WPP Plc sees challenging first half, reports declines amid client spending pressures and restructuring efforts

For the first six months of 2025, WPP's revenue dropped to £6.66 billion, a 7.8% decrease LONDON: WPP Plc, one of the world's largest advertising and marketing services companies, reported…

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Just Group reports dip in first-half profit, forecasts strong rebound in second half of 2025

CEO cites quieter DB market, announces 20% dividend increase amid strategic investments for future growth LONDON: Just Group PLC, a specialist in retirement solutions, reported mixed financial results for the…

Ali Mirza August 7, 2025

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Laumann Group UK to acquire Epwin Group in £167.3 million deal

LONDON: Laumann Group UK Limited, a subsidiary of the German building products giant Laumann Stiftung & Co. KG, announced Thursday a recommended cash acquisition of Epwin Group plc for approximately…

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Honda’s Q1 operating profit plunges 50% amid U.S. tariffs, strong yen

TOKYO: Honda Motor Co. reported a 50% drop in first-quarter operating profit on Wednesday, missing analyst expectations as U.S. auto tariffs and a stronger yen weighed on earnings. The Japanese…

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Douglas Emmett swings to Q2 loss, announces plan for major office-to-residential conversion

REIT reports higher revenue but lower funds from operations, narrows 2025 guidance Douglas Emmett Inc. (DEI.N) on Wednesday reported a net loss of $6 million for the second quarter of…

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Videndum Plc reports significant revenue decline, increased losses in H1 2025

Company blames U.S. trade policies and economic uncertainty for 25% revenue drop; acknowledges 'material uncertainty' in financial outlook LONDON: Videndum PLC reported a significant decline in its first-half 2025 results,…

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ImmuPharma reports interim loss amid breakthroughs in autoimmune drug platform

The Group posted a loss of £1.8 million, up from £0.4 million in the same period last year LONDON: ImmuPharma PLC (LSE:IMM), a specialist in drug discovery and development, reported…

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Ibstock Plc reports H1 2025 results, cites market recovery and volume growth

LONDON: Ibstock Plc, a leading UK manufacturer of building products, on Wednesday announced interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2025, highlighting strong volume growth driven by a…

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Hiscox Ltd reports strong interim results with broad-based growth and capital returns

Earnings per share declined to 67.2 cents from 75.1 cents, but the interim dividend rose 9.1% year-on-year to 14.4 cents per share LONDON: Hiscox Ltd reported robust interim results for…

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Metro Bank triples profit in first half of 2025 amid strategic revamp

Bank reports record corporate lending and lowest cost of deposits among UK high street competitors, signaling successful execution of turnaround strategy LONDON: Metro Bank Holdings PLC on Wednesday reported strong…

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Air Astana reports strong H1 2025 results with 132% PAT surge, maintains guidance

LONDON: Air Astana JSC, Central Asia’s leading airline group, reported robust financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, driven by sustained revenue growth, disciplined cost management,…

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners reaffirms full-year profit and cash guidance after “solid” first half

Company reported a 4.5% increase in comparable revenue to €10.27 billion for the six months LONDON: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) announced solid results for the first half of 2025, reaffirming…

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