Yesterday the FTSE 350 Index closed up 0.2% at 2831.1.
Renishaw (LON:RSW) released results for the year ended 30th June 2010 in which it reported an increase in revenue of 6% to £181.6m. Profit before tax more than quadrupled to £28.1m. The dividend has been increased from 7.76p to 17.6p.
St James's Place (LON:STJ) reported a net inflow of funds management of £1.5b in the half year to 30th June 2010. Funds under management now stand at £22.4b.
Yell Group (LON:YELL) said that revenue was in line with guidance in the first quarter of the year, down 7.5% to £439.6m.
Sage Group (LON:SGE) said current trading is in line with expectations.
Brewin Dolphin Hldgs (LON:BRW) announced income for the third quarter to 27th June 2010 was 19.5% higher than the same period the previous year at £61.5m. Funds under management are 10.2% higher than the previous year at £13.0b.
Derwent London Plc (LON:DLN) as exchanged contracts for the acquisition of Central Cross and 1-2 Stephen Street for £146m before costs.
Synergy Healthcare (LON:SYR) said trading has been in line with the Board’s expectations for the first quarter and the Company remains on track to achieve the Board’s expectations for the full year.
Bodycote International (LON:BOY) saw revenue increase 8.1% to £246.3m in the six months ended 30th June 2010. The Company also reported an operating profit of £22.0m for the period compared to a loss of £50.8m the previous year. The interim dividend has been maintained at 2.95p and the payment date has been brought forward to November from January.
Rathbone Bros (LON:RAT) announced an 11% growth in profits for the first half, benefiting from good growth in funds under management, stronger equity markets and commission levels. Total funds under management were £13.29b as at 30th June, up 1.5% since 31st December 2009. The interim dividend has been maintained at 16.0p.
Easyjet (LON:EZJ) said that total revenue was up 5.3% to £759.2m in the quarter ended 30th June 2010. The Company expects to make a pre-tax profit for the year of between £100m and £150m at current exchange rates and fuel prices.
Invensys (LON:ISYS) continues to expect to deliver improved performance in the…