Question 1

What dividend action did Marks Electrical's management take?

Accepted Answer

Marks Electrical's management suspended the final dividend.

Question 2

Has Tom Pallatt informed the board of Marks Electrical Group plc that he intends to leave?

Accepted Answer

Tom Pallatt has informed the board of Marks Electrical Group plc of his intention to leave but will remain in post and continue to fulfil his duties while a search for his replacement is carried out, focusing on a smooth handover.

Question 3

How large was the financial penalty imposed on Marks Electrical Group plc by the Competition and Markets Authority in the 19 June 2026 settlement?

Accepted Answer

The financial penalty was £0.7m, reduced from an original £1.2m after a discount.

Question 4

What did Marks Electrical announce about its chief financial officer on 3 July 2026?

Accepted Answer

On 3 July 2026 Marks Electrical announced that chief financial officer Tom Pallatt intends to leave, that a search for a successor is underway, and that Pallatt will remain in post during the handover.

Question 5

What did Marks Electrical Group plc say about its CFO Tom Pallatt on 3 July 2026?

Accepted Answer

On 3 July 2026 Marks Electrical Group plc said CFO Tom Pallatt had informed the board of his intention to leave but will remain a director and continue in his current role while a search for a replacement is under way, with no appointment timeline provided.

Question 6

What settlement did Marks Electrical Group plc reach with the Competition and Markets Authority on 19 June 2026?

Accepted Answer

Marks Electrical Group plc reached a post-period settlement with the Competition and Markets Authority on 19 June 2026 involving a financial penalty and consumer redress, to be paid from existing cash and treated as exceptional items.

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