Judges Scientific Share News (JDG)

IN BRIEF: Judges Scientific adds ex-Renishaw divisional CEO to board

Judges Scientific PLC - London-based acquirer of scientific-instrument companies - Hires Tim Prestidge to board as group business development director with immediate effect. Most recently, Prestidge was divisional chief executive officer with safety equipment manufacturer Halma PLC, where he "chaired portfolios of technology companies based in the UK, Europe, USA, and China, operating in a diverse range of scientific and industrial sectors", Judges says. Before this, Prestidge was divisional CEO and later on the executive committee director of engineering & scientific technology firm Renishaw PLC.

CORRECT: Stocks open higher ahead of US Fed rate decision

(Correcting 2021 comparison figure for GSK revenue.)

LONDON BRIEFING: Stocks called higher ahead of US Fed rate decision

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were set to open higher on Wednesday, following positive leads from Wall Street and Asia, as investors anxiously look ahead to a trio of interest rate decisions this week.

Judges Scientific earnings set to beat expectations

(Sharecast News) - Scientific instrument investor and developer Judges Scientific said in an update on Thursday that throughout 2022, it contended with increasing supply chain issues, the impact of the war in Ukraine, and "significant" inflationary pressures, while continuing to recover from Covid-19 challenges.

Judges Scientific earnings ahead of expectations despite headwinds

(Alliance News) - Judges Scientific PLC on Thursday said it expects full-year earnings per shares ahead of expectations, despite facing headwinds.

Director dealings: Judges Scientific chairman lowers stake

(Sharecast News) - Judges Scientific revealed on Thursday that chairman Alexander Hambro had disposed of 10,000 ordinary shares in the AIM-listed scientific instruments investor.

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Judges Scientific chair sells GBP750,000 in shares

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

TRADING UPDATES: Public Policy, Clontarf Energy profit down; REA up

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

Judges Scientific hikes expectations after strong first half

(Sharecast News) - Scientific instrument company Judges Scientific reported an 8% improvement in first-half revenue on Thursday, to £46.4m.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

Sunday share tips: Judges Scientific, Sureserve

(Sharecast News) - Investors in Judges Scientific should hold on to a "decent" amount of their shares in the company, even if they may be tempted to take some profits now at 8,500.0p, the Financial Mail on Sunday's Midas column said.

Judges Scientific's interim sales rise clipped by supply chain issues

(Alliance News) - Judges Scientific PLC on Monday said it expects to meet market expectations for 2021, noting growth in organic revenue for the first half despite supply chain issues and staff shortages.

Judges Scientific trading varied amid post-Covid recovery

(Sharecast News) - Scientific instrument technology investor Judges Scientific reported "continued resilience and progress" in its first half on Monday as it recovered from the Covid-19 pandemic, with "much improved travel" across most of its markets, although supply chain disruptions were worsening.

IN BRIEF: Judges Scientific now sole owner of Bordeaux Acquisition

Judges Scientific PLC - London-based scientific-instrument acquisition company - Acquires remaining minority interest in its majority-owned subsidiary, Bordeaux Acquisition Ltd, for GBP2.1 million. Company now holds 100% of Bordeaux. The consideration will be settled through of 29,197 shares at an issue price of GBP68.50 per share.

Director dealings: Judges Scientific chair makes £72k sale

(Sharecast News) - Fintel was on the list of director buys on Tuesday, after its chief executive officer spent over £35k on a tranche of its shares.