US private equity bowls over another London-listed operation December 6, 2023 Bowling operator Ten Entertainment Group is set to become the latest London-listed firm to fall into the hands of American private equity
Huel would consider sale amid IPO market slump November 20, 2023 Chief Executive James McMaster told the Financial Times that Huel had considered the IPO market before it “died” at the beginning of 2022.
Hotel Chocolat’s sweet £534m Mars deal leaves London market on a sugar high November 16, 2023 Charismatic founder, Angus Thirlwell, told City A.M that the business “really valued” its time on the London market.
Mars to snap up listed Hotel Chocolat in half a billion pound plus deal November 16, 2023 Hotel Chocolat is to go private under the Mars umbrella
The rise of Courmayeur: skiing in the Italian Alps November 13, 2023 Courmayeur in the Italian Alps is a refreshing new place to try skiing
Time to buy? Shares are up as Hotel Chocolat says it’s ‘on the front foot again’ October 12, 2023 Hotel Chocolat CEO said the "hard work" of a turnaround plan was beginning to pay off
UK profit warnings hit highest yearly level since 2008, outside of pandemic July 19, 2023 The proportion of UK-listed companies that issued profit warnings in the past year was higher than any year since 2008, outside of the pandemic, according to new analysis. It comes as higher borrowing costs and a tougher sales environment have weighed heavily on businesses. Companies listed on the London Stock Exchange issued 66 profit warnings [...]
Hotel Chocolat shares plummet 13 per cent after profit warning on flagging consumer sentiment June 23, 2023 Hotel Chocolat shares have plummeted by around 12 per cent as the premium brand is expected to be back in the red. The retailer, which has fallen victim to cash-strapped Brits cutting back on luxuries, said it now anticipates revenue of £201.8m and underlying profit before tax of £0.3m for the 2023 financial year. It [...]
Hotel Chocolat investors left with a bitter taste after Easter update April 27, 2023 Retailer Hotel Chocolat warned on profits on Thursday as it said that sales over Easter, vital for a chocolate company, had been worse than expected. Shares in the chocolatier dropped 10 per cent on the news. The company, which is in a period of transition, said there were some products it was unable to get [...]
Your City guide to this year’s must have chocolate Easter eggs: From exploding candy to hot cross bun flavoured treats March 31, 2023 We’ve nibbled, munched and even crunched some of this year’s chocolate Easter egg offerings, and we even tried a donut-egg; you’ll have to read on to find out how that fared. Here’s our review of the best and the worst Easter eggs you can buy this year; we’ve included City-based retailers as well as supermarket [...]