Aim Bulletin
Elektron Techology set to exceed expectations after double-digit sales growth
Elektron Technology on Thursday reported a 16. 9% rise in sales which were "significantly ahead of the prior year" and ahead of market expectations.
Pennant provisionally selected for £25-30m training programme
Training and support solutions provider Pennant International has been provisionally selected on a major programme for an unnamed customer.
Mattioli Woods buys Broughtons for up to £4m
Wealth management and employee benefits business Mattioli Woods has announced the acquisition of wealth management advice and administration group Broughtons for up to £4m.
Ligand Pharma to buy Vernalis for just under £33m in cash
AIM-listed Vernalis has agreed to be bought by Ligand UK, a subsidiary of California-based Ligand Pharmaceuticals, for 6. 2p per share in cash, valuing the company at around £32. 67m.
Physiomics wins small contract with European biotech client
Cancer treatment prediction technology developer Physiomics has been awarded a contract by a new European biotech client, it announced on Thursday.
Seeing Machines teams up with airlines to improve pilot training
Seeing Machines announced on Thursday that itself and Emirates Airline, Qantas Airways and FedEx Express, have arranged and completed a workshop aimed at improving the training of pilots in the aviation industry.
Mkango makes good progress with drilling at Songwe
Mkango Resources updated the market on its major diamond drilling programme underway at the Songwe Hill Rare Earths Project in Malawi on Thursday, which is a “key component” of the feasibility study for Songwe, fully funded by Noble Group subsidiary Talaxis.