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HSS Hire Group PLC
LON:HSS
The HSS Hire Group is a leading provider of tools, equipment and related services in the UK and Ireland. Our nationwide network ensures easy access to an extensive range that has grown to include specialist capabilities including power solutions business, ABird, powered access provider, UK Platforms and cleaning equipment services, Reintec.
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HSS Hire reinstates dividend as revenue jumps 11%
"The board's decision to reinstate the dividend reflects the confidence it has in our long-term growth strategy,” the tool-hire group's CEO told investors
HSS Hire sees full-year profit in line with market expectations
Revenue so far in the second quarter of 2022 is 10% higher than last year
HSS Hire plans £54mln fundraise through discounted placing, open offer
Three of the group's major shareholders have already committed to subscribe £43.5mln as part of the raise
HSS Hire to close half of outlets with loss of 300 jobs
The tool hire group is investing in digital channels, the launch of new click-and-collect service and using space in third-party builders merchants
HSS Hire narrows 2018 loss on cost cuts and higher revenue
“While the broader economic outlook remains uncertain, our leaner operating model, excellent market positions and clear strategy leave us well placed to continue to grow market share in any market," said chief executive Steve Ashmore.
HSS Hire jumps as first-half losses narrow helped by cost reduction programme; Numis ups to ‘add’
The hire equipment firm reported a pre-tax loss of £7.1mln for the 26 weeks to June 30, down from a £30.1mln loss a year earlier, as revenue rose by 5.8% to £169.8mln, up from £160.5mln
HSS Hire refinances debt on more onerous terms
The new facilities are more expensive than the ones they replace
RockRose Energy shares gain on deal to buy Netherlands-based Dyas
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S & U shifts into reverse despite continued strong growth
The share price fall in S&U was a bit mystifying; perhaps it was a further slight deterioration in the impairment percentage
HSS Hire shares jump as it identifies further costs savings to lift profits
HSS Hire has laid out its financial targets to achieve by 2020
HSS's cost savings initiatives contribute to an improving profits trend
With the dislocation of the move to the new operating model behind it and a leaner cost base, there is scope for a meaningful profits recovery in 2018-19, the house broker believes
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Parallel Media and Physiomics lead small cap market gainers
Some of the biggest risers and fallers in London on Wednesday
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FTSE 100 closes lower as pound firms amid Brexit bill breakthrough
London's blue-chip index closed the day lower but retailers and housebuilders did well, oh, and there was some Brexit news...
HSS Hire shares plunge as it scraps interim dividend, reports wider loss and warns on sales
HSS Hire reported a wider first half loss as sales dropped and costs rose
Empyrean Energy and Highlands Natural Resources among Wednesday’s top risers
HSS Hire and Dunelm were among the main market movers, meanwhile, Berkeley Energia and Empyrean Energy were among the small cap standouts.
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FTSE 100 closes higher as traders enjoy 'quiet in the storm'
London's FTSE 100 was trading steadily in Wednesday afternoon's exchanges.
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WH Smith update could make good reading as the count-down to the end of summer continues
The day ahead includes a trading update from books to stationary retailer WH Smith, and results from HSS Hire PLC and Petrofac Limited ...
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Final week of August lull to bring US jobs data, results from the likes of Bunzl and Hays
The week ahead includes results from Bunzl PLC, Hays, PLC, Ladbrokes Coral PLC, a trading update from WH Smith PLC, and the September US jobs report
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Weak and wobbly spell for Bombed Out but Bouncing Back portfolio
'tis the season for claiming giant setbacks as sparkling successes, so on that basis it was a great week for our recovery stocks portfolio
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Higher and hire for the Bombed Out but Bouncing Back virtual portfolio
Another excellent performance by the recovery stocks portfolio, which rose 13% in one week
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FTSE 100 closes in positive territory as US shares buoyed by jobs report
Analysts said there appeared to be some confidence returning to London
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Day ahead: McCarthy & Stone expected to report subdued performance
The market will be interested on comments about margins and incentives costs
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ASOS tipped to show strength
Week ahead: Asos, Panmure Gordon, Sprue Aegis, Electrocomponents
UK shares end higher as higher oil puts downbeat mixed output data in the shade
London shares closed firmer on Wednesday as mixed-to-downbeat manufacturing data was counterweighed by upbeat oil prices
Wednesday Preview: ServicePower Technologies PLC’s full year results in focus
Investors have been buoyed by recent contract wins, though Wednesday's focus will be in the rear view of 2015's financial results.
Week Ahead: Keywords Studios PLC going for new high score
The February trading update sent analysts scurrying to their calculators to upgrade their forecasts
Speedy Hire confirms no HSS Hire deal is likely
The firms had been in talks until last month according to reports
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Risers & Fallers: 88 Energy, HSS Hire, Pantheon Resources, Univision and more
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HSS Hire Group announces changing of the guard
At 61, and after nine years with the company, CEO Chris Davies has decided to call it quits.
Risers & Fallers: Xaar, Aldermore, Standard Chartered, HSS Hire, OneSavings and more...
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Risers & Fallers: Onesavings Bank, SkyePharma, Evocutis, Schlumberger and Fresnillo...
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Wednesday's agenda: WPP's update will be pulse-check on the economy
There has been no world Cup this year to boost advertising spending but WPP has most likely done all right for itself.
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FTSE 100 plunges on Grexit fears
A mid-afternoon rally ran out of steam and the top-share index closed down 2%.
HSS Hire says second quarter trading was worse than expected
Plant hire group blames tougher trading with big customers for dip
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Risers and fallers: Armadale Capital, Global Brands, Milestone Group, Nova Resources, HSS, Transense
Armadale Capital topped the charts after the perceived value of one of its portfolio companies moved up sharply.
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