Small Caps News
Forterra confident in full-year profits after strong fourth quarter
Forterra reported on Tuesday that it enjoyed good trading in the final quarter of 2018, instilling confidence that full-year profit before tax will meet expectations.
Elegant Hotels' revenues shine despite challenges of weak sterling
Elegant Hotels Group on Tuesday reported that annual revenues and adjusted profits crept up though Britons were deterred from its Barbadian hotels by the weak pound.
Boohoo bumps up revenue guidance as sales rise
Fast fashion retailer Boohoo defied the retail gloom on Tuesday, upgrading its full-year revenue guidance following a solid end to 2018.
Telit Communications ends year at top end of forecasts
Internet of things (IoT) technology company Telit Communications updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December, as well as the proposed sale of its automotive division, on Tuesday.
Eden Research dips as loss widens despite 'pleasing growth'
Biopesticide products developer Eden Research’s shares dipped on Tuesday after it reported that its annual losses deepened despite an increase in revenue.
EQTEC signs first equipment contract with California's Phoenix Energy
Biomass gasification-to-energy technology company EQTEC has signed its first equipment purchase contract with Phoenix Energy, in relation to its first power plant in California, it announced on Tuesday.
Itaconix signs global supply agreement with Nouryon
Itaconix has signed an exclusive global supply agreement with Nouryon - formerly AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals - for its bio-based polymers with chelating properties for the detergents market, it announced on Tuesday.
Knights Group buys employment specialist Cummins; H1 profit rises
Regional legal and professional services business Knights Group said on Tuesday that it has acquired Leicester-based employment specialist Cummins Solicitors for £1. 57m, as it posted a jump in first-half revenue and profit.
CloudCall's 'standout year' sees customer growth boost revenue
CloudCall Group reported a strong second half of the year and rising customer numbers drove a jump in annual revenue, with results in line with expectations.
Acquisitions spur Clinigen to profit and revenue growth
Clinigen Group on Tuesday reported that, following a series of acquisitions, it expects to report a sharp rise in revenue and profit when it publishes its half-year results next month.
Dignity sees full-year profits ahead of market views after stronger Q4
Funeral services provider Dignity said on Tuesday that its full-year underlying profits will beat market expectations following a stronger-than-expected performance in the fourth quarter.
Genedrive makes progress with HCV kit in first half
Near-patient molecular diagnostics company Genedrive issued an unaudited update for the six months ended 31 December on Tuesday, reporting revenue of £1. 5m, up from £1. 3m year-on-year.
Goals Soccer Centres appoints Martin Johnson as interim finance chief
Goals Soccer Centres updated the market on its search for a new finance chief on Tuesday, following the resignation of chief financial officer Bill Gow in July last year to join his family business.
Kape Technologies performs 'strongly' even as revenues decline
Consumer security software business Kape Technologies updated the market on its trading for the year ended 31 December on Tuesday, reporting that it performed “strongly” in the year following initiatives both to grow its product offering and user base, and to generate higher-margin recurring revenues.