Grafton Group Share News (GFTU)

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

Grafton 2022 revenue grows, led by Ireland and Netherlands as UK lags

(Alliance News) - Grafton Group PLC on Wednesday said revenue in 2022 was higher than in 2021 and up 40% from pre-pandemic 2019, as it noted favourable trends in Ireland and the Netherlands but a slowdown in the UK.

Grafton FY to beat estimates as revenues surge

(Sharecast News) - Builders merchant Grafton said it expected annual profit to beat analysts' forecasts after a 9% rise in revenues during 2022.

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Darktrace CTO and outgoing Grafton CEO sell shares

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced in the past week and not separately reported by Alliance News:

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg raises Kainos to 'buy' from 'hold'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and Tuesday:

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Cooling US inflation triggers risk-on rally

(Alliance News) - Equities in Europe were celebrating a cooler-than-expected US CPI print on Thursday, which gave rise to hopes that peak inflation in the US has passed.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: London lacks direction ahead of US inflation

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were mixed at midday on Thursday, as guidance lifts from the likes Centrica and National Grid failed to boost the FTSE 100 into the green.

Selco owner Grafton announces GBP100 million buyback, backs outlook

(Alliance News) - Grafton Group PLC on Thursday backed yearly guidance and unveiled a new share buyback.

Grafton launches another share buyback, backs FY profit expectations

(Sharecast News) - Building materials distributor and DIY retailer Grafton announced another share buyback programme on Thursday as it backed its expectations for full-year operating profit and posted a rise in revenue.

Grafton announces another share buyback, backs FY profit expectations

(Sharecast News) - Building materials distributor and DIY retailer Grafton announced another share buyback programme on Thursday as it backed its expectations for full-year operating profit and posted a rise in revenue.

UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

IN BRIEF: Grafton hires former Swissport and Wincanton head as new CEO

Grafton Group PLC - Dublin-based building materials firm - Hires Eric Born to be chief executive officer. Born joins on November 28 and will replace Gavin Slark after he departs as CEO on December 31. Slark is moving to fellow construction products firm SIG PLC to be its new CEO, having held the role at Grafton for 11 years. Born is a Swiss national who was CEO of aviation services provider Swissport International AG for five years. Prior to Swissport, he was CEO of UK logistics firm Wincanton PLC. "Eric Born is a very experienced CEO and business leader with a proven track record of creating shareholder value in publicly listed and private equity owned national and international businesses of scale in the retail, logistics and aviation services sectors," says Grafton Chair Michael Roney.

Grafton appoints Eric Born as CEO

(Sharecast News) - Building materials distributor Grafton has appointed Eric Born as its new chief executive officer.

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Aviva CEO tops up stake in insurer, buys BP shares

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on since September 30 and not separately reported by Alliance News:

SIG appoints Grafton boss Gavin Slark as CEO

(Sharecast News) - Insulation and roofing supplier SIG said on Thursday that Grafton boss Gavin Slark will succeed Steve Francis as chief executive on 1 February 2023.