The ICD Defense UK Top 10: Company Guide
- Published: October 2011
Abstract
Marks & Spencer PLC is the U.K.'s largest clothing retailer and has an established presence in the U.K. food retail market. On Nov. 8, 2011, the London-based company reported first-half 2012 earnings of £0.155 per share, slightly lower than in the year-ago period, but higher than the S&P Capital IQ estimate of £0.148. "Marks & Spencer performed well in the first half," CEO Marc Bolland said. "Sales were ahead of last year despite tough comparatives and a challenging economic environment. Our Food business in particular performed strongly. We maintained our share of the Clothing and Food markets. Against a challenging consumer backdrop, we took decisive action to manage the business through the short term while continuing our focus on investing...
Companies mentioned in this report are:
- Marks & Spencer PLC
- Renault S.A.
- RCI Banque
- Banque PSA Finance
- Volkswagen International Finance N.V.
- BMW U.S. Capital LLC
- Punch Taverns Finance B Ltd.
- GKN Holdings PLC
- Carnival PLC
- SEAT PagineGialle SpA
- Pearson Dollar Finance PLC
- Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
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- Marks & Spencer PLC
- Renault S.A.
- RCI Banque
- Banque PSA Finance
- Volkswagen International Finance N.V.
- BMW U.S. Capital LLC
- Punch Taverns Finance B Ltd.
- GKN Holdings PLC
- Carnival PLC
- SEAT PagineGialle SpA
- Pearson Dollar Finance PLC
- Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA
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