Summary: Group revenue rises 3.1% to $112.0 million; retail operations achieve acceptable same-store sales growth Net profit before tax rises to $0.6 million from break-even in the same period last year Smiths City Finance benefits from growth in the retail business with the loan book growing to $69.3million from $64.7 million at the same time a year ago. Significant
2018 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting Results
The following Resolutions were passed at the Annual Shareholders Meeting of Smiths City Group Limited held today at the Tannery, Woolston Christchurch. 1. The election of Alastair Gibson Kerr as a Director of the Company 2. The election of Benjamin John Powles as a Director of the Company 3. The election of Antony David Karp as a Director of the
SMITHS CITY RELEASES NOTICE OF MEETING FOR SHAREHOLDERS FOR YEAR END 30 APRIL 2018
20 August 2018 SMITHS CITY RELEASES NOTICE OF MEETING FOR SHAREHOLDERS FOR YEAR END 30 APRIL 2018 The Notice of Meeting and personalised Proxy Forms have been sent to shareholders today via email and NZ Post. The Smiths City Group Annual Meeting for Shareholders will be held at The Metropolitan Lounge, The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch; commencing at
PAYMENTS FOR MORNING MEETINGS
Smiths City (Southern) Ltd is seeking to contact former employees who worked in a Smiths City store between 26 January 2010 and 8 May 2018, as they may be entitled to payment for attending staff meetings prior to their shifts commencing. Former employees who believe they may be entitled to payment are requested to either email Fairpay@smithscity.co.nz or call 0800
NZX ANNOUNCEMENT 24.7.18 Living Wage NZX+Media Release
24 July 2018 Smiths City to align pay rates with the living wage National furniture and appliance retailer to mark the start of its second century of trading with a commitment to the well-being of its staff; introduces ‘well-being’ day and grants extra day’s holiday to mark centenary. National furniture and appliance retailer Smiths City today formally celebrates 100
NZX ANNOUNCEMENT 29.6.18 FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE YEAR TO 30 APRIL 2018
Overview Revenue fell 5.1% to $215.9 million as challenging trading conditions persisted in the second half of the year; same-store sales down 2.7% to $198.6 million. Net loss before tax of $9.9 million down from a net profit of $2.0 million in the prior year. Online sales growing strongly with fourth quarter sales up 51% on the prior year following
NZX ANNOUNCEMENT 8.6.18 – SMITHS CITY BOARD CHANGES
National furniture and appliance retailer Smiths City today announces the appointment of Antony Karp as a new non-executive director. It also announces the resignation of non-executive independent director Sheena Henderson from the end of June. Mr Karp was recently the Chief Operating Officer of the ASX-listed women’s clothing retailer Specialty Fashion Group as well as founder and director of Tonka
NZX ANNOUNCEMENT 5.6.18 DIRECTOR NOMINATION PERIOD
The Annual Meeting of shareholders of Smiths City Group Limited will be held at the Commodore Airport Hotel, 449 Memorial Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch in the Head of the Avon Function Lounge; commencing at 10.30am on Wednesday 5th September 2018. Smiths City advises that the closing date for Director nominations is Friday 6th July 2018. All nominations must be received by
NZX ANNOUNCEMENT 11.05.18 Smiths City notes Employment Court decision
NZX and Media Release 11 May 2018 Smiths City notes Employment Court decision National furniture and appliance retailer Smiths City notes this week’s Employment Court Decision, which determined the company’s morning staff meetings were work as defined by section 6 of the Minimum Wage Act 1993. The meetings, which were held in every Smiths City store before the stores opened
NZX ANNOUNCEMENT 17.04.18 Smiths City Trading Update
National furniture and appliance retailer Smiths City today reports tough trading conditions coupled with the impairment of leases on several persistently underperforming stores will result in the company posting a loss for the year to 30 April 2018. Smiths City now expects revenue for the year to range between $209.0 million and $213.0 million compared to the $227.4 million posted