Watkin Jones PLC on Tuesday reported increased interim earnings, but said it will not declare a dividend for its latest six-month period.
The stock was down 5.6% at 50.60 pence per share in London on.
By Joe Hoppe Watkin Jones said it has appointed interim Chief Executive Officer Alex Pease to the role on a permanent basis with immediate effect. The U.K..
The FTSE 100 index closed Wednesday up 0.6% to 7486 points, extending yesterday s advance and in line with global markets, as positive U.K. inflation data lifted the banking sector, IG chief market.