29 July 2026

UK company announcements filtered and explained for private investors.

Jadestone Energy plc (JSE) · 2026-07-29

H1 2026 Trading Statement

Jadestone Energy cut 2026 production guidance to 16,000-18,000 boepd from 18,000-21,000 boepd after H1 output averaged 15,281 boepd amid Stag and CWLH disruption.

Alternative Income REIT (AIRE) · 2026-07-29

Response to Glenstone 21 Day Acceptance Update

Alternative Income REIT said Glenstone received 2,000 acceptances after 21 days, under 0.0025% of shares, as the board unanimously urged rejection.

Greatland Gold (GGP) · 2026-07-29

June 2026 Quarterly Activities Report

FY27 begins a lower-output, higher-cost investment phase despite the FY26 guidance beat.

Mobico Group PLC (MCG) · 2026-07-29

Audited results for 15 months ending 31 March 2026

Mobico Group reported a GBP328.6m statutory loss for the 15 months to 31 March 2026, while adjusted operating profit was GBP231m, above guidance. It raised calendar 2026 adjusted operating profit guidance to GBP215m-GBP230m from GBP195m-GBP210m.

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RKT) · 2026-07-29

Results for the Six Months Ended 30 June 2026

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reported H1 like-for-like net revenue growth of 2.6%, with Q2 accelerating to 4.7%. Adjusted operating margin of 23.6% was ahead of expectations, while the company maintained its FY 2026 outlook.

Standard Chartered PLC (STAN) · 2026-07-29

SCPLC Half Year Results 2026 – Part 1

Standard Chartered reported H1 profit before tax of $4.8bn, up 9%, upgraded 2026 income guidance and announced a $1.0bn buyback.

Newmark Security plc (NWT) · 2026-07-29

Disposal of Safetell Limited

Newmark Security has agreed to sell Safetell, its Physical Security Solutions division, to managing director Nicholas Shannon for £1. Completion remains conditional on National Security and Investment Act 2021 clearance and customary conditions.

Chapel Down Group plc (CDGP) · 2026-07-29

H1 2026 Trading Update

Chapel Down Group reported H1 net sales revenue up 19% to £9.4m, in line with management expectations, and expects FY2026 results to meet market expectations.

LPA Group plc (LPA) · 2026-07-29

New Contract Award

LPA Group plc has won a GBP1.4m contract to supply inter car jumper systems to a global train builder. Customer deliveries are scheduled from February 2027 to May 2028.

Severfield plc (SFR) · 2026-07-29

AGM Trading Update

Severfield said it has made a positive start to FY27, with trading in line with the Board's expectations. Underlying profit before tax guidance remains GBP12m-GBP15m, while the UK and Europe order book rose to GBP534m at 1 July 2026 from GBP507m a month earlier.

Abingdon Health plc (ABDX) · 2026-07-29

Trading update

Abingdon Health expects FY26 revenue including grant-funded income to rise 31% to GBP11.3m from GBP8.6m, and said it reached adjusted EBITDA profitability in H2. The update remains subject to finalisation of FY26 results.

Rathbones Group Plc (RAT) · 2026-07-29

Interim Results 2026

Rathbones Group reported first-half underlying profit before tax of GBP123.2m, up 14.4%, while ending fees on portfolio cash is expected to reduce income and operating profit by c.GBP9m over six months.

Ecora Resources (ECOR) · 2026-07-29

Q2 2026 Trading Update

Ecora Resources reported Q2 portfolio contribution of $19.0m, up ~60% year-on-year, while net debt fell to $74.9m on 30 June 2026.

Rio Tinto (RIO) · 2026-07-29

Rio Tinto 2026 half year results

Rio Tinto reported H1 2026 net earnings of US$6.664bn, up 47%, and raised its ordinary dividend 43% to 211.0 US cents.

The Sage Group plc (SGE) · 2026-07-29

Trading update for nine months ended 30 June 2026

The Sage Group reported nine-month organic revenue, excluding M&A, up 10% to £2,057m and reiterated FY26 growth above 9%.

Kooth (KOO) · 2026-07-29

Half Year Trading Update

Expected revenue is lower while Adjusted EBITDA is expected to rise.

Greggs plc (GRG) · 2026-07-29

Interim Results

Greggs reported H1 sales up 7.2% to GBP1,101.5m and operating profit up 22.9% to GBP86.5m, while keeping full-year expectations unchanged.

Oriole Resources (ORR) · 2026-07-29

Non-Executive Director and Corporate Appointments

Oriole Resources has appointed Dr Mike Armitage as a non-executive director from 1 August 2026 as it focuses on developing its Cameroon projects. Rod Venables has agreed to join as company secretary and Zeus Capital becomes broker from 29 July 2026.

