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Avon Technologies PLC
LON:AVON
Avon Technologies PLC, formerly Avon Protection and before that Avon Rubber, is engaged in the design, testing and manufacturing of advanced respiratory and headwear solutions for the defense, law enforcement, first responder and emergency services. It also designs and manufactures a range of polymer-based products for the dairy and defense industries.
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Avon Protection agrees sale of Lexington assets
Avon announced earlier this year that its armour business was in the process of being wound down.
Avon Protection profits slide despite rising revenues
The provider of protective equipment to the military and emergency services said adjusted EBITDA margins of 9.4% were down from 15.1% in 2021, reflecting a combination of product mix shift and operational challenges, including supply chain
Avon Protection appoints Jos Sclater as new chief executive with effect from January 16, 2023
Sclater joins the company having spent the last three years as CFO at Ultra Electronics, where he led a broad-based transformation programme that focused on improving growth and efficiency
Avon Protection wins first order for next generation helmets
The order from the US Army is worth US$42.1mln with initial deliveries expected to start in the first half of 2023.
Avon Protection bags US$15mln US defence order
The company said it is making progress on the search for a new chief executive
Avon Protection dives as boss steps down, first-half loss
The company said volatility of funding and timing of customer orders is a risk to the second half outlook on revenue mix
FTSE 100 closes back below 7,500 with UK economy "almost grinding to a halt"; US stocks drop on Snap warning
The UK blue-chip index closed 29.09 points, or 0.4% lower at 7,484.35, midway between the session peak of 7,529.65 and the day's low of 7,434.46
SSE, Severn Trent, Cranswick and M&S results in the diary for coming week
Elsewhere, there are updates scheduled from Avon Protection, Greencore, Hilton Foods, SSP Group, RC Group and Renewi
Avon Protection says full-year earnings to be lower than previously expected, shares drop
Profitability in the first half was impacted by a weaker-than-expected sales mix and additional manufacturing costs
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Joules shares recover some lost ground despite profit shortfall
A look at the major movers on the London market on Tuesday
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FTSE 100 runs out of steam to close in the red as Wall Street gains traction
European stocks have taken the lead to the downside this afternoon, outpacing US markets which appear to have halted their slide for now
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Avon Protection AGM to likely focus on growth initiatives after recent death knell for armour business
Avon announced last month it would wind down its armour business. The focus is likely to be on new growth initiatives, the order book and supply chain issues at Friday's annual general meeting (AGM).
Avon Protection to wind down body and flat armour business
The company said FY21 was a "challenging year", with adjusted pre-tax profits falling 47.6% to US$18.9mln on revenue up 16.2% at US$248.3mln
Avon Protection plunges as supply bottlenecks hit revenue outlook
Receipt of US$165mln of expected orders has been delayed, including a significant M50 gas mask order
Trawling for the FTSE 100 constituents of tomorrow
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Avon Rubber unveils healthy sales growth and name change
Its name will change to Avon Protection in the second half of the year
Avon Rubber highlights strong order intake as it reiterates forecasts
The maker of respiratory equipment said over its second quarter it had seen “ongoing positive momentum and continued strong order intake” and that it expects to report revenues for its first half of US$122mln
Avon Rubber heads higher after receiving order for ballistic helmets
Deliveries are expected to start in the current fiscal year and will contribute to the group’s military revenues for the year.
Avon Rubber slumps amid delays to US Army body armour contract
The delay means deliveries under the contract will not start until the first half of 2022, as opposed to the initial delivery date in the first half of next year
Avon Rubber stretches dividend after year of change
Management said they aim to make further acquisitions over the medium-term
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FTSE reshuffle and Avon Rubber results key news for Wednesday; US ADP jobs data eyed
Homeserve is expected to be booted out of the FTSE 100 at close of trading tomorrow, while Weir and Pershing Square are seen as prime candidates to join the blue-chips
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Berkeley interims mark quieter corporate diary for coming week; US non-farms dominate macro calendar
Other companies in focus will be Avon Rubber, housebuilder Countryside and investment platform AJ Bell
Avon Rubber lands 10-year contract to supply masks to NATO
"Avon Protection's world leading expertise in respiratory protection has been recognised by NATO through this contract award,” said Paul McDonald.
