https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.htmlSummarised UK regulatory news with priority levelshttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-26T11%3A35%3A44.5896092026-08-26T11:35:44.589609Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:35:44 -0000[MEDIUM] Prudential subsidiary PCHL to sell up to a 2.0% stake in ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company (IPAMC) via open market sale. Sale intended to help IPAMC meet India's minimum 15% public float requirement within five years of its 19 December 2025 IPO. Expected to be executed on 27 August 2026 ; PCHL will retain a 32.6% stake with governance rights unchanged. No sale proceeds or financial impact https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-26T10%3A16%3A10.7678572026-08-26T10:16:10.767857Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:16:10 -0000[MEDIUM] RFC Power — a manganese flow battery / long-duration energy storage company that became a wholly owned Ceres subsidiary in September 2025 — has raised a £10 million Series A, leaving Ceres with c.37% ownership. Round led by the British Business Bank , with participation from Centrica plc , Ceres and Temasek Trust's C3H ; Ceres contributes £1 million cash plus £1.5 million of equity for in-kind enghttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-26T09%3A15%3A48.6688052026-08-26T09:15:48.668805Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:15:48 -0000[LOW] Hammerson plc confirms the South African Rand rate of ZAR 21.7444 to GBP 1 (set on 25 August 2026 ) for its interim 2026 dividend. Interim dividend of 9.67 pence per share , first declared on 30 July 2026 , is treated as a Property Income Distribution (PID) subject to 20% UK withholding tax (net 7.73p for UK shareholders). Payable 15 October 2026 ; record date 4 September 2026 . No scrip alternatihttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-26T08%3A35%3A53.5577802026-08-26T08:35:53.557780Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:35:53 -0000[LOW] 213,414,634 further ordinary shares of £0.01 each admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange Main Market on 26 August 2026 . Total shares admitted rises to 2,927,912,135 ; new shares confirmed fungible with existing shares (ISIN GB00BG49KP99 ). Routine admission notice under FCA Prospectus Rule 1.6.4R — no impact on trading or guidance; the announcement gives no detail on the related issuanchttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-26T07%3A36%3A39.5742322026-08-26T07:36:39.574232Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:36:39 -0000[HIGH] Peel Pepper (UK) Limited , indirectly wholly-owned by Peel Holdings Group Limited , has published the Offer Document and an Investor Presentation for its cash offer to acquire Harworth Group plc . Offer of 172.5 pence in cash per Harworth share, valuing the entire issued and to be issued share capital at approximately £582.88 million . Premium of approximately 20.1% to the 143.6p closing price on https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-26T07%3A18%3A48.3444782026-08-26T07:18:48.344478Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:18:48 -0000[HIGH] Jubilee Metals has selected a preferred purchaser to acquire its Large Waste Project (LWP) for total consideration of US$35.0 million , following two binding offers received after the 10 August 2026 process. Deal proceeds via a two-stage due diligence process: stage one (contractual/regulatory legal framework) to complete in c.10 days , after which the buyer pays US$2.25 million for a further 45-dhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-26T07%3A18%3A22.3922672026-08-26T07:18:22.392267Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:18:22 -0000[HIGH] S&U plc trading update for Q2 2026/27 (1 May–5 August): group capital receivables at a record £616m vs £512m last year, a 20% increase. Motor finance arm Advantage : year-to-date deal numbers up 50% , advances of £105m for the half-year despite a 3% fall in the UK car finance market; capital receivables now £408m . Advantage debt quality: up-to-date receivables at 73% of the book vs 69% last year;https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-26T07%3A18%3A22.3478542026-08-26T07:18:22.347854Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:18:22 -0000[HIGH] Revenue up 62% to $844.4m (H1 2025: $520.0m); adjusted EBITDA up 119% to $491.5m (H1 2025: $224.5m). Profit before tax of $365.8m (H1 2025: $109.3m); basic EPS of $0.37 (H1 2025: $0.12). Moved to net cash of $51.1m at 30 June 2026 (31 Dec 2025: net debt of $20.0m); interim dividend raised to 4.0 cents/share (H1 2025: 1.0 cent). Attributable production of 151,830 gold-equivalent ounces , down from