Sequoia Economic Infrastructure reported a NAV total return of 8.4%, ahead of its 7-8% target. NAV per share rose to 93.17p and the 6.875p dividend was fully covered 1.06x by portfolio income.
M&C Saatchi said first-four-month trading and like-for-like net revenue were in line with market expectations. Growth in high-margin Issues and Media specialisms offset a difficult market environment.
Foresight Group agreed to sell its public markets division to Guinness Global Investors, transferring c. £1.0bn in assets under management. The group expects its full-year 2026 core EBITDA to meet consensus estimates as it focuses on core private market strategies.
NCC Group reported H1 adjusted EBITDA (excl. Fox Crypto) up 27.7% to £23.5m, meeting expectations. The company completed its strategic review and plans to return £185m to shareholders through a tender offer and buyback following the Escode disposal for net cash proceeds of £262.8m.
RWS Holdings reported a 33% increase in adjusted profit before tax to £24.0m as revenue grew 5% to £360.3m. The company reiterated full-year guidance despite a statutory loss and a rebased interim dividend of 1.75p.
Concurrent Technologies Plc (CNC) secured a record £17m contract with a European defence contractor for Ground Based Air Defence systems. The company's largest-ever order covers four years of supply for over 3,400 computer boards and includes an upfront payment for component procurement.
Record profits delivered and reorganisation to deliver next stage of growth
PayPoint reported record underlying profit before tax of £69.0m, up 1.5% and in line with expectations. Net corporate debt increased by £35.1m to £132.5m from £97.4m, reflecting strategic investments and the ongoing share buyback programme. A final dividend of 20.0p was declared as the company announced a reorganisation into four units to target 5-8% annual net revenue growth.
Pitfield Process Flowsheet and Product Development
Empire Metals completed an integrated metallurgical flowsheet for the Pitfield Titanium Project, with bench-scale testwork delivering a 99.25% TiO2 product. Titanium extraction of up to 98% was achieved, high-grade alumina emerged as a potential co-product, and continuous metallurgical piloting is due to commence in Q3 2026.
Preclinical data posters presented at EHA Congress
Poolbeg Pharma presented preclinical data for POLB 001 at the European Hematology Association Congress. The results demonstrated reduced CRS-associated cytokines without impairing cancer-cell killing and showed potential to enhance treatment outcomes in elderly AML models.
Panther Metals completed the first 401m drill hole at the Awkward Conduit Target within its Obonga Project. Drilling has now commenced at the Wishbone VMS Prospect to test a potential 500m strike extension. Core samples from Awkward are being processed for lab analysis.
Zephyr Energy reported Q1 production of 918 barrels of oil equivalent per day, exceeding management forecasts. The company reported strong cash flow from its diverse multi-basin portfolio and recovered a US$1 million bad debt previously written off in 2024.
Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc provided operational updates across Trinidad, Morocco, and Ireland. The Snowcap-3 well in Trinidad targets an initial 500 bopd production rate with a $52/barrel net-back. In Morocco, MOU-6 well preparations have accelerated following a positive technical report.
Haydale expanded its agreement with Lloyds Banking Group through the SaveMoneyCutCarbon platform. Following a regional pilot, Lloyds confirmed a national roll-out to its SME and Mid Corporate customer base. The launch is targeted for June 2026 to support recurring revenue streams.
MHA declared its third interim dividend. The company did not disclose the dividend amount per share or key payment dates in this announcement. MHA is a UK-based professional services network with an international presence across 37 offices.
Halma PLC recommended a 7% increase in its final dividend to 15.11p per share for the year ended 31 March 2026. This brings the total annual dividend to 24.74p per share, compared to 23.12p in the prior year.
Strix Group plc appointed Andy Rainforth as CEO. He previously served as Group Chief Commercial Officer at A-SAFE Ltd and Managing Director at Newmark Security Plc. He currently holds no shares in the company.
Grafton Group plc announced new 2030 financial targets including an adjusted earnings per share compound annual growth rate exceeding 10%. The company targets cumulative free cash flow of over 850m between 2026 and 2030 and a return on capital employed of approximately 13%.
Rockfire Resources confirmed that historical underground infrastructure at its Molaoi project in Greece is in good condition. Reusing the existing 700m decline could potentially save up to €5m in future development costs. Technical assessments are now underway for permitting.
Poolbeg Announces POLB 001 TOPICAL Site Activation
Poolbeg Pharma activated the clinical site for its POLB 001 TOPICAL trial, targeting Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) prevention in multiple myeloma patients. Interim data remains on track for release in summer 2026.
Bezant Resources secured a US$7m prepayment facility and life-of-mine offtake agreement with Hartree Metals for its Hope & Gorob copper project. First production is scheduled for Q3 2026. The facility includes a conversion option at a 28% premium.
BSF Enterprise secured a £1m interest-free convertible loan note from Indigo Capital LP. The 12-month facility supports working capital and commercial activities. Conversion is set at a 15% discount to the preceding five-day VWAP.
