Read beyond the headline
The notes section is usually very dry, but it’s also where many gems are lurking
20 March 2025 - 05:00
When results are released there really are two parts to them. There’s commentary from management about the results: what went right (or wrong in some cases) and a look ahead to what they’re expecting. This is largely opinion, though management are best placed to have an opinion of the company they run.
The second part is the hard numbers and these are facts rather than opinion, but with some T&Cs applied...
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