Judges Scientific Share News (JDG)

IN BRIEF: Judges Scientific Chair Hambro sells GBP89,000 in shares

Judges Scientific PLC - London-based acquirer of scientific-instrument companies - Non-Executive Chair Alexander Hambro sells 1,000 shares at 8,925 pence each, worth GBP89,250, in London on Monday. Hambro is now interested in 47,500 shares, representing about a 0.72% stake.

Director dealings: M&C Saatchi CFO invests, Judges chair sells shares

(Sharecast News) - M&C Saatchi disclosed on Tuesday that its chief financial officer, Bruce Marson, had purchased 33,741 shares.

TRADING UPDATES: Judges Scientific revenue up; LBG backs guidance

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

Judges Scientific posts record H1 profits as China recovers

(Sharecast News) - Judges Scientific on Wednesday posted record interim adjusted earnings on the back of higher order intake and a recovery in China and Hong Kong.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

TRADING UPDATES: Andrada raises GBP7.7 million; Ixico signs contract

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

Judges Scientific holds guidance after strong first half

(Sharecast News) - Precision instrument maker Judges Scientific on Tuesday said was confident of meeting annual guidance after strong growth in first half revenue and orders.

IN BRIEF: Judges Scientific Chair Hambro sells GBP95,000 in shares

Judges Scientific PLC - London-based acquirer of scientific-instrument companies - Non-Executive Chair Alexander Hambro sells 1,000 shares at 9,450 pence each, worth GBP94,500, in London on Tuesday. Hambro is now interested in 48,500 shares, a 0.73% stake.

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

Judges subsidiary acquires California cosmetics measuring firm

(Sharecast News) - Scientific instrument company Judges Scientific announced on Tuesday that its subsidiary, Dia-Stron has acquired Bossa Nova Vision (BNV) for $1.6m in cash.

IN BRIEF: Judges Scientific subsidiary buys US-based Bossa Nova Vision

Judges Scientific PLC - London-based acquirer of scientific-instrument companies - Subsidiary Dia-Stron Inc buys Bossa Nova Vision LLC, a Los Angeles-based company specialising in imaging measurement technology for the cosmetics industry, for USD1.6 million in cash. Expects the acquisition to be earnings enhancing. In 2022, Bossa Nova Vision's earnings before interest and tax was USD400,000. Judges says the acquisition is complementary to Dia-Stron's existing business, which provides measurement solutions for hair tresses and fibres in the personal care market.

Judges Scientific acquires Henniker for up to GBP2.3 million

(Alliance News) - Judges Scientific PLC on Monday said it acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Henniker Scientific Ltd for an initial GBP1.8 million, rising to a maximum of GBP2.3 million.

Judges Scientific acquires Cheshire-based deposition and plasma technology business

(Sharecast News) - Scientific instruments group Judges Scientific has acquired Cheshire-based deposition and plasma technology firm Henniker Scientific.

Judges Scientific reports strong full-year results

(Sharecast News) - Scientific instrument specialist Judges Scientific reported revenue growth of 24% in its final results on Wednesday, to £113.2m, while its adjusted operating profit increased 60% to £30.1m.

IN BRIEF: Judges Scientific lifts yearly dividend by 23%; profit rises

Judges Scientific PLC - London-based acquirer of scientific-instrument companies - Posts revenue of GBP113.2 million for 2022, up 24% from GBP91.3 million in 2021. Pretax profit is GBP16.0 million, up 0.6% from GBP15.9 million, as operating profit rises to GBP18.2 million from GBP15.6 million a year earlier. Adjusted operating profit is up 60% to GBP30.1 million from GBP18.8 million. Declares a final dividend of 59.0 pence per share, up from 47.0p a year prior. This takes its total dividend to 81p, up 23% from 66 pence in 2021. Looking ahead, says it is starting 2023 with a record organic order book. Notes solid growth in organic order intake for the first two months of 2023.