Frasers Group has launched an all-cash on-market takeover offer for Accent Group at A$0.65 per share. The shares not already held by Frasers are valued at about A$316 million, with the offer due to run from 30 June 2026 to 30 July 2026.
Union Jack Oil has received a non-binding indicative offer letter from Reabold for a possible all-share bid. Reabold must decide by 13 July 2026 whether to make a firm offer or walk away.
AEP Plantations reported mixed five-month trading to 31 May 2026. Own FFB and CPO output slipped, but external FFB purchases rose and the group said it remains confident of meeting market expectations for 2026.
MISSION Group said trading remains in line with expectations for 1 January to 15 June 2026. The update cited strong client retention, new client wins across five practice areas and further US pipeline growth.
Beeks won a five-year software contract worth $3.0 million with an existing customer. June 2026 contracts secured now total about $10 million, and revenue recognition is expected to begin immediately.
Yellow Cake has launched a US$10 million share buyback programme from 15 June 2026. Buybacks will only happen if the shares trade at a 10% or more discount to proforma NAV.
Seeing Machines wins two new Japanese OEM programs
Seeing Machines won two Japanese OEM programs worth about US$11 million in initial lifetime value. Production is scheduled from 2028 and the awards came via an existing Tier 1 supplier customer.
Shell PLC First Quarter 2026 EURO And GBP Equivalent Dividend Payments
Shell confirmed Q1 2026 dividend equivalents of €0.3381 or 29.18p per share. The dividend is payable on 29 June 2026, with currency elections due by 8 June 2026.
Full-Year Results for the year ended 31 March 2026
Peel Hunt reported FY26 revenue of £143.5m and PBT of £21.1m, versus a £3.5m loss last year. Adjusted PBT was £32.0m and the Board recommended a final dividend of 4.9p per share.
Invinity Energy Systems sold a 32 MWh battery system to Pacific Steel Group for its Mojave Micro Mill project in California. Delivery is due to start in Q1 2027, with revenue recognised then.
Whistlejacket surface samples returned up to 3.03% Li2O, with 18 of 62 above 0.59% Li2O. Bradda Head also said the first-year exploration budget has been approved, subject to minor refinements.
Metals Exploration has secured exclusive rights to explore, develop and operate the Batong Buhay Project in the Philippines. Initial work starts immediately, with drilling anticipated in H2 2026 and set minimum exploration spend over five years.
IQE has signed a multi-year InP epiwafer supply deal with Tower Semiconductor for AI-driven data centres. The agreement includes first-year minimum purchase commitments and settles all litigation between the two companies.
Fusion Antibodies' grant-funded DR5 project has advanced, with the lead antibody humanised and a stable cell line developed. UKRI has extended the deadline to 31 December 2026.
Intercede Group plc extended its Swissbit partnership to develop a post-quantum FIDO2 Passkey offering. Initial joint work will be demonstrated at Identiverse from June 15-18, 2026.
Luceco said CEO John Hornby will retire on 31 December 2026 and a successor search has started. Trading momentum has continued through Q2-to-date, while adjusted operating profit is still expected to exceed £40m.
Vaalco said Ebouri-5H in Gabon flowed over 8,000 gross BOPD, or 4,700 net to Vaalco. HE-9 in Egypt was also placed on production and came in above pre-drill expectations.
Alkemy Capital will issue 158,455 ordinary shares, including a conversion of £167,379 of principal and £55,084 of interest at £2.04. The new shares are part of its commercial framework around the Tees Valley Lithium project.
Truqap has been approved in the US for PTEN-deficient prostate cancer, alongside FDA approval of a companion diagnostic test. AstraZeneca said the EU application is still under review.
Henry Boot said Arcadis has taken 10,300 sq ft at Island on a 10-year lease. The building is now 66% leased and a new headline rent of £48 per sq ft was agreed.
Hamak Strategy reported 3.42g/t Au over 23m at Akoko North, including 24.01g/t Au over 1m. It has completed 39 RC holes for 2,280m and is mobilising the rig to Akoko South.
Tap Global Group said Tap Earn AUM passed US$5 million, up about 43% from US$3.5 million on 18 May 2026. Stablecoin yields were lifted to up to 8.0%, and growth came from net customer deposits.
Tees Valley Lithium has published an impact report for its proposed Billingham lithium refinery. The report puts planned capital investment at about US$243m (£185m) and outlines projected benefits, but the project still depends on financing and a final investment decision.
Revenue rose to £1,545,160 in 2025 from £121,802, but loss before tax widened to £1,453,978. The company also outlined a January 2026 strategic shift towards higher-growth technology and AI-enabled opportunities in Asia-Pacific.
CleanTech Lithium's 2025 annual report shows a £2.8m loss, down from £7.2m, and cash of £1.8m. Laguna Verde milestones remain in view, with the PFS condition met in 2026 and CEOL award tied to a vesting condition.
Prudential plc said Chair Douglas Flint acquired 12,500 ordinary shares at £9.592 each on 11 June 2026. The London Stock Exchange transaction was an initial PDMR notification.
Autins Group has appointed a new investor relations consultant and engaged Investor Meet Company for communications. FY26 full-year results will be presented on 29 June 2026 at 11:30am BST.
Rome Resources has started a small-scale tin mining programme at Kalayi to support licence conversion. If successful, it could help the proposed purchase of the remaining 27.5% stake and lift ownership to about 79%.
REC is progressing a merger with PFC after in-principle board approval. The plan is aimed at scale and efficiency, and the merged business is intended to remain a Government Company.
4basebio Appoints Dr. Jeff Coller to Strategic Advisory Board
4basebio has appointed Dr Jeff Coller to its Strategic Advisory Board. The company said his expertise will support synthetic DNA and mRNA manufacturing as it scales capabilities and moves to a new Cambridge facility.
Big Yellow sold its Harrow Industrial Estate for £38.4m and will use the cash to fund 11 new stores and one replacement store. The 12 stores are expected to generate £35m of net operating income on a pro forma basis.
First Class Metals has signed a definitive Kerrs land rights agreement with nGRND Inc. FCM keeps full ownership of Kerrs Gold, expects a non-diluting funding stream, and says closing should happen before end-June 2026.
Receipt of Proceeds from Second Tranche Put Option
Roadside Real Estate received £14m from the second tranche of its CSS put option. The cash will help complete the Hoch Group Ltd acquisition, and the remaining CSS stake may be sold in 2027 for up to £20m.