New Risk • Jul 08
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 22% of the size of the rest of the company's trailing 12-month earnings before tax. This is considered a minor risk. One-off items are incomes or expenses that the company does not expect to repeat in future periods. Examples include profits from the sale of a business or expenses from a restructuring or legal settlements. If the company's reported statutory earnings include a large proportion of one-off items it means they may be an unreliable indicator of its true business performance as the earnings were skewed by these incomes or expenses. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.7% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Large one-off items impacting financial results. Declared Dividend • Jul 04
Dividend of UK£0.022 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of UK£0.022. Ex-date: 27th August 2026 Payment date: 25th September 2026 Dividend yield will be 1.2%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.5%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is well covered by both earnings (19% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (9% cash payout ratio). The dividend has decreased over the past 10 years, indicating a lack of growth and stability in payments. EPS is expected to grow by 4.6% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. New Risk • Jul 03
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.7% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 0.7% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Announcement • Jun 03
Currys plc Announces Appointment of Fredrik Tønnesen as Group Chief Executive Officer, Effective August 3, 2026 Currys PLC announced the appointment of Fredrik Tønnesen as Group Chief Executive Officer, effective August 3, 2026. Fredrik has served as Chief Executive of Currys' Nordics business since March 2023, with responsibility for approximately 40% of Group revenue. He brings over 20 years of experience with the Group, having started his career on the shop floor as a sales assistant and subsequently serving as Managing Director for Norway and Nordics Chief Operating Officer. As Nordics Chief Executive Officer, Fredrik has delivered outstanding financial and operational performance, more than tripling operating profits while elevating colleague and customer satisfaction scores to world-class levels. Fredrik's appointment followed a comprehensive search considering both internal and external candidates. Fredrik replaced Alex Baldock, who will step down from the Board on August 3, 2026 and will support the orderly transition of responsibilities to Fredrik until his departure on August 31, 2026. Board Change • May 20
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Independent Non-Executive Director Rune Bjerke was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2025. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Mar 26
Currys plc Announces Alex Baldock to Step Down as Group Chief Executive The Board of Currys plc announced that Alex Baldock has informed it of his intention to step down after eight years as Group Chief Executive, to take a new external position. The Board will commence a formal and thorough recruitment process for Alex's successor, considering both internal and external candidates, and will provide an update in due course. During this time, Alex will remain in role, continuing to drive business performance and ensuring a smooth and orderly transition, supported by his leadership team. Announcement • Feb 25
Currys plc to Report First Half, 2029 Results on Dec 14, 2028 Currys plc announced that they will report first half, 2029 results on Dec 14, 2028 Announcement • Sep 20
Currys plc Announces Board Committee Changes Currys plc announced changes to the responsibilities of Board members under UK Listing Rule 6.4.6. due to the closure of the Company's Environmental, Social and Governance ('ESG') Committee. The ESG Committee was established as a committee of the Board in 2023 and has since played a critical role in driving the establishment of the Company's ESG strategy and goals and the oversight of the embedding and delivery of this strategy across the Company's businesses. The Board has considered the progress made on the ESG strategy, and the upcoming reporting requirements for sustainability and has agreed that it is the right time to evolve the governance structure for ESG. An existing Group Sustainability Leadership Team ("GSLT") comprised of functional leaders within executive teams will manage the day-to-day oversight and delivery of ESG goals and the management of ESG risks and opportunities. The other responsibilities that have been held by the ESG Committee will now be shared between the Board and the Audit Committee as appropriate. The ESG Committee had been comprised of non-executive directors, Eileen Burbidge (Committee Chair), Magdalena Gerger and Octavia Morley. Eileen Burbidge stepped down from the Board at the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting on 4 September 2025. Magdalena Gerger will now attend GSLT meetings to ensure continued independent oversight of ESG and to support the reporting of the GSLT activities to the Board. Octavia Morley will continue in her role as Senior Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chair. Announcement • Jul 03
Currys plc Proposes Final Dividend for the Year Ended 3 May 2025, Payable on 26 September 2025 Currys plc's Board has proposed a final dividend of 1.5 pence per ordinary share for the year ended 3 May 2025. The final dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the company's Annual General Meeting in September 2025. The ex-dividend date is 28 August 2025, with a record date of 29 August 2025 and an intended final dividend payment date of 26 September 2025. Announcement • Jan 15
