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IG Design posts strong interim results but remains cautious on outlook

(Alliance News) - IG Design Group PLC on Wednesday reported an increased profit as it managed to sustain customer relationships despite the challenging economic environment.

IG Design hikes expectations after strong first-half

(Sharecast News) - Craft, stationery and giftware company IG Design reported an 8% rise in interim group revenue on Wednesday, to $521.2m, with both of its divisions - DG Americas and DG International - performing ahead of last year, as it lifted its full-year expectations.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: IG Design promotes CFO Paul Bal to chief executive

IG Design Group PLC - Buckinghamshire-based consumer gift packaging and stationery - Promotes Chief Financial Officer Paul Bal to chief executive officer, starting on April 1 next year. Interim Executive Chair Stewart Gilliland will return to non-executive chair at that time. Bal joined IG Design back in March, joining the board in May. He had been CFO of Stock Spirits Group PLC, before the alcoholic brands distributor was bought by private equity firm CVC Funds in November of last year and de-listed from London. IG Design is looking for a new CFO. Lance Burn will remain as IG Design's interim chief operating officer through to October 2023 "to continue to lead the transformation of the USA business and assist group transition", the company says.

TRADING UPDATES: XPS Pensions revenue up; IG Design performing ahead

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

IG Design shares jump on first-half update

(Sharecast News) - Giftware and stationery designer IG Design said in an update on Thursday that both of its divisions, DG Americas and DG International, experienced "strong trading" in the first half.

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: IG Design directors buy 200,000 shares; Hedlund stake 23.5%

IG Design Group PLC- Buckinghamshire-based consumer gift packaging and stationery - Five directors buy a total of 203,329 shares at prices ranging from 70.0 pence to 83.0p, worth about GBP150,000, on Tuesday. Interim Executive Chair Stewart Gilliland buys 50,000 shares, Interim Chief Operating Officer Lance Burn buys 25,679, Senior Independent Director Mark Tentori buys 28,554 and non-executive directors Anders Hedlund and Clare Askem buy 75,000 and 24,096, respectively. Hedlund now interested in 22.9 million shares, a 23.5% stake. The others have negligible holdings.

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Abingdon up on settlement; Jangada needs funding

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM in London on Tuesday.

IG Design expects margins to improve but rules out payout

(Alliance News) - IG Design Group PLC on Tuesday posted an annual revenue rise but delivered a sharp profit decline as supply chain issues hit margins.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

IG Design shares surge after signing banking agreement extension

(Alliance News) - IG Design Group PLC on Monday said it has extended the term of its existing banking agreement to March 2024.

AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Clontarf has dry hole; eve Sleep in wake-up call

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM in London on Monday.

TRADING UPDATES: Shearwater to beat forecasts; Immotion in US zoo 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:

IN BRIEF: IG Design appoints Paul Bal as CFO from Stock Spirits

IG Design Group PLC - Bedfordshire, England-based consumer gift packaging company - Appoints Paul Bal as chief financial officer with effect on May 1.