Results

Reach sees sales boost following N&S deal
Reach is anticipating a revenue increase of 11% for the 26-week period to 1 July, boosted by its near-£200m acquisition of Northern & Shell’s publishing assets, but like-for-like sales are expected to...

James Cropper profits hit by rising pulp prices
Cumbrian papermaker James Cropper has reported a pre-tax profit fall of 18.2% in its annual results as “dramatically rising pulp costs” led to increased costs.

Revenue and profit up again at DS Smith
Packaging giant DS Smith has recorded revenue and profit growth in excess of 20% in its latest results.

Grafenia losses mount, but Nettl drives growth
Grafenia has reported rising operating losses of £1.1m, despite sales jumping 40% to £14.63m in its 2017/18 results, but remains focused on the expansion of its Nettl brand.

Print and publishing names make International Track 200
A handful of print and publishing companies have been recognised in this year’s Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200.

Johnston Press shares hit record low
Shares in Johnston Press slumped to a record low this morning (5 June) after the company warned of “extremely challenging” trading.

HP print revenue up again in Q2
HP Inc’s turnover grew by 13% year-on-year in Q2, from $12.4bn (£9.27bn) to $14bn, with its Printing division sales up by 11%, from $4.7bn to $5.2bn.

Record results for HH Global
HH Global has posted record financial results once more, with its full-year profits up by 11.7% and revenues up by 12.2%.

Agfa Q1 results hit by strong euro
Agfa has reported declines in both its revenue and gross profit in the first quarter of 2018.

Trinity shareholders approve name change as revenues fall
Trinity Mirror will change its name to Reach next week after shareholders overwhelmingly backed the rebrand at the group’s Annual General Meeting, but sales at the publishing company have continued to...