Pendragon posts higher third-quarter profit; still warns of annual loss

Auto dealer Pendragon posted a rise in third-quarter profit after cost control helped buffer the company from a fall in sales.

Underlying pre-tax profit for...

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 07:51


Gear4music sales up 16% in H1 as margin growth improves

Musical equipment retailer Gear4music said sales rose 16% in the first half of the year amid 'strong' international sales and a focus on higher-margin products....

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 07:49


Omega Diagnostics sees underlying revenue rising 5% in first half

Disease and allergy test kit supplier Omega Diagnostics said it expected to post a 5% rise in first-half sales from continuing operations.

Revenue for the...

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 07:45


Miner Anglo American production up 4% in Q3; tightens copper, thermal coal guidance

Miner Anglo American said copper and thermal coal production would be at the lower end of their guidance ranges after output increased 4% in the...

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 07:41


Synthomer backs chairman despite significant vote against his re-election

Plastics supplier Synthomer expressed support for Neil Johnson to continue in his role of chairman of the company, despite a substantial no vote against his...

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 07:40


Travis Perkins third-quarter sales up 3.8%; pauses plumbing unit sale process

Builders' merchant Travis Perkins posted 3.8% growth in third-quarter sales, owing to a strong performance from its tools business and Wickes DIY chain.

The company...

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 07:34


St. James's Place funds under management up 12% in third quarter

Wealth manager St. James's Place recorded a 12% rise in third-quarter funds under management, owing to market performance and continued net fund inflows.

Funds under...

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 07:25


Bunzl revenue growth continues to slow amid mixed macroeconomic conditions

Outsourcing company Bunzl said the slowdown in underlying revenue growth continued in the third quarter, weighed down by mixed macroeconomic and market conditions.

Revenue...

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 07:21


Reckitt Benckiser cuts annual sales guidance amid 'disappointing' performance

Consumer goods group Reckitt Benckiser reported a 5.3% rise in third-quarter sales but downgraded its full-year revenue target.

On a like-for-like basis, sales for the...

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 07:20


Whitbread profit falls 7.1% as UK political uncertainty weighs on hotel demand

Premier Inn hotel chain owner Whitbread posted an 7.1% fall in first-half profit as political uncertainty in the UK weighed on domestic travel demand.

Pre-tax...

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 07:11


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