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Mpact CEO Bruce Strong talks to Business Day TV about the company’s interim results

06 August 2020 - 08:31 Business Day TV
Mpact CEO Bruce Strong. Picture: SUPPLIED
Mpact CEO Bruce Strong. Picture: SUPPLIED

Mpact has reported an 84.2% plunge in half-year underlying earnings per share amid electricity disruptions and Covid-19 restrictions, but the group is optimistic that demand for some of its products will pick up in coming months.

Business Day TV discussed the numbers with CEO Bruce Strong.

Mpact CEO Bruce Strong talks to Business Day TV about the company's first half numbers

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