Driver’s FY18 results were well flagged in the October trading update (EPS upgrades of 9%/12% in FY18/19 at the time). Today’s results are in line with expectations, highlighting a year of significant profit growth. Adj. PBT increased by 54% to £3.8m, driven by higher utilisation rates (80% in FY18 vs. 76% in FY17) and a focus on higher margin work (e.g. growth in services provided by Diales). The turnaround has been delivered and management’s focus is now on growing revenue, profit and cash gen ....
11 Dec 2018
FY18 PBT in line; Positive dividend surprise
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FY18 PBT in line; Positive dividend surprise
Driver Group Plc (DRV:LON) | 25.5 -0.1 (-1.9%) | Mkt Cap: 13.5m
- Published:
11 Dec 2018 -
Author:
Greg Poulton -
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Driver’s FY18 results were well flagged in the October trading update (EPS upgrades of 9%/12% in FY18/19 at the time). Today’s results are in line with expectations, highlighting a year of significant profit growth. Adj. PBT increased by 54% to £3.8m, driven by higher utilisation rates (80% in FY18 vs. 76% in FY17) and a focus on higher margin work (e.g. growth in services provided by Diales). The turnaround has been delivered and management’s focus is now on growing revenue, profit and cash gen ....