World Chess Share News (CHSS)

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: British Land CEO Simon Carter buys shares

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Wheaton chair sells CAD1.8 million in shares

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced this week and not separately reported by Alliance News:

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Burberry and Vodafone CEOs buy shares

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced this week and not separately reported by Alliance News:

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: New B&M CEO Tjeerd Jegen buys GBP500,000 in shares

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced in the past several days and not separately reported by Alliance News:

EARNINGS: World Chess full-year loss narrows; Novacyt loss widens

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

IN BRIEF: World Chess launches TV programme to improve accessibility

World Chess PLC - London-based chess promoter - Launches The World Chess Show, a TV programme featuring top players, behind-the-scenes coverage and tournament streaming, to air in 156 markets across 53 networks. It represents a "premium marketing opportunity" for brands targeting an "affluent, intelligent audience", with a projected 12:1 return on investment for sponsors and advertisers, says World Chess. The show will also promote World Chess' online chess platform Chess Arena.

IN BRIEF: World Chess subsidiary agrees EUR6 million loan facility

World Chess PLC - London-based chess promotor - Says subsidiary World Chess Events Ltd has entered into a EUR6 million loan facility agreement with an existing shareholder. The facility can be drawn down and repaid in tranches, with repayment including 4% interest per year and due by December 31, 2025. The initial tranche will be used to refinance an existing short term loan on improved terms, says the firm, with the remaining funds, if drawn down, to be utilised for additional working capital for an expanded marketing programme aimed at promoting chessarena.com.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: US poll, Fed rates, UK budget nerves hit shares

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 was lower on Wednesday afternoon, with the mood tetchy ahead of next week's UK budget, and as the race for the White House heads towards the home straight.

IN BRIEF: World Chess plans to launch World Chess Tour in 2025

World Chess PLC - London-based chess promotor - Announces plans to launch the World Chess Tour in 2025. The World Chess Tour will feature weekly online tournaments, six to eight open tournaments in major global cities, two Grand Slam events and a year-end Championship. World Chess says it aims to provide financial incentives on par with the top sporting global events, with prize funds expected to reach up to USD700,000 for the championship.

SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: World Chess eyes launch of ATP-style tour

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.

EARNINGS: Tasty swings to profit; Venture Life pretax loss widens

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

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: World Chess launches new TV series across "major" stations

World Chess PLC - London-based chess promotor - Launches its new television programme which will be broadcast on "major TV stations globally." Says it is chess new programme is scheduled to air from September 2024 to July 2025. Explains that the programme aims to "enhance the way chess is presented on television, transforming it into a compelling and mainstream TV sport." The series will consist of ten episodes, each about 30 minutes long.

World Chess revenue plummets; loss widens on administrative costs

(Alliance News) - World Chess PLC on Friday said it saw its annual loss widen on higher costs, and also reported a drop in revenue.