Marketing services provider YouGov (YOU) traded in line with expectations in the first half. Revenues grew in low single digits despite a slight decline in YouGov Shopper. The data products division was flat, and the research division grew. There is positive momentum going into the second half, but management is cautious. Operating profit will depend on cost control. The interims will be published on 24 March. Deutsche Bank has cut its target share price from 438p to 370p. Alex McIntosh is stepping down as finance director. Non-executive director Ashley Martin bought 15,586 shares in the marketing services provider at 211p/share. This follows chair Deborah Davis buying 9,500 shares at 212p each.
=====
Financial services technology and service provider Fintel (FNTL) says revenues increased 10% to £85.9m, including £48.7m of SaaS revenues. EBITDA is slightly better than expected at £25.9m. Net debt was £31.1m at the end of 2025. The company has been reorganised into two divisions.
=====
Leisure and ticketing technology supplier accesso Technology (ACSO) has launched a tender offer of up to £14.5m at 300p/share. The tender closes on 12 March. The strategic partnership with embedded payments technology provider Adyen. The technology will be embedded in all accesso products.
=====
Translation services provider RWS Holdings (RWS) grew organically in the first quarter as it increases its use of AI. RWS is on target for a full year pre-tax profit of £69.1m.
=====
Content creation and advertising services provider LBG Media (LBG) increased revenues 10% to £92.2m in the year to September 2025. Pre-tax profit improved from a pro forma £20.3m to £20.8m. Zeus has upgraded its 2025-26 forecast revenues by 6% to £108m, while pre-tax profit is maintained at £21.7m because of the change in the mix of revenues.
=====
Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB1) says that the FCA interim report into pure protection products selling to retail customers is positive for the mortgage network operator. This is an area where it is seeking to expand.
=====
Berenberg has cut its share price target for Next 15 Group (NFG) from 580p to 510p, but it retains the buy recommendation.
=====
GlobalData (DATA) is moving to the Main Market on 5 March.
=====
Tatton Asset Management (TAM) chief executive Paul Hogarth sold 100,000 shares, leaving a shareholding of 14.7%. everplay Group (EVPL) chair Frank Sagnier bought 33,200 shares at 301p each. Volex (VLX) director John Molloy acquired 31,620 shares at 344.13p each. He owns 1.14%.
=====
Begbies Traynor has rebranded as BTG Consulting (BTG). Brickability has changed its name to BRCK Group (BRCK).
© 2026 Aim Micro. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Keep up to date with articles published at AIMMicro.com. Subscribe to AIM Micro RSS Feeds