European Green Transition plc (EGT) · 2026-07-29

H1 2026 Trading Update

European Green Transition said its Wind Energy Services business generated c.GBP8.5m revenue in the six months ended 30 June 2026 and expects GBP17m-GPB18m for 2026. EGT will recognise 10 months of that revenue following completion of the acquisition on 25 February 2026.

PayPoint Plc (PAY) · 2026-07-29

1st Quarter Results

PayPoint reported Q1 FY27 net revenue of GBP39.5m, down 6.4%, but said it remains on track to meet FY27 market expectations.

Lancashire Holdings Limited (LRE) · 2026-07-29

Lancashire Holdings - H1 2026 Results

Lancashire Holdings reported H1 profit after tax of $141.7m for the six months ended 30 June 2026, versus $109.2m, despite underlying gross premiums written falling 1% to $1,315.0m.

Glencore plc (GLEN) · 2026-07-29

Half-Year Production Report 2026

Glencore plc completed the Kidd mine sale on 1 June 2026 but retained copper and zinc guidance, implying higher like-for-like FY2026 mid-points.

Conduit Holdings Limited (CRE) · 2026-07-29

Interim results for the six months ended 30/06/26

Conduit Holdings reported $80.3m of comprehensive income for the first half, versus a $13.5m loss a year earlier. Its undiscounted combined ratio improved to 92.6% from 122.1%, while pricing softened across most underwriting lines.

Tracsis plc (TRCS) · 2026-07-29

Proposed acquisition of Mistral Data Limited

Tracsis agreed to buy FirstGroup's Mistral Data for £48m in cash, subject to CMA clearance. The target generated c.£13m revenue and c.£4m adjusted EBITDA in the year to 31 March 2026.

Paragon Banking Group PLC (PAG) · 2026-07-29

Trading Update

Paragon Banking Group PLC reconfirmed FY26 guidance after nine-month aggregate new advances rose 4.3% year-on-year to £2.06bn. The group said volumes, margins, costs and capital were in line with expectations, while the SFS disposal completed after the period end.

Hargreaves Services plc (HSP) · 2026-07-29

Final Results

Hargreaves Services reported revenue of £351.4m and profit before tax of £40.3m. Profit included £7.0m of exceptional other income, while the board proposed a 40.0p full-year dividend.

Breedon Group plc (BREE) · 2026-07-29

Interim results 2026

Breedon Group reported H1 2026 underlying EBITDA of GBP115.5m, broadly flat year-on-year, and maintained 2026 expectations despite subdued Great Britain construction demand.

Ilika plc (IKA) · 2026-07-29

Full Year Results

Ilika plc reported £1.1m income, while the annual loss widened to £7.2m and cash fell to £5.3m. A £5m gross fundraise followed year-end.

Diaceutics PLC (DXRX) · 2026-07-29

75% ARR Growth Drives Revenue & Profit Visibility

Diaceutics reported H1 2026 revenue of £17.5m, up 20%, while annual recurring revenue rose 75% to £28.8m and weighted pipeline lifted FY 2026 revenue visibility to 91%.

Kerry Group 'A' (KYGA) · 2026-07-29

Kerry Group Interim Management Report 2026

Kerry Group 'A' reported H1 revenue of €3.3bn, down 3.7% as currency translation offset volume growth. EBITDA margin rose 60 basis points to 16.7%, and constant-currency adjusted EPS guidance of 6-10% growth was maintained.

Nichols plc (NICL) · 2026-07-29

2026 Interim Results

Nichols plc reported H1 revenue of £89.5m, up 4.7%, and profit before tax of £15.0m, up 31.6%, with full-year performance expected in line with market expectations.

Franchise Brands plc (FRAN) · 2026-07-29

Interim Results

Franchise Brands reported H1 2026 system sales up 6.7% to GBP229.2m, cut adjusted net debt to GBP52.9m and proposed a 1.25p interim dividend, up 9%.

Allergy Therapeutics plc (AGY) · 2026-07-29

Trading update for the year ended 30 June 2026

Allergy Therapeutics expects FY2026 revenue of GBP59.9m, up 9% from GBP55.0m, with growth of approximately 5% at constant currency. H2 revenue is expected to rise over 12% to GBP23.6m, and the group expects year-on-year double-digit revenue growth in FY2027.

SDI Group plc (SDI) · 2026-07-29

Final Results

SDI Group reported FY26 revenue up 12.6% to £74.5m and adjusted operating profit up 16.1% to £11.6m, while net debt rose to £24.0m from £13.8m.

