Company Watch Grafton Group trading profit ahead of analysts’ expectationsRevenue increased by 9.1 per cent to £2.30 billion in 2022 from £2.11 billion the previous year
Companies Grafton Group sees decline in revenue from Woodie’s business as pandemic gains reverse Revenue trends continued to be favourable in the distribution businesses in Ireland and the Netherlands, however
Markets Grafton Group remains on track for operating profit of €300 millionThe company, which owns the Woodie’s DIY chain, also announced a share buyback of up to £100 million
Company Watch Grafton Group chief wary of inflation impact on home spendThe parent company of Woodie’s and Chadwick’s reported a fall of 7 per cent in its first-half adjusted operating profit on the same period last year
Companies Grafton Group reports 12% half-year revenue increase Operating profit at hardware giant down 7% but company expected small decline amid ‘normalisation of activity’
Companies Analysts to review next year’s forecasts for Grafton GroupThe hardware business’s revenue for the first half of 2022 is up but the general macro-economic situation is uncertain, according to Davy Stockbrokers
Companies Gavin Slark to step down as chief executive of Woodie’s ownerSlark led the company for 11 years and will continue in his roles as CEO and board director until leaving at the end of 2022
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Chadwicks and Woodie’s owner reports record half-year profitsGrafton Group saw jump in sales and profits in the first six months of 2021 due to unprecedented demand for materials from the construction industry and substantial inflation in prices