Exclusive: DB sponsor profit warnings up 85% in Q3

Profit warnings almost double between Q2 and Q3 but remain below the 2020 peak

Hope William-Smith
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Exclusive: DB sponsor profit warnings up 85% in Q3

The number of listed companies with a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme issuing profit warnings rose 85% between July and September, according to EY.

Profit warnings analysis published today (27 October) showed a total of 13 profit warnings for Q3, compared with the seven issued between April and June. The 13 profit warnings represent around ...

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