Synectics adds tech veteran to board
23rd Feb 2016 16:11
(ShareCast News) - Synectics added a veteran of the technology and communications sectors to its board on Tuesday, announcing the appointment of Michael Butler as a non-executive director. The AIM-traded surveillance technology firm said Butler had more than 30 years of commercial experience in well
Read moreSynectics wins contract extension with Stagecoach
10th Feb 2016 09:59
(ShareCast News) - One of Synectic's large contracts was extended on Wednesday, providing the firm with security of work in the transport sector for another year, with multinational bus and rail operator Stagecoach. The AIM-traded company involved in the design, integration, control and management o
Read moreSmall caps news round-up
4th Feb 2016 15:50
(ShareCast News) - Forbidden Technologies was celebrating its first contract win for its social video platform on Thursday, after a number of proof-of-concept trials. The AIM-traded technology firm's 'eva' platform described itself as "the real video social network", and allows users to create profi
Read moreSynectics wins security contract for new UK power station
4th Feb 2016 09:57
(ShareCast News) - Synectics' Integration and Managed Services division has won a major contract with a new UK power station. The AIM-listed surveillance technology and security system company said it designed and installed a complex integrated security and safety system for the station. The deal,
Read moreSynectics wins another major aviation client
28th Jan 2016 13:57
(ShareCast News) - Champagne corks were no doubt popping at the Synectics offices on Thursday, as it revealed another major aviation client had signed up to its Synergy 3 security command and control platform. The AIM-traded surveillance and security technology firm confirmed the deal with one of th
Read moreSynectics appoints new finance director
9th Oct 2015 08:41
(ShareCast News) - Surveillance technology group Synectics said Mike Stilwell will replace Nigel Poultney as the company's finance director. Poultney, who has held the role since 1997, will step down from the company board on 30 November, although he will continue to hold the part-time role of compa
Read moreSynectics director increases stake showing confidence
7th Apr 2015 15:46
A senior independent director at Synectics bought some shares in the strategic surveillance technology group. Peter Rae spent £18,620, purchasing 14,000 shares for 133p each, increasing his stake to a total of 232,302 shares. The company secured a contract with Jakarta International Airport last we
Read moreSynectics shares slide on H2 profit warning
27th Oct 2014 11:32
Shares in AIM-listed Synectics tumbled by nearly a third on Monday morning after the group warned that its profits would be "significantly" below market expectations of £5m for the second half. This was due to continued contract delays and difficulties in its UK security integration activities, the
Read moreMonday broker round-up UPDATE
27th Oct 2014 10:05
Aquarius Platinum: Deutsche Bank shifts target price from 28p to 30p and maintains a buy recommendation. Dechra Pharmaceuticals: FinnCap ups target price from 800p to 840p and reiterates a buy recommendation. easyJet: Morgan Stanley moves target price from 1650p to 1665p leaving its overweight rati
Read moreLondon midday: Iraq concerns push stocks lower ahead of US data
25th Jun 2014 11:30
- FTSE 100 on track to close at two-month low - Iraq situation worsens, Ukraine still in focus - Bunzl disappoints with trading update - Oil stocks fall, real estate gains techMARK 2,794.32 -0.53% FTSE 100 6,744.97 -0.62% FTSE 250 15,458.96 -0.57% UK stocks were firmly in the red on Wednesday as o
Read moreSynectics shares plummet after profit warning
25th Jun 2014 09:44
Shares in Synectics, the surveillance technology and security systems group, plummeted on Wednesday after the company said results would be "significantly below market expectations" due to the current crisis in Iraq and other contract issues. The firm said it had suffered "recent negative impacts"
Read moreLondon open: UK stocks near two-month low as Iraq fighting escalates
25th Jun 2014 08:32
- Syria carries out airstrikes in Iraq - Ukraine in focus as West considers more sanctions against Russia - US GDP to be revised lower techMARK 2,796.66 -0.44% FTSE 100 6,747.40 -0.58% FTSE 250 15,499.81 -0.30% UK stocks dropped sharply on Wednesday morning with the FTSE 100 trading at levels not
Read moreSynectics excited by launch of new platform
28th May 2014 11:42
Advanced surveillance technology provider Synectics has launched its new 'Synergy 3' command and control platform. The platform is designed to be simple to deploy and integrate, and its new functionality ensures it has applications across all of Synectics' target sectors, including infrastructure,
Read moreWednesday broker round-up UPDATE
26th Feb 2014 08:54
Anglo Pacific: FinnCap cuts target price from 279p to 216p, downgrades to hold. Ashmore Group: UBS reduces target price from 405p to 355p, while leaving its buy recommendation unchanged. Jefferies cuts target price from 475p to 375p, while its buy recommendation is kept. Barclays lowers target pric
Read moreFriday broker round-up UPDATE
13th Dec 2013 09:36
African Barrick Gold: JP Morgan lowers target price from 180p to 170p leaving its neutral rating unaltered. Aggreko: Numis reduces target price from 1400p to 1234p downgrading from reduce to sell. Anglo American: Deutsche Bank reduces target price from 1780p to 1500p and downgrades to hold. JP Mor
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