CAMBRIDGE: Science Group plc (AIM: SAG) reported a dramatic surge in first-half profit, fueled primarily by a highly profitable strategic investment, alongside resilient underlying operations despite economic volatility. Key Highlights (H1 2025 vs H1 2024): Operational Performance: While the exceptional Ricardo gain dominated the headline profit, underlying trading showed resilience. Revenue growth was led by…
BRISBANE: Regis Healthcare Ltd. has signed a binding agreement to acquire Rockpool RAC Holdings Pty Ltd for a net cash outlay of approximately $135 million, adding four premium aged care facilities in Queensland to its portfolio. The acquisition includes residential aged care homes in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, totaling 600 beds, all opened since…
LONDON: Software Circle plc (AIM: SFT) on Wednesday reported preliminary results for the year ended March 31, 2025, with strong revenue growth and improved adjusted EBITDA, bolstered by acquisitions and expanding use of artificial intelligence across its operations. The Group posted full-year revenue of £18.3 million, up from £16.2 million in FY24, while adjusted EBITDA…
LONDON: DFI Retail Group Holdings Limited reported a 39% increase in underlying profit for the first half of 2025 on Tuesday and announced its first special dividend in 18 years, signaling confidence in its strategic overhaul. The pan-Asian retailer said underlying profit attributable to shareholders rose to $105 million for the six months ended June…
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% to £277 million, impacted by the prior year’s additional trading week, but the company’s store-led…
LONDON: Senior plc, an international manufacturer of high-technology components and systems, announced Friday it has reached a binding agreement to sell its Aerostructures business to UK-based private equity firm Sullivan Street Partners. The transaction carries a total potential enterprise value of up to £200 million ($259 million USD). The deal positions Senior to become a…
MELBOURNE: TALi Digital Ltd (ASX: TD1), a digital health company, has announced the acquisition of You Can Do It! Education (YCDI!), a social-emotional learning program, for $1.34 million. The deal, funded by TALi’s existing cash reserves, includes an upfront payment of $1.14 million and $200,000 in installments over 24 months. YCDI!, an Australian-based program, focuses…
LONDON: Rosebank announced Thursday the acquisition of U.S.-based Electrical Components International (ECI), a market leader in critical electrical distribution systems, in a deal financed through debt facilities and a fully underwritten institutional capital raise of approximately £1.14 billion ($1.45 billion). The acquisition, Rosebank’s first under its “Buy, Improve, Sell” strategy, aims to enhance shareholder value…
LONDON: Tavistock Investments has successfully received £22.0 million from the sale of its network of self-employed registered individuals to The Saltus Partnership Holdings LLP. This deal, announced in October 2024, completes Tavistock’s plan to reduce its network of third-party firms and boosts its capital for growth. This sale marks the start of a new phase…
WELLINGTON: Mercury NZ Limited’s Chief Executive, Stew Hamilton, has announced significant changes to the company’s Executive Leadership Team to support its new three-year objectives. Mr. Hamilton, who has been in the role for about two months, emphasized the importance of engaging with team members and stakeholders to steer Mercury’s growth. Two existing roles have been…