Sabien Technology Group issued 4,056,816 new shares to settle £179,409 of accrued directors' remuneration and £40,000 of accrued broker fees. Directors accepted shares at 6p each, and AlbR Capital Limited accepted broker shares at 3.75p each.
Aeorema Communications' agency, Cheerful Twentyfirst, secured a three-year contract to deliver Climate Week NYC in 2026, 2027, and 2028. The deal follows a prior three-year partnership with the Climate Group.
Premier African Minerals completed a subscription to raise approximately £800,000 before expenses through the issue of 4,000,000,000 new ordinary shares at 0.02 pence per share. Proceeds will support ongoing activities at Zulu, including optimisation of the newly commissioned flotation plant, following the successful production of first spodumene concentrate.
London BTC Company Limited has staked its second gold project in Nevada. Initial rock chip samples from historical workings at the Amonett-Frank project returned high-grade results, including 52.66 grams per tonne gold. Staking of the 18 mineral claims follows the company's US-focused gold hedge strategy.
Pri0r1ty secured a £1.25m funding package via a convertible loan note and at-the-market facility to reach cash flow positive status. Drawdown depends on lifting the current share suspension and resolving a strike-off application triggered by late accounts.
Jangada Mines reported drill results confirming a 1,200m mineralised structure at its Paranaíta Gold Project in Brazil. Management expects the results to support a potential 50,000 oz increase to the existing 210,000 oz gold resource. The company is fully funded for upcoming exploration.
Palace Capital reported an adjusted loss before tax of £0.1m for H1 2026. Net asset value (NAV) fell 14% to 210p following a 16% like-for-like portfolio valuation decrease. The board suspended the dividend to prioritise a share buyback.
Serica Energy completed the acquisition of ONE-Dyas assets, adding current net production of approximately 2,500 boepd. The company settled $6.75 million in consideration while receiving $13.0 million in interim cashflows and an $8 million expected underlift payment.
Wizz Air reported record passenger volumes of 69.7 million and revenue growth of 8.0% to €5.7bn. Net profit plummeted to €1.3m due to Middle East disruptions and higher maintenance costs. The company declined to provide F27 guidance citing regional uncertainty.
Serabi Gold Files NI 43-101 Technical Report for the Palito Complex and Coringa Mine
Serabi Gold has filed detailed National Instrument 43-101 (NI 43-101) technical reports for its Palito Complex and Coringa Mine in Brazil. The documents provide the formal scientific basis for resource and reserve updates originally announced on 28 April 2026.
Coro Energy Plc reported US$644k in revenue and a total profit of US$14.5m, driven by a US$17.8m Eurobond restructuring gain. The company cleared legacy debt and expanded its Vietnam rooftop solar capacity to 6.4MW, targeting a US$720k annual cash flow run-rate.
BRCK Group PLC announced that Chairman John Richards will step down following the 2027 AGM, concluding a nine-year tenure. Susan McErlain has been appointed Senior Independent Director with immediate effect. The board has commenced a search for a successor with industry experience.
Dr Mark Bramley Thorpe was formally appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director with immediate effect. He replaces retired director Mark Burnett on the Board and Audit Committee following the completion of due diligence.
Zinnwald Lithium published its scheme document for the recommended cash and share acquisition by AMG Lithium. Shareholders will vote on the court-sanctioned scheme at meetings scheduled for 13 July 2026, with completion expected on 27 July 2026.
Jonathan Murphy will join as Chief Executive on 1 September 2026, succeeding Paul Williams. Murphy was previously CEO of Assura plc. Williams will remain in his role until September to support an orderly transition.
Proposed Acquisition of Emmerson Resources - Update regarding Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) Listing
Pan African Resources received conditional ASX admission, meeting part of the listing condition for its proposed acquisition of Emmerson Resources. The Scheme still requires Emmerson shareholder approval at the Scheme Meeting on 15 June 2026, Australian Court approval and other outstanding conditions.
Forterra plc announced that CFO Ben Guyatt will leave the group on 31 October 2026. Guyatt has been with Forterra and its predecessor organisations for 20 years. The board has started a formal search to identify his successor.
Strategic Minerals plc proposed appointing Luke Rogers as a Non-Executive Director, subject to due diligence. Rogers is a mining engineer and Cornwall Councillor, providing technical expertise and local links for the Redmoor project.
NCC Group has concluded its strategic review of the Cyber business, deciding that remaining a listed company is in the best interests of shareholders. The company confirmed it is not in receipt of any sale approaches and has exited its offer period.
International Personal Finance received regulatory and antitrust clearances in six markets, including Mexico and Romania. The final Polish financial regulatory clearance remains outstanding, with the court sanction hearing now expected in late July 2026.
Intertek extended the PUSU deadline for EQT to 18 June 2026. EQT confirmed its final cash proposal remains £60.00 per share, with shareholders also entitled to keep the 107.7p final dividend for the 2025 financial year.