Currys plc Intends to Declare Final Dividend Currys plc announced that reflecting strong cash flow performance and continued business momentum, the Board intends to declare a final dividend of around 1.3 pence per share alongside full year results in July. Announcement • Oct 24
Currys plc to Report Q4, 2026 Results on Jul 02, 2026 Currys plc announced that they will report Q4, 2026 results on Jul 02, 2026 Announcement • Oct 23
Currys plc to Report Q2, 2026 Results on Dec 18, 2025 Currys plc announced that they will report Q2, 2026 results on Dec 18, 2025 Announcement • Sep 05
Currys plc Announces Sales Guidance for 2024 Currys plc announced Sales guidance for 2024. For the year, the company expects Group Like-for-like Sales of +2%. Reported Earnings • Jul 28
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.024 (vs UK£0.45 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.024 (up from UK£0.45 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£8.48b (down 4.5% from FY 2023). Net income: UK£27.0m (up UK£519.0m from FY 2023). Profit margin: 0.3% (up from net loss in FY 2023). Revenue is forecast to grow 1.0% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.8% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 20% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 15% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. New Risk • Jun 28
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 53% of the size of the rest of the company's trailing 12-month earnings before tax. This is considered a minor risk. One-off items are incomes or expenses that the company does not expect to repeat in future periods. Examples include profits from the sale of a business or expenses from a restructuring or legal settlements. If the company's reported statutory earnings include a large proportion of one-off items it means they may be an unreliable indicator of its true business performance as the earnings were skewed by these incomes or expenses. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Jun 28
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.024 (vs UK£0.44 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.024 (up from UK£0.44 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£8.48b (down 11% from FY 2023). Net income: UK£27.0m (up UK£508.0m from FY 2023). Profit margin: 0.3% (up from net loss in FY 2023). The move to profitability was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 5.5% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 20% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 19% per year. Announcement • Jun 02
Currys plc Announces Board and Committee Changes Currys plc announced the appointment of Steve Johnson as a Non-Executive Director and a member of the Company's Audit Committee with effect 1 June 2024. Steve Johnson has been CEO of N Brown Group Plc ('N Brown') since February 2019 and Interim Executive Chair since May 2024. He joined N Brown in February 2016, was appointed as CEO of the Finance Services Operating Board in November 2017 and then as Interim CEO in September 2018. Steve joined N Brown from Shop Direct Group Limited where he was Financial Services Marketing and Product Director. Prior to that, he held various senior executive roles at Sainsbury's and Halifax. The Company also announced that, as part of an orderly succession plan, Fiona McBain, Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Chair, will step down as a director at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 5 September 2024. Adam Walker, Non-Executive Director and a member of the Audit Committee, will succeed Fiona as the Chair of the Audit Committee on 5 September 2024. Board Change • May 19
High number of new directors There are 5 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Senior Independent Director Octavia Morley was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2024. The company’s lack of board continuity is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Announcement • Apr 26
Currys plc to Report Fiscal Year 2024 Results on Jun 26, 2025 Currys plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2024 results on Jun 26, 2025 Announcement • Apr 11
Public Power Corporation S.A. (ATSE:PPC) completed the acquisition of DSGi South-East Europe A.E.V.E. from Currys plc (LSE:CURY). Public Power Corporation S.A. (ATSE:PPC) signed an agreement to acquire DSGi South-East Europe A.E.V.E. from Currys plc (LSE:CURY) for an enterprise value of €200 million on November 2, 2023. The consideration corresponds the value on a debt free, cash free basis and excluding IFRS 16 lease liabilities. Under the terms of consideration, the enterprise value of €200 million (£175 million), adjusted to include lease liabilities of €97 million (£85 million) as at 29 April 2023, implies a multiple of 6x adjusted EBITDA1 of €49 million (£43 million) and 14x adjusted EBIT[1]of €21 million (£18 million). Net cash proceeds of the disposal are expected to be approximately £156 million (€179 million) at completion, after taking into account transaction and separation costs, intercompany balances and cash in the business. The Consideration is payable in full and in cash on the date of Completion. Following the agreed terms, the Currys board of directors ("Board") believes the proposed Disposal has strong strategic rationale and represents an attractive outcome for the Company's shareholders ("Shareholders"). Following Completion, the Continuing Group intends to pursue its strategy of delivering value for all stakeholders centred around its four strategic priorities: (i) Capable & Committed Colleagues; (ii) Easy to Shop; (iii) Customers for Life; and (iv) Grow Profits. Management's objective remains to achieve at least a 3% adjusted EBIT margin with a solid balance sheet that enables healthy returns to shareholders. Following Completion, the Continuing Group will consist of the Company's UK and Ireland and Nordics business segments. Kotsovoloas has It has 95 stores, in Greece and Cyprus, of which 27 are megastores. PPC intends to finance the acquisition through own funds.
