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🚀Warpaint London PLC Delivers #Record-#Breaking First Half for 2024!💄 Warpaint London PLC (AIM: W7L; OTCQX: WPNTF), the specialist in colour cosmetics and owner of the iconic W7and Technic brands, has announced its unaudited #interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 – and it’s been another fantastic period of #growth! 📈✨ 📊 Key Financial Highlights (H1 2024 vs H1 2023): #Revenue: £45.8m (+25%) Gross Profit Margin: 42.5% (+334bps) EBITDA: £12.0m (+66%) #Profit from Operations: £11.0m (+75%) EPS: 10.37p (+67%) 🎉 🌍 Growth Highlights: UK revenue increased by 17% to £15.5m International revenue up by 30% to £30.3m W7 #sales rose by 25% while Technic sales soared by 34%! 🚀 💡 Strategic Moves: Boosted gross profit margin due to new product launches, improved sourcing, and volume #savings. Continued growth in e-commerce and increased #profitability in the US 🇺🇸. 💰 Post-Period Momentum: Group #sales for the nine months to 30 September 2024 are expected to hit approximately £76m, up from £64m in 2023 – setting the stage for a #strong second half of the year, especially with #Christmas sales on the horizon! 🎄 📈 Looking Forward: Sam Bazini, Chief Executive, is confident in Warpaint’s continued growth, stating, "We are well-positioned to deliver further growth and margin improvement, with strong #opportunities already secured and in discussion with major global #retailers." 🌟 #Dividend Increase: Interim dividend up 17% to 3.5p per share 💸 Warpaint’s expansion continues globally, and the future is looking as bright as ever! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2ynwkes #WarpaintLondon #InterimResults #Growth #GlobalExpansion #ColourCosmetics #W7 #Technic #BeautyIndustry #FinancialSuccess #AIM #OTCQX Adam Kay Clive Garston Tim Metcalfe Florence Chandler Neil Rodol Patrick Castle Shore Capital Corporation Daniel Bush Warpaint Cosmetics

Silverbullet CEO Ian James on Record Growth, Strategic Shifts, and the Future of AI-Driven Data Services Silver Bullet Data Services Group Plc (LON:SBDS) CEO Ian James caught up with DirectorsTalk to discuss interim results for the six months to 30 June 2024. Ian shares insights into the company’s impressive growth over the first half of 2024. The discussion covers key financial milestones, strategic shifts towards higher-margin, long-term repeatable business, and the ongoing expansion of Silver Bullet’s 4D AI platform. Ian also highlights the company’s focus on deepening relationships with global clients and the significant role of data integration in driving future revenue. Watch the full interview to learn more about Silver Bullet’s exciting trajectory for the rest of the year. #SilverBullet #Data #DigitalTransformation #PrivacyFirst #AdTech #Advertising #DigitalAds #Investing #Stocks

🚀 Exciting News from Silverbullet Data Services Group plc! 🚀 Silverbullet (AIM: SBDS), a leader in AI-driven digital transformation services, announces its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2024. Here's a quick overview: 📊 Highlights: ✅ On track for an EBITDA positive run rate starting from October 📈 ✅ Strong revenue growth over 2023, excluding one-time discontinued business ✅ Repeatable services up 32% in H1 24 vs. H1 23 🔄 ✅ 4D AI revenues up 17% in H1 24 vs. H1 23 🤖 ✅ Global and US client revenues increased to 57% vs. 47% in H1 23 🌍🇺🇸 ✅ Cash generated from operations: £0.2m in H1 24 (compared to -£1.3m in H1 23) 💰 ✅ Total bookings and committed revenues up 21% year-on-year 🗣️ CEO, Ian James shared his optimism: ""We are delighted with the continued progress and positioning of the Company, as well as our strong revenue growth entering the second half of the year. With the objective of achieving a consistent positive #EBITDA run rate, the #Board took the decision in the first half to focus on higher margin long-term #repeatable business and decided to discontinue previous lower margin projects. The second half of the year started particularly strongly with new #global #contracts and, as a result, we have strong visibility on full-year revenues, having already surpassed the total revenue for FY23 by the end of August FY24. At the same time, we continue to carefully manage our #investments in talent and operational costs. With the Company reporting a #positive cash flow position in the first half of FY24 and confident of achieving an EBITDA positive run rate from #October onwards, the Board remains particularly #optimistic about the future of the business." 👉 For full details, check out the link: ttps://https://lnkd.in/eyD4RhXP #DigitalTransformation #AI #RevenueGrowth #EBITDA #BusinessUpdate #FinancialResults #Innovation #Growth #Leadership #SilverbulletDataServices #4D #AIM Chris Ellis Fi Taylor Graham Herring Florence Chandler Strand Hanson Zeus CMC Markets

