3 Companies Rising on Good News for Tuesday 16th May 2023

Episode 1426,   May 16, 2023, 12:59 PM

3 Companies Rising on Good News for Tuesday 16th May 2023

1. Angling Direct #ANG - Final Results

Continued sales growth across all markets despite significant consumer headwinds

Group revenue increased by 2.2% to £74.1m

Like-for-like store sales were £38.0m (including the previously reported disruption caused by the unusually hot weather in the UK and Europe in August 2022), flat against the prior year

Positive operating cashflow of £1.5m, with a strong balance sheet and net cash position of £14.1m. Securely positioned to meet short-term challenges and take advantage of any potential market consolidation

2. Glantus Holdings #GLAN - Q1 2023 Trading Update and Directorate Change

Q1 2023 revenues of c.€3.47m alongside the reduced cost base has delivered better margins and achieved both an adjusted EBITDA profit of c.€1m and positive cash flow from operations, ahead of management's expectations.

3. Rurelec #RUR - Disposal of Argentinian Interests and Notice of GM

Rurelec entered into a conditional agreement to sell its Argentinian Interests to Verafont Basic Energy Limited and Mr. Esteban Reynal for a consideration of up to USD 5m (c£4m).

Following Completion the Company intends to pay a special dividend of 0.20p per share to shareholders on the register on a record date after Completion which will be announced in due course.