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Mitie Upgrades FY26 Profit Guidance to £260m and Launches £100m Share Buyback

Mitie raises FY26 profit guidance to at least £260m and launches a £100m share buyback, signalling strong growth confidence.

Imaging Biometrics Acquires Kirkstall in Strategic Biotech Expansion

Imaging Biometrics acquires Kirkstall, gaining Quasi Vivo tech for US biotech growth in a strategic, cash-light deal.

Target Healthcare REIT Reports Strong Annual Results with 9.3% Total Return

Target Healthcare REIT's FY25: 9.3% total return, NTA up 3.7%, dividend covered at 103%.

THG PLC Reports Strongest Quarterly Growth Since 2021 with Q3 Revenue Up 6.3%

Bytes Technology Group Reports 9.1% GII Growth in H1 2025, But Operating Profit Falls 7.0%

Discover Bytes Technology Group's mixed H1: 9.1% GII growth offset by a 7.0% profit dip, hit by Microsoft changes and restructuring.

YouGov Reports Stable FY25 Performance with Margin Improvement and Strategic Focus

Supply@ME Capital Reports Interim Losses and Going Concern Uncertainties

SYME's H1 2025: Losses narrow and revenue grows, but going concern flagged amid cash crunch and Nuburu facility risks.

Tristel Reports 23% Surge in Adjusted Pre-Tax Profit for FY2025

Tristel's FY2025 results show a 23% surge in adjusted pre-tax profit to £10.1m, with 11% revenue growth and a 5% dividend boost. US expansion gains momentum.

AstraZeneca Strikes Historic Deal with US Government to Slash Drug Prices

AstraZeneca slashes US drug prices by 80% in historic government deal, boosting manufacturing with a $50B investment for future growth.

Avation PLC Signs Eight-Year Aircraft Lease Agreement with European ACMI Provider

Avation PLC secures an eight-year ATR 72-600 lease with a European ACMI provider, boosting revenue visibility and diversifying its airline portfolio.

Supply@ME Capital Reports 2024 Losses and Funding Challenges Amid Going Concern Uncertainty

SYME's FY24 reveals tiny revenues, tight cash, and a risky funding pivot amid going concern uncertainty.

Serica Energy to Acquire BP's North Sea Assets in $232M Deal

Serica Energy acquires BP's 32% stake in Culzean, UK's largest gas field, for $232M – subject to pre-emption.

Oxford Instruments Sees Improved Q2 Momentum After Tariff Disruption, Eyes Stable Full Year

Oxford Instruments sees Q2 momentum rebound after tariff disruption, forecasting stable full-year results with a growing order book.

Software Circle Acquires Broker Information Services for €8.25m to Build Irish Platform

Software Circle acquires BIS for €8.25m to build an Irish broker software platform, boosting earnings and cash flow from day one.

Seascape Energy Asia JV Approves Drilling of Giant Kertang Prospect

Seascape Energy's JV approves Kertang drilling in Malaysia, offering 10% carried interest in a massive 9.1 TCF gas prospect at zero cost.

1Spatial Reports 20% Surge in Recurring Revenue and Strong ARR Growth in H1 2025

1Spatial's H1 2025 sees recurring revenue surge 20% and ARR grow 11%, driven by SaaS momentum and key contract wins.

Norman Broadbent Reports 26% Q3 NFI Growth and Strong Year-to-Date Performance

Norman Broadbent's Q3 2025: 26% NFI growth, 31% YTD rise, and a stable pipeline into Q4 signal strong momentum post-turnaround.

Renew Holdings Acquires Emerald Power to Expand in Overhead Line Maintenance Market

Renew Holdings' £12.3m Emerald Power acquisition expands overhead line maintenance, backed by RIIO-ED2 funding and grid decarbonisation.

Science Group PLC Reports Strong Trading Update with Record Profits and £24m Gain

Science Group PLC's trading update reveals record profits, a £24m gain, and robust £77.6m cash reserves.

Vp plc Reports Solid First Half Performance Amid Economic Challenges

Ibstock Reports Weaker Q3 Demand, Maintains H2 EBITDA Outlook Similar to H1

Ibstock's Q3 update shows softer demand, with H2 EBITDA held at H1 levels amid market challenges and operational discipline.

Ashoka India Trust Outperforms Benchmark, Enters FTSE250 and Pays First Dividend

Ashoka India Trust outperforms MSCI India IMI, enters FTSE 250, and pays its first dividend. Key annual results analysed.

Grainger PLC Reports Strong Rental Growth and 50% Earnings Target in Post-Close Update

Grainger PLC delivers strong rental growth at 3.6%, 98.1% occupancy, and targets 50% earnings increase by FY29.

Johnson Matthey Reports Strong H1 Profit and Catalyst Technologies Re-classification

Johnson Matthey reports strong H1 underlying profit, reclassifies Catalyst Technologies, and lifts full-year guidance.

Hostelworld Reports Improved Q3 Revenue and Reaffirms Full-Year EBITDA Guidance

Hostelworld's Q3 shows 5% revenue growth, 16.3% commissions, and reaffirmed EBITDA guidance. Boosting monetisation with efficient marketing.

SSP Group Reports Q4 Trading Update and Launches £100m Share Buyback

SSP's Q4 update confirms EPS on target and a £100m share buyback, highlighting steady growth and shareholder confidence.

Treatt PLC Reports Sharp Profit Drop in FY25 Amid Takeover Bid

Treatt PLC's FY25 sees profit plunge 48% to £10m, revenue down 15%, but hits July guidance amid Exponent takeover bid.

Secure Trust Bank Warns on Profit as Vehicle Finance Exit Accelerates

Secure Trust Bank's profit warning: Vehicle Finance exit bites hard, but Core lending still grows 10%+ YoY.

Volution Group Reports Strong FY2025 Growth and Fantech Acquisition Success

Volution Group's FY2025 delivers double-digit growth, strong cash flow, and Fantech acquisition success, with revenue up 20.6%.

Intercede Group Sees Strong Licence Growth and New Contracts Despite Revenue Dip

Intercede's H1: Revenue dips 3.9%, but licence sales surge 65.5% with new contracts and strong subscription growth.