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Dr. Martens H2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points - Dr. Martens posted a 59% rise in adjusted profit before tax to £54.2 million even as revenue slipped 1.4% on a constant-currency basis, helped by lower markdowns, higher gross margin and tighter cost control. - The company said its consumer-first strategy is i

SSP Group H1 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points - SSP Group reported a strong first half, with revenue up 6% to £1.8 billion, underlying operating profit up 18% to £50 million, and EPS turning positive to £0.011 from a prior-year loss. Management said its Focus '26 plan is beginning to improve profitability,

DCC H2 Earnings Call Highlights

Key Points - DCC delivered stronger profits despite lower revenue, with adjusted operating profit up 3.6% to £634 million and adjusted EPS up 9.9% to 438.1 pence. Revenue fell 2.9% to £15.4 billion, mainly due to lower volumes in the energy business. - The company is conti