The closing of the transaction is subject to certain conditions precedent, customary for these kinds of transactions, including the approval of shareholders at the General Meeting of Currys plc and obtaining a merger clearance approval from the European Commission or the Hellenic Competition Commission, obtaining a Foreign Subsidies Regulation clearance following a filing from the Purchaser before the European Commission or an ex officio investigation by the European Commission, obtaining third party consents to the Disposal from counterparties to certain contracts to which Kotsovolos is a party. The Disposal was unanimously agreed by the Board to be in the best interests of Shareholders. The transaction is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024. The Board expects to update Shareholders on this strategic progress when it announces the Company's interim results in December 2023. In the short term, the Board intends to use the proceeds to reduce net debt and then at the appropriate time, following peak trading, enter discussions with pension trustees regarding the potential to reduce the pension fund's accounting net deficit and required future contributions. Reducing indebtedness may also provide, at the appropriate time, the Group with greater flexibility to invest to grow the business, after which Currys will also explore the potential to return any surplus capital to Shareholders. This will initially involve using proceeds to reduce net debt, and then at the appropriate time entering into discussions with the pension trustees regarding the funding for the pension scheme. As on March 5, 2024, Hellenic Competition Commission approved the deal. As on March 8, 2024, the transaction is expected to complete in first half of April.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Business Solutions S.A. (PwC) is acting as financial advisor and Vizas - Katrinakis and Associates Law Firm as legal advisor to PPC in connection with the acquisition. Andrew Seaton and Robert Farrington of Citigroup Global Markets Limited ("Citi") is acting as sponsor and sole financial advisor to Currys on the Disposal. Natasha Good and Tom Godwin of Freshfields advised Currys.
Public Power Corporation S.A. (ATSE:PPC) completed the acquisition of DSGi South-East Europe A.E.V.E. from Currys plc (LSE:CURY) for an enterprise value of €200 million on April 10, 2024. The cash proceeds received by Currys were €179 million (£156 million) after taking into account transaction and separation costs, intercompany balances and cash in the business. On completion, it is the Board's intention to use the net cash proceeds to reduce net debt and the Group expects to finish the year in a net cash position. Announcement • Mar 13
Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited's Statement of Intention Not to Make an Offer for Currys plc Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited, acting on behalf of the funds it advises ("Elliott") confirmed that, following multiple attempts to engage with Currys plc (LSE:CURY)'s Board, all of which were rejected, it is not in an informed position to make an improved offer for Currys on the basis of the public information available to it. Elliott therefore confirms it does not intend to make an offer for Currys. Announcement • Mar 07
Currys plc Announces Directorate Change Currys plc announced the appointment of Octavia Morley as a Non-Executive Director and a member of the Company's Remuneration, ESG and Nominations Committees with effect 1 April 2024. The Company also announced that Tony DeNunzio, Senior Independent Director will step down as a director on 25 April 2024 after more than eight years on the Board. Octavia will succeed Tony as the Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee on 25 April 2024. Octavia is an experienced executive and non-executive board director. She has held various senior operational and strategic roles across all areas of retail at companies including Asda Stores Limited, Laura Ashley Holdings plc and Woolworths plc. Octavia was Chief Executive Officer, and then Chair, at LighterLife UK Limited. She was also Managing Director of Crew Clothing Co Limited and Chief Executive at OKA Direct Limited. Octavia is currently Chair of Banner Group Limited, a privately owned company. She is also Senior Independent Director and Remuneration Committee Chair of Crest Nicholson Holdings plc and of Marston's PLC and a Non-Executive Director at Ascensos Limited. She formerly held non-executive director roles at Card Factory plc and John Menzies PLC. Announcement • Feb 19
Elliott Response to Press Speculation Elliott Advisors (UK) Limited, acting on behalf of the funds it advises ("Elliott"), notes the recent press speculation regarding its intentions in relation to Currys plc (LSE:CURY) ("Currys"). Elliott confirms that it is considering a possible cash offer for Currys. There can be no certainty that an offer will be made for Currys nor as to the terms on which any offer might be made. A further announcement will be made as and when appropriate. In accordance with Rule 2.6(a) of the Code, Elliott must, by not later than 5.00 p.m. on 16 March 2024, being 28 days following the date of this announcement, either announce a firm intention to make an offer for Currys in accordance with Rule 2.7 of the Code or announce that it does not intend to make an offer for Currys, in which case the announcement will be treated as a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the Code applies. This deadline will only be extended with the consent of the Panel in accordance with Rule 2.6(c) of the Code. Reported Earnings • Dec 16
