Warpaint London (W7L): First-half sales fell to £40.5m as margin improved
Warpaint London reported first-half sales of £40.5 million, down from £49.3 million, while profit before tax fell to £4.9 million from £7.3 million. Gross margin increased to 47.3% from 45.0%, and cash rose to £20.7 million at 30 June 2026. The company said it acquired the Barry M brand for £1.4 million in February and contributed £2.5 million to first-half sales. The board expects 2026 revenue towards the lower end of current market expectations, with adjusted EBITDA within the current range of analyst forecasts.
JD Sports Fashion (JD.): Half-year profit fell to £282m as guidance stayed unchanged
JD Sports Fashion reported half-year PBTAI of £282m, down from £351m. The board left FY27 PBTAI guidance unchanged at £700m to £800m.
Nexus Infrastructure (NEXS): Revenue forecast raised to £70m but FY26 loss expected
Nexus Infrastructure now expects FY26 revenue of approximately £70.0m, up from £65.9m, and a loss before tax of approximately £1.0m, compared with a £1.6m loss in FY25. The contracted order book was £75.4m at 31 August, with £15.2m of work secured in September to date. The CEO position was removed with immediate effect, and Charles Sweeney is no longer a Group Director. The board is focused on operational execution, costs, cash and working capital.
Chapel Down (CDGP): Earnings expected materially ahead of market expectations
Chapel Down said it expected FY26 Adjusted EBITDA to be at least 10% above market expectations, with net debt also below expectations. H1 net sales revenue rose 19%, while Traditional Method Sparkling wine growth was 26%. Gross margin improved by 3.5 percentage points and Adjusted EBITDA by 27%. Net debt increased by £2.7m as inventories rose by £3.8m to support investment in maturing stocks.
BTG Consulting (BTG): Acquisition completed for maximum £4.0m consideration
BTG Consulting completed the acquisition of Hornbeam CPAM for a maximum potential consideration of £4.0m on a cash-free and debt-free basis. Hornbeam generated £1.9m of revenue and £0.6m of normalised pre-tax profit in the year ended 31 January 2026. Its 13 staff joined the group, and trading is projected to remain at a similar level in the current financial year.
Orosur Mining (OMI): Plans private placement to raise up to C$14 million
Orosur Mining entered into an agreement for a best-efforts private placement to raise gross proceeds of up to C$14 million through the sale of up to 43.75 million units at C$0.32 each. The company said it intended to use the net proceeds principally to advance its Anzá exploration project in Colombia, as well as for general working capital and corporate purposes.
Digitalbox (DBOX): Revenue fell to £1.7m as full-year expectations were cut
Digitalbox reported first-half revenue of £1.7 million, down from £1.8 million in H1 2025, while adjusted EBITDA turned to a £43,000 loss from a £289,000 profit. Gross margin rose to 83% from 80%, and cash at bank increased to £2.0 million at 30 June 2026 from £1.7 million a year earlier. The board expects H2 2026 revenue to decline by a similar percentage to H2 2025 and, as announced on 6 August 2026, said full-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA would be below previous market expectations. The group is targeting an adjusted EBITDA margin of approximately 8% for FY 2026.
Tungsten West (TUN): Eight-year tungsten supply and offtake agreement signed
Tungsten West entered an eight-year supply and offtake agreement with Elmet for 1,000 tonnes of contained WO₃ a year from its Hemerdon mine in Devon. The company said the agreement had an indicative nominal value of over £1.4 billion at prevailing commodity prices and foreign exchange rates. At Tungsten West’s request, Elmet will use commercially reasonable endeavours to process an additional 500 tonnes a year to support UK Government strategic requirements and UK industry.
Renishaw (RSW): Record fourth-quarter revenue reached £244.2m
Renishaw reported record fourth-quarter revenue of £244.2m, up 28% from the prior year, as revenue for the year grew 14% at actual exchange rates and 17% at constant currency. Adjusted profit before tax grew 32%, while cash and deposit balances rose to £291.0m from £273.6m. The company expects further strong progress on revenue, profit and operating margin in the year ahead.
Critical Mineral Resources (CMRS): Drill results include 5,390 g/t silver at Agadir Melloul
Critical Mineral Resources reported assay results from 21 completed diamond drillholes at its Agadir Melloul copper-silver-gold project in central Morocco, including 0.2 metres at 10.24% copper, 5,390 g/t silver and 2.80 g/t gold from 66 metres. Results also included 8 metres at 0.58% copper, 147 g/t silver and 0.26 g/t gold. The company said further exploration was required to understand the higher silver mineralisation and expected the next batch of results within approximately two to three weeks.