Aberdeen Group plc (ABDN) · 2026-07-29

Half-year Financial Report

Aberdeen Group reported H1 2026 adjusted operating profit of £151m, up £26m or 21% on H1 2025, and said it was confident of achieving its FY 2026 targets. Assets under management and administration rose 4% to £579.4bn, despite total net outflows of £3.0bn.

The Weir Group PLC (WEIR) · 2026-07-29

Half-year Financial Report

The Weir Group reported H1 revenue up 6% to GBP1,269m, but adjusted operating margin fell 100bps to 18.8%, while full-year guidance was reiterated.

Predator Oil & Gas Holdings Plc (PRD) · 2026-07-29

Execution of Amendment rig contract to drill MOU-6

Predator Oil & Gas Holdings has executed an amendment to its Rig 101 drilling contract, extending availability for MOU-6 operations from 1 August 2026 to 1 October 2026. Rig 101 is contracted to start after 1 August 2026 once remaining consumables and long-lead equipment reach the MOU-6 site.

Nexteq plc (NXQ) · 2026-07-29

Mass production PO for Pro-AV display solution

Nexteq has received a mass-production order from a new professional audio-visual customer for a Tactila-enabled display solution. The contract is expected to begin in H2 2026, with unit volumes increasing over four years.

FirstGroup plc (FGP) · 2026-07-29

Disposal

FirstGroup has agreed to sell Mistral Data to Tracsis for a £48m cash-free, debt-free enterprise value, reducing FY2027 adjusted EPS by c.0.6p.

Plus500 Ltd. (PLUS) · 2026-07-29

Notification under UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R(2)

Plus500 Ltd. disclosed that independent non-executive director Tami Gottlieb has been appointed an external director of Almadev Real Estate Inc., effective 27 July 2026. Almadev is a Canadian company listed on the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) · 2026-07-29

Director/PDMR Shareholding

SRT Marine Systems plc disclosed that Non-Executive Director Oliver Plunkett bought 190,456 Ordinary Shares at an average 77.9575p each. His direct holding is now 785,456 shares, or 0.29% of issued share capital.

Cobra Resources plc (COBR) · 2026-07-29

Wudinna Rare Earth Project Update

Cobra Resources said Wudinna drilling supports a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate, with a scoping study to assess project economics after the estimate is completed.

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC (MTLN) · 2026-07-29

METLEN Signs Landmark Gallium Supply Agreement

Metlen Energy & Metals has signed a long-term agreement with a leading US technology company to supply approximately 25% of annual output from its planned gallium facility in Greece. The European Investment Bank has approved project financing under the REPowerEU framework.

Billington Holdings Plc (BILN) · 2026-07-29

Billington Leadership Appointments

Billington Holdings Plc has announced two senior leadership appointments effective from 1 August 2026. Kevin Campbell will move from Managing Director of Billington Structures to Group Strategic and Special Projects Director, while Sales Director Dan Duffield succeeds him as Managing Director of Billington Structures.

Plus500 Ltd. (PLUS) · 2026-07-29

Plus500 strategic partnership with Wealthsimple

Plus500 has partnered with Wealthsimple to provide clearing, order routing and risk management infrastructure, giving Canadian retail customers first-ever direct access to US futures.

Avon Technologies plc (AVON) · 2026-07-29

$20.1M ACH GEN II Delivery Order

Avon Technologies plc said Team Wendy Ceradyne has received a $20.1M follow-on delivery order from the Defense Logistics Agency under the second-generation Advanced Combat Helmet framework contract announced in February 2022.

Crimson Tide plc (TIDE) · 2026-07-29

New Contract Win with APCOA Parking

Crimson Tide has signed a three-year contract with APCOA Parking (UK) Limited to deploy its mpro5 platform across three areas of APCOA's UK operations. The agreement adds contracted recurring revenue and expands an existing APCOA relationship from Ireland into the UK.

Bradda Head Lithium Ltd (BHL) · 2026-07-29

Drill Rig Secured For Whistlejacket Programme

Bradda Head Lithium has secured an Arizona-licensed drilling contractor for its 2026 Whistlejacket infill campaign, with rig mobilisation anticipated by the end of July 2026.

Premier African Minerals Limited (PREM) · 2026-07-29

Funding

Premier African Minerals has completed a subscription to raise approximately £550,000 before expenses through 4,000,000,000 new ordinary shares at 0.01375p each, conditional on admission. Net proceeds will support Zulu operating costs, mining and stockpiling, essential creditors and general working capital.

Rockfire Resources plc (ROCK) · 2026-07-29

Molaoi Drilling Update

Rockfire Resources reported Molaoi Hole HMO-019 assays including 3.30m at 18.9% zinc, 37.2g/t silver and 25.0g/t germanium from 261.03m. Hole HMO-021 is drilling to upgrade the Inferred Resource to Indicated status.

