Company Results for 6 August 2019

Language translation group SDL booked a 40% rise in first-half profit, as sales were boosted by the acquisition of Donnelley Language Solutions last year. Pre-tax profit for the six months through...

Cellular materials technology group Zotefoams posted a 7% rise in first-half profit, on the back of higher sales. Pre-tax profit for the six months through June rose to £4.9m, as sales rose 12% to...

Allianz Tech Trust said returns in the first half of the year topped its benchmark performance as tech stocks outperformed the global equity market. The company said net asset value increased by...

Respiratory disease focused Verona Pharma booked a first-half loss, as it ramped up research and development spending. Pre-tax losses for the six months through June amounted to £17.8m, compared...

Domino's Pizza said profits fell by more than quarter as group system sales were held back by weaker performance in international markets. The company also announced that David Wild, Group Chief...

Listed Infrastructure company HICL reiterated its dividend target as performance since April through July met expectations despite muted acquisition activity. HICL said its well-diversified...

Plastics producer Synthomer booked a 34% fall in first-half profit, owing to weaker economic conditions hurting sales. Pre-tax profit for the six months through June fell to £56.6m, down from...

Inter-dealer broker TP ICAP said its first-half underlying profit weakened, amid a fall in global broking revenue. Pre-tax profit for the six months through June jumped to £83m, up from £34m...

IWG detailed plans to buy back up to £100m of shares after reporting a 4% decline in profits on higher revenue amid efforts to boost sales and investment in new products and services in the first...

Industrial flow control equipment manufacturer Rotork booked a 4.5% fall in first-half profit as sales slipped, though it forecast flat sales for the full year. Pre-tax profit for the six months...

Specialist engineer for the defence, aerospace and energy sectors Meggitt booked 31% fall in first-half profit, owing to lower gains from asset sales, though its underlying profit improved. The...

InterContinental Hotels Group said profits jumped by nearly quarter even as revenue per room growth in the first half of the year was hurt by a fall in occupancy. For the six months to 30 June ,...