Three key news stories unfolding as the UK stock market opens. Check out our companies reporting diary for upcoming results from FTSE 350 and selected international stocks.
1. MTI Wireless Edge posts solid 9M update
MTI Wireless Edge LON:MWE issued an update covering the first nine months of the year, noting revenues up 9%, pre-tax profits 10% higher and eps up by 7%. All three divisions of the business are reported to be performing well, with Mottech something of a stand out and MTI Summit working through a substantial order backlog as supply chain issues ease. Sustained defence related spending continues to buoy sentiment too.
2. Sale of Truflo Marine completed by IMI
British engineering company IMI LON:IMI provided an update this morning that it had completed the disposal of Truflo Marine. This deal was originally announced almost a year ago and the disposal better aligns the company with core industries where it sees the greatest growth potential. The enterprise value of the deal is £225m and as previously noted the proceeds will be used to help fund the ongoing share buyback.
3. H1 revenues surge at Kainos – but are margin headwinds emerging?
IT provider Kainos LON:KNOS issued interim results this morning with revenues 37% higher, pre tax profits up 30% and annual recurring revenues up 24%. Management note that following this performance, expectations are for further growth in revenue and pre-tax profits to be reported with the full year still on track to meet expectations, although it’s worth noting that margin pressure was also evidenced.
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Look out for updates from Kainos, SRT Marine Systems, Beximco Pharmaceuticals, MTI Wireless Edge and Public Policy Holding Company in today’s company diary.
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Tony Cross
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