Author: Fiona Craig

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd (LSE:CORD) has reported robust results for the first quarter ending 30 June 2025, with aggregate portfolio revenue rising 9% to £85.3 million and EBITDA increasing 9.6% to £41.3 million. These like-for-like, constant currency growth figures include the addition of Datacenter United (DCU) to the portfolio in March 2025.

Breaking down performance by asset:

• Emitel generated revenue of PLN 174.1 million (£34.47 million) and EBITDA of PLN 117.26 million (£23.4 million), up 8.3% and 7.3% respectively.
• CRA posted revenue of CZK 701.1 million (£23.9 million) and EBITDA of CZK 347.5 million (£11.9 million), growing 1.2% and 2.3% respectively.
• Speed Fibre Group recorded €22.4 million (£19.1 million) in revenue and €6.8 million (£5.7 million) in EBITDA, up 3.4% and 11.1%.
• Hudson Interxchange saw revenue rise 4.7% to $5.8 million (£4.4 million), while EBITDA remained negative at -$0.8 million (-£0.6 million).

The company maintained an AFFO dividend cover of 1.7x, consistent with year-end levels. On the balance sheet, Cordiant held £217.9 million in liquidity, pro-forma for the BT Ireland acquisition and DCU syndication. Net debt stood at £686.2 million on a fully look-through basis, representing 40.8% net debt to GAV, with no significant refinancing requirements until June 2029.

About Cordiant Digital Infrastructure

Cordiant Digital Infrastructure Ltd is a leading owner and operator of digital infrastructure assets, including data centres, telecom towers, and fibre networks. The company focuses on stable, long-term cash flow generation through portfolio growth and strategic acquisitions across Europe and beyond.

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Helium One Global Ltd (LSE:HE1) has reported that development of its Galactica helium project in Colorado is advancing on schedule. Initial site preparation and facility development are largely complete, with all required permits secured and engineering plans nearing finalization. The company aims to commence helium production by December 2025 as part of its broader strategy to commercialize helium and CO₂ discoveries, enhancing its position in the global helium market.

Despite these operational advances, Helium One’s financial performance remains weak, marked by ongoing losses and minimal revenue. While the project offers potential long-term growth, current financial instability and negative valuation metrics weigh heavily on the outlook. Mixed technical indicators suggest further caution.

About Helium One Global

Helium One Global Ltd is a helium exploration company with operations primarily in Tanzania and a 50% stake in the Galactica-Pegasus helium development project in Colorado, USA. The company aims to address global helium supply shortages, with projects spanning two continents. Its flagship Tanzanian project in the southern Rukwa Rift Basin has successfully discovered helium and is moving toward commercial production.

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Next plc (LSE:NXT) has published its Half Year Report for the period ending July 2025, alongside the declaration of an interim ordinary dividend of 87 pence per share. The dividend is scheduled for payment on 5 January 2026, with an ex-dividend date of 4 December 2025. The announcement reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering shareholder value and may positively influence investor sentiment.

Next’s performance continues to be underpinned by consistent revenue growth and strong profit margins, driving its favorable stock profile. Technical indicators show a bearish trend, while valuation metrics suggest the shares are fairly priced. The absence of recent earnings calls or corporate events does not materially affect the outlook.

About Next plc

Next plc is a leading retailer specializing in clothing, footwear, and home products. The company offers an extensive range of fashion and lifestyle items, serving a broad customer base through both physical stores and online channels.

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ValiRx plc (LSE:VAL) announced that its subsidiary, Inaphaea Limited, has partnered with TwinEdge Bioscience to accelerate cancer drug development using digital ‘patient avatars’ powered by AI and computational biology. This collaboration seeks to create one of the largest populations of digital twins, aiming to reduce clinical trial costs and improve patient-drug matching.

Inaphaea is also enhancing its capabilities through agreements for new cancer cell models and the 3K Screen program, which has already identified promising drug candidates for further testing and potential commercialization.

While the company continues to make strategic scientific progress, financial performance remains challenging, with significant losses and dependence on external funding. Technical indicators show a neutral to slightly positive outlook, but the overall valuation is impacted by unprofitability.

About ValiRx

ValiRx plc is a life sciences company focused on early-stage cancer therapeutics and women’s health. The firm aims to translate innovative scientific research into effective medicines, providing a framework to accelerate clinical development and improve patient outcomes.

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Iofina plc (LSE:IOF) has achieved record revenue and iodine output for the first half of 2025, with revenue rising 12.3% to $29.2 million and gross profit increasing 21.2% to $6.3 million. Iodine production grew by 10.6%, driven by strong market demand and favorable pricing. The commissioning of the new IO#11 plant is expected to further boost output, with anticipated production of 400–440 metric tonnes of crystalline iodine in the second half of the year.

