Q2 FY26 · Ended Jun 30, 2026 · View SEC filing
Overhead absorbed most of a strong margin gain
Gross profit rose 10.1%, but deal and overhead costs grew faster, so operating profit rose only 6.9%.
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North America's segment profit exceeds group operating profit, because corporate, deal and restructuring costs are charged outside the segments.
Pre-tax income rose 11.5%, yet income from continuing operations fell 7.7% after the tax charge nearly doubled.
Cash from operations rose enough to pay for the heavier investment, so free cash flow barely moved.
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