Active Energy seeks buy-out on its wood-coal biomass hybrid April 9, 2024 The company has been trying to develop a greener, coal-wood hybrid form of biomass
AIM hit by sharp liquidity drop in further blow to London market May 6, 2024 Companies listed on the UK's AIM have seen the average value of their shares trading fall over 15 per cent in the last year.
Deliveroo approach from Doordash failed but analysts say it ‘may only be the start’ June 26, 2024 Deliveroo, which has long been seen as a target for a merger or acquisition, may not have agreed to a deal this occasion, but analysts at Jefferies said the approach "may only be the start".
Shoe Zone blames higher costs and Red Sea disruption for ‘slower than expected’ sales March 12, 2024 Shoe Zone has blamed higher costs, the disruption in the Red Sea and "slower than expected" sales at the end of 2023 for its reduced performance in recent months.
Hill and Smith shareholders set for bumper payday after profits pass £100m March 12, 2024 Shareholders are set for a bumper pay day after international construction and infrastructure firm Hill & Smith significantly increased its dividend following its profits passing the £100m mark.
Brake Bros makes first profit since 2018 after revenue jumps by £1bn March 7, 2024 Food and distribution company Brake Bros returned to profit for the first time since 2018 after its revenue increased by £1bn during its latest financial year.
Ban fossil fuel alternatives to meet green hydrogen goals, says investment boss August 8, 2023 The government will need to consider banning grey hydrogen if it wants to ramp up cleaner alternatives, the boss of a leading hydrogen fund has said.
Clipper logistics owner GXO makes £762m offer for Wincanton as bidding war heats up February 29, 2024 GXO, the owner of Clipper Logistics, has announced a £764m swoop for Wincanton as a bidding war with a French rival heats up.
Elliott tries and fails with second bid for Currys as takeover war continues February 27, 2024 Currys has rejected a second takeover bid from activist investment firm Elliott worth around £700m.
Customers’ own brand switch slows sales growth at Victorian Plumbing February 27, 2024 Customers switching to own brand products because of the cost-of-living crisis impacted sales at Victorian Plumbing during the first part of its financial year, according to new figures.