https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-26T07%3A18%3A22.3279912026-08-26T07:18:22.327991Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:18:22 -0000[HIGH] FY26 adjusted EBITDA now expected ahead of consensus , up 40% year-on-year to approximately £43.3m (FY25: £30.9m ), excluding any contribution from the acquired Nutrablend trade and assets. FY26 revenue up 50% year-on-year to £160m (FY25: £107m ), also ahead of market expectations. Net cash (excluding IFRS 16) at FY26 close of £15.9m , after the Nutrablend acquisition, production-extension capex ahttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-26T07%3A16%3A37.3534222026-08-26T07:16:37.353422Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:16:37 -0000[HIGH] Saba Capital Management urges GSF shareholders to vote FOR Resolutions 16 (continuation) and 17 at the AGM on 16 September . Saba says it wrote to the Board twice this year — asking for a manager tender and warning the revised strategy would not fix the discount — and both requests were ignored. Shares trade at a discount of around 35% to a NAV the Board cut by 27% over the year; the dividend is chttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T11%3A35%3A37.2624502026-08-25T11:35:37.262450Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:35:37 -0000[LOW] Standard Chartered PLC will exercise its call option to fully redeem the outstanding EUR1,000,000,000 1.200% Fixed Rate Reset Dated Subordinated Notes due 2031 (ISIN XS2319954710 ) on 23 September 2026 at the Call Option Redemption Amount plus accrued but unpaid interest. Notes will be cancelled, leaving none in issue; listing on the FCA Official List and admission to trading on the LSE Main Markehttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T11%3A16%3A16.5890592026-08-25T11:16:16.589059Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:16:16 -0000[LOW] Val Rahmani , Non-Executive Director of London Stock Exchange Group plc , will join the board of Smiths Group plc as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 October 2026 . Routine external-directorship disclosure satisfying LSEG's obligations under paragraph 6.4.9R(2) of the UK Listing Rules — no impact on trading or guidance.https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T08%3A16%3A09.5517142026-08-25T08:16:09.551714Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:16:09 -0000[HIGH] Vistry Group PLC reconfirmed as a Strategic Partner and awarded £350m in direct grant funding — the largest possible award in this phase — under the government's £39bn Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) . Award is part of an initial £9.58bn of allocations and will enable delivery of over 3,000 affordable homes , with immediate opportunities identified to deploy funding within the currenthttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T07%3A26%3A32.2326182026-08-25T07:26:32.232618Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:26:32 -0000[MEDIUM] David Miller joins as Chief Development and Product Officer (CDPO) on 1 September , leading Product Management, Development and Applications. Miller joins from Pacific Biosciences (Head of R&D and VP, Global Marketing) and previously held senior product roles at Illumina . Conor McKechnie confirmed as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) from 1 October (previously announced), joining https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T07%3A26%3A11.1672062026-08-25T07:26:11.167206Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:26:11 -0000[MEDIUM] Val Rahmani joins the Board as independent Non-executive Director with effect from 1 October 2026 ; Emma FitzGerald joins from 1 November 2026 . Rahmani is an international technology executive, currently a NED at London Stock Exchange Group plc , RenaissanceRe Holdings and Entrust Corporation , with expertise in cyber security, AI and digital transformation. FitzGerald is an experienced CEO and Nhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T07%3A26%3A11.1299182026-08-25T07:26:11.129918Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:26:11 -0000[HIGH] GKN Aerospace will launch a claims programme providing up to $100 million for residents and businesses affected by the May evacuation order at the Garden Grove , California facility. The Orange County District Attorney's Office has closed its criminal investigation and will bring no criminal charges ; today's developments are described as a significant step towards resolving the OCDAO's civil invehttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T07%3A25%3A43.8210222026-08-25T07:25:43.821022Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:25:43 -0000[HIGH] Trading update for 7M to 31 July 2026 (unaudited): Uquo 13 (formerly Uquo NE) achieved first