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 million) in H1 2025, marking a three-year compound annual growth rate of 25%. Recurring revenue…
Kier Group CEO Andrew Davies to retire; Stuart Togwell named successor
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, who joined Kier in 2019, is credited with steering the infrastructure services and construction group…
Inchcape Plc to acquire Iceland’s leading automotive distributor Askja
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 in the third quarter of 2025, pending customary conditions and regulatory approval. Inchcape said the…
Compass Group to acquire premium european food services firm Vermaat Groep for €1.5 billion
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 a multi-sector operator known for its customized on-site food concepts and consumer-oriented retail services. With…
Jon Clarke appointed CEO of Crimson Tide plc
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 finalizes board-level changes at Crimson Tide as the firm looks to expand its market presence….
AstraZeneca plans to invest $50 billion in America for medicines manufacturing and R&D
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 jobs across the country powering growth and delivering next generation medicines for patients in America…
Anexo Group receives unconditional takeover offer from DBAY-led consortium
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 Anexo Group plc (AIM: ANX). The offer values Anexo at approximately £70.79 million. Bidco already…
Kish Bancorp reports strong Q2 earnings growth; Highlights loan expansion
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 the first quarter of 2025 and $3.1 million ($1.06 per share) in the second quarter…
Agilysys Q1 revenue rises 21%, driven by surge in subscriptions
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 from $63.5 million in the prior-year period. Recurring revenue rose 27.9% to $48.6 million and…
W. R. Berkley reports record Q2 premiums, investment income and equity gains
GREENWICH: W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) on Monday reported higher second-quarter earnings as the property and casualty insurer posted record net premiums written and investment income. The company said net income attributable to common stockholders was $401.3 million, or $1.00 per diluted share, compared with $371.9 million, or $0.92 per share, a year earlier….
Medpace posts double-digit revenue growth; Raises full-year guidance
CINCINNATI: Medpace Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MEDP) on Tuesday reported double-digit revenue growth for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, and raised its full-year financial guidance. Revenue rose 14.2% to $603.3 million, up from $528.1 million a year earlier. On a constant currency basis, revenue was up 13.8% year over year. EBITDA increased 16.2% to…
Calix earnings soar 22% as AI-powered platform drives subscriber gains
Calix (NYSE: CALX) beat expectations in Q2 2025, delivering 10% sequential revenue growth and accelerating its broadband platform transformation with agentic AI. Calix reported second-quarter revenue of $241.9 million, up 22% year-over-year, as its broadband experience provider (BXP) customers continued adopting its appliance-based platform, cloud and managed services. The company’s gross margin rose to a…