Grafton profit plummets on ‘challenging conditions’ but lifts dividend

Grafton Group PLC on Thursday reported a drop in its full-year profit, but said it had raised its dividend.

The Dublin-based building materials distributor and...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 11:39


Elementis reinstates dividend after ‘resilient’ 2023 performance

Elementis PLC on Thursday said it had swung to profit in 2023 despite ‘challenging market conditions’, prompting a resumption of the company’s dividend policy.

Elementis...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 11:33


Serica Energy starts year well, but slates UK energy tax extension

Serica Energy PLC on Thursday heralded a good start to 2024, maintaining annual guidance, though it criticised the extension of the energy profits levy announced...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 11:14


ITV launches promised buyback but revenue and profit decline

ITV PLC on Thursday said earnings decreased in its latest year, and warned of external factors set to drive down its 2024 results.

However, the London-based...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 11:11


Darktrace shares rise as interim profit multiplies

Darktrace PLC on Thursday said profit and revenue jumped in the first half of its financial year, and upped its full-year sales guidance as a...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 11:07


Harbour Energy profit sinks but edges towards Wintershall acquisition

Harbour Energy PLC on Thursday said profits dropped by three quarters in 2023, though Harbour highlighted that the valuable acquisition of Wintershall Dea AG’s upstream...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 10:59


PageGroup says recruitment market got more difficult late in 2023

PageGroup PLC on Thursday reported slightly higher revenue in 2023, but profit dropped despite efforts at cost control by the recruitment firm, though PageGroup still...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 10:58


Tyman profit drops on higher costs; revenue suffers on reduced volumes

Tyman PLC on Thursday said higher costs hurt its full-year profit, while a reduction in volumes resulted in reduced revenue.

The London-based supplier of window...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 10:57


IN BRIEF: Primary Health Properties CEO-designate buys 100,000 shares

Primary Health Properties PLC - London-based real estate investment trust investing in primary healthcare facilities - Chief Executive Officer-Designate Mark Davies buys 100,000 shares at...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 10:20


Coats annual revenue topples but profit edges up; lifts dividend

Coats Group PLC on Thursday said its full-year revenue fell on weaker divisional performances but saw its profit rise on cost reductions.

Shares in Coats...

Thu, 07/03/2024 - 10:07


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