AG Barr plc, the drinks giant behind IRN-BRU and Rubicon, has bolstered its portfolio through the dual acquisition of Fentimans Ltd and Frobishers Juices Ltd. These targeted moves, announced alongside a resilient trading update for the financial year ended 31 January 2026, signal a decisive shift in
Annual Results
Pre-tax profits at Perthshire plant hire giant Morris Leslie Holdings more than doubled to £5.7 million for the year ending 30 April 2025, up from £2.6m the previous year, though directors cautioned that much of this increase was driven by property revaluations. The West Kinfauns-based g
Lloyds Banking Group has announced a fresh £1.8 billion share buyback after a robust performance in the 2025 financial year, where pre-tax profits jumped 12% to £6.7bn. The banking giant surpassed internal expectations of £6.4bn, demonstrating resilience despite the Bank of England
KPMG UK/Swiss Group has reported revenue of £3.6 billion for the year ended 30 September 2025, marking its first set of financial results since the merger of the two businesses in October 2024. The Big Four firm achieved overall sales growth of 2% and a significant 14% rise in pre-tax profit t
Profits at Nairn’s Oatcakes rose to £4.9 million in the 2024-25 financial year, driven by robust sales growth across both domestic and international markets. The Edinburgh-based firm saw turnover increase by 6.6%, climbing from £47.5m to £50.6m.
Pre-tax profits of £5.4 million have been recorded by First Tech Limited, an Aberdeen-based engineering and marine group, alongside a record turnover of £72m for the year ending 30 April 2025. Despite a challenging market environment, the group achieved a 26% increase in turnover compare
Pre-tax profits of £683,000 have been reported by Discovery Flexibles for the year ended 31 December 2024, securing a sixth consecutive profitable year for the Dundee manufacturer. The Kemback Street firm recorded sales of £15.4 million, a slight decrease from £16.2m in 2023. This
A pre-tax profit of just over £1 million has been posted by Dean’s of Huntly for the year ended 30 June 2025, marking a significant turnaround for the premium shortbread manufacturer after consecutive years of losses.
Pre-tax profits at Kirkcaldy-based food distributor Fife Creamery have surged by 57% to just over £2 million for the year ending 30 September 2025. The dairy distributor, which has operated in the Kingdom of Fife since 1957, recorded a pre-tax profit of £2,004,913, up significantly from
Angus Dundee Distillers recorded pre-tax profits of £13.3 million for the year ended 30 June 2025, a decrease of £4.3m from the previous year, as rising costs and global instability impacted the sector. Despite the fall in profitability, the company, which produces Tomintoul and Glencada
Blackadders LLP has reported a period of strong financial performance, with combined turnover of the law firm and Blackadders Wealth Management LLP hitting a milestone £20.2 million, a 19% increase from the previous year. This growth was significantly outpaced by a 46% surge in group profits,
Bayne’s the Family Bakers recorded a profit before tax of £3.4 million for the year ended 31 March 2025, maintaining financial stability despite significant inflationary pressures. This steady performance underpins a newly announced strategic roadmap, which will see the company invest &p
Underlying operating profit at Baxters Food Group climbed 44% to £22.3 million for the year ending 29 March 2025, as strong demand from the US military helped the Scottish soup maker significantly reduce its losses.
Pre-tax profits of £31 million have been reported by DC Thomson for the year ending 31 March 2025, as the publisher navigates a challenging media landscape. Total revenues for the group rose to £184m, up from £154m the previous year. This increase was bolstered by £29m in new
Operating profits of £5.9 million have been reported by Macphie Limited, a rise from £5.4m the previous year, as the Scottish food ingredients manufacturer navigated “operational challenges” to deliver growth. Based in Glenbervie near Stonehaven, the family-owned business saw

