Monday 25 August

Asian Plantation Ltd – annual general meeting

BlueScope Steel Ltd – full year results

Tuesday 26 August

Antofagasta Holdings – second quarter results

Antofagasta’s production numbers are improving after several shutdowns in the first quarter, but the declining grade of oar and volatile copper prices won’t help matters. Investors will be wanting an update on exploration prospects and how management plans to distribute capital to shareholders.

Bunzl – second quarter results

Petrofac – interim result

Regus – second quarter results

This company has been making good progress in expanding its business internationally, and investors will be expecting further updates on new office sites and how soon the company will reach its target of 2,000 worldwide locations. Investors will also want to see revenue per workstation increasing.

WPP – second quarter results

Wednesday 27 August

888 Holdings – half-year results

Cape – second quarter results

Kenmare Resources – second quarter results

Taivivaara Mining Company Plc – interim results

Thursday 28 August

Melrose Industries – second quarter results

Friday 29 August

Chesnara – second quarter results

Investors will be hoping for some evidence that Chesnara can deliver after a slump in the first quarter. Cost cutting and the acquisition of Direct Line’s closed life businesses will also be of interest. Investors will also be looking to see that solvency ratios are above target.