Market Updates
Europe Movers: Casino Guichard, Evotec, Keller Group, Impellam, Numis, SIG Plc
Bridgette Randall
05 Jul, 2023
Frankfurt
European markets declined after economic growth worries resurfaced following a decline in services sector indicators in the Euro Area, UK and China.
The DAX index decreased 0.5% to 15,954.99, the CAC-40 index declined 0.6% to 7,322.75 and the FTSE 100 index decreased 0.5% to 7,481.25.
The yield on 10-year German Bunds inched higher to 2.41%, French bonds traded lower to 2.96%, the UK gilts edged up to 4.41% and Italian bonds decreased to 4.13%.
Evotec SE increased 3.4% to €20.93 after the German drug company said its unit has secured a second contract from the U.S. Department of Defense for $74 million.
Numis Corporation Plc increased 0.1% to 332.94 pence despite the UK-based investment bank warning of lower deal volume amid ongoing market weakness.
SIG Plc plunged 10.4% to 30.90 pence after the UK-based construction materials firm issued a profit warning.
Keller Group Plc soared 11.5% to 787.55 pence on the expectations of positive earnings. Earlier the geotechnical specialist contractor had indicated strong activities in the first half and forecasted record revenue in the period.
Impellam Group Plc jumped 6.6% to 730.30 pence after the UK-based staffing company said it is in a potential merger discussion with HeadFirst Global.
Casino Guichard plunged 29.2% to €3.22 after the company disclosed two competing offers for equity recapitalization.
Under both offers, existing shareholders will be sharply diluted and current shareholders stake in the EPCG/Fimalac proposal will be reduced to 0.2% and in the 3F & Partners offer down to 0.03%.
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