Smiths News boosted by purchases

Smiths News said it expects profits this year to be at the top end of market expectations after it was boosted by acquisitions.

Smiths News said it expects profits this year to be at the top end of market expectations after it was boosted by acquisitions.

Total group revenues for the 44 weeks to 7 July increased 3.3% year-on-year, lifted by contributions from recent purchases Dawson Books and The Consortium, a supplier of educational products.

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