UK's Halma raises annual margin forecast after strong first-half growth

By Reuters News

- British health and safety device maker Halma HLMA.L on Thursday raised its forecast for its annual adjusted operating profit margin after a strong first half and the positive impact of recent acquisitions and disposals.

The company said it now expects adjusted operating profit margin between 23.5% and 24.0% for the year ending March 2027, up from previous guidance of around 22.7%.

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