Greggs PLC - Trading Update
Greggs PLC reported a 7.4% increase in total sales to £784 million for the first 20 weeks of 2025, with a 2.9% rise in like-for-like sales. The company opened 66 new shops and is confident in achieving 140-150 net openings for the full year. The Board's expectations remain unchanged, despite challenging market conditions.
Vodafone Group Plc - FY25 Preliminary Results
Vodafone reports a 2.0% revenue increase to €37.4 billion, aided by service revenue growth in Europe, Africa, and Türkiye. Despite a €0.4 billion operating loss linked to impairment charges, Vodafone launched a new €2.0 billion buyback program. Dividends reduced to 4.5 eurocents per share, reflecting strategic realignments and operational improvements.
Geo Exploration Ltd - PEL 94 - Major Resource Upgrade to 4.31bbl (Mean)
GEO Exploration Limited announced a 23% uplift in unrisked prospective resources to 4.31 billion barrels in Namibia's PEL 94 offshore licence. The new evaluation unveils two sandstone leads, Emerald and Beryl, enhancing resource potential and de-risking prospects. CEO Omar Ahmad lauds the Namibian team's efforts and seeks farm-out discussions for shareholder value.
Vast Resources PLC - Tajikistan Mining Forum & Non-Binding MOU Signed
Vast Resources plc, an AIM-listed mining company, participated in the Tajikistan-UK Mining Forum at the London Stock Exchange. The event strengthened UK-Tajikistan relations and showcased investment opportunities. Vast signed a non-binding MoU with Tajikistan's Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, aiming to jointly develop mineral exploration and create a "Tajik Mineral Investment Fund."
TruFin PLC - Trading Update and Share Buyback
TruFin PLC anticipates exceeding 2025 market expectations, projecting group revenue of at least £51m and adjusted EBITDA of £8m. The company, unearthing excess capital, plans a £4m share buyback. This decision stems from undervaluation of shares and aims to optimize shareholder returns while exploring reinvestment opportunities.
Luceco PLC - Q1 2025 Trading Update
Luceco plc reports a positive start to 2025, with a 19% revenue growth and an 8% increase in adjusted operating profit, driven by strong demand and effective acquisitions. Confident in maintaining full-year expectations, Luceco highlights its stable financial position, strategic investments, and readiness for future growth.
Oracle Power PLC - Metallurgical Results Confirm +90% Gold Recovery
Oracle Power PLC (AIM: ORCP) has reported promising metallurgical results, achieving over 90% gold recovery from oxide samples at the Northern Zone Intrusive Hosted Gold Project in Western Australia. The final assay from recent drilling illustrates potential to connect mineralized zones, advancing towards a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.