New CEO, chairman and Government13 Jul 2024 17:15
"Clean sweep" at the top of Travis Perkins, General Election done and Labour in with a promise of house building drive. Great conditions for a recovery here. If we have further interest rate cuts and a decrease in the cost of living I see a big bouce back up here over the next couple of years. GLA.
"newly shaped executive leadership team is set to propel the transformation of the group and drive robust shareholder returns. Mr Redfern said: "My initial focus will be on implementing and adding to the actions already under way to improve operational execution and increase the focus on efficiency and cash generation, whilst also starting to develop the group's strategy for the years ahead."
Travis Perkins has been dealt a heavy blow by the downturn in UK housebuilding, coupled with a dip in demand for home improvements and repairs. The company disclosed in March that its annual pre-tax profits had plummeted to £70million in 2023, down from £245million in 2022, and hinted at another tough year on the horizon.
Earlier this year, Travis Perkins had cautioned that a meaningful recovery in the UK construction sector was unlikely before the General Election."
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