All Finance articles – Page 695
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NewsInterbev UK raises a glass to Lloyds funding deal
Drinks wholesaler Interbev UK has secured a £9m bank funding package to support its growth.
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NewsCity snapshot: Tesco closes in on new chairman
Tesco looks to be closing in on a new chairman after its two person shortlist for the role was reportedly cut to one over the weekend.
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NewsMedia Bites 2 February: Tesco, GCA, John Lewis
All the papers had John Allan closing in on the Tesco chairman role over the weekend after the withdrawal of Ian Cheshire from the process.
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NewsSeabrook Crisps up for sale as it explores all strategic options
Seabrook Crisps has hired corporate finance advisors McQueen to “explore all strategic options”.
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Analysis & FeaturesCity News: Diageo unveils mixed results
Fittingly for a company whose products often wind up in cocktails, Diageo’s first-half results…
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NewsPoultry packager looks to future strong growth after rescue deal
A fresh poultry supplier to the likes of Asda has been sold out of administration saving the jobs of the 22-strong workforce.
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Analysis & FeaturesIntense competition in UK grocery market driving food and beverage M&A
Fierce competition in UK grocery will be the main driving force behind an uptick in food and beverage M&A this year, according to new analysis by Grant Thornton.
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NewsStrong Christmas for Cranswick but pig price deflation hits revenue
Deflation in pig prices has continued to act as a drag on Cranswick revenues in its third quarter but failed to make a dent in the group’s profits.
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NewsDiageo sees improving sales trends despite first half revenue dip
Diageo CEO Ivan Menezes hailed an improved first half performance despite posting lower than expected sales this morning after a slowdown in Latin America and Asia.
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Analysis & FeaturesBernstein: “In current shape, the UK does not need Morrisons”
Morrisons’ investors may be breathing a sigh of relief after the supermarket’s near 10% share price recovery so far this year, but Bernstein analyst Bruno Monteyne poured the coldest of waters on the retailer’s recovery today.
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NewsMolson Coors sells its UK maltings business to Soufflet Group
Brewer Molson Coors UK has agreed to sell its maltings business to French agriculture group Soufflet.
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NewsFirst Milk returns to annual profit after 15% sales boost
First Milk has reported a 15% hike in revenue and a return to profit in its financial results for the year ending 31 March 2014.
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NewsIrn-Bru maker AG Barr outperforms soft drink market with sales up 5%
AG Barr has posted a final quarter trading performance “well ahead” of the soft drinks market with revenue growth of 5% for the period ended 25 January.
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Analysis & FeaturesFood-to-go continues to drive Greencore in 2015
Greencore posted a robust Q1 performance today but the best is yet to come from its food-to-go business in 2015.
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NewsLargest family income increase for over five years means shoppers feel flush
Real wage growth from the fall of fuel and food puts the consumer of the front foot for the first time since the recession
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NewsPZ Cussons profits hit by unrest in Nigeria
Profits at PZ Cussons have fallen as the Imperial Leather manufacturer continued to suffer from political unrest in Nigeria.
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NewsBritvic first quarter revenues slide on tough UK trading conditions
Britvic has announced a 1.4% fall in GB revenues amid “challenging trading conditions”, but insists it remains confident of hitting full year profit expectations.
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NewsGreencore registers sales rise despite challenges of the big four
Revenues jumped 3.6% at Greencore Group to £331.9m in the first quarter thanks to continued good growth in the UK food-to-go market and strong double-digit rises in the US.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco's corporate finance focus suggests more disposals are on the way
Tesco’s decision to beef up its in-house corporate finance is as clear an indication as any that the restructuring job at the under-pressure supermarket is far from over.
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NewsBusiness booming for Tyrrells following Investcorp takeover
Premium snacks supplier Tyrrells has enjoyed booming sales in its first year…