Ian Pollard – Clarkson #CKN Challenged By Headwinds

Clarkson plc CKN   Despite a challenging start to the year Clarkson produced a robust performance for the year to the end of December.Underlying profit before tax fell by 10% and earnings per share declined from 116p to 105p.The CEO is happy with this as it enables the dividend to be increased by 3% making it  […]

Ian Pollard – Clarkson Sees Recovery In Shipping

Clarkson plc CKN 2017 became the 15th consecutive year of dividend increases after a strong performance showed signs of recovery in shipping markets.Underlying profit before tax rose by 12% with a matching increase in the final dividend whilst earnings per share were up by 11%. Melrose Industries MRO has made an increased and final offer […]

Corporate news review Monday 14th August 2017

Clarkson Plc CKN reports a strong half-year performance, with underlying PBT up 25% at £21.9m, on revenues up to £156.8m (2016: £147.2m). Underlying EPS grew 9% to 57.5p, and CKSN has a robust balance sheet, with £71.4m of net funds, up from £46.7m this time last year. CEO Andi Case says the solid cash position […]