Magazine - 07 May 2015

Agenda

• News in brief: Victoria, Atlas, James Fisher, Pinnacle, Fitbug, Vernalis

• Shake-up at Menzies

  Activist takes 3% stake, calls for break-up

• AuM surprise for Schroders

• Headwinds to hit Hiscox

  Don’t get sucked in by positive headlines

• Laura Ashley looking sharp

  Catalysts in place for cash-generative fashion-to-home furnishings firm

• Expect first half uplift at EasyJet

  Revised guidance on first half losses to lift budget airline

• Gear4music's discount IPO

  Musical instruments retailer set to unveil plans to float on AIM

• Zoopla’s cash flow switch

  Acquisition of price comparison site should yield strong returns

• Hornby is on the right track

  Model railway maker steams towards first annual profit in three years