TRADING UPDATES: Strix pauses buyback; GlobalData sees low-end profit
9th Jul 2026 12:43
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
Strix Group PLC - Ronaldsway, Isle of Man-based supplier of kettle safety controls - Appoints Randy Rainforth as chief executive officer from July 13. Rainforth has over 30 years of international business leadership experience, having served as chief commercial officer of A-Safe Ltd, a private-equity backed safety barriers maker. He also worked as managing director and commercial lead at Grosvenor Technology Ltd, a subsidiary of Newmark Security PLC, a London-based security and workforce management company. At Strix, he will replace Mark Bartlett, who departed last month. Strix Chair Gary Lamb says of Rainforth: "His extensive experience in driving growth, operational excellence, and value creation makes him the ideal leader to guide Strix through its next phase of its evolution." Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - Strix Group PLC on Thursday proposed a tender offer, which sees it return GBP10 million to shareholders. Read More
(Alliance News) - British American Tobacco has named its next permanent finance chief, Metlen Energy's belated 2025 results show a profit fall, while Convatec set out a growth plan. Elsewere, ME Group says its laundary machines will appear in Asda units, SDCL Efficiency Income Trust will pursue a managed wind-down and ITM Power has received UK government backing. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday: Read More
(Alliance News) - Strix Group PLC on Monday forecast worse-than-expected full-year adjusted pretax profit amid "challenging" market conditions and lower than anticipated volumes. Read More
Strix Group PLC - Isle of Man-based supplier of kettle safety controls and other devices for water heating and temperature control, steam management, and water filtration - Begins a buyback programme worth up to GBP10 million. Says brokers, Zeus Capital Ltd and Stifel Nicolaus Europe Ltd will conduct the scheme on its behalf. Notes the scheme is being conducted in accordance with the authority granted by shareholders back in July last year. Explains that the programme will continue until either the authority expires or the company has spent the maximum amount allowed, unless Strix decides to end it sooner. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were mixed at midday on Friday, as housebuilders weighed on the FTSE 100 index as investors mulled Thursday's Bank of England rate cut. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Friday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe tread water in early dealings on Friday, as investors take a pause of breath after a week stacked with rate decisions, which has culminated with a hike by the Bank of Japan. Read More
(Alliance News) - Strix Group PLC on Friday said it has agreed to sell Billi, its business in Australia, at an enterprise value of GBP110.0 million, more than the entire value of Strix as a whole. Read More
(Alliance News) - Next has outlined plans for a shareholder return, WH Smith says it has a lot to do to "rebuild confidence", while Applied Nutrition has struck an out-licensing with grocer Morrisons. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of London-listed company director and manager changes announced on Tuesday and Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and on Thursday: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings for London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
Strix Group PLC - Isle of Man-based supplier of kettle safety controls and other devices for water heating and temperature control, steam management, and water filtration - Confirms that a competitive refinancing process will be formally initiated in the coming weeks to provide cost effective and flexible funding to support the medium-term investment-driven growth aspirations. In addition, names Rachel Pallett as Chief Commercial Officer with effect from Thursday. Pallet has been part of the senior management team since 2023. Read More