Company News Roundup: 26 August 2014

Midas Group turnover up by 12%

Midas Group has announced a 12 per cent rise in turnover and an increase of 73 per cent in pre-tax profits over the past year.

Company page: Midas

Keepmoat in £400m takeover talks

Private equity firms Sun Capital Partners and TDR Capital are close to sealing a £400m deal to take over social housebuilder Keepmoat.

Company page: Keepmoat

Mears profits up 11% despite drop in bidding opportunities

Mears Group has reported an 11 per cent increase in pre-tax profits in the first half of 2014 despite fewer bidding opportunities.

Carillion profits grow in first half of 2014

Carillion's revenue fell 5 per cent but pre-tax profits grew in its half-year results to 30 June.

Company page: Carillion