Fred Perry issues bumper pay day as sales pass milestone August 22, 2024 British sporting and fashion brand Fred Perry has paid out a bumper dividend after its sales jumped past the £150m mark during its latest financial year. Founded by Wimbledon champion Fred Perry in 1952, the company has issued £90m in dividends for 2023 after its turnover totalled £154.1m for the year. The figure comes after [...]
Federal Reserve: September rate cut ‘confirmed’ after latest releases August 22, 2024 A September rate cut looks nailed on after minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s last meeting, released last night, showed many rate-setters had considered a cut in July. Several members at the Fed’s last meeting thought there was a “plausible case” for cutting rates by 25 basis points given the progress on inflation and increases [...]
Downton Abbey maker Carnival Films scraps dividend as earnings dip ahead of third film August 22, 2024 Earnings at the production company behind TV hits such as Downton Abbey dipped in 2023 after the income it generates from its back catalogue fell, it has been revealed. Carnival Films has reported a turnover of £43m for its latest financial year, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. The figure comes after the business [...]
Ithaca Energy: Profit tumbles at North Sea oil and gas firm as windfall tax bites August 22, 2024 North sea oil and gas firm Ithaca Energy saw its revenue and profit tumble after being hit by impairment charges, lower production and a dip in the oil and gas prices. The FTSE 250 constituent, which in the Spring announced plans to buy all of Italian competitor Eni’s North Sea assets for £754m, lowered its [...]
Jamie Oliver serves up sales success after flagship London restaurant opens August 22, 2024 Jamie Oliver’s new flagship London restaurant and the continuing popularity of his recipe books helped boost the turnover of the celebrity chef’s group during its latest financial year. The group has reported a turnover of £27m for 2023 after posting a total of £23.6m for 2022, according to newly-filed accounts with Companies House. Its sales [...]
Nexxen pays down debt pile after record revenue August 22, 2024 The Nasdaq-listed group noted better sales execution, scaling CTV partnerships and improved market conditions for the bumper set of results.
Hays: Recruiter’s profit crashes as ‘low confidence levels’ hit hiring August 22, 2024 Global recruitment giant Hays has become the latest industry player to report a dismal set of results, citing cost-cutting at previously high-spending firms and cautious hiring. The FTSE-250 company had already warned it was set for a “subdued summer” due to expenses related to its cost-cutting drive designed to boost long-term profitability in a tough [...]
Waiting game: Benchmark Holdings’ revenue dips as London escape bid continues August 22, 2024 Genetics specialist Benchmark Holdings has suffered a 17 per cent dip in group revenue over the last nine months, as the company attempts to escape from the London Stock Exchange by getting bought out. The company reported “solid performance in genetics and advanced nutrition amidst continuing soft shrimp markets” in its quarterly results, but revenue [...]
Gatwick Airport profit jumps as long-haul expansion drives growth August 22, 2024 Gatwick Airport's chief executive said the hub was experiencing its "busiest ever" summer as passenger numbers hit 19.9m.
JD Sports: FTSE 100 retailer beats analyst predictions in a ‘volatile’ market August 22, 2024 JD Sports has reported good global sales growth in the second quarter of 2024, smashing analysts’ expectations and leading to the share price rising by over six per cent in early trades. Like-for-like sales at the FTSE 100 firm rose 2.4 per cent in the 13 weeks to 3 August 2024 or 0.7 per cent [...]