Author: Fiona Craig

Treatt PLC (LSE:TET) has appointed Manprit Randhawa as Interim Group Chief Financial Officer, effective September 8, 2025. Randhawa will succeed Ryan Govender, who is stepping down on September 30, 2025. Bringing two decades of experience in finance and strategy across multiple industries, Randhawa will play a key role in supporting the business while the company continues its search for a permanent CFO. She will join the Executive Committee but will not serve on the Board.

The company maintains a strong financial foundation, though its outlook is weighed down by bearish technical signals and mixed sentiment from recent corporate events. While Treatt’s relatively low price-to-earnings ratio points to potential undervaluation, ongoing technical and strategic challenges continue to create uncertainty.

About Treatt PLC

Treatt PLC is a global, independent supplier and manufacturer of natural extracts and ingredients, serving the flavour, fragrance, and consumer products industries with a strong emphasis on beverages. Known for its technical expertise and sustainable portfolio, the company employs more than 350 people across Europe, North America, and Asia, operating manufacturing facilities in both the UK and the US.

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Chesterfield Resources PLC (LSE:CHF) has published its interim results for the first half of 2025, underscoring its commitment to financial discipline and cost efficiency. During the period, the company completed a successful equity raise and executed a partial sale of its stake in Sterling Metals. These measures have bolstered its financial position and created a stronger foundation for future growth initiatives.

Although the company reported a pre-tax loss, management emphasized that its improved balance sheet and pipeline of opportunities provide momentum for the months ahead. Chesterfield believes its strengthened financial footing positions it well to pursue its strategic objectives and deliver progress across its portfolio.

About Chesterfield Resources Plc

Chesterfield Resources PLC is a London-listed mineral exploration company. Its focus is on identifying and developing mineral resource opportunities, guided by a strategy centered on financial discipline and responsiveness to market prospects.

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Tialis Essential IT Plc (LSE:TIA) has started work on a £15 million contract with a leading UK Government department. The five-year agreement covers services including Lifecycle Management, Tech Bars, End User Support, and Field Engineering. The project strengthens Tialis’ order pipeline and revenue visibility, while also highlighting the company’s ability to secure and deliver large-scale, long-term contracts in line with its strategic focus on deep client partnerships.

Looking ahead, the company continues to face financial pressures, including high levels of debt and ongoing losses, despite some improvement in cash flow. Technical indicators suggest positive momentum, though an overbought RSI points to potential risks. Valuation remains challenging due to negative earnings and the absence of dividend payments.

About Tialis Essential IT Plc

Tialis Essential IT Plc, listed on AIM, is a managed services provider specializing in advanced engineering and technology solutions. The company places strong emphasis on building enduring, high-value client relationships, with particular expertise in areas connected to environmental policy, agriculture, and rural community development.

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Brave Bison Group PLC (LSE:BBSN) announced it will publish its unaudited interim results for the first half of 2025 on September 11. Following the release, the company will hold a live investor presentation on September 15, open to both existing and prospective shareholders. The session will provide an opportunity to review performance and discuss the company’s strategy and future direction.

The company’s outlook is characterized by solid financial performance and a strong balance sheet. However, these positives are tempered by bearish technical signals and only moderate valuation levels. With limited earnings call commentary and few recent corporate developments, additional insights into the business remain constrained.

About Brave Bison

Brave Bison is a global marketing and technology partner that collaborates with leading brands. The company specializes in delivering innovative digital marketing strategies and technology-led solutions designed to help clients grow and adapt in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Great Southern Copper PLC (LSE:GSCU) has outlined a major resolution for consideration at its 2025 Annual General Meeting. The company is requesting approval of a Rule 9 Waiver for its largest shareholder, Foreign Dimensions Pty LTD. If granted, the waiver would allow Foreign Dimensions to exercise its outstanding warrants without triggering a mandatory takeover offer, thereby ensuring ongoing financial backing for Great Southern Copper’s projects in Chile.

