As part of their analysis, the Board considered mitigating actions at their discretion to improve the position identified by the analysis if the debt capital markets are not accessible, such as cost savings, and adjusting the level of M&A activity and/or dividends paid.

filing / Mar 25, 2026 / receipt

As these efficiency improvements, system implementations and growth initiatives are implemented, we may not fully achieve expected cost savings and efficiency improvements, system implementations or growth rates, or these initiatives could adversely impact customer retention or our operations.

filing / Mar 25, 2026 / receipt

17 acquisitions in 2016 including Residex on 1 July with annualised revenues of £101m

ir_statement / Sep 15, 2026 / receipt

Further margin improvement opportunities from M&A, scale efficiencies and density

ir_statement / Sep 15, 2026 / receipt

Ongoing Operating Profit increase reflects leverage from higher revenues and acquisitions, including synergy delivery in Steritech

ir_statement / Sep 15, 2026 / receipt

anticipate further profit decline in France resulting in profit decline in Europe region in 2017 broadly the same as in 2016

ir_statement / Sep 15, 2026 / receipt

Continued focus on quality initiative in France Workwear to mitigate competitive environment and pricing pressure

ir_statement / Sep 15, 2026 / receipt

Ongoing Operating Profit decline of -2.4% driven by revenue reduction and pricing pressure in France Workwear

ir_statement / Sep 15, 2026 / receipt

contraction in Hygiene margins associated with costs incurred through new product roll-out

ir_statement / Sep 15, 2026 / receipt

Ongoing Operating Profit +4.6% reflecting higher revenue and cost control

ir_statement / Sep 15, 2026 / receipt

Strategic focus for 2017: Successful integration of recent acquisitions and continued M&A

ir_statement / Sep 15, 2026 / receipt

Eight acquisitions in 2016 (six in Pest Control, two in Hygiene) with annualised revenues of £9.8m

ir_statement / Sep 15, 2026 / receipt