a 2mm lab-grown leather breakthrough and a £15M fundraise plan to commercialise its tissue engineering platform.

EMV Capital PLC Reports Strong 2025 Trading and Portfolio Performance

EMV Capital's 2025 update: 16% revenue growth, AUM above £100M, and Venture Building delivers 12.9x returns in a challenging market.

PACSCo Reports FY 2025 Losses, Completes Mozambique Business Disposal to Become AIM Cash Shell

PACSCo exits Mozambique, clears debt & becomes an AIM cash shell with six months to secure a reverse takeover deal.

Smithson Trust Proposes OEIC Conversion After Persistent Discount Battle

Smithson shareholders to decide on OEIC conversion aimed at ending the persistent discount to NAV, with rollover or cash exit.

Various Eateries Reports Record EBITDA and Strong Momentum in FY25 Results

Various Eateries' FY25 results: record EBITDA, LFL growth back, and strong festive momentum with Coppa Club leading the way.

Genus Completes Chinese Porcine Joint Venture, Receives $160M Payment

Genus completes its Chinese pig genetics JV with a $160M cash payment, taking 49% ownership and deconsolidating PIC China to accelerate growth.

Churchill China PLC Reports Full Year 2025 Trading Update: Meets Expectations with Strong Cash Position

Churchill China's 2025 results meet expectations with £76m turnover and a stronger cash position of £10.8m, highlighting steady performance.

Goldplat Forecasts FY2026 Results to Materially Exceed Market Expectations

Goldplat forecasts FY2026 results will materially beat expectations, driven by higher gold prices, increased volumes, and operational improvements.

Drax Group Signs 250MW Battery Storage Tolling Agreement in Strategic FlexGen Expansion

Drax expands FlexGen portfolio with 250MW battery storage tolling deal-no upfront capital, 10-year CPI-indexed contract, full operational control. Capital-light growth aligned with UK energy strategy.

Avon Technologies Reports Strong Q1 Demand and Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance

Avon Technologies' Q1 update reveals record demand and reaffirmed full-year guidance, with insight on Team Wendy's temporary slowdown.

First Class Metals Secures £1M Interest-Free Convertible Loan to Fund Drilling and Acquire Kerrs Gold Property

First Class Metals secures £1M interest-free funding for winter drilling at Sunbeam and full ownership of the Kerrs gold property. Key terms analysed.

Airtel Africa Reports Robust Nine-Month Growth with Mobile Money Surpassing 50 Million Customers

Airtel Africa hits big mobile money milestone with 50M+ customers as data becomes the primary revenue driver. Margins strengthen to 48.9% amid strong operational growth.

JPMorgan EMEA Trust Reports 25.5% NAV Growth Amid Russian Asset Uncertainty and Legal Battles

Strong 25.5% NAV growth meets a 230%+ share price premium, driven by high-stakes bets on sanctioned Russian assets and legal uncertainty.

AstraZeneca Bolsters Weight Management Portfolio with $1.2B CSPC Deal

AstraZeneca's $1.2bn CSPC deal secures once-monthly obesity injections and AI-driven peptide tech, expanding its weight management pipeline.

Nostrum Oil & Gas Reports 12.9% Production Growth in 2025, Outlines 2026 Guidance and Debt Focus

Nostrum reports 12.9% production growth for 2025 but lower revenue; 2026 guidance, Stepnoy Leopard plans, and critical debt restructuring are now in focus.

Winking Studios Projects Over 40% Revenue Growth in FY2025, Beats Market Expectations

Winking Studios forecasts >40% revenue growth in FY2025, beating market consensus, driven by acquisition and organic demand, while EBITDA grows more steadily.

IG Group Completes Acquisition of Independent Reserve, Plans Crypto Launch in Singapore, Australia and UAE

IG Group completes acquisition of Independent Reserve and targets crypto launch in Singapore, Australia & UAE in H2 2026.

Peel Hunt Expects Full-Year Revenues and Profits to Beat Market Expectations

Peel Hunt upgrades guidance: strong M&A and equity capital markets activity drive revenues and profits ahead of expectations. A positive signal for UK mid-caps.

RUA Life Sciences Doubles Revenue and Turns EBITDA Positive in Final Results

RUA Life Sciences pivots to commercial success: revenue doubled and EBITDA turns positive in final results, driven by CDMO growth and a strategic European acquisition.

Stelrad Group Reports 2025 Operating Profit Growth and Improved Margins Amid Market Challenges

Stelrad's adjusted operating profit rose 3% to £32.5m in 2025, with margins expanding to 11.6% amid softer market demand and lower volumes.

Greencore Reports 5.4% Q1 Revenue Growth and Completes Bakkavor Acquisition

Greencore's Q1 revenue rose 5.4% with volumes outpacing the market. The Bakkavor acquisition aims for £80m+ annual cost synergies, scaling UK convenience food leadership.

Patria Private Equity Trust Reports Strong 2025 Results and Chairman's Departure

Synthomer Reports Positive Cash Flow and Resilient Earnings in Challenging 2025 Market

Synthomer's 2025 update shows resilient earnings, positive cash flow, and lower debt through margin improvement and cost savings in a tough market.

Hilton Food Group Cuts 2026 Profit Guidance Amid Smoked Salmon Export Woes

Hilton Food Group cuts 2026 profit guidance due to Foppen smoked salmon export restrictions and persistent inflation. Explore the details.

3i Group's NAV Surges to 3,017p in Q3 on Strong Action Performance and 20% Total Return

3i Group's NAV jumps to 3,017p in Q3, powered by stellar results from discount retailer Action and a 20% total return for shareholders.

Luceco Surpasses Market Expectations with Robust 2025 Growth and Positive 2026 Outlook

Luceco beats 2025 profit forecasts, sees margins rise above 12%, and upgrades 2026 outlook. Strong cash flow and EV charging growth drive performance.

Tribal Group Reports Strong FY25 Trading Update with Return to Net Cash and SaaS Momentum

Tribal swings to £11.4m net cash, beats ARR targets, and upgrades FY26 outlook. A clean SaaS inflection for the EdTech firm.

Henry Boot Expects 2026 Profits Significantly Below Market Consensus Despite Resilient 2025

Henry Boot's 2025 profits meet expectations, but 2026 set to fall short as net debt rises and Stonebridge Homes underperforms, despite Hallam Land's record plot sales.

James Fisher & Sons Beats FY25 Profit Expectations, Reports Improved Margins

James Fisher & Sons beats FY25 profit forecasts with higher margins and steady leverage. A tidy update showing its strategic turnaround is delivering.

accesso Technology Group Reports Strong 2025 Results and Launches £14.5 Million Tender Offer

accesso posts 2025 revenue of ~$155m, cash margins near 15%, and launches a £14.5m tender offer at £3.00 per share, signalling confidence and robust cash generation.