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3 August 2010 – interim results Results for the six months to 30 June 2010 have been released and these were impressive. In particular, the…

2 August 2010 – final results Although the recent acquisition may transform the business making these results less significant, it is only fair that we…

2 August 2010 – new orders The group has announced orders worth £2m from BAE Systems to supply high pressure air cylinders for both a…

30 July 2010 – acquisition/placing The group has announced the acquisition of Hartest Holdings, a company in which it had an existing holding of 23.2%. …

30 July 2010 – acquisition The microwave electronics group has announced the acquisition of Isotek (Holdings) Ltd for some £10.7m, with the consideration being £4.35m…

30 July 2010 – trading update A trading update has indicated that trading in the first half was marginally below management’s expectations. Given the very…

29 July 2010 – trading update Sales in the first half of 2010 were £9.62m, up 9% on last year’s figure of £8.85m. Demand for…

29 July 2010 – agreement on financing The company has announced that it has agreed the terms of an additional £15m short term overdraft facility,…

28 July 2010 – trading update Straight has issued a positive update on trading for the first six months of the year.  Underlying profits for…

27 July 2010 – acquisition The group has acquired Computershare Electoral Management Services from Computershare for up to £4.4m.  The latter is a leading UK…