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WH Smith PLC

SMWH.UK

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UK regulator investigates WH Smith after accounting failures hit profits

The UK Financial Conduct Authority is investigating WH Smith for potential breaches of listing and disclosure rules following accounting failures. The company's shares fell 7% on the news, and it reported lower-than-expected profits, leading to a dividend cut. WH Smith plans to recover overpaid bonuses from former executives and is reviewing its business strategy, including potential exits from underperforming markets. The company aims to rebuild confidence and improve returns, with a focus on a more streamlined travel retail operation.

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European Shares Muted; US PCE Data Eyed

European stocks remained stable after hawkish signals from the ECB and Bank of England. Focus is on the U.S. core PCE price index following a decline in inflation. EU leaders opt to borrow for Ukraine's defense. Stoxx 600 slightly up; DAX, CAC 40 marginally higher; FTSE 100 down. Puma, Adidas, Hornbach, Ipsen, and WH Smith see stock declines; Capita rises on contract renewal.

rttnews·2 Hours ago

WH Smith Director Nicky Dulieu to Step Down at 2026 AGM

WH Smith plc announced that Nicky Dulieu, Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee, will step down from the board at the Annual General Meeting on 2 February 2026.

Reuters·2 Hours ago

LIVE MARKETS-European shares subdued, set for weekly gain

European shares are subdued but set for a weekly gain, with the STOXX 600 up 1.3% for the week. Major indexes in Frankfurt, Paris, and London remain largely unchanged. WH Smith shares drop 3.2% due to an investigation by the UK financial regulator, contributing to a 40% decline this year. Wall Street futures are higher.

Reuters·2 Hours ago

WH Smith slips after FCA opens investigation

WH Smith shares fell 6% before recovering slightly after the UK's FCA launched an investigation into potential listing and disclosure rule breaches. The stock is among the top losers on the FTSE mid-caps index. WH Smith expects FY26 pretax profit between £100-115 million, similar to FY25, but reported FY headline pretax profit of £108 million, below consensus. Shares are down nearly 42% YTD.

Reuters·3 Hours ago