PBT

Hardman & Co Research on Arbuthnot Banking Group (ARBB): 2023 - delivering strategy with strong profit growth

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

The saying goes, the proof of the pudding is in the eating.

Key Points: 
  • The saying goes, the proof of the pudding is in the eating.
  • ABG’s 2023 results proved that the strategic positioning of the group, as a relationship bank, has created enormous value.
  • Customer deposits grew 21% to £3.8bn, loans by 6% to £2.3bn and FUM by 29% to £1.71bn.
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Global Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) Market to Surpass $3.15 Billion by 2028, Driven by Automotive and Consumer Electronics Demand - Long-term Forecasts to 2032 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Growth prospects within the polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) sector reflect a promising trajectory, as recent market analysis indicates a robust expansion into 2024 and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Growth prospects within the polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) sector reflect a promising trajectory, as recent market analysis indicates a robust expansion into 2024 and beyond.
  • The PBT market sees significant propulsion from the flourishing automotive sector, where the integration of PBT ensures reliability under thermal and chemical stress.
  • Further augmenting the PBT market growth is the high consumer demand for electronics, which utilize the material in key components like connectors and circuit boards.
  • Polybutylene terephthalate is bifurcated into reinforced and unreinforced variants, with reinforced PBT predominantly leveraged in automotive, extrusion, electrical, and electronics industries.

Halfords Group PLC: Trading Update: Financial Year 2024

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Halfords Group plc (“Halfords” or the “Group”), the UK’s leading provider of Motoring and Cycling services and products, today issues the following trading update.

Key Points: 
  • Halfords Group plc (“Halfords” or the “Group”), the UK’s leading provider of Motoring and Cycling services and products, today issues the following trading update.
  • At our Q3 trading update on 25 January 2024 we indicated that we expected Underlying Profit Before Tax1 (“PBT”) for the 52-week period ending 29 March 2024 to be between £48m and £53m, assuming markets did not weaken further in Q4.
  • Since that update, we have seen a further material weakening in three of our four core markets (i.e.
  • Cycling, Retail Motoring and Consumer Tyres), resulting in a significant drop in like-for-like (“LFL”) revenue growth in our Retail business.

Funding Circle Plc: Full Year 2023 Results

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

596/2014

Key Points: 
  • 596/2014
    Funding Circle Holdings plc (“Funding Circle”) today announces results for the twelve months ended 31 December 2023.
  • We delivered a solid set of results in FY 2023, in line with our expectations, and made good progress against our multi-product strategy.
  • In the UK, we have expanded our product range with the rollout of our Card product so customers can now borrow, pay and spend with Funding Circle.
  • FlexiPay extends our product range so customers can now borrow, pay and spend with Funding Circle, driving increased relevance and attracting new customers.

Convatec Group PLC: Director/ PDMR Shareholding

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

On the 11 March 2024, awards were granted to Karim Bitar, Chief Executive Officer and Jonny Mason, Chief Financial Officer under the LTIP in the form of Performance Share Units (“PSUs”).

Key Points: 
  • On the 11 March 2024, awards were granted to Karim Bitar, Chief Executive Officer and Jonny Mason, Chief Financial Officer under the LTIP in the form of Performance Share Units (“PSUs”).
  • Further details of the LTIP and performance conditions will be available in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report.
  • The three-day average share price, closing on 8 March 2024 of £2.76 was used in determining the awards.
  • Also on 11 March 2024, share awards granted to Karim Bitar in 2021 under the LTIP vested:

Genetec Sets the Stage for Higher Growth Following a Strong Q3FY2024 Performance

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

The Company recorded a higher revenue vis-a-vis the preceding quarter, with all major financial indicators showing significant double-digit growth.

Key Points: 
  • The Company recorded a higher revenue vis-a-vis the preceding quarter, with all major financial indicators showing significant double-digit growth.
  • Genetec Co-founder and Managing Director Chin Kem Weng highlighted, "Our efforts in 2023 are paying off as Genetec continues our momentum into New Year 2024.
  • As such, our performance for this quarter remains strong and consistent with our outlook at the beginning of our financial year 2024 (FY2024).
  • Genetec added that it will continue to capitalise on such factors while also actively exploring other growth opportunities.

Genus plc Reports Interim Results for the Six Months Ended 31 December 2023

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Exceptional restructuring costs of £2.9m recognised through the FY24 H1 condensed income statement.

Key Points: 
  • Exceptional restructuring costs of £2.9m recognised through the FY24 H1 condensed income statement.
  • These APMs should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or as superior to statutory measures.
  • Constant currency percentage movements are calculated by restating the results for the six months ended 31 December 2023 at the average exchange rates applied to adjusted operating profit for the year ended 30 June 2023.
  • Please see Note 1 on the notes to the condensed set of Financial Statements changes of reportable segments

Cooler Master Unveils the MK770: The Ultimate Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for Customizability and Performance

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Friday, February 23, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cooler Master, a leading provider of PC components, gaming peripherals, and tech lifestyle solutions, has today announced the launch of the MK770, a state-of-the-art mechanical gaming keyboard engineered for unparalleled customization, outstanding gaming performance, and an immersive user experience.

Key Points: 
  • Cooler Master reveals the pinnacle of mechanical gaming keyboards with the MK770, offering unparalleled customization and performance.
  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cooler Master, a leading provider of PC components, gaming peripherals, and tech lifestyle solutions, has today announced the launch of the MK770, a state-of-the-art mechanical gaming keyboard engineered for unparalleled customization, outstanding gaming performance, and an immersive user experience.
  • The Cooler Master MK770 Hybrid Wireless Keyboard is more than tech — it's a genuine extension of you.
  • The Cooler Master MK770 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is set to revolutionize the gaming experience and will be available for purchase through Cooler Master's network of retail partners.

Polyplastics and Selex Motors Join Forces to Advance Electric Two-wheeler Battery Covers

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Battery covers play a crucial role in EVs by providing safety and maintaining the integrity of the battery pack.

Key Points: 
  • Battery covers play a crucial role in EVs by providing safety and maintaining the integrity of the battery pack.
  • By integrating DURANEX(R) into its battery covers, Selex Motors is setting a higher standard for performance and reliability, ultimately contributing to a greener, more efficient and safer EV future.
  • Polyplastics and Selex Motors adhere to the highest industry standards, ensuring that battery covers meet strict quality benchmarks.
  • Furthermore, battery covers made with DURANEX(R) have exceeded the demanding requirements of the Vietnam National Standard System, and stringent international standards.

Polyplastics and Selex Motors Join Forces to Advance Electric Two-wheeler Battery Covers

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Battery covers play a crucial role in EVs by providing safety and maintaining the integrity of the battery pack.

Key Points: 
  • Battery covers play a crucial role in EVs by providing safety and maintaining the integrity of the battery pack.
  • By integrating DURANEX(R) into its battery covers, Selex Motors is setting a higher standard for performance and reliability, ultimately contributing to a greener, more efficient and safer EV future.
  • Polyplastics and Selex Motors adhere to the highest industry standards, ensuring that battery covers meet strict quality benchmarks.
  • Furthermore, battery covers made with DURANEX(R) have exceeded the demanding requirements of the Vietnam National Standard System, and stringent international standards.