LONDON: TheWorks.co.uk plc, a U.K. retailer specializing in affordable, screen-free activities, posted stronger earnings and rising profit margins for the fiscal year ended May 4, 2025, aided by the successful rollout of its new strategic plan. Total revenue declined 2%…
LONDON: Centrica plc has announced a £1.3 billion investment for a 15% equity stake in Sizewell C, a new nuclear power station in Suffolk expected to power six million UK homes. The acquisition positions Centrica alongside HM Government, La Caisse,…
LONDON: ME Group International plc (LSE: MEGP), the instant-service equipment provider, posted record first-half profits for the six months ended April 30, 2025, fueled by strong growth in its laundry segment and disciplined cost management. Group revenue rose 2.3% year-over-year…
LONDON: Diaceutics PLC (AIM: DXRX), a technology provider for pharmaceutical and biotech companies, announced strong first-half revenue growth driven by increased demand for its precision medicine commercialization services. Revenue rose 22% on a constant currency basis to £14.6 million ($18.9…
LONDON: Kier Group plc announced Tuesday that Chief Executive Andrew Davies will retire and step down from the board on Oct. 31. Stuart Togwell, currently executive director and group managing director of construction, will succeed him on Nov. 1. Davies,…
LONDON: Inchcape plc, the global automotive distribution group, said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire Askja, Iceland’s leading automotive distributor, marking its entry into a new regional market. The deal includes Askja and affiliated businesses, and is expected to close…
LONDON: Compass Group PLC (LSE: CPG), a global leader in food services, said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire Netherlands-based Vermaat Groep B.V. for an enterprise value of approximately €1.5 billion, expanding its premium food offerings across Europe. Vermaat is…
LONDON: Crimson Tide plc (AIM: TIDE), the provider of the process management platform mpro5, has named Jon Clarke as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Clarke had served as Interim Chief Operating Officer of the company since October 2024. His appointment…
LONDON: AstraZeneca today announced $50 billion of investment in the United States by 2030, building on America’s global leadership in medicines manufacturing and R&D. This investment is expected to create tens of thousands of new, highly skilled direct and indirect…
LONDON: Alabama Bidco Limited (“Bidco”), a new entity jointly controlled by funds managed by DBAY Advisors Limited and Anexo founders Alan Sellers and Samantha Moss, has made an unconditional recommended cash-and-loan-notes offer for all outstanding shares of legal services provider…
BELLEFONTE: Kish Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: KISB), the parent company of Kish Bank, announced unaudited net income of $3.8 million, or $1.28 per share, for the second quarter of 2025. This represents an increase from $3.6 million ($1.21 per share) in…
ALPHARETTA: Agilysys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGYS) reported record first-quarter revenue for fiscal 2026, as strong demand for subscription-based hospitality software solutions lifted top-line results 20.7% year-over-year. The company posted total revenue of $76.7 million for the quarter ending June 30, up…