DP Poland, the operator of Domino’s pizza stores and restaurants across Poland and Croatia, reported a rise in sales in the first quarter of the year. The fast food group …
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Hipgnosis board recommends new £1.25bn bid from Blackstone
The board of Hipgnosis Songs Fund (HSF) has recommended a cash acquisition by American private equity giant Blackstone. Blackstone’s $1.30 (£1.04) in cash per share bid, which is higher than …
Lack of major natural catastrophes puts Lloyd’s of London insurer Beazley on front foot
Lloyd’s of London insurer Beazley has reported a strong start to the year today, as it has continued to benefit from the hard market in insurance. Like its peers, the …
Gresham posts strong results as it gears up to leave London Stock Exchange
London-listed tech firm Gresham Technologies has reported strong full year results as it gears up for a vote on a recent take-private offer. The software and services company said pre-tax …
Supermarket Income REIT expands into Europe after buying stores from French retailer in £64m deal
Supermarket Income REIT has acquired a portfolio of popular supermarkets in France for €75.3m (£64.4m), reflecting a net initial yield of 6.3 per cent. On Monday, the London-listed firm said …
Gresham House Energy Storage Fund pins hope on future growth as earnings crumble
The Gresham House Energy Storage fund has seen its net asset value (NAV) per share plunge 17 per cent in the past year amid a tough time for the energy …
Neil Woodford is offering advice, should we listen?
Neil Woodford, who was investigated by the FCA after losing billions, is telling us to be optimistic about the economy. He has a point, says Eliot Wilson Neil Woodford, whose …
The UK and the UAE must work together to beat climate change
With an enabling regulatory environment, a world-class legal system, multifarious global connections and access to incredible talent and skills, the Square Mile is perfectly placed to help the Gulf nations achieve their green ambitions, says Michael Mainelli The majestic Arabian oryx, the national …
Why the FCA will name firms we are investigating
Firms want to come to a jurisdiction where they know that rules will be enforced, integrity upheld, bad actors challenged and a level playing field established. That’s why the FCA will name …
The Notebook: Macron’s Olympian swim is good PR, but the water crisis needs serious attention
Where the City’s movers and shakers have their say. Today, Kate Elliot, head of sustainable research at Greenbank Investments, takes the pen Why we all need to care more about …