Currys boss Alex Baldock has called on the government to slash VAT on refurbished electrical products to keep them out of landfills.
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Currys results
This morning Currys PLC have announced Full Year results for FY22/23, with group adjusted profit at the top end of guidance. Alex Baldock, Group CEO: “We’ve had a very mixed year. Our strengthening UK&I performance shows our long-term strategy is working well. But our long track record of success in the Nordics was brought to an abrupt halt. I’m proud of how our colleagues rose to this challenge, continuing to bring the benefits of technology within easy reach of millions of customers. Our long-term confidence is undimmed, with a business well set to benefit from an eventual macro recovery.”
Currys reviews Greek business
Currys has launched a strategic review of its Greek business Kotsovolos, which it said could lead to the sale of its operations.
The electricals retailer said it believes the strength of its Greek brand and long-term track record of profitability “are not currently reflected in the group’s valuation”.
Kotsovolos, which also has an emerging presence in Cyprus, has a unified commerce platform and an expansive range of products and servicesChief executive Alex Baldock said: “Currys’ performance is robust in UK&I, where our transformation is working, and we’ve taken action to drive a profitable recovery in the Nordics.
“Kotsovolos is an excellent business with a bright future, and now is the right time to assess how best to take Kotsovolos forward to maximise value for our shareholders.”
Last month, Currys revealed its Nordic operations were being investigated by the European Economic Area regulator over a possible violation of competition rules in Norway
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