Small Caps
CAP-XX cuts losses, 'optimistic' regarding new orders
CAP-XX has reported a 9% increase in sales revenues to A$1. 5m for the six months up to 31 December and compared to the same period of the previous year.
Great Western weathers storm as subzero temperatures hit drilling
Great Western Mining announced on Tuesday that M2 infill drilling at its Mineral Country prospect in Nevada proceeded successfully in spite of recent snow storms.
Cadence boosted as investee zeros in on double zinc project purchase
Cadence Minerals received a boost on Tuesday after its investee company Auroch Minerals announced its intentions to acquire two zinc projects in South Australia.
Equatorial Palm Oil expects first palm oil shipment in late 2018
Palm oil development and production company Equatorial Palm Oil (EPO) projected on Tuesday that its first shipment of crude palm oil would take place in Q4 2018.
Strategic Minerals purchase of Leigh Creek settles
Diversified mineral development and production company Strategic Minerals announced on Tuesday that, further to its announcement on 27 February, the acquisition of the Leigh Creek Copper Mine was now settled.
EQTEC forms 'strategic alliances' and secures sale to Welsh project
Industrial waste management company EQTEC has signed a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a consortium containing biomass power plant operator Brooke Energy and RAFAKO SA.
ProPhotonix confirms Ed Dolan is new finance chief
High-technology designer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems and laser diode modules ProPhotonix announced the appointment of Edward Dolan as its chief financial officer - a non-board position - with immediate effect.
Amryt Pharma signs fifth distribution agreement in three months
Biopharmaceutical company Amryt Pharma announced further expansion in the Middle East on Tuesday, with a new distribution agreement.
Huntsworth grows profits despite declining revenues
Public relations and integrated healthcare communications firm Huntsworth saw operating profits grow across its subsidiaries in 2017 despite declining revenues in what it referred to as a year of "strong progress".
Elektron subsidiary cleans up successful trial with Food Standards Agency
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has successfully completed a trial using digital software from Elektron Technologies’ Cambridge-based subsidiary Checkit, the company said on Tuesday.
Falanx announces bookbuild to fund purchase of First Base
Intelligence, security and cyber defence provider Falanx announced a proposed fundraising and conditional acquisition of First Base Technologies on Tuesday.
Nexus Infrastructure performing in line, chairman tells shareholders
Investors in housebuilding and commercial sector infrastructure provider Nexus Infrastructure were told of the group’s “strong market positions” at its annual general meeting on Tuesday.
Findel exploring further Sports Direct opportunities
Online value retail and education business Findel said on Tuesday that it is exploring the possibility of further developing the commercial supply arrangements between its largest subsidiary, Express Gifts, and Sports Direct.
LoopUp earnings thunder ahead as it concentrates on core business
Remote meetings service provider LoopUp Group released its unaudited preliminary results for the year ended 31 December on Tuesday, with the board reporting “strong” trading for the period.
Cairn Homes swings to profit on improved sales
Irish house builder Cairn Homes saw pre-tax profits hit €6m in its most recent trading year, as a turnaround in sales pulled the company out of the red and free of the €2. 8m loss seen a year earlier.
Challenger dives on announcement of new shares application to FCA
Shares in entertainment and leisure sector investor Challenger Acquisitions tumbled on Tuesday after the Guernsey-based group made an application to the Financial Conduct Authority for the admission of almost 39m new shares to the London Stock Exchange.
Begbies Traynor Q3 trading in line, buys Springboard Corporate Finance
AIM-listed Begbies Traynor said on Tuesday that third-quarter trading was in line its expectations, as it announced the acquisition of Springboard Corporate Finance.
Baron Oil shares jump as company earns Colter Prospect stake
Baron Oil’s shares jumped over 6% on Tuesday after the company revealed it will earn a 5% working interest in a UK licence through a farmout agreement with Corallian Energy.
Cambria trading in line across first five months, still down year-on-year
AIM-quoted vehicle retailer Cambria Automobiles traded in line with its board's expectations during the first five months its current financial year, "albeit behind the corresponding period in 2016/17" on both a total and like-for-like basis.
Optibiotix inks probiotic deal across Europe
Food supplements developer Optibiotix has entered into a production and commercialisation agreement with Italian group Fine Foods & Pharmaceuticals, granting the latter with an exclusive license for the production and supply of OptiBiotix's anti-cholesterol probiotic in Europe.