Aim Bulletin
Attraqt cuts losses after recurring revenue stimulates growth
Attraqt on Thursday reported a narrowed annual loss after the online merchandiser increased revenues through acquisitions and recurring revenue.
Harverson steps down permanently as IQGeo chairman
IQGeo Group updated the market on its chairman on Thursday, confirming that, following his recent illness, Peter Harverson had decided to resign from the board and all group companies with immediate effect.
WANdisco ends year in line, raises $17.5m
Data company WANdisco announced the subscription of 2,489,499 new ordinary shares by existing shareholders on Thursday, at a price of 546p per share, raising gross proceeds of around $17. 5m.
Cabot Energy confident amid Italian oil and gas review
Oil and gas company Cabot Energy confirmed that late on 12 February, the Italian government signed a decree which enacted the suspension of work on oil and gas exploration permits or applications for new exploration permits in the country while a review was undertaken.
Angus Energy extends repayment terms on £3m loan facility
Oil and gas production and development company Angus Energy announced a variation on the terms of its £3m loan facility between itself, YA II PN and Riverfort Global Opportunities on Thursday, having previously described the facility on 10 January.
Nostra Terra reports 276pc increase in oil reserves
Oil and gas exploration and production company Nostra Terra announced a 276% increase year-on-year in its proved and probable (2P) oil reserves on Thursday, to 2,429,660 barrels of oil.
IronRidge secures right to acquire Ivory Coast gold project
Africa-focussed mineral exploration company IronRidge Resources has secured the right to acquire a highly prospective gold license application in Côte d'Ivoire, it announced on Thursday.
Filta earnings boosted by improved revenues and wider margins
Oil filtration and fryer management business Filta expects to report stronger revenues from 2018 and see continued progress in 2019.
Titon warns of 'more testing' 2019
Titon Holdings warned investors on Thursday that its South Korean subsidiary expects a "more testing year" due to changes in the country's housing market.
Motif Bio crashes as FDA calls for more data
Motif Bio said it will need to raise new funds after the application for its skin infections treatment, iclaprim, was refused by the US drug regulator in its present form.
Tavistock Investments falls short on earnings
Fund manager Tavistock Investments warned investors on Thursday that results for its current trading year looked set to be "lower than previously anticipated".
SimiGon narrows losses in 'successful' year
Training solutions outfit SimiGon expects to have narrowed losses in its recently wrapped up trading year.
Cohort subsidiary lands eight-year MoD contract extension
Cohort's wholly-owned subsidiary, MASS Consultants Ltd, on Thursday signed the contract for an eight-year contract valued at over £50m.
Premier African Minerals revises KME transaction, announces new acquisition
Premier African Minerals has agreed amended terms with KME Holdings for the proposed acquisition of KME's assets, it announced on Thursday.
Kropz ropes in mining veteran Jan Steenkamp at Elandsfontein project
Plant nutrient feed minerals producer Kropz announced the appointment of Jan Steenkamp as its managing director of its 74%-owned Elandsfontein phosphate development project in South Africa's Western Cape province on Thursday.
Utilitywise shares suspended as it calls in the administrators
Utilitywise announced on Thursday that Andrew James Johnson and Chad Griffin, both of FTI Consulting, had been been appointed as joint administrators to the firm.
SkinBio seeking 'commercially experienced' CEO as business evolves
SkinBioTherapeutics on Thursday announced that it is seeking a "commercially experienced" replacement for Cath O'Neill, as she transitions away from the chief executive role during the current year.
Augean wins slew of renewals and new customers
Augean on Thursday said it had renewed contracts, with terms of up to four years, with certain of its "strategically important" customers in Energy from Waste (EfW) and North Sea oil and industrial services.
Sabien continues to dive as sales conversions prove tricky
Sabien Technology dived on Thursday after a "challenging" period for the energy saving technology provider resulted in a drop in sales orders but losses were reduced through cost-cutting.
Begbies Traynor acquires Newcastle-based insolvency outfit
Financial advisory Begbies Traynor has acquired Newcastle-based insolvency practice KRE for a maximum consideration of £600,000.