Travis Perkins PLC - Northampton, England-based builders' merchant - Delays the publication of its 2024 results, which had previously been planned for release on March 18, "as a result of the group's auditor requesting additional time to complete its standard audit procedures". Says its full-year results will now be announced "at the earliest possible opportunity". Read More
(Alliance News) - A proposed new law to reform the House of Lords appointments process would tackle cronyism and "enhance public trust", UK Parliament heard. Read More
Capricorn Energy PLC - Egypt-focused oil and gas explorer - Regarding Western Desert Egyptian concession agreements, reaches initial agreement with Egyptian General Petroleum Corp, alias EGPC, which outlines terms to promote increased investment and production, including an improved gas price for incremental production and new discoveries alongside modernised commercial terms. Capricorn and its operating partner, Cheiron Energy, each hold a 50% participating interest in the Western Desert Egyptian concession agreements. Further, Capricorn confirms it is in advanced discussions with EGPC, while any agreement is still subject to approval by the main board of EGPC, and ratification by the Egyptian parliament. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced this week and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - UK police Friday again extended the detention of the captain of a cargo ship which struck a tanker in the North Sea, citing the "complexities" of the case. Read More
(Alliance News) - SIMEC Atlantis Energy Ltd on Friday said it has struck a 15 year contract to provide electricity to the UK National Grid. Read More
(Alliance News) - Rachel Reeves has doubled down on the need to reform the welfare system, insisting the UK government must "get a grip" on it amid concerns from Labour MPs about the impact of expected cuts to the budget. Read More
(Alliance News) - The executive chair of Shein has reportedly confirmed that the fashion firm wants to be listed on the stock market. Read More
(Alliance News) - DigitalBox PLC on Friday said it has bought assets from Media Chain Group Ltd for a total consideration of GBP200,000. Read More
Shuka Minerals PLC - Africa-focused mine operator and developer - Hails regulatory approvals in Zambia of its planned acquisition of Zambian mining and exploration company Leopard Exploration & Mining Ltd, and the Kabwe zinc mine in central Zambia. Shuka confirms it has received all but one regulatory approval required to complete the acquisition. The outstanding approval is from the Competition & Consumer Protection Commission, which Shuka's lawyers in Zambia expect to be received in the second quarter of 2025. Due to the delay of the approval, Leopard Exploration shareholders and Shuka have agreed to extend the completion date by 90 days to June 11. No penalties or fees were incurred for the extension, Shuka highlights. Read More
(Alliance News) - A softer pound and stimulus hopes in China gave blue-chips a lift on Friday despite weak UK economic growth figures. Read More
(Alliance News) - Helium One Global Ltd on Friday reported flow testing results and gas sampling analysis from its Galactica project. Read More
(Alliance News) - Vaalco Energy Inc on Friday said it is excited about "major projects" which it expects to "deliver a step-change in organic growth," as it posted a smaller annual profit. Read More
(Alliance News) - Software Circle PLC on Friday said it has purchased Devon, England-based driving software business Total Drive Software Ltd, as it expands its portfolio of vertical market software businesses. Read More
(Alliance News) - Artemis Resources Ltd on Friday said its pretax loss widened in the first half of its current financial year, as the company was hit with a AUD4.0 million impairment charge. Read More