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Tough decisions made, sets the tone for a more positive 2024 for SPAR

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GUEST – Angelo Swartz – SPAR Group CEO

SPAR’s latest financial results for the six months ended 31 March 2024 came in below expectations. SPAR’s total turnover, including Southern Africa, Ireland, South West England and Switzerland, increased by 7.9% to R77.2 billion. However, profits were flat,
with headline earnings declining 7.6% for the period.
12 Jun 2024 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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