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Ten Entertainment strikes it rich after expanding bowling offer
Ten-pin bowling company Ten Entertainment Group said profits would be at the top end of expectations after diversifying its sales offering helped shielded sales from losses suffered on other sectors of the leisure industry.
E-commerce focus a winner for Eddie Stobart
Eddie Stobart issued a trading update for the financial year to 30 November 2017 on Thursday, reporting that group revenues for the year were £618m, representing year-on-year growth of 12%.
Inspiration Healthcare gets CE-mark for new cerebral function monitor
Medical device company Inspiration Healthcare Group announced on Thursday that its new-generation cerebral function monitor (CFM) unit, the Unique+, designed for use in neonatal applications has been granted a CE mark.
EMIS Group reports service failure on NHS contract, solid progress elsewhere
Connected healthcare software and services company EMIS Group issued a solid trading update for the year to 31 December 2017 on Thursday but also warned of a likes multi-million pound impact an NHS contract failure.
Draper Esprit puts £18m into blockchain firm Ledger
Technology-focussed venture capital firm Draper Esprit announced an £18m investment in Ledger, the Paris headquartered cryptocurrency and blockchain security company, on Thursday.
Paternoster enters agreement with RiverFort Global Capital
Paternoster announced on Thursday that it has entered into an agreement with RiverFort Global Capital - a specialist provider of financing to the natural resources sector - whereby Paternoster will work closely with and co-invest alongside RiverFort in a range of opportunities within the natural resources sector.
Kodal licence applications at Bougoni successful
West Africa-focussed mineral exploration and development company Kodal Minerals updated the market on its concessions at the Bougouni Lithium Project in Southern Mali on Thursday.
Assystem acquisition of SQS clears another hurdle
SQS Software Quality updated the market on the recommended cash offer made for it by Assystem Services Deutschland on Thursday.
Science in Sport signs partnership deal with Manchester United
AIM-listed group Science in Sport (SIS) inked a deal on Thursday that saw it become the official sports nutrition partner of football club Manchester United.
Air Partner profits rise above market expectations
Continued performance across all product lines, including strong results in its US and freight segments, led British aviation services firm Air Partner to a higher than expected annual profit.
Safecharge transaction volume exceeds $1bn in December
Payments services group Safecharge generated record revenues and transaction processing volumes in the three months leading to 31 December, with the latter exceeding $1bn in December alone for the first time.
Finsbury Food H1 sales rise thanks to diversification strategy
AIM-listed cake manufacturer Finsbury Food said on Thursday that it performed in line with management expectations in the six months to 30 December thanks to its diversification strategy.
CVS posts jump in H1 sales on strong Animed performance
Integrated veterinary services provider CVS posted a rise in first-half sales on Thursday thanks to strong growth at its online pharmacy and retail business, Animed Direct.
EU Supply wins contract with Norwegian airport operator
AIM-listed e-procurement software provider EU Supply has won a contract with Avinor, the Norwegian state-owned airport operator.