Daily Stock Market Report (Fri 21st November 2025) - Agenda

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Companies Reporting

Name (Mkt Cap)RNSSummaryOur view (Author)

GSK (LON:GSK) (£71.8bn | SR94)

Initiation of litigation against AnaptysBio Inc

Action contends that recent conduct by AnaptysBio is in material breach of the existing license agreement with GSK subsidiary TESARO.

Babcock International (LON:BAB) (£5.6bn | SR61)

Results for the six months ended 30 September 2025

Organic revenue growth 7%. Underlying operating profit +19%. Net debt reduced to £56m. Expectations for FY26 are unchanged

HgCapital Trust (LON:HGT) (£2.13bn | SR N/A)

Hg announces the full exit of Intelerad

Transaction values HgT's investment in Intelerad at approximately £52 million: an uplift of £20 million over the carrying value in the pro-forma NAV of HgT.

Hammerson (LON:HMSO) (£1.53bn | SR77)

Acquisition of The Oracle and Trading Update

Acquires the remaining 50% interest in The Oracle, Reading from its JV partner, at a headline price of £104.5m. FY25 like-for-like gross and net rental income growth expected to be around 3%. Total gross rental income growth raised to 19% (from the 17% previously guided).

Sirius Real Estate (LON:SRE) (£1.44bn | SR82)

Sirius completes acquisition of business park

Completes the acquisition of a business park in Feldkirchen, Munich, Germany, for €43.7 million (including acquisition costs).

Bodycote (LON:BOY) (£1.05bn | SR81)

Completion of disposal of ten Non-Core sites in France

Sites based in France. Cash consideration €22m.

Craneware (LON:CRW) (£751m | SR57)

AGM Statement and Board Changes

The start of FY26 has seen positive momentum continue. Continues to trade in line with market expectations. Senior NED retires as previously announced.

PPHE Hotel (LON:PPH) (£741m | SR35)

Strategic Review and commencement of FSP

Board to consider options including introducing growth capital, or a potential sale of all or part of PPHE.PINK

ITM Power (LON:ITM) (£442m | SR40)

Selected for 710 MW of projects in Germany

CEO comment: "Partnering with Stablegrid on these landmark grid balancing projects in Germany reinforces ITM's position at the forefront of the energy transition in Europe's largest economy."

Frp Advisory (LON:FRP) (£364m | SR70)

Trading Statement

H1 revenue +12%, underlying adj. EBITDA +3% (£23m). Net cash £16.5m. The client pipeline remains encouraging, and assuming current activity levels continue, the Board remains confident of achieving full year expectations.”

Asos (LON:ASC) (£295m | SR35)

Final results for the 52 weeks to 31 August 2025

Gross merchandise value -12%, revenue -14%. Adjusted pre-tax loss £98m (previous year: £126m). FY26 outlook: GMV to show an improving trajectory, further gross margin expansion, adjusted EBITDA growth to £150m to £180m. Free cash flow broadly neutral.

Aew UK Reit (LON:AEWU) (£166m | SR79)

Half-Yearly Results

NAV £172.82 million and 109.09 pence per share (31 March 2025: £174.44 million and 110.11 pps).

Knights group (LON:KGH) (£147m | SR84)

Trading Update

“Strong” H1, with 30% revenue growth including a return to organic growth. "We expect the second half to benefit from recent hires and a full period contribution from the recent acquisitions, underpinning our confidence in delivering a full year performance in line with market expectations.

Tullow Oil (LON:TLW) (£126m | SR26)

November Trading Update

2025 production guidance is expected to be at the lower end of the 40-45 kboepd range, as previously guided. Capital expenditure and decommissioning expenditure guidance for 2025 remains c.$185m and c.$20m.

NWF (LON:NWF) (£79m | SR83)

Trading Update

SP -29%
Trading “mixed”, solid performances in Food and Feeds more than off-set by a disappointing trading period for Fuels. Lower volumes in heating oil, and lower demand for commercial diesel and gas oil. Results for FY26 to be significantly below current market expectations.
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Inspecs (LON:SPEC) (£74m | SR81)

Statement Regarding Possible Cash Offer

Safilo continues to assess its options, including the possibility of making a revised offer to acquire 100% of Inspecs.

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Carclo (LON:CAR) (£52m | SR95)

Half-year Financial Report

Revenue -6%, underlying operating profit +61% (£5.5m). Net debt £24.5m. Expectations for the full year remain unchanged.

Argo Blockchain (LON:ARB) (£12m | SR8)

Conversion to ADS / Timetable / Town Hall Video

One ADS (American Depositary Share) will represent 2,160 ordinary shares. Ordinary shares will have a JP Jenkins matched bargain facility for six months.

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