Savannah Resources (SAV): Raised US$36.0 million to advance Barroso lithium project
Savannah Resources completed its Placing, raising a minimum US$36.0 million (£26.9 million) before expenses, including US$23.3 million through 317,539,150 shares at 5.5 pence each and up to US$12.7 million through a Subscription. The company said the funds would support a Final Investment Decision on the Project in 2027 and other workstreams. It expects to secure a second offtake partner, submit the RECAPE and obtain conditional Project Finance offers.
Airtel Africa (AAF): Proposed Airtel Money IPO to be secondary offering
Airtel Africa said the proposed IPO of Airtel Money would comprise a secondary offering of existing shares, with no new capital raised. It currently beneficially owns 77.85% of Airtel Money and expects to remain a long-term strategic shareholder after Admission.
Kooth (KOO): Reported revenue was £30.8m in the first half
Kooth reported revenue of £30.8m for the six months ended 30 June 2026, while ARR increased to £62.9m. Adjusted EBITDA rose to £5.3m, and the group expects underlying results broadly in line with expectations for the year before potential foreign exchange movements.
Zephyr Energy (ZPHR): Second-quarter production exceeded forecast at 914 boepd
Zephyr Energy said second-quarter production averaged 914 barrels of oil equivalent per day, net to the company, exceeding management’s forecast. Production was 69% oil by volume. At 30 June, interests in over 600 gross wells were available for production.
Autins (AUTG): Revenue reached £8.0m in first five months
Autins said revenue reached £8.0m in the first five months of its financial year, up from £7.7m a year earlier. It said full-year trading remained in line with market expectations, despite higher raw material and transport costs.
Petrotal (PTAL): Development drilling resumes with $15m well 25H
Petrotal resumed development drilling with the spudding of well 25H, which was expected to take approximately eight weeks to drill and complete at a total cost of $15 million. The company said the well paved the way for expected material production growth.
Big Yellow (BYG): Industrial estate sale agreed for £6.3 million
Big Yellow said it contracted to sell its industrial estate in Bracknell, Berkshire, for £6.3 million.
AstraZeneca (AZN): EU approves Trixeo for maintenance treatment of asthma
AstraZeneca said the EU approved its fixed-dose triple-combination Trixeo Aerosphere for maintenance treatment of asthma in patients aged 12 and older who were not adequately controlled by medium-dose ICS and LABA. It is the first and only triple-combination therapy approved in the EU for this population.
Great Western Mining (GWMO): Completed 8,500ft drilling programme targeting tungsten mineralisation
Great Western Mining completed approximately 8,500 ft of drilling across 23 holes targeting skarn-hosted tungsten mineralisation. Field logging and inspection confirmed multiple holes intersected scheelite-bearing skarn across wide intervals, with samples sent for assay to inform a maiden Mineral Resource Estimate.
Ampeak Energy (AMP): AW1 investor acquired 24.7% stake for £7.8 million
Ampeak Energy said JB Energy acquired a 24.7% equity interest in AW1 Storage Holdings for £7.8 million after the period end, while the group retained a controlling 50.6% interest. The transaction was due to complete in September 2026.
Andrews Sykes (ASY): First-half revenue reached a record £40.9 million
Andrews Sykes reported record first-half revenue of £40.9 million, up £2.9 million year on year, while operating profit rose to £10.3 million. The board expects full-year trading performance to be materially ahead of 2025.
Ceres Power (CWR): £102.6m equity issuance strengthens balance sheet
Ceres Power completed an oversubscribed equity issuance raising gross funds of £102.6m. The company said cash and short-term investments were £172.0m, and reiterated contracted group revenue for 2026 of about £45m before new business.
Cadence Minerals (KDNC): Retail offer closed early after high demand
Cadence Minerals said it closed the WRAP Retail Offer early due to high demand. The company said it would announce on 23 September 2026 the total proceeds accepted and number of shares issued.
Bsf Enterprise (BSFA): US patent application receives Notice of Allowance
BSF Enterprise said the USPTO issued a Notice of Allowance for US Patent Application No. 17/782,948, covering methods using ETSYL® to enhance collagen production in cells. The patent will proceed to formal issuance and registration after payment of the issue fee before the December 2026 deadline.
Shuka Minerals (SKA): Kabwe drilling returned 19.95m at 29.07% zinc
Shuka Minerals received laboratory results for five Kabwe Project holes, including 19.95m at 29.07% zinc; the board expects a significantly increased mineral resource.
Sdi (SDI): Full-year expectations reaffirmed with £82.8m FY27 revenue forecast
Sdi reaffirmed expectations for full-year results in line with market expectations; FY27 average forecasts were revenue of £82.8m, adjusted operating profit of £13.1m and adjusted profit before tax of £11.2m.
Zinc Media (ZIN): Annual revenue expected at £38m
Zinc Media reported £13.2m of first-half revenue and said the group expects full-year revenue of £38m, with associated EBITDA of £1.4m.
Krm22 (KRM): New Risk Manager contract worth £0.9m signed
Krm22 signed a £0.9m contract for its Risk Manager application with a major capital-markets software vendor, split equally over three years.
