Ian Pollard – Polypipe #POLY Breaks More Records

Polypipe Group plc PLP  delighted to report another record performance and claims significant strategic progress for 2018 together with a continued focus on organic growth ahead of the market. Revenue rose by 5.2%, profit before tax by 4.7% and underlying basic earnings per share by 4.4% The dividend is to be increased by 4.5% and […]

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 […]

Spectra Systems – To Significantly Exceed Expectations

Spectra Systems SPSY has been notified by its authentication technology licensee that royalties in 2017 will reach a record level to the extent that profits for the year to 31st December will significantly exceed market expectations. For 2018 it is expected that royalties will continue to be higher than average. Bioventix BVXP is increasing its […]

Bunzl – 24 years of Dividend Growth

Bunzl plc BNZL is increasing its interim dividend by 8% giving it a 24 year track record of dividend growth. Revenue for the half year to 30th June rose by 7%, adjusted profit before tax  by 5% and adjusted earnings per share by 7%, all at constant exchange rates. Like for like revenue growth increased […]