Magazine - 13 Aug 2015

Agenda

• News in brief: Annuity providers, Millennium & Copthorne, China, Fitbug, PPHE Hotel

• Spectris' balance sheet muscle

  Buyers could swoop as controls supplier runs against the wind

• Aggreko stops to refuel

  CEO: ‘We’re a still a growth business’

• UK Mail fails to deliver

  Delivery firm warns on profits after teething problems at new Coventry hub

• Hidden value at NWF

  High earnings quality at well-run firm

• Rockhopper lands smart deal

  New assets add reserves, production and cash flow at nice price

• Pearson feels pinch

  M&A moves should not obscure fundamental problems facing publisher

• TalkTalk target doubts

  Ambitious margin goals look stretched

• Take a gamble on Playtech

  First-half results are a buying opportunity ahead of acquisitions

• Swallowfield can fly higher

  Profit prospects improving at personal care-to-beauty products supplier