FTSE 250 movers: Regus leaps on strong performance

5th Mar 2013 15:06

Revenue rose 9.2 per cent to 1.2bn pounds at Regus in the year ended December 31st, prompting shares to rise. The group, which provides flexible workplaces, reported that operating profit rose by 66% to £90.2m and total overheads increased 4.1% at constant currency. Shares in Ophir Energy made strong gains on Tuesday, as the group reported a 100 per cent operational success rate for 2012.Meanwhile, valve engineering group Rotork delivered a strong set of full year results on Tuesday, but shares dipped as the group warned on the likelihood of weakness within some regions as a result of the current economic conditions. Revenue for the 12 months came in at £511.7m, up 14.3% from £447.8m in 2011, giving a pre-tax profit of £124.2m, up 10.3% from £112.6m a year earlier. Moneysupermarket.com Group posted a decent set of results for 2012, but failed to fully impress broker Investec, prompting shares to take a slight hit.FTSE 250 - RisersRegus (RGU) 147.40p +13.82%Ophir Energy (OPHR) 512.50p +11.00%Ashtead Group (AHT) 564.50p +7.63%Centamin (DI) (CEY) 53.35p +6.94%Tullett Prebon (TLPR) 275.80p +6.16%Hunting (HTG) 898.50p +5.71%Supergroup (SGP) 636.50p +4.69%JD Sports Fashion (JD.) 835.00p +4.38%Menzies(John) (MNZS) 780.00p +4.28%Paragon Group Of Companies (PAG) 324.00p +4.21%FTSE 250 - FallersRotork (ROR) 2,782.00p -4.17%Kenmare Resources (KMR) 33.72p -2.18%Lancashire Holdings (LRE) 907.00p -2.00%Daejan Holdings (DJAN) 3,442.00p -1.66%COLT Group SA (COLT) 126.30p -1.64%Playtech Ltd. (PTEC) 562.50p -1.49%Betfair Group (BET) 685.00p -1.44%Chemring Group (CHG) 267.80p -1.40%Moneysupermarket.com Group (MONY) 200.50p -1.33%Brewin Dolphin Holdings (BRW) 199.70p -1.29%NR