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Smiths News Trading update summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Trading update summary29 Jan, 2026

Trading performance and outlook

  • Trading for the year ending 29 August 2026 remains in line with market expectations, reflecting strong performance since the start of the year.

  • Strategy focuses on maintaining shareholder returns while developing new revenue streams leveraging existing capabilities and networks.

  • Progress continues in broadening market reach and maintaining high service standards in newspaper and magazine distribution.

Dividend announcements

  • A final dividend of 3.8p and a special dividend of 3.0p per share will be paid on 5 February 2026, subject to AGM approval.

  • Total dividend for FY2025 will be 8.55p per ordinary share.

Strategic initiatives and service expansion

  • Service capabilities have expanded into new verticals, including waste recycling, books, and home entertainment delivery.

  • Focus remains on leveraging high-density UK delivery network and expertise in warehousing and reverse logistics.

  • Commitment to best-in-class service and exploring further growth opportunities based on a strong operational foundation.

Update on new vertical revenue contribution
Future outlook for special dividends
Sustaining competitive edge in news distribution
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Smiths News plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the wholesaling of newspapers and magazines in the United Kingdom and internationally. It also supplies inflight entertainment to airlines and travel points; and offers field-based merchandising and marketing, supply chain auditing, and compliance solutions. The company was formerly known as Connect Group PLC and changed its name to Smiths News plc in November 2020.

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