First half 2024 earnings released: UK£0.035 loss per share (vs UK£0.51 loss in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: UK£0.035 loss per share (improved from UK£0.51 loss in 1H 2023). Revenue: UK£4.16b (down 7.0% from 1H 2023). Net loss: UK£39.0m (loss narrowed 93% from 1H 2023). Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 48% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 24% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Nov 05
Public Power Corporation S.A. (ATSE:PPC) signed an agreement to acquire DSGi South-East Europe A.E.V.E. for an enterprise value of €200 million. Public Power Corporation S.A. (ATSE:PPC) signed an agreement to acquire DSGi South-East Europe A.E.V.E. for an enterprise value of €200 million on November 3, 2023. The consideration corresponds the value on a debt free, cash free basis and excluding IFRS 16 lease liabilities. Under the terms of consideration, the enterprise value of €200 million (£175 million), adjusted to include lease liabilities of €97 million (£85 million) as at 29 April 2023, implies a multiple of 6x adjusted EBITDA1 of €49 million (£43 million) and 14x adjusted EBIT[1]of €21 million (£18 million). Net cash proceeds of the disposal are expected to be approximately £156 million (€179 million) at completion, after taking into account transaction and separation costs, intercompany balances and cash in the business. The Consideration is payable in full and in cash on the date of Completion. Following the agreed terms, the Currys board of directors ("Board") believes the proposed Disposal has strong strategic rationale and represents an attractive outcome for the Company's shareholders ("Shareholders"). Following Completion, the Continuing Group intends to pursue its strategy of delivering value for all stakeholders centred around its four strategic priorities: (i) Capable & Committed Colleagues; (ii) Easy to Shop; (iii) Customers for Life; and (iv) Grow Profits. Management's objective remains to achieve at least a 3% adjusted EBIT margin with a solid balance sheet that enables healthy returns to shareholders. Following Completion, the Continuing Group will consist of the Company's UK and Ireland and Nordics business segments. Kotsovoloas has It has 95 stores, in Greece and Cyprus, of which 27 are megastores. PPC intends to finance the acquisition through own funds. The closing of the transaction is subject to certain conditions precedent, customary for these kinds of transactions, including the approval of shareholders at the General Meeting of Currys plc and obtaining a merger clearance approval from the European Commission or the Hellenic Competition Commission, obtaining a Foreign Subsidies Regulation clearance following a filing from the Purchaser before the European Commission or an ex officio investigation by the European Commission, obtaining third party consents to the Disposal from counterparties to certain contracts to which Kotsovolos is a party. The Disposal was unanimously agreed by the Board to be in the best interests of Shareholders. The transaction is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024. The Board expects to update Shareholders on this strategic progress when it announces the Company's interim results in December 2023. In the short term, the Board intends to use the proceeds to reduce net debt and then at the appropriate time, following peak trading, enter discussions with pension trustees regarding the potential to reduce the pension fund's accounting net deficit and required future contributions. Reducing indebtedness may also provide, at the appropriate time, the Group with greater flexibility to invest to grow the business, after which Currys will also explore the potential to return any surplus capital to Shareholders. This will initially involve using proceeds to reduce net debt, and then at the appropriate time entering into discussions with the pension trustees regarding the funding for the pension scheme.PricewaterhouseCoopers Business Solutions S.A. (PwC) is acting as financial advisor and Vizas - Katrinakis and Associates Law Firm as legal advisor to PPC in connection with the acquisition. Andrew Seaton and Robert Farrington of Citigroup Global Markets Limited ("Citi") is acting as sponsor and sole financial advisor to Currys on the Disposal. Recent Insider Transactions • Sep 22
Key Executive recently bought €114k worth of stock On the 19th of September, Antonio DeNunzio bought around 200k shares on-market at roughly €0.57 per share. This transaction amounted to 71% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger purchase from another insider worth €184k. This was Antonio's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Aug 06
Key Executive recently bought €184k worth of stock On the 3rd of August, Alex Baldock bought around 304k shares on-market at roughly €0.60 per share. This transaction amounted to 17% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Alex's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Announcement • Jul 08
Ian Dyson completed the acquisition of unknown minority stake in Currys plc (LSE:CURY) for GBP 7.1 million. Ian Dyson acquired unknown minority stake in Currys plc (LSE:CURY) for GBP 7.1 million on July 6, 2023.
