(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings updates from London-listed companies, issued on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News:
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Ceres Power Holdings PLC - Horsham, West Sussex-based solid oxide fuel cell developer - Revenue in year ended June 30, up 24% to GBP18.9 million from GBP15.3 million a year before. Pretax loss to GBP9.7 million, widened from GBP7.3 million, as operating costs rose to GBP10.1 million from GBP7.9 million. "Despite the disruption from Covid we have delivered a solid set of results, with continued revenue growth and sector leading margins," said Chief Executive Officer Phil Caldwell said.
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Salt Lake Potash Ltd - Australia-focused miner - Pretax loss in year ended June 30 widens to USD35.3 million from USD26.9 million a year before. Like last year, posts no revenue. Pre-development expenses rise 53% to USD13.0 million, share based payment costs surge to USD6.5 million from USD2.3 million.
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Crossword Cybersecurity PLC - London-headquartered technology commercialisation company with focus on cyber security and risk - Revenue in six months to June 30 up 18% year-on-year to GBP674,008 from GBP570,757. Pretax loss widens to GBP1.4 million from GBP1.1 million. Administrative expenses rise 18% annually to GBP1.1 million from GBP972,888.
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Two Shields Investments PLC - technology sector investor headquartered in London - Pretax loss in year ended March 31 narrows to GBP2.0 million from GBP2.6 million a year before. Posts no revenue, compared to GBP262,000 a year earlier. Administrative expenses 27% lower at GBP425,106, and Two Shields posts GBP1.5 million in other losses, down 20% year-on-year.
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Hermes Pacific Investments PLC - emerging market-focused investor - Pretax loss in year ended March 31 narrows to GBP94,000 from GBP107,000. "The deficit is higher this year compared to last year as there was a loss of GBP39,000 on investments held by the company," Hermes Pacific said.
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Gulf Investment Fund PLC - Gulf region-focused investor - Net asset value per share falls 8.7% to USD1.2323 at June 30 year-end, from USD1.3504 a year before. Gulf notes 8.7% fall compares to 17% decline for benchmark. Holds payout at 3 cents per share.
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Ashoka India Equity Investment Trust PLC - India-focused investment trust - Net asset value per share declines 4.3% to 104.1 pence at June 30 year end, from 108.8p a year before. Reports NAV total return of negative 4.3%, beating MSCI India IMI Index benchmark which returned negative 16%.
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Eddie Stobart Logistics PLC - AIM-listed cash shell and holder of 49% stake in Eddie Stobart trucking business - Pretax loss in six months to May 31 widens to GBP12.9 million from GBP3.9 million a year before. Posts GBP15.0 million loss on investments measured at fair value through profit or loss.
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CVC Credit Partners European Opportunities Ltd - Jersey-based investor - Net asset value at end of first half on June 30 down 11% to GBP0.9425 from GBP1.0534 in December.
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All Active Asset Capital Ltd - investor in companies with operations in Southeast Asia - Pretax loss widens to GBP703,689 in 2019, from GBP529,879 the year before. Posts GBP462,833 loss in fair value change of equity investments, up 57% from GBP294,000 in 2018.
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By Eric Cunha; ericcunha@alliancenews.com
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