🌟 Warpaint London PLC! Notice of Results 🌟 Mark your calendars! Warpaint London plc (AIM: W7L; OTCQX: WPNTF), the specialist supplier of colour cosmetics and owner of the W7 and Technic brands, will release its interim results for the six months ending 30 June 2024 on Tuesday, 17 September 2024. 🗓️💄 📈 Analyst Briefing Details 📈 A presentation for analysts will be hosted by the Company's management at 9:30 a.m. BST on the same day. Analysts interested in joining can register by reaching out to Florence Chandler at florence.chandler@investor-focus.co.uk📧 Stay tuned for insights and updates! 🚀 #WarpaintLondon #W7 #Technic #FinancialResults #InvestorUpdate #CosmeticsIndustry #InvestorRelations #AnalystBriefing Tim Metcalfe Florence Chandler Warpaint Cosmetics Shore Capital Partners

🚀 XP Factory plc's Impressive Final Results: Growth and Strategic Vision Unveiled! 🚀 🎥 Check out the latest interview with XP Factory plc CEO, Richard Harpham, as he discusses the company’s remarkable performance for the 15 months ending March 31, 2024, with DirectorsTalk Interviews. Richard dives deep into the factors driving our success, including substantial revenue growth, strong like-for-like sales, and strategic expansion efforts.🌍 Key Highlights: 📈 Revenue Growth: A testament to our hard work and strategic focus. 🏗️ New Site Investments: Fueling growth with significant investments in new locations. 🔗 Integration Success: Seamless integration of newly acquired sites, enhancing our market presence. 🎯 Future Strategy: Richard outlines our exciting strategic priorities for the rest of 2024! As one of the UK’s leading experiential leisure businesses, XP Factory plc continues to grow its two thriving leisure brands, bringing unique and unforgettable experiences to our customers! 👉 Watch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/exxa8NkA #XPFactory #Growth #Leadership #StrategicVision #LeisureIndustry #BusinessSuccess #CEO #RevenueGrowth #Investment #Innovation #FuturePlanning #ExperientialLeisure

🚀 XP Factory PLC announces Final Audited Results for the 15 Months Ended 31 March 2024 🚀 See below for the highlights from another period of strong growth and expansion! 📊✨ Financial Highlights  Group Revenue: £57.3m, up from £22.8m in 2022 🔼 Escape Hunt®: £16.7m (2022: £9.8m) Boom Battle Bar®: £37.5m (2022: £9.5m) Gross Margin: 64.6% (2022: 64.4%) 📈 Group Adjusted EBITDA: £9.9m (2022: £4.0m) 📊 Operating Profit: £1.9m, a £7.0m improvement from last year’s loss of £4.9m 💥 Cash Generated from Operations: £11.1m, with a £3.9m cash balance at period end 💰 Operational Highlights 🌍 Double-digit like-for-like sales growth across both brands 📈 Boom: +22.4% Escape Hunt: +16.9% New site openings in Dubai, Canterbury, Southend, and Woking 🏗️ Strategic acquisitions of Boom franchise sites in Chelmsford, Ealing, Glasgow, Liverpool, Watford, Wandsworth, Aldgate, and Bournemouth 🏆 Post Period Successes 🎉 Continued sales growth in both brands into August 2024 📆 New £10m Revolving Credit Facility from Barclays secured 🏦 Richard Harpham, CEO, shared his optimism: "With record advance bookings and strong performance, our prospects remain bright for the year ahead." 🌟 Read full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eyNZM-6p #XPFactory #FinancialResults #BusinessGrowth #BoomBattleBar #EscapeHunt #Expansion #Leadership #FinancialExcellence Graham Bird Graham Herring Florence Chandler BOOM BATTLE BAR Escape Hunt Singer Capital Markets Owain Loft

