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Smiths News has announced long-term contracts with Frontline and Seymour Distribution that are expected to deliver around £105m in annual revenue from April 2030. The stock rose about 4.5% and was the top performer in the FTSE SmallCap while the index edged down. The agreements bolster the company’s distribution portfolio and provide predictable future revenues. » More on de.investing.com

In H1 2026 Smiths News reported a 3.9% decline in revenue, within the forecasted range, and a 5.7% drop in adjusted operating profit. Earnings per share fell to £0.052, while free cash flow rose sharply to £21.2m (+59.4%) and the net cash position improved. Growth in the collectibles and recycling segments, together with operational efficiency, drove positive investor sentiment; the stock rose 2.15% after the results. Management expects market‑consistent full‑year results and anticipates additional revenue from upcoming events such as trading‑card collections for the FIFA World Cup. » More on de.investing.com

Smiths News has published its Annual Report and Accounts 2025 and convened the annual general meeting for 11:30 on 29 January 2026 at Rowan House, Swindon. Voting results will be published shortly after the meeting; the report, notice of meeting and proxy form have been filed with the National Storage Mechanism and are available on the company website. The company notes that all information relevant to DTR 6.3.5 was already included in the preliminary results announcement. » More on de.investing.com