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In a good month generally for share prices, Halma – the Amersham-based manufacturer of products for hazard detection and life protection – led the way among the large Thames Valley companies during August.


It followed a glowing report in Shares magazine in which the company was described as “about as reliable as they come in the technology space”. The market leader in specialist electronic, safety and environmental technologies was said to have earned a reputation “for barely putting a foot wrong” as its long track record of earnings growth demonstrates through manufacturing and selling a wide range of health and safety equipment.


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pharmaceutical companies, Winnersh-based Vernalis, was the biggest share price riser among smaller companies in the region. It announced interim six- monthly revenues of £6.2 million. And despite this being down on the previous year’s figure of £7.6m, and overall losses for the period of £4.6m, the company explained that much of the deficit was due to the strength of sterling in foreign exchange dealings. It said the balance sheet remains strong with £70.3m of cash resources.


Corac Group at Slough, made up of three advanced engineering and technology businesses, saw a 26% hike in its share price. Earlier this year it reported the financial performance and cash position was in line with expectations.


Large (over £1 billion) Closing price


HALMA ASHTEAD GROUP


INTL.CONS.AIRL.GP. (CDI) CABLE & WIRELESS COMMS. WOLSELEY


ULTRA ELECTRONICS HDG.


31/07/14 563.0 893.5 330.8 47.0


3,096.0 1,774.0


RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP 5,245.0 BRITISH SKY BCAST.GP. ICTL.HTLS.GP. SERCO GROUP


879.0


2,410.0 361.7


Closing price 29/08/14 618.0 979.5 361.2 49.5


3,238.0 1,785.0 5,250.0 873.5


2,309.0 310.4


Medium (£250 million to £1 billion) Closing price


KOFAX


FIDESSA GROUP COSTAIN GROUP RPS GROUP


PINEWOOD SHEPPERTON DAIRY CREST


SHANKS GROUP DE LA RUE


OXFORD INSTRUMENTS TT ELECTRONICS


31/07/14 421.5


2,085.0 263.0 255.5 482.5 419.7 107.8 730.0


1,260.0 185.0


VERNALIS


OXFORD BIOMEDICA NANOCO GROUP VISLINK ACAL


MCBRIDE


EGDON RESOURCES RM


KBC ADVANCED TECHS. SINCLAIR PHARMA


31/07/14 32.8 2.9


92.3 42.8


216.0 95.3 24.0


160.0 122.0 30.5


Sub £50 million Closing price


ENV.RCYC.TECHNOLOGIES OXFORD TECHNOLOGY 3 VCT CORAC GROUP PETARDS GROUP ANGLE


SOPHEON DEWHURST


BEZANT RESOURCES TALENT GROUP IMMEDIA GROUP


31/07/14 0.5


52.5 5.8


11.9 75.5 65.0


470.0 7.4 1.0


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Closing price 29/08/14 473.0


2,288.0 286.8 278.1 522.5 413.1 105.8 711.0


1,179.0 170.0


Small (£50 million to £250 million) Closing price


Closing price 29/08/14 43.3 3.5


106.5 48.8


233.4 92.0 23.1


154.0 116.5 28.5


Closing price 29/08/14 0.7


67.5 7.3


13.9 86.0 60.0


430.0 6.0 0.8


16.5


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university news


A kitchen by Matt Podesta of Podesta Design, one of the supporters of the course


Bucks New University launches Foundation Degree in Kitchen Design


Buckinghamshire New University has welcomed the first cohort of students on a Foundation Degree in Kitchen Design.


The qualification has attracted widespread industry support and the first cohort have enjoyed a residential study weekend at the University’s Missenden Abbey Conference Centre in Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire.


Developed in response to the need for more training in the area of kitchen design, the industry- led Foundation Degree aims to increase the skills and knowledge of those working in the sector, as well as recognising people’s professionalism by awarding a formal qualification.


It is a three-year blended learning Foundation Degree and includes three long-weekend residential sessions per year where students have the opportunity to meet fellow students, tutors and industry supporters and be introduced to key concepts and theories. Students also learn online and benefit from working with lecturers via the Internet.


The course is aimed at giving students an in-depth understanding of how to undertake design projects from start to finish, and includes modules on topics such as ‘Kitchen Marketing’ and ‘Kitchen Design Worlds’.


Scholarships for the qualification www.businessmag.co.uk


have been pledged by leading firms Blum, Bosch Siemens Home, Miele, Hettich, and Mereway Kitchens.


Bucks New University is also working with other major players that have pledged support for the course, including Callerton Kitchens, Counter Production, Dupont Corian UK, Mark and Cynthia Wilkinson, Podesta Design, Roundhouse Design, and Sensio. The course is additionally supported by the KBB National Training Group.


Professor Alison Shreeve, head of school – design, craft & visual arts at Bucks New University, said: “We were very excited to meet our first group of students and have every confidence that the course will be a great success.


“We are delighted with the support the kitchen design industry has given and look forward to ensuring our students get the most from this as the qualification develops over the next few years.


“It is fantastic to be able to support this growing market by delivering the skills and expertise necessary for the next generation of innovative kitchen designers.”


Details: 0800-056-5660 advice@bucks.ac.uk www.bucks.ac.uk


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