The combination of warrant exercises and a convertible loan is expected to provide additional capital, supporting the company’s exploration pipeline. Funding will be directed toward advancing initiatives such as the Phase III drilling program at Mostaza. The proposal highlights both the commitment of Foreign Dimensions and the company’s determination to push forward with exploration activities in the region.

Despite this strong shareholder support, Great Southern Copper continues to face financial headwinds. With no current revenue and persistent negative cash flows, its performance remains under pressure, although its solid equity position offers some balance. Favorable technical progress and supportive corporate developments add optimism, but financial instability remains a key challenge, particularly in the absence of firm valuation data.

About Great Southern Copper PLC

Great Southern Copper PLC is engaged in the exploration of copper, gold, and silver resources in Chile. The company is focused on discovering and advancing mineral deposits along the country’s coastal belt, benefiting from well-developed local infrastructure to drive its exploration programs.

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Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals (LSE:HEMO) reported that holders have exercised warrants resulting in the issuance of 67,371 new ordinary shares. The transaction has raised approximately £235,799 in subscription proceeds.

The newly issued shares will be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange, bringing the company’s total issued share capital to 5,361,267. Investors are advised to use this updated figure when calculating their percentage holdings in the company.

About Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals Plc

Hemogenyx Pharmaceuticals is a London-based, publicly listed clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company with subsidiaries in New York. The firm is dedicated to developing innovative therapies for blood and autoimmune disorders, leveraging a pipeline of product candidates and proprietary platform technologies to advance novel treatments.

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Fadel Partners, Inc. (LSE:FADL) reported revenue of $4.7 million for the first six months of 2025, compared with $5.3 million in the same period last year. While overall revenue declined, income from License/Subscription and Support rose 4%, underscoring the company’s move toward more predictable, recurring revenue streams.

Management highlighted progress in streamlining operations, with operating expenses reduced by 22% through the use of AI-driven efficiencies and organizational restructuring. These efforts are part of a broader plan to improve scalability and long-term profitability.

The firm’s growth strategy also includes product innovation. Recently, it launched AI Business Insights, and it is preparing to introduce a Product Approvals module designed to enhance client workflows. In addition, Fadel continues to broaden its footprint in the mid-market segment and expand its customer base, citing strong adoption of its IPM Suite and Brand Vision platforms.

About Fadel Partners, Inc.

Fadel Partners provides software solutions for brand compliance, rights management, and royalty administration. Its technology is designed to help licensing and finance teams improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and make more informed business decisions, with a strong focus on innovation and operational effectiveness.

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Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) saw new-car sales in the United Kingdom rise 7.6% in August compared with the same month last year, according to data released Thursday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The increase in Tesla registrations coincided with a 15% rise in battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales for the month, underscoring the rapid growth of the UK’s electric vehicle market.

Research firm New AutoMotive reported an even stronger performance for the overall BEV sector, noting a 20% increase in August registrations.

This positive trend for Tesla and the wider EV industry contrasts with the broader UK automotive market, which saw a 2% drop in new-car registrations, totaling 82,908 units for the month.

The SMMT described August as the “quietest month” for car sales in Britain, making the surge in electric vehicle registrations particularly notable amid a generally slower market.

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British stocks rose on Thursday, driven by corporate earnings, as shares of Currys and Grafton climbed. Meanwhile, the pound slipped slightly but remained near the $1.34 mark.

As of 12:58 GMT, the FTSE 100 was up 0.2%, while GBP/USD dipped 0.04% to 1.34. In Europe, Germany’s DAX added 0.7%, while France’s CAC 40 fell 0.3%.

BoE Survey Highlights Stable Prices, Softer Hiring; Gilt Repo Reforms in Focus

A Bank of England survey released Thursday indicated that U.K. businesses maintained steady price inflation expectations in August, though hiring trends were weaker. The Decision Maker Panel, which collected responses from 2,126 participants between August 8 and 22, showed realized annual own-price growth rose slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 3.7% in the three months to August.