Aurrigo International (AURR): £6.28m autonomous vehicle contract secured
Aurrigo International secured a £6.28m contract with Ultra Global to design and manufacture 25 autonomous guided vehicles, with £1.53m recognised in H2 2026.
Judges Scientific (JDG): Order intake fell 12% as 2026 guidance stayed unchanged
Judges Scientific reported a 12% decline in H1 order intake, while the board kept 2026 guidance unchanged and announced its CFO would step down.
Gelion (GELN): Six patents granted across the US, Europe and Asia
Gelion said it received six patents across the United States, Europe and Asia, covering thermal management, cathode-electrolyte design and anode protection for its lithium-sulfur technology.
Mendell Helium (MDH): Helium concentration reaches 11.5% at Rost 2
Mendell Helium recorded helium concentrations of up to 11.5% in its latest Rost 2 gas sample; further updates will follow as the wells develop.
Tritax Big Box Reit (BBOX): 1 million sq ft logistics facility completed and let to Amazon
Tritax Big Box REIT completed a 1 million sq ft logistics facility at Kettering, securing £9.8 million of annual rental income under a 20-year lease.
NeoTerra (TERA): Debt facility extended to October 2027 with £50,000 fee
NeoTerra agreed a debt facility extension to 30 October 2027, including a one-off £50,000 reprofiling fee, while the board said it provided a further year of runway.
Gran Tierra Energy Inc Cdi (GTE): Consents secured for proposed note amendments
Gran Tierra Energy obtained consents from holders of at least 50% of the Notes’ aggregate principal amount and executed a supplemental indenture on September 22.
Metir (MET): PFAS platform collaboration and regional distributor appointed
Metir collaborated with Puraffinity on field applications and appointed Streamline Hydro distributor for Australia and New Zealand.
Portmeirion (PMP): Revenue fell 1.9% to £36.4m in first half
Portmeirion reported revenue of £36.4m, down 1.9%, and said progress in the second half was supporting a return to growth in 2027.
Kavango Resources (KAV): Bill’s Luck resource estimate totals 33,900 ounces of gold
Kavango Resources declared a preliminary JORC-compliant Mineral Resource Estimate of 33,900 ounces of gold at Bill’s Luck Gold Mine.
Lexington Gold (LEX): JKL resource estimate increased 53% to 323,500 ounces
Lexington Gold increased the JKL Project’s inferred resource estimate 53% to 12.90Mt at 0.78g/t gold, containing 323,500 ounces.
Nativo Resources (NTVO): Tranche B subscription shares raised £300,000
Nativo Resources issued 142,857,143 Tranche B subscription shares to investors introduced by Chancery, raising £300,000.
Ingenta (ING): FirstAida acquisition extends AI capability into legal and rights management
Ingenta reported £5.1m first-half revenue and said it acquired up to 100% of FirstAida post period-end, remaining on track to meet annual adjusted EBITDA expectations.
Nacon Sas (0A9N): Judicial reorganisation proceedings updated
Nacon provided an update on its judicial reorganisation proceedings on 22 September 2026; the announcement gave no financial figure.
Arkadian Strategic Metals (AKN): 51% Motzfeldt interest linked to Narsarsuaq logistics potential
Arkadian Strategic Metals said Narsarsuaq was close to its 51%-owned Motzfeldt project, with future investment potentially supporting regional transport and logistics infrastructure.
Ace Liberty Stone (ALSP): Secured £19.9m debt facility expiring in September 2029
Ace Liberty Stone completed a £19.9 million debt facility with Coutts & Co, expiring in September 2029.
Ondine Biomedical (OBI): Five Ontario hospitals to deploy Steriwave across 5,000 annual procedures
Ondine Biomedical said five Southern Ontario hospitals would deploy Steriwave across approximately 5,000 annual surgical procedures.
Beacon Energy (BCE): Well integrity and testing update at Colle Santo
Beacon Energy provided an update on well integrity and testing at Colle Santo.
Pharos Energy (PHAR): Interim results announced for six months ended 30 June 2026
Pharos Energy announced interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, covering assets in Vietnam and Egypt.
Aminex (AEX): Ruvuma joint venture approves 2026 and 2027 work programmes
Aminex said its Ruvuma joint venture approved work programmes and budgets for 2026 and 2027, with gross expenditure of up to US$75 million.
Potentially AI (AGI): Platform demonstration released as consumer app enters beta
Potentially AI released a recorded Q&A and demonstrated its platform switching models and modalities mid-conversation while retaining context; its consumer app was in beta.
Celtic (CCP): Revenue fell 22.7% to £111.0m as Celtic reported a pre-tax loss
Celtic said group revenue fell 22.7% to £111.0m and reported a £6.6m loss before tax, after winning the 2025/26 SPFL Premiership and Scottish Cup.
