Barclays CEO CS Venkatakrishnan has seen his pay more than double to £10.5 million, up from £4.6m in 2023. This substantial increase coincides with a 24% rise in the bank's annual pre-tax profits, reaching £8.1 billion. The profit surge was driven by a rebound in investment banking
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Edinburgh-based consultancy Optima Partners – which helps businesses solve challenges by integrating AI, machine learning, and GenAI – has announced a record year of expansion, achieving 40% turnover growth in FY24. This hypergrowth, as defined by the World Economic Forum, puts the firm
The Di Maggio's Restaurant Group (DRG) has reported record annual turnover of £49.52 million for the year ending April 2024, an increase of £3.68m from the previous year. Operating profit before exceptional items also rose by £1.18m to £6.23m. These results come despite chall
Scottish soft drinks maker AG Barr saw its shares climb after reporting a 5% rise in annual revenue, driven by strong performances from its core brands. Turnover for the year ending 25 January is expected to reach approximately £420 million, up from £400m the previous year. Irn-Bru, Rubi
Livingston Designer Outlet has marked a record-breaking 2024, celebrating its highest annual sales to date. Across the year, sales across all categories saw significant growth, with Outdoor and Catering emerging as top-performing categories, recording impressive increases in sales by +35% and +14% r
Abrdn shares jumped over 4% today after reporting improved inflows, offering a glimmer of hope for the challenged asset manager. The firm saw £1.2 billion in net inflows in the fourth quarter of 2024, a significant turnaround from £5.7bn of outflows a year prior. Despite this, abrdn stil
Energy advisory and engineering consultancy Apollo Engineering Consultants has reported a 20% increase in revenue to £12 million for the year ending 31 March 2024. This growth, achieved despite challenging market conditions, reflects the Aberdeen-headquartered firm's ability to deliver value a
Angus Dundee Distillers, producers of Tomintoul and Glencadam single malt whiskies, saw turnover fall by nearly £20 million last year, according to their annual accounts. Pre-tax profits also decreased by 43%, dropping from £31m in 2023 to £17.6m to the end of June 2024. Turnover f
Airdrie-based DataVita, a provider of critical digital infrastructure and cloud solutions, has delivered record total sales of £13.34 million in the year ending 30 June 2024, a 46% increase from £9.12 million the previous year. Gross margin improved by 62%, reaching £6.15m, reflect
Aberdeen-based project risk management consultancy Prism Energy has reported a doubling of both turnover and workforce in 2024, continuing a five-year trend of annual turnover growth. The firm's revenue reached £2.5 million for the year ending March 2024, and the firm projects this figure will
Fraserburgh-based Gray & Adams, known for its refrigerated trailers, has reported a surge in profits, nearly doubling from £9.4 million to £18.6m in the year ending 26 April 2024. This marks the firm's highest pre-tax profits this century, achieved despite a challenging period marked
Highlands-based water treatment solutions provider RSE has reported a strong financial performance for the year ending 31 March 2024. Revenue surged by 30% to £257.2 million, up from £197.7m in 2023, while operating profit rose to £19.9m from £13.9m.
Hero Brands has continued to drive the growth of the food & beverage (F&B) brands across its stable as it reports its latest financial results. Pre-tax profit was £3.8 million to the year ending 31 December 2023, with dividends of £6m. The group is currently on track to deliver &
Crerar Hotels Group, which comprises seven award-winning hotels and inns, has reported a 9% increase in turnover and a £1.93 million rise in EBITDA, fuelled by a steady stream of guests across its portfolio. Room revenue also rose by 10%, contributing to a £1m increase in gross profit, f
Harper Macleod's profit before members’ remuneration has risen from £11.95 million to £13.76m, new accounts filed at Companies House show. The firm had an average of 75 members over the year, with the average remuneration standing at £176,917, up from £162,386. The shar

