LONDON: LMS Capital has approved a further investment of $5.3 million (£3.9 million) in Dacian Petroleum, a Romanian onshore oil and gas company, following a shareholder vote in May supporting a managed realisation strategy. The decision comes after months of underperformance at Dacian, driven by missed production targets and a softening oil price environment. LMS,…
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Gemfields to sell Fabergé to SMG Capital for $50 million
LONDON: Gemfields Group Ltd. said Monday it has signed an agreement to sell its entire interest in Fabergé Limited, the iconic luxury brand, to SMG Capital LLC for $50 million. Under the terms of the deal, $45 million will be paid to Gemfields upon completion, expected on Aug. 28, 2025. The remaining $5 million will…
CRH reports strong Q2 results, raises full-year guidance on robust demand and acquisitions
Company posted revenues of $10.2 billion, up 6%, net income rose 2% to $1.3 billion NEW YORK: CRH Plc (NYSE: CRH), a leading provider of building materials solutions, on Thursday reported second-quarter 2025 financial results, citing strong underlying demand, favorable pricing, and strategic acquisitions as key drivers of growth. The company posted total revenues of…
WPP Plc sees challenging first half, reports declines amid client spending pressures and restructuring efforts
For the first six months of 2025, WPP’s revenue dropped to £6.66 billion, a 7.8% decrease LONDON: WPP Plc, one of the world’s largest advertising and marketing services companies, reported a challenging first half of 2025, with declines across key financial metrics as a result of client spending pressures and a slower new business environment….
Just Group reports dip in first-half profit, forecasts strong rebound in second half of 2025
CEO cites quieter DB market, announces 20% dividend increase amid strategic investments for future growth LONDON: Just Group PLC, a specialist in retirement solutions, reported mixed financial results for the first half of 2025, with a dip in underlying operating profit and sales attributed to a quieter market at the start of the year. However,…
Laumann Group UK to acquire Epwin Group in £167.3 million deal
LONDON: Laumann Group UK Limited, a subsidiary of the German building products giant Laumann Stiftung & Co. KG, announced Thursday a recommended cash acquisition of Epwin Group plc for approximately £167.3 million. The deal, which values each Epwin share at 120 pence, is intended to be implemented through a court-sanctioned scheme of arrangement. The acquisition…
Videndum Plc reports significant revenue decline, increased losses in H1 2025
Company blames U.S. trade policies and economic uncertainty for 25% revenue drop; acknowledges ‘material uncertainty’ in financial outlook LONDON: Videndum PLC reported a significant decline in its first-half 2025 results, with revenue down 25% compared to the same period in 2024. The company, which provides hardware and software for the content creation market, cited ongoing…
ImmuPharma reports interim loss amid breakthroughs in autoimmune drug platform
The Group posted a loss of £1.8 million, up from £0.4 million in the same period last year LONDON: ImmuPharma PLC (LSE:IMM), a specialist in drug discovery and development, reported a widened interim loss for the six months ended June 30, 2025, as the company ramped up investment in its P140 autoimmune technology platform. The…
Ibstock Plc reports H1 2025 results, cites market recovery and volume growth
LONDON: Ibstock Plc, a leading UK manufacturer of building products, on Wednesday announced interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, highlighting strong volume growth driven by a recovering market, particularly in new-build residential construction. The company reported a revenue increase of 8.6% to £193 million, up from £178 million in the first…
Hiscox Ltd reports strong interim results with broad-based growth and capital returns
Earnings per share declined to 67.2 cents from 75.1 cents, but the interim dividend rose 9.1% year-on-year to 14.4 cents per share LONDON: Hiscox Ltd reported robust interim results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2025, marked by broad-based growth, strong profitability, and enhanced book value creation. The insurer posted a 5.7% increase in…
Metro Bank triples profit in first half of 2025 amid strategic revamp
Bank reports record corporate lending and lowest cost of deposits among UK high street competitors, signaling successful execution of turnaround strategy LONDON: Metro Bank Holdings PLC on Wednesday reported strong financial performance for the first half of 2025, with profits more than tripling due to strategic actions that included increased lending and reduced operating costs….
Air Astana reports strong H1 2025 results with 132% PAT surge, maintains guidance
LONDON: Air Astana JSC, Central Asia’s leading airline group, reported robust financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, driven by sustained revenue growth, disciplined cost management, and expanding passenger demand. The Group, which includes low-cost subsidiary FlyArystan, posted a 24.1% year-on-year increase in EBITDAR to USD 157.0 million and a 131.9%…