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Greggs has made an exceptionally strong start to 2019. In the seven weeks to 16 February 2019, total sales grew by 14.1 per cent (2018 comparator period: 6.2 per cent) and like-for-like sales in company-managed shops increased by 9.6 per cent (2018 comparator period: 2.9 per cent)….

Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, the world leader in the control and efficient use of steam, electrical thermal energy solutions and peristaltic pumping and associated fluid path technologies, announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with a view to acquiring Thermocoax Developpement and all of its group companies (Thermocoax) from Chequers Capital, TCR Capital and other minority shareholders for a cash-free, debt-free consideration of €158 million (£139 million). …

Good progress in 2018. Momentum under RB2.0 to continue….

Michelmersh, the specialist brick manufacturer, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Floren & Cie (“Floren”), an established, profitable clay brick manufacturing business, for a maximum consideration of EUR 9.9 million (the “Acquisition”)….

Galliford Try plc, the housebuilding, regeneration and construction group, is pleased to announce significant progress in its Construction and Partnerships & Regeneration businesses.`…

James Latham is pleased to announce that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Abbey Wood Agencies Limited, a leading Irish timber merchant and the official distributor of Accoya wood in Ireland. …

CME Group Inc. today
reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2018.
Consolidated results include NEX Group plc (activity for November and
December 2018).
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Marshall of Cambridge (Holdings) Ltd, the privately-owned group of companies, has confirmed the appointment of Jonathan Flint CBE as a Non-Executive Director on its main board….