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AFREN PLC (AFR.LN), an oil explorer, said two of its
non-executive board directors will resign after the close of the
company's annual general meeting on June 25.
At 0808 GMT shares up 0.1 pence, or 1.6%, at 3.2 pence.
888 HOLDINGS PLC (888.LN), the online gaming firm, has submitted
a proposal to acquire Bwin.party Digital Entertainment PLC
(BPTY.LN) for cash and shares.
Shares -5.5 pence, or 3.2%, at 164 pence.
E2V TECHNOLOGIES PLC (E2V.LN), a technology components group,
disclosed a "good set of results," increased its fiscal 2015
dividend and said the outlook for the current financial year
remains unchanged.
Shares -6.3pence, or 2.6%, at 235pence.
COAL OF AFRICA LTD. (CZA.AU), a mining company, said that the
South African Department of Mineral Resource has granted a mining
permit for its flagship Makhado hard coking and thermal coal
project in the Limpopo Province of South Africa.
Shares +1.5 pence, or 37%, at 6.2pence.
TRANSENSE TECHNOLOGIES PLC (TRT.LN), a provider of sensor
systems, said it is developing new instrumentation applications
utilizing its surface acoustic wave measurement, or SAW, technology
with GE (GE).
Shares +0.3 pence, or 19%, at 1.7 pence.
BAHAMAS PETROLEUM COMPANY PLC (BPC.LN), an oil and gas
exploration company, said it has agreed upon the terms of a license
renewal addendum in relation to its four southern licenses.
Shares +0.5 pence, or 29%, at 2.2 pence.
SOLGOLD PLC (SOLG.LN), a copper and gold explorer, said its
Chief Executive and Managing Director Alan Martin resigned on
Sunday with immediate effect.
Shares -0.3 pence, or 10.3%, at 2.6 pence.
GEAR 4 MUSIC (HOLDINGS) LTD., an online musical instruments
retailers, said it expects to raise GBP8 million ($12.58 million)
in gross proceeds via a initial public offering and will seek
listing on London's junior AIM Index.
FTSE Small-Cap +0.2%
AIM +0.1%
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