Expectations for year-ahead own-price inflation remained at 3.7%, suggesting companies anticipate stable pricing pressures over the next 12 months.

Separately, the BoE issued a discussion paper exploring reforms to strengthen the U.K. gilt repo market. Developed with the Financial Conduct Authority and input from HM Treasury and the U.K. Debt Management Office, the paper proposes expanding central clearing of gilt repo transactions and setting minimum haircuts for non-centrally cleared trades.

FTSE Movers: Currys Surges, Jet2 Slumps, Grafton Gains

Currys PLC (LSE:CURY) shares soared 21% after the retailer reported a 3% rise in group sales over the first 17 weeks of its financial year, driven by strong demand for air conditioners, fans, and gaming products. The company also launched a £50 million ($68 million) share buyback program, following a previously declared £25 million cash dividend.

Jet2 PLC (LSE:JET2) shares fell more than 13% after the airline and tour operator reported delayed summer bookings and weaker flight-only pricing in its AGM trading update. Analysts have cut earnings forecasts in response to the shift in seasonal demand.

Grafton Group PLC (LSE:GFTU) gained after confirming its full-year 2025 outlook, reporting £1.25 billion in revenue for H1—a 10.1% increase year-on-year—and a 2.4% rise in like-for-like sales. Adjusted EBIT climbed 9.5% to £91 million, slightly above expectations.

International Public Partnerships (LSE:INPP) posted a sharp increase in first-half profit before tax, rising to £142.6 million from £16.7 million a year earlier. Its net asset value grew 1% to £2.74 billion as of June 30, 2025, compared with £2.71 billion at the end of 2024.

Genus PLC (LSE:GNS) reported a 24% rise in adjusted pre-tax profit to £74.3 million after securing U.S. approval for its gene-edited pigs, the first cleared for the food supply chain.

WAG Payment Solutions PLC (LSE:WPS), or Eurowag, confirmed its full-year guidance after posting H1 net revenue of €162 million, up 15% year-on-year and 4% above consensus, though shares slipped 2% in early trading.

Safestore Holdings Plc (LSE:SAFE) saw group revenue for Q3 rise 5.7% year-on-year at constant exchange rates, with like-for-like revenue up 3.4%. In the U.K., revenue climbed 2.8% on a like-for-like basis.

Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LSE:LLOY) plans to place roughly 3,000 employees—about 5% of its 63,000 staff—at risk of dismissal as part of a performance improvement initiative, the Financial Times reported. CEO Charlie Nunn aims to enhance efficiency, cut costs, and diversify income streams.

Shares of BT Group PLC (LSE:BT.A) fell after BofA Securities downgraded the stock from “buy” to “neutral,” citing full valuation following a strong rally this year. BT has climbed about 45% year-to-date, outperforming Dutch rival KPN by roughly 30%, with BofA leaving its price target unchanged at 210p.

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European equities traded mostly in positive territory on Thursday, supported by easing concerns in the bond market while investors looked ahead to U.S. labor market data for further cues.

The pan-European STOXX 600 Index rose 0.5% to 549.31, building on Wednesday’s 0.7% gain. Germany’s DAX gained 0.6% and London’s FTSE 100 advanced 0.2%. In contrast, France’s CAC 40 slipped 0.2% as markets awaited a confidence vote on the French government in the coming days.

On the economic front, Eurostat reported that Eurozone retail sales fell more sharply than anticipated in July, largely due to weaker demand for food and automotive fuel. Retail sales dropped 0.5% month-on-month, reversing June’s 0.6% rise. Economists had projected a smaller decline of 0.3%.

Among individual movers, Paris-based Nicox rallied after stating it expects to repay all outstanding debt by 2026. U.K. animal genetics group Genus (LSE:GNS) also surged following annual results that showed a 24% increase in adjusted pre-tax profit.

IG Group Holdings (LSE:IGG) gained ground as the online trading platform unveiled a new share repurchase program.

On the downside, budget airline and travel operator Jet2 (LSE:JET2) tumbled after warning its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) would likely come in at the lower end of market expectations.

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