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Genel Energy shares climb on recommended cash deal for Capricorn

Genel Energy is buying Capricorn Energy for $3.75 per share in cash, with an additional $0.99 special dividend, to create a MENA-focused oil and gas producer with pro-forma production of 41,003 barrels per day.
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Zephyr Energy shares rise as Paradox acreage expands

"With every acquisition of regional acreage, we consolidate and increase the attractiveness of our regional holdings," said chief executive Colin Harrington.
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Currys shares dampened by profit takers but analysts stay bullish

The electronics retailer posted a record adjusted profit and doubled its annual dividend, with early trading in the new financial year described as "very solid."
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Ilika raises £5m to fund Stereax commercial rollout and Goliath battery development

The solid-state battery developer is tapping investors through a placing, retail offer and director subscriptions to advance both its medical and electric vehicle battery product lines.
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Oracle Power secures mining lease for Kalgoorlie-area gold project

"To finally have this mining lease formally granted after an exhaustive 18-month process is a tremendous result for the Company, our JV partner Riversgold and our funding and production partner MEGA Resources," said chief executive Naheed Memon.
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PureTech spins out Celea Therapeutics with $180m Raise

Celea Therapeutics has launched as an independent company following a $180 million financing, retaining a 35.4% stake plus royalties as the parent shifts to a leaner operating model.
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James Latham revenue climbs as volumes recover

"The momentum that we saw in the final quarter of this financial year has carried on into the current financial year, with a slight improvement in the margin and also the volume per working day," said chairman Nick Latham.
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3i Infrastructure shows return on TCR sale with £428m cash position

"We are on track and excited to complete the new investment in the Lefdal Mine Datacenter campus this summer," said Bernardo Sottomayor, Managing Partner at 3i Investments.
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Great Portland Estates signs £13.2m of leases in first quarter

The London office landlord completed 19 leases in the three months to 30 June, with all deal types pricing ahead of March 2026 estimated rental values.
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PCI Pal secures HMRC Contract on Eight-Year Term

"HMRC is one of the UK's largest customer service organisations, and this eight-year commitment is a resounding endorsement of our platform and our partner model," said chief executive James Barham.
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Small Caps Today: Genel Energy acquires Capricorn, Zephyr Energy, Eco Animal Health, PCI Pal

A transformative M&A deal dominated small-cap news as Genel Energy moved to acquire Capricorn Energy in a cash transaction that would create a scaled MENA-focused oil and gas producer.
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Trifast lifts profit and margins in FY2026 despite revenue slide

The engineered fastenings specialist grew underlying operating profit to £16.3m and expanded EBIT margins to 7.8%, even as revenue fell 7.3% to £207.1m.
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Sintana Energy lifts Mopane estimates ahead of three-well campaign

The upstream explorer reports a material resource upgrade at its Namibian flagship and sets out a pipeline of catalysts spanning Namibia, Uruguay and Colombia for the second half of 2026.
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Hamak Strategy converts £1.66m debt to non-convertible loan

"The structure gives Hamak greater flexibility to focus capital on advancing Akoko, progressing our West African gold portfolio and continuing to develop our disciplined Bitcoin treasury strategy," said CEO Karl Smithson.
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Wizz Air June passengers jump 27% as carrier hits 1,200 daily flights for first time

The budget airline carried 7.48 million passengers in June, with a Starlink connectivity deal adding an operational milestone to the traffic update.
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Concurrent Technologies lands $9.4m US defence order

The AIM-listed embedded computing specialist has secured a $9.4m order from a major US defence prime contractor, with total programme lifetime value guided at approximately $18m through to 2030.
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Georgina Energy confirms pre-drill works on track for September spud

Site preparation at the Hussar EP513 prospect in Western Australia is progressing as planned, with rig mobilisation expected ahead of a September 2026 spud date.
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Halma acquires itemedical and Naslund Medical for £54m

Halma has acquired a Dutch hospital workflow platform and a Swedish oncology device maker for a combined £54m, bolstering two of its existing healthcare businesses.
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James Cropper completes debt refinancing to extend maturity and improve liquidity

"The refinancing materially improves our liquidity and financial flexibility," said Chief Financial Officer Andrew Goody.
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Supermarket Income REIT completes £445m debt refinancing at lower margin

"We continue to access bank finance at attractive rates, underlining the quality of our portfolio, the confidence in our strategy, and the strength of our relationships," said Mike Perkins, chief financial officer.