gas in July, tested at approximately 50 MMscfd and now on stream; Uquo South exploration well being completed with gas confirmed in most targeted reservoirs (unrisked gross GIIP 131 Bscf ). Stubb Creek average gross daily production up 29% YoY to 3.7 Kbopd (7M 2025: 2.8 Kbopd), exceeding 5.0 Kbopd in July;https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T07%3A25%3A12.5548962026-08-25T07:25:12.554896Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:25:12 -0000[HIGH] Operating Capital Generation of £96m , up 79% (HY25: £54m), of which £51m is acquisition-related, £33m from business-unit surplus emergence and £12m from Group Centre capital optimisation. Interim dividend raised 6% to 8.16p per share, including a one-off 3% step-up ; extends Chesnara's dividend-increase run to 21 years — payable 16 October 2026 , ex-div 3 September 2026 . Cash Remittances of £73mhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T07%3A24%3A41.0096572026-08-25T07:24:41.009657Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:24:41 -0000[HIGH] Deadline for publishing the Scheme Document for Apollo 's recommended cash acquisition of easyJet extended to on or before 15 October 2026 , replacing the original 28-day deadline from 6 August 2026 . Extension agreed to allow continued engagement with aviation regulators after the summer period; the Takeover Panel has consented under paragraph 3(a) of Appendix 7 of the Code. Court Meeting and Genhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T07%3A24%3A17.1026602026-08-25T07:24:17.102660Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:24:17 -0000[MEDIUM] Metlen Energy & Metals Single-Member S.A. is demerging its Concessions and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Business Sector — assets, liabilities, project-company stakes, contracts and personnel — into its 100% subsidiary M Concessions Single-Member S.A. Draft Demerger Agreement approved by the Board on 7 August 2026 and registered with the Greek General Commercial Registry (G.E.MI.) on 24 August https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T07%3A26%3A59.0234642026-08-25T07:26:59.023464Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:26:59 -0000[LOW] Lloyds Bank plc published Final Terms for U.S.$1,500,000,000 Series 2026-6 4.478% Fixed Rate Covered Bonds due August 2029 under its €60bn Global Covered Bond Programme. Routine debt-issuance documentation submitted to the National Storage Mechanism; no impact on equity trading or guidance.https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T07%3A26%3A11.1173732026-08-25T07:26:11.117373Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:26:11 -0000[MEDIUM] AstraZeneca PLC priced a €2.55bn four-tranche Eurobond offering through subsidiary AstraZeneca Finance LLC on 24 August 2026 , expected to close 1 September 2026 . Tranches: €700m at 3.402% (due 1 March 2030 ), €600m at 3.652% (due 1 September 2032 ), €500m at 3.923% (due 1 September 2035 ) and €750m at 4.169% (due 1 September 2038 ). Notes fully and unconditionally guaranteed by the Company; net https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-25T07%3A24%3A40.9983362026-08-25T07:24:40.998336Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:24:40 -0000[LOW] Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR) has agreed a strategic collaboration with Daol Investment & Securities to provide eligible Korean investors with cost-effective access to global equities through Daol's platform. Deal uses IBKR's trading infrastructure and white-label / introducing-broker technology; commentary flags plans to expand accessible markets, derivatives and direct investment services ohttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-24T12%3A35%3A42.5769912026-08-24T12:35:42.576991Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:35:42 -0000[MEDIUM] One Media iP Group Plc has completed the disposal of its entire equity interest in Round Group Limited , representing approximately 4.6% of Round's fully diluted share capital, for cash consideration (amount not disclosed). Buyer was Round itself, which purchased the stake back. Existing loan arrangements varied: a portion redrawn by Round, leaving aggregate principal outstanding of £175,000 . CEOhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-24T12%3A35%3A42.5522222026-08-24T12:35:42.552222Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:35:42 -0000[MEDIUM] Shareholders of Tritax Big Box REIT plc passed the resolution approving the issue of New Ordinary Shares under the approximately £350 million Equity Issue at a discount to NAV, carried on a show of hands. Proxy votes were 97.27% in favour ( 2,021,862,215 votes) versus 2.73% against ( 56,801,930 votes); 59,371,331 votes withheld. Admission and