Surface Transforms surges after better-than-expected interim results
7th Dec 2015 15:26
(ShareCast News) - Carbon-fibre-reinforced ceramic materials manufacturer Surface Transforms said trading in the first half was better than expected. In six months to 30 November, the group posted a 25.5% year-on-year increase in revenue to £782,000, which is expected to lead to a narrower earnings
Read moreSurface Transforms gains on certification news
20th Jul 2015 11:51
(ShareCast News) - Shares in brake maker Surface Transforms were up by almost a tenth on the news it had been granted certification to supply the mainstream aerospace market. The AIM listed stock rose 9.23% to 13.79p at 0951 BST after it announced it received AS9100 quality certification. Surface T
Read moreSurface Transformations jumps after contract win
25th Sep 2014 10:09
Shares in Surface Transformation leapt by around a third on Thursday morning after the group revealed that it has signed a pre-production contract with an international aerospace system supplier. Under the rolling three-year agreement, which is set to have a "modest" impact on revenue, Surface will
Read moreSurface Transforms profit to be hit by weaker than expected revenue
12th Jun 2014 08:24
AIM-listed Surface Transforms has disappointed investors with its full-year revenue total, which at £1.3m came in below market expectations and will have a negative effect on estimated loss before tax for the 12-month period. A pre-close trading statement from the carbon technology firm explained
Read moreOcado co-founder, Dignity CEO trim stakes in companies
2nd Aug 2013 16:00
Ocado's co-founder Jason Gissing has sold more than three million pounds worth of shares. It is the first time he has sold shares since the online grocer floated in July 2010 and follows a meteoric climb in the share price this year. The family trust that holds his shareholding for him sold 1.07
Read moreWeir Director boosts stake with 3,500 shares
19th Jun 2012 16:36
John Mogford, an independent non-executive director of engineering giant Weir Group, purchased 3,500 ordinary shares on Monday at 1,454p a pop. The £50,890 purchase, which took Mogford's total holding in the company to 11,481 shares, came just one day before the company reconfirmed its full-year g
Read moreInternational Power CFO sells entire stake in the firm
29th Feb 2012 15:38
Mark Williamson, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of International Power, the FTSE 100 power generator, has sold over a million pounds worth of shares in the firm. The move means he no longer holds any shares in the company. Williamson, who has been CFO since 2003, sold 409,684 shares, which be
Read moreCSC deputy goes on a shopping trip
15th Nov 2011 16:27
John Whittaker, deputy chairman of Capital Shopping Centres Group, owner of the Trafford Centre, has done a spot of shopping himself. Whittaker, who is also a non-executive of the firm, purchased 50,000 shares at 310.60p per share for a total of £155,300. He joined the firm in January, as part o
Read moreSmall caps round-up: Tribal, Ffastfill, Capital Lease ...
5th Oct 2010 13:21
Government spending uncertainty has prompted public sector services group Tribal to warn 2010 profits will be 'substantially' below its previous expectations. Government business has seen a further material deterioration in trading conditions in the UK during the past two months with no improvemen
Read moreSmall caps round-up: Innovation, FDM Group, MCB Finance...
18th Aug 2009 10:57
Property and insurance software group Innovation dropped despite saying that full-year pre-tax profit is expected to be within the range of market forecasts. 'Despite reduced claims volumes, customer retention has been good and the pipeline remains strong. Recently announced wins help underpin rev
Read moreSmall caps round-up: Abbeycrest, Synchronica, Futura...
20th Jul 2009 08:35
Jewellery maker Abbeycrest said it is performing in line with expectations as it undergoes a turnaround plan. The unbranded jewellery business is delivering much improved results on a significantly reduced turnover, the firm said. The brands division is making good progress with its higher margin b
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