Associated British Foods (#ABF) – H1 EPS up to 87.4p, DPS to 20.7p, “on track to deliver… ahead of expectations” 23 April 2024, 07:29 | JD Sports Fashion (#JD.) – proposed acquisition of US sports fashion retailer Hibbett, Inc. for $1.11bn Enterprise Value 23 April 2024, 07:24 | Chill Brands (#CHLL) – CEO Callum Sommerton suspended, allegations “around the use of inside information” 22 April 2024, 07:59 | Tyman (#TYMN) – recommended cash and share offer from Quanex 22 April 2024, 07:58 | Hipgnosis Songs Fund (#SONG) – improved takeover proposal from Blackstone which “would be minded to recommend”, providing access to confirmatory due diligence 22 April 2024, 07:53 | Alliance Pharma (#APH) – “auditor, Deloitte LLP, has requested additional time to finalise”, 2023 results further delayed to “early May” 22 April 2024, 07:48 | Aferian (#AFRN) – “further deterioration in the trading of the Amino business”, “in advanced discussions with its lenders” 22 April 2024, 07:44 | #MIND Gym – emphasises H2 improvement, though “continuing to see delays in decision making and scaling back of projects” 22 April 2024, 07:41 | Cerillion (#CER) – H1 update, “strong demand… remains well-placed to meet market expectations” 22 April 2024, 07:37 | PayPoint (#PAY) – anticipates FY adj. pre-tax profit “in line with expectations”, share buyback programme “under active consideration” 22 April 2024, 07:34 | Elixirr International (#ELIX) – 2023 adj. EPS +22% to 37.2p, DPS +37% to 14.8p, “momentum has continued into FY24” 22 April 2024, 07:27 | #JTC – proposed $21m acquisition of trust administration services business from JPMorgan Chase Bank 22 April 2024, 07:24 | Mark Menzies: The Tory MP who “disputes” the Grindr blackmail misuse of funds reports – its like dealing with stockmarket villains, Tom Winnifrith 20 April 2024, 01:28 | The cat and I both visit the doctors, it is my bank balance left writhing in agony - Tom Winnifrith 20 April 2024, 01:26 | Photo Article: The pool opens at luxury and isolated Greek villa May 1 - now just eight weeks unbooked until November, Tom Winnifrith 19 April 2024, 08:00 | Silverwood Brands (#SLWD) – delayed restoration of trading as awaits Capital Reduction Court order to be registered by the Registrar of Companies 19 April 2024, 08:00 | Novacyt (#NCYT) – DHSC Pre-Trial Review listed to be heard on 30th April, with also a DHSC application for summary judgment 19 April 2024, 07:56 | Bluejay Mining (#JAY) – intends to expand to include helium, industrial gases and hydrocarbons, attempted ramptastic 19 April 2024, 07:52 | Pensana (#PRE) – FSDEA loan facility extension discussions to tie-in with the anticipated finalisation of main financing 19 April 2024, 07:51 | #SDX Energy – agreement for sale of West Gharib asset for estimated $6.6m 19 April 2024, 07:46 |