e2v technologies reported a fall in first-half pre-tax profit as the company increased research and development (R&D) activity, expanded into new markets and recruitment more staff. The specialist provider of technology solutions for high performance systems, such as semiconductors, posted adjusted
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Read moreSemiconductor maker e2v Technologies confirmed that Chief Executive Keith Attwood will be stepping down from his position with effect from August 30th. "After 15 years as CEO, Keith wishes to pursue other interests and he believes that the time is right in the evolution of e2v's business to enable
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Read moree2v technologies, a specialist provider of systems and equipment, reported a drop in 2012 earnings as the company underwent a restructuring in the face of a tough trading environment. Adjusted earnings per share for the year to March 31st came to 11.07p, down from the prior year's 13.37p. The com
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Read moreUK small caps are down 0.1 percent in morning trade, outperforming a drop of 0.9 percent on the mid-caps and 0.7 percent on the blue chips . Shares in E2V Technologies rise 4 percent in heavy volumes after the firm reports a record year-end order book, which it says should fuel modest reven
Read moree2v technologies on Tuesday said it expects annual trading to be in line with forecasts as it ended the year with a record order book. The specialist provider of technology solutions finished the year to March 31st 2013 with an order book of £195m, a 37% increase on 2012. The order book for delive
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