The company saw profits remain steady with figures coming ahead of the year before and above expectations of £426m according to Reuters data. Véronique Laury, chief executive officer of the company, added that the company has “seen solid growth at Screwfix and Poland, offset by continued weaker sales in France and some business disruption, principally reflecting product availability and clearance.” The company is currently in the midst of a five-year transformation plan, which is set to deliver £500m in additional and sustainable annual profit by the end of 2021.