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James Cropper posts loss after tough year
James Cropper has reported on a “challenging” year with sales down 21% and a pre-tax loss filed.

Nettl Systems sales down amid Works Manchester fall-out
Sales are up at Software Circle on the back of growth at its various acquired businesses, but the performance of Nettl Systems was hit by the ongoing impact of the PFI Group debacle.

Election boosts Royal Mail in Q1
The General Election delivered a substantial boost to Royal Mail’s performance in Q1 with big increases in postal vote returns and candidate mail.

Claverley posts loss on PCP sale
Claverley Group made a near-£2m loss on the disposal of Precision Colour Printing.

Adare SEC posts record figures as business wins continue in FY24
Adare SEC has posted a record-breaking financial year FY24 thanks in part to significant new business wins across key sectors and a raft of contract renewals.

International Paper spurns Suzano; DS Smith shares jump
Brazilian pulpmaker Suzano has terminated talks to buy American pulp and paper firm International Paper after failing to offer a high enough purchase price.

Moonpig outlines growth plans alongside positive results
Moonpig has laid out its plans for continued growth while reporting solid results for last year that saw both its revenue and profits increase.

DS Smith profits drop; CEO insists sale is on track
DS Smith has reported a fall in both its revenue and pre-tax profit while group chief executive Miles Roberts has insisted the company’s sale to International Paper remains on track.

Value creation programme pays off at Heidelberg
Heidelberg has described incoming orders as “solid” and better than the industry average amid challenging economic conditions.

'Soft' trading in Q1 at Agfa
Sales at Agfa's digital printing wing fell in Q1, but the group expects the fruits of its new EFI partnership to come through later in the year.