Aim Bulletin
Smart Metering Systems gains 1m access points through new agreement
Smart Metering Systems (SMS) signed an exclusive agreement to install and provide meters for energy provider First Utility until 31st December 2021.
RWS Holdings revenues soar in 'transformational year'
AIM-listed intellectual property firm RWS Holdings saw revenues soar in its last trading year following its recent acquisition of Czech translation service Moravia.
Applied Graphene losses widen as contract delays limit revenues
Industrial coatings producer Applied Graphene Materials assured investors it has been working to convert several of its 120 commercial engagements into supply agreements after the London-listed outfit turned in another heavy loss on Thursday.
Modern Water enters collaboration deal with South Africa's WEC Projects
Water and wastewater technology company Modern Water has entered into a collaboration agreement with South African EPC contractor WEC Projects, it announced on Thursday.
Urban Logistics pleased with first half leasing progress
Specialist UK logistics real estate investment trust Urban Logistics updated the market on its trading on Thursday, following the close of its interim financial reporting period to 30 September, claiming a like-for-like increase of 6. 6% in its portfolio valuation since 31 March, to £173. 8m.
Serinus Energy blames contractor and Transgaz for Romania delays
Serinus Energy updated the market on its operations on Thursday, reporting that the Moftinu gas plant in Romania was now completed and able to operate at pressure with sustained production, but was waiting for the installation of the ‘Low Temperature Separation’ (LTS) unit and the triethylene glycol (TEG) unit, as previously announced.
Earnings and revenue head south at Peel Hotels
Peel Hotels issued its interim results for the 28 weeks ended 12 August on Thursday, reporting a 6. 4% decrease in sales to £8. 1m, and a 63. 4% fall in operating profit to £0. 22m.
Character Group secures post-Brexit channels through Denmark investment
Character Group announced on Thursday that it has agreed terms to acquire a 55% equity shareholding in OVG-PROXY, a Denmark-incorporated toy distributor based in Copenhagen.
Reneuron's stem cell technology could produce cancer-combating cells
New data from a study by Reneuron has encouraged the company that its stem cell technology could be adapted to specifically attack cancerous cells.
Versarien enters collaboration to develop oil and gas industry products
Versarien on Thursday signed a collaboration agreement with Advanced Insulation, a supplier of fire retardant coatings, sub-sea insulation materials and buoyancy products.
Zytronic's revenue growth offset by narrowing margins
Zytronic's revenues improved during the second half of its trading year, but the increased level of business meant that new designs and production techniques squeezed margins more than expected.
Live Company plans UK Lego-building tour
Live Company's newly acquired Lego brick building company, Bright Bricks, will contribute new displays to the Bricklive tour across the UK over the winter.
Powerhouse Energy seeks out additional commercial opportunities
AIM-listed waste-to-plastic business Powerhouse Energy told investors on Thursday that it had been hard at work seeking out additional opportunities for its technology.
AfriAg makes maiden investment into medicinal marijuana sector
London-listed food and logistics group AfriAg Global has made its first investment into the medicinal cannabis sector.
Urban Exposure hails 'strong pipeline' after seven new loans agreed
Urban Exposure, the residential development finance and asset management company, has closed seven new development project loans in the past three months.
Tatton nears £6bn assets after 16% increase
Tatton Investment Management enjoyed a 16% increase in the value of assets under its management in the six-months ended 30 September as the total amount reached £5. 7bn.
Imaginatik secures over $1.5m in renewals and new business.
Imaginatik has secured more than $1. 5m worth of orders since the start of September and is close to appointing a nominated adviser to allow trading in its shares to resume.
Collagen Solutions CEO to present update at biotech showcase next month
Biomaterials manufacturer Collagen Solutions revealed on Thursday that chief executive Jamal Rushdy will be presenting at next month's Investival Showcase in London.
Clear Leisure files an appeal against court's decision in Mediapolis case
Italian-focused investment firm Clear Leisure told investors it had filed an appeal against the decision of the Ivrea Court to refuse assignment of 497,884 square metres of land owned by now-defunct outfit Mediapolis to the company.