Avon Rubber milks cash from sale of dairy business
“Having achieved our valuation expectations, the board believes the time is right to allow this business to grow and flourish under new ownership,” said CEO Paul McDonald
Avon Rubber receives US$16.3mln order under US Department of Defense contract
The firm was contracted to supply M50 gas masks and related spares and accessories over five years
Avon Rubber awarded US$50mln contract with US Department of Defense
The firm will supply M50 gas masks and related spares and accessories over five years
The markets appear to have decided the virus is no big deal anymore .....
Manipulated or not the markets appear to have decided the virus is no big deal anymore and they continue higher. (For how much longer?)
Goodness well a lot has happened since I last updated....
A massive Tory majority went down very well and markets had a great xmas rally and then when all looked good and we were in for a brilliant January... Donald Trump tweeted! Markets have since had a minor panic.
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Stick, twist, sell?
The LSE is considering a reduction in market hours to 9am-4pm! Please! Do it now!!! The opening time of 8am has always been mad. How are people expected to trade and get to work and get their kids to school? Trading between 8 and 9 is alway
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It's not surprising investors feel uneasy at the moment.....
Typical bad planner I am. Been away the whole summer then go away for a bit of an "adults" holiday. I'm only just back thinking:"Swear word... I've got to try and cover what I did and I can't even remember what the hell I did yesterday..."I
Avanti Communications slides despite successful launch of HYLAS 3
A look at the day's major movers, including IMC, Ultra Electronics, Frontier Smart, Burford Capital, Avon Rubber and Hill & Smith
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FTSE 100 closes firmly lower as investors shun risk and amid Brexit deal chatter
The UK's premier share index finished down nearly 33 points at 7,385
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Will Next spring a surprise in Wednesday’s first-quarter trading update?
There’s a lot for investors to get their teeth into on Wednesday, with Sainsbury’s, GSK and Persimmon among the slew of companies reporting alongside Next
Avon Rubber flies higher as it lands massive US$93mln contract with US Air Force
Avon will supply its new M69 aircrew mask to the US Air Force for at least the next five years, and it hopes more deals with the US Department of Defense will be forthcoming
FTSE 100 closes lower ahead of Prime Minister's Brexit statement
The UK blue-chip index closed down 19.97 at 7,033, while FTSE 250 shed over 75 points at 18,910
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Investors hoping UK inflation will continue to retreat as wage growth goes in the opposite direction
Aside from the latest consumer price index data, the Day Ahead will also bring updates from the likes of British Land, SSE, Cobham, Smiths Group, and flyBe
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Housebuilders to take centre stage again after Persimmon boss drama
The week ahead includes trading updates from Bovis Homes and Taylor Wimpey, full year results from McCarthy & Stone, interims from Royal Mail, Vodafone and Premier Foods along with a batch of UK data
Avon Rubber sees profit in line with its view as military business booms
Avon said the group's strong momentum carried over into the second half of the year with its protection unit performing especially well
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FTSE 100 rises for fifth session a row, buoyed by miners
The FTSE 100 continued higher on Wednesday, extending the week's winning streak.
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Hong Kong loan growth, US interest rate rises expected to lift Standard Chartered profit
Day ahead includes updates from FTSE 100 lender Standard Chartered PLC, drugs firm indivior PLC, plus the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision
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Asia to drive quarterly earnings growth at HSBC and Standard Chartered
Another busy week of earnings from FTSE 350 companies awaits
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Let's start with Bitcoin!
Investments and investor services
FTSE 100 joins global sell-off to close lower
Data out yesterday suggested Chinese industrial production growth is starting to slow, which is bad news for miners, but Fresnillo topped Footsie today
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Talktalk Telecom to shed light on its growing B2B unit
Growth in the business unit might ease some of the pain from lower revenues and earnings
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Don’t expect fireworks from Taylor Wimpey’s quarterly numbers
House builders and telcos will provide some of the weeks highlights.
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Vodafone to post drop in full year revenue and earnings amid rising competition
Vodafone and Speedy Hire report their full year results on Tuesday
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Pension scheme front and centre for Royal Mail Group PLC
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Week ahead: Poundland to update on Spain venture
Poundland and the Royal Mail grab the corporate headlines but the Fed will also dominate the news