Trading Statements for 15 January 2020
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15 Jan
09:52Attraqt sees growth meeting expectations amid focus on multi-year contract renewalsAttraqt said annual growth was expected to meet expectations as its focus on multi-year contract renewals delivered desired results. The company signed 21 multi-year contracts, up from 10 last...
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15 Jan
09:48Revolution Bars sales rise in first half; shutters loss-making sitesBar operator Revolution Bars said its first-half revenue rose 3.4%, assisted by a record Christmas trading period. Sales for the six months through 28 December rose to £81.2m, up from £78.5m...
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15 Jan
09:23Secure Trust Bank grows revenue in second half; 'cautiously optimistic' on 2020Retail lender Secure Trust Bank said it was looking ahead to 2020 with cautious optimism following a definitive result in British national elections. The company also said it had delivered further...
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15 Jan
09:18Advanced Medical Solutions profit 'slightly ahead' of forecastsWoundcare company Advanced Medical Solutions said profit was slightly above expectations even as sales were kept in check by a rise in the pound. 'Financial results for the year are in line with...
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15 Jan
09:17M Winkworth sees modest profit beat; raises dividendReal estate agency franchiser M Winkworth said it expected to post annual revenue and pre-tax profit modestly ahead of market expectations. The company also said it would up its fourth-quarter...
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15 Jan
09:00Gamma Communications upgrades profit outlook on 'strong' demand in the UK and Dutch marketsGamma Communications upgraded its outlook on profit as 'strong' demand in the UK and Dutch markets bolstered performance. Financial performance was significantly ahead of last year with adjusted...
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15 Jan
08:55Everyman sales swell to record despite fall in moviegoersCinema group Everyman said sales rose 25% to record despite a fall in the number of moviegoers from a year earlier. For the 52-week period ended 2 January 2020, sales rose 25% to £65.0m on-year....
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15 Jan
08:28Global Invacom expects to swing to loss amid one-off costs, closure of Shanghai siteSatellite communications provider Global Invacom said it expected to swing to a net loss due to one-off costs, including the upcoming closure of its Shanghai site. Due to the upcoming closure of...
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15 Jan
08:00Quiz sales drop 9.3% over Christmas trading periodOnline fashion retailer Quiz said its sales had dropped 9.3% over the crucial Christmas trading period. In a trading update for the seven-week period from 24 November to 4 January, the company...
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15 Jan
07:55Ten Entertainment sales jump 10% after it refurbishes bowling alleysBowling alley operator Ten Entertainment said it grew its annual sales by 10.2% after refurbishing some of its sites. On a like-for-like basis, sales for the year through 29 December rose 8.0%....
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15 Jan
07:50Michelmersh Brick sees strong annual cash performance; profits in lineSpecialist brick manufacturer Michelmersh Brick said it expected to post underlying revenue and profit for the year through December in line with market expectations. 'The group has experienced...
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15 Jan
07:49Diploma revenue meets expectations despite shipment delay to life science customersDiploma said revenue in its fiscal first quarter increased by 9% on-year, in line with expectations, as strong growth at its seals sector was offset by a more subdued performance at its life...
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15 Jan
07:47Vistry forecasts 'slight' profit beat on higher home completions, pricesVistry, the house builder formally known as Bovis Homes, said it expected to deliver record annual profits slightly ahead of market consensus. The company noted that the Bloomberg consensus...
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15 Jan
07:30Hochschild beats production forecast following strong end to yearPrecious metals miner Hochschild topped its production forecast following stronger-than-expected output in the final quarter. Production for the year through December amounted to 38.7m silver...
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15 Jan
07:25Provident Financial sees 2019 profit meeting market expectationsSubprime lender Provident Financial said it expected to post annual results in line with market forecasts, as a better-than-expected performance at its Vanquis Bank unit offset a weaker showing at...
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15 Jan
07:16Ashmore net assets rise on investment returns, fund inflowsEmerging markets fund manager Ashmore said its assets under management in the three months to December increased, amid 'strong' returns from its investment portfolio and fund inflows. For the...
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15 Jan
07:12Persimmon revenue falls 2.4% as curbs home build volumes to improve qualityHouse builder Persimmon said its annual revenue fell 2.4% as it curbed the rate of home completions to improve customer service and build quality. Revenue for the year through December fell to...