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4 February 2012

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Caretech BUY/HOLD 08/12/2011

After five months, leading social care provider Caretech (CTH) has ended its strategic review process, which has put an end to a potential bid from management.

Tags: Farouq Sheikh, Growth company, Main market, Strategic review

Sector: Health Care Equipment & Services

Companies: CareTech

Interbulk HOLD 08/12/2011

Chemical transportation specialist Interbulk (INB) has reported a resolute set of results as its niche service continued to hold its ground.

Tags: Chemical industry, Transportation, Tripling of profits

Sector: Industrial Transportation

Companies: Interbulk Group

Micro Focus BUY 08/12/2011

Software group Micro Focus (MCRO) has declared a 19.9% rise in pre-tax profits as its range of products continues to win ground.

Tags: Looking for a buyer, Software on the full list, Special dividend, Strong results

Sector: Software & Computer Services

Companies: Micro Focus International Plc

ANT AVOID 07/12/2011

Digital TV software and services specialist ANT (ANTP) has warned of delays amidst lengthening 'sales and development cycles'.

Tags: Maiden profit, Profit warning, Software on AIM

Sector: Software & Computer Services

Companies: ANT

Zytronic LONG-TERM BUY 07/12/2011

Touch sensor manufacturer Zytronic (ZYT) reported a 22% rise in pre-tax profits following strong sales of its products for use in applications such as cash points.

Tags: British innovation, British technology, Electrical equipment on AIM, Innovation on AIM, Touch sensors

Sector: Electronic & Electrical Equipment

Companies: Zytronic

Blavod Wines & Spirits AVOID 07/12/2011

Spirits to liqueurs distributor Blavod Wines & Spirits (BES) fell further into the red following the loss of some key contracts.

Tags: Alcohol business, Alcohol on AIM, UK consumer spending, Vodka business

Sector: Beverages

Companies: Blavod Wines and Spirits

Innovation Group 06/12/2011

Insurance software specialist Innovation Group (TIG) declared a 54% rise in profits amidst a strong German market.

Tags: Business in Germany, Rise in profits, Software on, Software sector

Sector: Software & Computer Services

Companies: Innovation Group

Datong HOLD 06/12/2011

Intelligence gadgets concern Datong (DTE) has seen profits plummet by 90% amidst a poor performace in its 'third party products' division.

Tags: Hold rating, Intelligence gadgets, Slide in profits

Sector: Electronic & Electrical Equipment

Companies: Datong

International Greetings HOLD 06/12/2011

Greeting cards to wrapping paper manufacturer International Greetings (IGR) has reported a 50% rise in adjusted pre-tax profits following a period of cost-cutting.

Tags: Business in China, Card manufacturer, Media on AIM, Relocation of facilities, Strong interims

Sector: Media

Companies: International Greetings

Coral Products LONG-TERM BUY 05/12/2011

The acquisition of Interpack in September has transformed the prospects of Coral Products (CRU) - helping the AIM counter record an underlying profit in the first half.

Tags: AIM market, Fragmented market, Growth company, Joe Grimmond

Sector: General Industrials

Companies: Coral Products

Michael Page REDUCE 05/12/2011

Recruitment concern Michael Page International (MPI) has reported a slowing in its growth amidst what it calls 'unpredictable' markets.

Tags: Analyst forecasts, Full list, Profit warning, Recruitment

Sector: Support Services

Companies: Michael Page International

OMG SPECULATIVE BUY 05/12/2011

Motion capture specialist OMG has reported a 81.8% slide in profits following the poor performance of its Guardian project.

Tags: British technology, Call of Duty: MW3, Motion capture technology, Technology used in videogames

Sector: Software & Computer Services

Companies: OMG

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French Connection woes continue
03/02/2012

Clothing retailer French Connection (FCCN) expects profits to be below expectations after warning of 'disappointing' trading.

Tags: British retail, French Connection, GCI Sells

Sector: General Retailers

Companies: French Connection

Silverdell lands new contracts 03/02/2012

Asbestos consulting specialist Silverdell (SID) has been awarded new work valued at a total of £3.65 million, and reckons there is more in the pipeline.

Tags: AIM market, Framework agreement, Growth company, New contracts

Sector: Support Services

Companies: Silverdell

PLUS Markets up for sale 03/02/2012

Share market operator PLUS Markets Group (PMK) is to conduct a formal sale process to identify potential partners or backers.

Tags: AIM market, Amara Dhari, Cyril Theret, PLUS Markets

Sector: General Financial

Companies: PLUS Markets

Nyota scoops £9.7m 03/02/2012

Gold hopeful Nyota Minerals (NYO) has raised £9.66 million at 6p to pursue its Tulu Kapi and Northern Block projects in Ethiopia.

Tags: AIM market, Centamin Egypt, Ethiopian gold, Richard Chase

Sector: Mining

Companies: Nyota Minerals

Network recruits £19.6m bid 03/02/2012

Shares in specialist recruitment outfit Network Group (NGH) have soared 38 per cent this morning on a news of an agreed cash bid led by private equity giant Lloyds Development Capital.

Tags: Agreed bid, AIM market, Fair price, Lloyds Development Capital

Sector: Support Services

Companies: Network Group

Enterprise sells pubs for £22.9m 03/02/2012

FTSE Small Cap constituent and pub group Enterprise Inns (ETI) has sold 15 pubs to its competitors Fuller's in a deal worth £22.9 million.

Tags: FTSE Small Cap, Pub business, Sale of assets

Sector: Travel & Leisure

Companies: Enterprise Inns

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