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Tritax Big Box completes 1m sq ft Amazon logistics facility at Kettering
Tritax Big Box has completed a 1 million sq ft logistics facility for Amazon at Symmetry Park, Kettering, securing £9.8 million in annual rent under a 20-year lease.
Pearson appoints three new Non-Executive Directors
Pearson has appointed Michael Barkin, Vivek Sharma and Alex Svensson to its Board of Directors, effective 1 October 2026, adding expertise in finance, technology, AI, strategy and governance.
Diageo appoints WPP’s Joanne Wilson as Chief Financial Officer
Joanne Wilson will join Diageo as CFO, Board member and Executive Committee member in 2027, succeeding Nik Jhangiani as the drinks group continues its transformation strategy.
AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere approved in EU for asthma
The European Commission has approved AstraZeneca’s Trixeo Aerosphere as a maintenance treatment for patients aged 12 and older whose asthma is inadequately controlled with medium-dose ICS/LABA therapy.
JD Sports HY27 profit falls as sales soften, full-year guidance maintained
JD Sports reported a 19.7% decline in first-half adjusted profit before tax to £282m as sales fell 0.8% at constant currencies. The retailer maintained its FY27 profit and free cash flow guidance, highlighting a stronger cash position, online growth and continued strategic progress.
Rentokil Initial to sell SOLitude Lake Management to Bain Capital for $230m
Rentokil Initial has agreed to sell SOLitude Lake Management and its Vertex Aquatic Solutions division to Bain Capital for $230 million, generating estimated net cash proceeds of around $180 million. The transaction is expected to complete in early Q4 2026, subject to regulatory clearance.
Smiths Group reports FY2026 revenue growth and margin expansion
Smiths Group reported 1.2% organic revenue growth for FY2026, with headline operating margin rising to 20.6%. The company completed major portfolio disposals, acquired DRC Heat Transfer and expects around 4% organic revenue growth in FY2027.
Kingfisher raises full-year guidance after H1 profit growth
Kingfisher reported a 9.9% rise in adjusted pre-tax profit to £404m for the six months ended 31 July 2026, supported by higher gross margins and cost control. The group upgraded its full-year profit and free cash flow guidance.
AstraZeneca’s Klygefa recommended for EU approval in generalised myasthenia gravis
The EMA’s CHMP has recommended Klygefa (gefurulimab) for approval as an add-on treatment for adults with AChR antibody-positive generalised myasthenia gravis, based on Phase III PREVAIL trial results.
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