The company remains well-positioned for continued growth, leveraging robust cash generation and available banking facilities to support ongoing operational investments.

About Iofina

Iofina plc is a vertically integrated producer of iodine and specialty chemical products, and the second-largest iodine producer in North America. Operating through its subsidiaries Iofina Resources and Iofina Chemical, the company extracts iodine from oil and gas brine streams using environmentally friendly processes and operates eight iodine extraction plants in Oklahoma.

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Journeo plc (LSE:JNEO) has received a £1.5 million order from a Northern Transport Partnership to supply and install high-definition TFT and ultra-low power ePaper displays, enhancing real-time passenger information systems. This contract represents a key step in expanding Journeo’s transport display technology offerings and reinforces its position in delivering sustainable solutions for the UK public transport sector, supporting the authority’s Carbon Net Zero goals.

Journeo’s financial performance remains strong, driven by solid revenue growth and operational stability. Technical indicators present a mixed outlook, while valuation appears reasonable. The lack of recent earnings calls or corporate events does not materially affect the company’s outlook.

About Journeo

Journeo plc is a leading provider of intelligent solutions for transport networks and critical national infrastructure. The company delivers sustainable technologies for public transport and infrastructure protection, including CCTV, telematics, real-time communications, and electronic passenger information systems. Operating through six subsidiaries—including Journeo Fleet Systems, Journeo Passenger Systems, Infotec, Crime and Fire Defence Systems, Journeo AS, and Journeo AB—Journeo serves markets in the UK, Denmark, Sweden, and Iceland.

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SRT Marine Systems plc (LSE:SRT) has secured a major contract valued at approximately $200 million from a sovereign client to provide a maritime surveillance system, pending finalization. The award is set to strengthen SRT’s contract portfolio and underscores the company’s growing presence and competitive position in the maritime domain awareness sector.

Despite this business momentum and promising strategic projects, the company faces significant financial challenges. While technical indicators suggest strong market interest, uncertainties around financial stability and valuation remain key considerations.

About SRT Marine Systems

SRT Marine Systems PLC is a global provider of maritime intelligence and surveillance solutions, supporting civil defense, navigation safety, and operational efficiency. Its systems allow agencies, including Coast Guards and Fishery Authorities, to conduct intelligence-driven operations for maritime security. The company serves government bodies as well as commercial and leisure vessel operators worldwide.

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Pantheon Resources plc (LSE:PANR) has announced that hydraulic fracture stimulation and well testing are scheduled for its Dubhe-1 well on Alaska’s North Slope, a key step in developing the Ahpun reservoir. The work, managed by Element Technical Services Inc, is expected to improve operational insights and provide critical data to guide future development, potentially strengthening Pantheon’s strategic position in the oil and gas sector.

While the company faces operational and financial challenges, including negative profitability and cash flow constraints, ongoing strategic initiatives and positive corporate developments offer potential upside.

About Pantheon Resources

Pantheon Resources plc is an AIM-listed oil and gas company focused on the development of its wholly owned Ahpun and Kodiak fields on Alaska’s North Slope. The company holds independently certified contingent recoverable resources estimated at approximately 1.6 billion barrels of ANS crude and 6.6 Tcf of associated natural gas. Pantheon aims to demonstrate the sustainable value of its resources by 2028, leveraging proximity to existing infrastructure for operational advantage.

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Tekcapital plc (LSE:TEK) has announced that its portfolio company, Guident Corp., has submitted a registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in preparation for a proposed initial public offering on the NASDAQ under the ticker GDNT. Details regarding the number of shares and pricing range have not yet been disclosed. Tekcapital currently owns a 70% stake in Guident, and the IPO could have a meaningful effect on its financial position and market influence.

About Tekcapital

Tekcapital plc is a UK-based intellectual property investment group that focuses on commercializing university-developed technologies to create valuable products that improve quality of life. The company is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange.

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Duke Capital Limited (LSE:DUKE) has declared an interim dividend of 0.70 pence per share for the second quarter of its financial year. The ex-dividend date is 25 September 2025, with the record date on 26 September and payment scheduled for 14 October 2025. The dividend reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering consistent returns to shareholders and reinforcing its position in the hybrid capital solutions market.

While Duke Capital continues to face challenges in revenue and overall profitability, its stable dividend policy offers investors an attractive yield. Technical indicators show mixed signals with a slight bearish trend, and current valuation levels are high, though the dividend partially offsets this concern.

About Duke Capital

Duke Capital Limited is a specialist provider of hybrid capital solutions for SMEs in Europe and North America. The firm combines elements of equity and debt to provide long-term financing that avoids refinancing risk and short-term exit pressures. Duke Capital operates under three main investment principles: capital preservation, attractive dividend returns, and potential upside upon exit. The company is listed on AIM under the ticker DUKE and is headquartered in Guernsey.

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