PRESS RELEASE: Microgen Joins NARM's Digital Think Tank
24th Jun 2010 14:00
Microgen Joins NARM's Digital Think Tank LONDON and BOSTON, MA -- (MARKETWIRE) -- 06/24/10 -- Microgen (LSE: MCGN) today announced that it has joined the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM), the music business association focused on providing its members, which include le
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Microgen Extends Its Market Leadership With the Release of Microgen Aptitude Version 3.0
15th Jun 2010 14:00
Microgen Extends Its Market Leadership With the Release of Microgen Aptitude Version 3.0 LONDON and NEW YORK, NY -- (MARKETWIRE) -- 06/15/10 -- High-performance software developer Microgen plc (LSE: MCGN) today unveiled Microgen Aptitude Version 3.0, the latest version of its market-leading
Read moreEnQuest non-exec makes second purchase
23rd Apr 2010 16:24
North Sea oil and gas explorer and producer EnQuest is one of the best performers in the FTSE 250 index on the back of buying by non-executive director Alexandre Schneiter. EnQuest was demerged from oil services provider Petrofac on 6 April. Petrofac stayed in the FTSE 100 index but EnQuest fell o
Read moreMicrogen Q1 in line with company forecasts
22nd Apr 2010 08:40
Software firm Microgen said earnings in the three months ended 31 March 2010 were in line with company expectations. "There have been no significant changes in the trading or financial position of Microgen and its balance sheet remains strong," the group said in today's company statement. Microge
Read moreRatcliffe becomes Sagentia chairman
15th Apr 2010 17:37
Martyn Ratcliffe has been appointed as chairman of technology consultancy Sagentia following the lapsing of his mandatory bid. Ratcliffe, the chairman of Microgen, acquired 48.4% of the shares of Sagentia from Catella Switzerland AG at 23.8p a share. This meant that Ratcliffe had to make a mandato
Read moreLondon close: Footsie down but above 5,000
3rd Nov 2009 16:24
London's blue chips ended off session lows and back above the 5,000 level, helped by positive reaction to announcements from Lloyds Banking and Legal & General. Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) remained resolutely out of favour, however, as the market reacted negatively to the revised terms of its part
Read moreTechMARK movers: Disposal dividend boosts Microgen
3rd Nov 2009 15:08
Software company Microgen is selling its non-core billing services division to Swiss Post for £7.5m before expenses. Shareholders are required to agree to this disposal. A special dividend of 4p a share is proposed while Microgen will retain the rest of the cash. The division is profitable but Mic
Read moreLondon afternoon: Market licking its wounds
3rd Nov 2009 14:11
The FTSE 100 index clawed its way back above the 5,000 level over the lunch-time session, helped by positive reaction to announcements from Lloyds Banking and Legal & General. Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) remains resolutely out of favour, however, as the market reacted negatively to the revised ter
Read moreMicrogen exits Billing Services
3rd Nov 2009 08:54
Business and trading software specialist Microgen said profits in the third quarter were ahead of plan. The company, which also announced it is selling its non-core Billing Services division to Swiss Post for £7.5m (gross), said its Aptitude Solutions division had a good quarter while recurring rev
Read moreMicrogen to meet or exceed expectations
21st Jul 2009 08:45
Software firm Microgen saw pre-tax profit fall for the half-year but said it is on track to meet or exceed the board's expectations for the year. "While the Board remains cautious and prudent, particularly in the current unpredictable market, Microgen has delivered another excellent operating perf
Read moreTuesday preview: Severn Trent, Microgen
20th Jul 2009 15:38
Water company Severn Trent will issue its AGM statement tomorrow after it saw profits fall in the last financial year due to increased energy and commodity costs. Profit before tax for the year to March fell 12.9% to £167.6m. Underlying profit before interest, tax and exceptionals was flat at £470
Read moreTechMARK movers: Microgen and Innovation rise
7th Jul 2009 14:14
Shares in Microgen rose after the software group said it expects earnings for the year to be ahead of current market forecasts. "Despite the continuing difficult market environment, the first half of 2009 is anticipated to be in line with the board's expectations, but, as a result of the strong Mi
Read moreMicrogen sees full-year earnings ahead
7th Jul 2009 08:04
Software group Microgen expects earnings for the year to be ahead of current market forecasts. "Despite the continuing difficult market environment, the first half of 2009 is anticipated to be in line with the board's expectations, but, as a result of the strong Microgen Aptitude Solutions Division
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