dealings in the New Ordinary Shares expected to commenchttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-24T08%3A36%3A09.4323462026-08-24T08:36:09.432346Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:36:09 -0000[MEDIUM] FirstGroup plc has completed the sale of Mistral Data Limited to Tracsis plc (AIM: TRCS) on 23 August 2026 . Consideration of £48m was paid to the Group on completion, subject to customary adjustments. Deal was first announced on 29 July 2026 ; Panmure Liberum acted as financial adviser to FirstGroup. Context: FirstGroup reported revenue of £1.72 billion in FY 2026 — the disposal is small relativehttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-24T08%3A21%3A51.9172602026-08-24T08:21:51.917260Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:21:51 -0000[MEDIUM] FDA has accepted for priority review a supplemental Biologics License Application for Jemperli (dostarlimab) in previously untreated stage II/III dMMR/MSI-H locally advanced rectal cancer. PDUFA action date set for February 2027 ; application also eligible for further expedited review under the National Priority Voucher programme. Submission accepted under Project Orbis , enabling coordinated intehttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-24T08%3A18%3A04.5385482026-08-24T08:18:04.538548Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:18:04 -0000[MEDIUM] Board has received a requisition notice from Saba Capital Management, L.P. (via Vidacos Nominees Limited ) to put the appointments of Jason Chen , Thomas H. McGlade and James Waterlow as directors to the forthcoming AGM . Directors would be proposed as ordinary resolutions at the meeting. Board recommends shareholders take no action at this time and await a further announcement. Continuation of achttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-24T08%3A18%3A04.4651592026-08-24T08:18:04.465159Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:18:04 -0000[MEDIUM] Issa Al Balushi stepped down as a Non-Executive Director on 22 August 2026 , with Mahmood Al Khatri appointed to the Board with effect from the same date. Both are nominees of African Acquisition Sarl , Kenmare's largest shareholder, controlled by the Oman Investment Authority , under the 2016 Subscription and Relationship Agreement. Al Khatri is a Senior Manager at OIA overseeing its private equihttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-24T07%3A38%3A57.4926802026-08-24T07:38:57.492680Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:38:57 -0000[MEDIUM] Ashtead Technology Holdings plc will report results for the six months ended 30 June 2026 on Tuesday 1 September 2026 . Analyst/institutional presentation at 8.00am BST on results day, hosted at Peel Hunt, 100 Liverpool St, London , with a virtual option. Separate retail investor webinar via BRR Engage at 10:30am BST on Friday 4 September 2026 , open to all shareholders. Routine calendar notice wihttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-21T09%3A15%3A42.6931692026-08-21T09:15:42.693169Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:15:42 -0000[LOW] TBC Bank Group PLC sets the GEL/GBP conversion rate for its 1Q 2026 quarterly dividend at 3.5469 . Rate is the National Bank of Georgia average for 17-21 August 2026 (5-day average). Routine mechanical disclosure with no impact on trading or guidance.https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-21T07%3A23%3A06.5102942026-08-21T07:23:06.510294Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:23:06 -0000[MEDIUM] PPHE Hotel Group has completed the sale of its Manhattan, New York freehold development site to a US real estate developer for $33.5m . Proceeds used to repay associated debt of $6.75m ; the balance to be deployed per the Group's capital allocation strategy. Completes the process first flagged on 18 February 2026 , exiting a non-core US development asset. Group retains a £2.2bn portfolio (Savills/https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-21T07%3A23%3A06.4764052026-08-21T07:23:06.476405Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:23:06 -0000[HIGH] Hunting PLC cut its 2026 EBITDA guidance to $138-141m , slightly below previous guidance, after the Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) OCTG tender delay knocks c. $10m off 2026 EBITDA. H1 2026 revenue fell 6% to $497.0m (H1 2025: $528.6m); EBITDA down 12% to $62.1m (H1 2025: $70.2m), reflecting the non-recurrence of prior-year KOC orders and slower Advanced Manufacturing activity. Adjusted profit before taxhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-21T07%3A18%3A06.7364152026-08-21T07:18:06.736415Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:18:06 -0000[MEDIUM] Credit Acceptance Corporation has completed a $600 