Castelnau Group Share News (CGL)

EARNINGS AND TRADING: Nostrum swings to profit, Albion grows value

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

Silverwood reports trading in-line; converts loan into equity

(Alliance News) - Silverwood Brands PLC on Monday reported in-line trading as it unveiled an influx of fresh funds and the conversion of an existing loan into equity.

Castelnau asset value falls but says outlook still "very promising"

(Alliance News) - Castelnau Group Ltd on Thursday said its net asset value decreased during its latest half year although its pretax loss narrowed, but said it is "still early days" and is confident in its outlook.

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Castelnau assists its brand Hornby in Warlord minority stake deal

(Alliance News) - Castelnau Group Ltd on Monday said it assisted Hornby PLC, which is part of its portfolio, in its 25% stake acquisition in Warlord Games Ltd.

TRADING UPDATES: Deepverge reviews funding, proposes Microsaic deal

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

TRADING UPDATES: Anexo announces proceedings issued against Mercedes

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

IN BRIEF: Castelnau underperforms benchmark as NAV per share drops

Castelnau Group Ltd - Guernsey-based closed-ended investment company - Reports a net asset value per share of 75.02 pence at December 31, down from 93.55p at the same time a year prior. Total NAV return for 2022 was negative 20% compared to a positive 0.3% return for its benchmark index, the FTSE All Share Total Return Index. Pretax loss in the year totals GBP34.1 million, widening from GBP12 million the year prior. Says that while the short-term performance is "disappointing", the outlook for the future is "very promising." Declares no dividend.

Castelnau says Ocula Technologies receives new Lloyds investment

(Alliance News) - Castelnau Group Ltd on Monday said Ocula Technologies Holdings Ltd has received new investment from Lloyds Banking Group PLC and their financial technology investment team.

UK stocks rise on boost from consumer firms, miners

Dignity jumps on sweetened buyout

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UK funeral service provider Dignity agrees to $349 mln takeover

Shares of FTSE Small Cap firm hit over 9-month high

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TOP NEWS: Dignity agrees to takeover offer as revenue, earnings fall

(Alliance news) - Funeral services profit Dignity PLC on Monday said its board has accepted a takeover offer from a consortium of existing shareholders, while also revealing a decline in revenue and operating profit last year.

IN BRIEF: Castelnau invests in data sciences business Ocula

Castelnau Group Ltd - closed-ended investment firm - Invests an additional GBP700,000 in Ocula Technologies Holdings Ltd, in which it owns a majority stake. Ocula is a London-based data sciences business. Castelnau says the additional funding is part of a "proposed additional funding round which it is hoped will see new, third-party investors become part owners of Ocula alongside Castelnau and Ocula's founders and employees".

IN BRIEF: Castelnau invests in equity and loan of Silverwood Brands

Castelnau Group Ltd - closed-ended investment firm - Invests GBP1.6 million in equity and an unsecured loan of GBP4.4 million in Silverwood Brands PLC. Says it is the first significant investment in a new entity since Castelnau was listed on the London Stock Exchange in October last year. Silverwood is a London-based investing company targeting food, organic food, wellness, lifestyle and leisure sectors.

IN BRIEF: Castelnau posts maiden interim loss of GBP30 million

Castelnau Group Ltd - closed-ended investment firm - Reports loss for its first complete half-year since its initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange in October 2021.