Ian Dyson completed the acquisition of unknown minority stake in Currys plc (LSE:CURY) for GBP 7.1 million on July 6, 2023. Reported Earnings • Jul 07
Full year 2023 earnings released: UK£0.44 loss per share (vs UK£0.063 profit in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: UK£0.44 loss per share (down from UK£0.063 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£9.51b (down 6.2% from FY 2022). Net loss: UK£481.0m (down UK£552.0m from profit in FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to stay flat during the next 3 years compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 61% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 18% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Jul 06
Currys plc Omits Final Dividend for 2022-2023 Currys plc announced that cognisant of the uncertain economic outlook, the Board has decided not to declare a final dividend for the 2022/2023 financial year. Announcement • Jun 03
Currys plc Announces the Appointment of Adam Walker as an Independent Non-Executive Director and A Member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees with Effect from 8 June 2023 Currys plc announced the appointment of Adam Walker as an Independent Non-Executive Director and a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees with effect from 8 June 2023. Adam is an experienced finance executive and non-executive board director. He is currently a non-executive director and the Chair of the Audit Committee of Tritium DCFC Limited (listed on Nasdaq). Prior to that, he was a non-executive director and the Chair of the Audit Committee of Kier Group plc. His former executive roles include Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of IHS Holding Limited, Chief Financial Officer of GKN plc, Group Finance Director at Informa, and Finance Director at National Express Group Plc. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 22
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.01 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 December 2022. Payment date: 27 January 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and there are not enough cash flows to support it either. Trailing yield: 7.5%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (5.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (4.1%). Reported Earnings • Dec 16
First half 2023 earnings released: UK£0.51 loss per share (vs UK£0.037 profit in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: UK£0.51 loss per share (down from UK£0.037 profit in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£4.47b (down 6.5% from 1H 2022). Net loss: UK£560.0m (down UK£602.0m from profit in 1H 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 1.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.7% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 59% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 26% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Oct 28
Currys plc Announces Establishment of Environment, Social and Governance Committee Currys plc announced that the Board has established an Environment, Social and Governance ("ESG") Committee of the Board. The Committee will be comprised of non-executive directors, Eileen Burbidge (Committee Chair), Tony DeNunzio and Andrea Gisle Joosen. A summary of the Board and committee composition with immediate effect is as follows: Board: Ian Dyson (Chair), Eileen Burbidge (Non-executive director), Tony DeNunzio (Non-executive director, Deputy Chair and Senior Independent Director), Andrea Gisle Joosen (Non-executive director), Fiona McBain (Non-executive director), Gerry Murphy (Non-executive director), Alex Baldock (Group Chief Executive), Bruce Marsh (Group Chief Financial Officer), and Nigel Paterson (General Counsel and Company Secretary). Audit Committee: Fiona McBain (Chair), Eileen Burbidge, and Gerry Murphy.Disclosure Committee: Bruce Marsh (Chair), Alex Baldock, and Nigel Paterson. Environment, Social and Governance Committee: Eileen Burbidge (Chair), Tony DeNunzio, and Andrea Gisle Joosen. Nominations Committee: Ian Dyson (Chair), Tony DeNunzio, and Andrea Gisle Joosen. Remuneration Committee: Tony DeNunzio (Chair), Andrea Gisle Joosen, and Gerry Murphy. Announcement • Sep 09
Currys plc Declares A Final Dividend Currys plc declared a final dividend of 2.15p per ordinary share at its AGM 8 September 2022. Reported Earnings • Aug 11
Full year 2022 earnings released Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.063. Revenue: UK£10.1b (down 1.9% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£71.0m (up UK£71.0m from FY 2021). Profit margin: 0.7% (up from 0% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Like-for-like sales growth: Down 3.0% vs FY 2021 Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 6.6% compared to a 11% growth forecast for the retail industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 75% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 28
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.021 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 04 August 2022. Payment date: 16 September 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 50% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 6.6%. Within top quartile of German dividend payers (4.5%). Higher than average of industry peers (4.0%). Reported Earnings • Jul 08
Full year 2022 earnings released Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.063. Revenue: UK£10.1b (down 1.9% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£71.0m (up UK£71.0m from FY 2021). Profit margin: 0.7% (up from 0% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 6.9% compared to a 8.4% growth forecast for the retail industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 79% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 31
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 15% share price gain to €1.01, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 7x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the Specialty Retail industry in Europe. Total loss to shareholders of 15% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at €0.65 per share. Announcement • May 19