million asset-backed financing, matching the largest ABS transaction in its history . Jay Brinkley , Treasurer, said strong investor demand secured the company's lowest credit spreads since late 2021 , though all-in cost rose modestly versus the May securitisation on higher Treasury rates . The company will retain 4.0% of underlying consumer loan https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-21T07%3A17%3A17.5057922026-08-21T07:17:17.505792Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:17:17 -0000[MEDIUM] Sold two Republic of Ireland pre-construction assets — Kilmannock (120 MW/240 MWh) and Mucklagh (75 MW/150 MWh) — the first disposals under the strategy set out on 17 March 2026 . Buyer is GS EU Fund SCSp , a client managed by manager Gore Street Investment Management ; transaction ran under strict information barriers with Alexa Capital overseeing a competitive bidding process. Value undisclosed https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-21T07%3A18%3A06.6674252026-08-21T07:18:06.667425Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:18:06 -0000[HIGH] Hunting PLC H1 2026 revenue down 6% to $497.0m , with EBITDA down 12% to $62.1m (H1 2025: $70.2m ), reflecting the non-recurrence of Kuwait Oil Company orders and slower Advanced Manufacturing activity. 2026 EBITDA guidance revised down to $138-141m , slightly below previous, as the KOC OCTG tender delay hits full-year EBITDA by c.$10m ; year-end cash broadly unchanged at c.$50-60m . KOC has verbahttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-20T10%3A35%3A34.3800422026-08-20T10:35:34.380042Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:35:34 -0000[LOW] Glenveagh Properties plc will release Interim Results for the period ended 30 June 2026 on Thursday, 10 September 2026 at 7.00am Irish time. Audio webcast and analyst conference call to be held the same morning at 8.30am Irish time; investors can pre-register via the links provided. Routine notice-of-results — no impact on trading or guidance; no financial figures disclosed.https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-20T10%3A16%3A35.1354282026-08-20T10:16:35.135428Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:16:35 -0000[LOW] Neil Miller , director and Chief Financial Officer, bought 8,000 ordinary shares in Franchise Brands plc at 153p per share on 20 August 2026 . Following the purchase Mr Miller holds 43,000 ordinary shares , equating to 0.02% of the issued share capital. Routine PDMR dealing disclosure under the UK Market Abuse Regulation, with no impact on trading or guidance.https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-20T10%3A16%3A35.0921782026-08-20T10:16:35.092178Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:16:35 -0000[LOW] Aberdeen New India Investment Trust PLC update on its performance-related conditional tender offer , measured to 31 July 2026 . Adjusted NAV per share total return of 24.2% over the assessment period, versus 20.4% from the MSCI India Index (sterling adjusted) benchmark — 3.8% ahead. Unaudited NAV per share 812.3p ; unaudited Adjusted NAV per share 866.3p (Adjusted NAV adds back Indian capital gainhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-20T09%3A55%3A35.2046852026-08-20T09:55:35.204685Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:55:35 -0000[MEDIUM] LondonMetric Property Plc declares a first quarterly interim dividend for FY 2026/27 of 3.15 pence per share , a 3.3% increase on Q1 2025/26. Marks the first quarterly payout in what is expected to be LondonMetric's twelfth year of dividend progression ; paid as a Property Income Distribution (PID) . Ex-dividend 27 August 2026 , record date 28 August 2026 , payment 6 October 2026 ; a scrip dividenhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-20T09%3A15%3A56.6701192026-08-20T09:15:56.670119Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:15:56 -0000[HIGH] Scheme of arrangement for the takeover of JTC plc by Papilio Bidco Limited — backed by Permira and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB PH4) — has become Effective following delivery of the Court Order to the Registrar of Companies today. Scheme Shareholders on the register at the record time of 6.00 p.m. on 19 August 2026 are entitled to 1,340 pence in cash per JTC Share; settlement withinhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-20T08%3A15%3A57.0681622026-08-20T08:15:57.068162Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:15:57 -0000[MEDIUM] Vanessa Olver , an Independent Non-Executive Director of Investec , has notified the Boards of her intention to assume an executive role outside the group at the beginning of 2027 . She currently chairs the Board Risk and Capital Committee and sits on various group Board