UK's Macfarlane tumble on lower FY operating profit expectations

Macfarlane

10/07/2025 08:59

** British packaging products firm Macfarlane Group's shares MACF.L fall as much as 12.5% to 102p

** Stock is the top pct loser in FTSE small-cap index .FTSC

** Co expects FY 2025 adj operating profit about 10% below FY 2024

** Says its distribution segment is experiencing weaker-than-expected demand and rising costs

** Adds it will focus on recovery of cost increases and implementation of additional cost saving measures for the remainder of fiscal 2025

** YTD, MACF down 5.02%

 (Reporting by Unnamalai L in Bengaluru)

 ((Unnamalai.L@thomsonreuters.com;))