Halma Share News (HLMA)

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Asos and Halfords get downgraded to 'hold'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and Thursday:

TOP NEWS: Halma CEO to leave next year; achieves record profit

(Alliance News) - Halma PLC on Thursday said it has promoted Chief Financial Officer Marc Ronchetti to chief executive designate and reported a rise in annual profit and revenue.

LONDON BRIEFING: Halma and Asos promote from within for new leaders

(Alliance News) - Halma, a Buckinghamshire-based company that provides hazard detection and life-saving technology, on Thursday said it has promoted Chief Financial Officer Marc Ronchetti to chief executive designate, replacing Andrew Williams when he retires next year after 18 years at the helm and 29 years with the company.

Halma annual profits up on surging sales

(Sharecast News) - Safety equipment maker Halma reported a rise in adjusted annual profits after a surge in revenues and said chief executive Andrew Williams had decided to retire after 18 years in the role.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg downgrades Travis Perkins to hold

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning:

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: Halma buys Canada-based Deep Trekker for GBP36 million

Halma PLC - Amersham, England-based hazard detection and life protection services provider - Buys Ontario-headquartered Deep Trekker Inc for CAD60 million, around GBP36 million. Deep Trekker is a manufacturer of remotely operated underwater robots used for inspection, surveying, analysis and maintenance. It serves markets including aquaculture, renewable energy and ocean science and research. Deep Trekker will be part of Halma's Environmental & Analysis sector.

Halma buys Canadian robot maker for £36m

(Sharecast News) - Technology group Halma on Thursday said it had bought Canadian underwater robot maker Deep Trekker for CAN $60m (£36m).

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citi upgrades Bridgepoint and Lancashire

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and Thursday:

ShoreCap reiterates 'buy' rating on 'high-quality' Halma

(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Shore Capital Markets took a fresh look at safety equipment manufacturer Halma on Wednesday following the group's positive trading statement earlier in the session.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: BP and Shell fuel FTSE 100 outperformance

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were mostly lower on Wednesday, ahead of the UK spring statement at around 1230 GMT, though the FTSE 100 was outperforming continental peers thanks to its oil members.

TOP NEWS: Halma profit to meet forecast and revenue rise "substantial"

(Alliance News) - Halma PLC on Wednesday said it expects annual profit to meet market forecasts, though the safety equipment group cautioned its return on sales will begin to normalise as it steps up spending.

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rise as BP and Reckitt bookend FTSE 100

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London opened mostly higher on Wednesday ahead of the UK government's 'spring statement' at midday, while BP and Reckitt Benckiser top-and-tailed the FTSE 100 on contrasting broker recommendations.

LONDON MARKET PRE-OPEN: Halma upbeat; Ultra Electronics profit slips

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London are seen opening higher on Wednesday, tracking gains by Asian equity markets, with focus on a 30-year-high UK inflation reading and the 'spring statement' by the UK government at midday.

Halma expects 'sequential improvement' in H2 revenues

(Sharecast News) - Safety equipment company Halma said on Wednesday that it had made "good progress" so far in the second half of its trading year, with the group continuing to benefit from its "diverse portfolio" and "resilient", long-term growth drivers.