25th Jun 2021 10:41
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Friday.
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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS
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Capital & Regional PLC, up 5.9% at 78.76 pence, 12-month range 32.30p-104.95p. The property investor's performance improves as virus curbs ease. With 99% of leased units back open, footfall in the eight weeks since the re-opening of non-essential retail since April 12 rises to 72% of pre-Covid levels, up from 30%, even as social distancing rules keep restrictions on capacity.
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Pendragon PLC, up 1.4% at 18.55 pence, 12-month range 7.00p-21.50p. The motor dealer gets a boost as data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders showed UK commercial vehicle production rose to 6,243 units in May from 820 units a year earlier. Compared with the five-year average, May's figure represents a 2.2% hike.
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SMALL-CAP - LOSERS
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Gulf Marine Services PLC, down 5.6% at 3.02p, 12-month range 2.90p-13.80p. Raised GBP20 million from a placing and open offer at 3p per share, a 6.3% discount from its Thursday closing price.
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On the Beach Group PLC, down 0.3% at 348.00p, 12-month range 200.50p-517.00p. The holiday firm decides not to take bookings for July and August amid travel industry uncertainty. Chief Executive Simon Cooper says: "Booking a holiday to these destinations is not a guarantee that you won't have to self-isolate when you return home."
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By Eric Cunha; [email protected]
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