Keller Group PLC - London-based geotechnical engineering company - Completes initial GBP25 million tranche of a multi-year share buyback programme, launched at the end of March. Keller says it bought 1.7 million shares at an average price of 1,473.77 pence each. The shares will be held in treasury, Keller says. Read More
Foresight Environmental Infrastructure Ltd - Guernsey-registered environmental infrastructure investment fund with a portfolio of assets located across the UK and Europe - Declares a final quarterly dividend of 1.95 pence per share. The total dividend for the 12 months to the end of March is 7.80 pence, up 3.0% from 7.57p a year ago and in line with its dividend target. The quarterly dividend will be paid on June 27. Read More
(Alliance News) - Foresight Solar Fund Ltd on Thursday said it has extended and reduced its revolving credit facility and therefore generated fee savings. Read More
(Alliance News) - Inspired PLC suitor Regent Acquisitions Ltd on Wednesday said acceptances for its bid increased slightly, a day after the AIM listing received a rival takeover proposal. Read More
(Alliance News) - Hollywood Bowl Group PLC shares fell on Thursday as it reported lower profit despite higher revenue in the first half of the year, and it noted a short-term hit from recent sunny weather in the UK that kept people out of bowling alleys. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday. Read More
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC - London-based drug maker with operations in Jordan - Notes that credit rating firm Fitch has upgraded Hikma's long-term issuer default rating and senior unsecured rating to BBB from BBB- with a stable outlook. The rating affects Hikma Finance USA LLC's USD500 million in debt notes. "I am pleased that now both Fitch and S&P have upgraded Hikma to BBB, reinforcing our investment grade rating," says Chief Financial Officer Khalid Nabilsi. S&P raised Hikma to BBB earlier this month. Hikma had USD1.12 billion in net debt as of December 31, up from USD976 million a year before. It had a net debt to core earnings ratio of 1.4 times. Read More
(Alliance News) - BP PLC on Thursday said first gas has been delivered from the Mento project off the southeast coast of Trinidad. Read More
Hiscox Ltd - Bermuda-based specialist insurer - Taps Peter Clarke to be its next chair, joining the board on Sunday and replacing Colin Keogh as chair on July 1. Clarke is a former chief executive officer and chief financial officer of investment manager Man Group PLC, leaving in 2013. Since then, Clarke has served on a string of boards, including as chair of fellow insurer Lancashire Holdings PLC for seven years. "Peter joins us at an exciting moment in the development of Hiscox, as we pursue ambitious expansion plans," says CEO Aki Hussain. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Thursday morning and on Wednesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - Auto Trader Group PLC on Thursday said the UK car market is "in good health", despite macro-economic worries, with strong demand for used cars and the recently signed trade agreement with the US likely to support new car sales over the next several years. Read More
(Alliance News) - London stocks opened in the green on Thursday, as a US court moves to block President Donald Trump's levies on global economies and China hits out at a US decision to revoke visas for Chinese international students. Read More
(Alliance News) - Nationwide Building Society has posted a 30% jump in annual profits after an "outstanding" year that saw it complete the takeover of Virgin Money. Read More
(Alliance News) - The UK government has stepped in to take control of the planning process for two major new reservoirs, as it warns UK water supplies are under threat. Read More
(Alliance News) - Shell PLC on Thursday said it has increased its interest in Nigeria's Bonga field by purchasing TotalEnergies SE's 12.5% stake for USD510 million. Read More