committees. Olver will remain a director and continue her responsibilities until her resignation; the effective date is to be cohttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-20T07%3A36%3A00.4854582026-08-20T07:36:00.485458Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:36:00 -0000[HIGH] Profit warning: Board now expects FY26 revenue around 5% below current market consensus and Adjusted EBITA around 15% below consensus. Company-compiled consensus (as at 19 August 2026 ) is revenue of £214.2m and Adjusted EBITA of £59.2m . Downgrade driven by no easing of the Middle East conflict, with H2 2026 regional projects postponed to 2027 , plus vessel-scheduling and economic-uncertainty delhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-20T07%3A17%3A05.9486592026-08-20T07:17:05.948659Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:17:05 -0000[HIGH] Standard Life plc launches a strategic UK Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) partnership with CVC Capital Partners , Prudential Financial, Inc. , The Goldman Sachs Group and MS&AD , to target the largest and most complex defined benefit schemes, subject to regulatory approval. Combined initial capital commitment of up to £2bn , expected to be drawn over five years, including £500m from Standard Life withhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-20T07%3A17%3A05.9335512026-08-20T07:17:05.933551Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:17:05 -0000[HIGH] Hays plc publishes preliminary results for the year ended 30 June 2026 ; the detailed financials are in the linked RNS PDF and are not reproduced in this announcement text. Proposed final dividend of 0.29 pence per share, unchanged from the FY25 final, taking the full-year payment to 0.44 pence per share. Dividend covered 2.8x by FY26 pre-exceptional earnings, on the historic one-third/two-thirds https://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-20T07%3A16%3A25.9009842026-08-20T07:16:25.900984Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:16:25 -0000[HIGH] JD Sports Fashion plc lowered FY27 profit before tax and adjusting items guidance to £700m-£800m (previously £750m-£850m ), citing weak H1 sales and a promotional market that may persist into H2. Q2 Group organic sales -1.3% (Q1: -0.1%) and LFL -3.1% (Q1: -2.5%); online sales +2.6% . North America (35% of Q2 sales) worst hit: organic sales -4.5% , LFL -6.8% ; excluding Finish Line organic -1.0%, ohttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-20T15%3A55%3A35.9139992026-08-20T15:55:35.913999Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:55:35 -0000[HIGH] Harworth Group plc has entered an exclusivity agreement with a leading data centre provider for a powered land sale at a second hyperscale site, following advanced negotiations flagged on 5 August 2026 . First hyperscale deal was a £106m two-plot powered land sale at Skelton Grange to Microsoft , now progressing towards completion. Group identifies potential for up to six hyperscale data centre lahttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-19T14%3A15%3A54.6012082026-08-19T14:15:54.601208Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:15:54 -0000[LOW] Trekor Metals updates on its Aley niobium project in British Columbia , citing an improved proprietary flotation process delivering higher recoveries and reduced reagent use, now patented in the US, Australia, Brazil and Europe . Appoints Steve Sparkowich as Director, Aley Niobium , a Professional Metallurgical Engineer with 30+ years in critical and refractory metals, to lead technical developmenhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-19T13%3A15%3A59.0074042026-08-19T13:15:59.007404Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:59 -0000[MEDIUM] Helen Cunningham will succeed Susan Murray as Chair of the Remuneration Committee following the conclusion of the AGM on 18 November 2026 , when Susan Murray retires from the Board. Joe Hurd joins the Remuneration Committee with effect from the conclusion of the 18 November 2026 AGM. The Sustainability Committee is disbanded with immediate effect; oversight of sustainability transfers to the Boardhttps://pezperry.github.io/equity-blog/rns-news.html#item=2026-08-19T10%3A16%3A27.2486992026-08-19T10:16:27.248699Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:16:27 -0000[HIGH] The Court has sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement for the recommended cash acquisition of JTC PLC by Papilio Bidco Limited , backed by Permira and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) . Last day of dealings in JTC shares is expected to be today, 19 August 2026 ; the Scheme Record Time is 6.00 p.m. on 19 August 2026 . Trading on the LSE Main Market will be suspended from 7.30 a.m