🚀 KEFI Gold and Copper plc Operational Update: Early Works Progress at Tulu Kapi Project 🚀 We're excited to share a significant update on our Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia! 🇪🇹 🔑 Key Highlights: Early Works Ramping Up: Construction camps are being built, security camps are installed, and geotechnical drilling is underway. 🛠️ Capacity Increase: We're exploring a 20% boost in processing capacity, incorporating underground mine development while maintaining capex and opex within forecasts. 📈 Community Engagement: The Tulu Kapi Charitable Foundation is expanding medical facilities and distributing malaria medication in the district. Infrastructure & Security: The nearby airstrip is upgraded, and government security around the site has been strengthened. ✈️ 💰 Financing Milestones: The second secured lender site visit is prepared, with final credit approval expected next month. ✔️ Local investors in Equity Risk Notes to finalize participation by the end of August, paving the way for finalization by other regional investors in September. 📆 Political Risk Insurance confirmed for non-Ethiopian investors as we prepare to finalize the equity investment syndicate structure in September. 🌍 Harry Anagnostaras-Adams, Executive Chairman, commented on the pro-mining environment and major economic reforms in Ethiopia, which are enhancing our momentum. ⚒️💪 At current gold prices, the first full year of operations is estimated to generate a net cash flow of $196M, more than enough to prepay all debt. 💵✨ Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/ezzDUxY7 #KEFI #Mining #Gold #Ethiopia #TuluKapi #OperationalUpdate #Sustainability #Finance #EconomicGrowth

🌟 Silverbullet Data Services plc - Notice of Annual General Meeting 🌟 📢 Silverbullet (AIM: SBDS), a provider of AI-driven digital transformation services and products, is pleased to announce that our Annual General Meeting will be held at the offices of Fladgate LLP, 📍 16 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DG at 🕙 10:00 a.m. (BST) on 14 August 2024. 📄 The Notice of AGM, along with the associated form of proxy, will be distributed to shareholders today and made available on the website: https://lnkd.in/eHs47Aq3   #AGM #Silverbullet #DigitalTransformation #AI #Investors #CorporateGovernance Graham Herring Ian James Fi Taylor Chris Ellis Strand Hanson Florence Chandler

🔔 Boku Inc. Trading Update 🔔 🌍📈 Increasing volumes across LPMs drives continued growth in revenues Boku, a leading provider of global mobile payment solutions, is thrilled to share our unaudited trading update for the six months ended 30 June 2024. 📊 Financial Highlights: Revenue Surge: Expected revenues of at least $47.0m (H1 2023: $38.2m), up 23% and 30% on a constant currency basis, primarily driven by increasing transaction volumes from existing merchants. Resilient Carrier Revenues: Continued double-digit growth in DCB and Bundling revenues. Digital Wallets & A2A: Revenues up over 50% from $7.5m in H1 2023, including the notable launch of Google on BLIK in Poland. Stable EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA expected to align with current market expectations, with margins broadly flat on 2023. Strategic Investments: Ongoing investment in core back-end infrastructure throughout 2024 and 2025 to support scalable growth and acceleration in regulated A2A volumes and cross-border transactions. Robust Cash Position: Total Group cash at $148.5m with no debt. 🚀 Operational Highlights: User Growth: 79.6m Monthly Active Users (MAUs) in June 2024, a 30% increase from June 2023. Transaction Volume: TPV of $5.8bn in H1 2024, up 17% from $5.0bn in H1 2023, with a 26% increase on a constant currency basis. Increased Take Rate: Average take rate at 0.81% in H1 2024 (H1 2023: 0.76%). New Leadership: Welcoming Rob Whittick as new Group #CFO. Stuart N., Boku's CEO, commented: “We are very pleased with the first half performance. Boku is targeting the $2.2 trillion market in cross-border e-commerce, predicted that 60% will use local payment methods (LPMs) by 2028 (source: Juniper research). Throughout H1 2024, we have taken bold steps towards becoming the world’s best network for localized payment methods, including creating world-leading licensed money movement capabilities, due to complete in H1 2025. We are pleased with the continuing underlying growth in our revenue, while preparing for significant market and customer launches later this year.” #Boku #TradingUpdate #Fintech #MobilePayments #Growth #Revenue #Innovation #Leadership Investec Nick Prowting Peel Hunt Florence Chandler Tim Metcalfe

🚀 XP Factory Plc - Investor Site Visit Announcement 🚀 XP Factory, one of the UK's pre-eminent experiential leisure businesses operating the Escape Hunt and Boom Battle Bar brands, is pleased to announce it will be hosting an #investor site #visit for analysts and investors. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 🕒 Time: 4:30 PM 📍 Location: Boom Battle Bar, 70-88 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1BS 📧 RSVP: Please email Florence Chandler at florence.chandler@investor-focus.co.uk to confirm your attendance. This event will provide attendees with the opportunity to observe the business operations first-hand and engage with the management team. Note: No new trading information will be disclosed at the event. #XPFactory #InvestorRelations #ExperientialLeisure #EscapeHunt #BoomBattleBar Singer Capital Markets Richard Harpham Graham Bird Graham Herring Florence Chandler Jessica Norton Peter Steel #SiteVisit #Investors #Analysts