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Learning Technologies buys rest of Watershed, ups medium-term goals
Integrated digital learning and talent management provider Learning Technologies Group announced the acquisition of the remaining 70% of Watershed Systems on Thursday.
MC Mining subsidiary agrees terms to buy two properties at Makhado
MC Mining announced on Thursday that its subsidiary, Baobab Mining & Exploration, has reached agreement on the terms and conditions under which it would acquire the two key properties required for its Makhado hard coking and thermal coal project.
Jason Kingdon steps down as Blue Prism chair
Robotic process automation company Blue Prism announced on Thursday that, after 10 years, Jason Kingdon had informed the board of his intention to step down as chairman and as a member of the board in 2019, in order to focus more on his other technology start-up commitments.
Asia report: Markets rise on early Brexit deal hopes
Most markets in Asia finished in the green on Thursday, amid apparent optimism overnight that Theresa May’s Brexit deal might actually make it through the bowels of Westminster Palace to 29 March next year.
Caledonia Investments woos new CFO Tim Livett from Wellcome Trust
Caledonia Investments announced on Thursday that it has appointed Tim Livett as its chief financial officer, with effect from 12 March next year.
Investec pleased with performance amid global turmoil
Investec issued its unaudited combined consolidated financial results for the six months ended 30 September on Thursday, reporting a “sound” operational performance.
Spirax-Sarco maintains progress amid decent market growth
Steam, electrical thermal energy and peristaltic pumping solutions provider Spirax-Sarco Engineering updated the market on its trading for the period ended 31 October on Thursday, reporting that the global macro-economic environment for the group remained “positive”.
Revenue improves but profit falls as expected at QinetiQ
QinetiQ Group reported positive strategic progress in its interim results on Thursday, with revenue growing to £420. 3m in the six months ended 30 September, from £392. 5m in the same period last year.
Premier Oil operationally on-track ahead of year-end
Premier Oil updated the market on its trading and operations for the year-to-date on Thursday, reporting production so far of 78. 4 kboepd, up from 76. 2 kboepd in the first half.
Cairn Energy reports mixed news from North Sea projects
Cairn Energy announced an oil discovery on the 9/14a-17B well and associated side-track on the Agar-Plantain Prospect in the UK North Sea on Thursday, as well as a farm-out agreement for a 40% non-operated interest of the Chimera prospect in the UK North Sea.
Kier Group sells Aussie road maintenance division KHSA in £24m deal
Infrastructure services, buildings and developments company Kier Group has agreed terms for the disposal of KHSA to Downer Group for a total consideration of up to AUD 43. 7m (£24m), subject to an escrow arrangement.
TBC Bank rides Georgian economy through decent third quarter
Georgia-focussed banking group TBC Bank issued its third-quarter numbers on Thursday, reporting net profit of GEL 107. 4m (£30. 87m) in the three months ended 30 September, up from GEL 86. 8m at the same time last year.
Spirent sees solid performance in third quarter
Communications technology provider Spirent Communications updated the market on its trading for the third quarter ended 30 September on Thursday, reporting that its performance delivery was “on plan”, with further good momentum enjoyed in the quarter.
Eric Hutchinson stepping down as CEO of Spirent
Communications technology company Spirent Communications announced on Thursday that Eric Hutchinson had informed the board of his wish to retire from the company, and that as a result, the board was starting a search process for his replacement.
3i Group sees solid returns in first half
3i Group issued its half-year results on Thursday, reporting “another good half” for the company, with a total return of £728m, or 10% on opening shareholders' funds, and a net asset value per share of 776p, up from 724p at the end of March.
Antofagasta approves big expansion at Los Pelambres, Royal Mail profits take a hit
London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 17 points higher on Thursday, having closed down 0. 28% at 7,033. 79 on Wednesday.