(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News:
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Attraqt Group PLC - London-based software for online shopping - Says financial performance for first half of 2021 in line with management expectations, with revenue totalling GBP11.1 million. Continues to see good momentum in capacity and product upsells, noting total ARR bookings were up 40% year-on-year including seven up-sells of its AI Search capability. "The ongoing pandemic related uncertainty has continued to result in the delay of some customer decisions, impacting new bookings and thus revenue outlook for the full year, which nevertheless remains broadly in line. The second half has begun well with two new logos, including a major FTSE 250 listed retailer, signed so far," it says.
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tinyBuild Inc - video games publisher and developer - Says first half performance in line with expectations. Says that despite lifting of lockdown restrictions and the expectation that this would hit video game sales, confirms that tinyBuild sales are progressing at least in line with expectations for the financial year 2021. "The board is pleased to report catalogue titles are performing strongly, alongside new game launches, and the company's first half performance is in line with expectations for H1 2021," it says.
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United Oil & Gas PLC - London-based oil & gas company - Says working interest production averaged 2,937 barrels oil equivalent per day in second quarter, yielding average of 2,730 barrels for the first half, ahead of guidance of 2,300 to 2,500 barrels and in line with full-year guidance of 2,500 to 2,700 barrels. Revenue for first half expected to be around USD10.3 million to USD10.5 million. "Through execution of our planned work programme, the first half of 2021 has produced exceptional operational and financial success. In addition, we have created significant new opportunities as well as reinforced the balance sheet strength of the company," says Chief Executive Brian Larkin.
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Deepverge PLC - Ireland-based clinical research company - Says additional investment from recent GBP10 million placing has facilitated completion of laboratories upgrade in York to provide capacity for processing up to 20,000 Skin Trust Club home test kits per month, for the UK market, subject only to delivery of gene sequencing machines, expected to arrive in early September. "As well as processing capacity for 20,000 units in the UK by Q4 2021, preparations are underway for the same volume for the US market, expected to launch in H1 2022," it says. Adds that successful first data transfer of detection of SARS-CoV-2 via Microtox PD units has completed with unidentified clients from installed units in undisclosed locations. Also says that timeline of signing agreement with China Resources Group over joint venture has been extended into fourth quarter due to additional elements being added to proposed agreement.
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Galantas Gold Corp - Northern Ireland-focused gold producer - Reports imminent commencement of initial phase 1 surface and underground exploration program comprising of 4,000 metres of diamond drilling at the Omagh gold mine in Northern Ireland. Drilling will focus on the Kearney and Joshua veins. "This exploration program represents a critical opportunity for Galantas to extend the mine life and expand high-grade gold production," says Chief Executive Mario Stifano.
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Zephyr Energy PLC - Newbury, England-based technology-led exploration and production company - Shares have been approved to trade on the OTCQB Venture Market in the US. "The company believes that dual trading on the AIM Market of the London Stock Exchange and the OTCQB will provide enhanced investor benefits, including easier access for investors based in the U.S. and increased liquidity due to a broader pool of potential investors," it says.
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Mobile Streams PLC - London-based mobile content and data intelligence - Launches its LiveScores football 365 service into Mexico. Utilising Quanta Media Group content and Mobile Streams delivery platform, this service is expected to add additional revenue to firm in the first year of around USD140,000 and "grow significantly" thereafter. Revenue is generated for firm through a mixture of revenue share with Quanta and subscription payments via current billing contract with Mexican phone network Telcel.
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Longboat Energy PLC - exploration company - Informed by operator Equinor ASA that the Egyptian Vulture prospect, in which Longboat has a 15% working interest, is on-track to spud in late August using the West Hercules semi-submersible drilling rig. Well expected to take up to 4 weeks to drill with a pre-carry net cost to Longboat of USD5 million. "We are excited at the prospect of drilling our first exploration well and can now look forward to a busy period of almost continuous drilling and frequent value catalysts during the next 18 months with a combined upside value potential in excess of USD1 billion," says Chief Executive Helge Hammer.
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Taylor Maritime Investments Ltd - specialist dry bulk shipping company - Raises its target gross proceeds of USD75 million through issue of 65.2 million shares to be "rapidly deployed" to acquire up to six Handysize vessels. The placing was oversubscribed and a scaling back exercise was undertaken. Placing was priced at USD1.15 per share. "The executive team has assembled a high quality pipeline of Japanese-built Handysize vessels which are expected to be acquired at attractive prices and will deliver strong earnings in the current rate environment. The level of demand from new and existing investors during this fundraise reflects their confidence in our business model and approach and we appreciate and value their continued support," says Chair Nicholas Lykiardopulo.
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Semper Fortis Esports PLC - Sheffield-based e-sports team owner and technology provider - Rebrands its Top Blokes esports team as "SMPR" to bring brand "closer to its mother company". Says SMPR is an acronym for SEMPER, which in Latin translates as 'Always'. "The company is looking forward to developing this new brand and identity with official merchandise and content," it says.
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum Ltd - operator and producer in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq - Confirms receipt of gross USD35.8 million payment received from Kurdistan Regional Government, of which USD28.0 million is net to the firm. This comprises gross USD30.7 million for Shaikan crude oil sales in May and USD5.1 million from outstanding November 2019 to February 2020 invoices. Current outstanding balance is USD54.8 million net to the firm.
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MaxCyte Inc - cell-engineering platform technologies provider - Launches underwritten offering of 12.0 million shares at expected price between USD11.50 and USD13.50. Has applied to have shares listed on Nasdaq Global Market.
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Xtract Resources PLC - London-based gold miner with assets in southern Africa and Australia - Reports results of preliminary conceptual open pit mining study on the Racecourse copper-gold deposit at the Bushranger project in New South Wales. Says analysis of 12 development options utilising various parameters shows that an open pit based upon the currently defined Racecourse mineral resource can deliver a positive NPV return at a 0.15% copper cut-off with a production rate of 20 million tonnes per annum at a copper price of USD5 per pound. "We are pleased with the results of the Conceptual Study as the potential is beginning to look attractive, with modelling indicating that an open pit based upon the current geological model and at recently achieved and forecast copper prices could pay back the pre-production capital expenditure needed to put the overall project into operation," says Executive Chair Colin Bird.
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Rockfire Resources PLC - gold and base metal exploration company - Raises GBP1.0 million through placing of 125.0 million shares at price of 0.8p each with an institutional investor. "This is a significant development for Rockfire, these new funds strengthen our balance sheet and will facilitate an expansion and acceleration of our drilling programme at a time when both the gold and copper prices remain at historically high levels," says Chief Executive David Price.
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Telit Communications PLC - London-based company that focuses on software for the 'internet of things' - DBAY Advisors Ltd says it has received unconditional clearance by the Italian Foreign Investment Authority for takeover of Telit. Is awaiting decision from US Committee on Foreign Investments where review period is ongoing.
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By Lucy Heming;Â lucyheming@alliancenews.com
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