Trading Update

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Clarkson PLC
06 December 2021
 

CLARKSON PLC

("the Company" or "Clarksons")

 

6 December 2021

 

 

Trading Update

 

 

 

Clarkson PLC, the world's leading provider of integrated shipping services, today announces that following continued strong trading in the second half of the year, results for the year ending 31 December 2021 are anticipated to be ahead of current market expectations with underlying profit before tax now expected to be not less than £65m.  Performance has been strong across all divisions, with the Financial and Broking divisions performing particularly well. 

 

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For further details contact:

 

Clarkson PLC

Andi Case, Chief Executive Officer

Jeff Woyda, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer

 

Tel: +44(0) 20 7334 0000

 

Camarco

Billy Clegg

Jennifer Renwick

 

Tel: +44(0) 20 3757 4983 / 4994

 

 

About Clarkson PLC

Clarkson PLC is the world's leading provider of integrated services and investment banking capabilities to the shipping and offshore markets, facilitating global trade.

 

Founded in 1852, Clarksons offers its diverse and growing client base an unrivalled range of shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support and full investment banking capabilities in all key shipping and offshore sectors.

 

The Company has delivered 18 years of consecutive dividend growth. The highly cash generative nature of the business, supported by a strong balance sheet, has enabled Clarksons to continue to invest to position the business to capitalise on the upturn in its markets.

 

Clarksons is listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CKN and is a member of the FTSE 250 Index.

 

For more information, visit  www.clarksons.com .

   

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