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Trading Update

Associated British Foods plc (“ABF” or “the Group”) is today providing an update on trading for the fourth quarter of the 2026 financial year 1, which will end on 12 September 2026. References to ...
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ABF completes acquisition of Hovis Group Limited

Associated British Foods plc ("ABF" or “the Group”) today announces that it has completed its acquisition of Hovis Group Limited ("Hovis Group") from Endless LLP. Associated British Foods plc ("ABF" ...
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Trading Update

Associated British Foods plc (“ABF” or “the Group”) is today providing an update on trading for the third quarter of financial year 2026 1, summarising the significant trading developments since the ...
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ABF response to the CMA’s decision to clear ABF’s acquisition of Hovis

Responding to today’s decision by the Competition and Market Authority to clear ABF’s acquisition of Hovis, a spokesperson said: “We welcome the unconditional clearance provided by the CMA and we will ...
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Primark appoints Lucy Slinger as Chief Financial Officer

Primark today announces the appointment of Lucy Slinger as Chief Financial Officer. Lucy joins Primark from her role as Deputy CFO of IKEA franchisee Ingka Group, which operates across 32 countries, ...
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Demerger of Retail from Food

On 21 April 2026, Associated British Foods plc announced that its Board of Directors had decided to proceed with a demerger of Primark, ABF’s Retail business, from its Food business. On completion of ...
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ABF announces the outcome of its review of Group structure

Associated British Foods plc (“ABF” or “the Group”) today announces that following an in-depth review of its Group structure, as announced on 4 November 2025, the Board of ABF has decided to proceed ...
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Interim Results Announcement

Operating profit is stated after exceptional charges and other items as shown on the face of the condensed consolidated income statement. In H1 2026, total exceptional items were £8m, which relates to ...
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Response to CMA Interim Report

Responding to the Competition and Market Authority’s interim report into the anticipated acquisition by Associated British Foods plc of Hovis Group Limited, a spokesperson for ABF said: “The CMA’s ...
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Appointment of Primark Chief Executive

Associated British Foods plc ("ABF" or the "Group") today announces the appointment of Eoin Tonge as Primark Chief Executive. The Group also announces the appointment of Filip Ekvall to the newly ...
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Appointment of Group Chief Financial Officer

Associated British Foods plc (“ABF” or “the Group”) today announces the appointment of Joana Edwards as Group Chief Financial Officer with immediate effect. Joana has served as Group Interim Finance ...