SIG performs in line with expectations

Building materials distributor SIG has said that trading since July 1st has been in line with expectations, with the overall gross margin remaining ahead of the same period last year.

Building materials distributor SIG has said that trading since July 1st has been in line with expectations, with the overall gross margin remaining ahead of the same period last year.

However, the company continues to expect the rate of improvement for the full year to be lower than the 50 basis point increase reported in the first half and said that, as expected, market volumes have declined slightly throughout the year.

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