3rd Apr 2023 15:03
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News:
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Elixirr International PLC - London-based consultancy - Revenue in 2022 rises 40% to GBP70.7 million from GBP50.6 million in 2021. Pretax profit improves 29% to GBP15.7 million from GBP12.2 million. "2022 proved Elixirr's consistent ability to perform from both a revenue and profit perspective. This year we continued to leverage, and further invest in, our four-pillar growth strategy, enabling us to deliver exceptional growth despite challenging market conditions," says Chief Executive Stephen Newton. Elixirr declares a final dividend of 10.8 pence per share, up sharply from 4.1p. Paid no interim dividends in either year. Hails "record" revenue in first three months of 2023. Lifts yearly expectations to revenue range of GBP85 million to GBP90 million, at best a 27% rise from 2022 levels.
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Tracsis PLC - traffic and transportation data services firm - Reports earnings increase for first half, ended January 31, and says it has made a "positive" start to the third quarter. Revenue in six months to January 31 rises 34% to GBP39.2 million from GBP29.2 million a year earlier. Pretax profit surges 76% to GBP2.3 million from GBP1.3 million. "I am pleased with the first half performance which was in line with our expectations," Chief Executive Officer Chris Barnes adds. "Our future opportunity pipeline is strong and the UK rail industry's transition to a new Great British Railways structure will continue to drive interest in product solutions that will deliver a data-driven, customer-focused, safety-critical future for the industry. Tracsis is well positioned to benefit from the digital transformation of the rail industry both in the UK and North American markets." Hails "positive" beginning to third quarter, with "high activity levels across the group". Proposes interim dividend of 1.0 pence per share, up 11% from 0.9p a year earlier.
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Gaming Realms PLC - developer and licensor of mobile-focused gaming content - Revenue in 2022 improves 27% to GBP18.7 million from GBP14.7 million. Pretax profit jumps to GBP3.5 million from GBP1.1 million. Company adds: "Gaming Realms continues to deliver on its strategy of becoming a leading supplier to the international iGaming market. In 2022, the group launched in 6 new markets, including Connecticut and Ontario in North America and continues to be strategically placed for new market openings in North America. Gaming Realms is also growing in its existing markets and partners, resulting in growth with a high margin. With 13 new partners already launched in 2023, together with 3 new Slingo games, the board is confident in the group's strategy and expectations as we look ahead at the rest of the current year."
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Red Rock Resources PLC - natural resource development company with assets in Australia and Africa - Reports no revenue in six months to December 31, unchanged on-year. Pretax loss slims to GBP1.3 million from GBP1.5 million.
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Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust PLC - investor in solar parks, wind farms and hydroelectric assets - Net asset value per share at December 31 year end increases 15% on-year to 118.6 pence, from 103.5p. Lifts yearly dividend by 43% to 5.0 pence per share from 3.5p. For 2023, it has a target dividend of 5.38p, which would represent a 7.6% increase from total payout for 2022. "We are very pleased to present DORE's annual results for its second year of operation. The investment manager has successfully continued its mandate of strategic diversification and growth, deploying GBP62.6 million in five new portfolio investments over the period, complemented by an equity raise of GBP52.9 million in June 2022, exceeding the target size," Chair Hugh Little says.
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JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Income Trust PLC - invests in emerging market equities, with holdings including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, Samsung Electronics Co and NetEase Inc - Net asset value per share at January 31 half-year end rises 6.6% to 149.5 pence, from 140.3p at July 31. On-year, NAV per share falls 5.7% from 158.5p. Including dividends, total return on net assets was 9.0%, outperforming benchmark which returned 3.7%. "During the six-month review period, the most important, very positive development within emerging markets was the re-opening of China after a long period of very stringent Covid-19 restrictions. The timing of China's decision to re-open was somewhat of a surprise to markets, as the government had repeatedly reiterated its firm commitment to its zero-Covid-19 policy and showed no early signs of softening its stance, let alone lifting all restrictions," JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets says. Has so far this financial year declared two interim dividends of 1.0 pence each, unchanged on-year.
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S-Ventures PLC - investment firm focused on health and wellness sectors - Says working closely with auditors to finalise results for year ended September 30. Was unable to publish by Friday and shares have suspended. Results to be published by end of April, S-Ventures says.
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TomCo Energy PLC - oil development group operating in US - Did not publish results for year ended September 30 by Friday deadline. "However, the company's auditors have requested additional time beyond the originally planned timetable to complete their audit. While the audit process has yet to be concluded, the directors have been advised by their auditors that the audit is substantially complete and that there are no material audit issues causing this delay," TomCo says. Targets reporting results "as soon as the auditor completes their final processes", expected to be completed within "short period of time". Shares have been suspended from trading.
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By Eric Cunha, Alliance News news editor
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