Currys plc Announces Board Changes Currys Plc announced the appointment of Ian Dyson to succeed Ian Livingston as Chair of the Board. He will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director on 1 September 2022 and will become Chair of the Board and Nominations Committee on 8 September 2022, with Ian Livingston stepping down from the Board on that date. Ian Dyson is currently Chair of the Board at ASOS plc. He is a Non-Executive Director of Intercontinental Hotels Group plc but will step down in February 2023. Ian brings a wealth of experience across consumer facing industries and public company boards. Board Change • Apr 27
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 7 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Group CFO & Executive Director Bruce Marsh was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Board Change • Feb 02
Insufficient new directors There is 1 new director who has joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: 1 new director. 7 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. Group CFO & Executive Director Bruce Marsh was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2021. The company’s insufficient board refreshment is considered a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 23
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.01 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 December 2021. Payment date: 21 January 2022. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 1.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.2%). Reported Earnings • Dec 17
First half 2022 earnings: Revenues and EPS in line with analyst expectations First half 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.037 (up from UK£0.015 in 1H 2021). Revenue: UK£4.79b (down 1.5% from 1H 2021). Net income: UK£42.0m (up 147% from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 0.9% (up from 0.3% in 1H 2021). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Over the next year, revenue is expected to shrink by 4.5% compared to a 16% growth forecast for the industry in Germany. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 75% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 2% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Aug 12
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.03 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 19 August 2021. Payment date: 24 September 2021. Trailing yield: 2.1%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (3.1%). In line with average of industry peers (2.3%). Recent Insider Transactions • Jul 25
Key Executive recently bought €114k worth of stock On the 22nd of July, Tony DeNunzio bought around 80k shares on-market at roughly €1.42 per share. This was the largest purchase by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Tony's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Announcement • Jun 23
Dixons Carphone ADRs To Be Deleted From Other OTC Dixons Carphone PLC American Depositary Receipts will be deleted from Other OTC effective June 23, 2021. The deletion was due to ADR /GDR Program Terminated. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 26
New 90-day high: €1.44 The company is up 13% from its price of €1.27 on 27 November 2020. The German market is up 7.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 3.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €0.45 per share. Announcement • Jan 28
Dixons Carphone plc(LSE:DC.) dropped from FTSE All-World Index (USD) Dixons Carphone plc(LSE:DC.) dropped from FTSE All-World Index (USD) Reported Earnings • Dec 18
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS UK£0.015 The company reported a strong first half result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First half 2021 results: Revenue: UK£4.86b (up 3.1% from 1H 2020). Net income: UK£17.0m (up UK£87.0m from 1H 2020). Profit margin: 0.3% (up from net loss in 1H 2020). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 58% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 14% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 17
New 90-day high: €1.37 The company is up 35% from its price of €1.02 on 18 September 2020. The German market is up 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is flat over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €0.59 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 11
New 90-day high: €1.29 The company is up 28% from its price of €1.00 on 13 August 2020. The German market is flat over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 5.0% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €0.85 per share. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 05
New 90-day high: €1.06 The company is up 9.0% from its price of €0.97 on 07 July 2020. The German market is flat over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. However, it underperformed the Specialty Retail industry, which is up 16% over the same period. According to the Simply Wall St valuation model, the estimated intrinsic value of the company is €0.86 per share. Announcement • Sep 30
Dixons Carphone plc (LSE:DC.) acquired assets of YBOO Limited for £0.1 million. Dixons Carphone plc (LSE:DC.) agreed to acquire assets of YBOO Limited for £0.1 million in February 2020. Quantuma acted as administrator for YBOO.
Dixons Carphone plc (LSE:DC.) acquired assets of YBOO Limited in early 2020. Announcement • Jul 31
An unknown buyer acquired 5.64% stake in Dixons Carphone plc (LSE:DC.) from Charles William Dunstone for £48.3 million. An unknown buyer acquired 5.64% stake in Dixons Carphone plc (LSE:DC.) from Charles William Dunstone for £48.3 million on April 6, 2020. The offer per share is approximately £0.735. Post deal, Charles William Dunstone will be left with 1.24% stake in Dixons Carphone plc.
An unknown buyer completed the acquisition of 5.64% stake in Dixons Carphone plc (LSE:DC.) from Charles William Dunstone on April 6, 2020.