AIQ Ltd (AIQ) · 2026-07-29

Issue of Convertible Loan Notes

AIQ Ltd issued GBP375k of further convertible loan notes on 28 July 2026 under its facility with China International Securities Ltd. Up to GBP1,125k of notes may still be issued in tranches by 14 August 2026.

Hamak Strategy Limited (HAMA) · 2026-07-29

Maiden Independent 43-101 Resource at Akoko

Hamak Strategy reported a maiden independent 210,430oz gold resource at Akoko and will commission a PEA assessing a potential low-capex open-pit heap-leach mine.

Thor Energy PLC (THR) · 2026-07-29

Quarterly Activities and Cash Flow Report Q2 2026

Thor Energy reported preliminary Phase-2 hydrogen readings of up to 3% (30,000ppm) at HY-Range, validating Mallala, Lochiel and Crystal. A 464 line-kilometre seismic programme is expected in Q3-Q4 2026 and is fully funded from existing cash reserves.

St. James's Place plc (STJ) · 2026-07-29

Half-year Financial Report

St. James's Place plc has renamed its former Underlying cash result alternative performance measure as Adjusted IFRS profit after tax as part of simpler financial reporting. The group said the measure is intended to provide a clearer link to statutory IFRS reporting and improve comparability.

Rio Tinto plc (RIO) · 2026-07-29

Rio Tinto 2026 Half Year Results Presentation

Rio Tinto plc has published its 2026 half-year results presentation slides on its results website. A recording of the webcast hosted by Chief Executive Simon Trott and Chief Financial Officer Peter Cunningham will also be available there.

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals plc (HEMO) · 2026-07-29

Collaboration and Company Update

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals has signed a Letter of Intent with Lithuania's National Cancer Centre for HG-CT-1 manufacturing and compassionate-use treatment, though substantial preparation is needed before treatment.

Roadside Real Estate PLC (ROAD) · 2026-07-29

Completion of Acquisition

Roadside Real Estate has completed its acquisition of D A Roberts Fuels Ltd, which comprises a petrol filling station and on-site bulk fuel distribution operation in Whitchurch, Shropshire. The business recorded approximately 98.3 million litres of total fuel sales in FY25.

Amigo Resources PLC (AMGO) · 2026-07-29

Musensi Hill Rare Earth Elements Project, Tanzania

Amigo Resources PLC has completed initial mapping, rock sampling and geochemical screening at its Musensi Hill rare earth elements project in Tanzania. The programme did not include a complete rare earth element suite, so it cannot establish rare earth grades, continuity or economic potential.

Standard Chartered (STAN) · 2026-07-29

Half Year Report 2026

Standard Chartered has submitted its 2026 Half Year Report to the Financial Conduct Authority. The report will shortly be available through the National Storage Mechanism and the company website.

TPXimpact Holdings PLC (TPX) · 2026-07-29

Posting of Annual Report

TPXimpact Holdings PLC has posted its Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026. Hard copies were sent to requesting shareholders, with electronic copies available online.

Cindrigo Holdings Limited (CINH) · 2026-07-29

Lease Exchange Strengthens Financial, Strategic and Operational Position of Finnish Biomass Business

Cindrigo Holdings has completed an exchange under which it acquired EdgeVolt Finland Oy and transferred Kaipolan Energia Oy to EdgeVolt E&N. The Heinola Site lease costs €32,000 a month and is expected to reduce planned lease costs by 60%.

Sunda Energy Plc (SNDA) · 2026-07-29

Director purchase of CLNs

Sunda Energy said CEO Dr Andy Butler has agreed to acquire the outstanding GBP400,000 face value of unsecured convertible loan notes from Alumni Capital for GBP432,000. The notes' terms will remain unchanged after transfer, and Dr Butler does not currently intend to convert them.

Total Graphite plc (TGR) · 2026-07-29

Commencement of Downstream Development Programme

Total Graphite has commenced a downstream development programme for high purity graphite, expandable graphite and active anode material. Initial work includes laboratory testing and customer qualification samples, with first results expected in the next 2-3 months.

RentGuarantor Holdings PLC (RGG) · 2026-07-29

Proposed Board Changes

RentGuarantor proposed three independent non-executive directors, Amanda Bower as Chief People and Risk Officer, and David Cliff's executive transition, subject to due diligence.

Reabold Resources Plc (RBD) · 2026-07-29

Publication of the Offer Document

Reabold Resources has published and posted the Offer Document and Form of Acceptance for its recommended all-share offer for Union Jack's entire issued and to be issued share capital. Union Jack's directors unanimously recommend that shareholders accept or procure acceptance, but completion remains subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and other conditions.