Fiona Craig

Journeo plc (LSE:JNEO) has secured a new £10 million framework agreement with First Bus UK, expanding on a prior £9 million partnership. The three-year contract, which includes an extension option, will see Journeo deploy its Software as a Service (SaaS) platform to support technological upgrades across First Bus’s fleet. The initiative includes the rollout of […]

Vanquis Banking Group (LSE:VANQ) reported a return to profitability in the first quarter of 2025, signaling a positive turnaround driven by disciplined cost management and solid credit performance. The company’s ongoing digital transformation, led by its “Gateway” technology program, is designed to improve operational efficiency and position the business for scalable growth. A...

Compass Group PLC (LSE:CPG) has released its financial results for the first half of 2025, showcasing a solid performance marked by robust revenue and profit growth. The global food services giant reported an 8.8% year-over-year increase in revenue, reaching $22.6 billion, alongside an 11.6% surge in underlying operating profit. This impressive growth was fueled by […]

Eden Research plc (LSE:EDEN) has received approval for its Mevalone® fungicide to be used in controlling powdery mildew in grapes in California, broadening its application beyond the current use for Botrytis cinerea. This approval is particularly significant for the California grape industry, one of the largest in the world. The move enhances the product’s versatility […]

Catenai PLC (LSE:CTAI) has announced a strategic investment in Alludium Ltd, acquiring 757,403 ordinary shares at 73 pence per share. This move gives Catenai an approximately 8.3% stake in Alludium’s issued share capital. The investment aligns with Catenai’s growing focus on artificial intelligence (AI) as a core part of its business strategy. Alludium’s Multi-Agent AGI […]

Midwich Group (LSE:MIDW), a global leader in Pro AV distribution, has demonstrated resilience in 2024, posting record revenues and making strategic advancements despite facing tough market conditions. However, the company reported a mid-single digit decline in organic revenue for 2025, driven by higher tariffs and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties. While the UK and Ireland saw revenue...

Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) has secured two major multimillion-pound commissions and won a prestigious BAFTA award. The commissions include a documentary series, Live Aid at 40, for BBC and CNN, and a travelogue, The Square Route with Hannah Fry, for National Geographic and Bloomberg. Both productions are set to begin in 2025, with revenue expected […]

Marechale Capital (LSE:MAC) has announced the grant of 250,000 options over Ordinary Shares to Chris Kenning, a Non-executive Director, as part of his director fees. This equity-based compensation strategy reflects the company’s approach to managing financial obligations and may impact its share capital structure, influencing stakeholder interests. The options, which represent 0.24% of the...

PHSC plc (LSE:PHSC) has announced its financial results for the year ending March 31, 2025. Annual revenue saw a decline to approximately £3.22 million, down from £3.78 million in the previous year. Despite this, the company posted a positive trend in the second half, where it achieved a 5% increase in sales. As a result, […]

Castelnau Group Limited (LSE:CGL), an investment management firm, has announced the issuance of additional equity related to its portfolio company, Hornby plc. Hornby had earlier sought approval from its shareholders for the voluntary cancellation of its AIM-listed shares. In response, Castelnau proposed a share-for-share exchange, enabling Hornby shareholders to retain exposure to the...