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RhythmOne may look for deals
Thursday 20 Apr 2017Some analysts believe that adtech supplier RhythmOne ( RTHM:AIM ) may need to return to the acquisition trail to complete its long-winded transformation. Any targets would likely be designed to bolster the capability of the company’s RhythmMax programmatic platform. The company used to be called...
Is President Energy finally on recovery path?
Thursday 13 Apr 2017Latin American oil producer President Energy ( PPC:AIM ) could potentially exceed production guidance if a work programme proves successful. This could be the catalyst to revive a share price depressed in the wake of operational issues last year. The current target from President’s Argentinian...
Last minute new business dash
Thursday 13 Apr 2017Access control systems supplier Intercede ( IGP:AIM ) has sealed a trio of new contracts just days before its 31 March 2017 year end. Worth around £0.4m, the news helps offset the warning on 3 March that about £2m worth of business, about 20% of the full year’s forecast £10m revenue, would be late...
Liontrust roars into action
Thursday 13 Apr 2017Asset management firms can be a nerve jangling investment as some of the big names in the industry hit the headlines with multi-billion pound outflows. In contrast Liontrust ( LIO ) is one of the top performers in the sector and there’s scope for this firm to keep its momentum going. The firm’s...
Empyrean looks East for growth
Thursday 13 Apr 2017Small cap oil and gas play Empyrean Energy ( EME:AIM ) continues its pivot to Asia having sold its US assets in 2016. It has now added to its existing Chinese acreage with a new project in Indonesia. The Duyung PSC is being acquired for $4m and contains the Mako shallow natural gas discovery...
Abzena raises £25m for growth
Thursday 13 Apr 2017Abzena ( ABZA:AIM ) has raised £25m to fund several growth initiatives, which include upgrading its US biomanufacturing facilities so it can supply more products. Approximately £11m will be spent on its San Diego facility while £6m will be earmarked to enhance its biology and chemistry offering in...
Touchstone eyes software scale
Thursday 06 Apr 2017Start-up commercialisation firm Touchstone Innovations ( IVO:AIM ) plans to double its software investment portfolio as it looks to expand more significantly beyond its healthcare and biotech roots. It recently upped its stake in London-based cyber security business Garrison Technology to 22.5%,...
Hayward Tyler in play
Thursday 06 Apr 2017Order delays could cost embattled pumps specialist Hayward Tyler ( HAYT:AIM ) its independence after it admitting ongoing talks over a possible takeover by niche engineer Avingtrans (ABG:AIM) . The company says negotiations are at a ‘very early stage’ and there are no details of an implied price...
Battle for Trafalgar after revenue warning
Thursday 06 Apr 2017Micro-cap residential property developer Trafalgar New Homes ( TRAF:AIM ) is under some pressure after confirming it will post no revenue in the second half of its March 2017 financial year. The guidance stems from the fact it is yet to sell a unit at two developments in Kent. Marketing began in...
Bleak future for Pebble Beach
Thursday 06 Apr 2017Shareholders in beleaguered broadcast technology firm Pebble Beach ( PEB:AIM ) , formerly known as Vislink, are almost certainly facing a painful sale process that could leave their stock virtually worthless. The divestment of its Vislink Communications Systems (VCS) business to NASDAQ-listed XG...